New York Age

Thursday, August 2, 1917

New York, New York

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Nearly Ten Part in Parade Nearly Ten Thousand Take Part in Big Silent Protest Parade Down Fifth Avenue (BY LESTER A WALTON) Callous and indifferent Manhattan Isle, the wonderful of all American cities, where only the ripple of public interest for the moment, was gird and made to sit up and take notice last Saturday nearly ten thousand Negroes marched down Fifth out uttering one word or making a single gesticl respectful silence against the reign of mob law Crowism," and many other indignities to which essentially subjected in the United States. Callous and indifferent Manhattan Isle, the largest and most wonderful of all American cities, where only the unusual excites a ripple of public interest for the inmitent, was given a genuine thrill and made to sit up and take notice last Saturday afternoon, when nearly ten thousand Negroes marched down Fifth Avenue, and without uttering one word or making a single gesticulation, protested in respectful silence against the reign of mob law, segregation, "Jim Crowism," and many other indignities to which their race is unnecessarily subjected in the United States. It is doubtful if New York ever has seen such a parade of civilians — a parade marked by wholesome simplicity, void of the pretentious, dignified to a degree, and yet one making a strong and favorable impress. The glitter of gold braid and riot of gray colors, the playing of inspiring melodies and the martial mien of the participants—unusual features of the Negro parade—were noticeably absent. All marched with measured step, with serious look and with heart-strings tuned to one key. The spirit of hilarity, supposed to be a racial trait, for once was missing. "Give us justice!" was their mute appeal. atrocities. As to their neat appearance, it is extremely doubtful if a similar body of women of any other race could have looked better in white dresses and white shoes. The men were the last in line—several thousand of them. There were professional men, clergymen, business men, sporting men, elevator boys, bootblacks—all meeting on the same level and impelled by the same motive to walk several miles on a hot July, day. No body tried to appear bigger than the rest; there were no horses ridden nor saushes worn as a mark of distinction. Although the marchers walked in si- Only the beating of muffled drums notified the onlookers that the marchers were near at hand, and the white dresses of the female contingent and the dark clothes of the men made a more striking picture than had an attempt been made to pale into insignificance the rainbow or rival Joseph's coat of many colors. The day before Old Sol had made a record for dispensing heat, the weather forecaster announcing that it had been the hottest July 27th New York had experienced, for twenty-five years. But tomorrow this most imminent one of these braved muffled the crowd had vigor. To make marching more comfortable, a friendly breeze from the Atlantic kissed those in line a fond greeting and encouraged them to march on. A Democratic Gathering. In pleading for a real democracy in America, the colored citizens of Great New York showed consistency by forming a most democratic gathering. Members of the race representing all conditions and walks of life paraded. Negroes, colored people and Afro-Americanis all joined in to register disapproval against the murders committed in East St. Louis, Ill, Memphis and Waco. For once the American Negro, West Indian Negro and Haitian worked in unison as black men; even advocates of the various ideas of education overlooked their petty differences and the Baptist, Methodist, Episcopalian and Presbyterian ministers of the Gospel and those of other denominations marched side by side, actuated by one compelling thought. All social lines were obliterated and the question of fouls temporarily put aside. The coming together of all classes of Negroes to further a common cause is looked upon as a most encouraging sign, and many are hoping that it will lead to race uniminity on such a scale as to make it possible for the Negro in New York to do big things in the near future; for on vital matters affecting the race as a whole it never will be possible for any set of men or women to get results without co-operation. Quite a number of colored men and women were given a day off by their employers, who expressed themselves as being in hearty accord with the silent parade idea. The line of march in Saturday's silent protest parade was down Fifth avenue, starting at Fifty-seventh street, and ending at Twenty-third street. On both sides of Fifth avenue interested spectators of both races looked on with studied concern. Everybody seemed to appreciate the seriousness of the occasion and there were no attempts at lenity. Fully fifteen thousand Negroes, who should have taken an active part looked on. An escort of mounted police led the parade followed by little girls dressed in white, their bright, youthful countenances making a powerful plea for fair play and winning the sympathy of fair-minded individual. Next came the women, who, as usual, made the best showing of all. Nearly five thousand brought to the public's attention that the colored women of the nation had been deeply touched by the East Side masquerade and other recent --- VOL XXX No. 45 atrocities. As to their neat appearance, it is extremely doubtful if a similar body of women of any other race could have looked better in white dresses and white shoes. The men were the last in line—several thousand of them. There were professional men, clergymen, business men, sporting men, elevator boys, bootbacks—all meeting on the same level and impelled by the same motive to walk several, miles on a hot July, day. Nobody tried to appear bigger than the rest; there were no horses ridden nor sashes worn as a mark of distinction. "Although the marchers walked in silence, banners with timely inscriptions spoke volumes and made known to the world what the Negro is thinking on the inside. Some of the banners read: "Make America Safe for Democracy," "Thou Shalt Not Kill," "Taxation Without Representation Is Tyranny," "America Has Lynched Without Trial 2,867 Negroes in 31 Years and Not a Single Murderer Has Suffered," "200,000 Black Men Fought for Your Liberty in the Civil War," "The First Blood for American Independence Was Shed By a Negro—Crispus Attacks," "12,000 of Us Fonight with Jackson at New Orleans." "From Bunker Hill to "The World Owes No Man a Living, But Every Man an Opportunity to Earn a Living," "We Are Maligned As Lazy and Murdered When We Work," "We Are Excluded from the Unions and Condemned for Not Joining Them," "3,000 Negroes Fought for Independence Under George Washington," "Were We the First in France?" Ask Pershing, "Interpret for Us in Living, Loving Acts the Religion of Jesus Christ," "If Fault Is to Be Found With Color Blame God and Yourselves," "Your Hands Are Full of Blood," and "Put the Spirit of Christ in the Making and Execution of the Laws." A Few Incidents of the Parade. Several incidents met my attention along the line of march which convinced me that interest in the parade was not common place and that beneficial results would surely accrue from this extraordinary demonstration. At Fifth avenue and Forty-sixth street I saw two well-dressed white women attentively listening to a young colored man explain why the parade was being held; at Forty-third street I saw a white and colored man standing side by side heartily applauding banners bearing inscriptions demanding a square deal;" at Forty-second street "Rep Caps" from the Grand Central Station took delight in telling the curious what it was all about, preferring to perform such service for the time being to make tips; at Fortieth street I heard a stylishly dressed white woman tell a police officer that he ought to sympathize with the colored people and not forget that Ireland has its troubles; at the famous Union League Club, which gave Lincoln and the anti-slavery movement strong support, and which is one of the most American of American institutions, I saw gray-haired aristocrats express sympathy for the marchers by frequent outbursts of applause; at the Waldorf-Astoria and other famous hostelries I saw elegantly costumed women and well-dressed men look on approvingly from windows, and all along Fifth avenue I observed that true Americans stood with uncovered heads and paid respects to Old Glory whether it was carried by black hands or white hands. There were other flags besides the red, white and blue, among them belong the colors of England, Haiti and Liberia. The flags of the two black republics occasioned no little curiosity and questioning. Capt. W. H. Jackson was Grand Marshal. His aides were: J. Rosamand Johnson, head of the Men's Division: Allan Wood, head of the Wom- en's Division; R. C. McPherson, head of the Children's Division, and Mrs. Daisy Tapley, of the Women's Division. The presence of well known physicians and trained nurses in automobiles to look after those who might become prostrated witt the heat is one instance of how thoroughly the plans were perfected and the spirit of magnanimity prevailed. Believing in law and order, there was not one act committed Saturday afternoon which smacked of outlawry, bitterness, disloyalty or radicalism. Even the banners told truth which were educational in character. There was nothing anarchistic, nothing un-American. Quite a contrast to the conduct of some who have less cause to protest, but who do so by murdering the innocent, burning homes and making the term Christianity a misnomer in America. Why They Marched. The following reasons were given for holding the silent parade, under the caption, "Why we march": We march because by the Grace of God and the force of truth, the dangerous, hampering walls of prejudice and inhuman injustices must fall. We march because we want to make imperfect a repetition of Waco, Memphis and East St. Louis, by rousing the conscience of the country and bring the murderers of our brothers, sisters and innocent children to justice. We march because we deem it a crime to be silent in the face of such barbaric acts. We march because we are thoroughly opposed to Jim-Crow Carate, Segregation, Discrimination, Disfranchisement, LYNCHING and the host of evils that are forced on us. It is time that the Spirit of Christ should be present. We march because we want our children to live in a better land and enjoy fairer conditions than have fallen to our lot. We march in memory of our butchered dead, the massacre of the honest tollers who were removing the reproach of laziness and thriftlessness hurled at the entire race. They died to prove our worthiness to do the work with shadowing us and ours. We prosper in the face of the most unwarranted and illegal oppression. We march because the growing consciousness and solidarity of race coupled with sorrow and discrimination have made us one: a union that may never be dissolved in spite of shallow-brained agitators, scheming pundits and political treachers who secure a fleeting popularity and uncertain financial support by promoting the disunion of a people who ought to consider themselves as one. The police arrangements could not have been improved upon. Police Commissioner Woods took a personal interest in the parade and instructed his men to use every means to protect the marchers. Thanks to Mayor Mitchel, for the first time in the history of New York the greatest thoroughfare in the world was closed to allow Negroes to parade. The wealthy and influential were compelled to drive their motor cars on side streets and seemed to take pleasure in doing so. The members of the Executive Committee having the parade in charge were; the Rev. Hutchens C. Bishop, president; the Rev. F. A. Cullen, first vice president; James W. Johnson, second vice president; the Rev. Charles Martin, secretary; John E. Nail, treasurer. SEES FATHER AFTER 33 YEARS SEPARATION Augustus Moran, one of the proprietors of the Hudson River Garage, sixty-fifth street and Amsterdam avenue, is in a most cheerful mood in spite of the warm weather, for he has as his gust his father, Capt. K. A. Sanchez, whom he has not seen for 33 years. Capt. Sanchez has spent most of his life at sea and is now engaged in the fishing business at Block Island, R. I. When Capt Sanchez left St. Augustine, Fla., thirty odd years ago the son was ten years old. Several years later Mrs Sanchez married a man by the name of Moran, and the stepson took his name. About two months ago father and son located each other through friends, and they at once opened up a correspondence, the former promising to make a trip to New York at his earliest convenience. Saturday he came to the metropolis, accompanied by relative of his second wife. Although but ten years old when he last saw his father, Mr Moran readily knew him, and at once took him to the Moran home, 135 Shore road, Sheepshead Bay, L. L. to meet Mrs Moran. Capt Sanchez, who is 63 years old, was pilot for a Spanish-Honduran war vessel twenty years ago and has spent considerable time in South American waters and in Mexico. He will remain The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a building with a large window and a balcony. The building is surrounded by trees and a street. Discrimination to Continue in Navy Washington Officials Tell The Age Discrimination on the navy against the Negro under the present administration at Washington are to continue. This piece of information has been presented to The Age by high officials in the Navy Department and increases the sentiments of Secretary Josephius Daniels. To the Editor, The Chief of the Navy, to know to the Secretary of the Navy, and to be informed by him to this bureau, in which you mention the offers of services to the Navy from colored men. This matter has been given due consideration, but it is not deemed advisable to change the policy which has existed in the Navy to the satisfaction of all parties concerned for many years. (Signed) T. B. PARTEFIELD, Lieutenant Commander, U. S. N. More colored registrants have been drafted for the array in Division No. 140 than in any other division in America is the belief of Ralph E. Langston, who enjoys the distinction of being one of the few Negro chairmen of the hundreds of exemption boards now sitting throughout the country. The local board for Division No. 140 has its headquarters at Public School No. 119, located at 133d street and Eighth avenue. Chairman Langston and his associates are kept busy listening to those claiming exemption, and furnishing other information in connection with the new selective draft system. Following are the colored registrants in the district who have been notified of their selection to soon become a member of Uncle Sam's fighting forces: 258 Besson, M, 15 W, 133d 252 Campbell, A, 215 W, 134th 252 Black, J, 124 W, 134th 1436 Jenkins, J, E 126 W, 135th 1426 Lewis, G, 31 W, 134th 854 Coleman, J, 231 W, 138th 1894 Gordon, J, 142 W, 131st 1894 Wright, J, 149 W, 139th 1084 Neal, John, 146 W, 136th 1357 Fisher, E, 128 W, 134th 2022 Jordan, S, 482 Lenox Av, 135 2022 King, S, 482 Lenox Av, 135 2024 Dillah, E, 134 W, 135th 1867 Elpa, N, 23 W, 132d 2879 Wilton, C, 135 W, 135th 879 McCloud, A, 173 W, 133d 1880 Townerer, A, 172 W, 132d Av. 1892 Townerer, C, 21 W, 131st 1671 Haskins, H, 37 W, 131st 1671 Smith, John, 34 W, 131st 1674 Meinhold, L, 131 W, 139th 1674 Swain, J, 131 W, 139th 1674 Fletcher, N, 30 W, 134th 1662 Springer, I, 26 W, 134th 1662 Greaves, F, 2184 5th Av. 1674 Miller, T, 158 W, 134th 1674 Grey, I, 118 W, 134th 1674 Hewson, A, 149 W, 133d 1695 Hutchinson, 8 W, 132d 1695 Johnson, S, 452 Lenox Av, 675 1675 Williams, A, 134 W, 134th 1695 Murray, T, 129 W, 133d 1695 Coles, F, 34 W, 132d 1695 McFoy, W, 111 W, 135th 1695 Clark, R, 124 W, 134th 1695 Clark, R, 124 W, 134th 1695 Jackson, E, 30 W, 132d 1695 Smith, S, 30 W, 135th 1695 Risk, C, 63 W, 131st 1695 Stites, G, 125 W, 134th 1695 Shlade, J, 25 W, 134th 1695 Hotton, C, 231 W, 134th 1695 Murphy, L, 28 W, 134th 133d Martindalesel, F, 141 W, 132d 1248 Warring, F, 41 W, 132d 1566 Ross, A, 10 W, 135th (Continued on page two) The communication from the Navy Department was in response to the following sent by Fred R. Moore, editor of Tum Ack: July 15, 1917. Hon. Josephus Daniels, Secretary of Navy, Washington, D. C. My Dear Sir:— I wrote you some time ago in reference to colored men seeking to enter the Navy, but have not yet had a reply. I am told that you have not positional positions. There are many who would gladly enter the Navy could they be assured of having an equal chance according to ability with others. We have had colored men in the Navy who made splendid records, and in particular with the Flagship Olympia with the late Admiral Dewey, and I believe had charge of riffle-range at League Island Station, Philadelphia. At this time when every man is deacious of doing his part, it is IRON MOULDERS UNION TO TAKE IN NEGROES The International Iron Moulders Union has started a movement to eliminate trouble between white and Negro labor in its trade. In a call issued Monday urging all Negroes to organize, the union speaks of the reluctance which Booker T. Washington always had toward introducing labor organizations among the members of his race. "Since Mr. Washington's death," it says, "no leading representative of the Negro race has said or done anything which has come to our attention which would in any way encourage the Negro in industry to join the trade union of its craft. It was for this reason that the moulders' delegation at the last convention of the American Federation of Labor metal trades department introduced the measure which instructed the officers of the department to correspond with recognized leaders of the Negro race and convey to them the desire of the American trade union movement to bring about trade union organization among Negroes." JORDAN. CHIEF GUINNER'S MATE. BACK IN SERVICE (Special to The New York Am) PHILIPPINIA, Pa.—William F. Jordan, who was retired from active service as chief gunner's mate several months ago, having served in the Navy the required number of years, is at League Island, having recently ordered to duty by the Navy Department. He is not serving as a mess attendant, but enjoys the rank of chief gunner's mate, as he did before retirement. There are many high officials in the Navy who do not share with Secretary Daniels the belief that the Negro is only fit to serve as coal passer or mess attendant. "Fighting Bob" Evans is often quoted by Navy men as saying during the battle of Santiago "I'd like to have two or three ships of colored boys and I'd wipe out the whole harbor." TOURING CARS PRESENTED TO 'PASTORS IN "PHILLY" (Special to THE NEW YORK ASS) PHILADELPHIA, Pa—The Rev. E. W. Johnson, pastor of St. Paul's Baptist Church; the Rev. W. A. Harrod of Cherry Memorial, and the Rev. G. W. Robinson of Shiloh all have new touring cars presented to them by their congregations. rather discouraging that the Negro who is an American citizen is not given the same kind of encouragement as the American white boy. In fact it is said that foreigners have a better chance in the Navy than the American black boy. Those now there who have been in for years are discouraged when they see white boys with no more ability than they, promoted and given every opportunity to advance. If they have seen the wisdom of recognizing the merits and the loyalty of the American Negro and be willing to accord him the same consideration that is accorded even when offers his services. Tours very truly. (Signed) FRED. R. MOORE. The declaration of the Navy Department to THE AGE means that the Negro who enlist in the Navy will be put to work as scullions and doing menial work. An opportunity to be fighters will be denied them, their color being a bar to just recognition. TRAIN NEGRO OFFICERS (Special to the Times) Des Moines, Ia.—Col. C. C. Ballou, commander of the Seventeenth Provisional Training Regiment for colored officers at Fort Des Moines, Ia., called a meeting of the entire regiment last week and after congratulating them on their wonderful progress and deserved recognition, he recommended to the Secretary of War, military training only would be taken up at the camp for the remainder of the course. It had been hoped that enough officers would have been trained in all arms of the service to completely outfit an entire Negro division, which would be composed of nine regiments of infantry, one regiment of cavalry, three regiments of artillery, one regiment of engineers, one signal corps and one medical corps. It was Col Ballou's own pet scheme to train enough officers in all these various arms to completely officer such a division, but ewing to the size of the camp which is only 1,250, it will be impossible to provide sufficient men; secondly, owing to the lack of colored non-comissioned artillery officers at Des Moines, it would necessitate the sending away of men to be trained at other camp in the East. Cavalry training has been practically dispensed with at the majority of white camps, throughout the country. Col. Ballou thinks that the best plan will be to keep the idea of a complete Negro division but the regiment's of artillery and engineers should be officered by white officers until the colored men under them acquire enough knowledge to get their commissions. The present camp will furnish the officers for nine regiments of infantry. This plan has been approved by the War Department. SWANN INQUIRES INTO DEATH OF DR. JOHNSON District Attorney Swann has announced intentions of -conducting a thorough inquiry into the death of Dr. Travis James Augustus Johnson, who was found in an unconscious condition and badly brushed about the head and face at 420th street and Broadway on the evening of July 12 by the police. Rumors have been flying thick and fast that Dr. Johnson met with foul play, and the intimation has been made to the District Attorney that the physician might have been assaulted by white toughs in the neighborhood. Those who have taken up the matter with District Attorney Swann scoff at the idea that the well-known physician died from the effect of an overdose of drugs, as was declared by the Coroner's jury. TEACHERS AT NEW ORLEANS Fourteen States Represented at Annual Session of National Teachers Association. J. S. CLARK CHOSEN PRESIDENT Industrial and Academic Work Fully Discussed and Suggestious Submitted as Working Basis for Proper Correlation of Two Important Branches in Schools and Colleges. NEW ORLEANS, LA.—At the fourteenth annual session of the National Association of Teachers in the Colored Schools, held here from Wednesday to Friday of last week, the following officers were elected: J. S. Clark, Baton Rouge, La., president; Silas X. Floyd, Augusta, Ga., secretary; Miss Ida C. Plummer, Washington, D. C., assistant secretary; J. R. E. Lee, Kansas City, Mo., corresponding secretary; W. H. A. Howard, Tallahasse, Fla., registrar; Miss Hattie V. Feger, New Orleans, assistant registrar; E. A. Long, Cambria, Va., treasurer. Vice-Presidents — L. J. Rowan, Alcorn, Miss.; J. A. Gregg, Jacksonville, Fla.; Miss Lizzie A. Jenkins, Hampton, Va.; J. W. Bevery, Montgomery, Ala.; L. E. White, Augusta, Ga.; Miss Mattie Jackson, Tenn.; L. D. D. Renton, Texas; J. Q. ton, Chattanooga, Tenn; Williams, Hampton, Va.; John Hope Atlanta, Ga.; W. H. Holloway, Talladega, Ala.; S. G. Atkins, Winston Salem, N. C.; J. A. Wilkinson, Washington; D. C.; Jonas Henderson, New Iberia, La.; N. B. Young, Tallahassee, Fla.; Z. T. Hubert, Jackson, Miss.; O. L. Coleman, Gibsland, La.; Byrd Prillerman, Va.; W. B. Matthews, Louisville, Ky.; F. A. McKenzie, Nashville, Tenn.; J. R. P. Brock, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. C. D. Saxon, Columbia, S. C.; Mrs. Mayr, Bethune, Daytona, Fla.; F. M. Russell, Ohio; W. E. Day, Okla.; W. W. Saunders, W. Va. Teachers from fourteen states were present and the papers and discussions were of unusual interest. In his annual address President W. S. Singleton, in speaking on "Education," referred to the fact that the ideas of education in the United States had undergone marked changes within the past fifty years; that thee changes had been in the direction of education "for the masses instead of education for the classes." Universal education was the keynote of Mr. Singleton's address. He stated that there are of public school age 3,222,154 Negro children. Of this number only 1,907,286—that is, 59 per cent—have been enrolled in the public schools. The task for the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools, representing 34,128 teachers, is to arouse public and private interest among both white and colored people to the extent that the remaining 41 per cent. of Negro children of school age shall be enrolled in the public schools. That is, that the entire three million shall go to school each year instead of the little more than one million. Interesting Discussions. After a full discussion on the industrial and academic work in the various schools, the following suggestions were submitted as a working basis for proper correlation of industrial and academic work in colored schools and colleges: 1. Create a demand for teachers trained especially for teaching industrial subjects; not tradesmen. 2. Give industrial teachers (so they can be leading along with academic teachers. (a) By participation in the council of the school, (b) By participation in the school. (6) B. extra classroom matters along with the academic teachers. (c) By emphasizing continued professional preparation for industrial subject teachers. (d) By equalizing salaries. (b) Because it is, cultural and may supply a means to an end—the augmenting of one's general education. (c) Because it is not antagonistic to educational movements. Among those who took part were: Prof. L. I. Rowan, president of Alcorn A. & M. College; I. S. Powell, Southern University; W. H. A. Howard, A. & M. College, Tallahassee; the Rev. John E. Ford, president of Leland University; the Rev. H. N. Dunn, Prof. Jonas Henderson, president of Louisiana State Teachers; Miss Hattie Feger, New Orleans; Acting Mayor Ricks, the Rev. Alfred Lawless, who DOL SYSTEM OF HAIR CULTURE The livest Colored Industry in America. 