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The New York Age IS CLEAN. ONCE IT BECOMES A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY IT IS ALWAYS LOOKED FOR AND WELCOOMED. Negro Tra Scant Sup Like Co Negro Tradesmen Receive Scant Support from the Race; Like Conditions Everywhere (BY FRED R. MOORE) Visitors upon going to Harlem eases out of ten colored people occu men tenant the stores below, invari business enterprises conducted by m that in this district peopled by 60,00 ness concerns in existence are performed by the out-of-town resident Visitors upon going to Harlem and taking notice that in nine cases out of ten colored people occupy the flats above white tradesmen tenants the stores below, invariably comment on the absence of business enterprises conducted by members of the race. When told that in this district peopled by 60,000 Negroes, the few colored business concerns in existence are poorly patronized, the impression formed by the out-of-town resident grows worse. Harlem today strongly emphasizes the Negro's indifference to building up strong race enterprises in Negro communities. Can you picture 60,000 Jews, Italians, Germans or Irish living in districts practically all by themselves while thousands of dollars' worth of business is transacted daily by trademen of other races? While in the South a short time ago I had an opportunity to compare Harlem with various sections of the South with respect to the colored man in business. While one finds here and there stores run by our people that should make Negroes feel proud, stores worthy of whole-souled support, the spirit of indifference to patronizing business conducted by colored people seems to be as strong as in New York. Most Negroes would rather go to a white store and receive shabby treatment than go to a colored store and be accorded a courteous and warm welcome. our race as well as for the young educated men and women, that the race will not cooperate as to provide employment for you and the hundreds of others who are preparing themselves for high grade employment. There are enough Negro people in Scotland County whose patronage is sufficient to give employment to one hundred young men and women as clorks, bookkeepers and salesmen in grocery stores, dry goods, stores and drug stores. There must come a remedy for this condition or else high grade education will be fatal because unaccompanied or supported by high grade employment. White friends are helping provide the high grade education but they cannot nor will not provide high grade employment because their own boys are to be cared for. Therefore, the respon- Refuse to Fit on Hats and Shoes In Harlem the white tradesman goes out of his way to get the patronage of Negroes, while the majority of stores in the South, judging from their treatment of Negroes, do not want colored patronage. Yet you will find members of the race on Saturday nights crowd the stores where Negroes work, to be on their shoes and to have stories where the thought of trying on a hat is often out of the question. But they would rather give their money to a white tradesman who insults them than go to a shoe store or a hat store where every consideration would be shown them. In Selma, Ala., for instance, I visited the Cullivan Dry Goods Company, which sells dry goods, notions, shoes, gents' furnishings, ladies' hats and ready-made clothing. The stock and figures are valued at $10,000. Then there is the jewelry store conducted by W. J. Anderson and the Patterson. Grocery Company, which does a large business, enjoys a mixed patronage. If the colored people of Selma gave these business men the proper support each would be in a position to hire a large force of colored help. The same conditions obtain in Birmingham,anta, Raleigh and other cities served. The average Negro engaged in business makes little more than a living. The colored drug store gets the trade for ice cream soda, but in a large number of instances the white drug store which absolutely refuses to serve them ice cream soda or ice cream gets a large proportion of the prescriptions. "Ordinary Negro" Gives Support. I also learned that the so-called "ordinary Negro" gives colored business the larger percentage of support, and that the so-called "big Negro" gives very little. Many colored doctors in the South, I have been told, while making their money off of Negroes, do not spend much of it with their own people. The colored preacher, too, is accused of patronizing white stores and giving colored tradesmen but little encouragement. In my talk with Negro storekeepers, who employ their own people and are anxious to give larger employment, they frankly expressed themselves that the hope of the race and the future of most of our young men and women in the schools and colleges depends upon the development of the race's commercial enterprises. Men and women have told me that they would be willing to put money in business projects which would provide openings for our young people if they could be assured of a guaranteed clientele; but from past experience they regard the risk too great in light of the Negro's failure to patronize race enterprises. Agents in some towns have told me that some colored people, upon being approached to buy colored publications have declared they did not want a Negro paper. W. P. Evans' Letter. A few weeks ago, W. P. Evans, who conducts the Evans' White Front Department Store at Laurinburg, N. C., received a letter from a graduate of Kittel College, N. C., who applied for a position as clerk in his store. Mr. Evans found it necessary to write the applicant this communication: Dear Sir: Your letter requesting a position as clerk to hand. In really regret very much that the great lack of Negro patronage to my store prevents me from being able to employ additional help. I consider it a very unfortunate situation for VOL. XXX No. 26 Dear Sir: our race as well as for the young educated men and women, that the race will not cooperate so as to provide employment for you and the hundreds of others who are preparing themselves for high grade employment. There are enough Negro people in Scotland County whose patronage is sufficient to give employment to one hundred young men and women as clerks, bookkeepers and salesmen in grocery stores, dry goods stores and drug stores. There must come a remedy for this condition or else high grade education will be fatal because unaccompanied or supported by high grade employment. White friends are helping provide the high grade education but they cannot nor will not provide high grade employment because their own boys are to be cared for. Therefore, the responsibility is involved on the Negro people; and why not be to-day in assuming it by, substituting Negro grocery stores, fruit stands, shoe stores, dry goods stores for establishments run by Syrians, Jews, and Italians? Mr. Eras has hit the railroad near. Negroes must begin to be more self-supporting and this can be brought about by our people patronizing colored stores in sufficient numbers to make them stable and profitable. The larger the support given the larger the opportunity for giving employment to colored people. "Where will I go?" and "What will I do when I get out of school?" are questions asked by thousands of young men and women of the race. In some of the professions, such as medicine, dentistry and teaching, the opportunities to earn a livelihood are fair; but when we turn away from the professions and look toward the commercial side of life, where the race is to grow fundamentally strong, the future does not seem very encouraging. How are we going to greatly change conditions for the better? Are we always to be regarded as "hewers of wood and drawers of water?" The answer rests with no one but the Ne. ro. Can we put the blame on slavery for our failure to take advantage of the business opportunities of today? My opinion, based on observation, is that we can not. Immediately after freedom was given, Negroes built school houses, churches and residences; they had stores of all kinds and supported them. They were contractors and gave employment at all times to Negro men and women. They had hotels which were patronized by the best white people and had a monopoly of the barber business. Considering how they were taught to distrust one another they pulled well together for a time. Former slaves educated their children and then turned over their business to them, but in most cases the children with education let the trade run down. Something Wrong Somewhere. A trip to sections where our people live in large numbers will convince one that something is wrong somewhere. Where prejudice is strongest often it is there the Negro makes the poorest showing. The race may have property and beautiful homes, but there are rew shoe stores and drygoods stores. And in communities where you find such stores located the Negro business man gets five persons out of every one hundred. The white stores get the rest. I have seen the same kind of goods kept by colored stores as in white stores. Negro tradesmen employ their own people as clerks while the white storekeepers reward their Negro patrons by employing a porter. In many southern cities colored patrons are compelled to wait until the white patrons are served, and as long as there are white people in the place a colored person must stand around. But thousands of Negroes would rather go through such a humiliating experience than go where their trade is wanted. The first thought of every race should be regarding the welfare of its own. You can see the great power the Jew is wielding today and how, through being an important factor in the commercial world, he is winning recognition in other walks of life. One may travel in every section and will find that this progressive race of people is well represented. No kind of business is too large or too small for their attention. In all of their planning their chief thought is: "Let us build for the sons and daughters of Abraham, Isaac and Rebecca, and provide for our children's children, thereby making ourselves and them powerful and respected; then we can stretch forth our hands and help others." In business the Jews have risen to become the heads of great and powerful corporations. In politics they have risen from coroners to aldermen, sheriffs, congressmen, senators, governors, judges or state and federal courts, to the high position of justice of the supreme court; and they are hoping to some day have one of their race in the White House. They have the money, which is the first requisite, and which has been acquired by going into business and patronizing one another. The letter of W. P. Evans of Laurinburg tells of the plight of the Negro in business and the remedy. How long will it be before we wake up? BATH HOUSE NEEDED FOR HARLEM SECTION There are thirteen public bathhouses maintained by the city of New York, but not one is located near the Harlem district, where the bulk of the colored population resides. The nearest establishment of this kind is at 109th street, over a mile away. The Negro Civic Improvement League is now making a big effort to secure a municipal bathhouse in Harlem and has the active support of Borough President Marks. The chief of the Building Department, Col. Hines, has already inspected several suitable sites for such a building. Both President Marks and Col. Hines have insisted that the people of Harlem show to the Board of Estimate that they need and want a bath home. colored people in Harlem with one-third lodgers living in houses, two-thirds of which are old and have no proper bathing facilities. The health of this section must suffer when the lack of bathing conveniences is added to the already overcrowded living conditions. The Negro Civic Improvement League urges the people of Harlem to join the movement and take advantage of this opportunity to improve health conditions. Each person should write a letter or card and each organization adopt resilisitions favoring this project and forward the same to Marcus M. Marks, President of Manhattan Borough, Municipal Building. THIRTY-FIVE CONFIRMED AT ST.AUGUSTINE CHURCH On Friday evening, March 16, before a congregation which filled St. Augustine's P. E. Church, the Rev. George Frazier Miller, rector, presented to Bishop Frederick Burgess of the diocese of Long Island, thirty-seven canonizations. For information, all having confirmed the incarnation of the bishop, in an eloquent discourse, urged them to continue to hold steadfastly to the vows which they had made. Those confirmed were Misses Theodora Eliss Beckman, Gladys Anette Brown, Beatrice Geneva Byrd, Viola Henretta Chisholm, Alberta Pauline Hammond, Dorothy Edythe Jackson, Edna Veola Jackson, Laurie Lucetta Miller, Mabel Julia Miller, Eloise Stone Ives Moore, Marion Denmedia Moore, Daisy Isabelle McLennan, Florence Anna Preston, Henrietta Martha Preston, Olive Loca Reece, Rita Scabrook, Lillian Taylor, Florence Louise Walker, Ellen Cordella Waller, Bessie Virginia White, Inez Clyde Williams, Mameuque Ursula Christabell East, Addie Waiis Hunton, Florence Estelle Moore, Inez Eloise Morton, Helen Howland Price. Nellie Carter Pryor, Margareta Moore Werner, Fannie Elizabeth White; Mesrs Alexander Macalpin Barrow, Erwing Andrew Bounds, William Alphpeus Hunton, Rushford Fitzroy Lord, James Matthews Mason, William Henry Moore, Harold Edmond Shruesbury and Alfred Carr Taylor. PHILADELPHIA CATERERS HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION PHILADELPHIA. Pa.—At the annual election of the Philadelphia Caterers, held last week, the following officers were chosen: James A. Howard, president; William Newman, first vice-president; Frank H. Benton, second president; William A. Miller, secretary; Frank A. Augusta, assistant secretary; Clarence Massey, treasurer; James Bacon, marshal. Board of directors; James M. James, Harry S. Black, John Cuff, George Newman, Frank Tell, James H. Smith and Norman D. Johnson. ASHEVILLE NEGROES (Special to THE NEW YORK AGE) ASHVILLE, N. C.—Ashville Nitrotes at a mass meeting subscribed funds sufficient to "adonit" fifty Belgian babies. The money will buy food for the babies three months. RACE PRIDE WHAT WE WANT!! RACE UNITY IS WHAT WE NEED TO BE BIG AND GENTLE. PEOPLE!! AFTER ALL IS SAID, AND DONE. TO THE WHITE MAN'S STORE According to a Paris dispatche to the Philadelphia Bulletin, Francis Kane, a powerful six-foot Negro, formerly a soldier in the Twenty-fourth United States Infantry, but now fighting in the French Army, and whose home is in Chicago, has arrived in Paris after many sturring experiences. He has been wounded five times, but is still undaunted. His adventures started immediately he left America, when he caught a spy with three valises loaded with explosives with which the man was about to blow up the steamship. For this Kane received the red, white and blue salvage medal. Enlisting in the French Army in August, 1914, he was in a battle four miles from Rheims when a German rufe bullet traversed his leg. He received another leg wound at Rheigs in March, 1915; when exhausted and cold he spent eighteen hours on the ground with nothing to eat. After being sent to Algeria for convalescence he next took part in the Dardanelles expedition under General Gouraud. The French advanced more than four miles to Sedul Bahr, where they were forced to entrench. Here he was twice wounded the fifth time before Monastur, and once by a shell fragment in the leg. He was attended by English doctors and his skull trepanned. He was wounded the fifth time before Monastur. At this place his arm was broken. Kane was visited in the hospital at Saloniki by General Sarrall and was proposed for the military medal. He has three colonial medals for bravery and distinguished conduct. While fighting in the trenches in France, Kane's captain told him to take two men, cross "No Man's Land," and bring back a prisoner, as certain information was needed. Kane went alone at night, and covered by by a of straw he lay quiet each time an illuminating rocket exploded. He advanced slowly until he finally jumped into the German trench, grabbed the first. Teuton he saw and rushed back. Kane, who was born in Baton Rouge, La., and is about to return to Salonika, says: "I am seeking only to do my duty." SUPERVISOR ANDERSON BREAKS LERT ARM Charles W. Anderson, supervisor of agriculture, is confined to his home, 156 W. 132nd street, with a compound fracture of the left arm. While leaving his residence last Friday evening to speak at a preparedness meeting he slipped and fell with great force on his left arm. A specialist was called in and an x-ray examination showed that Mr. Anderson had broken his arm in two places his attending physician says he will not be out for a week. April 24 Belgium Also Charged Against Belgians in the Congo Free State—Severed Children's Hands at Wrist. The frequent appeals in the press of this country for Belgian relief and the wholesale denunciation of Germany for the atrocities reported in the conquest of that kingdom, as well as the deportation and forced employment of Belgians in Germany, have provoked several letters of inquiry to the ACE. Some of these writers find a parallel in the cruelties practiced upon the Belgians by the invading Germans and the methods practiced in the Congo Free State by the Belgian traders and their levies. One correspondent says pointedly: "Somewhere it is written that the sins of the fathers shall be visited upon the children even unto the third and fourth generation." There was not even a suggestion of relief for these poor blacks." Another writer wants to know specifically what was the policy adopted by King Leopold and the holders of concessions in the Congo Free, States, and did it give rise to the cruelties generally alleged. Was the treatment accorded the natives on a par with the atrocities alleged against the Germans in the Brice report and similar publications? E D Morel, in his book entitled "The British Case in French Congo," primarily written as a protest against the treatment of British merchants in the French Congo, makes a severe but temperate indictment of the exploitation of this section of Equatorial Africa under the auspices of the Belgian King Leopold and his agents and their intimates. And by exploitation Mr. Morel explains that he uses it as a "polite way of describing robbery aggravated by violence." English Writer Tells of Belgian Cruelty After reciting the constitution of the Congo Free State with King Leopold II as the absolute sovereign thereof, Mr. Morel continues: "It's early career was characterized by the atrocious oppression of the natives, for which it has ever since been infa mous." "The Congo Free State had set up in the vast territories above Stanley Pool a system of so-called taxation, raiding and terrorism, whereby it obtained a certain amount of revenue." By decree issued by the sovereign, the natives were forbidden to gather the produce of the soil for the purpose of sale, and forbidden to sell ivory to merchants. The sovereign then proceeded to raise an enormous army of native levies from the wildest and fierest tribes of the country. Thousands of quick-firing rifles and ammunition were imported to arm them. All villages were compelled to gather rubber and bring in ivory as a tribute. The native levies assisted in coercing the villagers to gather rubber and ivory. Portions of territory were armed in corporations which followed a similar policy. Many atrocities committed, but the profits were very large. Similar corporations were established in the French Congo, adjoining the Congo Free State. But as no native levy was faired to enforce their policy there existed only a monopoly of trade (Continued on Page 2.) MORRIS RENOUNCES THE BAPTIST FAITH Has Become Pastor of the Grant Street Holiness Church of Norfolk, Virginia. MINISTERS ISSUE STATEMENT Baptist Pastors Union Tell of the Rev. Charles S. Morris' Resignation as Pastor of the Bank Street Baptist Church—Says Holiness Church Holds Horetical Views. (Special to THE NEW YORK ACR.) Norwalk, Va.—The renouncement of the Baptist faith by the Rev. Charles S. Morris, and his resignation as pastor of the Bank Street Baptist Church of this city has created a furious in Baptist circles. The Rev. Dr. Morris has become an enthusiastic follower of the Holiness Church, and is now pastor of the Grant Street Holiness Church. So indignant are the Baptist ministers of Virginia over the Rev. Dr. Morris' actions that they have issued the following open letter, signed by order of the Baptist Pastors' Union of Tidewater and vicinity, represented by a committee composed of the Rev. C. C. Sommerville, president; the Rev. W. P. Curl, secretary; the Rev. Malloy, the Rev. R. G. Adams and the Rev. O. C. Jones. the Baptist Pastors' Union; of Tidewater and vicinity regrets very much that it has been compelled by the high sense of denominational duty to express its attitude and state its relationship toward Dr. C. S. Morris, once a member of this organization and formerly the highly honored and much esteemed pastor of Bank Street Baptist Church of this city. It is regretted by the Pastors' Union because of the signal service rendered by Dr. Morris, for the Baptist cause, as a member of this ministerial fraternal, and as pastor of Bank Street Baptist church. "Last year Dr. Morris saw fit to resign the pastorate of a Baptist Church since then he has allied himself with the so-called Holiness Church, and has accepted the natural charge of one of the most horrible accounts the church has monly held by the Baptist family or which he is a part. "He has joined himself unto the enemies of the great Baptist family, a people that in a very great measure came into existence through the efforts of a some self-seeking, power-lusting deposed preacher, so-called, by getting together the dissatisfied, trouble breeding, excluded members of our Baptist churches. He has joined himself unto a crowd that does not hold heretical views, but one that has waged a relentless and vicious attack upon all the other religious bodies as being hypocrites and liars, and further charges that the ministry is leading the churches and the people all down to hell. "Because Dr. Morris has left us, implying that we are not worthy of him and he no longer cared to fight under the Baptist banner, the ensign of our King; because he has gone out from us and joined himself unto those possessing more of the truth and the spirit, more of the moral and religious excellencies than he could find among us, he has left us, the Baptist brotherhood, but one alternative, which is: the Baptist Pastors' Union of Tidewater and vicinity no longer regards Dr. Morris as regular Baptist minister and does not fellowship him as such in this Pastors' Union nor in the churches under his charge. With sincere and genuine regret that Dr. Morris did not remain with us and among us; our prayer is that he may eventually return—should he, every wrong will be forgiven and any difference forgotten. About eleven years ago, while pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church, New York City, the Rev Dr. Morris, while on a vacation in Indianapolis, became so deeply interested in the Holiness Church that he returned to New York and tendered his resignation as pastor. When next heard of he had gone back to the Baptist Church and was pastor of the Bank Street Baptist Church of Norfolk. FORUM CLUB ORGANIZES: Sr. Louis, Mo.-The Fortun Club which for many years has been prominently identified with the civic and political life of the community, has undergone a reorganization. The following officers have been chosen for the ensuing year: Charles H. Turner, president; Charles H. Zashon, vice-president; David E Gorillon, vice-president; A W Scott, recording secretary; W Myers, assistant secretary; Paul W Mosley, financial secretary; Henry A Smith, treasurer; R. H. Cole, race commissioner; A S. Haskell, chaplain; W. D. Flowers, secrent-at-arms Board of directors; J H. Arnold, W W. Trice, W R Hill, G M Cathrell A W Scott, C C. Clark, W P Curtis, P W Mosley, T. L. Gentry and James L. Usher. A special committee, composed of Dr. T. A. Curtis, chairman; C C Clark George L. Vaughn, C K Robinson, J. H. Jones, J. H. Arnold and P. W. Moseley, has been appointed to go to Merson city and protest to the Legislature against the "Hill Crane" cartill, which has been introduced in the lower house. (Special to The New York Am) TUSKEGEE, Ala.