New York Age

15th Regiment Is Now Under U.S. Government Supervision; Hayward Makes Statement The 15th Regiment has become a part of Uncle Sam's fighting force. Tuesday afternoon Col. William Hayward was informed by Adjt. General L. W. Stotesbury of the National Guard, that the colored regiment had been recognized by the War Department. A requisition has been made for equipment and supplies of every kind for 1346 men THE TEMPO CLUB Two Bands Manhattan Casino, Tuesday, April 24th The New York Age IS CLEAN. ONCE IT BECOMES A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY IT IS ALWAYS LOOKED FOR AND WELCOME. VOL. XXX No. 3 15th Regiment U. S. Gover Hayward The 15th Regiment has become force. Tuesday afternoon Col. Willi Adjt. General L. W. Stotesbury of the regiment had been recognized b quisition has been made for equipm for 1,346 men Efforts have been begun to recruit the Fifteenth to its full war strength, 2,002 men, and military officials expect the regiment to secure the additional mon short time. At the armory of the Fifteenth Regiment, Serenth avenue and 131st street, it was excitement Tuesday evening that the news was learned that the United States Government had accepted the regiment, and patriotism and enthusiasm ran high. The Rev W H Brooks, chaplain of the regiment, is on Colonel Hayward's personal staff with the rank of captain, and V H Parks has been nominated for captaincy. Plans are on foot to organize a regional band of sixty-five pieces. E. B. Thompson has resigned as bandmaster. An effort will be made to get together one of the finest military bands the country, to be composed of New musicians residing in Greater New York and other cities. Persistent rumors have been in circulation that disatisfaction existed in certain quarters because all of the line officers of the Fifteenth were not Negroes. Investigation by THE Age has brought to light that despite the active campaign waged for months by Colonel Hayward to secure thirty-six men posing the proper economic status and mental and physical fitness less than a year have been obtained. He may have experienced such difficulty in getting colored officers for the Fifteenth Regiment in view of the fact that the Eighth Illinois is able to put in field colored commissioned officers in Colonel down, has been pizzling Colonel Hayward, has been largely through the efforts Colonel Hayward, who has received a hearty co-operation of Governor Himan, that the Fifteenth Regiment a fact. Being regarded as the closest man politically to the Governor, the end of the Fifteenth has been able to desired results when others would meet with rank failure. An Anc representative was sent to put general direct questions to the Colonel with regard to the method of officering the regiment and form a personal estimate of a prominent member of the Public Service Commission whose salary is $15,000 yearly and who is willing his position to serve his country as head of a colored regiment at an annual salary of $5,000. Colonel Hayward is a man of ogaineg manner, who talks to you with a directness that carries conviction. He does not affect the patronizing air of the politician, and is unusually frank for one whose chief business has been dealing with politics and politicians. But what impressed The Ace representative most was his optimistic viewpoint and his stability of purpose. Had he not possessed these two traits there would be no Fifteenth Regiment to-day. Discussing the Fifteenth Regiment is one of Colonel Hayward's favorite subtests, and he was not reluctant about building of the trials he had encountered in his quest for colored officers. The Colonel was informed that the facts relative to the officering of the colored regiment, were wanted for The Ace orders, and the following statement was made. Col. Hayward's Side of Controverey. About nine months ago I took charge of the Fifteenth Regiment, and 'few saw the obstacles Governor Whitman and I had to overcome in making a colliged regiment a part of the National Guard. I soon found that my hardest job was going to be getting enough colliged men to pass the mental and physical tests and who possessed sufficient means to maintain the dignity of their position. The leading colored professional and business men of Greater New York were personally invited by me to enlist, body and accept a nomination for a commission, but refusal after refusal was given me on some pretext or another. Two or three with whom I talked on more than one occasion were IN OPPORTUNITY FOR MUSICIANS. Crack Colored Musicians wanted for the famous 15th Infantry band of N. Y. Write or wire Lieut. Jas. Reese Europe, 15th Infantry Armory, 2217 7th Av. N. Y. about to enlist and work for promotions when they heard some talk about no 'highbrows' being wanted in the regiment. Since then they have turned a deaf ear to all invitations to enlist. The idea of bringing colored men from out of town who could pass the tests for commissions has been advanced time and time again but met with vigorous opposition. "Month after month I have confided with prominent Negroes and officers of the regiment that something would have to be done to get the required number of colored officers. Even some of the colored commissioned men have sought to discourage me." War Department Demands Inspection. "It was not until officials of the War Department sent for me and asked if I was ready to have my regiment inspected with a view to being mustered in under the supervision of the Federal Government that I concluded to get white line officers. I was told by the War Department that the lowest number of officers I could have to pass inspection was thirty-six. I had less than twelve colored commissioned men. "To me it was a case of either nominate experienced white men for commissions or be left out of the service. There was nothing for me to do but to put white officers in the regiment. I am sure that the failure to officer the regiment with colored men cannot be charged against me as many of my colored friends will testify. Neither can it be said that I have failed to advance ambitions men of ability. Although for months' meeting with disgruntled after disgruntlement I have worked hard to secure colored officers for the Fifteenth Regiment. At no time have I refused to nominate a member of the regiment for a commission or promotion upon being asked to do so, and I challenge the production of proof to the contrary. Ten Out of Fifteen Pass Tests. "I have nominated every member of the Fifteenth Regiment for a commission who has asked for a nomination. Fifteen were nominated all told and ten passed. Those who failed did so with one exception on other than military mental work and has given valuable service. One absconded and there are eight left, divided in six companies. They are in command of five companies and one is on my personal staff. There are three companies where white officers are serving under colored officers. I have named five captains all told in the regiment. Three of the five are Negroes. Thus we came to Federal muster and inspection with eight colored officers and ten white officers or a total of eighteen. "If every colored soldier who ever aspired to a commission or spoke to me about it had been commissioned on his own application without examination, I would have had one-half enough to pass the muster and one-third of our complement. The Federal authorities required two to a company beside field and staff officers. I got from other regiments sufficient officers and one to spare Vacancies Yet Open to Colored Men There are still twenty vacancies left in the regiment. The colored men have the same chance they have always had to win on merit but neither the white officers nor colored officers can advance by any other means. Every commissioned officer now in the regiment must be and will be examined by the Federal Board before the regiment goes out. These examinations began Monday, April 16. "It may not be generally known that although Mr. Thompson who has resigned as bandmaster, worked hard, he was unable to get the members of his band to enlist. The band that the public has seen and heard was composed only in part of enlisted men. The others being civilians whose services were paid for from time to time, and on every occasion, including recruiting duty, excepting three. Of course, the non-enlisted men were of no use to us when the regiment went into service. I do not think the failure to secure enlisted men for the band was through lack of diligent and earnest efforts on Mr. Thompson's part. He had a difficult task. I felt, however, that progress would be made by making a new start from the beginning." Says Leniency Was Shown Negre Applicants. Colonel Hayward was asked by THE Acz representative if it was true that colored applicants for commissions of captain and lieutenant were subjected to more difficult examinations than white applicants, to which he replied that he did not believe there was an iota of truth in such a charge; that he knew of instances where unusual leniency had been shown colored men, mentioning the name of one lieutenant in particular, who had told of the fine treatment he had received at the hands of the Board of Examiners. Continuing on the subject Col. Hayward said: "Twenty-six white applicants for commission have failed to meet the requirements. All successful colored applicants were given a sort of preliminary examination at least a week prior to appearing before the Board of Examiners and also advised to study up on certain things which might be asked at the subsequent examination. 'No white applicant has been shown such consideration.' Colonel Hayward was asked if trouble would not result from the presence of both colored and white officers in the Fifteenth. His answer was: "When a white applicant comes to me and asks that I nominate him I at once inform him that the Fifteenth is a colored regiment and has colored officers; that if they can come into the regiment and meet men according to their rank as soldiers and not as plain Bill or George so well and good. However, if he intended to take a narrower attitude he had better stay out. Of course, the applicants are soldiers and understand what rank means. There are white officers under colored officers, but no trouble has arisen because of this condition, which, to my way of thinking, is of no consequence." 1963 and the 1974 ACA. Irish N. Y. Army has taken a firm hold of the many students from all parts of the country gathered at Cornell University. Military drills are being carried on with unflaqking zeal and efficient drillmasters. Eight of the colored students are strenuously drilling, in anticipation of going to the front. They bid fair to make good material to supply the need of officers of the race to command Negro troops MAY GET MILITARY TRAINING AT U. OF P Special to The New York P Special to THE NEW YORK ACE PALIDHELLIA, PA—Despite the fact that Negroes are denied admission to West Point and Annapolis, the University of Pennsylvania, this city, has opened a department of military science and tactics which was instituted under the provisions of an Act of Congress approved June, 1916, and Maj William Kelly, Jr., of the U S Cavalry, was appointed as head of this department. This is a chance for young colored men to get four years' course which is prescribed by the War Department to prepare the students to perform the duties of commissioned officers in the armies of the United States. In the third and fourth years units will be established of the reserve officers' training corps, to lead or train the units of the army. The curriculum includes physical drill, target practice, military policy, minor and major tactics. The standard required will be that for a platoon leader in an infantry company, and at least a technical idea of the tactical handling of a battalion. VIRGINIA NORMAL WINS IN TRIANGULAR DEBATE (Special to The New York Acad.) PETERSBURG, Va.—In the triangular debating contest of Hampton, St. Paul, and Petersburg the Normal School's affirmative team won a unanimous decision over Hampton's negative last Friday night. The proposition was, "In this country a minimum wage should be fixed by law" Mosek F Gibson, Nannie M. Green and Eddie H. Evans, alternate, upheld the affirmative for Petersburg, and Percy H Stone, Morris E. Thomasson and Julian E. Bagley, alternate, upheld the negative for Hampton. Miss Hattie Jefferson, one of Petersburg's strong sneakers, didn't appear for reason of illness. A large audience was in attendance and the arguments of both teams were very instructive and well received. Pittsburgh's negative team, consisting of Vera L. Coleman, Susie A. Shepperson and Elizabeth V. Coleman, alternate, also won a decision over St. Paul's affirmative at Lawrenceville Why Do They Do It! $100 Suit OH, BOY! THE BEST OF EVERYTHING BANK BOOK NOTHING NOTHING A SAD STORY Rusell TUSKEGEN INSTITUTE, Ala.—The announcement of the contest for the best clean-up work during the National Negro Health Week which is to be observed April 22-28, has elicited most favorable comments from white and colored people in all sections of the South. Letters from various committees organized to conduct clean-up campaigns indicate that the interest in this movement for better health is unsurpassed by that of any other similar movement conducted among our people. President J. C. Napier of the National Negro Business League, spent several days recently at Tuskegge Institute in conference with Dr. Robert J. Mcoton, principal, and Emmett J. Scott, secretary and it has been agreed that the communities planning to report their clean-up activities for consideration in connection with the silver cups offered by the National Clean-Up and Paint-Up Bureau, must make their reports and mail them not later than Saturday, May 12. This will allow two full weeks after the close of the Health Week for the reports to be compiled and forwarded to Tuskegge Institute. It is worth while to bear in mind three important conditions regarding the contest. First, the reports should not exceed 700 words. Second, the reports should all be typewritten. Third, the reports should be mailed to the Serretery, National Negro Business League, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. The committee of award as selected are announced as follows: are announced as follows: Dr. Robert E. Jones, editor Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans; Dr. A. M. Curtis, physician and surgeon, Washington, D. C.; Hon. J. C. Nepier, President National Negro Business League, Nashville; Dr. Robert R. Moton, Principal Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute; Heman E. Perry, President Standard Life Insurance, Atlanta; C. C. Spaulding, North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association, Durham; M. N. Work, editor Negro Year Book, Tuskegee Institute; Dr. D. W. Byrd, President National Medical Association, Norfolk; Mrs Mary B Talbert, President National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Buffalo; Miss Nannie H. Burrough, Principal National Training School for Women and Girls Washington, D. C.; Eugene Kinckle Jones, Executive Secretary National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, New York City; Dr. A. Willerforce Williams, physician and surgeons, Chicago. According to present plan, the above committee will meet, canvass the various reports, and make presentation of awards at the forthcoming meeting of the National Negro Business Leagues, to be held in Chattanooga, Tenn., August 15, 16 and 17. E. E. THOMPSON'S MILITARY BAND MANHATTAN (ELK'S) MILITARY BAND (Special to THE NEW YORK ACK) NEW ORLEANS, La.-Newspaper reports that Germans were intriguing to array Negroes against the United States have caused a number of indignant letters to local newspapers expressing astonishment that anyone should fear that Negroes would become Benedict Arnolds in face of their unwavering loyalty from Colonial times. Negroes, without waiting to be called, in every part of Louisiana, have come forward and offered their services, pledging their lives and their fortunes in defense of the flag. In New Orleans the Dock Loaders and Unloaders of Freight Cars Local Union No. 854 of the International Longshoremen's Association, one of the big labor organizations of colored men, were among the first to meet and make public offer of their services to the military authorities for defensive or offensive use by the United States against Germany. Friday night, April 13, a mass meeting of colored citizens was held in Pythian Temple Building, Gravier and Saratoga streets, under the auspices of the Association of Colored Volunteers of the 9th Regiment of Infantry. Ex-Lieut. E. H Phillips, head of the association, being present in uniform. Patriotic speeches were made, denouncing the stories reported in the public press. The meeting afforded the opportunity for voicing of feeling and opinion of the cruel and inhuman treatment the race has suffered at the hands of the State and National governments, and a number of the speakers made good use of it. The humiliating laws enforced against the race, the denial of equal opportunities for education and employment, all because prevailing Southern regard for Negroes is in keeping with the unmasked facts disclosed in the comments of the Abbeville Seimatar, each came in for caustic reproach. Those speaking included James M. Vance, S. W. Green, E. H Phillips, Ex-Lieut Co. A., 9th U. S. Volunteer Infantry Spanish-American War; F. B. Smith, Rev. Mr. Burrell, the Rev. H. H. Dunn, Alexander Paul, Ilon Walter L. Cohen, Dr. P. H. V Dejoie. ARKANSAS TEACHERS MEET AT LITTLE ROCK (Special to The Pair, Yark Ave.) (Special to The New York And LITTLE Rock, Ark. — the nineteenth annual Association was held the Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week was attended by over two hundred teachers. Among the speakers were J. W. Brooks, Brinkley; R. C. Barrow, Hot Springs; M W Dogan, of Wiley University, Marshall Tex., and W. W. Jones, of Fort Smith. GIRLS' HOME COMPLETES ITS FIRST YEAR'S WORK The Sojourn师 House, located at 15 West 131st street, will be open for inspection on Tuesday afternoon, April 24, at 4 p.m., when its annual meeting will also take place. This institution, with Mrs. Cora L. Winston as superintendent, and Miss Irene West, matron, takes colored, girls from the Children's Courts who need careful, motherly oversight to prevent them from drifting into despair. Usually they are first offenders, or only under improper guardianship, person- ally having committed no offence. Since the Home, opened a little more than a year ago, fifty girls under sixteen years of age have been accommodated. Those sent from the institution have been placed in well selected homes, mainly in the suburbs, where wholesome surrounddiags and influences protect them from the temptations of the big city. In the Home the girls are taught good housekeeping, cooking and laundering. Regular courses in sewing and embroidery and instruction in physical culture are given to them by teachers from the University Extension. The girls attend public school; and on a whole have good records in deportment and scholarship. The heed for such an institution in New York City was discovered through an investigation made by the National League on Urban Conditions among Negroes, which organization formed a committee to raise funds. This committee was incorporated with Mrs. George W. Seligman as president and Eugene Kinckle Jones as secretary. The Utopia Neighborhood Club raised the first money, $716, toward the $10,000 fund, which the institution had in hand before the doors were opened. BROOKLYN AGED HOME ADDS $8,000 TO FUND The annual meeting of the board of managers of the Brooked Home for Aged Colored People, 1095 St. Johns Place, was held on Tuesday, April 3. The election of officers for the coming year resulted as followed: President, Mrs. Wm. B. Lane; vice-presidents, Mrs. F. H. Way, Mrs. Albert E. Mars- landand Mrs. T. I. Fisher; treasurer, Mrs. Chas. J. Search; recording secr- tary, Mrs. D. M. Staebler; corresponding secretary, Mrs. B. C. Benedict; as- sistant; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Arthur, G. Stone; historian, Mrs. Geo. H. Stone; the many entertainments