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takes pleasure in pub- lity correspondence which in- tain the kind of treatment col- laborate with, expect at the new West Department, which recently brought to the attention some com- municipal conditions con- taining courses and can- nionmental enrolment troops are sta- tioned. A similar protest was re- gistered earlier of the Cleve- lewon which was called to hold of the Secretary of the State, given correspondence from the commissioners which did not respond. DEPARTMENT Department January 13, 1917 Department February 14, 1917 Department March 15, 1917 Department April 16, 1917 Department May 17, 1917 Department June 18, 1917 Department July 19, 1917 Department August 20, 1917 Department September 21, 1917 Department October 22, 1917 Department November 23, 1917 Department December 24, 1917 Department January 25, 1917 Department February 26, 1917 Department March 27, 1917 Department April 28, 1917 Department May 29, 1917 Department June 30, 1917 Department July 31, 1917 Department August 32, 1917 Department September 33, 1917 Department October 34, 1917 Department November 35, 1917 Department December 36, 1917 I have been a member of the Boston College women’s basketball team at each of these four seasons, I have thus far have been fold, by the men, officers and others in that the use of such op- portions as “singer” “coon” and “gay” taboo. I have had an occasion to this mat- ternation, which we both certainly we were as in women and canon- nies colored and, white as assembled together. Sincerely yours, (and) EMMERT J. SCOTT confronting war, and which have presented additional difficulties because of the sending war, cannot be solved of of course you know, by any one man or in a single day, with its assurances of 'fair play' and a 'square deal', as going a long ship in the right direction, and I believe that satisfactory results can be obtained by all citizens, both colored and white, acting wisely and temporarily in all matters affecting relations between the races. The obligation reists as heavily on one race an upon the other. The secretary of War, in his memorandum statement of New York (which was, as you glimpsed, published and which you have read) says: As you know, it has been my policy to discourage discrimination against any person by reason of their race. This policy has been adopted not merely as an act of justice but as a people but also to safeguard the very institutions which we are now at the greatest mercy engaged in defending and which any racial disorders must endanger. The Secretary of War is doing everything in his power to see that fair and equitable treatment is accepted and respected everywhere. A commander of the army, and commander where colored soldiers are stationed, and in position to verify the statement made in Secretary Bala's memorandum to the commander of the previous camp have been worked out on a basis designed to bring about a minimum of friction. Wherever there have been specific cases of unfairness, the Secretary of War has acted without hesitation. Only last week, you may have noticed his summary removal of the Exemption Board at Atlanta, Ga., because of the initial restrictions on male exemptions of men of one race, while at the same time drafting men of another race on the wholesale. Sincerely yours, EMMERT J. SCOTT, Special Assistant. EMMERT'S NOTE—Mention in Mr. Scott's letter to the wholesale, removal of the Exemption Board at Atlanta refers to the dismissal of, white Georgians who made it easy for white men, to be exempted from the National Army, but who saw, to it that few colored men exempted even when presenting a valid excuse. BAPTISTS TO HOLD PEACE CONFERENCE Vickaburg, Miss—In compliance with the request made by some of the leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention (white) who were in attendance at the National Baptist Convention last September, and in compliance with the convention after speeches had been made by Drs. Gamble and Hailey of Texas, President Jones announced the personnel of the 'commission, which, it is understood, will meet a brief commission from the Southern Baptist Convention and take consideration certain matters effecting the work of the Negro Baptists throughout the country. It was also learned here that the incorporated convention which held a session at Muskegue-last September, has appointed a commission to examine the learned definitely whether or not these three commissions, two colored and one white, would meet at the same time, and place. It was learned through President Jones, that in following the spirit of the resolution and carrying out the request the bidden time, looked over the field and appointed the men he considered capable to take up, and discuss dispassionately any matter pertaining to the future welfare of the Negro Baptists. The commission as appointed in The Commission, D. D. Difforof of the People's Defender, Little Rock, Ark, the Rev. Geo. W. Alexander, Vicksburg, Miss, the Rev. Jno. W. Hurst, D. D. Kansas City, Mos., the Rev. D. W. Bowen, D. D. Spartanburg, S. C. the Rev. SSS. Jones, president of the Thirty prominent colored and white citizens of Harlem met at the Harlem office of the Charity Organization Society, 71 East, 125th street, Thursday evening, December 20, and organized a committee which will assist the society in solving the problems of persons who come to it for assistance in the Harlem district. Mrs. John M. Gleason, a member of the Central Council of the Charity Organization Society and Chairman of its Committee on Co-operation of District Work, in opening the discussion, showed how the committee might influence the physical educational, and spiritual development of those who come to its attention. She illustrated this by a description of her work in Baltimore in-connection with similar committees of colored and white people. Miss Margaret Wead, district secretary of Harlem for the Charity Organization Society, showed a map indicating the 'district' in which the new committee would operate. This district includes the territory bounded by 16th street on the south, Seventh avenue pa Mrs. Glenn then introduced-Dr. E. P. P. Roberts, member of the Board of Education, as chairman of the new committee. Dr. Roberts urged the support of the colored and white citizens of Harlem for this committee. He announced that it would meet weekly and outlined the character of the work which it would undertake. Dr. Roberts then called upon the following men who responded with short talks: Dr. Samuel Friedman, of the Tuberculosis Clinics of the Board of Health; Fred R. Moore, editor of THE Acz, and J. C. Dancy of the Big Brother Movement. In addition to the speakers the following persona were present: Sara Lefteria, Mrs. E. P. Roberts, Mrs. F. W. Michael, president Hampton Circle; Miss Boyd of Lincoln Hospital; Miss Iris Weis, Mrs. Napier of Hope Day Nursery; Dr. Godfrey Nurse; Mrs. Martha Venable, Miss Clendinin of the Henry Street Settlement; Miss Alice Loomis, Miss Clara Harris of the Board of Health Milk Station, Karl De Schewinkin, secretary of the Committee on Co-operation and District Work of the Charity Organization Society, Dr. Charles Roberts, Mrs. John Glenn, chairman of the Committee on Co-operation and District Work of the Charity Organization Society; A Taylor, employment secretary of the Urban League; Miss Simpson, visitor of the Church of Puritans; Mrs. Cecelia Cabinis, secretary of Y. W. C. A.; Mrs. M. Yancey, St. Philip's Church; Mrs. E. S. Reason of Y. W. C. A.; Mrs. E. M. McDougall, Manhattan Trade School; Mrs. Hawkins and Miss Smith. TENANTS WIN FIGHT FOR REFUND ON RENT Much confusion has been caused among tenants occupying the Phipps Apartments in the Columbus Hill district because of the lack of steam heat and the threat of dispossession to them. Complaints were brought to the attention of the Columbus Hill Branch Office of the National League on Urban Conditions among Negroes and the secretary, Miss Vivienne A. Ward, book the matter up directly with the City and Suburban Homes Company, putting forth the alleged unfair advantage that was being taken, of colored tenants white, white, white. She wrote a deflection on their petition. A reply from Alan Robinson states that the management was not aware of the notices being posted for tenants to vacate, and that the employee, on the 6th street premises, knew that the Park the vehicle side of the house season by season, the quantity of lights on all is in balance. Ensure lancously lights flashed from the little tree brought from the Lincoln House on a Fifth avenue motor bus. Then the four trumpeters, furnished by Winifred P. Carr, sounded the call from the church on the east side of the square and marched to the tree at the head of the procession. Never before had such a long line of singers assembled, walking four abreast through the crowd down the lane made by the Boy Scouts of St. Jude's Chapel and the Church of St. Benedict the Moor. The entire program was given by the colored people, with everyone in the crowd joining in the choruses of familiar songs. Among those to participate in the song, rarely were one hundred boys and girls of the Children's Community Chorus of the Lincoln House in West 63rd street, under Miss Haynes, and trained by Miss Leopard; the widely-known Harlem Chorus, under Mme. E. Azalai Hackley; members of St. Cyprian's Choir, under Mrs. Laguna and choirs from other churches. J. Rosamond Johnson was prevented, at the last moment from being present to serve as conductor. A quartet from Hampston Institute came from the way from Hampston, Va. to sing at the Tree of Light in memory of Dr. Holla B. Frisell, rendering three of his favorite numbers. The quartet was heartily applauded. A group of graduate nurses dressed in their uniforms and carrying red, white and blue banners, and the presence of members of the 36th Infantry, Colonel Frank Moos commanding, gave the affair a touch of the liaisonhip of Harry Barnhart, song leader at Camp Upton, the soldiers sang several numbers, including their regimental song. All took part in singing the two favorite Christmas songs, "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "Holy Night," also the "Star Spangled Banner." The New York Church Chorus is said to owe its beginning to the Tree of Life song with coloured singers playing a prominent part, will be reopened. Owing to this year's success the Tree of Life song with coloured singers playing a prominent part will be reopened. NO SERVICES AT CONCORD SHORTAGE OF COAL Owing to the maturity of coal no services will be held at Concord Baptist Church in Brooklyn; Sunday. It was there for necessity in postpone holding the Christmas exercise until a later time. After improvements efforts to purchase and furnish the church in a moving barn, Services will be held at Concord Church. overall mission of the war effort. The president of all kinds who was heavy in labor and overborne will be the chief beneficiaries of this war. The Negro problem is involved in the problem of humanity. The whole is greater than any of its parts. The Negro will share in the general momentum of the war. Already he has been admitted to industrial opportunity in the North with manifest reaction upon the harsh regime in the South. National prohibition, which is borne forward on the wave of the world war, will immensely improve his moral status. Eighty thousand Negro soldiers have been enlisted, and seven hundred Negroes have been commissioned as