-Dr. R. R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, who has been calling to President Wilson's attention the many indignities to which the Negro is subjected, has written to the Nation's Chief Executive ensuring him that despite the difficulties encountered by members of the race in many parts of the country, the Negro will prove loyal to the country and in the event of war. Dr. Moton's letter follows: Tuskegee Institute, Alabam. March 15, 1817 President Woodrow Wilson. White House, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I have not acknowledged your very kind letter of some weeks ago. I did not think it wise to make any suggestions regarding the situation, about which I wrote you, for the reason that I know you have been very busy with other more weighty matters. A number of people of presumence have approached me with reference to the attitude the Negroes would assume in these the country should go to war. I understand, also, that certain ideas must be in the question of the question. With my Fee base, I am in the path of this country, some of which I called to your attention in my previous letter. I am writing to assure you that you and the nation can count absolutely on the loyalty of the men of the Negroes to our country and its people. North and South; and as in previous wars, you will find the Negro people rallying almost to a man on our flag. With your influence I may have personally, or never service I can render in or outside of the Tukegee Institute. I shall be glad to put at your disposal for the service of our country. With very best wishes for your good health, and that you may be guided aright in all of this great responsibility—which you are now carrying, I beg to remain. Dr. Moton has been corresponding with President Wilson in the interest of bringing about better conditions for the race in the South. PATRIOTISM OF NEGRO 100 PER CENT. SAYS DAILY. (Special to the New York Age) Boston, Mass — The loyalty of colored Americans to the country and flag was editorially commented on by the Boston Post in its issue of March 19, which, under the caption "A Weird Notion," says: "If the German Government had not thought and done so many strange things in the course of the great war, it would be impossible to give a moment's credit to the New York Herald's assertion that one of the plans considered feasible by Berlin was the fomenting of an uprising of the Negroes of the United States against their government. But as it is, the story is fairly believable. "Apparently Germany thinks our colored citizens are still nursing resentment at the slavery of their ancestors. But how can she fail to know that the Negro is as good and as loyal an American as exists to-day? There is no half-hearted allegiance to the flag with him, not the slightest suspicion that he would fail to do his whole duty, and perhaps more, in time of the country's need. "As the New York Herald itself well says, the patriotism of the American Negro is 100 per cent. American." VIRGINIA TEACHERS HOLD TWENTY-NINTH SESSION (Special to The New York Am) ROANOKE, Va.-More than two hundred delegates from various sections of the State attended the twenty-ninth session of the Negro Teachers' Association and School Improvement League of Virginia, which met at the First Baptist Church last week. The delegates were welcomed on behalf of the city by Mayor Raymond while obo Wood represented the Chamber of Commerce. Hart the city schools and Miss Lucy Addison on behalf of the teachers. The colored people of sixteen counties gave during the year $30,000 toward the maintenance of public schools over the regular tax assessment for school purposes. Pe tn reeie Nesey Cory 7 Se pasa ia See ag Ra ESI Fe ‘ GRUELTY.T0 cONGco. SUS.NATIVES 15‘RECALLED °§° (5 @oannuea rom fase one) Sisbout’ the profits due to the coercion Of ‘the natives in the Congo Free State. i Teeteave ‘Mr. Morel’s book, one of ‘he atrocities charged against the Ger- roans in Belgium was the severing of a ‘Guild’s hand at the wrist. By a singular vesdince ise relat at one of the ments inflicted upon the natives ‘Qi'the Congo, wher they failed to bring ‘Saja sufficient quantity of rubber to sat- fe the ageits of the Belgians. Whether Ghe Grit’ story is true or not, suilicient ‘bas been told of the German conquest to ‘wattamt the question asked by our corre- Rrondent as to the sins of the fathers ‘gcse pute berweta the tate of the tween the fate of the Batives and gan workers aimaerest the id is cee brought jon in (he ,attire of men EAST FLORIDA ‘."" GONFERENCE MEETS ee et ee eee ig ee *. Jacusoxvits, Fla—The insistence by *Bishop John Hurst on a prepared min- ‘istry and the strict observance of the ‘aw .in the admission of young men “ato ‘the. ministry, a vigorous discussion af ‘the various problems affecting the sNegro people in the South; the broad “and sincere welcome tendered the min- fnters and visitors by leading clusen ‘ wile, anc 1 increase in - Gectlons tor’ general claims and other "benevolences, were-outstanding features “of the annual session of the East Flor- ‘ida. Conference of the A. M. E. church, .ghich met here’ with Grant Memorial “Gianfch last week : “The «people of Jacksonville attended ail the seasions in large numbers. Wel- ‘gome® addresses were delivered by Dr. “Jobn'.E. Ford, pastor of Bethel Bap- st church, Rev. J. M. Hubbard, pas- tor of Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal church, and J. H. Blodgett, represent- ing the business men. These addresses ‘and the reply by Dr. Reverdy C. Ran- som, editor of the’ A. Af. £. Review ‘formed the most interesting meetlog of ‘the conference. In the admission of :dlasses of young men to the ministry ‘and:their passage from one years srudy “to the other, Bishop Hurst let it be -tndwn that he meant to hold strictly tc the law of the church. ‘« “Bishop Hurst also issued a call to the “ministers' and other church leaders ir die State. to observe National Negre Health. Week. a ‘Eakaras ‘Waters College came in for ‘Ns shite’ of: praise during the confer. ence. Muny of the speakers referred to the ierease in its facilities under Sthe adnfinistration of Dr. John E fGregg, president. Dr. J. W. Rankin “secretary. of thissions, Dr. Reverdy C anon. gitar of the Review, and Dr J-.C. Caldwell, secretary of the Chris “Gan Endeavor League, represcated thei i Sepesaaients before the conference. ‘Bishop Hurst asked that the Negroe (Silane oitter Secioer ard fief o| and or 3 ans OF Negro ‘soldiers who died. fight ee eecythe reach government ad re SMe cee eets response. Bk Sater Ca fold: spore: $6.000 for the vari due Sesevolences, which was an increas oth poe fon wil be held io St “The gext session wil in Angustine ‘MISSISSIPPI FARMERS ; LOAN ASSOCIATION GecdinuSuctees cnx *"-Waooo Crry, Miss—M. M. Hubert, a “well-trained \oung man of Jackson, has theen appointed chief Government Farm ‘Demonstrator for the colored farmers "at “Mississippi He is meeting with ‘great success in his work, which is chighly satisfactory to tie people of the State. He is a student of Tuskegee ‘and is welcomed wherever he gocs with bis. ideal of helpfulness. 2 The courthouse of Yazoo County in “Yazoo City was thrown open ior one of Mr: Hurbert’s farmers conferences, The ibuilding was Filled with the class of citi- “zens that Have all along though that a ‘courthouse is oly a place where col- fared people are scutenced to serve terins “an. the convict farms. ‘The.conference “was participated in by some of the best (white men of the county, who gave splendid addresses replete with whole- "gome advice and encouragement. The farmers of the county have or- V@anized -a National Farm Loan Asso- ‘giation among the colured farmers that they may be in a position to take ad- Syantage of the provisions of The Fed- eral Loag Act, passed by Congress last “July. Officers’ of this association are: tie Johnson, president; Frank Lear, ‘wice-president; Peter K. Lee, secretary- Phe addicion of the Ninth and Tenth ggades 10 the colored public, school in Yazoo Cy gives the principal, Prof 2. H. Webber, and his teaching force, hope for a well equipped high school -¢outse and building the coming school (M. E. CONFERENCE ’ . MEETS AT BALTIMORE {Special to Tae New Youn Ace.) &° BALTIMORE, Md..—With ministers and arom from Maryland, Virginia, West Mirginia, the District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania in, altendance, the, ity ‘four ‘anndal session of the Washington ‘WMethodist’ Episcopal Conference opened ‘at-Ames Memorial M. E. Church Wed- ‘nesday morning, March 14, The sessions Nwill “continue until Monday, when ‘Bishop W, F. Mclowell will announce the’ appointments for the ensuing year. ‘The Rev."A. J. Mitchell is the enter- atatuing pastor. 2£'The sessions practically began with ‘an Epworth League raljy Tuesday Yalght, The Rev. W. W. Lucas was the sftlaclnal sneaker, Following the ele ‘tion of the conference officers, addresses were delivered by Bishop McDowell, the Rev, D. W. Harp, superintendent of the, Baltimore District; the Rev. C. E. (Hodges, of the Siaunion District, and Mts. Maurice Jones A business swession was held in the afternonn. “Dr ‘LGarland Penn of the Freedinen's Aid “Soclety, was among the speakers Wed- ‘apsday night. : SHAn interesting feature of the session “Bhisriday ‘afternoon will be the celebra- Won of the S4th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. N. M. Carroll, as a member of the a - «* BE FAIR TO YOUR HAIR «<= - - Nu-Life Use NU-LIFE Nu-Life The Nourishing ard Sclentific Halr Grower and Beautifier nee: Hang ws Nourse bine spd Soles Uile Nair growes and Beaver N-ow the choice of particular ;eople, OTHER PREPARATIONS: U-sed throughout the entire land, Estelle’s Dandruff Removor, guaranteed (0 Liked because it has true merit, cure tetter and all acalp diseases soc Htlnvigorates every strand, , cate Tinned were Dee Rei eT 600 Feeeds and nourishes the roots and tissues, Estello’s Antiseptic Shampoo, for cleaning E-xceeds all others in demand, tho acalp and hair .... + tdsee gusee eee NU-LIFE 1S THE PRODUCT OF YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND STUDY. SATISFACTION 18 ASSURED. Mme. Estelle, Nu-Life College of Hair and Beauty Culture, 72 W. 133d St, N. Y. conference. Dr, Carroll iy now p3stor | of Centennial Mt." Chugch, but may. retire from the active ministry this ses- sion. it is said that the Rev. W. AOC Hughes may be fetired from the super- antendency of the Washington district, he having been slated to succeed the Rev, Dr. 1. L, ‘Thomas asa field sec- retary of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension. Dr. Thomas is said ty be anxious to take up pastoral work again, Other important changes are also expected. Bishop McDowell, who is a member of the joint commission on the unifica- tio of Methodism, is said to be strong- ly opposed to any coalition with the M. E. Church South, that excludes the Negro. CAMPAIGN FOR. ‘TRAVELING REFORM Re ee ee: Jacxsonvius, Fla— Ao active cam- paign has been instituted by the officers ‘of the’ National Negro Travelers’ Pro- tective Association to disseminate its propaganda among the traveling ‘men Of the race and to ealist members. The Sssociation was, organized several months ago by C. E. Howard, general sales agent for the Overtoa Hygienic ‘Company, of Chicago, who in traveling constantly through the South saw that: the needed reforms would not be -in- stituted without some pressure from those most interested and directly af- fected,—the Negro travelers. ‘The first annual meeting was held in the spring in Birmingham and a per manent organization effected with* the following oficers: C. E. Howard, Flor- ida, president; A. L. Green, Alabama, and J. M. Avery, North Carolina, vice: Presidents; George W. Powell, Florida, Secretary: B. K. Tucker, Mississippi, assistant ‘secretary; George E. Callo- way, Illinois, treasurer; George E. Taylor, Florida, national organizer. MAJOR OWEN'S TRIBUTE TO TENTH CAVALRY New Orleans, La.—Major Allison Owen, just back frdm the Mexican border with the Washiogton artillery, The famous local military organiza: tion of white men, was at Xavier Uni- versity Wednesday and spoke to the faculty and student body on the duty of scif-sacrifice. He referred to the work and bravery of ‘the famous Ne- gro regiment, the Tenth Cavalry, in some detail, “calling them “splendid soldiers” and holding up thei work and service to their country as ex- amples of the self-sacrifice he meant to interpret and set pp for emulation. Laying special emphasis_upon the value of personal sacrifice, Major Owgn said: “The banks of the coun- try Ynay be wost prosperous, private donations ran into millions, Congress appropriate its immense sums, but all this avails naught, except the spirit of personal sacrifice, of-a willingness to endure, to spend and’ be spent for one's country, animate the minds and. ‘hearts of -the men of tho ‘lind ao it animated: the:minds.and heatts of the aplendid sober of ithe, Tenth Cer: jalry at Carrizal,. Mexico”: -» .--* INDUSTRIAL OPENINGS IN PHILADELPHIA Pa EE Pumaverraia, Pa.—Contracts aggre: gating more than $500,000 for new fac- tory buildings and additions and altera- tions to industrial plants in this city, were awarded during the week. Im- mediately after completion-a number of Negro workmen will be employed. The Reading Railroad has hired a number of Negroes to take the places of the striking freight handlers and the superintendent informed your repre sentative that they are making good. Sainuel Epstein, Max Epstein, and Lewis Englander, all of this city, and Emil Meufeld of New York, have in- corporated at Harrisburg under the trade naine of Englander’sIncorpor- ated, to deal in wholesale and retail wearing apparel for women and chil- dren, They are capitalized at $100,000 and will employ colored women in their manufacturing department. ~~ Howard Monroe, a Negro munitions worker at Eddystone, was sttuck by a train in the subway at 2nd and Market streets on Tuesday morning He re- ceived injuries which caused his death several hours later in the Pennsylvania hospital, The employment agency of the Y. M. C. A. is getting in touch with many of ‘our people coming from the South and assisting them to adjust themselves. to their new conditions by supplying them with the proper work. PROTESTANTS HEAR PRIEST ON MARRIAGE ite, ee ng eee MT ag New Ontrans, La—Standing room only continues to be the rule ‘at the Holy Ghost Catholic church where on Wednesday and Sunday nights sermons are preached on the interesting subject of matrimony by Fathers Kavanangh and Hyland. Protestants of various denominations have been in the church every night to listen to the Catholic view of marriage. The position of the Catholic church on this subject has been very clearly stated, and the reasons grv- en for her altitude have been cited with eloquent force. One of the most forceful citatfons of the reasons was presented Wednesday night under the head of “Profanation of Marriage, by’ Father Hyland. He spoke for a nhour first reviewing brief- ly what had heen said in previous lec- dures on the divine origin and purpose PERN EW: YORE AGE CHURS ADAY, MARC SH 22, 1917. If your hair ia short, thin, falling out ‘or, breaking: off, you = - *", should not delay. but write i, . + atonoefor bam MME. C.J. WALKER'S es SIX WEEK'S TREATMENT o 7° .$L75 Watch ts guarsinteed to grow hair oF motiey refunded. These prep- ardtions ate manufactured only by thd Mine! C. J.’ Walker Manu- -tadturing’ Company, 640,N. Woat- Street, Tntianepaite, vind, and ine ‘ “tlis'cash, Make all xioney orders” Bm bert pene ©. J, Walker, soo ¢. 3, wats “In writing please mention this papey ae LEARN THE INDOL SYSTEM OF HAIR CULTURE aa oD ‘The System with the punch os ret Sieg loteetyy we pede —-An_ INDO’ Agents ere Ne INDOL ite to eatisty for wervicn, The it Re Rape ote wemuasrergares pak ic your hair. . ek i ay and $138 worth of Hale preparations for $15.00 Fosiloas gostanicet al'atedcats lomroctect aft by ‘tail : * ‘Ure the Indo) Halr Grower for fall ing Bair and ail dlscame of the scalp. INDOL HAIR PARLOR, 2257 7th Ave, N. Y. of marriage and then following with|3d place. Mrs. Hancock of West 3d how marriage is profaned. He answered | street, after two weeks’ illness, ¥s im- by admitting the charge that the Catho-| proving. Miss M. Shipley, of Rich- lic church is non-progressive, saying he| mond street, has returned home after was glad to say that it was not progres-|a week's visit with her sister, Mrs. sive on the question of the sanctity and Vidito, of Madison. ” divine purpose of marriage. The’ Men's Club of Bethel Chapel ae fave a successful concert on March RIDGEWOOD, N. J. 45 to a large audience.‘ The program Ridgewood, N: J.—On Sunday Mrs, JF 30l08,.trios and quartets, with as- G. Neal and’ daughter, of Frechold, | Stance, smn, other churches, was visited Mr. and Mrs. Nillace Whitaker. | [20C" ,cnioyed. Mrs. L. Gates, of On March 2) the A. M. E. Zion Sun-|J:ast 30. street, after an illness of day School will give their second con- ieee wecis: is iniproving, Mrs. Ida cert of this year at the Methodist|!Iedgeman, of Philadelphia, was a Church. Presiding elder G. E. Fer- weekend visitor to her son Jack, East ris preached at the A. M. E&. Zion|3d strect. The’ Ladies” Embroidery Church Sunday evening; text, “Be | Club net ‘at the home of Mrs. Ii. sare your sim vill nd yeu ou? Mrs, | Vanbiake, Bast 3d street, Friday after: Wastingtou is steadily improving.|"00n. Rev. and Mr. M. A. Alex- Miss-Lillic Anderson entertained a]@nder, of Plainfield avenue, were few friends at her home Sunday after- | Called to Brooklyn, N. Y., on account noon. Miss Anderson will have charge | 0f the funeral of the former's nephew, of the literary program Sunday, ©|M. Alexander, = * * a ae Great joy is being manifested at TERSEY CITY. N. 1 Fort Shiloh, Rev. E. W. Roberts, com- Jersey Crrv, N. J.Services at Sa- lem Baptist church’ last Sunday were mtgresting and helpful. Rev. J. H. Ro- binson,. from North Carolina, preached 4 splendid sermon at 11 2m.’ The’Sun- day School, under the direction of As- sistant Superintendent Lewis, and tht BY. ae 4. under Prealdeat Jas, How. ati fence prected Pastor Suviking sat a pom. To to his ‘sermon on “Ete- vation" Through Divine Choice” Rev. CM, Brannan, who has been sick sev- oral weeks, was present and assisted in the services. Mrs. Motley, wife of Rev. R.A. Motley, continues" ill at their home on Ege avenue. Mr. Benson, Mra ‘Mary Smith and Mrs. J. A. Wilons are ‘on the sick list” Next Sunday night Pastor Judkins will preach the annual ‘Thanksgiving sermon for the Knights vf Pythias of Jersey City. ‘Thursday might Mareh 29, will be “men's night at Salem Baptist church. Kev, EA. Cheek, of Orange, will preach and the members of the Vicarious Club will seck ty raise one hundred dollars as ‘their share in the Easter rally. The wives of these men will have refresh ments for sale in the Sunday School room At 3 p.m. the first Sunday ig ‘April, Rev. W. T. Watkins, of Orange, will preach a special sermon under the ausmees of the B. Y. P. U, . At Laiayette. Presbyterian church, Key Charles S_ Freeman, pastor, the services un Sunday, March 25, will be Wa mm, prayer service; 1 a. m,, ser- mon; 2-30 p,m, Bible classes; 4p. m, Missionary Society, subject, "Africa, together with other interesting num: hers, 7p m,.Senor CE, program hy fille school; 8 pm, sacred song eeoviee under auspices of Junior choir Monday evening, Mareh 26, the Broth: ethood will hold’ an interesting session Friday evening, March 30, the Alta Guild, Mrs. A’ C. Jerome, president has arranged a house social’ and enter: tainment, At the ministers’ meeting, Rev. A. P Miller, pastor of the Nazarine Con grexational Church of Rrooklyn, wil he the sneaker for Monday, March 26 ‘A committee from the National In dustrial League will be present ane cive a plan of work for co-operativ business among colored people PLAINFIELD, N. J. Plainéeld, N. J.—Mr. and Mrs, Bert Greea were weck-end visitors with the former's parents, West th street. The officers and members of Mount Sinai Lodge of Good Samari- tans were invited guests of the Rab- way Lodge of the Order at their an- nual celebration March & Mrs, F. Hfoward, of Somerville, was a week- end visitor with Mrs. J. Johnson, East 4th street. Cary Bros, the Qakers, have shut down to put in a larger and better oven. Morton Taylor, just out of the hospital, left for his home March 4, being’ accompanied to the Central station by Misa C. Miller, of 3d place. Mrs. Hancock of West 3d street, after two weeks’ illness, ¥s im- proving. Miss M. Shipley, of Rich- mond street, has returned home after 4 week's visit with her sister, Mrs. Vidito, of Madison. ' The Men's Club of Bethel Chapel fave a successful concert on March AS to a large audience.’ The program of, solos, trios and quartets, with as- sistance’ from other churches, was much enjoyed. Mrs, L. Gates, of Kast 3d. street, after an illness of three, weeks, is iniprdving, Mrs. Idx Hedgeman, ‘of Philadelphia, was a week-end visitor to her son Jack, East 3d street. The" Ladies” Embroidery Club .met ‘at the home of Mrs. Hi. Vanblake, East 3d étreet,'Priday after. noon, Rev, and Mr3. M. A. Alex- ander, of Plainfield” avenue, were called to Brooklyn, N. Y., on account of the funeral of the former's nephew, M. Alexander. 7 Great joy is being manifested at Fort Shiloh, Rev. E. W. Roberts, com- mander in chief, over the nearing com- pletion of the barracks next door, bet- ter known as the parsotlage, “A grand rally will be held Surilay, March 24, to complete arrangements prior to the opening. Mrs, Tootles and Mrs. §. Anthony entertain tht following last_ week at the nds of Mra. J, Johnéon, East 4th, street: , Mts. B Green; “Mra. $1 root, Mrs. & Redd, JR. | of New’ York, D. R, Henry and Mr. ‘Austig, Miss J Fleming of Duboit, Pa: Frank Wil- fiams, of. Bercknian street, who: was taken’ to Muelenburgh -Hospital_ last week, remaitis in a critleat’ condition. Miss Willie Reed, of East 4th street, who was called South by the illness of her sister, Miss Davie, telegraphed for her mother after her arrival. Her sister passed away, which was sad news for her many friends. Mrs. E. H. Sanderson, mother of Mrs, Hur- ling, West 2d street, died March 16, at ‘the hospital, Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the A. M. F. Church, New Brunswick, of which she was one of the oldest mem- bers, in her 76th year. Mrs. L. Henry, af Richmond. street, is improving from her illness. or Mrs. Oscar Anderson, of New Ro- chelle, was a week-end visitor to her father and brother an Richmond street. Rev, and Mrs. H. H. Mitchell, of Newark, were guests of Mrs. Perry anil Miss Cary, Plainfield avenue. A, Parter, of West 4th street, is able to be up and about Mrs. Bettie Hamit- ton remains the same, Mrs. E. W. Roberts 1s quite indisposed. Henry Kingslow spent Sunday in’ Orange, with his daughter, Mrs, C. K. Biot, Mrs. Cora Bowser, since undergoing an operation in Muelenburgh Hospi- tal, is steadily improving, RAHWAY, N. J. Kauway, No J.—The Golden Rod Sewing Circle was entertained last Fri- day by Mrs. Troy Gibson, 168 Maple avenue. After business was transacted and the ladies had finished their sew- ing the hostess served a dainty repast. Among those present were Mrs. William Smith, Mrs Thomas King, Mrs. How- ard Hetfield, Mrs. Clinton Taylor, Mrs. Ira Cromwell, Mrs. John Gibson, Mrs. Augustus Gibson and Mrs. Troy Gib- son, Tast Saturday Mrs. Syres of Hazel wood avenue, entertained friend from New York City, Fs Mrs, Teac Dudley and Miss Sylvia Sykes of Milton-avenuc, spent fast Pri- day visiting Miss Katie Lee of West- field, N. J. ira Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Smith, 15 Leesville avenue, is home again after spending several months in Buffalo. George Freeman, 4 Lewls street, was became ill one night Iast week while he was attending one of the services of the Weigle Fvangelistic Campaigns. at the tabernacle on the corner of Film avenie and Campbell atreet. He was ‘ill for several days and was compelled to remain in doors dering that time, John Green of New York City, torm- erly of Savannah, Ga,, visited his rela~ tives, Mr. and Mrs, Sidney Archer and Miss Annabelle Jackson, 24 Lafayette street. Mr. Green expects to return to Is home im Savannah in the near fu- ture owing to ill health A St. Patrick's Day surprise party was given last Friday evening in bonor of Mr, and Mrs, Ira Cromwell at their home in Union’ place, by Mrs, Clara Pyatt, Mrs. Beverly Braxton, | Mrs. Wrank Taylor and Ms. Clinton Taylor. An enjoyable evening was spent. Vocal solos were rendered by Mrs. Frank ‘Taylor and Messrs. [ra Crom- well and William Tredwell and James Richardson, Others present were Mrs. Walter Jackson, Mrs, Ellan ‘Taylor, Mrs. Mary S. Taylor, Mrs. A. Fackson, Mrs. Cordelia Hickman, Mrs. Josephine Randolph, Messrs. L. Randotph of New- ark; William Tredwell, William How- ard, Tignell Morton, ‘Clinton Taylor, Frank Taylor and Edward Pyatt. James Alston of Hampton, Va., who boarded with Mr. ak! Mrs. Edward Jackson, 86 Grand street, died several weeks ago of pneumonia at the Ellza- beth General Hospital, ‘Mise Viola Ryols of New York City spent the week-end visiting Mr, and Mrs, E.R. Gail, 199 Maple avenue. ‘The Isaachar’ Club of the A.M. & Church held its bi-monthly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Croin- well, Union place, last Monday even- ing. After the meeting was over the host and hostess served refreshments, which were very appetizing to all. An Odd Fellows Lodge was organized last Monday from the Arlington As- sociation. The following officers were elected: President. Joseph Wilson; vice president, R. F. Kearse, recording sec- retary, Joseph Nix; financial secretary. Henry Donalds’ treasurer, * Joseph Smoke John H. P. Young, of New- ark, was appointed on the sub-commit- tee ‘of management. Last Wednesday the Silver Leaf Club of the A. M. FE. Church gave an enter- tainment at’ the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ira: Cromwell. RALEIGH, N. C. Raleigh, N. C.—Mrs. C. B Lightner was hoatess to the Women’s Club last ‘Thursiday_afterioon from 4 to 6. in the Lightner ‘Hall. tee cream, cake and other delicncfes were served. Dr. Jen- nie Dunean, phyalelan in charge of St Agnes Hospital, graced the occa; sion with her presence and gave a very wholeaome talk on hyxtorte, Short talks were mado relattvo to the soéial and moral uplift of the men and women { this community. Mise Julla A.’ Ames, principal of the Crosby Graded School, Is president of this club. C. BR Lightner addressed the mombers and told of tho recent or- ganization of a greenhouse company fu this city for the purpose of supply- Ing the market with cut. fowers for decoration purposes. They were in- vited to take shares In the company. ‘The offlcers of the greenhouse comn- pany are C. R. Frasier, prealdeat; L. H Roberts, vice-prosident;..the ‘Rov. ACW. Pognes, tretisurer ahd the Rev. James K. Satterwhite, secretary. Dr. Dixon Carroll, president of the White Woman's Club, bas accgpted an {nvi- tation to addreas the club next Tturs- day afternoon. 1 Rogers, boadwaitor of tho Yar- brough Hotel, has returned to the ctly after sponding a short vacation In Norfolk, Hampton and Richmond. While in Richmond he visited the Green River Normal and Industrial school. and addressed the stadents of that school. Romulus Mangum, barbor in Jesse Rraan’a Barber shop in Rast Hargott street, Is confined to his home with an attack of la grippe. a. Mrs. Adelaide Jones, wife of the Rey. W A. Jones, 729 South Haywood street, died last Tuesday and was buried Friday from the First Baptist Chureh at 3 o'clock, the Rev. C. K. Askew officiating, assisted by visiting clergymen, “Ordord of the Rastern Star and Good Samaritans, of which the deceased was a member turned out. The floral destena were many and beautiful Dr, JO Plummer, writes from dckaonville, Fla., that Ke is gradually regaining his health and hopes to re turn home early In the aummer Dr BB Smith, principal’ of the Fayettovitle Stito Normal and Indue- trlal School, waz-ta the city last Thurs. ‘day on business Your correspondent has noted tho push and businens-ilko methoda put forth by Joshua Jones, a young man engnged in the barber business. A visit to his shop at 219 1-2 South WII. mington street, will convince one at a Blance the pride ho exhibits in giving the public a noat and well-cqulppod shop. . Edgar H. Williams, chef at Glersch’s Hotel fa confined to his home on South Blount streot, bolog slightly {Il. John A. Blume of Winston-Salem, N. C,, was In the city last week on busincas with the State Insuranco Commisaloser. Mrs. Robert Hunter of Oberlin (Wost' Raleigh} 1s the mother of a Ono baby girl. David Thompson of Detroit, Mich., wns the house guest of Mr. and Mra. David W. Androws of West Raleigh, Inst weok. Frequontly your correspondont In asked, “Why were yon not present at the meeting held In ........ church Or ...s.+.. hall, or at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. ........, to hoar Rev. or Dr, ....+-+. proach or lecture on assesses, Subjoct; to hoar tho musicale rendered by ........ quartet; I ex. pocted to Bo A AOLIco of It-in tho Age Our weokly news letter to The Are is matled every Mondoy at noon, Any news mattor Inteniod for Tho Age muat reach unr before that hour. County Superintendent of public achoola, Hon. D. F. Giles, has ordered the colored rural schools to assemble In Methad, NC. March 23, for n Coanty commencement, which will take place In the Method Teachera Training School Building. Exhibits of the work dono by tho achool chil- dren will bo on diapiay. Berry O'Kel- loy and othor eltizons of Mothod will be Nosts to the teachers, pupils and visttora on that occasion, Dra, Petor’#. Roberts, I. T. Delany : ME HAIR NETS REAL HUMAN CREO 2 : HAND MADE . ‘Transf< switchs Poff sic Coronet na Braids, that can be combed tu z Horan bait Ge sale by the 4 ° ounce or pound. HAIR NETS. x a We Carry the : be Largest Stock in O a aS & e ne aa ‘Combs — = AJREAMMMIAIR GROWER FOUND ATBAST © MME. BAUMS WELLKNOWN HAIR success’ 2 ° POMADE FOR THE HAIR. - 2 a HAIRDRESSERS’ TOOLS, WEAV- / @ = ING?RAMES, HACKLERS, ;_/ ¢ < MOUNTING: MACHINES, CARDS, c we \ BLOCKS 2 BK HEATING STOVES FOR HEAT- c ING STRAIGHTENING COMBS Ve Mme. Walker's Toilet Preparations For Sale We do Shampooing, Hair Straightening, Face Massage, Scalp ‘Treatments Reasonable ~ Mall Orders sent to any part of the U. 8. of B. W. I. Send 20 for catalog. Mme. Baum’s Hair Emporium, Inc. 486 Eighth Avenue New York City * Between 34th and 35th Streets HAIR TONGS ae ioe a = = ye Gat es a = fe OCIA — ¢ a ee alAyhee WAR C = a aes a1. tt SD Cob ee ae — SAVE AND INVIGORATE THE HAIR. HAIR VIM WILL DO IT.“ IT WILT. MAKE YOU TAKE OFF YOUR WIG. . IT HAS DONE IT FOR OTHERS. IT WILL DO IT FOR YOU. On sale at all Drug Stores 25¢—Ask for it AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. HAIR VIM CHEMICAL CO., 1234 You St. N. W., Washington, D. C. a re and G, Q, Evans occupy jolatly the second Qoor of tho Hoover Building p in Wilmington street, as an office. . They have installed new furniture, re- Ki NKY painted the walls and otherwise reno- vated the rooms. . “=e __, IMAIP ai Youmcsrowm, O.—Mrs. james Bh Stewart announces the marriage of her daughter, Helen Mac, to Grant Plouden of Pittsburgh, on February by (017, at Rittsbureh ce ; Mr, Fae Coben of Westiiela ‘etre ig able to Be out after several weeks ines, : H. G. Emerson, who underwent ap operation last week is doing milcely. ‘The Lousia Edward Court of Calan- tha will meet the second Wednesday in Apeil. “ Louis Mitchell, aged 37 years, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital of prieumo- nin He was a resident of this city for about eight years and was employed as waiter at the Hotel Galow. De- ceased was a member of Buckeye Lodge of Elks No, 73, and secretary of Hous¢ Committee. : RIRMINGHAM. ALA. Brewincuam, Ala—trank Wiliams, 707 South Ith “street, underwent an ‘operation for tonsilitis at the North Side Infirmary Saturday morning, Dr. N_G. Mason performed the operation. Walter Betha, 527 South 17th street, who fell through an elevator shaft aad dislucated Ins hip is able to be out. 1H Jackson, of Detroit, employed hy the Packard Motor Car Co,, arrived i the city Thursday afternoon, Mr. Jackson has been sent to the Birming- ham agency of the Packard Company to laok after some of the _ mechanical works for 30 days Winle in Bitming- ham Mr Jackson will stop at the Dun- bar Hotel. John McHobbs, a student of the Bir- Tningham Industral High School, — is agent for the New York Age for North Hirmingham, Collegeville and Boyles Tet fun bring Tie Act to your home. This address is 4221 JIst avenue, Col- lexeville The Third Annual address of the A. HC. was-held at the Bethel A. M. E. Qhurch, Easley, Ala, the Rev. J. B. Carter, pastor, Sunday, March 18, at 230 p'm. Seven of the circles of Jef- ferson county were represented by their presidents. Many, prominent speakers were present. The annual address, was delivered by the Rey, Dr. F. G, Ragland, pastor of the First Congregational Church, Birmingham. Prof. A. W. Jones, founder of the Aim High Circle, ig mecting with much success with the social work, the young people of the Ensley district are very much elated over the work of the circle. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Middlebrook of Rosedale, lost. their three-year-old daughter last Wednesday morning, who had been ill with the measles, Funeral was held at the home of the deceased’ brother, the Rev Tra McKinley, Friday evening. Work for Colored Girls in’ Troy. ‘Special to Tit Naw Youe Aow) | nroy,'N. ¥e—Colored Kirn trom. the south ‘can find homes In first class ‘families here as cooks, waitresses, chambormalds, children’s nurses and doing Koneral houxework, ‘The Rev. A Taylor, who In sveuring positions for colored girls, gays many can ho ocatod now In Allxtny and Troy. Tho Rey, Mr. Taylor In pastor of tho Troy Baptist Church. Positive Proof. “Rad tuck that for poor old Bill” sald Jinks the chauffeur. “He got fined for taking ont his employer's car with- ‘out permission.” 1 et how «id the boss know he took ee" _ “Bill ran ver him."—New York Times, Becemes Straight, ‘Sott, Gieesy, Leng HERO: Jott ay core | EE swe Tk Trietene ore See et om Bee acres en R aT Se La Senta webicna eos ars oe MOIS WANTED ee <9 COPAIB, e Sa GQ = % a iN) I, 3s o Zz CAPSULES a Na I D 2 ¥ Si Sy, < ES IN 24 —geTABLiseD a Venn _ MRS. 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Vogotabie. oar pound; It ln perfectly harmioss and wid hot injure the seaip nor hale. But wil mop ‘it trom talling out; positively te moves, dandruft: promotes” m luxuriant growth ot healthy belt and Keops It 40m ind’ Rlogay. Remember ink-nocmorn it noid ndor’a guarantes to. do ail tint» claimed. for itor money refunded. We yeilt'nand to anyone on tho Fecelpt of $1 & rogulae “sleo box. Of” Hink-no-more gnouRh "to atradghton from one to. tro hoadn of hair, “When ondering mond reie= terod’ fettor, poatal money. arden. or or Droxe monoy order. “Liberal Inducoments Offered to agents. Write to-dey for me ial teras intone, A" cent stamp Foply, “Aneata wanted everywhere Address Buelton & Jonen, 1619 Spring ‘wood Sveune, aabury Pare Noy re ee SCHENECTADY; N. Y. Schenectady, N. Y.—Mrs. Ada Murray is visiting friends in New York City. Mr. and Mrs. George Sorrell of Albany, spent Friday evening in Schenectady. The officers and members of the A. M. E. Zion Church are preparing for a fair to be held during the later part of April. The hall given by Miss Fair and Mrs. Mary Myers Friday evening at the Board of Trade Hall, was well attended. There were out-of-town guests from Troy, Amsterdam and Johnstown. HILLBURN. N. Y. Hillburn, N. Y.-Norman Vandank who has been working in Holyoke Mase, has returned home and accep- ted a position with the American Brake Shoe Co., of Mahwah, N. J. Moses Passe and Walter Kirby, of Paterson, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Weeks, of Brook street, near Woolley Cottage, Mrs. Trene Vandank and sister and Mrs Olive R. Jackson, entertained at dinner John A. Simch, of Freeport and Theodore Bigsoe, of Hillburn, Richard Ham- ond is making repairs on his house on 6th street, where he expects to move on April. A number of Hillburns attended the meeting on Thursday evening. Miss Margerite Suffern, of Paterson, was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Minie Lemonds, of Mountain avenue. ITHACA. N. Y. Ithaca, N. Y.-Bishop Geo. L. Black well paid his annual visit to the A. M. E. Zion Church. March 14-15. On March 14, he devolved an inspiring sermon and also collected a portion of the general fund. His lecture on Thursday evening, "sixteen reasons why I cannot make a spirit toughly enjoyed by an appreciative audience." The W. C. T. U. which met at the residence of Mrs. Jones, on Friday last was well attended. Mrs. Emma Allen of Washington, D.C. is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Green on Corn street. Mrs. Louise Judan of Saratoga, her mother, Mrs. E. S. Smith, Cleveland avenue. The A. M. E. Zion Church with its austere pastor, the Rev. Henry Johnson, is handling its difficulties alcozy. Grant Cannon is still confined to his bed in the City Hospital. The Ladies Aid Society of which he is a member, the moving spirit, will meet at her home on Green street, for organization Tuesday evening. Miss Lulu Washington of Third st. sick at the City Hospital HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. HEMPSTEAD, N. Y.-The box social given by the Daughters of Conference in the parish house of the A. M. E. Zion Church was a success from eighteen of the boxes were sold at auction and it was a unique social. Dr. Harvey was called to Flushing last Sunday to preach the funeral of William Simmons. Dr. Harvey preached in the evening in "The Body of Death." The pupil ad society held their monthly meeting in the opening of the home of Mrs. William Helleen on Frank street. A nice collation was served. Mrs. Henrietta Slade and Miss Lucy Carter were guests at the parsonage last Sunday to dinner. Mrs. Susie Graham has been absent from the chair for two weeks on account of illness, but is convalescing, as b. J. Helleen is on the sick list. Mott Wells was in town on last Sunday Miss Lucy Berry is spending her vacation in North Carolina. ROSSVILLE N Y Rosvillie, N. - Y. At the A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday, there was preaching in the morning by the Rev. R. H Landin, and in the evening by the Rev. annes E. Robinson. The pastor, the Rev. J. D. Virgil, spent the week-end in Baltimore as guest of his brother, the Rev. S. A. St. Landin and preached Sunday morning at St. E. Church. A beautiful home wedding was celebrated last Thursday morning, when Mrs. Alberta Macoy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Macoy, was married to Robert St. Illinois. The bride was beautiful gowned in white satin and well. Mrs Rufz Macoy, was the bridesmaid and Fritz Mitchell was best man. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. D. Virgil. The presents were numerous and beautiful presents were present: Mr. and Mrs. Jaw, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. H. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil, Mr. and Mrs Fritz Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs Alex Macoy, Mrs Jno. C. Bishop and son, Missa Helen Henry and Ger-landin The annual spring rally of the A M E Z Church will be held next Sunday. Splendid speakers have been secured. There will be three services. Munford, N. Y. - Services at the second Baptist Church were well attended last Sunday. Next Sunday, the pastor will preach rith services. Mr. P. Ellie at 6:30 p. m., will beled by Mr. Ellie Johnson. Remember the dinner on Saturday evening. March 21, 19th, who was atarl Edward Coles, who has been at Dr. Lloyd private hospital in Rochester beh. His condition is somewhat im- proved. Lewis Price and Mrs. John Jackson, who attended the inaugu- OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE ration and spent several days in Virginia, have returned. Robert Price, a student in Cappinnish institute in Virginia, is home. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bannister entertained Mrs. Hagnes, Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Jackson Amliger was also a visitor over Sunday. A party of young people was entertained home of H. S. Carpenter on the evening of St. Patrick's Day. After music and games, luncheon was served by the nostess. Mr. Marshall continues III. Mrs. Frank Simms attended the quarterly meeting of the Women's Home Mission Society on last Thursday at the Second Baptist Church, Rochester. Miss Bertha Simms, who has been in Genesee for a month, has returned home. Misses Blanche and Mabel Johnson of Davyville, visited Mrs. James H Banks last week. Mrs. Russell Carpenter and Mr. S. D. Bannister were Rochester visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson have a new Ford car. LEROY, N Y le Roy, N. N. Y.-Regular services were held Sunday morning at the Second Baptist Church. Sunday evening services are merged with the other churches in the union evangelistic meetings held at the First Baptist Church from the Second Baptist Church singing in large evangelistic chorus are: The Misses Anna Sellers, Esther Lewis, Emily Lewis, Gertrude Stevenson, Margaret Stevenson, Wealthy Stevenson, Sidney Roberson and Louis Stevenson. Mrs. Jack Alexander and her daughter, Miss Annie, were in Rochester with her sister in Perry Moy, Jas. E.Roy last Sunday day attending the Genesee Baptist Ministerial Conference. Mrs. Bertha Taylor, of Rochester, was in LeRoy on Thursday visiting her sister, Mrs. Marshall Clark. Joseph Allen, of Rochester, spent last Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Marshall Clark. J. P. Sellers, he are both on Mrs. Miss Marie last Sunday, was in LeRoy last Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives. Mrs. Marshall Clark and Mrs. Fred Peterson are both much improved. Mrs. Hattie Johnson, of Rochester, spent a few days in LeRoy last week, visiting her sister and brother's. Mrs. Emma Alexander and Marahal Clark. Price of book Bridge, who has returned home last week. Mrs. Price was accompanied by her aged mother, Rev. J. E. Rose took dinner last Friday with Mr. and Mrs. James Wallace. NEW ROCHELLLE, N. Y. Bob Rochelle, N. Y. The Rev. J. L. Lester has been called to the pastorate of the East Side Baptist Church of Yonkers, N. Y. Richard Grimes of West New Rochelle, is on the sick list. Douglas Lodge K. of P. will have its annual sermon preached at the Nethesda Baptist Church, Avenue E, Sunday, by the Van Buren of Poegee who is the number one of the graduate Institute, sang at the Salem Baptist Church (white) Wednesday evening, March 14, and favorably impressed. The pastor, the Rev. Mr. Johnson, in speaking of the late Dr. Bricker T. Washington! said that he was not only one of the greatest men of the Negro race, but of the human race. A surprise party was teemed Mr. T. Washington! and last Thursday evening in honor of their twenty-four wedding anniversary. Many useful presents were received. The parlor social given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mitchell of DeWitt place, Thursday evening, March 15, to benefit Shiloh Bantist Church was a success socially and financially. Mrs. M. Jones of Springfield, Mass. died at her home last Saturday afternoon. She is the foster mother of Miss Russell of Horton avenue. Miss Russell left for Springfield Saturday afternoon. There will be a sacred concert at Shiloh Baptist Church on next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, under the management of Mrs. William Furugson. Mr and Mrs. James Levison of Brook street, have returned from a two months' visit South. Miss Sallie Motley is sick in the New Rochelle Hospital. The colored people of this city are wanting Mrs. William H. Livineston in regards to the inquiry into the death of Perecy Harris, who was shot in the back and killed while running from a police officer. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Syracuse, N. Y.-Miss Katherine Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cook, of North street, is improving after a severe attack of appendicitis. Miss Edith Slater entertained her brother, Silas Slater, of Marietta, the past week. Miss Marguerite Garther, mother of the late Prof. Lyndon Hoffman Caldwell gave an organ an dpiano recital at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Rochester, assisted by local talent, Tuesday evening. Mrs. W. R. Lippins, associate grand matron of the Order of Eastern Star, attended the meeting of Starlight Chapter of the Church, holding Lenten services every Friday evening. A delightful banquet was served in the parlor of A. M. E. Zion Church Monday evening, March 12. Prof. Wilbur P. Johnson, who has been very ill with pneumonia, is able to resume his duties as choir leader. St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Miss Mildred Lippis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Lippins, is able to be out again. Mrs. Ross, of 807 E. Washington street, has as her guests Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bowers, of New Holt. The Auxiliary of St. Philip's Church met at the home of Mrs. G. H. Williams. Papers were read on "The Modern Woman," "The Colored Woman's Progress in Our Country," "The Ladies' Aid" and several other topics. Next meeting at the home of Mrs. J. R. Robinson, Thirteenth of 3 p. m. J. Mrs. John McKinney, Monty, Mass., called her brother, Sherman Webster, William Griffin, of 307 Almond street, is attending the Billy Sunday meetings in Buffalo, Peter Charles, of the Soldiers Home at Bath, was the guest of Mrs. C. C. Atkins, 620 East Washington street, on his way to Peterboro. BINGHAMTON. N. Y. Binghamton, N. Y.-The flower club of St. Paul A M E. Church, will hold a rally in the near future, Mrs. Samuel Walker, chairman. The St. Paul's A. M E. fair will open Monday, March 26. Mrs. Georgiana Locke, who has been ill, is up again. Mrs. W. M. Byrd is convalescing. Mrs. Thomas Johnson, who broke her ankle, is slowly improving. Miss Anna Byard spent Sunday with her mother at Oswego. C. D. Gumbs expects to leave the city the tutter in the week for New York, where he accepted a position with a dental company. Mr. Gumbs has been with the King Dental Company ten years and eight months. R. P. Bradley is on the slick list. Mrs. Levi Spalding of Ithaca, was the guest of Mrs. Adam Day while in our city. Miss Alberta Johnson underwent a minor operation at the City Hospital Friday. She is doing nicely. The Sons and Daughters of Bethel held their monthly supper at the residence of Mrs. Emma Hazel, Susquehanna. The Rev. J. H. Ellison, presiding elder of this district, preached at both services Sunday. He held quarterly conference Monday night. The Harriet Tubman Literary had a fine program Sunday. Mrs. Martha Dorsay in charge. The Fred Douglas Lyceum program was in charge of Prof. R. P. Bradley last Sunday. This Sunday Miss E. Wallace will have charge. On Tuesday, March 13, born to Mr. and Mrs. Gussom, a daughter, Marjorie Lorraine. Mrs. Gussom 6.12 Sherman place, was the week-end guest of his sister, Mrs. Thomas Malone of Buffalo. Mrs. Maud Washington Henry appeared to Scarletton, Pr. This week, Maverick Larry Tubman, who has been ill, is able to return to school. All in appear kindly see the great this week, 64. Sherma aplace. Don't forget the Old Fellow's reception Easter Thursday. ROCHESTER N. Y. Rochester, N. Y. —The Snider Web Social given by Class No. 7 at A. M. E. Zion Church last Tuesday evening was a great success. W. J. Smith gave a birthday surprise party in honor of his wife, Mrs. Zenobia Smith, of the Flower City Court, last Wednesday evening. This time enjoyed music and games. Mrs. Smith received many beautiful present. A bountiful repast was served. The Flower City Court of Calantha No. 27 gave a dance in Flower City Hall last Thursday evening. Mrs. A. M. Lee, of Nagara Hills, is visiting her son, G. G. 108 Larson avenue. I. V. Finney is confined to his home, 112 Joseph avenue. The Busy Ree Club of A. M. E. Zion Church served a fine dinner last Thursday evening, with Mrs. B. J. Hawkins, chairman. The J. C. Price Young Men's League held a house social at the home of the president, James R. Chapman, 21 Favor street, was illized. A St. Patrick's Social was by the Y. P. M. Society at Zion Church last Saturday evening was a financial success Miss Susie Kelley was president. Rev E. D. W. Jones, pastor of A. M. E. Zion Church, preached Sunday morning and evening to large audiences. March 25 will be a big day in Zion, Bishop G. I. Blackwell, reach morning and Rochelle, Rochester, 15. Knights of Pythias, and Flower City Court of Calanthe. No 27, will hold their thanksgiving services in the evening. The J. C. Price Young Men's League will turn out in a body. The Canadian Jubilee Singers will give a concert at Mr. Olivier Baptist Church March 3. Master.Marvin Finney, of 112 Joseph avenue, will leave this week for an extended visit to his uncle, John Rives, editor of the Dayton, Mrs. J. Dayton, Mrs. J. Jeyner underwent an amputation at the Hanaman Hospital last Thursday and is much improved at this writing. The Nobles of the Mystic Shrine are lanning a ball on May 29 and Hadji Temple, of Buffalo, of which they are.members, is expected to attend in full numbers. UTICA. N. Y. Utica, N. Y.-Sunday evening candle service was held at Hope Chanel Union Chu cch with about seven little girls of the primary class taking part. A nice offering was taken up by the little ones, after which the Rev. Robt J. Strother delivered an interesting sermon. Misses Jennie Lewis and Margaret Wormworth and Albert Ehbo represented the Union Church with the Grimes youthful quartet, at the Oneida County Christian Endeavor-Society meeting, held at the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium rooms March 12. All churches of the city and county were well represented. city we will well represented. Conquest Court No. 12, Order of Calanthe, at their meeting on the 12th inst., voted to attend the annual thanksgiving sermon of the Pythians Sunday, March 25. Damon Lodge No. 6 will attend in a body. The Starlight Chapter, Order of Eastern Stars, No. 12, at their meeting on the 12th inst., lighted with the presence of the Grand Worthy Matron, Mrs. Elizabeth Lippins, of Dracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Strother of 502 Lansing street, have been on the sick list. Miss Nina Smith, of 335 Catherine street, has been confined to home with the grippie. Mrs. Shrill Baker, of 126 Whiteshoro street, entertained Mrs. Elizabeth Lippins, of Syracuse. C. B. Petersen, of Little Falls, was the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Sarah Baker, of Whiteshoro street. John F. Robinson fell and twisted his foot in the wood. Mr. Vicki Goulda did. He was confined to his home several days. Miss Lucy Robinson, of 330 Catherine street, entertained Miss Gertrude Spenglar, of Gloversville, the past week. Miss Spenglar returned home last Sunday evening. Walter Pell, manager of the Terry Garage, has bought the Red Caps Social Club from Messrs. Johnson-and Hajnes. Mr. Pell is a well known figure among our people of the Mohawk Valley. Mrs. Katie Jackson, of 426 Broad street, has been confined to her home with rheumatism. Mrs. Lillian Holmes, of New York City, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Hensley, at 416 Broad street. Chasit H Lewis, of New York, is the week-end with his family, at 333 Gathering street. The New Imperial Grill Room serves dinner and presents Messrs. Harrison, Titus and Anderson in their latest song hits. YONKERS:N Y YOOKERS, N. Y.