New York Age

Negro Act In Drama Given M Negro Actors Make Debut In Drama at Garden Theatre; Given Most Cordial Welcome (BY LESTER A. WALTON) Modern drama has given the entertainment that is one-hundred acted by Negroes. The initial app Garden Theatre Thursday evening of Mrs. Emillie Hapgood, in three Negro life, written by Ridgely Torrision, exciting more curiosity and than any of this season's large Modern drama has given the stage a new and diverting form of entertainment that is one-hundred per cent American—the Negro play, acted by Negroes. The initial appearance of colored actors at the Garden Theatre Thursday evening, April 5, under the management of Mrs. Emilie Hapgood, in three playlets purporting to deal with Negro life, written by Ridgely Torrence, the poet, was a notable occasion, exciting more curiosity and commanding more general attention than any of this season's large crop of dramatic presentations. For the first time in the history of the American drama Broadway playwrights attended a theatrical performance to look with a serious eye on the work of the Negro as a legitimate actor and to be awed by his pathos as well as his humor. In the past the Negro's efforts to entertain on the stage have been confined solely to the field of comedy. Judging from the most cordial perception accorded the ambitious Thespians, who were compelled to respond to encore after encore at the end of each playlet, the launching of this bold dramatic endeavor was an unqualified success. What Mr. Torrence should have put into the mouths of his characters in "The Rider of Dreams" were the idioms of the race, not Negro dialect. There is a marked difference between the two. Besides, Negro dialect is less generally known to colored Americans than race idioms, as the latter are expressions in extended use and not confined to any section. Dialect is more of a variety of expressions of a locality, the dialect of one community usually being somewhat different from that of another. And it is this difference that causes such varied The plays, presented in their order, were "The Rider of Dreams," "Granny Maumee" and "Simon, the Cyranian." Of the three "The Rider of Dreams" the brightest dramatic gem, as the scenes were natural and faithfully portrayed types of Negro life. The serious sympathies of the audience were commanded by this piece, despite its being a comedy, because all of its prototypes were familiar and real. "The Rider of Dreams." The Rider of Dreams tells of a happy-go-lucky Negro, full of imagination, but imbued with very little of the practical side of life, who, while under the influence of a dishonest white man, draws the family savings, amounting to fall from the bank. It had taken the time years to save the money, having practiced without the knowl of the consent of the wife, whose name was forged, the incident occurring the night before the date set for making full payment on the home. Opal Cooper, as Madison Sparrow, had vision of becoming a business man, having planned to make the $800 work for him. To his wife, Lucy Sparrow, acted by Blanche Deas, who used with unbridled enthusiasm his intentions, and the tense moments of the playlet are when Sparrow finds out that he has lost the money and confesses to his wife that he permitted the white man to forge her name in order to get it. The entrance upon the scene of Dr. Williams, played by Alex Rogers, occasions additional consternation, as the doctor, owner of the property, insists that the deal be consummated at once Larry Sparrow, knowing that the money has been taken from he bank and lost, for delay, but Dr. Williams is obstructed and commands her to sign a check, which he has brought awaiting her signature. It is then that the doctor discloses himself as a big-hearted, Christian gentleman. He informs the unhappy and badly-frightened couple that he found the missing money and would give them the deed to the house. A guitar stolen from him by the white man and given to Sparrow, was permitted to remain in the latter's possession, Dr Williams agreeing not to turn over Sparrow to the grand jury if the latter became a better husband, quit drinking and came to his (the physician's) home every morning and teach a son how the play the guitar. It is in this piece that Ridgely Tortorence appears at his best as a writer of Negro plays. His pictures are void of exaggeration and carry with them a certain spontaneity and naturalism that make a serious appeal. His gifts as a poet have also been used to great advantage in "The Rider of Dreams," having clothed his ideas with dramatic power and expressed them in poetry. Many of the lines are lyrical and far more euphonious than those heard in most dramatic offerings. Oval Copper was the most agreeable surprise of the entire performance. Herefore he attracted favorable attention as a vocalist, this being his first venture in an important speaking role. He was best whet-telling Lucy Sparrow of his plans to become a business man and of the visionary schemes that prompted him "to make his money work for him." No white actor could modulate his voice with such effectiveness, for the flexibility and religious fervor to produce this sungsong effect he missing Blanch Deas made an appealing figure as Lucy Sparrow and Alex Rogers gave a finished performance as Dr. Williams, showing a benefit of perception in the interpretation of his character. One of the best hits of the evening was done by little Joseph Burt, as Booker Sparrow, and the troubled actor, despite his tender years played his part like a veteran Négro Dialect and Race Idioms. the only fault I had to find with Mr. Torrence a construction of "The Ruder of Dreams" was his needless use of dialect. I am not interposing an objection to the use of Negro dialect due to superviventness or because of any personal alike against this form of speech. I look not upon it disparagingly, but hold it in high regard, believing it an ac- complishment for one to master this peculiar American tongue. What Mr. Torrence should have put into the mouths of his characters in "The Rider of Dreams" were the idioms of the race, not Negro dialect. There is a marked difference between the two. Besides, Negro dialect is less generally known to colored Americans than race idioms, as the latter are expressions in extended use and not confined to any section. Dialect is more of a variety of expressions of a locality, the dialect of one community usually being somewhat different from that of another. And it is this difference that causes such varied opinions as to its genuineness. Few Negroes of today say "dia," "dat" and "de money." Although you will find intelligent and illiterate of different sections using idiomatic expressions, such as "tote" and "you all." Granting that Madison and Lucy Sparrow talked about "de money," it is hardly probable that Dr. Williams, with a college education, would employ Negro dialect in conversation. Attempts at Negro dialect usually make the majority of white people doing Negro characters unnatural, for the types they portray are overdrawn, their interpretation of the average Negro's method of expressing himself not ringing true. The only false note in "The Rider of Dreams" was the introduction of Negro dialect in the place of Negro idioms. "Granay Maumee." The second class on the program was Granny Maumee, a tragedy staged two years ago by the Stage Society, which gave several private performances with a white cast made up to represent Negroes. In this piece the most serious acting of the evening was called for, and in justice to the members of the cast they played their parts most acceptably. "Granny Maumee" deals, with an aged woman who practices the black art, hating all white people because they burned her son to death, who had been mistaken by the mob for the man sought. In trying to rescue her boy from the flames "Granny Maumee" lost her sight. Sapphe. Blanche Deas, a grand daughter, went to work for white people in the town, leaving her sister, Pearl, Fannie Tarkington, to stay at home with Granny Maumee. The curtain goes up showing Granny Maumee and Pearl making extensive preparations to receive Sapphe, her husband and child, this being Sapphe's first visit home since becoming a mother. Granny Maumee asks to be left alone with the baby, and upon getting her sight restored to her finds that the infant is a mulatto. Further questions bring from Sapphe that the child's father belongs to the family that led the mob which burned her son. After putting Pearl and Sapphire in a trance, Granny Maume proceeds to prepare for the coming of the father of the child, who has promised to meet Sapphire later on in the evening. The old woman plans to mete out to the white father a horrible death through acts of voodooism, but when the visitor knocks at the door she relents and tells him to go back; that she and her dead son would show more kindness toward him than he and his people did toward them. Then she dropped dead and was found a corpse when the two grandchildren came out of their trance. Marie Jackson-Stuart, as Granny Maume, has lived up to the expectations of her friends by her skillful and impressive portrayal of a difficult role. It would not be surprising if more was heard of her in the future in tragedy. Fannie Tarkington, it is said, is appearing before the foodlights for the first time, and if this be true she has a most promising career in front of her. She went through her part without trying to be a bit theatric—she was just natural. Blanche Deas gave further evidence of her versatility by winning additional honor as Sapphire. Simon, the Cyrenian. The most pretentious of the group of playlets was "Simon, the Cyrenian," programed as a passion interlude. "Simon, the Cyrenian," is a tragic adaptation from the Biblical story which tells of a black man carrying the cross for Christ on his way to Mount Calvary. In Luke 23.26 may he be found the following passage: "And as they led Him away they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian—and on him they laid the cross that he might bear it after Jesus." Never have colored performers appeared in a more carefully arranged production, one in which minute attention has been given to every detail as "Simon, the Cyrenian." The public is NORTH CAROLINIANS LOYAL TO UNCLE SAM Age Correspondent Brands Published Reports In Tribune as Serious Misrepresentation. In Lillington, N. C., County Seat of Harnett County, White Men Refuse to Need Patriotic Call of Mayor But Ash Colored Men Why They Do Not Fight for Country. GREENSBORO, N. C.—Your correspondent, after conducting a most careful investigation, believes he is safe in saying that the fabrication regarding the Negro's attitude in North Carolina in the present war, as published in the New York Tribune, is upon the whole, a serious misrepresentation. It is nothing more or less than "a cock and bull" story, framed up in the fertile brain of the Tribune's correspondent. I am in touch with the people and am keeping "my cars to the ground" and I am confident I know what I am talking about. That the Negroes of the South are dissatisfied because of the treatment they receive from the whites needs no argument, but their loyalty to the flag cannot be truthfully questioned. Their conduct, however, in the present situation, under the immediate circumstances, may be regarded as somewhat stoical. Understand me, I am, speaking of the masses and, not of a few individuals here and there, of who you may read in the southern papers are offering their services to the government. Where the immediate external pressure and influence is not overwhelming, the Negroes are "sawing wood and saying nothing," unless among themselves. Of course, there is an isolated case, occasionally, which proves the exception to the rule. This apparent silence, however, isn't due to any unpatriotic spirit. It is because they feel deeply their mistreatment. In 1898 and 1917. In 1898, when this country declared war against Spain, nearly every Negro was fired with patriotism and willing and ready to go to war and fight to the death for his native land Why? Because the Federal Government encouraged him, and in most of the Southern States he was legally allowed to organize military companies, and in not a few of the states companies and regiments were formed. But in 1900 every State in the South, which had not done so, abolished the Negro military companies, and their legislatures passed special statutes prohibiting such organizations in the future. Then, moreover, to aggravate the situation, some Negroes here in the South, who seemingly want to fight for their country, have offered their services more than once to the authorities in Washing, but they have received nothing more than "a lemon" for their patriotism. In the opinion of your correspondent if the Negro of the South is not given a chance and encouraged to enter the army, I fear it will be no panic with "Uncle Sam," when he will be obliged to fight in dead earnest unless a change takes place relative, to the present apathetic attitude of the southern white man. Southern Whites Apathetic. The enclosed newspaper excerpts will bear out my assertion: North Carolina isn't showing much war spirit. The North is all afame with war and war's alarms. Down here we are not enlisting to boat the band; we are walking around and wondering what will happen—Greenshore Daily Record. On last Friday, March 23, Major Ragitt wrote the President that he wished to inform the President that our people in this section are ready to offer, and do hereby offer, our services in defense of our American rights and in support of our contitions, to be used in whatever way that our country may require. This letter was published in the paper on Sunday, March 25, and on Monday, March 26, a recruiting officer appeared in Lillington expecting, doubles, our people to run over each other to enlist but up to Wednesday night not a mother's son had offered himself—Harnett Post. Greenshore will be given only a few more days to raise an engineering company, according to the Adjutant General of the North (continued on page seven) DEFENDERS OF OUR COUNTRY FREEDOM LOYALTY .. The Tempo Club .. IN A PRIZE COSTUME DANCEFEST 2 BANDS E. E. THOMPSON'S MILITARY BAND MANHATTAN (ELKS) MILITARY BAND CONTINUOUS DANCING. MANHATTAN CASINO, 155th St. & 8th Ave. TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1917 GENERAL ADMISSION.....50 CENTS Boxes, (seating 8 persons) Not Including Admission.....$6.00 United States Army Representative Pleased with Showing of Colored Soldiers. TO BE, MUSTERED INTO SERVICE Total Strength of Regiment to Date Is 36 Officers and 1180 Enlisted Men—Hospital Detachment Is Being Organized—Soldiers Soon to Receive New Equipment. The first official step toward the acceptance of the 15th Infantry, National Guard, was taken Sunday when Capt Joseph L. Gilbreth, United States Army, made a formal inspection of the regiment by order of the Secretary of War. The First and Third battalions were assembled at the Armory, 132nd street and Seventh avenue, and the Second battalion at the Brooklyn Armory on Harrison avenue. Each company was inspected in turn by Capt. Gilbreth, after which the enlisted men were given their third inoculation of the typhoid prophylaxis. The inspection continued from 11 a. m. until midnight, and at that late hour the final details of the organization of the regiment were made of record by the inspecting officer. The consolidated return of strength of the regiment showed as follows: Total strength—Officers, 36; enlisted men, 1180; grand total, 1216. This has been pronounced a wonderful showing by military officials, and proves that the 15th New York Infantry is one of the largest regiments in the National Guard. Col. Wm. Hayward went to Washington on regimental business on Wednesday night. It is believed that the regiment will be mus- tered into service at a very early date. The new units were added to the regiment Saturday when the Machine Gun Company and the Supply Company were organized. Together with the Headquarters Company, with its band, and mounted scouts detachments, these new units constitute the auxiliary troops of the regiment. There remains to be organized the hospital detachment, and Asst. Surgeon McSweeny will begin this work at an early date. The 15th New Cork Infantry is organized under the provisions of the National Defense Act and corresponds exactly with the Army regulations. As soon as the regiment is accepted by the entire equipment of uniforms, ordinance, tentage, etc. will be issued by the War United States it is understood that its Department, and the men will be newly and completely equipped from head to toe. The regiment has received a most valuable addition to its list of officers in Maj Edwin Winthron Dayton who will be placed in command of the Third Battalion. Maj. Dayton is Inspector General, attached to the First Brigade, and on duty as assistant to the Adjutant General. He has been an officer of the Guard for twenty-six years. The organization of the regiment now includes these units: Headquarters Company, including hand and mounted scout; Supply Company, in charge of Supplies, Transportation, and Commissary Department; Machine Gun Company; twelve companies of the line. Companies A, B, C, D. (First Battalion); E, F, G, H. (Second Battalion); I, K, L, M. (Third Battalion). The regiment will reach full war strength when it has raised 2,002 men and fifty-six officers. ANDERSON IS ELECTED ALDERMAN IN CHICAGO (Special to THE NEW YORK ACK.) CHICAGO III—ILL. B. R. Anderson was elected alderman from the Second Ward at last week's election by over two thousand votes. The Negro voters stood loyally by the colored candidate and to them does Anderson owe his election. Although losing in every precinct where the white voters are in majority he carried all of the colored precincts, receiving 210 in the Fifty-eighth Precinct to his opponent's five. Favorite Hymns of Booker T. Washington Rendered and His Deeds Praised—William G. Willcox, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Makes Interesting Address. (Special to The New York Ark.) TUSKEGER INSTITUT, Ala.—The first annual Founder's Day exercises were held here April 5. It was a day of memories, of hope, of inspiration. William G. Willcox, President of the Board of Education of New York City, and recently elected chairman of the institute's trustees' board, was the principal speaker, and his message to the colored people was a srong appeal to them to follow the pathway blazed for them by Tuskegee's founder. "The platform laid down by Booker T. Washington in his famous Atlanta address in 1895 is today the platform for the guidance of the race in facing the future," he said. Promptly at 1:30 o'clock the line of march was formed in front of the library and, keeping step to the martial music by the institute hand, proceeded to the chapel, where the exercises were to be held. Trustees and visitors, teachers and students lengthened the line to the distance of fully half a mile. Features of Program. "How Firm a Foundation," one of Dr. Washington's favorite hymns, was the opening number on the program, Scripture reading and prayer by the chaplain followed, after which the choir and school sang a number of appropriate Negro melodies. Principal Robert R. Moton outlined briefly the purposes of the meeting and introduced William V. Chambliss, a prosperous farmer of Macon County and a member of the class of 1890, who spoke on behalf of the graduates of Tuskegee Institute. His address was a recital of the early struggles of the founder of Tuskegee Institute in coming to the South to establish the work here, hampered for lack of something upon which to work but undaunted in his determination. It is that spirit which has made the Tuskegee graduate such a useful citizen in his community. Two of the Negro melodies were sung by the choir, after which Dr Moton introduced Mr. Willenko, who, after sketching Booker T. Washington's career and referring in detail to the place held by the Negro in American life, closed his address with a patriotic appeal to the Negro to do their fullest duty to the country in the present crisis, saying: If we value the liberty and oppor- (Continued on page two) PRICE FIVE CENTS EASTER AT THE CHURCHES Usual Elaborate Musical Program and Eloquent Sermons are Order of the Day. UNDERTONE OF SERIOUSNESS War and Weather Two Elements Which Combined to Give Occasion More Somber Setting than Herefore—Programs of Churches in New York and Brooklyn. War and weather were two elements that combined to give a more sober and sedate setting than usual to the festival of Easter this year. While the churches presented the usual programs of elaborate music, eloquent sermons on the Resurrection and beautiful floral decorations, there was an undertone of serious reflection based on the imminence of war and its attendant sufferings. The bleakness of the temperature reduced the tendency to spring attire and most church attendants clung to their winter garments. This, of course, did not prevent the exhibition of the latest achievements of the milliners' handiwork, and military designs, figured prominently in the headgear of the gentler sex. St. Mark's M. E. Ghurah. St. Mark's was attended by record congregations at both the morning and evening services.... The meeting capacity was increased and the meeting room was enlarged, and the meeting service was preached a very able and fortunate man, which eminently fitted the occasion. His text was St. John xi, 25-26; Theme, "I am the resurrection and the Life." In the evening the holy sacrament was administered by Dr. Brooks to six hundred and ten communicans. Immediately after the morning service, two infants were baptized. During the day, twenty-seven persons joined the church. At the evening service, twenty-eight probationers were received into full membership. Great credit is due the Floral Circle for the beautiful and artistic manner in which the Church was decorated for Easter. Abysinian Baptist Church. The church was crowded at all three services Sunday. Bv 11:30 a.m. only standing room could be had in the vestibule. This was also true of the Easter exercises of the Sunday School at three o'clock. Saint David's Consistory and the ladies' auxiliary worshipped at the church in the evening. The pastor preached on the resurrection at both services. The music by the choir was unusually inspiring. The solo work was done by Mrs. Pickenpack, Mrs. Henson, Miss Helen Stannard, and Miss Josephine Gray Miss Gray was at her hest and was complimented on every side. The church was tastily decorated by the B. Y. P. U. and the Floral Circle. A cross, lighted by electricity, hanging directly over the minister's head, was especially attractive. Five persons were converted during the day. The offering amounted to $699.31. The Pastor will preach next Sunday "morning on the "Second Coming of Christ," and eRv. U. G. Crooks will take for his subject "The Eternal Joy of Choosing Christ," in the evening. St. Benedict the Moor. The Easter services in the Church of St. Benedict the Moor, in West 3rd Street, were attended by very large congregations morning and night and were carried out with great outward splendor and every indication of interior sincerity and religious zeal. Rt Rev Mgr, Burke sang the High Mass at 11 a.m. Father O'Keefe preached at the morning service, and Father Shailey, the assistant pastor, in the evening. Much comment was made on the singing of the choir. Though the reputation of Sg Benedict's choir has been of the highest many said that this Easter's music was rendered with an efficiency never before equalled. All is ready for the great Fair which will be opened on Wednesday, April 11, The Rev. Vincent de Paul McGeean, chaplain of the New York Fire Department and also Director General of the Catholic United Charities, will make the speech of formal opening. There will be much music and oratory. It is expected that the Fair will be a great success. So many articles have been donated, and so many good workers are going to be in attendance, and many people from all over the city have promised to visit the Fair. St. Philip's P. E. Church. 