given through the year had benefitted the Home financially as well as socially. The work committee reported very satisfactory results from the sale held March 24. A vegetable garden is under way on the grounds in the rear of the Home and it is hoped this summer the Home can raise nearly all the vegetables they require. The meeting closed with the usual interesting address by the president, which inspired all with hope for the new year. AGRICULTURAL EXPERTS VISIT HOWARD FARM Henry B. Fullerton, agricultural expert of the Long Island Railroad, and two professors from the State Agricultural School at Farmingdale, L. I., addressed a party of representative New Yorkers and Long Islanders at the Howard Farm of 572 acres at Kings Park last Saturday. Mr. Fullerton laid special stress on the great opportunity which those interested in the Howard Orphanage and Industrial School had to develop a model institution. He also said that the farm ought easily to raise all the vegetables, fruit, butter, milk eggs, pork, etc., which are needed to feed 300 growing youngsters. But to develop the school and make the farm productive, funds were needed to provide the necessary equipment, he said. FISK WINS IN DEBATE (Special to THE NEW YORK ACK) NASHVILLE, TENNIS - Fisk, in her 11th intercollegiate debate upholding the affirmative, won the decision from Howard University on the subject "Resolved. That the National Government should require compulsory arbitration of disputes between capital and labor, the constitutionality being waived." The Fisk team was composed of Chas. N. King and Henry Hugh Proctor, Jr. with James A. Berry as alternate. Howard's lineup was composed of M. A. Jackson and J. S. Heslip, with R. E. Carey and C. C. Johnson as alternates. The judges were Judge A. G. Rutherford of the Circuit Court; Dr. H. B. Schermerhorn of "Vanderbilt Law School, and Arch Trawick, prominent business man of Nashville. NEGRO TROOPERS REACH ENGLAND SAFELY Special to THE NEW YORK ACK TORONTO, CAN — It has been officially announced through the Chief Press Censor's office that the No. 2 Construction Battalion, made up of colored men, has arrived safely in England. The colored troopers sailed from Halifax March 25. Several hundred American Negroes are in the battalion. IN MEMORIAM, THEN OCCURRED IN "THE AGE" YOU CAN DEPEND UPON IT. NEWS TERM IS INFORMING. PRICE FIVE CENTS PASTORS SNUB "BILLY" SUNDAY Local Negro Ministers Refuse to Cooperate with Evangelist in His New York Campaign. DR. HAYES MAKES STATEMENT Says Colored Preachers of the City Were Not Let In On the Ground Floor and that the Segregation Views of the Evangelist Have Not Been to Their Liking. Local colored ministers are not cooperating with "Billy" Sunday in his campaign to save souls of New Yorkers. Their disinclination to take an active part is said to be due to two reasons, to-wit: Because they were ignored by the local committee when arrangements to carry on the campaign were being made, and because of evangelist's unChristian attitude in upholding the segregation of colored people in Baltimore and other cities where he held revivals. The Rev. William P. Hayes, pastor of Mount Olivet Church, who has been one of "Billy" Sunday's severest critics, gave out the following statement to The Acme when asked to explain why the colored ministers of the gospel were taking such little interest in the Sunday campaign: "Are the colored pastors of the city taking an active part in the 'Billy' Sunday campaign? No. And for good reasons. In the first place, they were critically ignored by the local committee from the very start. They were not let lift to the Sunday campaign bite. They were given no important committee assignments; 'did fact, they were offered no place whatever on any committee, important or otherwise.'" "This true that after the white missions and laymen had been appointed and had been allowed to participate in the many Sunday campaigns, they were asked to co-operate in the neighborhood prayer meetings, that being the extent to which recognition has been accorded them by the local committee. Scant Treatment Given in Every City. "I have been informed that this has been the policy of the Sunday Campaign Committee in every city in which meetings have been held. If this be true, it would seem that Mr. Sunday, or some one connected with his official family, is responsible for the practical elimination of the colored pastors from active participation in the Sunday campaigns. Certain it is that the action of the general committee of the city created the impression that the colored pastors were not wanted in this evangelical campaign; at least they were not wanted on any of the important committees. "Then again, it is a known fact that in some of the cities in which Mr. Sunday has held meetings, colored people have been treated with scant courtesy. For instance, in the City of Baltimore, they were segregated in the tabernacle, and it is said that some were actually ejected from the building. Now, the blame for this state of affairs usually attaches to the local committee, but at the same time, Mr. Sunday himself has not made a single clean-cut declaration on the question of injustice as it relates to the Negro. He has flayed the liquor interests, the theatre, the new theology, the dead church, graft, cards, the divorce evil, etc. but he has gracefully side-stopped the great question of human brotherhood and justice. He has not lifted up his voice against lynching, "Jim Crowism", segregation, and disfranchisement. On these issues he has maintained a significant silence. "But what else could we expect when he himself declares that there is more genuine Christianity South of the Mason and Dixon line than is to be found here in New York? "How could the cologed ministers of the city co-operate in the 'Billy' Sunday campaign in the face of facts such as I have outlined?" WINS SUIT AGAINST REAL ESTATE CONCERN The Griffin Realty and Improvement Company was defendant in the Eighth District Municipal Court of Manhattan Monday in two suits brought by Mrs. Marie L. Avery, in which the titles to property in Rahway, N. J., sold to Mrs. Avery was in question. Justice Young, after hearing the testimony, rendered judgments in favor of the plaintiff. 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CAMPAIGN -TO\RAISE ~ Se" ¢199.000 ON THE’ CLOCK 3S The $100,000 campaign for the How- “ard Orphanage and Industrial School at ‘Rings Park, L. 1, will start on Friday Hevening. The score of men’s teams will’ meet with their distritr chairmen dp Harlem and Brooklyn to receive their instructions. On Saturday morn- “ing the campiign will be on an, earnest. <Dr. E. P. Roberts and Joha*T. Clark ate at the head of the ten teams which -will cover Harlem, Campaign head- quarters will be at St. June's Presby- terian Church, 59 West 137th street ‘The teams will meet nightly at 7.45 sharp for dinner, when they will com- Pare notes, Amos J. Peglee will be the speaker Friday evening. “A large “clock” will be Put up at one of thesbusiest corners in Harlem where all can see ‘how fast the “hands sipproach the $100,000 mark, Dr. James 1. N. Waring, Superinten- dent of the Howard Orphanage and In- ‘dustrial School, said to-day that he was gratified by the reports received from the campaign committee. He emphasized the importance that the institution, which has been a glorious movement to the achievements of the colored peo- ple uf New York during the past fifty years, rise to its ever increasing respon- Sibitity to the weliare of the State and “do its bit" toward meeting teh demands which American partiqpation in the work! war will ylace upon all instau- tions crected by Tie peuple for the peo- ple He pomted out that the growmg colored population 1 this vicinty would of nee ssity entail a greater burden upon the facilites of the Howard School, and hhe added that st was the tradstion of the institution to face the demands put upon it and not be a "slacker" 4. Dr Waring alve pointed £2) act that the Governor of the State Gol Wilham Hayward commanding the Fifteenth Iniantes the Commissione of Health, William G Willeox, presi: dent of the Beard a: Edysatan anc chairma nod the trustees of Tuskewes Institute; Dr. Robert & Moton, princes pal at Tuskezee aml man anathe man prominent im the affairs of the na. tion, had endorsed the campangn ane withell the Best af success HEROIC RESCUE OF WOMAN FROM DROWNING Mrastz Fla--Another Negro proved hus courgae and devotion by going to the rescue of a drowning woman, Charles C. Coffman, a wealthy banker and land owner of South English, Ia, was drowned Saturday afternoon at Pass-a-, Grille and, his companion, Miss Freeda Ann ‘Todd; of Carmel, Ind., would have drowned hut for a ‘heroic rescue by Mordecai Brown, Brown was seated in a room on the second story of the hotel when he heard the screams, and he rushed to the drownnig woman's assistance, Three inen who were bathing near where the accident vecurred started Yo,the rescue, but stupped as they came to the deep water. Brown was a powerful swan tier and made great speed through the waves He reached thevoman just ts she was sinking for the third time. He carried her back to where the three sien were standing and they took her con to the shore. Brown seturned to get the hody of Coffman, and by this time other bathers came to his assistance. Such acts as this should compel great er respect and consideration on the part Ot the whites of the South toward the manly and courageous Negro. RACE MORTALITY REDUCED IN N. Y. CITY . the object of Picalth Weer is stated ana nut shell As “better health, longer he, better children, a better race.” This is the dim of the current lectures, litera~ ture, moving pictures, news articles and mass meetings, That these methods off attacking the problem of high death gate are bringing results is proved By the figures just issued by the Board of Health showing a: reduction in mor- tality among colored people in New York during the past year—~a year which had a great increase in Negro popula- tion “On Sunday last, Dr O. M. Leiser of the Health Department spoke on the subject, “Patent Medicines,” at the morning service of Bethel A, MT }Church ‘Dr Thomas Martin’ of the Hoard of Health staff spoke at the Har- lem Seventh Day Adventist Churgh on “Lubercnlesis” “Dr Laura Riegelman spoke ut the Holy Tyimity Baptist Church, Brooklyn, on “Baby Care” On Sunday morning next Dr, EP Koherts wall speak on "Better Health’ at the Abyssinian Baptist. Church, and De A S Reed on the same subject a the Mount Olivet Raptist Church, Qn Sunday, April 29, Health Wed will clase wiih a series of neighborhoor meetings unsurpassed in New York City Four meetings will be held as follows om M_o'clock -Union Baptist Church, 206 West Gird street—Speakers, Will- iam Pickens, Dean of Morgan College Commissioner of Health Haven Emer. son, Miss Ehzabeth Walton, presiding 2 o'clock, Palace Casino, 135th stree and Madison avenue—Speakers: Will iam Pickens; Hon Marcus M. Marks Oe ne Ne tank Ben hee ie ‘Borough ‘President ;- Hon.‘ Willlam /G, ‘Willcox, President ‘Board of Educa- tion; Dr.-E. P, Roberts, presiding. Music by Clef Club Orchestra, Pred Bryan, tender. 4:30 o'clock, St. Mark's Church, West Siri! street=-Speakers: William Pickens, Dr. Katherine B. Davis, President Pa- cole Commission; Fred 8, Moore, pre= siding. 8 “o'clock, 1 Bridge Street Church, Bridge Street, near Myrtle Avenue ‘Brooklyn—Speakers* Waillam Pickens ; A.W. Towne, Superintendent Brooklyn Society for the Prevention of Cruelty ‘to. Children, presiding. = "L. Hollingsworth Wood President, ‘and Eugene Kinckle Jones, [Executive ‘Secretary, National Urban League, will ‘also speak briefly at cach meeting 500 PLACES FILLED BY “#2 BROOKLYN Y--W, C. A. Since the''reorganization of the Em- ployment Agency in January, there have been received over 750 requests for help, office, domestic and factory. Five hun- dred of these vacancies were filled. ‘This means that 500 positions have been se cured for members of the association. It also micans that 250 vacancies were not filled. The Employment Secretary would welcome interviews in regard to sitions of any kind, he speaker for Sunday, April 22, ill be Miss Eva D. Rowles, National Board Secreury for Colored ¥. WW. © A Work. April 20 will be the Regblar monthly social, ARKANSAS CITIZENS __, PLEDGE THEIR SUPPORT (Special to Tre New Youe Ack) Pine Dusen, Ark-At a mass mect- ing at the Miller ‘Theatre Saturday night WDA was largely. attended: reactations were adopted reatirming. allegiance to the goverument and pledginy. their hives, fortunes and sacred honor in support of at Mayor Simon Bloom was a guest of honer and made a stirring address to the big crowd 1M. Thomas was charrman and M Ro Perry was secte- tary * Rev Mr Patterson opened the meet- img with prayer and patriotic addresses were made by Prof. MeLurkin, Prof Venegar. Col Ferd Havis, Dr. ell Prof Hal Taylor, Prof ‘Townsend and oilers "The committee on resolutinns compostd of Col Ferd Havis Wm Townsend, J F Jones and M W = Shel- ton, made the report, which was adopted jinanitiously 3 TEXANS TAKE PART IN PATRIOTIC: PARADE (Special to Tne New Yoru Aow!) Dattas, Tex —On Tuesday afternoon, April 10, a’ patriotic parade was held in, Dallas “There were at least 20,000 per- sons-ig th¢ line of march, both men and women, The parade was headed by four policemen Fhe first divison way comprised of the employees of the many different business houses of the city, The last, but not least, divisons, were composed of Negroes, who made a most excellent showing. The wildest applause was given them, They were led by John L. Jones and a company ofthe uniformed rank of the Knights of ‘Pythias, followed by a company of the Knights of Labor and’ employees’ of the different business concerns, many. pri- vate citizens. also taking part. There was a most favorable comment on the part of the whites = Recruiting offices are now throws, open to Negroes in Texas It will be remembered that heretofore men of the race have not_been_given the oppor- tumty to recruit im Texas, but as there ns a possibility of fighting they are to he sent to the froat, : ALABAMA PHYSICIANS MEET IN MONTGOMERY (Special ta'Tig Wee Vous Aone Vagstixcinys, Ala—The Birmingham delezation of physicians, dentists and bharmacsts arrived im Montgomery Tueslay evening at 730 and repaired to the Dexter Avenue Raptist Church, where the public exerrises of the Alaba- ma Medical, Denial and Pharmaceutical Acenciation were being conducted Re- newed interest was manifested by the anchence at the arrival of this delega- tion Dr Welch the State Health Of- fcer assisted by the State Samtary ex bert gave an extended lecture, inter~ sersed by sterenpticon views, which were very amteresting Many well. pree bared papers werr read at the Wednes- das marming session and discussed thorauehly De BR Nichohee of Birmingham read a most interesting paper at the Weanesdav evening session Dr Kenny of Tuckewee Institute red a well pre- pared surgical paper, reporting avery nnnsual operation Dr 1B High’ of Kirmincham read an original pharma- centical paper Dr MH Freeman, Ir, discussed avery unusual operation be- fore the association > The following officers were clected Dr HC. Bryant of Birmingham, press- dent: Dr A G_ Robeson of Rirming- ham, secretary; Dr BoE. Huckabee of Birmingham, treasurer; Dr Don Wil- burn of Anniston, vice-president: Dr. TR Kigh, corresponding secretary; Dr MH. Freeman, Birmingham. chairman executive committee Patriatic resolu- tions were adopted and forwarded to the President of the Nationa at Wash- ington The association adojourned to meet in Birmingham in April, 1918. WASHINGTONIANS TO : AID IN THE WAR (Svecial to Tie New Yors Ack) Wasninetox, D. C—A’ large num- ber of colored men in all walks of life met_on Friday afternoan, April 13, in the Assembly Hall of the Colored Young Men's Christian Assaciatinn and formed a permanent, arganization to he known as "The Committee af 100 Colored Citizens to Aid in. the Pronio- tion of War Avainet Germany and Her Allies" Thr following afficers were elected President Rev Dr 1. Milton Waldron vie president Prat John R Hawkins seeretiry. Praf Charles Mf Thomas, asastant seeretary, F Morris Murray. treasurer ‘Thomas Walker; executive commitice ‘ihe Reve Win 1 arvis, AC Garner, Wm H Jernauin, We C" Renwen. Walter 1, Brooks and WO1 Cathe and Wa 1 Harris, EM Howlett and Daniel Freeman. A state. ment and appeal was sent out to the colored citizens of America and to the President of the United States. Among other things, it said: Ce me en) eee eer, freee ye scree oem Bu ey eaten eA ee Pte ett 2 ey eh a Pee ta SU GA src tani ea: |g Fy stoes Pcitac es ea eea p meen ip a ” Be Se lene a Bee Se AAPG ey" ieee tee “gpa Wuseeae, Hl sgt , 3 Fc See ae es ot) ae? as ASME Sek ONS i ne oe tg ena ae a a eg ‘l a, me i cn ee Bk, RCN Beate, Vr Meme (itr aera er ee 2 1 UREA Petes i FEE Ege > i ape ne oe | . mB DC Ce AY ema Cat | ae ane ae | Sdn ea ee am eR CN 5 fediencea s0u'd SN Gee TT hug 4d game wR eat + ee oe oe pata a diene 5 SREB Eire iasincun cant see BRR iarm ord oiesoicon! eae eee weiainel A Seats Cup napae die Hiade fa Ie So Re ae “lo show our desire to be ot service tu our country, we urge our people to make every sacrifice possible to aid the cause of America We also respect fully suggest that our Government shall (a) immediately increase the trst sep. arate battalion of the District of Coluin- ik vo rggimentalstrength and organi- zation, (b) esablish training camps for colored officers, who shall be assigned to enlisted units of colored men; (c) organize our agricultural, laboring. nied ical, charitable, domestic and general re resources under agents who shall ‘Be selected for sych purposes. («l) that ‘any restrictions that may have hitherto ‘hindered colored men from serving in ‘the Army and Navy be removed” "The officers of “The Committee of 100 Colored Citizens” were instructed to offer the services of the organiza- tion to President Wilson and the gov- erament afd to co-operate with every existing organization of the race and ‘with all bodies tobe formed. that have for their object the furthering of the ‘war in which our country is now en- . ‘Among the many who took an active ‘part in the formation of the organiza- tion were Hon, Whiterfield McKinlay, the Revs C. H. Stepteau, D. D_ Tur- peau, J. Harvey Randolph, James L. Pinn, H. Powell and_D. FE. Wiseman, FD. Lee, Peres Edmund Hill. Jr, Mortimer M. Haggis, J Lewis Taylor and ‘Thomas. Walkers.” Dr Robert W. Rrown and S. W. Rutherford Dr. Geo. W Cabaniss, T. H. Watts. Richard T Ware, Raniel Freeman, Maurice W Spencer find W. HJ. Beckett ‘About 2,000 colored persons attended the mass mecting held at Howard The- ater by the Young Men's Patriotic League to Rive public expression to the loyalty and patriotism of the Negroes ini Washington Judge Robert H Ter: cell acterl as master of ceremomes and wntraduced Congressman Madden of Minow. who was applauded Dern Kelly Miller, of Howard Universay, as- serted that the Negra is interested an very movement af tus his Govern: went Prof Garnet C Walling of Dunbar High School, reviewed the part the Negro has plaved im the mubitarv ys “vice of this country. To Study Migration Movement. (Special to Tita Naw Yorn Ace) ba tidelphie The MOK Chareh vs sens to study the problem tntux of stort people North throuh ite (orrd of Home Muawions and Chureh Fxtensfon ‘The Rev WAC. Huzhen who has Just suceeded the Rev 1 1, ‘Thoma saa fheld acerotary of the board: will have charge of thla work He Wi make a study of conditions 1x Uhey auTect the race in the South, with a view to buying the ehureh ‘make every effort for the moral, religious, tive and economic weltare uf the races Hie Inquiry will also extend to the Rorth and West, Dr, Hughes was hero ‘Tuedday otting a line an hit new duties, Anniversary of Order of St. Luke. ‘nical ig ‘Tae Mew Yeak Ace y Koanoke, Va —The iftventh anniver- aney of the 1G of St. Laken wis hele WE the bch Street Haptist Chitraly en Bawter Sunday at 2.30 p.m. Welcome address wan made by J. K Hrown, niustor of cereniantes, Rev Jnmen Wal- ker; responke by Mrs. ILE. Malths nermon by ley, William Gilbert. G W. Coleman, deputy cf thin district, mado hly anhual report which showed the oriler hax mauve