-Walter Cole, son of Mrs. Annie Coles, continues seriously ill. Services at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church were well attended all day Sunday. Dr. John J. Smyer preached both morning and evening. The Sunday School held an excellent session. Class No. 1 was the senior banner class. Chas. C. Richardson, teacher Class 8 was the Junior banner class, Mrs. Stella Gross, teacher Mrs. J. Robinson of Gainsville, Va. were the guests of Mrs. Norfleet of 24 Culver street. Mrs. Mollie Griffen of 125 Waverly street, is confined to her home with plenty. James W. Jr. Wavenypf, White-Plains visited his, biography, Gay, S. Evans, last The Knights of St. Mary's mourned collation, at Wittenham Hall at Thursday night. Lee, Grawald was present. Mrs. Nellie Boyd of 325. Waterly street is confined to her home under the care of a physician. At memorial A. M. Zion Church, Re. William on last Thursday evening, the Brotherhood of the church gave their third, annual Waldorf sunper. Everything was in charge of the men, the ladies being special guests. There was a short program rendered by Messus. M. Overton, W. J. Spennie, J. Thompson, F. Thompson and P. L. Ryerson, with E. Butler as chairman. M. Overton as toastmaster, made a few remarks, and then introduced Rev. S. W. Ruth, pastor of Messiah Baptist Church. Jos. Sawyer, the newly elected president of the Brotherhood, spoke of what the organization stood for. Dr. J. A. Mugan spoke on the condition of affairs in Europe and their bearing on the people of this country. Other addresses were made by J. T. Spennie of Messus Baptist Church, M. William M. Baptist Church, George Somers, Mr. Watkins, Mrs. N. Jones, P. L. Ryerson and Rev. B. Judd. Chef Thomas Harris of St. John's Riverside Hospital, was called and given three rousing cheers. Jesse Jones and B C Norfleet were able assistants to the chef. The dining room was in charge of Ira Williams and Monroe Foy. There were out-of-town guests from Mt. Vernon and Brooklyn. Rey John Pearce, returned missionary from Africa, will give his lecture on "Africa" Friday evening at Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church. BUFFALO N. Y. BUTWALD, N. Y.-Chief Thunderbolt, an Indian missionary from Oklahoma, lectured to a large audience at St Luke's A. M. E. Zion Church Monday night. The Rev. Dr. Ellison of Syracuse, presiding elder of the Western New York Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church, held the quarterly conference at St Luke's Church Sunday. He withdrew with the reports from the pastor and officers. A collection was taken for the Building Fund of the new St Luke A. M. E. Zion Church and the Working Girl's Home at the Billy Sunday Tabernacle on Friday night. J. R. Mason of Johnson Park, continues to improve. Mrs. Ella Scott is a patient in the General Hospital. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's Church are making aprons to set to friends. Mrs. Jessie Washington has returned from her East Pa. Office. Mrs. Cassie Washington entertained the L'En-Ten Club Saturday night. Mrs. Howard of Union street, wife of Prof. Howard, is quite sick. Miss Blanche'Dent who has been spending the winter at Palm Beach. Fla. Jane left for home, visiting St. Augustine, Fla., and Atlantic City, N. J., eroute. St. Philip's choir remembered Father Bennett on his birthday by presenting him with a gold piece. The Young Men's Guild now numbers 107 members. The sacred concert of the Guild Sunday afternoon was largely undoubted. The main address was by the Rev. Edith, chaplein the penitentiary, the prison, Crime Criminals Prisons and Prison Reform." The address was full of valuable information and advice." Solos by Miss Lenora Gladys and George Dallas were warmly received. The Guild will make an offering for work among prisoners. Harry Philips has recovered from the operation he recently underwent and was able to be out for a short drive Sunday. St. Philip's choir rendered J. Maunder's "Penitence," Pardon and Peace," Sunday night to a crowded church. The choir will sing the cantata again Palm Sunday night and on Good Friday night. The Rev. Dr. Nash, pastor of Michigan Avenue Baptist Church officiated at the funerals of Eugene Blanton, held on Saturday afternoon. Interment was in Pine Hill Cemetery. The Red Cross membership is growing rapidly among our women. Several of the clubs are taking up this work and is very commendable. Israel Rue has added a fine billiard table to his pool parlors on William street. Troop 8 B. S. A. rendered efficient service during the recent parade of the returning soldier boys. Assistant Scoutmaster Wolfe of Troop 47 F. S. A., visited Troop 58 on Friday night and made a splendid talk on First Aid work. Benjamin Baines of Clinton street, who was an employee of the brass mills, has left for Atlantic City to take a position in one of the leading hotels as chef. Young. Your name is from the position of stock keeper, with the English Woolen Hills Company to that of cutter. He is the only colored young man so employed. Alfred Montara, civil and electrical engineer, is chairman of the committee on wiring and installing electric lights in St Philin's Episcopal church. Noble Woods of Montrose street, is suffering from an attack of rheumatism and grip. George Sassanet has been elected boxing instructor by the Young Men's Guild. ALBANY. N. Y. Albany, N. Y.—A large number turned out Sunday to both morning and evening services at the A. M. E. Church. Rev. Mr. Paul preached at each service. The Christian Endeavor Society of the Hamilton. Street Church was visited by several young men from out of town. The advice michael K. C. Gardner, of greec street, entertained at dinner on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Jos. P. Smith and son, of Schenectady. The Pastor's served the A. M. E. Church served a Dutch supper last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Ella Burns, 312 Orange street. Many attended. Geo. Sorrell, of Springfield, Mass., and Miss Minnie Jones, of Schenectady, were quietly married last week in Chatham by Rev. M. Sands. Master Freddie Aldridge is in New York where he will leave for Tuskegee Institute to enter as a student. Mrs. Mary Van Alstyne, of 1501 First street, Rensselaer, will move to her new home at 1503 First street by April 1. Alfred Noble has left for Peekslaw, where he will take charge of the cooking for the soldiers encampment. Miss Catherine Jefferson has been enlisted in the Army with wickets Mrs. Van Alstyne, of Livingston avenue, entertained at luncheon Mrs. Clara Nixon, Mrs. Margaret Lucas and Miss Adonia Short. Phelia, Edna and Johnnie Stratton have been added to the long list of children who are sick in Albany. Nelson Jones has returned home after, a short visit to Chicago and Florence Perman, who is sick of sickness, is again able to be up. Mrs. Mary Hallioux and Miss Lulu Cargil, of the Elira Home for Colored Girls, who are making a tour of New York State with Howard University singers for the benefit of the Home, were in Albany for a few days. The singers are now in Gloverville, where they are attending churches of the churches of that city. The committee appointed by Judge Brady in connection with the Albany Welfare League, to investigate the living conditions of the colored people, their modes of living and their pleasure resorts in order to better them if possible, has begun work. Apprehension seems to exist that a committee, the members of which went to the University, able to see the needs of the people for the settlement of the present conditions with unimpaired eyes. Copies of The Age can be obtained from Merritt C. Molson, 49 Spencer street, or Gateway Barber Shop, or Eureka Barber Shop, 60 Orange street, or LE Nighthawk, with or without Nighthawk, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Burke, proprietors, 20 Monroe street, corner Chapel street, Albany, N. Y. ELMIRA, N. Y. Elmira, N. V—Henry Payne, a respected old resident of this city, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. Lemore, 912 Grape street, Syracuse, March 11. Mr. Payne was custome of the home and later worked for the city. He went to Syracuse last Thanksgiving, but soon afterwards was taken ill. He is survived by seven children: Mrs. J. Lemore, of Syracuse; Henry Blyne, of Buffalo; Hattie, of Syracuse; Mrs. Edward Knight, of Detroit; Mabel, John and Gustavia, of this city. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Dolly Linisey, of Geneva, and Mrs. Chas. Walker, of Canada. The remains were brought to his late home, 512 High street, this city. The funeral was held Wedn. ada afternoon from the Monumental Baptist Church. Rev. Jas. D. Wilson, pastor of the Bethany Baptist Church, Syracuse, associated. Interment at Woodlawn cemetery. The 'C.' of C. Club meet with Mrs. Margaret Johnson Thursday night, light refreshments were served. The light refreshments will with Miss Eva Lee at 606 Diedelin meet with Tuesday. The club will give a chickie cup on March 27. The Mystic Six Club meet with meeting and elected these officers; Mrs. Parmelia Munson, president; Mrs. Margaret Johnson, vice-president; Mrs. Theodore Dunham, secretary; Mrs. Eva Lee, assistant secretary; Mrs. Thompson, treasurer. The 'Mystic Six' club will give a musical concert April 4, at Bethel A. M. Church. The K. of P. Club-will meet with Wilfred Blandford Thursday, March 22, at his apartments on Baldwin street. Grand Chancellor Philip Wess, from the Watkins Lodge, will be present. The K. of P. Club-met with Fred Johnson, at 605 Dickinson street Thursday night. Mrs. Margaret Johnston is convalescing. Bethe A. M. E. Church has planned a rally for April 8, Eastern Way. The Peerless Boys' Club-met at the Neighbor House on Dickinson street Thursday evening, March 16. The following officers had charge: President, Walter Taylor; vice-president, Charles Williams; secretary, Lester Blanford; treasurer, Frank Robinson. Afterwards the club entertained a number of young friends at a dancing party. Mrs. Judson Moore, of 606 East Clinton street, entertained the Merry Winton Sewing Club Thursday afternoon. refreshments were served. Those present Edward Vance, Mrs. Thomas Dave, Mrs. Charles Moore, Mrs. Geo, Powell Mrs. Geo. Jones, Mrs. S. E. Howard, Mrs. Louisa Condal Shepherd Delega died at the Aunt Ogden Hospital Tuesday evening from pneumonia. He had been in Elimira only a few months. His home was in Jacksonville, Fla. Alex. Johnson, East Clinton street has been the home of the Ogden Avenue entertained at her home, 411 Dillen avenue, Mrs. John Baxter, of Monument Falls and Mrs. Jesse Lewis, of Bufalo, N. Y. Mrs. Novy Channey has been very sick at her home, 411 Dewitt avenue, Cecil Moore, of Philadelphia, was the guest of Mr. Bufalo, Mrs. Novy Channey and Mrs. C. W. White, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Lee, Mrs. Agnes Adams is very ill at Arnot Igden Hospital, Mrs. C. L. Van Putt, of 711 Benjamin street entertained Mrs. F. Hopson of Wavelry, at dinner on Sunday. The Young People's Social Club was entertained by Miss Edith Carter at her Washington Garden, on Wednesday evening the transaction of business the members enjoyed cards and dancing, followed by light refreshments. Rev. R. M. Perrin, the new pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, comes from Oklahoma and Arkansas, where he has held some of the leading charges. He is a product of the schools of South Carolina and quite able to do the work assigned him. The members of Bethel join heartily in the acclaims of their new pastor, and have began a campaign to remove the burden of some obligations resting upon him. POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y Poughkeepsie, N. Y.—Pastor Van Buren prepaired to fairish congregations at both services Sunday at the Smith Street A. M. E. Zion Church. A donation of $7.20 was presented Rev. W. H. Ittl in appreciation of his services. A pleasing birthday party was given March 12 by Mrs. Hugh Mayfield in honour of her husband. The house was beautifully decorated with flowers. A six course dinner was served with color scheme yellow and white, Mr. Mayfield was the recipient of many useful gifts. Among the guestswere Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mayfield, Mr. and Mrs. Buck Mayfield, Misses Gertude Henley, Martha Ellis, Vernie Twyman, S. Reed and Mr. John Simmons. Rev. W. H. Abbott will preach at Zion next Sunday morning and a sainthood will be presented in the evening by the choir. Rev. C. Van Buren will preach the sermon to Douglas Lodge, No. 18, K of, of which he is a member, next Sunday evening at the Bethesda Baptist THE A. & T. SUMMER SCHOOL THE A. & T. SUMMER SCHOOL. EIGHTH NTH ANNUAL SESSION BEGINS JUNE 25, 1917, and continues five weeks. Two weeks' Institute also. Growing older, better and stronger. Last summer applications exceeded the number of applicants; therefore, should send Registration Fee and secure lodging in advance. For terma, catalogue or other information, address President J. B. DUDLEY, Agricultural & Technical College, Greenboro, M. C. ASHEVILLE SCHOOL OF DESIGNING. New French System taught where pupils can cut all the latest patterns by tape measure. Employment given to those who desire to remain in Ashville. Correspondence Course completed in three weeks. ```markdown ``` Church at New Rochelle. Mrs. V. Buren and several members of his church will accompany him. The dinner served by the Well Wishers Club Mrs. M. J. Colden, president, on last Wednesday evening at Zion Church to the elderly ladies was a splendid affair. Mrs. Josephine May and Mrs. Margaret Atkins are slowly recovering from their recent illness. Mrs. Garrett Rose, a graduate of Livingstone College, and a student of Columbia University, and who holds two medals won in elocutionary contests, anticipates giving recitals in the hills along the Hudson. Mrs. Rose is a the elocutionian. Examination day will be observed in the several departments of Zion Sabbath School next Sunday: Promotion day will be held April 15, at which diplomas will be presented the graduates by Prof. S. R. Shear, Superintendent of the public schools of the city. The Men's Club of the Ebenezer Baptist Church was re-organized March 13 and the following officers elected: Anderson Farmer, president; Otha Twywman, vice-president; Ullys Mason, secretary and treasurer, Rev. Chuck Gates, work for the future, Rev. Mr. Faitie spent Sunday in Yonkers and spoke at the Warburton Avenue and Messiah Baptist Churches. He was the guest of Mrs. Lucy S. Johnson and dined with Miss Elizabeth P. Outlaw, the morning service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the charge of Wm. Fowler. At night the preached a stirring sermon from Rev. xxi, 12: "The Pearly Gates." Mrs. W. M. Jackson, of High street, is visiting the Metropolis, as the guest of her sister Mrs. W. R. Davis. Mrs. Blanch Jones, who has been hearing the dressmaker's trade in New York City under Mrs. R. L. Baltimore, has returned to open business here. Mrs. J. K. Lewis has removed to 90 Catherine street. J. O. Joyner, the barber in Catherine street, has opened the restaurant formed by Johnston, who is in New Haven. The Willing Workers, a club of ladies, gave an "at home" March 22, at 19 Grand street. The Nelson House Waiters have organized a baseball team for the season of 1917. R: Williams is captain; C. Pinkeney, assistant manager; H. Turner, manager. PATERSON N. I. PATTERSON, N. J. "The usual large and appreciative congregations worshiped at the A. M. Z. Church last. Sunday, Rev. E. M. Williams morning of the "Thefluence of Righteous Man With God" and at ew. "Sinful Glowing." Rev G. C. Williams left last Monday for Boston, to attend the funeral of a relative. The program for March 18, was rendered at the Calvary Lyceum by Miss Ellan Banks, violin selection; Miss Missy Banks, violin selection; Miss sister, Miss Barbara Mayer, paper; Miss Amy Hopner; duet, Mrs. Fonnic and Mrs. Cordon; remarks, T. Hailstock, Ir.; assistance, Hovt Palmer. HACKENSACK N J HACKENSACK, N. J. Hackensack, N. J.—The Camp Fire Girls gave a St. Patrick's entertainment at the home of Mme E. S. Johnson, railroad avenue, last Thursday. Patriotic songs were sung and a discussion on Preparedness were ingored in the houses of the girls. New York were R. F. Flier, Lever Brown, Wm. Condor, Frederick Stevenson, from Englewood, Edward Bridow, J. Campbell, P. Jones, E. Pegese, A. Rogers, W. Reeves, E. Dangerfield, J. Robinson, Mrs. H. Kriger, Miss Eather Stilber, Mrs. Jessie Porter, Mrs. A. Bates, Mrs. I. Stanpler, Mrs. Anthony- son and Mrs. H. Nielson. SOMERVILLE N L Somerville, N. J. - Quarterly meeting services were impressive all day. At 3 p. m., Presiding Elder Ferris preached from Judges 16:20; subject, "Lost Power," Rev. W. D. Robeson's text for the evening was Matthew 16:20. Presiding Elder Ferris held quarterly conference on Thursday evening on the return of the pastor. Sister Ann Howard was elected delegate; alternate, Harrison Johnson. A number of young people attended the annual Tempo Reception at New Brunswick on Friday evening. F. Saunders spent Sunday as guest of Miss G. Doman. Mrs. Emma Howard spent Tuesday with Miss Laura Field at Plainfield. Mrs. Robert Field and family visit Mrs. Ada Cobb of Plainfield was the guest of Miss Hazel Schenck over Sunday. ```markdown ``` THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1917 If some Negro of prominence appeared before an intelligent audience of colored people in New York City and spoke in favor of the establishment of a "Jim Crow" military training camp, he would occasion no end of excitement and in some quarters would be branded as a traitor to his race. But a wellmeaning white friend can hold a meeting and advocate segregation without provoking adverse comment. What an avalanche of criti- cism a Negro would bring down on his head were he to champion a separate military school for our young men? Should he appear before an audience and urge Negroes to ask Congress to provide a separate military training school for young colored men, can you picture the disagreeable position in which he would find himself? Fifty years have passed since the abolishment of slavery, but it seems that the psychology of the Negro is very much the same now as half a century ago, when it comes to accepting as "gospel" all that we are told by some who think they understand and know, but regarding with suspicion and misgivings what is told us by those in a position to know. A PREACHER OF ANARCHY. At this revolutionary stage of the world's history, when dynasties are overthrown overnight, when the map of the Eastern Hemisphere has been changed beyond all recognition, at a moment when the voice of true democracy is crying aloud for justice and fair play to all, and strong appeals are being made in America for a united people, it is a bit surprising to note the following editorial published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch: Our colored friends are making a serious mistake in continuing their fight against Richmond's segregation ordinances. Residents of Richmond take a just and honest pride in the well-known fact that in no community in this country are relations between the races on so sound and friendly a basis. This is largely due to the complete relaxation on both sides that there are two races, and that all the Supreme Courts of the world cannot unite them. On this foundation, mutual consideration, kindness and respect have steadily grown. If by any chance our ordinances should be declared invalid, what would it profit the colored people? They would gain the empty satisfaction of a legal victory and certain legal rights, but they would arouse opposition and lead to conflict and that conflict would inevitably cost the colored people far more than a judicial decision could ever win for them. The segregation, ordinances assure conditions which were better let alone. The editorial is ill-advised for two reasons. First, because of its untimeliness, and second because of the anarchistic spirit it breathes. We believe the Times-Dispatch would perform a greater service to the nation by making friends with its colored citizens instead of advising them to submit willingly to "Jim Crowism." In the event of war the white people of Richmond would not hesitate to enlist the services of colored soldiers to protect their property—property located on the very streets where colored people, of refinement with money are barred from buying. The exaggerated ego and conceit of some Southern white men are shown in the assumption of the Times-Dispatch that the colored people of Richmond want to erase racial lines. They are no more anxious to obliterate race lines than In order to maintain friendly relations with the white people of Richmond is it necessary for its colored citizens to lose all self-respect, subordinate the principles of right and justice and consent to be segregated in districts where many streets are poorly paved and frightful sanitary conditions exist? And in making a threat that should the Negroes win their legal right in the courts they would bring on an inevitable conflict that would prove costly to them, the Times-Dispatch would do well to investigate the temper of colored Americans at this time. The position taken by the TimesDispatch that even a decision by the highest court in the land, if against segregation, will not be accepted by the white people as final, but will only provoke more trouble, directs attention to the utter lack of respect for law and the courts prevailing in the South. It is just this sort of an un-American spirit that is causing the Negro to leave the South. A CIVIL SERVICE ENIGMA. According to a newspaper dispatch from Washington, one of the Southern Congressmen approached Postmaster General Burleson in regard to the new order making the appointment of first, second and third class postmasters by competitive examination. He asked the postmaster general what would happen if a man certified from the examination were a Negro. The statesman from Texas who presides over the Post Office Department is reported to have replied with augur-like gravity: "No special privilege will be accorded to anyone." Whether he winked the other eye at the same time is not recorded. It might be interesting to learn the real sentiments of the Postmaster General on the hypothetical question propounded. WHY VOLUNTARY MILITARY SEGREGATION? The following bulletin has been issued by the War Department with a view to familiarizing the citizens of the country as to the character of the military training camps conducted by the United States Government and the requirements demanded of applicants: The objects of these camps are to instruct and train the citizens of the country in the use of arms, and in the tactical use of troops, to teach the military history and policy of the United States and the militarized environment existing therein, to meet in some degree the pressing and vital need of preparation and equipment, necessary to protect a peaceful and unmilitary people from a violation of their peace and prosperity. The Army Appropriation bill, approved August, 1916, provides funds to maintain camps of instruction and training, and to furnish 'transportation, subsistence and uniforms to citizens attending these camps.' Section 3 of General Orders, No. 32, W. D. 1916, provides that any citizen who has creditably attended the prescribed series of three camps (Red, White and Blue) shall, after undergoing the required physical and practical examinations, be eligible for appointment in the Officers' Reserve Corps." To enroll in any of the camps one must be a citizen of the United States or have declared intention of becoming such; of good moral character and sound physical condition, and between the ages of 18 and 5 years. Candidates must have normal eyesight or eyesight which can be corrected, to normal by the use of glasses; qualifications or experience at least equivalent to a high school education, and must be vouchered for as many goals as you can character by the holder of a certificate of factory attendance at a previous Federal Military Training Camp, Red, White or Blue certificate, or by two other reputable citizens, or by one having satisfactorily completed a course at a previous Federal Camp, either senior of or Junior. It is our earnest desire that Dr. J. E. Spingarn and the members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored. People who are so enthusiastic over the establishment of a "Jim Crow" military training camp carefully read what the bulletin has to say. Nothing is said in it that would lead us to believe that the United States Government advocates separate camps for white and colored A MIGHTY AGE. mighty age. An age hives history that futur the changes going on measure them. The recible of war and mo which events are pass what is now taking longhold of autocracy to a democracy; an ation. Russia, who forms, has held the a defenseless race progressive nations is now transpiring in deep over Europe? Do one in Russia will not and Austria, in Roum even in England? Do out of hereditary, rule comments in Europe a rulers are deprived since they have brought created how much their petty clothes, uniform swords, boots and crowned heads in the led to you that this g had made