officers in the army of the United States. A Negro has been made assistant cabinet officer whose function is to adjust harmoniously the war effort in the country. The improved attitude of the white race towards the Negro is apparent in two affirmance decisions rendered by the Supreme Court of the United States with unanimous concurrence. The 'Negro will emerge from this war with a double portion of privilege and opportunity, and they should be royal and patriotic, although there are injustices and' discriminations' which try 'our souls. If we overcome, these trials and tribulations will work out a more exceeding weight of, advantage. But if we allow them to overcome us, woeful we allow them to suffer us, saddled by, in plaintive aloofness, because of just grievances would be of the same kind of folly as to refuse to help extinguish a confragation which threatens the destruction of one's native city because he has a complaint against the confragation which help put out the confragation which help put out the world, and then make the world our living debtor. We must stand shoulder to shoulder with our white fellow citizens to fight for the freedom of the world, outside of our own national circle, and then we must hold them to moral consistency of maintaining a just and equitable regime inside of that circle. Democracy like charity should begin at home or at least it should prevail there. Let us fight to the finish to the effect, that nation shall hereafter dare attempt to make an international treaty a scrap of (Coordinated on page two) BIG MASS MEETING AT PALACE CASINO Sunday afternoon there will be a great mass meeting held at Palace Ca- tle, the National Association auspices of the National Association the Advancement of Colored People Among the speakers will be Colon- Charles Young, one of the three bri- gradates of West Point and a man who has reached the highest rank ever held by a Negro in the United States Army; Miss Julia Lathrop, head of the U. S. Children's Bureau, Wash- ington; N. Ashie, Hawkins, who fought the Baltimore segregation ordi- nance, through all the courts of Mary Land, and Miss Nannie H. Bortrou- principal of the National Training School, Girls one of the the South that has been published the New York World, on its issue of December 23, published an editorial which is generally regarded as the bitterest attack against disgraceful conditions existing in the South that has been published by an influential daily for many a day. Under the heading: "Democracy Betrayed by the South," the World says: "Section 2 of Article XIV of the Constitution of the United States provides that: Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State, excluding Indians not taxed. But when the right to vote at any election for the choice of electors for President and Vice-President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the Executive and Judicial officers of a State or the members of the Legislature thereof be denied to any of the male inhabitants of such State, being twenty-one years of age, and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged except for participation in rebellion or other crime, the basis of representation shall be reduced to the number of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such State. "This provision of the Constitution, together with the 'Fifteenth Amendment, declaring that the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude has been nullified since the Hayes Administration withdrew, the Federal troops from the Southern States." "For forty years the right of Negro citizens to vote in the South has been persistently denied, and the penalties provided by the Constitution have never been enforced. No Southern State has ever suffered a reduction in its representation through its refusal to permit Negroes to vote, although the provision of the Constitution is mandatory upon Congress. This over-representation which the South has held for more than a generation it owes to the Northern Democrats who have protected the Southern States from imprisonment which Democrats in general have defended a group infringement upon the sovereign right of every State to legislate its own laws. The Southern States are now preparing to acquiesce in such infringement, and to nullify the principle of local self government to which the Democratic party has tremendously admired since the time of Jefferson. Their Sensators and Radicals have in Congress been accused of the most important question in this new sectionalism is the question of history. have upon themselves when they anticipate in real life and Pennsylvania and Indiana and see what the people of these may eat and drink, then the Northern Democrats have again out throug- off from the body of Northern crats as effectively as ever and by when they demanded that the North Democracy must object to representing the views of the inhabitants of the shelvery. Northern Democrats will sooner think of surreeding on the issue of personal liberty than on the issue of slavery. "If the South is determined to go ahead with this insurrection, pro- this new sectionalism of prohibition is to be imposed upon Northern and States by the South and West, than the Southern Democrats will have need taken themselves out of the Democratic Party and must abide by the con- sequences, whatever these may be. would be the occasion for the smaller event of the birth of the Earl. Earl has been invited to attend the events on Thursday evening, January this occasion the Ladies' Auxiliary be the guest of the society. O. DISCUSS IMPORTANT OBJECTS AT CONFERENCE prominent colored men and women all over the country will assemble New York during the coming week the mid-winter conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which will be held in city December 27, 28, 29, 30. This conference, which represents brands and over 11,000 mem- will be of especial interest this because of the discussion of the war in wartime. It is proposed at conference to discuss freely the issues of the economic and civil relation of the colored peoples, especially American Negro, to the war and adjustment of those relations after war. Among the subjects to be discussed The Draft, "Colored Officers", The Army, "The Navy", "Colored M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Work", The Red Cross, "Migration", "Wages" After the War and Co-operative measures. The program will include a meeting Ethical Culture Hall on Thursday the December 22 a mass meeting on sunday afternoon at Palace Casino, a meet on Saturday night to delegate guests and the morning sessions the Fifteenth Infantry Armory at the corner of Seventh avenue 132d street. ORDENTOWN STUDENTS SPEND XMAS AT HOME (Special to The New York Anz.) ORDENTOWN, N. J.-Amoso the members of the. Bordentown Manual School school spending the holidays home are. Alice, Mama, Berrice Whimsey, Degrees and John Bo- bson, of Ringerwood, Georga Har- linson, Chippew, Ebel, Smiley, Watson, Hilsen, Joseph, Reginald Brown, Hilda, Whiters, Thordore and Richard Love, of New York, Hunley and Raven, Little of Mason, Woodson, Ralph Fairbairn, Morrison, Jones, De- verson, and Manee, Ander- ling, Barris, Wiley, Louise Brown, Tayne and Mary Manson, Hurstwood, Allen and Ben- liss, of Brunswick, Ethel and Mary Gregory of, Morris- ie, Ethel Barber, Queeny Clayton, the Barnes and Pearl Simmons, of James, Arnaldo Johnson, Lillian John- son and Teresa Lucas, of Madison; Jason Boyd and Virginia Anderson of Masonon; Eva McDaniels, Olga Scott and Wendall, Tibba of Montclair; Til- son, Jones and Sherman Coles and Lambeth, Dandridge of, Plainfield; Carr, Colburn, of Ridgewood; James Ruth, Scott, Scott and Thomas David- son of Treston; David Talbot and Charles Mosher of Westfield. TEACH AGRICULTURE (Special to THE NEW YORK ACM) PLAYING ALA—The Mobile County Training School, of which Isaiah J. Whitley is the principal, has received the announcement of an appropriation of $250 from the Phelps-Stokes fund of New York. The purpose of the donation is to encourage gardening and truck farming among the pupils. The money will be used in conducting a farh demonstration, plant, and in teaching agriculture. The School 'Board of Commissioners' will soon build a fence around the five-acre holdings of the school and equip a part of for teaching practical and scientific gardening and trucking. Mobile county is largely a gardening and trucking district. The school hopes to be of great service to the commu- LEARN THE "NU-LIFE" S Use NU Hair Grower, 30c. per box by ma- cash or MME. ESTELLE'S 72 W. 113d Street If your hair is short, thin, should not delay A farmer's farm is a farm that has been called for Jan. 1 by this location. Plans will be discussed into operation to make the coming year a prosperous one among the farmers. Croppers are expected from more than ten adjacent counties. The conference has been reduced to a one-day and night session. Many experts provide food production and conservation will be present and address the meeting. State and county agents will discuss school gardens and cannig clubs among girls and women of the committee. A county live stock association will be organized for the benefit of the colored stock breeders. The object will be to encourage the raising of such stock as horses, blooded cattle and hogs, poultry, sheep and goats. DR. GREGG J. CHOSEN AS HAMPTON'S HEAD Announcement is made by the trustees of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va., that the Rev, Dr. James E. Gregg, lated Pittfield, Mass., will succeed the late Dr. Hollins B. Frissell as principal of the institute. Dr. Frissell died last August after devoting many years in the interest of Negro uplift work in the South. Dr. Gregg is forty-two years old and was graduated from Harvard and from the Yale Diversity School. He has been active as a teacher and Congressional minister. The Rev, Anson Stokes has this to say of Hampton's new head: "I have known Dr. Gregg for over ten years, and have the greatest respect for his character and ability. Hampton Institute is fortunate in having as its head a man of his culture, judicial temperment and high ideals and with his deep interest in the work and in the colored people." TRUM UP CHARGES AGAINST JOHNSON (Special to THE NEW York Act) Boston, Mass.