great progress Marry Hraxton as reporter for the Rownoke Division, and he Hoine great Work in He Hitereat DELAWARE CONFERENCE Ma&KES APPOINTMENTS (Spread te Tye New Yorn Ave # Reatix, Med The fitv-fourth annual srsston of the Delaware Conference of the ME Chnreh came te a ond ar St Mant MV Chnech with the announce: tent of the appomtmente for the en- sung year hy Tashop Herry Sunday might, rAmong the changes were the appomt mort af dy Rey. D TL Harms to. he upermtendear nf the Cambrtoe Dis Irict to succeed the Rev, C. W. Pallett who takes the place of the Rey Mr Hargis .at Cambridge. Mi, and the se- cord Ker Wood 1 Ha ches as snperm reifent or the Cane: lle Dysiit The tall bat telloss Cambiidge Doirnt 2 Hf Hargis, district superimtemle ss Vues" Jose Angulo. Beckoth bo fliey; Box- wan, ROOK Kobinson, Britgeville, B. W. Henry tiridgesthe Cireut--b HL Nichols, Cambridge © Wo Pallett, Cambridge Ciremt WG Mathews; Chareh creck, henest showell, Crapo, Jot Dreadon, bast New Market, D. > Quillen, Nassau, CH Spencer; North Berhn, J. 1 Wovdley; Que pony, Aleaander Keed, Seaford, J. C. Bantun, Snow Hill, Wo J. Lela, Saow Hidl Circut—N. ai Urown, Suuth Ber- hn, G, 'h. Inelds, dtocktuo,’J. W. Park: cr. Stockton Circut—J. M. Whutting- wn; Inmity, Lous T. Robbins; Vienna, T ‘A. Jobnson; Whaleyville, RoW: Thomas. Salisbury’ Distrittg Mardell Springs—1. D. Pus, Marion, t, H, Nut- ter; Mount Vernon, KC. Hughes; Nanticoke, J I. Davis, Oriole, J. W: Waters, Parsonsburg. UT Covington; Pocomoke City. WK A Palmer, Prn- cess Aune Circa J. Hl ftarris; Quan. imo, L. B Buckman, Salisbury, John Wesley, Wook Waters; Salisbury Whites Chapel, L 12. Beecham. Salis- bury Cireut’ Sharpen, Sof Parker; Lmenylic, Woot dpellman, Wacha- prague Vas JK Purnell; Watts- ville, Va. J oS. Coulluurne, Weupquin, T BOW Coleman, Winte Haven, S.A “Waters. Westover Massion, Ro HL Boggs. Withams JE. AD Grimsely: YH Kash, principal at Princess Anne Academy at Princess Anne, Md | hast New Market Cireut, CoD Spencer, Frank bord, Lott Maran; Golden Hall > 1 Heoper Harrington, DS Hammond, thiteck Kout Coleman, Laurel © Wo Downs, Pewes > 5. Lankiend, Lincele MW Clark, Link: wet TE 1. Nichols. Madsen Wo EL Saunders) Milford Woof Eivton, Mal. hm, sippy Maonagton Date: WOON Pubbard. Mistgt sane cistendent 1 att aewaod, Ko Mewart, barciay, © WY feshuison; Cathe NOR Vahent” Chew dd JL. Favlur Cokesbene sf Thompsun Coleman TG Penn fe, Crenpran W 1 Desert, Delaware Gite OP. Dwkerson, Doser Dal LS. Moore, Doser Crean 1D Hetgngham, Gal- era PK Lenten Marydel, 1 W Deakens, Meddhtewn MOA Phomp- son, Millington (WW Moore, New- eastié. Del. WoC Rowland, Newport, Del JW Stevenson, Odessa, Del, ‘thadeus M Donal Port Deposit. Mad. GB, Coleman, Port Penn, Del. 1. T. Robbins, Sassafras Md, KS. Johns; Smyena,'Del MHL Murphy: Stillpond Md. P W_ Price; Townsend, Del.. Mal- achia Rasin, Wilmington Zion, ‘J. U King; Wilmington-Haven, CS. Sprigz Wilmington-Mount Joy. J W Bond; W Jason, State Cliege at Dover, Del Centreville Distriet—J. W “Fender son, district superintendent Carmi chaels JN. Bullen: Centreville, D. A Ridout; Centreville Circnit, JH. Grin: nage; Chestertown. W Hf. Johns Church Hill, 1 1) Paine: Cordova, J © Lockerman, Denton: M_ V+ Waters Denton Missions, J. Tt Cooper | “Eas ton, JR Holland : Baston Circuit. S.A Farle, Farrer CW" Wunder: Federals hur, FT Johnson: Greensboro, J. M Dickerson, Lomewoods, TER. Purnell McDaniel, CW TT Reidel? Melitots Ross No Davis, Oxford, JL Parker Pomona, WoC West: Preston, DG Waters: Ruleely. 1. 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Hecolln Hale, renin Rare nalevgrbw fap fone ang ‘peautiuk Retecleadiey ent utitad“et Goes Sein Sen Sa wean 2 (uae elo a ec ot ME leet Sa es HEROLIN , MEDICINE. OD. Allan Ga. AGENTS WANTED Pree 40.C0PAIB, * Si, REE PU. fe SANUS: 3 4 a hs} bianca 2 eee a PNA ij ) 4 N ¢ en Y yy yo ES in 24 EBTABLIGHED 70 VEans MRS, IDA WHITE-DUNCAN HAIR WORKER 10 Prescott Sts, Jerwey Clty, N. 4, / ecinttirmationne comblnde ace ot Hide "rteatns. race, Aisedge, manic Pe sone caught ie Male work: Diets uuncd, “Mail orders attendee te STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR Not with het frone. But do it wy adh ormors), the erate SS seultieatng, preparation on Winer meke wit straighten the fad ing eP baie” rnin Sbout te po we tin al you have (0 40 lt bly ie on the bale and with a Witte coat He teat becomes atraignt, n0t (GF one day’ or one weeks But to last 1 (or On Uk Smoitha Water tor ssiiy Mate iMmase it kink again after ih tein “atraightoned. Kangeo-mor, et Wnlet worker So marvelously dom} Sener wane that one ean hardly Salen Seatomre tyears te works ke magic aa iheir tues ‘Beekuee there: is not aoe 1a renee waa uke Ae Woes Ler flO for une ead of Kai iniincestce wilt” nat” ateaigttes Vhs netencre’ ie a WenetaSie com pont Tee pertecuy? baribiete nd ah pean tye rcaip nee nue fot od teat Mere Ine ite ut" elite inoben' dandruff. promotes” ec tuseay Tenth of healthy Bate and Keeps i ed ee ot, Neate emtte Kinnear Sin fide? a wunrantes (0.09 ai tat se tcc ae emotes” refonded wise G5 day Gh a ae abe Cheon ae tes PN PESO See Gaia sola SacSERING enighice trom one to 83 SESE Cait "hem ordering send ne Heng? ete” postal money order. oF a Geena money vder., Liberal indueeme Offend te axents. “Write Wo-day for ae See ee alnatons 4 cent tae"G Tihs Reena wanted evsryenere areet Shelton" Tonen 116. Bprg _ Address Shotton & Jones, 1018 Bpriag ROSSVILLE. N. Y. Rossille, N. Y.—The pastor, the Rev J. D Vurgil, filled the pulpit both morning and evening at the A. M. E. Zon Church last Sunday. Speaking in the evening from Psalm 76:10. Bishop Geo. W. Clinton visited the church last Thursday and preached an inspiring sermon to an appreciative audience. A birthday surprise was tendered George W. Hunter. An enjoyable evening was spent, the young-folks enlivening the occasion with music and song. TROY N. Y. TROY N. Y.-Mrs. Seymore and her piece of a N. Union street were very sick last week but are better now. Mrs. Harry Marshall of 2121 Sixth avenue is all but impovering. Mr. Haywood of 20 Cedar street is doing well at the Santa Ana Hospital Mrs James Thomas is home again from the Leonard Hospital of Troy, much imp harder of 2190 Sixth avenue is unwell. Mrs Frank Thomas of 18 Tenth street is very sick in the Troy Hospital. The Rev J. A. aylor spent Easter Sunday in Selkirk, with his people. Albert VanDuen who broke his wrist, getting along well. Peter VanDuen is still at St. Michael Jackson is with the Whitney Hospital. Mr Harry Johns has been sick, but is out again. Mrs Hester VanDuen, who has been refeeding for a long time, left the Albany Hospital and is reeling much bet- NEW ROCHELLE N. Y New Robbille N. Y. Empire Lodge of Pike No. 246 has its annual memorial services preached at St. Catherine A. M. E Zion Church Sunday evening, in the pastor, the Loy H W Allen, Grand Sister, G. E States of Newark N. J. was present and made a seldom address on "Lidow" Exalted Ruler C. P McClendon acted as master of ceremonies. The apartment of Samuel J. Davis was burned Sunday evening. No one was injured. Westchester Lodge, K. of P., had its annual sermon preached at Shiloh Baptist Church last Sunday evening by the pastor, the Rev D H Slater A large crowd attended. Mme Marie P. Harper entertained Chas. Carter, John Gorman, Edward Parlan, Mr Walton and S. Railley on Easter Sunday. The Home Defense League had its first drill Monday evening. About one hundred men were present. WESTBURY N Y. Westbury, N.Y. — On Tuesday evening, April 10, Mrs. W. C. Roe gave a birthday party in honor of her husband, Wilbur C. Roe, and their four-year old son, Wilbur Leroy. Many of the guests were residents of this village. A pleasant evening was spent. Quite a number of young people motored to Brooklyn Friday evening, April 13 to attend the big meet given by the Smart Set Club. Some who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mason, Mrs. Lavina Smith, Misses Anna and Violetta Brunn, Miss M. Martin, Mrs John Jolly, Louis Brunn, the Rov W. F. Coffey and R. Martin. Sunday evening, the Rev Huff of Presbyterian and the pulpit of Methel A. M. Church. He preached an inspiring sermon. Mrs. Frindle Washington spent the weekend in Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Paris have returned to Westbury, where they expect to make her future home. SCHENECTADY N Y SCHENKEN S. ALTON N. A. Mrs W Falken and daughter of Yonkers, are visiting Mrs A Chandler mother, Mrs A Chandler T. M. Moses gave a parlor social at the home of Mrs Geo Frasier on Tuesday evening. T. L. L. T. Womans Club entertained L. F. at an afternoon tea at the home of Mrs J P Smith on last Thursday. T. S. Peters and friends of the AM. J. Church will give a farewell reception at the Church in honor of Mrs C H Brown. The Schenken people feel indebted to the Boy and Mrs Brown for the interest they have shown in church work for the months. P. P. Chichester Lodge No 712 G. I. P. P. Albany elected H. P. Phoreen Grand Past Master, as de- legate to the district Grand Lodge to be held on August 21. Mr Thomas Ricks will take the first Mr. L. Washington, Mr. E. Anderson and Mr. E. Perrenone will join the bill I-10ws on April 25. Prince Browser has gone to Utica to attend the funeral of his mother, Mr. Mrs. Browser, who died Friday ```markdown ``` 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 Inter. Railway Dept. 101, Indianapolis, Ind. Apr. 5--8t OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE MUMFORD. N. Y. Mumford, N. Y.—The Rev. Mr. Haynes preached at both services last Sunday at the Second Baptist Church. Prayer service was held Wednesday evening at the home of Albert Marshall. Leona Blackburn has the measles. James Banks and Elwood, Coles who have had attacks of pneumonia, are improving Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Price entertained for the week-end the Misses Price, Dixon, Coff and Lewis, and the Rev. Mr. Haynes all of Rochester, and Miss Dell Price of Le Roy. A number of young people attended a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Marshall last, Saturday evening. Mrs. S. A. Bannister and Miss Lucy Carpenter visited Elwood Coles at his home in Wheatland, Monday James Greene is confined to his wife with a severe cold. HILLBURN N Y. Huntanuck, N. Y — The Willing Workers' gave an entertainment and fish supper at Firemen's Hall Friday evening There was a large number present Mrs. Isaac Mann was given a birthday surprise party by friends Wednesday evening, April 11, on her seventy-fourth birthday. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Defreese, Miss Kittie and Sarah Defreese, Mr. and Mrs. Byrons Gunner, Mrs. Ida Smith, Leroy Vandrunk, Mrs. Geo. Sandunk, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Defreese, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Defreese, Mrs. Raymond Defreese, Mrs Amhurst, Mrs Hattie Dunken, John K. Vandunk, Mrs John J. Vandunk, Miss Savory, Mrs Griffen, Mrs. Normian Vandunk, Mrs Hurbert Vandunk, Mrs. Geo. E Powell, Mrs Goldie Morten, Mr and Mrs Richard Hamond, Mrs Nora Dewitt, Mrs. Edward Morgen, Mrs J. A. Caldwell, Mrs Ethel Vandunk, Hhrman Mines, Leroy Powell, Joe Gummer, William Boddy and Mrs Mary Milligan. The Mothers' Club will have full charge of the rummage sale Friday afternoon and evening. Hillburn Lodge No. 5546, G. U $ _{0} $ 5 O F., installed the newly-elected and appointed officers Tuesday evening. Hillburn Lodge is composed of the best workers of the community and is prospering. YONKERS. N. Y. YONKERS, N. Y—Walter Coles, son of Mrs. Annie Coles of School street, died Monday afternoon after a lingering illness At the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, Sunday, all services were well attended. In the morning the Rev. Pierce, the returned missionary, was present. In the evening Dr. John J. Smyer, pastor, preached an eloquent sermon to a large congregation. Many strangers were present. In the afternoon the Sunday School was largely attended. Class No. 2 was the senior banner class, Mrs. Chas E. Borden, teacher. Class No. 5 was the junior banner class, Superintendent Evans, teacher The friends of little Lucille Washington were glad to see her in her class at the Metropolitan Sunday School after a long illness, Sunday. The spring concert given by the stewardess board of the Meptropolitan Zion Church, last Thursday evening was a decided success. Mrs. Lydia Perry is the energetic chairman of the board Mrs. Georgia Mann of Riverdale avenue and Culver streets worshipped at the Mr. Olivet Baptist Church, New York City, Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, 16 Culver street, are valuable additions to Yonkers society Mr. and Mrs. Jackson come from Philadelphia, Mrs. Jackson is an enthusiastic church and club worker POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. POUGHKEERIE, N.Y. The commencement exercises of the Smith Street A. M. E. Zon Graded Sibbath School were held Sunday afternoon. A splendid program was rendered. The graduates were all dressed in white and each carried a beautiful bouquet. Prof S H. Shear, superintendent of the public schools, presented diplomas to the graduates from the several departments: Misses Margaret Jones, Ethel Wood, Ethel Jacklin, Susie VanBuren, Mariellelette Potter, Anna Haff, Helen Thomas, Beaulh Henderson and Master Lekoy Potter. Several others were granted promotion certificates. Great credit is due Miss Sadie Rhodes, superintendent of the Senior Department, for the excellent program Superintendent Yarborough Chapman presided. The morning and evening services of the Church were as usual, Pastor VanBuren preaching. A sik-sock social will be given by the board of stewardesses next Wednesday evening, Mrs. Jessie Wye, president. An illustrated sermon on "The Great Supper" will be delivered at Zon by Pastor VanBuren next Sunday evening, after which he will give a short talk in the interes of "Clean-Up Week." The J'W. Hood Literary Society will hold its program at 4 o'clock Reunion services will be held May 6-20. Curtis Potter and Miss Julia Anthony have both undergone operations for appendicitis at Vassar Hospital and are now recovering. The Misses Ford of Newburg attended the Eastern reception, April 9, at Masonic Temple. Mrs. Carrie McTyre of North Clinton street is on the sick list. 1 Woods is quite indisposed with rheumatism. Miss Anna Haff returned home after spending her Easter vacation with her cousins, the Misses Kemps of Troy. Mrs. G W Hayes and Mrs. J. W. Harden attended the New York Colored Baptist Missionary Board meet ing on Wednesday at the Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church at Ossining. Sunday services were well attended at the Ephemere Baptist Church. The pastor preached to an appreciative audience at 10:45 a. m. from John xi:16, and at 7:45 p. m. from Alex xviii:6. Miss Virginia Toliver, sister and two nieces, left Monday evening for Loraine, Ohio. Miss Alice Fuller is on the sick list. LEROY. N. Y. L. Roy, N. Y—The Rev. Lloyd Hickman of the Rochester Theological Seminary preached at the Second Baptist Church last Sunday morning in the absence of the pastor, who preached at the First Baptist Church in Batavia. T. Roosevelt Price, who has been spending his Easter vacation with his parents, left Monday evening for Geneva Normal School Mrs. Rose Price and Mrs. Kate Stevenson of East avenue in Rochester on Tuesday A number of candidates for membership in the Second Baptist Church will be baptized at the First Baptist Church next Sunday afternoon The Rev James E. Rose was in Rochester last Tuesday on business. On his return he stopped to see Elwood Cole's of Wheathland and Marshall Clark of Mumford, both of whom are very ill. Mrs. May Alexander unl. Mrs. John Lewis spent Saturday in Rochester Mrs. Emma Alexander and Mrs. Elizabeth Alexander called on Albert Marshall shall last Saturday evening Miss Anna Selels and Charles Alexander spent Sunday evening with the former's parents of Southbridge Fred Alexander was in Mumford to see Albert Marshall Monday of last week. The Second Baptist Church brought to a successful close on last Saturday evening the campaign for $1,500, the purchase price of the Myrtle Street School property and will take possession this week. Work of remaining and getting the building into shape for religious purposes will begin immediately. Elmer Price of Rochester was in Le Roy, last Sunday. AUBURN N Y Auburn, N. Y - Miss Evelyn Digers has returned from a visit to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The Misses Leora Brown and Isabel Diggs spent Sunday in Geneva visiting friends Master Knox Flinville spent Easter week in Syracuse The missionary mass meeting of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary and Young People Societies and the Missionary Fellowship in A.M. E Zion Church, Syracuse, April 26-27 Mrs. Annie Blackwell of Philadelphia will address the societies and the Rev. J. J. Johnson of Ithaca will address the Societies A number of Auburnians attended the funeral of Ignes Warren, a former resident of this city, in Syracuse. The deceased leaves two sisters here, Mrs. A. Smith and Mrs. Henry Jones, Sr. also a brother, John Warren. Others present were Mrs Lucy Freeman, Mrs Thomas Parker, Mrs. Stella Northrup, Mrs. Anne Geoffin, Arthur Smith, Jr., Dorothy Henderson, Myrtle Brown, Mrs. William Young, Chas. Anthony, Henry Jones, Sr and Arthur Smith, Sr. Mans Auburnians are planning to attend the First Annual Dance given by the Jolly Fool in Sone a Falls, N. Y. April 25. Little Lydia Holland is been suffering from a severe attack of quinny but is better. Mrs H. T Johnson has returned from an official trip to New York City. Mrs Robt Holland was surprised by friends at her home in Fitch avenue. The guests enjoyed a victoria concert and the indies served a dainty luncheon during the evening. Mrs. E. F. A Brooks and infant son of Saratoga Springs, are visiting Mrs. Brooks' parents Mr. and Mrs H. Reed. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. Saratoga Springs N. Y./Richard Robinson died April 12 after a prolonged illness at the house of his parents, 93 Congress Street. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 10 at the Mt Ilvel Baptist Church the Rev T Edward Bell, pastor of, ating. The remains were sent to Baltimore, Md., for burial. Miss Mary Boyd is much improved and has been able to leave the hospital Mrs. Carpenter of Cowan street, was removed to the hospital last Friday, where she underwent an operation from which she rallied. Henry Brown of Richmond, arrived last week. Edward Williams of Schoenectady motored to Saratoga last Sunday James Franklin of Jacksonville, Fla. is stopping with Mr and Mrs Johnson, 83 Congress street. John Branch, the popular tonalist artist, who winters in Palm Beach, Fla., at the Royal Polliniana Hotel and summers at the United States Holley of this city, has opened up a new sanitary barber shop at $3 Congress st. A birthday party was tendered the Rev. T Edward Bell, last Saturday evening at the home of Mrs Susie Holmes. Coverers were laid for eight Those present were the Rev and Mrs. T. E. Bell, Mrs Mary Cox the Rev E. U A. Brooks, Mrs Henrietta S Streeta, Miss Virginia Johnson and Mrs Susie Holmes Mrs. J Spriggs, Mrs S Holmes Mrs. C Coons and other friends attended the funeral of Mrs Green at Albany last week. Mrs Robert Marshall is at home again after spending the winter in Washington, D.C and points further South. Poster Edwards of New Orleans, an employee of the D & H R. R., was struck on the hip by a railroad tie. He is in the hospital. News of the death of Charles Lat- Timore, an old resident of this city, at the City of Washington, D.C., was received here a few days ago. Mrs. Moore has returned after ap- pend ing the winter, in New York and Pitt- burgh. Jack Simmons arrived in the city Summerville, R. C. The Heart Felt-Christian Club gave a supper at the residence of Mrs. Susie Holmes on April 12. Mrs. Jennie Jones and Miss Lena Walker of Bloomfield, N. J., are stopping at the Branchoomb Cottage, 18 Cheney street, Mrs. Mary Branchoomb proprietor. The Rev. J. H. Ellison will conduct the fourth quarter conference at the A. M. E. Zion Church on Tuesday, April 24. ITHACA N Y Ithane, N. Y.