New York Age

--- NEGRO MEMBER OF MILITARY ENTERTAINMENT SERVICE VOL XXXI No. 11 NEGRO MEMBER ENTERTAIN Lester A. Walton To Help Provide Enter- tainment for Draftees MARC KLAW'S PLANS Prominent Theatrical Magnate Moving Spirit in Work. TO DRAW NO COLOR LINE One First Class Colored Attraction To Be Sent Over "Cantenment Circuit"—Minstrel and Dramatic Companies To Be Organized Among Drafted Men—"Smilage Books" To Be One of the Novel Features. In making public the present plans of the Military Entertain- ment Service, which is under the direction of the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities, Marc Klaw, member of America's foremost theatrical firm, announces that a Negro will be a member of this important committee in the person of Lester A. Wal- ton, managing and dramatic editor of THE ACE: One of Mr. Walton's duties will be to organize ministrel and dramatic theater productions for the national devotions. throughout the country. Mr. Klaw is chairman of the Military Entertainment Service of the commission, and his decision to recognize the race by appointing Mr. Walton as one of the committee heads was reached after an exchange of correspondence with Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to Secretary of War Baker, who is keeping his hands and thoughts on all activities for the colored soldier boys, and at whose instance Mr. Walton's appointment was made. This committee is made up of the leading theatrical men in the country, including David Belasco, A. L. Erlanger, Lee Shubert, E. F. Albee, Catti-Gasazza, Sam Scribner, Henry W. Savage, Arthur Hammerstein, Sam H. Harris, George M. Cohan, Irving Berlin, John L. Golden, A. H. Woods, Warren L. Lillard, Arthur Hopkins, Arch Selwyn, Winchell Smith, F. Richard Anderson and Joseph Klaw. Camp Theatres to Be Opened. There are sixteen National Army cantonments, besides a large number of camps where the National Guard is being trained for service in France. A large camp theatre is to be conducted at each cantonment and camp. First class attractions are to be played at these camp theatres, the soldier boys to be charged a sum less than is paid on Broadway to see these productions. One of the novel ideas soon to be introduced by this committee will be the placing on sale throughout the country of "smilage books" containing coupons valued at five cents each. The price of the books will be $1 and $5. The committee plans to have the "smilage books" purchased by relatives and friends at home, who will in turn send them to the drafted men at the various cantonments. The "smilage books" will enable the draftees to secure seats at the camp theatres upon the presentation of a certain number of coupons. The coupons will be redeemed by the committee. On the back of each coupon is printed: "Plenty of hard work and clean fun make vigor and manhood. The prime requisites for a soldier." The policy to be adopted toward the colored draftees in providing them with theatrical entertainment, the organization of minstrel and dramatic companies, the booking of at least one colored attraction over the "Cantonment Circuit," and the distribution of "smilage books" in the interest of colored draftees were among the important subjects discussed by Mr. Klaw and Mr. Walton at a conference held last Saturday afternoon. Mr. Klaw assured Mr. Walton that there was no intention to discriminate on account of color; that colored men would be admitted to the theatres on the same nights as the white men, for it is the purpose of the commission to deal with all of Uncle Sam's loyal fighters on an equal basis. Already the work of organizing minstrel and dramatic companies among the white drafted men has been started, the aim of Mr. Klaw and his associates being to give those possessing good singing voices and some histrionic ability an opportunity to develop and also to assist in driving dull care away. Mr. Walton will shortly take up this phase of the work among the colored draftees. To Organize Minstrel and Dramatic Companies. In the opinion of Mr. Klaw, one of the most enduring ideas in connection with the Military Entertainment Service Committee lies in an effort to organize dramatic and minstrel companies in each camp; these companies carrying with them entertainment to France when they leave for that country. Mr. Klaw predicts that the colored minstrel companies, etc., will be a sensation "Over There." Mr. Walton was assured by Mr. Klaw that in the selection of attractions for the "Cantonment Circuit," one of the companies would be composed of colored singers, comedians and dancers. The organization would have to be a first class one in every particular. Mr. Klaw stated. "Smilage books" are to be put on sale for relatives and friends to buy for colored draftees at the same time they are distributed throughout the country for white draftees. Mr. Klaw is reported to have been in Washington last week where he had a conference with President Wilson, Secretary Bakers and other high officials in connection with the work of the draftees now in course of com- structure will be raised to completion Lester A. Walton is a native of St. Louis, Mo., where his parents reside. He has been actively identified with the theatrical profession for about ten years and is regarded by the leading theatrical men as an authority on colored theatricals. Mr. Walton has devoted much time and energy in promoting the interests of the colored theatrical profession. Before coming East he was a reporter on the St. Louis daily papers where he attracted no little attention both as court reporter and general assignment man. He was brought to New York by the late Ernest Hogan, serving in the capacity of Mr. Hogan's personal representative. Among those outside of the theatrical profession associated with the committee are Raymond B. Fosdick, Jasper J. Mayer, John R. Mott, Joseph E. Rycroft, Otto Kahn, George F. Baker, August Belmont, William A. Delano, Charles Dana Gibson, Daniel Guggenheim, Clarence L. Mackey, George W. Wickersham, Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, Prof. Brander Matthews, Francis Lynde Stetson and Thomsa W. Lamont. HUNDREDS ATTEND LADSON FUNERAL The funeral of Robert R. Ladson, a prominent member of the Southern Beneficial League and one of the leading and oldest members of Bethel A. M. E. Church, was held Sunday afternoon from the church, the Rev. R. A. Cooper, pastor, officiating. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in the church. The pallbearers were H. T. Shepard, John H. Black, Archie B. Roberts, J. C. Thomas, Sr., Allen Patterson, John Hadwin and Moses Slaughter. The remains were interred in Woodlawn Cemetery. The deceased came to New York 40 years ago from Walterboro, S. C., and for a number of years made a living as a common laborer. For the past fifteen years he was engaged in the real estate business, his office in recent years being at 31 West 139th street. He died November 28, of intestinal troubles. Mr. Ladson, who was 65 years old, is survived by a widow. Owing to the congested condition of the mails all news matter must positively be in The Age office not later than Tuesday morning of each week. 1 The move to inspect the ballots cast for alderman in the Twenty-sixth aldermanic district was given a temporary setback Monday, when Frank Mullen, the democratic opponent of James C. Thomas, Jr. was granted a stay by Mr. Justice Gavegan of the Supreme Court, which took precedence over the order issued last Friday by Mr. Justice Giegerich of the Supreme Court that the ballots he started December 3, at two o'clock. Mr. Mullen, in petitioning for a stay of inspection before Gavegan Monday morning, stated that he desired to take the matter to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court for adjudication. Mr. Thomas and his attorneys charge Mr. Mullen with "stalling for time." Mr. Justice Gavegan, therefore, instructed Mullen to take his case before the higher court by Thursday or the order would be variced and an immediate inspection of the ballots be permitted. Although Mullen denies that fraud was committed to give him the lead over James C. Thomas, Jr., the latter has unearthed startling irregularities made by the New York County Board of Canvassers. In the 30th Election District of the 19th Assembly District Mullen was given twenty-five votes, although he actually received fifteen. In the 31st Election District of the 19th Assembly District the Democratic nominee for alderman was given twenty-one votes, although he received eleven. In the 32nd Electric District the canvassers made the mistake of giving Mullen 124 instead of 94 votes, and Thomas was credited with 152 votes, although he received 155. Mr. Thomas says that an inspection of the ballots will show that many other irregularities were made by the New York County Board of Canvassers and predicts that he will win out on the recount. According to Mr. Thomas, a play for time is being made by Frank Mullen, who is under the impression that if sworn in as alderman the first of the year those seeking to contest him will be given no end to trouble and subjected to many tough experiences. The course is expected to come up before the Appelate Division of the Supreme Court sometime this month, despite Mr. Mullen's strong objection to holding an inspection and recount. Mr. Thomas says that the case will be carried to the Court of Appeals if necessary. CIVIC LEAGUE HOLDS ELECTION OF OFFICERS At the annual election of officers of the United Civic League, held Monday evening, the following were enlisted: John M. Royall, president; W. H. Willis, first vice-president; John F. E. Earls, second vice-president; J L. Pritchard, treasurer; Henry D. Dolphin, secretary; W. G. Isaacs, financial secretary. Board of Governors—B. F. Thomas, J. C. Thomas, Sr. J. C. Hawkins, H. H. Lewis, F. E. Fitzgerald, Anthony McCarthy, J. W. Rose, John Pinizer, Dr. V. T. Thomas, J. H. Morgan Taylor, C. W. McDougall, Samuel Bright, Julius Watson, E. F. Robinson and C. H. Payne. FIRST COAL CARD FOR (Special to THE YORK REAL MEDIA PHILADELPHIA) - Retail coal dealers in this city met with a rush of orders for coal cards Tuesday, when the new system went into effect. Every body must get a coal card before they can purchase any. The first red card was issued to Samuel Jordan, who lives on Bainbridge street. The Decorating Committee: Emma Parrish, chairman; Rebecca Elliott, W. D. Hawkins, Isaac Turner, Ambrose Showers, Mary W. Johnson, C. Musserone, John Ruffin, John Brown and Nannie Jones The deacons of the Metropolitan Baptist Church are: Peter Thomas, John James, John James, John Dudley, Thomas Sears, Alexander Faulkner, Stephen Fossett, Louis J. Stovall, William Burton, Clarence Musserone, Wm. Hawkins, Simon Archer, James Gaines, Wm. Johnson, John Garlington, Jos. H. Hunter and Harry B. Bright. The trustees: Robert L. Hill, John H Ruffin, Arthur Butterfield, Isaac Turner, Henderson Jiles, Ramson S. Morgan, Ambrose Showers and J. L. Smith. VERDICT AGAINST 5 AND 10 CENT STORE SPRINGHIELD, MASS.-A law suit of local interest and which had been in litigation since June, 1916, was that brought by Mrs. Annie West and Mrs. Nanette Howe against the Kresge Company, which has a Sc. and 10c. store in this city. The suit alleged discrimination in refusing to serve the complainants at the soda fountain on June 16, 1916, and again on June 17. The women each sued for $2,000. It is understood that the statutes of Massachusetts allow damages from $25 to $300 for each proved offense of discrimination on account of color. This case was tried before a jury in the Superior Court, Judge Callahan presiding. The jury after deliberating six hours awarded the plaintiff the minimum sum, $25. The plaintiffs, while not having an award of a very large sum, look upon the decision as a moral victory, Henry A. Booth was attorney for the plaintiffs. POLICY OF WAR DEPARTMENT IS TO DISCOURAGE DISCRIMINATION NEWTON D. BAKER DECLARES Tells The Age that Colored Soldier Boys Made Impressive Sight at Straus Residence. HAVE BIG THANKSGIVING Colonial Mean' Drafted Men Entertained by Rocky Mountain Club, Union League Club and Other Public-spirited Organizations—Enjoy Themselves in Harlem. In a letter to THE AGE commenting on the presence of fifty colored draftees at the Straus home on Thanksgiving Day, Nathan Straus, the philanthropist, concludes by saying: I can assure you that it has been a source of great pleasure to both Mrs. Straus and myself to have been able to show in the way we do how much we appreciate what the colored soldiers have done and the United States It was a most impressive sight to have had these fifty many, well set-up young fellows among us, and I am sure they will again give a good account of themselves and do us credit. It is also most gratifying to us to have received so many letters of appreciation for "doing our bit" at this time. In last Saturday's mail Mr. Straus received the following message from the fifty colored soldiers who had been guests at the Straus home, 27 West 72nd street, on Thanksgiving Day: I am on my way "Over There." I will return via Berlin. I will always remember with sincere gratitude Mr. Strau's kindness to me on this Thanksgiving Day, 1917. Each card was signed by the draffee, JOHN HAYES MAMMOND giving the regiment and company of which he is a member. Entertained in Harlem. Several hundred of Colonel Moss' feasted and entertained by Mr. and time Thanksgiving by the citizens of New York and the hospitality shown the boys in khaki will not be forgotten by them for a long time. At the Straus home, fifty men were featseed and entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Straus in grand style. Aside from the cats there was a vaudeville entertainment furnished by performers from the Winter Garden. Everybody had a good time and Mr. and Mrs. Straus were immensely pleased over the keen enjoyment manifested by their guests. In Harlem the appetites of the draftees were appeased at the Libya, the Devan and at Watkins's Restaurant. Those who devoured the turkey and cranberry sauce, etc., at the Libya were the guests of W. B Dowd of the Union League Club, while those who dined at the Devan and Watkins' Restaurant enjoyed the hospitality of the Rocky Mountain Club, of which John Hays Hammond is president. Before going to the Straus residence and to Harlem over one-hundred colored drafted men went to the Rocky (Continued on page two) Washington, D. C.—Secretary of War Newton D. Baker that it is the policy of the War Department to discourageination against persons on account of their race or color in the and points out that the attitude of the department toward soldiers is clearly shown by the following facts: More than 626 of the 1,250 colored men who completed the course at the reserve officers' training camp at Camp Fort Des Moines, Ia., have been commissioned as officers of the United States army; nearly 100 colored physicians and surgeons have received commissions as officers of the medical reserve corps and a full fighting force of 30,000 colored soldiers, including representatives of practically every branch of military service, will constitute the 92nd Division, to be detailed to duty in France under General Pershing. Secretary Baker's views on the treatment accorded the Negro in the army are made public in a memorandum to his special assistant, Emmett J. Scott, which follows: "Referring to various telegrams and letters of protest received at the department, to which you have called my attention, concerning certain alleged discriminations against colored drawees, I wish to say that a full investigation of the matters complained of has been ordered. tion, and more and more as our respect. "On the other hand, the whole are coming more generally the value of the good among the colored people, their industrial importance, eager desire to learn and themselves for usefulness in art, and this has brought growth of good feeling more true, here and there, by such as that at Houston and that St. Louis, which grew out of understandings, and were pertuited to, in at least one stance, by the malicious act people who would rejoice to embarrasscome to us as a weakness against our enemy, fore, unrest among the color and suspicion of the Government their part are, by all means, coerced at a time like this. "We are bending all our efforts in the building up of an army, the enemy of democracy and, and the army we are building both white and colored men, expecting that they will all duty, and when they have done will be alike entitled to the "As you know, it has been my policy to discourage discrimination against any persons by reason of their race. This policy has been adopted not merely as an act of justice to all races that go to make up the American people, but also to safeguard the very institutions which we are now at the greatest sacrifice, engaged in defending, and which any racial disorders must endanger. Attention on the part of the W.E.D. department to undertake at this time to settle the so-called race question. In this hour of national emergency and need, white and colored men alike are being called to defend our country's honor. In the very nature of the case some must fight in the trenches, while others must serve in other capacities behind the firing line. About Service Battalions. "I very much regret what seems to be a certain amount of overworked hysteria on the part of some of the complainants who seem to think that only colored draftees are being assigned to duty in Service Battalions, whereas thousands of white draftees already have been, and more of them necessarily will be, assigned to duty in such Service Battalions. "Some of the complaints or charges of discrimination seem all the more unwarranted, in view of the fact that there is far less hazard to the life of the soldier connected with the Service battalion than is true in the case of the soldier who faces shot and shell on the firing line. Furthermore, the attitude of the War Department toward colored soldiers is clearly shown by the following facts: More than 626 of the 1250 colored men who completed the course at the Reserve Officers' Training Camp, at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, have been commissioned as officers in the United States Army; nearly 100 colored physicians and surgeons have received commissions as officers in the Medical Reserve Corps, and a full fighting force of 30,000 colored soldiers, including representatives in practically every branch of military service, will constitute the 92d Division, to be detailed for duty in France under General Pershing. "The relations between the colored and white men, in the camps containing both, have been worked out on a very satisfactory basis, and little or no trouble seems likely to arise. All of my reports indicate that the colored men are accepting this as an opportunity to serve and not an occasion for creating discord or trouble, and white men and officers are passing over the question of race difference in a helpful spirit. What we need in this emergency is the help of right-thinking people in the cities and towns around the camps, and we are getting that cooperation so generally that our course seems free from embarrassment, if German propagandists who want to make discord by stirring up sensitive feelings, are simply not allowed to do their work The Relationship Existing Between Races. "As a matter of fact, the colored people and the white people in this country have lived together now for a good many years and have established relationships in the several parts of the country which are more less well organized and acquiesced in. Gradually the colored people are acquiring education in the industrial arts, and are rendering themselves more and more useful in our civiliza- tion, and more and more entailment of our request. "On the other hand, the white people are coming more generally to prize the value of the good people among the colored people, than their industrial importance, and eager desire to learn and understand themselves for usefulness in the country, and this has brought about growth of good feeling marred by true, here and there, by such incidents as that at Houston and that at St. Louis, which grew out of not understandings, and were perhaps tributed to, in at least one of their instances, by the malicious activities people who would rejoice to see an embarrassment come to us as a great weakness against our enemy. Herefore, unrest among the colored people and suspicion of the Government of their part are, by all means, to be courageed at a time like this. "We are bending all our energies to the building up of an army to defeat the enemy of democracy and freedom and the army we are building together both white and colored men. We are expecting that they will all do their duty, and when they have done so they will be allie entitled to the gratitude of their country." SECRETARY LANSING LAUDS MINISTER CURTIS Mrs. Janet L. Curtis, widow of the late United States Minister to Liberia is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Adenander Walters. 208 W. L. Curtis, Mrs. Curtis will be here meeting on the 12 December, when they will be returning, where they will meet. Mrs. Cardis is in Receipt of the lowing letter of sympathy from Secretary of State Lansing: Upon receipt of the telegram announcing the death of your husband, the Secretary of Legation at Monrovia, was instructed to convey to you the Department's deep sympathy with you in your bereavement and the assurance of the loss which the Government has sustained. I was shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mr. Curtis in the prime of his manhood and in the full performance of his arduous duties which he has been performing for his country in these trying times. In the death of Mr. Curtis the Government has lost a faithful and valuable servant, and I extend to you my own sympathy in this sorrow which has overtaken you. I am, Madam. Your obedient servant. (Signed) ROBERT LANSING. Mrs. Curtis speaks in the highest terms of the manner in which the State Department handled her husband's remains and of the many courtesies shown her. 15TH BATTALION BAND MUSTERED IN SERVICE The military ceremony attending the mustering into the service of the Fifteenth Battalion Battalion attracted an audience of some three hundred people at the Battalion Armory last Sunday afternoon, corner of 12nd street and Seventh avenue. The band is composed of thirty-six pieces with Fred Simpson director. The musical part of the exercises was under the direction of Prof. J. Rosamond Johnson. An earnest and thoughtful address was delivered by James Weldon Johnson, while Mrs. Lelia Walker Robinson spoke in behalf of the Circle for Negro War Relief. The most brilliant number of the band concert that followed was the new march dedicated to the Fifteenth Battalion. The band was then formally mustered into the State service by Major V. W. Tandy, commander of the Fifteenth Battalion, New York State Guard. Lieut. James Reese Europe of the Fifteenth Regiment Band made an address and a substantial collection was made in behalf of the Circle for Negro War Relief. Mrs. James W. Johnson and Miss Carrie Bond represented the Circle in the management of the affair. DISTINCTION FOR U; P. (Special to THE NEW YORK ACK) PHILADELPHIA - Walter F. Gerrick, a junior in the Medical School at the University of Pennsylvania, has been admitted to the Zelosophic Literary Society, the first colored member during its existence of 88 years. 