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"For whosoever will save his life, shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel, the same shall save it." Easter was defined as the feast of Life, and loyalty to the flag and the country was enjoined in no uncertain tones. The musical part of the service was rendered by the tested.male choir under the direction of Choirmaster Bolin and the service for the community service Goundod's Messe. The following anthems: "Now Late on the Sabbath Day" Coleridge-Taylor; "The Risen Lord," Noble; "Awake, Thou That Sleetest," Stainer. Before the sermon the rector spoke briefly of the finances of the parish showing the needs of the church. Although the receipts for the year were $87,776, the cash balance on hand was $7,333 and the mortgages outstanding amounted to $357,750. To offset this however, the real estate investments represented a value of $026,705. Appropriate credit was given to the probity and efficiency of the members of the Vestry in handling this important trust. St. James' Postabyter Services at St Services at St. Highly spiritual on Easter S. 49. Dr. Hyder preached at 11 o'clock on the theme, "What are the component parts of the spiritual body"-text, Mark iv, 26-29. The congregation was the largest during the past year. The choir had charge of the service at night and rendered a meaningful service. The Sunday School celebrated Easter with an inspiring program including all the departments. The Brotherhood and Christian Endeavor departments were well attended during the day. The floral decorations added much to the physical setting. Regiment No. 6 will give a drama April 17. An all-star and reunion concert will be given on May 4, under the auspices of the Pastoral Aid Society, the housing service, the installation of devices, and dancers will take place. The subject of the sermon will be, "The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church"; at 8 p.m. "The Baby Carriage and the Church." Union Baptist Church The Easter services at Union Baptist Church, the Rev. G. H. Blims, pastor, was unusually interacting at the sunrise prayer meeting. An excellent congregation attended and held a very enthusiastic service. At 11 a. m., the church was packed. The altar was beautifully decorated with plants of various descriptions, while the birds were busy singing. The choir had made special preparations for the occasion. After suitable selections had been sung, led by Prof. L. Green, the choirmaster with Prof. R. Richardson at the organ, the Rev. Dr. Blims delivered one of his best sermons on "Concerning the Teachings of the Resurrection." At the close of the morning service the funeral of Brother Richard Page was held. A solo was sung by Payton Bird. Resolutions from the R. Y. P. U. by Miss Mary Jones, MD, from the chapel by Miss Connolly, followed by a quintet by Prof. L. Green, Mrs. Green, Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Hammond JOHN H. HARRIS and Mrs. J. G. Petroca. The eulogy was delivered by the pastor, after which W. H. Lloyd sang a sole while the remains were being reviewed. The Sunday School at 8:00 p. m., began its Easter program but was unable to complete it owing to the communion service in the main auditorium. Offering amounted to $37.08. At 3 p. m., Dr. W. W. Brown, the pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church was on hand, with his office and members to take part in the communion service. Dr. Brown proached a sermon that was full of interest on the restful ruin to town." The hand of fellowship was extended to twenty-seven new members after which communion was service. The R. Y. P. U. had an unusual gathering at 6:30 p. m. A large program was rendered under the supervision of the president. W. H. Lloyd At the evening service over a suitable soak was occupied before the preaching began. Pastor Sime again delivered another interesting sermon speaking on "The Living Christ." The trustees thanked the audience for $246.24. A number of friends remembered the pastor with helpful presents as well as the Owing to being the occasion marked his forty-sixth birthday and the birthday of their little baby Arsal, who was also the roopeof of many useful presents also. A purge of $66.78 was presented to Dr. Sime. First Emmanuel Church. Easter Sunday began with prayer and praise service at 5 a.m., which was largely attended. The altar was handsomely decorated with palm, lilies and cut flowers. A large flowering plant was given by Mme Mary R. Browne in memory of J. Humphrey, Rev Wm. Hawkins and M. Sarah Spall. At 11 a. m., Pastor Folden preached the Easter sermon from St. Luke xxiv, 15 Music was rendered by the junior and senior choirs. A solo, "We bells of Easter Day," was sung by Mrs. Lillian Tuckett. Mrs. Susan Brown, Mrs. Jeannette Brown and Ed. Jackson joined the Church Souvenir cards and programs were given to all present. A splendid program was rendered by the children of the Sunday School at 2:30 p. m., Miss M. Johnson and Mrs. Jackson had spared no pains to have the children to do their best, and their sports were well rewarded. Jas. Hilton, the not superintendent, delivered an address. Collection was $15.50. Chas. Simm'd had charge of the program at 4 p. m. There were addresses by Mr. Parchment and Mr. Broadax; recitation, Raymond Station; solo, Mrs. Tuckett. At 7 p. m., the Emmanuel Fellowship Society had an interesting meeting. At 8 p. m. the church was crowded. After a short sermon by Pastor Bolden from Romans vil. 11, the choir rendered the cantata, "Risen King." Miss Pauline Jackson sang the solo, "Christ is Risen To-day." The three governors made their reports of the Easter rally as follows: Gov. 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Mother Zion Church Easter was joyfully observed at Mother Zion. The pastor preached morning and evening. Rev. Dr. J. Sulla Cooper preached at 3.30 p.m. Many were turned away at each service. The church was beautifully decorated with palm and roses. Many of the members placed musical plants in the church for the day. This day also marked the beginning of the Spring Rally. The offering, including donations from the presidents of the guillotine, was $1,845. The will continue until April 23. The following persons joined the church: Martha Bright, Walter Combs, Shaffer Dunbar, Clarice Fleming, Elizabeth Hand, Ames Jones, J. D. Lawrence, Marie Luciana, Asland Oaterbridge, Lucy Scott, Jennie Thomas, Levi Turner, Marcelia Turner. St. Paul Baptist Church Rev. H. Arthur Booker, the pastor, preached at the 11 a.m. m. service on "The Resurrection of Christ in Its Relation to the General Resurrection." Special Easter was held by the At the close of the morning service the pastor baptized eight persons. At 2 p.m. the Sunday School held its Easter exercises, which consisted of carols, recitations and a paper by Brother W. H. Johnson, a licensed preacher. At the evening service, the pastor preached to the Love and Charity Society, and to a congregation that filled the church. His theme was "The Superiority of Love to All Other Christian Graces." Special Easter music was rendered, there being solos and a duet by members of the St Mark's M. E. Church choir. Each service was well attended, and the offering was very good. Revival services began on Tuesday night of this week, with Dr. C. D. Patterson assisting the pastor. The usual meetings last week were well attended. The Lyceum of St Mark's gave the program of the B I Y P. U. Wednesday night, which was very good. Thursday night was so stormy that not anything like the number of people came out to the Live Bird Party that bought tickets for it. The pastor lectured, however, to those present who apprehended his efforts. Friday night Brother W. H. Johnson had charge of the prayer meeting. Salem M. E. Church. Rev. F. A. Cullen, the pastor, preached an excellent Easter sermon at 11 a.m., theme, "He is risen." St. Luke xxii, 34. Twelve persons were added to the church and hundreds were turned away who wanted to get in to hear the service. In the evening the choir rendered the cantata, "The Burden of the Cross," with Mrs. Carolyn Belfe Cullen, Mrs. Jennie Fendwich, Junius and Walter Williams as soloists. The Sunday School rendered a delightful prose program, 2:30. The Bible will hold its social Monday night, 17th inst. The tickets can be had from any member of the class. Next Sunday the program at the Lyceum will be furnished by the Enworth League choir of St. Mark's Church, Mr. V. H. Scott in charge. April 19 Cleveland G. Allen will have charge of the program Fleet Street Church. At the Fleet Street Memorial First A. M. E. Zion Church at the Easter foremon service there was an unusual assemblage, but even to the casual observer there was an absence of the customary spirit of springtime gayety. The church was beautifully adorned with Easter colors. Hanging above all, in silent dignity, was the National emblem, a constant reminder of a nation at war. In the absence of the pastor, the presiding Elder, Dr F M Jacobs, spoke from the subject "And that He was hurried and rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures" The people were loud in their praise and appreciation of the effort "Haste to the Glorified Garden" and "What Say Ye" were beautifully rendered by the choir. A soprano solo by Miss Ada Waddell, "Christ Is Risen" was beautifully sung. At 2 30 p.m. the Sunday School rendered a beautiful program. The Easter rally resulted in the raising of $31 for general claims. Dr Wallace's class was the honour class, reporting over $200 of the Young People's Fund of the Christian Foundation disseminated on the "Significance of Easter" At 7:45 the Sunday School, under the leadership of Frank A. Ray and the choir, Lucien H. White, leader, rendered one of the best programs of the occasion Among the numbers were: Quartet by Mrs. Frances Cooper, Miss Ada Waddell, Howard Slade and Reinhard Lee; duet, Misses Pearle and Marion Hooks; reading, "Sorrow Songs" from "Souls of Black Folks," by Mrs. Mabelle White Williams Leading parts in the cantata were taken by Mrs. Hooks, Mrs. Choffin, Miss Carrie Tillingshurst, Mrs. E. Whittaker, Miss Bessie Waddell, Lewis P. Williams, Rev. H. Wilson was in charge. The collection for the day was $114. Holy Trinity Baptist Church The Holy Trinity Baptist Church, Brooklyn, under the leadership of its new pastor, the Rev Charles David Patterson, D.D., had one of the most successful Easter services in its history. The day was a doubly busy one on account of its being the regular communion Sunday. Dr Patterson preached a most instructive sermon on the resurrection and baptized one candidate for full membership. The communion services were largely attended. Liberal giving and a spirit of true Christian fellowship characterized all the services. The choir presented a fine musical program. The Pastor's Aid Society, under the leadership of its energetic president, Mrs H. V. West, gave the pastor and family an unexpected surprise by providing a liberal supply of good things for the pastor's holiday. This society also did much work by giving the pastor of many details, which would otherwise greatly tax his strength and time. Mrs West is devoted to her church. The Sunday School held its exercises in the evening. The program was well rem JERSEY CITY: CHURCH BREAKS RECORD EASTER Jersey City, N. J. The Easter services at Salem Baptist Church were largely attended and the spiritual tide ran high. The pastor, the Rev. R. C. Judkins, preached the regular Easter sermon at 11 a. m. to a large audience; text, text John i: 25, 26; I Thes. iv: 14: "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life." The text was discussed under the following heads: Jesus the inspiration and power of the resurrection; faith and the resurrection; the resurrection message for our time. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. O. held special services and the discussions and music were interesting. In the evening an audience that packed the church to overflowing was present to witness the baptismal service. The sermon was delivered by Rev. ```markdown ``` REV. R. C. JUDKINS Dr. Burger of Newark. The day had been set apart for a special financial effort. The members, friends and church organizations came up loyalty to the call, of the pastor, and when all the reports were in, the Easter offering amounted to $1,217. This breaks the record among Jersey City colored churches, and on all sides the congregation is being congratulated. Next Sunday Pastor Judkins will preach morning and evening. On April 30 a ten days' revival will begin. Rev. Dr. W. H. Jenningin of Washington, D. C. will assist the pastor. New members are continually being added to the church and the outlook is bright. FORT WORTH WINS ORATORICAL CONTEST Fier Worstry - On - Fridax (Special to Twin New York Anu) March 30, an oratorical contest was held between the high schools of Dallas, Corsicana, Fort Worth and Terrell. Each school was represented by two speakers. There were five judges, one being selected from each school and the fifth was named by the four others. The contest, which was decided in favor of Fort Worth, was witnessed by about 2,000 people. Corsicana was represented by Messrs. Chestnut and Dellums; Terrell, by Miss Ollie Lee Lane and Mr. Wm. Wilson; Dallas, by Miss Ray Lee Middleton and Mr. James Smith, and Ft. Worth, by Misses Ollie Jones and Whitehead. The judges were as follows: Corsicana schools, Dr. W. W. Humphrey; Terrell schools, Rev. A. G. Winn; Dallas schools, Dr. R. T. Hamilton; Ft. Worth, Mr. Wm. McDonald and Prof. W. W. Willis of Waco. The contestants were marked according to their pronunciation, enunciation, delivery and stage decorum. BISHOP SMITH PROTESTS JAMAICA ALIEN ACT (Special to TWN New York Act) Derritt, Mich.—Bishop C. S. Smith of the A. M. E. Church has returned home after his annual trip to the Island of Jamaica to hold conference. He says that the financial and industrial condition in Jamaica is decidedly unsatisfactory. There were very few tourists, the last good tourist season being during the winter months of 1915. Before leaving the island Bishop Smith published a strong protest against a bill introduced in the Legislative Council by the Attorney General, and entitled to law to provide for the exercise of clauses on the basis of necessity in the past in the case of aliens who undertake missionary or educational work in this island." His protect was as follows: "In my opinion, the act introduced in the Legislative Assembly to require ministers to obtain the consent of the Governor before engaging in mission work in this colony is violative of the Divine commission, which was given without limitation. 'Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature,' (Mark 15:16). 'Having been regularly admitted into the ministry and ordained therey, I do not concede the right of any civil government to impose upon me the obligation to seek the consent of any person to preach the gospel of the Son of God wherever I may be disposed to do so. "In this respect I owe allegiance to no one but the King Eternal. Moreover, the act in question, as viewed by me, is repugnant to that principle of the freedom of conscience and action in religious matters which is cherished as one of the brightest jewels in British history. "Is it possible that the shadows of the Inquisition are about to be turned upon us? I confess that I write with deep feeling. I was born under the British flag, as were my parents before me. My father fought me that he H37-15 years before I was born. I know of any law should be strictly in response to the demands of the public weak. Even lawmakers should be careful test they stifle vokes that the Son of God has commissioned to speak' Bishop Smith regards this act as a notice to the A. M. E. Church that it is not welcome in Jamaica. THOUSANDS ATTEND PITT COUNTY EXHIBITION (Special to The New York Age.) GREENVILLE, N.C.—Nearly eight thousand Negroes attended the annual exhibit of the Pitt County School, held last week. There were fifty-eight schools in the county and forty-eight were represented. The exhibit counter, backstage, plaiting and cooking. Prizes, many donated by white merchants, were awarded to the successful contestants. The principal addresses was made by the Rev. J. E. Holder. DRAW PENSIONS AS EX-CONFEDERATES Fort Worth, Texas — There are about fortyNegroes in Texas receivingpensions as ex Confederate soldiers,according to C. C. Cummings, historian,at a recent meeting of the R. E. LeeCamp of Confederate Veterans.Mr. Cummings read a letter from thePension Board at Austin confirming hisstatement. The letter stated that theNegroes in question were free at thetime of the Civil War and had callledvoluntarily. MAKE FINAL PAYMENT ON $5,000 SUBSCRIPTION (Special to The New York Acm) St. Louis, Mo.—Two thousand dollars as a final payment on a pledge of $5,000 was paid to the local Y. M. C. A. by Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone on Sunday, April 1, who set a new record when they pledged $5,000 toward the Y. M. C. A. Fund. They have continued to show their interest in the Y. M. C. A. cause by the paying in of their pledge until the whole amount subscribed has been paid. Twenty thousand dollars has now been collected for the new building for colored men in St. Louis. This building is to have all the modern facilities of the Young Men's Christian Associations and will be able to accommodate one hundred men. Ground will be broken during this month. HONOLULU, II 1—The engagement of Mabel Bailor, of Hawaii, Philadelphia, First Serget W. William D Johnson, 20th Infantry now stationed at D Johnson, Barracks, has recently been announced. The bride-to-be has spent several years in the Hawaiian Islands, having returned to her home in the spring of 1916. Serget Johnson is a distinguished non-compassion officer with experience of several campaigns. This romance began while Miss Holmes, as a maid, was visiting the Hawaiian Islands. She is the sister of Mrs. Lizzie Williams of Philadelphia. Serget Johnson is the son of Mrs. George T. Banks, of Pittsburgh, his boyhood days having been spent in Atlantic City., Another surprise is the news of the engagement of Miss Pearl C. Fields and Sergt. Maj. George Murphy, 25th Infantry. The bride-to-be is an accomplished teacher in domestic science; the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Fields, at present living in Chicago. Miss Field is at present with her aunt in Birmingham, Ala. Sergt. Maj. Murphy is a graduate of high school in Selma, Ala., having entered the service several years ago. Sergent Murphy is making elaborate preparations for the bride to join him the early part of June. BIRMINGHAM, ALA BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—At the A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday afternoon a mass meeting was held in interest of loyalty which was largely attended by white and colored people. Prominent Negroes spoke and many of the prominent white people of the city were present. The Rev. B. F Riley, the Rev Mr Barnett, and others were present. At the 16th Street Baptist Church at 3 o'clock the Rev. B. F. Riley spoke to the congregation on "The Loyalty to the Flag." The Rev. A. W Williams, pastor of the 16th Street Baptist Church, preached the anniversary sermon for the Elks at the Elks' Rest Sunday afternoon. Quite a number of the Negro citizens of Birmingham and vicinity, representing fraternal and other organizations, paid burried visits to the office of Commissioner Barbes last Saturday morning to speak on behalf of the Negroes' loyalty. Following several articles that appeared in the daily papers about German agents caused great excitement among the colored people of Birmingham. Mr. Ward advised his visitors to send the loyalty petition to President Wilson. G. Adams (one of Birmingham's oldest blacksmiths, has sold his shop at 1901 Avenue A. and, is preparing to center business in Chicago. Mrs. Samuel Black of Rosedale, died last Friday, after a long illness. She is survived by a husband, sisters, two sons, and two daughters. The funeral was held at the Union Church Sunday, the Rev. Ira McKenney officiating. At Robertson's Mines, near Rosedale, Saturday morning a large rock fell, killing Clarvium Tolbert an old miner. Mrs. Salley Stedmeyer, an old resident of Rosedale, left the city last week to join her son and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stendemeyer, St. Louis, Mo. PORTSMOUTH N. H. PORTSMOUTH, N. H—Company L. 6th Massachusetts Infantry, arrived in this city Saturday evening and was assigned to guard duty on the various bridges connecting Maine and New Hampshire. 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PATRIOTISM HIGH AT TUSKEGEE CELEBRATION (Continued from page one) tunities which the founders of this nation bought for us at so great a price; if we are worthy to the greatest democracy the world has ever seen, now is the time for us eagerly to welcome any call which may come for patriotic service in its behalf and to prove to the world that we have not forgotten the inspiring words of Abraham Lincoln and that a united American people is highly resolved that government 'of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the earth.' "In this great crisis the Negro race will not be found wanting. They will prove anew their right to the proud title of American citizens; prove their right to stand shoulder to shoulder with their white brothers in answer to their country's call, and if the supreme test must come, prove that their blood is as red, their heart as true and their courage as steadfast to do and die in its service. "Would, that Booker Washington could have lived to see this day. His love of peace and horror of war would never have caused one moment's hesitation or wavering in his proud welcome of the opportunity for his people to show their loyal and patriotic citizenah." Visit Institute in Special Care In two special cars the party reached the Institute from New York, Tuesday, April 3, at 8:30 p. m., and after supper in Dorothy Hall repaired to the chapel, where a large audience awaited them. Owing to the lateness of the hour, Principal R. R. Moton, after a few remarks by Chairman William G. Willcox, requested the choir to sing a few of the old-time melodies for the visitors. On Wednesday the trustees held their meeting, and following their session announcement was made that more than a million dollars of the two million dollars memorial fund to Dr Washington had been raised. 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Cornish of 63 Camden Street, Boston, is stopping at the home of her niece, Mrs L. E. Framer, 18 Catherine Street. Mrs A. Hawkins, 71 Depew Avenued, died April 1. He was a native of Washington, D. C. Miss Stewart is still confined to her bed. Bob F. Brown, 13 South Franklin Street spent last Sunday with friends in East Orange, N. J. ROSSVILE, N. Y. Last Sunday at the A. M. E. Zion Church Rev R. H. Laudin preached an ablem service. At an appropriate service was held at Sunday School. Joe Brennan a special sermon was delivered the pastor, the Rev J. D. Freed, subject, "Christ's Resurrection the Hope" Appropriate music was rendered by the choir. At "Worship in Pantomine" will be given Tuesday, April 19, by a community ladder. John H. Richardson, manager of the Army Posting House, paid a visit to his home Ashbury Park last week. Wesley Mitchell and Miss Edith Sehf, New Rochelle, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz G. Mitchell. SCHENECTADY. N. Y SCHNEIDER, N.Y.—Howard Dixon agent Pam Sunday with his uncle, Bruce Bemay A Booker, of New York. Mrs. Frank Holbrook has been ill for the past few days. Charles Vroman has recovered from an attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Ada Murray is suffering from an attack of tonsilitis. The Sunday School scholars of the A M E Zion Church gave a Tom Thumb's Wedding on Thursday evening. Grace Cooper was the bride and Master Thodore Brown the groom. Counselor Samantha was the guest of Mrs. Ada Murray Easter Sunday. They spent the day at the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Simmons, where they were highly entertained. HILLBURN N Y HILLMAN, N. Y.-Rev. Byron Gummer on Easter morning preceeded from I Corinthian th. There were twelve children battled at the Chapel Easter morning. The chapel was decorated with Easter Illies and spring flowers. Miss Laura Suffern, of Paterson, and Miss Gertrude Kingland, of Passaic, gave the guests of Mrs. George Powell of Brook street on Sunday. Miss Innie Morgan was visiting her brother Mrs. Dilia Milligan of Ringwood, last week. Augustus Defreese and Hurman Mines motored to Goshen on Saturday. Dearasus Morgan, of Rinewood, N. L. was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ```markdown ``` Wanted! Colored Men wishing position as Sleeping Car Porter and Train Porter on large Eastern Roads to write for full information. No experience necessary Must be between 22 and 35 years old and be able to furnish good reference. Dept. 101. Ind:anapolis, Ind. Apr. 5—8t The New York Age wants one wide awake representative in each city of the South to represent it in selling Building Lots at OUTCALT. NEW JERSEY in connection with subscriptions to The New York Age These lots are a boon to our people considering coming North or seeking a good investment. These lots are near Manufacturing towns. The soil is fertile and tillable. For particulars and application write to OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE ward Morgon on Sunday. The Mother's Club held a special meeting at the home of Mrs. John Defrees on Monday evening. Miss Sarah Defrees has returned home from Howard University. MUMFORD N Y Mumford, N. Y.—The Rev. E. G Mintz preached morning and afternoon last Sunday at the Second Baptist Church. At 11 a.m. be preached from the subject, "Hell," and at 3 o'clock from the subject, "Heaven." One person joined church at the 11 o'clock service. A program at 7.30 was rendered by the Sunday school. Special music was furnished by the choir. Ruth Blackburn has the measles. James Banks, who has pneumonia, is slightly improved. Albert Marshall continues ill. Mrs Alice Simms is in Scottsville with Mrs. James Walker, who is confined to bed. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Amiger entertained the Rev E. G Mintz and the pastor, the Rev. Charles H. Haynes, last Sunday. Mrs Wilson and Mr Henry Holmes of Rochester were visitors here Sunday and were among the worshipers at the Second Baptist Church Lewis Price and son Robert, who have accepted positions in Rochester were home for the week end. Mr. Baumister was a Rochester visitor last Friday. YONKERS N Y YONKERS, N. Y. At the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church Easter Sunday the service was inspiring. Six o'clock layer meeting was conducted by the sisters of the church. At 11 o'clock the pastor, Dr. Smyer, in his robe greeted a large and enthusiastic congregation. He preached from the subject: "And they both ran together" in the afternoon the Sunday School held a short session. Easter cakes and candies were distributed by the superintendent to the whole school. These were donated by Miss Sallie Esquard and Supt Evans. Class No. 2 was the senior hanner class. Mrs. Chas. E. Porden, teacher. Class No. 5 was the junior hanner class. Sunt. Evans, teacher. In the morning the Sunday School rendered its Eastern program. Solos and recitations were rendered by the members of the school. The church was beautifully decorated. A large hand painted cross and a bunch of Easter lilies were painted and presented by Mrs. Mary Smyer. Two joined the church. The services were held in the basement of the new church. Many visitors were present. Miss Locretia, Madison, was, the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Smyr- last, son of Dr. and Mrs. Little Jack Mann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mann of Wood Place, is seriously jil. ITHACA N Y. Ithaca, N. Y. — The agent of The Age will not be able to make a delivery to all, but has arranged so that copies of the paper may be purchased at the following places. 