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NEW YORKERS PRESENT WILSON WITH MEMORIAL WASHINGTON, D. C. — A delegation of well-known Negroes from New York-composed of the Revs. A. Clayton Powell, Charles Martin, J. W. Brown, F. A. Cullen, E. Daniels, George Frazier Miller, W. P. Hayes, Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, Fred R. Moore, Dr. D. Ivison Hoag, James W. Johnson, A. B. Cozey, John E. Nail, Isaac B. Allen, Mrs. W. R. Lawton and Mme. C. J. Walker presented President Wilson and members of Congress with the following memorial Wednesday: To the President and Congress of the United States: We, the Committee of the Negro Silent Protest Parade, representing the colored people of Greater New York and the sentiment of the people of Negro descent throughout the land, come to you to present a position for redress of one of the most severe crimes one years 2.867 colored men and women have been lynched by mobl without trial. 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This fraternity has chief stress upon the insurance business, and issues certificates of from $250 to $2,000. All claims are promptly met. The present liabilities are less than $2,000. Over $400,000 in claims have been paid. Special rates have been secured from all sections of the country for the Convention at Denver beginning August 13. Tickets will last until the close of October. Those desiring to visit the National Convention of the Pythians, at St. Louis, are enabled to take the trip to Denver and then return the following week to St. Louis, as the ticket allows as many stopovers as you choose. The Supreme Camp at Denver has arranged a special outing for all delegates and visiting friends. This trip will take you over the Switzerland Trail up to the National Divide to beautiful Glacier Lake, where the day will be spent in sightseeing. All those who can afford to take this journey, will be out or breaking off, you should not delay but write at once for MME. C. J. 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As in previous years it is the plan and purpose of the officers of the league to assemble the race's most successful business men and women for an annual inventory of racial achievement, as it were. The Business League has always endeavoured to keep before the county the most reliable facts of the Negro's progress, and the program for this year will include a number of the race's most successful business men will discuss, in a spirit of helpfulness, a constructive program for the race during the present crisis. The affiliated organizations of the league, which include the National Negro Press Association, the National Negro Funeral Directors' Association, the National Negro Insurance Association, the National Negro Retail Merchants' Association the National Negro Farmers' Association, and the National Negro bar Association, will hold their annual sessions at the league headquarters and there is every indication that the attendance this year will far surpass that of any previous year in the history of the league. With a population of approximately 50,000 inhabitants, of which 20,000 are Negroes, Chattanooga represents one of the South's most populous cities. One-third of the population of the United States is within 500 miles of Chattanooga, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Washington and New Orleans and intermediate points are within six miles of this historic and manufacturing center. Chattanooga has been well called the "Dynamo of Dixie." The 20,000 colored people who live under the shadow of Lookout Mountain have caught the inspiration of Chattanooga's progress and by building up some of the skills they have helped to contribute to the commercial achievements of the city. There are more than 100 business enterprises owned and controlled by Negroes. They have about 30 physicians and dentists, 4 contractors and builders; 25 restaurants and cafes; 5 well equipped schools; 2 understaking establishments; 2 lawyers; about 30 barber shops and a large number of successful farmers in the community who own their farms and homes. In addition to these there are about 44 local organizations of various kinds; 7 magnificent city and suburban parks; 12 large number of beautiful residences owned in colored people. Chattanooga is a typical Southern city, warm-hearted, hospitable and progressive. The city is wide awake with interest and activity preparing for the next meeting of the league, and the program which is now nearing completion, includes a series of successful men and women stories of struggle and success will make the session one of inspiration to all who may be present. Other Features of the Session. The first evening session, August 15, will be devoted to a brief discussion of Negro Health, and President Napler will deliver his first annual address. Franklin, Jr., president of the Chattanooga local Negro business League, in the report of his arrangements, states that one session of the meeting will be held on top of Lookout Mountain, where one of the most historic battles of the Civil War was fought, the war which took place in the Negro, and made it possible for the race to be recognized today as a contributing unit in American civilization. Migration? Of course the league will talk about Negro integration North and the various other situations in which the race and the South. White and colored speakers of national importance, all of whom are vitally interested in the economic changes now taking place, will appear on the program, and it will be impossible for such a group of people to come together without frankly discussing this important question. Aside from the features of the meeting which have been enumerated above, the entertainment committee of the Chattanagoga League is arranging a program of social features entirely in keeping with the entertainment received by the Business League in previous years Mr. Napior's First Year. 'This session will close the first year of Hon. J. C. Napier's incumbency as president of the league. Mr. Napier was Dr. Washington's warm personal friend, and for a number of years' was chairman of the executive committee of the league. At Kansas City, Mo., last year, he was unanimously elected president of the league to succeed Dr. Washington, and this year he will give an account of hisewardship as the league's second president." He announced that His Excellency, Governor Tom C. Rye, of Tennessee, and positively accepted the invitation to deliver the address of welcome to the deligates and visitors on behalf of the State of Tennessee, increased interest was imme- diately noticed and the railroads have co-operated with E. T. Atwell, Tus- keegu institute, Alabama, the transpor- mational certification assessment of support. The delegates from the Eastern States and from Virginia, the Carolinas' Georgia, Florida and portions of Alabama may be routed through Atlanta. Arrangements will be made for special Pullman's from Memphis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Evansville, Atlanta, and at any point, provided there is sufficient number. When purchasing tickets, delegates are questioned to see that he is routing beyond New York, Cincinnati, and into Nashville, St. L. R. From Cincinnati, tickets should read via L. & N. I. R. to Nashville, from N. C. & St. L. or via Illinois General Railroad to Martin and then N. C. & St. L. Bound trip from Washington, D.C. to Chattanooga, $2.65; Richmond Va. $2.05, and from Raleigh, N.C. $2.05. Correspondingly low rates will be in force from other points in the territory of the Southeastern Louisiana State University, until further notice. Washington will buy tickets to Washington, the northernmost point affected by these tates. Further information relative to the plans and purposes of the Business League movement will be sent, if requested by J. C. Napek, Chairman of the executive committee, Muskogee, Okla., or Emmet J. Scott, secretary, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. NEW OPENING FOR MEN (Sponsored to THE NEW YORK ACE) WASHINGTON, D. C. 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Jones, of 04 Harrison place, has been visiting friends for two days at Amsterdam TARRYTOWN, N. Y. Tarrytown, N. Y.-Services at the Shiloh Baptist Church, the Rev. John B. Pharr, pastor, were well attended. The church was crowded in the evening to hear the special sermon delivered by Pastor Pharr. There was no meeting of the Sunday school on account of the Union which was held at the First Baptist Church, Elmhill, N. J. The colored male citizens of Tarrytown met and organized for protection and to fight commercial vice Pastor John B. Pharr delivered a helpful and inspiring lecture on social purity. The club is known as the Colored Men's Protective League. ```markdown ``` ROSCOE. N. Y Roscoe, N. Y.-Mime, Marie Jackson-Stuart of New York is spending the summer in the mountains in search of a much needed Fest. Miss Alma Mausan and brother, J. A Mausan of New York are guests at the Robinson cottage. Miss Mausan cudely wrong with the white man is a social worker in the Lincoln Settlement House. The colored families of Roscoe are entering. Miss Mills, a Lincoln Hospital nurse paid a living visit to Roscoe Sunday. CORNING. N. Y. Corning, N. Y.-Mrs. Bertha Freeman has returned after spending two weeks in Bettimore. George Briggs is in town last week. Ms. Mabel Dunham is in town after an attended visit in Wellsboro, Pa. Richard Griffon of Petersburg, Va., is in this city. Sunday the A. M. E. Zion Church closed for the summer and will re-open in September. Megsar, Franklin and Hamilton of Dutton, Van are visiting their cousin, Mrs. Mark Morris and daughter, Vian, left Wednesday for their home in Bettimore. NYACK. N. Y. Nynck, N. Y — The Rev. H. J. Williams, the newly appointed pastor of St. Phillips A. M. E. Zion Church, preached an able sermon to a large congregation Sunday evening. The church already has shown signs of prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, of Jackson avenue, are in Baltimore for a two months' spoirn. The ice cream and cake festival held at St. Phillips Church Thursday evening, July 26, was a success. E. Anderson, of Catherine street, entertained at dinner Mr. and Mrs. Pomer of New York Sunday. ELMIRA, N. Y. Elimina N Y — The Bethel A M E which is coming to the front as in days of yore. The many strangers coming to the city and a hearty wel- come at Bethel and seem to appreciate the new colored employees of the Lansdow Hotel are taking a great in- terest in Bethel. Eleven of whom are great workers, among them being Mr. Pussey and wife and Mr. and Mrs. Pussey, over $50,000 realized at the realtors truly Mrs. Sarah Miller and Mrs. Wyatt are as faithful as ever. Wm. Jones and brother, Hermona, left Wednesday for Kalifornia, where he was called to bury his father. HILLBURN N Y Hilborn, N. Y.-Wrs. Peter Suffern of Jefferson, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Powell of Brook street, Sandy. The central of Pichard Hammond was held at Brook Chapel Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended by both white and colored. The Rev. A. Garner officiated and a few remarks by the chaplain of Hillburn Lodge, G. V., O. of O. F. Interment was at Muhwah, N. J. With a number of Hillburnites visiting Camp Whitman Sunday, Hillburnes well represented in the Fifth Regiment. Ms. Frances Cummer, who has been spending the summer in Malne, is being her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hillburn of Oak Street. Ms. Susan Suffer and Mrs. Frank Lieseges have returned after spendi- a week with friends in Pittsfield. GLOVERSVILLE. N. Y. Gloverville, N. Y.—On Sunday, July 26, Arthur Logkins, leading exponent of passional culture in his big Jeffery Silv took a party of his friends to Sandhole Park. Those in the party were Mr. and Mrs. Winn, H. Turner, Katherine of New York; the masses Katherine of New York; the Maureen Starks Martin Nelson, May Hunt and Mrs Arthur Logkins. The Blue Bibbon Social Club held its annual picnic Thursday, July 26. at Mountain Lake. It was well attended and a large number of out-of-town guests were present. Music rendered by the Mason Orchestra. Miss Lillian Shaw arrived in Gloverville Wednesday, July 26, to visit her daughter Julie with her. Is sack. Mrs. Rowan Hill of Troy, is the guest of her slater, Mrs. George Cohler. 13 Chestnut street. HEMPSTEAD N. Y. Hempstead, N. Y.—The intense heat on last Sunday had but small effect the attendance at the A. M. Zion Zoo, where she met two sermons to good regressions. Next Sunday evening he will on proach "From the Prison to the Throne." H. A. Wells, $8 Franklin street, has finished her course in hair dressing. Mrs Lucy Frey and Mies Stella Da- OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE vis of Portchester were in Hempstead on the fourth Sunday in July, attending quarterly meeting. Mrs. Hodge of Brooklyn has accrued a permanent organist of Zion Church. The Tennis Court gave a fine reception last week for the benefit of the Red Cross Society. Willie Carman is the president. Mrs. M. L. Harry was the lucky one, in finding the chicken on the lawn Miss Lucy Carter and Mrs. Isabella Jackson served the refreshments. MUMFORD N Y Mumford, N. Y.-Services were well attended last Sunday at 11 a. m.; and at 7.30 p. m. the Missionary Society rendered a program. Next Sunday at 11 a. m. the Lord's Supper will be admiored by the pastor. Monthly lunch meetings next Saturday evening at $ o'clock. Mrs. Rose Marshall entertained at dinner last Friday the Rev. and Mrs. Jas. Rose, the Rev. and Mrs. Mordecui Johnson, the Rev. Chas. Haynes and Mrs. Lewis Price. Messrs. Simpson, Carter and Carpenter motored to Rochester Sunday evening in invited services at the Mt. Olleet Church. Miss Rosa Bryant of Greenhous, N. C. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ida Mitchell. KINGSTON N. Y Kingston, N. Y.—Services at the Franklin Street Church were well attended Sunday. Many friends and strangers were present. The Rev. Mr. Matthews preached in the morning and the Rev. Mr. Wiggins of Salisbury, Coventry, were present. A memorial in the evening. The jury was a big success. The amount raised was $65.41. The Rev Mr. Matthews and wife left Monday for Michigan and Indiana, where they will spend their vacation visiting Mr. Matthews' birthplace and relatives. Zion Sunday school picnic held at Porsyth Park last Thursday proved to be enjoyable. The party given at the church by the ushers Friday evening was well attended. The apron costume given by the Benevolent Daughters of Salome was a success financially and socially. Among the out of town visitors was Miss Katherine Hightower of New York, who was a guest of Mrs. Ernest Joylen. Mr. Margaret Wright and Mrs. Laura Clerk Wilson, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clerk of Ponchockie street, are visiting their parents. George Wallace Johnson, who is employed at the capitol in Albany, is spending his vacation at home. Lester has week of Illinois week was a guest in town Sunday. Harvey Harvey also spent Sunday at Theton Mowers, Frank Fallon, Greg Johnson and Donna Johnson attended the K of P Convention held in New York City and not at New York Hall as stated in augt week's news. Our worthy member, Mr. Mowers, was elected grand treasurer. Miss Mary Johnson of Kingston has taken up her residence in Poughkeepsie. Miss Edward and Harry Harper of Carskill and Miss Cranchfield of Kingston meted to Poughkeepsie on Thursday to attend the cold Fellows' pence and had a delightful time. Harry Brine was among the visitors in town on Sunday. Wings passed through Kingston last Thursday morning to Glensa, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Borke of Emerick street have returned to Kingston with their six weeks old baby who was kiddled in Grand Central Station. New York, last Thursday by an unknown woman. ROSSVILLE N. Y Hossville, N. Y—Mrs. Arielle Pecker and Mrs. Robert Steward attended the missionary convention at Westfield, N. J. last Wednesday. Mrs. Harried Spotswood of New York spent Sunday with her uncle, D Green. The service convened at the A. M. Eaton at 16:45. Preaching by the Eaton in the evening. Dr. Waters preached a short sermon, after which there was a song and testimony meeting. Mrs. Silvin Harris Mr. Freeman have a lecture at the A. M. E Zion Church Thursday evening. She is the president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union among young educated women of the State of New York. Hillman Jones of Bloomingdale road has purchased the Caspse estate on Sharrod road. He is missing some alterations which are being done by Mr. Williams, a carpenter from the Southland. There was a surprise party given Robert Steward on his twenty-ninth birthday, Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. of New York spent the evening with Mr. and Mrs. of Sharrod road. Saturday evening a number of young folks took a stance ride to South Beach. The party was made up by Dawson Music Entertainment was held at the Mt Zion M. E. Church Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Bourne and children of Manhattan recently visitethe Rev. J. E. Robinson. Mrs. Waters, wife of Dr. Waters, has not word home that she is improvining. YONKERS, N. Y. Yonkers, N. Y.—Nowwithstanding the extreme heat Sunday large audiences greeted Dr. John J. Smyer, pastor of the Metropolitan Zion Church both morning and evening. Many visitors were present at the evening service; collection for the Sunday, April 12. In the afternoon the Sunday school was well attended. Superintendent Evans, conducted the school and the review. Classes two and six were the banner classes. Superintendent Evans and Mrs. Chas. E. Borden are the teachers. Mrs. Ella D. Noyd and Miss leigh of New York were the guests of Mrs. Chas. E. Borden of Culver street Sunday. and Mrs. Eugene Hokman of New York were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. C. Richardson, Sunday. Last Thursday evening at 9 o'clock the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church presented a magnificent appearance with its American flags, flowers and flowers. The occasion a reception tendered the Dr. Smyer, and interesting family by the members and friends of the church. Addresses of welcome came from every depart- ment of the church. The choir rendered excellent music. An elaborate course dinner was served after the program. Many visitors were present. Irs. and Mrs. Smyer were showered with flower presentations and congratulations. Charles Evans was a visitor to his summer home in Jersey Monday. Mrs. Margarine Middleton of Riverdale venue received news of the death of another sister in Virginia. POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. —Quite a number attended the annual Sunday school excursion of Ebengeer Baptist church to Kingston Point, N. Y. Tuesday. While there the Rev. and Mrs. C. S. Fariess called on Mr. and Mrs. and William Simmons, 263 Albany avenue, who took them on an automobile ride to various places of interest. Sunday services were as usual well attended at Ebengeer Baptist Church. The pastor preached to an epithasic audience at 1045 a. m on "Seek ye Jehovah white He may be fought; call ye Jehovah white He is near." "At 7 45 p. m he spoke on 'He that gatherth in summer is a wise son; but he that sleepeth in the harvest causes shame." The Rev. Mr. and Mrs Jenkins of Beacon, N. Y. visited the city and attended services ae Ebengeer Church. The reception given at the St. Frances A. M. E. Zon Church Thursday evening by the Frances Morgan Quintard association was a success, socially and financially. James Whitfield's two youngest children are sick with the whooping cough. Miss Sarah Sutton of New Haven, Conn. was down Sunday visiting her sister, Mrs. Munnie Davis, of 52 Oak street. 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Colored church church has been started in Schenectady. The meetings are held in Hope Chapel under the direction of Wm W. Rixon. Chas Van Born spent Thursday here. AUBURN, N. Y. Auburn N. Y.—Messrs. Stewart Stanford of Syracuse and Harold Wiliams of Ithaca called on friends Sun- ica. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Winslow, M. Parker street, delightfully entertained at a five-course dinner Sunday. The dining table was beautifully decorated with pink roses and ferns. Those present besides the host and hostess were Mrs. A Thompson and Mrs. Ed- ward Robinson and son, Master Har- old, of Buffalo, N. Y. Messrs. John Roberts and Walthal Payne of Ithaca called on friends Sat- day. The annual picnic given by the Bible School of Zion Church was held Thursday, July 26, at Cayuga Lake Park. The visitors enjoyed the amusements heartily. Visitors were present from Syracuse, Ithaca, Geneva and Seneca Falls. Annual Fairfax of Defiance, O. in the guest of his mother, Mrs. Howles, and sisters. John Brown of Syracuse called on friends here Sunday. The Rev. G. Carter, of Atlantic City and Frank Allen of Chicago, IL., are here providing services at A. M. E. Zilon Church, the Rev. P. K. Fonville, pastor. Mrs. John Curtis and Miss Guillepatterson of Syracuse spent the week end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Freeman and attended the School picnic at Cayuna Lake Park. Mrs. Maria Freeman Worthy Counselor of Syringa Court, No. 25, was elected delegate to the Grand Court in New Rochelle, N. Y. and received the honor of being elected Grand Worthy Conductress of the Grand Court. Mrs. Willard Smith spent a few days in Clyde, N. Y., the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Fitchor. LE ROY. N. Y LeRoy, N. Y.—Las Sunday was Red Cross Day, in all the churches in Le Roy. Every person is being urged to join the LeRoy Chapter without regard for race, color or creed. The membership fee is $1 for the services Sunday and $2 for the Rose Room. The list Church urgently requested three of his congregation to unite their efforts with this movement. At the close of the services sixteen paid their joining fees and became members. Mrs. May Alexander of Exchange street is on the sick list. Her mother, Mrs. J. P. Sellers of Southbridge, is on the sick list. Mrs. May Alexander, Meta Price of Caledonia street last Thursday in LeRoy at the home of her sister, Mrs. May Alexander. Mrs. Maliga-D-clark of South street was in Rochester last week. Mrs. Lena Moore, who has been in town for the past two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Harry Alexander, has resigned to support, R. J Walter Gilliam, who has been very ill is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Duson and their three children spent Sunday with Mrs. Duson's mother at Linden, N. Y. The Second Baptist Church Sunday school has set the date for their annual plaque on the Thursday following the fourth, Sunday, August. The church has named a guardian at her home in Mumford last friday in honor of the Rev. and Mrs. M. W. Johnson of Washington, D. C. Mrs. Lewis Price, the Rev. Charles Haines and the Rev. and Mrs. Jas E. Rose of LeRoy and Mrs. Frank Simms. The Rev. M. W. Johnson of Washington, D. C., will preach At the Second Baptist Church in LeRoy Sunday. The young ladies of the Second Baptist Church were organized last week into a chapter of the World Wide Guild, a missionary organization, by Mrs. Tuxberry, a returned missionary from Japan. The officers are as follows: Miss Eather Lewis, president Miss Lester Lafayette, and Miss Margaret Stevenson, secretary. SARATOGA SPRINGS N. Y. SARATOGA SPRINGS. N. Y. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.—Miss Guilla C. Pope, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pope, 18 High street, died July 23 at her home after an illness of several months. She is survived by parents and two brothers, Julian Kaneey of Boston Mass., and Ben Pope of Lexington, Ky., also an aunt, Mrs. Mamie Kaneey of New York. The funeral was held Wednesday, July 25, at the house, the Rev. E. U. A. Brooks officiating. Interment was in Greenridge Cemetery. Mrs. Ben Pope, Jr., of Lexington, arrived here July 22. The funeral offerings were handwritten. A. Alexander, 70 High Rock avenue, entertaining Dany Andersen, Mrs. Loma Morgan, Mrs. A. Pame, Mrs. Janeke, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Hoye, Red Bank, N. J. by her cottage Mrs. Kennedy and L. Askek of New York, are guests at the Spring Cottage. 11 Federal street. Mrs. Joseph McLane recently underwent a serious operation at the Saratoga Hospital, from which she is gradually recovering. Mrs. S. C. Topping met with a painful accident a week ago when she fell and sustained injuries. Mrs. Reed entertained at party of friends on July 22, in honor of the nineteenth birthday of her daughter, Miss Kathleen Reed at her pleasant home, 20 Park street. Mrs. Annie E. Brown, evangelist of Washington, D. C. held several special times recently in the A. M. E. Zion Church assisted by Mrs. H. B. Brantz of Newark and Miss Sadie Clark of New York. ALBANY N Y APRANS N. Y.-Mrs. Sarah Walker and daughter, Wilhelmina, went to camp Whitman Sunday to visit her son/ Russell. Albert Jackson, is able to be home after being two months in the Homeopathic Hospital. Master Addison Molson has returned from Schenectady. Charles Van Buren, Jr. of Rochester, visited friends in Albany and Schenectady. George Fraiser of Schenectady, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Molson. The recital and literary entertainment held under the auspices of the Viro-American Association July 20 was a decided success. Silney Woodward of New York was the chief attraction. His son was in excellent condition and he pledged his audience, tunes on the program were Mrs. Harriet Davenport, George Kelly of New York, and Spencer of Rochester. Mrs. Ella Burns, Mrs. Dors Mathison, Mrs. Anne Van Rurer and Mrs. A. J. Gray each of whom reflected credit to her. Mrs. Kemp, 48, N Swan street, had a serious fall last Thursday Mrs. Eta Scott at Brooklyn, is visiting Mine. W. Robinson, 72 Orange street. Howard La Tour has returned after spending his vacation with his family Mrs. Mae Brown of Saratoga Springs, spent a few days with Miss Minnie Saunders. Master Steven Fraser of Schenectady is visiting Addison and Ernest Mason. Mrs. Rose Bolling of Yonkers, has been visiting her son, Alexander Bolling, 31 Orange street and niece, Mrs. Ether Smith of Ossining. Mrs. Sleetmier has been on the sick list. BINGHAMTON N Y BINCHAMTON, N. Y.-Mr. Hurges and J. Bonsel have gone to Ithaca. J. Arthur Erby has accepted a position at Elmira Mrs. Ransome has been visiting relatives in Norwich Mrs. Baylor has returned to her home in Milwaukee St Paul's choregia gave a sacred concert Sunday night to an interested audience. Davis made a flying trip to Scranton District Grand Lodge No. 2 and District Grand Household No 7 will come at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at public session. Tuesday evening entertainment by the Naomi Juveniles No. 858 G. U. O. of O. F. at Herald Hall Wednesday afternoon outing at Ross Park; Wednesday evening grand bal and reception, Knickerbocker Hall. NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. New Rochelle, N. Y.—Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Goodhope, Mrs. Bebley Johnson and Edgar Walker toured to Flushing, Friday in Mr. Goodhope's car to attend the funeral of Edmond Johnson. Mrs. J. W. Whittaker and her two children, Viola and Raymond, are spending the week-end at Worcester, Mass. Ice cream will be served to the Sunday School children of St. Catherine A. M. E. Church at 4 p. m., Friday. J. T. Booker, 47 Lawton street is on the slick list. Miss Blanche Pitman and her mother, are in the New Rochelle Hos- plital. Mr. and Mrs. Robt Ford are spending the summer at Narragansett Pier, R. I. On Sunday, the services at St. Catherine A. M. P. Zion was well attended. The collection for the day was $64.07. Services began at 11 a.m. and 8 p. m. Mme. Marie. Patillo Harper of Chauceynue avenue, has just returned from a pleasant trip from Virginia where she visited her home town, Lynchburg, also stopping a few days in Dinville and Chatham. While in Lynchburg she sang in a concert at the Cort St. Baptist Church. Patrick Bradley has returned from the South where he went to look after his potato farm. Jas. Harper and family of Brooklyn spent Sunday with his brother, J. H. Harper. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Syracuse, N. Y.—The funeral of George Bond was well attended Wednesday at St. Philip's P. E. Church. A dedication of K of P's attended Mrs. Carrie Carl has returned after a new works' sojourn at Kowerton, N. Y. Mrs. Sara Williams, Mrs. Lazie Lippins, Mrs. Katharine Johnson and Mrs. Carsis Griffin returned Tuesday after a stay in New York. Mrs. Lazie Lippins was preselected grand worthy minister of the grand Court of Orlando and the State Court of Louisiana and the State Secondary lodge for this city, in Bristol. Host of Sionon. House of K. No No held its regular meeting Tuesday evening. Doctors were comforted on a visit. C. King Sherman was a pleasant elder at St. Thomasion. Sailor Chuck No. 22, 0 E. S. events, after which they returned to the restaurant of E. O. Powell, where a banquet was served. Mrs. George Jackson of East Washington street was in Ithaca the past week a guest of the Elks. W. R. Lippins was in Orenda' Sign- Mrs Jinan Carless, Mrs Mary Grade Miss Giuseppe Patterson, Messi Ro eren Mills and John Green were in attendance at the park at Cayuga Lane Thursday. The United Sons of Oneida, No. 125, is a U.C. of F will reorganize and send Mr R Lappons as its de迭's to Engagement, N. Y. to the district grand lodge convention. The anniversary of St. Philip's Church at Cooper's Hall Wamenda evening, while not largely attended was changed by all. The recreation by Miss Nellie Milburn, piano solo to Miss Al Lippins and the church history by J. C. Leonard were well received. Mrs. Adlie Atwell is at Cazenova Lake. Mrs F. K. Burns has returned from Columns of Mr and Mrs. Starts came with her. Mrs. Grace Jennings of Cleveland is visiting the home of her mother, Mrs. Chloe Logan of Almond Street. Mrs. Fred Lawson's entertainment's a honor of Mr. and Mrs. Haredi. Dawson of Bancock who are visiting Ms. Mrs Lilian Williams and son Joseph Baker Williams of jordon, N.Y. Were Mrs Proedlerick Carlisle guests at the Edwards Tats punk Mrs James Leonard, who was best skier for the past week, is able to be on duty. Mrs Johns Leonard of 129 Grape street, as home from the hospital The private police given by Mrs Ellsworth Mcquerrier, Thursday July 20, was held at Target Park. There in attendance were Nancy Pike Else Freeman, Edna Freeman, Catherine Shepherd, Lucy Reed and Atta Lippman. Mrs Lilian Williams of Jordon, N.Y, was entertained at a luncheon at the home of Mr. and Mrs Proedlerick Carlisle, 717 East Washington street The Misses Lauretta and Lutia McQuarters, with Mr. Joyce Glenn mourned from dawns like to this city. Sunday. Mrs Mary Wilkerson returned from New Rochelle and Atlantic City. Friday. ELMIRA. N. Y. ELMIRA, N. Y.—Services at the Douglass Memorial Church, Sunday were conducted by the pastor, the Rev. L. L. Woods; morning service 11 p.m.; Sunday School, 12:30 At 7 o'clock-Christian Endeavor. A special paper was read by Mrs. Elizabeth Cunningham; solo, Miss Viola Elecha; selection, Mrs. Simon Fitch; preaching at 8 p. m. topic: "Dive Service." Friday evening, July 27, a successful icecream and watermelon social was given by the Memorial Memorial donors under the auspices of the chair, which is doing fine under direction of Geo. F. Brook, choirster, and Mrs. Simpson Fitch organist. Mrs. Frederick Clark of East Fourth street, entertained at her home Thursday evening, July 26, a few friends in honor of Mrs. M. Wilson of Scranton, Pa. An enjoyable evening was spent. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Geo Williams, Fred Smith, Miss Henrietta Wyatt, Messrs. J. Scott, T. Davis, Charles Brown and John Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson, 715 Dickinson street, entertained Saturday Dec. evening in honor of Mrs. M. Wilson of Scranton, Pa. A delightful evening was spent. Those present were Mrs. Thomas Hawkins, Mrs. M. Wilson, Mrs. Geo. Williams, Mrs. Edward Clark, Miss Gladys Carrington, Messrs. J. Curd, C. Sampon, C. Williams, G. Smith and F Hale. Mrs. Milly Goodman is confined to her home on East Clinton street, with illness. William Jones, Jr., spent a week's vacation in Canton, Pa. Mrs. S. E. Howard was entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Monday evening by and Mrs. G. F. Brooks, 516 High street. The new Excelsior Cornet Band gave an enjoyable concert at Eldridge Park Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Henry White have taken rooms with Miss Mabel Payne, 514 High street. Mrs. Manie Eldridge's oldest daughter, Barbara, is a patient at the Arnet-Ogden Hospital. George W. Jones spent Sunday at his home in Owego, N. Y., and was surprised by an auto party from Binghamton consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cohens and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith. Mr. Lonza Candol spent two days in Owego last week. Mrs. Judson Moore was in Jenkins town last week. William Jones, Sr., and brother, Herman, were called to Howard Co, Maryland, last week by the death of their father. Joseph Scott and Thomas Davis gave an autumn party in honor of Mrs. Mr. Wilson of Scranton, Pa. Mrs. Maggie Wilson of Scranton, and small son have been visiting Mrs. Lydia Hill and Mrs. Geo Williams, 715 Dekinson street. Mrs. Lionel Vanpenten gave a picnic dinner at Elridge Park Sunday in honor of her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Morrison of Albany present were Miss Corris, Miss Vivian Vanpenten, Miss Roshelle Ellison, Messrs. Frank Hale and J Brown Paul and Hersey Sykes spent Saturday and Sunday in Syracuse. William Fauner has returned after spending several months in Massana. Buffalo, N. Y—Mrs. Jemina Kenny of Arthur, N. Y., passed through the city entrance to Columbus, to visit her son, Fred, who is at the Soldier's Barracks. Samuel Delt of Niagara Falls, attended the flag-raising on Sunday. Andrew Johnson has returned after a visit to his old home in Indianapolis. Miss Viola Allen has returned to her home after a pleasant visit to her brother, William, of Hughes avenue. Milton Harden has organized a corner band among the young musicians. George Thompson and Henry Moyle are elected delegates to the Forbes convention which will be held in Brooklyn. Alternate, Dave Yance, Mrs. Frank Bufwell arrived from Chicago last week to be with her husband. Major Hall has a new quartet under his management, composed of the Messrs Noble Woods George Dallas, Frank Leonard and George Gillard. Ernest Suggs, formerly a resident of Memphis, is making Buffalo his home. Fall Term opens Oct. 3, 1917 DEPARTMENTS ALREADY ESTABLISHED Academic Theological College Missionary Training Music Commercial Social Service A School of the highest standards & Ideals. For Catalog and other information address: JAMES c. SHEPHARD, Pres. June 21-3m. DURHAM, M. C. FORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL LAWRENCEVILLE, VIRGINIA ATS: WORK-TRADE-ACADEMIC-AGRICULTURAL State of Virginia and their work accepted by Standard Universities. FALL TERM OPENS SEPT. 25, 1917. Catalogue and full particulars, address Archdeacon JAMES S. RUSSELL, Lawrenceville, Va. Mrs Beatrice Washington has returned from a two weeks' trip to New York, New Rochelle, and Philadelphia. She visited her sister in New York City who entertained in her honor. Mark Miller spent a few days in New York City the past week. Mr and Mrs Ash of Canden, N.J., with their young son, Ernest, passed through the city enroute to Cincinnati and other points. They spent ST. PAUL NORMAL AND LAWRENCEVI FOUR DEPARTMENTS WORK-T Graduates Certified by State of Virginia Colleges and Universities. FAL For catalogue and fr Archdeacon J ST. PAUL NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL LAWRENCEVILLE, VIRGINIA FOUR DEPARTMENTS: WORK—TRADE—ACADEMIC—AGRICULTURAL Graduates Certified by State of Virginia and their work accepted by Standard Colleges and Universities. FALL TERM, OPENS SEPT. 25, 1917. For catalogue and full particulars, address Archdeacon JAMES S. RUSSELL, Lawrenceville, Va. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY Atlanta A high school, normal school a tion of Negro youth. Seven well eq library facilities. Manual training, d ing, printing. Especial emphasis upo M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A., Athletic For catalogue and information June 28-3mo. ASHEVILLE SCHOOL AND DRESS New French System taught latest patterns by tape measure who desire to remain in Ash completed in three weeks. Open MRS. AGNES L. Atlanta, Ga. formal school and college, for the Christian educa- Seven well equipped brick buildings. Exceptional unual training, domestic science, kindergarten train- emphasis upon home life. Religious services, Y. C. C. Athletics, Ivy League Societies. L information address. A high school, normal school and college, for the Christian education of Negro youth. Seven well equipped brick buildings. Exceptional library facilities. Manual training, domestic science, kindergarten training, printing. Especial emphasis upon home life. Religious services, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A., Athletics, Literary Societies. For catalogue and information address June 28-3mo. PRES. EDWARD T. WARE. ASHEVILLE SCHOOL OF DESIGNING AND DRESSMAKING. New French System taught where pupils can cut all the latest patterns by tape measure. Employment given to those who desire to remain in Asheville. Correspondence Course completed in three weeks. Open all year round. MRS. AGNES L. KEMP, Principal, ASHEVILLE SCHOOL OF DESIGNING AND DRESSMAKING. New French System taught where pupils can cut all the latest patterns by tape measure. Employment given to those who desire to remain in Asheville. Correspondence Course completed in three weeks. Open all year round. MRS. AGNES L. KEMP, Principal, 39½ Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, N. C. Formerly of Brooklyn, N. Y. THE A. & T. SUMMER SCHOOL EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION. BEGINS JUNE 25, 1917, and continues five weeks. Two weeks' Institute also. Growing older, better and stronger. Last summer applications exceeded capacity. Teachers, therefore, should send Registration Fee and secure lodging in advance. For terms, catalogue or other information, address President J. B. DUDLEY, Agricultural & Technical College, Greensboro, N. C. A. & T. SUMMER SCHOOL ANNUAL SESSION BEGINS JUNE 25, 1917, s five weeks. Two weeks' Institute also. better. and stronger. Last summer applications ex- teachers, therefore, should send Registration Fee advance. ague or other information, address President J. B. DUDLEY, Agricultural & Technical College, Greensboro, N. C. BUFFALO N Y Sunday as the guests of rector and Mrs. Bennett of St. Phillipe Church Mr. and Mrs. Mont Tate of William street, are spending the month of August in Lancaster, N. Y. Mrs. White and daughter Adelina, of location, the guests of Mrs. Patterson of Northland avenue. Miss Adelina White, the Misses Bennett and Miss Norma Gillard were the guests of Edward Bennett at a theatre party on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Madeline Gadsby is spending her summer at Idlewood on the Lake. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Ford of Tatt place, have returned from a pleasant stay in Detroit, they contemplate a motor trip South in September. George E. Cole was the first Buffalo to examine under the new draft. He was accepted, being a perfect piece of humanity. Cole has a dependent mother and has a right to exemption on that score. He has a week in which to file his papers. Mrs. F. Jackson is visiting relatives and friends in Niagara Falls. Mrs. Georgie Parker is on a two weeks' visit to Chataqua, N. Y. She joined Jolly of Waverly street has gone to Springbrook, N. J., for a month's stay. Mrs. Celia Lane is visiting in Angola, N. Y., and Miss Leitha Lane, her daughter, is spending the summer in Elma, N. Y. Miss Jeanette Alexander of Black Rock, and Richard Jolly, were dinner guests of Miss Augusta and Edward Bennett Sunday. The Pittsburgh Stars the local baseball club has been winning a large percentage of their games, played against the best amateur white teams in this vicinity. "Kid Norfolk, prize fighter, won the popular decision over Tom Cowler, the English professional in a rattling good bounce Friday night. MORRISTOWN N. 1 Merristown, N. J — Mrs. Thomas Walker of Columbia street who has been ill, is able to be out again. Little Miss Viola Drew has returned from Memorial Hospital much improved. One of the biggest events over held in the Calvary Baptist Church was celebrated Sunday, when a special program was given at all three services. The principal speaker was Hon. Rob Baldwin, the pastor of Iron Lank, who spoke on "Loyalty to the Country." The Rev. Mr. Cheek of East Orange responded Postmaster Eugene S. Burke also spoke at the afternoon service. "The Value of Time," especially in the present crisis, was the subject of a talk by the Rev. Baldwin, who always learns a good response by James Bright. Jr. Special music was rendered during the day. Ferdinand Gregory presided in the morning. The Rev. Joseph Stifter introduced the speakers in the afternoon and also made stirring remarks, expressing the white friends that the, but we want rights to which we belong. The first-Together League is to give their first annual outing at New Providence August 16. Mrs John Taylor went to her home in the South on account of the death of her father. Mrs Joseph Skinner, Mrs. Jennie Brown, Miss Covenant and Miss Elmira Skinner journeyed to Newark Wednesday. NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL PURHAM, N.C. PRES. EDWARD T. WARE Every now and again a demandness is permitted against the peris voiced by a certain element of sons until property of the colored race in New York City for citizens, by lack of police protection on the police force, the spirit of lawlessness will and in the fire department. Those on time ignore the badge of color most insistent in voicing this de- and work its will against both races Entered at the Post Office at New York as Second Class Matter. 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It was probably the first time that the Negroes in America made an open and dignified protest to the general public, including their fellow citizens of all races and creeds, against the various forms of lawlessness practised against them in all parts of the country. Protests have been voiced before, with burning eloquence and flowery rhetoric, but the hearers have been confined mostly to the members of the race concerned. This protest, though silent, was before all the world, so he who ran, as well as those who stood and gazed, might read and know what caused ten thousand men, women and children of the race to march in silence, with sober and dignified manner, under the midday July sun. These people did not come out to make a holiday. Indeed most of them sacrificed a holiday in the use. They did not come to exist dazzling uniforms, or to rein the rhythmic pleasure of folding a band of music. They are thoughtful and determined to test by their participation insist the injustice dealt out to air race in the home of democracy. Men and women who never arched in public before marched register their protest. This parade also showed that the american people, judged by the cos-politan section of them to be beached in New York on a Saturday afternoon, are prepared to give spectful attention and heed to a monstration of this character. here is an element of justice and play in the average American, if it can be reached and set to nuking, promises to influence pub-sentiment in the desired direc- This element should be appealed in other cities than New York. t the Negroes of other communities where the conditions are ausious, make similar efforts to reach and stimulate public sentiment against injustice and outrage. Let them hold a silent parade or make some effort of like character to wake the public conscience. Now is the psychological moment. The public conscience is uneasy. Set it working in the right direction. THE WAY TO DO IT. man appear oblivious to the fact that a certain course of procedure is necessary to secure appointment to either of these departments. First, the men desirous of serving have to make application in writing, with the necessary vouchers as to character and fitness, and then undergo a civil service examination to prove their physical and mental qualifications. When this has been successfully accomplished, as new members are required their names and standing will be certified to the heads of the departments in question for appointments. As has been proved by previous appointments, under the present heads of these departments, all candidates can count upon a fair and impartial consideration of their claims to the positions desired. More colored firemen of the caliber of Fulcher and Woodson would be a welcome acquisition to the city's fire fighters. Negroes possessing the proper requisites for the police force would undoubtedly be of peculiar value. Let those men of the race who believe that they can measure up to the requirements make application in proper form. LET THEM REASON TOGETHER. Much of the race friction and lack of friendly relations that we hear of between the two races in the Southland are largely the result of ignorance. Ignorance exists on both sides of the color line as to the aims and feelings, the virtues and shortcomings of either party. Despite the fact that the Southern white man claims to know the Negro better than any one else, his knowledge is but superficial and based largely on contact with those few who render him service. If some means of communication could be devised to bridge over the gap of comprehension that exists between the better thinking members of both races, many of the existing evils and injustices might be remedied. How to build this bridge of communication should be the aim of the leaders of the Negroes in the various communities. In Atlanta, for instance, when the disparity in the schooling facilities afforded the races became too glaring, a means was found whereby the leading colored citizens brought the injustice done them to the attention of the proper authorities, in a manly but respectful protest, and secured the promise of more adequate accommodation for the schooling of their children. In other communities the leading men of the race might arrange for a conference with the leading white citizens, where the municipal authorities are unresponsive or diffident about taking the first step, and secure their co-operation in the provision of better school facilities, more efficient police protection, adequate sanitation or whatever may be lacking in the provisions for their welfare. The lack of these provisions for the one race is bound to be felt eventually by the whole community, so as a matter of self-interest, the whites would generally give proper consideration to these matters. How best to bring about a conference of this character must be left largely to the discretion of those immediately interested. Their knowledge of local conditions and the sentiment of their communities should guide them in approaching the matter from the most favorable angle. The position occupied by the race as a labor element of the population, as a tax-paying asset, should be weighed and presented as an argument for an equitable share in public improvements and accommodations. If the health of the colored community is jeopardized through lack of sanitation and bad housing conditions, it should be pointed out that the results will inevitably spread to the whole community. The whole will suffer for the neglect of a part. If lawless VIEWS and REVIEWS ```markdown ``` AN ARMY WITH BANNERS. day the silent protest parade came off, less than even the committee had dared to hold the New York papers estimated the number as fifteen thousand. It was indeed a banners. In word can convey to those who did not possessiveness of the whole affair. The effect on the faces of the thousands of spectators of march. There were no jeers, no jests, not smiles; the faces of the onlookers betrayedetic interest to absolute pain. Many people were seen to brush a tear from their eyes, these people were having brought home to terrible truths about race prejudice and the parade consisted in its being not, but a demonstration to the sight. Here, only, well-behaved, clean, sober, earnest people signified manner, declaring to New York their brothers and sisters, people just lifted by scores in East St. Louis for no others earn an honest living; that their brothers, like them, were "Jim Crowed" and segregated oppressed and lynched and burned alive in the world, the great leader in humanity. Set of this demonstration upon New York, did it is not strange that it was so. More than marching along the greatest street in town to no other music than the beat of my four banners on which were inscribed not only in this country, but what we have accoined this was a sight as has never before been all, the effect on the spectators was not, it was largely in the spirit that went overpowered all who came within its rays air about this parade. Every man, woman seemed to feel what it meant to the race, old tots that led the line seemed to real what was being done. And so it was that thousands moving quietly and steadily along nose to religious awe. Head of the procession paused at 30th St. in the long line of women in white still my Hill, the men's column not yet in sight in my throat and in my heart a great year my people, from the helpless little children the strong men bringing up the rear; we I turned to Dr. DuBois at my side and said neither of us could tell the other w great day. An unforgettable day in the history of New York City. Last Saturday the silent protest parade came off, and it was a greater success than even the committee had dared to hope it would be. Some of the New York papers estimated the number of marchers in line as high as fifteen thousand. It was indeed a mighty host, an army with banners. No written word can convey to those who did not see it the solemn impressiveness of the whole affair. The effect could be plainly seen on the faces of the thousands of spectators that crowded along the line of march. There were no jeers, no jests, not even were there indulgent smiles; the faces of the onlookers betrayed emotions from sympathetic interest to absolute pain. Many persons of the opposite race were seen to brush a tear from their eyes. It seemed that many of these people were having brought home to them for the first time the terrible truths about race prejudice and oppression. The power of the parade consisted in its being not a mere argument in words, but a demonstration to the sight. Here were thousands of orderly, well-behaved, clean, sober, earnest people marching in a quiet, dignified manner, declaring to New York and to the country that their brothers and sisters, people just like them, had been massacred by scores in East St. Louis for no other offense than seeking to earn an honest living; that their brothers and sisters, people just like them, were "Jim Crowed" and segregated and disfranchised and oppressed and lynched and burned alive in this the greatest republic in the world, the great leader in the fight for democracy and humanity. The impact of this demonstration upon New York city was tremendous. And it is not strange that it was so. More than twelve thousand of us marching along the greatest street in the world, marching solemnly to no other music than the beat of muffled drunis, bearing aloft our banners on which were inscribed not only what we have suffered in this country, but what we have accomplished for this country, this was a sight as has never before been seen. But, after all, the effect on the spectators was not wholly in what they saw, it was largely in the spirit that went out from the marchers and overpowered all who came within its radius. There was no holiday air about this parade. Every man, woman and child that took part seemed to feel what it meant to the race. Even the little six year old tots that led the line seemed to realize the full significance of what was being done. And so it was that these thousands and thousands moving quietly and steadily along created a feeling very close to religious awe. When the head of the procession paused at 30th Street I looked back and saw the long line of women in white still mounting the crest of Murray Hill, the men's column not yet in sight; and a great solb came up in my throat and in my heart a great yearning for all these people, my people, from the helpless little children just at my hand back to the strong men bringing up the rear, whom I could not even see. I turned to Dr. DuBois at my side and said, "Look!" He looked, and neither of us could tell the other what he felt. It was a great day. An unforgettable day in the history of the race and in the history of New York City. BACK TO POETRY. our readers will remember that for many "Poetry Corner" on this page. It is possi- column got more pleasure out of the "Po- readers did; nevertheless, he is satisfied of verses and a few excellent ones were brou- write an occasional article giving suggestion that were unnecessary to enable one to write good poetry. We enjoyed writing thou- enjoyed looking for gems among the contr- or the "Corner." g came the campaign that resulted in Wil- there came along other things almost as dis- corner" was knocked out and the article things more serious and less pleasant. g this time, we have often wished to be writing about Wilson and Waco and Memphis get back to poetry again. We have often "Poetry Corner" and the search for the ye race who we know only await discover- of thought might have led to nothing o not run across a little poem in "The Mass- which struck us like a flash. Immediately ore the old correspondents to the "Corno poetry: Most of our readers will remember that for many months we conducted a "Poetry Corner" on this page. It is possible that the writer of this column got more pleasure out of the "Poetry Corner" than The Age readers did; nevertheless, he is satisfied that a number of good verses and a few excellent ones were brought to light. We used to write an occasional article giving suggestions as to some of the things that were unnecessary to enable one to write fair verse and to appreciate good poetry. We enjoyed writing those articles as much as we enjoyed looking for gems among the contributions that were sent in for the "Corner." Then along came the campaign that resulted in Wilson's second election, and there came along other things almost as disastrous, and the "Poetry Corner" was knocked out and the articles on poetry gave way to things more serious and less pleasant. Yet, during this time, we have often wished to be able to get away from writing about Wilson and Waco and Memphis and East St. Louis, and get back to poetry again. We have often wished to restart the "Poetry Corner" and the search for the young poetic geniuses of the race who we know only await discovery. This train of thought might have led to nothing definite right away had we not run across a little poem in "The Masses" by Louis Untermeyer which struck us like a flash. Immediately we decided to place it before the old correspondents to the "Corner" as an example of real poetry: ·ISHMAEL. reforms promised in Germany, it is rumored therafter he debarred from attaining an officer Again the wanderer starts out To alien battles; and we see, Beneath the welter and the rout, The ancient, tragic irony. He goes, too dumbly to be grim, Down to the dead, the chosen ones; While nations that rejected him Accept his flesh to stop the guns. Among the reforms promised in Germany, it is rumored that the Jewish soldier will not hereafter be debarred from attaining an officer's rank.