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The New York Age IS CLEAN. ONCE IT BECOMES A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY IT IS ALWAYS LOOKED FOR AND WELCOME. :: Unrest Is Negroes Revolt Unrest Is Due To Oppression Negroes Demand Square Deal Revolt Throughout the South (By Fred R. Moore.) In a recent trip through the South in an unusual state of unrest and over disagreeable conditions. This manifest everywhere, and is not co the South. In a recent trip through the South I found the Negro population in an unusual state of unrest and openly expressing dissatisfaction over disagreeable conditions. This revolt against oppression is manifest everywhere, and is not confined to any particular State in the South. Even the European War and the threatened serious rupture between the United States and Germany are secondary matters to Negro migration down South. The chief question asked by the southern white man to-day is "How can we stop Negroes from going North by the thousands?" There are some misguided coloured men who join with white men in an effort to stop Negro migration. They tell of the rigors of the North, of the indifference of, the northern white men to the welfare of the colored man. Yet all of these discouraging stories told at home and published in southern papers from the pens of so-called northern writers have not caused any abatement of the desire to go North and take a chance to win a man's chance in life. Every departing tram for the North be it out of Alabama, Georgia, Mississ- Compelled to Get on Different Ends of Street Car. and sometimes a dozen colored passengers from each station, members of the race who have tired of being cheated, humiliated and kept down, who hopefully look forward, to going to another section of the country for better wages and better treatment. The fear of molestation has increased this growing desire to move north to freedom, to protection between races and to better educational aids for the children. Many convicts for the children are cared men while in my southern state, pointed out to them their plan deeds in a criminal time. Many recieved the wisdom of their suggestions, their white friends knew and sometimes admitted that a square deal was not given the Negro, but hesitated to pay a certain distance. As a matter of fact the better class of white people are dominated by the poor whites. The poor whites hold the offices of their own police and are the nearest kind of people. Hatred and ignorance are clearly expressed on their faces. The smallest better class hopes some day to overthrow the poorer whites and come up power. When this is brought about the Negro will get justice. In a few communities a change for the better is in place. The Nemo however, is not waiting for the million. He wants justice; he wants the ballot; he wants protection; he believes these things are protected him NOW. The Nemo is law abiding. He has made it plainly evident that he does not desire to rule but he desires the same kind of protection and treatment under the law that exists now. The majority of those in the South would much prefer to live in the North but they would rather live where they know freedom exists and remain where there is oppression. Just as a something entirely foreign to whites who are temporarily in it were especially when applied to the North, One Nemo gets irritation if a person is a continuity with another Nemo when a white man and a colored man get into an altercation the colored man actually becomes a member of the homogeneous or is given a term in a legal institution. Sir George head station in Selma, Ala. I was surprised that a Nemo was killed for poisoning a parcel to a white man. The Nemo was observing the rules of the homosexual which forbade outsiders from entering into a prescribed zone. Angered because the colored man hastened to breaking the rules the white man had been sent to death. After having been sent to death, I became the first person to give his freedom to the homosexual. I am a lawyer with a whole business I had worked and gone to Ohio was not for her husband and She was beautiful beautiful in all although the bad pictures she took and had hoarded the pictures she presented. The above dame was that her husband had to contract. In many instances the police have been known to search and tear up tik- kers known to Negroes. Police have been known to tell colored people who have wanted intentions of leaving for the mouth. If you don't get out of the railroad station I will arrest you for spitting. There is no doubt about VOL. XXX No. 21 The New York Age 11 11 Colored Children go to School at 8:30: White Children at 9. the poor, ignorant, brutal white man being in the saddle in the South. In Birmingham, Atlanta and other cities, education, culture and property no figure with the cracker element when it comes to Negroes. All Negroes look alike to them. The same interior accommodations are accorded all on street cars and railroad trains, and the same kind of freight elevator cars them up and throw in public buildings. Colored people in Birmingham are required to get on the front end of a street car and white people on the rear. This is to emphasize the white man's superiors. A stranger to the city not being familiar with such freak-onsaws is able to be shoved off a car and seriously hurt by the conductor for "acting treesh." Many colored people walk rather than be "Jim Crowed." In my addresses in the South I urged frankness between white men and colored men on matters affecting both races. I never said the Negro should not come North. I urged them to come, but advised them not to leave unless they knew where they were going and were sure of employment. I said I believed the Negro now has the opportunity of a lifetime, that where he may have heated in the past there was no need at this time for hesitation that the white South needed the black South and without his labor starvation and monetary loss were staring the white man in the face: that there could not be a better opportunity for Negroes to cry out "Treat us as human beings, give us a square deal." What do we mean by a square deal? The same kind of protection under the law that is given your own—the same opportunity to earn a livelihood, the same kind of treatment that you and your families receive. The Negro, a citizen of the State and of the United States, has crowned itself of being taxed for what he does not get. He wants what he is entitled to under the law as a citizen. No more, no less. In a certain southern city one of the most responsible business men of the place is a Negro. He has an insurance company which is as solvent as any in the state. His salary is $25 weekly. The head of the Insurance Department suggested that the colored man's salary be reduced to $25 weekly, as the latter was getting more than the insurance official. In other words, a Negro is not worth as much as a white man in a similar position. In the State white insurance heads are receiving from $45,000 to $50,000 yearly. In Atlanta, in company with Col. H. A. Rurker, I had occasion to call on Dr. W. I. Masters, a Christian gentleman, who is secretary of the Southern Baptist Church work and also has charces of the work among Negroes. We talked with him for two hours, talked with him as man to man and showed him a side of the Negro he said he had never seen before, which was: That the white people teach their children race hatred and that no colored parents ever teach their children hatred of white people. We asked the Rev. Mr. Masters to have reached from the pulpits of his denomination a plea for better relations between the races. Before leaving the minister frankly confessed to us that he had not come in contact with our type of colored men before. The building in which this gentleman's office is located has three elevators—one for colored people. We rode up and down the elevators not so marked. Colored school children in the South are required to go to school from 8:30 to 1:30 o'clock. White children are required to go from 9 to 2 o'clock. This arrangement is made to prevent race friction, it is said. In such large southern cities as Wash- ington and Baltimore where they have separate schools we do not hear of race friction because the colored and white children go to and from school during the same hours. In conversation with one white man it was made apparent that the poor white in the South has an intense hatred of the Yankee, or northerner, whom he claims meddled into southern matters, or is trying to make the Negro upish. Uppishness to him means to be self-respecting and self-supporting. This same man deprecated the Negroes going North, predicting that they would be mistreated and would die by the hundreds. I rather surprised this gentleman when I took issue with him and showed him that his information was misleading and that Negroes from the South were being absorbed into the community life of the cities and towns where they are making their homes. It was a pleasure to tell him that I was born in the South but lived in the North. In Raleigh, N. C. one finds a better understanding existing between the races than in many southern communities. Yet there is room for improvement, for Ignorance and Race Hatred are Written on Their Faces. dissatisfaction is evident. In Durham they have been forced to modify their provements for the Negro residence sections. A trip South is always interesting, no matter where you go, but no trip is complete without a visit to Tuskegee Institute. While you get a favorable impression of the Negro's progress elsewhere, you also come in contact with many discouraging phases which are disgusted by a trip to the famous Tuskegee Institute. You get real inspiration there. You see what has been done by a Negro up from slavery, one who started practically with nothing, jeered at, talked at, misunderstood and misrepresented, Yet, Booker T. Washington knowing what he wanted for his people and knowing the solid foundation that had to be built, with energy that was almost superhuman worked and worked into he had accomplished what he had set out to do—built a city, which gives inspiration to millions of his people. He became their accepted leader, gave opportunities to young men and women graduates from the various institution of learning planted an everlasting monument to his memory suffered for his race and died for his race. At Tuskegee Institute the usual expression heard is that Booker Washington has gone away. Major, now Dr. Robert R. Motion who was practically seized by Dr. Washington as his successor at the time and every member of the tacitly learned and student body are locally well within his leadership. If at any time you become greatly the victim about the Negro process go to Tuskegee where you will find an organized force of efficient workers—workers who are lifting as they climb. Tuskegee is doing its part in standing up for the rights of the Negro. The declarations of the Tuskegee Farmers' Congress have been given space in these columns. Now is the time for the Negros of the South to speak out for the rights—not offensively but frankly. The white South should be told what the black South is thinking. My observations while in the southern states have led me to conclude that the great unrest now exists among Negroes and which is on the increase. has been brought about because Negroes want to be treated as human beings, they want better treatment, better wages, better protection, better schools. They want a real SQUARE DEAL. And if they cannot get what they are claiming for in the South they are going where they can get these necessary things. NEW YOPK CENTRAL WANTS NEGRO LABOR Resume. N Y. T. Rev. L. B. Brown who has been a five year employment for Negro Year in Rochester and neighboring towns is in re- quirement of a communication from the New York Central Railroad stating that the road can use five-hundred colored labor- ers in general track work. Those laborers will be assigned to work at different points on the Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo divisions to work on the tracks. The wages will be 10 pents per hour. The bank houses for living purposes are equipped with fier- er steel bombs and stoves and are free Free transportation will be furnished from New York or Chicago. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1917. COURT RESTORES HIS FULL MASONIC HONORS (JUNE 2014) (Bachelor to New York ACE) BALTIMORE, M.—In a sweeping decree signed by Judge Duffy Tuesday, Milton R. Lee is restored to all the privileges of the Masonic fraternity Lee was suspended several years ago, and since then has vainly sought readmission to the order. General Master Joseph P. Evans the Grand Lodge, Enterprise and the officers thereof are commanded by the court order to restore Mr. Lee to his Masonic rights. The Masons have lost twice against Lee in the lower courts and once in the Court of Appeals. The order has been saddled with all the court costs. W Ashbie Hawkins was the attorney for the losing side when Warner T McGuim and A. L. Binswanger represented Mr. Lee. COLORED PIACES IN The important part that the colored races are playing in the present world's war is indicated by the following paragraph from the *New Opinion* of South Africa, published from *Kinkwillamstown*: "It is reported from Eshowe that Solomon, son of Dinizulu, will be reinstated as Chief of the Usutu, and also that there is a proposal to raise a force of Zulus for overseeing service. "Sir James Carroll the Mooristatesman, who is proceeding from England to New Zealand expects to spend a few weeks in South Africa at the invitation of Parliamentary delegates. He says that the boating and utility of the Mooris and other armed troops at the front is the finest endorsement of the British and French Colonial methods it is most anxious to study the South African Native administration." DELAWARIE AND HUDSON APPOINTS COLORED MEN (Special to The New York Ant.) ALBANY, N. Y. One of the first acts of J. T. Loree men assuming the duties of General Manager of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad, with offices in this city, was to appoint a number of colored men to good positions and raise the salaries of several cooks and waiters. All of which was done at the request of R. M. Madison, the popular colored steward of the business cars. Mr Madison's suggestions also met with the approval of J. F. Loree, President of the road, who is the father of J. T. Loree. The appointments, which became effective January 1, 1987: Julius G. Johnson and C. Miller, Operating Department; L. Miller, Health Department; Iris Dewey, Motive Power Department; W. B. Kash, Transportation Department. The names of the cooks and waiters receiving increases have not been made public. R. M. Madison; who is responsible for the appointments and increases in salaries, has been connected with the deware & Hudson Railroad for seventeen years. For fourteen years he has successfully filled the position of steward of the business cars. MISSOURI LAWMAKERS AT LINCOLN INSTITUTE (Special to THE NEW YORK ACK.) JEFFREES NATION, MO.—In good fellowship and united efforts, there must be progression. The material prosperity of Lincoln Institute is doubled due, in large part, to the sagacity of its president, Dr. B. F. Allen, who well knows the power of good fellowship and entertainment in establishing a right understanding and in adjusting all matters of state. The members of the Missouri Legislature are always invited and urged to visit the school and at every session this body is entertained by a capital concert given in the Hall of Representatives by the students of Lincoln Institute. This concert is always a feature in the entertainment of the Legislators, as the school has established a reputation for excellence in music. During the season of the Legislature the Sunday chapel services are well attended by members of this body. No greater evidence of their interest in the work can be given than the fact that on the Sunday following the opening of the Legislature a large delegation visited the chapel services and another large group came the next Sunday. On last Sunday a splendid song service was given for the law-makers of Missouri. One of the number, who is a frequent visitor, was in the memorable match through Georgia, and enjoys the smarted martial and national airs. One of the educators gave an inspiring address of appreciation. The interest of the legislators is not only aroused and maintained through the public services and inspection of the work, but also by the luncheons and dinners given the members in the dining room of the domestic science department. On January 25 members of the appropriation committee of the House were entertained at a five o'clock luncheon, on Monday at one o'clock another party of visitors was entertained at luncheon, and at six o'clock the same day dinner was served to the members of the appropriation committee of the Senate. The orchestra and Miss Overstreet teacher of vocal music entertained the guests. Miss Overstreet has a voice of race melody and sweetness. Her rendition of the solo "When The Heart Is Yours" (Buck) so charmed her audience at the was recalled again and again. Miss Overstreet sane "A Perfect Day" (Bundy) "Somewhere a Voice Is Calling" (Tate) and "Sewance River" repealing in each her comprehensive grasp of the sense of song. The good understanding produced in these ways wins the hearty sum of the legislators for the furtherance of the work. Health Survey in Manhattan by Department of Health, February 17. Examining Babies in One of the Department of Health "Baby Health Stations." The Centenary of Frederick Douglass will be observed in St Mark's Methodist Episcopal Church under the auspices of the Lyceum on Sunday afternoon, February 25th, 1917. Dean William Pickens of Baltimore, Md., will deliver the address on "Frederick Douglass and the Spirit of Freedom." Dr. Wm L. Bulkley, presiding. On Sunday afternoon March, the 11th, the Founder's Day address will be delivered by Dr Robt. R. Moton, Principal of the Tuskegee Institute. Dr. E. P. Roberts, presiding. Admission by tickets which may be secured without cost from the Pastor or any member of the Lyceum Board. SIX HOUSES ARE PURCHASED Proposed Temple to Have a Frontage of 110 Feet and Will Contain Lodge Rooms and Halls—Officers of Distance Grand Lodge. The Headquarters Building Association of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, State of New York, Inc. has purchased six houses in West 118th street between Seventh and Eighth avenues on which they plan to erect an Odd Fellows' Temple, having a frontage of 110 feet. The proposed building will be built to meet the growing demands of the order, and will be complete in every particular. The temple will be fitted out with modern lodge rooms and halls. A mass meeting of Odd Fellows will be held at Bethel Church in West 132d street. Friday evening, March 2, when all details regarding the proposed temple will be taken up and explained. James F. Adair is president of the Building Association and Welford H. Smith, counsel The officers of the District Grand Lodge are W. David Brown, district grand master; William J. Smith, deputy grand master; James F. Adair, district grand secretary; J. Thomas Johnson, grand treasurer; James A. Glasgow, disti grand director; Wilford H. Smith, district grand attorney; the Rev. James L. Pinn, special district grand deputy; the Rev. John C. Des Verney, district grand Chancellor; Howard Vincent Fry, district grand supervisor-at-large; Edward Henry John W. Mitchell and Theodore Joy Lee, members of the Board of Auditors NYACK MAN GOES TO ALBANY AS MESSENGER (Special to The New York Act.) NYSE, N.Y. Thomas Duggar of 20 Duggar Reeves, Esq., has served the Republican party in Rockland County for twenty years, has been appointed to a position as Messenger at THOMAS DUGGAR Albany by Governor Charles W. Whitman the appointment taking effect February 1st. Mr. Duggar is a worthy man for the position and has taken up his residence at Albany BUSINESS LEAGUE TO MEET AT CHATTANOOGA (Special to The New York Acq.) Tuskegee Institute, Ala.-At the last annual meeting of the National Negro Business League which was held in Kansas City, Mo., in August, 1916, a number of invitations from various cities were presented and considered, but the executive committee decided to accept the invitation from the committee from Chattanooga, Tenn., which was headed by G. W. Franklin, Jr. Mr. Franklin, who is a successful undertaker, has been of many years closely associated with the work of the Business League, and has served as president of the National Negro Undertakers' Association, an affiliated organization of the league, since its organization. Already plans are shaping themselves for the success of this meeting: President J. C. Napier of Nashville considers it rather a fortunate circumstance that in this the first year of his incumbency the annual meeting should be held in his state. He^Secretary Emmett J. Scott, Mr. Franklin and other officers and members of the National Executive Committee are working together even now upon problems of entertainment, railroad rates and accommodations, and every indication points to a meeting of success and accomplishment. SUGGS IS PRESIDENT OF LIVINGSTON COLLEGE (DISCLOSURE THE NEW YORK ACADEMY) SALISUBUK, N. C.—The next president of Livingstone College is D. C. Suggs, former vice-president and director of the department of natural science of the Georgia State Industrial College, Sevannah, Ga., but now a resident of Greensboro, N. C. He succeeds the Rev. W. H. Golef, who was elected to the office of financial secretary of the A. M. E. Zion Church at the last general conference, since which time the presidency has been vacant. The Rev. S. G. Atkins, president of the Slater Normal School, Winston Salem, N. C. was first chosen to succeed Dr. Goler, but Dr. Atkins declined to accept. The board of bishops then elected Prof. Suggs. He has formerly taught at Livingstone, as well as in the public schools of Kingston and Asheville. He is a graduate from Lincoln University, a Presbyterian school in Pennsylvania, and is reputed to be one of the wealthiest Negroes in North Carolina. He owns considerable property at Greensboro and at other points in the State. FARMERS TO MEET AT LANE COLLEGE, FEB. 22 continued in new book JACKSON, Tennessee - The conference of farmers and other workers held annually at Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee, will convene this year on February 22 for a two days' session. To deliver popular addresses President J. F. Lane and the executive committee have secured the services of some of the ablest men and women of the country, besides the gov- ment demonstrators and experts who will be on hand. Last year more than a thousand men and women attended the sessions. PROF TRIGG HONORED BY FELLOW TEACHERS LYNCHBURG, Va.