529 W Green street; A. M. E. Zion Church, Cleveland avenue; Calvary Baptist Church, Albany street; New Enterprise Barber Shop, 223 S. Plain street. The Children's Easter exercises at the A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday under the direction of Mrs Janie Moore were creditable and showed much labor on the part of the director. Mr. and Mrs. Van Dyke of Owego were Easter, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hill, Steward avenue. The Odd Fellows and Household held a "get together" meeting Friday evening, April 6. The purpose of the meeting was to reorganize the Odd Fellows. Fifty were present. The pastor, the Rev. H. Johnson, of the A. M. E. Zion Church, is the recipient of many congratulations for the eloquent sermon delivered to the Forest City Lodge. No 180. Sunday evening, the opening program was the presentation. The usual presentation was the direction of Prof Powell were well rendered. The report given by the Judge showed much good had been accomplished. NEW ROCHELE, N. Y. NEW ROCHELLLE, N. Y—The Easter rally at the Shiloh Baptist Church, the Rev. W. H. Slater, pastor, proved to be the most successful in the history of the church. The church was beautifully decorated and a large congregation attended the three services. The total amount received from the raffle teat od is $493.52. Miss Rosa Willis' club raised the largest amount, $80.50. It is the purpose of the pastor and trustees of Shiloh to rebuild their church. The colored people of New Rochelle will meet at League Hall Wednesday evening, April 11, for the purpose of organizing a Home Defence League. The white people of this city have organized several companies and the leaders among the colored people here think it time to get busy so as to be able to protect their homes and families. The Easter services at St. Catherine A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday was well attended all day. The pastor, the Rev. H. W. Allen, preached at the morning service. In the afternoon the Sunday School children, under the direction of Mrs. Mundy, superintendent, presented a splendid program. At the evening services a cantata entitled "The Light of the Cross," was presented by the Junior and Senior Choirs of the church, under the leadership of Dr. C. P. McClendon. Several were bantised Easter Sunday morning at Bethesda Baptist Church by the pastor, the Rev Jacob Boddie. The church as usual was crowded to the doors, and many were turned away at both services. The morning collection amounted to over $100. Miss Willie Dunn, Mrs. Rosa Morris and Mr. Joshua Trottman are much improved. Samuel H. Davis has bee nsummoned as a trial juror for the April Term of Surrogate Court at the County Courthouse, White Plains, commencing April 16th. Mr. Davis has done jury duty for years, having served in the city, Supreme and County courts and now will serve in the Surrogate Court. Mayhele Chapter O of Eastern Star will give its annual barn dance at League Hall Thursday evening, April 16. Little Bert Shelton of William Place, is very sick in the New Rochelle Hospital. DOUGLASTOWN N Y DduGlastown, N. Y. — There was a great time at the St. Peter's A. M. E. church last Sunday. Long before 6 a.m., the people were assembling. The pastor, the cw. Mr. De Shields, preached at 6:30 m. and at 11 a.m. The Sabbath School exercises were in the afternoon. At 5 p.m. an grand program was rendered by the choir and Sabbath School. The Rev. P. E. Batson, of Tranidad, B. W. L., preached an excellent sermon, at 8 p.m. The church was beautifully decorated. There were two crosses. Solos were rendered by Miss Theodora Week, L. A. Weight, Miss Lonorthy Taylor and Miss. Artemisia Becker. Several duets and recitations were also rendered. Miss Collins was in charge of the program rendered by the choir, and Miss Mary F. Bowles had charge of the epgrogram rendered by the Sabbath School. The pastor delivered an address. The collection and congregation were large. Mrs. Mary F. Bowles, formerly of Great Neck will reside permanently in Douglastown. She has been appointed superintendent of the St Peter's A. M. F. Sabbath School. Miss Elmura Taylor is improving Miss Mattie Banks is ill in the Flushing Hospital. T Rev Mr. De Shields, Miss Alice M. Rigues, Miss Bernice E. Stroud and I. D. Holmes were the guests of Mrs. Hattie E. Friesen Sunday. HEMPSTEAD N Y HEMSTEAD, N. Y.-The people of Hempstead spent a great Easter. The morning services were of high order. A 3 p. m. Dr. Harvey and a large number of people went to Freeport to attend quarterly meeting. At 7.45 p. m. the Easter exercises under the auspices of the Sunday School, rendered a fine program. Those having the charge of the exercises were Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Harvey, Miss Carter and Mrs. Tredwell, assisted by Messrs. Jackson, Coffey and Brewester. Many could not get seats. The collection for the day was $75. Mrs. Amessie Holmand entertained the Rev. Harvey and family at breakfast Easter Sunday. The box social given in the lecture room of the church Thursday evening last sa grand success notwithstanding the downpour of rain the entire evening. Mrs. Jennie Pool and sister, of Harrishburg, Pa.; called at the parsonage Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Pool lives in Flushing, L. I. The quarterly meeting will be held at Zion Church on the fourth Sunday in April, Dr W. O. Hofl will preach at 3 p.m. Dr. Harvey was out of town this week visiting in Ryrard Portchester. He metta Slade visited friends in Brooklyn last week. Mrs. H A Wells is out again after a long illness. The pulpit aide presented the pastor a beautiful silk pulpit robe on last Sunday through Mrs. Holmand. Miss Lucy Carter is president of this society. AMSTERDAM N Y AMSTERDAM, N Y — Bruce Anderson, a former resident, has returned and accepted a position in this city. Mr. and Mrs Frances Thomas will leave this week for Buffalo where they will make their future home. They will be missed by their many friends of this city. Mrs Cora Blood left Saturday to spend the Easter with her mother in Colerkskill. Miss Anna Lewis and Helen Duncle are spending Easter in Schoharie with their parents. Mr Wilson and Mrs Golf has returned from Kentucky. Mr Marvin Dewitt has recovered from his illness and will leave shortly for Binghamton Mr Hayres is on the sick list Dewitt Clinton Smith of Swort Hill is spending the aster with his parents, the Rev G C. Smith. The social given last Thursday evening by the Christian Endeavor was a success. Charles Thomas left for Coberskill to visit his parents. Miss Margaret Ellis, of H Cedar Street, has accepted, a position in Cramer's Cloak department, Market Street. Eddie Anderson, Mrs Eddie Anderson and Mrs Brown, of Scheinetady, attended the Easter services of the St Paul's A M. F. Zion church in Amsterdam as did Mrs Burton. The Easter program of St Paul's A M. F. Zion church was nicely rendered. Mrs. Lvdia Price, of Ballaton stent Easter with her sister, Mrs G C. Smith. The Rev G C. Smith and wife and Mrs. Price took luncheon with Mrs Harris. LE ROY N Y Lazor, N. Y.-The Rev James E. Rose preached to a crowded house in last Sunday at the Second Baptist Church, every available seat being taken. Among the worshipers were many out-of town visitors among whom were Mr. and Mrs Will Clark of Mumford; Mia Clara Alexander of Rochester. Theodore R. Price of Genesco, and Miss Kuth Stevenson of Ithaca. The Misses Gertrude Stevenson, Anna Sellers and Emily Lewis spent last Saturday and Sunday in Rochester. Miss Bertha Holmes and Miss Clara Alexander of Rochester, spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Alexander. Miss Ruth Stevenson of Ithaca, who paid a short visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Stevenson, returned home Sunday night. Charles Alexander and James Bundy were in Rochester Saturday. Mrs. Emma Alexander entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Will Clark of Rochester. Roosevelt Price from Genesco Normal is home to spend Easter vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Price of Southbridge. The Rev. Jas. E. Rose was in Batavia last Wednesday and Thursday nights assisting the Rev. G. M. Reid of the Immanuel Baptist Church in evangelistic services. Results of the evangelistic campaign held under the aisles of the four Protestant churches of LeRoy have not been fully tabulated, but it is safe to say that there will be a goodly number added to the Second Baptist by baptism The campaign came to a close last Friday evening. The Rev. Jas. E. Rose, recently visited Elwood-Cotes of Wheatland, who is suffering from an attack of pneumonia. Sidney Robinson assisted in the Easter exercises of the First Baptist church He sang by special request. Mrs. C. M. Stevenson and daughters, Wealthy and Margaret, worshiped at the Second Baptist Church of Mumford last Sunday evening. While in the village they called to see Albert Marshall, who is seriously ill. YONKERS N Y YOKEKEN, N. Y.—At Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church, the Rev. Benj, Judd pastor, the Easter services began with early prayer meeting at 6 a. m., led by local preacher Brother M. Overton and Exhorter A. Hitter. There was a good attendance and an inspiring meeting. At 11 a. m. the church was filled with a large congregation of members and visitors. The Rev. James Edw. Mason, financial secretary of Livingstone College preached an able sermon. Two persons joined the church. At 2.30 an Easter program was rendered by the children of the primary and infant classes of the Sunday school under the direction of Mrs. B. E. Scott superintendent; and Mrs. A. L. Judd infant class teacher. The Sunday school rally cards brought in a neat Easter offering. A cantata, entitled "The Lighten Cross," was rendered at 8 p.m. by the intermediate and senior classes of the Sunday School, assisted by the choir under the direction of Miss Frances Briscoe and Edna Rigler, choirister. The cantata parts were well taken and highly appreciated by the large audience present. The auditorium of the church was thoroughly renovated, electric lights installed and whole church newly carpeted. The regular presence of Easter flowers, cut and potted, covering the altar, delighted all. A collection of $146 was taken. Dr. Mason, on Monday evening gave his lecture "The New Negro," before the Brotherhood. ROCHESTER N Y Rochester, N. Y.—The Fortnightly Sewing Circle met at the residence of Mrs. Solomon Young, 8 Alma Place. Thursday afternoon, April 5, at 6 o'clock. Dinner was served by the hostess. Mrs. W. Henry Green has been elected by the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society as superintendent of the Bands of Promise of the A. M. E. Zion Church. Flower City Lodge, No 91, I. B. P. O. E. of W., and the Daughters of the Eldorado Temple No. 32, held their annual Thanksgiving services at Trinity Church last Sunday evening, the Rev. W. A. Byrd officiating. The Intermediate C. E. Society of A. M. E. Zion Church will hold its fourth annual banquet April 26, in the lecture room of the church. Never in the history of A. M. E. Zion Church were the Easter services so impressive as last Sunday. The junior choir rendered special music under the direction of James B. Chapman, assisted by Prof. Sheilds' orchestra. The Sunday School in the afternoon had special Easter music, under the direction of A. S. Jamason superintendent, and Henry Green, assisted by the I. C. E. Orchestra and the I. C. E. Endeavor Society rendered a special program at 5:30 o'clock, Mr. Harris of the C. E Union made an address. The senior choir rendered special Easter anthems at the evening services, assisted by Loyd Hickman and Miss Elise Townes, vocal soloist, and the pastor the Rev. E. D. W. Jones, preached morning and evening. The Holy Communion was celebrated in the morning. The collection for the day was $1,155. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Freeman celebrated their twelfth wedding anniversary last Saturday evening at their home. 10 Rowley Street. They were recipients of many beautiful gifts. Dr. W. Henry Green, who has been confined to his home for the past two weeks, is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Avis B. Fields have returned from a western trip to Pittsburgh and Cleveland. The services on Easter Sunday were were the collection on the day. The collection for the day was $39. Mrs. May Davenport, Mrs. Lillian Winnie and Miss Mary Boyd are patients at the city hospital. Mrs. E. U. A. Brooks and infant son, left for Auburn on the 9th instant, to visit her parents, Mrs. and Mr. Harry A. Reed. Miss Edith Oliver is indisposed this week. Abraham Leferer is suffering with pneumonia. Miss Tennessee Coons has recovered from her attack of pneumonia. The annual fair of the Dyer Phelpa Memorial A. M. F. Zion Church cleared $135. Misses Aima and Edith Oliver, Guild pope and George Peterson, have all been or the sick list recently. Mrs Alice McKiel was called to Washington, D. C., by the serious illness of her father, M. Lattimore. Miss Ida Brown of Schenectady, was in the city last Saturday. Mrs. Frances Mallory is in poor health Dudley E. Nelson Jr., the store dealer reports an improvement in business with the advent of April. Mrs. Hester Allen is out again after a brief illness Mrs. Susan C. Topping of the Topping Employment Bureau, has more calls for help than she can supply During the recent fair at Zion Church the executive presented one Brotherhood Club. D. E. Nelson, president, and one by the Camp Fire Girls, Miss Elizabeth Jackson president. The president of the fair was Mrs George Holley, vice-president Mrs. James Brown secretary Mrs. James Lane, assistant secretary, Miss Rebecca Green, treasurer, Mrs. Margaret Dougherty, cashier, Rev. E. U. A. Brookly BUFFALO N:Y Buffalo, N. Y—Elite Lodge, No. 119, S. B P. O. E. W., held its memorial and thanksgiving service at St. Luke's A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday night. Owing to the illness of the exalted ruler, E. W. Duke, the service was conducted by M. Earl De Frank, past exalted ruler of Salt City Lodge, No. 116, of Syracuse. Bert Taylor visited Rochester last Monday. The Negro Men's Business League held its monthly meeting last Sunday afternoon, taking in many new members. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Morse are on a ten-day trip to New York, Philadelphia and Washington. They will visit the parents of Mrs. Morse. Mrs. Benj. Morse is spending Easter week in New York. Thomas M. Smith died last Monday morning. He was operated on at the General Hospital, but could not rally. He was master of St. John's Lodge, F. and A. M., and a member of Hadij Temple, No. 61. A daughter in California survives him. The funeral was held Wednesday, with Masonic honors. Bishop Blackwell passed through our city last week en route to Detroit. Henry Lewis will be the speaker at the Young Men's Guild at St. Phillip Church next Sunday. The Order of the Eastern Star held a supper at the residence of Mrs. Robert Buckner Monday. A fine program was rendered. The services and music at the several churches Easter Sunday were very elaborate. Rev. E. Robert Bennett of St. Phillip's Church has been on the sick list, but is recovering. POUGHKEEPSIF N Y Douglas Harper, N. A. Large crowds attended both services of the Smith Street A. M. E. Zion church, Easter Sunday, Pastor Van Buren preached in the morning and in the evening the Easter exercises were rendered by the Sabbath School. Three persons united with the Church Elder Van Buren baptised Miss Katherine Reed and Constance Bernice, infant daughter of Mrs and Mrs Crawford McGerald. Miss Jertha B White stood sponsor. The junior chur, Miss Nellie Smith, churter, presented the pastor $250 in gold and organist. Miss Sadie Rhodes, a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. A beautiful potted plant was presented the church by Mrs Malina Potter. Services every night during Holy Week were well attended, including the memorial eulogies Good Friday evening. Next Sunday the Sabbath School Promotion Day exercises will be held at 3 o'clock. The county Sunday School Superinterpreter, Mrs Brinkerboff, will also be present the pastor will preach Evering subject. The pastor will preach the certifying of it, of what it consists and who compose it." A skik-tok social will be given under auspices of the board of stewardesses. April 25 Mrs Jessie Wye is president. Mrs Harder of Hudson called on Rey and Mrs C. Van Buren at the Shepherd's Haven, Monday. At the Elenzerer Baptist church at 10 45 a m the pastor, Rev Charles S Fariess, preached from Matt xxviii 6 "He is not here. He is risen, as He said" The Sunday School held their Easter exercises, which were full of interest. At 7 45 p m the pastor preached a short sermon from Matt xxviii 18 after which an appropriate program was rendered A special Easter offering was made Griffin W. Hayes, of 93 North Hamilton Street was agreeably surprised on Thursday by a host of friends, the occasion bing his birthday He received a number of present. Among the equivere were Mrs. Larian Fariess, and Mrs. Lucian Arrington of Hartford, and Mrs. D F Godfrey, Mr and Mrs R Tanner, Mr and Mrs J W Harden Mr and Mrs Hush Massfield, Miss Gertrude Hendley, Mr and Mrs Chas Lawrence and others Mrs Lawrence furnished music and an elaborate collation was served On Monday, April 2, the marriage of Howard Lee and Miss Georgette Vaughn, loth of Washington D.C. was solemnized in the parsonage of Ebenezer Baptist church by the Rev C. S. Farriss. They have the best wishes of their many friends in Poughkeepsie. A patriotic wedding was performed under the Stars and Stripes at the parsonage Tuesday afternoon by the pastor, when Miss Lurie Goodman became the bride of the couple. The friends witnessed the ceremony, including Mr. and Mrs G W. Hayes. After a brief wedding trip they will make their hone in Hartford. BINGHAMTON N. Y. Binghamton, N. Y.—The Frederick Douglass Lyeum had an elaborate Easter program under the supervision of Mra. Lena Rowe, secretary. Part of the proceeds Sunday were given to St. Paul's Church for missionary purposes. Miss Martha Knight has charge of the program next Sunday, and on April 17 the semi-annual election of officers will take place; also a musical program under the charge of the president. The Zion A. M. E. Sunday school rendered a fine Easter program at the evening service. The vested choir made its first appearance at this service. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hart left on Wednesday for the Metropolis. Misses Luella and Bertha Wilson of Union spent Sunday here. Miss Jessie Byird spent Easter at Owego. N. Y. Miss Anna Byird made a flying trip to Owegg, N. Y., last week. The stewards and stewardesses of St. Paul's Church will give a supper April 17. The musicale given for the benefit of the Home and Foreign Missionary Society was a financial success, clearing over $40. The Naomi Juveniles, No. 858, G U. O. of O. F., will give a spring party April 21. William Sykes made a flying trip to Elmira last week. Mrs. Frank Smith is doing nicely Charles Henry Sherman will leave soon for the coast. It is rumored he is going to join the beneficts. Robert Braxton has accepted a position at Hotel Bennett. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pell Saturday. At the A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday Easter was celebrated in grand style. The pastor Dr. J. B. A. Yelwerton, stretched a great sermon in the morning from the words "All Hall" Matthew 28:9. The choir was in full regalia and in the best trim for the occasion. Miss Margarethe Westbrooker, who sung leading soprano, received many compliments. And upon the whole it is said that the choir has never appeared to a better advantage and looked so handsome in capes and robes. The Sunday School rendered an excellent program at night, Mrs. M. D. Smith was in charge. All of them played their parts well. The Harriet Tubman Literary Society, Mrs. M. L. Thomas President, was also an special duty in memorial, raising the resurrection of our Savior, Miss Westbrooks had charge of program. The annual fair at the A. M. E. Zion Church will open next Monday night, the 16th, at which time the public is invited. SYRACUSE N Y. Syracuse, N. Y.—Mrs. Mary Taylor of E. Washington street was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital April 3; where she is in a critical condition. Mrs Anna Ames left for Buffalo Saturday, April 7. spending Easter with her sister, Mrs. Nora Brown. 240 Flm street. Wells Bennett, son of Mr. and Mrs Frank Bennett, is ill. James Warren, familiarly known as "Jimmie," was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital last week. James Dunbar was also taken to the hospital Thursday, April 5 with rheumatism. Will Dunkle, formerly of Fort Plain N. Y. has taken a position with one of the gel companies. Mrs Dunkle arrived Saturday. They will make Syracuse their home. The regular communication of Onondaga Lodge, No 32, F. and A. M. gave the second degree to three candidates Thursday, April 5. Mrs. Florence Malone, wife of Samuel Malone, was taken suddenly ill while at one of the theaters April 4. She was removed to her home, where she is now under the doctor's care. Palestine Commandery, No. 11 K. T. made the pilgrimage to Utica Easter Sunday, attending divine services in company with Central City Commandery, No. 16 of that city. Mrs. Carrie Wright of Watertown, N.Y. was the Easter guest of Mrs. Amy Bailey of Grape street. Mrs. Lewi Hall of Omaata and Mrs. Arbah Thomas of Omaata were calling Swain friends last week. Easter services were well attended at all three church. A children's choir rendered the music at the morning service in St Phillip's P. E. Church. Mrs. Braitice Maloney and son left 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 capacity. Teachers, therefore, should send Registration Fee and secure lodging in advance. For terms, catalogue or other information, address President J. B. DUDLEY, Agricultural & Technical College, Greensboro, N. C. EIGHTH NTH ANNUAL SESS and continues five weeks. T Growing older, better and strong ceeded capacity. Teachers, therefor and secure lodging in advance. For terms, catalogue or other in Pra Agricultural & Technic ASHEVILLE SCHOO New French System taught latest patterns by tape measure. who desire to remain in Ashev completed in three weeks. ASHEVILLE SCHOOL OF DESIGNING. New French System taught where pupils can cut all the latest patterns by tape measure. Employment given to those who desire to remain in Asheville. Correspondence Course completed in three weeks. MRS. AGNES L. KEMP, Principal. 39½ Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, N. C. Formerly of Brooklyn, N. Y. Friday, April 7, for Indianapolis to visit her mother. Mrs. Ida Starks of Columbus, O. is ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. F. K. Burns, of Harrison street. Mrs. Austin Mount of Eric Pa., is visiting her daughter, Miss Marie Mount, Almond street. Wilber Johnson rendered a beautiful solo Sunday evening at St. Philip's Church. Master Enrico Cachemaille, son of Mrs. Etta Cachemaille, met with a painful accident Monday, being thrown from a wheel. The meeting held at the home of Mrs. Atkins was very interesting. A paper was read by Mrs. Mathews and he was held with the Next meeting will be held with the Touro Mrs. W. A. Griffin, 307 Almond street, Thursday evening. AUBURN. N Y Tuburn, N. Y. — The April Fool party given by the Syringa Court of Calantha at the home of Mrs. Thomas Freeman was a decided success. A large number were present and participated in the unique games and contests. Refreshments were served and a neat sum was realized. Miss Evelyn Diggs left Friday for Washington, D. C. She was met at Sanandaiga by her cousin, Mrs. Morton Wright, and Miss Georgianna Bell, who accompanied her on the rip. Claude Freeman of Fulton was the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Thomas Freeman, Easter Sunday. William Freeman is spending she week with relatives in Oneida. Miss Beatrice Myers of Syracuse and Nelson Ray of Marcelihis were the guests of Miss Mabel Reed on Easter. Harry Johnson of Geneva called on friends here Easter, Miss Pauline Fletcher Diggs of Syracuse was the Easter guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Diggs, Mrs. Mary Gaskin and son Philip are visiting in Buffalo. William Newport and father spent Easter in Buffalo. Mrs. John Hasselle of Rochester was the Easter guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reed Mrs. Emma Nelson, who has been suffering from a severe cut on her right hand, is able to be about. Miss Amelia Lewis and Robert Williams were joined in matrimony Saturday evening by Rev. P. K. Tovielle. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holmes. John Hannah of Skeaneatles called on friends here Easter. The many friends of James Warren of Syracuse were pained to learn of his death from pneumonia. Mr. Warren his daughter of this Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith, Mrs. Hannah Parker and Mrs. Henry Jones, Sr. attended the funeral services on Tuesday in Syracuse. Easter services were held at Zion Church Sunday with large congregations. The Bible school, under the supervision of Superintendent James Johnson, and assistants, Mrs. A. Winslow, the Miss Sarah and Mary Richardson, rendered a very fine program. The collection was over $17. Mrs. P. K. Fonville entertained the committee of the Zion fair at a five-course luncheon. Mrs. Fonville was presented with a handkerchief, given by Mrs. Charles Widman, wife of Governor Whitman. The following comrised the committee: Mrs. Arthur Shriff, Mrs. Thomas Browne, Mrs. Henry Lincoln, P. K. F. K. Foley and Mrs. P. K. Fonville. Mrs. Persons and daughter of Seneca Falls attended the dance here and were the guests of Miss Edna Dorsey. The dance given by the Syrina Court of Calanthe April 9 was well attended. The Ace correspondent was in Ithaca and Geneva ast week, taking orders for the works of the ae Booker T. Washington. ENGLEWOOD. N. I. ENGLEROWN, N. J. — The Rev. Thos J. B. Harris will attend a call meeting of the Presbyterian Council in Germantown, Pa., during the week. Easter was a joyous day for Bethany Church people. The pastor, the Rev. Thomas J. B. Harris preached an interesting sermon on "We Have Seen the Lord." The Sunday School held forth the remainder of the day, rendering an excellent program in the evening to a crowded house. The annual address to the Sabbath school was delivered by Assemblyman W. Irving Glover, who recently fathered the Civil Glover's address was very timely and held the interest of all. Bethany is still progressing spiritually and numerically. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pierce and Mrs. Hattie Williams were recently added to its membership. Samuel and William Jenkins are home during their Easter vacation from Dartmouth College. The Ladies' Aid Society of Bethany Church will hold a house party at the residence of Mrs Theresa Smith Friday. April 13 Mrs Maud Jackson, president. Proceeds for Bethany church. --- pore pide ane : aise is 3 SERRE coe he eee ae Reps RU DER eeN TERED, a ENN RRC CR EIR C Re neon ear RT eee ogy er eT ee Ok eT ee ry te se PENS aieavtey Sa SRT SERRA MSY Ga S: ete a — ~ STUN ORC COREUIN TR BE Ren TAR AnD nT CEN AUS ERT AT RCA ee RRR CEM TS iS ERT EMO ree RA Ra alaos vay etaba es Che New York Age qi’ MATYONAD EERO WESELE Matered ot the Feet Ofiee ut New, York, w few ines tar we ood ‘ "rucpbons, Bryant BE, WAXD R MOORK.,....Publaber ond Hitter Exstam A. WALTON, Geta oad Dramatle Rabies OOENE L. MOORE. ....,Advertaiag Arsot JAMES W. JOHNSON. {Contrivtiag Ratner Lowden AT Groen Street, Chertas oleae Et. «Address, al-letters wad make all obecks Sa setee cides pubs te THR NEW YORE ace sea one veeen 7 Mel rose aus SBE MONTHS CIs Faas MONTES. IIIS Rack CORY secu BO GBT OR SUNS on ‘adlog casuncrpte for, point walk CAS, RAS SU pd sect “To Savere Spublicedial a the curves lamas wettgedract was Se te THRACE Ofte wer bite thes Tesvaey, aieelonrent ot ipleg ndeertitng wl was, Pes See “ WHURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1917 aii (Tet _ a? hee | ‘ Pe te | wht | ||| a DD) i ws pee | ~ call A DOUBTFUL VOUCHER. A daily newspaper. headline has it that “A Confederate’ Veteran Vouches for Loyalty of German Suspect.” “The question now presents it- self, Who will vouch for the loy- alty of the Confederate veteran? It would be only fair for the German suspect to reciprocate the endorsement. OFFENDING THE SOUTH. In Sunday's issue of the New York Tribune the following wa: published under a Washington, D C,,. date line: ‘ It was learned authoritatively at the War Department that Negro _, an white troops will not be camped = Sad trained together, and that the Joes not con! “Bee Shieh wonld snack of oe fending the South. The problem has been solved in the past, and » _ solugion will be found during the Dresent war, it was said Fear of- offending the South! Whatja cowardly stand to take ir the matter of ‘right and principle Catering to the foolish prejudices ‘and idjasyncrasies of the bourbor South scem to be a national weak- ness, although the South does not care whom it offends in the pro- pagation of its narrow and un- Annerican views.