it a habit that you have new ed in a common sense like a character in a this has had on the the German people? Edward of England is of the latest fast athetic things the writ Russia and his little ink newspapers where published. This photo will military uniform, dressed up in soldier metal junk that his that there are some in war. Many metho ation of the Amer ually do it. And so establishment of re EMOCRACY AND objects in this city of voicing of the Jews o related business, and sp pressing their joy to one has a reason to the Jewish people; but under the old regi t appreciate the real people who have a alia have suffered. A standing enable us to foresee the future in the world the word gro has been disillus ised people can be obden in a democracy of autocracy. tch to rejoice over, bu in Russia is going to We are living in a mighty age: An age in which there is being made before our very eyes history that future generations will read in wonder and awe. The changes going on are so rapid and tremendous that we cannot measure them. The whole civilized world is being melted in the crucible of war and molded anew. Yet, in spite of the mad whirri in which events are passing, the world is compelled to pause before what is now taking place in Russia. Russia, the last stronghold of autocracy in the western Europe now being changed into a democracy; and being changed by an almost bloodless revolution. Russia, whose government has persistently kept down reforms, has held the people in ignorance, has persecuted and oppressed a defenseless race, that Russia joining the free, enlightened and progressive nations is a spectacle to make the world pause. But is not what is now transpiring in Russia in merely a promise of what is going to sweep over Europe? Does anyone suppose that what the people have done in Russia will not be followed by similar actions in Germany and Austria, in Roumania and Greece, also in Italy and Spain, and even in England? Events of the past week point to the abolishment of hereditary rulers and the establishment of representative governments in Europe as one of the first results of the war. These hereditary rulers are deprived of all sympathy because the fate which they face they have brought on by their own folly. And it cannot be estimated how much their condition is due to the folly of just dress. Pretty clothes, uniforms, gold lace, medals and decorations, belts and swords, boots and spurs, these have been prime factors in putting crowned heads in their present position. Has it ever occurred to you that this great war might not have happened if the Kaiser had made it a habit to wear civilian clothes? Have you ever realized that you have never seen a photograph of the German ruler dressed in a common sense suit of clothes, that he was always decked out like a character in a masquerade? Can you imagine what influence this has had on the character of the Kaiser and upon the fate of the German people? Compare him in this respect with the late King Edward of England, who nearly always, was seen dressed in clothes of the latest fashion, just as any other English gentleman. One of the most pathetic things the writer has seen was a photograph of the Czar of Russia and his little son, which was reproduced in the New York newspapers when their abdication to the throne of Russia was published. This photograph showed the Czar seated and dressed in full military uniform, and beside him stood the frail boy of thirteen, all dressed up in soldier clothes, wearing on his breast an amount of metal junk that his feeble strength could scarcely support. After all, it seems that there are some things, that can be accomplished only through war. Many methods were tried for bringing about the Emancipation of the American Negro, but it took four years of war to actually do it. And so it may be that this great war is necessary for the establishment of representative government in Europe. RUSSIAN DEMOCRACY AND THE JEWS. One of the first effects in this city of the news of the Russian revolution was the rejoicing of the Jews on the East Side. They almost entirely suspended business, and spent the day congratulating each other and expressing their joy to the extent of dancing in the streets. If anyone has a reason to be jubilant over recent events in Russia, it is the Jewish people; because they are the one who have suffered most under the old regime. And it is the American Negro who can best appreciate the reason for this joy, because we are the only other people who have a deep understanding of what the Jews in Russia have suffered. And the conditions which give us this deep understanding enable us not only to estimate the present joy, but also to foresee the future disappointments. For a great part of the world the word "democracy" is a fetish. But the American Negro has been disillusioned. He knows from experience that a despised people can be deprived of their rights, oppressed and down trodden in a democracy just as effectually as under the worst form of autocracy. The Jews have much to rejoice over, but if they believe that the change of government in Russia is going to mean an immediate end Americans: To enroll in any of the camps ONE MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES, or have declared intention of becoming such, is the information imparted by the War Department. the recent meeting of the State Sociological Congress, held at Birmingham, Ala., when Judge H. B. Abernathy of the Municipal Court revealed his racial animus in the following terms: "From the top of his bone head Until the United States Government issues a bulletin setting forth that separate military training camps are to be provided for its colored citizens or makes it perfectly clear by official order that Negroes are excluded, we do not deem it wise on our part to voluntarily segregate ourselves or permit our white friends to segregate us. AN ALABAMA JUDGE. It is often given to some criminals to furnish the rope to hang themselves, or at least to leave the clue that leads to their condemnation. But it is not so often that the judge before whom those charged with crime must appear gives convincing evidence of his unfitness to occupy a judicial position. A case of this kind was presented at When powered by gressions otherimbued w pressed in understood Negroescessive. the stati the recent meeting of the State Sociological Congress, held at Birmingham, Ala., when Judge H. B. Abernathy of the Municipal Court revealed his racial animus in the following terms: "From the top of his bone head o the bottom of his flat foot, there isn't a chance to educate a Negro. God Almighty made them to hew wood and draw water and I'm opposed to educating them. Booker Washington has done more harm in Alabama than tuberculosis." "There's just as much difference in human nature and Negro nature as there is between the smell of limberger cheese and a bunch of roses," he said. "I believe in keeping him on the farm. And once the Negro hears the tune of an automatic piano he loses all taste for the mocking bird, and he'd rather smell sewer gas than newmown hay." When the magistrate who is empowered to pass upon the transgressions of city ordinances and other crimes and misdemeanors is imbued with such sentiments as expressed above, it will be readily understood why the convictions of Negroes in the petty courts are excessive. It is easy enough to swell the statistics of race criminality of all their troubles as a mess in that country, they are deemed to disappointment. The Russian Government will hardly go farther for the Jews than the United States Government went for the Negroes. In this country the organic law of the land was amended and changed so as to confer on the Negro all the rights of American citizenship; and ever since that time, courts and legislature and congresses and even presidents have winked at and connived at those rights being taken away. The greatest thing that the American Negro gained as a result of the Civil War and the amendments to the Constitution was the right to contend for his rights. And that is the position in which he now finds himself, merely endowed with the right to claim the rights of American citizenship and to fight for them. If he goes to sleep on what is written for him in the Constitution, he will wake up some day to find himself a virtual serf or, truer still, he will never wake up. In our opinion, the case of the Russian Jews will be similar. The government will probably confer on them the full rights of citizenship, but so long as they continue as a separate race against whom there is general prejudice, they will find that the Russian people will take every opportunity to deprive them of those rights and the Russian Government will look on while it is done. We feel that the Jews in Russia will now get the right to fight for their rights, and that it will be a hard and stubborn fight, a fight from which the American Negro may learn a great deal. MOCK CULTURE. There is something prevalent among us as a race for which no better term than mock culture can be found. It is the tendency to assume a veneered imitation of white culture and to disdain anything in literature, music or art that is fundamentally Negro. There are colored people who would be ashamed to have their children read the Uncle Remus stories, the only folk-lore this country has produced. There are those who would be ashamed to sing one of the old jubilee songs and who through ignorance speak disparagingly of this body of most beautiful and noble music. There are those who feel that there is something degrading about a poem or song written in Negro dialect, forgetting that Bobby Burns made the Scotch dialect an immortal classic, and not knowing that, for singing, Negro dialect is superior to straight English. This class of colored people always wait to take their tip from the white people. They are unable to recognize artistic merit in anything that is purely Negro, unless they are first told by the white people that it is great. There were colored people, and perhaps there are still some left, who as recently as fifteen years ago thought that a poem written in Negro dialect was a reflection on the race; after the white people pointed out that the dialect poems written by Paul Dunbar were works of art, there sprung up all over the country literary societies, and schools, and babies, and various other institutions named in honor of Dunbar. We intend to follow up this subject of mock culture. It is only fair to add that Judge Abernathy's splenetic outburst was not allowed to pass without the expression of strong opposing opinions. One of the speakers declared that the white people of the country, should feel their responsibility in the, matter and spoke in favor of extending the Negro the best education, possible. GEORGIA ODDFELLOW8 CONTROVERSY To the Editor of THE NEW YORK AMEZ I presume that you saw the congratulatory telegraph of the Rev. H. A. Boyd of the Nashville Globe to B. J. Davis of the Atlanta Independent on the decision of the Superior Court of Georgia, in which the receivership of the endowment department of the District Grand Lodge, No. 18, of Georgia, was sustained. I wondered if Rev. Boyd understood fully the situation. Did he realize that as he congratulated Mr. Davis he condemned Dr. E. P. Jones, the president of the National Baptist Convention, unincorporated, along with thousands of his and Jones's friends? Dr. Jones was one member of the High.Court of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows which sat upon the case of Mr. Davis when on trial before the sub-committee of management of the G. U. O. of O. F. There are meritorious facts on both sides, and for that many members and friends have remained neutral. Still the presumption prevails that the court acted in pursuance with the law and the facts. Though courts often err, as do individuals. A man may be great, a success, achieve many things, get himself a great name, as did Alexander the Great, Ivan the Great, Napoleon Bonaparte and the Kaiser, but at what a cost! Neither man's goodness nor the righteousness of his cause can be judged by his success. Many bad men and tyrants have astounded the world by their achievements, while a host of good, great, upright men have failed and gone down unhonored and unsung. Success does not necessarily mean right or righteousness. 'Success often entails sadness and suffering for those for whom it is obtained, as well as those over whom it is wrongfully attained. There is a great difference between local success, or good for one section, and success or good for the larger number or nation. What may be proper and well for one locality might not be fitting for another. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows is not only national, but, international. ' Its High Court, or the ' S. C. M. must look to what is for the well being of the whole order. ' It can't permit one state to do among us as a race for which no can be found. It is the tendency of white culture and to disdain art that is fundamentally Negro. would be ashamed to have their stories, the only folk-lore this those who would be ashamed to and who through ignorance speak beautiful and noble music. There something degrading about a poem, forgetting that Bobby Burns artaal classic, and not knowing that, inferior to straight English. always wait to take their tip from able to recognize artistic merit in unless they are first told by the there were colored people, and perno as recently as fifteen years ago Negro dialect was a reflection on pointed out that the dialect poems works of art, there sprung up allies, and schools, and babies, and in honor of Dunbar. subject of mock culture. things which would not be kegal for any state. It is theirs to look always to good of the order as a whole. ODD FELLOW. To the Editor of The New York Ace The injustices, discriminations, treatment of Negroes in prison and on chainingangs, lynchings, inadequate school facilities, poor housing conditions and other things in the South are deplorable and I feel it keenly. The condition of our people is a burden on my heart daily. For twenty years I have delivered lectures to both races, speaking in white churches, as well as in colored churches, before assemblages, such as white conferences, synods, conventions, associations, etc. Every speech I have made to the white people has been an appeal to them to give the Negro justice and the same treatment accorded to white people. I believe I have accomplished some good. For the last year the migration fever has been on. Some of the readers of your paper, I suppose, believe that I am opposed to the migration of the Negro to the North. I am in favor of the Negro going like other people, wherever he pleases and wants to and anywhere but hell if he can bettir his condition. I have said for twenty years and I say now, that if the Negro could get justice and his rights in the South, this would be the best country in the world for the majority of our people. I have never catered to white people nor to colored people. I have spoken what I thought was right and just. Any man who will come to South Carolina or any man in South Carolina that wants his courage and bravery tested, I will give him a chance. If any one will stand up and say to the white people, face to face, what I have said or will say, make the same speeches, say the same words, I will give him $100 board, and railroad expenses while on the journey and in South Carolina. I made this offer several times in South Carolina to Negroes who misunderstand it. I also go with him anywhere in the State, even to Senator B. R. Tillman's home. It is very well to stand off and call some of the Negroes in the South cowards. Stain men as B. J. Davis, editor of the Atlanta Independent; John Mitchell, editor of the Richmond Planet; W. T. Andrews, editor the Watchman and Defender, Sumner, S. C., and a few others know what it costs to speak out in South Carolina. These men know what kind of courage it takes to use pep and tongue in the South. I am not boasting, neither am I boasting for the man I have named. $100 reward is no jokes. If there is anybody who wants to take the chances some of us are taking, call on me. The money is on hand. This migration business is a Godsend. It will be better for us all.' I hope the Negroes who go ...orth will not return and that none will go unless they know where they are going and what they are going to do. I hope the Sunny South will be redeemed. God resigns! the mills of the gods grind slowly but they TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE TEAC EIGHTH ANN JUNE 11TH THE EXTENSIVE COURSES. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS EIGHTH ANNUAL SESSION JUNE 11TH THIRU JULY 20. 1917 EXTENSIVE COURSES. SPLENDID FACULTY REV. RICHARD CARROLL Columbia, S. C. The Passing of Dr. M..W. Gilbert To the Editor of The Age: Perhaps by this time the news of the death of Rev. M. M. Olbert has reached all sections of the country. He was well and favorably known throughout the United States and he had taking away will be keenly and mourned. He was an eminent Baptist minister, and occupied exalted places in the estimation of the public. He was pastor of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in New York City seven years and had many friends throughout the North and New England. Toward the close of his life's work, he was president of Selma University, Selma, Ala., five years and here he is great and lasting work. At the time the writer was pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala., and was a trustee of Selma University. He brought this position a scholarship and experience that were very valuable. He handled the business affairs of the University with an honest and clear record. There are more than two hundred thousand-colored Baptists in Alabama Aside from the regular Baptist State Convention, they have upwards of twenty-five district Baptist association. These associations are composed from 15 to 100 churches each, they meet annually. This affords president of the University an almost unlimited platform for addresses education. Dr. Gilbert traveled the out the State of Alabama and his great sermons and addresses on Christian Education will live for many years to come. He was thoroughly educated and had a gift of expression that he possessed. He will be great missed out of race and denomination councils and his leadership and facets will be remembered on day the years. R. C. JUDKIM Jersey City, N. J. NEGRO MIGRATION NORTH. (From the New York World.) The statement made before the Business Men's Organization that 150 Negroes have left the South to North within a year, and that New has received 10,000 of them and New York 25,000, calls attention to the nomical and social problems created this new aspect of domestic immigration. In effect, a Negro population equal one-fifth of that of Virginia, or, in another point of view, the equivalent three times the entire white and the population of an important South city like Mobile, has suddenly abaded its old home for a hazard of fortunes in a radically different environment far away in the North. That abrupt removal necessarily affects dustrial relations there and here is vicious. It is, moreover, not merely casual migration. The movement become continuous and is gaining momentum which may largely increase the current year beyond the current year. It is also the result of industrial conditions in the South by withdrawal of this form of labor, in the North by adding to the supply. It will presumably create lems, but that one of them, as the addition to New York's population of 25,000 Negroes, will be the new charitable provision is hardly worrying about. New York's care for assimilating immigration may bepected to prove equal to this new mand put upon it. What 'is' happening is merely transfer of a bulk of willing and labor, competent within its lines, a new market. That it will adjust to the novel conditions and prove supporting is fasionally to be expert COMMENDING THE Valuable and Newsy. To the Editor of THE NEW YORK I shall gladly renew the subscri- as I consider THE AGE a valuable newsy paper. You are deserving credit for the mastery and fearless titude of your editors. Trusting with each publication, the circu- will be greatly increased. I re- yours for continued success and perity. Growing Better and Better. To the Editor of THE NEW York I enclose a money order for subi- tion. Your paper is growing better better every year. I hope the time come when we can get a New Ace daily. R. W. HILL Roanoke, Va. Receives, Inspiration. To the Editor of THE NEW York Enclosed please find one year's scription. The inspiration I have received since reading your paper I not explain. I read and re-read copies and every time they prove beneficial. I shall do all I can in way for THE Ace. MARGARET H. PETERSON Plainfield, N. J. Misunderstood. Golf Professional (giving a lesson You know, sir, you lift your elbow much to play golf properly. New member—How dare you I port you to the committee! I am long teetotaler—Tit Pits. The Eternal Question. The lady who likes children gushing over Helen, aged three, "How old are you, darling!" asked. "I isn't old," said Helen. "I isn't old," said Helen. "Tally new." "New York: Times." Washington Bureau, The New York Age, 69 F Street, N. W. T. Thomas Fortune, Manager. Washington, D. C.—The Booker T. Washington Memorial Mass meeting take place Tuesday evening of last week, at John Wesley Zion A. M. E. Church, as it was advertised to do in all of the daily papers on Saturday, Sunday and Monday preceding the Tuesday named; nor did Dr. Robert R. Moton and Mr. Emmett J. told us that he was unburned, but one of the morning papers reported the meeting as having been keld and Dr. Moton and Mr. Scott as having spoken, and quoted some of what they are alleged to have said. How did it happen? This way: The told us that "cover" anything relating not to Negroes and their doings, outside of police records. Those who have such news as they want to appear write it out themselves and hand it in. The supposition is that some one faked the notice of the mass meeting a week earlier to queer the meeting when properly scheduled, and that the daily papers fell for the queer, one of them going so far in taking it for granted that it did come off as to write it up as having done so the day after it did not do so. I spoke to one of the city editors about the way they got Negro news and he said they were satisfied, as the news was written after that which was seen them what those who sent it want. He should have added that such news was most that they did get and that they did not have to pay for it, and that a great consideration. The fact is, however, that they are not much concerned about such news, and only publish it when it is brought to them. The mass meeting was held Tuesday evening of this week. Mr. Scott has been in the city since Friday last, looking after the details, and being handsomely entertained by his friends. He spent last Sunday in Philadelphia. Mr. Scott is one of the best executive men we have produced, being a master of minutia and detail, with infinite tact and affability, as he has demonstrated in his splendid service to the race as private secretary to the late Dr. Washington, and as secretary of the National Negro Business League. The Negro Democrat has become so scarce hereabouts, as residents or visitors, as to be entirely negligible. You can't keep any sort of political lunch together without a reasonable amount of official consideration requiring the signing of the payrolls at stated intervals. I ran into Thomas Wallace Swann, of Chicago, and Jas. H. W. Howard, of Harrisburg, in rounding a downtown corner recently, when he looked and saw that if he had got anything better than the "glad hand and marble heart" from the Democratic Administration for himself or his fellows. The death of Bishop Walters has not bettered the conditions political for the dear Negro Democrat. --- As I listen to the talk of war in all sorts of places by all sorts and conditions of people, I am convinced that the Negro is no longer a unit in his wish to die for the Old Flag and a pension, as in former years. The nation, in its Federal and State policies, has gradually undermined the loyalty of many Negroes, but if they are free to live their life and country, I am sure they would forget their grievances and answer the call. --- Did you ever attend a midnight vauderie entertainment? It is a unique affair. The Howard Theatre here, under the successful management of Andrew J. Thomas, has been giving one such once a month during the present season. Friday night the "Big Gala Midnight Rumble," with eight acts, was given to a record-breaking house. The show was up to the standard of such shows, and remarkable clean for such. "Service First" was the subject of a splendid address by William Knowles Cooper, General Secretary, at the Y. M. C. A. Building Sunday afternoon. The music was excellent and Secretary Beckett handled the meeting with his usual good nature and wit. Much of the popularity of the association's "events" here are due to the wit and good nature of Mr. Beckett and his proper gauge of what the people want to hear in music and artistry. A movement is on foot to interest the boys in the work of the