-Frank Trigg, who has served as principal of the Virginia Collegiate and Industrial Institute, to take up work at Bennett College, was tendered a notable tribute from the president and faculty of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College on January 27. Prof Trigg has been in the educational work forty years, thirty-seven of which were spent in Lynchburg. The New York Age IS RELIABLE. WHEN YOU MAY IT IN "THE AGE" YOU CAN DEPEND UPON IT. NEWS THAT IS INFORMING. PRICE FIVE CENTS ELKS ARE NOW 20,000 STRONG Order Is Growing Despite Its Big Fight with the White Elks for Existence. WORTH QUARTER OF A MILLION Estimated Value of the Real and Personal Property Owned by the Two Hundred Lodges Throughout the Country. $40,000 Given Away Last Year—Order Believes in the Principles of Justice, Brotherly-Love and Fidelity. ( By HARRY H. PACE.) The most striking difference distinguishing the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of ARMOND W. SCOTT Grand Exalted Ruler, L. E. P. O. E. Elks, from other secret societies is that it is purely a fraternal organization. I mean by that it has no endowment features, and does not try to conduct a form of business for which it is not fitted. It makes no promises in excess of its ability to pay, and consequently it is not embarrassed. For years attempts have been made to fasten on it endowment and insurance schemes, but just as surely have they always been sent to the discard, and they will continue to be. Whenever commercialism creeps in the spirit of brotherhood dies. One is business and the other is sentiment, the two will not mix. We are possibly twenty thousand strong and growing, despite lawsuits, injunctions and attempts to throttle our existence by the white order. We have clung tenaciously to our name, not that it matters by what name a rose is called; but because to give it up would be a surrender to prejudice and oppression and the desire of our racial rights. No man was ever derided until he himself acknowledged sleaf. Principles of the Order. It has cost us within the last few years over $15,000 to maintain our name and shelter. But to-day the two hundred lodges are conservatively worth about a quarter of a million dollars in real and personal property and gave away a year over $10,000 in charity. Its grand lodge treasury has the largest cash balance of its history and its finances are honestly and capably managed. It is often said, and truly so, that there are about the Improved Betevoldent and Protective Order of Elks, once a man gets into it, that takes hold of him and makes him never wish to let go. He gives of his time, service, energy, ability, and money, in order that his lodge may grow and its work not remain undone. For a long time I was at a loss. I wondered how to account for this. I had to have been the same devoted slave to its interests. And then I dawned on me the answer to every question of this kind can be expressed in one word: "unselfishness." Because underlying all the extremes of pleasure and self-gratification there is the one great lasting principle of charity—the sort of life we all others that follow out of the Great Commandment. "Thou shalt love the man in office as yourself." The principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity which are the motives of our order, and which are exemplified in its ritualistic work, have become firmly planted in the hearts of many men who have never been attracted to the church. And I believe that the man who in his daily life fills the great virtues which it teaches. and ablors the vices which it condemns, can come to the end of his earthly life with a 'scene' and abiding faith in his own blessed immortality. We have been abused by those who did not know us, and scorned by those self-complacent souls who never deigned to try to find out the truth. We have been called self-sockers, lovers of pleasure, a good time crowd, and everything else by the malicious. We have borne it all and gone our way, knowing full well that there was in our hearts the one great secret of our order, to practice charity without ostentation and to love our fellowmen as ourselves. The evils that a few have done has been magnified and kept alive. The criticism heaped upon us has been as unfair and as unjust as is the wholesale criticism of the Negro race, for the acts of an important few. There is no greater happiness than the which comes from doing good, and Elks do good. The coal that mysteriously appears in the widow's yard, or the groceries that comes from she knows not where, or the clothing to warm the young from unknown donors, is the sort of charity which Elks practice. In absolute fairness in elections' it stands out superior to any other organization on the continent. I have seen year after year in its annual elections, spirited contests, close races and crushing defeats, but never have I seen it have the sort of bitterness that characterizes these same elections in other orders. The winner and the loser shake hands and maybe next year, make the same race with the positions changed. There has never been a question of a fair count or a square deal. There is no rule of the mob, no suspension of the rules to elect by acclamation, no steam roller, no machine rule. It is not sectional nor narrow. On the contrary, it is so democratic that the humblest member may aspire and be elected to any office within its given time frame. In the men of the North and East and West have set in its places of power and honor. You will pardon this personal allusion, but it illustrates my point. When I was aspirant for honors in the order, it was urged by some of my opponents that I lived in a southern State, Tennessee, in which there was, not a lodge throughout the entire State. There was even an injunction in existence that prevented the organization of one. But I was a Elk, I had the right to aspire, my brothers thought I was worthy, and I was elected and re-elected successively as Grand Secretary and then Grand Exalted Ruler. All Walks of Life Represented. A visit to one of its annual sessions opens the eyes of the doubling. There is no deliberative body among our folk with a larger percentage of substantial, well educated and capable men high up in its councils as the order of talks. Every profession and walk of life is represented, but withal it is not over-learned nor academic. Within its ranks are many ministers who will tell you that there is nothing in the order in theory or practice that will prevent their enter, heartily into its spirit and work. No man ever became an Elk, who was not thereby a better Christian, or certainly less of a sinner. This believe in life and in living. It is the playground of the orders, devoid of all the ponsensial regalia and trappings of most orders. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," is written large in its practices. It is a clan whose blood circulates. Our mission has been beautifully described in the following words: "Their cardinal virtues are to practice charity in every form and the sick, bury the dead as they inject sunshine into the dark places. They are not Saints—simply designees of Christianity. There are no kills in potteries fields or county grounds. They live by the way, and hold into the land for they give into the good. Our mission is to do good and they Do Good. There are no hungry lives. We square meal heats prayer for a hungry stomach, and on a cold morning a warm teddy discounts "wood alder." We believe in ministering into the living, of giving our brother a humble bouquet and not saving all our weathers and roses for the dead. I am proud to my membership in the order. I had I to surrender all others I should cling to the last, to the Order of Elks, the sole surviving exponent of the original idea of the fraternal so- ciety. PASSAIC. : N. L Passaic, N. J.—An enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, 304 Sherman street, Tuesday evening, when a number of their friends tendered them a surprise party. Whist and dancing were the features. At 12 o'clock a collation was served. Guests present were Misses Helen Hope, Ethel Lewis, Ethel Hayes, Laura Suffern, Edith Lewis, Anna Shriner, Gussie Williams, Mrs. W. H. Scudder, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown Ben Botz, Azuriel Sanford, Nicolas Johnson, Harold Lewis, Chas. Williams and Dave Scott. Last Monday evening the fourth quarterly conference of Bethel Church was held by Rev. S. Porter Hood. The Helping Hand Society was entertained at the home of Mrs. H. J. Dickson on Thursday evening. The Furniture Club was entertained on Friday evening by Miss R. Dixon. The club plans to install electric lights in Bethel Church. A concert and play will be given on Thursday, March 8 under the direction of Mrs. W. H. Scudder. Mrs. Wm. Gwyn, 450 Harrison street, entertained on Sunday evening at dinner Misses Edna Jackson and Edna Miller. Last Sunday was a high day in Bethel Church. The pastor, Rev W H. Price, preached in the morning from the theme, "The Lives of Great Men, Past and Present" At the 4 o'clock service the Rev. A J. Turner, pastor of the First M. E. Church of this city, preached, accompanied by his chorus choir of twenty-five voices. The choir is composed of some of the leading white citizens of our community. The chorester, Edwin Elower, is president of the Board of Education. At the evening service the pastor, Rev. Mr. Price, preached from the theme, "Christ, the Soul Foundation." Offering for the day was $40. Mrs. Susan Alley died Sunday, February 11, after a long illness, and was buried from Bethel Church on Wednesday afternoon. The Junior Missionary Circle meets at the home of Rev. W. H. Price on Friday afternoon. The Circle plans to hold its first anniversary on Friday, March 16, at the home of Mrs. Win. owyn Mrs. D. B. Cites entertained at dinner Miss Edna Muller. JERSEY CITY, N. I. ST. MARK'S A M E ZION CHURCH Mergen and Palfmount avenues, Rev. J. Hoggard and Sartor, 65 Vrum street; Hoggard, 65 Vrum street; SUNDAY SERVICE - Preaching 12 a. m, and 8 p m Sunday morning, class morning, class morning ces Sunday School at 2 p m Warfick Christian leader at 7 p m Communion every first Sunday at 12 a, m and 8 p m Sunday evening evening. Player meeting Friday evening. Strangers certainly invited. JESSE CITY, N. J.-Sunday, February 18, will be St Mark's A M E Zion Sunday school rally day. At 11 a. m the pastor, Rev. J. M. Hoggard, will preach from 1 Samson 16:12, and hi subject will be, "A Courageous Lad." At 2 p. m, Sunday school, Miss W. Quinn, superintendent. The program will be in charge of Mrs. C. M. Oliver and Mrs. C. C. C. C. C. the Crowd." At 7 p. m, Christian leader prayer meeting, under the leadership of Alonzo W. Baker, At 8 p. m, sacred exercises, "The Mystic Ship," under the direction of Mrs. Lucy Gale. Among the little folks who will throw out the life line will be little Jersey City, N. J.-Sunday, February 18, will be St Mark's A M E Zion Sunday school rally day. At 11 a. m the pastor, Rev. J. M. Hoggard, will preach from 1 Samson 16:12, and hi subject will be, "A Courageous Lad." At 2 p. m, Sunday school, Miss W. Quinn, superintendent. The program will be in charge of Mrs. C. M. Oliver and Mrs. C. C. C. C. the Crowd." At 7 p. m, Christian leader prayer meeting, under the leadership of Alonzo W. Baker, At 8 p. m, sacred exercises, "The Mystic Ship," under the direction of Mrs. Lucy Gale. Among the little folks who will throw out the life line will be little Jersey City, N. J.-Sunday, February 18, will be St Mark's A M E Zion Sunday school rally day. At 11 a. m the pastor, Rev. J. M. Hoggard, will preach from 1 Samson 16:12, and hi subject will be, "A Courageous Lad." At 2 p. m, Sunday school, Miss W. Quinn, superintendent. The program will be in charge of Mrs. C. M. Oliver and Mrs. C. C. C. C. the Crowd." At 7 p. m, Christian leader prayer meeting, under the leadership of Alonzo W. Baker, At 8 p. m, sacred exercises, "The Mystic Ship," under the direction of Mrs. Lucy Gale. Among the little folks who will throw out the life line will be little At the Lafayette Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Charles S. Preman, pastor. Services Sunday, February 18: 10 a.m., m prayer services, Elder Custias, leader; 11 a.m., morning worship; 2:30 p.m, Bible school and adult classes; 4 p.m, popular program by Mrs Lee's music class, assisted by the Amsterdam Orchestra, under the auspices of the C. E. Society. This is Miss Lee's annual sacred recital at the Lafayette Presbyterian Church. All friends are invited. 7 p.m. Senior Christian Endeavor, subject, "Using What We Have," Thomas Brown, leader; 8 p.m. evening worship, The Presbyterian Brotherhood of the State of New Jersey will meet at the First Presbyterian Church of princeton, N.J. on Washington's tuesday. J. Bosworth will represent the Lafayette Presbyterian Brotherhood and will render a report at the next regular meeting on February 25. On Friday evening, February 23, the Elizabeth Freemont L. T. L. will give one of its enthusiastic contests in the lecture room of the church. A silver medal will be awarded the successful contest. The services at Salem Baptist Church last Sunday were up to the high-water mark in interest. The morning games the Rev. J. H. Bailley Elizabeth, N.J. preached. Nearly a half century ago he and his wife lived in Jersey City. There were only a few Negro Baptists here then when they met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bailey and organized the Salem Baptist Church. He and his wife are still living happily together. At 8 p.m. the pastor, the Rev. R. C. Judkins, preached to a large, orderly and intelligent audience. The collections for the day amounted to $1170. The members and friends are greatly involved in the $1000 rally which will be held. Ease of organization in the church are working hard to raise $100 each and the pastor has promised to raise $100. There will also be baptismal services on Easter Sunday. Mr. Richard Field has returned from the Bahama Island Gay school imprint Hillard F. Perkins, Jr., 12, of 199 Delaware avenue, entertained friends Monday evening, February 5 in honor of his graduation. He has entered the Dickinson High School, pursuing the classical course. He was the recipient of many useful presents. PLAINFIELD. N. I Pravinsky, N. J. Mrs. Moshey, 618 West Fourth street, after three weeks' illness, is up and is paying friends and her niece, Mrs. L. Mackay in West 137th street, New York, a couple of weeks' visiting, beginning last week. Mrs. K. Granger, East Seventh street, last left week for a visit with her aunt, Mrs. Cummings, Irving Park road, Montclair, N. J. Miss Carrie Miller, Third place, after a few weeks' illness, confined to her bed under the care of Dr. F. D. Drovorah, is up and will return to her position this week. S, Vanhake, East Third street, has recovered from his severe illness and is able to take another position. Of Ladies met at Miss M. Pearson's in Dunleen January 24. After the regular order of business a tasty collation was enjoyed by all present. A jolly surprise birthday party was led on Mrs. Roland McCray, January 31, by her sister, Miss Alberta Garden, Filmore avenue. Bethel Chapel, East Fifth street, Rev. W. L. Imes, pastor, began its thirty-second anniversary and Ginna Memorial services Sunday, February 11. All day and Monday, February 12, which ended the memorial services. Special evangelistic meetings will run from February 14 to 25, the Rev. Chas, S. Freeman of Lafayette Presbyterian Church, Jersey City, N. J., and the Rev Bill Gunner of Brook Chapel, Hullburn, N. Y., are the preachers. The Ladies' Embroidery Club of Plainfield held its regular meeting Friday, February 2, with Mrs. J. Goode, Elmhurst, N.Y. Eddie Jones, formerly of Plainfield is very sick, conning to bed in Bellevue Hospital, New York. Mrs. A. Stills Johnson savene, after three weeks' illness, is somewhat im proving. Calvary Baptist Church, at the close of the week's celebration of the fourth anniversary of their pastor, the Rev. D. THE NEW YORK AGE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1917. LEARN THE INDOL SYSTEM OF HAIR CULTURE The System with the pencil. The North Colored Industry in America. ALL INDOA Agents do the DOD Agents to satisfy demand for this service. The great eat investment on the face of the earth. THE MISSING MAN INDOL HAIR PARLOR, Y. C Campbell, Thursday evening, February 1st, had an entertainment: On the restrum were seated and had good things to say about the pastor: Rev. J P W. Collier, who was master of ceremonies, Rev. W. L. Imes, Rev. R. L. Jones, Rev. E. A. P. Check, Rev. M. A. Alexander, Rev. J. Jones, Rev. Smith and Rev. Peterson boards of satisfaction by the deacons' board by M. Brinkley, trustees' board, L. Booker, the collection, totalling $10.35, was presented to Rev. and Mrs. Campbell by Mr. Whindleton. A suspicious repast was served free to all in the lecture room of the church Mrs Mary Smith Paullen avenue has recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital and is gradually becoming herself again James Smith, who has been ill for over a week with rheumatism under the care of Dr Drowak, is improving and able to be on his room Wm. Groles, Sr. Plainfield avenue, met with an accident about a week ago and has been confined to his home. He is up and around. Mrs Groles, his wife, is about the same. Mrs. Russell, Mulberry place, who fell about three weeks ago and fractured her ankle, is home from the hospital and doing nicely. Mrs. Rev. Phillis Brown, West Fourth street, preached at both services in the First Baptist Church, Morristown, N. J., Sunday, February 11. B. Foster, 532 East Third street, is arranging a branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Call to see him or he will call on you later and state the object of the association. Mrs. Nelle Douglas of Brooklyn, N. Y., was a week-end visitor to her niece. Rev. Alexander's family, Plainfield avenue, and her sister-in-law, Mrs Mosel Farnwood, N. J. After a thorough examination at Lelias College, New York City, Miss A. B. Colbs, West Third street, received a hair-cutting diploma and will later in practice in that lieu of business out West Miss Maggie Gibbs, West Third street attended the Hampton Circle's dinner, held in New York City. Monday evening February 5, Mrs. George Stuartack and Mrs. Malone of Brooklyn N.Y. were her guests. R Randolph West Third street, where the old house came to work and feeling much better. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. W Hamilton, West Fourth street, Thursday, February 1, and left a fine box Mrs. J Vankirk formerly of Neark N. J., now of Atlantic City, was a week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. C Shelton, East Second street HACKENSACK N I Hackensack, N J—The seating capacity of Old Follows Hall was taxed to its limit last Sunday afternoon, the occasion being the celebration of the continental anniversary of Froderick Douglass' birth, under the auspices of the County State Forum. The towns in Bergen County were well represented Among those on the platform were the Rev. M. B. Jackson, East Rutherford, C. Charles B. Hinton, county councilor, J. I. Dr. W. R. Lawton, Brooklyn, N J. J. Kirkpatrick, J. N. Scott and others The musical part of the program, which was most pleasing, was under the direction of Mme. Anna Johnson. After prayer by the Rev. Mr. Jackson and a piano and violin duet selection by Mr. and Miss Blanche of Englwood, N. J., Miss Esther Anthonyson of Hackensack read a paper on "The Life of Douglass." "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" was the next number, after which R. M. Meroney, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. of Brooklyn, N. Y., the orator of the occasion, was introduced by Dr. Lawton His audience gave marked attention and puncteted his eloquent periods with vociferous applause. He was followed by a memorial by the Rev. Mr. Jackson, County Council, C. R. Hinton, Dr. Powell (M. D.), Dr. Lawton and others. At the conclusion of the program the Rev Mr. Jackson and Mr. C. B. Hinton were elected members of the board of directors. Hackensack, N. J.—Eugene Morrow, Jr. graduated from the high school last week with ten of his classmates (white) with honors. Miss Nelle Morrow passed a very satisfactory examination in all of her subjects at high school last week, and was terminated. John Caleb Dillard, Misses Vera Gertteide Hummel, Margaret Isaac, Dorothy Everett, Marion Dora Mor- ran and John Holt graduated from continuing School and work and are continuing to teach at Mrs. Mrs. L. L. Sommersville, Mrs. B. P. Wheeler, Mrs. John Dillard, Mrs. Susan Woody, Mrs. Hattie Bynum, Revs MME. C. J. 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Service very Mess A. Forbes and Mus. Mary Hinchimore were united in holy merriment January 24 by Key I B. They will meet in New York City. RUTHERFORD. N. J. Rt. Knownn, N. J.-Sunday, February 11. It point of the St. Philip A M. E. Zoo Church, East Rutherford, was led by the Rev C. J. Harris of Hackensack, K. J. in the morning, who spoke on the subject of "Let Jesus Lead You" in the evening the Rev. Ray of Ridgewood, N. J. preached His subject was, "Diligence, Stability and Lone." The sermon was well delivered. Communion was served in order on Sunday, February 25. Woman's Day services will be held as usual at the church. An elaborate program has been prepared, Mrs. C. O. Cleroy of Grove street, Rutherford, N. J., will be mistress of ceremonies. Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore of Philadelphia, Pa., were the guests of Mrs. Samuel Halstan, 24 Middaun road, Rutherford. "Miss Eliza Higgs" was married to Robert Clay, both of Middaun road, on February 2. The ceremony was performed by Presiding Elder G. E. Furres of Ridgewood, N. J., Mrs. M. Wilhams, Miss Annie Robinson and others were witnesses of the event. A tea party was given in honor of Mrs. B. Stuart at 24 Middau road. Mrs Stuart has recently moved in her new home at 18 Spring street, Rutherford, Mrs Lucy Butts of Philadelphia, Pa responded to the emergency call of her sister, Mrs. P. L. Flagg of 72 Spring street, Rutherford, N. J., who took a serious setback of illness. Mrs C. Counter of 38 Union avenue this is recovering from a week of illness. Mrs W. Roberts of 35 Middau road is now able to be out after a heavy set of sickness. LAKEWOOD,'N. J LAKENDA, N. J. — The unique performance given at Macedonia Baptist Church entitled "The Old Maids' Concention," proved a decided success. It was given by Mrs. Ada L. Wiley, under the auspices of the Willing Workers Club of said church. Special mention should be made of the work of Charles Preston, Mrs. Ada L. Wiley, Mrs. Preston, Mrs. R. Felton and the bevy of young ladies who represented the old maids. The cast included Charles Preston, Mrs. Ada L. Wiley, Mrs. Charles Preston, Mrs. R. Felton, Miss Pearl Jones, Mrs. Emily Clarke, Mrs. A Withers, Mrs. Nellie Smith, Miss Resie Fobes, Mrs. Anna Johnson, Miss Glesby Fitzgerald, Miss Berta Walker, Miss Marie Seymour, Miss Laura Feltion, Miss Corinne Fitzgerald, Miss Love Wiley, Miss Rosa Fobes, Miss M. Moseley, Mrs. Alex, Clarke, Miss Gwendolyn Wiley, Bernice Johnson, Easter Felton, Anna May Lane. Spending a winter vacation at Mrs. L. F. Toomer's are Anthony McCarthy, Mrs. George Watkins and Fred A. D. Tenney of New York. The Sixth Street Baptist Church last Sunday morning wns well attended and the Sunday school is doing fine work the pastor is Rev. A. G. Young. Mrs. Glover is sick. The Macdonaldia Baptist Church was wwn attended last Sunday. The pastor, Rev Glover, attended all day. He had quite a job. BORDENTOWN. N. I. Borntown, N.J.—The State Association of Teachers of Colored Children will hold its annual meeting at Bordentown school, April 7 Mrs Alice Dumbar-Nelson, formerly the wife of the famous Nero port, and Dr C. N. Kendall. State Commissioner of Education will give addresses at the afternoon meeting. This meeting will be open to the public. Mrs. C. A. Smith one of the teachers at the school, will address the Parent-Teachers' Association at Merchantville next Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Valentine and Mrs A. M. Pus attended the Patron-Teachers' meeting at the Lincoln school, Trenton, last Friday evening. Mr. Porter, secretary of the Philadelphia Y. M. C. A. was the speaker at the Boys' Y. M. C. A. meeting on Sunday afternoon, after which he also ad- dressed the Girls' Y. W. C. A, meeting. Mrs. Pocahontas Washington of Montclair left on Saturday with her daughter, Edith, who has been ill and will be obliged to remain at home until recovery. She attended the school during the week were Mr. Bosley of Lawrenceville, Mrs. Edith of Johnson and George Maddux and son of Montclair. SOMERVILLE N. J. Somerville, N. J.-Rev W. D. Roberson preached on Sunday morning. In the evening Rev. Alen of Westfield preached from Hebrew 6:11. Subject, "Christ the Sure Anchor." Paul Roberson spent the week-end in Philadelphia. The Y's were entertained at the home of the Misses Rogers Thursday evening in Central avenue. Robert Field is ill at her home on Franklin street. Also Mrs. Annie Schenck of 2nd street. The younger set gave. Miss Nancy Field a birthday surprise on Friday evening. Mrs. Wm. Ward visited Bound Brook Church Sunday night. Mrs. C. Wallace and Wm. Wallace and wife, called on Joseph Jordan at Drake's Park. Miss Edna Ward visited at Glen Gardner on Sunday. I. L. Scudder called on Mrs. W. C. Wallace Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Mable Scudden of Hagtown, N. J., spent the week end with her sister, Mrs Wim. Wallace. Miss Edna Ward and Harry Ten Eyck visited at Glen Gardener on Sunday. NEW BRUNSWICK N. I New Brunswick, N. J.—New services were held at the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Sunday night. Rev. T. A. P. Henry, of Trenton, N. J., delivered the sermon. After the sermon Rev. Warf, who is to conduct a two weeks' revival at the church, was introduced. Miss Florence Woolsey has returned from Cheyney School for Teachers with a sprained back. She accidentally fell downstairs with a tray of dishes. Samuel Davis has opened a first-class barber shop on Church street, opposite his residence. Dr. Anderson, who conducted a six weeks' revival on Livingston avenue, delivered a stirring sermon at the Fhenezer Baptist Church Sunday night. PATERSON, N. J. The Wednesday Afternoon Embroidery Club meet at the residence of Mrs W. A. Hart. A delicious treat was served. Guests present were Mrs Nelson Cutter and Mrs E. Garder. The Eastside Sewing Circle met at the residence of Mrs W. E. 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She was the guest of her brother, Dr W. M Writt, of Carroll. Mrs Josephine Wylie entertained Mrs. Mable Stewart on the event of her returning to Washington. Pa. Mrs. Stewart has been the guest of her uncle, Harry Skinner, for the past few weeks. The party also comprised U.S. Brav, Henry R Bledlowe Miss Sarah Williams of Atlantic City and Mrs James Wylie. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mr Hendrele More of Wheathand. Mrs Lucie Miben was taken to the Publ Hospital last week for an operation. George H Burke and Dr Writt were week and week in Pittsburgh. D. H. Lill and Paul Lowe two engraving businessmen of Sharon are creating a book between Sharon and Lill. Henry Pill will move to 514 Idaho street where he will conduct a general book store. Henry Easter of Amsterdam, N.J. Stanford School Home as a graduate. He is a graduate and goes to the White House of Care Charles G. Wayne left Saturday evening at Pittsburgh and Detroit. He expects to purchase lots at Ojibway Canada. PROVIDENCE R J BROOKSEN, R. I. — The one hundredth anniversary of Frederick Douglass's birthday was celebrated here on Monday night, February 12, by the Rhode Island Union of Colored Women's Clubs, at Bethel A. M. L. Church. Meeting street, the Rev M. F. Sydes, pastor A large crowd filled the church auditorium. The principal address was delivered by Lucien H. White, city editor of Turt New York Age, who had for his subject, "Frederick Douglass, the Orator, the Editor, the Statesman." Music was furnished by a chorus of fifty, under the direction of Mrs. Cassie Banks, and solos were rendered by Miss Ethel Warrick and two young men of the chorus. Miss Wills played a piano and Miss Reberta J. Dunbar read Dunbar's poem on Douglass. Mrs. Eugenia Heathman was chairman of the committee, with Mrs. Louisa Spicer as treasurer, and Miss I Anna Morgan as secretary. Mrs Henrietta Armstrong, recently elected president of the Union, presided as mistress of ceremonies, being introduced by Miss Mary E. Jackson, the former president. Other members of the committee were Mrs Lallian Williams, Mrs Ethel LeCount, Mrs Lonica Johnson, Mrs Florence Lopez, Miss Lennard Johnson, Mrs Lallian Jackson. The others were Misses Katherine Sonn, Miss Marian Grav, Miss Nelle Oceany, Miss Constant Branch, Mrs Annie Massie and Mrs Irene Sanders. Miss I Anna Morgan introduced the speaker of the evening. BIRMINGHAM ALA Brownsville, MA. At the Shiloh Baptist Church, Tuesday night, February 6, a debate was held with reference to the Migration of the Negro to the North "Resolved That the migration of the Negro to the North be beneficial or not beneficial." Affirmative John F. A. McConico, Lucene Smith, James Caldwell; negative: Rev J. W. Rhodes, Dr W. L. Johnson and Rev G. W. Mitchell; alternatives, affirmatives: L. W. Tdwards, Albert Caldwell. Miss Lillian Alexander. Carry the Fast Stock in lightening Combs VER FOUND AT LAST KNOWN HAIR SUCCESS FOR THE HAIR. 