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J, WALKER Paper, a’; eae cashes ST: re ea oe Per a AW Steet F R Ff Women and Chidren Wit- sf a tess Durning at Stoke of @ Ligon. Scett in Public A ee ‘ ge Square, Bi iis Tan i’ ae He Watrt Wiskig Wine bo Prntelt ‘Thees Cie Teak Part la Tennessee's Fave- cirtte . Diversiou—Cougress Te Be {erm of Savagery. St ee fs “Dyexssurc, Tenn. — Frequent charges made that anarchy and law- essness -prevail in certait sections Z0f the Sauth ‘are being sybstanti- gated, bythe recent burning at stake for Ligon Scott, charged with rape. Htheugh the atrocity was com- Erhitted in‘the public square and no Zattempt was made by the lynchers bis ide their identity, not one arrest as been made, so far. G2 The attention: of Cunsress will be pale fo the failure of State and coun- Hy officials to arrest and prosecute those who -participate m lynching bees and an igflort ‘will be made during the present feession at Washington to have a meas- wre passed providing for Federal in- RFestigation when laxity of duty is shown p local officials. Kc Usually in the lawless sections of the ES jouth the mob lynches a colored man ‘an investigation is carried on later feo: determine his guilt. In the case of iLagon Scott, no step has been taken tc faacertain whether he was guilty or no ef. the crime charged. The press dispatches describe the jag of Scott, which was largely at Efended by men, women and children, i aie” following ‘graphic manner : SRTAN IRON STAKE WAS DRIVEN | THE GROUND AND §COTT TIE PO IT, HE WAS STRIPPED OF 418° CLOTHING AND A SONFIRE WAS BUILT AROUND HIS BOD' BMwTIL EVEN THE BONES WERE dbo QUMED. EVERY HOUSETO! RARD AWNING IN THE VICINITY 01 + PYRE WAS COVERED WIT teas cnowb Was onDERLY AN pap neree OUT: THE EXECUTION Roe TTS-PLANS WITHOUT A HITCH SIVHERE WAS NO" DISTURBANC! MANOR GUNPLAY. THE CROWD Djs SPERSED BEFORE NIGHT ANI S:THE USUAL SUNDAY QUIETUDI 2? REIGNED IN THE CITY.” ‘FRENCH DEMOCRACY : GRATES ON SOUTHERNERS (Special to_Te Nrw Yous Ack) Elizabeth City, NX. C—The Inde- ‘pendent, a local’ white weekly, pub- ‘Jished the following article in its issue “of ‘November 23, contrasting tite Southerner's idea of democracy, with what ohtains in France: -, The French have one idea of De- <mocracy and Americans another, the “result of which is confusing and om- harassing to Amrican white soldiers Who are now in Prance to help cary on the war-for democracy. Democracy in - France, where democracy had its birth knows no color fine, What this means to American troops is brought out in wiletter, received by Miss Mary Gurley “of this'city, this week }rom a soldier ‘friend naw with the colors in France. “This soldier' boy says: "It! certainly gets a Southerner's goatto see how, the races mix up on ‘this side. It's not an unusual sight to ‘sce asbig black Negro walking down the stteet with his arms around a pretty white girl and then to see him reach over and kiss her regardless of “who may be looking. This is a regular “thing in the concert halls and caba- fets. It is getting to be quite a prob- Jem with the Y. M. C. A. in Bordeaux. They Rave a reading room and resta- alggec noldler¥-aré:about'to take pos- seusion of the:place, and the, M,C. A. officials don't: know how to go bout, drawing the'tolor Tine, | The American girls’ that gre running the restaurant are refusing to wait on the ‘niggers’ and the Association is get- ting right up against it, Of course this will be worse when the American nigger’ soldiers and white Southern soldiers get together over here. “The French people seem to have a sery high regard for a ‘nigger’ and they intermary right along., The La Turraine, whidh eft ‘Bordéau laa Sunday,, catrled over 7§ French off ses who are'to train, the’ American iropos at tHe Cantonments in trench warfare, One of these officers is car fying a ‘nigger, wife, along with him sayendhe"has becn assigned t¢ s@MRcamp in Texas. His social po: riti®acéut there will be about deuce high.” MOTHERS’ CLUB WORK IN NEW ROCHELLE Sos Cipeeal fo See nee Seas eee New ‘Rocutiwe, .N. Y-—The Mothers’ Club of this town is conducting a series $f public “meetings: this week for” the urpose of getting mors members and funds with which to carry forward its work, “The Grst meeting was held at Saint Catherine's A. M.-E. Zion Church Motiday evemng. “The choir_of the chirtift{urnished musi¢, Miss F. Willie Davitesfounder of ‘the club, read the scriptures; the Rev. Adam Jackson of- fered prayer and Mrs Mattie Slaugh- ter, president of the club, presided. The speaker of the evening was Mrs. N.B. Dodson of Brooklyn, whose sub: ject Was the “Ahssion of the Mothers® Cinh."-which ¢he discussed wader three heads: iFirst, what the Mothers’ Chub ts not; secan, yan itas and third, 1s mission.” The speaker made a strong plea ior carerul Honte traning of chil- aren and asked the pubhe to give the chih hearty. ce-opetauon. Mrs JB Body, ‘wiie of the Rev. Dr. Dody of Bethesda baptiet Church, responded ty Meseddetsen’s address an a_ pleasing manner The meetung Tuesday might ‘was held at the Fethesda Taptist Church. The club has an acting work- Fign aembership of thirty-five and 1 downy eifective work for home and Jcommunity unlit [INCIDENTS OF WARTIME NOTED IN PHILADELPHIA Sapece: R Se ee ee oe Puitaveiriia.—Members of society are occupied just now preparing Christ- mas gilts for their relatwes Itt the dif- ferent cantonments. Many young riitt- rons are visiting the camps where their husbands are stationed. Hundreds of knitting needles are clicking all over Philadelphia and throughout its populous suburban towns. Hundreds of our patriotic women are knitting sweaters for our soldier boys to keep them warm. It is a novel sight. You meet them wherever you go. The 47 race debutantes this fall came ope. in 2, new and enostentatious ay, individually or in groups at one or an- lother of the big balls. Dancing is the favorite diversion just now, becanse our ygung ten in uniform can be invited sn, There are mugitales and gatherings like we used to have when children and sol- diers are the guests of honor. It is truly astonishing how many talents and accomplishments are discovered in these enlisted men from all parts of the coun- try Many of them are fine singers and there are mamsts, violnists and reciters They highly appreciate the ef; forts that our good women are makine te Keep them contented and. cheerful becauce it ns cheeriulness which helps just now | THE ORPHANAGE MAN | APPEALS FOR AID | peg NE Ee Sarr gmc OM SBR ys Cuartesios, S C—The Rev DoT Jenkivs, president and founder of the Jenkons OFphanage, has issued an ap- peal te each pastor aml congregation in the city of Charleston, and hay sent the Rev PG Damels a young man who has been with him for over 25 years, tS have a face to face talk with the colored pastors and congregations to see what they will do for the orphan ‘an destitute children He says “F believe deep down in my heart, that if the white and colored pastors North could set aside one Sunday an- nually to help the Howard Colored Orphanage, an institution that receives in addition from the State $1250 per month per capita, the good white and colored ministers, of Charleston who are acquainted with my struggles for all thece years, at times amidst great opposition and obstacles, not receiving a penny from the state and only a rifle from city would be glad to help me when starvation faces not only my institution, but the country, TAS 7Hetenbere icc ghee po Lente tone fea, -the ‘Joa kins Otphanage, Chafleston’ and the Reform School,’ Ladson, are in dire need of all kinds of kitchen utensils— the dining room has many needs; beds in the dormitories need mattresses, sheets and. covering; clothing and shoes are needed for the children, more than ever. The bins in the store-room are empty, and thus we are in need o1 food. ‘The farm carried us over un- til now, with outside assistance, but everything is now exhausted and we will” soon have a blank home, unless the friends “of the pedr and ‘helpless jcome to our rescue,’ Every man an woman in Charleston can help. Those who have to money, have a piece of furniture, a blanket, 2 cast-off garment of some article of Which’ we can make US ae GT Ro ithest readers. A hungry stopith wait. Whatever you find in your bearts to give as a Thanks giving, Christmas or New Year offer- ing, send it direct, tq the Jenkins Or- phamage, 20 Franklin street, Charles fa, Si Coce. i cares i MADE CHAPLAIN OF THE 249TH FIELD ARTILLERY eee, san en Be ee SmuNorie, Mo—The Rev. Arthur E Rankin, pastor of Gibson Chapel Prebyterian Church has been appointed chaplain in the National Army and as- signed to the 349 Field Artillery at Camp Dix, N. J. Chaplain Rankin was given a big sendoff by his fellow citi: tns ‘of all denominations and of both races. He has been a big asset to Spring. field having’ successfully operated the first institutional church ever started here. Chaplain Rankin is a graduate at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, aud Auburn Theological Semmary. Auburn N.Y ' He was born in Greensboro Ne. : UNIQUE THANKSGIVING AT ASHEVILLE, N. C. (Special to Tite New Yoaxn Ace) Aswevintt, N, G—Mrs, Marne Dry-! ant, 71 iV street. takes the lead tor genuine hospralty by entertaming 33 aged people to a “beuntital dinner covked by herself Thanksaving day. Mrs. Bryant not only donates this cheer out of her private purse, but this year marks the fifth aniversary of these din- ners. The menu included turkey, ham, humerous vegetables and three kinds of dessert, such a dinner as would cost $1.50 in a modern restaurant, Among the friends invited to witness this pleasing affair were: Prof. and Mrs. W. S. Lee, Dr. and Mri, Walker, Prof. and Mrs. W. H. Michael, Dr. land Mrs. Duenberry, Mrs. Agnes L Kemp, Mrs. Carrie Spurgeon, Mrs. Jo- sephine ‘Dummett, Miss Lille Erwin, ‘William Greenley, U. S. Reynolds, Jul- jus Bryant and Mrs. Phemester. FLORIDA FARMERS TO GET TOGETHER (Special to Taz New Your Act) Byronvitte, Fia—The farmers’ an- nual conference will be held at the Robert. Hunggrford Normal and_ In- dustrial School Dec. 14. The objects of this conference are set forth in the following call: “Let every farmer and farmer's wife, daughter, son and friend come here that Yay and reason together that we may formulate co-operate farming plans, produce more foodstuffs ard render to our country a more tangi- ble and acceptable service ‘ “Let us consider the planting of cat ton, not less than 200 or 300 acres in Orange and the adjacent counties We san make it grow and make it a money crop af we will try and work tegether Let us at present consider and agres upon a cooperative <ystem ef fain: ing whah will enable us to qilant the hume eros atthe game brie: harvest at the same ume: eell together at the Same tee and get our money at the same time Tine 1s the ently way farming can he made profitable, an incentive te the younger generations and put on par reality cantrol the leading industries value with the big corporations that im of the world” These farmers will addrese the convention * Dr. SJ) Patterson, a munister anid a potato grower of East Palaka, EF DeBush, U. S$. Agneniturist, Orange county: Mr. Emery. president Puritan Fruit Company, Boston; W. B. Wil- ™»% aie 2 or g i rr ET al oe iy area } aoe (a BEF xlz0 Restore ! a sane ina: we wseay RS RAST INDIA HAIR obits W300 SRE an bite net rie aie Ey ee EMS, aa or seat yee eigit lar WR ah Bent Tat Maegan Ha Sree, alle nee oe a Baie Rta A ata ale, ME fumed with a balm of a» thousand fens, i le ate nang Be itary tte Buel ote Born Tae tina Baad, Bre $2.00. 26¢ EXxtsa tor Pontage. i Naty Deirec’ Mpeetiiiel,:/Maniand, Fla. ; S. Meee mig’ grower, Eaton- ville; Prof, BY, Bullock, director ag- riculture department A. & M. College, Tallahasseey’ Jc As Treat, expert. far mer. and hog ‘raiser, Winter Park; Dr. Dearborne, poultry specialist, Mait- land: Mfrs. %_C. Calhoun, Eatonville; the Rev. Mp ‘Edwards, Oviedo, Fla. Drafted Men (Continued trom pare one) Mountain Club, 65 West 44th” street, where ther were met by Secretary Her bert Wall, who escorted them through thgsimailding aad showed them the.:pos. fs of ‘Marshal Joffre and Gotonsi Theodore Roosevelt. In speaking of the presence of the men at the aud, Secretary: Wall wrote Colonel Moss: ° } “Permit meiotake this opportunity to say ¥9 you that I never saw a finer lot of Bops-marching in the club than thos that same invat I2-o'clock and saluted he only portrait in this country of Marshal Joffre," the hero of the Marne fand the godyfather of the American ee ea The drattees: also sent cards of thanks to John Hays Hammond, pres dent of the Rocky Mountain Club and Louis V. Bell, who donated $300 toward eteetalat: tha colared ‘sabciars. BALTIMORE OFFICIALS ACTING BULLHEADED (Special @ Tite New Vox, Ack) Batrisxcour, Mo.—Baltimore's. seyrewa- tion law may reach the United State: Supreme Court in order to yet a tinal ruling as to its validity. This is a result in the refucal of the city authonties ahd the pohee depart: ment to agree that the recent ‘leer of ‘the Supremé Court invalidating — the Louisville segregation law also ahrozat: z_the local law, ‘The case that may detérmine the lo: cal kaw and make the Aocal autherite: requyrsce in the decision in the f ou: sille case is that of Dr WoT Colciian who was arraigned in the Northwestert Police Station Friday Nov 2, for mov. ing into his property at 2039 McC ullol street, situated in “a white block” Ik was held in $300 bail for the action the grand jury. He refused, on the ad vice,of Attorney Werner T. McGuinn to give bail. Attorney “McGuinn hurried to thi United State Supreme Court with a pe tition asking for the release“of Dr Coleman through habeas corpats proceed ings. Judge ‘Rose decided. to"hear th argument this week and the: physicia was released on $100 bail. Deputy State Attorney Roland F Marchant will represent the State. H may be assisted by Attorney Genera Ritchie. The case. fivglves some, interestn points as federal gourts seldom orde Felease through bifeas corpus proceed ings in a case involving a State law un less the federal constitution or law i cnaibaweued: STAUNTON, VA. Staunton, Va—Jerome Brooks _ar- rived here last week to see his grand- father, National Williams, who has been ill but is much improved The Young Married Ladies are plan- ming a bazaar for an early date Muse Lizzie Brown of Charlottesyitle spent Saturday here, leaving that after: noon for Lexington, Va. to visit her uester, Miss Maggie Reown., whe 1s teiching in the publor school wf that on Mes Beseie Taylor as nm Detroit visting her mother, who is all Mere Thos Woods returned Merela frem Goshen, where Mr Woods 1s 1 ow ovated Tne Agr represemtatiye egret that Tir Ace has been delaved for te last two of three weeks but candies ext avt@r which neither we ner Tie Ace has no control The rik com dawns are very bad Lawrence Reid and Ma Howk were married Monday night at the Mt Zin parsonage by the Rev Mr Beonen Twenty-srx were baptized a Mr Zien Church Sunday The Rew ROC Parnell preached @ good sermon WATERBURY, CONN. Watrrivky., CoNn—The Carnation Club gave an’ enjoyable outing Novem her 23rd at tre Colored Country Club. wear Cheshire, Conn Some thirty per- sons went on the straw ride A neat sum was realized, Society m Connecticut turned out in full Thanksgiving to enjoy the first tur- key dinner given at the Colored’ Coun- jtrv Club. Cheshire. Conn. They came from all parts of Connecticut : The First Separate Company of Con- necticut which contains a contingent of Waterbury bevs, is im camp at Char- Jntte, NC They are not satisfied with conditions ‘The interest in the fall rally at the Vearl Street AM. E Zion Church, (f which the popular minister, the Rev Dr JW McPonald. is pastor, ran high last ‘Sunday De. McDonald planned a two months’ rally to raise money to burn the second mortgage When it closed Sunday night they had raised $896. This is the largest financial effort in the his- tory of the church. Batr white and colored are elated over the great suc- cess of the rally, The pastor and con- rregation are receiving the hearty con- gratolations. Miss Julia Cunningham of Tuskegee Institute, with a good company, _ren- dered a delightful program at the’ Pearl Street Church last Friday night. The Rev I. W, Reed of Grace Bap- tist Church and the Rev. Dr. Harris of Stamford attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Janey Turke at the Zion Church Sunday. Messrs. Dorsey, Geo Roepe and Miss Maria G. Welch of Pexisireet accompanied the remains to Ryland, NC, for interment. Miss Lillias D, Vann of Philadel fhrin has accepted a position in the Wa- terhury Hospital The Rev Dr. E. Haskins, a western evangelist preached a strong sermon at the Pearl Street Zion Church Sun- ay sMiss Rese Bude Murry of Hart: ford wae the guest_of Mr and Mrs Jerry Fyans over Thanksziving. George Platt of the Dowling Clean- ers cand Dyeing Club left Saturday for New York. 4 te Fe et oe ra oe PP eer 4°" STAMFORD, CONN: W2: Stamford, Conn—Charlew Johmeon be onthe Hak se ‘William Williams of 58 Elm street, was out oftown on business last week, Edwards Woods of Adams avenue, has been on tho sick list, but fe able aren Sean Chris, Reed of Stillwater avenue has taken a position in New Haven. Mira’ toman, Daly haw agpe New York fir the winter. William Walton of 52 Wost Broad serge wat 1a how York last Week cane: “an"Haran rey and rotor haw returned|from the South aftor a pleas- Brits Cora enthe , Mr. and Mrs. D. C, Thomas of New eine Me ae” Geareend wt friends and relatives. | Mops, B, P. Spears of New Jerse avahtfshe. week-end bn Bipptoed. eats “Harding of Stamford hie left to take a government position in New Sarees Mr. and Mrs. Pease of New Canaan, ‘spent a few days in Stamford. “Mrs. John Brown of St. Johns place, ee tnd oars toe number 8 Bie 8 Sate eeantie: Sa ee, Sr areth strest iad ee NAN ok mit hopes oh warty. NEW HAVEN, CONN. New Javen, Conn— the union ‘hankagiving service held at the Var- tek A.M. E. Zion Church, was one ir the beat services ever held in the Interest of the Hannah Gray Tlome. The attendance was good and the sor- mon hy Dr... 8 Klugh, full of wholo- some leasoris, ‘Thd collection $32, was the his surprise to everybody ‘Communion was administered at Zon att pm, Sunday. ‘The Rev. Wm H Tacey. pastor of she Rethel A. MF Church. preached, He was aasisted hy the prrtor, the Rev, Wakefleld, the Trev. J Tt Chase, pasion ot Union’ the Rev, Paitle and Deacon Brown Mem: fire from St Suid Unlon and Terie chusohts were ronent. é Phe “othe choir hay soveral new memiers and they are irrineine for | treat musical treat The Rew Laces preached an tnsiir- Ing sermon Sueday nthe an “Thine that have shiva quntities The Partniehtly Stuy Club held tt recular meeting mt the home of Mrs Colm former president, ot tant Wed nesdny : The Rethel_A MF Sunday Schoo wi have a Christman cantata, The Will hold #pcctal Christman service th Sunday before Christmas. musical nodal will be held at th home of Mra. Gho_S. Rrooks, 30 Samp son street, Weat Taven, on Thuryda night. aS HARTFORD. CONN. Hartrorn, Conn —The mass meeting ‘of the recently formed branch of N A. A C. P held at Center Church house on Monday evening. Nov 26, was largely attended A large audience greeted Dr. W_ EB DuRoise, Miss Mary White Ovington and Hon Jas Weldon John- son Miss Qvington reviewed the his- tory of the National Association in an unusually lucid and charming manner, Dr: DuBoise's. crisp, flugat and terse style was a. rare. treat. \ Mr. Johngon was warmly welcomed by the many who were pleased to greet him again The three representatives of the assncia- tion were highly gratified with the ree sults of the branch's efforts ‘Lieutenant FE. Dariey Tones and Mise Mae Thompson were married Wv_ the Rev AA. Crook in New Verk Cit Now 28 “and were at home ty ther Hartford friends on Thankses mg dav Mise Harriet Nichole of Newport whe ic pending a few weeks in Spriysrield Mass. spent ast Saturday and) Sunday with “Mise Frances Marion Shaw oi Harrison Street Gén 1 Shaw as spending a short time with hic mint! er Aro Martha Slee Major oa Pay ion Street Mrs F of) lanes wife af Rev ToD fines of Rechester 16 spendin a shert while with her om ther, Mrs Panme Pasie of Walnut street The Rev and Vire fones attended the mar- rage of their son Tur Vr was not distabured last week mwing tea delay an the mails: PHILADELPHIA. PA. Pui aubr rnin, Ps —Sacicty’s interest, for the most part, is maw centered in the annnal hall of the Patckelor-Rene dicts, plans for which are now prac- tically completed, \ndrew James, a jianeer citizen, dred at his home. 1213 Christian Street, Nox 24, and was buried Wednesday | the 2Rth He had heen in the employ of the Penneylvania Railroad fur (arty years and when put on the retired hist was presented with an amual pass, good over all of their Hines He was also a Rreat secret neider mian George Washing saved the fonr- stors br ke building at TH-113) Walnut Street on Monday hy his timely shiscos- cry of a slight blaze on the second floor. He quuckly extinguished the fire A bie mass meeting was held on Thanksgiving night for the welfare of the people Archdeacon Henry 1 Phil- lips made the principal address Other speakers were G Fdward_ Dickerson, Mre S$ W Layton, Mrs Flora Makel Mrs. Tribhett, Rev J. R. Reed, Rev. C. © Scott, Rev Foi Mutler, Rev A Gordon Rew Ie Bham, Rev. Jo WH. 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Willian lloyd Imes of Plainfield, N, J.. preaches ‘ay the Berean Presbytery. Church al day Sunday, ‘ Ht there is any distress in the fam: iies of the draftees who have gone tc war the same should be reported imme diately to Leaf Auxiliary No. 6, Ameri. can Red Cross, 1529 South Twentieth Street, when such cases will be immedi. ately relieved, The officers elected in the Widow's Son Lodge No. 4, F. and A. M.. las Week are: Worshipfal master, Percy Smallwood; senior warden, Samuel J Richardson: J. W., Moses Gaskins, see- retary, Peter A, Manning: treasurer Henry T. Smith; trustee, Walter J Shrader Mt Olive Lodge, F. and A. M., won a donation: prize last week for contribut ing the largest amount up to November te ad the “Craftsman,” an official or- gan of thé craft ‘The amount contrib: uted was $8500 The largest individual ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS MRS. IDA WHITE-DUNCAN HAIR WORKER 19 Prescott St., Jersey City, N. 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Y.—The death of Hattie Smith occurred suddenly on Sunday evening while she was return-home from work. The funeral was in Bethel Baptist Church on Thursday, Nov. 22. She was a member of the Household of Ruth, which turned Mrs. Smith leaves three sisters, four brothers and a host of friends. The Rev. C. Moody preached the sermon. Arthur C. Moody of Brooklyn attended the funeral. Miss Mabel Bowler of New Rochelle visited the Rev. and Mrs. Moody Sunny, and Mrs. Steve Sunny, and Fisher Park. Fisher Park is home of Park. Mrs. William Rodgers is still quite ill her home on William Street. Mrs. Augner of Boston are making their home at 10 Fisher Avenue. WASHINGTONVILLE, N. Y. Washingtonville, N. Y. — Thanksgiving was held at Bethany Chapel Thursday evening. The church roll was called and each member present responded in a manner appropriate to the occasion. After the service, the ladies served sandwiches and coffee. Sam Tucker shot a large red fox Thanksgiving day. Miss Naomi Sewell of Princeton, N. J. spent Thanksgiving day and the week-and with her parents, Peter Peterson of Goshen, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chaspew, Sunday. Services were held at Bethany Chapel, Sunday, the pastor preaching morning and evening. Mrs. Rosle Tucker led the young people's meet- Dorothy and Louise Tucker are on the slick list. PORTCHESTER, N. Y. PortChestert, N. Y. — Mr. and Mrs. Disha Fry, S2 Oak Street, and Mrs. Watts of Greenwich, Conn., spent Thanksgiving visiting friends in Long Branch and Red Bank, N. J. our guest. Thanksgiving Day at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Randall, Mr. and Mrs. Street, Mr. and Mrs. James Whitley, three children are confined at their home with the measles. Clarence Rogers of Camp Ospen spent Thanksgiving Day at his home, Mrs. Beulah Reid, who has been employed as housekeeper for John McCarty, 252 West-hester Avenue, left last Sunday for her home in Baltimore. Miss Nettie Smith, Miss Ethel Griffin, Mrs. Rosie Lacey, and George Courts, who are on the balcony with her holdall Taylor, 66 Sound Street, left last week for Baltimore, the Taylor's winter home. They expect to be gone until next spring. HILLBURN. N. Y. HILLBURN, N. Y.—Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dewitt of Brook street, spent Thanksgiving at Ellenville, N. Y., the guests of Mr. Dewitt's parents. The Thanksgiving supper and entertainment held at Brook Chapel Thursday evening, and success. The committee reported $30. Clarence Vandunk, who has been working for two years in Bridgeport, has accepted a position with the Rama-Iron Works. Walter Carry has accepted a position with the American Brake Shoe Company at Maitland, Kent. Powell of Brook street, spent Thanksgiving with his aunt, Mrs. Peter Suffering, 124 16th avenue, Paterson. Miss Urma Vandunk of Montclair, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Wm. Mann, of 6th street. Jesse Earls of Lexington, Ky., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Clifford Denison. TROY. N. Y. Tsoy, N. Y.