Association. A meeting will be held Friday and Saturday next to further the movement. H. M. Baker, of Baltimore, and General Henry Forrest, of this city, and Masters Bailey, of Jersey City, and William Payne, of this city, are scheduled as speakers. Bishop Evans Tyree occupied the pulpit at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Rev. Harold Steepleman, pastor, last Sunday and has large congregations. At the morning service Dr. Patson read the Scripture lesson, Dr. Pentecost invoked the Divine Messiah, and a stirring sermon that moved a large part of the congregation to spiritual exaltation not usual at the Metropolitan Tyree is a very powerful pulpit sector, and knows how to size up his congregation and carry it with him. The subject of discussion at the Sunday afternoon meeting of the Woman Wage-Earners Association last Sunday was "How Best to Help Our Women Help Themselves." President Jeannette Carter opened the discussion, followed by Mrs. Thomas and others. A committee of employment and an agent was appointed to cooperate with the Federal Employment, which meets again with the District of Columbia, at Bishop Hall and Friday afternoon. Committee on Employment is as follows: Mrs. Pamina S. Rose, chairman; Dr. Julia P. H. Columba, Miss Logan, Dr. M. A. Crews, Mrs. Minia, Mrs. Thomas. I have been hearing much of Rev. Alexander Willbanks, "The Black Billy Sunday," and decided sometime ago to see him for myself and not for another." Last Sunday evening I reached the church at 8:30, and could hardly find a seat, the aisles being packed with people. Would you be beaten with people? I asked to preach until the money it asked for, we planked down and counted. It amounted to something like $77. The time taken to squeeze it was two and a half hours. It was quite 11 o'clock when Dr. Willbanks began to do business. His subject was "Stirring the Eagle's Nest." He stirred it. Before 11 o'clock his dramatic methods had been used, and he made mad and swooning stiff so that they had to be "carried below." He approached the throne of grace and spoke of the spiritual fathers and the Trinity as being upon the closest terms of intimacy with them. I met Jesus twenty years ago, way down in Mississippi, and we have been doing business together ever since. he decided to be the director of voice and gyration of body and especially of armies and hands, while the congregation screamed and cat-called and swooed and did other stunts not written in the books. The singing was for the most part of the old time Southern refrain sort, after the following fashion: "Moses stand on de mountain top—" Congregation: "‘Going home in th' morning—" Intoner: "He say to l' Lord an' l' Lord say to him—" Congregation: "Going home in th' morning." What can be done with a "Black Billy Sunday" like Dr. Willhanks, exe- ct to let him go his way and sin all he wants to. the same as the white folks,let the White Billy Sunday do his necessary to say I am greatly surprised to find such a preacher as Dr. Willhanks and his congregation doing business in Wash- ington, and at Tenth and R streets, northwest. I would not expect to find the likes of it, at this late day, in "Darkest Southland." ... The Washington public school system shares with the parents of David A. Lane, Jr., with justifiable pride, the honor that he has recently won for the race, in being awarded the first prize at Bowdoin College for the best original oration. He is the first student to receive the school of "Longfellow." His subject was "The Task of the College Trained Negro." ```markdown ``` "A very quiet wedding was solemnized Saturday, March 10, when Miss Daisy L. Ball, daughter of Mrs. Josephine S. Ball, formerly of this city, now of Johnstown, Pa., was married to Dr. Grant G. Brown, of Wichita, Kans. The groom is the brother of Mrs. Arthur S. Gray. The ceremony was performed at the residence of Mrs. Gray, in the presence of a few intimate friends. The bride wore a becoming suit of wistria taffeta and a aurea jacket in wistria. The course bouquet was of pink and lavender sweet peas. Dr. and Mrs. Brown will be at home to their many friends after May 15 at 1357 Indiana avenue, Wichita, Kans., where Dr. Brown enjoys a large practice and is assistant county physician. --- Miss Phyllis Terrell, the daughter of Justice and Mrs. Robert Herberton Terrell, now a senior student in the Howard University College of Music, has been assigned to conduct the classes in pianoforce of the college, during the absence of Dr. Roy Wilford Tibbs, who is on a limited concert tour in Maryland, West Virginia. Miss Phyllis one of the most promising of the University School of Music, whose natural talent has been unfolded by the exact training of the race's premier teacher of piano. . . . The members of the Junior Branch of the N. A. A. C. P. were interested listeners to a delightful and helpful address by Mrs. Leila Amos, Pendleton, president of the Social Purity Society. Mrs. Pendleton's subject was "Truthfulness, Purity and Bravery." The Juniors entered into the discussion of the topic "Miss Carolte" in a topic "Selecting a Leader," showing how important it is. This branch celebrated its first anniversary last month. During that time $10 have been sent to the Anti-Lynching Fund. --- The Waiters' Union, Local No. 226 N. W. Rhone, president; E. W. R. Quivers, secretary, will hold their monthly meeting at True Reformers' Hall, Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. This local is one of the youngest and strongest of its-kind in the Federation of Labor and in the country to be the character of its officers, who are capable men and always laboring to promote the interest and increase the membership of the Union. FIFTY YEARS IN THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE (Special to The New York Am) WANTED, D. C-Charles R. Douglass, the only surviving son of Hon. Frederick Douglass, visited Turr A. Bureau, as he often does, last Monday and among other things, said he was just rounding out his fifteenth year in the civil service of the country, having received his first appointment April 9, 1867, in the Freedman's Bureau. When this Bureau was being closed out, in 1869, Mr. Douglass wanted another position, and in the Treasury Department, and secured a letter of introduction to Senator Rosece Conkling of New York. Senator Conkling was the most senior after man in public life at that time. Mr. Douglass went to home of the Mr. Douglass looked Mr. Conkling over. The room was crowded with distinguished people. He told him it was out of the question, that he could not see the Senator, and that it would be useless for him to take the card in. The man. All the developers, and Mr. Douglass attracted the attention of the Senator, who came out to see what it was all about. When told the trouble he wanted to know why the card had not been brought him and took Mr. Douglass by the arm and walked into the room. The officers were crowded, and Mr. Douglass said he would call another time, but the Senator insisted that he wait ten minutes. After reading Mr. Douglass' letter of introduction, and recalling that he was the son of his distinguished friend and fellow citizen, Frederick Douglass, he said he would write a note to Secretary Boutwell; then he said he would do himself the honor to go in person and attend to the matter. It was one of the first times the Senator had done such a thing. Secretary Boutwell's office was crowded with officeseekers. He told Senator Conkling it was impossible to find a place for Mr. Douglass. Senator Conkling struck one of his effective attitudes toward it, that it was a certain condition of affairs when the son of the war to save the Union, and a competent colored constituent of his could not be given a place in the office of the Secretary of the Treasury. Secretary Boutwell declared that if the Senator was going to get serious about it, and take the position he did Mr. Douglass should be provided for. He was. That was the way Senator Boutwell did when he did Senator-elect B. K. Bruce of Mississippi, before the bar of the Senate to be sworn in, rebuke the Democratic Senator from Mississippi who had declined the honor. There are no Roscoe Conklings in public life today, and it may be many a day before we have some more like him. He was the greatest and bravest of "the Stalwarts." EASTON, PA. Easton, Pa.—The event of the season was the ninth annual reunion of the Tri-City Lodge No. 1351, R. P. O. E. of the world, given on Friday evening, March 16, at Armory Hall. The event was attended by the ladies gowns were of the latest fashions. The grand march was led by P. Chester. Music was furnished by the New Amsterdam Orchestra of New York City, E. Gilbert Anderson, conductor. The lodge is receiving great support for the success of the affair. There were from Philadelphia, Chester, Trenton, Newark, Wilkes-Barre, Allentown, Atlantic City and other places. Prof. H. P. Hendleton, one of the greatest dancing masters of his day is now Easton, Pa., as a writer at Great Harbor Hotel Pendleton won great success as a dancing master. SCRANTON PA Scranton, Pa.—Jas. Foster has returned from Washington, D. C. after visiting his daughter, Mrs. Caetta Watts. While there he took in the inauguration. Isborne Jackson and Kenton Hopkins have also returned to Washington, D. C. to guest of Myron Howard and daughter, Miss Mae, Mr. and Mrs. John Cunningham have moved to 8 Clinton place by Hotel Nash. Gilbert Patterson and Miss Gladys Johnson are on the sick list. On last Friday night Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Carter, of the wedding party of their 30th wedding anniversary. Many invitations were received here, Mrs. Eugene Grimes, of Binghamton, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Crompton, Jr. Little Miss Alice Porter is ill with tonsilitis. Quinn S. Shelton, who returned from Richmond, Va. after buying his first house, the community, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Tinker and daughter, Miss Elsie with Mrs. Alva King, motorized to Wilkes-Barre last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joo Stout entertained the following friends, Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson, Miss Elizabeth Pillow, Miss Chelley Giles, L. Patterson, B. Crompton, on last Friday night. Rev. Mr. Williams gave an excellent discourse last Sunday night from Hebrews xi-1. Mr. Gregory, of Pittston, and Mrs. Ed Cuff, of Elmira, worshipped at Bethel last Sunday. The lecture room is being renovated and will present a very pleasing appearance by Easley and friends for this purpose. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Lulu Jackson in the loss of her brother, Wm. Perry Battles, of Pittsburgh. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Philadelphia, Pa—Bruce M. Watson, secretary of the Public Education and Child Labor Association, Monday night advocated changes in the school law, whereby the Board of Education should be elected, rather than selected by the Board of Judges, and the several Negro members on the board. Stop sending flowers to funerals and give the money saved to the living who need it. is a request of the Federation for the support of Negro students. We are told that the annual expenditure for flowers at Negro funerals in this city is $40,000. Physical training for boys and girls of the public schools, instead of military training, was urged last night by Miss Mary Winsor and Peggy Perry. We have a public forum at the suffrage headquarters, 1721 Chestnut street. Dr. and Mrs. Terry, of Atlantic City, are guests at the hostelrie of Mrs. Sadie Young, 1221 Pine street, they having brought their eldest daughter up to have an operation performed for kidney tremble, which was she is now at patient at his hospital. Her parents will remain until she can be taken back home again. The physical training classes of the Y. W. C. A., on South 16th street, are still open to girls desiring to center. The girls are now training for a public exhibition to come off about midnight, and girls, folk dancing and basket ball will take up the program. G. Grant Williams, on the thirty nine who were confirmed on March 2 at St. Simon the Cyranian P. E. Church, Mrs. John D. Lewis, who founded Our Lady of the Blessed American Church clubs have been streets, and going to the historic City. Gee is going to the historic other Catholic Church at 116 North Delaware avenue, for colored people. The following baseball clubs have been organized in this city for the season of 1917, all uniformed and having their own grounds: Hilldale Club, All Stars, Blue Ribbon B. B. Club, the Marina Madison Colts, the Fierce B. B. Club, American Giants, Berlin Giants and the Golden Link. The Civic Committee appointed by the Citizens' Club to prosecute all "Jim Crow" and segregation cases existing in the city, of which William G. Lee is chairman, made a splendid memorial to the victims. They are moving with great vigor and will soon rid the city of these evils. A birthday party was given for Harry W. Young, Sr.; on Friday evening, March 16, by his wife and sons at their beautiful home, 1507 Stiles Street, in the heart of green and the table was laden with all the delicacies of the season. It was a gala occasion. Mr. Young, who is now fifty years old, who has also been quite ill for three weeks, held up well during the delightful al- STAUNTON, VA STAUNTON, Va.-Johnnie Jones left Saturday for White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Witmore James is improving. He has been confined to his bed for several weeks. Mr. Mayo Johnson arrived here Saturday to spend a few days with her mother and father. Miss Beatrice Wood spent a few days here last week visiting her brother Houser and Thomas Johnson. Luddell Taylor, Elmore Johnson, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Johnson spent Sunday in Waynesboro with Dr. and Mrs. Chavis. Staunton's younger, set are being surprised every week by Cupid. This time it was Thomas Glenn and Miss Hattie Page who were married at Mt. Zion Churchman parsonage. HOT SPRINGS, VA Hor Springs, Va.—Dr. Lanier D. Pole appeared at South Chapel Tuesday night, March 13 and delivered an instructive lecture on "Contagious Diseases and Their Spread." Mrs. C. W. Wright went to Farmville, Va. last week to visit her daughter Mrs. N. W. Wilson, who is reported ill. Mrs. Hannah Turner, who for the last month has been with Mrs. C. L. Snarks on Switchback Heights, left last week to visit her son in Covington, Va. Recent arrivals: From Indianapolis, William M. George, M. Murray, G. Chestnut, H. Wilson, A. Jones, Joe Scott, William Taylor, H. Porter, C. Uttterback and H. Baskett; from Ashville, N. C, J.' D. Ransford; from White Sulphur, Mrs. Geo. Brown; from Scottsville, Va. Mrs. M. D. Johnson; from Scottsville, Va. Mrs. Lella Abrams, Miss Ann Baldwin; from Scottsville, Va. A. Scott; from Warrenton, Va. G. H. Kyd; from Fincin Castle, Va. Frank Early; Miss Ainie B. Pendleton; from Scottsville, Va. Mrs. Besson Douglass; from Troutville, Va. Ms. Virgie Smith and Miss Nellie Smith. BALTIMORE, MD. Baltimore, Md.-Mrs. Henry J. Brown is quite ill at her home. 426 North Gilmore street. She was married to Dr. Henry J. Brown 62 years, and 24 children resulted from that union. Dr. Brown is now 87 years of age. A movement has started here for a "Baby Week" celebration. The high cost of living will be attacked by some housewives here this summer, a number having leased plots on which to grow vegetables. PORTSMOUTH. N. H. Portsmouth, N. H.—Mrs. Robert S. Anderson left last week for Coatsville, Pa., where her husband-is now employed and they will make their future home. The Cantata given by the Sunday School of the Pearl Street People's Baptist Church Thursday evening, March 15, proved one of the best entertainments ever given in the church. The net proceeds amounted to $40.65. At the annual meeting of the young ladies organized Bible class, the officers were elected Florence T. Reed, president; Ilenia Lee, vice-president; Annie B. Blanks, secretary; Ida J. Moore, treasurer; Rebecca Gillis, D. V. Taylor, Alva Hood, Marion Farmer, Emma Smith, social committee. The class will hold their annual reception Thursday evening, April 12. FLORENCE. S. C. FLORENCY, S. C.-Miss Sarah Lawrence, assistant teacher in the Graded School at Mullins, while en route to King street, S. C., to visit her parents, in changing trains at Florence, was robbed of her pocket book containing $10 and railroad ticket. It was done in broad day light in the waiting room. The assistant suiterintendent and E.B. Webster furnished money for her ticket home. W. E.D. Dubuise of New York passed through the city recently. The sad news has reached here of the death of Dr. M. W. Gilbert of Nashville. He was a native of Sumter, S. C. GEOFGETOWN S C GEORGETOWN, S. C.-Mme, Anita Patti Brown of Chicago, was greeted last Friday evening at the Howard School Auditorium with a packed house. In the audience were some of the leading citizens of the city—white and colored. At the conclusion of the exercises a number of the leading white people, men and women, came forward and to mourn Mine. Mine, to mourn and sing another night for the white citizens, but as she had not open date arrangements to remain over could not be effected. The following local talent contributed to the program: Instrumental solo, Mrs. Grace Anderson; recitation, Miss P. V. Taylor; instrumental solo, Mrs. Elsie T. Brown; vocal solo, Mailclerk H. A. Miss; solicitation from these institutions. The Howard School Board, under the direction of Prof. G. A. W. Howard, accompanied by Prof. G. A. Wright and Dr. E. Sawyer has returned from Intercity Sawyer profitable tip taking in the towns of Kingstown, Darlington, Sumter and Manning, where principals J. L. Cain, C. A. Lawson and I. M. A. Myers made the stay of the visitors very pleasant. The teachers and pupils are loud in their praise of the schools at these points. HOLLY SPRINGS, MISS. Holly Springs, Miss.—Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Johnston, of St. Louis, were in the city last week, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Avery, parents of Mrs. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs Johnston both have been Rush and the latter a graduate of M' I. College. They proceed to Tuligent, Ala., the home of Mr. Johnston. Profs. E. A. Teague; of Eads, Tenn, and C. C. Harraway, of Bassett, Ark, spent Monday in this city visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Ea. Harraway, Willie Harvey, in Memphis last week. The student bodies of Rust and M' I. College attended Asbury M. E. Church and Anderson Chapel C. M. E. Church last Sunday. Miss Cherry Clay, of Byhalia, spent the week-end city, visiting friends. Miss Nona Peden spent the week-end in Waterford. BEAUFORT S. C BEAUFORT, S. C.- Thursday, March, 1, was "Peter Ogden' Day," with the Old Fellows and the "Ruthites" of Beaufort. The four lodgees met at their headquarters, and the building of the city graded school and from there to the Wesley M. E. Church. At the church an elaborate program was presented for the entertainment of the large audience. The choir of the church furnished excellent music for the occasion. Mrs. Morothy Blacker, Wesley's organist, presided at the organ. George H. Lawton was master of ceremonies. Geo. A. Reed, who acted as chaplain, read the scripture lesson, and offered prayer. A brief address was delivered by B. H. Houston. Mrs. Caudia Brown, the Most Noble Governers sof the Ruthites, delivered a well written and thoughtful address representing the Household of Ruth. the Rev I. E. Lower read a paper on the bishop "Petr Ogden Day." Rev. Lowery preached a sermon from the text "How much then a man better than a sheep?" March 3 was another great day in Beaufort. On that date the second annual colored field day of the rural schools of Beaufort County was held at the graded school building. The entire auditorium of the building was taken up with exhibits of the industrial work being done in the schools, and was very creditable. There were excerpts from the girls; farm products from the little farms and patches cultivated by the schools, and exhibits from their domestic science departments. The founder and moving spirit of this unique enterprise is Miss Della Harvey of Beaulf. She is the rural school supervisor and is paid out of the Jeanes and the Julius Rosenwald funda Miss Harvey is a graduate of the School of Education. During the afternoon Prof. J. E. Blanton, of the Penn School, located at Frogmore, St. Helena Island, delivered an instructive address on the boll weevil. LOS ANGELES, CALI LOS ANGELES, Cal.-Sunday, March 11, passed the highwater mark at Zion, Evangelist F. D. Douglass preached morning and evening with four persons converted. Bishop L. W. Kyles preached at 3 p. m., subject, "The Glorious Gospel of the Son of God, the leadership of Bishop Kyles and Evangelist Douglass are sweeping California. The second quarterly conference will be held by Presiding Elder Matthews next Friday evening. The church has made rapid strides during this quarter. Bishop Kyles, Evangelist Douglass and Rev B. C. Robeson enjoyed an afternoon with the guests of the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Randolph at dinner. Sunday afternoon Bishop Kyles spoke at the Forum; subject, "Daniel a prototype of the Man the Times Demand." Dr. Eugene Nelson lectured Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the Literary Department of the State Fund Cedar Empty or Full." William Prince, man-aging editor of the New Age, was a visitor at the parsonage. STAMEFORD CONN Stamford, Conn.—A. D. Cutter, who has been on the sick list for the last week, is able to be out. A. R. Polindexter, formerly of Harlem, now a resident of Stamford, is the agent for the Parker Hosley Company doing a nite business. Lewis Jackson spent Sunday with friends in New York. Ernest Spears of the Stamford Theatre, sent the week-end in New York with friends. Henry Owen of the Hotel Morton, lost his monkey in White Plains last Sunday. Cassie Bragg, formerly of Boston, has made a barber shop here. Mrs. Samuel Maynor, Green street, has gone South to spend a month with her brother. James Thomas and wife have left Stamford to live in Cleveland, O. Charles Hill is on the sick list. The Rev. E. H. Collins, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, spent Wednesday with friends in New Haven. Miss Rosa Counsil of Bridgeport, sent Sunday visiting friends in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Poose of the Hotel Morton, attended the dance of the Starlight Dramatic Club of Greenwich, latt Thursday evening. The Rambleria Basketball team gave a dance Tuesday night, at its court, at the Greenwich Opera or orated team in the state of Connecticut and would be pleased to play any fast team in New York. Alfred Turner, manager, 24 Gay street. Ricard Reed of New Haven, visited BROOKS in Middletown, N.J. Last Thursday evening a present and novel birthday party was given at the residence of Mrs. Daniel Tanner, a hundred invitations were sent out and many out of town friends were present. Instead of presents each one was requested to bring thirty-five cents which represented the age of the giver of the party. An interesting address was given by Dr. H. O. Warding, of Bridgeport, on "Social Purity." Music was rendered by Mrs. Dill of New York City and Mrs. E. Banks of Norwalk. A committee of ladies from Colored Children's Home, for whose benefit the children were given helped to decorate the house and serve a collation. The Children's Home is a worthy institution and deserve the support of the colored people of Connecticut. PRINCETON, N. I Princeton, N. J.-The Y. M. C. A. has opened a Junior Department in Douglass Hall for boys who are not eligible to join the Senior Department. He bright Hope Baptist Church holds the Harf a few weeks ago. it was a success. The many friends of Mme. Emma Davis will be gind to know that she is doing well in her business. Berkley Mills and John Fletcher are successfully conducting moving picture shows. A few senior members attended the get together meeting at the Y. M. C. A. last week. PASSAIC, N. I PASSAIC, N. J.-M. and Mrs. Alston of 290 Chestnut street, entertained on Sunday her mother and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Copedge of Jersey City, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Edwards and Miss Flake of Brooklyn, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. G. U. Hall of New York City, formerly Miss M. Scudder of Passaic, and Miss M. Perry and Mr. C. A. Gilliam, also of New York City, were the guests of Mrs. F. W. and Mrs. W. H. Scudder. At Bethel on Sunday Rev. W. H. Price preached two inspiring sermons these, "The Pleasure of the Christian Spirit." The Sunday School has begun rehearsing the Easter cantata. At 4 p. m. a sacred concert was given by the Pastor's Aid Society. Thursday evening, March 29, a colonial supper will be given by the Stewardesses. The Junior Missionary Circle met at the home of Miss Edna Miller for the latter year; the electors for the following year: President, Miss Edna Miller; vice-president, Miss Behulah Price; secretary, Miss Alberta Alston; assistant secretary Miss Frances Duckworth; treasurer, Miss Elizabeth Duckworth; chaplain, Scott Social committee, Misses Edna Miller, Frances Newell and Norwood Penwell. PERTH AMBOY N I PERTH AMBROY, N. J.