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Our people are leading this section most every day on trains for Northern sections. Many of them are with children without shoes and a good many of the grownups are very poorly clad. Most of the wor k this section is over crowded with fashor and these men cannot and employment. Some of them have many in their family and when work presents itself they are willing to take any kind of a chance to make Something to care for their families. Clinton McKinny a member of the Mkliny Brtchers' brother of Birchmont for a at 25 years has left the city for Chicago, where he will opening business. From the McKinny Gus Lewis, who lost his home in one of the fire in Roseville, has started rebuilding. His new home will be a story frame in living. Mrs. Ailee Hawkins died on last Monday night at the North Side Hospital. She had lain all for some time and was rushed to the hospital on last night with hopes of saving her life but she was beyond hope. She is survived by mother, father and husband Dr. P. S. Motch, physician. Funeral was held at the Union Baptist Church on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev Ira McKinny officiating Interment at Grace Hill. In Birmingham there are six motion picture houses. Four are operated by Jews, one by a Gentile and one by a colored man. But in every one the house is in charge of colored men and women from ticket sellers to operators. Dick B. Justice has charge of the operating room of the Palace Theater, the last one opening up. Oscar Henderson for a number of years worked under Mr. Justice and now has charge of the operating room of the Utopian Theater, operated by Bob Reed, colored James Dozier died at the Hillman Hospital last Monday night of Bright's disease. He was 79 years of age and the father of 12 children. Seven of them survive him-five daughters and two sons. Funeral services were held at the Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rosedale, Friday evening, Rev. E. M. Newell, pastor, Revs E. W. Williams and Dennis assisted with the services. Mr. Dennis employed by Leedy, real estate employer for 55 years who attended the funeral. Interment at Grace Hill Cemetery Echols & Strong, funeral directors An Important Notice Colored People Intending to Come North or East Farmers, farm laborers, skilled and unskilled workmen who intend having the south should protect themselves against swimmers and chance conditions. The Brotherhood of Men's Association of New Haven, CT, has taken up this problem and is able to be of service to you. Write at once for information and include stamp for reply. Address H. McELROY STOVALL, Bus. Mer of the Association, 11 Charles St. New Haven, Polk-It. Cena. Phone: 4028 Centre [Image of a person working at a desk with circular patterns on the wall.] HEMPSTEAD. N. V. HEMPSTEAD N. Y.—The drama and the Feast of Seven Tables, which took place at the A. M. E. Zion Church last Tuesday evening, brought out a large crowd. The drama was in charge of Mrs. M. L. Harvey. The Feast was unique. Those who served at the tastle were Miss Lucy Carter, Ellsworth Jackson, Jacob Jackson, Vernon Willmore, John Jackson, Mrs. Jashelia Mrs. J Jackson, Miss Jashelia Mrs. Halmage, Mrs. Mita Tredwell. Those who took active parts on the program and the drama were: Miss Grace Jackson, Mrs Hazel Shepherd, Jack Branch, Mrs. Susie Graham, Miss Minnie Hart, Miss Wilkins, Miss Sophira Spikes, Miss Schuyler and Mrs. Grizzel Gilmore. Sunday Dr. Harvey preached to good concerts from the subject. The Well of Living Water and How It May Be Named, collection was good. Mrs. Susie Graham and Sunday Mrs. Susie Graham and handspend poems 4 in Westbury, the guests of Dr. W. E. Coyle. The W. L. H. and Foreign Missionary Society will meet in Hempstead on March 5. Mrs P. A Wallace of Brooklyn is the president. YONKERS N Y. YOUNKERS, N. Y.—At the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, Sunday, February 11, the services were well attended. Dr Smyer preached morning or evening. In the evening he spoke on lessons learned from four great Americans—Lincoln, Fred Douclass, Joseph C. Price and Booker T. Washington. The Sunday school was well attended. Superintendent Evans was at his review. Class No. 2 was a morning class in the finance of the classes. Mrs Anna D. Borden is the teacher. Class No. 5 was the banner class in the intermediate, Superintendent Evans, teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cooper of 20 Culver street entertained a number of friends. February 7, in honor of Mrs. Cooper's brother, Charles Norliefe's birthday. He was the recipient of many present. Mrs. Mary Smyer and children tendered Miss Irene Howard a birthday party and surprise last Friday evening. Mrs. Howard received a number of presents. Mrs. Carrie-Riverson and Mrs. Bertha Mann visited relatives in Orange N. L. Sunday, February 11. Mrs. Walter Bailey of School street is greatly indisposed. W. Hockeday is a great hep Lin Mernopoo. E. a great hep Sunday school. He is a native of Raleigh, C. Miss Sydney Skinner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willia mSkinner of Main street, on the first prize in the amateur conng contest held at the Orpheum Theater last Friday evening. Those desiring THE Ace may secure it any Friday from Mrs. Chas. E. Borden. The Ace may be sent to 20 Other street, toM, or Ponden, but it must not be later than Monday morning. UTICA. N. Y. UTICA, N. Y. The Ureka Social Club gave a ball or social Wednesday evening February 8 at 8 p.m., better known as an old-fashioned Valentine party with four prizes for the best dressed and most comical dressed. The Rev Robt J. Strother filled his pulpit at Hope Chapel Union Church last Sunday evening and preached a very interesting sermon on "Out Duty." A late congregation greeted him. A late evening the denomination board of the church gave a concert and sucer in commemoration of Lincoln and Douglass's birthday. Mrs John Buck of Seneca street is slowly recovering from an attack of pneumonia. Mrs I. H Wibb of New York M. N. who has been very ill with gripepe and a deep cold filled her position as organist at Hone Chanel last Sunday evening. I. H Wibb, who has been suffering from a deep cold, very unconsonant and is now confined to his room. Walter Pill of 126 Seneca street, who is suffering with a deep cold and bronchial troubles is able to be about a little recovering slowly. Mary John P. Robertson, who has been at the bedside of a very sick mother, returned last Monday from a ten weeks' stay. Cleveland and Loraine and Sanduky Ohio and a short visit with relatives in Detroit, Mich., and Chicago. She left her mother much impressed in Battle Creek, Mich. Vivia Lavender surprised her mother on Friday, February 9, on her birthday. Walter Crombley of New York City has caressed the position of manager of the Imperial Hotel and he expects to make one of the leading hotels in New York State. Suburban Johnson of 304 First street is offering from a nervous breakdown and a network. Benton Wright spent a few days in Canastota, N.Y. recently. POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y. Petrina Harges, N Y —A service of solemn Sunday evening at the 100 West Street A M E Zion Church, under the auspices of the choir, Rev Walt Whitman christor. The general of Albert Tuttle was held at Zion University P. Pastor Van Furness, officiated. The new Josephine May is quite ill at the time offering from perishings. B. C VanBuren and Mrs. Martha Wams were the guests at dinner Sutton of Mr. and Mrs. William Sutton of Catherine street. Van Buren chair was presented Van Buren at Zion Sunday evening at Catherine Church. Powers evidence of the high in which he is held. The presentation speech was made by Mrs. Jessie Wye. OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE Miss Anna VanBuren, member of Zion, died suddenly of heart failure on February 3. Funeral was held from the church Tuesday. Rev. W. H. Abbott delivered the eulogy. Interment was made at Chinuteck, N.Y. Abbott attended the recent called meeting of Bishop Caldwell at New York, also the funeral of Bishop Alexander Walters. Mrs. M. J. Golden attended the funeral of Bishop Walters from this city and presented a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Zion. The church pulpil is draped in Black for the deceased Bishop. Next Sunday morning at Zion Pastor VanBuren will deliver an object sermon to children and in the evening will preach to the Knights of Pythias. An effort for $200 general claims has been launched by Zion, to be known as a new rally, to terminate March 11 at which time Bishop WCHL. Lee of Zion will be present. The Bishop will lecture the following evening on "God and the Negro." Thursday evening, February 22, the Milkmaid's Convention will be given at Zion under auspices of General Church Auxiliary No. 1. Moss S. A' Rhodes president, and the 29th a general will be given by Miss Hirnstein Vinton Davis of Washington, D. C. under auspices of the Men's Club, Yaworthoch Chamber, president, Adrey Van Busch, die suddenly on Thursday morning at the Vassar Brothers Hospital, after a short illness from pneumonia, Interment in Beacon, N.Y. At the twenty-fourth anniversary services of the Ehrenzer Baptist Church the pastor, Rev. Charles S. Faries, preached at 10:45 a.m. and took for his text John 4:24, and at 7:45 p.m. text Phillipians 3:14, school at 3 p.m. B. Y. P. U. at A. At the Lincoln-Douglas barquet at Odd Fellows Hall Monday evening, under the auspices of the W. W. Church of which the W. W. president, pleasant evening was enjoyed, Rev. C. S. Faries of Ehrenzer Baptist Church spoke on "Lincoln" and the Rev C. Van Buren of the A. M. E. Zion Church spoke on "Douglas." HILLBURN N Y HURRISEN, N. Y—Edward "Morgan has been confined at his home with grip Hillburn Lodge, 5545 G. U. O. O. He expects to build a lodge room and hall on its lot on the corner of 6th street and Mountain avenue this spring. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Weeks, who has been sick with bronchitis is better. Jeasar Wormley expects to accept a position in Scranton, Pa. With Patrick Defreeze has resumed her studies at Howard University; Washington, D. C. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lever Vanderkirk who has been ill is improved. SCHENECTADY. N. Y. SCHEMNSTEAD, N. Y.—Mrs. J. R. Smith and grandson Warren, of Rount Lake, spent the week end as the guest of her Joseph Smith. The Mohawk Valley Juvenile No. 19. Order of Moses, is arranging to give a house social on March 16. At their regular meeting on Monday officers were installed and one candidate initiated. The initiation, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Perry Vedder was christened at the A. M. E. Zion church on Sunday. Mrs. Susie Vroman is seriously ill at her home in Center street. George Sorgel of Albany spent Monday in Schenectady as guest of Mrs. M. Jones. The board of trustees and the stewardess of the A. M. E. Zion church gave a patriotic celebration in memory of Abraham Lincoln at the Purnee Memorial A M. E. Zion Church on Monday. The audience in lujel eight Grand Army men Mrs. Buffalah and Mrs. Watkins sang. WESTBURY, N. Y. WESTERLY, N.Y.-John Wirtred Cunningham died Wednesday, February 7 at his home. He was 50 years old and leaves a wife and five children, Alfred Washington, Louisa Wilson, Lorenzor Wirtred and Reginaad he belonged to the Painters' Union and the Masons which were present and buried him with honors. He was buried from the A M. E. Church. Rev Coffey in charge, assisted by Rev Lawrence of Glen Cove, and Rev D James of Westbury. Interment was in the Quarke Cemetery Westbury. Harry Jacks died Tuesday morning. Reed and Squares of Huntington, nilled the pulp of the Mt Zion A. M. E. Church in the absence of Rev. Coffey who is in Brugge-ton, N. J. Little Daniel Townsend of Fast Whitehill, grandson of Daniel Treadwell is seriously ill in the Homestead hospital. Anna Payne of Mineola, was the week-end guest of her grandmother, Anne Payne of Westbury. NEW ROCHELLE N Y New ROHELL, N.Y — Jacob Morres of New York City spent Monday in the city visiting his moher, Mrs. Rosa Morris, who is quite sik. at 22 De Witt place. Henry Scott who has been combined to his home for the past week is able to be held. Mack Henry Valentine who has been employed by S J Davis Grocery Co. has returned to New York City His position is filled by Andrew Obhley of Horton avenue. Mrs Eva Bates who has been quite sick in the New Rochelle Hospital, is much improved and home again. A large, crowd attended the deare at Shiloh Bantist. Church last evening under the auspices of the Men's Hospital and was "Resolved" That nashelot-bood is more conducive to happiness than married Life" Samuel J Davis, Charles Ibel and Miss Gettens affirmative, side and won the debate. Joseph Bullock, William J. Brown and Miss Anna Griffin had the negative, Mrs. Henry Alexander, Mrs. Louis Buck William Burgeson and Samuel Broddie were the judges. Mrs. S. D. Richardson president of the Woman's Auxiliary of New York State Missionary Convention, will address the Mothers' Club on next Sunday afternoon at Bethesda Baptist Church, Rev. J B Boddle, pastor, at 4 p.m. Mrs M Slaighter and Miss F. Willia Davis will preside. Miss Adrease Davis of DeWitt place, is confined to her Republican Club of New Roselle held its annual meeting on Monday evening, February 12. The following officers were elected, Joseph B. Bullock president; A Woodward, vice-president; I Howard Harper, secretary; Henry Scott treasurer; executive committee - Samuel J. Davis, William J. Brown - Joseph People, Edward Mitchell and D. C. P McClendon ROSSVILLE N. Y. Rossiine, N.J. — Services at the A.M. P. Zion Church were well attended. Rev. Kohi Landon spoke at the morning service in the evening the pastor. Rev. L. D. Virgil spoke from St Luke 22-31. A Lincoln birthday celebration was given by the studs of Promise on Monday night. The Yosemite city will entertain Thursday night. Miss Helen Henry, president. Miss Flora Henry, of Summit, N. J., was a recent visitor in town. BINGHAMTON, N. Y. Binghamton, N. 1. — The service at the A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday was grand. the pastor, Dr. J. B. E. Yelverton, preached morning and evening, and on the East Side at 3 p. m. he baptized fourteen and added sixteen to the church. the choir rendered good musc c. Bishop G. L. Blackwell of Philadelphia will be present next Sunday and will preach at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. The Harnet Tubman Literary Society was well attended, Miss Elizabeth Geyer, vice-president, presiding, special program is being arranged for the Sunday lanterns. the keynolds will have charge. The A. M. E. Zion Church will hold a memorial service for Bishop A. Walters Sunday evening, February 25. Miss. Fried C. Hazel is ill at her residence, Susquehanna street. Mrs Edith Surdam is slowly improving. Mrs Ransome is not so well at this writing. Singleton Jackson is gaining, and expects to be in a short while. Frank Dorsey on the left. Also Mrs. Crew on the right of 405 St. Mary's Little Euston Washington, who was ill with diphtheria is slowly improving. Miss Carrie Buhannan received a postal card shower from Naomi Juvenile. G. U. O. of F. J. and sunshine box from the pupils of her class in Robinson street School. Her condition remains the same. Mrs. Payne and Chlester E. Burton, of New York City, were married February 6 at Centenary parsonage by Rev Nicholson. They will be at home to their friends at 135 West 139th street. Mr. and Mrs. J. W Payne, 47 Sherman, gave a party in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton E Burton Tuesday evening. February 6 at 135 West 139th street. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Harry Jones, Mr. and Mrs Chas Cohen, Mrs Bradley Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Holes, Mrs Hyler Thigpen, Miss P. Borsey, Misses E and M Todd, Misses Cooper, Fauret Glasse, D and J Terrell, Dorsely Alston, and Mr. and Mrs Leo Payne of Sidney, N. Y., Mrs Maud Malone of N. Y., Mrs Maud Malone of Monday. She was called here on occasion of the death of her sister. Mrs Ida Mercer Mrs Henrietta Snyder died at 2:30 a.m Saturday at her residence 9 Spruce street after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Snyder, two daughters, Miss Lee and Mrs Jackson, a brother, Miss her parents, Mrs and Mrs Union. N Y The funeral services were held Monday at residence. On Wednesday, February 7 at 12:40 p.m. we received the news that Mrs. Ida Mercer had died at the City Hospital. Mrs Mercer was a devout member of St. Paul's M. E. Church, a member of Household of Ruth "B33" and of Mutual Court 23. She is survived by her husband W. Williams, two sisters Mrs Hattie Sampson, of this city, Mrs Mary Wilson, of Union and a brother, Mr. Henderson, of Owego, N.Y. Funeral services were held at the church Friday at 3 p.m. Unionhold of Ruth having charge Rev. Lonzo preached, as assistant Rev. Feltero of Zion, and E. J. Peterson, the pastor of Church, Owego N.Y. The pillar bearers of the Household and Mutual Court. ELMIRA N Y Elmira, N. Y. The third quarterly conference was held at the Donglass Memorial A M E Zion Church Tuesday night February 6 by the presiding elder, Rev J H Ellison Thursday evening, February 8, H. Program, at Boston, gave a recital at Dopson Church, M. E Zion Church assisted by the Elisian Quartet, Mrs S Cootley and others The stewardess board served surgeries Mrs Charlotte Greene entertained the Thimble Club Thursday from 2 to 5 o'clock Rehearsals were served Mrs Thomas Davis poured Others present were Mrs Charles Moore Mrs Judson Moore, Mrs Edward Vance, Mrs S E Howard, Mrs Joel Powell, Mrs Joel Codel Mrs Minnie C. Jones, Mrs Thomas Carter Mrs Walter Litch 217 Dickinson street, has returned from Owece where she was called by the death of her brother-in-law Mrs Gee Scott, of New Brighton, Pa, formerly Mrs Amelia Hill, is expected in this city for a short visit with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Miller. The funeral of the late pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rev. Moses P. Cole, was held Wednesday, February 7, at 2 p. m. in the church. The services were in charge of Rev. J. E. Peterson, of Owego, N. Y. Several ministers spoke, among whom were Presiding Elder Ellison, Rev. E. J. Butler, Rev Cuff. Mrs Peterson rendered a solo. Interment in Woodlawn church. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fitch, of 717 Dickinson street, entertained at super Sunday evening in honor of Mr. Fitch's brother, Rev W. R. Fitch's, 49th birthday. The dinner was given by Rev Fitch's nephew, Owen Alonzo Fitch. Services at the Douglass Memorial Church were well attended Sunday. At 8 p. m. the pastor, Rev L. L. Woods, gave a splendid sermon from Isaiah 4: A good offering was expected in Elizavra the fourth Sunday in January. "Men of Zion" are planning a rally for the first Sunday in March. Rev L. I. Woods left the city Mon- day for Syracuse, N.Y., to remain un- til Friday assisting Rev Bailey in a large revival BUFFALO N Y. Buffalo, N. Y.—The seventh anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America was observed by the Buffalo troops at the Teek Theatre on Sunday afternoon. Thirty-five hundred scouts were present, among them twenty boys of Troop SB, the only colored troop in the city. Mr. Louisa Meyers. Virginia avenue, who has been quite sick, is greatly improved. Israel Rue has opened a first class pool and billiard parlor and cigar store at 11 William street. Miss Anna Cummings left this week for Boston, Mass., to be at the bedside of her sick mother. The death of Oscar Brown, Jr., in New York City last week from pneumonia was announced by many friends in this city. The body was brought to his parents, and the funeral held on Monday from their residence on Ferguson street. Mr. and Mrs. Luke Green, of Trinity place, entertained the Five Hundred Club, the Douglass Club and the Monday night. Mrs. Machine, of Durdley street entertained in honor of the Five Hundred Club on Saturday night. Rev. Dr. Nash, pastor of the Michigan avenue Baptist Church, will deliver the principal address at the monthly sacred concert of the Young Men's Guild, on Sunday afternoon, February 18, at four o'clock, at St. Philip's Church. Members and friends of St. Augustine Roman Catholic Mission held a dinner, bona fide of their priest, Rev. Father Moon, on the night. J. R. Mason, of Johnson Park, whose life was despaired of, is rapidly convulsing. The funeral of Edward Jones, who died at the Sisters' Hospital on Thursday, was held from the undertaking establishment of Tucker & Hube on Monday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Durham, pastor of St. Luke's A. M. Zion Church officiating. Mrs Jones, mother of the deceased, arrived from Baltimore, and returned to that city with purpose for interment in the family lot. Mrs F. N. Wright left this week for Williamsport, Pa., to visit her mother William Evans, who resided at 62 Sycamore street, died after a short illness this week. The body was shipped by Tucker & Hube, undertakers, to Auburn, N.Y., where the funeral took place Monday. The attested Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Slaughter, and left a baby girl, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Payne of Laurel street entertained the Dames at their residence on Valentine Day. Louis Levy, after a pleasant month's visit to his children, left Saturday for his home in Philadelphia. Major Ollie C. Hall, deputy of the K. of P., was a visitor to Niagara Falls the tree on lodge business. Ms. Scarlett Thomas left for New York City this week for a two weeks' stay. 175. Mary Miller of Potter street entered the Women's Auxiliary of St. Philips' Glech on night night. The people of the Philips took an active part in the Centennial celebration of St. Paul's Parish the past week, Wednesday night a committee from the vestry of St. Philips attended the parish reception which was held at the Iroquois Hotel, Noble and Marine Gillard, wardens, and Maire Ollie, wardens, James E. Brent, vestrymen with Rever Mr. Bennett comprising the committee. Friday afternoon Rev. and Mrs. Bennett were in attendance at the reception to the Rt. Rev. Daniel S. Tuttle, presiding bishop, given by the Bishop of the diocese of Western New York, the Lutheranaker at the Clare House, Saturday afternoon at the Clare Payne, Thomas Payne, Major Ollie C. Hall and Rev Father Bennett attended the luncheon in honor of Bishop Tuttle at the LaFayette Hotel, and Saturday night forty members of St. Philips' choir were present, vested, at the civic celebration in honor of St. Philips' music wood Music Hall, where 400 vested, christians, and the Philharmonium ctheus of 200 voices rendered the music Citizens of Buffalo regret the death of Bishop Walters, and tender sympathy to Mrs Walters. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Tubes, Vermont avenue, entertained the Saturday, Night Owl's the past week. Mr. McGill, Savannah, Ga., who is visiting friends in this city, was operated on in the Sisters hospital this week, and has returned to the home of her friend, Mrs. Bell, Connecticut avenue. The social event of the week was the 'at home' reception of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lee, given at their residence on Verplanck street. Assisting the bride to receive were Mrs. Randolph Robinson, of Syracuse, N. Y., Mrs. Luke Green, Mrs. Hower Bow, Mrs. Cornelius Ford, Mrs. Leila Washington and Mrs. Reuben Lueg. Guests were present from Niagara Falls, Lake Jalapa and Syracuse. The date set for the Centennial celebration of the birth of Frederick Douglass is Tuesday night, February 20 John E. Brent, president of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P., with the educational' committee consisting of Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Joslyn, Mrs. Lee and Rev. E. Robt Bennett, rector of St. Philip's Church, have secured the auditorium of the Hutchinson high school building for the celebration. Among the speakers are Rupert Lane, Tamarin Church, and Edwin A. Rumblah, executive secretary of the Americanization Society of Buffalo. Mrs. Rondolph Robinson, of Syracuse, N.Y., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lee the past week. James A Ross attended the funeral of Bishop Walters in New York City the past week. If it is news you are looking for, get The Age. It carries more news of Puffalo than any other paper that comes to our city. NYACK N Y Nyack, N. I. —Sunday evening, February 11, Rev. J. H. Johnson, pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church, announced a two weeks revival commencing Monday evening, February 12. Mrs. William Thompson of West Main street is confined to bed. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Avery of Jackson avenue are the hosts of the revival, by Mrs. L. E. Frazier, Is Catherine street, was called to Hartford, Conn., on account of illness of her uncle, Clarence Jacobs. L. Carter, Burd street, spent last Sunday in Paterson, N. J., visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. D. Strohave removed from Burd street and are living in one apartment in West Main street. General Vard of New York University, office of New York Uniform Rank Club K. of P. last week and explained the necessity of the Uniform Rank K. of P. Le Roy, N.Y. — Mrs. May Alexander is out again. The Misses Annie Sellers, Esther Lewis and Charles Alexander spent Sunday at Pavilion with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Sellers, Miss Eva Alexander is quite unwell. Fred Alexander sustained slight injuries through a fall while at Work Monday at the Leoy Hall. He was in a cell all in Rochester, is much improved. Hs. mother, Mrs. Rose Price, has returned home. Mrs. Kate Stevenson, Mrs. Rose Price, and Rev. Jas. E. Rose were in Caledonia last Thursday in attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Louis Johnson. Rev. Jas. E. Rose attended the ministers' conference in Rochester last Tuesday and supported last Tuesday night members and supporters of the Second Baptist Church took steps toward having the organization incorporated. Six trustees were elected. Just two months ago the Second Baptist Church began a campaign for raising money with which to purchase a church home. They have raised $1,015. Mrs. Lena Layne is on the road to meet her. There Tuesday Little Dorothy Arelene is also doing well. DOUGLASTON N. Y. Douglaston, N. J. ) The candle light rally was held in the St. Peter's A. M. E. Church last 'Sunday. Kev. De Shields preached a sermon on 'Light' in the morning. The junior pch rendered services. At 2 p.m the Sunday school was well attended At 3 p.m Kev. A A Amos, pastor, of St. Peter's A. M. Church, delivered a discourse, and at 8 p.m Kev. W. H. Rantus preached. The candles were lighted by Mrs. Susette Prichard, assisted by L. A. Wright and Benjamin Hicks, while Miss Theodore Weeks, of East New York, rendered 'Let the lower lights be burning' Mrs. Mary F. Bowles of Great Neck was the Angle of Light and Miss Lela E. Collins of East New York, darkened. Miss Dorothy Taylor called the names of the friends and members Collection was over $25. Mrs. D Bell, who died last week, was burned in Lakeville last Wednesday. Mrs. Hattie Taylor and Mrs. Elinth Huddell, of Fishing, Y, v. Sus- sie Larsen, of Fishing, Y, v. Larsen, Gilbertus Ossied Douglaston last Sunday. Mrs. Rosette Brooks was able to attend services Sunday after being indisposed for several days. Mrs. Juha Taylor attended quarterly meet- ing in Lakeville. Mrs. Miss Ella Col- lins was as high school teacher in New Orleans, La. She will leave here next fall. AUBURN. N. Y. Frederick Winslow, guardian, William Freeman, Jr.; sck visitor, Edna-Copes; sher, Vernon Johnson; R. S. to president, Miss Margaret Richardson; L. S. to president, Walter Thompson; R. S. to vice-president, Miss Alida Gaskin; L. S. to vice-president, Miss Winifred Evans. Claude Youngs of Murora was the mid-week guest of Miss Florence Van Buren. Swacuse was the Sunday guest of Miss Florence Van Buren. Mrs H. T. Johnson is able to be abut after being confirmed to her home. The death of William F. Evans, formerly of this city, occurred in Buffalo, N. Y., in his 50th year. The body was brought here for burial, and the funeral services were held from A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday afternoon, February 11, at 2:30. A. C. Smith officiated and the prayer was offered by Henry T. Johnson sang "Asleep in Jesus." A brother, Venerable Evans, who resides in this city, survives the deceased. Burial was made in Fort Hill. Five cents is a small amount, but please have it ready for the newshow when he delivers the New York Age. Thank you. Mrs. Fred Fitchor and children were christened at St. Peter's Episcopal Church Sunday, Mrs. G. C. G. Cannon attended the funeral of Albert Frank at Watertown, N. Y. The Booker T. Washington Lodge No. 40 of K. of P. will hold a masquerade ball February 22 at St. Georges Hall. The Casse and Edith's Syncapeted Orchestra with chimpanzee was tended Miss Evelyn Diggs Friday evening, February 9, at the Home of Miss Edna Dorsey. After dancing and music a collation was served. Scad all news for publication not after Monday. BAHWAY N.1 Rahway, N. J., -Miss Elizabeth Morton and Rignell Morton, of 25 Allen street, spent a few days in New York City. Thomas Shell, 109 E. Scott avenue, was taken ill last week while at ordeal and was able to stay at a day's leave. He at his visit was usult. Last week Mrs. Perny Gibson, of 22 Lafayette street, had to remain indoors owing to her illness. John Green, of New York City, who formerly resided with his relatives and Mr. Johnney Archer, 24 Lafayette street, had performed last week and is improving nicely. A. Gibson, of 22 Lafayette street, was ill last week with la grippe. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. William Hammond, of Central avenue, last week. Last Sunday morning the sergeant of the company Elm avenue and Campbell street, and will be continued for six weeks. James Garfield of New York visited M. and Mrs. H. Bailey and Miss Mattle Reed of 284 Main street last week. Elmer Elmor White of Haydock street has returned after visiting relatives and friends in Asbury Park, N. J., for a few weeks. Rev. A. Wright, pastor the second baptist Church of this city offered church services to Baptist Church of Woodbridge, N. J., last week. The Rev. P. D. James filled his pulpit for him. Joseph Robinson of Philadelphia, formally of this city, visited friends and relatives here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Carter and family, of Bayonne, N. J., spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shell and family, 109 E. Scott avenue. Miss Anabelle Jackson, of 24 Lafayette street, entertained Miss Bertha Bradley, of Brooklyn, N. Y., last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stokes have returned to Commerce street. Mrs. David George have returned to their home in Long Island after a week with Rev. and Mrs. A. Wright, 208 Maple avenue. On the evening of February 12 the Isaacher Club of the A. M. E. Church hold a celebration in honor of Abraham Lincoln. Rev Z. P. Sampson, Rev C. V. Aaron, Miss Yates, Mrs. Augusta Gibson, William Maize, Mrs. Sampson, the Minor Quartet, Parole Hoppe, William Dyke, William Ungell and Soil Moore, Mrs. Howard Heffield, Clifford Moore, Roy Osborne, Howard Aaron of Newark, Mrs. Howard, Heffield, Mrs. Chauncey Samuels, Wm. Laws of Newark, L. Jackson, Mrs. Maud Osborne, Mrs. Thos. Shell; Mrs. Frank Taylor and Solomon Moore, Harry Van Dyke, Mrs. C. Braxton, Mrs. Clinton Taylor were participants on the program. Refreshments were soil Miss Alice Mayo, Stockton, N. J., is spending a few weeks with relatives, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Kinch, 28 Main street. BAYONNE, N. I. Payonne, N.J.-The members and congregation of St. Peter's A. M. E. Zion (Church enjoyed two sermons from Isaiah 32:2 and Hebrews 1-10:11 respectively, by their pastor, the Rev. J. M. Branch, on Sunday, Febriu- THE A. & T. SUMMER SCHOOL. EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION BFGINS JUNE 25, 1917, and continues five weeks. Two weeks' Institute also. Growing Ladder. Teacher and senior applications are ceeded capacity. Teachers therefore, should send Registration and secure lodging in advance. ASHEVILLE SCHOOL OF DESIGNING. New French System taught where pupils can cut all the latest patterns by tape measure Employment given to those who desire to remain in Asheville Correspondence Course completed in three weeks MRS. AGNES L. KEMP, Principal. 30 1/2 Biltmore Avenue. Asheville, N. C. Formerly of Brooklyn, N. Y. ary, 11. Mrs. John Randolph, 23 Court has been ill for quite a while, but her condition is somewhat improved. has been ill for quite a while, but her condition is somewhat improved. The Rev. Miss Taylor, Evangeline of Yonkers. N. Y. will hold revival meetings for a week or more at St. Peters' A. M. E. Zion Church, Rev. J. M. Branch, pastor, beginning S day, February 18. Dr. Robeson, of Somerville, N. J. brother of Rev. B. S. Robeson, has been in Bayonne for several days in the interest of the insurance company which he is connected in Jewish City. The Missionary Circle of Angela Baptist Church will hold a platform meeting on Sunday, February 18. Interesting speakers will take a part in the various services of the day. MORRISTOWN N. Morristown, N. J., Mr. and Mrs. Eliott Bostek have moved to Ann street. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ray will move from Convent to Rudgidale avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Hewne, of Whippony, lost their daughter. She was buried Saturday, February 10. Reverence conducted by Pew Yennemons, will be continued the following week. Persons wishing notes placed in the paper please leave same with Miss Cassie Arnold, 25 Centre street, not later than Monday night. A sound party was given by Mrs. Ellen, who contributed were Mrs. Tanner, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Stansberry, Mrs. Crowder, Mrs. Shaw. Mrs. Cecelia R. Puryea has returned from Richmond, Va., where she was called to the bedside of her brother Robert L. Lissie, who died February 4, and brother from Richmond Mother Zion Church. He was a cousin to Mitchel Mouton, of New York, who died a few days ago. MAHWAH, N. J. Mahwah, N. J.-The members of the Green Mountain Valley A. M. E. Zion Church, Mahwah, N. J., have succeeded in placing a bell on the church, and render thanks to the people for their contributions. The church allice with spiritual power, and great interest has been taken in it by both members and friends. Mrs. Martha Mann is on the sick list. Sheridan Conklin is suffering from a very bad cold. Henry L. Mann was a guest at dinner on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. William Van Durck. Miss Iodora Mann entertained on Sunday afternoon and evening. Miss Mayzie Mann, Leo Degrat, Mrs. Aurilla Johnston, and Sheridan Conklin. Rev. W. W. Gales, who has been pastor here for the past two centuries years, is beloved by both members and friends. The secretary of the Sunday school is Miss Isodora Mann. ORANGE. N. L. ORANGE, N. J.—At the regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Independent Union of Orange, recently held at the home of Mrs. E. Buck, 32 Hill street, Mrs. Catherine Bell, the president, was presented with a handsome solid gold jewel. She has been president for 25 years. Mrs. Nora Dorsey, chairman of the committee, had no easy task in keeping it a secret from the president, however, with the assistance of Mrs. C. Hudspeth, the treasurer, the jewel was selected. Mrs. E. Buck, the secretary, made the presentation speech. Mrs. Myrna placed the pin on her Bell and she was surprised that she was unable to speak for several minutes, finally she said: "I never dreamed of anyone thinking that much about the worth of my service. I am lost for words to express my appreciation for the handsome jewel" Business completed, a very pleasant time was spent. PERTH AMBOY N 1 PERTH AMBoy, N. J. Perth Amboy, N. J—Mrs. Annie B. Young announces the coming marriage of her sister, Miss Malinda Kane, to Fitzgerald Wells, on February 24. Charles Jones was a visitor to New York City. The D. R. C. Women Club goes Lincoln tea last. Momily evening at the residence of Mrs. Horace Wilson, 687 Street street. Street, is located on her home. Mrs. Mary E. Cooper has been ill the last week. Miss Pearl Robinson was a visitor in New York City. Evelyn G. Hodde, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Albert Hodde, who had been deck with pneumonia, died February 12. ary 11. ena eee Ses Rey Ge eae TET ORES Seat ey Sone Saye ee pee anraciey ATE apace TREN) races Ere aed wR (RS Salaries SR TSAR PE WaURSON so pea Rae mira ese Tea c y Senile ns rey SURE ermine SEBS ES Se - ES EO TES Se. EE ee STN ee te PSTN SS Se) Ree eee er < Ohe Nem York Age. “Me MATVONAL mauRU weeeit eae “ebronal otey oasis | Metered at the Post Ufice at New York o Wevond Cleese Matter Publubed on Thureday Pee at a ‘Telephone, Bryags S18 ] ua MOORE......Pubheber aod Keine PPR reaae otras a Desa Ee (JEUGEME Lo MOORE... .Advertiamg Agee TAMES W. JOHNSON... Contribuung Bae sins ome AF aa eae cas ‘Crees Roads, EC ‘anon ee eae eee eM Sh havo ack sisters, coun Stns Ba Pal RE cre Bs COE icone ede snes at BB RAL OE QE LEE Se ieee i ee git, ‘mis Sri toutes J_To mrere pablicainon to ths corvens lime lagers Pesta 2 ase dime Ee eS ray action dip, terry 8 Wedeseday, Wm. af cock weed. ‘HSRSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1917 RECONSTRUCTION? The Birmingham (Ala.) Age Herald on Monday, Feb. 12, Lin- -coln’s birthday, published | Lin- epln's speech at Gettysburg. in the shape of a reproduction of the bas-relief by V. D. Brenner. . The speech of the martyred President concluded with this noble sentiment: That this Na- tion, under God, shall have a new birth of Freedom, and that gov- ernment of the people, by the peo- ple, for the people, shall not per- ish from the earth.” We hope ‘that the Age-Herald will live up to this sentiment and influence its constituents to live in the same faith. *PREDERICK DOUGLASS. ~ Obe, hundred years ago, on the | J4th of February, there came into! ‘this world at Tuckahoe,--Talbot ‘County, Maryland, that indomit- able spirit known to his fellows as “Frederick Douglass. Born of a slave ‘mother,-his father a white man, hé rose by his own exertions from the condition of bondage’ to -become.‘the champion and ex- emplar of a-free and rising people. - To few. human beings is it thus given to engage in the struggle for freedom of a whole race, and “48. 7Ehe-accomplishment of that sémancipation to become the living exponent of ‘the possibilities in achievemert and progress which “that race may attain. This great ‘moral triumph was allotted to Mr. Douglass, and he successfully ran the gamut of the various stages “Of his carcer from the humiliating position of serfdom, as anti-slav- "ery agitator and lecturer, newspa- per editor, political orator, secre- ‘tary of the Santo Domingo Com- mission, councillor of the District of Columbia, presidential elector of the State of New York, first marshai, then recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia, fin- ally United States Minister to Haiti and the commisioner for Haiti at the World's Columbian Exposition, | Mr. Douglass died as he lived, an active champion of a cause seeking’ redress—the cause of womanhood—he passing away on Febreary 20, 1895, on his return from attendance. at the session of the Women's National Council at “Washington, D. C. By temperament an advocate and an agitator, Mr. Douglass served his race most effectively in the struggle for freedom and en- efranchisement. But his ripened judgment and sage counsel were * of rare value in the later stages of chiscareor. His foresight and wis- dom were attested by the atti- tude he took toward industrial education as carly as 1853, which he*then favored as a means to- ward racial uplift. Above all, Mr. Douglass was possessed of both physical and imoral courage, which carried him _ through the tempestuous days of the anti-slavery agitation, as well as the less stormy but more in- _ sidions dangers of his later career. He always measured up to the fut stature of manhood and was _the peer of his associates, the higher he rose. Ie kept full pace with the progress of his race and Jgontributed in large measure to its elevation in public esteem by es nativé dignity and poise. His passing was Gtly celebrated by the matchless bard of the race, Paul Laurence Dunbar, in the fol- lowing lines: . On. euriaan, thou Maat passed beyond mot miu hy" sotce tw ringin o'er the Trow'St noah thy. race now igh her Ana, baile er, ase the heights, nor She wil Hot" fail ake heed thy atiering : Minti ty ruanian spirit wall be And, Baie “Inan beneath the chast nln She Aieiches out her being hands 1 Dr. Henry M. Minton,who ha written several interesting articles on the Philadelphia Negro, is o} he opinion that the colored pres: should, in Collier's, dwell on th complimentary things said of the race than on the objectionable features. Writing irom Philadel phia to Tuk Ace, Dr, Mintor ays! . The article in “Coiher's" on “The Negro” by Julian Street caused much favorable comment here. There 13 no doubt that the article was neither water gor air txhy 1 am not expecting any such dng irom a white man ex- cept that ke ts especially inter- cetyh in the Negro race. The article, taken asa whole, is com- phinentary, and in a journal with the large circulation of “Collier's”, will do much good for us. It brings out facts not generally known to white people. More could haf been said and some things might have been left un- said. [have heen a subscriber to “Colliers for about eight years and there have been few instances when they have spoken compli- mentary of the Negro. They ig- nored the death of Bovker Wash- ington. They also ignored the brave fight of the black soldiers in Mexico. Htuce, it was a great surprise to us that they published the facts about the Negro as they did. Complimentary remarks about the Negro in a National, journal dues om increase the sub- scription list. This fact has been attested by other magazines. Judging from the many fetters Tur Ace has received irom Ne- roes who make complimesitary eference ta Julian Street’s article; ve are inclined to believe that nembers of the race have looked ipon it with favor everywhere. Mr. Street tried to picture both ides of the race question in the South in th¢ role of a neutral, In his he: succeeded. We are surg 1¢ made statements to which both ides took exceptions. There was nothing he said that was new ut there was much that he said n the Negro’s favor that was new o white people Viewed irom a Negro’s standpoint, the virite of he article was its attempt at fair- ress—the acknowledgment that here is more than one side to the ace question We confess that Mr Street show's more accuracy un the sub- ject when “presenting pictures han in advancing some opin. ions."” When he tells us that col: red people of this country have white blood in their veins because of the “owner or overseer whe chanced to he a brute or a liber- tine,” we are convinced that hi is unfamiliar with his subject Thousands of Negroes in this country are connected with some Sf the oldest and best families in America, To-lay in the South one may find living in the same community colored families bear ing the same names as some of the leading white families, and oft times recognized as members o the white houschold. Mr. Street errs again when he says: “The especial sin of the South was holding persistently tc slavery; the especial sin of the North ‘was giving emancipated slaves political power for whick they were tragically unprepared.’ Agreeing with Mr. Street that the slaves were unprepared to gov. ern, we disagree with him that the VIEWS and REVIEWS | WELL WORTH THINKING ABOUT. We clip the following editorial irony the Avanta Constitu February 8: WORTH THINKING ABOUT. Jim Kent! is a Negro who, more than a year ago, narrowly es- caped lynching by a Georgia mob under the impression that he had murdered a sheriff, He was. saved by Worth county officials, but the lawless baad did succeed im lynching five other Negroes thought to have been im: plicated in the mufder of which Keith was accused. Jim Kerths subsequently was tried, found guilty and sentenced toa life term in the’ pemtentiary. l In the meanume, while Jim Keith lay in prison, new ght was shed upon the original crime, and the life convict was given another tral. Now, the new evidence proves Jim Keith and the five dead Ne- Kroes innocent; arid he was acquitted and his freedom restored by a white jury! What a commentary upon the accursed institution of lynching! A murder 1s commuted, a mob forms, five mnocent Negroes are lynched, the hie oi a sixth barely saved by the authoriues irom, the mob.» Then, more than a year later “further evidence has led to the general behef that Mozelle Lake, who escaped, 1s the murderer!” A white jury and the law, soberly and with deliberation, could restore to thy jone hving victim of a premature mad impulse his hb- erty. but not to the five others, who are dead How long are the decent, law-abiding citizens of Georgia gong to tolerate this disgraceiul, barbaric practice—winch is the foulest blot upon the name of the state today! ‘This ednorial brings out several things worth thinking about Here was 3 man accused not of the “usual crinse,” but of having killed a sheriff. He was saved irom’ the mob, but five other Segoes thought to have been implicated in the cause were Iynehed. Five innocent men murdered by a mad mob on a’mere suspicion! "ide Keith, the accused man, was sentenced for life, and now he ip\fougd to be innocent. It is worth while to think about the total number of innocent Negroes that have been murdered*by mobs in the past thirty years. The Constitution editorial.does not say what manner of man Mozelle Lake was, and the facts about this lynching have slipped (rom, our memory, but the very omission of designating him as a Negro is equivalent to saying that he was:a white man. It is worth while to think about the total number of white men who have com- mitted crimes, especially rape, for which innocent Negroes have been lynched in the past thirty years. It is worth while to' think about the hypocrisy of this country Here we are holding up our hands in horror at German “atrocities,” at what is being done in Belgium and at what is being done on the high seas, while the wholesale murder of American citizens on .\mer- ican soil by bloodthirsty American mobs hardly brings forth a word of comment. We have a President who still contiques to talk about humanity, about bringing peace and righicousness to all the nations of the earth,ut who has Sgt to utter one word against this outrag- ing of humanity within the territory over which he presides. Amer- icans, in their smug hypocrisy, look upon the Turks for their treat- ment of the Armenians as cruel barbarians; but comparing the moral pretensions of the two countries, the American lynching record, makes the Turkish treatment of Armenians look like deeds of mercy. It is also worth while to think about the sincerity or the wisdom of those who in the face of such conditions counsel us to be patient. to think only of our duties and to forget about our rights. Let them tell the Belgians to be patient. Let them tell the Armenians, the Serbians, the Poles, and the Jews in Russia to be patient. It is our duty to ourselves and to those who come after us to "ry out against lynching and every other form of wrong that is prac- iced against us There must be created a sentiment that will make Iyneher feel not that he 1 a hero who.deserves to have the Iron Cross bestowed upon him, but that he 1s a criminal and an enemy to society. This can never be done by silence or any amount of long suffering The whole nation has got to be aroused, and that can be done only hy ivarlessly proclaimmg the truth, The Constitution in this edi- torial does that which if followed by the press and pulpit of the conntry, will ereate sueh a sentiment. SHALL THE NEGRO FIGHT? The present international crisis is again bringing forward the The present international crisis is again bringing forward the question, “Should the Negro volunteer to fight for the United States in case of war?! This is not an entirely new question, but the fre- quency and earnestness with which it is asked by men of the race have greatly increased in the past few years. \ correspondent of the New York Sun, Mr. R. K, MeWoodson, concludes a letter on this subject with the following words: The first blood shed for America’s Independence was by Crispus Attuck, a black man, in Roston A question comes in my mind now, should a black man shoulder a gun and go to war and fight for this country, a country which demes him the nights of citizenship under a flag which offers him no protection, strips him of his manhood by enacting laws which keeps him from the ballot box, disfranchised, segregated, discriminated against, lynched, burned at the stake, Jim Crowed and disarmed. If hé tight, and fight he must, for what docs he fight? 5 Readers of The Age know the writer's answer to this question: we have already stated it in these columns. We hold that the Negro called a free man and then de- prived of his right to vote as is the case in the South to-day. Giv- ing the Negro the right of ballot had to be done some time, and had the colured man heen kept in sub- jection and ignorance after slav- ery he wonld be just as unfit for citizenship as he was then. Tit any inaccurate statements made by Mr Street should he overlooked. for as Dr. Minton writes, the article in Collier's, taken as a whole, is complimen- tary.’ Heretofore “Collier's” has not been any too friendly to the Negro. There has even been talk that it did not want colored sub- scribers. So when an influential weekly which has consistently re- fuse to speak of the Negro in a complimentary manner changes its policy and presents two sides of the race question we ought to appreciate -its commendable change of attitude, In this case at least, half a friend is better than no friend at all; and maybe hy rubbing Julian Street and Collier's the right way the race should never cease to ¢laim the ‘rights of American citizenship, and alsothat he should never shirk the duties of American citizenship. We hold this because the Negro has a case in court upon which his life depends and which he cannot afford in any way to jeopardize. He should not let any of his rights go by default. Neither can he atord to weaken his claim wo any of those rights by a non periorm- ance of duty. To keep his case in court clean and to win, the Negro must continue to claim every, mght of American citizenship as his own, and always be ready to perform the corresponding duties. This seems to us to be the only sensible course to pursue. It is certain that a iailure on his pet to claim all the rights of American citizen- ship will Le equal to a surrender of those rights. It is hardly less certain that a denial of obligation to perform the duties of American citizenship will be equivalent to an admission that he surrenders his claim to the rights, Nevertheless, we know that Mr, McWoodsom has good reason ior asking his question. We know, too, that there has been a change of senument working in the race. The enthusiasm with which black men have always sprung to the colors, and the loyalty and bravery with which they have fought for this country in all of its battles have become a tradition, There are serious doubts if this came at the present time that colored men would live up toMthat tra- dition so fully as in former years. Mr. McWoodson has well summed up the reasons. MEANS FOR MAINTAINING WORLD PEACE. Of all the means suggested for maintaining world peace, alter 1 1s secttred, an Internationat Court of Arbitration is the only one that is reasnalle If such a court is established and strives to he fair iv ais decttons, it will be backed up by the united public opinion of all the nations, and in that way the chances for war will be lessened. Lut when it 1 proposed to back and enforce these decisions by an internazional armed force, a plan is being laid not for world peace, Gx for world war. Jest one question: Why should it be thought that an interna’ tional court will always be unantimous in its decisions? The United States Supreme Court is not always so; in fact, hardly ever so. Now, ‘does anybody dream that England and France and Russia and Italy. or any other group of powers are going to abide by a decision of the court which might be against their vital interests simply because they are outvoted by Uraguay and Nicaragua and Haiti, fitc.