-John Franklin Price, one of the most widely known colored residents in this vicinity, and who will be remembered by hundreds who patronized his place of business in Lansingburgh, during his long career as a barber, died recently at the residence of Fort street, after a career Born in Maryland, April 19, 1852, he had resided forty-one years in Troy. He had been an Elder and President of the Board of Trustees of the Liberty Street Presbyterian Church, and was a member of St. Anthony's Commandery, Knights Templar, of this city, and of St. David's Consistory of York city. The survivors are wife, whose maiden name is Hall; two children, wife of Carlisle, Pa., and Joseph W. Price of Albany, and one adopted son, Joseph Moore Price. The funeral was held Thursday after- SUPERIOR TO COPAIBA & INJECTIONS SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY RELIEVES IN 24 HOURS OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE noon at two o'clock from the Liberty Street Church. The Rev. C. Fairfax filled his pulpit morning and evening and gave communion to a large number, Local Deacon F. L. Jackson assisted in the service. At the union Thanksgiving service of the Liberty Street Presbyterian Church and the A. M. E. Zion Church the sermon was delivered by the Rev. Jas. G. Carille. The remains of Mrs. Geo Kemp, who died in New York, were brought to the Sunday at 6 p. m. and interceded at New Mexico Central, the Rev. Wm. Washington of Johnstown, and the Rev. C. Fairfax, officiating. A large number of friends and relatives from Schenectady and New York City attended the funeral. Miss Edith Gibson of North Trey, left Friday for Baltimore to resume her school work. The Rev. Watkins of the New England Conference of A. M. E. Zion Church, visited Dr. Fairfax the week end. Mrs. E. L. Fairfax reorganized the Buds of Promise with Miss M. Mead as president, Miss Grace Knott, vicepresident; Miss M. Doctor, secretary and M. Mead, treasurer. The members and friends of the A. M. E. Zion church gave their pastor and his family a fine Thanksgiving dinner consist of a 10 pound turkey and things to match. John Tucker of Hudson, made a brief visit to Pastor Fairfax. James Schaefer spent Tuesday night in Troy as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Jackie Jackson and Mr. and Spend Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schaefer of Boston. Fred Miller entertained the Friendship Club Tuesda evening at his home on Sixth avenue. A pleasing musical program was carried out, and games played. Refreshments were served. SCHENECTADY N Y SCHENECTADY, N. Y.-Lewis Howard, 9 Landon Terrace, was called to Montclair by the death of his father Mr and Mrs. V. Gomithier, 17 North Jay street, are going to Saratoga for the winter. Mrs. Bertha Taylor is in Glowerville for week-end, she will go to Buffalo before returning. The dime social given by the Ladies Aid was a complete success. Miss Leola Johnson; 51511 Union street, is seriously ill. C. D. Childress attended the funeral of John Miller at Glowerville Sunday. Mrs. Bertha Paylor spent Thanksgiving week in Glowerville. Mrs. Bertha Paylor will visit Lakewood. N. J., and will visit his sister in New York before returning home. Mr. Randolph, 507 South Centre street, has gone to the training camp. A large crowd attended the dollar day sermon last Sunday and responded generously. A large number attended of Mrs. Rachel Kemp at Trevail it is announced that Miss MATTie Burgh will be married in January to Joseph Riggio. MUMFORD N Y Mumford, N. Y.-Minor Poles and family of Caledonia, and Mr. and Mrs. James W. Banks and family of Mumford, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Williams Phillips for Thanksgiving dinner. Mrs. Jackson Poles of Linwood, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. James Burbank, to leave for Pittsburgh next Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. James Green called at Mr. and Mrs. James Banks Sunday evening. Minor Poles, and son John, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Green at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Arch Johnson and Mrs. B. Thompson of Rochester, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. S. Banslert. Mrs. James W. Banks and son, James Jr., are visiting her mother and grandmother, Mrs. Benjamin Phillips. James Green and Samuel Bannister were in Rochester, Thanksgiving. YONKERS N. Y. Yonkers, N. Y.-Union services were held in Memorial A, M. E. Zion Church, the Rev. B. Judd, pastor, on Thanksgiving at 11 a. m. The Rev. Sldney W. Smith of Messiah Baptist Church preached a most excellent sermon. He was the advocate of the members and friends of Messiah and Zion Churches. Mrs. Woodaulk of St. Augustine's Episcopal Mission presided at the organ. Stewardesses Board No. 2, Mrs. Hshavov, president, assisted by No. 1, served Thanksgiving dinner in the church Nov. 26. A pleasant social time was enjoyed by the New York and Miss Mera Harris were united in marriage on Friday at the parsonage by the Rev. B. Judd. Norman West and wife of Kingston, were guests of their son, Samuel West, 54 School street, on Thanksgiving. A new two-manual Vocalian organ has been installed in Memorial A, M. E. Zion Church. The choir, Edward M. Butler, has worked hard on the music and to secure this beautiful instrument. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Griffin of School street, entertained at dinner the Rev. and Mrs. B. Judd and Richard Webb of Albany, on Thanksgiving day. UTICA, N. Y. UTICA, N. Y.-Walter Baynard and his friend, George Powell of Syracuse, spent Thanksgiving with his parents, Harry Moss and Bert Gray-returned to Canada after a few days in this city, Davey Edmondson left last Tuesday for Cleveland, where he will enter the barber business. The Eureka Social Club will give a hall and reception Wednesday evening, Dec. 12. Music by the Lumberg orchestra. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Syracuse are parents, Mr. and Saffron Fletcher, Charles Street, Mrs. Kate Jackson, Broad Street, and Miss Charlotte Fletcher, Charles Street, are improving, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pell and Geo. Thomas are visiting relatives and friends in Rich- field Springs. Mrs. Chas. H. Lewis. Sr. of Illon came here and took her daughter, who is very ill, back with her. Miss Helen McMillian is suffering with rheumatism. Miss Anna Hurd. Elizabeth Street celebrated her sixteenth birthday recently with quite a number of friends. Miss Hurd spent Thanksgiving Day in Little Falls with relatives. Mrs. James and daughter of Amsterdame were the groom of the Gilbert Globe. Uiram Carpenter, a prominent resident of the Second Ward, dropped dead on Broadway last Tuesday of heart failure. Mr. Carpenter was about sixty years of age and had resided in this city for the past twenty-five years. The death was given by the Order of Calanthe last Thursday. All enjoyed themselves. Sunday evening at Hope Chapel communion services were held. The Rev J. S. Harper of New York City outlined plans for a lecture on Dec. 19 in auditorium for the benefit of the colored girls and Red Cross. The Rev. R. J. Strother went to New York City to visit relatives. AUBURN N. Y AURUBRN, N. Y.-G. Stokes and B. Mills were the Thanksgiving guests of the Misses Fairax. Mr. and Mrs. G. Cooper of Senneten earned a few friends at dinner Sunday. J. Alton of Binghamton, and Miss B. Persons of Seneca Falls, were the guests of Miss E. Dorsey for Thanksgiving Eve. Mrs. F. Johnson and Miss Alyce Lee of Elmira, are the guests of Mrs. E. P. Coogan, and Mrs. D. Fenham of Rochester, spend Thanksgiving Day in the city the guest of her mother and children Miss M. Charles of Onerda, is visiting Miss P. Freeman. Miss Maud Harris of Geneva, spent Thanksgiving Day with Miss Leora Bubb. Mrs. T. W. Hawkins has returned after a delightful trip in the East. W. Smith spent two days last week in Rochester. The Thanksgiving services held at A. M. E. Z. Church was the best ever, and we children of Mrs. and Mrs. K. Holland, Mrs. A. Winlow, Sr. Mrs. A. Griffin and Mrs. Bagley acted as god parents. The Rev. Fonville preached an excellent sermon. Miss Isabel Diggs, our leading soprano singer, is being studying at Cheyney S. School, is visiting in the city and is back in her usual seat in the choir. Howard Carter, cook on a U. S. transport, has just returned from France and is in the city the guest of his parents. Mr. Carter gave an interesting talk on Church about him to "Over There." Miss E. Richardson entertained a few friends by a theatre party at a dinner. ROSSVILLE N Y Rosseville, N. Y. — Sunday the Rosseville A. M. E. Zion Church began its 60th anniversary celebration. In the morning there was general chair. In the morning there was preacher for preached from 11 Cor. iv. 14. "For the Love of Christ constr meus us." In the evening the Rev Hicks, of Paterson, took for his theme, "Faith." The euchrist was administered by the pastor, assisted by the Revs L. A. Roach, W. E. Warner, E. W. Jenson. The day's collection was $28 15. Mr. Victory of St. Michaels, Md., S. W. Waters of Kingston, Md., have arrived in town and are employed at Armour's Fertilizer Plant. Mrs. Wm. Brown of Shawdon, is here. On Wednesday night a son was born at the home of the Mr. and Mrs. Dawson Landen. On Thursday night there was a fine literary program rendered at the A. M. E. Zion Church. Mme Warren Waters of Philadelphia, an elocutionist, received great applause. The exercises of Zion Church will continue all this week until December 5. ROUGHKEEPSIE N. Poughkeepsie, N. Y.-Mrs. Annie Holmes, who has been quite ill, is much better, so as to be around her home. Mrs. George Bell, 62 West 140th at, and her two daughters, were the guests of her sister, Miss Bessie Harper, 45 at the hospital, Miss Adele Gould, who died at the hospital on Tuesday, was buried on Saturday afternoon from A. M. E. Zion Church Irving Jackson of Pino Plains, and Norman Duncan of Blinkrook, attended the plenic on the 29th at Fallkill Park. The Rev. and Mrs. Chas S. Farless, of Blinkrook, attended the anniversary of the Rev. H. E. Diner, pastor of Star, of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Osning, on Wednesday, Nov. 28, and preached at the Thanksgiving dinner there. On their return home, they found that the members and friends of the Fluenze Baptist Church had visited the personage and left their thanks to make a pleasant Thanksgiving. Union services were held at the A. M. E. Zion Church on Thanksgiving evening. The Rev. C. S. Farless was the preacher, and took for his next "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity," Psalms cxxxxx. His choir accompanied him. Miss Hattie Conway of Philadelphia was the guest of the Rev. and Mrs. C. B. Sullivan, and the Rev. of Sunday at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the pastor preached to an appreciative audience at 10.45 a.m. from Psalms cxix., 105; at 8 p.m. texted to others, let him save Himself; Bathkeill, 55. The Communion followed, and the Communion followed of Bathkeill Baptist Church, Beacon at 3 p.m. he, at the ordination of deacons and members accompanied him. The marriage of Philip Morton and Miss Lena Reid took place Sunday evening at the parsonage. The Rev. preached a ceremony in the presence of relatives and a few friends. LEROY. N. V. LeRoy, N. Y.-Services at the Second Baptist Church on last Sunday were largely attended. The pastor preached both morning and evening. The Second Baptist Sunday School will hold their Christmas Tree excerpts December 14. Mrs. Mrs. Ralph entertained at dinner on Thanksgiving day, Mrs. Emma Alexander, Miss Eva Alexander, and the Rev. and Mrs. Jas. E. Rose. Miss Gertrude Stevenson spent a few days last week visiting friends in Rochester. Mrs. Lena H. Layne and little Ruth and Dorothy Layne have been visiting friends in Honeoye Falls of Geneseo. Normay spent the Thanksgiving holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Price of Southbridge. Sidney Roberson spent Thanksgiving day in Geneseo as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Simms. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Alexander entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. Emma Alexander, Miss Eva Alexander, Chas Alexander and Mrs. B. Franklin Bundy Alexander and Mrs. Bundy and B. Branklin Jr. spent the week-end with Mrs. Alexander. Miss Gladys Jones, who is living with her uncle, Fred Peterson, spent the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents at Brockport. and Duson spent Sunday in Caledonia with his sister, Miss Frances Duson. Robert Price and Nimrod Alexander of Caledonia were in LeRoy last Sunday. the Rev. and Mrs. Jas. E. Rose were entertained at dinner on last Sunday by the Rev. and Mrs. I. C. Taylor at the First Baptist parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. James Wallace were in Rochester Saturday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peterson entered the Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Elizabeth Alexander. Mrs. Rose Price, who has been ill for the past week, is much improved SARATOGA SPRINGS N Y Saratona Springs, M. Y.—Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Jones, 15 Cherry at, entertained Mrs. Eva Marshall, Mr. and Mrs Robert Marshall at dinner on Thanksgiving day. The evening was married. The marriage of Mrs Julia Mosley to Captain Shirley of Baltimore has been announced. Mrs Eva Davis and Robert King of Schenectady were the guests of Mrs. Nellie King, home, 41 Middle and Thanksgiving day. The guests of Mrs. Josephine Thompson, Mrs Eva Clow and Augustus Johnson spent Thanksgiving day at Albany as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce. The dinners served by the A. M. E. Zion and M. Olivet Baptist Church on Thanksgiving day were well patronized. The A. M. E. Zion Church will begin the celebration of its fifty-fourth anniversary next Sunday. In the evening the Rev. F. U. A. Brooks will deliver the anniversary sermon. Entertaining held each evening extent Saturday. Mrs. Abel Le Fevre was in Mechanicville, on Nov. 28th, where she was the guest of her husband. She was accompanied by her father-in-law, A. Le Fevre. The general of Miss Anna Brown was held at Martin's Understaff parlor on Friday, Nov. 30, at 3.30 p.m. The deceased is survived by two brothers, Leon and Thomas Taylor, and a sister, Mrs. Laura Lindsey. She had been a sufferer from tuberculosis for the past few months and died at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams, 103 High Rock kavenee. The Rev. E. I. A. Cornell spriggs. The Rev. E. I. A. Greenridge Cemetery. Miss Rebecca Perry left last Friday for Albany where she will spend the winter. The Rev. and Mrs. E. I. A. Brooks were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cornell spriggs, 15 James street, on Sunday. Mrs. Spencer Bell has returned to Winnamattown, Mass., after spending a few days with her husband at the Elk's Club. Walter Scott of Schenectady, was in the city recently to see his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Scott. 18 Maple avenue. Miss Bertha Stookhs has removed from Woodlawn avenue to Maple avenue. ELMIRA N Y Elmira, N. Y. The annual fair held in the Douglas Memorial Church, Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, was a great success with 1,100 attendees for the amount of $192.47. Great credit is due the pastor, the Rev. I. L. Woods, together with the president of the fair, Mrs. Richard Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. J. A. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. James Armstrong, Mrs. M. F. Woods, Mrs. J. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. J. Thompson, Mrs. E. Cunningham, Mrs. E. Thornton, Mrs. Miss Barbara Johnson and Mrs. Fred Clarke, $58 Baldwin st. underwent a successful operation in St Joseph Hospital last week and is graining nicely. Mrs. Beatrice Dunham, Dickinson street, underwent a successful operation at St Joseph Hospital, last week, for appendicitis and is recovering very nicely. Mrs. Alex Johnson, East Clinton street, was called to the Harriet Tubman Homow at Auburn, Wednesday, by the death of her aged mother, Mrs. Shepherd. Mrs. Johnson was accompanied by her daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Darmey of Pittfield, Mass, were the Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams of Jacksonville. A Thanksgiving dinner was served in Bathol Church Thursday. Miss Minnie C. Jones of Addison, was entertained at dinner Sunday by Mrs. L. Mack. Miss Ethel Scott, who has been the guest of Mrs. S. E. Howard, 658 1-2- Dickinson street, for a few weeks, has returned her home in Geneva. Her Brownie Balmack street, has recovered from the glove. The Rev. Z. A. Jones of Corning, was a caller in Elmira Saturday night and attended the fair at Douglas Church. Mrs. S. E. Howard was the guest of Mrs. Mrs. James Clark at dinner Thanksgiving. St. Clair Neal has returned to the city after spending a few weeks in Erie, Pa. Mrs. Louise Condol has returned to the city from a business trip to Owego. A new Membrane attended evening, Horse Thurlow Thursday evening. The Bureka Orchestra furnished music for dancing. ITHACA, N. Y ITHACA, N. Y.—The A. M. E. Zion Church, Cleveland avenue, the Rev. H. J. Johnson, pastor, closed its annual fair, in session the entire week, on November 30, with excellent results. The following departments were well represented and had well-liked booths: Missionary, Mrs. H. J. Johnson; Christian Endeavor, Mrs. Aurelia Johnson; associate membership, Mrs. Fred Smith; Shimuki the Witch, Glen Sunday, Mrs. Archie Moore. Each department had a well-arranged program. The Sunday School Friday night carried off honors with the Mother Goose Carnival, under the direction of Mrs. Archie Moore. The Young Ladies' Culture Club gave a matinee dance Thanksgiving for the benefit of knitting class. The proceeds realized will be used to purchase yarn. An interesting letter was given to a boudh churches from Charles Willingham, in training Camp All. Private DeWilling reports all Dix are in good health and fine spirits. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Seales of Syracuse, Mrs. George Butler of Dundee and Miss Hilma Adams of Dundee, who came to attend the Seales family reunion at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reed, 440 N. Titus avenue. Thanksgiving, have returned to their respective homes. Mrs. Harriet Taylor of Buffalo is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Taylor of Corn street. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson of Syracuse spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Mason, Mr. and Mrs. N. Jackson of S. Plain street. A banquet was given in honor of the seven members of the race selected for the National Army at the Civic Club Napoleon Jackson and Austin Cook acting as hosts. Covers were laid for 40 Wm. Perry acted as toastmaster. Other, long in the thrilling experience on a torpedoed boat; Charles DeWilling on "Our Duty"; N. Jackson on "Our Farewell," and F. Gilmore. A patriotic program was field at Calvary Baptist Church Tuesday, Nov. 20, in honor of the drafted men. Miss Maggie Thomas was mistress of cereal mills on the Rev. J. H. Johnson, Miss N. Carpenter and Miss Nettie Canon. The drafted men are Chas. DeWilling, Frederick Cook, Charles Reed, Clarence Page Archie Wilson, Reginald Le and Frederick Webb. Agnes Mickens was the guest of honor at Thanksgiving dinner given at the residence of Mrs. R. Walker, S. Plain street. Services at the Calvary Baptist Church were inspiring Sunday. Excellent reports were made at the evening services from the Sashinshi Club. U. Mary M. Soshi and $27 realized from Thanksgiving dinner. The Civic Club of Ithaca will give its first annual smoker and cabaret at its clubrooms, 311 E. Seneca street, Tuesday, December 4. Selections will be rendered by A. Phelps' cabaret entertainers—Miss Laura Brown, Mrs. Peas, and Miss Josephine Curtis of Syracuse. House committee: E. Perry, presi- dence; Jackson McCormick; F. Hawkins, steward; Clarence Glass, asst, steward; Dean Hayes, master of ceremonies. Dance music by Ithaca's Famous Jazz Band. BUFFALO N Y BUFFALO, N. Y—Robert Bryant of Jersey City returned home after a three days' visit to his brother, Sherman Bryant, and wife of Clinton street. J. H. Beckett of the undertaking firm of Mrs and Co. of Newark, N. J. was the guest of your correspondent while en route to Detroit to spend the holidays Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Millhill, Milnor street, spent Thanksgiving in Rochester, the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Ford street. While in Rochester Mr. Mitchell was made a member of the Past Grand Master's Council of the G. U. of C. U. of M. Burton of Chicago is the guest of Mrs. W. P. Rhodes, Clinton street. Mrs. Burton will visit New York and Philadelphia before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Miller entered at dinner Thanksgiving Day in. Green. Clifford Dixon and Mias Katie Gamble were married on Wednesday. On Friday evening R. G. Bondurant and H. L. Trigg gave a smoker at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Green, 1000 Orange Street. The following were present: John Ferguson, Cato Anderson, N. Green, Charles and Louis Stewart Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Shell returned from Columbia, S. C., where the death of C. Shell's niece, Typhena Spence. A few days later Mr. Shell's brother, J. B. Shell, passed away. The trip, while a sad one, gave some comfort in visiting relatives and old friends. F. D. Frank, Worshipful Grand Master, and H. R. Phoenix, Deputy Grand Master, were in the city Thanksgiving Day and set apart the Past Grand Masters' Council with thirty-eight members. The long-lasting members were W. J. Smith, M. W. G. M.; H. I. Wright, D. G. M.; G. W. Derham, G. Secretary; G. W. Watson, G. Treasurer; Chas. E. Smith, G. Guardian; A. H. Gardiner, G. W.; W. Henry Green, G. Sick Agent; R. Scott, C. Chaplain. A banquet was served at 6 o'clock to the members and guests. A concert and reception was held at S. Georges Hall. The Rev. E. W. Moore, the pastor of the speakers were the Rev. A. S. Mayes, the Rev. Batchelor, F. D. Frank, W. G. M. of Troy; H. R. Phoenix, D. G. M. of Schenectady. Mrs. Walter Derham and James Chapman rendered vocal solos. Prof. and Mrs. Van Buren tendered their daughter Hazel in eighteenth birthday party last Wednesday evening. Forty guests were present. Games and dancing were the features of the evening, the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The color scheme was jink and white. 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, 39% Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, N. C. Formerly of Brooklyn, N. Y. PRACTICAL COURSES OF THREE MONTHS. Maintained by the Governments of North Carolina and of the United States. Special training for teachers of vocational subjects. Board, Ledging and Tritilion. 90.00 per Calendar Month. For Oncolog and Further Information, address honor of their cousin, Mrs. Lomax. Covers were laid for twelve. M. and Mrs. Joseph Nicholas of Lythe avenue, entertained at dinner Thanksgiving Major and Mrs. Ollie C. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Robinson, Mrs. Hutchin's mother and little Edward were also present. Mrs. Lula Brown of Rochester stopped in the city while en route to Swickly, Pa. to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Alexa to give her a gift to her mother in Orange, Va. whom she has not seen in 25 years. Robert Spencer Washington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Booker W. Washington, born Dec. 1, died Dec. 3. Friday, Dec. 7, a meeting is called at the home of Mrs. Norrigan Tucker of all the wives, daughters; mothers, sisters and widows of 32d and 33d degree Masons of the Scottish Rite, to form the Order of the Golden Circle. Mrs. Debra has given a letter from the Council of Women, Washington, D.C. requesting to compile all the work done by the women of Buffalo, relative to the war. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Keelan will give a dinner at their home, Pacific avenue, LaSalle, on Thursday, Dec. 6, celebrating their first wedding anniversary. Wm. Crosby has gone to Norfolk, Va., where he will enlist in the U. S. Navy. Seven young men residing on Clinton street have passed their examinations and been accepted in the Navy the past week. Mrs. Agnes Jack of Rochester is the guest of Mrs. Clarence Clinton street. Mrs. William Coach has gone to her mother in Chicago on account of her husband being called away by the draft to camp. Chas. B. Forster, a bass/soloist, formerly of New York, i snow residing at 190 Clinton street. Wallace has received many tokens and souvenirs from the members of the 25th Infantry stationed at Schofield Barracks, Honolulu. Mr. and Mrs. M. Campbell, Connecticut street, entertained at dinner Thanksgiving, the Rev. and Mrs. E. Robert Bennett, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Solomon and Messrs. Anderson, Stanford, Lewis, Campbell and Anderson. After dinner a few impromptu concert was rendered by the young people. The people of St. Philip's Parish handsomely remembered their rector and his family on Thanksgiving Day with baskets of meats, fruits and vegetables. The annual parish meeting and yestery election was well attended, and splendid reports read. The parish raised for current expenses and improvements nearly $1,879; the Choir Guild, $300; Young Men's Guild, $200. The following were elected: Olive C. Hall; clerk J. E. Brent; treasurer, Joseph Martin; missionary treasurer, O C. Hall; vestment, George Gillard, Mont Tate, James Walton, Alexander Parker, P. Bernard Evans. SYRACUSE N Y. SYRACUSE, N. Y—Mrs. Fred Johnson has returned from a trip to Trenton, Scranton, and Philadelphia Mr. and Mrs. Russell Van Slyke have gone to housekeeping at 826 East Washington Street, where Mrs. Delphia is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Fred Johnson, Walnut Avenue. About ten from this city attended the household of Ruth reception at Auburn on Wednesday evening. Mrs. J. C. Leonard. East Washington Street, entertained at dinner. Thanksgiving, whose present Mrs. W. Williford and Mrs. Geo. Cook, Mrs. F. C. Atkins. At the reception of Conquest Court of Calanthe of Utica on Thursday evening Syracuse was represented by some twenty-five, who all reported a very enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs. L. Tennant who have been visiting their home, Mrs. W. Williford, Street, for the past month, have returned to Milford, Pa. Miss Frances Taylor of Hamilton attended the Teachers' Institute held in this city the past week She was the guest of Mrs. W. A. Griffin. 307 Almond Street. Louis Stewart Cardinal has been the guest of his brother Charles the past week. Miss Florence Dixon is visiting friends in Rome. Clifton Turner, son of Mrs. Harriett Turner, was buried from Bethany Baptist Church Monday afternoon. James Jones was buried from Schumacker's. James was buried in the church of Mrs. Adeline Atwell Orange Street, gave a hunchion in honor of Louis Stewart, who was to return to his home at Scardale Monday. The following guests were present: Misses Corrine and Nicole, the farmer, Sadie Anderson, and Thirta Lima Richard Bonderant, Harold Trigg, Roy Fletcher, Duncan, and D. Nathaniel L ROCHESTER. N. Y. DOVER. N. I. [1] 1917 DECEMBER 4. ```markdown ``` RACIAL COOPERATION. The interest manifested by the ministers in the practical things of life was the most significant feature of the recent meeting held at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in Harlem, to consider the real estate proposition submitted by Mr. Watt Terry. The influence of the colored ministry rightly carries considerable weight in any given undertaking. When this influence is exerted in itself of a constructive effort to meet the living conditions of the people, the result should not be in doubt. Especially should this proposition be true of a section like Harlem, comprising a colony of from fifty to one hundred thousand people, all of them consumers, whose daily wants have to be supplied. From the apartments that shelter them to the garments that they don for work or play, every need should be furnished by the employment of their own capital and their own labor. Now, if the small sums contributed by the individual could be concentrated as capital under safe and efficient management, the problem of capital would be solved. This cooperative effort can best be stimulated and encouraged through the ministers and their congregations. With the accumulation of capital through the bulked investments of the masses, comes the question of competent management by men of probity and capacity. More concerns are wrecked by incapacity and ignorance than by absolute intentional dishonesty. Experience must be bought and paid for at the outset in order to avoid shipwreck. If a man has proved his capacity to make a success of his own business, even along limited lines, it is only fair to presume that he will have the ability to manage a like business for others interested with him. Given the capital and the men of experience to manage the same, there exist many lines for its employment. As in the case of the meeting referred to, real estate is one of the prime necessities of existence, especially in a great city, where congested conditions prevail and the incoming flood of newcomers makes the demand for accommodations exceed the supply. Then the other necessities of food and clothing must be met, at regular intervals. With the building up of the spirit of solidarity among the race, so that its members may come to depend upon one another to meet these demands, the problem of business development would be in a fair way toward a successful solu- The interest manifested by the ministers in the real estate phase is an encouraging index as to their course towards the other sides of the question. Let them continue to give their attention to the material side of existence as well as the spiritual side. We may be a long time dead, but the living problems of the present press for earnest attention. Teach the people how best to live, so that the useful activities of the present stage of existence may prepare them for the mysteries of a future state. READY FOR WORK In these days of strenuous activity, advertisements for workers of all descriptions are apt to conclude with the injunction to report at the address given, "ready for work." The Negro laborer, both skilled and unskilled, is included in many of these invitations and he should especially be ready for work, in a wider sense than most. The letter to The Age from President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor, printed last week, shows that organized labor is disposed to treat with the colored wage earners on an equal basis with the whites, and the Negro should be ready to work on this basis. The opportunity to gain a standing in the ranks of organized labor on a level with all other workers should not find the race unprepared. It is true that in certain sections the Negroes have already organized and hold membership in the unions affiliated with the Federation, but there are many places where no such preparation has been made. It is, therefore, imperative that all groups of these laborers unite under the best leadership attainable, so as to be in readiness to avail themselves of all the benefits to be obtained by their affiliation with the Federation. Besides this, the skilled laborers of the race should hold themselves in readiness to take hold of all openings presented at the special trades for which they are qualified. These openings are presenting themselves in various directions, not only in the industries growing out of war conditions but in the raising of the regiments of engineers, calling for many men of skilled trades. We have been seeking these opportunities for a long time; now that they are opening before us, we must prove our right to them. SOLDIER INSURANCE. A few weeks ago we called attention to the liberal terms upon which those engaged in war service could obtain insurance from the Government for the benefit of their dependents, so that the men of the race in the service might participate in this arrangement. It now appears that the time limit for applications will expire February 12. In a recent address, Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo urged all officers and enlisted men and nurses in the army to apply for Government life insurance before that date. For the information of those interested we reproduce the Secretary's explanations of the workings of the law as follows: "To care for the wife and children of the enlisted man during his service, the war insurance law compels him to contribute up to one-half of his pay for their support. The Government, on application, will add to this an allowance of from $5 to $50 a month, according to the size of the family. Moreover, if the enlisted man will make some further provision himself for a dependent parent, brother, sister, or grandchild, they may be included in the Government allowance. "If as a result of injuries incurred or disease contracted in the line of duty, an officer or enlisted man or an army or navy nurse should be disabled, provision is made for compensation of from $30 to $100 a month to him and should be die, compensation of from $20 to $75 a month will be paid to his wife, his child, or his widowed mother. "Every soldier and sailor and nurse, commissioned and enlisted, and of any age, has the right, between now and February 12, 1918, to take out life and total disability insurance up to $10,000 at very low cost with the Government without medical examination. This right is purely optional. The soldiers and sailors are not compelled to take insurance, but if they desire to exercise the right, they must do so before February 12. The cost ranges from 65 cents monthly, at the age of 21, to $120 monthly, at the age of *VIEWS and REVIEWS THE HUNS OF TENNESSEE. On Sunday morning at Dyer, Negro who was accused of attacking ten days before, was burned at the ground, Scott's clothes were placed around his feet; but his irons heated at another fire were at the man was tortured into unconscious lighted and he was burned to death. When Scott's body had been crowd dispersed. No arrests were inquiring about the affair, the usual Sunday quietude reigns in the above is a summary. Tennessee, carried by the papers, the crime committed by Scott mutilations, let us read the following on the Monday papers: U. S. SOLDIER HANGED FOR Washington, Dec. 3.—The exact infantry for the rape and murder France on November 5 has been appalled. Cadue was hanged after sentential of being shot, as had previous trial says he confessed to the crime influence of liquor, he did not know. In reviewing the case, the War law has been compiled with in every of its kind to occur in the American. Here we have the case of a Nessee charged with committing the case of an American soldier and murder upon a little French boy who would wish to think of Scott consider the crime committed by Cadue. And just here I must make an indemnity despatch does not state that I then assume with such absurdity is not necessary. I do hundred and ninety-nine out of every United States who might read the never occur that Cadue was any cause of a consciousness that has and bitter experience which made had been a Negro, some way, in special conditions, would have been found. Now for the case of Scott and the second time within scarcely more people of the so-called civilized human being in the most fiendish chained to an iron stake. There, where such savage orgies are indulged of the United States; not in Africa of the sea. No other people in except the white people of the United and bloodthirsty enough to commit. This deed and the similar or white people of Tennessee, but that it cannot shift its responsibility. It has tolerated them. If it were United States to stop these outrages. What are the atrocities in Bar Armenia compared to the atrocities regularity in the United States? in greater danger than it is in the hypocrisy of this people must bring. It is high time that this court Huns of Tennessee. morning at Dyersburg, Tennessee, he accused of attacking a young whale that was burned at the stake. The square of the town an iron stake, Scott's clothes were stripped off and bound his feet; but before they were put another fire were applied to all parts of the tortured into unconsciousness. The whale was burned to death. It's body had been reduced to ashes and no arrests were made. Answer to the affair, the mayor of Dyersburg, quietude reigns in our fair city." It is a summary of the despatch issued by the papers on Monday. Included by Scott may be viewed in its full form and the following despatch which was written: HER HANGED FOR ATTACKING FREEDOM, Dec. 3.—The execution of Private Freeman rape and murder of a seven-year-old man 5 has been approved by the War Department after sentence by a military shot, as had previously been said. The confessed to the crime, and pleaded that he did not know what he was doing, the case, the War Department considered with in every respect. Cadue's curar in the American army abroad. We the case of a Negro in a backwoods with committing assault upon a young American soldier abroad guilty of an little French girl seven years old to think of Scott's crime as a "N" committed by Cadue. Here I must make a curious comment that does not state that Cadue was a white man with such absolute certainty that necessary. I do not hesitate to say twenty-nine out of every thousand color who might read this Washington day. Cadue was anything but a white consciousness that has been driven into science which makes it feel and know so, some way, in spite of military centricity have been found to let the world see the case of Scott and the state of Texas within scarcely more than six months—called civilized state of Tennessee, the most fiendish manner and then a monstrous stake. There is no spot on the huge orgies are indulged in except white states; not in Africa, not in Asia, not in other people in the world, civilized people of the United States, can be enough to commit or tolerate such the similar one before it were of Tennessee, but this entire nation is its responsibility. The nation is resting them. If it were in the heart of no stop these outrages, a way would be. The atrocities in Belgium, in Serbia, referred to the atrocities which take place in the United States? Where in the world more than it is in these United States people must bring a smile to the face that this country make a declaration. On Sunday morning at Dyersburg, Tennessee, Lignon Scott, a Negro who was accused of attacking a young white woman some ten days before, was burned at the stake. In the public square of the town an iron stake was driven into the ground, Scott's clothes were stripped off and a pile of faggots were placed around his feet; but before they were lighted, branding irons heated at another fire were applied to all parts of his body until the man was tortured into unconsciousness. The bonfire was then lighted and he was burned to death. When Scott's body had been reduced to ashes by the flames the crowd dispersed. No arrests were made. Answering a telegram inquiring about the affair, the mayor of Dyersburg replied, "The usual Sunday quietude reigns in our fair city." The above is a summary of the despatch from Dyersburg, Tennessee, carried by the papers on Monday. In order, now, that the crime committed by Scott may be viewed in its proper proportions, let us read the following despatch which was also carried in the Monday papers: U. S. SOLDIER HANGED FOR ATTACKING FRENCH GIRL. Washington, Dec. 3.—The execution of Private Frank Cadue of the infantry for the rape and murder of a seven-year-old French girl in France on November 5 has been approved by the War Department. Cadue was hanged after sentence by a military court martial instead of being shot, as had previously been said. The record of the trial says he confessed to the crime, and pleaded that, being under the influence of liquor, he did not know what he was doing. In reviewing the case, the War Department considers that military law has been complied with in every respect. Cadue's was the first case of its kind to occur in the American army abroad. Here we have the case of a Negro in a backwoods town of Tennessee charged with committing assault upon a young woman, and the case of an American soldier abroad guilty of committing rape and murder upon a little French girl seven years of age. Let those who would wish to think of Scott's crime as a "Negro" crime consider the crime committed by Cadue. And just here I must make a curious commentary. The Washington despatch does not state that Cadue was a white man. Why do I then assume with such absolute certainty that he was? Assumption is not necessary. I do not hesitate to state that to nine hundred and ninety-nine out of every thousand colored people in the United States who might read this Washington despatch, it would never occur that Cadue was anything but a white man. This is because of a consciousness that has been driven into the race by long and bitter experience which makes it feel and know that if Cadue had been a Negro, some way, in spite of military censorship and other conditions, would have been found to let the world know it. Now for the case of Scott and the state of Tennessee. This is the second time within scarcely more than six months that the white people of the so-called civilized state of Tennessee have tortured a human being in the most fiendish manner and then burned him alive chained to an iron stake. There is no spot on the face of the earth where such savage orgies are indulged in except within the borders of the United States; not in Africa, not in Asia, not in any of the isles of the sea. No other people in the world, civilized or uncivilized, except the white people of the United States, can be declared brutal and bloodthirsty enough to commit or tolerate such deeds. This deed and the similar one before it were committed by the white people of Tennessee, but this entire nation is responsible, and it cannot shift its responsibility. The nation is responsible because it has tolerated them. If it were in the heart of the people of the United States to stop these outrages, a way would be found to stop them. What are the atrocities in Belgium, in Serbia, in Poland and in Armenia compared to the atrocities which take place with frequent regularity in the United States? Where in the world is democracy in greater danger than it is in these United States? The hollow hypocrisy of this people must bring a smile to the face of Satan. It is high time that this country make a declaration against the Huns of Tennessee. is a small charge on a man's pay—small in proportion to the benefits it may bring. The premiums will be deducted from his pay, if he desires, thus eliminating trouble on his part." It is the duty of every man to make the amplest provision possible for those dependent upon him for support. When the Government offers to aid and augment that provision upon such liberal terms, it would be almost criminal neglect to fail to take advantage of the offer. We trust that all those eligible will apply for insurance before February 12. The newest plan for raising war funds is through the agency of "Thrift Stamps," which cost 25 cents each. Through regular purchases of these stamps, war savings stamps and certificates can be acquired. The certificate is the largest form of this investment, representing the accumulation, of $82.40, and is redeemable in five years for $100. In the passing away of the late William E. Chandler, former Secretary of the Navy and United States senator from New Hampshire, one of the few remaining exponents of stalwart Republicanism was removed. Of this breed of statesmen there remain but Levi P. Morton, Chauncey M. Depew and perhaps nassburg, Tennessee, Lignon Scott, and taking a young white woman some stake. Down an iron stake was driven into stripped off and a pile of faggots before they were lighted, branding applied to all parts of his body until consciousness. The bonfire was then thresh. reduced to ashes by the flames there made. Answering a telegram mayor of Dyersburg replied, "The our fair city." Of the despatch from Dyersburg, on Monday. In order, now, that may be viewed in its proper propor-spatch which was also carried in ATTACKING FRENCH GIRL. Constitution of Private Frank Cadue of the of a seven-year-old French girl in improved by the War Department. Since by a military court martial inusively been said. The record of the case, and pleaded that, being under the law what he was doing. Department considers that military respect. Cadue's was the first case in army abroad. Negro in a backwoods town of Tenassault upon a young woman, and abroad guilty of committing rape girl seven years of age. Let those it's crime as a "Negro" crime con- curious commentary. The Washatac Cadue was a white man. Whyolute certainty that he was? As not hesitate to state that to nine every thousand colored people in the US Washington despatch, it would meaning but a white man. This is be- been driven into the race by long es it feel and know that if Cadue state of military censorship and other to let the world know it and the state of Tennessee. This is more than six months that the white state of Tennessee have tortured a manner and then burned him alive is no spot on the face of the earth bulged in except within the borders, not in Asia, not in any of the isles the world, civilized or uncivilized, United States, can be declared brutal or tolerate such deeds. Before it were committed by the entire nation is responsible, and The nation is responsible because in the heart of the people of the ages, a way would be found to stop Belgium, in Serbia, in Poland and in countries which take place with frequent Where in the world is democracy these United States? The hollowing a smile to the face of Satan. Try make a declaration against the one or two others. Their day is past, but the memory of their uncompromising stand for human rights wil lremain to brighten the pages of party history. A gratifying recognition of the race in the amusement world, as well as in the field of war activities, is the appointment of Mr. Lester A. Walton, a member of The Age staff, as a member of the Military Entertainment Service of the War Department Commission on Training Camp activities. The importance of this appointment becomes apparent when it is considered that the committee is composed of the leading theatrical managers in America, all of whom are "doing their bit" by giving their services without pay. No less gratifying is the announcement that the activities of the committee will be administered without any discrimination on account of color among the entertainers or the soldiers to be entertained. The distribution of what are to be known as "smilage books" will afford another avenue through which the friends of the soldiers can conduce to their well being. In bringing about this appointment Mr. Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War, has added to his multifold services in behalf of the soldiers, and of the traine LET HER REST:IN PEACE. It is not often that we find an editorial on the race question exactly to our liking in the New York Sun. Editorials to our liking on other subjects we find there without number. But a few days ago the Sun carried a long article in its editorial columns which was headed, "Shall the Old Black Mammy Be Buried?" The Sun decides that she should be, and in its inimitable way goes on to state a few of its reasons as follows: The Old Black Mammy does indeed deserve a rest. She has been trotted out on so many occasions when her devotion, her humor, her contrariness, her engaging innocence and ignorance, her sharp temper sweetly borne by her charges, might point an argument or demolish a fact, that she has earned repose. How many, many times the sacrifices that were made to keep her in comfort have been produced to palliate a lynching. How often she has been haled to court or arraigned before the bar of a legislative body to prove not only that the South knows the Negro but also that its treatment of the Negro in every incident and It is not often that we find an editorial on the race question exactly to our liking in the New York Sun. Editorials to our liking on other subjects we find there without number. But a few days ago the Sun carried a long article in its editorial columns which was headed, "Shall the Old Black Mammy Be Buried?" The Sun decides that she should be, and in its inimitable way goes on to state a few of its reasons as follows: The Old Black Mammy does indeed deserve a rest. She has been trotted out on so many occasions when her devotion, her humor, her contrariiness, her engaging innocence and ignorance, her sharp temper sweetly borne by her charges, might point an argument or demolish a fact, that she has earned repose. How many, many times the sacrifices that were made to keep her in comfort have been produced to palliate a lynching! How often she has been halled to court or arraigned before the bar of a legislative body to prove not only that the South knows the Negro but also that its treatment of the Negro in every incident and detail was unassailable and full of wisdom! detail was unassailable and full of wisdom! For the above reasons we agree with the Sun. The Old Black Mammy has been worked to death. She has been used as the Sun intimates to cover a multitude of Southern sins. Indeed, perhaps, there is not a lynching leader in the land who can't relate tender reminiscences about his Old Black Mammy, most likely a creature of his imagination. Furthermore, the Old Black Mammy has become a bore and often an insult; if their possessors who persist in talking about them to intelligent colored people knew how tired and sometimes worse it made their listeners feel, they wouldn't do it. We agree with the Sun, and say, "Let her rest in peace," but with the Sun, we wonder what Southern orators will do without her. For the above reasons we agree with the Sun. The Old Black Mammy has been worked to death. She has been used as the Sun intimates to cover a multitude of Southern sins. Indeed, perhaps, there is not a lynching leader in the land who can't relate tender reminiscences about his Old Black Mammy, most likely a creature of his imagination. Furthermore, the Old Black Mammy has become a bore and often an insult; if their possessors who persist in talking about them to intelligent colored people knew how tired and sometimes worse it made their listeners feel, they wouldn't do it. We agree with the Sun, and say, "Let her rest in peace," but with the Sun, we wonder what Southern orators will do without her. LORD LANSDOWNE'S LETTERT. Not the Russian collapse nor the Italian disaster nor anything else that has recently happened in the war caused a greater stir than Lord Lansdowne's letter. Lord Lansdowne's position in England as a statesman and his former connection with the British Foreign Office as Secretary would give weight to anything he might say regarding international affairs, but nothing he might have uttered could have raised such extreme controversy as the remarkable document he has just given to the public. It is amazing to see how so plain and clear a statement as he makes could be so variedly interpreted. It is also curious to see how his letter draws a line which marks the division of opinion among the peoples of the Allied Nations. By some it is termed a national disaster, by others it is called a torch in the dark; some term it a cowardly surrender, others call it a courageous stroke of statesmanship. The point of view depends upon the state of mind of the reader of Lord Lansdowne's words. Those who are determined on a knock out blow, a fight to the finish, on beating Germany down to her knees, denounce Lord Lansdowne as a cowardly pacifist; those who feel that the only enduring victory in sight must come through the force of ideas as well as through military power, call him a courageous statesman. Lord Lansdowne feels that the only way to achieve victory before civilization is exhausted and destroyed is to give a stimulus to the desire for peace among the German people themselves. In order to do this he lays down the following five propositions for the Allied Nations to state, restate and make plain to the people of Germany and of the world: (1) That we do not desire the annihilation of Germany as a great Power. (2) That we do not seek to impose upon her people any form of government other than that of their own choice. (3) That, except as a legitimate war measure, we have no desire to deny to Germany her place among the great commercial communities of the world. (4) That we are prepared, when the war is over, to examine, in concert, with other Powers, a group of international problems, some of them of recent origin, which are connected with the question of the freedom of the seas. (5) That we are prepared to enter into an international pact, under which ample opportunities would be afforded for the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means. Not the Russian collapse nor the Italian disaster nor anything else that has recently happened in the war caused a greater stir than Lord Lansdowne's letter. Lord Lansdowne's position in England as a statesman and his former connection with the British Foreign Office as Secretary would give weight to anything he might say regarding international affairs, but nothing he might have uttered could have raised such extreme controversy as the remarkable document he has just given to the public. It is amazing to see how so plain and clear a statement as he makes could be so variedly interpreted. It is also curious to see how his letter draws a line which marks the division of opinion among the peoples of the Allied Nations. By some it is termed a national disaster, by others it is called a torch in the dark; some term it a cowardly surrender, others call it a courageous stroke of statesmanship. The point of view depends upon the state of mind of the reader of Lord Lansdowne's words. Those who are determined on a knock out blow, a fight to the finish, on beating Germany down to her knees, denounce Lord Lansdowne as a cowardly pacifist; those who feel that the only enduring victory in sight must come through the force of ideas as well as through military power, call him a courageous statesman. Lord Lansdowne feels that the only way to achieve victory before civilization is exhausted and destroyed is to give a stimulus to the desire for peace among the German people themselves. In order to do this he lays down the following five propositions for the Allied Nations to state, restate and make plain to the people of Germany and of the world: (1) That we do not desire the annihilation of Germany as a great Power. (2) That we do not seek to impose upon her people any form of government other than that of their own choice. (3) That, except as a legitimate war measure, we have no desire to deny to Germany her place among the great commercial communities of the world. (4) That we are prepared, when the war is over, to examine, in concert, with other Powers, a group of international problems, some of them of recent origin, which are connected with the question of the freedom of the seas. (5) That we are prepared to enter into an international pact, under which ample opportunities would be afforded for the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means. In another portion of the letter he says: Let me end by explaining why I attach so much importance to these considerations. We are not going to lose this war, but its prolongation will spell ruin for the civilized world and an infinite addition to the load of human suffering, which already weighs upon it. Security will be invaluable to a world which has the vitality to profit by it; but what will be the value of the blessings of peace to nations so exhausted that they can scarcely stretch out a hand with which to grasp them? In my belief, if the war is to be brought to a close in time to avert a world-wide catastrophe, it will be brought to a close because on both sides the peoples of the countries involved realize that it has already lasted too long. The first thought likely to strike anyone who reads the entire letter is one of surprise that the English censorship let it pass as it was sent out to the world. The question naturally arises, did the English Government let it go out in order to sound opinion, both in Great Britain and the countries fighting with her? If she did, the answer has seemingly been given against Lord Lansdowne's proposal. Whether this most remarkable document also contains a prophecy, cannot now be said. The world can only wait and see. Let me end by explaining why I attach so much importance to these considerations. We are not going to lose this war, but its prolongation will spell ruin for the civilized world and an infinite addition to the load of human suffering, which already weighs upon it. Security will be invaluable to a world which has the vitality to profit by it; but what will be the value of the blessings of peace to nations so exhausted that they can scarcely stretch out a hand with which to grasp them? In my belief, if the war is to be brought to a close in time to avert a world-wide catastrophe, it will be brought to a close because on both sides the peoples of the countries involved realize that it has already lasted too long. The first thought likely to strike anyone who reads the entire letter is one of surprise that the English censorship let it pass as it was sent out to the world. The question naturally arises, did the English Government let it go out in order to sound opinion, both in Great Britain and the countries fighting with her? If she did, the answer has seemingly been given against Lord Lansdowne's proposal. Whether this most remarkable document also contains a prophecy, cannot now be said. The world can only wait and see. FRIENDS LIKE IT. FRIENDS LIKE IT. To the Editor of THE NEW YORK AGE: Please send me THE AGE, as I am well pleased with it. I think that some of my friends would like to have it also. Hamlet. N. C. HER THIRD YEAR WELL PLEASED. To the Editor of THE NEW YORK AGEN Please find money order to renew my subscription for the third year. It is a pleasure to this paper at all times. LILLIAN WHITLEW. To the Editor of THE NEW YORK AGE: I am well pleased with your paper, as it is what every Negro ought to read. THE AGE shows that we have men that can compete with anybody, men that know what to say and when to say it Bronxville, N. Y. THE BEST PUBLISHED. To the Editor of THE NEW YORK AGE: Find enclosed check for one year's subscription. Yours is the best race paper published. I indorse and enjoy your strong editorials on racial affairs. Trust you may be spared to do more long service for the race. Hope THE AGE may become a national race paper, as such is much needed. Success to you. (Mrs.) A. W. JOHNSON UPLIFTING AND ENCOURAGING. To the Editor of The New York Age: Find enclosed money order to renew my subscription. By referring to your books, I think you will find me among your oldest subscribers. My husband, Dr. John F. Ferguson of Richmond, Va., subscribed in the early '80s, which has been continued almost continuously ever since. It show how much I love. (Mrs.) A. W. JOHNSON. Sparta, Gz. precitate your fine family and race paper, which is most uplifting and encouraging at all times. Mrs. OCTAVIA P. FERGUSON, Washington, D. C. POIBONOUS PUBLICATIONS. To the Editor of THE NEW York Act. Probably the most difficult phase of the race question to overcome is the insidious practice of poisoning the minds of the growing generations before they have reached sufficient maturity to properly weigh and decide questions for themselves. This practice is quite often, the result of deliberate evil-mindedness on the part of their elders, and sometimes the result of a careless and unthinking attitude. When the offensive terms, "nigger," "darky," and other similar epithets are habitually used in referring to members of the colored race, while speaking in the presence of children, it is but a natural sequence that they should grow up with but thinly disguised contempt for the race so spoken of. The foregoing observations are brought to mind by an article published in a recent issue of Boy's Life, a magazine which proudly claims the right to call itself the "Boy Scouts" Magazine from which it would lead one to infer it stands somewhat in the position of an official organ of the Scout movement. However that may be, it is clearly a periodical of considerable circulation and some influence with the growing generation of American boys. In this story, "The Mascot of Troop I," the author has seen fit to use the terms "nigger," or "the little nigger," some 19 or 20 times during the telling of this short tale. In fact he scarcely refers to the little colored hero as a colored boy, or Negro, but in nearly every instance speaks of what the "little nigger" did. The effect of such articles upon the minds of juvenile readers may, well be imagined, as it is well known that growing boys form their opinions and outlook upon life to a very considerable extent from the writings of their favorite authors. Not as companions, or comrades of equal worth and intelligence with themselves, will they learn to regard their fellow scouts of colored blood, but rather as an inferior grade of beings to be known as "niggers" regardless of whatever virtue they may possess. Curiously enough the front page of this magazine boasts the caption: "To Help Other People at All Times." A curious way to practice it! What is equally strange is the fact that this prejudice breeding story was printed in the Christmas number. It would seem an odd way of expressing the Christian spirit to thus aid in planting the seeds of discord and racial ill feeling in the minds of its young readers, for are we not taught that the Christmas message was "Peace on earth, good will to men?" And was not Christ the Great Exponent of Brotherly Love? Perhaps, however, the writer of this story would not concede that "brother" as here employed was meant to embrace the darker races of mankind as well as the fairer races. And in that case he would but be in accord with a great majority of the Christian (1) citizens of his own kind who studiously refuse to open their doors to the "miser." THE PROPER SPIRIT It is a fact of more than ordinary significance that the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association, of Durham, the largest Negro insurance company in the world, has taken $20,000 of the second Liberty Loan bonds, bringing its investment in government bonds up to $25,000. To organize and successfully maintain an institution capable of doing this is no small task, and the Negroes are to be congratulated on their success. The transaction is not only evidence of their business ability, but the spirit in which it is done is a high tribute to their good judgment. In making the investment, C.C. Spaulding, the general manager, said: "The influence of this organization has at all times been exerted as a counter influence against the growing sentiment among colored citizens who feel they have occasion to question the sincerity of the government in its desire to administer a square deal ot all regardless of race or color." That is the proper spirit. It is evidence of the friendly relation existing between the races in this State. The cultivation of this spirit will insure their progress along all lines.—Raleigh (N. C.) State Journal. UPLIFTING RATHER THAN OP- PRERISING. The East St. Louis race riots were largely the result of what organized labor regarded as an invasion of its prerogatives by unorganized labor from the South. This resentment found expression in the most disastrous orgy of mob violence in the history of this country. But—, the vigor and determination with which the leaders of this mob violence are being prosecuted, the high percentage of convictions and the heavy terms in the penitentiary are serving a very satisfactory deterrent to labor unionists who wish to express their antagonism to unorganized labor in terms of mob violence. So, organized labor has reached the conclusion that all organizations in our national economy must eventually reach—that the way to solve the Negro question is by uplifting rather than by oppressin the Negro. Accordingly the American Federation of Labor at its annual meeting in Buffalo, New York, last week adopted a resolution to organize Negroes "along all lines that will prevent massacres and riots such as the East St. Louis and other recent affairs."—Norfolk (Va.) Journal and Guide. R. H. INGRAM. EDUCATIONAL CO-OPERATION. In the recent campaign for a Y. M. C. A. fund to help the men in the trenches, colored schools and colleges raised $10,000. Of this amount Hampton and Union University students each subscribed $1,000 each. Here is a worthy example of the kind of co-operation in our higher schools which might profitably go beyond subservicing to funds for war purposes. In standardizing their courses, their entrances requirements, athletic activities, and their degrees conferred there is room for the higher schools to get together to foster American --- THE STAGE-MUSIC-ATHLETICS AXING THE THEATREGOER (BY LESTER A. WALTON) URING the month of October the novemmanagers were in high spirits and venerable prediction that the present sea would establish a new record big business. The outlook was roseate. Standing room was premium at the local theatres her the offerings were good, or indifferent. Then came the th of November bringing with a new Federal law requiring the roer to pay a tax of ten per on all theatre tickets purchased. are the second week in Novemmanagers were complaining that less had suddenly changed for worse, and optimism gave way optimism. he plaint that "the bottom has run out of the show business," to the taxing of the theatre is becoming more pronounced. are, to be sure, some attracts which continue to draw capa-audiences, but they are looked as exceptions rather than the usual order of things. There are on record wherein theatres are doing from $6,000 to $7,000 the week up to the time the new became operative, and then the office receipts underwent a big change—to $2,000 on the week. last week Lee Shubert gave out statement for public consumption which he undertook to show our and generous American citizen that it was a false move for to take in remaining away the theatre because of the national tax imposed; that the national business is one of the big private industries of our nation must be encouraged and supported, for it provides a livelihood thousands of men and women, of the newspapers reinforced Shubert's argument editorially. he not entertain a wholesome set for the lobby, which, when fitted, usually maintains its quarters as near a body of lawyers as possible for the express pose of looking after certainness interests. Long ago the boy gained a reputation for inousness, and its virtues have in so greatly outweighed by its its that the public now looks dance at this institution having its mission the safe-guarding big business from the onslaught "new-fangled" laws. I sometimes think that too much expected of the legislator. Although men spend a lifetime specifying on one subject the legislature is expected to handle with the knowledge of an expert any and all actions demanding his attention during the entire session. He is imposed to vote intelligently on all matters introduced, many of which are of vital interest to Ameri- industries and to the public at large. Had practical showmen of stand- been called in at the time Con- was considering the advisabil- of taxing the theatregoer with view to increasing the Govern- revenue, I am of the opinion after a conference between the sons and theatrical men a differ- method of procedure would be adopted, and today the new business would be in a health- condition. managers assert that a better plan would have been the imposing of additional tax on the theatre andmitting the playgoer to buy a ticket for its face value. This argument would not have damaged the ardor nor-worked a finan-hardship on those who keep the剧院 open. A manager whose business has dropped since November from $6,000 to $2,000 weekly would be willing to pay a much larger war tax and keep his business up to the $6,000 mark. It is a better business proposition to a ten per cent tax on $6,000 to take in only $2,000 on the tax. caloons, for instance, have been quired to pay a big tax on all alcoholic beverages, but the patron the bar is not compelled to pay additional tax on a glass of beer whiskey. Quite true, the disser of wet goods has kept abreast the times and also raised the ice on his alcoholic drinks; but one who just must indulge in a reliable drink or so daily and find disparity between their pocket-asks and the price of whiskey, and the like, have fallen to beer and other cheaper liquid refreshments. Of course, those who can afford to gracefully meet the fancy prices may continue to cater to their tastes and desires. From what I am able to glean, the theatregoer is not in a sullen or resentful mood against anyone over the new state of affairs and is not remaining away from the theatre to express resentment because of the ten per cent increase. It is purely a mathematical proposition, simply a case of too much addition; and with the price for necessities soaring higher and higher first consideration has to be given to the purchasing of sugar, flour, eggs, coal, etc. The theatre is regarded as a luxury, not a necessity, and the man who made a habit of taking his family to the theatre once a week has been forced to temporarily give up this diversion or at least curtail the number of visits during the month. It is not the wealthy but those in moderate circumstances who keep the theaters open and it is the latter class which has been hit the hardest. The Broadway houses are not the only amusement places that have suffered since November. Many movies have been in the midst of a famine. Only last week the authorities at Washington ruled that no war tax should be applied to moving picture houses which charged five cents at matinee. It seems as if the additional charge of only one cent has wrought havoc with the business of some movies. Mr. Shubert's appeal to the public to support the theatre is timely and should merit respectful consideration. The show business is too important an industry to be treated with indifference and accorded half-hearted support—war or no war, tax or no tax. COMPANY IS TO PRESENT FOR THE MAN SHE LOVED "For the, Man She Loved" which will be played at the Lafayette Theatre next week, is described as a drama in which the elements of plot, strength, interest of story, mystery, suspense and emotion have been skillfully combined by the playwright and are given expression to by natural characters in natural scenes and situations. While there are some sensational incidents made use of in the story they are all within the realm of probability and are such as have come within the experience of many people in real life The main theme of the story has to do with the sacrifices and trials of a devoted woman for the man she loves, a man who comes up under the ban of the law for a crime of which he is innocent. Succeeding in her efforts to have him pardoned, she then attempts to effect a reconciliation between him and his father. She fails in this effort and the father is found murdered shortly after her visit in behalf of the son. How she falls under the suspicion of the police and is charged with the murder, is subjected to the cruel inquisition sometimes practiced on the innocent in the so-called behalf of justice and how a woman of the underworld finally solves the mystery and discloses the real murderer, is told in a play that moves with increasing interest from beginning to end. An ample fund of comedy relief is supplied naturally in the movement of the story even as laughter and tears walk side by side in real life. John Larkins in New Zealand. The dramatic editor of THE AGR is in receipt of several programs showing that "Jolly" John Larkins is in New Zealand. One program refers to him as "the breezy comedian," while another calls him "the Rajah of Mirth." GET The Latest and Greatest Patriotic Song Hit BILLY BOY On The EMERSON RECORD JUST OUT. LEARN to control the throat and sing more than one way. Classes being formed under personal supervision of MME. FAIRFAX. Classes $4 a month. $2 a lesson. Phone Harlem 4136. Write at West 123rd Street. "CHARLIE" HART DEAD. Mrs. Estelle Hart, wife of Charles Hart, the comedian, received a cablegram Friday from Anthony Tuck, the mandolinist, which stated that Mr. Hart had died suddenly in London, England. The cablegram read: "Charles is dead. Ill two days. Bright's disease. Wire directions. (Signed) Anthony Tuck." Mrs. Hart, who thought the cablegram contained word from her husband that he was coming to America became prostrated over the news, and is in a serious condition at her home, 25 W. 99th street. She has not eaten for five days. Anthony Tuck was advised by cable to bury the remains in England, it being the widow's intention to bring the body to America after the war. Charles Hart, who made his biggest reputation in the theatrical world as a member of the team of Avery and Hart, was 44 years old. He was born in San Jose, Cal., and when about eight years old was taken to Cleveland, Ohio, by his parents. At one time he attended Wilberforce University. He came to New York in the spring of 1900. His first appearance on the stage was in "Uncle Eph's Christmas," which was put on in Washington by the late Ernest Hogan in the fall of that year. In the spring of 1901 Clarence Logan starred Mr. Hart in Williams and Walker's old play, "The Sons of Ham," the comedian having been selected because he strongly resembled Bert Williams. The piece was put on at the old Hurtig and Seamon's Music Hall on 125th street. The comedian then joined hands with Dan Avery and they did well in vaudeville, which they left in 1902, to star in "The Sons of Ham," under the direction of Hurtig and Seamon and Williams and Walker. In 1904 Avery and Hart were sent to England by Hurtig and Seamon in "Dahoney," the company playing in the provinces. Williams and Walker had previously played in the piece in London and the larger English cities. Returning to America in 1905, Avery and Hart returned to vaudeville and met with much success. The act at the time of Dan Avery's death was drawing $350 weekly. Avery and Hart season after season were given consecutive booking over the big time. In 1913 J. Rosamond Johnson and Charles Hart formed an act, which they later took to England. They were next heard of in a big English production. Upon the return of J. Rosamond Johnson to America Charles Hart became a member of another big musical show. In 1914, shortly after the war started, the comedian came to America, but shortly returned to Europe. In 1915 he made another trip across the Atlantic, leaving for London in the early fall to open in a new show. At his death he was starring in an English pantomime. Three weeks ago when Mrs. Hart heard from her husband he was in good health. The couple were married seventeen years ago in New York. The deceased is survived by a widow and relatives in Cleveland. TO OPEN THEATRE IN NEW ROCHELLE Westchester County, N. Y., will have its first theatre under colored management when, on January I, the North Avenue Theatre, New Rochelle. ```markdown ``` SYDNEY B. CHASE will be opened under the management of Sydney B. Chase, who has been actively identified with the colored show business for many years. There are fifteen hundred colored people in New rochelle, and there is quite a Negro population in the vicinity to draw from. Mr. Chase will open his house, which seats five hundred, with a musical comedy entitled "A Trip to Tallahassee." The proceeds from the opening performance will be used for the benefit of the colored drafted men of New Rochelle and White Plains. RACE FILMS FOR MOVIE HOUSES. Washington, D. C.