—News Despatch. Plunged in a war he never sought, Hurled at his brothers' gaping lines; Blinded, bewildered, scattered, caught— A sudden ray of promise shines. He stops—the guerdon seems too great! Then, with a deep and trembling breath, He goes to meet a thundering fate And die, perhaps, a captain's death! Pariah, outcast—he delights In struggles that should-drive him mad. He lives upon defeat; and fights To save a home he never had. Louis Untermeyer men of the two races and consider these missionately, with the con should get together their bridge of comm and consider these matters dispassionately, with the common weal as in the South should get together their bridge of communication. Now that you have read the lines through, can you tell why they are real poetry. They stand many of the tests of real poetry. They are understandable, they sing, they possess the power to stir the emotions, etc., etc." And they stand the final test of all real poetry, they leave you in a reflective mood. You read the poem through and when you have finished the last line you find that a flood of reflections have been loosed. You pause and let this flood go over you, then you read the poem through again. Among the reflections that this poem is sure to arouse in our readers is its applicability to the Negro. And no doubt there will be those whose reflections will be tinged with regret that this or such a poem is not the work of a Negro poet. Blit, we started out with poetry in order to get a breathing spell away from race problem topics, and here we are right back again. The race question is to colored writers what Castro was to Gumersindo-Rivas, a difficult thing to get away from. When Castro was dictator of Venezuela he had a man named Gumersindo Rivas, who edited "El Constitucional," Castro's official newspaper. Rivas wrote 365 leading editorials a year on various topics; yet, all of them about Castro. For example, he would write an article on the Solar System and end up by showing that Castro was the light and the center around which all things Venezuelan revolved. One Easter Sunday he had a long article on the resurrection, which he ended by declaring that as Christ rose to save the world, so had Castro risen to save Venezuelans. Now, go back and read the poem through again and see how good it really is. THE DEADLY PARALLEL In 1861-5, one hundred and seventy thousand Negroes donned the blue of the Union Army and offered their lives for the privileges which half the word is defending against a horde that now threatens liberty on every land and sea. The flag that set them, free, and under which they perished at Fort Pillow, New Market and Millikin's Bend, now calls upon them, whose constitutional equality is denied, to protect its honor, their franchise, denied throughout the South, and the sacred principles which God gave them in trust, after fighting and suffering for them. We are following the banner of the free to the momentous fields on which champions of special privileges are assembling, who defy enlightenment, and deny our blood-won right to exercise a freeman's vested rights. In the name of all those martyr, and valiant hosts of blacks, who fought from Lexington down, to Carrizal for a country that still denies us full liberty, we ARE coming forward to vindicate this country's right to sail her ships, unmolested on every sea, as thousands of our race have shown courage and proved their souls when the call came for patriots. It shall never be said, in the days to follow; it cannot be said of the days that have passed, that any Americans rendered a better account of themselves and served the Stars and Stripes, whose folds do not protect us below where sweeps the Ohio, with a greater loyalty than the American Negro. We ARE doing our duty. NEGRO MIGRATION NEGRO MIGRATION To the Editor of THE NEW ACE I have just read your timely remarks concerning the exodus of the Negroes from the South to the North and I hasten to congratulate you and also Dr. Powell. When the facts are put square up to the South, as you gentlemen have had the moral courage to do it, soon will bring about a new order of things down here. I am a Southerner by birth and happen to know the conditions of affairs down here as they exist respecting the right of a Negro. It is a common thing to hear that "this is a white man's country and he is going to hide it" In time of war it is a white man's country and in time of war it is our country. I would write more, but since this is my first time of "burting into" big talks business, I will now tack in my feathers for the present. Please send me a copy of your paper as I should like to become one of its readers. Tweets PARADE A WONDERFUL SPECTACLE. To the Editor of The New York Age I have just seen the parade in protest against the recent lynchings and East St Louis massacre, and I cannot retrain from taking this opportunity of expressing to the colored people of New York my admiration for the wonderful spectacle. Firth avenue has seen many civilian parades, but none more impressive or more admirably executed. The simple drum beats, the impressive statements, striking the eye and heart as they were born aloft, the wonderful dignity of bearing of the marchers mark this as an important epoch in the history of the Negro in New York. At the Sunrise parades the women have never attempted to march more than eight abreast. The lines of sixteenth, carried straight on by women and children as well, were magnificent. I wish I had counted the lines, but surely you had your ten thousand and over. Congratulations to the committee that conceived and carried through the work and to everyone who took part in a protest that should be known of the civilized world. MARY WHITE, OVINGTON. Civic Club, New York. PLEA FOR EDUCATION DAY To the Editor of our New York Age: Would it not be a step forward for the colored people if our churches would observe educational toys? Set apart a day to observe as educational day in the beautiful month of June, when a few of our boys and girls throughout the country are to graduate? The white people have held special services throughout the country for centuries, to speak words of encouragement to the graduates. Why don't people make an effort to speak to the Young graduates, encourage them to go forward and achieve success? What a splendid opportunity to impress on our TO THE AMERICAN NEGRO. By Herbert Kaufman in the N. Y. American In 1861-5 half a million white men perished to secure for you the privileges which half the world is defending against a horde that theratens liberty on every land and sea. The flag that set you free now calls upon you as a citizen and a constitutional equal to protect its honor, your franchise and the sacred principles which God gave use in trust, to have and to hold eternally. We bring the banner of the free to the momentous fields on which the champions of special privilege defy enlightenment and deny your blood-won right to remain master of self and challenger of circumstances. In the name of Lincoln, the martyr, and of the valiant hosts that died for your salvation, come forward, and vin- diate the nation's faith in your fitness for brotherhood—as thousands of your race have showed courage and proved their souls, when need was for patriots. Let it be said, in the days to follow, that none in these United States ren- lered a better account of themselves, and served the Stars and Stripes with greater loyalty than the American Negro. Do your duty. people to make use of the advantages we have to obtain an education. What a grand chance such a day would give to teach a lesson on making good, on unity and the need of "race matriage." The colored schools are doing their part in commencement, but there are hundreds in white schools, and they and their families alone are invited to hear the graduation exercises. There are hundreds that ought to hear what our duty is. With free schools we should have many more graduates than we have. I trust some one will help to bring about educational day in all of our churches. M. E. Peterson. Kidgewood, N. J. WOMEN'S CALL TO PRAYER WASHINGTON, D. C—Grieved and heart sick over the East St. Louis outrages in which men, women and children were shot down like rats and their houses burned, while soldiers and policemen, sworn to protect lift and property, "grinned" when asked why they did not stop the slaughter, the women of this city have requested Mrs Mary B, Talbert, president of the National Association of Colored Women, to come to Washington at once and to call the President of every other State Federation to do the same. These women are called to take proper steps to put the question of lynching squarely before the American people. The organization has a membership of over 50,000 of the most cultured women of the race. Preparatory to the command of the leaders outside of Washington, the women here are going ahead quietly but determinately, to set in motion a wave of sentiment that will become nationwide. The first step has been taken. It is made in the following Call to Prayer: "To your knees and don't stop praying until the voice of Negro women is heard and their petition for the suppression of mob violence is accepted by the American people, and lynching and slaughter of human beings be made a crime, instead of a thing to be 'grinned' at by soldiers under oath to edfend the honor of our country and intumes of uprising to do their duty bravely. The wrongs can and must be righted. The nearest way to the conscience of the American people is by way of the Throne of God. We are going that way, and then we are going to put our APPEAL, for Justice and Protection under the law, squashed up to the American people. "We regret that this issue has been theret before us when we are with the Nations at war, but there will be no 'Word Democracy' until the burning of innocent women and babies, aged men and innocent citizens of color is taken from the list of 'sports' of civilized Americans." "We exposed to fight for our country to help against foes at home and abroad, to conserve its food and fuel supplies, and we believe that this fight for 'Democracy' must begin, at Jerusalem (at home). "Therefore, the women of this city will assemble for prayer in the Metropolitan Baptist Church Wednesday July 11, at 6 a.m. The meeting will last one hour. Every woman and girl is urged to attend. Those who come hour in family and secret prayer don't,止, praising. God has "Don't stop praying. God has promised and He is true." "Don't stop praying—He'll answer you "Let everybody pray. Let every preacher lift up thy (this) voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgression and the house of Jacob their sins." Among the most active leaders are noted the following women: Miss Nanie H. Burroughs, Miss Emma B. Hall Miss Ida C. Plummer, Miss Marie A. D. Madre, Mrs. Mary, E. Thompson, Mrs. Rosetta Lawson, Mrs. Leila A. Pendleton, Mrs. Alma J. Scott, Mrs. Rehecca J. Gray, Mrs. Hannah M. Carey, Mrs. G. Pellham and Dr. Whipper. SENATOR LEWIS 'WRITES JUDGE TERRELL. WASHINGTON, D. C.—The following communication sent Judge Robert H. Terrell by Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois, explains itself: July 23, 1917. Hon. Hieron H. Terrell, Washington, D. C. My dear judge Terrell. In answer to letters received by me, I send reply to you, that you may understand the exact facts of the situation which has been misprinted for want of the real facts. I have been quoted as having said that I opposed Federal investigation of the riots at East St. Louis, "because if adopted the Negroes by that would feel that the government was behind them," and that I opposed investigation that I opposed investigation that I did not wish the Federal government to be behind the Negro. This unfortunate error was caused by print in the local papers, afterwards telegraphed to the papers generally, carrying a limited quotation on the observations I made on the time on the floor of the Senate. The facts are, that when the Federal government was first asked to intervene, many telegrams came here from citizens at East St. Louis, addressed to me, asking that the investigation of the Federal government be not undertaken at that time, saying if it were that the president of the lawless acts and had led the law-abiding Negro into trouble, would feel that the act of the United States in going into the subject was putting the government behind the Negroes in the effort to circumvent or defeat the then pending State investigation. What I stated from the door was merely a request for sares and hacks the full contents been known there would have arisen no ununderstanding Following this I took upon myself to have the Department of Justice, through its agents, promptly enter upon investigation with the assistance of one of congressional investigation and the uncertainties of any conclusion of such an investigation in times like these. I had the Department of Justice take the subject up thearmy and in up thearmy and in up thearmy and the Republican attorney general of the State of Illinois I send you this that you may make such use of it as your sense of justice to me would suggest. With best wishes for your health, With You're very sincerely You're very sincerely (Signed) HAMILTON LEWIS NEW YORK'S ONLY NEGRO FIREMAN (New York World) This year's public exhibition of the Fire Department, with the athletic events, medal presentations and staged fire-fighting opennies which make it a popular show, was incidentally made the occasion of giving publicity to the courageous record of the department's only Negro fireman, John Henry Woodson. Woodson, who has been on the force for three years, distinguished himself by saving a mother and child from death in a Brooklyn tenement house he last September. Talking to an African World reporter about the handgap of his color, he said, "I made up my mind that I wouldn't thrust myself on anybody. If they don't like my skin, all right. And I've also made up my mind that I'm not going to get sore if anybody shows an aversion to me. But the men in the department have treated me square." This is a rule of conduct which most white men observe in every walk of life, its adoption by men of every race and color would remove most of the prosecution for race feuds. But the fact for remark is the Negro fireman's one record and its hearing on the appointment of others of his color to the froe. It has remained for a Fire Commissioner of Southern birth to break the department's prejudicial policy of halt a century and to demonstrate by the work of one Negro on the force the possibilities of competent service by clients. UNION TO TAKE IN NEGROES. Cincinnati, Ill.-Because packers there are "tyrannal" and are "unemotional conditions of" "industrial slavery" the Chicago Federation of Labor has begun a campaign to unionize all employees of packing companies. Delegates at a meeting said the white workers who demanded $1.50 a day were replaced with Negroes who worked for $1.50 a day. Plans adopted by the union call, nor taking in Negroes. Sprinter for New York B Benjamin Bowzer, the need spinner of Lynnhurst, brother of Mrs. Benjamin F. Powell of Boston, has just graduated from the law school of Syracuse University. After his admission to the bar he will take up the practice of his chosen profession in New York for the time being. Boston Gram A. Studious Goal "This," said the goat, as he turned from the tomato to and from on the broken mirror with relish. "this is indeed good for reflection." With Both Sides: "Why is George Washington a described as first in war and first in peace?" "dunno" replied Senator Stirchum. "I suspect somebody was trying to square him with both the preparedness people and the pacifists." "Washington Star." J. P. BOND Earns more than $2,400, resides with his family in the best residence section of the National Capitol and enjoys the esteem and association of the best people of the city of Washington. ESS THAN TWO YEARS AGO, having followed other lines of business till middle-life and after assuming the and today is Agency Director of the District of Columbia, supervises other Agents, earns more than $2,400, which salary is augmented annually by renewals; is a respected member of the community in which he lives and has the assurance that his usefulness and earning capacity is growing and not diminishing with age, as is true of most occupations open to our most capable men. If you are a man of such qualities, have health and willingness, you can do as well - perhaps better. For information regarding the opportunities, address STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Home Office: 200 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, Ga. Washington, Hirsch. The New York Ack. 609 F Street, N. W. Jeannette Carter, Manager. Washington, D. C.—The carrying of concealed weapons is a serious offence in most places and Washington is no exception to the rule. After you cross the Song Bricke into Virginia, however, and journey Southward towards the overcash of Florida, it depends largely upon the color of the person who carries the concealed weapons, and the color of the white and near white person is expected to carry a dangerous weapon of some sort, while every black and near black person is not supposed to do so. Barbarous Southern white and near white public pinion sustains this interpretation of the law and the judices of the courts seldom override a public opinion because the courts as more obligatory upon them than the written law, "Pity, it true, but true, 'its pity,' as the author of the junius letters phrased it. The white newspapers have made it appear that the razor is the favorite weapon that the colored people delight to conceal most and to use handily and effectively in scrap, but this is the myth much like many in which the white brother is equally an offender. It is of general interest, therefore, that Judge Hugh has just decided in the police court here that a safety razor is not a weapon. The man on whom the razor was found which led to the conclusion as to the safety razor was "crazy drunk" when he was in a car and just served sixty days in the workhouse. He pleaded to be let off, as the razor was wrapped so tightly as to be useless in a mix-up, but the Judge thought differently and fined him $50 for carrying it and $10 for being drunk. His name is Gus Reynolds. Washington would be a very dangerous law against the carrying of concealed weapons, as the police court records show every day. Brunkenness is another besettinging all of large numbers of, people, many of whom find their way to the police court and the workhouse. After November 1, unless Congress reverses the law, the District of Columbia will be "bone dry" like Virginia, just across the Potomac. Virginia is having all the trouble possible to enforce the law, and illicit trade in the traffic across the Potomac will help to make the trouble. Lawyer Fountain Payton questioned the jurisdiction of the District Courts to prosecute a person for violation of the Virginia law, in the case of David Mitchell, charged with carrying six pints of liquor from Washington to Alexandria, and the case went over. On the other hand, Raymond W. Brent and William Honesty were convicted of selling liquor to soldiers across the line, their own business, Roy A. Fultes the president of the colored Bar Association, appealing the case. A man named Taylor was not so fortunate, but got four months for selling soldiers beer from a real key. Suffrage for the citizens of the District of Columbia, which many think to be "a thing much to be desired to make one wise," and otherwise, received another set back last week, when a special meeting of the Federation of Citizens Association voted to approve a bill showing a preference for giving a commission to the successor of Oliver P. Newman, should he be appointed to another position in the District government than that he now holds, the majority opinion prevailing that such a primary vote at this time would embark the President and that it was the general belief that the people of the district did not want the right of suffrage. One member said that district officials would not want local suffrage." Perhaps hidden in the wood-pile of communities is the voting strength of the North citizenship. Henry H. Stuarther, editor of the Old Fellows' Journal, has returned from an extended tour of western and southern cities, visiting lodges with his wife, and had as his house guest over Sunday George H. Mays of the committee, one of the oldest and most influential citizens of Jacksonville. Ha Mee Hilal Cummings and Harry S. Cummings, III of Belfortville, Miss Maureen Cummings and Miss Princess Richardson were entertained at an elaborate tea Saturday ```markdown ``` afternoon y Mrs. A. R. Clarke at the Clarke Training School, 1600 13th street, northwest. On reaching the dining table, each of the little folks invited a portion of the Scripture. The young people enjoyed themselves intensely on the spacious lawn and with games and music. W. T. Andrews, a successful real estate dealer and publisher of Sumter, S. C., was in the city the past week. In the afternoon he visited the Woman Wages Farmers' Association meeting, with J. Finney Wilson, editor of Ecole, and spoke briefly to the members. The inventive genius of the race keeps on cropping out, and in most unexpected ways. Dempsey P. Parker of Genoa, Fl., and who is now in Washington, has secured a patent on "an invention relating to rail joints, a simple form of joint whereby the meeting, ends of the track, rails may be placed in an interlocking or co-operative position. The invention does a away with righth and left, and the joint fitting into the grooves of the ends of the two rails to be joined and then locked automatically. Miss Beatrice Gay and Miss Emina Reed are visiting the city and will take a course in scientific dressmaking and millinery in "the fall." Dr. Julia P. H. Coloman and Miss Jeanneette Carter spent the past week in Harrisburg, Pa., as the guests of Mr. W. Justin Carter and Dr. C. Lonnon Carter. Mr. W. Justin is one of the most successful and distinguished actitioners at the Harrisburg ballroom, where Carter hosted ballroom care and the ladies spent most of their visit in automobiling about the splendid country districts of Harrisburg. Your correspondent saw a large number of colored people in the Union Station one day last week and approached two clerical looking gentlemen and asked them if they, too, were going north with "the movement," or south with "the city." This city and his friend, the Ray H. M. Moore of Anderson, S. C., pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church, president of the State Sunday School and Young People's Baptist Convention and editor of the Pilot. He refused to talk about conditions in his section, but a woman who said she was going to Buffalo, N. there her husband had not told her where she came from, as she did not want to make any more trouble for those she left behind her than they already had, but that she would say she had to steal away because when colored people undertook to leave the place she came from they were arrested. "I was so much of that sort of thing going on down South that we do not hear of." The Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. W. T. Taylor, pastor, celebrated its fifth anniversary Friday evening of last week, when a very large audience was present. Addresses were made by attorneys C. H. Williams, Fountain Deyton of the School Board, J. Louis Taylor, William Calvin Chase, and Dr. W. H. Jackson. Among the brother presidents were J. E. Fields, J. H. Randolph, I. H. Jernagall, J. L. S. Holloman, J. N. Jaryls and W. J. Howard. A banquet was served the guests, Deacon James Langhorn acting as master of ceremonies. The Rev. J. E. Fields has been installed as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church. The installation services were conducted by the Rev. Joseph Lee, D. D. Vice-president of the Baptist Ministry Conference. Joseph Lee, the Lecturer of Krauss of Pilgrims for the juridication of North Carolina, has just returned from the sessions held at Winston Salem, N. C. July 17. ITHACA. N. Y Ihaca, N. Y. While descending a stairway, Mrs Sadie Ewell, sustained a