-The Second Baptist Church gave a St. Patrick's tea and concert Friday evening for the benefit of the church. Miss Essie, Turner has returned to Bordentown after the week-end at her home in this city, 395 Rector street. Miss Daphine Johnson, in company with Miss Maggie Wilson, of New York City spent Saturday and Sunday at the latter's home, 425 Division street, Bordentown, which was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bowers Monday evening, East avenue. James Wilson of Division street and Arthur Carter of Fayette street, spent Sunday week in Kenilworth. James Burges of Fayette street, is improving. LAKEWOOD N. L. LAWKROOM, N. J.—At Macedonia Baptist Church last Sunday at 11:30 the pastor, Rev. A. G. Griffin, preached another powerful sermon. Revival meetings began Tuesday evening, Dr. Gregory from Atlantic City will preach next Sunday night. Booker T. Washington Industrial Enterprise League met at the Pilton Avenue School Tuesday evening. The Street School Bible Church vicars were largely attended Sunday, Rev. A. G. Young preached from John 15:13. Rev. Jeremiah Grady preached Sunday night from Jeremiah 12:5. The Sunday School is doing good work under the leadership of Mr. Rice of Sixth street. Mrs. Bettie W. Wilty has returned from four months' stay in the South and is back with her son on Sixth street. Mrs. Wolf of Fourth street, has opened, and beauty parlor. Mrs. B. T. Hammond and Mrs. Jackson are on the sick lifist. Mr. and Mrs. Scudder of Asbury Park, spent the week with Mrs. R. Eppes. 211 West Fourth street. J. H. Dabney made a business trip to New York last week. He was the Heart of a Hero, was presented at the Sixth St. Baptist Church with much success. NEW BRUNSWICK N. I NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J. New Brunswick, N. J.-M. Anna Wallace and daughter, Grace, of Plainfield, visited Mr. Jackson and Mrs. Gordon. R. Tromson avenue. Lunch of the present year was held at Columbia Hall last Friday evening, the Tempo Club holding its annual informal daint and reception. Many out of town guests were present. After the dance a reception was held. Among the out of town guests were Misses Ida Goodwyn and Helen Obhoree of the State Normal School, Trochton; Misses Dormans, Elizabeth Collins and Marion Browne of the State Normal School was composed of Mrs. G. Royster, president; Mrs. Howard Pandervor, Miss I. Stannfield, Miss N. Penable, Miss Anna Fletcher, Miss P. Sonchon, Miss A. Wildes, Messner J. Moody, Brown, H. March, J. Anderson, P. Robeson and R. Durand. Mrs. Julia M. Dehields of Wilmington, Dell, went the end-at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Edmunds, Miss Marion Robeson of Somerville, spent the week-end as guest of Miss Julia Rice, Comatock street. Thomas Jeffries met with an acclimatization avenue near Bingham street. He was 二、6. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. ENGLEWOOD, N. I Englewood, N. J.-Dr. Robert B. Moton, the principal of Tuskegee Institute, spoke to a large and interested audience in the St. Paul Episcopal Parish House. House Tuesday evening, March 13. Principal Moton came to Englewood on the invitation of the Tuskegee B. B. Harra, pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, under whose auspices he served. His address from beginning to end, attentively interesting an dws marked with applause throughout. A more helpful and timely address could hardly have been given. Among the many good things said he pointed out the ideals which Tuskegee held for Degro. He made it clear that Tuskegee would be for industrial education, but for all kind of education which would make the degree thrifty, in dependent and efficient and as a result increase his earning capacity. Arthur Jackson, master of ceremonies, and Prof. Wm. A. Scott and his trained chorus held up their end very creditably. The local committee consisted of Louis O. Townsend, C. B. Hinton, Abram Wright, C. B. Hinton, James Gordon and Dr. Wm. F. Willoughby. They spared no pain in taking care of the social features. CAMDEN, N. J. Camden, N. J.—The Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is now meeting in the National Benefit office on Broadway. C. W. Moore is the president. The fair at Wesley A. M. B. Zion Church closed on Thursday evening, March 8, with more than $225 above expenses. Mrs. Mary E. Purdell was the president. The Camden County Anti-Tuberculosis Society held a meeting in the annex of Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church and was addressed by Dr. C. T. Branch. He said that medicine does not cure consumption, but it started in time, rest, sunshine, fresh air and nourishing food would do the work. Dr. Vaughn addressed the meeting held at the Kaighn-Avenue Baptist Church the following night. The quarterly conference was held at Wesley A. M. Zion Church Wednesday evening. Martin reports showed that much work had been done and the Conference voted unanimously for the return of the pastor, Rev. J. R. White, for another year, also for the presiding elder. The reunion of the members of Kaighn Avenue Baptist Church on Tuesday evening was worthy of note. After the roll call, and proper adjustment of names, all enjoyed a free super and a social hour. The pastor, E. E. Morris, was the best of spits. Rev. White of Westley Church, made a short talk, and took hikin with the pastor. The pastor, choir and members of Westley M. E. Zion Church paid a visit to Macedonia A. M. E. Church on Friday evening to the fair and bazaar now in progress. The New Jersey conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church meets in Englewood on Wednesday. A Westley Church were largely attended on Sunday and raised $48.08. The fourth quarterly meeting at Macedonia was a success last Sunday. ALWAYS READ THE NEW YORK AGR BAYONNE. N. 1 Bayonne, N. J.-Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pinkston of New York City, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Douglass, 69 West 18th street, Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Goddard, who has been seriously ill for several weeks in Brooklyn, N. Y., is much improved. She is spending a few weeks with her mother, Mrs. Eugene Robinson, 65 Boulevard. The Rev. J. M. Branch, pastor of the E. Zion Church preached excellent sermons at both the morning and evening services Sunday. He was accompanied by his members in the afternoon to St. Mark's A. M. E. Zion Church, Jersey City, where he preached an instructive sermon at a special platform meeting held by the Rev. J. M. Hoggard. The entertainments given at St. Peters A. M. E. Zion Church, March 9 and March 16, for the benefit of the rally, were held on Sunday. Mrs. Rehoeha Robinson and Mrs. Carrie Johnson, were very successful. The following have been on the slick list, but are much improved as this writing: Mrs. Searce, Mrs. Crummell, Mrs. Hattle Williams, Mr. G. W. Mulford, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. John Randolph, Mrs. Thomas Edmonds and Mr. Benson. On the occasion of the annual convention to be held at St. Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church, Sunday, March 25th, the Roy J. W. H. Bason, pastor of Varkt Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church, of Philadelphia, will presach at 3 p. m. R. H. Fitzhugh and his choir from Angelle Baptist Church, will furnish music for the afternoon service. March 25, has been set aside by the Governor of the State of New Jersey, as "Boy Day." The Colored Clubs of Bayonne has arranged a special meeting for the boys at the Angelle Church in Bayonne will begin at 4 p. m. All boys are urged to attend. Seats will be reserved for the boys. The boys will meet at 3.30 in the meeting room of the league at 3.30 West 44th street and go to the church in a body. Read The Age. "IN QUEST OF EGYPTIAN PRINCESS" FOR two weeks or more Ridgely Torrance, the poet and playwright, and Robert E. Jones, the artist, prime movers in the daring and ambitious theatrical undertaking of presenting Negro actors on Broadway in Negro plays, have been principals in a little drama not intended for the edification of the public. "In the Quest of the Egyptian Princess might be the title aptly applied to this piece being enacted "ad lib," to use the vernacular of the stage. Three playlets are to be produced by those interested in art for art's sake, and the most pretentious will be a forty-minute sketch in the form of an abbreviated passion play. More than twenty-five player folk and supernumeraries will be used. Messrs. Jones and Torrance are very painstaking, paying marked attention to detail, and they have selected members of the cast with unusual care. One of the principal characters in the passion play is an Egyptian princess, and the producers have experienced no little difficulty in finding someone to fill the role to their satisfaction. Each day applicant after applicant has appeared at the Park Theatre where rehearsals are in progress and signified a desire to play the part of the Egyptian princess. Some have been amateurs while others have been identified with the theatrical profession. Young women prominent in the social life of Greater New York have wended their way to the theatre with a view to convincing Messrs. Jones and Torrance that they were the longlooked for "Egyptian princess." Proud parents of beautiful daughters have been beeeched to render heroic service to art and the Negro by allowing their offspring to try their hand at acting just like an Egyptian princess. Oftimes such appeals have been in vain. When otherwise the journey to stageland has been short and non-productive. In order to be the Egyptian princess for the passion play, two requisites are necessary—pulchriode and histrionic ability. Some of our beltes who would win a prize in a beauty contest have failed to land the coveted role because of inability to read lines like a real actress. Others have sparkled as elocutionists but fallen short of what an Egyptian princess is expected to possess in the way of personal charm; then there have been instances where the applicant could act and was pronounced "a thing of beauty" but was told her color was not in keeping with the part. So with opening night only a few weeks off the search for the Egyptian princess goes merrily on. P. S. — The "Egyptian Princess" has been found in the person of Miss Lottie Grady, rated as one of the race's most talented performers. Miss Grady received her education in the dramatic art as a member of the famous Pekin Stock Company. She has played leading parts with our largest colored musical productions. A few weeks ago Joseph H. Douglass, the violinist, gave a private recital in Altoona, Pa., and the Altoona Tribune published the following account of Mr. Douglass' appearance, which was written by the "Observer": The Observer and Advertising Manager Crawford were given a rare treat on Thursday afternoon, when we were invited by F. A. Winter to visit his store and hear a private recital by Joseph H. Douglass, a colored violinist, who had given a recital in this city Wednesday evening under the auspices of the National Benefit Association, in Steele's Hall. We learned while there that Mr. Winter and W. F. Gable were the only white men at the recital and both were enthusiastic. Mr. Douglas is a native of Washington, D. C., where his father is employed as a clerk by the Government. Mr. Schwarzman, the obliging salesman at Winter's store, recalls having met the elder Douglas many times in a music store in Washington. The violinist is a grandson of Frederick Douglas, the noted colored orator, and in his manner and presence, Mr. Douglas proved himself every inch a gentleman as well as a finished artist. It was a great privilege to hear him and we were also agreeably impressed with his sense of modesty. He is a credit to the color race and is an example of what may he accomplished under difficult odds. He was accompanied on the piano by his wife, who re- occurred her musical training at Oberlin and supported her husband in a brilliant and capable manner. We cannot help stating that it is a pity that Mr. Douglas' color is a handicap to his success, so far as National reputation is concerned, for we do not hesitate to say that he is an artist—a finished musician—to his finger tips. He graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music many years ago and for several years was on the faculty of Howard University, but in recent years has devoted himself exclusively to concert work. The "Observer," in the midst of his complimentary reference to Mr Douglass' ability as a violinist and his high standing as a citizen, lament over the fact that the musician is colored. If Joseph Douglass, as the critic says, is an artist to his finger tips, why should the color of his skin stand in his way to winning just recognition as a musician? What has his color to do with it? Mr. Douglass would soon acquire a national success if the "Observer" and other white friends who believe in him showed the white people the fallacy of color prejudice instead of pitying him because he is a Negro. Before F. Ziegfeld had the temerity to put Bert Williams in the Ziegfeld Follies, white writers used to say: "It is too bad Williams is a colored man." But today he is the highest salaried member of the biggest musical production on the road, and he is the biggest drawing card in the show because he is a Negro. "TRILBY" AT LAFAYETTE The most famous of this year's Lafayette offering, will be DeMaurier's "Trilby" by special arrangements with William A. Brady, to be presented the coming week. "Trilby" has been played to many hundreds of crowded houses in Great Britain and the United States. It was a success from the very night of its first appearance and it should be a record-breaker at the Lafayette. The Management of the Lafayette in securing the right to play "Trilby" has secured quite a concession, as William A. Brady has constantly refused to let it be produced except by himself. BASKETBALL BY WILL ANTHONY MADDEN. In sending a basketball team all the way from Chicago to meet one of the New York teams is proof conclusive as to what extendable game has developed. Years ago it was a big thing for a Brooklyn team to come over to New York to play or for a New York team to go to Brooklyn, but now teams travel back and forth from practically every city in the United States. When the big team from the Wabash Branch of the Chicago Y. M. C. A. steps out on the court at Manhattan Casino on Thursday night, March 29, it will be the first time a basketball team has traveled such a distance to compete in a game and old New York town will see the finest product of basketball in the western world. This big champion team comes a thousand miles and comes prepared to win. The team is ready as their great record here published certainly shows. The "incorporatora" who will hold up the New York end of the battle stand ready to defend their world championship title and the honor of New York. Those who haven't secured private boxes are advised to come to the Casino early in order to secure a place of advantage from which they can witness this biggest of all games. There are a few good boxes left that can be reserved by ordering by telephone or mail. Teams defeated by the Chicago Y. M. C. A: Chicago Hebrew Institute (junior heavyweight champions of the West), score 38-16; Cornell Square of Chicago (semi-finalists in National A. A. U. championship 1916), score 32-19; Indianapolis Y. M. C. A., score 52-15; Louisville Y. M. C. A., score 56-16; Chicago Y. M. C. A. won the Cook County colored basketball championship in 1916. Chicago Y. M. C. A. won the Illinois colored state championship in 1916. Following is the team: Blueitt (captain), all state inter-scholastic guard; Thomas, all state inter-scholastic center (having been sent to the coast to represent the state during the exposition); Duff, former State Normal, forward and all around star; Giles, star forward of Council Bluffs, Ia.; Curry, considered the best defensive guard in the West; Blair, conceded to be the best utility man East or West; Dr. Albert C. Johnson, manager. Friday night, March 16, saw one of the most spectacular reverses of form ever shown by two basketball teams when St. Christopher and Spartans lined up against each other. St. Christopher's exhibition of basketball was so poor that the fans could hardly believe their own eyes; while on the other hand the game played by Spartan was truly wonderful and they so far outclassed St. Christopher that there was hardly any room for comparison between the teams. Spartans' defense was almost airtight. True, St. C., had several opportunities to shoot but it was Spartans' guarding that was the O feature of the game. In these opportunities that St. C. had she failed to register which proves how far below form the team must have been. Even in her fouling shooting the team was off as she only scored twice out of numerous chances. The score of 10-2 in favor of Spartan will give you an idea of how the game was played. St. C. actually failed to score one field goal in the first half while Spartan seemed to score at will. Spartans' foul-shooting was also a little off. In the second half, St. Christopher started her now famous up-hill fight and come-back stunt which pulled her score up to 11 points. Spartan had added three points to her score, which made the count 13-11 in Spartans' ten with eight minutes to go. lam of hisses and cat-cutually everybody in theWhether it was the mcaptain who was responction on the part of the not know, but I do know of Coach Wetzel's rocker to allow his team to go after the team has once game Mr. Wetzel was Friday night. The game was virtually The game and although She was coming strong in the is an open question as would have finally won the turn game has been an played later in the season there is, where Spartan take by agreeing, to this because I fully believe It was right at this junction of the game that a foul was called on Clarence ("Fat") Jenkins, over which a lengthy dispute arose between the whole St. Christopher team and the referee as to the Justification of the referee's decision. As the referee refused to reverse his decision, the St. Christopher team walked off the floor amid a bed- THURSDAY NIGHT, MARCH 29, 1917 MANHATTAN CASINO lam of hisses and cat-calls from practically everybody in the house. Whether it was the manager or the captain who was responsible for this action on the part of the St. C.'s I do not know, but I do know that it is one of Coach Wetzler's rockbound rules never to allow his team to leave, the court after the team has once started the game. Mr. Wetzler was not present on Friday night. The game was virtually a victory for Spartan and although St. Christopher was coming strong in the second half, it is an open question as to what team would have finally won the game. A return game has been arranged to be played later in the season, but I think there is where. Spartan made a big mistake by agreeing to this second-game because I fully believe St. C. will crush Spartan decisively in this next game. The full strength of the Parish house boys will be out with Jeff, Wetzel on the side lines and perhaps any doubt as to St. C. Whitley. Spartan had a grand chance for a big position in the basketball world, which would, have been of untold advantage to her for next season, but. Think she has let it skip. I may be mistaken, but I feel that I am not. A small crowd witnessed the game. On March 21 Alpha and the Carltonts will meet in a return game. The Carltonts won the first game. On March 30 the "Incorporators" will meet the Vandals in Atlantic City. The Chicago Y. M. C. A. team defeated the Cincinnati Y. M. C. A. five by a decisive victory which all the more strengthens the big Chicago team for its game with the "Incorporators" at Manhattan Casino on Thursday night, March 29. Basketball in New Jersey. (By J. RICHARD LEE) ORANGE, N. J.—In one of the most exciting junior games ever played on a local court was contested between the St. Douglas juniors and the Imperial juniors, both of Orange. It was a fight for vengeance on the part of the St. Douglas boys for the defeat they received early in the season by the Imperials on their home court. Both teams fought hard for the winning point and way. Many fouls were called in this the initial half was anybody's all the half, and it seemed like a shooting dual between Banks of the St. Douglas and Pick". Oliver of the Inns. Banks scored ten free-throws, white Oliver scored six, missing two a few. Oliver caged two field goals, white Banks missed several chances. Each team showed good team work, which ever aloed had the ball would work like a machine and carry the ball to their respective goal only to be forced to miss or completely squashed by their antagonist. The first half ended 12 to 10 in favor of the St. De. In the second period the boys, who supports the Black and White colors won over their visitors, 10 to 6. This half was fast and just as exciting as the first, but St. Douglas kept the lead all the way. It meant a great victory for the winner, and both teams tried to win. However, St. Douglas was the lucky one. Oliver starred for the losers. Wost played a good game and tried hard to run up a big score Banks and Richardson, both guards for St. D., did good work and were easily the stars. Bowers, a former Imperial member, faced Booker at center. Booker had the jump on Bowers, but Bowers played off his feet. Bowen scored one field goal, while Booker scored not a point. Final score. St. D. 20. Imps 16. The senior was to have been between the St. Douglas Big Five and the Montclair Big Five, but the latter refuse to show up. Montclair evidently must have forgotten the favor Manager Burrell rendered them last week, or in other words the favor must have given them "cold feet." Nevertheless, the spectators were satisfied with the contest between the juniors, and when Referee Burns announced there would be no game they were soon shuffling along to the sweet strains of Mine, McDonald's orchestra. Jersey City Wind Two Games Friday night, March 14, the basketball lovers and those "disinterested witnessed two of the best" games played this season on the "Jersey Blues" Court. The Jersey City Lightweights vs. the Owls of Newark. The final score was 9-5. The fast Tommy Wheeler was seen at his best. Despite this good game, the big Jersey team appeared on the scene and warmed up to meet the confident Orioles of Elizabeth, N. J., and although they lined up Mose Slisco of the famous Incorporators (Bill Madden's team) a very enthusiastic game was witnessed. C. Thomas of Jersey City, a star of brilliant lustre seemed not to worry, while Skee Jones kept Slisco at a disadvantage. With the score 19-19 and only three minutes more the many fans with one eye on the Jersey Blues and the other on the handsome silver trophy, some real play was put in action and then the end, all cries for the Jersey Blues. Final score 23-19. M. I. College Defeats Rust. HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss—The M I College baseball team won the initial game of the season Saturday, March 17, by defecating Rust by the score of 9 to 1 on M. I campus M I. Started off in a rush and pushed three runs over in the first inning, and added from one to three in the succeeding innings. Rust put men on bases, but was unable to push them around, twice filling the bases, but the opportune hit was hickling. The line-up was as follows: Rush—A. Fisher, cf; E. Shivers, 2h; W Baker, 1b; M Scott, rf; F. Clay, I; O Richardson, 3b; O Twyner, ss; D. Ivy, c; R. Bynum, p. M I—I. C. Mims, cf; Oliver, 1b; Wm McKindred, c; R. Morris, ss; H Sisson, 3b; F. Smith, If; E. Bryant, 2b; Green, rf; J. Kelly, p. LAFAYETTE THEATRE EUGENE ELMORE, - Manager SEVENTH AVENUE AND 11TH STREET TELEPHONE 1811 MORNINGSIDE ELITE AMUSEMENT CORPORATION, Lessees WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 26. QUALITY AMUSEMENT CORPORATION, Robt. Levy, Gen. Mgr. PRESENTS THE GREATEST PLAY EVER PRODUCED "TRILBY" Which has run for twenty years throughout the World. Dramatised from DuMaurier's celebrated novel by Paul Potter. By specia arrangement with William A. Brady. THE CAST. Tribol, Wynn (Taffy) Alexander McAllister "The Laird" William Bagot, (Little Billie) Svengall, out of the Mysteries First Gecko, second violin at the Gymnasia. De De De Rocking Son. Theodore De La Farge, called "Dolby" Anthony, (Mary) Linder, (Mary) Greggins Col-Kaw, & theatrical manager Rev. Thomas Bagot. Tribby O'Ferrall, an artist's model Mrs. Bagot, mother of Little Billie Madame Vimard, a concerle. Angelo Honorine Griffettes Phillipe, a maid SYNOPSIS OF SCENES. Act I - The Studio in the Latin Quarter, Parla. (November). Act II - The same (Christmas Eve). Act III - Puyer of the Clirque des Bashbajboucks. (5 years later). Act IV - Tribby's boudor. (Three days later). SPECIAL SCENERY - COSTUMES - ELECTRICAL EFFECTS SUNDAY Continuous Big All Star Vaudeville and Photo Plays. TWO SHOWS DAILY PRICES: Matinee 2:15...10 and 15 Evening 8:15...15 and 25 SIX ACTS OF BIG TIME VAUDEVILLE AND FIRST RUN PHOTO-PLAYS HOPE DAY NURSERY ENTERTAINMENT MANHATTAN CASINO Thursday Evening, May 3, 1917 GENERAL ADMISSION 50 CENTS J. Shivers and H. Moore, scorers. The second game will be played March 23 gm Rust campus. 