—The Sylvin A. Harris L. T. L. mot Superintendent Mrs. P. Jones at her home April 14 with 18 members. They will assist in the W. C. T. U. Institute April 25-26. An executive meeting of the W. C. T. U was held at the residence of Mrs. Jno. S. Wright. Plans were made for entertaining Mrs. S. A Harris. State Superintendent. Mrs. E. R. Freeland has returned after spending her Easter vacation in Canandaigua with relatives. The Church Aid, Society held its regular meeting last Wednesday at the home of the President, Mrs. Ora Snoulding. The society, though in its infancy, is making rapid progress. Miss Annie Roberts of 322 Park please, entertained a few friends on April 14. The poverty social last Thursday at the A. M. E. Zilon Church, under the direction of Mrs. Stella Day, was a unique affair. Mrs. Emma Adams won the prize. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis of Fayette street will leave for Detroit, Mich. to make their future home. They were the guests of Mesdames Williams and Washington of Green street last week. At a regular meeting of the Progressive League April 10, the following officers were elected: J. H. Cooper-president; T. W. Valentine, vice-president; J. Stanley Wells, secretary; C. D. Webster, treasurer. Joseph Primrose has secured a position in Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Thomas Hawkins is visiting her parents in Elmira. Grant Canon is still in the sick list. W. E. Payne of West Green street is improving. BINGHAMTON N Y Binghamton, N. Y.-John Stout of Watkins, was a week-end guest of Miss Margaret Westbrook of Sherman place. Messra Shepard of Watkins and Alten of Ithaca, attended the Odd Fellows Ball. Wyatt Williams of Oswego spent Thursday in this city. D. G. D. M. C. Davis, C. C. of Eureka Lodge was in Elmira, looking after the club which will soon become a lodge of Knights of Pythia. Miss Maitilda Johnson of Sherman place, entertained Miss Westbrook and Mr Stout at dinner Friday night. A theatre party followed. Miss Georgiana Dixon entertained the Middy Girls last week. Miss Geo. Garrick and family went to Oswego on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. De Hart. Rebele Holt, of Scranton, visited our city last week. He was the guest of Miss Marasaret Westbrook for the Odd Fellows reception. Mrs Florence Morris, who is at the city, Hospital is improving slowly. The Pacheler Girls and Merry Windows will give a bouquet party on April 24, at the home of Mrs. Emma L. Hazel, 155 Susquehanna street. The Eastern Star-Order will hold a reception May at 10 a.m. at the Old Fellow's Hall. Association will give its first annual ball at the Old Fellow's Hall. May 1. Messrs. Washington and Minor and Master W. M. Geder entertained at the Good Shepard Parish House last Monday evening. Miss Sherman of Norwich is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gayton. Jordan's String Orchestra played for the Phelps party Wednesday night. Our musicians are becoming great favorites among the white people. BUFFALO, N. Y Buffalo, N. Y. popular chief of companied to Atla The to Chu mother The Men's Guild was a success an by a large crowd M. out-of-town visitors were in evidence. The guild is to be congratulated on such a fine abo- ling. Ollie C. Hall was master of ceremonies, Hubert Miller chairman of the refreshment committee, John E. Brent and Austin Culmer door com- mittee, Alexander Parker chairman of the reception committee and Mark Miller, George Young and Richard Jolly floor managerage Joseph Washington Mitchell and Mrs. Georgiana Thompson were mar- ried Wednesday night at St. Philp's rectory in the presence of a few was He Adrian Buckner celebrated his twelfth birthday Thursday afternoon. Many young people were invited by his parents to spend the afternoon and evening with him and had a glorious time. Adrian received a number of handsome presents. Troop 58, B. S. A., sent a large delegation in charge of Scoutmasters Young and Wright to represent them at the annual celebration of Troop 44, held at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday. The trooping of the colors of the various regiments of Buffalo, a unique service, was held at St. Paul's Church and Cathedral Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Father Bennett was present in the chancel with other rectors of the city and represented St. Philip's Church and the colored citizens. A number of young society people made up several theatre parties during the past week "Ben Hur," playing at the Star, was the main attraction. A pair of altar candle lighters and extinguisherers were Easter gifts to St. Philip's Church. One was the gift of A Montura and the other was presented by the Young Men's Guild. Mrs Ida Smith, Mrs. Norman Tucker, Miss Clara Payne and the Rev Father Bennett have been officially appointed to represent the American Red Cross Society and are ready to receive subscriptions to this work. "Indertaker Tuck" accompanied the owner of T. M. Smith to Louisiana where services were held and internment made. Miss Frances Smith was the dinner guest of Miss M. Augusta Bennett Sunday ROCHESTER N Y ROCHESTER, N. Y. — Mrs. Chessy Charles of London, Canada, is the guest for a few days of Prof. and Mrs. Davis of Mohawk street. The Eldorado Temple, No. 32 1 B P. O. of W, will hold their annual ball at Marvel Hall Tuesday evening May 1 Shields' orchestra in attendance. Sergt. Smith Circle No. 78, will hold a grab ball social, also cards and music, at their rooms in Uniagonal Building, Main and Water street;s Friday evening, April 27. Oliver Smith of Cleveland, formerly of this city, made a brief visit last week. Class No. 7, of A. M. E. Zion Sunday School was entertained last Friday evening by the Misses Marshal, 247 Bronson aye nue. A delightful time was spent and a dainty repast was served The Adonis Club held their twelfth annual reception and ball Tuesday evening, April 10. The hall was beautifully decorated with the club colors. One hundred couples were present. President Jacob Carter spared no pains in furnishing enjoyment for all present. The J. C. Price Young Men's League has decided to entertain the ladies of the church on the first Friday in May. Estella Chapter, No. 7, O. E. S., had their first thanksgiving german, preached by the Rev. E. D. W. Jones, at Zion Church, last Sunday evening. Mrs. S. R. Ball, mistress of ceremonies, announced the following program: Violin solo, Miss Elsie Tomies; vocal solo, Mrs. Jefferson; paper, Mrs. H. G. Harden. The choir sang, "Fling Wide the Gates" Mrs. J. G. Lee; 108 Garson avenue entertained last "Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Grace Johnson of Bath. The Harmony Chorus is planning a musical festival to take place in May. Mrs. J. S. Herndon entertained at dinner, Tuesday Mrs. Watts, Mrs. W. Henry Green and Jacob Carter. Jake Stiles of Boston, formerly of this city, has returned. Miss Estella M Peterson, aged 34 years dial at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. G Peterson, at Genesee, April 1, of pleural pneumonia. She was graduated with honors from Genesee State Normal being the first colored student to graduate. She taught the first four years in Hillburn, the remaining eight years in Atlantic City, N. 1. The funeral was held April 4. Mr. and Mrs. A. Parnell entertained at a dinner party. Tuesday April 10, in honor of their tenth welding anniversary. The table was decorated with tulips and violets. The favors were tin spoons tied with gray ribbon and violets for the ladies and key rings for the gentlemen. Covers were laid for fourteer Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs. R A Henry of West Brighton and Mrs. I Hall of Honeoye FLMIRA. N. Y. FEMINI N Y—Mrs Martha Pickney, member of the Douglass Memorial A M E Zion Church, died April 10. She is survived by a husband Wm. M Pickney, and a daughter, Edna. The funeral was held Friday afternoon from Douglass Church the pastor the Rev I. L. Woods officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn. Miss Edith Heming of Oswego, spent Monday in Elmira the guest of her new husband Louis Brenn. The Pennsylvania Railroad private car porters held an enjoyable dancing party at Bundy Hall Thursday night. April 12, under the management of George W. Powell. Among the prominent spectators were Herbert A Jacegard, Superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and party, and Harrison K Tubbs Chief Clerk of the Pennsylvania and party, Coning, Watkins, Binghamton, Ithaca, Waverly, Williamsport and Canandaigua were represented in large numbers. Mrs George Powell entertained Friday from 3 to 5 in honor of out of town guests. One of whom was Mrs. David Kilson of Williamsport. William Sykes shent a few days at his home in this city last week returning to Binghamton Friday evening. Mrs C H Little has returned from New York. Mr and Mrs Thomas Davis Mrs. Son, Collier and Walter Taylor attended tiffss dance at Syracuse Wednesday eveniday Presiding Elder Rev I H Elliso was spending a few days at his home h cards Mrs. David Kilson of Williamt were Pa. was the recent guest of Mrs. Mrs. son Moore. Mr M C Davis of the BinehWilliams, and Elmira district K. of P. Lod. Patter- with the K. of P. Club Tuesday evening. Mary M. Mary Wess of Hadassah Court, No. 20 of Watkins, met with the Court of Calantha Club Tuesday evening. Miss Estella Granston was in our city on Sunday. The K. of P. held a meeting-in their clubroom in the Neighborhood House on Dickinson street in joint session with the C' of F. Club. A very interesting talk was given by Sir M. C. Davis, of the Binghamton and Elmira District, and Mrs. M. Wess. Wilfred E. Wess of Watkins, attended the P. R. R. Porter's ball. Troop 10 B. S. A. took a twelve mile hike Sunday morning, accompanied by David W. Campbell. Miss Alice Eva Lee was called to Alentown, Pa. on account of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Coles. SYRACUSE, N. Y Syracuse, N. Y — Walter Taylor of Elmira was the week-end guest of Miss Nine Willingham, 708 Orange street Miss Dorothy Anderson, 415 Madison street, spent Eastern week with Miss Anna May, Boddy of Rockwell Springs. Mrs Ida Starks of Columbus, O., who has been ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. Fannie K. Burns, 606 Harrison street, is improving. Mrs Mary Taylor, 440 E. Washington street, died of pneumonia, Friday evening Miss Mabelle Owens rendered a beautiful solo, accompanied by the choir of Bethany Baptist Church Miss Hope Deforest, Harold Ayres and Mr. Arthur Baker of Canastota, and Miss Marione Charles of Oneida, attended the hall given by the bellmen of the Yates Hotel, Monday evening A social will be held at the home of Mrs. E. C Atkins, 620 E Washington street; Tuesday evening, April 17, for St Philip's Church. James Warren, who was removed a short time ago to the St Joseph Hospital died Saturday, April 14 Mrs. Austin E. Mount, who has been the guest of her daughter, Miss Marie Mount, 1111 Almond street, left Friday for her home in Erie, Pa. Miss Rebecca Holmes, Worthy Matron of Salt City Chapter, No. 22. O E. S. of Rochester, attended the ball and reception of that order. Mrs C. H. Leonard, 507 Harrison street, has been quite ill at her home. Little Amy McCoy, 411 Madison street, has been confined to the house for the past few days. George Bonds spent Sunday in Utica Wednesday evening, April 11, Cooper's Hall was the scene of one of the most brilliant events of the season. It was the first reception of Salt City Chapter, No. 22, O. E. S. Many out-of-town people were present, among whom were J. H. Baynard and wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clauson of Ilion and Mrs Austin Mount of Erie, Pa. Auburn, Rochester and many nearby towns were represented. The grand march was led by Henri L. Smith of Onondaga Lodge, No. 32, F. & A. M., with Miss Rebecca Holmes of the Chapter. The Associate Grand Matron of the state, Mrs. Lizzie Lippins, was also present. Salt City Chapter, No. 22, O. E. S. on Monday evening, April 9th, initiated a class of candidates. A large number of colored laborers have gone to work at one of the local steel plants of the town. It is reported more are coming for the brick walls. Mrs Alonzo Burr entertained at dinner on Thursday afternoon a few lady friends Mrs (Cloe) Logan of Almond street, whose birthday was on Thursday, April 12 was surprised on receiving an enlarged picture of her grandson, sent by Mr. and Mrs Jas Jennings of Cleveland, Ohio. UTICA N. Y. Utica, N Y—Dumon Lodge, No. 6 K of P, will give its eleventh annual ball Mar. 1 Miss Bessie Lewis of Ullion, N. Y., was the weekend guest of her sister, Mrs. Jas E. Wormworth, 408 Jay street. On Tuesday morning at 6 a.m. John Morgan Elliott, one of Ullica's oldest and best known men, died at his home, 222 liberty street. Mr. Elliott was best known as "Turtle John," and was born in Lynchburg, Va., over eighty years ago. He came to Ullica twenty two years ago to work on the construction of the Addrondack Division of the New York Central Funeral Surday, the Rev. Mr. Strother and the Rev. Mr. Lavender officiating. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Russell and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baynard, all of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clausen of Ullion attended the formal hall and reception given by Salt City Chapter, No. 22, O ASHEV LIBYA New E. latest pr. who cor The Place To Dine Well." 115 WHEN VISITING NEW YORK CITY NEW WEST MAKE IT YOUR YORK 131st FIRST STOP—CITY ST. WE WILL MAKE IT YOUR BEST The Gateway To Refinement KEYS & BUCKNER PHONE 6382 MORNINGSIDE E. S., in Syracuse, N. Y., last Wednesday evening. The "peanut hunt" and supper given last Wednesday evening at the Union Congregation Church was well attended. The Ten Brown Bells Minstrels appeared under Miss Laura Moss at Foster Hall last Wednesday evening. The flags were decorated with palms and flags and those taking part were dressed in blue, red and white.> The Little Grimie Quartet received a great ovation. Little Sooky Lyles, and Nellie Johnson appeared as the Goddess of Liberty in the center with the ten brown bells on a lower elevation. The Mohawk Valley Male Quartet was in evening dress and was encored. The end girls were the Misses Margaret Wormworth, Jennie Lewis, Grace Saunders, Grace Esby, Venus Grimes, Mamie Washington and Mrs. Ivy Sput, assisted by James Wormworth and Levi Anderson. Several vocal numbers were rendered by members of the team. Burt Titup, Nicholas Lavender, Mamie, Washington, Grace Saunders and Miss Jennie Lewis were among the stars of the show. Dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. Master James, Wormworth is ill with pneumonia and whooping cough. Mr. and Mrs. James Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis White and son were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Williams of US Elman street, Ilion, last Sunday. Miss Bessie Taylor, Miss Dunnyer and Mr. McKew of South Carolina are contemplating making Utica their RAHWAY N I Rahway, N. J.-The Misses Rosie and Adelaide Pipinger of 75 Lafayette street, were the guests of friends in New Brunswick last Sunday. The Dunbar Sewing Circle of the Second Baptist Church met last Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Charles A. Maize, 228 Maple avenue. Much sewing was done and vocal solos were rendered by Miss Mattie Woodall, Miss R. Brinkley gave a recitation and Mrs. Thomas Shell excellent piano solos. The hostess prepared a light luncheon. Among the guests were: Mrs. E. R. Gail, Mrs. Thomas Shell, Mrs. Charles Dawson, Mrs. Sidney Archer, Mrs. Alfred Wright, Mrs. Lulu Love, Daniel Edgar, Miss Sadie Featherston, Miss Leggon, Miss Glover, Miss Ann Voorish, Miss R. Brinkley, Miss Mattie Woodall, Theodore Shell and Mrs. Charles Maize. This Circle is for the purpose of helping and befriending all female strangers who may come to the city. Last Sunday the pastor gave the use of the First Baptist Church and its pool to the pastor of the Second Baptist Church for their baptismal services. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Smith, pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church, Westfield, from Acts VIII, 36 The choir was under the direction of Deacon E. L. Brown. Those baptized were Mrs. Edward Evans, Mrs Edward, Birchcette, Miss Sadie Featherston, Miss Regina Brinkley, Miss Gladys Alston, Miss Hattie Reed, Messrs Stanley Van Dyke, Nathaniel Benjamin, George Harvey, Robert Taylor, George Washington and David Alston Mrs Alice Edgar of Plainfield, visited relatives and friends here last Sunday. The Rev. P. D. James preached at the Second Baptist Church last Sunday morning. An entertainment was given in the A.M. Church last Thursday evening under the direction of Mrs. Martha F. Heftield. The program opened with prayer by the pastor, Rev. J. P. Sampson, piano solos, Miss Elsie Gibson, Miss Hazel Hughes, Ilka Kindernay, Miss Thos Shell, Ann Shulton and Miss Bertha Randolph of Newark, duets, Annie Shulton and Mrs. Martha E. Heftield, Ilka Kindernay and Annie Shulton; vocal solos, Rev C. 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THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1917 ```markdown ``` LESSON FOR REPUBLICANS Repeated defeat does not seem to teach the needed lesson to the Republican machine politicians in various parts of the country. The reactionaries of the organization, like the Bourbons of old, seem to be able to learn nothing and to forget nothing. They still adhere to their arbitrary methods and ignore the necessity of responding to popular demands. And so the task of educating the old leaders continues and the party pays the price of their education in continued defeat in National, State and local elections. The latest example of this disastrous condition within the party is furnished in the new and growing State of Oklahoma. At a recent election held in Oklahoma City dissatisfaction among the Negro voters caused the c+7rat of the Republican candidates for the Board of Commissioners. According to the Black Dispatch of that city, the reason for this result was "the protest of the black voter who objects to his having been 'Jim Crowed' from the councils of the Republican party." The Dispatch admits that it is unfortunate that these voters should have had to settle a party difference at the polls which should have been adjusted in party councils, but that they had no alternative. The Dispatch makes the following declaration of independence in party policy: Black men want all men to know that at all times they are interested and desire to be heard about the policies and program of the party. Time was when we shut our eyes blindly and voted for anybody and anything if that thing said it was a Republican, but today we are beginning to refuse our support to anybody unless we know what that thing means to us. This sentiment is not confined to voters of any race, and the leaders of the party who are possessed of wisdom and sagacity realize it. But, unfortunately for the party, they are in high position. Our the Elec 712 place for them, more enlightened measures are to be tried. According to the Jacksonville, Fla., Times-Union, G. Z. Phillips, assistant general passenger agent of the Seaboard Air Line Railway, favors a systematic campaign of education among the Negroes. He emphasizes the view that the Negro fails to find living conditions in the North suited to him and that his services are needed South because of the agitation by the Federal authorities for the raising of more foodstuffs. This is in line with the course being pursued in Virginia, where certain newspapers of the race are being used to spread the arguments against migration. But Mr. Phillips needs to be more specific in his campaign of education in order to show the advantage of remaining in the South. If the proposed campaign is to be effective, something more than glittering generalities will be required. There is a great opportunity before the broad-minded and enlightened white men of the South to demonstrate that it is the best place for the Negro masses. But it will require more than mere words to do it. A liberal policy based on justice and fair dealing would speak louder than words and be more convincing. But will the White South rise to the occasion and try such a policy? We shall see. SOUTHERN HYSTERIA. A species of hysteria