- There are times when one wonders if it really knows the Civil War is over. The South is the cancer of the body politic. Either the entire na- tion ultimately must be brought ‘over to its unhealthy way of think- ‘ing or the South must be cured Right is right and wrong is wrong. True democracy of which we hear so much about can and never wil exist in this country as long as the spirit of discrimination is permitted to rum riot in any section. THE ALABAMA WAY. The brutality of the White South in dealing with Negroes twho exhibit any degree of man- hood and courage in a controversy ‘with whites was recently .exem- plified in the case of Anthony Crawford in South Carolina, the details of which are familiar to all readers.of The Age. It is only fair to note that all Southern com- munities are not so unblushing in their brutality as the town of -Ab- beville, which will ever furnish justification for the question: “Is the White South civilized?” Alabama, for instance, dealt with a somewhat similar case in a much more civilized way, accord- ing to the Montgomery Advertis- er. All the forms of law were ob- served, and the offending Negro was finally given a life term in the penitentiary. The crime with which he was accused was the killing of a young white man who had struck him with a stick. The slayer, Andrew Molton, had been’ employed on a plantation owned by Dr. George Waller, father of the young man who was killed. He went to get his pay but was put of, wheredpan tie’altercauon ensued with a fatal result. Singular to say, instead of being lynched at once, Molton was tried before a jury and sentenced to be hanged. The Supreme court granted hint'a new trial and by agreement the prisoner pleaded guilty and. hig punishment was fixed at imprisonment for life. Thus was the majesty of the law upheld and Alabama saved a fynching. . ‘There must have been a host of mitigating circumstances in’ the case to bring about such defer- ence to the forms of law as pre- vailed in the proceedings. The penitentiary will probably be the safest place for Molton for some time. But there is some reason to suspect that a verdict of man- slaughter in self-defence would have more nearly fitted the facts in the case. % But, at all events, the Alabama way accords more with the vencer of civilization than the South Car- olina way. DISLOYALTY IN THE SOUTH - There appears to be a concerted plan to hitch the charge or at least the suspicion of disloyalty upon the Negro in various sec- tions of the South. One of these tale$ comes from North Carolina, represented in Congress by such a loyalist as the Hon. Claude Kitchin, and the other from Ala- bama, the home districts of Rep- resentatives Almon and Burnctt, who also vofed against sustaining the President’s declaration against Germany. ‘The motives behind these stor- ies of plots instigated by German agents among Negroes appear to be varied to suit the emergency. In Alabama it is charged that they are allied with the exodus of Southern labor to Northern indus- trial centres. Another plan, it is charged, was to induce Negroes to migrate to Mexico. But, the real reason appears to be to afford a pieeitie pete for the revival of that cowardly and: murderous or- ganization known as the Ku Klux Klan, which flourished immediate- ly after the Reconstruction period. Tts lawless and treasonable prac- tices set at naught the rule of ghe National Government, owing to the weakness of Republican ad- ministration, and turned over the southern States to the tender mer- cies of the Democrats, where they have remained ever since. If there is disloyalty in the South, the instigators of it will be found among the promoters of this revival of the Ku Klux Klan. As a correspondent from Roston truly says, it will be well to watch the South closely. THE GERMAN CONSPIRATORS. To the Editor of The New York Are: ‘The New York Tribuno recently pub- Mshed a vory intoresting statement of the activity of German consplrators using the Nogro community of Fim Grove an a basis of operation, This mtatement unjustly reflects upon the loyalty of the Negroes of this section. ‘The Negroes emphatically deny that they are being used by the Germans for any lsloyal purposoa and Invite tho atrictent examination, with the confidence that such charges cannot he sustained. T have noticed In sevoral newspapers atatementa to the effect that Negroes leaving different portions of the South are ‘being arrested undor the charge of being uned by German emissaries. Ite charged that thie ts a part of the work of the German emlsearies, 1 vory much fear that auch reporta may he used by the lawless elements to glvo Nogroca, In certain sections of the country, worlous trouble. Now. the migration of the Negroes from the South to the North, In my opinion, I in_no way connected with the work of German eminsaries. The charge’ {a aa groundions na (he charge previously made that the Negroes were boing transferred to the North during the campaign for political purnores, Negroes are leavirs: various portions of the country hot for political pur- hones, nor because of German Influ- ences, tut for better protection of thelr liven In some Inatances,, and In other cance for better achools for thelr chil dren and for hetter pay for thelr ser- vices. This In the main fully covers the causon of the Negroes’ unrent and migration, : Anothof erroneous atatement howl he corrected. Tho Tribuse contains statomenta that the Taitheran Imman- el College ot this city In using Ite influence agninst Negro lorally to the country. ‘This In unfair and cruel. The (utharan Immanuel College in doing a vory Important and much-needed work in the way of Nogro education and a though it is somewhat of a rival of. ° THE RIGHT TO FIGHT, There are several ways of considering every question, and ong of those Ways is to disregard all of the existing facts. This is largely the method being followed by the colored men here and there who are saying that the Negro, on account of his grievances, would be justified in not fighting the country’s battles or that he should strike a bargain for his rights before offering himself to take iip arms. This first proposition the wrffér has gone over time after time in these columns, . ‘The writer has all along held that the Negro, in order'to keep his case clean, must perform all the duties of citizenship while he ‘constantly renews his claim to all the corresponding rights. Such a course’ 6f action does ‘not mean that he should be led by any silly sentimentality in taking up the duty that fates him in the present hour. It does not mean that he should forget his just causes for complaint. It means that guided by hard, common sense and remem- bering all that this country justly owes him, the Negro will take up and perform the duty that now falls to him; thereby strengthening his protest for his rights and flinging a challenge to the white people jot this country to rise to his plane of magnanimity and do their duty by him. ; Regarding the propsition that the Negro should drive a bargain for his rights before taking up arms,-we go back to the first sentence of this article and repeat that this proposition disregards the facts. It is based on the assumption that ninety million people are absolutely powerless to wage victorious warfare unless helped by ten million. It is not unreasonable to suppose that the ninety million might manage somehow to struggle along alone and win the war. It is also reasonable to ask, where would the ten million who declined to serve stand then? . Those who advance this proposition may think they see a direct comparison between the colored people of the United States and the, peasants of Russia. There is no such comparison. The peasants of Russia constitute the mass of the Russian people. There are about one hundred and fifty million of them, and they have been oppressed by a few million overlords. If this mass of people refused to fight, it would be utterly impossible for Russia to make war. They needed only to shake themselves in order to overthrow their oppressors. The condition of the colored people in this country is almost the exact reverse. But cither of these courses would be playing directly into the hands if our enemies, for it is their avowed purpose fo prevent us from serving. Only a few months ago a bill was introduced into Congress making it illegal for a Negro to enlist in the army or navy. The, bill did not pass, but it shows what our enemies would like to see done. For two years or more our enemies in Congress have done all in-their power to prevent the passing of a uhiversal military ser- vice law, 6n the ground that the Negro would have to be included. Such a bill is now before Congress, and just the other day Represen- tative Whiley of South Carolina expressed the following opinion conSPhing it: * ae : ee a, We of the Sonth cannot stand for tnélusion of Negroes in the universal service plan. It would bring down upon the districts where Negroes far exceed the whites in number a danger far greater than any foreign foc. The universal service plan so far prepared proposes that, following one year active training, the men would return to their homes, carrying guns and equipment with them, to remain members of the reserve, aubject to a call to arms This would accomplish the very thing which the South has always fought against, the placing of arms in the hands of 2 large number of Negroes anti the training of them to work together in organ- ized units. Now Congressman Whiley and men of his type do not fear any- thing from the Negro being armed, but they oppose the Negro being recognized as a citizen and a man. That is why he and the men in Congress like him. are opposed to universal service. The “German plot” stories that came up out of Greensboro, N. C., and other southern points were hatched for various purposes, and one of these purposes was to exclude the Negro from the univer- sal service plan by casting a doubt on his loyalty. Southerners like Congressman Whiley think that if the Negro is included in the uni- versal service plan, and bears arms, wears the uniform and fights the country’s battles, it will increase his feeling of equal citizenship and strengthen his claim to equal citizenship. And they are right in thinking so. That is why the plan has not yet been able to be made a law, We learn that the Democrats in Washington have decided on “selective conscription” instead of universal service. That means that the Government may draft men to fight-or to work on the farms or the railroads or in the factories or for any job deemed necessary. We can easily imagine what: the Negro will be drafted for. What sort-of position will we be in if as a race we are set aside to serve the country in time of war by performing menial services only? If the @aacshern: Democratic in Connceee can have thats senv. that ie what the Agricultural and Technical Collexe over which I preside, I belleve It te 8 mintnko for any Negro or friend of Negro education to withhold his hearty support from this college. While tt docs not stand aa an Institution for In- dustrind training, (ttn filling & much- needed opportunity for those who de- aire some other form of education. Pronident Borg, althourn of forelxn de- ncent, Is a native American citizen, a chriatian gentleman and deservos our sympathy and support. JAS. B, DUDLEY, Preaident, Agricultural and Technical College, Greensboro, N. C. te ene Ee ee ee Mega Rg. ee ee a ae ala ~” “Phere isi a'man in’ Congréss naméd Vinson. He hails from Geor- gia. The country is now at the beginning of a war which ‘will end nobody knows when or where. The call is for clear-visioned men at Washington to shape the nation's course. Is Vinson bothered about the nation’s course? Not much. Last week he introduced three bills in Congress. One was a bill to prohibit the intermarriage of white and colored people. Another was a bill to require all trans- portation companies and public carriers in the District of Columbia to provide separate accommodations for the two races. The third was a Dill that we shall reproduce here in full, The anti-intermar- riage bill and the “Jim Crow” bill are familiar, because some South- ern patriot introduces them at each session, But read and ponder this: + ABIL . To effect'certain reform in the civil service by segregating clerks - and employees of the’ white race from those of African blod and descent. * i : Be it chacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That heads- of all executive departments shall issue all such orders as shall be necessary to secure in all branches of the civil service of the United States to’ the utmost extent consistent with the public interests the sezregaion of civil employees of the white race from those of African blood or descent in the performance of their services. . Sec, 2. That in all executive departments within the District of Columbia clerks or employees shall not be required to occupy the same office or workrooms with clerks or employees of African blood or descent; nor shall any white clerk or employee be placed under the orders, direction, or supervision of any per- son of African blood of descent. : Sec. 3. That in the Railway Mail Service of the Post Office Department white clerks shall not, except in cases of emer- gency, be ordered to duty in the same mail car with postal clerks of African blood or descent. Segregation in the Government departments at Washington was bad enough under orders of departmental heads, but here is an at- tempt to make that segregation a part of the law of the land.. We ask if there is not some way in which the American people by the pressure af public opinion or in some other way can do something to put a stop to these ruthless insults to twelve million loyal citizens... In another editorial in this issue we say that it is reasonable to suppose that the ninety million in this country might struggle along lone and win the war without the help of the ten million, Never- theless, nobody knows how much fighting there is to be done, and every able-bodied and loyal citizen may yet be needed. Why, then, should a few wide-mouthed, narrow-brained' statesmen(?) be allowed ‘0 insult millions of such citizens? We ask if there is not enough pressure of public opinion to muzzle such men as Vinson? COMMENDING THE AGC WOULD NOT BE WITHOUT IT. To the Editor of Tus New York Ace: Enclosed please find money order for another year. I am highly pleased with Tur Ace and would not be without it. Mus, Joun A, Caste, Montdlair, N. J. . COMPREHENSIVE ACCOUNT OF DOINGS, ~-_ To the Editor of Tue New Yor Ace: Enclosed you will please, find cheek) for one year's subscriptin. There is no paper in’all the States that gives such 2 onpechensive account of the doings of the Negro as your paper does G.B. Mutsx Austin, Tex * THE BEST AS A NEWSPAPER, To the Hditor of Tie New Yore Ace: Enclosed please find renewal. As soon as I can find a little spare time. J. shall heip raise your list to a higher Sgure All inal, it is the best we have as a thew spaper HA Kensry? Sete ae eee. See, eee To the Editor of The Age ‘An out-of-town race paper had an- other article In this week's Issue, per- taining to Judge ARernathy and his fn- ancial interests In Birmingham. About 8:18 Saturday local agents of the paper were relieved of thelr coples and some of them arrested and placed under bond, Sunday morning I visited the City Hall and presented a copy of The AKe to Commissioner Ward who had Chief of Police Engen go over it and see if the news carried by The Age was Wholesome for the colored peopl of Hirmingham Chief Engen atated that he believed The New York Age to be A clean and wholesome paper, that It could he gold In Birmingham without Interference and that all colored poo- ple here should rend It, LOUIS GOODMAN, Hirmingham, Ala, PLANS TO REVIVE KU KLUX LAN. ‘Te the Editor of Tue New Yorn Ace: Look well to the South durme this war You vill note by enclosed ‘chipping from the Boston Post that sly intrigue ison font A Ku Klux Klan to keep in line Negro tranters Cowardly an truth A shocking attempt for the stay-at- homes’ throttle. the Newro. and. drink and swim in his blood, A plot to get even_with his trooping North, Who in the South ix so, free from treason that he must train his gun upon the most loyal of mien on all God's terrestrial ball? Who smashed at the hounds of a union? Why eyes upon the Negro? This sort of thing as now appears on the horizon may he ‘only a flurry, but we must keep eves upon it The South can slo tsa great deal of harm by mak- ing wt appear that we are traitors It is not too mean a weapon for the South, and the effect upon us would be a fear- full thing, Again I say watch every move of the South during this war, aiid cut off any attempt to wreck our ship of patriotism It is not a case Gf what we should he in thiv war, lnt it is what we are And hy God's help we shall wring from it thai freedam of Russia and af Poland Iam ready to die, but in that death let me know for truth that my awamen shall live indeed * Axus M De Vauarn Roston, Mass TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR . TEACHERS EIGHTH ANNUAL SESSION JUNE 11TH THRU JULY 20, 1917 EXTENSIVE COURSES. SPLENDID FACULTY PLAINFIELD. N.-T. | PLatNFieLD, N. J.— Through the ardu- ‘ous labors of Mrs. Anna Robinson and others the club of ladies organized with the purpose of becoming a court of Calantre was set apart by the grand officerg,from “Atlantic City last Thurs- day cXgning, under the name of Ivy Leat Chet) ‘The officers were lected and installed and a bountiful collation was served. ‘ Mrs Rohert Lee. of Westervelt Ave: nue. 38 convalescing after two weeks serious illness Mrs. Cora Bower has recovered sufficiently to leave the hos- pital and is mending Mowly_ Berkley Miller, brother-in-law of Hilth—White, of Phitadelphia, was the week-end guest of Miss Carrie Miller of 3rd place. Misses A. and_L. Shipley. of Richmond Street, spent Faster in Madison visiting their sister, Mrs Vidito Mrs Tucker Johnson, of Webster Place. has been suifermg from la grippe for a week Mrs JW. Bailey, of East 3rd Strect, spent Faster at Seabrieht, the guest of Mrs A Price Mrs M Goldstone and hutle son, John, will remain in Phila- delnhia on’a short visit Mrs, Samuel Dickens. of West 4th Street, spent a week in Lakewood as guest! of Miss Esther Phelton. ‘The fatter will spend a week with Mr and Mrs. Pickens Wm. Redd of Farmville, Vas. spent Sunday sisting hie aunt and. sister, Mrs, L. Brown and Miss Margaret Redd. on Plantield Avenue. Mr, Redd is one of the leading brickmasons and contractors in his section of the country and is only 26 sears of age. Rev Mr Nelson. of New York City, enent Sunday, April 1, the guest of Mrs, Thomas. Hamlett and Mrs. Keith, of Webster Place The stork’ visited’ the home of Mr and Mrs. Theodore Lane, West 3rd Street, last week. and left an enght-pound baby girl. Mother and child ase dome well under the care of Dr 1,.© Anderson Cary Brothers, our bakers, have he- cun doing business in earnest’ with their new oven. They are certainly doing heir part to win success Fiddie Jones, a patient in Rellevue Hospital. New York, but formerly of Plainfield, has improved greatly since his last opera- tion, The Easter exercises and sacred tab- leaux at Shiloh Paptist church Sunday evening were firtely rendered under the management of Mre M_ Alexander, as- cisted by Mrs Spring and Mrs Shaw. Collection was under the auspices of the Missionary Society The program in- cluded = Duet, Misses Margerie Venable and Fmma Cardwell; "Three Angels at the Croce” Misces T” Rurgess. M. Ven- able, F Cardwell: vocal solo, Miss Ruth Alexander The little ones sang and rendered their parts well The Faster musical program at Mt Zion A M FE Church in the evening was in charge of Chorister Alfred White Large crowds listened to a fine rendition. Mrs Mary Smith, formerly, of Plainfield Avenue, now resides at, Ui West 2nd’ Street, A. dinner was given recently at Mrs. Hill's, 309 Ar- lington Avene. for Miss Inez Grabes and Mise Violet Jonés Their, guests were Tesse Streets and P Wright of Maryland» Voral and instrumental music were features of the evening. ‘RAHWAY. N.1 for the Rev. N, D. Tate, of Metuch, Nid daring a ten days' revival ‘The Helping Hand Club of the ‘ond Baptist Chturch was entertain by William S. Maize, 228 Maple a nue; last Tuesday evening, Af business was transacted reireshmey were served, after which thee went to the home, of the Key. 4 Mrs, Alfred Wright, 208 Maple a gue, where it surprised Nrs Wei in honor of her birthday. An eos able evening was spent by all, many of the new hymns learned the tabernacle during the sit wee evangelistic campaign were iu Solos were rengggrd by several me bers. Miss Florence, Gibson, 194 Mag avenue, has-been! ill several days, is recovering. | Mrs. Alice Robinson, of Commer street, who went to ‘the Hlizab General Hospital last week, is abo the same. 7 Easter Sunday was x great nj day atthe A.M. E. Church Fineg ferings were taken up all day [a evening a fine program was renden by the Sunday school, which way follows: _ recitation, "To-day Easter," Joseph Smoke; recitatig “Wake Up," Nelson Dickerson: ry tation, “Just Easter,” Frederick son; carol by the Sunday school titled "Hail the King"; recitatis “Easter Lilies," Madison Morte recitation, “Easter is Here.” Margie Philhps: duet, “Low in the Grave Lay," Miss Hazel Hughes and’ Mig Sithaheth Morton; recitation, Edward] Osborne; recitation, Frederick P Pinger; recitation, Miss Ada Smit carol, “He is Risen"; duet, Cliffe Moore and Carleton Hughes: ceca tion, Ernest Van Dyke; solo, Mig Helen White; piano solo. Miss Elis Gibson; duet, Mrs. Maud Ochorne L|Mrs. Thomas King: solo, Thom ‘King: recitation, “Christ is Risa Flizabeth Morton. The chorister, thd Rev. C. V. Aaron, presented ii Esther Yates with a purse i beh of the choir. Closing remtarks we made by the pastor, the Rev. J.) Sampson _ Miss Elsie Gibson acted accompanist. Mrs. Charles AD Maize, 228 May avenue, entertained Miss Joseph Pollock, of Westfield, N. J, last Fr day. Miss R. Brinkley, 94 Milton aven <pent the week-end visiting friends Belmar, N. J. : The Dunbar Sewing Circle of Second Baptist Church met at Hhome of Mrs. Thomas Shell, 10) Scott avenue, last Thursday afte noon. Mrs. Shell was clected pres dent and Miss Mattie Woodall se tary. The time was spent in sewi after which the hostess served dainty repast The trustees and the members d the A, M_E Church and also the p tor, the Rey. J. P. Sampson, are a couraged because of the chang which the structure is undergoing. Next Sunday the Rev Alf Wright, pastor of the Second Bapti Church, will baptize his candidates # the First Bapttsr-Church, which is church belonging sto white peopl This'ts one good result of the Wey Evangelistic cainpaign, which wig out a great part of the partial which existed here. An excellent programme was a4 ried out on Easter Sunday at the and Baptist Church, under the di tion of the Superintendent of J Sunday school, Thomas Shell, and coworkers. William Maize acted a master of cerentonies: which was follows: Qpening chorus, “Halleluja Christ is Risen.” Sunday school; sponsive ‘reading led by the superit tendent: invocation by the pastor, thf Rev. Alffed Wright; recitation, Ro ert Taylor! ‘recitation, Alina Dailey piano solo, Miss Jessie Love; recity tion, Daniel Edgar; carol by tk school, “He Lives Again": recitatis Gladys Alston; trio, Evelyn and Li han Dawson and Jessie Love: reo] tation, Lenwood Bailey; solo, Stanly] Van Dyke; pantomime and solo, “My Faith Looks Up to Thee.” Evelnl Dawson, who was encored. Card “Chime, ‘Sweet Faster Bells”, reeit tion, James Railey; solo, Willig Maize: dialogue, Evelyn and Lill Dawson: recitation, Miss Jessie Low solo; Miss Mattie Woodall, cart “Crown Him"; recitation, Lalla Dawson; recitation, Waller Edgy The Booster Band, which was formed during the Weigle evangelistic «> paign, sang "It's a Good Thing to§ a Christian.” after which at gave 9 sells with three “Alfreds” and thee “Wrights” on the end, whichg boot cred the pastor very much. Recith tion, West Rond; recitation, Chase cey’ Edgac: recitatwon, | Eelwatl Railey: carol, “Joyful Tulings” Dood of the church were opened The pit jor made some closing remarks, whid the Enster offering was taken up Deacon FE. L, Brown and Chifod /Moorhead = Announcementy wet ead by Thos Shell “America” ‘then sung, and the pastor annouactl the benediction Mrs ‘Thos Stel acted as accompanist during the & ‘ercises. : Ciiford Moorhead way elect president af the ROY DU The Helping Hand Club ai the S mat Rents Cae opened wt Short Orders. 7 ‘ The following conversatian secu in one of the Waldorf lunch rons other day: Customer: "I would like an ard ¢ German Frankforts, a cu of nels breakfast tea, and two French rl Waiter, to the cook: "One Wat tray.” . Customer: "Pleare adil 9 sinker (douchnuts) to my order”. Waiter, tg cook: “Throw in a com of U-boats.” An Absolutely Safe Investment Lots at Outcalt, N. J., at $26.50 Payable $5.50 Down, Balance $1.50 Monthly. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY! Do not wait until all the desirable lots are sold. For full particulars write The New York Age, Organization Dept. 247 West 46th Street New York City WASHINGTON, D.C.