> And that they are going to allow that part of the international force which they furnish and support to be used against themselves to make them do it? ‘Those who are planning the enforcement of peace by arms seem to think that in the future all international quarrels will be betvreen single nations, and when the decision is rendered. it wili be a league of all the nations against one. The truth is, in Europe, at least, when two nations quarrel the other nations will line up on either side, ac- cording to their greatest interests. So, at a showdown of force it will not be a league of all the nations against one, but one group of nations against another. . . G=— - It ‘may be noticed that these plans to maintain peace are mostly talked of in the United States aad England. Very little is being said in France. The French have too much logical sense, they’ are too frank with themselves to go in for a plan that has in it at bottom so much Anglo-Saxon hypocrisy., The United States or England or any other power will break any kind of agreement if it becomes vitally necessary todo so. What is the use then of all this sanctimonious cant about solemn and bind- ing agreements? President Wilson and the white people of the United States know that they haven't got the moral courage to live up to and en- force the Constitution: what guarantee is there then that this Gov- ernment would live up to and enforce any mere treaty that might clash with what it considered to be its vital interests? will enlist strong and courageous: champions on the side of right and justice. ' THE LINCOLN AND DOUG-| LASS’ CELEBRATION Tt ts of great race moment that the tendency in the District of Co- lumbia has been to separate the celebration of the one-hundredth anniversary of Frederick Dongiass from that of Abraham Lincoln, not that we love Lincoln less but be- cause we love Douglass more, and because white Americans wili keep ahve the memory of Licoln, in whom we have an equal part with them, while they will let the mem- ory of Douglass die unless we keep it alive, - They do not think that they have any part in the life of Douglass. But they have. Douglass was one of the three greatest orators of his age, of the antrslavery agony— Wendell Phillips, Henry Ward Reccher, Frederick Douglass We shall not hear their like again thunder against, wrong and plead for right in human lifé and con- duct. Perhaps the like conditions that confrontetl them: other men may not be called uppn to confrant in the history of mankind. Let us hope not. Chattel slavery is the lowest depth of human degrada- tion. No man can degrade him- self lower than to enslave his fel- low-man, because, as Dr. Washing- ton has said, we cannot drag others down without dragging ourselves lown, There is germinal and. eter- nal truth here. Mr. Douglass hved many years 1 the Disinet of Columbia. He made the hie of the negro people im it illustrious because of his so doing. Wherever he went among the people, in public or private, people did him homage because he had lived through an heroic age and emerged from ita hero. It is gratifying, therefore, that his peo- ple in the District. of Columbia have at last come t¢ commemorate annually the memory of his splen- did hie, clean in the home, lofty in the thought, and glorious in the achievement.” LOS ANGELES. CAL. bos Ascties, Cal.—-Sunday, January cSowas nae long to be remembered at Zim Key Kobeson preached at the regular service itum the subjects, “The tower House wt tne Christan’ and “Be- hoid | Have Played the Fool.” The union revival serves an prog: Rresy at ihe Zion Church were up to the standard last week Dr. Craw of the ALM. E. Church preached . soul- sHring Sermons with a fitting climax Sunday atternoon. Rev. Johnson of the Turlong tract is the speaker this week ‘The Rev BO Robeson was a guest at the regular meeting of the Ohio Club Friday evening at the beautiful rest- dence of Mr Roberts. ‘The Hahn Jubilee Singers made their farewell appearance in this city Wed- neslay night at the VME Church. WOM" Rynuin is assisting HA Wheaton ts make Zion's choir the best an the city, Moss ton'a Pmickney, the daughter af Mrs Harriet James, was joined in wed- tek Moray” evening to John Wash. anetan Rev RC” Rokesan officiated The Wamen’s Dax Nursery enter- taced Monday afternoon im honae of Res RoC Rebecn A: aiscellaneans srogran neoved te he vere mepime The nurse-v +6 mak-ng itself rele in Me community Home von snbcerhed for Tne Agr ae? Te ieee tte hotter with every ie sue. It is helping you in the battle of life by creating an atniosphere where opportunities can be found, and demand img that you be given a fair chance, What are you doing for it? Your. 1b scription will belp manifest your appre. ciation, Zion was out in full force Sunday, February 4. The pastor was in the pulpit and preached from the themes, The Great Teacher” and “A Christian Que of Place” Offering for the day, | The union revival services came to a close at Zion Sunday afternoon when ‘Rev, ohnson, pastor of the Second A M. EY’ Church, preached a poweriul ser- motion “The Rewards of Persever- ance.” The meetings are now in prog- ress at Wards Chapel and Rev. J. Anderson is preaching. The Rev Mr. Tipton, an old pioneer in this section, died last week after a very eventful and helpiul hie. The Japanese wedding x given by the Tribe of Benjamin Tuesday evening, February 7, was 2 grand success, Mrs. Lizzie Jones, who has been on the sick list, is out again. Dr. A._P. Shaw, the new. pastor of Wesley Chapel, A. M. E. Church, has made a very auspicivus ‘beginning Dr, Shaw is a great asset to the moral iorces. : Rev BC Robeson was a guest of Mrs, Drusilla Goodlow at dinner last Sunday, . When tired, weary And worn and feet ing all out of sorts, have you ever rianced-at Tue New Yorw Ace? If not, try it and see how different you will icel It puts you*in touch with the world and fets you feel the pulse of humanity Decrease that doctor's bill and try the medicine that never fais SCRANTON, PA. Scrasorx, Pa—In the Suniay morn- ang sermon’Rey Willams gave us an excellent discourse from the conversa. tion between Jesus and Nicodemus At the Sunday school session the Mission- ary Society rendered an excelent pro- gram. In the evening the Rev. Mr. Euhrey of the Methadist Episcopal Church (white) gare-a fine talk from Metthew 11:28-30. Rorn, to Mr. and Mrs. Roger M. Tyler, 2 son Mrs JW. Dorsey entertained. the Thursday Afternoon Crochet Club at her home last_ week. Miss Grace Burgess of Witkes-Barre was a caller im town last Sunday. J. W. Dorsey has been unger the weather for the past week. Me. Reed, who has been very ill, was taken to the Hahneman Hospital and is somewhat better at this ume Mrs, JA Gloster has gone to Phila: delpina, Pa, for an indefinite stay. Quinn T.” Shelton is visiting bis pa- rents in Richmond, Va. Word has been received here of the giiness of Mrs. Margaret Dorsey of Baltimore, Md... mother of Mesdames Clara Stackhouse, Ida Hearn and John Dorsey. Mrs. Sarah Crump is convalesang aiter quite a sick spell MANSFIELD. OHIO. Mansrietp, Ohio.—Miss Mattie Simp- sin of Manon has returned home aiter 2 Short visit with Mrs. A. Spencer. Mrs. Rozell Davis has been confined to her bame for several weeks, by ill-, bess. wa hoe _ The spgciaymygetings of the Mission- ary Alhance Kéfiducted by Rev Colette of North Carolina and Rev. Berry of Cleveland have closed after a very sue- cessful two weeks’ campaign | Mrss Graham and Miss Marriweazher re turaed aitssionaries from Arnica, were also. in attendance and gave several Herevptieon lectures “They were guests ei Mrs, and Mass Beaumont while in she city. Mesdames Spencer and Washington, also Miss Etta Nichols, were recent Cleveland visitors. 7 ‘A barber shop and pool room has been apened on North Main street ive svlered patrons by CW. Gentry. he tailoring and dry cleaning’ estab- Lshment recently opened by C..C. Bran- don as domg a splendid business. Mr and) Mrs. Clyde Constance of the Constance Lumber Company enter taned_ay dinner Monday in honor. uf Key. Colette and Rey. Berry, Mrs. Gra sam and Miss Merriweather, F. L. Washington of Castalia was in the ‘city Sunday calling on friends. Mr. “and Mrs, Manson Hicks | and son of Erie. Pa, spent a few days 0° the city the guest of relatives. Mr and Mrs, Boyd Hicks will make Cleveland their future home, Extensive preparations are being made for the K. of P. banquet, which will be held at an carly date. FLORENCE S. C. Fuosesce, $. C—Jacob Movorer, of Urapgeburg, SC. passed through out SHY Feceatly en route irom Columbia S.C. to tis home for more, than 20 years he has successfully practird .aw. He was first admitted to the diate Sue preme Court, United Distrnt Court then de Caited States Supreme (vat ac Washington, DC.” Mr Monres has practiced before the Deparmen: at Washington, He ts the general ¢ sun sel of the K, of P. for South vazphin, having first dhotinguished humselt ain she well-known Pink Franklin case Juseph G Vance, of Cape May. N Ja passed. through the eity Fecenily ey Zute trom Society Hill, to his home He came here during December (0 rest and to visit his many fr fads. While here he visited the Wines Disk sy © Hicole, Tedders, Jett, Daushss, and others. He is a successin! hotel man and groceryman at Cape May, Ne J. and a widower, The Crochet Club met at the kwne of Miss Lena Mae Webster on Wr Ines day, February 7 Members \tes Gare don, Mrs Levy, Mrs: Godho'd Mes Bowler, Miss Evelyn Gordon | Miss Fvelyn Wilson, Miss Thomas an! Must White é : Miss lannie Dickson of Sooty Hill vased through this Cty enroute 11 Cor lumbia to attend the Race Conie “ee. Tacha Tee, an old cityzen asl face Jeader, was buried at Darlingion Mot tae Kekruace To the Mino of The Ave Foctocd pleage fini a pustal money Seder for a Sears culseciption [0 0 “ten Tar Aus and oie an ai Po a --- THE GREATEST INVESTMENT PREMIUM EVER ANNOUNCED CHEMICAL METALS Chemical Plant of Russell & Hasplager, Perth Amboy. 121/2 Miles from Property. ```markdown ``` T Chesboro Vaseline Factory, Perth Amboy. 12½ Miles from Property. ```markdown ``` THE LIGHTHOUSE ```markdown ``` View of Lake at Spotswood 1 Mile from Property. 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Rev Bowles of St. Luke's was away on a rest tour. Rev Bethel is presiding elder of the Bethel A M E Church, preached at Bethel Sunday morning. Howard Grex of Yale School of Religion presented the program at the Young People's meeting Sunday evening. The address by the East Indian and the THE NEW YORK AGE COUPON paper on Hygiene by Mr. Morton, both of Yale, were instructive. The pastor delivered an interesting discourse on "Fireproof" Sunday night. An Allen celebration will be held at Bethel Wednesday night. New Haven has another colored dentist, Dr. Sealey, whose office is opposite Eaton street. Mr. Pervis, a member of the Zion Church, has been added to the police force of the city and will be assigned to various places needing police protection as special officer. The exercises commemorative of the one hundredth birthday of Frederick Douglass will be held at Zion Church Friday evening, February 23. 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Among the many were Mrs. Harriet and Miss Napoleon Rankins and Miss Luzie Tunstall. Those added to the weekly customers last week were Messdames J. C. Oglesby, Willie Garrett, R. Mims, A. L. Teague, (Olive Branch), Jeanne Davis (Memphis, Tenn.), Miss Annie Duke, and W. D. Avery. Officers of the Young American Society of the Grammar School department of rest are Isaiah Cox, president; Ples. White, vice-president; Lewis Rose, secretary; Wilbur Whitney, assistant secretary; Alex. Fisher, treasurer; Dewey Ivy, sergeant at arms; G. D. Garrettson, critic ```markdown ``` h Amboy. property. ON! and yours can build up a town in which you can sing. Let the stars and by our people and for and, let us not be blind to you, come to our office at will call on you and give City, N. Y. A social was given Friday evening, February 9, at the Baptist Normal institute in this city. Prof. S. S. Reid's mother died last week. Mrs. D. A. Bryant is visiting in Shreveport, La. Master Ernest M. Harris lectured at Wiley University on the four principles that make up man. Mrs. C. J. Walker lectured in this city last week on "Woman in Business." Colored citizens of Marshall-500 is the subscription mark for The New York Act. Help to make it by taking The Act. CHARLIE CHAPLIN MIGHT ELIMINATE COARSENESS. --- THE NEW YORK AGE, CHARLIE CHAPLIN! Truly this is a name to conjure with. Of all the movie stars Charlie Chaplin shines the brightest in the film firmament; even little children speak his name with as much glibness as they do that of Santa Claus. Public and press proclaim him an unusual object of mirth and merriment, and motion picture producers think so highly of his ability to drive away the "blues," that they clamor for his services at many dollars per minute. It may be risky business to criticise this popular idol, and I hope I will not be charged with lese majeste, but to my way of thinking, the Hon. Charles' work at times is offensively suggestive. This impression of Mr. Chaplin is not new. It was not born yesterday. When I first saw a Charlie Chaplin classic some years ago I formed the opinion that some of the comedian's antics bordered on the vulgar. I still think so. I witnessed my last Charlie Chaplin picture just three evenings ago. It is true that, while a theatrical manager, I was active in exploiting Charlie Chaplin and for weeks, by paying fancy prices for the use of films in which he was the central figure, observed "Charlie Chaplin nights." But even then I used to enjoy his pictures with a big IF, and confided to myself that the censors might be, just a little more rigid in their process of elimination. One evening this week I dropped into a movie show and Charlie Chaplin was the advertised feature. The picture was in two reels. The comedian was shown in one of his famous under the influence of liquor roles, and he proceeded to invade nearly every room in the hotel but his own with amusing results. In one reel he was pictured asleep in his room which was entered by a female of somnambulistic tendencies, who, unknown to her husband, had escaped from her room and did not come out of her trance until she had fervently hugged and caressed Chaplin, thinking he was her husband. Several situations were very funny, but when I saw children and adults laughing at some of the capers I wondered how many teachers in the public schools would permit pupils to sit and enjoy some of the scenes if photographed and distributed on the back of post cards. I also wondered how many parents would sit at home with their children and enjoy the same scenes which afforded them so much amusement on the screen, if shown them on picture cards. In another reel Charlie Chaplin was seen directing a band, and he familiarly evolved with celerity certain sections of his anatomy, thereby causing many children and grownups to laugh heartily. And again I wondered if the same parents would go home and go through the same vulgar motions for the entertainment of their children; or if they would permit the children to provide similar entertainment for their edification. When I observed the prompt and enthusiastic manner in which the majority of adults and children received these suggestive antics and how they accepted them in a matter-of-fact sort of way. I asked myself the question: "Are the movies deadening the moral consciousness of the American people?" Perhaps not, but women's and children's modesty does not appear to be as easily shocked as some years ago, when they attended theatres and found objectionable anything that savored of the burlesque show. There was a time when a play's acceptability as to decency was based on the statement of a male theatregoer to this effect: "Well, I would take my wife or sister to see it." Now mothers are taking their little children to look at scenes in pictures which, if anything, wind a web of callousness around about the finer sensibilities of young folk in direct contrast to the teaching they receive at home and in the school. Charlie Chaplin is funny, the funniest of all screen comedians. There is laughter in his legs, in his every move. He is capable of exciting enough merriment without resorting to coarseness. It may be that I have unconsciously been struck by a wave of Puritanism, hence, my criticism of the far-famed movie star; or perhaps on the coldest day of the winter the cold wave has struck me with such force that I am jumping on Mr. Chaplin out of downright envy knowing he is basking in the friendly rays of a California sun. Anyhow, I have managed to get this criticism out of my system BASKETBALL (BY WILL ANTHONY MADDEN) St. Douglas—"Incorporators" Play Tie Game In the fastest, hardest and most bitterly contested game on the eastern courts so far this season, the St. Douglass five of Orange held the champion "Incorporators' to a tie score of 20-20. There was a great deal of squabbling over the referee's decision, so he officially called the game, leaving the result a tie, without a doubt the St. Douglass team is one of the fastest teams developed this season. There was very little scoring in the first half and after twelve minutes of play the count stood 4-4, then "Incorporators" went to 8 and a little later the Orange boys tied the score and made one basket, thereby gaining the lead and making it 10-8 in their favor at the end of the first half. After a gruelling rake over between the halves, the "Incorporators" came out determined to win and with machine like work, soon cut down St. Douglass' two point lead and sprang into a six point lead themselves. In other words the champions had struck their stride and were on the road to a sure and decisive victory when through some outside interference from one of the spectators the Incorporators were forced to change their lineup, which broke a winning combination. Fr then on it was a see-saw game until the end came with the referee's decision of a tie score. Unquestionably, Manager Burrell has a team that is the best in the State of New Jersey, and must be considered with the big teams of New York. Personally, I believe that in another year his team will have to be listed on "Big Time" basketball. It is to be regretted that the game ended as it did, but I sincerely hope that every effort will be made to play the tie off before the season is over. --- In the second and return game of the Alpha-St. Christopher series, St Christopher won again defeating Alpha by the score of 20-18 This is Alpha "Big Five"s" fourth defeat of the season. . . . In a hard fought and close game, the Pittsburgh Independents took the measure of the champion "Incorporators" at Labor Temple in Pittsburgh, to the score of 32-27. The "Incorporators" led at the end of the first half by the score of 17-10. It was anybody's game up to the final whistle when Pittsburgh won out in the last few minutes. . . . When Fred Douglass Pollard runs out on Manhattan Casino court on Friday night, March 2, he will get the greatest ovation ever tended to an athletic star at this time honored and famous battleground Pollard will be supported by an aggregation of ball tossers who will make the world champion "Incorporators" extend themselves to the limit in order to win. The Incorporators will be put through special training in preparation for this game, which will be worth going miles to see. Douglé's wonderful orchestra will gurnish the music. See advertisement on sporting page. BASKET BALL RESULTS IN NEW JFRSEV (By J. Richard Dee.) ORANGE, N. J.—The Alpha Big Five, with three of her regular men in the lineup on Friday night, February 9, gave the Melrose Seminary of this city a healing on their own court to the tune of 51 to 31. The Orange boys played a hard game to be such easy victims for the New Yorkers. In the game between the Melrose and the St. Cyprian "Speed Boys." Spencer Hill, a guard of the former team, made a good showing. Since that time has improved and the little fellow played FRED.D. POLLARD OF BROWN UNIVERSITY, WILL PLAY BASKET BALL WITH THE PROVIDENCE COLLEGIANS WILL ANTHONY MADDEN, Manager, 269 West 4th St, N.Y. City, Telephone 718 Chelsea a bulldog guard against the "Big Five." In the preliminary game the Melrose girls snowed under the Zephia girls of Plainfield, 18 to 4. The former team outclassed their visitors in team work and shooting. To their credit they caged the ball seven times from the field to their opponents one. In the initial period the Zephia girls were held scoreless to the Melrose 4. ORANZAN, N. J. —The following statement is given by St. Douglass, in regard to its game with the Incorporators. When the score stood 20 to 18 in St. Ds favor and only thirty seconds to play, the Incorporators caged the ball from the outside line which tied the score. Referee Deimer blew his whistle and called the ball back to the outside line but the "Champs" refused to be ruled that way. Here arose the argument which really marred the game. After a few minutes of arguing the referee changed his decision to satisfy the visitors and asked them to play the other 30 seconds. This they refused to do, declaring his decisions were rotten. Deimer told Manager Burrell he had to do it to save himself in New York on account of his future engagements with the teams of that city. It means a great deal to St. Douglass to even tie the score with the world champions, but when it comes to the part where they are in the lead and have to give away to save the reputation of a referee who makes a goat out of them it is too much. Burrell will send the results of this game to be decided by the A. A. U HAMPTON WINS FROM LINCOLN (By Lawrence A. Lea) HAMPTON, Va.—The Hampton basketball team proved its superiority to the Orange and Blue squad of Lincoln University, defeating them by the margin of one point. Lincoln outplayed the Blue and White machine in the first half, but the latter half proved fatal to the visitors. During the first half Hampton was unable to cage a field goal. Edwards made six foul goals out of eight chances while Lincoln made five field goals and two foul goals. The first half ended with the score 12 to 6, in Lincoln's favor. The second half started with Gururoa, Miser and Pierson as Hampton's fresh men, while Lincoln substituted Henderson for Butler. Capt. Edwards and Gurnoe began to find the basket in the early part of this half, and in the last few minutes of play Hampton tied the score. Lincoln had six men on the court and Referee Thompson called a foul on them. After a lengthy debate the Lincolnites gave in. Edwards made the goal, placing Hampton one point ahead of the Orange and Blue. The final score was 23 to 22. The line up: Hampton (23)—Burnoe, left field; Edwards, captain), right field; Dorsey, center; Miser left field; Withers, right guard. Lincoln (22)—Butler, left field; Summers, right field; N. Young (captain), center; Cruise, left guard; W. Young, right guard. Substitutes: Hampton—McLennan, Paxton and Lawson; Lincoln—Henderson. Referee—Sergeant Thompson; timekeeper—Mr. Atkins; time of halves—20 minutes; Hampton field goals—Edwards; 2; Gurnoe, 2; Dorsey, 1. Lincoln field goals—Butler, 2; N. Young, 5; W. Young, 1. Foul goals—Edwards, 8; W. Young, 5; Gurnoe, 1; N. Young, 1. PUGILISM (By Alexander Waters) (By Alexander Waters) Vanderbilt A. C. Club of Brooklyn—Last Friday night, before a very good crowd, considering the cold weather Amy Mack, matchmaker, staged one of the best bouts seen since the han has been lifted. K. O. Lon Williams, the colored welterweight champion of the world, a boy who does not care about weight and showed every one present that he can give the best of them ten pounds and still make good, meet Val Sontag of California, who was advertised as a welterweight, but proved to be a heavy middleweight. If Williams had not been a game boy he would not have met the white boy after finding out, that he weighed 159%. On this account it was necessary for the colored boy's manager, James Ferriee, to add two pounds to his boy's weight, which was 147 pounds, so the boxing inspector would allow the bout to go on, because the rules says no fighter is allowed to give away more than ten pounds to any opponent unless he is a heavyweight. Sontag had everything in his favor, being several inches taller than his opponent and having a tremendous reach, but with all this handicap Williams fought the battle of his career, and at no time during the ten rounds was he on the defensive, but kept the crowd on their feet applauding and rooting by his aggressiveness. Several times he had his opponent in a very bad way, and his jaws always found its mark. As early as the third round the white boy's face showed the effects of the colored boy's lightning jaws. He closed Sontag's eye in the fifth round with a vicious right smash The California boy was a very tough proposition and fought back very hard. Williams had all the worst of everything except making the contest a great fight, because he stood toe to toe with the white boy just as if he was a real weiterweight. At the termination or the bout Williams had shaded his opponent by his clean work and aggressiveness . . . Harlem Sporting Club, 135th and Madison Avenue-Last Friday evening preliminary to Jack Sharkey and Frankie Burns' bout, Kid Johnson, formerly of Augusta, Ga., but now of New York, and a fast coming bantam, met Young Cula, the Harlem bantam. Johnson, who has only taken part in about seven bouts, has met with only one defeat. The Augusta boy, who is only 17 years old, added another victim to his record when the referee stopped this bout in the second round because Johnson had his opponent helpless