—The refusal of Gov. McCall to allow the extradition of John Johnson has not settled the attempts to get him back to the State of West Virginia to tamped up charge. The best effort to railroad Johnson is made through the Federal Courts under the provisions of the so-called White Slave Act. A hearing of this charge was held before Commissioner Hayts of the United States Court in Boston. The sole witness for the prosecution was a white woman named Gobey, whose own testimony showed that she had been coached for the part she was to play by the police authorities of Charleston, W. Va. Her story to the effect that she was dominated by Johnson under threats of death; was riddled upon cross-examination by Attorney Wm. H. Lewis, who represented Johnson. Her memory of the trip to Catlettsburg, upon which the indictment was based, was so vague as to wholly discredit her testimony. She also admitted that her previous record was bad. The Massachusetts authorities are to remain firm in their determination not to allow the return of Johnson to West Virginia, and the District Attorney of Middlesex County justified the action of the Governor. FARMERS' CONFERENCE HELD AT HUNGERPORD The Robert Hungerford Normal and Industrial Institute passed through one of the most important periods of its history during the fourteenth annual Farmers Conference held Friday, December 14. At this peculiar and critical period in the history of the world, when mankind everywhere is facing starvation, the farmers and those interested in farming met, united both in intention and purpose of discussing plans for the production of more food. Principal Glisholm, leader of the movement, worked hard to bring as many farmers as possible together on that day. His efforts were not in vain. At 11 o'clock quite a number of farmers and patrons were on the grounds. The feature of the morning exercises was the welcome address of the presi- cipal, who urged the necessity of co-operative farming in this section—the necessity of planting together so that our potatoes, beans, peas, cabbage, etc. may mature at the same time, thereby giving the advantage of a wholesale market in the North. He closed his address with a strong appeal for the culture of cotton in this section of the State. Many white farmers, business men, and Government 1 Agricultural agents, including E. F. DeBusk of Florida, and Mr. Hogan, bee specialist of Washington, were present. An opportunity was given visitors to inspect the school plant and its farm. The Rev. A. C. Porter, State Organizer of the Colored Department of SYSTEM OF HAIR CULTURE U-LIFE Full. Full six weeks' treatment, $1.50. r C. O. D. "NU-LIFE" COLLEGE NEW YORK. falling out, or breaking off, you but write at once for MME. C. J. WALKER'S SIX WEEK'S TREATMENT $1.75 Which is guaranteed to grow hair, or money refunded. These preparations are manufactured only by the Mine, C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, 640 K. West Street, Indianapolis, Ind. and the Lolla College, 120-133 West 126th Street, New York City. All orders must be accompanied by the cash. Make all money, orders payable to Madam C. J. Walker, Indianapolis address. Underwriting please mention this paper. SINGING, LISTENING, AND TALKING. The next speaker was C. K. McQuarrie, Government Agricultural experiment of Gainesville, who said he considered it a privilege to address any school, white or black. B. F. Bullock, agriculturist of the Colored State, College of Florida, was the principal speaker. He first addressed the students briefly, emphasizing the development of character, stating the attainments of all of the sciences is nothing compared to the development of character. SOUTHEARN WOMEN FOR FEDERAL AMENDMENT The underlying thought in the minds of the majority that suffrage by Federal Amendment would find small favor in the Southern States is being refuted, as state after state below the Mason and Dixon line holds its annual suffrage convention and passes, with enthusiasm a strong resolution calling upon their representatives in Congress to support the federal amendment. The Georgia Equal-Suffrage Party, in convention at Augusta the last of November, passed a resolution which said: "We demand the nation-wide enfranchisement of women, upon equal terms with men, and urge, the immediate adoption of the Susan B. Anthony amendment to the Federal constitution" The resolution was embodied in a telegram sent to President Wilson. "The convention also resolved to aid the government in, all ways possible tending to keep clean the army camps from social vice. The White Cross relief plan was indorsed. For more than 100 years Georgia has been offering to the young men of her state university and college education through her state educational institutions, but in all this century of time no provision has been made by the state to offer the same advantages to its young women. In the meantime the requirements for higher positions for professional life have been raised until higher education has become imperative. To get this the young women, at great expense and often inconvenience, have been obliged to go to other state universities and colleges. The Georgia equal suffrage party entered a formal protest against this "narrow, illiberal, unjust policy" that has kept the doors of its state university so long closed to women and pledges its energies and influence to secure the admission of women to the university at an early date, under such provision as may seem wise and just to the women themselves. This demand for the open door policy is general among the women of Georgia and no effort will be spared to right this archaic state of affairs.—Springfield Republican. BRIDGEPORT. CONN Bangorport, Conn.—Mrs. Sarai McKenzie of Summer street has left for her home in Beadfort, N.C. Eugene Clark of Englewood, N. J., who has been visiting his brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. A. Olin Smith of Lafayette street, will spend Xmas with his parents in Englewood. Mme. Demming will entertain Xmas evening in honor of her niece, Miss Grace Cox, the occasion being Miss Cox's eighteenth birthday. Mrs. Florence Johnson, the nurse, is spending Xmas with friends in Yonkers. Mrs. Johnson is accompanied by her little son, Master Powell. GET The Latest and Greatest Patriotic Song Hit BILLY BOY JUST OUT. --- PROF. KELLY KELLER paper. It must therefore follow then, as corollary, that no nation will henceforth allow its own constitution, which is an intra-national treaty, to be made a scrap of paper. "The tide of democracy is sweeping through the world like a mighty river. The race problem and other social ills are but as marshes, backwaters, stag- PARMELE TRAINING PARMELE, N. C.—Parmele Training School is now closed for the Christmas holidays. Vacation will last until January 1. Owing to the inclement weather, the Christmas exercises were deferred until after the holidays. All are well satisfied with the work of the past month, and believe that the new year will bring us success in every way along the line of school work. The school is planning to erect a new building, a part of which, will be used as a store. This store will be connected with the school. This building is expected to be completed soon after the holidays. The faculty consists of five teachers and the principal, to wit: Prof. W. C. Chance, principal; Mrs. W. C. Chance, domestic science • teacher; Raymond Rice of Media, Pa., manual training teacher; Miss Anna M. Wesley, of Beauford, N. C., primary teacher; Miss Maude Peyton, of Washington, N. C., girls' industrial work; Miss Ethel Campbell of Englewood, N. J., English and music departme*r office assistant. The faculty is planning new and interesting work for the coming year, among which will be physical culture. Prof. Chance has purchased a piece of property adjoining the school grounds, which will be sold at auction January 5. PORT ROYAL SCHOOL: Brewton, S. C., Joseph Shanklin, Jr., has returned from Savannah, Ga., where he underwent an operation in the Charity Hospital. Many students of the P. R. A. School are seen at the holidays at home. They are expected to spend ten days with teachers. Jesse O. Thomas and Mrs. Thomas of Voorhees Institute, are expected to spend a few days during the holidays at the P. R. Schooow with Principal and Mrs. Shanklin. nant pools, estuaries, which have been shut off from free circulation with the main current. But the freshet of freedom is now overflowing its bed and purifying all the stagnant waters in its onward sweep to the ocean of human liberty and brotherhood. Fortune indeed are we to be borne forward upon its beneficent bosom at such a time as this." WAR SAVINGS CAMPAIGN. PORTSMOUTH, Va.—"Save and Serve" was the keynote of a highly instructive and patriotic address delivered in Tidewater Hall last week before a representative gathering of colored citizens by E. R. Barksdale, who is director of the war savings campaign for Portsmouth. In urging each and every one to do their bit Mr. Barksdale quoted from Frank A. Vanderlip, national director of the war savings campaign, as saying, "In the time of this crisis when the world urgently needs every dollar, a boarded dollar is a slacker." Associated with Mr. Barksdale is the Rev. E. H. Hunter, who has been appointed to organize and direct the war savings campaign among the colored people of Portsmouth. The object of the meeting last night was to organize, perfect plans, and start a vigorous campaign for the purpose of helping the colored citizens to raise their quota. Dr. Hunter strongly urged the colored people to "Do our part in the greatest opportunity that has ever come to us to make for a better people and a better nation." Among the other speakers were Dr. C.C. Somerville and Jesse S. Jones who helped to accentuate the fact that by "Buying Thrift Stamps we were helping to feed, cloth, arm and equip" the soldiers and sailors of America who are country and abroad. All the other ministries have been asked, and in return have pledged themselves to do their bit by preaching on the subject of "Thrift" from their various pubs. These stamps are now on sale at the Mutual Savings Bank. The officers of the Portsmouth War Savings Campaign as perfected last week are as follows: Director, the Rev. E. H. Hunter; vice-director, the Rev. C. U. Somerville, secretary, George W. Blum. The following, named persons were appointed as chairmen of various committees: Public schools, Prof W. E. Ridick; churches, the Rev. R. G. Adams; lodges. SALEM M. E. CHURCH The Christmas celebration was excellent Sunday. The pastor, the Rev. F. A. Cullen, preached both morning and evening to large congregations. The choir rendered special Christmas music under the direction of Prof. Rosamond Johnson, choirmaster. The soloists were Mrs. J. Fenduick, Mrs. G. B. Cullen and J. H. Williams. The Lyceum had a good program at 4 p. m. J. S. Snow, a Tuskegee student, will deliver the Christmas oration Thursday night. Miss Cleota J. Collins will sing at the Lyceum Sunday, January 6. Charles S. Morris will deliver the New Year's address. Watch meeting will be held Monday night. Special revival services will be held during the month of January. On Thursday, December 20, a splendid musical and literary program was rendered. Miss Hattie Tinson in charge. Following the program was the installation of officers for the ensuing year. Dr. Brooks installed the newly elected officers with very fitting remarks. President J. E. Harrison presided. On Sunday, December 23, the exercises were under the auspices of the Martin Settlement School. Mr. David I. Martin in charge. 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SMITH Manager NETS AN CREOLE IR natural Hair Wigs WE CARRY THE LARGEST STOCK IN STRAIGHTENING COMBS ER FOUND AT LAST LL- 50 50 L.S. 28. LET P. E. H. HILLBURN, N. Y. N. Y. Hurbert Vatadunk station of the 349th Field attached to Camp Dix, are friends here over Christ- ingland. Dowell, and Mrs. Clar- Dale visited friends in Pater- nay. For Howard University is holidays. NYACK, N. Y. N. Y., The Rev. H. J. Willis, master of it. Phillip's A. M. E. Church, preached an able service sunday, evenings to a large con- fession on the Red Horse and His sister, the Red Horse and His sister, under the leadership of Miss A. Murray and Mrs. E. Fraxier. Mr. King is home from Livingston visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bower; King of Jackson avenue; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Everett spent visiting friends in New York. The Household of Ruth will give a present in 'Odd Fellows' Hall January 11. WASHINGTONVILLE, N. Y. Washingtonville, N. Y—Louis Free man of the 349th Infantry is visiting Washington. Decker of the same company visiting his brother, Louis. Miss Naomi Sowell of Prineeton, N. spending Christmas with her services at Bethany Chapel Sun- were interesting. The pastor's in the morning was "Prepara- tion" Meaghish in the evening, for Christmas Joy. R. W. Sowell led the Young meeting. The meeting was "Little" Naomi Sowell and sang a duet. MUMFORD, N. Y. N. Y.