—The war spirit grows out among us everywhere, and the conversation heard is mostly of war and things warlike. The cost of foodstuffs moors with the war talk and restaurant keepers are in despair because they have to pay more for what they serve than their patronage. They pay, in consequence that the patron, everything served grows smaller and smaller and threatens to reach the vanishing point after a while. Housekeepers are also in despair, as they are sure the prices of everything they died will advance with the progress of the war. When there shall be no more liquor sold after November I, next, and all of the saloons in the neighborhood of Fourteenth and U Streets are closed, where will our wise men resort to to whale-watching during the state of nation? And that's no joke. But, where there's a will to discuss everything, and there is plenty of it in Washington, under the sun and above it, a way will be found. Prof. Garrett C. Wilkerson, of the Dunbar High School, has merited the distinction of having his work characterized as among the best of its kind in the country by some of the best authorities on educational matters. He has a splendid corps of assistants who give him loyal support in his work and take pride in the restoration he has made of the best in the country. We are all proud of our schools and of those who are doing the work of them. The Industrial Savings Bank has purchased the extensive office building property on the corner of U and Eleventh Streets, no.thost, and is remodeling it for occupancy and office purposes, occupying itself the corner office of the bank, and proposing its incorporation, under a license and conservative management of John W Lewis, one of the silent sort of men who talks little and works much. It was only recently that the bank sold the True Reformers' Hall to the Noble Order of Pythians and turned a handsome penny after holding the property to advantage for a number of years. We hope to remember the character of the character of Mr. Lewis, who knows how to-do things and does them, in whom the people will have confidence, and who will have confidence in themselves. Time and education are the necessary factors in all development, business as well as other kinds; so, let us keep on a coming and encourage those who are interested in the business as a great incentive to effort and judicious praise is not wasted upon those who are trying to do something. Those who are undertaking the advocacy of a colored man to succeed Dr. S. M. Newman as president of Howard University, and there is much talk among them of doing that sort of thing, and the movement several years ago, when Dr. William A. Sinclair, of Philadelphia, led a gallant fight, and seemed to have the victory achieved, for Rev. F. J. Grimke. The contest for a colored successor to Dr. Rankin had been long drawn out and the blood had been created. Jan Ack was a colored advocate of Dr. Grimke, seconding Dr. Sinclair's efforts from start to finish. When the victory was won, what happened? Dr. Grimke arose at, the psychological moment and declined to stand for the high place and honor, and gave up. But it demoralized the forces that had championed his cause, because they had no other candidate to put forward. Dr Thurkield was elected, and went from the presidency of Howard University to the Board of Bishops of the Methodist Church, one of the strongest religious bodies in the world. L. Parks is the most probable successor of Dr Newman. That is very generally conceded. No better man for the place or friend of the race could be selected. I have no disposition to discourage the gentlemen of the race who want the victory, and I connect with it; I only state the case as it appears to me and "heaps" of other people. Dean Kelly Miller entertained the faculty of Howard University at his residence last evening, the function being in honor of Dr. Parks of the Chicago University, who has been delivering a course of lectures on problems affecting the Negro Dr. Parks spent several years at Huskegee with Booker T. Washington, and there made a close study of the Negro problems. Among those who spoke were Dr. A. M. Curtis for the Medical School, Judge Robert H. Terrell for the Law School, Dr. Pratt for the Theological School, Professor E. L. Parks for the administration of the University, Dean George W. Cook for the commercial College, Prof. Charles Syr for the Academy, Prof. Long for the College and Prof. Dr. Jesse Jones for the Trustees of Howard University. Dean J. H. the residence of the late John M. Langston, which he has purchased and hand-loomed repaired. There is a movement on foot headed by several of our leading citizens to give a late hamper complimentary to Governor P B S Pinchback, at Odd Fellows Hall on May 17, on the occasion of his eighteenth birthday. Judge Robert H. Terrell is chairman of the committee, R W Thompson and John T. Howe, secretary and treasurer respectively. Mrs Mary Church Terrell, suffragette and lecturer, is now in Memphis, Tennessee. She is now home from a weekend tour in the Wine Country. The Key Francis J. Gregory, pastor on the People's Congregational Church, delivered a lecture, before the Bethel Literary and Historical Association Tuesday night last on The Negro in the Mississippi city. Madame A. Azalia Hackley, director of the Queen's Pagenat to be given in this city on the 24th instant, arrived last week and will remain until after the pageant. The spring meeting of the Douglass-Simmons Home and School Association was held on Thursday night, March 29 at 7:30 o'clock in the Simmons Building. The feature was the presentation on the picture of Miss Abbie S. Simmons, the Simmons building is named, by the Association, by P. Shadd, Supervising Principal of the 11th division, made the presentation and lauded the noble, jotent, but modest and unaffected characteristics of the veteran Northern white teacher, who chose to spend her days in service for the educational uplift of the colored race. "Her life and influence," said the speaker, was understood by her describing her simple statement of loyalty to Dr. W. S. Montgomery received the picture on behalf of the school. Other addresses were made by Dr. J. Hayden Josson, of the Board of Education; Rev. Mr. Jernagin, and Mr. Beckett, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. President Augustus W. Gray presided. Justice Siddons, of the District Superintendent, delivered an address on Easter Sunday, morning, at 3 o'clock, at the Y. M. C. A. The exercises were held under the joint austries of the Y. M. C. A. and the W. C. Stereopotamie views the sheen. W. C. Williams and Leonard Butler sang solos. Major Charles R. Douglass, patriotic instructor for the District of Columbia, and Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Municipal Court, made addresses last Sunday afternoon, at a meeting of the Woman Wage-Earners' Association. At the same time a call was sent out for Sister Mary's walks of life to pledge their support to their country's call. These women will be registered with the woman's and girl's division of the Department of Labor, under the direction of Commissioner-General A. Caminetti, to await the call to duty Judge Terrell's address was on "Patriotic" He urged the women to do "bit bit bit" to the front if necessary Major Charles R. Douglass spoke on "Efficiency of Service," commending the object of the Association which is to educate the working girls of our race in domestic science, and to train them for better service, and better wages-Mrs. Douglass was present and pledged support on the arts and purposes of the Association. Miss Jeannette Carter, the president, presided. Hon. John C. Dancy delivered an address on last Sunday evening, at Norfolk, Va. on "The Mobilizing of Men for Christian Service," the occasion being a meeting of the Laymen's Missionary meeting of the world. The body was composed chiefly of the men who was trained to perform all denominations. They unanimously endorsed the attitude of the United States Government in its declaration of war UTICA. N. Y. Utica, N. Y.—John Washington, 6 Washington street, has returned from a two weeks' visit to his aunt, Mrs. F. J. Jackson, 29 Plymouth street, Cafio, IL. Mrs. F. P. Neger, Liberty street, has returned home with her mother, Mrs. Comeback, Palmyra, N. Y. Walter Pell, proprietor of the Red Caps Social Club, gave an Easter smoker and club smoker to his many friends. An enjoyable time was had Davey Edmondson, Hotel street, spent Easter with his parents in Alder Creek, N. Y. Mike Adams, who has been visiting the Rev. and Mrs. Strother, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cooke, 310 Jay street, are rejoicing over a fine baby girl, Armeta Louisa. Walter Crumbley, manager of the Imperial Hotel, is in New York city, filling a three weeks' vaudeville engagement. Miss Nora Gaught of Pittsburgh is entertaining nightly at the Imperial Hotel. Miss Maud Freeman, who has been visiting friends and relatives in St. Louis, Mo., and Hot Springs, Ark, returned after a five weeks' vacation. At Hope Chapel Union Church, the pastor, the Rev Robert J. Strother, delivered a grand sermon. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers in the afternoon at the School, the Wormorth and his assistant, A W Eho, held its Easter exercises. The singing and recitations by the scholars were so well rendered it was suggested that they be given against next Sunday evening. Addresses were delivered by the School of Robert J. Strother, Mrs. J. K Scranton of the primary department distributed Easter pot roses to the entire school In the evening the Rev. Robert J Strother delivered the annual Faster sermon to Central City Commandery, io. 16, Parish of Pacific City, io. 18, Knight College, of Syracuse, to a large congregation that taxed the new edifice to the doors. An offering was taken, amounting to over $19. The Rev. Mr. Strother spoke in the highest terms of the treatment accorded him by Ralph E Qinns and Charles Bush of Jersey City, N. J., grand lodge session of the K. of P. in New York city recently. He made a special visit to his daughter, Mrs. R. H. Fagin and Mrs. F. S. Grant, West New York. ELMIRA, N. Y. EMIRA, N. Y.—The services at the Douglass Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday, were a special interest at 5 p. m. Easter prayer and song service were held and well attended. At the reception by the pastor, the Rev: L. L. Woods. At 8 p. m. the church was filled to hear the excellent Easter program readered by the choir and Sunday School, under the direction of Mrs. M. F. Woods. The music was in charge of G. F. Brooks. Mrs. Joseph Thompson, organist. The collection was $20. Mrs. Sykes, 709 Benjamin street, was badly hurt last week, having been thrown from his wagon which was struck by an automobile. All items for Trial Ace should be sent to Miss Willie Ellison, for telephone 1181-1. Mrs. Geo. F. Brooks and daughter, Katharine, spent Easter Sunday in Torranda, Pa. Mrs. Aldrich Aldrich and two daughters, Barbara and Hope, have returned to Elmira to reside. The funeral of John Berry, who died last Wednesday, was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Woodlawn Chapel, the Rev. L. L. Woods, pastor of Douglass Church, officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. The deceased is survived by a widow, son and one daughter, Mrs. Harry Lee. Mylle, Thompson, and mother, Mrs. Nellie Thompson have opened a restaurant at 613 Dickinson street. The Elks turned out in a body Sunday at the A. M. E. Bethel Church. The Rev. Mr. Perrine preached the annual sermon. Mr. Holmes of Hornell, N. Y., was the guest of Walter Taylor, 709 Dickinson street Sunday Miss Isabelle and Mary Dickinson, of Conning, N. Y., were in the city Sunday. Special music was rendered at the Memorial Baptist Church Sunday. Willie Gibson of Troy, Pa., was the guest of his brother, Geo. Gibson, Sunday. Miss Ethel Bram entertained seven of her friends Thursday afternoon at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mildred Bram, 51 Gradwell place, in honor of her sixth birthday. Those present were Misses Helen and Tudge Starks, Mrs. Gorge and John Powell, Beatrice Nagle. Miss Gustave Payne left Saturday for Syracuse to reside. Miss Ethel Swan and Mr. Fred Bram were united in marriage Monday evening by the Rev. L. L. Woods, pastor of Douglass Church at his home, 709 Park Avenue. Mrs. Archie Gaines of Bellmonte, N. Y. is spending a few days in Elmira. Mrs. Jesse O. Moore of Dickinson street and W. R. Taylor of E. 4th street, spent a few days recently with the Rev. and Mrs. James D. Wilson, of Syracuse. Mrs. W. R. Taylor entertained at lunchon Sunday evening Mrs. S. E. Howard and Mrs. I. O. Moore. The Merry Wives' Sewing Club was entertained by Mrs. Charles Moore Thursday from 3 to 5; those present were Mrs. Thomas Davis, Mrs. Geo Powell, Mrs. Edward Vance, Miss Marie Greene, Mrs. Geo, Jones, Mrs. Charlotte Greene, Mrs. Thomas Carter, Mrs. Louise Condol. ALBANY, N. Y. TO LET - Neatly furnished room. All modern improvements. Mrs. Jackson, proprietor, 167 Third St., above Lark St. Nainy, N. Y. Your correspondent wishes to rectify an error made in last week's Ace. The smoker which was held Wednesday, March 28, was given by the G. U. O. O. F. instead of by the J. O. O. F. A large number turned out to both morning and evening services at the A. M. E. Church Easter. The Rev. Mr. Paul preached two fine sermons The Sunday school had its Easter concluding. The church was beautifully decorated by Miss Sarah Price. The total collection for the day amounted to $57 S0. Mr. and Mrs. James Dales are in Auburn visiting friends. Miss Gretchen Harder of Hudson spent Easter in Albany with friends. Charles Jackson will be in Saratoga Springs to attend the dance given by the Rebecca Lodge of that city April 10. On Monday, April 1, the colored men of Albany met at the Albany County Republican Club and organized a company to be connected with the Albany Defense Corps, which will serve the city in case of great emergency. The following officers were Morgan, a Wallace captain George West, first lieutenant; Clarence Sickles, second lieutenant; James Dales, Merritt Nelson, James Johnson and John Green, sergeants. The Friendly Social Club gave a house party at the residence of Mrs. Robert De Grot, 64 Irving place. The president, Mrs. John Jackson, was dressed in the colors of the American flag. N. Y. spent Easter with her daughter, Mrs. John' Simpson, 314 St. street. Among the many colored young men who filled out applications to become members of the Fifteenth Regiment, National Guards, are the following: George Walker, Martin Epstein, George Sibley, Maurice Adrian George Morgan, Robert Bannell, Nelson Jones; William Freeman, Charles Jackson, A. Williams, Martin Kliner, Louis Jones and Arthur Tucker. Miss Anna R. Goode and Mr. A. Daniels of Yonkers are visiting Miss Elfie Parker, 54 N. lark street. Mrs. George Morgean has taken the position of keeper with the R. R. Y. M. C. A. Last Sunday Frank Noble made a trip to Saratoga Springs on his motorcycle. A social will be given at the home of Mrs Martha Mollon, 49 Spencer street. Thursday, April 19. At the meeting of Afro-American Association officers were elected: President, John first vice-president, Richard Webb; second vice-president, Henry Cobb; secretary, John Kell; assistant secret Lake Huron, Minneapolis, treasurer Arsen, Olivier, marshal, Harold La Tour. There will be a meeting of the Men's Club next Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones are in New York city, where they will stop for a few days, then proceed to Richmond, Md. The children of the Morning Star Baptist Church Sunday school rendered a good concert at the church Easter under the direction of Mrs. Curtis. Music was furnished by Miss Althia Bancroft. Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Miller, proprietors of the Utopia Hotel, have just finished a most successful business. WOODBRIDGE N I Woodbridge, N. J.-Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Wall and children, Ernest and Margurite, of Wilmington, N. C., are guests of Mrs. J. Edward Edwards, Woodbridge, J. J. expect to begin housekeeping shortly and reside permanently in Woodbridge. NEWARK N J NEWARK, N. J.—The anniversary of the resurrection was generally observed at the churches by services of song and praise and appropriate sermons. At Bethany Baptist church Easter services were largely attended and there was not an empty pew to be seen. Rev. R. Wyman attended at 10 45 a.m. his subject being "Lazarus" Empty Tomb." At 1 p. m. Rev. R. D. Wyman baptized a number of candidates The children's exercises in the evening were greatly enjoyed. RNDGEWOOD. N. I RIDGWOOD, N. J.-M., and Mrs. W. Marshalarm spent Easter in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Peterson and little daughter called on friends in Paterson Easter Sunday. From Ridgewood attended Easter exercises at A. M. E. Zion Church in Paterson Sunday. The annual fair of Zion in Ridgewood last week was well attended nightly. The Baptist Literary Society rendered the program, opening night, Zion Literary Wednesday night, the chair of the Price House Passacai Thursday. The Rev. M. Price House interesting talk. The beautiful chancel pillow was won by Miss Billie Anderson. Zion Church held its Easter exercises Monday night. The church was filled and the children rendered a fine program. Silver offerin was taken at the door. Revival services begin at Baptist Church Monday night and continue for two weeks. Miss Lillie Anderson is visiting Miss Lucelle Plumer of Washington, D. C NEW BRUNSWICK N I NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J. New Brunswick, N. J.—Easter services were held at the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Sunday evening. A program was rendered by the Sunday school, consisting of singing and speaking Mr. and Mrs. Harvey pre-teen Rae and Irene Brown a beaver hat containing money, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Davis spent Easter in New York city, Mrs. Ella M. Rice Mrs. E. G. Edmonds, Henry Collins and sister, Miss Elizabeth Collins, Misses Julia Rice and Beams and W. H. Rice of the New Brunswick and Somerville Study Center attended the teachers' meeting at the Bordentown Industrial School on Saturday, Mrs. E. Miller, Mrs. L. Johnson and Mrs. Nixon attached to the unit of its arm in Cranbury last Wednesday, Mrs. John Ivy of New York spent Easter with her mother, Mrs. Chester Veneable of Seaman street. Five members were baptized at the Ebenezer Church on Easter by Pastor E. E. Jackson. RIDGEWOOD, N. I Ridgewood, N. J.-Miss Lillie Anderson left Saturday, April 1, for Washington, D. C., where she was the guest of Miss Lucille Pullmer over Easter. A. M. E. Zion Church fair held April 4, 5 and 6, was a great success. The program was rendered by different talent of visiting churches. On Tuesday evening the Mt. Bethel Baptist Church rendered the pflogon. On Wednesday evening Miss Cook had charge of the program and on Thursday Hackensack talent had charge. Sunday evening Miss C. Dunn and Miss A. Hamilton entertained friends at their home at Glen Rock. Dinner was served at 6.30. The table was beautifully decorated. Among the guests were Misses O. Marrow, M. Johnson, C. Louris, E. Hines and J. Brown. Sunday, the Rev. Curbey preached a fine Easter sermon. The Negro race problem is being seriously considered by the white people of Elizabeth, there being so many new arrivals. Joseph Williams, 85' Lafayette street, has taken a new position with the Elizabeth Sash & Blind Company. Anyone wanting The Age can notify the Isaiah House, 848 Lafayette street, Elizabeth. Shulha Baptist Church, Murry street, the Rev, J. T. Price, pastor, preached at 11 a. m. and 7.45 p. m. by the Rev Mr. Beverly of Newark. Easter exercises were held at 3 p. m. by the Sunday School. Union Baptist Church, East Grand street, the Rev, L. C. Hurdle, pastor. Regular services at 11 a. m. and 7.45 p. m. Easter exercises by the Sunday School were under the direction of Mme. M. L. Simmons, organist. Mrs. John Sarley, 1047 Lafayette street, Mrs. John Sarley, 1047 Lafayette street, is improving. Mrs. C Jackson, 848 Lafayette street, spent Easter with friends at Boston. Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Wiggins are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter. Mother and baby are doing well. Read The Age SOMERVILLE, N. J. SOMERVILLE, N. J.-Miss Mabel Fields spent Easter with her parents at Downington, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Gee. Kline and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. Woolsey at New Brunswick, N. J. Mr. James Lewis has returned from Masonville, where she visited her daughter, Ville. Miss Margaret Potter of the Normal School, is at home for Easter. An Easter cantata was rendered by the chor, entitled "Life Everlasting." Mrs. Armeias Hall soloist. There was a large attendance in the evening. the pastor, the Rev. W. D. Robeson, preacht the Resurrection. D. Evangelist Carter of Washington, D. made a few remarks on the work she made for the church at Plainfield, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Skidmore and children spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Doman. Miss Rose Nevains spent Easter out of town. Mrs. Laura Hall is at Newark. Mrs. Alice Lane is ill at her home, Newark, N. J. Mrs. Edith Rogers spent a few days at Perth Amboy. BAYONNE N I BAYONNE, N. J.-St. Peter's A. M. E. Zian Sunday school held its Easter exercises Sunday evening, April 2. Those present listened attentively while the children told of the Resurrection in song and story. Miss Frances G. Mulford is assistant superintendent and musical directoress of the school; Miss Edna Johnson is pianist, and the Misses Carabel Gather and Iain Thomas are musicians and secret secretary, respectively. The pastor, the Rev. J. M Branch, delighted his congregation with an excellent sermon Sunday morning. On Easter Monday Mrs. James H. Douglas, 69 West 18th street, gave an Easter egg hunt party to her niece, little Miss Annette Rice and to Mrs. Mann and her son, Master Russell of Summit, N. J. A large number of children attended and all had a jolly good time. Bishop G. V. Clinton of Charlotte, N. J. his brother, B. Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church Tuesday evening, April 10th, and preached a strong and uplifting sermon. There will be an egg hunt entertainment given at St. Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church Friday evening, April 13th, under the auspices of the society of the Ys of the church. Miss Louise Scarce is president of the organization and with her co-workers will render an excellent program. The Easter exercises at Angelic Baptist Church, under the direction of Mrs. L. R. Giles, were successful. The program was lengthy. Among those who took a part were R. S. Fitzgerald, who rendered a beautiful solo, St. Clair Jackson, Miss Bessie Allison, who sang the Holy City," Miss Bessie Fitzghush, Miss Alison Allison, Miss Virginia Mosely, Miss Christine Cobbs, who recited, Miss Hazel Cobbs and Miss Fein Cobbs, who rendered a beautiful instrument duet. The singing was in charge of R. H. Fitzghush. Mary Cobbs recited. PERTH AMBOY, N. J. Perth Amboy, N. J.—Quite a number was out last Sunday afternoon at the Easter exercise at the Second Baptist Church. Preaching was by the pastor in the evening on "The Resurrection of Christ." Little Genevieve Wilson, daughter of Horace and Molly Wilson, 687 State street, who has been sick for several weeks died Saturday morning and was buried Monday, April 9. In Alpine Center, Miss N. E. Venable and Mr. Fosque of New Brunswick spent Thursday afternoon and evening with Mrs. Wm. Jackson of Elm street. Miss Estelle Vandersee of Newark, spent Easter with her aunt, Mrs. Franklin of Grant street. Arthur Franklin has opened a first class restaurant at 283 Elm street. Announcement has been received here by friends of the marriage of Miss Ruth White to Walford Gibbs, on March 28th, at Camden, N. J. Rose Mumford and daughter, Diana, and Ms. Mary Mumford and Mrs. Mumford and Ms. Brooklyn, spent Easter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mumford, Oak street. Miss Mary Williams is home for a week's vocation. Miss Eliza Carter and Miss Hattie Pomtom spent the afternoon with Mrs. Mumford. Eustia Holmes of Bordentown, N. J., is spending the week with Miss Hattie Turner, Rector street. Miss Hattie Powell of New York, enters the week-end here. Miss Bessie Turner, 395 Rector street, spent Palm Sunday with friends at New Brighton, N. Y. PASSAIC. N. J. Passaic, N. J.—William A. Thompson, formerly a resident of this city, died at his home in Morristown, Pa., last week. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Josephine H. Durey of Morristown, Mrs. Margaret E. Dorman of this city, Mrs. Anna Thompson, who has been ill, is spending a couple of weeks in Lakewood, N. J., for her health. She is accompanied by her niece, Miss Elsie Thompson, and the Rev W. H. Price, a member of the senior choir of Bethel Church jonneyed to Ridgewood, N. J., Thursday evening, when they rendered the program at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church. The Junior Missionary Circle met at the home of Mrs. A. Alston Friday afternoon. The Imping Hand Society was entertained at the home of Mrs. Sarah Johnson, 265 Chestnut street, Friday evening. Easter services at Bethel: At 6 a. m., early醒来 prayer services were held; at 11 a. m., the pastor, the Rev. W. H. Wite, preached an inspiring lymphe in Modern Life; the m. a. the Sunday school rendered an Easter chantata; at 8.30 p. m., the choir sang "Triumphant King." After the afternoon services at 4 o'clock there was infant baptism. A large number of people attended all services and the children the day after. The church was pretty decorated with flowers. On Tuesday evening the choir met at the home of Ed. L. Colter. A aik sock social was given Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Nosh Renewell, 131 Myrtle avenue, for the benefit of the Pastor's Aid Society. Mr. and Mrs. Matthewson and Miss McKenney were visitors Sunday from Jemison. Miss Melwood Green underwent an operation Saturday for appendicitis. She is under the care of Dr. N. T. Cotton of Paterson. JERSEY CITY, N. J. JERSEY Cry, N. J.-Easter Day was a happy one at the Lafayette Presbyterian church, from the erayer service in the morning until the close of the evening service. The sermon was listened to by a congregation which filled the auditorium. The Easter Anthems. The Easter services of the Bible School in the afternoon were conducted by Mrs. Louise Smith and Mrs. Henry Martin. Many parents and friends were present to encourage the children. The annual memorial services and sermon of the Progressive Lodge of the Equestrian church and a Lafayette presbyterian congregation was present to welcome the order. Twenty-four persons joined the church during the day. On last Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shaw of 11 Corbin avenue, entertained at luncheon Bishop G. W. Clinton, Presiding Elder G. E. Ferris and an envoy loggard. There will be a joint chain social held at the residence of Mrs. Ida B. Brown, 47 Monitor street. Thursday evening, for the benefit of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. HACKENSACK, N. I HACKENSACK, N. J.—The Rev. Dr. S. I. Johnson, the evangelist, who is carrying on a two weeks' meeting at the Baptist Church, is doing a great work in the community. Many are being added to the church through his preaching. The revival will close next Sunday. The Rev. Dr. Johnson preached both morn- ] CHOICE WINES LIQUORS AND CIGARS BARRON'S ASSEMBLY INCORPORATION 2275 7th Ave. TELEPHONE 800-222-2222 ENTERTAINMENT EVERY AFTERNOON AND EVEN Lipscomb's Cottage Mr. and Mrs. McArthur, well known N. Y., have taken over the management The Lipscomb Cottage, A. 