seems to have overtaken certain portions of the South, and frantic appeals are being made to the Negro people, not only to loyally support the Government (a thing that they will do without urging, as they have always done through all the years of the history of the republic), but they are also being urged now to fight the battles of the republic by raising food products, etc. There has just come to our notice the following appeal, addressed to the colored people of Alabama by the Montgomery Journal: Every time you waste a biscuit you add that much to the price of flour. Every time you waste a piece of corn bread you add that much to the price of meal. Every time you waste a spoonful of sugar you add that much to the price of sugar So on throughout the whole list of articles of food The more food you waste the greater the demand for fresh supplies The greater the demand the higher the prices. High prices and hard times hit the poorest people first and worst. It is a sin to waste food at any time. It is a serious crime to do so now. We appeal to the colored race to understand when they waste food it is not only their white employers who suffer but those who suffer most are the colored folks themselves as they thus create additional cause for high prices, not only for the white people but even more sadly so for themselves. One of the first and greatest aids the colored race can now render the appealing cause of humanity and patriotism is to start today the cessation of wasting food. While we have addressed this to the colored race in our community we feel that every white housekeeper and indeed every white man, woman and child should likewise assist in keeping prices from going further skyward by stopping the waste of food by themselves as well. Of course, the above is good advice for white people as it is for colored people, as the journal says. All of us, white and black alike, will be helped if thrift and economy emerge from the present war with German as a permanent possession of the American people. Senator Vardaman of Mississippi and jeered for remain- and the orchestra of Our new 1917 Ca. the latest styles in Hair was playing Electric Combs, Etc. WRITE FOR IT TODAY sensitive Heller's Hair House Varda- 712 7th St. Washington, D. tained JAMES W. JOHNSON, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR It is up to the Negro just now to make a strategic move that will turn the enemy's flank. The same old element in the country which always opposes him has been making an attempt to arouse public sentiment against him by hanging a question mark on the loyalty of the race. As was to be expected, the attempt failed; and for good reasons. The attempt failed because the attack was made on the Negro's most invulnerable spot. The country may have diverse opinions about him on many points, but as to his loyalty and bravery there is one overwhelming opinion. The record of the race through the whole history of the country has given such convincing proof of that loyalty and bravery that heretofore not even our bitterest enemies have thought it worth the effort to try cast a cloud on them. And this attempt would never have been made not the thought occurred to our enemies, that present conditions offered an opportunity to couple us up with pro-Germanism. The attempt to couple us up with pro-Germanism failed, but the effort is still being carried on by our enemies to exclude the race from all recognition and participation in the coming military activities. Certain Southern representatives in Congress are determined to shut the Negro out, and they are determined to do it at whatever cost to the Nation. This very determination gives the Negro a chance to line up the liberal sentiment of the country on his side. It gives him a chance to open the eyes of the great North and West to the fact that Southern prejudice is not only against the best interest of the Negro but also against the common good of the country. When this war has gone on for a while and the greater part of the nation realizes that thousands of brave and able men have been kept out of the ranks by race prejudice, while their services were badly needed; that ancient, Southern institution is going to receive a set back such as it has never had before. THE NEGRO AND THE DRAMA. We do not know how many colored people of greater New York realize that April, 1917, marks an epoch for the Negro on the stage. Mrs. Emily Hapgood in presenting a company of colored players in three plays by Ridgley Torrence, the poet and playwright, has given the American Negro his first opportunity in serious, legitimate drama. Of course, colored people have made attempts in serious drama before this, but only as amateurs or before restricted audiences. Never until now have they had the opportunity to appear as a part of the professional world before the regular theatre going public. The Negro has long had a place on the American stage; and the race has produced a long line of well known minstrels, comedians and dancers. But the Negro's place on the American stage has always been limited and circumscribed. The popular national conception pictures him as a happy-go-lucky, laughing, shuffling, banjo-picking, being; and the public has refused to accept him as anything but a laugh maker. Up to the time of Mrs. Hapgood's venture, no manager has dared to go against this decree of the public. In fact, it seems that no manager ever dreamed that colored performers could do anything artistically serious. There is no wonder then that the Negro Players in these three little plays have proven to be the most startling thing in this season's theatricals. In the first place, the players are very fortunate in the plays they are interpreting. It is almost amazing to think how Mr. Torrence, a white man, could write plays of Negro life with such intimate knowledge, with such deep insight and sympathy. There is the first play, "A Rider of Dreams". It is billed as a comedy, but those who look for the brand of so-called Negro comedy that has been given to the American public for the past fifty years will be disappointed or surprised. The principal character of the "Rider of Dreams" is neither an overdressed, strutting dandy, nor is he a big, stupid slob with his face cooked black and his mouth painted red. He is a real human being and a real Negro. He is the type of colored man that may be found in every Negro community. And so it is with the other characters in the play. The play itself is not a burlesque or a caricature, it is a slice of life. There may be those who are so addicted to the sort of "Negro comedy" which depicts types of Negroes that do not exist that they will not be able to appreciate the delicious humor and primitive poetry of this little comedy of real life—well, so much the worse for them. There is something wrong with anyone who does not laugh while "Lucy Sparrow" is teaching her baby the catechism or who is not strangely stirred when "Madison Sparrow" chants his dream The second play, "Granny Maumee," is a stark tragedy of Negro life. Here again the characters are not caricatures, but real people. Such people as every one who is familiar with the South knows. This play goes down to the roots of the race problem; and the boldness with which Mr. Torrence handles his theme is at times astonishing. "Granny Maumee" nursing her terrible wrath against the race that burned her son, declaiming her fierce pride in her pure African blood, and bursting into grief and anger when she learns that her great granddaughter's baby is contaminated by "the white streak," is a stage picture that cannot be forgotten. There are moments in the play so tense that one seems to hear the breathing of the whole audience. Aside from its pure artistry, the play is powerful propaganda against lynching. The third play, "Simon the Cyrenian," is one of the most artistically staged and costumed plays that Broadway has ever seen. The acting is notable. In the last scene, Simon stands out symbolical of all that the Negro race has suffered and endured for centuries. We repeat that the production of these plays gives the Negro his first opportunity on the American stage. And it is doubly important because we have Negro performers portraying real Negro life. There will be some white people who will not like these plays because they prefer the so called "Negro comedy" which generally centers around a colored man and a chicken. There will be some colored people who will be disappointed because the performers are not playing Shakespeare or some other classic. But the great majority of intelligent people will appreciate them. And we admit that does take intelligence to properly appreciate them. The producer and the players are entitled to the hearty support all the colored people of Greater New York; because if they suc- Presu ceed it will mean a permanent place for the Negro in the dramatic world, and the beginning of a future for great Negro actors and Negro dramatists. HOW THE WAR DEPARTMENT STANDS. It is timely to reproduce here some excerpts from the Congressional Record of September 1, 1916. On that day Mr. Taggart arose in the Senate and said, "My attention has been called to the bill (H. R. 17183) to prevent the enlistment of Negroes in the military service of the United States. I addressed a letter to the Secretary of War on the subject and have received a reply from him. I ask that my letter, together with the reply of the Secretary of War and the bill referred to, which is short, may be printed in The Record." There was no objection to Mr. Taggart's request, and the President pro tem of the Senate declared it so ordered. The correspondence between Senator Taggart and the Secretary of War was as follows: Secretary of War. Dear Mr. Secretary: My attentions introduced in the House of Repres enclosing herewith. This bill states that hereafter the in the military service of the United any person of the Negro or colored I feel sure that this bill does no Department. There are several oce and loyalty of the Negro soldiers, shown at Carrizal, Mexico. Dear Mr. Secretary: My attention has been called to H. R. 17183, introduced in the House of Representatives July 27, 1916, which I am enclosing herewith. This bill states that hereafter there shall not be enlisted or re-enlisted in the military service of the United States, either in the Army or Navy, any person of the Negro or colored race. I feel sure that this bill does not meet with the wishes of the War Department. There are several occasions that call to my mind the valor and loyalty of the Negro soldiers, and only recently their bravery was shown at Carrizal, Mexico. I am opposed to this bill. Hoping to hear from your department that this bill does not meet with your approval, and with personal regards, I beg to remain. Hoping to hear from your depa with your approval, and with pers WAR DEPARTMENT. United States Sen- My Dear Senator: I have receiv the copy of H. R. 17183 which you My attention had not been before it has not been referred to this dept the bill is to prevent the enlistment ored race in the military service o would receive the disapproval and partment. Those who are familiar with the armies organized by George Wash- down to the present day know that a service has been rendered by colored at Carrizal, in Mexico, these color the greatest intrepidity, and reflected they wore. There is considerable satisfac- retary Baker, for it shows that he personally and officially. My Dear Senator: I have received your letter of August 28 and read the copy of H. R. 17183 which you inclosed. My attention had not been before called to this bill, so far as I know, it has not been referred to this department for opinion. The purpose of the bill is to prevent the enlistment or reenlistment of people of the colored race in the military service of the United States. Any such bill would receive the disapproval and adverse recommendation of this department. Those who are familiar with the history of our country from the armies organized by George Washington in the American Revolution down to the present day know that brave and often conspicuously gallant service has been rendered by colored troops. In the most recent instance, at Carrizal, in Mexico, these colored troops conducted themselves with the greatest intrepidity, and reflected nothing but honor upon the uniform they wore. There is considerable satisfaction in reading this letter of Secretary Baker, for it shows that he stands right on this question, both personally and officially. EDITORIAL NOTES. The official cancelling machines used in the United States Postoffice at Washington, D. C., imprint on every letter mailed at the seat of government the following legend: "Twenty-seventh reunion United Confederate Veterans, Washington, D. C., June 4-8, 1917." This officially marks the closing of the bloody chasm of half a century ago between the two sections and the inauguration of the era of liberty and fraternity. The historic "bloody shirt" has been carefully interred in the ragbag of discarded political rebels. We would like to feel assured that the Negro was included in this love feast. The announcement that the New York Board of Health has discovered a decrease in the ratio of mortality among the Negroes of this city is a convincing proof of the effective measures being taken for the prevention of disease through the various welfare organizations. This year these efforts have taken on even greater proportions through the institution of the Health Week campaign, which will culminate in the mass meetings projected for Sunday, April 29. There should be a full concert of organized and individual effort to make these meetings the medium for arousing the public to the importance of learning the laws of health and then adopting them as a rule of living. Among the many projects for race betterment that are appealing to the public for financial support, two are specially deserving of encouragement and support. These two are the campaigns now in progress to raise funds for the extension of the work of the Howard Orphanage on Long Island and the Young Men's Christian Association in New York City. The fields for the extension of the work of both institutions are growing all the time and the work to be done is productive of divi- Hon Newton D. Baker, I am opposed to this bill. Hon. Thomas Taggart. ton has been called to H. R. 17183, sentatives July 27, 1916, which I am we shall not be enlisted or re-enlisted States, either in the Army or Navy, race. it meet with the wishes of the War sessions that call to my mind the valor and only recently their bravery was department that this bill does not meetonal regards, I beg to remain, Yours, very truly, state. Read your letter of August 28 and read it in inclosed. It is called to this bill, so far as I know, department for opinion. The purpose of our reenlistment of people of the col- of the United States. Any such bill adverse recommendation of this de- the history of our country from the Washington in the American Revolution prowere and often conspicuously gallant troops. In the most recent instance, and troops conducted themselves with nothing but honor upon the uniform Very truly, yours, NEWTON D. BAKER, Secretary of War. Action in reading this letter of Sec- stands right on this question, both dends. Not mere dividends to be measured by the dollar mark, but dividends in the raising of the standards of childhood and manhood, the betterment of the human race, and especially among the Negro portion of it coming to and growing up in the country's metropolis. Let every one give something. The colored students at Cornell are receiving a military training along with the white students, and the University of Pennsylvania has opened a department of military science and tactics conducted under the supervision of the War Department, where Negroes who want to become officers may take a course. Col. William Hayward of the 15th Regiment has given out the statement that twenty vacancies are open for intelligent colored men who want commissions, and it will not be necessary for them to take a long course in military training, either. We bring these facts to the attention of those who are clamoring for a separate training camp. It is to be hoped that the colored women of Greater New York will rally to the support of the 15th Regiment by arousing enthusiasm and awakening our men to their sense of duty to enlist. They should visit the armory of the regiment and take an active interest in what the colored soldiers are doing. 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. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE TEAC EIGHTH ANN JUNE 11TH THR EXTENSIVE COURSES. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS EIGHTH ANNUAL SESSION JUNE 11TH THRU JULY 20, 1917 EXTENSIVE COURSES. SPLENDID FACULTY August 28, 1916 T. TAGGART. THE BLACK MAN'S PART. (Written for The New York Age.) Bay in the coming crisis, Hes in the coming crisis, Mam do Well-knowing what the crisis is, Will he still be loyal, true? Shall he, as 'eor in past war, Fight for the red, white and blue Shall he bare his breast to the scars, And be lynch'd and disfranchised His blood is truly as precious As that of men on the seas, And should not Uncle Sam refresh in With Justice at home, if you please So within the first contest rages— Truest of patriots—he— His flag and his rights enrages, Which shall the victor be? Then anew he reads the old record Of Attacks and Peter Salam, And he sees the Sun and Moon, And he sees he can never fail them He sees them—heres immortal— You Pilot and you Sun and Moon, Black men who won thru wars poke, And he cries, 'I'll the measure be' "The work you began I will finish, No foe shall conquer our land; Your fame not a lot I'll diminish. For by Old Glory I will stand! "But when the coming crisis Has passed and victory's won, We will then say what our price is, And take our prize." —PAULINE SMITH THE FARTHEST CITY BOUTH To the Editor of THE NEW YORK AU Your excellent paper has the right way in this, the farthest city South the mainland of North America, the Negroes have given it the place their political bible. Miami is on map and we want the world to know Too much praise cannot be given to Rev. Dr. J. T. Brown, the scholar pastor, eloquent preacher and master leader of the Mt. Zion Baptist协 for bringing down here, such men women who inspire the race to high and better things. R. M. Winn Miami, Fla. ALL AMERICAN REGIMENTI (From the Chicago Evening Post Men who are or who have asso to be spokesmen for the different nationalities" which go to make our American life have offered to regiments" composed entirely of teers of German-Americans, Swede Americans, Irish-Americans or of other kind of Americans to serve country in time of need This is all very well as showing proper spirit of willingness to do the country, but the good of the fate of the land demands that regiments composed of men of all origins. We the United States wants to get rid of the Americanism which has some kind of an ism coupled with it. It will make for real Americanism into all the regiments which, unhappily may have to be raised there shall be all the elements of American life. This is no melting pot like the army of kettle; and there is no democracy field get to know one another. It aims are the same and their life comes the same. They carry back the democracy and the comrades which they learned to understand to love in the field. We never will get rid of hyphenated words in the service. Men of English, German, Swedish, Scotch or other extraction should serve to when the cause is that of the country which they have made their own. STATEMENT OF THE OWNER MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC. Required by the Act of Congress August 24, 1912. OF THE NEW YORK AGE. Published weekly at New York, N. A. April 1, 1912. State of New York, County of New York Before me, a notary public, in and for State and County aforesaid, personally sworn according to law, deposes and he is the publisher of Tux New York and that the following is, to the best knowledge and belief, a true statement of the (circulation), etc., of the aforesaid pension for the date shown in the above required by the Act of August 24, 