-Services were spent at the Second Baptist Sunday. The Rev. Mr. Haynes at the home of Mr. and Mumster. Folks and Mrs. Annie writing Mr. and Mrs. James. Carpenter is spending Rochester. H. Haynes left Sunday. Xmas holiday in not his brother. Prince was 'im Rochester Greene, James Banks Taylor, all employed at the E- bay, in Garthwere, were ten- nant in banquet at the Powes Hotel last Saturday evening. A dinner served in-European was enjoyed. Mr James Banks has been on the PORT CHESTER, N. Y. Boston, N. Y., Services at St. A. M. E. Zion, Church were attended Sunday morning and At-11 a. m. the pastor, the hepster A. McNeill, spoke from it on "The Word was made dwell among us." At 8 p. m. Matt. ll. 2 "Where is He that King of the Throne?" Titus and Mrs. Norman served with the church at the morning services. Varick Christian Endeavor met with Mr. Harry Latten as The topic for discussion was Giving. Society continues ill at her West Williams street. HSI Frances Church is holding a meeting of cottage prayer meetings Tuesday evening. The meeting was held at a cremation center, Edward Towers avenue. Mrs. Gertrude Buck, one of the choir members, has been indisposed for the last week. BUFFALQ, N. Y. BUFFALO, N. Y. The regular meeting Sunshine Circle will be held at the residence of Mrs. T. C. Seders, North 81st street and James road, on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Mary Lovett in Towns spent Nights in East Aurora, the guest of Nayra Avery Smith. Miss Della Childs, has left for a night's visit with relatives in Jacksonville, Fla. The Ladies' Sunday Afternoon Bible Class will give 5t annual Christmas program next Sunday afternoon after which a dinner will be served. The hostess will be Mrs. Wilkes, Mrs. Bird and Mrs. Wilkes, Mrs. Bird and Mrs. Albertsboro of Memphis, men, arrived here last Monday and will be the house guest of Mrs. A. H. Halmer, until after the holiday season. UPERIOR TO COPAIBA & INJECTIONS SANTAL MIDY RELIEVES IN 24 HOURS CORNING N Y Corning, N. Y.—Services at Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church were well attended Sunday evening. The Rev. Z. A. Jones, pastor, preached an interesting sermon. Mrs. Dwyer Denning is ill, but is slowly improving at her home on Cedar street. Mrs. A. D. Watkins entertained the Singer Circle Thursday evening at her home on Fourth Street. An joyful evening was spent. Those present were Messrs. Clarence Howard, John Lee and Reed, of Elmira; Misses Isabelle and Mary Dickinson, Sarah Watkins, Edith Rendalls, Lydia James, Mrs. Robert Smith, Bertha J. Freeman, Geraldine Morris and Mr. Wickham. Miss Isabelle Dickinson was pianist, and dancing was indulged in. Luncheon was served, and doing Its "bit" annuity for the benefit of the A. M. E. Zion Church. AUBURN, N. Y. AUBURN, N. Y.—Mrs. R. Cannon of Syracuse was the guest of Mrs. U. Thomas Tuesday. H. Washington spent Sunday in Ithaca, the guest of his mother. Philip Gaskin has enlisted in U. S. Army and left Monday for Camp Dix. Howard Harris was in Rochester last week. P. W. Dorsey delightfully entertained friends at dinner. Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. K. Cannon of Syracuse. P. Johnson of Seneca Falls was in the city Thursday. Mrs. L. Freeman entertained members of the younger set Thursday evening, December 20, in honor of her nephew, Claude Freeman, who left for Newport News, R. I., where he will serve as chef in the U. S. Navy. A luncheon was served. Music and dancing were enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. D. Diggs announce the marriage of their eldest daughter Pamela Pletcher, to Albert Morland of Syracuse, which took place Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Wilson, Syracuse. The Rev. B. S. Bailey performed the ceremony. LE ROY. N. V. Le Roy, N. Y.-Mr. and Mrs. Jay Fosburg of Ithaca spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Peterson, en route to Greigville for the Xmas holidays, the Mina and Harriet Burrell, accompanied by their brother, Clyde, and sister, Mrs. James Wallace, left Friday for Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brooks and Miss Helen Jones of Honcey Falls are spending Xmas with Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sellers, Mrs. Alexandra and Mrs. Eva of Rochester are spending Xmas in Le Roy. T. Roosevelt Price of Geneseo normal is home for the holidays. Clasance Price is home from Camp Dix for the holidays. Miss Annie Alexander is on the sick list. Miss Esther Stevenson of Hillburn, N. J., is home for the holidays. Sidney Sellers is indispensable. Sidney Robinson is important part in the drama, "Holy Night," given by the boys' choir of the First Baptist Church at Ingham Hall Friday night. At the Xmas tree exercises on Tuesday night the Second Baptist Church raised a service flag with five stars for the Rev. J. E. Rush has been chosen as teacher for a community teacher training class in Le Roy. POUGHKEEPSIE N Y Poughkeepsie, N. Y.—Edward Allen of N. Hamilton street, was in New York City the past week on business. Mrs. G. H. Johnson is in Springfield, Mass., the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Dawson. Mrs. G. H. Lewis is in New Haven for the holidays, the guest of Mrs. Blanch Twyman. The marriage of Charles Davis and Miss Minnie Johnson, both of Poughkeepsie, was solemnized, December 19, at the parsonage of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Rev. Chas. S. Farrless, officiating, in the presence of relatives and a few friends. The Rev Mr. Farrless accompanied the remains of Mrs. Hattie Conway, widow of the late Dr. A. M. Conway, funeral, Saturday, and preached her funeral, Saturday, at the New Avenue Baptist Church, assisted by the Rev. H. E. Decers and the Rev S. W. Smith. Sunday services were as usual at the Ebenezer Baptist Church: prayer and praise meeting at 10:45 n. m. At 5 p. m., memorial services were held at a honour of the doctor who were executed in Texas, Prof. W. S. Ellis and the pastor made some appropriate remarks. Sunday School at 3 p. m., B. Y. P. u. at 4 p. m. Sunday School elected their officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. J. W. Harden, superintendent; Mrs. O. M. Homer Francis, secretary; Alberts Whitakar, assistant secretary; Miss Gertrude Hendley, treasurer. ELMIRA: N. Y. ELIMA, N. Y.-The 2014 annual Christmas rally for the pastor's salary was held by the Christian Endeavor Sunday evening at the Doughlass Memorial Church, and was a success. The following contributed $1: G. F. Brooks, John Pyror, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wilson, Mrs. E. L Wilson, Mrs. Edward James, Mrs. Phillip Higgins, Mrs. S. E. Howard, Mrs. Richard Johnson, Mrs. Lewis Jackson, Miss Sarah Johnson, Miss Viola Elcha, Mrs. James Clark, Mr. John Shepherd, Mr. Elliot, Merit Guderadane Adams; 50 cents: Richard Ress and Mrs. Henry James. Others contributed making a total of $35. Mrs. Elizabeth Cunningham is so famous that the trustees in furnishing goal. Mrs. Cunitingham paid for one ton of coal and $6.45 on a second ton. A social was held in the Douglass Memorial Church parlor last Thursday evening for the benefit of, Sunday by Mrs. G. E. Brooks and Mrs. J. A. Wilson. The Daughters of Conference celebrated the birthday of Mrs. J. B. Lawes at the residence of Mrs. J. B. Lawes, 123 Shirley Street, Tuesday evening. An enjoyable evening was spent. Supper was served. Those present were the Rev. and Mrs. L. L. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Vance, Mrs. S. E. Howard, Misses Sarah Johnson, Viola Elcha, Isabella salentine and Mimi Elcha, Shirley Johnson, ill while at work at the Pennsylvania Railroad freight office Saturday. Daniel Clark, who spent several months with his aunt, Mrs. James Clark 656% Dickinson street, has returned to his home in Richmond, Va. The Rev. E. J. Butler of Rochester, spent a law days recently at his home in this city. Mrs. Slinton Williams has been confined to her home, 608 East Clinton street, with throat trouble. Mrs. Elizabeth McEnay of Loudin County, Va., is the guest of her brother Samuel McQuay of Loudin County, Va., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carter, 513 Parchtridge street. `NEWBURGH, N. Y. Newburgh, N. Y.—Services were observed Sunday at the A. M. E. Zion Church, the Rev. L. H. Taylor, pastor, Sermon at 10:45 a. m., on "The Prince of Peace." Theme of evening discourse, "The land of God in His Holy Spirit," special service by organ and Alstorf's Orchestra. Services were largely attended. A large collection was raised Baskets for older members of the church have been presented by Club No. 1. Mrs Mary DeVoe, president; Mrs. L. H Favlor, vice-president; Mrs. Luman I. Pellon, treasurer; Miss Ada Hawson, secretary; Miss Julia Jamison and Miss Alstorf's Taylor delivered them Monday. The watch meeting will begin at 10 o'clock December 31. Sunday services were interesting at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Rev. F. M McDaniels, pastor. Subject, "The Goodness of God to His People," was the subject of the morning With Two Faces," was the subject Christmas tree and exercises Wednesday night. Mrs. Charles Bell entertained the Embroidery Club Wednesday evening. Miss Mamie Johnson received honors for painting at the South St. Louis School. Mrs. Alice Suher is spending the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Gibson, of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ready entertained Thursday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hawkins and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Banks. Miss Mamie Johnson entertained Thursday in honor of her fifteenth birthday. Yoke agent, Albert Ward, Jr. wishes all Age readers a Happy and Prosperous New Year. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Rochester, N. Y. — The concert held at Zion Church for the benefit of the Dorsay Home for Colored Children was a success. The committee was composed of L. S. Johnson, W. H. Stockton, L. J. S. Harrison, O. J. Tallet and J. H. Walker. The Fortnightly Sewing Circle met with Mrs. A. S. Jamason last Thursday at her residence, 38 Danforth street. A dalynt luncheon was served by the hostess. Wm. R. Conners, secretary of the Industrial Bureau of Urban League of New York, was in the city last week on matters regarding the location of the boys' luncheon here. Miss Alice Pruitt and Mrs. Addie Townes are visiting their home in Penn Yan, N. Y. The concert and knitting party for the benefit of the boys at Camp Dix, given by Harry Noll's orchestra last Thursday evening at Flower City Hall was a success. The program consisted of patriotic solos, readings and musical numbers. Harry Noll was chairwoman. Invitations are out announcing the reception of the College Club. New Year's night at United Hall. The Age correspondent wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The past grand master's council held its first meeting Friday evening and morning came before R. Most Worshipful Grand Master W. J. Smith and Worthy Deputy Grand Master G. H. Wright padded. Mrs. Clara E. Veany and daughter, of Pit堡burgh, were the holiday guest of Mrs. Veany's sister, Mrs. Wm. A. Sprague. 