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M. E. Zion Church and called by the Rev. Mr. Turner, for the purpose of discussing whether the congregation should change the name from "Olive Branch Mission Colored No. 3 to the A. M. E. Zion Connection. Which had to be done further procedure could be taken, except for the church proposition. The meeting was called and the Olive Branch Mission voted out, and in changing the pastor recommended that a name should be given the local church. From the names presented by the congregation, the name "Varick Memorial" was accepted. Next Sunday the building fund rally will be held at the A. M. E. Zion church the Revs. J. E. Morrow and John D'Hard, pastor Baptist, Passaic, pastor congregation, will be assisted morning and afternoon. The Rev. J. H. Lewis, West New Brighton, N. Y., will preach at night. The funeral services of Mrs. Amda McCadnay, of Gilliston, who died in Hackensack Hospital last Friday evening, after a short illness, was held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday the Rev. J. P. E. 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NEGRO ACTORS MAKE DEBUT IN DRAMA AT GARDEN THEATRE GIVEN MOST CORDIAL WELCOME (Continued from page one) indebted to robert Edward Jones, the artist, for this perfect blending of colors and various negrit colors we under his direction. It is in this passion were that Mr. Jones' master hand is seen at best, and his reputation, both as an artist and designer of theatrical costumes and settings, have been greatly enhanced by his association with this power experiment. The cast of characters for "Simon, the Lyranian," could not have been selected with greater care, and it is doubtful it a superior company of Negro actors could be gathered together to put on the piece. Inez Clough made a stately and sympathetic Irocula; Lotte Gracy was amurally cast for the emotional role of Acte, Princess of Egypt, John I. Butler convincingly looked and acted the part of Simon, Andrew Bishop made a commanding Drusus, Theodore moosevelt Bolin, a talented whore whose opinion of Britu was too strong to have been desired, and Jesse A. Shipp, as Barrobos, faithfully essayed the part of a dejected follower, who told Simon that his spirit was broken. Ouens who had bits to do, which were well done, were Robert Atkin, as the Mucker with the crown of thorns, Thomas Williams, as the Mucker with the scarlet robe; Alex. Rogers, as Prale; Frederick Slade, as the Egyptian Herald; Jerome Osborne, Jr., and the Centurion, Kalph Hernandez, as Longinus; Jervis Wilson, Earl Taylor and Lile Taylor, as soldiers, and Muriel Smith, as an attendant to Procula. Something new in the way of entertainment between the acts was furnished by J. Kosamond Johnson, assisted by J. T. Brynn and William C. Elkins, which played vigor music and rendered spirituals in an inspiring manner. The singing made a decided hit. The question as to whether the public at large will take kindly to the latest of theatre experiments for many weeks to come is not known at this writing. If all the playlets dealt with contemporaneous Negro life, drawing modern pictures of the Negro of today, I should venture a prediction in the affirmative. The question which persistently flashes through my mind is. "How will the bulk of the white theatregoing public take 'Granny Maumee' and "Simon, the Cyrenian?" It is not expected that such liberal-minded and big-hearted men as Messrs. Jones and Torrence look at everything from our angle. Each day we are compelled to move about warily, so fearful are we of offending the white man thereby raising the race issue, that caution becomes second nature. From forceful habit, I therefore, find myself a bit curious as to the attitude of the white playwright. From a Negro's standpoint the ex-tolling of the virtues of the black man, particularly in "Granny Maumee" and "Simon, the Cyrenian," are pleasing. But will the white man relish the idea of paying to hear the Caucasian depicted as a forger and thief in the first playlet; as an immoral creature, who "just would have his way," in the second piece, and as the assailants of Christ in the last playlet. It must be admitted that the three dramatic offerings treat the white man very much as the Negro is mistreated by the daily press—magnify his faults and suppress his virtues. But maybe our pale-faced brethren will not be as thin-skinned after all. The "Colored Players." In connection with such an important and laudable effort I am sorry to note that the promoters were induced to nainie the company the "Colored Players." I make this criticism knowing full well the dislike for the term "Negro" which some members of the race profess to harbor. But "colored" is too abstract a term to use in this instance. There is a difference between producing plays dealing with "colored life" and plays dealing with "Negro life," there is a difference between two as plays dealing with "white life" and plays dealing "French or Irish life." The Negro has no more right to claim ownership to the term "colored" than the Indian, Japanese, Filipino, Chumman and Malay. "Negro" is the only distinctive race appellation that gives us the proper ethnological classification, and achievement only will win for the term "Negro" the proper recognition and respect a race title deserves. It must not be forgotten that the term "Christian," "Quaker" and "Yankee" were once used as terms of dersion, but what high positions they occupy in the realm of nomenclature today? Why? Beause they have been made to stand for something. Abiding but good can come of the appellation of Negroes in Negro plays at the Garden Theatre, and a big movement has been started which is destined to take on momentum as time goes on. The Negro has shown that he possesses an artistic instinct, temperament, intellect and ability to act, and the public has in turn shown that "Barkus is willin'" and will accept Negroes as exponents of the drama. Mrs. Emilie Hagpood has endeared herself to colored Americans for having the temerity to do something no other theatrical manager of standing would ever think of attempting. She is entitled to a Carnegie medal for bravery, and while "The Rider of Dreams," "Granap Maumee" and "Simon, the Cyrenian" may not prove as big a financial success as "Magic" and other enterprises in which Mrs. Hagpood is interested, they will win for her more enduring fame The mission of the stage is twofold—to furnish wholesome entertainment and to instruct, and the Negro play can play a most important part in the solving of one of America's most vexatious problems, made so in a large measure because of the average white Ameri- THE MUSEUM OF THE PHARAOHS can's misconception of and indifference to what the Negro is really thinking and doing. "Getting the Negro right" without "getting the Caucasian right" will never bring about the desired racial amity in this country. The white man must be emancipated from some of the foolish notions he entertains about all colored people. As he does not visit our homes, our schools or our churches in large numbers, the stage must be employed to visualize Negro life and point out to the white American the inconsistencies of color prejudice. However, I fear very little will be gained in the beginning if we get too serious and tragic, for even though the appeal may be every so worthy, very little good will be accomplished unless the white playgoer can be persuaded to go to the theatre. Attending a play is a matter of personal privilege, and no one is expected to exhibit enthusiasm over taking very bitter medicine. For this reason I favor serving out in the beginning drama fo the "sugar-coated" variety, believing more good will accrue. The homely old saying that "You can catch more flies with molasses than with vinegar" might be apt applied to the present situation. The Negro played, by Negroes, will furnish the stage with a wealth of romantic material. The drama, Amerien and the Negro will greatly profit by this daring and unique move in the interest of "Art for art's sake." The Colored Players are well worth seeing. P. S.—It has come to my attention since writing the above that the name of the company has been changed from "Colored Players" to "Negro Players" M INEZ CLOUGH As "Procula." LOTTIE GRADY As "Acte." --- ```markdown ``` BLANCHE DEAS As "Sapphie" M. MARIE JACKSON-STUART As "Granny Mannee." of the County Association of Colored Teachers, Prof. J. E. L. Dean, president, at Okmalege, Okla. Beggs won honors in both the spelling and oratorical codits. . . . The Municipal Park Board of Tulsa Okla, has been formed with the following: A. J. Southernman president; Capt. T. D. Jackson, vice-president; Prof. J. W. Hughes, secretary; J. H. Goodwin, treasurer. St. Mark's Chair to Sing "Creation." Haydn's "Creation" will be sung by the choir of the St. Mark's M. E. Church Sunday evening, April 15, at the church, 231 W Fifty-third Street, under the direction of Prof. E. Aldama Jackson, or great master Seats will be a chorus of eighty voices and the following soloists will be heard. Miss Mimnie Brown, soprano; M. W. O. Ferrell, oblige soprano; Charles H Waters, tenor, George W. Taylor, bass. BASKETBALL IN JERSEY. (By J. Richard Lee) W. L. P. St. Douglass 15 3 833 Jersey City 9 4 .692 Owls 6 4 .600 Imps / 5 7 .417 Melrose 7 9 .250 Now that the season for basketball is at its close with the exception of two or three games, all eyes are turned to see who's who in Jersey; in other words, who is the real champion of the State. So far that game has never been played, the two teams in the load are the Vardalos, Adunayo and the Douglass. The douglass Orange. The former have lost only one game on its home court this season. St. D. has won 15 out of 18 games, but hasn't lost a game on its home court this season. However, just as it stands and according to the percentage, St. Douglass is entitled to the championship of northern New Jersey. Jersey City holds second place, while the Owls of Newark rank third; the Imperialis and the Melrose, both of Orange, create quite a discussion as to which is the better team. Of course the Imperialis has larger percentage by playing many second rate teams and a very few of the leading quintets, while Melrose has tackled stronger teams than the Imps and has also won from the same teams that the Imps lost to. Therefore Melrose is a far better team. Orange, N. J. -With the famous young brothers of Lincoln in the Melrose line up they, defeated the strong Jersey City *A.* A. to the tune of 39-19. This looks bad for the Skeeters, who defeated the Jersey Invaders last Friday night, 41-23. Now for the All Star team! The writer has taken it upon himself to pick an All Star basketball team for northern New Jersey, he having seen nearly all of the important games in this section of the State. In choosing an All Star team there are three things to consider, to wilt: offensive power, defensive power and general all around play. For the first two abilities the team records speak, and the last named must depend upon the judgement and experience of the person making the selection. In selecting this All Star team it might appear that the writer has been partial to the St. Douglas team of Orange, N. J. This is not so appointed when the record of the St. Douglas shows it to rank first with a percentage of .833 and when the spoop- tacular work of the individual players of the team is considered. The SI Douglas team work together like a machine, every player when it comes to guarding holding his own and are a go d shot. "Pappy" Ricks has first choice for forward. His unusually aggressive floor work, his accurate shooting and consistent play throughout the season entitle him for first consideration. In eleven games Ricks scored 324 points, placing him above an another forward in this section. Boil, Ricks's mate, is considered for the other work in forward. His team work is not quite good as Ricks, yet he more than makes up for that deficiency by his accurate passing and shooting. His defensive work, however, makes him indispensable to his team. As a jumping center, Marah is hardly surpassed. He has the ability to get the jump on the majority of his opponents. He handles the ball well and is a good shot from the field and fifteen foot mark. He knows what to do and when to do it; he has a good head and is my choice of captain for this All Star team. At guard Farrar stands out supreme. He plays a running-guard game; is a very good shot. This athletic marvel scored from his position, which is really a defensive rather than an offensive one, no less than 62 points in eleven games. This is considered a good record and he ranks above the average guard. White is selected for the other guard and is Farrar's mate and they must an excellent brace of guards. He not as good a shot as the rest of his teammates, but as a guard he is unbeatable. He attends to business and is always on the job. Banks, also of St. Douglass and is first substitute guard, and Art Vanderweer of the Owls of Newark, are selected as subs to Farrar and White. A Word of Explanation From Howard, Washington, D. C. April 9, 1977 T. H. H. the sporting event the public of the true facts concerning this year's Howard University Baseball team, as to the probable outcome of its southern trip which began the 6th instant. There are some no doubt, who will be misted regarding the playing strength of the Varsity team, which team is not making the trip. Owing to the rulings of the Howard University Athletic Council (which body governs athletics) the majority of the members composing the team were barred at the last moment from making the trip. For this reason we feel safe in saying that the real playing strength of Howard is being misrepresented. If the Varsity had been permitted to compete in these scheduled games we are assured of the fact that the representative strength of the University would have been exhibited. The management succeeded in getting together self-balanced combination, a team composed of men of good standing the University, and was of the opinion that all such men, having made the team, would be permitted to make the trip but such were not the rulings of the council. We assume the privilege of informing the captain, circumstances. SMART SET$ HIGH MEET TO BE HELD FRIDAY EVE The last meet of the indoor season will be that of the Smart Set Athletic Club, to be held at the 13th Regiment Armory in Brooklyn Friday evening of this week. This meet closes not only the present indoor season, but, no doubt, for many of the athletes, it may mark the last race for all time. So many of them are answering the call to colors that it is not to be expected that all will remain in this race, not insistible to this fact, and realizing this, they will try to make their last appearance, if it is to be such, the very best of their career. There is a great amount of speculation as to who will win the 65 scratch low hurdle race. Whether it will be Eller, Pollard, Engellys or Martin. Then there is the Centur Special, with Stevenson, Morse, Kell, Williams, Teschner and Drew. Howard Drew, probably the father of the present day sprinters, will try one of his annual "comebacks." His condition is unknown, since his injury in San Diego last year, as he has not raced since. Morse has not been going at his best, but may produce one of his good races, and, if so, will come very near to breathing the tape first. The three-mile bicycle race will furnish the best field of men seen in competition this year. The Memorial Quarrel, Homer Baker, Meredith, Baker, Dernell and Kelly, will be a hair-raiser from start to finish. Although Binga Dismond, the streak from Chicago University, cannot come. Howe, the winner of last year, has decided to defend his title. The race is sure to be close to 50 or better. Meredith will put forth a great effort to win. There has been much speculation as to whether the meet is to be held, but the management wishes to announce definitely that it will be. Some of the athletes are already in town. Drew came Saturday, having been given a week's leave of absence from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, to take part. PATERSON, N. I. Paterson, N. J.—The annual meeting of the Colored Men's Civic Association will be held on Monday evening. Hamilton Travis will be the principal speaker. Mrs. Frank A Walker also will speak. Counsellor James H. Penn will tell how Bill 103 pass the Legislature. Rev. W. W Walker will deliver the address of welcome. Miss H. M. O'Blenis, who has been confined to the house for some time has begun to regain her health. Mrs John Scudder of Pearl street is entertaining her daughter, Mrs Nettie Drake, and George E. Williams of Philadelphia. Much credit is due to Supt. Jackson and Prof. White for the excellent Easter exercises of Calvary, Sunday school. April 15 the lin- SMART SET ATHLETIC CLUB'S MONSTER CARNIVAL FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1917 DIAMOND PRIZES PRESENTING HOWARD P. DREW World's Greatest Sprinter in "THE CENTURY SPECIAL" 13TH REGIMENT ARMORY, B'klyn. Also Starring: 'TED' MEREDITH, HOMER BAKER, ROY MORSE, TOM HALPIN, IRVING HOWE, FRED POLLARD, and many others. Meet Positively will be Held Friday. DANCING AND PROMENADE UNTIL 2 A. M. terary society of the Presbyterian Church will render the program at Calvary Lyceum at 4 p.m. The choir of Calvary Church rendered special Easter anthems last Sunday evening under the direction of Prof. White, Mrs. Marjorie Miller of Asbury spent Easter with friends and relatives in this city, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Banks, formerly of Paterson, now residing in Philadelphia, spent Easter with Rev. and Mrs. J. Goode, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Jones were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Monroe, Mrs. N. T. Cotton and Mr. and Mrs. Layton are at Atlantic City for the Easter holidays. E. H. Hopper spent. Easter with his parents. The large audience that attended the St. Augustine Presbyterian Literary and Musical Forum on Sunday afternoon listed to a splendid program in charge of Miss Viola Wright, Clarence Hinton sang "The Palms," Miss Ida Pitney and Lynwood Randolph rendered solos. Kenneth Halsey, in a solo for the first time, brought congratulations. Mr. Harrison of Ridgewood read a splendid paper. Master A. Huggs appeared in a piano condition. The accompanists were Mrs. Garland Hogans, Miss Lydie Pitney and Miss Viola Anderson, Melissa Halsey was the principal speaker. Easter Sunday brought out large congregations that packed the A. M. E. Zion Church. The church was beautifully decorated. Bishop George W Clinton delivered a masterful sermon on the subject, "Christ, the Power of Resurrection and the Fountain of Immorality." Live united with the church and nearly two hundred partooks of the holy communion. At the evening service a splendid exercise entitled "Alleluia, Christ Is Risen," was presented by the Sunday school. The star musical under the auspices of the Missionary Society was a great success. Many visitors from out of town were present and took part on the program. Mrs. Eva Parks and son Mark spent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Walker. Master Vreeland Williams, who has been suffering with a severe sore throat, is better. John Randall Walker is the name selected for the son just born to Rev. and Mrs. Walker. Rev. J. H. Greene has been selected by the joint committee of Good Will Lodge, Silver Leaf H H. of Ruth and P. G. Masters' Council 43S, to preach the Thanksgiving sermon. Mrs. E. H. Greene gave a theatre party to a few friends recently Among those she entertained were Mrs. Hicks, M. Dudley, Mr. and Mrs. Dempsew, Mr. Baner and Mrs. M. B Wilson of Pompton Plains. Miss Amanda Mason of Perth Amboy and Mr. H. H. Tyler of Woodbridge, were the guests of Miss Fannie Byard. Mrs. Sarah Byard is spending two weeks at Port Jervis and-Barryville, N. Y. with relatives. SCRANTON, PA. Scranton, Pa.-Mrs. Smith of Wilkes-Barre, and daughter, Miss Nannie Smith, were the guests of Mrs. Roland Harrison, Easter Sunday, Mrs. Belton, Miss Catherine and Master Joseph, were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Jenkins. Miss Catherine took active part in the Sunday School exercises at Bethel Church. Mrs. Belton and family reside in Wilkes-Barre. Elwood Smith's beaming countenance is again seen on Scranton streets, he having spent the winter months in Washington, D. C. Rev. George W. Williams, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, preached an eloquent sermon Sunday morning on the Resurrection Rev. Mr. Norton of St. Mark's Church, Pittston, visited our town last week. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. William Meyers was baptized, also George Nelson. The Easter exercises were very well conducted, the children acquitting themselves very creditably. The mother of Mrs. Catherine Nimmey, Mrs. Sabilla Brown, of Shamokin, Pa, the oldest colored resilient, died last week at the age of 95 years 15 days. Grangrene and a complication of diseases resulted from a fall, in which the aged woman broke her hip. She was remarkably well preserved and well educated, and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Catharine Nimmey of Scranton, Mrs. Clara Crab of Shamokin, and one son, John, nineteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr and Mrs W L. Robinson of Sanderson Avenue left Monday for Washington, D C., their home, to attend the wedding of Miss Emma Carroll and Percy Roy, teachers in the Washington public schools. Mrs. Harrison had as her guest recently Mrs. Samuel Rasper of Wilkes-Barre. Mrs. Hissett Rasper the guests of Mrs. Ruth Harrison Young, Dennis and Stonier of Wilkes-Barre worshipped at eBthel last uSday. The Easter collection was $41.02. Kenton Hopkins has bought the Newport Hotel at 320 Centre CHARACTERS Percy Springer ... Walker Thompson Whitside Webster ... J. Francis Morris Earl of Weymouth ... A. B. deComathere Steve Daly ... Sidney Kirkpatrid John Fagan ... Tom Brown Daffy ... H. L. Prey Mr. Dollaford ... Lloyd Gibb Mr. Fielding ... Wm. "Babe" Townsend Mrs. Fielding ... Laura Bowman Evelyn Fielding ... Ake Gwyn Lillian Lloyd ... Mattie Wilton Gertrude Spivana ... Suzie Sutton Walter ... Walter Robinson Bell Boy ... Lillian Gillian Guards ... J. Thorns "Bobby" ... Robinson Murray Butler ... Al Scott Polecman ... Gibbs Kane Tourista, Guards, etc. JUVENILE JOLLITIES 50 Clever Kiddies in Feature Songs and Novel Dances at Hope Day Nursery's Annual Entertainment, Thursday Evening, May 3, 1917 At Manhattan Casino, General Admission 50c. Dress Circle 75c. Boxes, Including One Admission $3.50. HAYDN'S CREATION Will be sung by the St. Mark's M. E. Church Choir on Sunday evening, April 15. The choir will be led by Ms. H. Waters, W. H. Brooks, pastor. Chorus of 80 voices with soloists follows Mindy Brown, soprano; Mme. W. O. Terrell, obligato soprano; Chas. H. Waters, bass. Geo. W. Taylor, bass. You are welcome. SEAT8 FREE. Street and it will henceforth be known as the Hotel Hopkins. Mra-Ann Carter and daughter, Miss Hilda, spent Easter in Wilkes-Barre. BOSTON MASS Boston, Mass.—The 1917 Lenten Sewing Club held its last meeting at the home of Mrs. Edward Carroll, Saunders Street, Allison. This club is composed of a few of the society matrons who have met during the Lenten period for the purpose of sewing and discussing current topics. They will continue meeting at the different homes during the spring. Mrs. Mary Lewis Richardson will be the next hostess during Easter week. The other members are Medames Alexander Gilbert, George S. Dabney, W. H. Gilbert, of Malden, William Moore, Alexander Robinson and George W. Forbes. Miss Bertha V. Bukley gave a very pleasant recital for her pupils, about twelve taking part. All showed evidence of careful instruction. Both parlors of Miss Bukley's beautiful home on Linwood Street, Roxbury, were filled with guests. Mrs. R. J. Home Jeffrey of 218 Newbury Street张宝萍, entertained Grace Clark on Tuesday evening. The club is planning to give an entertainment for the benefit of the Old Ladies' Home on Harcock Street Miss Grace Baxter and Mrs. Grace Brown of Newark N. J., are stopping at the residence of Mrs. George W. Fords, Wellington Street. Back Baxv Many social functions are being planned for Easter week, among them being a formal dance by the Bach-Bensculinary to the Junior Matrons; the Bans Ball, afternoon teas and recitals. Miss Zenohia M. Jones, a student at the Conservatory of Music, was called suddenly to her home in Alexandria, Louisiana, on account of the passing away of her father, Dr. P. J. Jones, a prominent physician of that city. His brother Andrew accompanied her. Mr. George S. Glover, of Penwood Street, entertained the Bach-lens he had Sunday evening. Cards and hospital collation evening. Cards and hospital collation evening. Mrs. Glover was hostess at a at home of Sunday afternoon home of Miss Carrie Lee, of Smith College. Miss Lee resides in New Bedford county spending part of her Easter vacation in Boston, as the guest of Mrs. Ethel Cameron, 686 Massachusetts Avenue. Walter Sampson, of the Globe staff, has returned from the South where he spent much time, much improved in health. Miss Miriam Camery of Smith College, is spending her Easter vacation with her parents, Dr. and Mr Samuel E. Courtney, West Springfield Street. MIAMI. FLA. MIAMI, FLA.-Rev. Charles Stewart of Chicago lectured to a capacity house at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, the Rev J. T. Brown, pastor. Dr Brown is an intense race man and never leaves a stone unturned to get before the public men who stand four square for the race. He has Mays, of Indiana, rendered a mixed program that delighted her audience. Roger Williams University Singer of Nashville, under the direction of Mr. A. H. Townsend, sang their way into the hearts of the city, both colored and white. They gave three concerts at the Urmey Hotel the Rutherford and the They were enclosed again and again. At the Mt. Zion Baptist church they rendered a varied musical program of classical sacred and jubilee music. They presented a Epiphany district of the A. M. E. church presented two very edifying sermons Sunday, and lectured very acceptably Tuesday, p LT RR a LE eT eC re ETERS — SUN RARER Cre oe CEM EROS CC MNMER LEENA MTOR ee EN EEE ES EZ TTA eT SNPS ENT : . nc) : | Kou Let]Me Paint Your Home, + | City or Country , NOW IS THE TIME. 16 YEARS EXPERIENCE. | ALL (FORK GUARANTEED. J. H. PRIDE ., 488 6th Avenue | New York City ‘ ‘OR 1126 WORTH AYE, ELIZABETA, Wh. Raise your own Potatoes, Onions,Cabbages and other vegetables to supply your own table and sell the rest. You need not go back to the farm, You can stay right where you tre and accomplish this. We give you the privilege of cultivating one or more lots which are: highly adaptable for vegetable raising. 