—Today the white manager of a company that controls a string of white movie picture theatres, having learned of the National Colored Soldiers' Comfort Committee's plan to have produced motion picture plays, with all colored casts of characters, and dealing the valor and progress of the role called at the committee's office here to negotiate for the film made for each city for housing in the city houses. JOHN C. FREUND ON THE POWER OF MUSIC One of the features of the folk song festival given by the Harlem chorus under the direction of Mme. E. Azalia Hackley at the Washington Irving High School on the evening of November 27, was an address by Mr. John C. Freund, editor of the Musical America, and a staunch friend of the Negro. Mr. Freund's address in full follows: "The great hospital ship moves slowly through the waters. On the bow a huge white cross is painted, to show its character. Night is coming on. The air is cold. A mist is beginning to rise. On the decks the sick and wounded are being tended by the doctors and nurses of the Red Cross. "Suddenly there is a terrific crash! "My God! Torpeded!" "For a few moments there is indescribable confusion. Shrieks and cries rend the air. Men rush up from below. Presently the drums roll! They lower some boats, but these are shelled by the guns of the submarine. And then the whole company come to attention and starts to sing 'Tipperary' as the ship slowly sinks and they pass beneath the waves and out to immortality! "Look over there! In the grev morning a number of men are lined up against a wall. They are Irish patriots, who have revolted against what they deem is England's autocratic rule. "As they face the muzzles of the guns levelled at their breasts, they sing 'The Wearin' o' the Green.' "In a little back room a man is singing to a few friends a song which he has just composed. The company take it up. Presently it is heard in the streets. Then men begin to march, singing that song. And as these men march on the road to Paris in the north, they gather others as they go along, all singing that song. And they reach Paris—the Paris which, under the rule of the Louis, of the kings and their mistresses had bled France for centuries. It is their purpose to destroy the rule. And so they make the revolution to the strains of 'The Marselleaise, the song and tune you hear so often, and which got its name from the seaport in the south of France, where the song was composed and where the men started to sing it. "Further back in the centuries we see long streams of men, on horse and on foot. Many are in armor, and they have on their breasts a great cross. We are in the times of the Crusades, and as they march they sing. And the song they sing, the words of which have not come down to us, is to the air of 'For He's a Jolly Good Fellow'. That was the song they sang, when impelled by religious enthusiasm, they went to free the tomb of Christ from the infidel Turk. "Back further through the ages, and you are in the arena of ancient Rome. The Christians are to be given to the lions. Up there in his box sits the bloated Emperor Nero, surrounded by his court of senators and vestal virgins. Around in the galleries above are the people, howling, for a rumor has gone forth that they may be cheated of their pleasure. "Over there, at the end of the arena, a band of Christians, young girls, children, women, men, all bent round" a bearded old man, who stands in an attitude of prayer. And from the caverns below the arena come the lions, who have been starved for weeks to render them ferocious. They stalk, and they crawl, and they move stealthily towards they prey. And as they do so the little band of martyrs break into a community chorus, and sing 'Adeste Fideles'—Come All Ye Faithful—which is in your hymn books today. "In all ages, in all times, in all countries, whether in war or whether in peace, when men and women have been greatly stirred they have expressed themselves in song. "Music came out of the people originally in the folk song and dance, and that is why some of us are trying so hard to give it back to the people, as in this country we took government from the hands of the few and gave it into the hands of the many. "No doubt some of you have read how Dr. Muck, a distinguished German musician and the conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, considered one of the leading musical organizations of its kind in the world, had refused to play 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at a symphony concert, on the ground that he did not consider patriotic music had a place in a classical program, and for thermore, that he did not consider the music in itself of value, to all of which he added that he regarded it 'almost an insult' to ask him to play it. "When I spoke before the great mass meeting of over ten thousand people in the armory of the 71st regiment, which had been summoned to hear community singing and to raise a fund to build an auditorium at Camp Upton, I said: "The symphonies of the immortal Beethoven are justly regarded as the highest expression in music, as an art. He drew the symphonies from the infinite. They were the expression of his individual aspiration, of his individual soul. "The Star-Spangled Banner" is the expression of the mass soul of over a hundred millions of people, of the ideas and, indeed, ideals, of the greatest democracy the world has yet known, and in that sense it transcends the music of any composer, dead or living." "Music!" "Some think it is just a bad for the few, art for art's sake, to be put on on Sunday with your religion and your best clothes, or in a cabaret when you are dancing with your wife, or somebody else's wife, or for fashion to go to the onera, where jewels and fine dresses are displayed. No! Music is for all, to make life sweet and better. Music, the gerat humanizing, civilizing, home-building, home-saving power. "And, as Commissioner of Education Claxton of Washington, said: 'After the three suddiments, reading, writing and arithmetic, have been acquired, it is the greatest force to build up fine, healthy, resourceful, patriotic citizens.' "If that be so, what is the relation of the so-called 'colored people' to music. Their relation is that they have always been musical, that even in the time of slavery in this country, when the masses of them were prevented from being permitted to learn to read and write, they expressed themselves in those wonderful folk songs that have come down to us today, and that many think are part of the basis of the music of our country. "And, to aid them, Nature conferred upon them the gift of beautiful voices. I remember when I was in one of the great Southern cities recently, delivering some public addresses, that the head of the education board, an old-time Southern soldier, took me with great pride around to the schools to hear the white children sing. And then he took me to the schools where the colored children were. And I did not dare tell him that the colored children sang better, more to pitch, than those in the white schools. "And, by and by, in one of those schools, being asked to say a word, I told a little story, how an old Uncle Tom, while walking along with his little missy, she said to him: "Uncle Tom, I am sorry for you. You never can go to Heaven." "Uncle Tom said: "What for? Why, missy? Why can't I go to Heaven?" "Little missy said: "Well, Uncle Tom, you know there are no black angels in Heaven." "Uncle Tom thought it over, and as they passed through the cotton mill he took up some of the black seed and said: "If de good Lord can make out of dis heath black cotton seed de beautiful white cotton, it 'pears to me that he can make a white angel out of a pore ole black 'man.' "The season before last, at one of the concerts at the Hotel Biltmore, before an audience of over two thousand of the most cultured and representative people of New York, my good friend, the great baritone, Amato, of the Metropolitan, sang a patriotic Italian song and roused that audience to enthusiasm. "Who composed that song? "Henry T. Burleigh." "Who is Henry T. Burleigh?" "A Negro." "The great artist did not look at the color of the composer's face. He looked at the song and because it had value in its spirit and in its music he was proud to sing it. "Sometimes you colored people, no doubt, feel sad, discouraged because of the discrimination made against you, but don't forget that you came into the life of what is called 'civilization' after the white man, and that you must travel the same road that he has done, through struggle and trouble, through all the experiences that must come to us before we can make any headway, gain intelligence and get ahead in the world. And on that road of progress there is nothing that will help you more than your music. "It is his music which opens every door, even of the highest, the wealthiest the most distinguished, to the musician, who, without it would never be admitted. Just in the same way as it makes a company of white people welcome the band of Negro minstrels, and listen to them gladly when they play for the dance. "In these times of stress and strain, of war, it is all the more important that you should keep up your music as a sustaining force. You will need it, for your colored men are going into this fight, and some of them will never return, or, if they do, they will be wounded, be sicky, and maimed, for when it comes to doing his duty, when it comes to personal sacrifice, when it comes to displaying the highest attributes of chivalry, I for one proclaim that the colored man has nothing to yield to his white brother. He is his equal in every respect, in loyalty, in courage, in devotion to duty! "I shall always look back with satisfaction to the day when I gave a dinner to fifty representative colored ladies and gentlemen in the city of Boston, in the old Tremont House, which, by the bye, was the only hotel which would receive us. Next to me sat that brave soldier who, a slave, came out of the war pretty well shot to pieces. He afterwards learned to read and write, and became second in command of the Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic. "Do you know who he was? He was the man who, at the beginning of the war, when the rebels had charged and Northern troops had given way, stood by the flag alone, till the others, seeing his bravery, rallied and won the day. "He passed from us years ago, but I still feel the thrill of the big black paw that he put upon my hand in silent sympathy when I sat next to him, after I had spoken to the assembled company. "Through all the horror and filth and shame of this war, a brighter day is coming, a new and a better world, in which you people, through the establishment of higher ideals of life, will have more justice meted out to you, in which the ideals of our constitution, that there shall be no prejudice on account of race, religion or previous condition of servitude, will mean something more than empty words. "In that struggle into which we have now, entered, the colored, white, and the EUCENE ELMORE, Manager. PHONE 1811 MORNINGSIDE LAFAYETTE THEATRE SEVENTH AVENUE & 131st STREET ELITE AMUSEMENT CORPORATION, LESSEES WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, DEC. 10. Quality Amusement Corporation, Robert Levy, General Manager PRESENTS THAT INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS "FOR THE MAN SHE LOVED" WHICH HAS RIVALLED "WITHIN THE LAW," "PAID IN FULL," "THIRD DEGREE" AND "COMMON CLAY" THE COMPANY PRESENTING THIS GREAT PLAY Mrs. Chas. H. Anderson Carlotta Precman Elizabeth Williams Harry W. Keith Andrew S. Bushop Clarence E. Muse Arthur T. Ray Chas. Long and several new members Chloe Desmond Chas. H. Moore Richard R. Abrams Will Deming After having seen all the great Plays of the past You cannot afford to miss SPECIAL SCENERY—COSTUMES—ELECTRICAL EFFECTS Two Big Shows Daily: Prices, MORNING 2:15...10 & 15 EVENING 8:15...15 & 25 Sunday Continuous Big All-Star Vaudaville and Photo Plays. NEW YORK & BROOKLYN COMMUNITY CHORUS colored women are going to do their duty, their bit, squarely, side by side with their white brothers and white sisters. "While we Americans have been thinking of the day dreamed of by philosophers, sung by poets, toiled for by statesmen, died for by heroic women, as well as heroic men, colored as well as white, by martyred peasants, as well as martyred presidents, by the master who died on the cross—the day when there might be something like good will and peace among men—while we Americans have been dreaming and thinking of this, the Teutons have been dreaming, thinking, drinking, to the day when, in their insensate ambition to seize world dominion, they were ready to plunge the world into horror unspeakable, even to its destruction. "And so, the Star-Spangled Banner, that stands for justice, for liberty, for the right of every man to work out his opportunities as best he can, under the protection of our law and our governmen, our Old Glory, has been unfurled!" "So, fall in—fall in—fall in! And let us go—singing—colored men and white men—colored women and white women—all together—to the fight to make the world safe for democracy—and to victory!" ROBESON ON ALL AMERICAN Robeson, star of Rutger's eleven, is being picked by the leading experts as PAUL ROBESON the best end of the season. The majority of writers put him on the All-American team. The New York Sun's expert, in telling of the stars of the season says this of Robeson: "In the matter of development in this particular season the top position must be accorded to Robeson, the Negro end of Rutgers. Robeson was a good line man last year, but he was a bit crude and besides his worth did not receive general recognition. With the rise of Rutgers this season Robeson, with his superb strength augmented by a knowledge of both the theory and practice of the finer points of football, soon proved himself one of the best forwards in the country. Robeson not alone met the new football's myriad requirements of an end. He played the right end on defence but on attack he usually took his place at tackle and opened up the big holes through which Foster Sanford's backs marched to triumph." George Foster Sanford, who is being referred to as the leading coach of the year for developing such a great team as Rutger's, recently said of his colored star: "Robeson is the best all-round player on the gridiron this season and the most valuable to the team." --- SINGS NEGRO-COMPOSER'S NUMBER. Emilio de Gogorza gave a recital in Acoulin Hall November 25, which was his annual offering and, as one of the notable events of its kind, the audience was large and included many professional musicians. Like most programs Mr. de Gogorza offers, it was both out of the ordinary and interesting. It began with an old Gluck recitative and any of Diane Lintoy pityable" (from "Iphigenie en Aulide"); another air in the same period "De ma barque legere," from Gretry "Anacrone," and the same composer's "Chanson Bachique," and the "Adie, Cherie Lousei," from "Dereteur." But the audience liked best the five songs forming the third and last group but one, especially, J. Rosamond Johnson's "I Told My Love to the Roben" which Mr. de Gogorza was obliged to repeat. In this song, which like those surrounding it was given in English, the singer excelled in the variety of his tone color and in a genuinely expressed feeling. The closing phrase, with its beautifully sung pianissimo high note, was beyond reproach. SCRANTON PA SCRANTON, Pa.—Morris Howard of Wilkes-Barre, well known to many Scrantonians of the younger generation, died in Cleveland last Wednesday, funeral was held Monday from the burial of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Howard, 33 Luzerne Street, Lee, Park. Miss Mary F. Bell of Philadelphia, who has been visiting her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Coulter Toatley, has gone to her home for a short stay, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Tinker, Miss Elise Tinker, Mrs. Patti Patterson and Mrs. Claude King motored to Wilkes-Barre Thanksgiving Day. Christopher Gumpton left on Monday for the Philadelphia Naval Yard to start training in the navy. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Cunningham. Messrs. Norman Dennis, John Young, and Bright of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.,衣ished at Bethel last Sunday night. Miss Anna Foster, who has been staying in New York City for the last few months, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. C. Foster. Mrs. George Brooks is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Atwell of Rushford. N. Y. Mrs. Sharner is on the sick list. The ladies' auxiliary of the Citizen Club gave a calico hop Thanksgiving at their hall. The committee was, Mrs. Chas. Riley, chairman; Mrs. Alonzo Chadwick, treasurer; Miss Emily Walker. On Thursday, Dec. 6, Mrs. Joseph Jenkins will celebrate her birthday; entertaining the Ladies' Embassy Club of the Citizens' Club from 2 to 5:30 p. m. Mrs. Ida Hearn is ill. Walter Plater has gone to Buffalo on a business trip. Mrs. Alvira King was suddenly called home last week. Mrs. J. L. Brown entertains Wednesday night in honor of her mother, Mrs. Morris of Philadelphia. The services Sunday were very interesting and the envelope system for collections was instituted. The Rev. Evans gave two forceful sermons. In the evening the officers of the recently organized Christian Endeavor were installed. On Thanksgiving morning a union service was held at Bethel. The Rev. F. W. Means of Shiloh Baptist Church preached. The combined choirs furnished the music. There was a good attendance. Miss Marie Francis Hurd, a teacher in the public schools of Washington, D. C., visited Mrs. W. L. Robinson last week. William Carter of Wilkes-Barre motored to Scranton last Sunday. Later Mr. Carter, with Misses Ethel and Carrie Jones and George Gross, formed a party that went to Danville. --- The eighth Illinois Infantry Band, under Bambaster George Dull, is furnishing the best music at Camp Houston. The degree of Doctor of Letters has been conferred on James W. Johnson, contributing editor of The Anzac, in recognition of his literary work by Tallage College. The Rev. R. H. Leake, who joined the A, M., E. Conference at Keanam-sipl, N. C., forty-five years ago, has retired from active service. Fifteen teachers in the Colored High School of Baltimore will receive a prize of $100, each as the result of the Board of Estimate's decision to raise salaries. A simple memorial service at the grave of Dr. Booker T. Washington by the Tuskegee Alumni Association marked the second anniversary of the great Tuskegee's death on November 14. Arthur P. Mack, 08, presided. Hon. C. H. Payne, formerly of Huntington, W. Va., is now a full-fledged attorney-at-law, having resigned his position as United States Consul to the Danish West Indian Islands. He is located at St. Thomas and is doing well. The owner of the Annesx Restaurant, Fostoria, Ohio, was recently fined $100 for displaying an obnoxious sign "Colored trade not wanted." The Mayor of the town assisted Ed Baine and a committee of Nectroes in the fight against the restaurant man. The annual election of officers of the Marlaskan State Colored Teachers' Association resulted as follows: Dr. D. S. N. Goodloe, president; Phinac S. G. Salshury, James F. Armstrong, Seatmaster, second president; president; Jesse N. Nederek, bird vice president; Jesse I. Nicholas, Gloant secretary; Henry Lowers, Sparrows Point, treasurer. The twenty-seventh annual meeting of the general convention of the Congressional churches of Georgia was held in Savannah, and the following officers were chosen: The Rev. C. W Burton, Macon, moderate; The Rev. Ketchen, Ketchen assistant moderator; P. A. Denegal, Savannah scribe; the Rev. W. I. Cash, Savannah treasurer; the Rev. C. Stephen Haynes Athens, registrar. VOORHEES CONTRIBUTES TOWARD ARMY WORK DENMARK, S. C.—In accordance with the request of the Council of North American Student Movements, the student body and faculty of the Voorhees Normal and Industrial School observed Tuesday, November 27, as a special day of prayer and offering for the Students' friendship War Fund of the Young Males and Women's Christian Associations. After five minute address at the prayer services of the student body and faculty, Principal Jesse O. Thomas spoke and said that we will have a grand total of 872 colored men and women trained to fight in the common cause with our Allies. He continued: "Every city where this large number of colored men is stationed has its social problems many times multiplied. A camp where there are 6,500 semi-ide men near any large city or social center, necessarily is burdened with a social problem. The only situation will necessarily obtain, we only have to refer to a certain country in Europe which has had its social burdens multiplied in the form of 200,000 fatherless children or babies, since the war began. In any city where there are 6,000 men who, not by any choice of their own, must remain semi-ide and have no social center towards which their social activities may be directed, the sex ratio, the sex ratios in our cities offer them a standing invitation. Many of them because of having no other place to go, to their own hurt accept these invitations. "Without any further detail or explanation, you can easily appreciate the gravity of the situation. If men are going to fight in battle, they must not only have sound minds, but they must have sound bodies. This Student War Fund Council realizing and appreciating this situation, as partially described, has set in motion a movement to create social centers in the form of Y. M. C.'s at the camps where our colored soldiers may go and spend their spare No. 337 W. 53rd St. Four large sunny, airy rooms, through flat. $17. 