48 Wanbush street. The A. M. E. Zion Church hold its special Christmas exercises Sunday afternoon. A. S. Jamason, superintendent; Miss Katherine eBard, secretary. Zion Church was largely attended all day Sunday. The junior choir, under the direction of Miss Elsie Townes, rendered special Christmas music at the morning service. The senior choir in the evening under the direction of Mrs. Veany G. I. Leave special renditions. Collection for the day $35. Ten persons joined the church at the evening service. SYRACUSE N Y SVRACUTN, N. Y.-Loren, Wilson has been in the hospital the past week. He underwent an operation. Miss Georgiana Dixon of Binghamton is spending the holidays with her aunt, Mrs. Sarah Robinson. at Oswego, the guest of the Benton family. Gabriel Dennis of Bayette street spent Christmas at Oswego with the Freeman family. Upon his return he expects to undergo an operation at the hospital of Good Shepherd. The St. Phillips University Club, held a public meeting Supply. After dinner. The meeting and a cocktail at the afternoon and made a commenting address. Miss Jessie Blue's Birth Monday to spend the holidays at home in Seranton, Pa. Cato, Anderson, resident at the University, is spending the holiday vacation at Benton in Benton. Wm. Griffin of (Buffalo) was home over Sunday. over Sunday. Mrs. Josephine De Frank, wife of Hester De Irvine, De Frank, age 72, died yesterday at the family home, 816 East Washington street. Onondaga Lodge No. 1, F. A. M., held its regular communication Thursday night. The letters for 1918 were formally installed. Christmas exercises were held in the vault room, and Mrs. Ralph G. Lippman is spending the holidays at her personal home in Brooklyn. Mr. and Mrs. Algere Johnson, who have been living in Buffalo since their marriage in September, are again in this city. Mrs. Johnson, who was for forty-five years a city for a time, Mr. Johnson has returned to duty in the U. S. Navy at Norfolk, Va. Mrs. S. Jones of Delhi street, mother of George Jones, clerk in the local postoffice, was buried Saturday afternoon, and Mrs. Lippman celebrated her twelfth birthday Saturday afternoon. About ten of the younger set enjoyed the occasion. The Masons and their many friends enjoyed Christmas evening at Cooper's Hall to the strains of Binnings' Orchestra. Charles Sumner Ledge, No. 10, K. of P., held its election Monday night. TRENTON, N. I. TRENTON, N. J.-Maceo Lodge, No. 11, K. of P., will keep its members who have been drafted financial, and also render what assistance possible to their respective families. The first grand annual concert and reception to be given by Maceo Lodge, No. 11, for the benefit of their members in the trenches will take place January 1, of the New Year at Hurley's, Hill. RIDGEWOOD N J Ridgewood. N. J. Bishop. Clinton breached at the A. M. Biont. Church Thursday evening. William Henry Jabok of New York, seat of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jackson, and Mrs. William Jackson. The ladies of Ridgewood gave a surprise to Miss Mamie Cook before going South. Mr. and Mrs. George Waller entertained the Progressive Club last Friday night. Mrs. William Johnson had charge of the program. ENGLEWOOD, N. J. ENGLEWOOD, N. J.-Alice and Bernice Mims, Whitney DeGoat and John Bohannan have returned from the Bordertown School for the Christmas vacation. They will return to school Thursday, January 3. At the Emancipation Celebration to be held at the First Baptist Church on the evening of January 1, Pro. Valen. Celebration School, will speak. Other speakers will be Isaac H. Nutter of Atlantic City. DOVER N I Dover, N. J.—Gaines A. M. E. Mission. Sunday school at 1:30; preaching at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. The mission will hold Christmas tree, exercises December 28. The Rev. G. W. Brent, pastor. Robert Thomas has left for his home in Donaldsville, Ga. George Alexander, who was injured a short time ago, died at the Dover General Hospital Saturday. Pearl Furhill is confined to the hospital with a slight attack of the grip. HACKENSACK N. I. Hackensack, N. J.-On January 1, the people of Hackensack and viciuity will celebrate the fifty-fourth anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation and the exercises of Mr. Olivet Baptist Church. The pastors of the several colored churches are co-operating in order to fittingly commemorate that great epoch in the history of our race. The lyric, *Ephemeral* (quarterly Review) *Zoff. Valentine* Bordentown, N. J., will be the principal speakers. JERSEY CITY N Jersey City, N. Y. At-Bothel A. M. E. Church, the N. Y. Albert Carter Sanders, pastor, preached Sunday and his services were of great interest. The contribution amounted to $744.65. The pastor preached and sermon at his church in York, N. Y. At 8 p. m. the Rev. C. P. Cole of Brooklyn preached a fine sermon on "His Kingdom Shall Be Everlasting." The junior and senior, choirs pleasingly rendered songs under the direction of Miss Lillian McGray The pipe organ has been thoroughly overlaid; its sound is rich. The pastor will preach two special sermons Sunday. At 11 a. m. on "The Consolation of Israel." At 8 p. m. on "The Magt's Visit." At 3 p. m. special missionary meeting with the following ministers, and church members: R. C. Jenkins; pastor who will preach the kornon; St. Marks A. M. Zlotz, the Rev. M. H. Gardner, pastor, Montanian Baptist, the Rev. W. S. Smith, pastor, Bathsheba, Baptist. Rev. P. C. James, pastor; Zion Baptist, the Rev. M. Brooks, pastor, and Laffayette, Presbyterian Church. RAHWAY, N. J. RAHWAY, N. J.-Mr. and Mrs. Gains Ward have left for their home in Florida. Mr. Bouden and daughters and son left Rahway Saturday for Florida. The Rev. Wright held services Christmas morning, at the Second Baptist Church. Men's Day was observed at the A. M. E. Church Sunday. A fine program was rendered. The Rev. Mr. Wilson of New Haven preached in the evening. The Dunbar Improvement Club met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Brown East Milton avenue, last L. Thursday. Arrangements are being made to give oyster shrimp the second week in January at the Second Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Alston of Dock street spent the week-end in Jersey City, visiting Mrs. Alston's sister. WESTFIELD, N Westfield, N. J.—At the Bethel Baptist Church last Sunday, the pastor, the Rev. W. V. Smith filled the pulpit all day. Dr. Plinton, who has been very ill with pneumonia, is convalescing rapidly. Rev. J. D. Virgil, pastor of A.M. E. M. Zion Church, spoke both morning and evening. Subject for the evening sermon, "The Seekers From Afar Off." The choir rendered splendid music. Thomas·Cowl Fowler and Arthur Adams are on the sick list. BAYONNE. N I BAYONNE, N. J.-Ilsaac Anderson, for thirty years a resident of this city, died Sunday, December 23. A son and a sister survive him. Funeral services were held at St. Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church Wednesday, p. m. the Rev. J. Branch officiating. Interment in New York City. The lecture given by Bishop G. W. Clinton at St. Peter's "Church December 19 was greatly enjoyed by all present. The Christmas tree exercises of Angelic Baptist Sunday School will be held Wednesday evening, December 26. Mr. and Mrs. Frank O'Nell of New York City visited Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Gregory on December 25. Peter's A. M. E. Zion Sunday School will hold its Christmas tree exercises on Thursday evening, December 27. LAKEWOOD N. LARWOOD, N. J. "The 'Sunday' services of the Macedonian Baptist Church were well attended. The Rev: M. Griffin, pastor, preached from the text of the tenth chapter of Romans: "Our hearts were made to feel glad." Samuel Barrey, soldier from Camp Dix, was a warrior and all of home of the Rev. Mr. Griffin, 228 John street. The Sunday services at the Sixth St. Baptist Church were well attended. The Rev. A. G. Young preached. The A. M. E. Zion Church had a fairly large congregation at the morning and evening services. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Coleman. Mrs. Fannie Perkins is improving and growing in lineage. A marriage was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Weden, 20 John street, when Mr. Dabeney and Mrs. Lee were wed. Geo. R. Curry took a well-earned vacation after an arduous season as chef at the Ross and Whelen Rifle Range, built for the United States government at Camp Dix, N. J., Mr. and Mrs. Daphne visited friends Orange N. J.; New York and Atlantic City, returning home in time to be hosts to a number of friends Christmas Day. Misary Mason is here on a Christmas vacation from Bordenton, N. J., visiting her family, living at 265 John Street. The Misses Elizabeth and Louise Wiley are here from the Bordenton School visiting relatives and friends. John Currey, who was hurt in an accident a month ago, hopes to be able to go out with New York. Love returned from a short visit to New York, Sunday night. Mrs. Elock and Edward Clark left Lakewood Monday to spend Xmas in the South with his honeys. He has honeys for publication please notify Miss Bertha Walker. PATERSON, N. J. Paterson, N. J — Exercises of St Augustine's Presbyterian Church Sunday evening included the unfurling of a service flag in honor of three members called to the colors, namely: Hisman Goodman, Kenneth Holsey and George C. Harrison. Charles M. Walker was the master of ceremonies. The following program was rendered: Walker addresses "The Service Flag" Charles M. Walker; solo, Mrs. Elizabeth G. Hicks. Remarks by the Rev. W. W. Walker. The Fair Committee of the St. Augustine Church submitted its report and the following booth responses: No. 2. Mrs. Mary Keys, $4; No. 3. C. M. Walker, $0; Miss Daisy G. Walker, ice cream booth. $11.55. Total $171.55. Mrs. N. T. Cotton, president, congratulated the members of the committee on their work. There is a booth for guests ported, may bring the total up to amount to another $100. The St. Augustine Church was the recipient of a surprise Sunday when Mrs. Cotton read a letter to the church, signed by herself and the doctor, which they presented the church $100. The money is to be applied ASHEVILLE SCHOOL OF DESIGNING AND DRESSMAKING. New French System taught where pupils can cut all the latest patterns by tape measure. Employment given to those who desire to remain in Asheville. Correspondence courses completed in three weeks. Open all year round. MRS. AGNES L. KEMP, Principal. 39% Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, N. C. Formerly of Brooklyn, N. Y. THE AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. Fall Term Begins Sept. 1, 1817. THREE STRONG DEPARTMENTS: AGRICULTURAL, MECHANICAL AND GARDENING. SHORT 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 Titling, $9.99 per Calendar Month. For Courses and further information, address: PRESIDENT BUDLEY. A. O. T. College, Greensboro, N. C. to repairs to the parsonage under the supervision of the following committee: Mrs. Cotton, chairman; Mrs. L. G. Walker, Mrs. Walker and Charles M. Walker. The following committee was appointed to draw up a letter of request to Mrs. and Mrs. Cotton, alias C. E. Field, Mrs. L. G. Walker and John A. Huggs. At the annual meeting of Integrity Lodge, N. G. G. & A. M., the following officers were elected for the chasing year: Robert Harr, Robert Thomas, Thomas I. W. David Scott; treasurer John A. Huggs; secretary Charles M. Walker. The lodge just closed a profitable year under the administration of John F. Lewis, the retiring worshipful master; assumed at the next, meeting, January 19. At the annual meeting of Goodwill Lodge, No. 4330, the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, held Wednesday evening, the annual reports were submitted to the lodge and the following officials elected: John F. Lewis, Freeman Perry, John Chase, Fredmanuel Perry, John Hunt, Arthur Green, David D Satchwell, Thomas H. Williams and Alexander Jackson. The Noble Grand announced that he would appoint C. C. Woolridge right supporter, and that other appointments would be made the first meeting of the New Year. Brother M. A. Bonner, who has been the advocate of the lodge for a number of years, de- signated the Appointed Appointed appointed District Deputy Grand Master by Grand Master William Franklin. The lodge donated $5 to the American Red Cross. The Wednesday Afternoon Embroidery Club met at the residence of Mrs. Francis Harkless. The afternoon was pleasantly spent, Mrs. W. W. Walker was one of the guests. A delightful collation was served. One of the events of the holiday season was the basketball game and dance held Christmas night at New Hall, corner Ellison and Cross streets. PLAINEFIELD N I Plainfield, N. J—Mrs. M. J. Rhodes of Nyack, N. Y., was a week end, visitor of her son, S. J. Rhodes, Plainfield avenue. While here she purchased a beautiful home on West 4th street. Mrs. Rhodes left for Chicago, where she will spend the remainder of the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Sublet, Wabash avenue. John Stepp of Paterson spent Christmas with his mother, Mrs. S. Randolph, hires aunt and cousin Will. The Rev. Jas. Carter, Sr., Plainfield avenue, fell on the ice last week. His condition is not serious. Mrs. Charles Hurling, East Fourth street, left last week to visit friends in Philadelphia and other points of interest, thence to her home in Virginia, where she will remain the rest of the winter. Edward Ford, having passed the examination for the navy, left to go into service Wednesday. Mrs. M. W. Davis, Richmond street, is on the slick list. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas, Sr., Richmond street, has gone to the university. Mrs. J. W. Carman, Mrs. Wm. Dempsey, West 3rd street, left Sunday for a visit to her brother in Barnwell, S. C. She will also visit her old home in Georgia and her husband's home in Florida. W. T. Wright and nephew, Fred Taylor, visited the former's brother, W. G. Wright, and Mf. and Mrs. W. Henry's family, Weat 3d street, Sunday, fell last week, the street, and Sherman Coles, McKenzie, students of the Bordentown I. S., are home on a burghull until January 3. W. C. Quinn, since becoming the business head of the restaurant and taxicab concern, is doing well. Roland W. Hayes, the race's most talented tenor, appeared before a large Washington School Auditorium Tuesday evening, December 20, and the devotees of music were given a grand treat. Mr. Hayes' selections were most pleasingly rendered and those who heard him applauded him lustily. Miss Alberta Gordon did herself proud as accompanist. The recital was given by P. S. C. E. of Bottel-Chapel, East 5th street, the Rev. W. I. L. imes, pastor. Miss Lottie Rodd of Farmville, Va., is visiting her sister, Miss Margaret, and aunt, Landora Brown, Plainfield avenue. The Rev. Mrs. E. Carter, East 3d street, fell on her in last week and is standing her roar in the The Plainfield Brotherly Church at Mrs. Paul Columbo's home in mond street last Friday. Miss O. Miller, 3d place, Plainfield her two nephews in Philadelphia home of her sister, Mrs. John spouse of her brother, Miss Alta, Cobain's house. Olarenzo Cobes, Joseph Carry's number of the last drafted from Camp Dix are here on turlough. Miss Gladys Robinson of West Thames street left for the holidays, on a holiday stay with relatives and friends in Richmond, Va. SCRANTON, PA. SCRANTON, Pa.—At a preliminary in the celebration of Christmas an annual晚会 White, White, White held Sunday at Bethel, N.Y., a pressive service. The pulpy organ altar were tastefully decorated in which Many useful gifts of substance were presented. The others given were those of self and service. Regular privates were held morning and evening the Rev. Mr. Evans, speaking at both. The Sunday School had an interesting program with the profitable meeting. One person, Mrs. Bunnell furnished the beautiful flowers in pots. Last Thursday evening the members and friends of Bethel A. M. and Shiloh Baptist churches joined at Bethel in reception and donated to Rev. and Mrs. Joseph M. Evans and family. The following clergymen were present and gave excellent talks. The Revs. Mr. Daidridge, W. W. Piston, M. Norton- of Barre and E. R. of Shiloh around the altar rail wives. Meadman Dandridge of West Piston, Norton of Wilkes-Barre, Means, Evans, Phiney, Morton, Elenor Lane and Scott, Mrs. Evans was presented with a beard. ly. The following spoke: Mr. J. S. Plater, Messrs. J. A. Carter, S. Howses, William Hundley, and A. A. Dorsey. L. E. Morton was master of ceremonies. A nice sum was presented the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Evans by the lodge of Masons through their sponsorship. The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Evans, responded in an ample manner. Claude King is able to be about a short illness. Miss Emily Walker, who has been stating her brother, John Walker, has returned, and Krew Walker has returned. Vs. Mrs. Walker and A. A. Sautterly for Richmond's variousities, and will be gone until after Batter. Miss Hilda Carter is on the sick list. A recent marriage was that of Deane and Riley M. Tucker of Binghamton, Vs. is the week-end guest of Miss Anna C. Foster. John Young and Norman'Dennis of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., were guests of Missie's Anna C. Foster and Viola E. Foster Friday evening. Mrs. D. C. Foster of Hitchcock place entertained Mr. and Mrs. Chadwick and Riley M. Tucker at dinner. Sunday Miss Aind. C. Foster attended a dance in New York and was the guest of Miss Marjorie. John Stout, who fell on the ice, pardon last Wednesday night, breaking his kneecan, is resting comfortably. Mrs. Ben, Naylor of Montrose is the guest of Mrs. G. W. Brown. STAUNTON VA STAUNTON, Va.—Olive and Wendal Devitt, who are students at Virginia University, are spending the holiday days here with the Calvin Wilson spent Sunday, here, returning to Camp Lee Monday. Miss Maggie Brown passed through Sharonville, Virginia, on a route to Charlotteville, where she will spend Xmas with her parents. Mrs. L. Mr Paunell Jeft Monday for Washington, D. C. to spend a few days visiting her daughter. John Childs, who is a dental student at Howard University, is spending the holidays here. Joe Crawford arrived in the city Saturday from Washington, D. C. Nathan Williams, one of Staunton's oldest citizens, died Saturday evening at his residence on Dover street, after a long illness. Mrs Malida Montgomery died Saturday and was buried Monday from Mt. Zion Church. SCHOOL OF DESIGNING BESSMAKING. Right where pupils can cut all the care. Employment given to those Ashville. Correspondence Course open all year round. L. KEMP, Principal. More Avenue, Ashville, N. C. Early of Brooklyn, N. Y. END TECHNICAL COLLEGE N. ANNUAL ENSEMBLE. ```markdown ``` THE YEAR IN REVIEW. With the passing out of 1917, it not be amiss to glance over the record and recast the sum of mil and woe that it brought in its sun, and especially as it affected Negro. The active entrance of the United States into the world's war gave the hero his opportunity to prove his indomitability, not only by his readiness to mistreat, but by his cheerful assistance of the active draft, when the government became effective. His hero also recognized, in part at least by the commissioning of nearly 700 colored officers and the appointment of Mr. Emmett J. Swift as special assistant to the secretary of War. This recognition in the Army made more glaring the discriminatory policy pursued by the Navy Department, which called for Negroes only in the capacity of mess attendants and workers; servants, barring them from service in the engine room as fighting men; a solicitude in their behalf both unsolicited and unnecessary. Except in the American Navy the swan has drawn upon the colored traces without reserve. Major Zulus and other African tribes are numbered among the British forces. Canada has at least one black battalion; the British West Indies have contributed their quota; while France early availed herself of the aid of her colored colonials. The patriotic New Yorkers who painted on the Fifteenth Regiment had promptly went into training more speedily rewarded by being among the first State troops muscured into active service. The raising of a second contingent in the State Guard brought with it the appointment of the first man of the race to the rank of major. Loyalty was also exhibited by the response of the race to the first and second Liberty Loans. From the 100000 subscription of one of the internal orders to the individual subscriptions for one or two bonds, the race was well represented in promotion to its means. The women also shouldered their share of the war activities, many taking themselves with the Red Cross or engaging in other work the benefit of the soldier and the care of his dependents. someone who is not equal to both to those who migrated and those who remained." It has forced the admission that the Negro in America is no longer to be regarded as "an undesirable citizen." He must be counted as a legitimate labor asset at his true value. The American Federation of Labor in its annual convention admitted this fact by making special provision for the formation of unions among Negroes. With the equal recognition of the right to work and fair wages, this denotes an important economic gain. In the catalogue of crime lynching has increased its victims by such wholesale slaughter and barbarity as prevailed in the East St. Louis riots, and the mob lust that satiated itself in the human holocaust in Tennessee. German atrocities reported in Belgium were rivalled in these two sections. Texas militia were-reported to have murdered two inoffensive Negroes in Galveston and no court-martial was ever heard of, but when colored regulars were accused of shooting up Houston, thirteen of them paid the penalty by hanging. Justice pursues an uneven gait at times, as the trials at East St. Louis prove. The deathblow administered to the segregation ordinances by the United States Supreme Court registered a defence of property rights which may in time be extended to personal rights. At all events, it was an advance in the right direction. The anti-dodger bill passed in this State cut out a disgusting nuisance, even if it incidentally deprived some hard-headed citizens of their hazardous occupation. The coming session of the Legislature will for the first time count a colored assemblyman among its members. In the theatrical world the Negro Players scored an artistic success on Broadway, and demonstrated the possibilities of the race along legitimate lines. The Spingarn medal for achievement was awarded to Harry Thacker Burleigh as composer and musician. Among the noteworthy members of the race who finished their allotted tasks and passed beyond the veil were Bishop Alexander Walters, Philip A. Payton, Jr., and James L. Curtis. The late Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, principal of Hampton Institute, must be included among those departed friends of the Negro, whose aid and influence will be sorely missed. That the Negro has reason to sorrow as well