on the ropes and another punch would have knocked him out. . . . Queensboro A. C. Club of Long Island City—Lake Saturday night, before the largest crowd that ever packed this sporting cush. Manager Franz staged one of the best bouts of the year when the best colored middleweight in the country and a boy who, if he keeps up the clip he is going now, will soon be at the top of his class, the Jamaica Kid from New Orleans met 'Sirent Martin, a boy who really can fight and a hard nut for anyone to crack. The colored boy, who is as fast as a featherweight, and has the hitting power of a heavyweight, showed the crowd that his manager, Taddy Donnellly, did not overrate when he said that he had one of the fastest and best middleweights in the world, white or colored, Martin, he is known to be one of the most aggressive fighters in the business, had to lover his colors to the colored boy, who assumed the aggressive side of the fight and never relinquished it for the whole nine. He had his opponent bewildered with fast jabs and upper cuts and the white boy's face was in very bad shape when the bout ended. Martin floored the Kid with a vicious right hand smash to hie jaw, but the colored lad was up in a second and fighting back hard when the ball rang, ending the round. The colored boy more than evened matters as the bout went on, simply smothering his opponent with punches, and in the fifth he opened an ugly cut over the white boy's eye, which bled profusely and seemed to bother Martin very much. Jamaica Kid made this cut his main target for the rest of the bout, and only the white boy's gameness saved him from being knocked out. Had a decision been awarded it would have gone to the Kid. Weights—Martin, 162; Jamaica Kid, 159%. --- Battling Campbell of Brooklyn won on a foul from Young Martin, a white boy from the same burg, in the second round. Harry Wills, the New Orleans heavyweight and a constant challenger of Jess Willard, journeyed to St. Louis last week to meet Battling Jim Jackson, formerly of this city but now making his home in Kansas City, on Thursday night at future A. C., but owing to an accident to the New Orleans fighter the bout came to an abrupt end in the second round. Wills was winning very easily when he swung a vicious right for Johnson's bout, but the Battler caught it on his arm, and in doing so was surrendered a broken arm, which stoped the bout. After having the arm examined by a doctor, it was found that he will not be able to fight again for six weeks. Bill Watkins, the clever heavyweight of New York, finds it hard to get any boxer to meet him these days. But through these collisions he challenges any heavyweight in the world. Sailor Grande, Bud Clancy, Porkey Flynn, Bob McAllister, Jack Dempsey, Ed Bonds. Some people seem to think that a boxer of today is not or cannot be or act as a gentleman, but I must say that the present day boxer is far superior in gentlemanly qualities to what the common fighter was a few decades ago. But in fighting ability the men of former years were far super or. Now, take in consideration that in these modern times it isScene not brutality, that the faux wants, and that a count for such boys as Joe Johnson, K (O) Lon Williams, Jude Dorsey and several others that I could mention who mingle with some of the best people on this city. The fighter, several years ago, would not venture out unless he had a sweater on and a cap and had to advertise himself by carrying a chip on his shoulder and begging some peaceful citizen to knot it off. But now you see him in a very different light. He is a peaceful, law-adding citizen with a collar and shirt on, looking decent and respectable. Jack White, who was considered one of the best lightweights in the world at his time, a year ago, retired to accept a position as collecting agent for the Philip Peyton Real Estate Company, showing that the boys of today are marked with an unusual amount of intelligence. I have been asked by several people did I not think that pugilism was deterimental to a young man's character, but to this question I said no, because I have come in contact on some of the principal streets in this city with some of the roughest young men in all my career and some have never even attended a fight. And self-defence is what all our young men should learn. Those that are panning the boxer should also menton on the young men that stand on the corners. --- Andrew Johnson, the heavyweight of this town, who recently conducted a gymnasium in 135th street, where all the colored fighters got in shape for their bouts, left these shores last Friday morning on his way to Panama, where he is to meet Arthur Pelky in the latter part of March. In meeting Johnson the white man will find a man that knows the game from A to Z and all the boys wish Johnson-great success. --- Jack Johnson, the former heavyweight campion of the world, was heard from the other day when he sent a cablegram to Walter Lawrence, the manager of Sam M-Vey, asking him to bring his heavyweight to Spain to fight him. There seems to be an idea among some of the leading colored sports that Johnson intends to try the come-back stunt. Should he fight McVey and win they will surely have to give him the credit of coming back, because in meeting Lawrence's great heavyweight he is meeting one of the best heavyweights in the world, colored or white. The writer would like to know what has become of Eddie Dorey and will he kindly communicate with this paper. CHALLENGES Kid Williams of Siyannah, Ga, and considered the best lightweight of that town, wants to meet any how at his weight in the world—Leo Johnson, Eddie Dorsey, Wee Wee Barton or Sandy Taylor . . . Kid Johnson, one of the best colored bantamwechs in the country, is open to meet Buddy Laulks Wilke Ostev Pinkey Brown Joe Fox or Sailor Burton preferred Young Moore, who hails from Savannah, and is expecting to but this town in a few weeks warts to meet all lightweights in this town--Leo Johnson preferred Eddie Palmer Wins Two. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Eddie Palmer of New Orleans colored middleweight of the world added another victory to his already long string, when he defeated Joe Coblan dof San Francisco o at the Dreamland Rink on Friday night January 28, by stopping the Western scraper in the second round. At the clang of the bell, on the first session Palmer smothered his man with punches, sending him to his corner bleeding from the nose and mouth as the round closed. As soon as the second round started Palmer went in to finish the job. The referee, Billy Snailham, seeing Coghlan outclassed, stopped the fight and awarded the verdict to Palmer. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.—Fully 5,000 fighters crowded into the Dreamland Rink on Friday night, February 2, to see Eddie Palmer of New Orleans and Battling Ortega, the Western middleweight sensation, battle, and it proved a battle that will long be remembered. Battling Ortega his master when he faced black Eddie Palmer. Palmer gave the Battler the same sort of a trumming the Battler himself usually hands his opponents, and the general impression among ringers was that the Negro could have slapped the Mexican asleep any time he wanted after the second round. Palmer slipped the fithtero unbeatable Ortega's punches with apapert ease, except when he took one and caused the crowd to believe it was a regular battle. He uppercut the Battler, he crossed the Battler and he bloodied the Battler's nose with a nice left jab. Taken by and large, this Palmer person appeared, to the crowd as just about the niffiest and shiftiest mittlinger in the local game. Because on the Battler's constant aggressiveness the bout appeared more equal than it was, though Palmer's apparent unwillingness to beat the Mexican too badly also contributed to this. BILLIARD NOTES Bilards are being played by a great number of the better class in, and around New York since the big World's Championship game last month. It is remarkable to notice the different atmosphere around the bullard club since the house committee had the new straight rail table installed. With the catering to members only, from the report of the membership committee of the number of applicants registered, it appears to have been a move for the best to all concerned. President Andrew Richardson is going somewhat down in the mouth because he has not had a real battle this season. He is looking for a game with any of the amateur players in, and around New York. Let him hear from you if you want a game. Address C A B P. Association, 440 Lenox avenue New York. All men of moral character with a desire to help promote the game of ballards on a scientific amateur basis, are desired as members. Dues and assessments are small compared with the environment and companionship of the club. The finals of the novice class now in progress are creating much interest and excitement among the younger members Manager Willis is proposing to hang up an Easter Trophy for a match game of 50 points between Chas Wright and Sebastian Smith, as much rivalry seems to exist between these two novices. Standing of Novice Tournament to date: Leanard Bowls—Won 2 lost 1: John Brunston—Won 8 lost 1: Harry DePass—Won 4 lost 1: Chas Wright—Won 6 lost 4: John Riley—Won 2 lost LAFAYETTE THEATRE FLITE AMUSEMENT WEEK BEGINNING QUALITY AMUSEMENT CORP. First Anniversary of the Qu COLORED DRAMATIC For this Gala Event, the greatest "ON T ELMER L. This play will be produced with played at the CANDLER THEATRE two years and was the most talked For 6th Trial, the QUALITY A the combined strength of their TWO a treat long to be remembered. WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, FEB. 19 QUALITY AMUSEMENT CORPORATION, Robt. Levy, Gen. Mgr. PRESENTS First Anniversary of the Quality Amusement Corporation's COLONEL DRAMATIC AMUSEMENT ZONES For this Gala Event, the greatest of all Mystery plays will be presented. This play will be produced with the same detail and effects as when played at the CANDLER THEATRE, where it had that wonderful run of two shows that was the most successful of the century. For our Trial the quality AMUSEMENT CORPORATION will use the combined strength of their TWO COMPANIES, which in itself will be a treat long to be remembered THE ARTISTS Able Mitchell Walker Thompson Mrs Chas H. Anderson Tom Brown Coe Desmond Mary H. Bishop Lora Brown Solly Kirkpatrick Charles Moore Albert Browne H. Gill Gibbons E. Muso Susie Sutton Charles Olden Iris Hall Will A. Cooke Mattie Wilkes Arthur Bay A. H. Geoffmithle Franola Moore G. Brown Mutter Bohbine Lloyd Gibbons H. Wilton Andrew H. Johnson James Jofferye Joe Thompson H. Hollis John Hays Sam Cale Rest Pyle Al Wills Tom Holden C. H. Charles Edward Garrett Sam Edwards And Others SUNDAY Continuous Big All Star Va ville and Photo Plays. THE LINCOLN 18th Street, C 6 — SIX ACTS OF BIG AND FIRST RU Also Lincoln Comedie FRICE Afternoons, Like and SIX ACTS OF BIG TIME VAUDEVILLE AND FIRST RUN PHOTO-PLAYS TWENTY THIRD GRAND ANNUAL BALL AND SOUV OF HOTEL BELLMAN'S At MANHATTAN CASIN Tuesday Evening Music by New Amsterdam O Tickets of Admission 50c. B The Main Feature of the GRAND MARCH OF THE BALL AND SOUVENIR RECEPTION HOTEL BELLMAN'S BENEFICIAL ASSO'N. At MANHATTAN CASINO, 155th St. & 8th Ave. Able Mitchell Tom Brown Jara Howman Taylor Ingend Susie Sutton Will A Cooke Connathleere Walter H. Johnson Andrew H. Johnson Holly Hollies Bert Charles Will Charles THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15. 3; Toussaint Duers—Won 2, lost 5; Bastin Smith-Won 3, lost 6; Willis Dudly—Won 3, lost 3; Aaron Won—won 4, lost 2; John Showers—Won 1, lost 1; Basil Ross—Won 1, lost 2; Robert Marley—Won 1, lost 2; Antho Pinkard—Won 1, lost 2. This tournament will finish on February 20. March promises to be very interesting as the finals of Class D will take place along with the Three Cushion Tournament for Class D, which will bring on some of the advanced players for the first time. The club will hang up an annual trophy to be governed as the Class B C trophy. To win and have name inscribed on it will be an honor longed for by every one in this class. Entries are now coming in for three-cushion match which takes place in March. Manager Willis and Secretary Davis have novel prizes to be contested for. The nature of it will be a secret until won. The billard players, who are state supporters of the Salem-Cremont basketball team, have had two boxes reserved for the game of March 9, between World Champion Incorporators and Salem-Cremont. The executive member will attend in a body to root for Salem-Cremont Church boys. These troublesome times behold every man attending to his own business and let the other fellows attend to his. This cues to Robinson Cruise on his man Friday. We lead because we do our best. We survive because are right and you know it, so stop beating and sinning the "Ballard Blues" & FCOTBALL PENNANT TO BIDDLE CHRISTOPHER, N. C.-With amateur exercises in the chapel of Biddle University, Charlotte, N. C., the State pennant for football was awarded to the Biddle University Athletic Association. The meeting was presided over by W. Francis. Wm C. Craver, president of the State League, presented the pennant THE DIFFERENCE "Blessed are the meek," quoted deacon, in reproving the backside "for they shall inherit the earth." "They may inherit all right, deacon, said the irreverent one, "but someone or other they never seem to get possession."—British Weekly. SIDNEY WOODWARD TENOR In SONG RECITAL MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT Wednesday Eve. Feb. 21. Recital in the interest of the Mortgage Fund. TESTIMONIAL Chicago Times" Trader, Full of Sympathy and Song with Enthusiasm Technicolor" ADMISSION 25 & 50 Cent EUGENE ELMORE, - Manager SEVENTH AVENUE AND 11th STREET TELEPHONE 1811 MORNINGSIBB CORPORATION, Leasees G MONDAY, FEB. 19 CORPORATION, Robt. Levy, Gen. Mgr. PRESENTS Quality Amusement Corporation's STOCK ORGANIZATION of all Mystery plays will be presented TRIAL" By REIZENSTEIN in the same detail and effects as when it where it had that wonderful run of AMUSEMENT CORPORATION will use COMPANIES, which in itself will be Miss Chas H Anderson Andrew S Bishop Charles Moore E Muse Iris Hall Arthur Bay G E Brown H Wilkinson H Thompson Sam Cale Tom Hoben Sam Edwards TWO SHOWS DAILY PRICES: Matinee 2:16 ... 10 and 16 Evening 8:15... 16 and 28 ALN THEATRE Of Lenox Avenue TIME VAUDEVILLE UN PHOTO-PLAYS ans in 30 Minutes Skits. 15c. Evenings, 16c and 26c EVENIR RECEPTION OF THE BENEFICIAL ASSO'N. NO, 155th St. & 8th Ave. ing, Feb. 20, 1917 Orchestra, A. T. Downs, Lea Boxes, seating 8 to 12 persons Evening will be Spot Dancing E ASSOCIATION AT 1 A.M. Washington Bureau, The New York Age, 100 P. Street, N. W. T. Thomas Fortune, Manager. WASHINGTON, D.C.—A great many Indians come to Washington to see "the Great White Father." A great many Negroes also come, not so many as or old. The Indians always fetch an interpreter with them, whose services are paid for by the government, and they will not speak to any one except through their interpreter. The Negro has no interpreter. When he can get face to face with "the Great White Father" he usually speaks for himself. He does not usually get what he asks for, but if he continues to ask it for himself he will get in the end what he asks for, that is, the Negro who goes through himself will increase, while the Indian who asks through another, must decrease. Heren is a sign for those who can understand. I saw a bunch of Indians, dressed in Joseph's "coat of many colors," on the corner of F and Sixth streets, the other day, and asked them, politely, if they would tell me where they came from. Each one of them gaced at their stolidly and stupidly and silent. They were dumb. One of them then pointed to a heavily built half-breed leaning against a tree. "Minnesota Indians," he grunted. I thought they came from Oklahoma and wanted to ask a question about the Seminole Indians of Florida, who were moved to Oklahoma a long time ago, and with whom I have tribal relation. The Indian seems to be a going, the Negro a coming race. President Shelby J. Davidson, of the Alumni Association of Howard University and his associates have had made an alumni button in blue and white design, to be worn during the celebration of the Semi-Gentennial of the university, which begins March 1. Friday night, in blizzard weather, an appreciative audience answered the call of the Association for the Advancement of the Colored People at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, to honor Senator Moses E. Clapp, of Minnesota, who failed of reelection and who has been a consistent friend and defender of the rights of the Negro people in the Senate for many years. President A. H. Grimke delivered an enquiry of the guest of honor, and addresses were made by Senator Jones, Pastor Harold Steptenbe and Hon. Edward H. Russell. A body of Howard University students was present and enriched matters at the proper time, as only college students can. There were several floral gifts for the Senator. The dance given by the Woman's Auxiliary of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund, at Columbia Academy, Tuesday evening, was very largely attended. Rev. W. A. Jernigan, one of the most prominent and popular of Washington pastors, delivered a splendid sermon to large congregation at Mount Carmel Baptist Church Sunday morning on the project, "The Broken Promise." Rev. R. Dowglass of Jamaica, B. W. L. J. E. M. Porter and Rev. Mr. Gray-issuing pastors from Virginia, accents in the pulpit. "The pastor President Jeannette Carter of the Age Earners' Association an opportunity to state the purposes of the work to appeal to the women to support He also insisted that your correspondent, who was present, should speak to the congregation, which he did briefly and in line with the pastor's sermon. Dr. Jernigan was in Mississippi in the old days, and made the point that the disruption of the Republican party in that state and the cause of many of the race political hardships came through development of three of the race leaders. He did not name them, but they were known to many present to have been by R. Lynch James Hill and B. K. Brown. These three, working together, were always successful, like Conkline B. and Arthur, but when they directed the went from bad to worse. Dr. E. L. Martin of West Virginia, who is to speak at the Y. M. C. A. Bilo Twist street northwest on Washington's birthday, February 22, at 8 p.m. on to a star, "Hutch Your Wagon to a Star," spoke in the same building, under the auspices of the Bethel Laterary, Tuesday of last week, on "The Negro's Place in History." He electrified his hearts in a two-hour torrent of facts and eloquence and kept them guessing through it all. The white man's civilization has seldom been arranged in a more convincing way by any man of the race, and it is a pity that all the intelligent white people in the country could not have a copy of the address to read so that they "could see themselves as others see them," with my apology to Robert Burns, who, like our own Paul Lawrence Dunbar, lived very close to the thought and word and act of the common people of his time. Dr. Martin is spending what he calls his vacation here, but he has been busily engaged to lecture and is advertised for dates far ahead. And it is no wonder, as he speaks with learning, eloquence and courage, Sunday, the 18th, at 3:30 o'clock, Dr. Martyn will speak at the Y. M. C. A. on "Team Work." Mr H Martyn Williams, the reading desk of the House of Representatives, was the principal speaker at the meeting of the Woman's Wage-Earners' Association Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, at Columbia Academy. He spoke on the subject "How to Abolish Poverty" and had a large audience. The subject was to have been presented by Mrs Jessie L. Jones, the president of the Women's Sine's Tax Club of the District of Columbia, who was unable to do so on a count of sickness. Mr. Williams made a splendid presentation of the case, but the general discussion disclosed the fact that few of his hearers were able to how to abolish poverty by the method of being by him. He was in full asleep with his audience, however, with a democrat, rose above him and proved that service that he combined should warrant the complete sympathy and reward of the audience. He balked at the great corporations and plutocrats, however, who have no souls, and grind out the wage-earners all that they can WASHINGTON LETTER . . . with the least return possible in wages and working and living conditions. J. Finley Wilson of The Eagle made a humorous address. This Sunday discussion of economic questions is having a far-reaching effect upon both races and the public opinion of the District of Columbia. The daily newspapers reflect the tact in their news columns. The Colored Women's Auxiliary Committee of the Inaugural Committee met in the St. Luke's Building Saturday evening. Mrs. J. H. Anderson, chairman, called the meeting to order and then turned it over to Mr. A. H. Underdown, the chairman of the Colored Auxiliary Committee. There was a large gathering present. The principal speaker was Mrs. Bogg, a relative of President Wilson, who is chairman of the Woman's Auxiliary, and seems to have charge of the Negro auxiliaries. Mrs. Bogg's is a Virginian of the old school, and made an address full of reminiscences of "the old-time daddy and mammy", which your correspondent enjoyed, because Mrs. Bogg's enjoyed it so much. But she had very little to say about the inauguration matter in hand until Mr. Fountain Peyton got up and asked her many pointed questions. She interjected much democratic politics into her talk. Your correspondent made a brief statement that the less politics carried into the inauguration festivities, as far as Negroes were concerned, the more successful the Negro end would likely be, and Mrs. Bogg agreed with him, Mrs. Bryan, Miss Nannie H. Borrowough, Mr. Finley Wilson, Rev. A. C. Garner and the first and the last, the only, Biles B. Jackson of Richmond, also spoke. This week and a part of last week have been given over largely to a commemoration of the one hundredth birthday of Frederick Douglass. Sunday afternoon at 3:30 the most pretentious commemoration took place at the gymnasium of the Y. M. C. A. There was a record-breaking audience present, the brightest and best in the life of Washington. Secretary Backett officiated. Dr. A. C. Garner of Plymouth Congregational Church invoked the divine blessing. Dr. Clark of Israel C M F. Church read the Scripture lesson Prof Charles Wesley of Howard University rendered a solo. T Thomas Fortune was invited to introduce the eulogist of the occasion. Dean William Pickens of Morgan College, Baltimore Prof Pickens is a master of descriptive detail. The audience gave him an ovation when he faced it. He traced the life of our great champion from his slave surroundings in Tuckahoe, Talbert county, eastern Shore of Maryland, to the commanding position of distinction and helpfulness which he attained when he was yet a young man and maintained to his old age, when he died honored and respected throughout the world, where men read and think. It was a splendid review of the life and work of the greatest Afro-American, by one of the young and most widely known men of the race. The senior law class of Howard University, out of a spirit of love for the late James F. Bundy, for years secretary at the law school, presented a portrit of the deceased secretary to be hung on the walls of the lecture room. The gift was made on the anniversary of his death. --- Mr. Samuel H. Glover, one of the best known hotel men in the United States, has taken over the properties formerly occupied by the Hotel West and will operate a first-class hotel. The best help obtainable will have charge of the service. Mr. Glover's motto will be to give Washington a Home Hotel. Senator Clapp of Minnesota and Judge Terrell were among the suckers the Lincoln-Douglas celebration at the John Wesley A M F Church, Derrington and Corrigan street north . . . The Paramount Club was the host of a large gathering of their warm admirers, who came out to say homage to the muse "Enterprise" on Friday evening last. Mr. Louis Brown, added he Messrs. John Cole, Harry Harvey and Claudie Parrott, the most skilled artists the country can boast of, seasoned the evening's pleasure with their choice selections. The Paramount Club, composed of young men, bids fair to be one of the strongest in the city. Mr. John C. Dancy, Jr., formerly of this city, is a recent acquisition to the staff of the National Urban League, New York office. NEWS OF THE CHURCHES Mother Zion Church Mother Zion Church. Each service at Mother Zion last Sunday was largely attended. Rev. R. F. W. Benjamin has charge during the pastor's absence and preached morning and evening. Rev. I. G. Mason preached at the communion service in the afternoon. Three persons united with the church 'collections for the day,' $170.46. Thursday evening, 'February 16, 5, dinner and dinner auctions of the Young Women's Guild. Next Sunday evening the annual sermon will be preached to the Mahlah Household of Ruth at Mother Zion. Monday evening, February 19, concert and birthday dinner by the Ladies' Progressive Club. Wednesday evening, February 21, a fancy cap social at Progressive Hall, by Mrs. Dora Hobbs and Miss Ella Funderson, for the benefit of the Young Women's Guild. Thursday evening, February 22, entertainment and dinner at the church, by The Pastor's Christian Union. A Japanese bazaar will be held at Mother Zion Church, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, March 7 and 8, by The Mary Church Terrell League. Inner will be served each evening. Upon the advice of his physician, Rev. J. W. Brown, pastor of Mother Zion, is away on a rest trip spending a part of the time in Atlantic City. Miss Nellie Johnson, of Washington, D. C., who came to the city with Mrs. Smith, to attend the funeral of Bishop Aleander Walters, was a week end guest at the parsonage. First Emmanuel Church. On Sunday, February 11, Pastor Bolden preached two powerful and instructive sermons at both the morning and