number of bruises. Miss Anita Rothschild is reported quite ill at her home on University avenue. Miss Dorothy Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs John W. Jackson of Cascadilla street, sang a solo, accompanied by Prof Arthur Johnstone of New York, at a recent session of the Music Department of Cornell Summer School. Messrs. Grant and Miller are to be congratulated on having converted the old double house Nos. 721-214 South Plain street, into very pretty modern houses. Bert Johnson, a member of the Penn P. BOND more than $2,400, resides family in the best resi- tion of the National Capi- joins the esteem and in of the best people of Washington. S AGO, having followed other middle-life and after assuming the Mr. Bond became convinced demanely demeanor and business commended a greater reward in her. He then lived in Selma, arded. He had the courage of for the STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY the District of Columbia, super than $2,400, which salary is is a respected member of the has the assurance that his use-rowing and not diminishing with is open to our most capable men, have health and willingness, her. the opportunities, address SURANCE COMPANY n Avenue, Atlanta, Ga. Yan Band, has been installed as cornet soldist. Miss Janet Watkins is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dunid of Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jones, entertained at dinner Sunday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Hill. Miss Jessie Thomas accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Eliza Thomas, have gone to Washington, D. C. Sunday evening at the Calvary Baptist Church the following interesting program was given under the auspices of the Women's Federation Club. Mistress of ceremonies, Mrs. Mary Morgan; remarks on the work of the club, Mrs. Madilla Washington, president; report of the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs by delegate, Miss Maggie Thomas; vocal solo, "Oh, Dry Those Tears," Mrs. Charles Magill; paper, "The Colored Woman of Today," Mrs. E. Adams; reclamation, Miss Lella Adams; prayer and benediction by the Rev. W. D. White. Mrs. George Cook, now a resident of Syracuse, N. Y., was in the city a few days ago. The new Calvary Baptist: Church construction is making rapid progress under the untiming efforts of the Rev. W. D. White. The awards to the contestants in the recent rally as to the largest amount of money brought in, recently held by the Calvary Baptist Church Society, were as follows: Mrs. Julia White, a diamond ring which was generously declined in favor of the church. Mrs. Mary Morgan, a gold watch. Mrs. Ellia Thomas, a bracelet; Mrs. Abner Johnson, a gold ring; Mrs. H. Carter, an umbrella. Albner Johnson of N. Albany street, was in Syracuse last week. T. W. Valentine was in Auburn last week making the final arrangements for the K. P. excursion and plenile. Miss Margaret Valentine is making her home here. Mrs. Ella D. Groen, sister of Mrs. Grant, 312 S. Plain street, is spending the summer at Narragansett Pler, R. I. Mrs. Archie Moore is visiting her mother in Syracuse. Mrs. Julia Anderson has moved to Center street from Cloverland avenue. The Missionary Society of the A. M. E. Zion Church held a meeting on July 24 and formulated plans for the ensuing year. The president of the society, Mrs. Johnson, wife of the pastor, served a dinner in the vestry, Sunday. Both services of the church were well attended. The Rev. Mr. Johnson preached two interesting sermons. Miss Sybil Day went to Saratoga the early part of the week Jessie Thomas has gone to Washington, D. C., for a short time. Mrs. Ella Belcher, who has been spending some time in Holton, N. J. with Mrs. Hooper, is now in Ithaca Richard Williams gave a picnic at Buttermilk Falls for the Sunday School class. The Household gave an entertainment at the residence of Mrs. Estella Day, which was a grand success. The Rev. George of South Side, Pittsburgh, financial agent for Wilberforce, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Washington. Mrs. Maria Hill. Mrs. Eliza Grant and Josie Shaw have returned from New Rochelle PERTH AMBOY N. L Peeth Amboy, N. J. — A birthday party was given for Steven Jackson, Dhyzion street, Sunday, by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jackins. Maggie Wilson, who is home for the summer, has been quite ill for a few days, but is better. Little Gilbert Wilson is spending in two weeks' vacation in the country at Keswick with his relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gibson of State struct are having quite a time over what to name their son. DOVER N. L Dover N. J. - At Games Mission Church Sunday school was held at 1:30 promenade at 2:30 and 7:30 by the pastor, the Key Mr. Prent Miss Dora Crossman and Miss Jennings, of Mountain Lakes spent Sunday in Dover Thomas Randolph is still ill. Mrs. Frank Lansing has returned home from Someville after a pleasant stay. Mrs. Jake Simmons has been ill, but is better. Miss Mary Convers is on the sick list. TRENTON N. I Trenton, N. J.—The sacred concert given Sunday night, under the auspices of the Tyrese Guild, Mrs. Lotte Madden president, at M: Zion A. M. E. Church, was quite an interesting program. The chicken supper and automobile ride given by the club Saturday was a grand success, and the members will continue the rules every Saturday evening during the month of August. The pastor, the Rev. Carl F. Flipper, and son journeyed to Atlanta, where he was for six days with the immediate family. Mr. De Paul's tailoring business is rapidly progressing. ROCHESTER, N Y Rochester, N. Y.—Class No 4 of the A. M. E. Zion Sunday School hold its annual basket plenue at Martin's Grove, Saturday afternoon. Miss Emily Bennett is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Clara L. Harris, in Clover- land. Mrs. John G. Loe, nos Garson avenue, gives a few days in Geneva, N. Y. visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Coles Bennett is visiting her son and daughter, Irma Brenn and Miss Nettle Bennett of Waverley place. Miss Bertha Edling is visiting her vacation with her mother, Mrs. Eglin o'Elba Park. A. M. E. Zion Church and Sunday School will hold its plenue at Seneca Park; Thursday, August 16. Mrs Frank S Horse entertained the Confidence Sewing Circle last Thursday afternoon at the Soho Bay Yacht Club. Those present were Mrs. W. Hops, Gen. president; Mrs. Franklin Gun, Gen. president; Mrs. W. J. Smith, Mrs. J. S. Herndon, Mrs. Demysse Curtis, Mrs. A. S. Johnson, Mrs. Fleming Shorts, Mrs. Har old Morris, Miss, Celestine Kearney, Mrs. O. C. Adams and Mrs. Jones of Cleveland, who was the guest of the circle. Services at Zion Church were largely attended Sunday. The Rev. E. D. W. Jones preached morning and evening. Miss M. Johnson presided at the church, Mrs. W. Henry Green at the evening service, owing to the absence of the organizer, Mrs. John G. Lee. Miss Elsie Tournes rendered a vocal solo at the evening service. Miss Bertha Holmes is spending the summer at Saratoga Springs. A number of colored citizens met Thursday night at the Union Trust Company and perfected an organization to look out for members of the race coming from the South to Rochester, W. H. Stockton, W. Burks, president; W. J. Smith, secretary; John G. Lee, treasurer; executive committee, George W. Burks, Oliver Adams, W. H. Stockton, S. R. Ball, John G. Lee, W. J. Smith and Rev. William A. Byrd. SEWAREN. N. I. Sewaren, N. J.-The grand entertainment and rally given for the benefit of the First Baptist Church of Woodbridge, N. J., was a success. On Thursday, N. J., was given a gift by Miss Elizabeth Payne's asking, assisted by Master William Moody, kept the audience laughing. The feature of the entertainment was a play entitled "Service." Mrs. Leroy Sparks represented "Columbia," and Miss A. E. Fletcher a Red Cross caving agent with Harris as captain and E. Pollus and J. Payne as scouts. Misses Josephine and Sybella Harris, Florence Raddif, Irene Booker and Ludella Luck were quite an attraction, clad in middy blouses and bloomers and representing service on the farm, and wearing a tablecloth. S. Alexander was director and Miss Marion Harris, organist. MONTCLAIR, N. J. Montclair, N. J.—Applications for enlistment in the Fifteenth New York Infantry were received at the colored branch of the Montclair, Y. M. C. A. by Leut. R. Pratt, who remained until Saturday afternoon. The Fifteenth was the only colorized regiment East of Illinois, and gave Winnfield an opportunity to Bowling and Mrs. Herbert, Lewis of Woodland avenue, spent Thursday at Coney Island. Marlon Ewell, who has been in the Mountainside Hospital, is home again. Mrs. J. L. Fleppins, 26 Wheeler street, is spending the summer in Point-O-Woods, L. L. St. Mark's M. E. Church enjoyed good services Sunday. the pastor. the Rev. J. Handy, preached to large congregations on Monday and even Thursday evening at the home of Thomas Tibbs, a beautiful lawn party was held. It was a splendid affair. Many friends of the church being present. The proceeds are for the mortgage fund. HACKENSACK: N. J. Hackensack, N. J.—The Rev. C. A. Barwise of Calvary Baptist Church (white) addressed the Men's Club of Kirik Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church, the Varki Christian Endeavor Society rendered the program in the evening. Mrs. Fannie Johnson, and Mr. T. B. James read papers. Mrs. J. T. Somerville made an excellent report from missionary convention, held Wednesday, held Wednesday, and Friday of last week. Mr. James Bradshaw of New York and Miss Sarah Jane Prince, Hackensack, were united in holy matrimony in the A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday evening. The Rev. J. B. Turner officiated. Bertha Harris and Miss Vioia Mason of Baltimore, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson, Beech street, for several weeks, have returned home. Thomas Liebout, Sr., of Boech street, is ill. ENGLEWOOD, N. J. Englewood, N. J—Sunday, July 22, Bethany Educational Forum was formally opened with the following officers, President, Louis Pierce, vice-president, Renzi Coudup; secretary, Edith Jenkins. Committee on program, Proj. Wm. A. Scott, chairman; Malinda Gordon, Charles R. Hinton, Thomas J. B Harris, Trustees, Arthur Jackson, chairman; A. J. Wright, C Gordon, Dr. W. F Willoughby, Luanda Smith, Minnie L. Pierce, Olive Taylor. Fred R. Moore, editof of The New York Age, delivered the principal address, outlining the proper methods to promote harmony and co-operation. This forum deems it essential to the highest results tait a speaker of the type of Mr. Moore he present at each session every other Sabbath in the mouth. SOMERVILLE, N. I Somerville, N. J.—The Rev. W. D. Robeson, Mrs. Ema Howard and C. Buckner attended the missionary meeting at Westfield Wednesday. Those who attended the Federation at Plainfield were Mrs. and A. Hoffman, Mrs. Charles Johnson, Mrs. E. Potter, J. B. Moore, Mrs. Mary Vanness, Mrs. J. H. Doman, Mrs. Dhayes Haughs, Mrs. Albert Anten, the Rev. Mr. Robeson, Mrs. Reckman and Mrs. Buckner. The Rev. R. R. Ball, former pastor at St. Thomas Churell is spending a few days with Mrs. Emma Howard. He expects to return to Hartford with his family Wednesday. Miss Laura Field has returned to Plainfield. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kline and Mr. and Mrs. R. Woolsey spent Sunday with Mrs Mary Condit at Lambertsville. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vanness, Mr. and Mrs. George Vanness, visited their son at Morristown Sunday. The Boy Scouts have been enjoying camp life for a few days. RAHWAY, N. I Bahway, N. J.-Miss Gladys Tate, of Metuchen, N. J. spent last week visiting friends and relatives in Engle- wood. Mrs. Cort Scott of Lincoln avenue is spending her two weeks' vacation visiting friends in Roxbury, Boston and Baltimore. Miss Regina Brintley entertained the Dunbar Sewing Circle of the Sec- ond Baptist Church at the home of Mrs. Charles A. Maize, 228 Maple avenue, Friday afternoon. Refreshments were served by the hostess; Those present were Mrs. Thomas Shell, Mrs. Daniel Edgar, Mrs. Sidney Archer, Mrs. Maria Clark, Mrs. H. D. Bailey and children, Mrs. Williams, Miss Etta Leagon, Mrs. Charles A. Maizo and Miss Regina Brinkley, Mrs. Thomas King and Mrs. Thos. Smith of Haydock street, visited the quarterly mass meeting of the Wongen's Missionary Circle Wednesday, which was held in the St. Luke A. M. E. Zion Church, Westfield, Mrs. Alice Robinson, of Fierce street, who has been ill for some time. The Golden Rod Sewing Circle gave her a lovely bouquet of flowers, Mrs. C. H. Kinch, of East Orange, N. J., formerly of this city, visited relatives and friends last week. Mrs. Thomas Smith, 16 Haydock street, visited the confederation of Colored Women's Clubs in Mr. Olive Baptist Church, Plainfield, N. J., last Friday: Mr. and Mrs. Howard, Hetfield, 23 Union place, entertained friends and relatives Sunday. The Isaachar Club of the A. M. E. Church held its last meeting at the home of Mrs. Katherine Holmes, 288 Main street. The third anniversary sermon was preached last Sunday evening by the Rev J. P. Sampson. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Edgar, Pierce street. Mrs. Hattie Kellis, mother of Mrs. Alfred Wright, 208 Maple avenue, who left this city to visit her daughter in Southampton, L. l. L. Saturday, died suddenly Sunday. Her death is a shock to her many relatives and friends. While at work last Friday on a hoisting tower 165 feet in height, Edward W. Randolph, aged 31, 53 Whitier street, fell to the ground and was so badly injured that he died in about ten minutes after reaching the Rahway hospital. The deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Randolph, and four brothers, Anthony, Raymond, Elmer and Walter, all of 53 Whitier, and three sisters, Mrs. Kate Jackson, 86 W. Grand street, Mrs. Isaac Jones, 88 W. Grand street and Mrs. John Harden, 35 Newton street. The funeral was held last Monday at the house and 2 o'clock at the A. M. E. Church, the Rev. J. P. Sampson officiating, assisted by the Rev C. V. Aaron and the Rev J. F. Vanderhorst. There was a successful grand rally The THOMPSON 61 Hamilton St. Saratoga Springs, New York OPEN FROM JULY TO OCTOBER 1 Strictly First Class MRS. EVA T. MARSHALL, Prop. R. H. MARSHALL, Mgr. DON'T FORGET TO VIEW THE MONARCH CAFE 584 Lenox Ave Tel. 5331 Marton NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Wm. Rently & John Stimmer, prop. Bennie Freeman, mgr. Apr. 26-29 LAFAYTE DINING ROOM & CAFE 168-West 132nd St. HIGH CLASS SERVICE. SUPERD MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT. OPEN AT 2 P. M. RAT. DRINK AND BE MERRY R. H. RICHARDSON, Manager WHITEHEAD HOUSE ASBURY PARK, NEW JERSEY Special arrangements for families spending the season; automobile parade; by wire. Convalescents and Birth Parties desiring recreation before the activities of the Fourth July can be fulfilled. The Tennis Court is within five minutes walk of the house. Applications received and correspondence invited and promptly answered. Reception and dance at Marrawe's Hall, July 3. Lanford and Prospect Sea. THE PARK HOUSE 117 326 BOLBUMUS Fineley, Mary Booms, with bath and all conveniences for rent or transi- gues. Flies locality, near Central Park West. Most rateates. MRS. E. E. JONSON, Prairie. 113 West 32rd Street. Near Columbus Ave Mostly Furnished Rooms for Transient or Permanent Guests CENTRALLY LOCATED 449 SEVENTH AVENUE, N. Y. Snd. 24th and 36th Sts. Near Pennsylvania Station R. HUNTER "A QUIET PLACE FOR QUET PEOPLE TO LIVE THE BRADFORD REGULAR DINNER 25 cts MEALS SERVED AT ALL HOURS PURNISHED ROOMS TO LET PERMANENT ON TRANSITION JOHN B. BRADFORD, PROF. PHONE HARLEM 73 West 134th St. New York City GORDON HOUSE 207-209 West 134th St. New York City BETWEEN 7TH AND 8TH AVENUE RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS When Out For a Pleasant Loving Stop in WM. BANK'S CAFE Formerly Down Town, Now At 23 WEST 133rd STREET PHONE 6979 HARLEM Entertainment Every Afternoon and Evening by the Finest Artist in the City. Cabaret in the Rear. Tel. Morningside 30. The Laster, Cottage, located at 419 Morris Avenue, Spring Lake, N. J., is for the summer. This is the third successful season for the cottage, which is located two blocks from the Post Office, three blocks from the ocean and three blocks from the station. Every Modern Improvement. For particulars write Charles H. Bailey at above address, or The Bekford 2144 Fifth Ave. Phne., Harlem 2387. at the First Baptist Church, Woodbridge, N. J., the Rev. A. Montague, pastor, Sunday. The Rev. P. D. James preached at 3.30 p.m. At 11 a. m., the Revl J. Carter of Perth Amboy preached a stirring sermon. ARRIVALS AT METROPOLITAN. Albany, Park, N. J.—Arrivals at the Metropolitan Horn, Brooklyn; C. Burnett, Brooklyn; R. Downs, Brooklyn; L. Jackson, New York; L. A. Challaton, New York; H. E. Smith, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Harrington, New York; Mrs. Sarah Seed, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Peeves, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Coleman, Montclair, N. J., and Mrs. W. S. Rice, Montclair, N. J.; Prof. Geral Griffin, Trenton. ARRIVALS AT HOTEL LINCOLN Arverne, L. I.-Miss Mary Redick, Miss Minnie Woolford, Mrs. M. West, Miss Mayme Wright, Miss S. Crabb, Nelson Pizza, W. J. Jumpner; Mrs. Lillian Green, V. Du Bols, Mrs. Beatrice Jacob, Mrs. Bessie Murry, Mrs. D. W. Hartfield, Samuel Walker, Henry Wilson, Mrs. Edna Shears, Miss R. Hashard, Mrs. R. Warner and son, and Mrs. R. Shepard, Mrs. Cioe Hahn, Mrs. R. Shepard, Mrs. Cioe Miss Minnie McLaurain, Mrs. Graultin New York; Dr. Key, St. Louis; Miss M. Henderson, St. Louis; Julian Keith, New York. THE HOTEL When Out WM. Former 23 WEEK PHN. Barron's Astoria 2275 Seventh Avenue, Entertainment Every Afternoon and Even in the City. Cabaret in the Rea THE LASTER COTTA The Laster Cottage, located at 419 Morris for the summer. This is the third successful area two blocks from the Post Office, three blocks from the station. Mrs. Leah Laster wishes to announce Morris Avenue, Spring Lake, N. J., is open for people supplied this year is the Hon. Governor .. PERCY BROW South West Cor. Lenox Aven COR SECOND ST. & BAY AVE. The CH 22-24 G Every Mo Charles H 2144 July 5-9 no. WHEN OUT FOR A NICE EVENING STOP AT opposite Marshall's old place. Everything good to eat and drink served here. Cabaret in dining room every evening. Large Hall for Banquets, Rehearsals and Meetings. Apply to Willis Meade, Prop. "Telephone Circle 2214. THE LIBYA "The Place To Dine Well" 118 WHEN VISITING NEW YORK CITY NEW WEST MAKE IT YOUR YORK 131st FIRST STOP CITY ST. WE WILL MAKE IT YOUR BEST KEYS & BUCKNER PHONE 6332 MORNINGSIDE ARRIVALS AT WHITEHEAD Astbury Park, N. J.—Arrivals Mr. last week in July at the Whitehead House: Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Willow- by, Boston, Mass.; the Rev. Henry Spearman, Nowark; Mr. and Mrs. Lynch, Jersey City; Mr. and Mrs. Chase Koole, Newark; Mr. and Mrs. Biggers, Newark; the Rev. P. Biggers,ton, Elizabeth; F. T. Lyons, Cap. C.; Robert J. Gillette, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Braxton, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Mitchell, New York; A. C. Howard, New York; Mr. Carr New York; Mrs. Mary A. Baboob New York; Miss Marle Henderson Louis; Miss Ransom, Lynchburg. ARR|VALS AT THOMPSON TAGE Saratoga Springs, N. N. Y. — The Thompson Cottage is now open and in its twenty-fifth season. The following person have registered: George Bennett, New York; Mrs. C. M. Kee, New York; Mrs. Lucy Sherman, New York; D. M. Chambers, Wash. D. C. A. Coster, Mass.; Mrs. Sylvia Johnsen, New York; Mrs. Lula M. Holsey, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Dorsay and Albany; Mrs. R. M. Madigon, Albany; Miss Fannie Costin, Washington, D. C.; P. C. Thomas, New York. — Mrs. Jula Jackson, Brooklyn, is of the Hannock House. THE METROPOLITAN is now open, having been thoroughly renovated and remodeled with 10, additional sleeping rooms and extra bath room, and spacious veranda added for the comfort of guests. Correspondence promptly answered. Phone connection. MR. and MRS. E. C. BURURO. June 28-3mo: Out For a Pleasant Evening Stop in N. BANK'S CAFE Formerly Down Town, Now At WEST 133rd STREET PHONE 6979 HARLEM Orria Cafe, Inc. Lane, Cor. 134th Street and Evening by the Finest Article Rear. Tel. Morningside 30. MATTAGE, Spring Lake, New Jersey. Morris Avenue, Spring Lake, N. J., is ful season for the cottage, which is N. backs from the ocean and three bleachers. Nences that her Employment Agency can open for the season. Among the premises former Edge of New Jersey. OWN'S CAFE .. Avenue and 139th Street OPEN JUNE 1, 1917 American and European Plan HOTEL COMFORT MRS. B. F. COMFORT, Prop. AVE. OCEAN CITY, N. J. Wellington Hotel CHARLES N. BAILEY, Proprietor Center Ave., Atlantic Highlands, N.J. Mortis R. R. Station. Between two Best Lines. Perm Improvement. For particulars write Bailey at above address, or The Bekford Fifth Ave. Ph. ne., Harlem 2387. THE LAWS HOUSE Handedly furnished rooms. First-class accommodation for permanent or transient guests. MRS. L. D. LAWS, Prog. 245 W. 20th Street. Bet. 7th & 8th Avenues. THE MAGEO Nearly furnished Rooms for Pursuit and Transient Guest Shares and all improvements. BENJ. P. THOMAS, Prog. Manager 213 W. 53rd St., N. Y. Don't fail to call the New Christian Mining Museum of the HOTEL PRESS EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN Nearly furnished rooms and private patrons or reception at popular prices. WALKER & PRESS, Proprietors 18-21 W. 135th St. N.Y. Tel. 212-343-3434 MRS. F. B. WHITE, Prepreter CONVENIENT CARB AND RURALWAY Nearly Furnished Rooms to let, with use of kitchen, $2.50 to $8.00 per week. Best offer. PHONE HARLEM 9458 112d and 5 West 186th St, New York THE NEW YORK AGE. SOME COLORED COMMUN ITY MUSIC MISSIONARIES (BY E. AZAJIA HACKLEY) When I write or talk about R. Nathaniel Dett I overflow with enthusiasm because I am convinced that his compositions are to establish beyond all question that an American Negro is entitled to equal rank with Coleridge Taylor. I am not a bit afraid to say that in my humble opinion Mr. Dett is the more original and versatile of the two, and had he lived in England Coleridge Taylor would have had a worthy compositor life. There is no American composer who has even apachéft the master plane that Mr. Dett has already passed. The proof of this is in black and white in his compositions already published. The greatest music is always choral or orchestral and Mr. Detsu's capability along this line of work has surpassed the expectations of those who really believed in his genius from the first. His chorals, "Listen to the Lambs," "Lord Most Holy," and "Music in the Mines," have been published by Schirmer, but Mr. Dett has "loads" of unpublished manuscripts. It is not necessary for him to concoct or study for effects and climaxes, for he is born for the work. He is a vision of beauty, his ideas and striking images which cannot be criticised. All he needs is leisure in which to arrange all the output of his teening, inspired brain. I have such faith in his genius that I put nothing beyond him in the way of composition, and I do not intend to wait until all the white critics have at last put their stamp of approval upon his work to say this. Thank fortune, I know a genius when I see him without waiting for the decision of anybody. Down in my heart I grieve that this Negro has no musical patron such as many of the old composers had, that he might work unhampered to enrich the literature of American music. I first met Mr. Dett the summer after his graduation from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music which had bestowed upon him the unusual degree of bachelor or composition. He is the first and only colored person in this country to wear this honor. knew at once that he was musical genius; he was musical history for America as well for the race. As I was arranging for a young artists' concert at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia the following October, I engaged Mr. Dett to play. The music critics of the daily press singled him for their good promises. Naturally Mr. Dett asked my advice about a location. I had just returned from a Western State in which I had very influential white and colored friends, and I suggested this field, which would have surely resulted in a white clientele and an isolated atmosphere. I was so interested that I went to Niagara to talk the situation over with Mr. Dett's handsome, devoted wife. The amount of time she has to get to work at once to help return some of his obligation to his mother—a rather unusual desire for a young musician. However, the young man chose the best course possible, for he decided to begin his life-work at Lane College, Jackson, Tenn., where I went to see how he liked his field. I marvelled at all he had accomplished in the school in so short a space of time, and I noted the wonderful community uplift. I saw old mannies and grand daddies transported as young Dett played. Nothing in music was too classical or too long for that community when he left it. I could write much about what I saw and heard that might seem aggradered, but for Mr. Dett's record at Hampton Institute. I went up on the levee of the Mississippi river and looked down at the "Bottoms," which had inspired his suite "In the Bottoms." To be suddenly transplanted from the atmosphere of Oberlin, Canada and Niagara Falls with no knowledge of Southern prejudice must have a cruel awakening to a young graduate with the temperament and artistic ambitions of Mr. Dett. His loneliness has been musical gain for himself and for the race. It was severe, but it was the best training he could have received to inspire composition. The heart must suffer for full understanding and full expression. Jackson served a good purpose and Mr. Dett made good use of his time and his experience there. At another school more life experience was gained until when Hampton needed a music director he was the logical man for the place. I know of no one, white or black, who could fill the place at Hampton Institute as Mr. Dett has done. I compliment myself every day for my share in his appointment there. I wish that every colored choir director and school music directors could observe and enjoy Mr. Dett's work at beautiful Hampton. All I long to teach. His first thought, and the strength go to Hampton. In the few spare moments, while tired, he must write the music which is to take its place along with the great music of the world. The lot of most composers is not to be envied, but to be a Negro-composer inspired with great ideas and compelled to wait and wait, year after year, for each crumb of recognition, while slaving day after day with perfectly raw musical material, sometimes with head that seem harder than stone, requires the patience of a genius. I am glad I am no composer, for I might not survive such a combination of hard luck or else one day I might do bodily harm to some one as relief from a pent-up protest against the cruelty of Fate. To close this sketch without mention of Mrs. Dett would be a lost opportunity to pay a tribute to a musician that all the country should know. As Miss Smith, the first piano teacher of the New York Music School Settlement, and afterward as the second party in the Martin-Smith Music School of New York City, she is known not only as one of our most brilliant pianists, but such a good teacher that when Mr. Dett "carried her off" last December, some of her disgruntled pupils wished together would happen down at Hampton so that she might return to New York. I have only met Mrs. Dett once, about five years ago, but if all that I hear about her is true, then Mr. Dett is another lucky musician. However, Mr. Dett deserves luck and even Mrs. Dett LAFAYETTE TO PUT ON Next week at the Lafayette Theatre "The Little Millionaire" will be produced. George M. Cohen has written and composed many musical plays that have found lasting appeal with the American public, but it is doubtful if in any of them he has done better work than in his "The Little Millionaire." Cohen's fame as an originator of novel entertainment is world wide. His plays are notable for good, clean, wholesome fun, interpreted with the speed that makes the laughs they inundate so much. The material from curtain to curtain, and this particular play is no exception. "The Little Millionaire" tells a coherent story into which the many fascinating song numbers are introduced at logical moments. They are not engaged without a little or reason, on account of their help in the play narrative and thereby enhance the value of it. The management of the Lafayette Theatre is exerting its efforts to make "The Little Millionaire" as big a success as it was on Broadway, and from the beginning this company have done in the past with George M. Cohen's musical comedies. TENNIS NOTES Interest in tennis will be great this coming month. Several important happenings that will delight all "net lovers" are scheduled for the remainder of the season. August 10 and 11—An inter-city match will be played on the ideal Courts in Harlem; Baltimore vs. New York. Players from the Monumental Club will represent Baltimore, while Gotham will rely on men selected from the Flushing and Heal Clubs. August 18-25—The annual New York City tournament will be held. Valuable prizes will be awarded the winners in the following events: Men's singles and doubles, ladies' singles and mixed doubles. August 27-September 1—The National championships will be held in Baltimore. Players from all parts of the United States are expected to compete. The contests will be held on the courts of the Monumental Tennis Club, Baltimore, under the auspices of the American Tennis Association. LINCOLN DEFEAT ROYALS The Lincoln Giants defeated the Royal Giants twice Sunday at Olympic Field, thereby leading in the game series of five games to one. In the first game the Lincoln won 11 to 3, and in the second contest 6:40 7. The scores: LINCOLN GIANTS ROYAL GIANTS Poles.ef ... 