11-26:tf Apply Janitress For Rent. Hall or rent-for all occasions Apply United Civic League, Inc. 184 W. 135th St. 4-26-ft APARTMENTS TO LET. NEWLY RENOVATED 411 West 52nd St. Conveniences. Newly decorated. Rent $10, $11 and $12. 1-18-3mo Apply Janitress. JOHN B. NAIL HENRY G. PARKER Nail & Parker REAL ESTATE TEL. MORNINGIDE 7882 & 7885 145 W. 135th St. New York City 3-9-17. At the conclusion of the address a voluntary subscription was called for from among the student body, and through the sponsors for the different uses, the entire student body pledged $33 to the fund to be raised by colleges and secondary schools in the United States for the army work of the Y. M. C. A. and W. W. C. A. NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL GIVES $100 BASSELL to Mr. M. The celebration of the fifth anniversary of the founding of Morgan College closed Wednesday night of last week at the Sharp Street Memorial Church. Bishop Earl Carlston of the Methodist Episcopal Church delivered the invocation and Government Harrington of Maryland and Dr. P. P. Claxton, United States Commissioner of the College. The celebration began Tuesday afternoon with an automobile pilgrimage to the new site of the college at Hamilton. A big mass meeting was held in the evening at Metropolitan M. E. Church with Dr. James R. L. Diggs presiding. The speakers were from the Board of Trustees; Bishop William F. F. McDowell and Bishop Joseph F. Berry. The college chapel was crowded on Wednesday afternoon, when greetings were received from various schools and colleges and a number of honorary degrees were conferred upon successful students. The first time in the history of the college that honorary degrees were awarded. Dr. M. Bates Stephens, State Super- intendent of Education, paid a tribute to the work that Morgan College had done. Dr. George F. Bragg also spoke The recipients of the degrees were clad in the regulation cap and gown, as was President John Oakley Spencer, who handed out the sheepskins. The following are those who received the honors: *of Science*—William Alonzo Warfield, M.D., graduate normal course, 1890; *Howard University Medical School*, 1894, and surgeon-in-chief Freedman's Hospital, Washington, D2C. Doctor of Pedagogy—Joseph Harrison Lockerman. Morgan College Classical Collegiate 1888; instructor in mathematics at the college or a number of teachers. Teacher's Training, School, Baltimore. Doctor of Divinity—Wilhem Henry Brooks, normal course 1888; Howard University, Union Theological Seminary, New York City; New York University; University de Dijon, France; chapain of the Fifteenth (New York) Regiment of the Assurment M. F. Church, New York City. Matthew Wesley Clay, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church, Washington. William Alfred Carroll Hughes, field agent of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension of the M. E. Church Upshore King, pastor Exion M. E. Church, Wilmington, Del. McHenry J. Naylor, pastor of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, Baltimore. Master of Arts—Carrington Lewis Davis, John Thomas Pletcher, Mason Alpert Hawkins, Charles Albert Johnson, Henry Harper, Harold Kiah, Thomas Henry Kiah, Henry Harper Kiah, John Granville Logan, Lee Marcus McCov and William A. T. Miles. JOHN JOHNSON AND ANTHONY B The eager effort of Western Virginia and its governor to get into their clutches John Johnson who the other day was discharged from court after our governor in the exercise of his duties as chief magistrate of this state had refused to give him up to the Southern officers who came for him is but another instance of history repeating itself. Precisely the same thing was attempted here sixyears ago, in the case of Anthony Burns before United States Commissioner Loring when Theodore Parker, Wendell Phillips, Lewis Hayden, Thomas Wentworth Higginson and other brave men of that day stopped at nothing to defeat the audacious attempt to take a man from Massachusetts. Then as now the South invoked a so-called slave act, with this distinction, that in the Burns case it was a black slavery John Johnson as a white slavery In both cases, however, the law was appealed to as a subterfuge. The real purpose was to give liberty and justice loving Massachusetts a slap in the face by and with the aid and assistance of the federal government. The war with Germany must be delayed at all hazards to furnish the holiday for man hunt to Southern race and color prejudice, but before John Johnson is surrendered may the European war have ended many and many a year, and for that let good men everywhere work and fight and contend to the end. No one will be deceived by this protestation of the fairness of the people of Charleston.—Boston (Mass.) Curadian. --- It is a pity that some of the members of our race don't know how to conduct themselves in public places of amusement. There are several distinct types of these persons but the worst of all is that type that takes upon itself the task of entertaining all persons in and about their immediate vicinity in order to maintain a "concern" on this and that, laugh when such a proceeding is entirely out of harmony, shed supposed tears when some particular scene is flashed on the screen. You've seen him. He is no good to himself nor to the race to which he belongs. He opens the way for criticism of us all. If some one speaks to him he gets highly intelligent and wants to know if he can't talk? This type has become a nuisance to the theatre-going public. Something must be done to stop it. It is up to the managers of our shows to see that this thing is stopped. And while they are doing this is would not be out of the way for them to eliminate some of the disgusting vulgarity that permeates most theaters. The reason or other the players seem to think that or a joke to be funny it must parake of the unclean. Give us clean shows. We'll appreciate them more than we do the present ones which are neither elevating nor complimentary to the houses that stage them.—lowington (Ky.) Advocate. GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES. At no time in the history of my experience have the opportunities been so golden for Negro progress along all material lines as today. In the home life, on the farm, in the factories, at the furnaces, in the army and in all lines of business and industrial activities—even at last the doors to all laboratories in the south as well as in the north—were wide to the black, horny-handed sons of toil. Now, then, under these equal and propitious conditions the barriers have been burned away and the burden to make good is no longer lodged in the prejudice, proscription or restriction, but in our ability, desire and determination to win our way as the Jews and all other distinctive people have done. To-wait: By steady employment, hard work, fast application of so-called ambition, high ranks, self-respect, love for race, love for country, love for home and love for God. Where are we to acquire these fundamental pre-requisites? In the school houses? In the churches? Nay, not alone there—but a return to the "old fashioned mother"—home-loving and devoted to her children, caring for them in sickness and in health, from the cradle to the grave. It was she who made the home and cared for and great in the stability of its units—the homes. There it was, and not at the "movies," did she give the first lessons in not how to spell words, but how to treat the neighbor, instead of how to pronounce syllables, how to be polite; instead of how to construct sentences, how to build character. Instead of etymology, how to distribute the Godlike attributes for the good of mankind. Instead of cube root how to conceive by seize home purpose that multifaceted, faithfulness, perseverance and-equage, would produce a cube with six square and equal sides. WALTER P. EVANS. Laurinburg, N. C. ROSELEL, N. J. ROSELN, N. J—Wm Lewis is writing friends in Atlantic City Miss Esther Monroe is visiting friends in New York Mr and Mrs Joseph Lewis entered Dr. and Mrs. Brown of Elizabetht also Dr and Mrs. Brock of Westfield. Thanksgiving. TRENTON N I TRENTON, N. J—Mrs. Anne Smith and Gilbert Franklin were married Thanksgiving Day at St Paul A M E Zion Church The Rev W. H Batcher officered Williams World-Famous Singers appeared at the Y. M. C. A Hall Monday night last in concert, under auspices of Mt. Zion A M F Church An appreciative audience greeted them The annual Thanksgiving meeting among the churches was held at Shiloh Baptist Church. The Rev. Corrothers prescheduled the sermon The Rev Bacrelor, who has been visiting in North and South Carolinas, has returned to his work, looking the picture of health. The Trenton League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes will present the Bordentown Jubilee Singer, 100 strong, assisted by Stetson Humphrey and quartets composed of white and colored solos by Mt. Zion Y. M. C. A Hall Proceeds for recreational fund for colored soldiers Trenton's first colored patrolman, Vincent Harvey, has been assigned to duty after passing the civil service examination. Alfred Woods, 70 West Esd avenue will supply The Age every week. ELIZABETH N. I Elizabeth, N. J.-Mrs. Abraham Crowley of Pennsylvania avenue, is suffering with rheumatism. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Hutchinson of Harrison street entertained at dinner Thanksgiving, having as their guests the Rev. and Amy Anderson of the Mt. S. F. Church Mrs. Smith of Montclair, is spending the week end with her sister, Mrs. H. P. Van Devere, 220 High street Misses Helene Figgs, Walt Pinter, Ethel Van Devere were guests of Mrs. Henry Van Devere Sunday The entertainment which Siloam Prebyshire Church church gave on November 23 had big guests Mr. Dr. Brown of East Grand street spent two weeks in Washington, precious to Thanksgiving YOUNGSTOWN O sungtown, Oz.-A. A number of our boys from Camp Sherman grant their Thanksgiving with relatives and their friends. Mrs Maud Prior is home from the hospital and is much improved. Grace W. Bennett were quietly married Saturday evening at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Joseph Williams, 603 West Federal street, the Rev. Mr. Perry officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett spent a week in Pittsburgh. Bertram Webb of Detroit, spent a few days here with friends. Mrs. Suhuel of Poland, O., is thankful and again. One of the events of the season was the wedding of Mrs. Julia Hacket and William Johnson at the home of the bride's daughter, Mrs. Julia Robinson, 246 East Front street, on Thanksgiving eve, the Rev. Mr. Perry officiating. The bride was given many beautiful gifts! The bridal party sat down to a special dinner of turkey, duck and chicken and choice wines. During the evening wine was served by Prof. M. J. of Cleveland. Mrs. Calvin Banister is able to be out again after her long illness. The first annual charity ball given by the Young Married Ladies Embroidery Club at Diamond Hall Thursday evening was a delightful affair. All were in full dress and the gowns were in red. Covenant Lodge No. 69, F. and A. M. will give its reception and solreo in Progress Hall, December 27. PROVIDENCE, R. I PROVIDENCE, R. I.-Lieut. James M. Stockt, who is stationed at Camp Upton, was in the city for Thanksgiving and the week-end. Mme. Sissieretta Jones entertained at dinner on Thanksgiving Mrs. Aberstein, Miss Pauline Smith of Yonkers, and Miss Katrine Nelson. This New Year's evening the Emancipation Celebration will be celebrated at the Pond Street Baptist Church. The principal speaker of the evening will be Ursul R Moore of The New York Ace. The meeting is under the auspices of the Young Ladies' Twentieth Century Art and Literary Council. Mrs. Aberstein brought Thanksgiving to Boston. The Rev. M. P. Nolse preached a very inspiring lesson on Sunday morning at the Congleton Street Baptist Church Mr. and Mrs. George Harris once the engagement of their daughter Charity to William Lundy. On last Tuesday evening Miss Constance Branch entertained a few, friends at her home. Most of the evening was spent in kinetics as she collapsed as served. Those present were Misses Ada and Ruth Coston, Ruth Scott, and Katrine Nelson. The marriage of Miss Ruth N. Harrison and Oliver Barnett of Boston took place on Thanksgiving afternoon at the Pond Street Baptist Church. The couple left for Boston immediately after the ceremony. Mrs. S. W. Smith and daughter Pauline of Yonkers were Thanksgiving guests in the city. On Sunday afternoon Mrs. Agnes Hall and daughter, Miss Constance Branch, entertained at dinner Mrs. Smith and daughter. They were entertained at the Pond Street Baptist Church. Mrs Sarah Nelson Roby and Mrs Florence Mott. Dr. A. L. Jackson spent Thanksgiving in Boston. The annual hop given by the Progressive Club was largely attended on Thanksgiving night. Many out-of-town guests were present. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Jacob Theobald, principal of Public School No. 89, will be the 'speaker at the next Sunday big meeting at the Public Library, 103 West 135th street, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. The subject. The Negro Child in School, should prove of vital importance to all interested people. One of the largest crowds of the season will wait Terry speak on "The Negro in Business" last Sunday, Mr. Terry gave a very interesting portrayal of his own advancement and had down some very helpful rules for success to the men present. He made a special plea for the support of the Negro business man as well as advising those in business that their places were kept in an up-to-date manner. C. C. Clark rendered a solo, accompanied by Iredell Brown. The Southern Beneficial League contributed $50 toward the $15,000,000 campaign for Army Y. M. C. A work and the St. James Church gave $10. Many persons have a mustak idea about the Y M C A. Many look upon it as a place whereby they can ease their consciences toward their fellow man by sending some poor, helpless creature to the doors of the association and help them to do so should go into their own pockets to help their needy brother. The association has no fund for doing charity work. It seeks to help the men who are willing always to help themselves, ever ready and willing to extend a helping hand to the "down and out". But, many who never help in its work, pass along subjects to the association that are not directly involved. The places an added burden upon the association which its financial condition does not always permit it to discharge. ST. MARK'S LYCEUM On Thursday (Thanksgiving) evening, the program was musical and literary, with president J. E. Harrison in charge. William J. Conner, secretary in charge, Urban Socke, the principal speaker, and Napoleon a patriotic program was rendered under the supervision of vice-president Chan, Mayfield. Among the principal features was an address by Dr. K. Obata of Tokio, Japan. Dramatic reading, by Mme. Napoleon tenor solo, Chan, Waters. On both occasions the audiences were large and enthusiastic. HARLEM CONGREGATIONAL Two able sermons were preached Sunday morning and evening at the Harlem Congregational Church by Dr. W. S. Holder. The subjects were: "The Mission of the Squires" and "The Christian in War Time." The attendance was large. Prior to the Holy Communion at 8 A.M. Mrs. Ruby Communion at West 138th and Harley of East 130th street, and Miss Fletcher Peronneau of Lincoln Hospital N. Y. were received into the membership. Mme. M. Waller French of New York delivered an interesting address before the Y. Y. S. C. S. in 60 and her travels through Europe, South America and the West Indies. Musical program next. Sunday evening. Dr. J. J. S. C. S. at 11 a.m. will be: "Earthly Idols" $8 p. m. "The Christian in War Time." NEWS OF THE CHURCHES NEWS OF THE CHURCHES MOTHER ZION CHURCH. The pastor, Dr. J. W. Brown, was the preacher last Sunday at 11 a.m. and at 8 p.m. The annual sermon was to the Boyer Lodge, F. & A. M. Fifteen persons joined the church. Collection for the day $327. The rally will close next Sunday. Baptism and holy will be held on Sunday, mormon by the Rev. Moses T. Smith. Fifty-five new scholars joined the Sunday School during the month of November. ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIAN The session received two new members to the church last Sunday on confession of faith. A large congregation was present both morning and night. Eleven new members were welcomed to the communion at the evening session. The church is arranging work after. There are other families at the Christmas season. There was a helpful parlor social at the home of Mrs. Martha Williams, 52nd street, on Thursday evening. Plans are being worked out by the session for the New Year's work which are in keeping with the aggressive program that the church has been following. The subject next Sunday at the morning service will be: "Love's Supreme Test" ST MARK'S M. E. CHURCH. On Sunday last, Dr. W. H. Brooks preached a sermon and forceful sermons to large congregations. The text of the morning sermon was Pauls xiii. 5, theme "God's message of hope to the discouraged." Dr. Brooks formally asserted that it is frequently the case that a man is not as ashamed of his past as he is about present conditions as by memories of past efforts which have failed of fruition. The evening text was II Samuel xx, 8-10, theme "Joah, a man who followed his inclinations." The evening sermon was the fourth of a series of sermons to young men. Dr. Brooks strongly urged young men to live honorable and clean lives and admonished them that Joah Illusius was the law of retribution. During the day, three persons joined the church. RUSH MEMORIAL Two eloquent sermons were preached by Dr. Croks Sunday. In the morning the text was "I will set the Lord Before Me Always, and With His Help, Shall Not Be Moved. Our Sins Will Not Be Sure Your Sins Will Find You Out." It was the consensus of opinion that the pastor was at his best. Three members were added to the roll. Next Sunday the Rev. Dr. W. W. Brown, pastor of the Metropolitan Church, will be the speaker, and it is expected a large attendance will be on hand. Prof. Marshall, the organist, has started the ball a rolling for his Christmas music. While the rally was a decided success, the beginning of the volume of work that must be done before the close of the next conference year, which means that twice as much energy must be put forth as was evidenced during the past few months. FIRST EMMANUEL CHURCH All of the services at the First Emmanuel Church on last Sunday were larkedly attended. A number of strangers were present. Pastor Bolden spoke from St. John xiv. 1. "Let not your heart be troubled." The choir rendered excellent music. The choir conducted the opening exercises of the Sunday School at 2 p.m. Supt Hosas conducted the review of the lesson. One scholar joined the school. All present were much pleased with the new singing books presented by Mrs. Rebecca R. Ridley and Miss Mary E. 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Just as soon as the campaign for money was over, the pa- sition launched a great campaign for the nation of men and women. Evangela F. D. Douglas of Indianapolis, lace in charge of the meetings and is ma- ning with great success. He is mu- nique in his methods, and great chrones are attending the services. He preached at both the morning and evi- ngery services last Sunday, selecting for his theme at the morning hour, God Cares for His Own. In the evening his subject was "Tenting Toward Sodom." The men's meeting in the afternoon was well attended, and fir- ful of results. Thirty persons respon- ded to the invitation, twenty-five Street Church. The evangelist wreche each evening this week, and will close Thursday evening with a speci- cal mothers' meeting. Next Sunday pastor, Dr. Wallace, will occupy the pulpit at both the morning and evi- ngery services. 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At the conclusion of the service, the funeral of Mrs. Mary-Dolman was held. Well served Thanksgiving dinner was served by members of the Morning Glory Circle, Ming K. M. Jacobs, president. A large number of dinners were served. The tables were decorated. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH. The feature of the entertainment of the Missionary Ushers, presided over by Mrs. Mary McCargo, was a season concert, divided into the four seasons of the year. Mme. Lesh Kate Walker had charge of the program. She knows to bring off successful entertainments. Two sermons were prescheduled the past week by Dr. W. M. Campbell, the pastor of Sharon Baptist Church. On Thursday evening Dr. J. B. Bissel of Newochelle disbanded a sermon on the "Christian Duty," which was very timely and full of enthusiasm. After the service a Thanksgiving dinner was served. Sunday at 11 a.m., the pastor preached on the "Christian's Thanksgiving offering." Mrs. J. Milla Harrison had charge of the Sunday School owing to Supt. Johnson having just married Miss Bessie Hunt on November 29. The B. Y. P. U. under President Lloyd convinced, with a very interesting program, in a m., the pastor delivered another strong sermon upon "God's Immutability," to a crowded house. ```markdown ``` Copyright applied for ```markdown ``` Please send me one dozen boxes Black and White Injuments. The box I have used I find to be the best I have ever used for bleaching the skin. It is second to none. Martin A. Robinson, Asbury Park, N. J. It seems impossible for me to keep up of your Black and White Injuments to supply my customers. Please send me by porcel post two dozen. Please wash goods. Waymoth Brown, 2418 Sabine St., Houston, Tex. Rr oy ee oR eas 7 7. gue eh ’ a et ore rnc recy scr ee te ane ae eer ee eee ae ee ee Se ea a eat cen ores eo Penny aS eC i Sg RE Be EEE te RY igo ues Bevo. ange Py 8 i ot : 4 i a | ~., ; OW . a - : Manhattan and the Bronx. Rey. R J. StrBther of Utica, was m last week visiting relatives. . Gary spent a few days last i Shitadlphta. ° funeral of Mrs, Mary Dotson from ‘the First Emmanuel last Thursday. s J. Calloway of Washi tris town and’made a brief call ‘Ack office. November 29 Supt. Johnson of Inion Baptist Sunday School was to Miss Bessie Hunt remains of Mrs, George Kemp, in this city last week, were to Troy for interment. Rey, M. B. Hucless who has been je hiy mother in Richmond, made pia Philadelphia on his way home "ELM. Porter, a prominent phy- of Dayton, Ohio, bas been spend- : days here’ visiting friends. bee Willlam Pickens of Morgan Baltimore, is announced _ to at Salem Lyceum Sunday, De- 9, at 4 o'dock. B. Dancy Jones and Miss Mae were married by the Rev. A. November 28, and {eft ‘the Hartford, Coan. pgeeat Wen. S. Daniels of Plain- JN. J, was married to, Mite Sadie wa of the same place, the ceremony petformed in this city November yemnas Johsison, the confidential man he efice of Kiaw & Erlanger, bas to work after am absence of Faecks, much improved in health. jdkpects to be jn his old-time form Je tney weeks have passed. wos of i Ripon Yea * i ia p one of those to assist the Mountain Club and Tux Aar in plans for the entertainmest of men in New York Theales- Heivil service class has been formed ve School No, 89 for asppli- mrcparing for Firat “und Second to er will ‘apply toy or Welscsany cre 30 o'clock. emus! daraar of the First Em- gl Church will be beld December Swit a cach even. pred Dycenber 2, ths W presanted by, members of the S. ot Chub AF es of the “Mlerk’s Church fair will open 5 sgreuins, Rovwaber 26, and ef December 7, Swe the cherch. 