evening service. At 11 a. m. the text Open for inspection, the finest new fireproof apartments handsomely decorated throughout; elegant entrance; 2, 3, 4 large, light, airy rooms; all improvements; ranges, hot water supply, tiled baths and open plumbing. Rents to $116. See OWNER or JANITOR, 214-16 East 12th Street, New Third Avenue. was taken from 1st Kings 18:21. Subject, "The Challenge." Rev. George Hinton assisted in the services. At 2 p.m., the Sunday school was treated to a spindled program by members of the classes taught by Mrs. Lownward, Miss Johnson and Rev. Hinton. The room was crowded with scholars and teachers, two new scholars joining. Swinterment Hogans conducted the review and Miss M. Johnson had charge of the program. Miss Edna Horch presented a time program at the meeting of the Literary Society at 4 p.m. Mrs A Y. Shepherd sang "Open Ye the Gates." Mme. Claudia Folkes rendered the solo, "Ave Maria." A baritone solo, "Remember Now The Creator," by J. B. Brown, followed a select reading by Miss Emily Townsend Rev. S. Grannum of St. Mark's M. E. Church delivered an address. Closing remarks were made by Pastor Bolden, Critic, Rev. Geo. Hinton. The Emmannel's Fellowship Society was well attended at 7 p.m. Rev. Geo. Hinton is giving instructions in the Creed of the Church At 8 p.m. Pastor Bolden preached from St. John 10:10. Theme, "A Life of Real Service." The members of the Energetic Circle served dinner during the day. Miss Minerva Holloway presented $5 to the church on behalf of the club. This club also had a patriotic dinner at the church Monday and at night an entertainment called "The Seven Points" was given. On Thursday evening, March 8, a play, entitled "How the Story Grew," will be enacted by members of the Social Center. St. Mark's M. E. Church. On Sunday morning, February 11; Dr W H. Brooks preached an eloquent and forceful sermon to a large congregation. The text of the sermon was Habakkuk 3rd chapter and 17th verse Theme: "Stability of the Prophet's faith." In the course of his very able discourse, Dr. Brooks made particular mention of the fact that even in spite of faidures, there is a deeper, richer and purer life for all who will avail themselves of the salvation of God. In the evening, Holy Sacrament was administered to 494 communicants. Three children were baptized immediately after the morning service. During the day, eleven person joined the church and eight were received into full membership. On Sunday, February 11 special consolation services were held by the Lycum, Mrs Chas Mayfield in charge. President J E. Harrison presided. The following program was rendered: Responsive reading, Mrs Bland in charge: paper, "Help," Mts. Reeves, paper, "Regeneration," Mrs M Turner, solo, Mrs Maria Lymus, paper, "Faith," Mrs Susie Rie, regards, Dr W H. Brooks. On Thursday, February 15, the one hundredth anniversary of Frederick Douglass' birthday will be observed by the Lycum Bush Memorial Last Sunday evening the church was crammed to its doors when the members of the Sons and Daughters of St. Christopher's Society turned out for their annual sermon. The exercises were short and impressive. Dr. Crooke spoke from Proverbs 3:6-8 and the soloists of the occasion were Mrs. Broadnax and C. C. Armstrong. The appointing of twenty-five captains of clubs to raise $25 each for the March rally should not the trustees at least $700. The time for payment of conference claims is long past due; and Dr. Crooke and the church clerk request that those who have not yet paid kindly do so in order that the church can be fully paid up in its general claim of $200. On Easter Sunday evening Bishop G. W. Clinton, who has become the senior bishop of the church, will preach Elect Street Church, Brooklyn. Fleet Street Church, Brooklyn. Sunday was a busy day of the Flood Street Memorial First A M E Zion Church. At 10 15 the pastor preached from the subject "The Christian a New Creature" At 2 p.m. the Sunday school met. The Young Men's Bible Class tied with the postors class for first honors Collection $12.90 At 4:30 he Martin-Symphony Orchestra composed of sixty-five young people gave a m a s i c h. This was their first appearance in Brooklyn At 7:45 Bishop W L. Lee spoke from the subject "Life's Greatest Opportunity" The collection for the dry was $77.30 Annual church fair will begin March 19 running through to the 30th. Monday night at the Lincoln Celebration a fine program was rendered under the auspices of the "Busy Bee Club." Mr. Maronny, Counselors Mitchell, Giles, Moton, Dr. F. M. Jacoba, Bishop W. L. Lee, Miss Margaret Tyler, W. D. Smith and Ben Smith were at their boat. The club is also indebted to the other numbers on their program who rendered several selections. The Busy Bee Club will be entertained on Saturday night by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCullough, 308 Bridge street. Newman Memorial M. E. Church, Brooklyn. Rov. J. N. Bridgeman, pastor, on Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m., the league will be addressed by Dr. Roy C. Jacobson of Columbia University, New York City. In the evening at 8 o'clock, the services will be in charge of the colored physicists of Brooklyn, Dr. O. M. Waller, president There was a full church last unday afternoon to hear Markham Talmadge, of Union Theological Seminary. YOUNGSTOWN, O. Youngstown, Ohio.—Archie Thomas steward of Boland Country Club, was in Pittsburgh Saturday morning on business. Ray Stewart visited relatives and friends in Columbus last week. The Park Theater has nine girls of our race as ushers. Mrs. Warmly of Hubbard was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. Payne, 486 St. Louis avenue, at dinner Sunday. Mrs. George Martin, St. Louis ave- nue, remains the same. nue, remains the same. Mrs. Rebecca White of 460 West Federal street is sick at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Johnson, West Linvold avenue, are rejoicing. It's a boy. The Buckeye Lodge of Elks, No. 73, will meet in regular session, Thursday evening, February 15, and issue invitations for the twelfth annual hall and reunion at Excelsior Parlors, Thursday evening, March 8. Mr. and Mrs. E. Vanstar of St. Louis avenue are rejoicing. It's a girl. Alce Biggs of Bellaire, Ohio, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Mayfield. Mrs. Anna Jackson is the guest of her husband in Pittsburgh, Pa., this week. Ella Winston, father of Mrs. Samuel Holmes, died at his home Thursday in Covington, W. Va. Mrs. J. T. Hill of 907 North avenue is ill at her home. Roy Andrews of Royen school will address the Men's Club of St. Augustine Mission, 914 Parmlee avenue, Monday evening, February 12, at 8 p. m. All men are welcome: Mrs. Chester Williams has returned home after a visit with relatives in the Southern part of the state. Mack Parram of West Woodland avenue is ill. On last Wednesday night the parlors of the Rideout Hotel were thrown open for the admittance of two dozen of Youngstown's most successful citizens to celebrate a midnight anniversary panquet, given by the Rideout Brothers in honor of R. L. Fletcher, superintendent of service of the Ohio Hotel Company. The parlors were decorated in evergreens with table decorations of carnations and American beauties, which caused one to think that they were dining in the lemon and orange groves of Florida, listening to the mellow music of those twenty-four mocking birds singing their opening chorus, "He Is A Jolly Good Fellow." The party sat down at 1 a. m., and jsut as the second course was being served a telegram was received from Richard Smith of Cleveland, sending his regrets for not being able to attend George Rideout was toastmaster. The remarks of the honored guest, Mr. Fletcher, were pointed and instructive. He read a booklet on service which he hopes to put on the market very soon. Short talks were heard from C. H. Ashe, T. Tanner, Chas. McCree, Wm Rideout amd a number of volunteers, after which the party dispersed at a wee hour in the morning. Colored hotel workers and others of Youngstown, Ohio, today announced the organization of a mutual benefit and protective body to be called The Caterers' Associated Progressive League. According to the announcement, the new organization will have as its aim "the close study of the real status of the Negro, with a view to educating the members of the race on those vital matters pertaining to the improvement of service of catering, waiting and kindred purposes." Many of the most respected colored men of Youngstown addressed the meeting at while this organization was perfected. R. L. Fletcher, superintendent of service of the Ohio Hotel Company, was elected president of the league, and other officers chosen were: A. A. King, first vice-president; Willard Jordan (head waiter at the New Todd House), second vice-president; George Jefferson, recording secretary; Charles V. Groose (secretary at the Hotel Ohio), press secretary; Horatio H. Ashe (secretary at the Hed Tod House), financial secretary, Archie Thomas (manager of the Poland Country Club), treasurer. The directors are: James Steward (head waiter Hotel Salow), C. H. Small (head waiter Elks Club), Henry Robertson (head waiter Hotel Ohio), Geo Kideout (treasurer, Motor Service Co.), Thomas Beasley, Charles McCree The officers and directors are planning to arrange for a clubhouse in the center of the city for the accommodation of members. One of the important and helpful features of the league's work will be the establishment of a free bureau through which servants and caterers and other help may be supplied to the public. They have secured a State charter and a national charter pending and are arranging plans of organize a Caterer Associated Progressive League in every city in the United States and solicit the co-operation of every worthy craftsman along our lines. PHILADELPHIA, PA PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—Harry Rattilf of 1909 (Catharine street, the first porter on the first parlor car ever run on the Pennsylvania railroad, who was retired four years ago on a pension, gave a diner at his home in honor of the ten directors of the Eureka Investment Co. of which he is vice-president, on Wednesday evening. The eleven men represent a combined wealth of $150,000, and Mr. Rattilf, who is 69 years of age, is the richest one of them. Louis Johnson, 48 years old, 1738 Adison street, and Richard Cooper, 32, 2131 Alden street, suffered fatal injuries when a three-ton motor truck which they were driving crashed through an iron guard rail on the Gray's Ferry road bridge over the Schuylkill river, a few minutes after noon on Tuesday. The truck fell upon a barge moored in the river seventy feet below. Heavy stones, weighing from 100 to 500 pounds a piece, buried the men. Each received a fractured skull and internal injuries. Both men were taken to the University Hospital. It was believed that Johnson was dead when taken from the wreckage, but he revived when a pulmotor was used at the hospital. A break in the steering gear of the truck caused the accident. They were getting out of the way for an approaching trolley and the truck kept on across the roadway and the sidewalk, smashed down the rail and toppled off of the bridge before the men had a chance to jump. Over 500 people turned out Tuesday evening at Varki Institutional Temple to hear S M Francis address the Varki Temple Literary Society on "In What Sense Are We Deprived of Our Equal Rights As American Citizens, and Why? Rev. R. R. Wright, Jr., manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern, left Tuesday to attend the Bishops' Council at Hot Springs, Ark. Miss Caroline J. Anderson and Miss A. Louise King graduated last week from the Normal School for Teachers. Camp 29, Sons of Veterans, attended the exercises on Sunday in the Forrest Theater in honor of Abraham Lincoln. The men looked fine in their new winter overcoats. On Thursday evening, February 27, the Chapel of the Holy Star, 922 Locust street, Archdeacon Henry L. Phillips, rector, will be dedicated by the Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Garland, bishop suffragan of Pennsylvania. The Negro Boy Scouts of this city are ready to serve the nation should the United States become involved in war, it was announced on Saturday, following the arrangement of a program of action by the executive committee of the Philadelphia Scout Council. This committee hast decided that although the purpose of the Boy Scouts of America is distinctly non-military, it is the duty of the lads to offer their services, which would be of a different character than the bearing of arms. The boys will co-operate with the American Red Cross in the event of a declaration of war, and they will assist the municipal, State and Federal authorities in the enforcement of law and order and relief of suffering. Dr. William A. Sinclair, financial secretary of the Frederick Douglass Hospital and Memorial Training School, was in Wilmington, Del., on Douglass' birthday, where he attended the Social Settlement celebration and spoke on the life of Frederick Douglass. The one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass, under the auspices of the Frederick Douglass Hospital and Memorial Training School, will be celebrated at the Olympia Theater, Sunday, February 25, at 2:30. A silver offering will be taken up by the auxiliaries of the hospital. Miss Beulah Caldwell, daughter of Bishop J. S Caldwell, graduated last week from the William Penn high school. A reception was given in her honor on Monday evening by the congregation of Varick Temple, under the pastorage of Rev J W. H Fason. On the 14th of February Bethel. A M. Church celebrated the 157th anniversary of the birth of Bishop Allen, founder and first bishop of the church Rev. Fearhendricks and his choir of St Thomas' P. E. Church assisted. The dedication services of the new $75,000 Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Rev. T D Atkins, pastor, will begin next Sunday. The services will be featured by special music, conducted by Dr Q: U. Moon, a prominent physician and surgeon of Richmond, Va. George M. Victory, of 1641 Christian street, formerly manager of the Pennsylvania Railroad Red Cap Baseball team, will this season manage the American Giants of Philadelphia. G. Walter Johnson, a resident of the Seventh ward for 32 years and a loyal supporter of the Republican party of the Fifth division, has been appointed a highway inspector at a salary of $1,200 a year and carriage hire. Hor Springs, Va.-Mr. and Mrs. Reece, Mrs. Susan Toliver and Mrs. George K. Parsley were among the worshippers at Smith Chapel Sunday night last. John B. Hutcherson, who for the last two years has resided in Cleveland, Ohio, is here for the spring season. Among the others who have returned are N F Berry, headwater, from Lynchburg, Va., W L. Crocker, from Ivor, Va., A L. Fraser and G H. Kyd, from Fincastle, Va.; R M Bondurant, from Lynchburg, Va. Mrs Lucy Burnes, from Reanoke, Va., John Frazier, Washington, D C., A Scheper, Betufoot, S C; R W Wrecks, Baltimore, Md. Charles H. Ewell returned last week from Thoroughfare, Va., where he attended the funeral of his father, Henry C Ewell, Sr., who died February 5 1917. The deceased was 75 years old and is survived by thirteen children, all of whom, excepting two, were present at the burial. Mrs. George K. Parsley of Springfield, Ohio, is stopping at the Jackson Cottage TO LET 5-6 room apartments; $16, $17, $19. $22, $23; all improvements. I. 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Phone 1196 Astoria BARRON'S ACADEMY 2 CA MILLER 425 JACKBON AVENUE, L A 8WELL PLACE Conducted by William of Miller's Hotel The Best of Everything to Eat and CHOICE WINES LIQUORS AND CIGARS BARRON'S ACADEMY INCORR 2275 7th Ave. TELEPHONE M ENTERTAINMENT EVERY AFTERNOON AND E TELEPHONE MORNINGIBIDE 9583 MEET ME AT THE ELK CAFE 2261 71 AVE, Coral. 133d Street Where you can get what you ask for. Case goods opened on request. Mixed drinks a specially. GARR HUTCHINSON, Prop. Nov. 30 - 11 THE LAWS HOUSE PHONE CHELSEA Handsomely furnished rooms. First-class accomodation for permanent or transient guests. MRS. L. D. LAWS, Prop. 245 W. 20th Street. Bet. 7th & 8th Aves. STAUNTON, VA. STAUNTON, Va.-M. L. Brown of Winchester sept a few days here last week looking after business. John Childs, who completed his course at Petersburg in January, is spending a few days here. Mrs. Patsy Johnson has returned from Paterson, N. J., where she visited her sister. Miss Emma Leech left Thursday to spend a while with Miss Wells in Hinton, W. Va. Mrs. Swann of White Sulphur spent Sunday here visiting Miss Sophia Childs. Miss Nellie Dahney of Dahney spent Sunday here visiting Miss Hailstock. Dr. and Mrs. Chavis of, Waynesboro spent Sunday here. Mr. and Mrs. Luddell Taylor were in Waynesboro Friday. STAUNTON, Va.-Clarence Brown returned Saturday to Muskegon, Okla., after spending some time chore with his father, who remains quite ill. Mrs. Emma Carter remains on the sick list Dr. M. W Pannell's residence caught fire Saturday, but by nuck work on the part of the fire department it was extinguished with little damage Staunton's K of P. are getting ready for the State Grand Lodge, which convenes here in June. They are planning to make this the greatest meeting yet Staunton has had another offer. A Northern white woman has offered to give $25,000 if Staunton would raise $25,000 to build and equip a hospital here for colored people, something that is very much needed. We have to take all of our cases to Charlotte, so, and often, as it was demonstrated on several occasions last summer, emergency cases cannot want to get there. They take sale held at the Regal Drug Store last Saturday was quite a success. Robert Dickson, superintendent of the Southern Aid Society, is confined to his home, sick. The Richmond Beneficial Insurance office has been moved into new quarters, across from the People's Pharmacy on North Augusta street. Everybody reads THE NEW YORK AGZ. ATLANTA GA ATLANTA, Ga.—Baseball aspirants at Morehouse College are beginning to dream dreams at night. Last week Coach Harvey began a series of indoor baseball lectures which will continue until a break in the weather comes, which, no doubt, will follow close behind this colossal. Last Sunday under the auspices of the Neighborhood Union was begun a Community Singing Club. This club is composed of the people of the community. Each Sunday at three o'clock they are to render musical programs in the college chapel to which the public is cordially invited. Major R. R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, visited Morehouse on last Friday, and addressed the students. The three-day celebration of the fifthth anniversary of Morehouse College begins Sunday, February 25 and closes Tuesday night, February 27. In connection with the annivarsary, the formal history of the college has been prepared by B. G. Brawley, dean. This week will be ready for distribution by February 25 and will cost $1.25 PORTSMOUTH. N. H. PORTSMOUTH, N. H.—A Choral Union was organized at the Pearl Street People's Baptist Church Thursday evening, February 8, with the following officers: Mrs. Martha Countee, president; Playwood B. Burton, vice-president; Mrs John L. Davis, secretary and treasurer Mrs. Butler R Wilson of Boston addressed a large congregation at the North Congregational Church here Sunday evening, February 11, on "Lincoln, the Prophet of Brotherhood." The Lincoln Memorial Commission held a meeting at the residence of W. T. Pattelo in Manning street Monday evening, February 12. WHEN OUT FOR A PLEASANT EVENING, STOP IN WM. BANK'S CAFE FORMERLY DOWN TOWN - NOW AT - 23 WEST 133rd ST. PHONE 6979 HARLEM CAFE' ER'S CAFE AVENUE, LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. PLACE ON THE PLAZA William Miller (Uncle Billy) 's Hotel, Richmond, Va. Eat and Drink. Phone 1196 Astoria 'S ASTORIA GAFE' INCORPORATED 4th Ave., Cor. 134th St. PHONE MORNINGSIDE 30 ON AND EVENING BY THE FINEST ARTISTS IN THE CITY CABARET IN THE REAR WHEN OUT FOR A NICE EVENING STOP AT WILLIS NEW CENTRAL CAFE AND RESTAURANT 116 W. 51RD ST. opposite Marshall's old place Everything good to eat and drink served here. Cabaret in dining room every evening. HORACE SLAUGHTER, Genl Manager. Telephone Circle 2344 Telephone 6575 Harlem Morris' Cafe Edmund Johnson, Mgr 2161 5th Ave. New York N. E. Cor. 11-16-3mo MEET ME AT PERCY BROWN'S CAFE S. W. COR. LENOX AVE. AND 139th ST. WINES, LIQUORS, REFRESHMENTS AND CIGARS. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILY TRADE THE LIBYA "The Place To Dine Well" WHEN VISITING NEW YORK CITY MAKE IT YOUR FIRST STOP WE WILL MAKE IT YOUR BEST 115 WEST 131st ST. NEW YORK CITY KEYS & BUCKNER PHONE 6332 MORNINGSIDE "A QUIET PLACE FOR QUIET PEOPLE TO LIVE THE BRADFORD REGULAR DINNER 25 CITY MEALS SERVED AT ALL HOURS PUNISHED BOMBS 10 LITER PENALTY ON DINNER 10 LITER JOHN E. BRADFORD POPE PHILIP PHILIP 73 West 134th St. New York City THE MACEO Neatly Furnished Rooms for Permanent or Transient Guests Steam Heat and all improvements. Phone 993 Circle BENJ. N. THOMAS, Proprietor 213 W. 53rd St., N. Y. Don't Fall to Visit the New Cabaret Dining Room of the HOTEL PRESS EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN Neatly furnished rooms and private partors or reception at popular prices WALKER & PRESS, Proprietors 18-21 W. 135th St., N.Y. Tel. 3993-M Harrison MRS. F. B. WHITE, PROPRIETOR CONVENIENT TO ALCARS AND SUBWAY USE OF KITCHEN, $2.60 to $4.00 per week. Bout rooms in the city $1.00 per day. PHONE HARLEM 3438 111-2 and 15 West 138th St. New York THE ARSNAL HOUSE Neatly Furnished Rooms for Transient or Permanent Guards CENTRALLY LOCATED 449 SEVENTH AVENUE N. Y. Bet. 34th and 35th Sts. Pearl Pennsylvania Station R. HUNTER. GORDON HOUSE J. GOROON, PROPRIETOR, Furnished Hall Rooms With All Improvements by Day or Week. NEVER CLOSED 267-269 West 134th St. New York City BETWEEN THIRD AND ETHAN AVENUE . THE PARK HOUSE FINELY furnished Rooms, with bath and all conveniences, for permanent or transient buildings in near Central Park West. Moderate rates. MRS. E. F. JOHNSON, Prop. 113 West 63rd Street. Near Columbia Ave. NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK ```markdown ``` Mrs. Mosley of Plainfield, N, J., is waiting her niece, Mrs. L. Mackay, West 127th street. Mrs. Nellie Douglas is spending a while in Plainfield, N, J., with her uncle the Rev. M. Alexander, Plainfield avenue. Mrs. Henrietta Rose McMillan, formerly of Lynchburg, Va., has been quite ill at her home in Monroe, Ga., but is now convalescent. Mrs. Bolika is convalescent with the Winters School of Nursing at 129 West 126th street, where she will rest in culture. Mrs. Bettie A. Brown of Farmville, Va., has been dismissed by her physiologist from the Polyclinic Hospital. She is now stopping with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Haya, 227 W. 40th street. Mrs. Maggie Cobb of Baldwin, N, J., attended the Flampton Circle school in New York on February 5. She was accompanied by Mrs. George B. Sheedrick and Mrs. Madison of Brooklyn. Broadway Auto School, 213 West 81st street, do giving a special course, including everything, during the winter months, for $110. Also long road lessons on the Locomobile Jan-3-1mos in Salem Lycosum, Rev. Cullan was an chore and gave an address on the History of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Miss Wiley and Mrs. Jones also delivered addresses. Duets by Mrs. Hardinging and Mrs. Anthony, and Mrs. Hickson and Mrs. Goban. E. E. Pettit of the Akim Trading Co. who has recently returned from an eighteen months' trip to Africa, will lecture on that country at Trinity Baptist Academy, Savannah and 224th street, Williambridge, on Friday evening, February 23, for the benefit of Trinity Church and Butler Memorial M. E. Church. Miss Sadie Lee Rayford, formerly of Augusta, Ga., was married to Gordon Benjamin Smith of Savannah, Ga., on Wednesday evening, February 7, at St. Phillips Church, the Rev. Mr. Ripley, emulating his father, Gordon Benjamin, J. Duglas were the attendants. The couple are at home at 48 West 93rd street. The celebration of the centennial of the birth of Frederick Douglass will be held at Salem M. E. Church, 133d street, on Thursday evening, February 14. M. Miss Grace P. Campbell of the Empire Friendly Shelter, will be one of the principal speakers, and the Clio Club, Mme. Wanda Frysch, Mme. DeKnight, Walter Hunter and A. P. Razatkerleje. The exercise will be under the direction of the lyceum, George W. Allen, president, Walter J. Conway, secretary. A Frederick Douglass Centennial Birthday Function will be held at Rush Memorial Church on Sunday, February 18, at 3.30 p.m. The speakers programmed are Marcus M. Marks, president of the Borough of Manhattan, Judge R. H. Terrell of Washington, Louis W. Fehr, secretary, Park Board, Dr. York Washington, Rev. W. Hayes. Music is to be by Mme. Barrier, Mme. Wallei, L. Montague and the choir of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, L. F. Dyer, choremaster. Joseph S. Charlton of Lynchburg Va., entertained on Thursday night at one of the Harlem cafes, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Moore of Plainfield, N. J. The course supper was served from 3 to 10 p. m., after which dancing was led by Thomas Moore. The menu included lobster salad and champagne punch and special music was engaged for the occasion by Mr. Charlton. Special colored lights were used, using the rooms used in dining room being cleaned and red. The course continued until 2:30 a. m., Friday morning. Rev. William P. Hayes, pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, West 83rd st., delivered the address to the graduating class of Public School No. 89, Wednesday afternoon, January 31. This school is said to have the largest enrollment of colored students of any public school in the United States. Thirty boys, the majority of whom were colored, are presented by Dr. Franklin, the district superintendent. The playing of the school orchestra, composed largely of small colored boys, was one of the leading features of the exercises. A Douglass celebration will be held at St. Mark's M. E. Church on Thursday evening, February 15, with Cleveland Allen