1 2 0 1 Heiwitt.ef ... 1 2 0 2 Wallace.asc ... 1 2 0 1 Braigge.3b ... 1 1 2 0 Wilby.asc ... 1 2 0 1 Braigge.3b ... 1 1 2 0 Hall.ef ... 0 1 2 0 Santop.ef ... 1 2 3 0 Kimbro.3b ... 2 1 3 0 Handy.2b ... 0 1 4 0 Kimbro.3b ... 2 1 3 0 Handy.2b ... 0 1 4 0 Keenmarc.ef ... 1 4 0 1 Pugle.ef ... 2 2 0 0 Mongn.2b ... 0 0 4 0 Gatew.1b ... 0 1 0 0 Wilpam.ef ... 0 0 4 0 Brown.ef ... 0 0 1 0 Totals ... 7 11 13 1 ... 0 0 0 0 Totals ... 6 11 13 0 Royal Giants ... 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 2-6 Lincoln Giants ... 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 1-7 FIRST GAME Royal Gators . 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 3-1 11 14 Lincoln Gants . 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 1 0 1-1 11 14 Batteries~Harvey and Gatewood; Lewis, Banks and Kennard BASEBALL IN NEW JERSEY BASEBALL IN NEW JERSEY. The Orange Y. M. C. A. (colored) registered two victories to its credit July 21 and July 28. The first game was won from the Halstead 4 to 2. The locals scored in the first, third and fifth innings, while the Halstead boys scored in the first and ninth. Lewis was on the mound for the Y. M. C. and held the vistors to but three hits, while Pease allowed-Orange five hits. The game was well played and win- essed by well attended baseball fans. Their second victory was over the East Orange club, score 12 to 4. Lewis allowing this team six hits but the infielder's were wideawake and full of pop and deprived them from reaching home after the third inning. When the Y. M. C. A. came on the field Manager Morse discovered that he had too many irons in the fire. He had engaged two teams to oppose his nine on the same afternoon. Therefore he forfeited the game 9 to 0 to the Last Orange Colored Giants and took both the Giants and Cubs and newly organized teams and had Orange played the former his team would have been well entertained and a different score. The East Orange Colored Giants would like to meet teams like the Carlton Y. M. C. A. or other club teams. Write B Jackson, 47 North Grove St., East Orange, N. J. PATERSON N I Paterson, N. J.—The two weeks foost in the wilderness at the Canaan Baptist Church has been a grand success. Pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Newark, prescheduled every night during these meetings. Each sermon was full of force and power. The Rev. Ralph L. Miller, pastor, prescheduled Sunday morning and at 3 p.m. the Canaan Abe, correspondent secretary of the library of the New England Baptist Missionary convention, delivered a most excellent message to a large congregation. Services next Sunday at the Canaan Baptist Church. Preaching and evening by the pastor. Sunday school at 2 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 7 p. m. Miss Lillian Alexander entertained the East Side Bewing Circle Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. Hurchen. A delicious repast was seen. Miss Lettia Scott was the week end guest of her cousin, Miss Genena Baston. The Silk Sox of Paterson, who are representing Madison, in the Tri-County League, have defended the Lincoln Glants, who are representing Dearborn straight. William Booker of Paterson's baseball players, who formerly played with some of the best semi-professional teams in New Jersey, are taken over the Newark Colored Glenda. Charles Lynch of New York has taken over the C. M. A. Hall. A reception was tendered Mrs. C. W. Williams of the Harriett Tubmar A. and E. Club of New York. A dainty collation was served, after which the club, presented Mrs. Williams a beautiful gift. Miss Sara Williams of Spring Lake, N. J. was the guest of her brother for the week end. The Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Williams and included the missionary convention held in Woodford, N. From there they attended the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs, held in Plainfield. WESTFIELD, N. I. ... Westfield, N. J.—Sunday at the A. M. E. Zion church the pulpit was filled by the pastor, the Rev. J. D. Virgil, who used for his morning theme "Spiritual Illumination," and in the evening, "Acknowledgment of God." The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the New Jersey district held their quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. Zion church. A splendid session was enjoyed. The Rev. Florence Randolph jesided. Many of the women of Westfield attended the Women's Federated Clubs of the State of N. J., which met in convention at Plainfield, N. J. Mrs. J. D. Virgil was elected financial secretary. A Rochel Baptist Church the Rev. Mr. Robinson preached at the morning service, and in the evening the pastor, the Rev. W. H. Smith, filled the pulpit. Womans Day was observed at St. John's Baptist Church. The pastor, the Rev. G. W. Humlet, preached a special sermon. Joseph Cooley of Tottenville was a visitor at the parsonage. JERSEY CITY, N. I. Jersey City, N. J.—Services at Salem Baptist Church last Sunday were well attended. Pastor Judkins preached at 11 a. m., and the Rev. Mr. Beverly of Newark preached at 8 p. m. The pastor had called upon the church to raise money to buy coal for the winter. The entire collections amounted to $257 87. Two hundred and twenty-six dollars, of this amount is for the coal fund. The ladies who had been appointed as pew captains did their work well, and to them is largely due the success of the effort. The boys' club reported $25. In the absence of Rufus McCraw, Jr., the president, Wm. Jeeter, the vice-president, made the presentation address. Next Sunday is communion. Monday night after the second Sunday in August the Rev. W. H. Moses, of Philadelphia, will begin a series of sermons. The church and Sunday school will go on an outing to Verona Lake August 9. The camp meeting of St Mark A. M. E. Zion Church was well attended last week, and, Pastor Hoggard preached a strong sermon last Sunday morning to a large congregation in the tent. Next Sunday there will be preaching and holy communion at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. At 3 p.m. the Rev. J. M. Branch, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church. Bayonne, will preach His choir and congregation will accompany him. At Bethel A. M. E. Church the 11 a.m. sermon by the pastor was inspiring. At 8 p.m. Rev. Paul Singleton of Elizabeth preached a feeling sermon. The Sunday school conferred at 230 p.m. Superintendent A. Thomas being absent on account of sickness. Miss H. Bumley opened the school. The pastor reviewed the lesson. The Allen league rendered its closing program, for the summer. The league will reopen the first Sunday in September. A number of Bethel's members are out of town for the summer. Next Sunday will be communion, baptism, and accessions to full membership. Seven persons united with the church last Sabbath. Three new classes have been set apart. John D Aiken, twenty-seven years of age, and for eight years employed as a cook by the Pennsylvania Railroad, died suddenly July 22 at the home of Mrs. Ida Berry, 184 Railroad avenue, where he had resided many years. The Rev. W S. Smith officiated at the funeral services Wednesday evening. July 25 Mr. Aiken was unmarried. Mrs. Herry accompanied the body to St Matthews, S. C. where his father lives. PLAINFIELD, N. J. Plainfield, N. J.—Arthur and Blina Venable and Fred Vauhan, who are encaged to furnish music for the season at the Hotel Dollis, Alaire, N. J. visitors at home, Sunday looking well. Mrs. William Gillette of Redington, N. J., was a week-end guest of Mrs. C. Wood, West Fourth street, together with Little Miss A. Shipley. Joshian Smith of West Third street, has enlisted and joined the Fifteenth Regiment, N. G. of N. Y., at Camp Walmac. The Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Mitchell of Newark, were in town last week visiting friends. While here they were guests of the Misses Cary on Plainfield avenue. Mrs. Fellyn Thomas of New York has been the guest for a week of Mr. and Mrs. Cobell, Mullberg place. Miss Jorlore Lowyer of West Fourth street for New York permanently last Sunday. Mrs. J. Johnson of East Fourth street, and grandson, Wally Williams, have returned after a pleasant week with friends in Atlantic Highland. Mrs. Ruth Watson, half-culture of West Fourth Street, is pleased over the results accomplished through her advertisements in the column under this heading recently. Readers can see what it is worth to advertise in this paper. Few friends gave Miss Anna Davidson a pleasant surprise party Friday evening, July 27th, in honor of her birthday. Among those present who were formed in the promotion, were Missie S. Hill, Kent, Alma Hinton and Reid. The evening was spent enjoying sweet sweet music by I. Irickleyckle, E. Davidson and W. Hooper, after which a bountiful collation was served. Mrs. Mary Robbins of Brooklyn was a week-end guest, of Mrs. J. Johnson, East Fourth street. Mr. and Mrs. A. Shipley and family motored to the Atlantic Highlands last Sunday and on their way home called on the Bethel Chapel Choir boys in camp on Staten Island. The birth of Webster place has been combined to aer bed by a serious sickness the past week. The Busy Bee Club, an organization of little folks for the purpose of making useful articles for the Fifteenth Regiment, through Mrs. Filmore of New York, meets every Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. Hervery, 620 West Third street. It is open for all little ones who wish to join. The officers are: Miss. R. Taylor, pres- ident; W. Maier, secretary; Earle Henry, vice-president; M. E. Stew- aire, treasurer. Week-end visitors of Mrs. M. Cary of Filmore avenue, were the Misses Larroson and Scott, G. Tallman and W. Reld. Mrs. Julia Smith, East Third street, after a few weeks' illness is able to be out again. She was seen at her church Sunday morning. It being home due to Shiloh Baptist Church, the Rev. E. Roberts pastor, the Missionary Sisters charge all day. In the evening Mrs. Luck of Trenton delivered the message. Thursday and Friday, July 26 and 27, the second annual meeting of the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs met at the Mount Olive Baptist Church, Liberty and West Master, made the address of welcoming Rev. Florence Randolph, the president called the meeting to order. Clubs from all over the state were represented by delegates. In the evening speeches of welcome were made by the Hon. Wm. N. Kumyon, the Rev. Wm. M. D. Tomlinson, Mrs. L. E. Jackson, the Speaker of the Evening was Miss Thompson of Jersey City, who received deafening applause from beginning to the end of the raddress Friday began with the regular routine of commercial business. In the evening, the work from various parts of the state resulted in a report of the work of Miss S. Elizabeth Frazier, president of the Women's Auxiliary of the Fifteenth Regiment, N. G. of N. Y., Music, for Thursday evening's session was furnished by the Mount Olive Choir, by the Mount Olive Boho Choir with a duet by Vanblake Brothers. Many other women were prominent speakers, among whom was Mrs. Mary Tailert of Buffalo, president of the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. Repaired applause came from the packed audience as the officers all over the United States. There was singing by a quartet, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert, Miss Lander and Edward Blair, and the installation of officers. The convention adjourned to meet in Bordentown, N. J., next session, Mr. and Mrs. JH Whiting and family made motoring trip to Asbury Park and other sea resorts last Thursday. The Church of God and Saints of Christ, Elder A. A. Trent, held a successful tree dinner and grand march Sunday, July 29, with many out-of-town guests. Shiloh Baptist Church was opened to the licentiates of New Jersey, known as the Gospel Messengers Union, organized by the Rev. E. W. Roberts, pastor. This was their first anniversary. The Church of God, of ceremonies and briefly spoke behalf of his co-workers. The others introduced the Rev. M. E. Edwards of the Mount Olive Baptist Church of Newark, who preached a stirring sermon, on the 6 p.m. in the H. Church of Newark, preached. The Rev. E. W. Roberts preached their annual sermon in the evening and also installed officers of the Union. Arthur and Elma Venable are making good at the sea shore, where they are engaged to furnish music for the season. NEW BRUNSWICK NEW BRUSSWICK, N. J—It was stated in THE Age last week that the total collection of the rally held at Mt Zion Church was $1.20. This should have been $230. Sunday was observed as Woman's Missionary Day at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The total collection for the day was $65. Mrs. Ella M Rice, principal of the Rice industrial School; Mrs. Anna Timbrook of Bartlett street and Mrs. R. Thompson of Delevan street, represented the Women's Clubs of this city at the second annual meeting of the State Federation of Women's Clubs, held at Plainfield. Mrs. Ella Rice was re-elected treasurer. Mrs. Hattie Fletcher and daughter visited Newark. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon of Plainfield were the recent guests of Mr. and Mrs Herbert Hoagland on Sicard street. Miss Viola Elliott of Darby, Pa. formerly of this city, recently won a scholarship at the Berenge Manual Training School Philadelphia, Pa. There they were honored for the accursion to Atlantic City Wednesday were Mrs Alice Hoagland, Mrs. B. Woolsey and Misses Florence and Mildred Woolsey. HOT SPRINGS, VA Hot Springs, Va.-Rev. E, S. Pogue of Clifton Forge, Va., District Sunday school missionary, preached to an appreciative congregation at Smith Chapel Sunday night. At Mount Pisgar Baptist Church the pastor, the Rev. W. W Kenney, preached at both the morning and night services to large congregations. The B. V. P. U. of Mount Olivet Church had a very interesting and helpful meeting Sunday evening. The children of Smith Chapel Sunday school had a jolly good time at a picnic last Thursday under the supervision of Superintendent A. Washington and Mesdames Knight and Scheper. Go to George Dixon's store at Switchback for your grocery. Fresh goods, moderate prices and polite attention. The only race enterprise of the kind in this community should have our patronage-Adv. S. R. Jordan was called to Philadelphia last week on account of the illness of his wife, B. F. Thompson, who has been in the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, for several weeks, writes that he is improving, and hones to return to his home soon. Mr. Andrew Payne is now in charge of Scheper's Pallor Parlor and solicits your patronage. Cleaning, pressing and repairing neatly done. Ladies work a specialty. Prices moderate. Adv. Miss Mary Kyle went to her home at Glen Wilton, sick, last week, and expected to go to a hospital. Recent arrivals have included Miss Mary Lindsey, Staunton, Va.; Miss Rosa Hall, Boonsboro, Va.; Miss Margaret Heydin, Hawkins, Fincastle, Va.; Miss Dorie Jones, San Antonio, Tex. The Heydin team, state champions of 1915 and 1915, are booked for three games here this week with the Roanoke Baseball Club. The results will be given in next week's issue of the Age. The Rev. Crump, of Iron Gate, Va., preached last Sunday at Switchback school house. LEXINGTON; VA Lexington, Va.—The wedding of Miss Amelia L. Washington and Samuel Scott was solemnized Wednesday evening, July 25, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Washington, on Masse street. The ceremony, on Masse street, the Rev. S. A. Thurston at 9 o'clock. After the ceremony a reception was given newly married couple. The present were beautiful. Mr. Scott is one of Lexington's most success business men and his bride one of the most attractive ladies. The men who have been called to the church are Isaiah Harris, William Hinton, James T. Johnson, Fred Jones, Lee Mass, Albert Morrison, Miller, Robert L. Poinderen, Albert Shoutz, John H. Scott, Walter McD. Vest, Harry B. Williams and Andrew Washington. Miss Nell White has returned from Hampton Summer Normal, Hampton, W. Va. The Rev. E. A. Haynes and the Randolph St. M. E. Cholir attended the rally at Brownsburg, Va., Sunday morning. WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. VA White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.—The Greenbrier Quartet is nowilling several engagements in Roncevert and Louburg, W. Va. Mr. Cohen, from Philadelphia, after several weeks' illness in Washington, returned Tuesday much improved. M. W. Cohen, formerly of the Greenbrier, has recently accepted the position to take charge of the John Freeland bed on the Florida How. Royal and Merson, McFadden, Godfrey Royal and Merson, McFadden, Godfrey Greenbrier county seat for examination Mr. Newsome of Covington, 0Va, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. II M Newsome. The management of the White has realized that good treatment means good services and that in this idea the hotel chapel known as St. Thomas Church, has been given to the colored help to hold services on Sunday evenings. The meetings are well attended and seem to be well attended. Mrs. Forrlet Daniel left Saturday for Roanoke, Va., where she will spend a few days with relatives. RALEIGH N C Rahouch, N. C—Miss Mabell Hoover returned from Charleston, S. C, last week; she had been visiting her mother and sister, Dr. and Mrs. R. K. McCunnan. Mrs Lucy Flemingts, wife of our well known townman and salesman for The Age, George W. Flemingts, died July 9 at 3 p.m. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m at his aunt's A. M. E. Church, where the deceased member for thirty years. She was member for thirty years. She was Lodge member of Jerusalem Lodge of Good Sensation and of the Eastern star. The Rev. A. P. Avery will officiate. The deceased leaves one son and her husband, also many relatives at Chapel Hill, N. C. Miss Sadie P. Harris, who has been detained at her home in Raleigh four weeks on account of the illness of her mother, S. Sunday to resume her work in Richmond county. Miss Harris is supervisor of the rural colored schools GEORGETOWN S C Georgetown, S. C.-The migration movement North and West has, not perceptibly struck Georgetown as yet. While a few have gone "North," they have not done so to any noticeable degree. The relations between the races here is friendly and our people seem generally satisfied. The only home bakery in this city is conducted by Jas. Robinson, a finished baker. Mr. Robinson runs an up-date baker shop as well as a bread wagon supplying the entire city. The store and business end of the affair are being pushed by Miss Georgin Holland who knows how to make a dollar count. Georgetown has three building and loan associations run by colored people: the Reliance, Prof. G. W. Howard, secretary-treasurer, the National, J. B. Brockington, secretary-treasurer and the industrial, R. J. Jackson, secretary-treasurer. These associations are doing real business, assisting Negroes in building and owning good homes. The Rev. R. W. Mance, President of Allen University, Columbia, S.C. preached at Bethel Church Sunday to large crowds. WATERBURY, CONN Waterbury, Conn. — The carnival given by the Sunday school of the Pearl Street Church July 25 and 26 was a tested success. Suity seventh annual joint session of the District Grand Lodge, Nb. 12, U. Co. of New York and the third biennial session of the Household of Ruth, Nb. 25, of Copenhagen, will convent at Waterbury August and 10. Mrs. Mary Parker, W. G. Superior of the Household of Ruth of America, Washington, D. C., will be the principal speaker. Mr. Ephialt of Woodbury, N. J., sponsor in a night here, the guest of Mrs. Holle Holmes. Miss Willie Ma Finkley is spending the summer with her grandparents in Boston. On the Beautiful Grounds of the Bordentown Industrial School Bordentown, New Jersey THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1917 Hon. James W. Johnson of New York WILL SPEAK ON Discussion by audience. Good Music. Outdoor Sports such as Tennis, Croquet, Boating. Meals Served on the Grounds. Reached by Pennsylvania R. R., and Trolleys. PEOPLE'S MASS MEETING Palace Casino, Sunday. Afternoon, August 12th D. E. TOBIAS Will Deliver an Address on "RIOT8 AND LYNCHING" OSCAR H. WATERS WILL PRESIDE A GREAT WOMAN WILL SPEAK. STAMFORD, CONN Stamford, Conn.—Miss Esbell Jackson of New York is spending the summer in this city. The Union Baptist Church Sunday school had a picnic Thursday at Rye Beach, also the Methodist Church Sunday school. Miss Rosa Cowan spent the week-end in Stamford. Nathaniel Jackson has taken a position in New Canaan. Mrs.'David Janner entertained Miss E. C. Carter last week. William Moore spent Sunday with his mother in New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pease motored to Mount Vernon last night. Pat Black of Milbrion street sprained his foot, but is able to be around. William Jackson, William Dennis and others motored to Ashbury Park last week. George Grant spent Sunday in Bridgeport. Mrs. William Morgan and her sister, Mrs. Ida Telfair, of Adams avenue, spent Sunday with their brother William Ackerson, in Brooklyn, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Figg are spending the week-end with friends in Providence, R I. William Reed, who was arrested for alleged assault upon Mrs. Mary Fountain, last Wednesday, committed suicide in the city lock-up by hanging himself. Tuesday night a joint entertainment was given by the Sunday schools of Bethel A. M. E. and Union Baptist churches. Henry Allen read a paper in which he referred to the recent East St. Louis massacre. PORTSMOUTH N H Portsmouth, N. H.-Mrs. Annie M. Snell and Alfred Taylor of Washington, D. W. were united in marriage Wednesday July 4, by Haywood B. Burton. The annual picnic of the Pearl Street Baptist Sunday School was held at Cedar Park Dearth Thursday, July 19, and was held at The Church Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Williams, Atkinson street, are rejoicing over the advent of a daughter born July 17. Mrs. W. T. Pattillo has closed the THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 13 house in this city and has taken residence at Rye Beach for the summer, after which she will go to Woburn Mansion. Mrs. James Farmer returned last week from an extended visit to Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Burton, Mrs. George H. Straucylm, Mrs. W. D. Blankens, Mrs. A. A. Moore, E. A. Martin, Misses Emma Smith and Cordella Lipscomb, were visitors to Salbury Beach, Mass., Thursday, July 26, making a visit to Miss Alva Hood and Harry Taylor, a steward in the United States Navy, were united in marriage, Saturday, July 28. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John L. Davis, pastor of the Pearl Street Baptist Church. SPRINGFIELD, MASS Springfield, Mass. — The city of Springfield will be well represented at the convention of the District Grand Lodge, No. 26, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, which convenes at Cambridge, August 1 and 2. This district comprises Massachusetts, Maine and Odd Fellows. The contingent from the Golden Chalice, No. 1549, this city, are Messrs. Walter W. Simples, George Gordon, Robert Goodwin, James Higgins, A. N. Brown, Norman Johnson, E. L. Shepherd, W. C. Jackson, Robert W. Branch, Thomas Green, Isaiah Monroe, E. A. Dunston of Suffield, Conn., Ralph K. Myers, W. L. Janssen, F. R. Myers, W. F. Girdle, James H. Higgins is a candidate for the office of district deputy grand master. A timely enterprise has been launched in Springfield to be known as Sunshine Cottage, a home for convalescent and invalid women. The home is owed and conducted by Mrs. Anna M. Phillips at 171 King street. Miss Jessica Cobbs of Barbourville, Va., is a guest of her sister and brother-in-law, the Rev. and Mrs. W. Edward Rieks, Hancock street. Mr. and Mrs Ernest Ackley, of New, Britain spent Sunday' visiting with Mr. Ackley's parents of Bay street. Miss Olive A. Rainey of Dickinson street who has been spending the summer in the mountains of New Hampshire, is in Philadelphia with her mother and brother. Mrs. W. C. Jackson and two daughters, Ruth and Marion, are spending the week in Worcester at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Major Taylor. The World's Finest Housing Proposition MODERN DE LUXE ELEVATOR APARTMENT HOUSES Suites 3,4,5 and 6 Rooms. Every Known Improvement. Rents $26 to $52 Monthly. Apartments Rented Only Under Lease and for Not Less than One Year. These Houses Mark the Last Word in High Class, Fire-proof Apartment House Construction. Only People Able to Furnish Satisfactory Reference as to Character and Standing are Invited to Inspect these Houses as it is Intended that a Tenancy in these Houses shall be Almost Equivalent to a Certificate of Character and a Recommendation as to Responsibility. Renting Office on Premises, No. 130 West 142nd Street, or Philip A. Payton, Jr. Company, Agent Telephone 917-918 Harlem 67 West 134th Street, N. Y. E. C. Tidemington has been re-elected Grand Chancellor of the Indiana K. of P The Augusta, Ga., Board of Education has increased the pay of all the colored women teachers. Seven young men of Raleigh, N. C., have served the Hospital Corps and are now at Lort Thomas, Newport, Ky. Dr. L. Snowall of Los Angeles, has been given a commission as surgeon in the United States Army with rank of First Lieutenant. The first person drawn for the selective draft was a Negro, George Dushman of Parkersburg, W. Va. The record reads No. 1,258. A fund is being raised by the colored citizens of St. Louis for the East S. Louis refugees with Paul W. Moseley in charge. To date over $700 has been collected. G. and for a colored hospital at Natchi/Miss. has been purchased, compiting for five lots overlooking the Missouri River. Aaron W. Lloyd was re-elected Grand Chancellor of the Missouri Pythians at its annual session held at Hanniball, and W T Ancell, Grand Keeper of Records and Seals. Edward Des Verney and Edward Kinckle, two colored youths of Savannah, Ga. gave a yard show several days ago donating the proceeds to the local Red Cross Fund. The third annual session of the Virginia State Negro Business League was held at Newport News. The meeting was ended over by President W. H. Crescer of Suffolk. The colored citizens of Savannah, Ga., have won their fight to prevent the white "tenderloin" being moved into the neighborhood where respectable Negroes reside The insistent demand of the colored plasterers of Savannah, Ga., that they be paid more for their labor has been adored to. They were getting less than the white plasterers. Police Officer Walter Lawrence of Spokane, Wash., died recently, aged 35 years. He was the only Negro policeman on the Pacific Coast and served more than eighteen years Pearl Meredith of the Meredith Sisters, for years a well known act in vaudeville, died in Glendale, Cal. She was one of five siters and was born in Chicago. Dr. S. S. Thompson, one of the leading physicians of Washington, D C., has just received his commission as first lieutenant in the Officers' Medical Corps. He will be assigned to Ft. DesMoines. Attorney W. T. Francis, of St. Paul, has been named a representative of the Minnesota Safety Commission. Mr. Francis' duties will be to observe the work of the local board in connection with the military draft in the Eighth Ward. An organization has been formed among the colored voters of the Tenth Ward. Louisville, to secure the nomination of Lee L. Brown as State representative on the Republican ticket. Officers Dr. G. H. Reid, president; E. W. Forbes, secretary; W. F. Gurley, treasurer The Colored-American Society of Atlanta has raised $2/20 for French orphans. Mesdames J. B. Watson, E. H. Oliver, Moses Amos, Nellie Askew-Bowman, C. P. Pittman, Matilda Ford, J. T. Griffith, William Driskell, Lena Clowers, J. B. Conn, J. T. McKinney, Mary Moore Maddox and Holt were active in raising the sum. Mayor James C. Dahlman of Omaha, Neb. has issued a proclamation calling upon all patriotic and law-abiding citizens to desregard all rumors that the city is being threatened with a race riot. The public has been assured that precautionary steps have been taken to prevent a clash between the races. The annual meeting of the General Baptist Convention of Mississippi, was held at Clarksdale, Miss., and attended by thousands of visitors. The men and women raised $6,304,96. Dr. A. M. Johnson of Vicksburg, president of the convention, presided. The annual sermon was preached by the Rev. R. E. Anderson. At a recent meeting of the Old Dominion Medical Society, held at Bay Shore Hotel, Buckroe Beach, Va., the following officers were elected: J. B. Darden, Petersburg, president; J. R. True, Norfolk, first vice-president; J. H. Roberts, Roanoke, second vice-president; J. H Blackwell, Jr.; Richmond, secretary; R A Deane, Victoria, recording secretary; A. B. Green, Norfolk, treasurer. The following grand officers were chosen at the annual session of the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias, held at Pittsburgh: R. G. Colher, grand chancellor; D. P. Townes, Pittsburgh, grand vice-chancellor; W. L. Winston, Harrisburg, grand keeper of records and seals; A. L. Garnes, Unknown, grand master of exchequer; F. R. Stewart, Pittsburgh, grand attorney; D. I. Walter Sutton, Philadelphia, grand medical director; J. M. Palmer, Philadelphia, grand prelate; James Howard, Philadelphia, grand marshal; Thomas Wilson, Pittsburgh, grand lecturer; Howard B. Stratton, Coraopolis, grand master at arms; Edward D. Kennedy, Philadelphia, grand inner guard; Arthur Thorne, Pittsburgh, grand outer guard. Dr. Charles Clayton · Middleton, of Savannah Ga., who was recently appointed to a first lieutenancy in the Medal of Corps, has received a telegram from General Gorgas, Surgeon General of the United States, ordering him to active service at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., on August 10. 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Prayer was offered by the Rev Dr. Short, rector of St. Luke's parish. The scripture lesson was read by the Rev. Father Alkins, rector of St. Andrews. A detail of soldiers from Company of the Seventy-fourth N. G. of N. Y., accompanied by the chaplain of the regiment, was present and fired a salute to the flag. The features of the celebration were the fine speeches delivered by J. A. Ross, and H. Lewis. Mr. Ross spoke of the Negro and his business attainments and process, asking no buffers but a drill and a square deal for the Negro business man. Mr. Lewis excelled in his address, tracing the military history of the Negro from the Revolutionary war to the present. He raised the audience to cheers again and again as he named the various services rendered to the flag and country by Negroes. Chaplain Ward of the Seventy-fourth made an address of congratulation and spoke in high terms of the Negro's soldierly qualities, mentioning with commendation the Fifteenth N. G. 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The flag is the gift of Charles Duffin, an old soldier and patron, who was unfortunately unable to be present. A detail of police suspended and halted all traffic during the ceremonies. Old citizens are unanimous in saying it was one of the most stirring and patriotic events ever held in the city. Sergeant Lawrence of the Home Guard raised the colors to the flag staff and Chaplain Ward pronounced the benediction. Motion must also be made of the splendid showing of the girl scouts, who appeared in public for the first time and received great applause. YOUNGSTOWN. O Young-town, Ohio—The Cleveland Club of Buckeye Lodge of Elks, No. 73, will give an outing at Avon Park August 9 Louisia Edwards, Court of Calanthe, will meet in regular session Wednesday August 8 Logan Lodge, K. of P. will meet August 9 Mrs. M. Jackson, 576 Hilker street, left Tuesday to visit relatives in Caroline County, Va. A large number of Youngstown people attended the K. of P. picnic at Caskade Park, Newcastle, Pa., Thursday. Mrs. Mannie Ford of Virginia, arrived from Pittsburgh Saturday accompanied by Mrs. Lewis. She will spend a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Major of Edwards street, Mrs. Lewis returned to Pittsburgh Sunday, J. D. Ramsey of North Commerce street, is on the sick list again. About 100 of our young men joined the Ninth Ohio Regiment, which will be under Colonel Young. HALIFAX, N. S Halfaf, N. S. — The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. George Baccus join with them in the sadness and sorrow that has come into their lives in the loss of their little son, a very bright and promising little child. The excursion to Annapolis Royal on July 26, under the auspices of the Cornwallis Street Baptist Church, was a grand success in every way it can be said that the results were far beyond the expectations. In numbers it was the biggest ever in the history of our people some eight-hundred entrained at Halfaf and some two hundred or more were taken on at the various stops. The end of the strong was excellent; and every one seemed to enjoy himself. Q. Q. a dedication came through from Teuro to For Suites in these Houses, inquire Catering Exclusively To Refined Colored Tenants What the Daily Press Says: N. Y. TIMES:—"Most important transaction in history of this City for housing of Negroes." N. Y. EVENING POST:—"Most important forward steps towards a solution of the problem for the adequate housing of Colored folk in this City." EVENING MAIL (N. Y.):—"The most notable transaction in which Negroes have ever figured in this City." GLOBE (N. Y.):—"Marks the beginning of a movement for greater expansion by Negro population in Harlem." N. Y. SUN:—"Reflects progress of Negro Race in this city. Largest deal associated with housing of Colored families that has ever been consummated in this City." N. Y. TRIBUNE:—"Will lessen problem of housing 75,000 Blacks." RECORD & GUIDE:—"Most important deal not only on account of the size and cost of the properties involved, but also because it indicates the unusual growth of the Negro section in Harlem." N. Y. SUN (SUNDAY): "While philanthropists talk of, what should be done for Race, leading Colored men take action for themselves. Acquire six large modern buildings. Are the finest that have ever come under control of Colored folks in this City. way of the Midland Road and joined the excursionness at Annapolis, as a result of some misunderstanding the Truro party which should have joined the Hallifax train at Windsor failed to do so and was picked up by the express from Hallifax and brought to Annapolis, arriving there quite late, which caused a great deal of just complaint on the part of the delegation. To the credit of the railroad officials proper apologies were forth coming and they assured the committee that those responsible would be brought account for the error and complete satisfaction rendered. The committee wishes to thank the public for their generous support, the railroad authorities, the citizens of Annapolis Royal for their kind hospitality, and the military authorities for the use of the beautiful and spacious grounds. Mrs Mills of Newglasgow is visiting her sister, Mrs John Fowler of Kings place, and took in the excursion Miss Mary Ford of Stellarto is visiting Mrs Joseph Saunders, 9 Charles street, and was her guest on the excursion. Miss Caroline T. Oliver of Hammonds Plains was in the city this week and was the guest of Miss Eva May Johnson on the excursion. Mrs Blanche Earle and Mrs Clark of Boston are visiting the city on their vacation and are the house guest of Mrs. Bland of Dartmouth, mother of Mrs. Earle. The Many friends of Bandmaster Sergent W. J. Thomas are glad to see him back from the front looking so well. His band having been broken up and sent to the front as a fighting unit, Bandmaster Thomas will enjoy his leave of absence with his family and report for duty again in October. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Philadelphia, Pa.—G. T. Young, 1606 South street, has purchased a new Oldsmobile car, seating seven passengers. Levi Cottman, a post office clerk was married to Mrs. Emma C. Phillipson of Norristown, July 21. They will live at 18 S. 34th street. Dr. Dellhaven Hinkson has been appointed a lieutenant in the Medical Officers Reserve Corps. Dr. Hinkson is a graduate from the edito-Chi College, and served as an intern in the Frod Douglas Hospital. The Rodesky Factory at Twenty-second and Ridge streets have thirty-five colored women working on army tents. They turn out five hundred tents a day or three thousand a week. This contract will keep them employed until February, 1918. The scale of wages is from $6 to $18 a week. stenographer at the U. S. Arsenal in this city, through the recommendation of Colonel George Montgomery, commandant, has been transferred t the War Department at Washington, D. C. S. M. Francis is busy on a new book he is getting out. G W. Davis, a salesman for the Franklin Paper Company, left Saturday for Pittsburgh and an extensive trip through Ohio and West Virginia on business. Mrs. Fannie A Harres, 1017 Lombard street, is entertaining Miss Nada McBaldon of Wilmington, N. C. She is a niece of John T. Howe an auditor in the Treasury Department at Washington, D. C. He is well known in this city. Dr Whittier H. Wright, a brother of Dr R. R Wright, manager of the A M. U. Book Concern, has just received notice that he successfully passed the examination of the Tennessee State Board of Medical Examiners held last month. Dr Wright is an intern at the Douglass Hospital. Mrs Louise B. Whitlock is going her husband Henry L. Whitlock for a divorce, charging desertion. A banquet was tendered William H. Miller, who has been a member of the Masonville Lodge for fifty-two years. In that time he has served as a Grand Lodge official for forty years and has been Grand Secretary for thirty-two years, Grand Master John P. Scott of Harrisburg, presided. Ricketts Orchestra furnished the music. Charles Roy and Oscar Smith have opened a stall in the Reading Terminal Market, one of the most classy market houses in the city and located central. They are progressive business men. There are six troops of Boy Scouts in the city now. Nos. 109, 144, 55, 164, 196 and 178. Hikes and camps are the order of the day. No. 55 will spend ten days at Camp Thompson. No. 164 is camping out at Cape May. No. 90. Chancey Edward Wells, out master headquarters Spring Street Settlement will examinations in various tests this week. Mr. Wells is very efficient in theory and the classes profit very much in these examinations. SCRANTON PA Scranton, Pa.—A large number of Scrantonians attended the Sunday School and Christian Endeavor Convention of the Pittsburgh District of the A. M. E. Church, which convened at Pittston July 24, 25, 26. The sessions were presided over by Presiding Elder W. H. Truss of Pittsburgh and were very interesting. The Eastern District Sunday School Superintendent, L. E. Overton of Scranton was relected. The office of corresponding secretary and treasurer is also on this side of the district, going to Mrs. WEST,142nd STREET No. 130 No. 140 "DUNBAR COURT" "DOUGLASS C PERTMENT ny. Apartments Rented Fire-proof Apartment L ed to Inspect these Hous and a Recommendation sewer and a metal sanitary garb wall. Large steam boilers with factory heat in coldest weather. uniformed attendants offers pro noyance from peddlers. quire est 142nd ny, Agent 134th Str ENT HOUSE ents Rented Only Un- department House Con- trol these Houses as it is commendation as to Rese- nal sanitary garbage pail recept- ram boilers with ample radiati- oldest weather. Day and night dents offers protection against oddlers. 22nd Street Agent n Street, THE STREETS OF LONDON No. 130 No. 140 No. 148 "DUNBAR COURT" "DOUGLASS COURT" "WASHINGTON COURT" sewer and a metal sanitary garbage pail receptacle built in the wall. Large steam boilers with ample radiation assure satisfactory heat in coldest weather. Day and night hall service with uniformed attendants offers protection against thieves and annoyance from peddlegs. Perry Tillman of West Pittston. An enjoyable sacred concert was given by the members of Bethel Sunday. Vocal solos were rendered by Medames Riley and Chadwick, Miss Francis Hunt, rectifications by Messrs. Herbert Smith and Harry Plater and selections by the Senior and Junior choirs. Bernard Crampton is in New York on business. Mrs. Charles Plater will move this week to the 900 block Jefferson avenue, where she and family have purchased a nice property. Miss Juliet Jones and Mr. Douglass were married recently by the Rev. F. W. Means of Shilloh Baptist Church, and Miss Mary Nimble and Mr. Herbert Dorsey by the Rev. G W Williams of Bethel A M. E. Church Saturday night. Recently the Ladies' Home Circle entertained the Alpha Embroidery Club at Mrs G. W. Brown's residence. Recitations were rendered by Miss Thelma Smallwood of Idchmond, Va., Instrumental solos by Miss Elsie Tinker and vocal numbers by Mrs Chandwick. Mrs Lillian Cuff of Elmira, and Miss Viola Scott of Willingport, were callers on Mrs. T. E. Howes last Saturday. Messrs. Sanderson; and Mayfield of Jersey City and Atlanta, respectively, worshipped at Bethel Sunday. Miss Grace Burgess of Wilkes-Barre was the week-end guest of Miss Ruth Harrison. Mrs. Alice Morton and nephew, Master Ernest Williams, have returned from an extended trip to Bellefonte. Her sister, Miss Louise Williams, and Miss Pendleton returned with her. Miss Thelma Smallwood of Richmond, Va., was the guest of friends at Lake Winola, last Sunday. Herbert B. Dorssey and Miss Mary Francis' Minney were united in marriage at their home 615 Lee street, Saturday evening. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. W. Williams. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. E. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lane, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Catharine Minney, O. T. Shetin, Dr. Johnson, J. Jenkins, Mr. Woods, Mr. Apartment 208-10 Hull St., Brooklyn—5 rooms, h 2231 Fifth Ave—4 private rooms, all i 38 West 136th St.—5 private rooms, 240 West 143rd St.—4.5 and 6 private 66 West 138th St.—3 and 4 rooms, $ 156 East 100th St.—5 rooms, $1.5 146-8 West 143rd St.—4 private room Inspect the apartments and app JNO M 21 W 134th partments To Boklyn—5 rooms, halls, baths, $15 to private rooms, all improvements, $21 —5 private rooms, all conveniences, —4.5 and 6 private rooms, all improv —3 and 4 rooms, $12-$15. —5 rooms, $15. St.—4 private rooms, all improveme partments and apply to JNO M ROYALL 21 W 134th Street, N. Y. Apartments To Let. Apartments To Let. 208-10 Hull St., Brooklyn—5 rooms, halls, baths, $15 to $17. 2231 Fifth Ave—4 private rooms, all improvements, $21 to $22. 38 West 136th St.-5 private rooms, all conveniences, $28-$29. 240 West 143rd St.-4.5 and 6 private rooms, all improvements, $24-$34. 66 West 138th St.-3 and 4 rooms, $12-$15. 156 East 100th St.-5 rooms, $15 146 West 100th St. No. 148 COURT" "WASHINGTON COURT" HOUSES I Only Under Lease House Construction. uses as it is Intended as to Responsibility. Image pail receptacle built in the ample radiation assure satis- Day and night hall service with protection against thieves and an- Street, or t eet, N. Y. Gross, P. Brown, Mrs. Scanks, Miss Mable Nelson, Miss May Honad and Jack White. 306-308 W. 135th St. JUST OPENED FOR COLORED 3-4 Beautiful, Large Light Rooms Hot water supply. Inquire janitor. Lots at Nepperhan 26 Minutes from New York City Cartare, 5 and 10 Cents. Plenty of work in vicinity. Lots 25x160 S10 DOWN $5 MONTHLY SIO DOWN $5 MONTHLY Good streets, good water and splendid location. Plenty of first class farm lands in N.Y. and N.J. We also exchange properties. Houses and chicken farms. Will sell or rent at Bedford Park, N. Y. Terms to suit. For full particulars write or call Chas. Mahaley, 127 133rd St. N.Y. 411 West 52nd St. Conveniences. Newly decorated. Rent $9, $10 and $11. 1-18-3mo Apply Janitress. FOR SALE. LOTS IN ENGLEWOOD, N. J. Park City of the Palisades $125 TO $600. FINE SCHOOLS—PARKS— STREETS—NEAR TROLLEY. Cash or Time Payments. LEWIS W. BROWN, 50 West Palisade Ave. Apr. 8—June. To Let. balls, baths, $15 to $17. improvements, $21 to $22. all conveniences, $28-$29. rooms, all improvements, $24-$34. 12-$15. balls, all improvements, $24-$26. only to ROYALL. Street, N. Y. NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK Manhattan and the Bronx. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Holman were writers in 'Nykons Sunday. Mrs. Ella D. Noyd visited Yonkers Sunday, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Borden. Miss Katherine Hightower, was a recent visitor of Mrs. Ernest Joyiens of Kingston, N. Y. Prof. W. R. Valentine, principal of the Bordentown Industrial School, was in the city Tuesday. Mrs. Harriet Spotswood was the guest of her uncle, Daniel Green, Rockville, N. Y., Sunday. Miss Helen Jones, of Cincinnati, is attending Columbia University and is shopping with Mrs. F. C. Jarvis at 2099 seventh avenue. Dr. H. Arthur Booker went to New Rockville last week to officiate at the marriage of Lee A. Crawford, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias. Mrs. Alice L. Parker of 317 West 30th street is much better, after undergoing a serious operation in the Presbyterian Hospital, 70th street and Madison avenue. At Salem Lyceum, last Sunday, the program was in charge of Mr. Jeffries. Those on the program were: J. B. Brown, E. T. Gordon and the Rev. Mr. Morris of Union Baptist Church. Subject of talk, "Righteousness Exalted a Nation, but Sin Reproaches the People." Emmett J. Scott, Jr., of Tuskegee, Ala, having graduated from Exeter Academy this year, is now attending Columbia University preparatory to entering the Institute of Technology, Boston this fall. He is stopping with Mrs. F. C. Jarvis, 2299 Seventh avenue. The trustees and faculty of the Osakaoba College, Osakaolaosa, Iowa, a white school, founded 1856, has awarded the Rev. William Stephenson Holder the degree of Doctor of Divinity. Dr. Holder is pastor and founder of the Harlem Congregational Church, 22 East 131st street. The Washington Memorial Presbyterian Mission will suspend evening services during the month of August. Short, strong, practical sermons and inspiring gospel songs will characterize the morning service. The public is cordially invited to partake of this Gospel tonic every Sunday at 11 a.m. Subject for Sunday morning: "Help from the Sanctuary." The Lenox Community Center, corner Lenox avenue and 135th street, announces free voice culture classes with Mimi E. Azalia Hackley, teacher, on Monday nights at 3 p. m., and "Thursdays at 3 p. m." The course that is given to private pupils will be followed while certificates of attendance and proficiency will be given in view of forming an advanced class. Hon. Charles W. Anderson, supervisor of Agriculture, is kept unusually busy nowadays listening to registrants whose numbers have been drawn for the draft in Exemption District No. 139 of which board Mr. Anderson is chairman. So busy was he with the registrants that he was to take part in the silent parade, although he did what he could to make it a success. An unusually interesting and pleasant meeting of the Biddle University League of Greater New York and vicinity was held last Thursday evening July 26, at the Washington Memorial Presbyterian Mission, 422洛巷 avenue. Biddle University and Scotia Seminary were well represented. The Rev. Thomas J. B. Harris of Englewood, N. J., presided. After a very thoughtful address by Prof. W. R. Conners, a graduate of Biddle University, and an interesting paper by Mrs. J. L. Moses, brief remarks were made by Dr. L. B. Ellerson, Prof. J. Ward Seabrooks and a number of the graduates and students who were present. Mrs. Thomas J. B. Harris and several other ladies of Scotia Seminary and Dr. G. Henderson also made short addresses. The speeches were interpersed with pleasing solos by Miss Emma Johnson, Mrs. Mary Brown, John Moore and Harry Chambers. Refreshments were served by a committee of ladies. ANNUAL FASHION SHOW. On Friday evening, July 21, the Utopia Neighborhood Club gave a fashion show at Manhattan Casino for charity. Mrs. Albert S. Reed says that during the sixteen years she has given her services to New York charities she has never managed an affair that she felt showed more racial progress, and advancement. Two years ago Mrs. Reed conceived the idea of bringing before the girls of New York the women who had reached the top round of success in dressmaking. This year she added millinery and a furrier. One of these dressmakers, Mrs. C. B. Reed has one of the most up-to-date dressmakers and milliner's shops in New York, located on 55th street near 5th avenue. Another has a shop on 48th street just off 6th avenue, and two are heads of dressmaking departments in white establishments that run from 25 to 30 girls. So great was the interest among the white people in this line of work that offers of assistance were made by members of the staff of the Vogue and Pictorial Review, and many white people were present to see the effect of a fashion show with all colored mankens and the dresses made by colored dressmakers. The gowns were works of art and the girls were beautiful and wore them to perfection. The general verdict of all present was that they were proud to know the women of our race that could produce such gowns. The affair was given for charity and these day women gave their services to encourage young colored people. The program: The program: 1. (a) Announceers: Masters Charlie and (8) Usher;s; Rosalie McClendon, Eliza Sterrett, ·Maud Jones, N. Turner, Hattie Brenham, Carina Jackson, Carrie Schaper, Helmina Burton, Burie Garden, Etta Hanna. 2. The book: Mildred Smawood. 1. The impalp: imbarrassed Manabur. 2. Negligence: neglecter, Miser. Unger of the Vogue. Irma Opelia Banks, Manikin. Irma Robinson. 