1911, bodied in section 443, Postal Law and printed on the reverse of the book to wit: 1. That the names and addresses of the literary manager, managing editor, and managers are: Name of one: Publisher, Fred R. Moore W 47th Street, New Editor, Fred R. Moore W 46th Street, New Managing Editor, Lester A. Watson W 47th Street, New Business Manager, Fred R. Moore W 46th Street, New (This information is required from publications only.) FREID R. MOODY (Signature of editor, publisher, manager) Sworn to and adhere to the day of April 1917 (Seal) MAY BEFELT MCCOY (My community member, March W. Form 3526—Ed 1916) Soap With Smoke. Further Explanation Unnecessary Husband "I can't ride out when wrong with my messy amm purse. It is a very peculiar taste with it, you doesn't draw." Wife "That's odd, seemed to draw all right when joke was blowing bubbles with it"—Jake SUMMER SCHOOL FOR HERS QUAL SESSION U JULY 20, 1917 SPLENDID FACULTY 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 impression has gone abroad, and was for a long time accepted as true by many here and elsewhere, that the colored people of the District of Columbia were incapable of getting together and co-operating for the success of anything that had business enterprise and development for its purpose. Washingtonians themselves, therefore, were greatly surprised at what they could do for "sweet charity's sake" when some 1000 men attended the Mary Jane Grace reception at Women's Christian Association at Convention Hall, before the inauguration, and paid 75 cents a person so do, and, again, when, after inauguration, some 1,500 of them crowded John Wesley Church to listen to distinguished citizens tell them about the Tuskegee Endowment Fund and the good and great man who made Tuskegee Institute what it is, and subscribed in a brief time, in response to the stirring appeals of Judge Tertell and the only John C. Dancy, $671.71. These two events are signs by the ordered people of Washington should read that they can in mind and purpose, they can do any reasonable thing they desire them in a business or other way for the protection or promotion of their own interests. The sign should not be lost upon them. In line with this thought it is interesting to note that several new store properties are being erected on U street, near Eleventh street, and opposite the large block of property recently acquired by the Industrial Savings Bank, and when it is remodelling. The stores being built are small of one-story, as most of the store property in that section is, but they meet the present needs of the people, and will grow with their business development. It is possible that the whole of U street, from Florida avenue to Fourteenth street, will, in time, contain nothing but the store colored as the district it runs through is populated almost entirely by the. The colored people of Washington have learned by the object lessons I have indicated what they can do to promote a business or worthy cause, and I think they will profit by what they have learned in that respect. S. M. Dudley has acquired another moving picture and vaudelle house, in the twelve hundred block, called the Mid-City Theater, and is meeting with great success. Mr. Dudley has a siring of these playhouses, but his pet is the very small one he has here in U street, in the twelve hundred block. The multiplication of playhouses of our own serves the double purpose of giving employment to our own talent and from the few white playhouses where the color line is drawn upon them, forcing them to go into the gallery and to gulp down such self-respect as may be left to them after they have done so. The war spirit continues to run high here, as it does everywhere else in the country. Last Sunday afternoon the matter was threw out in the Woman Wage-Earners' Association, at their meeting place, 704 T. street, when Judge Robert H. Terrell and Major Charles R. Douglas were the speakers and fired the patriotic heart of those present to the meeting. A veteran of the civil war and is proud of his part in freeing the slaves by force of arms as his father, Frederick Douglas, was proud of his part in force the question to the decision of war. The enthusiasm aroused by these two distinguished citizens was shown when the Association voted to enlist 500 women of the race in the service of the Government for the war, if there should be a demand for them by the Government. Your representative here, who president of the Association had was denied the opportunity to cheer his having this matter in charge, and they have promised her to call for the Association's volunteers if the Government should need their services. "Fifty Miles from Boston," one of The Quality Amusement Company's plays, with all colored players, occupied the Howard Theatre boards all of the past week, and drew appreciative audiences. Tom Brown, Mattie Wilkes and Abbie Mitchell, who are prime favorites here, sustained their well-earned reputations and were highly appreciated by their host of friends. Andrew J. Thomas, the capable and affable manager of the Howard Theatre, has been invited of late by mysterious rumors about that his theatre would soon close there. In speaking to your correspondence about it, Mr. Thomas said that the rumors are untrue, and that his theatre is here. Prof A H Long, instructor at Howard University, delivered an address before the Muso-slit Club on last Friday evening at the Y, M. C. A., on "The Comparative Intelligence of White and Clared Children." Dr J. E. Mooreland, Senior International Secretary of the Y M C A., addressed the Twelfth Street branch last Sunday afternoon on "The Challenge." This marked the opening of a membership campaign whic hwill continue until May 3. "Tradition," a playlet by Mrs. Carrie W. Lester, was presented at the Dunbure High School last Friday, night. The performance was given by a local cast. Charles F. Lazar J. and Albert Knorl were in charge of the in-timing, which included dancing. Members of the cast in "Tradition" were Marion E. Brown, Margaret E. Wilkerson, Kitty Bruce, William An- Dr. I. Garland Penn of Cincinnati, Ohio, corresponding secretary, Freedmen's Aid Society, was a caller at The Age Bureau. Mechanical attainments among women and the large field of endeavor which opening before the colored women in the 19th century discourse by Dr. Richard W. Christian, of the Census Bureau, at a meeting of the Wage-Earners', Association, 704 Tea street, N. W., Sunday afternoon. Dr. Christian advocated farming as the solution for the untrained, stating that those unfit to compete with the educated classes of the cities could find a profitable field in agriculture, poultry farming, and the farm of Jeanette Carter, President of the Association, made a brief talk. A short address by Thomas Wallace Swann followed a musical program. Judge Robert H. Terrell was the principal speaker at the Public Health Conference of the Maryland Colored Public Health Association, held at Bethel A. M. E. Church in Baltimore last Thursday night. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs of the John Hopkins Hospital. The Myron of Baltimore and the State Health Commissioner also spoke, Proof Mason A. Hawkins, principal of the Baltimore High School, is the president of the Association. Dr. Ernest Lyons presented strong patriotic resolutions. William Haynes, who occupies a place as chemist in one of the large houses in Onaha, Neb., is now on a visit to his parents, in Eleventh street northwest. The many friends of Rev. James L. Thomas, formerly pastor of the Asbury M. E. Church, and more recently field the Freedman's Board of the M.E. Church are glad to welcome him back to Washingsville where he is very popular among all classes. Benjamin Franklin Harrison heads the choral society of the Freelinghuysen University. ALBANY. N. Y. Albany, N. Y.—Last Sunday, the Rev. Paul of Hamilton street Church proached a special sermon to the Moses Society. Among the out of town guests of the Society were Mrs. George Frazer of Schenectady. A surprise birthday party was given last Friday at the residence of Mrs. Ella Burns in honor of Miss Elizabeth Moore Miss Evelyn Burgh of Middleburg, in visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Conover of Willett street. Thursday Miss Burgh was the guest of Mr., and Mrs. Luther Leggett at dinner. Floyd Lawyer of Schenectady was the guest of his brother, Ezra Lawyer, 221 Jefferson street, for the week-end. At the last meeting of the Friendship Social Club, resolutions were introduced by James S. Johnson, that each member show his loyalty to his country by joining either the colored National Guards or the Home Defense Corps. James R. McDonald, 227 Myrtle avenue expects her husband, James McDonald home by the first of May. Mr McDonald has been practising dentistry in the South. A patriotic mass meeting was held under the auspices of the Afro-American Association Thursday evening at the Hamilton A. M. E. Church. Jos. proponent of the Americanided. Lleu. Col. Spencer the chief speaker of the evening spoke on the necessity of colored men enlisting in the 15th Infantry of the National Guards. Other speakers were Lleu. Field, the Rev Mr. Paul, Richard Weil, Lawyer Awell and Jos. Hawkins. The Rev Mr. Curtis of the Morning Star Baptist Church made a fine patriotic speech declaiming the loyalty of the Negro to the United States. Mrs Walter Robinson, who has been sick during the winter is slowly recovering. William Washington is improving. Mrs Alice Moison, who is at the Homebound Hospital, is still in a serious condition. Mrs Frank Allen has been taken to the Albany Hospital. Henry Bonds of Oranje street, has broken his leg. J Thomas, superintendent of St. Paul Audubon School of New York, was the guest of Miss Mabel E. Savoy, 227 Myrtle avenue. Sister Phoebe Greene, who died in New York last week, was buried City of New York. The Rev. Mr Paul preached the funeral service at the A. M. E. Church. The floral offerings were many. Sister Greene was the worthy recorder of the District Household of Ruth, No. 7, of New York. Her husband and sister accompanied the body to Albany. A little girl was born to Mr. and Mrs James Campbell of Spencer street. The red caps of the Union Station took a prominent part in the flag raising exercises held in the New York Central R. Y. yards last Saturday. Speech was made by Anthony Freeeman and O. William. Miss Pauline Adams has returned frost Uttica. Miss Edith Hawkins is home again after visiting her relatives in Elmira. Mrs. Diana Livingston, who is at pauper "F" of the Albany Hospital is ill. RUTHERFORD, N. J. RUTHERFORD, N. J.-Services Sunday at St. Philip's A. M. E. Zion Church, East Rutherford were held morning and evening with the pastor, the Rev. Geo. S. Scribner, toachristian.org. Next Sunday will be Women's Day there will be preaching in the morning, platform meetings in the afternoon and in the evening the pastor will preach his farewell sermon before going to conference. An interesting program was rendered Easter at the Mt. St. Joseph Baptist church in Seattle. All 14k members are pleasing and were welcomed by an appreciative audience. Miss Viola Hairston had the program in charge, while Miss Black officiated at the piano. NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J. New Brunswick, N. J.-The Mount Zion A. M. E. Church are holding their annual fair at the church this week. E. E. Jackson is conducting a six weeks' revival at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. The Order of Elks turned out at the Mt. Zion Church Sunday evening and listened to an interesting sermon by the Rev. Mr. Worrishaw, pastor, mother, and grandmother, Mrs. Estella Hoagland has left for New York. C. W. Ivy, H. Hoagland and Mrs. R. Davis attended the St. C. Vandal basketball game on Monday evening at the Rossman, ten man, of French University that struck by an automobile Saturday evening and taken to the hospital. SOMERVILLE N. Somerville, N. J—Mr. and Mrs. Earle Van Ness spent Easter with Mrs. Walter Van Ness. Miss Madeline Rogers and Miss Merle Parker of Montclair were Sunday visitors at Mrs. John Gillett's. Miss L. T. Beams of Plahneld was in town Sunday. Miss Marion Robeson spent Monday in New York City. The Rev. Mr. Mills of Bound Brook preached at St. Thomas Church Sunday. The rally by the club was a great success. Mrs. N. F. Nossell of Philadelphia and nephew are visiting at the parsonage. Miss Bertha Jackson is improving after a long illness. RIDGEWOOD, N. J. Ridkewood, N. J—Sunday he Rev. J. B Curley preached a special sermon to the missionaries The 'T' Girls and Missionaries rendered an interesting program A. Brown and daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jeter of Montclair, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Suttaln, were out of town Easter Mrs. F. Moos spent Easter in Redbank, N. J. Miss Lillie Anderson has returned from Washington, D.C. Miss O., Morrow has been ill, but is much improved. Miss Lillie Smith entertained friends at her home at Glenrock, Sunday. Miss E. Hamilton is steadily improving. PERTH AMBOY, N. I Perth Amboy, N. J.—Revival meeting started last Sunday) night at the Second Baptist Church, Gordon street, and will continue for a few weeks. Preaching every evening, the Rev. Mr. Ross, pastor. I grant of "Rest A While," Fayette street, is suffering much with rheumatism. Little Cecil, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Lindsay, of Rest A While, Fayette street, is suffering with bronchial trouble. James Bergus of Fayette street, is improving slowly. Easter Sunday, Wilson of New York, open: Easter Sunday, and Monday with relatives on Division street. ELIZABETH. N. L: ELIZABETH, N. J.-Services at Shiloh Baptist Church, 103 Murray street, were held at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. preaching by the Rev J. T. Price, pastor. Union Baptist Church, East Grand st., L.C. Church, pastor, preaching by the pastor at H. a.m. preaching by the Rev J. H. Bailey at 2:45 p.m. Services were well attended. K T Slater, 210 High street, has been confined to his home, but is improving Abraham Granger, 620 Carmen place, is a patient at the Elizabeth General Hospital, suffering from a nervous illness. A social club is being organized to afford some place of amusement for the numerous new arrivals from the South. Send all news of social interest to Lawson W Chase, 848 Lafayette street, for THE AGE, before Tuesday. Elizabeth Novelty Company has accepted the service of Louis Taylor as a guest. Some of Elizabeth's leading business houses are taking colored chauffeurs for their delivery cars. BAYONNE N J Bayonne, N. J—Miss Manile Douglass of Charlotte N. C., is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. M Branch, 28 West 28th street. The congratulation of St. Peter's A. M E Zion Church listened to an excellent sermon by the pastor, the Rev. J. M. Branch, Sunday morning. In the afternoon the Rev. J. M. Haggard of St. Mark's A. M E Zion Church, Jersey City, accompanied by his choir and a number of his congregation, proached a soul-stirring sermon. The Rev. Mrs. Taylor of Jersey City filled the evening service and delighted her hearers. The Rev. H. Moore also took a part in the evening service at St. Peter's on Sunday 'evening. Mr. and Mrs. Hemmings of the Lauterette House. in the Bergen Point section, are indisposed and confined to the house. Mr. Jenkins and Mr. David Talbot on Westfield spent Sunday visiting Mrs. Newton and family. Miss Carn Halstorin of Monclair spent Sunday visiting her sister, Mrs. Gravely. Wednesday, April 11 the program Miss Ida Johnson and Miss Lolley Miss Ida Johnson and Miss Lolley BARNARD was born in Middletown, Plano, solo, Miss Famile, Muller; Miss Thomas, vocal solo, Miss Jessie Williams; vocal solo, Miss Daisy Washington; instrumental duet, Miss Hazel Copbs and Miss F. Cobbs; solo, Mrs. M. T. Thomas; recitation, Miss Louise Scarce; solo, Mrs. Coles. Miss Edna oJhnson, president of the St. Peter's Christian Endeavor; R. S. Fitzlinger, president of the Anglican Church; Clar J. Clar, Mrs. F. W. Parker and Mrs. Ida Braxton of Cleveland, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Giles, 83 West 44th street, last week. JERSEY CITY, N. I. JERSEY CITY, N. J.—Last Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor R. J. Cudkins preached to an attentive audience. Rev. C. M. Branam and Rev. J. C. Sharpe assisted in the services. The Sunday School and B: Y. P. U. held interestful services. A large audience littered to the pastor's armor on the Door Reward for Obedience." The music was inspiring. Mrs. Fannie Smith, Mrs. Sadie Rex, Mrs. A. Finley, Mrs. Viola Frazier and Mrs. Lizie Cheatam are on the sick list, but all are improving. There is much interest in the coming spring revival at Salem Baptist Church. Rev. D. H. Hennagain of Washington, D.C. will assist the pastor. The church extends the glad hand and the sincere welcome to strangers. Rev. At the Lafayette Presbyterian Church Att. Charles S. Freeman, pastor. April 22 will be known as Health Sunday. At the evening service Dr. T. O. Johnson will be the speaker. The choir will render special music. The Missionary Society has set up an interesting program at 4 o'clock. The Brotherhood has taken up plans for various games for the summer months. The outing contests will be on June 23 at Bear Mountain. Memberst of he Isaac Rendall Bible Class attended the Bible class rally at the Claremont Presbyterian Church. The men have planned to increase their number to one hundred men. A hearty welcome is accepted in anyanger. The Harper W. C. T. U, will give an entertainment at the Lafayette Presbyterian Church, entitled "Aunt Dinah's Pledge," April 20. Proceeds are for the Frederick Douglass Memorial Home. Mrs. James H. Robinson of 121 Virginia avenue, motored to Lakewood Easter Sunday, accompanied by a party of friends, including Mr. and Mrs. minor Henry. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Geo H. Seymour, parents of Ambrose Seymour. LAKEWOOD, N. J. LAKEWOOD, N. J.