231 West Sird "Mew York. General admission gents; for the Grat, Thanksgiving lest evening, 25” cents; sesson bet, (admitting ‘you cvery evening) sees “Edith S, Johnston of 2253 7th yet, entertained in honor of Messrs. ; Baumgardner, Edward Batey, Simmons, of the Lincoln Uni- patty football team on Thanksgiving p: Among those present were Francis pens, Miss Jennie Solec, Miss Doro- Parker and Miss Edythe L. Hume Martha and Carrie Shephard Hiss, Mamie Diggs of 125 | Wes street, were called to Elmira by death of their mother, Mrs. Eliza- Shephard, Funeral was held Sun- p. Decembér 2, from Douglas Me waa Church in Elmira, the Revs Jeods and W. Fitch officiating. Mtke following persons are reportec p the sick list of Mother Zion church bers: Mrs. Dora Hobbs, 11 Wes ftreet, Class No. 3; Mrs. J- Lee West Litth street, ‘Class No. 5: rei Riker, 9 West 135th street, Class 35; Mrs. Eva DeLyons, 35 Wes! Pek strect, Class No. 7; Mrs. John L ees 155 West rd street, Chas Tie funeral of Migs Susie Bryant died Monady, November 25, 3 ‘residence, 554 West 126th street, was fd last Friday at the Union Baptist areh, the Rey. G. H. Sims, officiating at in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, | Th wed was-a sister of Walter Bryant was 2 member of the Order of St bike xnd the Galilean Fishermen. [WHatry C, Hale and Oliver W. Kenney ed <ten soldiers from Camp which Mr, Kenney belongs, with jedmptuous Thanksgiving dinner at it Home, 155 West 132nd street, pre- wed by Mr. Hale. It is said that the equaled any served on Fifth e or at any of the clubs through- New York. INGREGATIONALISTS BUY PROP- ‘a ERTY. The officers and members of the farlem Congregational Church, 22 13lst stret, Dr. William Stephen- Holder pastor, bought the prop- at 250 West 135th stret, Monday. tin one of the best premises in the fret, originally. costing. the former ers, $17,500. After extensive al- tions the congregation will wor- in the edifice on or about the first Junday in January, 1918, '* WHITE ROBE HOME NOTES. During thé past month the home has fred for a large number of travelers Jamaica and Basbadoes On Thankagiving Day, following its custom and it spite of the high of turkey, 2 real Thanksgivin ener was served to 38 children, 10 Its and 15 dinners sent out to those otherwise would have had no din- x, The children were entertained songs, games and dancing. sMiss Lucy Burgess called and tett toward the five hundred the associa- is trying to ralse for the home. is Miss Lell T. Cartér hax gone to Rad- fier, Pa., for the winter. Mrs, “Jeonle Madham and daughter wren stir? bets Mere. Evelyn ‘Williams Badham, a sister of the Late Mrs. Pegram Williams. . Mis Lerounla Badham is returning to Eden: ton, NG. tecthe: EB. and L college, whee Sea etent. ; The Adult Bible Class of which the superintendent, Mrs. Ferrell, is preai- dent, opened Sunday with W..Strothers ag teacher, Miss Fraser conducted the singing with recitations. A fine paper was read by Miss Thelma Branson on the subject, “What Religion Shall We ‘Teach“in Our Public Schools?” The cohception of justice should be made thd one central ideal it, the teachitg ia dur public schools, asi the apeaicer Teaching the religWn of justice doe: not serve the purposes of special dog- mas. Tea was served after the ser. re * Mbugic SCHOOL SETTLEMENT. ‘The Sunday afternoon music-lecture recitals will begin next Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3.30. Through the kindness of David Bispham, the eminent baritone, Miss Margaret Weaver, contralto, Miss Emily Herford, soprano, have kindly consented to appear. Music lovers should avail themselves of such 2 rare opportunity to hear these tal- ented artiste. - © Since the regular fall opening of the school there has been a constant io- crease of pupils in piano, violin, brass and woodwind instruments, voice cul- ture and sight-singing. | The Coleridge-Taylor’ Choral Soci- ety mects every Saturday night = 8.30 under the direction of Mr. John- som, who gives free instruction in the fundamental principles of voice cul- ture amd sight-singing, ensemble sing: ing in part souga and oratorio. ‘The Circle for Negro War Relic! has service headquarters located at the school. The officers and members de- faire to Bibress their appreciation to the directors and members of the vari ous choirs, and to the artists who sc Kindly contributed to the program Nov. "25 at the benefit. ‘Bring your friends ‘to the Music Lecture Recital Sunday afternoon, Dee. 9. Subseription, 10 cents; asso- ciate members admitted free. LIEUT. JONES WEDS. Lieutenant Edward D. Jones of Camp Upto, I. I, was married to Mise Mas 8. Thompson of Boston, Mass, on Wednesday afternoon, November 38, in the parlors of the parvonage of Rush Memorial Chureh. Dr.’ Crooke and the father of the groom performed the ceremony. 5 ‘A collation was prepared by Mise Bertha Banks. The bride and groom, in company with Mra, H. D. W. Jones, left for Hartford, Conn, where they will make tholr home. Among those present wore: Dr. P. A. Wallace, Lieut A.B. Nutt, Connectional Evangelist F. D. Douglas, Mrs. J. A. Bell, Peter J. Croke, Mrs. Ida Ruffin, Mr. Albertus Crooke and Mrs. Bottle Waters. CIVIL WAR VETERAN PASSES : AWAY. * John C. Griger, a civil war voteran, passed away at his home, Monday, November 26. Funeral was held al his lato residence, 262 West 124th at, on Friday last at ono o'clock. PATRIOTIC BESUEITY 7 EAGUE. On Monday night, the meoting of tho Patriot! eSecurity League, proved a source of much inspiration at First Emmanuel Church. Tho occaslon was one of the many which Pastor Bolden hopes to bring to his members and friends. The address by Prof. Gurthrle of Clty College, teacher of Political Economy, waa filled with fervent ap- Peals to polay patriotism and obedi- ence to tho call of our country. Dr. T. J. Preston of Princeton University, Chairman of the Speakers’ Bureau of the Natlonal Security League, told vividly of his experiences in Germany, whoro he was arrested as‘a apy. Prof. T. J. Vizand spoke on tho Eco- nomtcal side of war, nnd gave a com ciusive account of the part that the United States ts playing Jn this war. He urged tho people to bo conservative in all things. Tho Rov. Mr. Bolden presented a wrist watch to Mr. R. Staten, one of the young men of the church who has been called to the colors. Meetings of this kind, will bo held each Monday evening. All aro ‘welcome. Tho following were elected officors of tho Patriotic Security League: the Rev, R. M. Bolden, prosident: 8. R Jullet, vice-president; Wm. E. Town- send, recording secretary; Miss Edna Horah, ashistant secrotary; Miso Rosa Harper, financial secre‘ary; Mins A. M. Jacobs, ansistant financial secro- tary; Chas. Sims, treasurer; Mra. Me- ora Bolden, assistant treasurer; the Rev. Geo. W. Hthton, chaplain: the Rev. Wm, Uogans, sergoant-at-arma. CIRCLE FOR NEGRO WAR RELIEF. Since the rally concert at the 39th Street ‘Thoalre Bunday, November 28 several email meatings have bean eld for tho Circle for Negro War Rollof at tho Musle School Sottlament. The organization Is taking shape rapidly and a number of emuailer orsanizaijors aro co-operating. Already prominent people have contributed large sums to the fuhd both {ndiviaually and as groupe, Mrs, Lalla. Walker Robinson Raw started the ilot with a gift of $100, Meo. Albert A. Gray has given $10, ‘Mra. Norman Cotton of Patorgon, N. J. has contributed $26 from the unit in Patorson which sho represonts. Mrs, Danforth of Hoboken han sont in $60 NOTICE, , Brief Notes of personal mention pre published in the local columns eg, whea accompanied by nanie ‘ged ndleees el edndek,: which a small group there has con- tributed. ‘Tho Ladies Home Cirole of Witilams- bridgo has Joined through Mra, S, P. Jones, its president, by paying $17 membership feo, Mrs, Dora Cole Nor- man as chairman of a group of nurses and friends !s working for an ambu- lance which {s to be one of the gifts of the circle to the war. ‘ ‘The next public meeting of the circle will be hold at the Musle School Settle- mont, Monday, December 17, MANHATTAN Y. W. Cc. A. ‘The regular monthly business meet- Ing of the Committee of Management will be held Friday evening at $:30. Through the courtesy of Mrs. Lelia Walker Robinson, the Social’ Commit- teo entertained on last Sunday after noon, at her homo on 136th street, the friends who contributed to the sucess of the recital xiyen at the Natlonel Board building, Mra, Bthel Calloway Fearing, chairman of the social com~ mite, aoted as hostess, Both the Wednesday and Thursday evening knitting classes are proving very popular with the girls, Miss Day is arranging for an ice skating class to accommodate another group. All those wishing to join either class are asked to register at the bullding. ‘All branches of the ¥. W. C. A. have been aaked to form auxiliaries to the American Red Cross. Those wishing to Join the Chapter being organized In this branch are asked to leave their names and the dollar required for membership In the Red Cross. Those who are already members, and not at- tached to any special working group, are asked to affillate with the Branch Chapter. New arrivals in tho building are Miss Lacy Caines, Bermuda; Miss ether Steveseon, Hitburn, N.Y. Recent arrivals imctude Mrs. Mary Brown Deesiass, Indianapotis: Mrs. Olivia Smallwood, Brooklyn; Miss Hat- Ye Bavery, Hinburn, N. ¥. Mrs. Annie Marrow has revewed her membership in the Association. ABYSSINIAN’S 8OUL-BAVING CAMPAIGN. ‘The public is invited to a_great soul- saying meeting beginning Suey De- cember 2, at Abyssinian Baptist church, 40th street between 7th and 8th ave- nues. The Rev. Dr. Geo. E. Stevens of ¥ | i! = Car a The Ref. (Cz0. K. STEVENS St. Louis, Mo. and the Rev, A. Clay- ton Powell, will deliver the messages. JohnH.’ Smiley, of Kentucky, the most inspiring evangelistic singer of the age, will lead a chorus of 100 voices and 100 personal workers. will assist in the campaign. All singers arc invited to join the chorus. The song service begins at 8 p. m, ‘Dr. Stevens will preach from the fol- lowing subjects: Wednesday, Dec. 5, 8 p. m,, "Alone With God;” Thursday. Dec. 6, 8 p.m, “The Wonderful Christ; Friday, Dec. 7, 8 p. m., “Faith's Supreme Moment;” Sunday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m, "The Coming Pentecost” (for women) men admitted to side seats; 3 p.m. “Some Signs of the Second Coming,” by Dr. Powell, at Metropoli- tan Baptist Tabernacle, 120 West 158th street; 7.30 p. m., “When Jacob Limp- cd;” Monday, Dec. 10, 8°p. m, The Crimson Stain Removed:” Tuesday, Dec. 11, 8 p.m, “When Samson Awoke;" Wednesday, Dec. 12, 8 p. m, “As a Thief in the Night;" Thursday, Dec. 13, 8 p, m. “When He Hit the Trail Again;” Friday, Dec, 14, 8 p. m, “A Young Man's Terrible Mistake;" Sunday, Dec. 16, 11 a. m., “Saints Se- cure in Christ; 7.30 p.m, “The World's Debt to Spirit-filled” Men.” Gor men) women admitted to side WHEN YOU NEED QUICK TELEPHONE BRYANT 3815 ‘OR DROP IN TO SEE _ GILBERT MOORE No. 247 W. 46thSt: Sale and Dance c=», Entre Nous Club For Benefit of HOME FOR AGED PEOPLE SATURDAY EVENING, DEC. 8, 1917 At the HOME FOR ACED PEOPLE, 1695 Park Pince, Brooklyn - ADMISSION 10 CENTS ‘ARENA AUTO SCHOOL, 146 West 56th St. N. Y. City Best chance to become chauffeur and get aa pa position. A few rea- sons why you should take a course at the ARENA AUTO SCHOOL: 1, Because it Is a achool of honesty. 2. Because our school js superior to others in instruction. 3. Because it is the largest and best equipped achool of its kind in this country. 4. Because this {s the only school in America using up- to-date 1916 automobiles for driving lessons, such as Buick, Hudson Super- Six, Chalmers, Cadillac, 5, Because we guarantee our students to get their chauffeur’s license, 6. Because our prices are comparativety small in com- parison with the prices that other-schools charge. 7. Because we furzish positions. Start today, do not delay for tomorrow. If you should fail to grab this chance you will aever forgive yourself. Remember opportunity appears only once ina lifetime. Thisis YOUR OPPORTUNITY. We have afternoon, evening and all day classes. Call today for;more information at the ARENA AUTO, BCHOOL( pt 146, Weet Seth soos Mer LOR IF us sy ac) > SPRANG: CLASS: VOR. GOCORmM we seats.) Monday, Dec. 17, 8 p. m, “Two Births or Death Tuesday, Dec. 18° 8 m, “God's Coatrol in this World;” Wedieiday, Deer 19, 8 pom The Middle Man.” “(Farewell sermon) ; Thursday, Dec. 20,8 p. m., sermon, Dr. Powell; Friday, Dec. 21, 8p. m,ser- mon, Dr. Powell, (Mr.’ Smicy's rae well night). pec l Brooklyn. | a SERRA! RH, Ely, 1068 Pacific street, well knowir.in fraternal circles, is confined to his home by illness, Miss Mary Cobb of Plainfield, N. J., as in the city Sunday visiting friends e attended services at the Concor Baptist Church. eee Mrs. M. F. Weathland of Newport, R. 1, accompanied by her daughter, spent the week cad as the guest of Mrs, H. A. Willis, 376 Putnam avenue. Mrs. Caroline Mickens of 601 Ash- ford street, mother of Mrs. Elizabeth Martin Artist, was reported as showing signs of improvement, being able to sit up and take nourishment. Miss Annie Saunders who recently underwent a serious operation in the hospital, is gradually recovering and is fat the home of ber brother and sister- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joha Saunders, 750 Fulton ‘street. Prof. William Pickens, dean of Mor- gan College, Baltimore, will be the prin- cipal speaker at the public meeting of the Brooklyn branch’ of the National ‘Urban League to be held at the Clinton Avenue Congregational Church, Friday evening, December 7. | At Naxarene Congregational Church four new, deasous, Jobs Osborne, James Brown, Norman Johnson and Harvey Pettis, were ordained last Sunday evening in the presence of a large con- ‘gregation, The Rey. Mr. King will preach next Sunday evening. (dr. and Mrs. Young and son, of ideewoos, Ne Js A. 1, Name of Waldwick, N. Jy and Private A. S. Bannister ‘of Casip Upton, 14 Ly were the guests of Miss C W. Jones and ‘Miss C. B. Goodwin, at Thanksgiving dinner, at their residence, 104 Rochester avenue. Mrs. Julia C. Jackson daughter of the late Dr. William T. Dixon, has given the Concord Baptist Sunday School several valuable books from her fath- e's librarmy, because of Dr. Dixon's jimterest in and love for the Sunday School throughout his pastorate at Concord for forty-six years. The Peoples’ Gorpel Mission, 272 Samer avenue, the Rev. RL Gaines, minister, had glad time last, Sunda night at the comm of one "soek The collection was good. The Rev. Gaines and family took "dinner with Sister Vanburnt last Sunday in Gates avenue. . : Charles A. Brown had charge of the program at the League’s Forum on Sunday. The program was both in- structive and entertaining. John E Mertens, a member of the _ National Army, told of conditions at Camp. Up- ton, Next Sunady the program will be in charge of Herbert C. Miller. While on a trip to Rahway, N. J., the early part of last week, Mrs. Sylvia A. Harris of 335 Court street, fell on the stairs of the railroad station, from which she received several bruises. She has, however, recovered snlfaciently to go to Washington this week as a_dele- gate to the National Woman's Chris- tian Temperance’ Union Convention. A Package Party for the benefit of drafted men, will be held Friday even- ing, December 14, at Lincoln Settle- ment, 105 Fleet place. There will be good’ music and’ refreshments. Sub- scription, (with package), 10 cents. ‘Articles needed are pads, envelopes, to- bacco, cigarettes, pipes, ‘tooth powder, tooth brushes, soap, wash cloths. A five and ten cent party will be held at $76 Greene avenue Friday evening, December 7, for the benefit of the Lib- erty Unit of the Red Cross. Fund to be used for purchase of hospital sup'- plies This auxiliary is about to start work in surgical dressing at Lincoln Settlement, 105 Fleet street. Friends of the auxiliary are invited to visit the rcoms and help in the work. Services at the Concord Baptist Church were well attenedd last Sunday and much interest was manifested by the members and congregation. Dr. Moss preached a highly instructive ser- mon at the morning service. In the evening the Rey. Mr. Page. ‘The Sun- day School session was attefided by 379 scholars who contributed $12.11 The cantata “Lord of All,” for the Christ- fas exercises is being rehearsed under the direction of Assistant Superinten- dent W. K. Taylor, Superintendent N. B. Dodson presided and promoted two classes from the Primary to the Junior grade. Promotions from all grades will be made next Sunday. PICKENS TO SPEAK FRIDAY ‘ EVENING. Prof, William H, Pickens, dean of Morgan ‘College, Baltimore, will be the principal speaker at the annual meeting of the Brooklyn Urban League, held under the joint auspices of the jeague and the Brooklyn Civic Club at the Clinton Avenue Gongre- 1) gational Church, Clinton and Lafay- lette avenues, Brooklyn, Friday éven- ing of this week. Dr. Nebemiah ,| Boynton will preside and Dr. Henry .| Neumann will be among the speakers. i} Music will be furnished by the Clef Club. .| ~ William H. Baldwin, 3rd, chairman ,{of the Brooklyn League on Urban ‘| Conditions Among Negroes, in speak- ing té an Age represntative about con- .| ditions in Brooklyn said: | “Right here in Brooklyn colored ;|men are loading steamships, building t|the new subways, caring for homes, and working at various trades in many ,|factories; colored servants, Iaundres- e|ses, and cleaning women come daily s|into the closes contact with the com- -|munity life; colored families are sub- ,Jiect to the natural laws of health, morality and providence that know .|no color line, and their ability or fail- -|ure to master these laws is the f|strength’ or handicap of the whole 1} community. 1| “For many years the Negro popula- y|tion of Brooklyn has been an integral eto She He Westar, Dow Iii Moctroe | Sryiy Alm Roveie ‘| HELP WANTED. Younes ‘man eee yon eeaeyt ‘oeng man would you wesept & talon mate ta fit tee vine tt tye Ce Boot Te, Calcage, and” got beamtit = care, y fel'ensiplen, virion an's wembortal eat, ‘Supt H-tme. UPHER meretwad crpericnce nad coe grin, ee eee OM Telegraph Bide, Detrolt, Mick, ae ar 28.9, HELP WANTED—FEMALE arn $3.00 to $5.00 2 day oF evaning at porn inhngars une Lanes Argns e ee sae ee, cate Se ow te, Mate Tote, Preperemomn se Mave. ‘De Garron, an oft axperteweed Dairdresser and beauty oultarist, will Tent You those courses Ia Nor Biue Book. que easy” staple, method and por- fool work With te eyetem you can start ES eet ie sare’ Wesey, assoug, yout Tienda 1f you are Gesivous of earning ore ‘mouey and" becoming indepepdent here te your opportunity. ‘The price of Wiese “octuplete courses aro. only” 8200 Bend a tponey. oddest, the TOBAL (SO. Bos 70, Station G, N. ¥. City. Diploma FLATS AND APARTMENTS TO LET SIND ST, 418 W—3, room apartments, eh tury oct. eat 414° per “month. “Apply, Janitor Noea0 FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET ‘Neatly furgiabed room, by the dy, TO Eb or nonin "Five minutes walk: fret Penoryivania attigas Mra “Bettie “Sait AG'Nh avenvel "Phone, 2055 Credle. Novae” ESSEX, S7._ 119, Brooklyn Toree rooms Sed bath, aula Mor gbe”housckeepiag Man‘or woinan’ Call evenlogn alter BROOKLYN FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET GOTH ST 120 W—Torce and four rooms rent; all improvements. Renta $12 to $15, Apply, Janitor, 426 W 39th St. SeP ingen Pierson, NT: Siz Rooms and bath, all Improvements; select neighborhood; refined family only, Harri, 0" Hancock Strect TO TBT-—Comtortable ropm to Tet, prot Crably’ furniaheds. reference. reared. a.*Fohieon, ta6 Buinam aver Nov.at-te errr tee A widow, in needy drcumstances, with seven children, would like to have one or both of her twins adopted; three months old boy and gel "Satisfactory ‘reference. Address 268 E, Fed street, Paterson, NJ. TO LET—Apariment of 3 rooma, all improve: ‘mente, for light. bousckeeping’ ably. Very detieable for Itdy or genleman tbat eo business. Can be seen evenings. Apply. fre, JN. Ferguson, 139 Basen street, UNDFRTAKERS 2: Tmuariions HARLRM 2876 . Opn DAY AND NroRt| UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER Camp Chairs and Coaches to Let for All purposes. . LADY ATTENDANT. 89 West 134th St. Near Lenox Ave. New York City’ part of the borough’s life. It has sup- plied its quota of substantial, selé-re specting citizens as well as its cases for the courts and hospitals, for pub- lic and private relief, Such ‘distinctly Negro problems as have developed are due to the failure of the majority of the people to have a community pro: spective, not to anyinherent failure of the Negro to make good where he is given a square deal all the time. “During the past cighteen months our colored population has been grow- ing apace through the migration from the South and the West Indies. These newcomers will add much to Brook- lyn’s contribution toward winning the war if they are brought right into the throbbing industrial life; but if they are allowed to drift about on the sur- face as neglected, ignorant, easily ex- ploited strangers, they will prove a RELIGIOUS NOTICES ABYTSSINIAN BAPTIST Ms- ee ees te od oo a nie ad # = bee a te ee Be ees = Pee ete ee Re Peet, Be aries Sere! a Pee Steere, coke bm fees Be tee eae Serie? oe ecren’ TEA RHINGION MEMORIAL, BERRY. near 8th avenue. Sunday services—Il = Emr AS cromue antes setae Bat? fae (Hea omaganes mee faoead, tubtay, erie te oer Sunday Bchool 1p, m; Bunday School Siatey, Bahan, 2 bum Panaay Sone iret, tes tantny of ach Mee pesca nba inte ere Sore, Sond aay ose Ie, ta eee Mr. BAPTIST CH, 199- se SRE BE STR, Averuss, Rev. Wm. S eatee DD ree od 7.30'p ml Sanday Schock at 2.30 p.m, Seaaere BX. PU, meets every Sunday Sire tae oe daa eae “ ep pean ceere thn thy wend gio Hee Pale ry ame Sates eral he come. Telephone, Cokumbus 5504. aL on ee LOPE, BG, 5, RON CTR Be, Seed te” bass tla m and 1. p.m mo omen gr ee ees aed Sere One ae Ee Bate aed tds ene ae See Frees had vais. RUSH MEMOMAL A. M. &. ZION meee Ne. S3-40 W. 18th Bt A AL Cok DD. Phoea, Aedebon Tige ureay verrican, srery fret Sunday at a Se Bumay avery rot Sunday at School, 3:30; Wariek CG. By 4:30. Cams Teotings ou Tuseday evenings. AI) ere cocdlaily welcome, ST. MARIS METHODIET EPIECO- PAL CHURCH, ita Street, ear Might Avenue, New. ore City. Pastor, Wii. ilam EZ Brooks, D. D.” Residence, “216 West 624 Birect Preaching, divs and Fab pin Prayer Mostings: Priday" eves, te hixd “and _Bonday morniog ‘ai Sock dead? Baas Pass “hy! fom, 6unday,” att Rem! Sveutng at 8 O'clock. “Epwerth League, Binaay, “80. om Sonor Eas Wi itd efonipan ath Tio moe 8 Sbeday fi p,m Holy Communion, aocond 6un- Hey Sect W Coe Boa: Wasa SALEM METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 18st West 1a8d Burest, the Bar reteriek, Aabury, ‘Cullen, pastor Bye Bidar’ School S40 po me Le. Perry, superintendent” Men's Bible Clase Libet'p mae De N. Thompeon, instructor, Evoous, pom, Bundaya, 840 pot, Thersdars, George We alien, ‘president Epworth League. ¢ p.m. Sundays, Le 6. Pony, ident” Classen, oonday, Biveday and. Wednesday gts nod. ai ipo, Ainaaye. Prager mostlag. Fri Sah, night "Brotherhood. every. Teedny night fumes Goins, prosiaent. Holy Com. mundo, arst Sunday ia saa monte. AL Are. welcome. Ser DA vind GHOSE CL (BT. DAVID’ CHURCH, 434 Baat is0th Btrect. Now York: Rey. ‘Baiward George Gites, D."D, ‘Rector, 32 Haat 161th Be Sunday “Gervicen, “All Beats Preeti aim, Moming Brayer, Litauy abd Ser- Bion,” Sunday School, £30 pr mut p.m, tron, Sunder Bcvoo., 230 B. im.: Sp. ., ST. JAMOS PRESBYTERIAN CHUKCH $241 West 137th stroot, New York Clits. Rey, Frank M. Hyder, D.D., pastor. Ber. vices each SUNDAY during {917 will be as follows: {1 =. m., sermon 1p. '™m,, Bun- tay School; 4 pln. ‘Brotherhood: 7p. m., Christian ‘Sndeavor; & p. m.," sermon WEDNESDAY," fp. ot, tecture and prayer service, ‘ednesday 4D. tm, junlor Endeavor. FRIDAY, 2.80 'p. tn. industrial and art classes. “Friday, 8p: m., Boys’ Athletio Association Baptlety nd Communion of ‘the Lord’s Supper at 1d. m., the frat Sunday of each month. Vusltorg and strangors aro urged lto at fend all of these service Manso 306 Weat 127th atrect; telephone, Audubon 1084, Church office phone, Harlem 5681. FMONR ones MORN. J. WESLEY LANE UNDERTAKER & EMBALMER, OPEN ALL WORT. FUNERAL PARISH AND ChArBU ERE Cee teiaee” eons Seven Meters Rate, ee TI2 WEST 139rd 37. NEAR LEWOX AVE, WHHOMICAL FUNERAL 18 REQUIRED “Call UP— " PRONE 0228 AUDUBON © 107 W. 136th St Mow York Fox «< wit tt drag on the city through increases ig. poverty, disease, and crime.” Prof. Pickens is one of the bes¢ known speakers of the colored edu tors. Last April he took part in the local observation of Health’ Week which is held cach spring throughout the country under the general ,ause pices of the Negro Business: Men's: League which was founded ear twenty years ago by the late Rooker T, Washington. On this previous visit Prof. Pickents addresed more than 8,000 Negroes in four speeches’ on one day. At the Brooklyn meeting. where he wound up his campaiga, he, told a story about a Baltimore yauien woman. According to the latest hvail-; able reports, the story was last being used at a meeting in Cleveland to ts tablish just such an organization as ‘the Brooklyn Urban League.” ; GERTRUDE B. NEEDLES. FUR SHOP ' 9297 SEVENTH AVENUM, N. Ye eS ee money. 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