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JEGRO PRESS ‘PLEDGES {OYALTY 10 COUNTRY re Mthough Conscious of Injustices Editors Urge Race to Stand by - * Flag in Time of Peril, | wLE RUMORS ARE REFUTED Patriotic Expressions Pat at Rest te eee Po can has oa 1 pine South — Views frou All Bections, of the Country. An interesting and significant indi- cation of the temper of the Negro people Gf this country has been furnished in be editorial expressions of the papers peblished by the race in various sections vice the war clouds have been looming ta the horizon. With hardly an excep- Ga. the spirit of loyalty to’ flag’ and qaustry has been expressed in clear and faltering accents. s "Not that the Negro editors are im ressble to the wrongs inflicted upos Beir people, but despite imjustice and op- preston they urge the support of the prremment im its time of peril. It is a Emplete refutation of thé Idle vapor- ‘eqs 25 to dislovalty at the imstigation of German agents. Tae Ace reproduces some of” these expressions : Louisville (Ky.) Reporter. Should the crisis come the Negro will te no less foyal than he was in the day Washington, when to the tune of the ffe and drum’ he gallantly shouldered $i msket and marched to the fron eret ready to keep the old Stars an Stripes unfurled and floating. to the veeeze [San Antonio (Tex) Inquirer. We stand ready today to organize gur aiary company to oroteit your families ‘and sour homes We are natural born «fighters, so sound the signal andthe Negro and his musket will he in the fray uid gire you 2 repetition of San Juan . Ha St Louis (Mo) Argus. This government feels sure of the loyalty of more than one-tenth of its ation, this government firmly be- Exe that cleven millions of Negro men ax women will ready give their live: b its defense; the black pare of Ameri- an citizenship is giving the government w concern as to the part it will play in say crisis, Natchez (Mise) Reperter, The question as to the attitude of the * Seathern Negro in enlisting in the army aad the navy at this time is answered ‘a.these words, the Negro, just like his fasightoc in white is ‘ready and willing imag aside'all personal aad racial gcier- cca ahd defend this comntry against camy foreign for. a LUttle Rock (Ark) Vanguard. & Bot the American Negro can not ab ford to be other than patriotic at all * Nines, much less in times of civil or in- ‘emational war. This is especially true long as the American Negro con- tines to hold his citizenship ander the Yars and stripes. To be other thar Mitotic would not merely be snpa otic; it would be unfair, illogical and iG erg TS iO det mi STAI Butt ots ‘abdawfal,” “Te Would "beh continuing membership in a family and at the sam¢ time taking sides with the enemics o! that family. i Roanoke (Va.) Advocate. Now, we want to serve’ the country that we call fatherland, even if. thal country orice pat the yoke of slavery Around our necks and sold us as chattel for in this crisis there is no room for shirkers of, a national” obligation, and we are goirl on record as pledging our lives and fortunes to our distinguished and noble President, Woodrow Wilson, but we want to exercise this last act to Uncle Sant without aynightmare Before nis as the ghost o} wo. (Ji Botta gt { Bang Jim Tulsa (Okla) Star. It stands to the credit of the American ‘Negro that, as a class, he is the most loyalof ali citizens, because no_ other class of people would submit to the in- sults and indignities the Negro has swal- lowed and yet take up arms and die for the emblem of the sopmtry that so treats him. However, the Negro has silently submiged to it all as the inevitable, and contindd to make ‘history which, wil alivave Wistinguish him as the most loyal of all classes-of American citizens. Baltimore (Md.) Afre-Amerioan. If there is to be war and the citiren- ship of the country is called upon to de- fend the country and the country’s flag, then all, should be on the same footing, and no distinction made as to race, color ‘or previous condition. If men are called tipon to’ fight, bleed and die for the country, why should there be any dis- tinction made as to color. . The blood that will be shed will hetray no color save that of red, and there should be no distinction as ‘to the mar who shall be called.on to shed it, Let us all be Americans. and no one will more eladty eet rid of the hyphen, than will the afro-American. America for Murericans all, white, black, red, or any cflter-color. Washington (D. C.) Eaghe We have been, asa people, repre- sented in the citizenship lost on every ‘American ship sunk by the ruthless Ger- man submarme, and we’ are just as loyal, and just as competent as the col- ofed’ men who were taken from the Chesapeake in 1812, and who fought with Perry on Lake Erie, and we are as ftady as they, to bare our breast to the com- mon foe vf humanity, But we can't do so, unless we are enlisted on cominon terms in our Navy, which, according to recent reports, needs more than 100,000 “men to man her war ships already afloat, to say nothing of those to be built. 1s this because we claim no other flag or country? Can we not be trained and trusted? We, with a record ipr loyalty ‘that runs from Independence to Philip- ‘pine possession. We are ready, Father .Woodrow, for Flag and for Country, “for battleship as well as for battlefield. | Los Angelos (Calif.) Eagle. | Here but recently 2 German statesman is reported as saying, “deprive the United States of her fighting Negro population and Germany would hare nothing to fear from a war with the United States.” However trae or false this may be, the man, who spoke those words has had an opportunity, to witness the fightiiw quali fics of the Singalese, Turcos and othe Of thiagark race on the battlefields’ of ‘Europ&and their magnificent charges ‘opon the embattled works of the enemy have been incomparable. The Negro sleeps now upon his wrongs and they are many, brutal and infernal, may be never in a spicit of reprisal awake to 3 sense of his great possibilities as. 2 soldier, soldiering distinctly for himself, Mav he remain as he is today, “patriotic, Sena i a Columbia (8. C.) Light Let ‘the Negro go to war and figh veside or in {ront of the white man ‘or the honor and defense of every inch xf American sofl. What assurance has he Negro that the Germans would not reat him worse than he is treated now. should they, “conquer | the | American eople—which is impossible? What Sther epuntey does the Negro know of have to fight for but this? How does he hope to have any standing or rights in ‘America by staying home grumbling and pouting, while the white man is shedding hood for his flag? ‘Three million Ne- yroes would be a power in the trenches fightine for this country while seven million stayed at home and provided re sonrces, ‘The aftermath of this, force would be the death knell to prejudice. mob “Sew, disfranchisement, Jim Craw cars and’ race discrtminations. These monster evils can not be practleed on a people who are patriotic and who hare actually spilt their blood in their coun- sys use. Richmond (Va) St Luke Herald. The navy will have to offer more at tractive inducements to secure the num- ber wanted, especially is this tre of our. race. Where there is no chance of Promotion, or a very limited one the colored nan need not be 90 anxious to join either branch of the service. So far as we are concerned individuals, our Patriotiam is just about on par with the Pfetection this country affords or race fo laws are made to protect us, frbm humiliation im the courts of justice. to give us equal accommodation on the peb- lic carriers of the country, nor to pro- tect our lives aud property rights im the South; and inst 20 long as the nations government fails to legislate for protection of ong class of its citizens, just so long shoald that class refrain from sacrificing its life for its country We never did believe in a one-sided love, if our services are needed in the pro: tection of our government in time of war, then that same protection should be given us in time of peace Denver (Colo.) Star. The Stor realizes that the advantage: and tempting inducements which might flow from a Jim Crow West Point, bu since Gad is God and right is right and right some day will win, to donbt now would be disloyalty, to falter would be sin We have yet great confidence ir Prof Spingarn, who is on the job all the time, hut the principle of establishing a “Jim Crow” governmental academy cven if temporary, to destroy it at some Tater day, suggesis to us that we ar playing with fire. If the governmen forces us, as he says. it is far hette for us than surrendering the principle so dear to our hearts Remember the blade of force and conscription. cut hoth ways and if this administration i prejudiced against Negroes, even in. 3 lime of need, let thy reward of their sin: fall where it'may. ‘God is living yet an¢ He ‘can better administer rewards anc punishments than we can attempt to pre vent the dodging of a sequence of unjas practice. ’ ~ Denver (Cola) Statesman. We are quite conscions as are ow governmental heads that this, like =m other country, is not outside the pale 0! treachery, audit would not be donbtes ‘that trocble is possible; bot fital spark of American citiz ships, Germeated by the same mane and seotiment of oui brother of the other race, will re-estab ish the’ fact and maintain the prestig that we have hitherto gained in being part builders of the foundation of thi great Republic and auxiliaries in the con struction of this great American nation by responding cheerfully to the test thai will soon be presented to us—a tes which the Colored American has alway: met with such genuineness of heart and boldmess of spirit as to lend encourage ment, to those who would shrink fron Duty’s call, thereby making him result im a satisfaction to his country and his nation’s cause which will indelibly stam his name in its archives as a man of deeds—a man of worth who, sooner or later, will enjoy the full and well-merited rewards for his necessary, timely anc continuous helo whenever and whereve! called upon int defense of his country’s cause! St Mark's Lycowm. On Sunday, April 8, the special Easter exercises of the Lyceum were largely at teided by a very enthusiastic and ap preciative audince ‘Ihe program. was musical and Merary, Dr Chas May ueld in charge. "Ihe principle featite was an able paper by Dr James R Strond, of Jersey City. The specia musie was rendered by the Mt Olive Band, conducted by Messrs Harrisor and young. | The | program included Solos, Miss Annie Emanuel, A. R. Ham: ition,” Mrs. Mamie Davis, Mrs. Lelt wich, Mrs. D. EF. Askew: paper. Mrs Alice Parker; instrumental solo, W. De Lyle: reading, Mrs Mayfield and Mrs Maud Jones. WEST VIRGINIA MASONS PLEDGE THEIR LOYALTY Speck to Tes New Your Aaw) Boum, W. Vathe Nowe Ma sons of this city have forwarded ‘Gov John J. Cornwell a communicator pledging life, service and money in th Present crisis with Germany. g In their Ieter to Governor Cornwel the Masons say: . In all tho ware we havo over boon In the van, and whenever there was fighting to bo done wo havo never ahirked. We have never deen traitorous, wo have never deen elanned an plea, but have al- waya been tho one race of trie + and trled Americana on whom the Governor of West Virginia and the Presidont of the United Staten ‘could alwayn rely. Further, wo have not been treat= 4 right in our country, and we havo iron dintriminated agatnat In favor of the very forvigners that are Acting aa traitors tn our coun try now, but, air, We say to you and Woodrow Wiisari, call us and you wit not find inate willing oF Tore capable men Governor Carne well, we have foueht in thie eoune try from Bunker THI to Carrizal, and never have had our courage quentioned, ° Now, rir, In thmes of trounte we are at the front taking our piace and dying, and we ask you as men, ae Che, onan ae eee “you ioched :the whRS;man of’ qn of foreign: birth Whe:.come’ here taking the ‘plooe that bulonge to ‘ua by right of birth -' . Further, wo sy t you all of Woat Vitginis and the United States, that tho United Btatos ta Settee toe eon, Améng those to sign the communi- cation were W. E. Mitchell, N. L. id: wards, HL, Mortisan, “A. 'E, Goody J. McKnight and Harry Jones. CONGRESSMEN LA) UD .. NEGRO'S PATRIOTISM (Special o Tas Nw Yous Act.) Wasubrerom, BD. C—Representative Dyor, of “Missouri, had read at tne clerk's deake in. the Howse, Monday, 2 statement refuting the Ne groes may be organises ja % Representative Huddleston, of Als bama, followed the reading with 2 spocch in which be testified 10 the oy ally of the Negroes, saying “they are brave and Byal, agd whea the call come: thera will be Bo”more loyal response than from the Negro districts of the ‘Southern States.” LOYALTY PLEDGE MADE BY PROMINENT MEN Gpecial to Tes Hew Yeux Ace) Monroommay; Ala—Five hundred Ne- gro educators ang. otbern attending the Annual State Cdaveation of Negro Tadhecs held tera, cheered Dr. BR loton, princy o! Tuskegee, institute, when ioe tleheed the races boyalty to President Wilson. Dr. Moton said so enemy could tres- pass on or insult the American flag with- out shedding Negro blood. Like decla- rations were made by Dr. C. V. Roman of, Nashvillg Tenn, and.J. C. Napier, fone one treasury. ‘The Negroes pl co-operation in avoiding a food shortage and volun- ‘teered their active services in the army ‘should they be needed. GIANT IS ANXIOUS TO _ FIGHT FOR UNCLE SAM Spec to Tax New Your Ack Scnzwacrapy, N. ¥—The Gazette of this city published the following letter received at the army recruiting station: “Dear Sir: What.are my chances of entering the army. -1 am six feet and four or five inches tall, and weigh about 240 pounds, stripped- 1 am colored and could like to get im the mountain artil- lery. J am physically sound with the exception ot somewhat weak fect arches, “Yours ‘traly, 7 “HERMAN ‘GOFF, "Amsterdam, N.Y.” ‘As he read the missive the recruiting officer smiled to a Gazette man. “This man is too big for cavalry service ab right, but be is f00' choice a specimen tonlet slide by, 20 we certainly will try to find some means of accommodating him,” be recruiting ofGcer said. : GOV. BICKETT AFFIRMS LOYALTY*cQ¥F THE RACE Special we Tee New Yabo "Ace ‘ -TRaumca, N. CA, movement js unde: =, -the ‘Teadong ‘Nogsoen: sm the Tes See Prace ‘to the United States, - A statement declaring thet to ques- ton the loyalty of the Southern Negroes “js a borrible injustice to these faithful people,” was. issued Sunday aight by Governor Bickett “There is no page im, history,” he said, “that shines more gloriously than that which records the loyalty of black men to white women and children from 1861 to 1865, when the white-mén were at the front.” Treason and disloyalty are foreign to the sonl of the Negro In this crucial hour he cam be counted upon to do his full part” « Crasursros, S. C—Thomas E. Mil- ler, former president of the State Negro College and ex-Congressman, has ad- dressed a letter to President Wilson and Governor Manning, offering to organize 30,000 South Carolina Negrocs for ac- tive service in, the army and navy. CHARLES BANKS SPEAKS OUT ON NEGRO LOYALTY Feces eS ei eee aa Jacxsox, Miss—Charles Banks of Mound Bayou has addressed a letter to the editor of the Vaily News of this city, one of Ure leading paper of the >tate, In it he says among other things. “1 see by your issue of yesterday that it 1s the sentiment of the Rotary Club ui your city that the Negroes pf Mis- sissippi be formally skown that ky will be expected to furnish their quota of soldiers in the event of a declaration of war against Germany and a call for volunteers be made There is no one of my race with delegated authority to speak, but from a knowledge gathered by years of ass0- ciation in many of their strong organ- igations, serving 8 president of the State Busineas League for several years and first vice-president of the National Negro Business League a greater num- ber of years, and kmowing most of the leaders personally in every county in Metesiepi "aad fa wearly very, Stat ta the Unico, 1 know Tam safevin say- ing that the coasessus of opinion and feeling is that the Negro should aad will do all required of him as a pa- riot whenever the call is made, not only from Mississippi,’ but. throughout _ the entire country, Conceivably, the lerg- est and moat effective part that Amer- ica will play sbould she enter the war will be in the police and convoy work upon the waters and. supplying muni- tions, foodstuffs and finances to her al- lied belligerents. In any event, should the Negroes be called to the colors for direct warfare,.or should their services le needed in industrial preparedness, the country need have, tio fear as to their ready response. For a hiindred years and mors, beginning with the birth of this Republic, the Negroes have stood ‘true to Coluinbia; attacks on Boston Commons during ‘the Revolution ~and the Ninth and Tenth at El Caney open and elose a chapter for us in patriotism of which we'are proud, and which, we offer as a.guarantee that the Nation’s next call will not fall on indifferent ars.” . b whe will appreciate the unasual advantages of » quis, clenn and orderly neighborhood . “ Peaceful and Picturesque. ‘~ _.« Chelsea Park. ~ : . Are ‘invited to inspec the Homelike apartments , No. 444 West 27th Street fet on om eye eine x (Divwetly Facing Chekes Pak) 2 ~ : ek ee ele Hot Water Supply. . 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Levy & Son, 389 8th Ave., New York: — Phone 2676 Chelsea - ‘ ‘ NORTH CAROLINIANS LOYAL TO UNCLE SAM {Contimoed from pege one) Carolina "National “Guar” who stated "Sestaraae’ that hia sallooes wes baee uenvug, mane oe Siok ae oles’ ha ts eins p mance ne wate wea roel theater tocight wil’ ally a Sage Gt isenabine alte on an alent ae thee Sun rcinuiene'm Whe aud cr ase Suse the Lanner eiaioral waaay nae tee tee outer Sank Shearer lissiuieia dice SP Nay alana copperice chile ine nue teppaanee ous thls Sty we seatbeds ea pperiag oe ifthe cnstnouring company, aouset der olbar clige in amy faisea tees Uuain uss cent ean see we fied’ be nage," and Gresuabsts Teen aun, sean a coeeeipics Nhley ein’ Tarsh Woes unio’ tes eve A Wee seculon eal a cele emcee Rae Based ‘The Sosthorn White's: Position. 1 was in Lillington, N. C., county ‘sea oi Harner county, last week, when ; recruiting offecr from Fortress Monro was there to persuade young white mes of military age -to enlist, bat not on did he get, notwithstanding the mayo of the town pledged “AN car-resowrecs energies and thought to repel Gorm invasion) ee While I was there 1 was told ti sarce of these very same. white patriot (2) approached a crowd of colored me standing on the corner of the street, am in a commanding manner said, “Wir don't some of you ‘niggers’ enlint am go to war?” One of the colored men replied: “I is none of our war; it is ap to yor white folks to fight this thing out~ ‘The white man replied: “You ‘nigger must thik we white folks are d—1 fools to go to war'and leave you a back here with our wives and daugb ters.” ‘The colored man came back with “Your fathers did 90 over fifty year ago and they had no cause to regre i.” Theo there was silence. PITTSBURG, PA. a Purmawne, Ba oMr, and Mrs James A. Law, of 326 Manic Avenue, enter. “tained in honor of Mr and Mra Avis R. Fields, of Rochester, Thee present were Mr and Mrs Parish. Mrs G Hachards, H Blakely and Mr and Mrs Henry Fields, of Fstceworth, Pa .PHILADE!I PHTA PA. Pmitap.rnta, 14 —The pamters and panerhangers of this city. have organ: ized with the following officers” George Gary. president, FW: Harel, treaste- cr, Win Smiley, secretary There are nineteen members ‘The Memorial Raptist Chapel, the Rev Robert H Pierce, pastor, bas surchaced tre property at 11] N ‘Tenth Street where it will erect a new church St_ Michaels and All Angels Church 431 and Wallace Streets, will receive the Bishop of the diocese’ April 18 Mr Holland,..Dr John P. Turner and Dr William “A. Sinclair have een elected trustees for three’ years of Allen ALM. F. Church. ‘The ala Easter week at Gibson's New Standard Treatre inclodes Pankey and MecCarper, Marshall Sisters, Glen and Burns, Ford and Ford, the Three Daring Sistera. Walter P. Hall, ‘who has a poultry shop in the Reading Terminal Market, is iM] at his home, 1426 N. 18th Street The Colored Masonic Temple Asso- ciation has appealed to the Court of Common Pleas No. 1 fora charter. Its abject is to build balding, ax perma. nent headquarters in this city for the Grand Lodge F, and A, M. Miss Sarah Yancy, of West Coutte Street, spent the Easter holidays with her aunt, Mrs. John Cargol. im New ork. The Hillsdale Rasebatl ctub will oper its season April 21 at. its,,own park The Morton Concert Rand of twenty nieces will furnish the music. The Golden Link Raschall club open its sea- son next week. The Taskinana Junior: fanened the season last week. The Teerless American Giants open the ¢3- son Mary § The Swathmore Raschal stub open the season April 21. The Tinea Industrial club open the season April 28. With halletujahs, Paster the feast a! the resurrection of Christ wat ecle ‘rated Sunday in all of the sixty-three Negro churches in this city” A grea many had special services of rejoicing This concludes the forty days of penance and fasting of the,L-iten sensin, ‘There was a sigke Saturday of stree ‘cleaners in the district between South POR SALE. z Phot, 50 by 100, located in White Plains, N. Y., in improved neighborhood; paved sidewalks, gtreets, 14 foot sewer; electric lights, gas pipes, all taxes- and adsessments paid; in fine residence section; can comnmute daily. Good schoola, four colored churches, and “good business opportunities. Preseat- owner, in possession over 20 years, desires to go south. Rare opportunity for an enterprising colored man. Terms reasonable. For particulars write of telephone Samue}, A. Pease, 186 Remsen St, Brooklyn, N. Y. Telephone 3871 Main. © April 12-88 ‘ TO LET . - Private Rooms Beautifully Decorated. See Owner or Janitor on Premises from 11 to. 12 o’Clock A. M. NO AGENTS. % S.R. PARCHMENT °; 14ZsWest 1 ory Street, N.Y. . Telephone 745 Morningside. 4 and Poplar Streets. “The men allege they were ordered to work aa extra hour, ton hours instead of nine. They bad recently received an increase in daify wages based on a nine-hour day. Fifty laid down their brooms. ‘A $25,000 building and swiroming pool ig being erected at’ Hunting Park and Crarissa Street for the benefit of the poor children in the neighborhood ir- Fepective of race reed or olor uite a few of our women, many of whom carritd babies, and several in- digent men Sthered around the tables on Filbert. Street Saturday to. reccive their aster baskets which were given out by the Women’s City Relief. The bas- kets were filled with fish, vegetables, milk and bread and then there were a ‘number of baskets of candies for the children,” Each basket contained a flag which «was adorned with a picture of President Wilson. . Mary Anderson, 9 months ofd, of 251 S. 17th Street, was run down and in- stantly killed Monday afternoon. Mrs. Fanny Lee was jammed against an iron fence at 17th and Fitzwater Streets and had two ribs broken, while Mrs. Eleanor Beckett, 40 years old, sropoed dead with fright when a motor truck of many tons leaped ‘across the, side-waik and hit the baby and struck Mrs. Lee. ‘The driver of "the. truck, Patrick McAleer was john Ford 80 joha C. Ford, 80 years old, told Mag- istrate Pennock on Tuesday that he wanted to divorce, hie wife, Isabelle Ror Gt, beranec be onnld oot sag \Deing beaten up any longer. , sat and battery, The Mdagitrate held beer in $300 bail RALEIGH. N. Cc. RaLeGn, N. (—Dr. Meator Rnen of Mount Olive, N.C, and Dr. W. H. Bryant of Henderson, N, C, were in ‘the city last week, having accompanied patients to St Agnes (Hospital to un ‘co operation, Mrs. Geo. W. Flemmings, South Wi- mington street, bas been confined two weeks in her home by illness. The Alumni Assocation of Shaw Uni- versity, offers a gold medal for the best alma mater song written by any grad- uate of former students of the univer- city All competitors roust have their poems in the hands of Prof. W. C Craver on or before May 5, as they will be read on Alumni-day, Wednesday, May 9. Miss Exta_A. Lee. a senior student of Kitretf College, died in St Agnes Hospital April 10, and was buried last Monday in the Method Cemetery at Method, N.C The deceased) was a promising young woman and leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn hoe death, The death af Mre S.A. Midl, wife of the Rev. GA. Midi, occurred last Thursday at the home of her niece Mrs, M.D. Haywood, in East Cabarras street. Deceased was buried from the First Baptist Church Sunday, the Rev. C.F. Askew officiating, Faster services were conducted in all the churches Sunday. Until 2 o'clock the sun shoe warm and bright, New dresses and hats evidenced the fact that Easter had come Most of the church choirs rendered excellent music for the occasion, while the pastors preached sermons’ emphasizing the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Most of the churches were decorated with flowers and ever- OTe Merganst‘Tikener, the tsicnied daughter of John T. Turner, is ex- pected home this. week from Proctor- ville, N. C., where “the has been em gaged as teacher of domestic arts in thet Byaded school,” . 1 GEORGETOWN. S.c. - _ Georcetown, S. C—The Howard school band played at the Baruch man- sion on*Hobcaw lit week. Mr. Maruck is an excellent man and is very much interested in the Negro: race. The Knights of Pethias and Court of Ca Wantie held their annual thanksgiving: servicédat_ Bethel A. M. E. church on Sunday, "March 25,” The sermon was preached by Kev. J. H. Chestnut. The measles have made a few absenteas in the Howard schgol, but most of those affected have recovered and returned te work. The many friends of Miss Janie Ruth Robertson will be sorry to learn’ that she is on the sick list this week. Jos. W. Walker, the chief steward at the Santee Gun Club, an organization of mullionaire ‘sportsmen, is enthusiastic over Tux Acs. He feels at a loss with- out it, The departure of Prof. A. A. Wright, who has so ably instructed the band for the past few months, ig-re- gretted generally. He is an able in- strane aed has. endeared himself tothe Byople pfkine town, Mr-and Mrs. HA ue have moved into’ their beantifd "Lane PPro the idading pilot it. T. P. Frasier, lead pal on the Georgetown bar for sore thas twenty years, died oa last ene ren, after's “ws nets eh at o! ncn. He and nine itren to moet Ait ool friendyot Dr. BH. sips gfe i see him back eck improved after’ spending 3 = in St Agnes’. Hospital — FLORENCE.S.Cc. A gE, Sk Soa ias Revie: Webern: is spending a while in Columbia, S.C. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Dosier have moved into ‘their new bome in East Florence, | The New A.M, E. brick church i ;nearing completion in East Florence. The Rev. J. B. Jackson plans fo occupy ie soon | J D McNair, of Wilmington, N.C, [has returned from a visit West, i E. B. Wehster has returned from ,a- vet to Sumter, S.C ee i FOR SALE. a | LOTS IN ENGLEWOOD, N..Juy. ; Park City of the Palisades - $125 TO $600, . IN: SCHOOLS—PARKS— STREETS—NEAR TROLLEY. : Cash or Tue Payments, LEWIS W. BROWN, + | 50 West Palisade Ave” Apr. S—3mo. 438 West 45th Street 4 large, light rooms, all improve- ments. Low rent. $22. Apply Janitor or DANIEL L. KORN, 1481 Broadway, 411 West 52nd St. Conveniences Newly decorat- ed. Rent $9,$10 and $11. ‘° . 