—At Macedonia Baptist Church last Sunday the Rev. Mr. Griffin, pastor, preached good sermons at all the services. The Sunday School session opened at 2:30 p. m. A welcome is extended to all comers. A chicken supper was given Thursday evening by Miss Miller and Mrs. Witthers for the benefit of the church. An enjoyable birthday party was given at the home of Miss Laura Fulton last week. The children present were: Misses Marie Seybour, Rina and Rosa Forbes, Pearl of Jones, Rebecca Dabney, Lovey Wiley, Archey, Wiley, Isaac Harvey, Charles Wiley, William Brown, William Queen. The Sixth Street Baptist Church was well attended last Sunday, with preaching by the Rev. A. C. Young, pastor. The rally in the afternoon was full of animation. Thursday evening, April 26, a donation and reception will be given in honor of the Rev. Mr. Griffin, pastor. One was baptized and two joined in Zion Church the pastor. Mr. Coleen preached interesting sermons. The entertainment Tuesday evening was a success in every way. The annual fair of the A. M. E. Zion Church was quite a success, clearing 1177. Mrs Julia Hall was president and Rev J. S. Coleman, pastor. Bishop G. W. Clinton paid his annual visit to Zion Church and was the guest of Mrs. Charles was chased by the delightful superior was chased by the hostess. Those present were Bishop Clinton, Mrs L. A. Ready, of New York; Mrs. Chas. Preston, Mrs. Irene Pickens of New York; Rev J. S. Coleman, Rev T. L. Williams, Miss Geneva B. Lawther of New York, and F. Hall, Jr. At the church a reception was waiting in honor of the Bishop. He delivered an excellent sermon. Many were pres- PATERSON. N. I. PATTERSON, N J—Harris Tubman Art and Embroidery Club was entertained by Mrs. William Flanigan on Wednesday afternoon and evening. The table was tastefully decorated, color scheme been yellow. The guests were: Miss Lee, Fairfield; Mrs Wilson, Pompton; Mrs. Pervell and Mrs. Holt, Hackenack; Mrs. W. C. Hart and Mrs. W. E. Hower. Mrs. S. G. Walker entertained on Thursday evening her two nieces, Mrs. Tregge and Mrs. Lawrence, from Norfolk, Va. A fine collation was served, Mrs. W. G. Hughes entertained on Friday evening the Eastside Sewing Circle. The guests were Miss Hickerson and Miss Fields. A recruiting station has been opened with John VanRensaler and Major Geo. Reinvolds in charge. Mrs. Louis Simons of Little Falls was the genist of her daughter, Mrs. Green of New York City. Mr. and Mrs. C. Poe, caterers, are very busy at present. Sterling Hinton feels very much encouraged as his business in automobile repairs and accessories is improving right along. The program at St. Augustine League Sunday was unusually interesting. Integrity Lodge, F. and A. M., is having quite a number of new members added to the roll. A surprise party was given in honor of Vreeland H. Williams at the residence of Mrs. Norris Brown, 288 Summer street, on April 13. The evening statement on music and games at 0:30 a.m. a statement was sent. The present were: Misses Florence Hart, Ruth Poe, Marie Bland, Sadonia Smith, Gertrude Walker, Bessie Brown, Florence and Clara Lillian, Lillian Scott, Lullabelle Thorpe, Bernice Rouser, Sarah Monroe, Dorothy Rochele, Edna Commissar, Masters' Hugh, Hugh, Arthur Hopper, Kenneth Hinton, Hinton, Arthur Seasons, Louis Miller, Earl Anderson, John Brown, Robert Jackson, Roy Brown, Brown, New York, Master Jackie and Miss Rubie Holt of Hackensack, Mrs. Henry Reed, Missella and Miss Jeanea Weeks, Mrs. and Mrs. George Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Williams, Master Vreeland H. Williams. James Wells and daughter of Frankfort, Pa., spent the week end with his sister, Mrs. J. S. Smith. Miss Mayone Anderson is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Anderson, Clinton street, Mrs. Hart entertained Mrs. Canali, Mrs. Hart entertained Mrs. Lee of Jersey City, Kenneth Hinton has been appointed leading violinist in the Hugh School orchestra. The services at the A. M. E. Zion Church were largely attended last Sunday. Rev. C. C. Williams took as his morning subject, "Christian Lineage," and at evening "Sifting." Next Sunday he will preach his parting sermon before leaving for conference at Englewood. The report of the Trustees shows that the church feels success and the finances exceedingly good. The funeral of little Mary Alice Hardy was held last Thursday afternoon. Rev. C. C. Williams officiated. Last Tuesday evening Rev. J. H. Hughes, pastor of the Union Baptist Church, Orange, preached at the Canaan Baptist Church, Rev. Ralph L. Miller, pastor. B. Y. P. U. State Convention of New Jersey will convene in Atlantic City, next month with the Second Baptist Church, Rev. Chas. Douglas, pastor. A large delegation from-Paterson and vicinity is expected to attend. PLAINFIELD, N. I. PLANAFIELN N. J.—The reception and dance given at Nonpareil Hall by Mrs. E. C. Johnson, Mrs. J. C. Anderson, Mrs. Mowray and E. C. Johnson, for the benefit of the Athenian basket ball team was a success socially and financially. Mrs. Seymour, Vanblake, who was appointed special officer on the police probation list, resigned after six weeks' service and returned to his former position in the public high school service. He found the night work too monotonous James Saunders, who recently retired from the police force after 26 years, on a pension, has been appointed head of the standardarial Works. This shop has been open over by the government for the manufacture of aeroplanes. John W. Gates has secured the use of Washington School auditorium Sunday afternoons at 4 p.m for the Y. M. C. A. meetings, beginning April 22. A prominent speaker has been secured for the opening address. Mrs. M. Kelso the Williamsville Williams spent the week-end as guests of Mrs. A. Taylor at Somerville. Vernol Williams' letter to Senator Frelinghysen, published in the Courier-News, appealing to him to use his influence against war, aroused much comment. Young Williams is a student in the law department of the College of Arts at Miss Henrietta Jones, of West 3d street, after two weeks illness, is about again. Mrs. C. Benjamin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shipley, of Richmond street, now in Allentown, Pa., is seriously ill and her mother has been sent for. Mrs. L. Henry, of Richmond street, is somewhat improved. Mrs. Wiggery of Brunswick, Va., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. Binn, Berckman street. Maurice L. Somerset died April 11, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Somerset. 244 East 4th street, after a brief illness. A number of relatives and friends mourn their loss. The funeral was held Friday from the home. Rev. D. Jones officiating. After a brief afternoon, he for his health, returned to Atlantic City much improved Mrs. J. Hendrickson, Sr. 328 Plainfield avenue, entertained at tea Friday afternoon Mrs. Annie White and Mrs. Mary Lane, Japanese decorations formed the color scheme. Elder A. Trent, of Washington street, and his entire congreregation of the Clerk of the Court of Judgment, last Thursday for a same day passover to be held in Washington, D. C. The Plainfield Ladies' Embroidery Club met at the home of Mrs. P. Coleman in Richmond street last Friday and were entertained by Mrs. Daisy Robinson. Mrs. W. C. Wormley was guest of honor. The Fortnightly Whist Club were delightfully entertained on the afternoon of April 13 by Mrs. McCoy at her home in West 4th street. Guests of Elizabeth; Mrs. Brook, of Westfield. The city guests were Mrs. E. Yetman, Mrs J. W. Gates, Mrs M Pierson, Misses C. Holmes, A. Maynard, Mrs. Heicht. Frank Kinney, of Bryn Mawr, Pa, is the guest of Mrs. A. Munroe, West 4th street. Mrs. C. Bowser, of West 4th street, is much improved and able to walk out. Walter C. Quinn, Sr., of Jersey City, and his wife were the guests of Sunday of his son, Walter C. of Maple availue and family Tedson. Mrs W. Mrs Louis Lowery, of West 4th street, has a severe attack of pleurisy. The parsonage of Shiloh Baptist Church on West 4th street is pronounced by all who view it a credit to the race. The choir boys of Bethel Chapel were almost perfect in their rendering of the operetta last Thursday evening, under the direction of C. V. Mcormor. The Rev. H. Dusau preached an inspiring sermon at Shiloh Baptist Church Sunday evening. Wanted—50 weekly subscribers for THE NEW YORK ACE, 325 Plainfield avenue, where local news items will be received. SHARON-FARRELL, PA. SHARON-FARRELL, Pa.—F. G. Gordon, 734 Beechwood avenue, entertained Miss Bessie Scott of Sharon last Tuesday evening. An amateur concert was served. A victoria concert and were the diversions. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hodge, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Young, Miss A. Young, Messrs. U. S. Bray, Bert Burt, F. W. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. John Young, J. H. Patterson and H. B. Bledsoe. David Phillips and Miss Martha Bruce www.married.Sunday afternoon at the Church of God. Mrs. Paul Lewis entertained friends at lunch on the last Thursday afternoon. Them, Mrs. Harry, Molson, Mrs. Goff and Mrs. Brown. L. Fielding has been visiting in Columbus. Miss Mattie' Gross of Washington, P., is visiting her sister, Mrs. William Hayes, of Farrell. The Kings, Daughters served lunch for the church building fund of the Baptist Church, Idaho street. Saturday. Wm. Writt has returned after spending a few days in Philadelphia, Pa. SCRANTON PA SCRANTON, Pa.—Miss Ethel Pittus of Philadelphia, who was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jenkins last week, has returned home: Josiah Martin, who has been in the Southland and the Bahamas, is home for an indefinite period. Miss Gladys Johnson, who is at the Hahnemann Hospital, is much improved. Mrs. Jas. Foster is out again after a sick spell. Mr. and Mrs. Pitmer of Pardale, Ark., are in town in the interest of the Parkdale Industrial School. The following people have moved: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Green, to Boston; Mr. and Mrs. John Walker, to 6 Clinton place; Mr. and Mrs. Bond, to 624 Lee court; Jesse Giles, to 141 Kressler court, and M. B. Howard, to 149 Lee court. Mrs. Smallwood, wife of the late Prof. Smallwood, of the Smallwood Industrial School, Claremont, Va., is visiting Mrs. Festes Crump of Taylor avenue. Mrs. G. W. Williams is making special efforts to present to the public a very fine drama, entitled "Mille, the hunchroom," for the benefit of Bethel's Burlington Business Association indisposed Miss Jane Poster is suffering with her eyes. The entertainment given by the Stewardesses of Bethel, Mrs. Cephas Scott, chairlady, last RESTAURANTS When n WM For 23 Y CHOICE WINES LIQUORS AND CIGARS BARRON'S A INCORR 2275 7th Ave TELEPHONE B ENTERTAINMENT LETTER AFTERNOON AND Lipscomb's Cottage Mr. and Mrs. McArthur, well kn N. 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Phone 7647 Cort. --- PREDICT A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR NEGRO INSTITUTE MAKES PROGRESS Memorial Fund Now Exceeds Over One Million Dollars, $250,000 to Be Spent On Improvements and a Girls' Dormitory to Be Erected at a Cost of $75,000. TUSKOE INSTITUTE, Ala.—Two of the most inspiring addresses listened to at the first annual Founder's Day exercises, held here recently, were delivered by two prominent members of the Board of Trustees—William G. Willcox, who is also President of the Board of Education of New York City, and Frank Trumbull. Both addresses were inspiring because of the optimistic views expressed as to Tuskegee and the Negro's future in America. Chairman Willcox in praising the work of Tuskegee and its promising outlook said in part. We have every reason for confidence and thankfulness as we look forward to the future. Our new principal, his task may be by the cordial welcome and local cooperation of teachers and students of the institute, is winning his way to constantly increasing confidence and esteem. The friends of Fiskars have generously responded to a call for a booker T. Washington Memorial Fund as a tribute to his memorial and including a splendid gift of $25,000 for improvements conditionally promised just before his death, fund now exceeds $1,000,000, $145,000 of this amount has been applied to the payment of indebtedness of the institute, and $250,000 has been added to the Endowment Fund, thus complying with the conditions of the $250,000 gift for improvements, $75,000 for a new girls dormitory, given to Mr James in memory of his mother $25,000 is payable in five annual installments and will be available for current expenses and the balance of the fund is free for such use as the trustees may decide. With the $250,000 improvement fund the trustees propose to remove the barns from their present location and build new modern barns for horses, mules and cattle, to increase the water supply system, install a sewerage disposal plant and be plant, erect new dormitories and teachers cottages and make numerous minor improvements. Bright Outlook Ahead. The future of Tuskegee Institute is bright, indeed With this generous provision for its immediate needs, with the assurance of the continued confidence and support of its host of enthusiastic friends, with the loyal cooperation of its principal and staff, with graduates and students throughout the South proving by example and influence the value of its work, we look forward to its constantly increasing successes in the service, not only of the colored race, but of the entire Southland. In this bright future every one of us should be proud of bearing his part. From the highest to the lowest, each one has a share in maintaining and increasing the reputation and influence of the institute. "We are proposing to erect a suitable monument to Booker T. Washington here in the midst of the buildings and trees and hills so dear to his heart, to keep his memory and the inspiration of his example ever before us as we do about our daily tasks, but his real monument is the institute itself. If we would truly honor his memory let us each and every one consecrate ourself anew to carry forward the great work which he has bequeathed to us. Let us never forget that anyone of us who does a mean act, or a poor job, who forgets to be honest, truthful, straightforward, pure and clean, discredits Tuskegee and dishonors Booker Washington, while everyone of us who performs any task for Tuskegee faithfully and well, who does a kind act with the Tuskegee spirit of helpfulness and service, who sets an example of fine manly or womanly character here at the institute or in the broad world outside, is building a monument to Booker Washington such he himself would have wished and is honoring his memory with true appreciation of his teaching and example. Negro's Future in America. The future of the Nexro race in America is no less bright than the future of Tuskegee Institute. In the words of Lyman Abbott, Booker Washington was the interpreter of the black man to the white man, the white man to the black man, the South to the North and the North to the South. The great truths and principles which he taught are steadily spreading through the life and thought of the entire South and everywhere their influence is brushing away misunderstandings between the races, promoting harmony and good feeling, and amicable adjustment of racial relations. We must never forget that outbreaks of crime and sensational accounts of discrimination and injustice warrant far more attention than quiet and peaceful progress. While we of the white race have occasion all too often to feel shame and indignation at treatment of Negroes which we can either defend nor condone and while you of the Negro race still have need of pattern and fortitude under wrongs which mourn less than those who did them, we can both find ample use for encouragement as we look on the other side of the picture. If we value the liberty and opportunities which the founders of this nation bought for us at so great a price, if we are worthy to belong to the greatest democracy the world has ever seen, now is the time for us eagerly to welcome any call which may come for pair oile 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, their courage as steadfast to do and die in its service." Mr. Trumbull's Remarks. Following is the address of Mr. Trumbull "Mr. Chairman, Mr. Principal, Officers Teachers and Students: First, may I say how deeply Mrs Low expected that she would not join us on this trip to Tuxekage? She did not feel able to undertake the journey but she hopes she may be with us on later occasions. I am sure it will gratify, all of you to know that the trustees sent her to-day a telegram to remind her that she is not forgotten and perhaps to comfort and cheer her in her loneliness. May I also explain Mr Rosewald's absence? I am sure it is a glorious disjointment to all of you that so generous a man had to forego at the last moment the pleasure of coming here. He is, as you perhaps know, a member of the National Defense Advisory Board made up of a great railroad man, a great merchant (Mr. Rosewald) and several other private citizens of ability. He felt that his paramount duty this week is in Washington and, of course, we could not disgust. "In the last seventeen months we have had two great bereavements through the loss of Booker T. Washington, principal, and Mr. Seth Low, chairman. Both were big men, but, happily for us, two other big men were in our orbit—Dr. Moton of Hampton, and Mr. Wilcox, President of the Board of Education of New York. The removal from our midst of such men as Dr. Washington and Mr. Low is, as I have said before, inscrutable; but I think we may all place reliance upon the belief that in the onward march of humanity, God never comes too soon and never waits too long. Enviable Record Made Last Year. "We have made a record in the last year. The raising of a Two Million Dollar Memorial Fund for that exceptional man, Booker T. Washington, is an accomplished fact. Another indent has happened in the last year which will, doubtless, be followed by big results; I refer to the publication of a book by Mr. Scott and Mr. Stowe entitled "Booker T. Washington - Builder of a Civilization." There is no telling how far-reaching the publication of this book may prove to be. A large part of the support of this institution came almost directly from Booker Washington's Up From Shayery' and this new book published by Scott and Stowe may also be broadcast upon the waters which will come back many fold. Mr. Scott and Mr. Stowe have rendered all of us a great service in writing and publishing such a splendid work. Mr. Roswald has already distributed about one thousand copies. He told me in Washington on Monday that he had received one of the most beautiful letters about it, he had ever received about anything, and he wanted it read here to right, but, unfortunately, his mail was returned to Chicago this morning, in accordance with instructions received from his Chicago office, and we shall have to postpone the pleasure of hearing the letter referred to. "I cannot refer to these things without a reference also to the splendid team work of Mr. Logan and other officers and of the students, and the splendid service of this very efficient choir and orchestra. No one can ever compute how much financial and other help is directly traxcable to the effect of song and music in moving the human heart to generous deeds. Dr. Washington's Last Sunday Evening. Talk. "I wonder if you remember that the last Sunday evening talk Dr. Washington made in this room was about the importance and value of team work. Is it not significant that the last thing he said to you was on that subway shall not really perpetuate his work unless we do the things he would do if here, therefore, how happy we should be that we are able to say that the trustees are doing splendid team work and all of the staff, and teachers and students are doing team work that is unsurpassed. I am for the man or woman who gets people together whether in the offices of railroad presidents or bank presidents or the parlors of the rich or in the school houses and cottages of the poor. These are the people who make the world go forward. The English have a saying now. I am trying to do my bit and the fact that everyone is trying to do what he or she can makes them as confident that the will win the war as we are confident that we will sleep to night. More and more we are learning the value of a up work in everything we do and take and the importance of emphasizing not our differences but our similarities. "This is a wonderful time in which we live Thrones seem to be crumbling and notwithstanding the terrible war in Europe, sympathy of man for man is increasing. The consequences of this war, particularly now that America has entered into it will be tremendous to humanity. Only the immediate consequences can be foreseen but inevitably those will give the ten million colored people of this country a better chance than they ever had before. Probably half a million men, porchage more, will be withdrawn from their ordinary employments. Doubtless among them will be many colored men. "This evening in one of the shops I complimented one of the students on his erect carriage and he replied 'Mr. Wilson may need some soldiers.' Of course, there will be colored troops as well as white but the ordinary activities as well as the war demands of a great nation 'must go on. Another thing has happened. For nearly three years there has been no immigration from Europe and now a law has been passed barring immigrants who cannot read or write another restriction on the supply of labor all of which will make the colored man and colored woman more in demand. "I say colored woman as well as colored man, for although Great Britain has four million men under arms, that country is exporting more goods than before because women are doing the work which the men had left and, remarkable to say, are in many cases doing it better, that is producing more in a given number of hours. Doubtless the women of this country will and that many lines of work will be opened up to them which hereforeo they have not entered. "This is a great opportunity for everybody to serve his country and no one, I am sure, will serve better than those who have imbibed the Tuskegee spirit here where you learn regularity of habits, obedience, respect for authority, temperance, frugality and care of health. There will be a great opportunity for all who labor. It may be that it will be hard for them to stand prosperity but remember that a reaction will come sooner or later. Save all you can for the rainy day. "You are learning here splendidly the habit of work. May I say one thing about that?" When you go out into the world, work not only to be occupied but work for results. Do not be like the Irishman who carried the same bed of bricks up and down the indler all day long and when asked why he did so; said: "I'm fooling the boss; he thinks I'm working." Don't forget that one of the virtues of work is in the result. As I said before, this is a rare time in which we live but never forget that whatever your place in life, your ultimate reward will be not according to how much you have done or the size of it, but how well you have done it." McClennan-Hopver Nuptiale. (Special Baleigh, C.