as rejoice, is evidenced by this passing review of the lights and shadows of 1917. Let us set the stage for the coming of 1918 and prepare to play our part. MR. TATE'S BENTIMENTS. To the Editor of THE NEW YORK AGE: Enclosed please find check for $6 for three years' subscription to THE AGE for Mr. Nathan Tale of this city. Mr. Tate wishes me to say to you that he has read THE AGE for a good many years and that it is better now than ever. He says that that he cannot get along without it, and that he wishes you God-speed in your great work of uplifting humanity. D. A. BETHEA, M. D. Terre Haute, Ind. V. M. C. A. WORK IN CALIFORNIA. To the Editor of THE NEW YORK ACE: Please permit me to say a word in behalf of the young people of the bay cities, and the effort that is being put forth by the ministers and fraternal workers of San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley and Alameda to establish a Young Men's Christian Association whose efforts from all indications will be crowned with success in the near future. There was a mass meeting called Sunday afternoon, December 16, which was well attended by many interested in the movement. The sum raised was $260.45, which was a good start. HANG THE LYNCHERS The hanging of the Negro soldiers convicted by court-martial of mutiny and murder, in the Houston riot last summer was an inevitable incident of the enforcement of military law and discipline. But what this country needs particularly is the hanging of white mob leaders and lynchers as an inevitable incident of civil law and discipline. The trouble is that the hanging of the white miscreants and "race war," anarchists is not so inevitable as it should be. Springfield Republican. VIEWS and REVIEWS JAMES W. JOHNSON, CONFERENCE BOSTON THE WORLD AND THE SOUTH The heading of this article may be a bit misleading. It has no references at all to the relations of the world at large to the South, the "World" referred to above is the New York World. As every one knows, the World is staunchly Democratic and an ardent and constant supporter of the Administration; it must then of necessity be at least an apologist for the Southern oligarchy now in power. But every once in a while, The World rebels at this latter role and it rises up in righteous wrath and smites the South hip and thigh. A few days before the passage of the Prohibition Amendment by Congress, The World read Southern representatives a lesson and gave them a warning. It pointed out the danger to the Democratic party and to the South itself if the Southern States attempted to take away local self government from the Northern States and impose upon them a national prohibition law. Nevertheless, the Amendment passed, and on Sunday. The World came out breathing vengeance in an editorial of a column's length headed "Democracy Betrayed By The South." This editorial began with a quotation in full of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution; which together with the Fifteenth provides that the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged on account of "race, color or previous condition of servitude." It then went on to say that this provision had been nullified since the Hayes Administration withdrew the Federal troops from the Southern States. It went on to say further that the right of Negro citizens to vote in the South had been persistently denied and the penalties provided by the Constitution had never been enforced; but that still, no Southern State had ever suffered a reduction in its representation through its refusal to permit Negroes to vote, although the provision of the Constitution is mandatory, upon Congress: How the South has been permitted to commit a Federal crime and get away with it for forty years The World proceeded to point out in the following paragraph which we quote from the editorial referred to: This over-representation which the South has held for more than a generation it owes to the Northern Democrats who have protected the Southern States from a punishment which Democrats in general have deemed a gross infringement upon the sovereign right of every State to regulate its own life and its own affairs. But the Southern States are now preparing to acquiesce in such infringement and to nullify the principle of local self government to which the Democratic party has tenaciously adhered since the time of Jefferson. Then in another paragraph it adds: Without the votes of the Southern Senators and Representatives this resolution could not have been submitted; without the votes of the Southern Legislatures the amendment cannot be adopted. Nation-wide prohibition, if it comes, will be imposed by States which have turned their backs as squarely upon their ancient principles of government as the Russian Bolshevik have turned their backs upon the obligations of democracy. These two paragraphs indeed relate a story of base ingratitude. To think that for forty years Northern Democrats have stood by and protected the South while it nullified the Constitution of the United States, defied the laws of the United States, disfranchised citizens of the United States and set up conditions which enabled it to oppress, lynch and burn alive these disfranchised citizens; and now in return, the South proposes to take away from these Northern Democrats the privilege of getting drunk when they feel like it. We repeat, this is indeed base ingratitude. But it is ingratitude that will not go unpunished; for The World goes on to speak of sweet revenge as follows: When that day arrives the South can expect no more help from Northern Democrats in resisting the enforcement of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendment. The cry, "No Force Bill! No Negro Domination!" will fall upon deaf ears. If the South is determined to have a centralized Government that regulates the personal habits of the American people, it must accept a centralized Government that regulates Negro franchise and all that pertains thereto. This is a terrible threat, is it not? But is it not a terrible thought that in this great democracy the essential rights of more than ten million citizens can thus be juggled in a quarrel over the right to get drunk? We wonder if so great a paper as The World cannot see and appreciate this lamentable truth. In this matter, Southern Democrats are no whit worse than their Northern brothers; they have all been parties to the crime. Howeyer, out of the whole affair there comes the satisfaction that when thieves fall out just men get their due. The World ends its editorial with the complaint that Southern domination of the present Congress has not been agreeable to anybody in the North, Democrat or Republican; that men like Claude Kitchen have been treating the rest of the country like a conquered province; that outrageous taxes which particularly affect the North have been imposed; that the price of wheat for the Northern farmer has been fixed, while the Southern farmer is allowed to charge for his cotton all that the traffic will bear and is demanding more; etc., etc. The World is a great paper and ought to be a wise one, but we dare to give it this piece of information: the South is not a part of the United States, it is a "section" of the United States; and it has no more in common with the interests of the nation as a whole than has Manchuria, no more than it had during the period 1860 to 1865; and the sooner the New York World and all the people of the North understand this fact, the better will they be able to deal with this ignorant, arrogant, semi-civilized division of the country which has always been the trouble maker. MORE ABOUT PRAYER AND THE WAR. When a few weeks ago we wrote an article headed "God and the War," we did not know we would draw a response from so many diverse quarters. The Hartford, Courant saw fit to comment at length on the article, and a colored minister wrote us a letter in which he somewhat took us to task for our views. We wrote another article to show our ministerial correspondent that his views and ours were not so far apart as he seemed to think, and in that article we formulated a response which we felt to least the Times of Tuesday of last week contained the following editorial comment, tinder the caption "A Prayer To Test Consciences: "Among the many minds that have been working of late, on the problem created by prayer for divine assistance, made with such seeming sincerity and confidence in all the belligerent nations, is the mind of the, or an, editor of THE NEW YORK AGC, a paper conducted—and ably conducted—as the spokesman of the Negroes in the United States. He, too, sees clearly that, when each of the national groups now at war prays for victory and claims it as deserved, the plea of one or the other group must be useless. So, while not setting himself up as a shaker of rituals, the editor of THE AGC suggests, as a form of prayer that the religiously inclined in every land can use with full assurance that it will be acceptable, the following: "Our heavenly Father, grant victory to that nation (or those nations) whose purposes are the carrying out of thy kingdom on earth, whose arms are being wielded in order that Truth and Liberty may be spread throughout the world. To that nation within whose borders the scales of justice are held even between high and low, between rich and poor, whose protecting arm shelters and defends alike both weak and strong. Amen." "That is a good prayer and it is good English. It is hardly a solution of the difficulty, however, for the probability is that, while it could not be truly uttered by the belligerents of both sides, those on either side would admit that in condemned themselves and was in reality a confession of guilt and of deserved defeat. "There is room for the suspicion, too, that the author of the prayer has his doubts, or more, of America's eight, because of its treatment of his own race, to use the words, quite fearless of the consequences." The Times was particularly interested in the prayer, and pronounced it a good one. But The Times does not see how even a good prayer solves the difficulty; and neitlier do we, but we wrote the best prayer we knew how. But what chiefly interested us in the comment made by The Times was the thought contained in the last paragraph, and it was this thought that was the principal reason for our reproducing the editorial in full. We should like to ask our readers if there is anything in the wording of the prayer that would furnish ground for the suspicion which The Times says there is room for. Is it not true, as The Times intimates by the heading of its article, that the suspicion comes not from the wording of the prayer, but from the conscience of any American who might thoughtfully read it? And why should this brief and simple prayer react in such a manner on the American conscience? But that question is material for another article. We should like to ask The Times pointedly if it feels that America can sincerely offer this prayer; however, the question may not be entirely fair, it might be more charitable to ask if to-day any one of the great nations would dare go before God with such a petition on its lips? CLOTHES AND MORALITY. Bishop McCort recently preached which he fiercely denounced the branding it as indecent and placing the evil of the times. He said that styles was no excuse whatever for client clothes, nor would it excuse were held responsible for the sick commit. He concluded his sermon. If the women of to-day could love mothers, going about