3. Morning Dresses. (a) Morning dress: Modist, Madam Easle D. Boston: Maniken, Beatrice King. (b) Morning frock. "On the boardwalk in Atlantic City, from Muriel's Turtles Shop. Shop at the beach." (c)*G*eenan frock. "Gather the roses while Thomas McMellan; Manganen, Lt. Landgraf." 3. Bathing suit, "in the surf," Designer, Madam Eilor Elinor Flair-Brandon, Maniken, Mackenzie 6. Coat suits and top coasts from Muriel's Toonger, "advanced Fall models." (a) Coat suit; Maniken, Edith Smith. (b) Coat, two styles. Maniken, Czat in jackpot. (c) Coat suitty. Maniken, Henrietta Smith. 7. Tailor made cost suit. "Very smart." 8. Maniken, M. Cobbs. Maniken, Mrs. Norman Cotton. 9. Sport clothes. (a) Sport suit. From the shop of C. B. Maniken, Mrs. Leon Marshall. (b) Sport dress. Modist, Modad Essie P. Boston; Maniken, Mrs. Leon Marshall. (c) Sport suit. Modist, Modad Essie P. Boston; Maniken, Lili Hart. (a) afternoon gown. white taffeta. Modi st, Mrs. Laura Jean Williamson; Maniken Maniken, Lili Hart. (b) afternoon gown of midnight blue. Modi st, Miss J. H. Ready; Maniken, Mabel Chavia Whitman. (c) Coat suitty. gown. "A study in black and white." Modist, Mrs. Cathrine B. Reed; Maniken, Edith Smith. (d) afternoon gown. "On 5th Avenue." Modi, Miss J. H. Ready; Maniken, Blanche (f) Afternoon gown. Modist, Mrs. Hattie Lynch Green; Maniken, Iris Hall. 10. Tea gowns. (a) Tea gowns. Designer, Miss Unger of the Vowel Society by Miss Ophelia Banks Maniken, Pearl Jones. (b) Tea gowns. "5 o'clock cup. of tea." Modist, Miss J. H. Ready; Maniken, Mabel Chavis Whitens. 11. 6 o'clock dart at the Libya. Modist, Mrs. Laura Jean Williamson; Maniken, Anna Venice. 12. Evening gowns. (a) Evening gown. Modist, Mrs. Easie P. Boston; Maniken, Beaunice P. (b) Evening gown. Modist, Mrs. Catherine B. Penny, Sade Tandy. (c) Evening gown from the shop of C. B. Pemberton. Mankien. Odessa Grey. (d) Evening gown. Modist and Mankien. Mrs. Lillian Campbell. (e) Evening gown. Modist. Mrs. Laura Jean Williamson; Mankien, Dr. Gertrude Curtis McPherson. 13. "End of a Perfect Day." Modist for the entire, welding. Mrs Annie D. Grantlands. (a) Bridesmaid, Katie Wilson. (b) Bridesmaid, Janette King. (c) Matron of honor, Mrs. J. Turner Lay. (a) Flower girl, Eugenia Gordine. (b) The Bride, Pearl Crawford. (c) The Bride, Pearl Crawford. AUXILIARY NOTES: Among the most active of the Junior Patriots in volunteer service to the Woman's Auxiliary and Fifteenth Regiment are Eugene Buckingham, Rubert Cole, Elaine Clark, Terry Rosswell Bohn, William Webb, Zeno Steeman, Cecilia Bush, Charles Bass, Marston Bright, William Maxwell, Rose Reed, Charles Bush, Bernard Blanchard, Bennie Jacobson, Curtis Manby, Charles Johnson, Tommy Brandon, Alexander Bass, William Skinner and Oswald Collins. These children have from time to time since the Woman's Auxiliary, has been located in its present headquarters rendered invaluable aid to the Auxiliary. Every day some of them report for service. They have taken much interest in the Fifteenth Regiment and are as eager to know of its doings and whereabouts as those much older. Indeed, they already assert that some day they too, will be members of this noted regiment. It is surprising to know how intelligent they are upon present current war movements and unhesitatingly ask questions of information. The actual contact with the women of the auxiliary who are working for war Relief as well as the contact they have had with the soldiers of the Fifteenth Regiment, must make a wholesome and lasting impression upon these children. While all have been recognized who have volunteered service, only those who came with clean faces, clean hands and clean clothing have been allowed to assist in the actual work of headquarters. If they had been told to go home and return clean. We must acknowledge that the children of the neighborhood are well kept and this speaks well for our motherhood. Bennie Jacobson, a little Hebrew boy deserves special mention for his untiring efforts. The following contributions to the Auxiliary Fund for worthy dependents have been received and gratefully acknowledged: Mrs. McIntyre, $1; Mrs. Nellie Williams, $1; Mrs. Rebecca Snyder, $2; Mrs. Hicks, $1; Dr. Alexander, Orange, N. J., $1; friends of Bethany Chapel, Washingtonville, N. Y., through Miss Mary E. Chalmers, $6.25. Mrs. Fulmore, wife of Capt. Charles Fulmore, Fifteenth Regiment, has charge of the knitting circle of the Woman's Auxiliary. No committee of the Auxiliary has done more effective work than the visiting and investigating committee of our Social and Welfare. Division, Mrs. Roane assisting chairman, Mrs. Kolloe Secretary. Since the organization of the Auxiliary over 150 cases of soldiers have been investigated and reports sent to Col. Hayward. Very often this committee was able to render better service in ascertaining facts than through any other agency, and families have been materially aided by and through this committee. The Auxiliary continues to gain in membership, and in spite of the hot weather the meetings are well attended. KNIGHTS HOLD SESSION Not since 1909 has there been a more conspicuous gathering of Knights and Galantians than what appeared in Bethel A. M. E. Church to have their annual sermon preached by the Rev. A. R. Cooper, pastor. A beautiful program was arranged with Richard H. Lancaster, Mrs. Eilen G. Brown and Mrs. Irene Mormen-Blackstone appearing. After the sermon, the offering was lifted from the congregation and order, after which Lieut. Col. Sir W. H. Willis presented the collection taken up from the order to the trustees and an envelope to the pastor, organist, chorister and sexton. Sir Richard E. Clarke was the master of ceremonies. This sermon was the forerunner of the annual session of the Grand Lodge and Grand Court, which convened in the Lafayette Hall Monday and Tuesday, and which proved to be one of the most harmonious sessions the order in New York ever held. There was not a discordant par throughout the entire two days and the reports showed that the order has made wonderful strides since the annual session in Kingston. At the close of the session of both the Grand Lodge and Grant Court the Grand Lodge adjourned to the meeting room of the Grand Court, where the officers were installed by Sir William H. Willis. The grand officers for the ensuing years are: Sirs John W. Worsburg, Richard E. Clarke, William A. Vaughn, James E. Robinson, Robert H. Baynard, Walter A. Bell, Theron B. Mowers, Solomon Lonin, Joseph E. Robertson, Herbert E. Lowe, Ab Pease, Clarence Milden, Archer Branche, Walter A. Bell and John W. Forsburg. Grand Court: Miss Minnie E. Johnson, Mrs. Jessie Draper, Mrs. Elizabeth Furgerson, Mrs. Anna A. Johnson, Mrs. Dora Grand, Mrs. Willie Carter, Miss Isabel E. George, Mrs. Lillian Sheirlock, Mrs. Sadie Hairr, Mrs. Louise Harrry, Mrs. Paterson, Mrs. Amanda D. Brown, Miss Mary J. Slade, and Miss Minnie E. Johnson. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. Noticeable among the members of the Y. W. C. A. marching in the silent parade July 28 were: Mrs. Cornella Williams, Mrs. Kate Carey, Mrs. Rosa Roane, Mrs. Ethel Pearing, Miss Breese Jackson, Mrs. L. L. Theoppen, Mrs. Ethel Fearing tended her thanks to the members of her social committee and to Mrs. Joyce for their hearty co-operation. in the entertainment given at the Y. W. C. A. building on the evening of July 24. The Y. W. C. A. girls again wish to thank David H. West and Joseph M. W. C. A. magazines which came through their knights. The treasurer, Mine, V. E. Scott, has returned after a pleasant week spent in Orange, N. J. Among the new arrivals at the building are: Mrs. H. H. Spriggs, New London, Conn.; Miss Agatha Jones, Wilmington, Del.; Mrs. Morgan, Greenwood, Dell; Mrs. D. E. Sands, Chicago; Miss A. E. Grace Marshall, Tex.; Miss B. M. Farmer and Miss F. Gunner, Hillburn, N. E. A renewal of membership has been received from Mrs. Jas. H. Sheldon. A demonstration in canning, preservation of fruit and vegetable tables will be held in the W. C. A. building Thursday afternoon, August 2, at 3 o'clock; this is held under the auspices of the City Food Commission, with Miss Charlotte F. Morris and Miss Elizabeth A. Charge and the material is furnished. All interested are asked to attend. URBAN LEAGUE NOTES The league has supplied a large office building on William street with colored employees: Nine elevators are being secured at $15 a week as wages; and two confidential messengers have been secured for a large insurance brokerage firm. The Valley Rest Convalescent Home has accommodated 362 patients since its opening a little over two years ago. The order has been placed for the equipment of the Columbus Hill Day Nursery which is jointly being promoted by the Urban League, the Children's Aid Society, the Department of Health, the Babies' Welfare Association and other agencies. Already $2,425 has been raised for the work and quarters rent free will be given at the Henrietta Day School. At the request of the Urban League and co-operating groups, the Board of Superintendents of the Board of Education has recommended that apparatus be installed in P. S. 119 on West 134th street for the instruction of children in provocational work, and of adults in continuation classes—thus fitting those colored women in trades better for the work of their choice. Power machines and equipment necessary for instruction in home-making, dressmaking and millinery will probably be installed. The Manhattan Trade School Board has appropriated sufficient funds to continue club work, with the girls—which was conducted last year by Mrs. Gertrude E. McDougald. Mrs. McDougald will take her duties again in September. The Tenement House Committee has at the request of the league, placed a house-to-house visitor on Columbus Hill to instruct the tenants in their rights and duties. RUSH MEMORIAL The incessant hot weather has played havoc upon the attendance of Rush Memorial and as a consequence the collections took an awful slump. The pastor spoke at the morning service, being "A Pure and Undefiled Religion." In the evening the Roy, Mr. Clark was the speaker. The consensus of opinion the committee headed by Mrs. Bell changed the lawn party that was to have been given at the tennis court to the lawn back of Mother Zion Church, the date set is August 20. HARLEM CONGREGATIONAL The attendance last Sunday was large. Dr. Holder preached at 11 a.m. and 8 p. m. At the close of the ceremony, the Ladies' Aid Society presented $25 for the Congregational Home Missionary Society and the Secretary of the Harlem Missionary Society also presented $25 for the Congregational Church Extension. So ciety. At this juncture Mrs. Ford, Mrs. H. Eve and Mar. M. White, representing the church, gave the pastor a purse, containing many dollars, to be used as a vacation fund. In addition, he received a substantial sum from the Missionary Society, to be used as he sees fit. The following ministers will preach during August: First Sunday, the Rev. W. L. Cash of Savannah, Ga.; second Sunday at 11 a. m., the Rev. S. C Bruyning, and at 8 p., m. the Rev. J. H. W. Johnson; third and fourth Sundays, the Revs. Alleyne and Bruyning. ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH. The Rev. H. Arthur-Hooker, minister, had a busy week. Monday night he went up to Mount Version, where the Grace Baptist Church was celebrating the second anniversary of its establishment. The Rev. R. G. H. Sims, Booker preached as the substitute for the Rev. R. G. H. Sims. Tuesday night he went up to Yonkers and there united Lee Crawford and Miss Agnes Bowman in marriage. Returning to St. Paul, where a collation was in progress, which proved the most successful of the church. The history of the church, the phonograph, the histories of essays, addresses, and solos and duets by the representatives of the various auxiliaries of the church. The Committee on Refreshments, headed by Sister Clara Moore, had cake, ice cream, and lemonade in abundance for all present. There was a good sized collection of the V. P. V. I. Nancy had charge of the program. Thursday night the pastor was upon the Bronx to the First Union Church, the Rev. P. H. Leo, pastor, and preached for the Ladies' Club. Friday night the prayer meeting was well attended. Sunday the pastor preached at both morning and evening services at P. H. Leo. The pastor, sheele, and preached in the afternoon. The B. V. U. gave the program at the Christian Endover-of the First Congregational Church, Harlem, on Sunday evening. Money still comes in on the Paw Rally. Sunday-there was turned over $21. The Deacons are sending the pastor away on a much-needed vacation for a month. The day set for his vacation fund is Sunday, August 5. ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIAN ST. JAMES PRESBYTEIAN At the morning service the pastor discussed the subject, "Rooms To Let He Heard" and was the divine law of service and square dealing is to be the test of man's church as well as his civic activities, before he changes his residence from earth to heaven. The session met at the close of the service and received one member into the church on confession of faith. The Christian Endeavor, under the leadership of J. Lamar, Whitener, hold an open session at 13th street from 7 to 6 p. m. with encouraging results. Because of the unusual activity of the members of the church at this season, in community help and other forms of Christian service for others, Dr. Hyder will remain in the city during the summer to direct the work. The services on Sunday, both morning and evening, and the Wednesday night prayer service will be next Sunday morning will be: "The Silent Protest Parade and Its Meaning." At 8 p. m. there will be a public reception of all the new members, who have joined the church during July. The Lord's Supper will follow this reception. FIRST EMMANUEL CHURCH At both the morning and evening service Pastor Bolden preached the sermons, filled with food for thought. At the 11 o'clock service he spoke from I1 Timothy vi.12. Theme: "All Life Is a Conflict." The service was well attended and the choir rendered excellent music. The Sunday school was opened at 2 p. m. by Superintendent Hogans. Two new scholars joined. At 4 p. m. a short but excellent pgram was presented at the Literary Society by Mrs. Ellen Anthony. Solos were rendered by Misses Florence Sherman, Hylor Moses and Master W Edwards; recitation, Master Tom Wernham; and Mass, Jasinton. The Empamue Fellowship met at 7 p. m. conducted by Rev. Wm. Hogans. The sermon by Pastor Bolden at 8 p. m., conducted by Trinity of Sin: The World, the Flesh and the Devil." The young men of the S. M. and I. Club served dinner during the day and President Hinten presented $8.70 to the trustees as proceeds. Sunday, August 5, at 8 p. m.; Prof. J. E. Aggrey of Livingstone College, Salisbury, N. C., will preach. On the 14th a lemon social will be given by the Missionary Society. Plans have been completed for the celebration of the fourth anniversary of the church, beginning September 14. The members and friends are endeavoring to raise $2,500 to be used for enlarging and remodelling the present property. Brooklyn. Miss Lavinia Rhue of Georgetown, S. C. arrived in the city Saturday and is a guest of Mrs. Gibbs at 65 Sumpter street. Miss Murphy, daughter of John H. Murphy of Baltimore, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Maria Dublin, 431 Herkimer street. J. A. Smothers, the Federal Meat Inspector, is taking his annual vacation of 15 days. He and Mrs. Smothers are spending the time in Asbury Park and Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith, 425 Herkimer street, left Sunday for a two weeks' trip to New Haven. Mr. and Mrs. John Berry, 1403 Fulton street, entertained at luncheon Mrs. Sadie Holland and Miss Viola Harris of Scranton. S. A. Gibbs, who so successfully managed the Big Trophy game, and dance for Ben Hur Lodge, Knights of Pythias, last winter, in assisting Messrs. Addison S. Bailey and Charles Brown in the preparations for a picnic soon ```markdown ``` A Victim of the East St. Louis Mob. to be held at Dauer's Park. Funeral services were held over the remains of Mrs. Charles E. Clagett on Tuesday evening, July 23, at her late residence, 121 Reid avenue. Deceased had been seriously ill for a protracted period and undergoing 'hospital' treatment. A husband, sons and other relatives survive her. J. Ladwick Ohrent of 210 Prince street reports that he was assaulted by a number of white men and boys at Navy and Bolivar street on Saturday evening, July 21. He says he was kicked about the street and hit on the head with a blackjack. He made his escape and ran to the Brooklyn Hospital, where thirteen stitches were taken in his scalp. For some reason he failed to report the matter to the police. On Thursday evening, July 26, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Molborn, of 225 Prospect street, Jamaica, entertained at dinner the Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler of the I. B. P. O. E. of W. for the State of New York and Past Exalted Ruler Lewis E. Williams of Imperial Lodge No. 127 of New York City. After the dinner was served the two officers attended the initiation of Liberty Lodge No. 217, of which Mr. Molborn is a member and officer. Chief Pastor Bolden came to Brooklyn Sunday afternoon to meet a group of people in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Bryant, 64A Kosciuski street, at their request, for the purpose of establishing an Emmanuel Church. At 4 o'clock he had a splendid audience at his first meeting. He delivered to them a short historical address on "Denominational Organizations" and showed them in contrast what the Emmanuel Church stood for. The people pledged to bring more friends for the meeting next Sunday at 4 p. m. The place for the meeting is near Nostrand and DeKalb avenues. On Saturday evening, July 28, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Molborn celebrated their second marriage anniversary. The house was beautifully decorated and an enjoyable evening was had by all presen. There were several vocal selections by Mrs. H. S. Pickingpack. A very pretty birthday cake shadowed the guests in the parlor, the only lights being candles carried by Herman Bright. His birthday was also celebrated at this time. The group met Mrs. A. M. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. True of Madison N. J., the latter being the mother-of Mr. Molborn; Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Bell, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Pickingpack, r. and Mrs. Herman Bright. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET 133D ST. 9 W.—2 beautiful light rooms bath, hot water supply. 131ST ST. 270 W.—4 beautiful, large light rooms, bath, hot water supply Very desirable section. NELP WANTED—FEMALE Barn $3.00 to $5.00 a day or evening at home in spare time. Learn Artistic Hair-Making, Massage, Scalp Treatment, Hair-Making, Manufacture Different Kinds of Hair Goods, How to Cultivate and Grow Hair, How to Cultivate and Massage Hair, Mine, De Carroll, an old experienced hairdresser and beauty culturist, will course in her Blue Book. A quick, easy, fact work with this system you can start once to earn money among your friends. You will earn more money and becoming informed here is your opportunity. The price of these courses are only $2.00. Sand a manicure or DEAL CO. Box 70, Station C, N. Y, CITY. CARD OF THANKS Miss Alta Bonds wishes to thank her friends, especially of Charlie Sumner Lodge, K of 1', for their sympathy and assistance in the death of her brother George Bonde. BROOKLYN FURNISHED ROOM TO LET PUTNAM AVE. $2—Nearly furnished rooms, all conveniences, conveni- all cars and subway. Mrs. Ethel Dark. May24-3pm. FLATS AND APARTMENTSTO LET ST. FELIX ST. No. 13—Large front parlor for two men or man and wife; also back room with running water. Apply Mrs. Jackson. July 19-4t. FOR RENT.—Several acceptable flat three, four and five rooms to small first class families only. G. Johnson, 196 Putnam ave. Aug. 2-3. RELIGIOUS NOTICES ABSTHINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 342-48 West, 46th-Bill, between 8th and 11th Avenues. Sunday Service—11 a. m. and 7. 20 p. m. Holy Communion every first Sunday School, 1: 30 p. m. Sunday Morning prayer meeting, 6 a. m. Tuesday, 8 p. m. Monsonary Society, prayer and praise service. Thursday, 8 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. Sunday prayer meeting, 6 a. m.—Midway and Madness Society, 8 p. m., general prayer meeting. Rev. A. Chayman, Parochial, D. D., pastor, residence, 366 W. 51st street, Pearl City, 306 W. 51st street, Pearl City. M. T. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 159-48 West, 46th-Bill, between 8th and 11th Avenue. Rev. W. Will P. Hayes, D. D., pastor, Presaching Services every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7. 30 p. m. Sunday School at 2. 30 p. m., Sundays, B. Y. P. U. meets every Sunday at 8 p. m. Sunday School meets every Wednesday at 8 p. m. The Weekly Meeting on Friday evening at 8 p. m. Church Aid Society, second Monday evening in every Sunday evening, meets every Tuesday night. Visitors are made welcome. Telephone, Columbus 5504. MOTHER A. M. E. E. MION CHURCH 161-153 W 13th St. Rev. J. W. Brown pastor, 118 West 13th street Sunday Services—11 a.m. and 1746 p.m. Maly Communities of Morning School at 8 Morning School at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 2 p.m. Varick Christian Endower, 6:30 Weekly Meetings Clam Meetings every Tuesday and Wednesday, meetings. Prayer Meetings, READ FREE PUBLIC INVITED. BUSK MEMORIAL A. M. R. MON CHURCH, 15 West 13th Street Services and 2 P. M. Sunday School at 124 P. M. Sunday School at 123 P. M. D. Lawrence School at 853 S. Leavenage Avenue. T. B. Smith. Church Clerk. 139 West 18th Street. All are cordially welcome. ST. MARKS METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 53d Street, near Eighth Avenue, New York City. Pastor, Will Williams, 139 West 53d Street. Preaching, 11 a.m. and 7.45 p. m. Prayer Meetings, Friday evening, and Sunday morning. Sunday, at 2 p. m. Lyceum, Sunday, at 4 p. m.; Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Epworth League, Sunday, at 4 p. m.; Friday, at 4 p. m. Chases Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 8:20 and Sunday evening in each month. Welcome to all. SALEM METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 162-4 W 135d Street, the street in New York where burying a pastor, preaching at 1 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. days. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. L, M. S. Perry, superintendent. Men's Bible Class, L. N. Thompson, instructor. Lycmeum, 2.30 p.m. Sunday School, Thursdays. George W. Allen, president. Epworth League, 6 p.m. Sundays, L. S. Tuesday and Wednesday Monday, Sunday and Wednesday Monday, 1 p.m. Sundays. Prayer meeting, Friday night, brotherhood, every Tuesday Communion, Junior Sunday in each month. All welcome. NEYMAN MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH-Herkimer street near Schenectady avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Rev. J. N. Higgman, S. T. B., pastor. Sunday preaching, 2.30 p.m. Epworth School, Sunday School 1st Sunday at 8 p.m. Monday-Literary, 2.30 p.m. Epworth School, 162-4 W 135d Street, New York. Rev. Edward George Clifton, D. D., Rector, $12 East 167th St. Sunday Services. All Seats Free.-11 Sermon, Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. M, 8 p.m. evening service. A cordial welcome to all. TELEPHONE HARLEM 2876 JAMES C. UNDERTAKER Camp Chairs and Coaches LADY ATTN 89 West 134th St. Near L PHONE 6265 MORN. J. WESLEY LANE UNDERTAKER & EMBALMER OPEN ALL MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS. PARLOR AND CHAPEL FREES. Lady, in Attendance. Prompt Services. Moderate Rates. :: :: 112 WEST 133rd ST. NEAR L'EROX AVE. TELEPHONE HARLEM 2876 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT JAMES C. THOMAS UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER Camp Chairs and Coaches to Let for All purposes. LADY ATTENDANT. 89 West 134th St. Near Lenox Ave. New York City WHEN DEATH OCCURS AND AN EXO- NOMICAL FUNERAL IS REQUIRED CALL UP H. ADOLPH HOWELL PHONE 9230 AUDUBON W. 126th St. Remains Shipped To All Parts of the World. ALWAYS OPEN LADY ATTENDANT UNDF & TAKERS ST. JAMES PRESSBYTERIAN CHURCH 59-61. Went 127th street. New York City, NY. Services at 127th street. Services each SUNDAY during 1917 will follow; 11 a.m. sermon; 1 p.m. m., Sunday School; 4 p.m. Brotherhood; 7 p.m. School; 4 p.m. Worship; 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY; 5 p.m. lecture; prayer service. Wednesday 4 p.m. Junior Endevor. FRIDAY, 8.30 p.m. indoor. SUNDAY, 8.30 p.m. Boys Athletic Association, Baptist and Communion of the Lord's Supper at 8 p.m. the first Sunday of each month florists and artisans to attend at all of these services. West 187th street; telephone, Audubon 1054. Church office phone, Harlem 6611. For Rent. Hall or rent for all occasions. Apply United Civic League, Inc. 184 W. 135th St. 4-26th Help wanted, all nationalities; cooks, laudresses, general houseworkers, waitresses and laborers. MRS. H. BAILEY, 172 Belmont Ave., Long Branch, N. J. 5-17-Zmo. Webb Draper Agency 133 West 90th Street Announces the opening of their registration books for the Spring and Summer positions. Best positions in and out of town for capable well recommended sex, vanta, male and female. Chefs, Cooks, Chambermaids, Waltresses and for all positions. Register now. Phone 117 Mad. Sq. Dr. Frank L. Chambers AND Dr. Thos. O. Johnson Announce the Removal of Their DENTAL OFFICES To 101 West 131st Street Cor. Lenox Ave. 5-10-3m IF U DON'T C -COMSULT- DR. KAPLAN THE EYESIGHT SPECIALIST RELIABLE AND REASONABLE EYES EXAMINED FREE 531 LENOX AVE. OPPOSITE HARLEM HOSPITAL (Mrs.) Amy Foster. Proprietor, 21 Pearl St., Paterson, N. J., Phone 3692 Male and Female help wanted at once. General Houseworkers, Cooks, Laundresses, Chambermaids and Waitresses. Wages from $18 to $40 per month. Write for full particulars. mar8-4t WALTER F. CRAIG 483 HAMBOCK ST. BROOKLYN EPHONES BROOKFORD DR. URAS. H. ROBERTS DR. BENJ. T. WITHERS DENTIST 347 LENOX AVENUE Phone Morn. 5555 Near 127th St. Send Us Your Job Printing OPEN DAY AND NIGHT THOMAS and EMBALMER to Let for All purposes. ENDANT. Benox Ave. New York City COACHES TO HIRE CAMP SHAIRS TO LET NOTARY PUBLIC W. DAVID BROWN HIGH GRADE LICENSED UNDERTAKER & EMBALMER 'MAIN PARLOR AND CHAPEL 146 West Fifty-Third Street (Bot, 6th and 7th Avenue) TELEPHONE 3034 COLUMBUS LODGE ROOMS TO LET AT REASONABLE RATES HARLEM PARLOR AND CHAPEL 2313 Seventh Avene (Bot, 185th and 196th Streets) TELEPHONE 1530 MORNINGSIDE SUBSCRIBE TO THE AGE $2.00 A YEAR IN ADVANCE BUREAU DENTISTS