-On'Wednesday afternoon at five o'clock the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wesley Hoover, on South street, was the scene of the marriage of their younger daughter, Mamie Louise, to Dr. Ridley Ulyssee McClennan of Charleston, S. C. Owing to a recent bereavement in the bride's family, only the family and a few friends witnessed the ceremony. The attendants were Miss Mabel Hoover, the bride's sister, as malt of honor, Dr. E. L. Hern as best man, and little Lillian Stevens as ring bearer. Miss Hoover's gown was of white taffeta and georgette with hat and shoes to match and she carried a huge bouquet of Easter lilies tied with white tulle. Little Miss Stevens wore a dainty white organdy and carried the wedding ring concealed in an Easter lily. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Jus. K. Satterwhite, of St. Ambrose P. E. Church of this city, and the wedding music was rendered by Miss Marcelie Williams. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The east parlor where the ceremony was performed was beautifully decorated with palms, ferns, Easter lilies and lighted candles. The bride's dress was of white crepe moteur embroidered, with pearls and made with a long court train. Her tulle veil was held in place with a cap of pearls and a brooch of bride's roses and lilies of the valley. Immediately after the ceremony a salad course and ice were served A general joy bespoke the interest and affection in which the bride and groom are held, while an array of beautiful and useful gifts bore eloquent evidence to the happy wishes that attend upon their union from both present and absent friends. The bride is one of North Carolina's most popular young ladies. The people of Raleigh, her home, hold her in high esteem as one of the town's loveliest daughters, while Dr. McClennan has proved in private and public life, and not less in the practice of his profession at Charleston, worthy of the honored name he bears: Dr. and Mrs. McClennan left on an early evening train for their home in Charleston. Among those attending the wedding from out of town were Miss Harriette McClennan, sister of the groom, and Dr. R. L. Hern, of Charleston, S. C., Mine Leoneard J. Mundin of Richmond, Va., Miss Lillian Stevens of Fayetteville, N. C., Mrs. J. N. Mills and Mrs. Sarah Amy of Durham, and Dr. T. Monte Rivers of Mount Olive. Mrs. W. C. Craver was hostess at a beautiful dinner party in her apartments at Shaw University Tuesday evening for the bridal party and out of town guests. Mrs. Charles Cardwell entertained the party at breakfast at her home on South Bount at, Wednesday morning. Lovely convivial were given on both occasions. On Tuesday evening the bride's sister Mrs. Maile Hoover, was hostess at a pre-priestal reception. Each guest carried a beautiful box of wedding cake Recention at Hartford. (Special to The New York Acad.) HARTFORD, CONS - A reception was given Wednesday evening, April 11 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Koussevich's street, in honor of Mr. M. Hill, the trustee of A. M. Zion Society, and five others as follows: B. C. Hicks M. S. Gamble, S. Layon Charles Eason S. Scarbough refreshments were served by committee of ladies. A delightful evening was was Concert at Princeton. N. J. (Special to the New York Area Pedestrian, N. X. Charles) W. Williams, company "The Invigilious" appeared above the large audience in Alexander Holl, Princeton University Campus, and rendered an excellent concert under the auspices of the Witherpoon Street, Y. M. C. A. The company consists of five members, who play on various instruments as well as singing characteristic Negro melodies, J. W. Cooper is their ventilloquist, Professors, students and citizens agreed that it was the best concert of its kind they had ever witnessed. MANSFIELD OHIO MANSFIELD, O — The Knights of Pythias lodge gave their fifth annual banquet, March 29 at Trades Council Hall. Guests were present from Cleveland, Urbana, Shelby and Newark. More than a hundred were served at the six course dinner. John Hamilton, Sr., chancellor commander acted as toastmaster. Music was furnished by the brass band, under the direction of C. Brandon. Miss Clada Pleasants gave a piano selection. Lohp Brecknake read a paper on the Knights of Pythias Prof E W R Curtis president of the normal and industrial institute at Urbana, delivered the principal address of the evening. Mrs. Rozell Davis who has been quite 80 for several months is slightly impaired. Miss Lilium Crommont and Mrs. Cora Brock, of Cleveland, also Mrs. Eline Green, of Daxton, have returned after a short visit with Mrs. Vidde Beamnont, Rev M. Burges, of Pittsburg, and Rev Mr. Berry, of Cleveland recently conducted special services at the Missionary Alliance. Mrs. Frank Johnson has been visiting relatives in Mass. sillon. Mrs. Amelia Grant was the recipient of a barrel of apples as an Easter gift from her son, Albert of Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Holmes, of Defiance, was in the city recently, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Thompson Chas A. Davis, demonstrator for the Eclipse Stove Company, is traveling through the East in the interest of the firm NEW HAVEN CONN NEW HAVEN, Conn.—The $50 diamond prize offered to the leaderage in the Varkish A. M. E. Zion Church collecting rally was given to Mrs Stovall, the wife of the pastor. The rally netted over $500. A powerful Easter sermon was preached at Bethel by the pastor, the Rev Win H Lacey. The evening services were conducted by the Senior choir and the Sunday School. The children-rendered excellent service. Little Milldred Robinson was the highest collector followed by Anna and Dorothy Jackson. Mrs. D. M. Pierce had arranged a most pleasing program in the young people's meeting. Miss Marie Carter will speak at Bethel at 3:15 p. m. Sunday. Mrs. D. S. Klugh will read a paper; Mrs Brint, Fred R. Moore, Editor of T Racz, will speak at the Bethel fair to be held from May 8 to 11, 1917. BIRMINGHAM ALA BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-The Rev. J. E. Philpot preached his farewell sermon at the First Baptist Church Friday night, April 13 The services were under the auspices of the Baptist Ministers' Conference of which the Rev. Philpot is a member. Scripture lesson was read by Rev. J. J Jefferson; prayer by the Rev. Mr. Graverly The Rev Mr. Philpot was presented to the audience by the Rev W D Woods, and he preached an able sermon, which was enjoyed by all. The chairman of the conference, the Rev Wm. Gilbert, presided. The resolutions were read by the Rev. E. E Ricks, secretary of the conference. Mrs. A. Woods, 602 Walker avenue, has recovered after a long illness. After a protracted illness Mrs. Mary Moore died Tuesday, April 10. Funeral services were held at the High Street Baptist Church Thursday. Mrs. Moore was a faithful member of the High Street Baptist Church. She was the head of the Mt Zion Baptist Moore, ex-master of Mt Zion Baptist Church the funeral was preached by the Rev Wm Hicks pastor of the Mt Zion Baptist Church. HOT SPRINGS, VA Hyd Springs. Va.-Memorial exercise" and thanksgiving session of Mountain Side Lodge. No 199 I. B. P. O. Elks of the World, were held at Smith Chapel Sunday evening, April 8. The following program was rendered Musical selection, hymn by congregation; invocation by Chaplaim C. I. Starke: Thanatopsis, W. H. Sims; sims, "Nearer My God," C. S. Ross; duet, Miss Mattie Mason and Thomas Banks, solo, Sunshine and Shrine Banks, "Principles of Our Order" "C. B. Burger Miss Dean; "Reparks of Sorry" O. H. Preston; solo, Thomas H. Bailey; instrumental solo, I. H. Godwin During the session of sorrow the roll was called and it was noted that since the last annual session Henry Tyler and Leon S. Watts had crossed the "great divide" Eleven dollars were collected The officers are: C. B Callahan, exalted ruler; George R. Watt, esteemed heading knight A. K. Taylor, esteemed loyd knight; J. D. Ransford, esteemed lecturing knight, W. P. Tweedv, treasurer, A. C. Burrell, secretary, John Frazier, esquire; C. C. Brown, titer, Richard Swenney, inner guard Easter services were held at Smith Chapel at 5:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The attendance was good and the services interesting Mrs. B. J. Wood has been indo- posed for several days Thomas Ware was called to his home on account of the illness of his father George E. Banks writes from Petersburg that he is much better and hopes soon to be able to return. Recent arrivals include Richard Holt Lark defines James Hutchinson F. Johnson died Crawford, J. C. Williams M. Whitehead George Walker Andrew Havel V. J. Petellson Andrew Payne John Jackson and H. Methee T J. Alston and A. Scott gave a dance Friday April 6 at the Wilson House reception hall, in honor of the boys" from the South Music was entrusted by the Walters orchestra. The attendance was large and the occasion enjoyable. HOLLY SPRINGS MISS Holly SPRING, Miss - A. canzata, "The Seven Last Words of Christ" was given Friday evening in Rust College Chapel by thirty-five voices, male and female), under the direction of Miss Lillian Taylor, music teacher and Prof. P H Davis, choirist, President Goo, Evans read portions of the Scripture relative to the cantata, between the "Words" Praver was offered by Dr. F. H Rodgers A drama, "The Face at the Window, was excellently rendered by the Y. M and Y W C A of M I College, Thursday evening Revs E F. Scarboro and F H Henry were over Thursday, prayer service day in devotional service at Rust, and presented the plans for organization a league for Christian service" A spirited meeting of the Alumni was held at Rust Monday evening, April 2 Among those present were Prof E H M McKissack, Prof J A Q Williams, Rev F H Henry, Rev E F Scarboro, and Mrs Fannie P J Arrett An ice cream supper was given by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Driver, East Holly Springs, March 31 Mrs. W D Avery W Regues and R Lee gave suppers at Anderson's chapel C. M. E. Church. Mrs. S K Phillips and J H Howard entertained Saturday afternoon. The M. I College Baseball team accompanied by Coach Phillips, Manager S Sisson and H L. Mosey starter left for Okolona when a two-game series will be played with Okolona Industrial School. Word was received that the Rev Mr McEwen of Winona died Thursday. Misses Ruby McGhee and Cherry Clay spent Easter Sunday here. N. Z. Crawford, formerly of Brooklyn, N. Y., has been appointed a deputy sheriff of Noonk, Conn. He is the first colored man to receive such an appointment. Mayor Curley of Boston has approved of the appointment of Lucus Sumner Hicks as assistant registrar of voters at a salary of $1,400 yearly. W J. Johnson is a second-class machinist aboard the torpedo boat destroyer "Elonaghan." He has been in the United States Navy twelve years. A certificate of incorporation has been issued to the Texas Polytechnical Institute, which will be devoted to the higher training of Negroes in Texas. Through the efforts of the Negro Business League of San Antonio, Texas, Spanish will be taught in the Douglass High School. The agents of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association are taking the lead in their State in the movement to observe National Negro Health Week, beginning April 22. Dr J. A Jones has announced to the trustees of Turner College, Shelbyville, Tenn., that it will be necessary for him to resign as head of the school in May. A T Hedgebeth, 78 years old, enjoys the distinction of being the oldest employee in point of service on the payroll of Henderson-Ames Company, Kalamazoo. Mich He went to work for the firm February 2. 1882. Plans are under way to organize a grocery store in San Antonio, Texas, with a capital stock of $5,000. G. W. Bouldin, the moving spirit of the project, says the colored people of that city spend $15,000 monthly. At the instance of 'Gov. Buckett, "Planting Day" was observed in Green- boro N.C. Thursday of last week. The students of the A. and T. College were given plots on which hundreds of gardens were started. A memorial to the spirit of service of the ante-bellum Negro will be erected at Durham, N.C. in form of a hospital for members of the race. James N. Duke, the tobacco manufacturer, has given $40,000 and the remainder of the $50,000 required has been pledged The following have been chosen vestrymen at the regular Easter election of St. James' P E. Church, Baltimore: D. W. Qreen. Solomon D. Coursey, Walter S. Emerson, Robert H. Pennington, George A. L. Anderson, William E. Young, Thomas J. Smith and Dr. O. D. Jones. In a seven days' active campaign for cash and contributions the Negroes of Nashville, Tennessee, raised $20,140.88 for the Y. M. C. A. The campaign opened March 23 and closed March 30. There is considerable talk of sending a colored man to the City Council from the Eighteenth Ward, Nashville, Tennessee. This is a Negro ward, and if not for their vote it would be Democratic. Kansas City business men have opened an automobile training school. The project is gathered by Fortune J. Weaver, president, Dr. Martin G. Bookins, secretary and treasurer, James A. Davis, general manager Jim Williams, proprietor of a theatrical boarding house in Chattanooga, Tennessee, died recently. He was well known to colored performers who play in the South. The D & H R R has brought one hundred and fifty colored men from the South to work near Saratoga Springs N. Y. as section hands and take the places made vacant by Italians who went back to Italy to fight in the war. The Colored Citizens Patriot League of the United States was recently organized in Richmond N. Y. One of the aims of the league is to arouse the Neer in the interest of national defense. Charles H Kerr of Mount Calvary Looker, No. 1 Washington D. C., has been appointed Vice Grand Chancellor of the District of Columbus, to succeed the late Alexander Henson Jr. who died January 2. James H Sewell III Walnut street, Wilmington, Del., has announced himself as a candidate for City Councilman from the Sixth Ward. He was a delegate to the Republican State Convention last August. Miss Carrie Davis member of one of the best colored families in Los Angeles, Cal. has brought suit against M. G Finch, a wealthy white real estate dealer, for $5,000 damages, alleging defamation of character. Finch is said to have wrongfully accused Miss Davis of running a disorderly house. The Detroit Hesperian Club has been formed with the following officers M A Cary, president, R C McDonald vice-president and business manager; G W Davis, secretary; Max Johnson, treasurer; Charles F Diggs, director of entertainment. The organization is composed of the young men of Detroit and will be devoted to social matters. A reading room has been opened by the young men of the Fourth Ward Raleigh, N. C. Two rooms have been fitted up and literature of a hopeful nature has been provided. The officers FOR SALE. Plot, 50 by 100, located in White Plains, N. Y., in improved neighborhood; paved sidewalks, streets, 14 foot sewer; electric lights, gas pipes, all taxes and assessments paid; in fine residence section; can commute daily. Good schools, four colored churches, and good business opportunities. Present owner, in possession over 20 years, desires to go south. Rare opportunity for an enterprising colored man. Terms reasonable. For particular write or telephone Samuel A. Pease, 186 Remsen St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Telephone 3871 Main. Aorl 12-22 . are: W. H. Jeffries, president; Wilma Drake, vice-president; George Jones, secretary; James Burns, assistant secretary, Claudie Jeffries, treasurer. Construction work on lock and dam No. 2, Brown's Landing, Wilmington, N. C. is being delayed owing to the inability of those having the work in charge to secure labor. Negro labor is scarce. CONGREGATIONALISTS MEET AT NEW ORLEANS NEW EAT, LA.—The 48th annual conference, the 33rd annual Sunday School Association, the 12th annual Young People's Beecher League, the 28th Anniversary Woman's Missionary Union of the Louisiana Congregational church were in session in Central Congregational church, Rev. H. H. Dunn B. D., pastor, from Thursday, March 29 to Sunday, April 1. Delegates from all the Colored Congregational churches in the state were in attendance. The president of Talladge College, Talladega Ala., the president of Tongaloo University, Tongaloo Miss., superintendent of Church Work for Alabama Kentucky and Tennessee, Rev. H. M. Kingsley of Alabama, were also present adn spoke to the delegates. Rev. R. V Sims, of New Heria, La., presided, making an annual address on Thursday, which showed what had been attempted and accomplished during the past year. Dr. Leonidas T. Burbridge, a local practicing physician and surgeon, strongly advocated greater efficiency in every line of Congregational church work. He is a lay member of Central church. Every speaker of note that spoke after Dr. Burbridge referred to the efficiency proposal, warmly endorsing it and finding place for it in the work he was discussing. Superintendent H. M. Kingsley declared that "the address had made a deep impression" upon his mind and he saw place for greater efficiency of work in every department of the church. Rev Alfred Lawless, Jr., Prof. W. J. Decatur of Straight, Rev. E. Wittenburg, Prof S. S. Taylor, Mr. Wm. Jones, Rev C. H. Robinson, Mr. E. H. Phillips, Rev W A. Bender, Rev J. E. Smith, Rev LeRoy Coxon, Rev H. H. Dunn, Rev A. Simmons, Rev A. V. Baute, Rev J C Olden, Rev Miss Rosalie Sigleton, Prof L. L. Jordan, Rev J. E. Herod, Miss M I Whelpley, Miss M D Coghill Miss Rosa Smith, Miss Lela Johnson, Miss Efrel Carter, Mrs. M. F. Cripps, Mr L L. Atwood, Rev R. E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, were among those who made addresses or read papers, etc. Chours from Central and Straight University furnished music CHEYNEY TRAINING SCHOOL Cheyney, Pa.—Prof. Leslie Pinckney Hill, principal of the Cheyney Normal School, spoke on "The Influence of Emigration, of Negroes from the South Upon the Northern School," at Harrisburg, Pa., recently. The quartet of the St. Luke Episcopal Church of Philadelphia gave a very enjoyable program on the second Wednesday of last month at the school. The Rev. Mordecal Johnson, national secretary of the Y. M. C. A., speeched days at the school with young men. His spiritual needs were the Rev. Lloyd Wheeler of Brooklyn, N. Y., officiated at the chapel exercises on Wednesday, March 28. On Saturday, March 31, a conference of the ministers of Chester, Media and West Chester was held at the Cheyney Normal School to outline a plan for a larger co-operation between the school and the churches in the vicinity. The extension classes of the school at Medina, Moylan and West Chester this year have been marked by a steadily increasing attendance and enthusiastic work. The Athletic Association on Friday, March 29, gave a vaudeville program of original sketches. The class of 1918 went on the first hike of the season, under the leadership of Miss Ruby Wiley, director of physical culture. The Home and School League, the neighborhood club organized by the school, met at the Thornbury Church, Chewney, Wednesday, March 28. Miss Evangeline King delivered an address on Girls' Day at the Rev. Mr. Ryder's church at Medina. Mrs. Peterson of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, spoke at the Sunday evening service, April 1, on "Temperance." 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