presiding. Col. William H. Hayward of the Public Service Commission, and commanding officer of the 16th regiment, N. G. N. Y., has been designated by Governor Whitman as his representative at the meeting, the other speaker being E. A. Brown. Rev. R. M. Boldon, John E. Bruce and Mrs. M. C. Lawton, John S. Brown, JR., will read a poem and is expected that Miss Louise Mitchell, a granddaughter of Douglass, will be present. The ushers will be from the Douglass Center Literary Society. Bhe < Resented Insult. On Wednesday afternoon, February 2 on Lenox avenue, near 135th street (Hospital side of the avenue), a well-dressed colored woman was insulted by a white man. He first knocked against her in passing; then pinched the lady's arm and made several insulting remarks. The lady replied with a slap in the face and cursed her witch. The man walked rapidly away, but not before a small group of colored men, who witnessed the affair, offered their services "to beat him up" if the lady so desired. I send this account to you because it often happens that white rowdies who frequent Harlem insult colored ladies and nothing happens. I have this incident from an eye-witness—and I feel very proud of this member of our race; colored woman who so well resented The speaker for Monday, February 19, at 2 p.m., at the Interdenomination Chapel, meeting at Mark's Parish House, 53rd floor and Eighth avenue, will be E. K. Jones. Tributes from Democrat. Among the many floral tributes sent on the occasion of Bishop Walters' funeral were set pieces from the Hon. Champ Clark, speaker of the House of Representatives; Jerry Fouth, clerk of the House, and Hon. Benjamin Johnohn, former federal justice for Kentucky District of Kentucky. A letter and telegram of cgdolence were received from Thomas P. Tumulty, secretary to the President. Women Work to Raise Money. Working as an auxiliary with the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs and affiliating with the National Association of Colored Women is a general committee for Greater New York, whose purpose it is to raise appeal for the award of the Doughty fund for the purchasing of Cedar Hill, Anacostia, D. C., the home of Frederick Douglass. The committee plans to raise a substantial part of the above sum-within forty days. All churches, fraternal organizations, clubs and race loyers are urged to contribute toward this worthy movement. In response to the appeal sent on by the general committee of Public Library of Gerald Norman, has contributed $10. Mrs. M. C. Lawton is chairman of the publicity committee. Utopla Club Banquets Officer A new departure for women was a delightful banquet given on Friday evening, February 9, by the members of the Utopia Neighborhood Club, a charity organization which works in support of the Sojourner Truth Home for Wayward Girls. The dinner was complementary to the vice-president of the club, Mrs. Ella McCall, who is soon leaving New York to make her home in Florence, S. C. The speakers were unstinted in their praise of those who are willing to sacrifice something for the less fortunate, and made one feel that here was a body of women who were willing to give bouquets to the men they are alive and able to appreciate the honors bestowed upon them. After-participating of a sumptuous course dinner, the following speakers were introduced by Mrs. Albert S. Reed, president of the club; Mrs. Frank Hyder, Miss Cobridge Haynes, Mrs. Caroline Birch Hill Lincoln Settlement, Mrs. Maud Jones of the Empirical Friendly Shelter; Dr Gertrude Curtis McPhearson; Mrs. Rosalie Scott McClendon and Mrs. Ester Bright of the Utopia Club Sewing Circle. Mrs. McCall responded with a befitting address which was greeted with applause. After words of good cheer to the guest of honor from each member and friend, present George W. Jones favored the course with three solos: "Rose in the Bud." "Hidden Treasures" and "Extremely Those present were; Mimes, J. H. Schepper, Eliza Sterret, Lynch Green, Helena Tyers, Prince Smith, John Collainhorn, M. McClendon, Frank Lola Thorn, Thomas Hearn, Harry Brown, Albert S. Reed, Beng Bright, D. I. Martin, Hattie Brenham, Martha Williams, Mary Lablue, Emmer Dorsay, L. Whitehead, Don't Agard, E. P. Boston, Leon Marshall, John McCormorough, Eugene K. Jones, John McCormorough, Van Gadamin, R. A. Crutcher, Dr. Gr调rade Curtla, Mistle Haynes. Y. W. C. A. Notes Last Sunday closed the twelve week's course of bible study on the life of St. Paul. Sunday, February 25 at 5 p.m., a ten weeks' course of Bible study in the selected passages arranged by Helen Cohen Shepard for association with the Sunday afternoon Bible class. All these desiring to take the course are asked to be present at that time. Mrs. Ethel Feering is calling a meeting of all those serving on the refreshment committee of the fair, for Sunday evening at 6:45. The regular member's meeting and social of the association will be held this Friday evening at 8:30. All members of the association will be present. Mrs. Ann Daughtrey, chairman of the association Siek Committee, reports Miss Annie Williams as convalescing; Mrs. A, H. Thorpe has also been ill for several days. Donations to the annual fair of the association to be held February 26 to March 24, have been received from Miss Kate Carey, $1, Miss Dorothea Peetherstone, $1, Miss T. A. Solomon toward current expenses and Mrs. J. W. Brown $2.00 for the same purpose. New arrivals in the building include Bobbinion and Mrs. Kynna of York, Pa. Y. M. C. A. Notos The curse of blindness will be the subject to be discussed at the "Big Meeting" on next Sunday afternoon by Dr. Cyril Varnier. The meeting is held at the Lafayette Lodge Room No. 4, enrance on 131st street, at 4 o'clock. This lecture will be illustrated with 50 colored drawings of the Varnier is a member of the New York City for Jewish Blind. This meeting is for men only, and no women or boys under 16 will be admitted. Miss Olive L. Jeter will be the soloist of the occasion. All persons are requested to be in the hall by 4 o'clock before the lights are lowered for the illustrated lecture. W. P. Burrell's address on "Rail Splitting" was enjoyed by all men who heard it. His applications and points were made of great interest to the men. His comparison of rail splitting with the development of the Y. M. G. A. was very good. The singing by Walter Aiken, superintendent of boys at the Riverside Orphanage, was pleasing. On Wednesday, February 21, a meet- ing of the members and well-wishers of the Association will be held in the lecture robm of the Public Library, at 15th street and Lenox avenue; at which time matters of vital importance relative to the organization of the membership will be undertaken. The board of management has under consideration plans for the enlargement of the work as it is contemplated in the city. CAN'T GET ALONG WITHOUT THE AGE. To the Editor of The Age: Please accept my hearty congratulations and very best wishes for your great success as editor and manager of the great New York Age. I don't see how I could get along without it. Enclosed find $1.50 for one year's subscription. H. McELROY STOVALL, New Haven, Conn. MEWS OF THE CHURCHES Union Baptist Church The Union Baptist Church, 204-06 West 63d street, the Rev. G. H. Sims, pastor. Sunday at 11 a. m., a large crowd greeted our pastor to hear the continuation of the serie of sermons on "The Wonder in Heaven." Sunday School at 2 p. m., was unusually large. Supt. Johnson was back to his post on Monday. The pastor was $14.99. At 3.30 p. m., Dr. W. W. Brown pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church preached. His officers and several hundred of his members accompanied him. Dr. Brown used for his theme "Let No Man Take Thy Crown." The hand of fellowship was handed to twelve new members, after the service, to house the church. The B. Y. P. u. under President Lloyd had a praise service. At the evening service the pastor preached a special sermon to the officers of the church on "The New Jerusalem." At the close of the sermon, communion was served to those who were unable to attend. The day amounted to $228.08. Last Wednesday evening, the pastor's Aid Society of the Union Baptist Church, met at the pastor's residence, 131 West 131st street, and had election of officers for the ensuing year. Mrs. Sarah Jones, president; Mrs. Mara Lee, vice-president; Mrs. Mara Swain, recordant; secretary Mrs. Mary Nichols, financial secretary; Mrs. Harvey Green, correspondent secretary; Mrs. Amanda Stuart, treasurer; Mrs. Lucy Joseph, chaplain. The following persons, with the Pastor's Aid Society, led a surprise on Mrs. Sims the occasion being her birthday: Mrs. P. B. Smith, Mrs. C. E. Thompson, Mrs. Leah Robinson, Mrs. J. Jenner Harris, Mrs. J. James Harris, Mrs. Miss Elizabeth Russell, Miss Carrie Frambo, Peter Jones, Alfred Kenney Harvey Green, William Stanley and I. A. Berry. St. Paul's Baptist Church The St. Paul Baptist Church, 352 W. 35th street, Rev. H. Arthur Booker, minister On Monday, February 5, the pastor was operated on Dr. J. A. Morgan assisted by Miss Hatue Scott, a graduate nurse of Lincoln Hospital Services of the St. Paul church were well attended through the week. Wednesday night the B. Y. P. U. Literary had a splendid program Thursday the Dr. W. Hairer pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church, this city, preached a most eloquent sermon, under the auspices of the Helping Hand Club, Florence Harris, president. Friday night the prayer meeting service was well attended. Sunday the Praying-Band held its meeting in the morning, and at 11 a.m the pastor opened service, and presented Licentiate W. H. A. Booker, who preached a good sermon on "The Question of Relationship." The Sunday School held its session at 10 p.m with a guest at his posse. At 4 a.m. under the auspices of the Cheerful Givers' Club, Licentiate Brosy, delivered a very instructive discourse on "Vineyard Workers." At 8 p.m the pastor presented La- centiate T.'R. Harper, who preached 'On The Song of the Redemek.' At the close of this sermon one young girl came forward and one man joined the church by experience.' The pastor took the collection and the people placed $5075 on the table Mount Olivet Baptist Church Mount Oliver Church Large congregation in eighth at all the pews, there in Old Office Rev Dr. Hayes occupied the pulpit at 11 o'clock and preached on the "Significance of the Christian Sabbath" After the morning service, the rite of baptism was administered. At 1 o'clock the pastor conducted the funeral service of George Jasper, a faithful member of Mount Oliver. The Theloald Lodge of Odd Fellows turned out and held a service over the remains of Mr. Jasper the Rev. W. A. Campbell, pastor of the Raven Bark. A Campbell the临临 service in Mount Oliver at 3:30 this service. In the evening the pastor o.m. Seven persons were baptized at smoke briefly from the subject, "The Constraining Power of Christ's Love" After the sermon the Lord's Supper was administered. Fourteen new members received the hand of fellowship at this service. Dr. Hayes will leave for Augusta, Ga., next Monday, to assist Dr. Walker in his revival. FOR SALE. Sale—Furnished room business. responsible person. Apply 136 W. 63rd st. Jan. 4-11. # GROUP ARCH BARGAINS Assorted 60-piece cylinders, 2c exchange, 3c double, 6c1 reference, 6c2 exchange, 6c3 reference, 6c4 including phonographs, musical instruments, at jink price, 2s, note music, at jink price, 2s, note value of value taken in trade for phonographs and record albums RECORD EXCHANGE Open 11 A. M. 4c 11 P. M. Fob. 1-17. HELP WANTED. Webb Draper Agency wishes to announce the reopening at the university. Good situations for reliable colored dresses and female finger direct supervision of MRS. CORNELLA A. CHRISTIANI This agency is not responsible for any injuries or damages. Tel. 1147 Mad. Bquire. Dentist Wanted. RELIABLE REGISTERED DENTIST—to take charge and handle first-class business in New York City. Address. L. W. BUCKMASTER, c/o N. Y. Age. Feb.1-31. FEMALE HELP WANTED. FINISHED on dresses; highest salaries; study work. Nouvelle, 162 West 25th street. CHILDREN WANTED. WANTED for children to take part in the Annual May Entertainment for Hope Day Nursery. Rehearsal at the Nursery, 35 West 13d street. Chook at the Nursery, 35 West 13d street. WASHINGTON MEMORIAL MISSION The presentation of the pictures of Dr. Booker T. Washington and Dr. Henry S. Hibbard Garnett, Friday evening, February 2, at the Mission, was well attended. The picture of Dr. Booker T. Washington was the gift of Dr. R. R. M. Rotton, principal of Tuskegee, and that of Dr. Garnett was presented by a group old Shiloh members. Miss Barbosa of Philadelphia, Pa., granddaughter of Dr. Garnett, and Dr. Solomon Porter Ilood of Trenton, N. J., assistant to Dr. Garnett at Shilor, depicted his life, and A. A. Atkinson at Lawton spoke on Wr. Washington. Musical selections were rendered by Mrs. M. E. Terrell and Georgia Berry. The Mission celebrated its first anniversary Sunday evening. The attendance was good. After a number of inspiring selection, J. B. Thorne, financial secretary, read the history of the work for the past year. Rev. Lawton spoke at length on "Christian Efficiency." The work is providing substantial membership and the Sunday school is increasing its numbers Plans are to be carried into effect next month for the development of the work. The Mission has the endorsement of the colored Presbyterian ministers of the North and West and Dr. Lawton is encouraged by them in the work. Encouragements have come from sources as far as the West Indies. --- Harle mCongregational Church. The pulpit was filled by the Rev. Coloridge Gill of Massachusetts. Miss G. Gill of New York was received into the membership. Sunday School has in the 19th hour 11:30 a.m. Reeves of the Bronx presented the program at the Y. P. S. C. E. Participants were Miss F. Sutton of Corona, Miss F. Boyd of Williamsbridge, Miss M. Johnson of Harlem, Miss A Small of Harlem, Little Miss M. Sutton of Harlem, Miss A Small of Williamsbridge. The program next Sunday will be rendered by the pupils of Hilley's Music School. IN MEMORIAM. JOHNSON, GEORGE-Died February 15, 1988. Husband of Elizabeth Johnson 15, 1988. Born of George H. Johnson, Jr. and Meg G. Brown of Howe, B.C. and Baltimore papers please copy. INFORMATION WANTED. OF WILLIAM WHITTAM, about 50 years old, of Howe, B.C. about 12 or 13 years ago for the Soldier's Home, Marlton, Ind. thrice to Florenceworth, Kansas, there,愈后, elapsed his native home. If living, his present address, or of deceased place and date, ADVERTISING FEE, 420 South 11th street, Philadelphia, Pa. REMOVAL NOTICE JAMES E. POO has moved his Real Federal office from 125 West 133th street in 161 West 133th street, where he will be glad to meet all of his clients FOR SALE. An up-to-date built goods establishment in a first-trim business section. Owner, who has been located all same, phone 12345 an amount of depth desires to retire. One who understands the business can easily make 17,000 a year. Write N. WAGNER, particularly and terme 247 West 46th St. PULLMAN CAR MEN Porters, Clerks, Laborers and all other working man are invited to call on the old re-liable office physician DR. WM. J. BRYAN permanently located 333 EAST 17th STREET MEAR 2nd AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY Quick and lasting curbs. Office of morning. Medicines furnished. All secret and private disease of men CHRONIC DISEASES of the stomach, heart, blood, skim, funga, spleen, kidneys, urinary organs and NERVOUS DEBILITY unfitness for mature age. Gives young children my improved treatment OLD DR. BRYAN. Specialist. Treats Oral Depth and oral verification and give my address to your friend who suffers. IF U DON'T C -CONSULT- DR. KAPLAN THE EYESIGHT SPECIALIST RELIABLE AND REASONABLE EYE8 EXAMINED FREE .531 LENOX AVE. OPPOSITE HARLEM HOSPITAL St. James' Presbyterian Church. The congregations were unusually large all day last Sunday at St. James' Lenox and 137th street. The pastor preached at both services. The session received one into the church at 11 a.m. Mrs. Allen Jacob was baptized at the close of the service. A large number of visitors and strangers were present at both services. The Wednesday evening lecture and prayer service is growing in numbers and spiritual minternest. The captains and lieutenants of the regiments all reported co-operation throughout the entire church in the Mane rally on the second day. Mrs. Georgia Lloyd and Mrs. Mamle Sapp gave a Valentine party on February 14 at 51 West 137th street. Mrs. Janet Lee and Mrs. Jackson will conduct a drama on February 15 in the lecture room of the church. Dr. D. J. McMillan, secretary of the Sabbath Day Alliance of New York City will be the speaker next Sunday, the morning session will drive the annual address to the Luck Society of New York at 8 o.m. The Thirteenth regiment is making extensive preparations to hold a monster inaugural reception at the Manse, 206 West 137th street, on March S. Salem M. E. Church. Last Sunday was observed as Lin- RELIGIOUS NOTICES MOHER A. M. E. ZION CHURCH 161-165 W. 156th St. Rev. J. W. Brown 161-165 W. 156th St. Rev. J. W. Brown Service—11 a.m. and 7.66 p.m. m. H. Communion every second Sunday at 2 p.m. Sunday school at 2 p.m. Varkish Christian Endeavour, 6.30 W. Weekly: Meeting Sunday school at 2 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Prayer meetings— Friday evening. SEATS FREE. PUBLIC INVITED. RUSH MEMORIAL A. M. E. ZION CHURCH 161-165 W. 156th St. Rev. J. W. Brown every Sunday at 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday school at 12.00 P. M. Sunday school at 12.00 P. M. Residence 532 Lenox Avenue. T. B. Smith, Church Clerk, 129 West 158th Street. All are cordially welcome. ST MAKKS METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 53d Street, New York 111 H. Brooks, D. D. Residence, 316 West 53d Street, Preaching, 6 a.m. and m. h. Sunday school at 8.30 and Sunday morning at 6 o'clock Sunday School at 2 p.m. h. y. Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Epworth church, Sunday at 6.30 p.m. Junior League Sunday at 6.30 p.m. Wednesday evenings at 8.30 and Sunday at 1 p.m. Holy Communion, second Sunday evening in each month. Welcome to Sunday—5:25 p.m. 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday each month. 8 p.m. Holy Communion, first Sunday each month. 8 p.m. prayer ser- vices. 8 p.m. Students' Literary Society. Ladies' Church Aid and Mite Society. Confer- ence. 8 p.m. Tuesday each month. 8 p.m. Trin- burgh. Tuesday each month. 8 p.m. Trin- burgh. every month. 8 p.m. Sunday School Teacher's Conference, last Monday in when asked. Choir rehearsal, Friday, 8 p.m. Mme. M. Eminor Fall, church colin Day and fifty years of freedom. In the morning the pastor, the Rev. F. A. Cullen, preached, taking as his text, "Moses Choice." In the evening Rev. G. W. Allen delivered an instructive discussion on "Truth." At 4 p. m., Cullen was in charge of the meeting. He delivered an instructive address on Lincoln and fifty years of freedom. He showed what the Freedman Society had done in educating our young men and women in our schools in the South: At 6.30 p. m., the Epworth League had an entertaining program on Lincoln. Last Tuesday night the group met with the Rev. meeting. A large number of men were out. The Brotherhood is taking on new life under its new president, James M. Whitney. BROOKLYN NOTES Miss Camilla Wells is convalescing. Mrs. Nathaniel Price of Newton, Mass. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gibba. Mrs. Frank Gibba of Flushing, N. Y. returned home Friday, after spending a few days in Troy, N. Y., as the guest of Mrs. Robert Taylor. Madame J. Hamil wishes to announce that she has opened a studio at 397 Mercierland street. Scalp treatment a speciality for fallen hair and dandruff. Madame Walker's system Facial Massaging; bleaching cream on sale; results guaranteed. Phone Pro pect 8221 W. Party. Nov.18-3mo. * Miss Sara Pearson of Brooklyn; was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Bennett, 2433 North 17th street, Philadelphia, on Sunday, Miss Leonore R. Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Bennett, of Grammar school and has entered the Philadelphia Girl's High School. Lucien H. White, 16 Downing street city editor of The Age, was in Providence, R. L. Monday afternoon and evening, when he spoke at the Doughsland celebration promoted by the Rhode Island Union of Colored Women's Clubs He was the guest of Counselor William A. Heathman, whose law offices are in the Woods Building, College and South Main streets. Five hundred public-spirited persons are desired by a committee of well-known ladies, to attend the entertainment to be given by the committee in the interest of the Doughs Home Fund on Tuesday, February 20 at Fidelity Hall, Nostra Impugnatura, are being held in various parts of the country honor his, memory. There will be a cabaret performance and dance, and a delightful-evening is promised all who attend. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fisher agreeably surprised Mrs. Mary C Martin at her residence, 1402 Bergon street on Friday evening, February 2nd by bursting into her home followed by 20 others. The party was given in honor Mrs Martin complements taking Shelby by all. Present, enjoyed themselves immediately, the young people taking an especial interest in dancing Wm Renick presided at the plano, accompanied by M Hudson, violinist and 11 Fhlser, trap drummer. At 11:30 p.m. Mrs Fisher served a palatable repast. The postponed annual business of the Lincoln Settlement was held Tuesday evening, February 15, at which time all the old officers were reelected. The vacancy created by the death of the former treasurer, C Field, of the estate of Erik Stabler to that office. The following board of directors were elected Mrs Lutte Henderson, Mrs. Ernest T Goodrich, Miss Alice E Monroe, Miss Mabel Van Wyck, Mrs. Alice Wiley Seay, F Harvey Field, Frank H. Gilbert, W. W. Jackson and Mrs John R. Wright. The annual dinner will be held at the settlement, 105 Fleet place, on Wednesday evening, March 25. The Morton, Carley Dutlin as assistant, and Miss Thelma Marshall as risedin worker, Miss Mary White Oxington is the president. Y. W. C. A., Brooklyn. The chairman, Mrs. Van and committee of ladies are to be sincerely congratulated for their efficient work and interest in making the annual turkey dinner a social ad financial success on Thursday evening, February 8, 271 persons were served. The address Sunday, February 11, WALTER F. CRAIG 483 Hancock St., Pik UNDFRT elephone 2876 Harlem JAMES C. UNDERTAKER A 89 West 134th Street Near Lenox Avenue LADY ATTENDANT. or. 1-1yr New Y Camp Chalr PHONE 0868 MORN. J. WESLEY LANE UNDERTAKER & EMBALMER OPEN ALL NIGHT, FUNERAL PARTIAL AND CHAPEL FREE. July in Occupancy. Prompt Reserve. Moderate Hours. 112 WEST 133rd ST. NEAR LENOX AVE. WHEN DEATH OCCURS AND AN ECO- NOMIAL FUNERAL REQUIRED CALL US H. ADOLPH HDWELL PHONE 8236 AUDUBON 107 W. 136th St., New York Remains Enclosed To All Parts of the World. AKWAYS OPEN LADY ATTENDANT by Edgar P. Hole of East Africa, was interesting. The Brunch committee of management was entertained on St. Valentine's day by Mrs. R. L. Dickinson, the new chairman, on February 18, the speaker at the Vesper service will be Rev. H. B. Hunsen, pastor of Nostrand Avenue M. E. Church. A committee of representative women from all churches is making plans for a mass meeting in the Academy of Music Sunday, February 25. Miss M. Slattery will make the address. The regular monthly social will be a colonial social, February 25. The gymnasium Society is planning for a very enjoyable Friday evening, February 16 at Y. W. C. A., where they will present "The Conspirator" a comedy in two acts. Charity Club Notes The Women's Charity Club of Brooklyn held its regular meeting Monday evening, February 12, with a good attendance, despite the intense cold. The proceeds reported from the whistle party were sent a $30 up to date, with considerable ticket money yet to be turned in. The provision committee is arranging for a package sale, to be prepared to meet urgent cases of need requiring relief. Mrs. Hannah Jackson, who is chairman of this committee and will be the sole committee as well, is an interested and efficient worker of the club. The reports showed much relief work done by the club this winter, by which many poor families have been helped through sufferings due to lack of work, the high cost of living and聘位. The club has extended this relief with the annual pledged treasury. To meet this emergency a subscription list has been opened to the public which the charitably inclined are invited to contribute. Yearly subscriptions of one dollar or more will be appreciated and be sent to the chairman of the Executive Board on Street 380, Manchester Street, Brooklyn N.Y. Miss M. R. Lyons, chairman of the Employment committee and one of the club's charter members, made an appeal in the name of the National Association of Colored Women for a contribution to the Frederick Douglas Memorial Fund, to aid in the preservation of Douglas home at Cedar Hill. Ancestors use a movement of former owner. As this movement has enlisted the active support of Mrs. Mary Talbot and Mrs. Booker Washington, both honorary members of the Charity Club, the contribution of $25 was voted toward the Memorial Fund, it being felt that although not a matter of material relief, the moral effect of this movement to preserve the memory of the woman made it a fitting object of support and keeping with the purpose of organization. DENTISTS DR. CHAS. H. ROBERTS DR. BENJ. T. WITHERS DENTIST 347 LENOX AVENUE Phone Morn. 5555 Near 1271th St LAWYERS PHONE • Bookman WILFORD H. SMITH LAWYER 150 NASSAU ST. NEW YORK dec. 18 3m. ROOMS 906-7 E. A. JOHNSON ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW MORTGAGE LOANS 154 NASSAU STREET NEW YORK TELEPHONE 604 MAIN Chas. E. Toney ...LAWYER... 80 Wall St. New York Jan 18 3m. TAKERS Open Day and Night THOMAS AND EMBALMER BRANCH 128 East 189th Street York City and Coaches to Let For All Purposes COACHES TO HIRE CAMP CHARRS TO LET NOTARY PUBLIC W. 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