1-183mo Apply Janitress. NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK Miss Baby Powell was a recent visitor in Porth Amboy. Mrs. and Mrs. J. S. Mart of Branhamton, N. Y. are in the city. Mrs. and Mrs. W. Jones of Albany, are spending a few days here. Mrs. Boulm. Morse of Buffalo is spending Easter week in New York City. Mrs. and Mrs. Loon Davis of New Brunswick, N. J. spent Easter in this city. Mrs. B. Washington of 258 West Market Street is a patient at the Harlem Hospital. Mrs. M. H. Dougherty, who has been visiting Mrs. R. Mays, left Saturday for Chicago. Mrs. Martha H. Overton of West 99th street, is visiting her brother, P. S. Brown, at Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Albert S. Reed is visiting her sister, Mrs. Richard Hamilton, of 602 North Jacob Street, Louisville, Ky. Sister Lena Broady of St. Paul Baptist Church, who resides at 363 West 40th Street, is on the sick list. The Rev. D. W. Mill, president of the Forty Forte Industrial School, was a visitor to the city last week. M. C. Younger of 2265 Seventh Avenue is still on the sick list. Dr. E. P. Roberts is attending him. William M. Harris of Philadelphia is visiting his old friend, William H. Smith of 321 West 40th Street. Mrs. Philip Spotsay, formerly of 3328 Washington avenue, Bronx, is now located at 143 West 133th street, New York. The speaker at the Interdenominational Ministers' Meeting, Monday, April 16, will be the Rev. C. S. Freeman of Jersey City. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Morse of Buffalo are making a stay in this city. They will also visit Philadelphia and Washington. Eddie Jones, formerly of Plainfield, M. J., recently underwent an operation at Bellevue Hospital and is greatly improved. Miss. V. E. Scott left Easter Monday for Springfield, Mass., to spend a few days with her cousin, Mrs. Daves Jennings, who is ill. Miss Gettin is connected with the public-education School, situated at 700 West 100th street, where she will interest in voice culture. Mrs. Maggie A. Gregory, 119 East 91st Street, who was operated upon in Bellevue Hospital last week, is slowly improving. The friends of Bro. Jeremiah Lightburn will be glad to know that he is rapidly improving in health. He is the leader of Class No. 7, also a trustee of Elm Church. A play entitled "No wthe Club Was Present" will be presented by members of the Presbyterian Society of the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening, April 34. Mrs. F. P. Clark and Miss Ida Washington, two of Washington's popular teachers, are guests of Dr. and Mrs. F. M. Hyder, at the manse, 260 West 137th Street. Mr. Edwards of Hartford, father of Mrs. John Singleton, 102 West 137th Street, was among the visitors who worshipped at St. James' Church, Master Sunday morning. Prominent visitors to the pastor's study of Zion Church last week were Bishop W. L. Lee, Rev. Dr. J. E. Maean, Bishop G. W. Clinton, Rev. Dr. A. A. Crook and Rev. R. F. W. Benjamina. A. Booker T. Washington Forum was organized at the Washington Memorial Mission 422 Lenox avenue, the Rev W. R. Lawton, pastor, last Wednesday evening. The forum will hold another meeting on Tuesday evening, April 17. At the meeting of the corporation of Mother Zion Church last Monday night, Andrew Mead, Jeremiah Lightnell and Alonzo A. Rives were elected Trustees for a term of three years each; and H. H. Lambdon, church clerk. Broadway Auto School, 213 West and street, is giving a special bourse including everything, during the wint- er months, for $10. Also long read bourses on the Locomobile for 50 or each. On last Thursday night Edward Spencer and Mrs. Maria Hodges were married at the residence of Mrs. Rhodes, 17 West 91st Street, by Rev F. A. Cullen. G. W. Allen was heat man. Dr. William H. Furniss of Indian- apolis was in town the first of the week, awaiting the arrival in this country of his son, Hon. Henry W. Purnishis former Minister to Haiti. Mrs. Harry Winalow of 120 West 80th street, has returned from Utica, W. Y. Where she visited Mr. and Mrs. A. Cresacy. She also visited Frank- kort and New York Mills. While in New York Mills she was the guest of Mrs. Webb, and in Frankfort was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sentrix. Since her return she has been ill and con- duced to her bed at her residence. At the Salem Lyceum last Sunday a fine Easter program was in charge of Lionel La Reet. The Easter oration was by Willard Monroe of Columbia University, Mr. Simmeltkjaer, locutionist, rendered "Belchazzar's Feast." Others who took part were: Abbote A. Lightburn and R. Procter, the Walker of Miss Miss I. D. Glover of Richmond; Miss Busek Baker, Miss L. Dimes, Miss L. Lin, Mrs. M. L. Mann, Mrs. L. Davis and Miss Vivian Morrison. --- St. Philip's Vostry Election The annual election of St. Phillips P. B. Church, held on Easter Monday, resulted in the choice of the following: Church, wardens, Francis H. Carmand, Theodore A. Morse; vestrymen, Chas. D. Pedro, Claude M. Moten, Clarence W. Robinson, Enock W. Newton, Dr. M. Gordon Adams, Samuel H. Bailley, Dr. Alfryd F. Robinson, Thomas M. Floridan. NEGRO PLAYERS WOMAN'S LOYAL UNION PLEDGES ITS LOYALTY On Tuesday evening, April 10, a meeting was held of the Woman's Loyal Union to consider the necessity for some action by the women of the race in the present war conditions. Patriotic addresses were made by Miss M. R. Lyons and Miss S. Elizabeth Frazier. Resolutions were adopted pledging the loyal support of the organization in the work of preparedness for the emergency. The union pledged itself to arouse patriotic colored women to a sense of duty, pride and honor, to co-operate with the National League for Women's Service and to render any possible service to the 19th Regiment National Guard. Miss E. Elizabeth Frazier, president, Mrs. M. C. Lawton, secretary. Young Women's Christian Association. Master, a delightful program of music was rendered by the Gloe Club under the direction of Mrs. Daisy Tapley. The Rev. F. H Mimmons gave the Master message. The Rev. J. E. Bridgman of Newman Memorial M. E. Church, will be the speaker on Sunday, April 18. 'The many friends of Mrs. A. J. Henry who for five years was assistant secretary of the branch, presented her with a substantial purse on March 27, in token of their appreciation for her many years of useful and unselfish labor in the community. The Bible Class served refreshments at the close of the evening. The regular monthly members meeting and social will take place Friday, April 20. The Up-to-the-minute and Physical Culture Club of girls will give its annual spring spree at the Central Association, Friday evening, April 27. The program will consist of vaudeville. The young people are urged to take advantage of the spring opening of the embroidery class which meets on Thursday evening of each week and the sewing class on Tuesday and Friday of each weak. The latest methods taught. Young Men's Christian Association. One of the most enjoyable programs that has ever been presented by the Young Men's Christian Association in New York City was rendered on last Sunday afternoon by the following participants: Miss Blanche Smith and Mme. Marie B. Houston, soprano soloists, and Messrs. William McKinney, Benjamin Greenlee, and Marlon Cumbo, cornetist, violinist and cellist, respectively. Alexander Layton, baritone. From a musical standpoint, each one of the artists rendered his part in a most agreeable manner and the round after round of applause from the audience not only showed its appreciation but was a mark of compliment to the participants. L. Franklin Dyer was the accompanist for the occasion. F. R. Moore, editor of The New York Age, was the speaker of the day and in his own matter of fact way, presented some very salient facts in regard to the welfare of the Negroes of Harlem. The program was in charge of Clarence J. E. Robinson, the acting assistant secretary. This meeting was another evidence of the fact that the "Big Meeting" has become an institution in Harlem. Next Sunday, Dr. Hutchens C. Bishop, rector of St. Phillips Episcopal Church, will give an address on the subject of "War on Character" and Harold Deary, piano solosat, will entertain musically. These meetings are held in the assembly room of the Public Library, 105 W. 125th street, which makes an ideal place. Progress is being made in perfecting the organization for the raising of the $40,000 necessary for putting the additional floors on the proposed building. An orchestra is being organized to play at the "Big Meeting," and the first rehearsal will be held at the Fifty-third Street Building. Wednesday evening, April 8, at 8 o'clock. All men playing orchestral instruments are invited to attend. There is no fee charged, and this offers a splendid opportunity to musicians to develop along their particular line. A cordial invitation is extended to all. A particularly interesting series of meetings has been arranged by the Educational Committee to be held at the Fifty-third Street Branch. The first one of the series will be given on April 13. The speaker of the occasion is to be Dr. Frank K. Sanders, director of the Board of Missionary Preparation. Dr. Sanders will be remembered as the speaker at the Hunton Memorial which was held at St. Mark's Church on January 7. His subject on this occasion will be "Brondening One's Range." There will be no charge of admission to any of these gatherings. The meetings begin at eight o'clock, and all persons are invited. On April 20, Dr. Robert Wasson, pastor Scotch Presbyterian, will talk on "A Fit Man." April 21, will be the members and friends get-acquainted night. EASTER AT CHURCHES EASTER AT CHURCHES (contained from page two) dered children (by large audience) The children were trained by Miss G. B. Patterson, the accomplished daughter of the pastor, and Mrs. Nancy Davis, a most zealous worker. F. G. Warner, superintendent, is faithful and competent, Mount Olivet Baptist Church Mount Olivet Baptist Church. In many respects the Easter services at Mount Olivet this year were the best ever held in this historic church. In the morning the pastor, Rev. William P. Hayes, proached an able sermon from the subject, "The Question of the Ages." Fourteen persons united with the church. At 2 p. m., the Sunday School, under the direction of an interim Norman, rendered an interesting program. feature was the playing of the Mount Olivet Sunday School-Band. The program was in charge of Miss Daisy Syndor, the Superintendent of the Primary Department. At 5 p. m., the Baptist Young People's Union, under the direction of Miss M. Pearl Boyer, presented an interesting program. The program was in charge of Miss Emma Wise. The Choral Club presented to the Trustees a new carpet, new mission wood chairs, new Bible and plush covering for the pulpit in the lecture room. The gifts were accepted by the pastor in well chosen words. The Lord's Supper was observed at the evening service, and fully one thousand persons partook of the same. The choir sang "Inflammatus" and the "Haileil J chorus" .Madame Marie Barrier Houston was the soloist. The decorations were all that could be desired. The offering for the day amounted to $476. Rush Memorial. Easter Sunday at Rush Memorial was the biggest in its history. Dr. Crooks preached a most wonderful sermon in the morning and took in fifteen members. In the evening Bishop G. W. Clinton, senior bishop of the church, preached for fully three-quarter of an hour, his subject being "The Enlargement of Life Through Death." At 8.30 standing room was at a premium and the Bishop at the close of the sermon expressed himself as being highly gratified with what he had seen. The choir, under director of Prof. H. Gladstone Marshall gave splendid account of itself throughout the day. The soloists were Mesdames Bessie Henry, Bertha Binks and Clifford Armstrong. Too much cannot be said of the committee an decoration headed by Mrs. Bell, which worked incessantly and put forth what was considered the most artistic decorations in Harlem. The collection for the day was more than $140. Harlem Congregational Church. The services at Halem Congregational Church, 22 East 131st street, was largely attended. Only standing room was available at each service. The pastor preached, using the subjects, "The Risen Lord" and "The Risen Son," respectively. The church was decorated with potted plants of all descriptions sent by members and friends in memorial of their deceased loved ones. The following persons were received into the membership prior to the celebration of the Holy Communion: Mr. and Mrs. John A. Holly, 2371 Seventh avenue; Harry L. Spotsey, 143 West 138 street; Mrs Phebe Nelson, 9 West 131st street; Mrs W. H. Small, 29 West 135th street. The vested children's choir under the direction of Mme. M. Waller French, rendered appropriate music at the morning service. At 8 p. m. the male quartet directed by Prof. W. H. Small, contributed three selectioin. The program at the Christian Endeavor was rendered by the officers. Offering for the day exceeded that of last year. Nazarene Congregational Church. Baker was observed in the Nassaurene Congregational Church, Brooklyn, with a sermon by the pastor, Rev. A. P. Miller. Good music and fourteen new members were received into full membership. The Sunday School held Easter services at 1:30 p. m., with good music, recitations and the christening of two children. The Easter cantata, "Alleluia" was rendered by the choir in the evening to a full house. Collections for the day amounted to over $100. Deacon James of Central Congregational Church brought cordial Easter greetings. It was the forty-fifth anniversary of Pastor Miller in the Christian Church. Next Sunday at 4 p. m., Bishop Lee will deliver an address at a public mass meeting. At $ p. m., the annual sermon will be preached to Chapter No. 5, Royal Arch Mason, Bro. Paul Jones, High Priest, by Dr. Miller. Coneord Baptist Church Easter services at the Concord Baptist Church and Sunday School were attended by overflow audiences. The beautiful floral decorations, the sweet singing of birds and special music by the choir of twenty-five voices helped to make the day joyful. Rey, Dr. William M. Mess delivered two stirring sermons on the significance of the resurrection. In closing his morning sermon the pas- tor extended an invitation to non-members and several persons gave their names as prospective members. The program o the Sunday School in the afternoon was very interesting and contained many brilliant features. The attendance was 450 and the collection was $97.32. At the evening service Dr. Moss further portrayed the story of the resurrection, addressing his closing remarks to the members of the Easter Bell Club, which was present in a body. This club was founded many years ago by Mrs. Fannie Lawrence, who still rose bristle. Best of all, beautiful blooming bushes and a purse, presented to the pastor, the club gave the church $117.50. The total contributions from all departments of the church for the day was $326.00. The building fund of the church to date is over $9,500. BROOKLYN NOTES Mrs. Annie Ferebeen has removed to 409 Herkimer Street. She is gradually recovering her health. Miss Carrie Dublin of 431 Herkimer Street is spending the Easter week at White Plains, N. Y. Arrivals at 394 Carlton Avenue are: Horace Pannell, Ford, Pa.; Mr. Dishmann, Old Point Comfort, Va.; Mr. A Tiyer, New York; Dr. W. S. Scarborough, Wilberforce, Ohio. Don't fail to visit or send a contribution to the clothing shower of the Women's Charity Club, to be given on Thursday, August 19, 1977, at Howland Studios, 490 Vanderbilt avenue, Brooklyn. Mr. and Mrs. John Saunders have discontinued their restaurant business at 438 Carlton Avenue and removed to 750 Fulten Street. Madame C. J. Hamilin wishes to announce that she has opened a Studio at 397 Cumberland street. Soil treatment a speciality for fallen hair and dandruff. Madame Walker's system Facial Massaging; bleaching cream on sale; results guaranteed. Phone Propost 8218. Party W. Nov.16-30. Under the auspices of the United Church Clubs of Brooklyn, a testimonial will be tendered Peter H. Fisher, clerk of the Concord Baptist Church, on Thursday evening, April 19, in recognition of Mr. Fisher's twenty-ninth anniversary as clerk of the above named church, in which the exercises will be held. At the last weekly meeting of the Boys' Club of St. Philip's Church, the following officers were elected: Howard Thompson, President; Henry Davis, vice-president; Fred Williams, secretary, and Paul Jones, treasurer; G. Bradley, captain of break team; Bradford Weisiger, captain of baseball team, and Harold "Coleman, captain of basketball, Walter E. D. Robinson will act as supervisor of the organization. The dramatic department of the Students' Council held its first "spread" of the year at the residence of Mrs. Jennie Harrison, 634 Herrimer Street, on Tuesday evening, April 3. It was a most enjoyable social function. Among the members present were the Misses Edith Lison, Catherine More, Maud E. Pullein, Catherine Holbrook, Mildred Peyton, Helen Scott, Mildren Peyton, Rosa Taylor, Edna James, Margaret Welman, Fannie Swan, Anna Welmon, Hazel Newton and Lillian C. Dodson. 8t. Augustine's Fleata Vestry At the annual meeting of St. Augustine's P. E. Church, Brooklyn, held April 10, the Easter election resulted as follows: Church wardens, Charles H. Lansing, Charles E. Moore; vestrymen, Stephen T. Brooks, William H. Holton, William H. King, Frank H. Barre, William H. Hackley, Robert G. Orlando, Samuel C. Hudnell, William M. Rhodes. CHARITY CLUB NOTES The Woman's Charity Club of Brooklyn, held its regular meeting Monday, April 9. The chairman of the Clothing Committee, Mrs. Thomas H. Wright, received permission from the club to get up an entertainment for the benefit of her committee. The entertainment is to take the form of a clothing shower, to be held at Howland Studio, April 9. The admission will be two pieces of clothing or twenty-five cents. Arrangements have been made for 'music and dancing and refreshments will be sold. Circulars have been issued announcing the event. The Charity Club is already at work on its annual report. The benefits of the club have become so extensive as to make it desirable to announce to the public the extended work, the receipt of donations and subscriptions, and distributions. The report will be issued early in June. By unanimous vote the Charity Club agreed that in order to keep in touch with other colored women who are working, for the race, and who belong to a recognized incorporated body, to renew our obligations to the Empire State Federation of Women and from henceforth pay its head tax as members of that body. The secretary was requested to communicate with Miss Elizabeth Mickens, secretary of the Empire State Federation, Yonkers, N. Y. Due to increased cost of paper, ink, etc., we shall, on and after May 15, 1917, increase the subscription price of The Age from $1.50 to $2.00 in the U. S., Canada $2.50, Foreign $3.00. The present subscription rate will prevail until the date above mentioned. We shall appreciate prompt payments by subscribers now in arrears. Piano Players, Entertainers, Cabaret waiters Men or Women Apply PALACE LUCILLE 401-3 Plane Street, Newark N. J. HELP WANTED An all around printer wanted. Writes M. Y. Age, giving experience. CHORISTER-ORGANIST desires church position. Address "Chorister,"care N. Y. Age. April12-11 JANTOR-Must be respectable. Apply D. Kemper & Sons. J Wost 48d St. Thursday before 12 o'clock. WANTED-A live man to take half interest in good paying business, established in same local stock. Box X. costs money for Agent. J. H. Cauleberry, Electrician, or Electrical Supply Co. Los Angeles, Calif., Colorado Electric Co. $34 Central Ave. CHOYCY CRAIN, 1392 Newton St. April 5-21 Los Angeles, Calif. HELP WANTED—Do you want a long season in Saratoga? Domestic and hoc- tal help of all kinds wanted new. Write to Warren S. Saratoga, N. Y.-Apr. 5-41. HELP WANTED—FEMALE COOKS and general houseworkers, good salaries. Perry's Employment Bureau, 33 Division St., Greenwich, Conn. Telephone, 691 W. YOUNG LADY LIBRARIAN for Southwestern other qualifications; references as to character and ability. Apply N. Y. Age "Librarian." OPERATORS: Experienced on power machines, small fannette garments, small wedge wagons. Pulsack, 313 W. 125th street, top floor. TWO ASSISTANT MATRONS for contagae at the N. Y. State Reformatory for Women. Applicants for these positions should be matured women who can oversee work, etc. Apply N. Y. Age. EXAMINER wanted on silk and cotton petticoats; steady position to party. Proper Petticoat Co., 79 Marner St. GIRLS, intelligent, to ribbon and fold small garments, good wagons, steady work. Pulsack, 313 W. 125th st., top floor. EARN $300 to $600 A DAY IN SPARE TIME BE INDEPENDENT AND BELF-SUPPORTING. Learn Artistic Hairdressing, Manicurist, Ladies' maid. How to Weave and Manufacture Hair. How to make 'Switches. Pompadour, Bange, Front Pieces, Pin Frizzlers, etc. Straightening, Bleaching, old experienced Hairdresser and Beauty Cultureist will teach you in her Blue Book. Price only to $200. Send money G., N. Y. IDEAL City. Box 1083-24-30m-2 FLATS AND APARTMENTSTO LET 47TH ST. 250 W. large light rooms hot water, improvements, respectable colored families. Rents moderate. Appy Janitor. Mar. 32-31. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET 132D ST., 135 W. — A large furnished-room to let. In first-class house. Telephone sonnies: Lomax. 1315 S. ST., 135 W. — Furnished rooms, private residence. Apply Sewall. OBITUARY. Myrtle Bertha Alice Spotey. The funeral of Myrtle Bertha Alice Spotey, which took place on Tuesday, April 5, 1917, was one of the saddest and most impressive ceremonies ever witnessed. Her many friends and school-mates filled the church to pay their last respects to her remains. After being confined to bed for four weeks she died at 5.50 a.m., Palm Sunday, of pneumonia. The deceased was a graduate of P. S. $ of this city and was a second year student in the Washington Irving High School, New York. She was an active worker in the Harlem Congregational Church and Sunday School, of which the Rev. Dr. Holder is pastor, and held the position of critic up to her death. She belonged to the Young Women's Christian Association and played guard on the Knickerbocker Five Basketball Team. She leaves a mother, one sister, two brothers-in-law, a god-sister and a host of friends, young and old. Her remains were interred in the Evergreen Cemetery. Her wishes to thank her many friends for the beautiful flowers and consoling words. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. WOULD like to correspond with a reliable man in New England or nearby. I would like to work in a whole interest in a small business in a live town or city, where there is a good line of groceries, restaurant or laundry. Something in which a small capital could be made useful. Address ADVERTISER, West 46th Street, New York — Apr 2—21. BROOKLYN FLAT—Six rooms, all improvements, ideal location for small select family. Rent moderate. H. C. Lee, 10 44th St., Corona, L. 1. TO LET — For refined colored family, second flat, vacant May 1, 6 rooms, all improvements. Apply Harris, 514 McDonough Bl., Brooklyn. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET PHONOOGRAPH BARGAINS Assorted 60-cm plate records, 10c; cylinders, 10c; parts cheap; thousand odds, enda, including phonographs, musical instruments, at junk store, 88-note music, at us department, Anything of value-take-ten-trade for phonographs and records, magazines, etc. RECORD EXCHANGE, Open 11 A. M. to 11 P. M. West 59th Street. Open 11 A. M. to 11 P. M. FOR SALE FOR SALE—Furnished room business reasonable terms. Apply 118 W. 3rd st. —Jan 4-1f. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY to ambitious women. Write The Slaughter System, St. Louis, Mo. Mar-39-41 ONE MILE FROM PINKERHURT, N. C. The only winter resort in existence for colored people. It telum all the year. If you are interested in a good business proposition it will be worth your while to communicate with P. A. HIGH, Fischhardt, N. C. ABYSSIANIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 342-40 West 40th St., between 7th and 8th Ave. Sunday Service—11 a.m. and 1.20 p. Holy Communion every first Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday School, 1.30 p. m. Sunday Morning Bible prayer meeting, 6 a.m. Tuesday, 8 p.m.—Missionary Society, prayer and praise musical and literary program, Friday, 6 p.m.—Highway and Hedges Society, 8 p.m., general prayer meeting. Rev. A. Clayton Powell, D. D. pastor; residence, 400 W. 60th street, phoenix, Bryant, 7645. MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 153-161 West 53rd Street, between 6th and 7th Avenue. Rev. Wm. P. Hayes, D. D., pastor. Preaching Services every Sunday at 2:30 p. m. Sunday School at 2:30 p. m. Sunday, B. Y. U. meets every Sunday at 5:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. Literary meetings every Wednesday at 10 p. m. Thursday evening at 8 p. m. Church Society, second Monday evening in every month. Young Men's Social Club, every month on the third Monday evening. Telahanee Bushwick 7197. MOTHER A. M. B. R. KION CHURCH 151-183 W. 183th St. RV. J. W. Brown, pastor, 110 West 183th street. Sunday Commission every second Sunday at 3 p.m. Sunday Morning Class—13.00 p.m. sunday school at 3 p.m. Vicki Christian Class. Wednesday evening. Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Prayer Meetings— Friday evening. SHATS FREE PUBLIC INVITED. RUSH MEMORIAL A. M. R. KION CHURCH 58 West 183th Street. Services 8 p.m. P.M. 5 P.M. Sunday School at 1.50 P.M. Dr. A. A. Crooke, pastor, residence 633 Clover Avenue. T. B. Smith, Church Pastor, 110 West 183th Street. All are cordially welcome. NEWMAN MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH —Herkimer street near Schenectady avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Rev. J. N. oeman, B. T. B., pastor. Sunday—creche—2.30 p. m. Enworth League, 4 p. m.; Communion last Sunday & 8 p. m. Monday—Literary, 3.20 p. m.; Tuesday—Chance, 8.20 p. m.; Wednesday—Junior League, 4 p. m.; Prairie meeting & 20 p. m. ST DAVID'S CHURCH, 234 East 160th Street, New York, New. Rev. Edward George Clifton, D. D., Reporter, 112 East 19th St. Sunday Morning Prayer, Litany and Sermon. Sunday School, 3.20 p. m.; 8 p. m. evening service. A cordial welcome to all. DENTIST 347 LENOX AVENUE Phone Mern. 5555 Near 127th St. HARLEM CONGREOATIONAL CHURCH 12 East 113th Street, New York City, bldg. 113, 114, 115, 116, m. and $ 8 Sunday—Pwashing, 11 a. m. m. Sunday School—$ 18 p. m. Y. P. B. C. E—$ 30 p. m. Holy Communion, First Service, Tuesday, 2 p. m. Service, Tuesday, $ 9 p. m. Teachers and Students' Literary Society, Ladies' Church Aid and Mite Society, Conference Bureau, Tuesday, 2 p. m. Teachers' Conference, last Monday in each month, $ 9 p. m. Trustees' Business Meeting fourth Thursday in each month, $ 9 p. m. Teachers' Conference, last Monday in each month, $ 9 p. m. Church Committee, when called, Choir rehearsal, Friday, $ 9 p. m. Church Committee, when called, Corral welcome awaits you. WILFORD H. 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