15TH REGT. TO COMPETE One of the features of the coming athletic games of the Smart Set Athletic Club at the 13th Regiment Armory Brooklyn, on Friday evening, April 13, will be a 500-yard full equipment race open only to members of the 15th Regiment, which means that the contestants must run a distance of 500 yards in heavy marching order. Already this special event is arousing more than ordinary interest, and a stirring race may be expected. The prizes to be awarded to the winner and the second and third men will be well worth contesting for. With wars and rumors of wars floating all around us, the members of our colored regiment may be depended upon to show what stuff is in them by this race, when the real test comes. Major Monson Morris, in charge of the Brooklyn Battalion of the 15th Regiment, informed one of the members of the games committee that, he was going to secure as many entries as he could, and it would not be surprising to see the members of the Brooklyn battalion putting up a stiff fight for all three places. The events at this big meet will bring together a great array of athletic stars, and as usual under the experienced management of the A. A U, a strict schedule will be observed in running off the games, so that the patrons may have a longer time to promote and dance. The armory authorities have agreed to allow the armory to stay open until 2 a.m. The indications are that this meet will be the biggest that the Smart Set has ever held. MISS ROBERTS IN RECITAL Chicago, Ill.—Miss Maude J Roberts appeard in recital here last Wednesday night at Lincoln Centre under the management of Casy B. Lewis. She rendered a program in French, Italian, English and German, making a very favorable impression. This is Miss Roberts' fourth year as a concert artist. She was assisted by Roy Tibbe, of Washington, D. C. The following evening Roland Hay appeared at the Wabash Avenue Both audiences were large, enthusi and above all, intelligent and discern intative. Music School Settlement. Mr. and Mrs. David Mannes, kindly consented to give their an- Sunday afternoon appearance in school next Sunday, March 25 at 11 in violin and piano Sonata Recite. The program will include selection from Goddard, Gluck, Beethoven, Oe- ridoğ-Taylor and others. The Rumimage Sale opened on Tuesday afternoon with quick sales in durable bargains. Articles in co- nd of hand-painted china, cut glass, draperies, furniture, hats, gowns all sorts of wearing apparel; vegetables, groceries, toilet articles and everything imaginable at rea- nable prices. The Southern Melody Male Quette, assisted by Miss Ethel Richardson, pianist, is appearing at the Mcroplitan Baptist Church, 120 W 138th street, Monday evening, March 26. The greatest basketball sensation of the season will be staged at Mashuaen Casino April 6, for the benefit of the National, Urban League and the Muscle School Settlement fund for the boys' athletic club. The adult Spartan fish class, under the instruction of Senor G. Colon-Torres, which uses every Friday evening and the Children's Class on Saturday at 12 o'clock are making rapid progress. Mrs. Wm Curtis Demorest is to be congratulated for her wonderful no success is securing so many valuable articles and her efficient direction of the rummage sale. The large committee of ladies, under the direction of Mrs. Nora E. Johnson and Mrs. Lucy Hanson, are being complimentsed for their excellent support. .Wasting Time. Host (at afternoon tea)—May I introduce my friend, Mr Cameron? Debutante from Wilds—Of course What'dyer suppose I come for?—Lil EUGENE ELMORE, - Manager SEVENTH AVENUE AND 11st STREET TELEPHONE 1811 MORNINGSIDE CORPORATION, Lessees MONDAY, MARCH 26. CORPORATION, Robt. Levy, Gen. Mgr. ENTS BY EVER PRODUCED LBY " cearn throughout the World. n celebrated novel by Paul Potter. with William A. Brady. CAST. Andrews B. Blakes J. Chas. Moore Chas. Olden Clarence E. Huse A. W. Rig Will A. Cooke Gee. W. Brown C. A. Arnold Tom Holden F. R. Smith Mrs. Chas. H. Anderson Mattie Willey Cleo Desmond Lillian Gilliam Allice Gorgas Arnes Cloe on Quarter, Paris. (November). Vivo. Jahlbazoucks. (5 years later). days later). MES--ELECTRICAL EFFECTS TWO SHOWS DAILY PRICES: Matinee 2:15...10 and 15 Evening 8:15...15 and 25 IN THEATRE F LENOX AVENUE TIME VAUDEVILLE — 6 PHOTO-PLAYS 15c, EVENINGS, 15c & 25c. NURSERY TAINMENT AN CASINO g, May 3, 1917 SION 50 CENTS C CLUB'S NIVAL 13TH REGIMENT ARMORY, B'klyn. RSE, TOM HALPIN, IRVING others. 0 Boxes $5.00 L. BUSHWICK 7197. NTIL 2 A. M. NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK Mrs. Ada Murray of Schenectady, in adding friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pinkston were the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Douglas of Bayonne, Sunday. Mrs. Francis Charlton Wright has returned to Lynchburg, Va., after a pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs. Bettie Charlton Jackson, and friends, in Washington, D. C. Miss Ballin is connected with the Clinton-Smith School, situated at 130 West 100th street, where she will interest in voice culture. Miss Vivien M. Jeter, 3140 Heath Avenue, The Bronx, having completed her course at the New York Training School for Teachers, has been appointed to pupil teach by the Board of Education. Miss Eva Scott of this city and Jack Smith of Summit, N. J., were guests of Mrs. Emma Butler, 265 West 47th street, Sunday. Many friends enjoyed the excellent dinner provided. At Salem Lycom, last Sunday the program was in charge of the Brotherhood organization. The speaker was W. W. H. Brooks of St. Mark's church. Others takings part were A. D. Wood, T. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Williams. The Hon. Charles W. Anderson was the guest of M. L. Rayna, treasurer of the Friends of Ireland, at the society's annual banquet at the Hotel Biltmore St. Patrick's Day evening, which was attended by prominent Irishmen of the city. The fourth reunion of the Baptist Temple, Rev. M. B. Huculus, pastor, will be held at St. Mark's Hall, West 138th street, on Monday evening, March 26. The program has been arranged by Mme Lola Gerst Johnson and Miss Marie Anderson. Broadway Auto School, 218 West 80th street, is giving a special course, including everything, during the winter months, for $18. Also long read leagues on the Locomobile for 60 c. the funeral of the Rev. Horace G. Miller was conducted from St. James Presbyterian Church last Saturday night at 8 o'clock. The following minors took part: Drs Armstrong, Cliffson, Ellerson, Eggleston and Anderson. Decreased was at one time pastor of Mr. Taber Presbyterian Church and active in institutional work. All students of Biddle University, graduates or otherwise, residing in New York, are requested to attend a special meeting of Biddle students Thursday evening, March 29, at 8 o'clock, at the Washington Memorial Presbyterian church, corner of Lenox avenue and at street Business of importance by request of the Rev. L. B. Ellerson of Biddle University and the Rev. W. R. Lawton, pastor Washington Memorial Presbyterian Church. A platform meeting, presided over W. J. Frank Wheaton, will be held at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, 120 West 138th street, at 3 p. m. Sunday March 25, for the benefit of the New Marleen Congregational Church, the Rev. W. Stephenson Holder, pastor The speakers will be the Rev. John W. Johnson, rector of St. Cyprian P. E. Church; Dr. W. W. Brown, of the Baptist Church; Dr. B. W. Arnett, of the A. M. E. Church; the Rev. R. M. Bolden, founder of the Emanuel Church; Lawyer French and others Miss Abbie Mitchell, Miss Ray Tucker, Mrs. Clarice Wright, Miss Leah Kate Walker, and the Congregational Quartet will sing. Admission free. The public is invited. Urban League Launches Campaign for Funds The National Urban League has launched a campaign to raise $1,000 in membership contributions among the colored people of New York City towards its budget for this year, amounting to $23,000. There are several prominent philanthropists who give annually conditional sums to the organization. Just now the League is endeavoring to meet the conditions necessary to obtain a conditional gift from Mr. John D. Rockefeller by the first week in April. The League has decided to hold its annual compaign for memberships in the spring of the year instead of during August as was done last year. In 1915 there were 31 colored persons contributing $101,500 to the League's last year. 262 colored persons contributed $600. Judging from the increased interest the colored people have taken in the work of the League, they are beginning to realize that the League has become a necessary factor in their lives—not only in New York City, but throughout the South and West where they are fifteen affiliated organizations. Each member of the League has been asked to secure ten additional new members. A ready response has been received and contributions ranging from one to five dollars have begun to come in. The League extends an invitation to its members and friends to visit its offices at 2303 Seventh avenue and to become acquainted with the Learners' activities. Mother Zion Church. Last Sunday morning Dr. Brown continued his series of sermons on "The Life of Jacob." In the evening he preached to the Equity Congress of Greater New York upon "The Duties of Citizenship." The following persons joined the church: Julia Ball, Alberta Cabbilight, Mattie Davis, Martha Fryz, Nellie Hartman, Rebecca Jamison, Lucille Johnson, Ruth Ridley, Millie Taylor, Georgiana Wright and Daisy Zimmerman. On Monday night the pastor and board of trustees attended the opening of the fair at the Fleet Street A. M. Zion Church, Brooklyn. Wednesday and Thursday evenings, March 21 and 23, dinners and concerts will be given in the church by the Twentieth Century Club and the Stippeing Hand Society for the benefit of the Master rally. On Friday evening, March 28, the Stippeing Hand Society at the Rainbow Manor will be held. chair will sing. A concert will be given at St. Mark's Hall by members of the Cleft Club, for the benefit of the Dorcas Society; also a fancy paper dress social at the Progressive Hall by the Coal Club. Next Sunday evening the pastor will preach to the Hotel Bellman's Beneficial Association. Sunday evening, March 26, a bluebird tour, begins at the residence of Miss Hattie Scott, 540 Lenox avenue, by a committee of young ladies for the benefit of the Mary Church Terrell League. Next week a bamar will be given by the Ladies' Progressive Club and the Young Women's Guild. Harlem Congregational Church. The pastor preached at the 11 o'clock service. The attendance at Sunday School was large. Two new pupils joined. The Rev. Dr. Ellerson, professor of theology of Biddle University, N. C., preached an instructive sermon from the subject, "As Jems Passed By." The congregation, that greeted him at 8 p.m. was large and enthusiastic. Do not fail to attend the platform meeting at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, 120 West 130th street, Sunday, March 25, at 3 p.m. The Rev. W. Stephenson Holden, pastor, will preach (at the Congregational Church, 22 East 131st street), next Sunday morning and evening. St. Mark's M. E. Church. On Sunday morning, March 15, Dr. W. H. Brooks preached a very forceful and stirring sermon to a large congregation from John 1:11. Theme, "Christ's Rejection by His People." The pastor laid particular emphasis upon the fact that a man who rejects Jesus Christ rejects the greatest possibilities in his life. An infant was baptised. On the evening the Rev. S. H. Granum preached from Psalms xxll. Theme, "David's Confidence in God's Grace." Three persons joined the church. St. Paul Baptist Church St. Paul Baptist Church, $25 West 35th street entered on its twenty-fourth anniversary Monday night. The R. Y. P. U. was favored last Wednesday night with a program by the members of the R. Y. P. U. of the Baptist Temple, Mr. Savage, president. Thursday night a great old people's concert was held, in which the talented members of the Abyssinian Baptist Church participated. The concert was given under the auspices of the Busy Boe Club, Slister Janie Anderson, president. There was a large group of guests included the old time imbecile, authoris receptions and other features. Friday night covenant meeting was held, after which the brethren wont downstairs and put the finishing touches on their work. Sunday at 11 a. m. covenant meeting was continued. At 1 p. m. the funeral of Brother Willie Banks was held, the pastor officiating, assisted by Licentiates Thomas, Johnson and Brexey. The Sunday school hold a short session, then proceeded with rehearsals of carols for Easter. Sunday night the pastor preached. He gave the hand of fellowship to five persons, and administered Lord's Supper. Union Baptist Church During the past week Dr. C. D. Paterson of the Holy Trinity Baptist Church, Brooklyn, preached each evening. His sermons were very inspiring. Friday evening four persons were baptized. Sunday at 11 a. m. Dr. Anthony Green of Cumberland, Va., spoke on "The Durability of the Word of God." Dr. Green has been pastoring one church for thirty-five years. The Sunday school convened at 2 p. m., with a large attendance. The collection amounted to $26.86. At 3 p. m. the members took part in the communion at the Metropolitan Church. Pastor Sims preached on the subject, "The Wonder in Heaven." Eight deacons were ordained. Dr. A. Green offered the ordination prayer. The uniting of these churches in the communion service helped us help evening service Pastor Sims preached to a full house. His theme was "The Man of God and His Vision." The offering was $175.72, aside from $15.33 which was given to the pastor for a dress-suit case for his trip to Pittsburgh to visit Dr. J. C. Austin. First Emmanuel Church. The services Sunday at the First Eminaphal Church were of unusual interest and largely attended. Pastor Bolden proached at both services from Psalms II. The choir rendered excellent music. Holy Communion was served. The Rev. Geo. Hinton assisted in the services. The Sunday school was crowded at 2 p. m. when the opening exercises were conducted by Superintendent Hogans. An elaborate program is being arranged for Easter Sunday under the supervision of Mrs. S. C. Jackson and Miss Maggie Johnson. Pastor Bolden christened the infant daughter of Mrs. M. Tynes. A juvenile choir composed of young girls is being formed and will make its first appearance Easter Sunday morning. A splendid program was presented at the meeting of the Literary Society at 4 p. m. by Mrs. Naomi Quick. Among those who took part were Mrs. Dill of Bethel Church and Miss McGhee, piano solos. Recitations were rendered by Raymond Staton and Miss Chapman; zither-harp solo by Miss Minnie Crutchfield; closing remarks by the pastor. Mrs. Emily Townsend acted as critica. The Emmanuel Fellowship Society met at 7 p. m. The Rev. Geo. Hinton, president. The communion was served at night by the Reva. George Hinton and Wm. Hogans. The members of the Bible class served an excellent dinner during the day and Miss Mary Owerton received $4.55 to the trustees. Mrs. Julia Hille will give a flower social at her home, 13M West 137th street. On Monday evening, March 36, Mrs. Rebecca Ridley and Mrs. Leona Mar- shall will serve supper at the church from 6 to 10.30 p. m. Washington Memorial Presbyterian Mission w Mrs. P. Harding of the People's University Extension Society of New York gave an instructive talk on "The Care of Children," last Sunday evening. She was listened to with marked attention by a good-sized congregation. Next Sunday the Rev. W. R. Lawton will presach at 11 a.m. and Rev. R. F. White Benjamin' at 8 p.m. There will be an important meeting of the members and friends of the mission at the close of the service. Rush Memorial Church Sunday, March 18, began the fifth anniversary and reunion combined combined with the grand rally for the purpose of raising $1,500. The arrangement committee has spared neither palms nor expense. Dr. Allison soff Biddle University prescheduled in the morning and welt at length on the importance of service. The decorations, music and loyalty of the members to the pastor and trustees have made visitors pack the church at every service. Special programs are being rendered every night. Friday night the Rev. J. W. Brown of Mother Zion and his choir will be in charge. Sunday next at 3 o'clock Dr. H. W. Brooks of St. Mark's Church 200 choir will have charge of the pro-cession. Dr. H. W. Brooks of St. Mark's 76. Special compliment was given Mr. Jao. Boyd, who gave half a dozen hymns to the church. St. James Presbyterian Church. Last Sunday marked a distinct epoch in the history of St. James. The session on the first of January perfected an organization which included each member of the church to conduct a campaign for a $10,000募资 fund. Reports were made on the second Sunda yof this month and on last Sunday, while the final showdown of all the regiments will come next Sunday night. On last Sunday the three months' work of the regiments showed a total of $1,256.36. In addition to this amount the church has raised since January first the sum of $1,200, or a total of $2,456.38. Dr. Hyder will speak next Sunday morning on the subject, "Spiritual Lessons from Material Things." At sight the pastor will discuss the "Attitudes of Ten Millions of Colored Citizens on the War Proposition." Dr. R. H. Armstrong of Philadelphia preached at 11 o'clock last Sunday. At the evening service the Women's Missionary Society gave a program. Y. W. C. A. Notes The business meeting of the Committee of Management will be held the last week in March, instead of the 1st Friday evening in April. Dr. Straus of the Jewish Society for the prevention of blindness gave a most interesting lecture to a large number of members at their meeting on Friday evening. Recent renewals of membership in the association include Mrs. Catherine Gordon and Mrs. Annie Daughtrey. The Sunday afternoon Bible Class of the Association will be held at 5 p. m. Young Men's Christian Association. Dr. J. W. Brown, pastor Mother A. M. E. Church, will be the speaker at the "Big Meeting" conducted by the Young Men's Christian Association in the Assembly room of the 133th St Public Library, on next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Dr. Brown's subject will be "Burning Lamps." Miss Laura Dorsev, a pleasing contralto, will be the soloist. A good crowd heard Dr. W. S. Holder on last Sunday on the subject of "Is Marriage a Failure? If so, Why?" The condition of Melvin Charlton's composition by Miss May E. Chinn was highly appreciated. The Committee of Management is getting together an organization of one hundred and fifty men to raise sufficient money to put two additional floors on the present planned building. This will make the building a six-story one, which will give an additional accommodation of ninety dormitories, and will insure the up-keep and revenue sufficient to carry out an aggressive program. All persons who desire to join in this worthy object and are destroys of volunteering any service should give their names into the office at either 252 West 53rd st. or 185 West 135th st. 8t. Mark's Lycaum. The Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon exercises of the Lyceum were largely attended by an appreciative audience. On Thursday the exercises were musical and literary. Miss Sarah Stanley in charge. On Sunday, the exercises were conducted at L. A. Lee's Music School of Jersey City. The programs were ably rendered and favorably received. President J. E. Harrison presided over both meetings. BROOKLYN NOTES Miss Elizabeth Shields, of 526 Classon avenue, who has been suffering an attack of grip, is somewhat improved. A reception, for the benefit, of the Home for Aged Colored People will be held at Shoobra Palace, Fulton street, near Classon avenue, Wednesday evening, April 4, under the auspices of Odd Fellows of Brooklyn. The Eagle Social and Business League, which was organized a few months ago, is now open for new membership. The officers are Leon Masten, president; Wm. E. Elliott, vice-president; Nylies Patience, recording secretary; Joseph Turner, financial secretary; James Stewart, treasurer; W. Monroe, scrapeant-at-arms; C. Jones chaplain. Madame C. J. Hamlin wishes to announce that she has opened a Studio at 397 Cumberland street. Scalp treatment a specialty for fallen hair and dandruff. Madame Walker's system Facial Massaging; bleaching cream on sale; results guaranteed. Phone Prospect 8211 Party W. Wednesday evening, 15th inst. J. W Boyd, Chief Probation Officer of the Children's Court, addressed the Young Men's League of, the Concord Baptist Church of Christ, Dr. Moss, the pastor, and others spoke. After the meeting an excellent collation was served. President Chas. H. Vann has secured prominent persons to address the young men at the next two or three meetings. The 48th anniversary sermon of Alpha Lodge No. 1381, G. U. O. of O. F. will be held at the Brooklyn Home for Aged Colored People, Kingston avenue and St. John's Place, Sunday afternoon, April 1, at 3.30 o'clock. An excellent program will be rendered by a chorus composed of members of the various choirs. The public is invited. The committee are: Samuel A. Gibbs, chairman; Walter E. Burton, vice-chairman; Arthur Durrell, Jr., secretary and Leroy H. Hodges, treasurer. After a long and protracted illness, Miss Ella S. Gantt died last Monday at her home, 500 Sheppard avenue. She was a registered nurse, having graduated from the training school for nurses, of the Lincoln Hospital. Until overtaken by poor health Miss Gantt was employed by the city during its infantile paralysis epidemic. She was of genial, lovable disposition and made friends everywhere by her gentle manners. Miss Gantt was born in Abbyville, S. C., and was about 26 years of age. She is survived by her mother, seven brothers and two sisters. Under the auspices of the Literary Department of the Epworth League a declaratory contest will be held in Newman Memorial church on Monday, April 2. This contest is open to all members of Literary societies in Brooklyn. The first prize is five dollars in gold, the second prize is to be selected. Contests should send their names to Rev. J. N. Bridgman, 626 Herkmier street, by March 27. Fleet Street Church. Sunday morning at the Fleet Street A. M. E. Zion Church, Brooklyn, Dr. Wallace preached from Isaiah III. 3: "He Was a Man of Sorrow and Acquainted with Grief and We Hid As It Were Our Faces from Him." The Holy Communion was administered at 3:30 to a large number, Dr. J. S. Cooper, pastor of Jones A. M. E. Zion Church, preached from Psalms xcl. At 7:45 the pastor spoke from John iv. 17: "God's Doctrine and How to Know It." Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Dr. Jas. E. Mason, general secretary of Livingston College, preach. At 7:45 p. m. the pastor will preach the annual sermon to the State Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias. The prizes were awarded to the Easter Illy booth and class No. 5, of which John Gray is leader. City Official Commends Howard Orohanage. Howard Orphanage and Industrial School at Kings Park, L. T. was pronounced "admirably adapted" to the needs of caring for the dependent colored children of the city, by William J. Doherty, Deputy Charities Commissioner, before a group of fifty prominent business men last Monday noon. The Commissioner said that he had visited the institution's farm of 572 acres and had found that the children were being brought up in a distinctly homelike atmosphere to be independent and self-respecting. Commissioner Doherty shared with Dr. Haven Emerson, Commissioner of Health, the place of honor at the luncheon which was held under the auspices of the $100,000 campaign committee for the Howard Orphanage. The Health Commissioner asserted that the death rate among colored residents of the city was three times as large as that for the other groups in the population, this disproportion being particularly true in the case of tuberculosis. The cause was due in great part, he said, to the inexperience of the newer arrivals from the South as to how to live and take care of themselves in a northern city. The existing migration from the South was making the problem all the more serious, he said, and he urged that everything possible be done to remedy the situation. Ex-Congressman White Opens Church Park. The Fair opened on Monday evening at Fleet Street Church Brooklyn, with the largest audience perhaps that has greeted an opening night. Hon. George White delivered an address on "Invisible Forces." He discussed his subject from every phase of life and urged the race to prepare themselves for the opportunities and responsibilities that are forcing themselves upon them. He also urged the men to be ready to defend "Old Glory" as they have in every war. Dr. Brown called the attention of the audience to the wars where the Negro has been an important factor and declared that he would not be less loyal if called upon in the present crisis, to defend American rights. With Dr. Brown his official board was present in a body, having adjourned their meeting at Mother Zion. A beautiful floral piece was presented to Maa. Poole, president of the Fair, by members of the Easter Lily Club, who had charge of the program. 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