with the she which they now wear themselves, Commandments, however, are just given to Moses, and just as necessary grandmothers. We fear that the good Bishop styles as he may be on some other means the first era of short skirts. Commandments say nothing about some of the styles worn in the day many people now. We do not think the present decent. There are women who largely the fault of the individual style of dress quite pretty; much the pavement sweepers that were venience is beyond all question. street fifteen or twenty years ago, going to keep them off the ground, never wore those trailers would be if she tried to climb the steps of the especially if she was carrying any. But the good Bishop is not a practical principle in the styles of with the moral principle; he is correct. Now it is a question whether what by more clothes or less clothes. That sex immorality increases with put the other way, the use of more of sex immorality. We can imagine there would be nothing but Eden. But, after all, this question of which the Bishop, the present writer Short recently preached a sermon in very denounced the present style of indecent and placing upon it the b names. He said that the prevalence o excuse whatever for women appear would it excuse them when on insible for the sins they had ooc included his sermon with the follow of to-day could look back to their m about with the short skirts and other wear themselves, they would be sh however, are just the same now as and just as necessary to the women of at the good Bishop is not much o be on some other matters. The era of short skirts for women. Ou say nothing about styles; and we a ses worn in the days of Moses wow. think the present style of dress are women who look indecent in of the individual. Indeed, we w write pretty; much prettier and far m keepers that were worn a decade or all question. Look back to we twenty years ago with both hands on the ground. A young women the trailers would be likely to fall an imb the steps of the elevated dress was carrying anything in her hand and Bishop is not concerned with the title in the styles of women's dress. principle; he is concerned about man ion whether what we term sex imm or less clothes. The writer is incl ity increases with the use of cloth y, the use of more and more clothes. We can imagine man in a state nothing but Edenic innocence. I, this question of woman's dress is so, the present writer and all mere m Bishop McCort recently preached a sermon in Philadelphia in which he fiercely denounced the present style of dress for women, branding it as indecent and placing upon it the blame for much of the evil of the times. He said that the prevalence of certain indecent styles was no excuse whatever for women appearing without sufficient clothes, nor would it excuse them when on the last day they were held responsible for the sins they had occasioned others to commit. He concluded his sermon with the following statement: If the women of to-day could look back to their mothers and grandmothers, going about with the short skirts and other curtailed dress which they now wear themselves, they would be shocked. The Ten Commandments, however, are just the same now as when they were given to Moses, and just as necessary to the women of to-day as to their grandmothers. We fear that the good Bishop is not much of an authority on styles as he may be on some other matters. The present is by no means the first era of short skirts for women. Of course, the Ten Commandments say nothing about styles; and we are quite sure that some of the styles worn in the days of Moses would shock a good many people now. We do not think the present style of dress for women is indecent. There are women who look indecent in it; but that is largely the fault of the individual. Indeed, we think the present style of dress quite pretty; much prettier and far more sensible than the pavement sweepers that were worn a decade or two ago. Its convenience is beyond all question. Look back to women walking the street fifteen or twenty years ago with both hands full of skirts, trying to keep them off the ground. A young woman of today who never wore those trailers would be likely to fall and break her neck if she tried to climb the steps of the elevated dressed in one of them, especially if she was carrying anything in her hands. But the good Bishop is not concerned with the esthetic or the practical principle in the styles of women's dress; he is concerned with the moral principle; he is concerned about man's immortal soul. Now it is a question whether what we term sex immorality is induced by more clothes or less clothes. The writer is inclined to the theory that sex immorality increases with the use of clothes; or it might be put the other way, the use of more and more clothes is an indication of sex immorality. We can imagine man in a state of nudity where there would be nothing but Edenic innocence. But, after all, this question of woman's dress is a mystery before which the Bishop, the present writer and all mere men stand helpless. THE NEW YEAR. The colored American has every reason to take courage. The past year may have taken something away, but it gave more than it took. From the Twenty-fourth Infantry we have lost three of the best soldiers in the world, who, up to the bear-haiting of Houston, had an enviable record for discipline and soldierly courtesy. Though it was an unsoldierly fate, they met it like soldiers. But we have gained the unprecedented total of 700 colored commissioned officers in the United States Army and have an equal status for service in the ranks. We have heard the greatest court of the land, by an obiter dictum, reaffirm its approval of ordinary "Jim Crowism" But the same court at the same time wiped out the very worst form of "Jim Crowism" in the segregation ordinance, and removed from us the threat of an American Ghetto. We had East St. Louis, a supremely savage effort to beat us back industrially. But far from being beaten back, we have broken down the industrial wall that hemmed us in the Southeast, and have sent our hardy cohorts to every industrial center of the greatest industrial nation. We have Chester in Pennsylvania and Memphis in Tennessee. O. yes. etched a sermon in Philadelphia in present style of dress for women, being upon it the blame for much of the prevalence of certain indecent or women appearing without suffice them when on the last day they was they had occasioned others to join with the following statement: Look back to their mothers and grand-children skirts and other curtailed dress they would be shocked. The Ten same now as when they were by to the women of to-day as to their up is not much of an authority on her matters. The present is by no order for women. Of course, the Ten styles; and we are quite sure that days of Moses would shock a good style of dress for women is in-look indecent in it; but that is all. Indeed, we think the present prettier and far more sensible than worn a decade or two ago. Its con-Look back to women walking the with both hands full of skirts, try. A young woman of to-day who is likely to fall and break her neck he elevated dressed in one of them, thing in her hands. Concerned with the esthetic or the of women's dress; he is concerned concerned about man's immortal soul. We term sex immorality is induced The writer is inclined to the theory of the use of clothes; or it might be and more clothes is an indication one man in a state of nudity where he innocence. woman's dress is a mystery before her and all mere men stand helpless. Memphis with all the savage instigents that still infest its purlious. But we also have Detroit in Michigan, and we still have and have still better the Harlem in New York City—THE Harlem! We have to pay more for our butter and eggs. But we have more to pay with. What boots it to the colored man if eggs be a dime a dozen and his wages so low and his chances to work so slim that he cannot spare the ten cents. It were far better for cents a dozen, if he can earn from three to five dollars a day. We are still stalked by the shadow of government-departmental segregation. But in substance we are respected in every department of government service, and have a high civil officer in the War Department. As a racial element in the world war we have earned the hate of Germany. But we have deepened the love of France. And one of the acknowledged assets of America is our loyalty and magnanimity. Like all the gentler folk of the world we stand horrified and agast at this world war and world murder. But the colored American has gained, in both material and immaterial goods, and will gain proportionately more from this world conflict, perhaps, than any other single element ```markdown ``` TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK AMONG the many preposterous ments advanced against the one of the Negro to the North per- least sensible is that published in Greenville. (Miss.) Democrat, in the following statement is made: "The Negro with a family on a * * * will earn more, with hours of work, and have more pleas- and privileges right here on the tation than in any other occupation in any other section of the world. It is pertinent, to ask whether the Jamed Southern pastimes of bark and shooting innocent men and on some flimsy pretext should be among the above mentioned men. If so, it occurs to the orinary one that the "pleasure" is rather insofar as the Negro is concerned course his sense of humor may sufficiently developed as yet, but rule there can be little, doubt that of the fun connected with a fleas- ing festival calls for a brand of be- in which we as a race are certain deficient. Also, among the "privileges" no one highly to the most conspicuous are those such as in "Jim Crow Pullmans," when on the soft and beautiful grass of gutters whenever the "white man" (to save the mark?) wants the audience and smiling with due humility andfulness whenever the said "white condescends to address one by his name instead of plain "nigger." From these much coveted pleasures, privileges, it is hard to agree with Democrat; for the statement that he better paid for shorter hours is obviously so preposterous as to need no futing. Referring to the same article, we read: "The colored people who the plantations to go elsewhere, nearly always realize they have more mistake." Perhaps, but the same people will themselves be the best of that. It is observable that the enlightened ones, at least, are not wing the transportation offices for the back to the pleasures of the plantation. Fortunately, in this instance as in others, insofar as it affects my life it is only the more enterprising courageous ones who are apt to home ties and move away to a strange environment, and then the same qualities that impel do so, will stand them in good in adjusting themselves to new tensions and such hardships as must while, be unavoidable. The class of argument adven- tured this sheet might have been widely was advanced against the souls who fied from the persecution Europe to found a mighty cause the wilds of the New World, but as now, they were futile, and writing for what the hand of Dion- written may not be, a proof writing is clear that the New- longer humbly accepts a crusade from the Southern, while though the mills of the country slowly, we can look forward with fidence to what the final readi- ness of conditions will mean for the By all means let the Negro move to new fields, for in all history he ever yet rose from oppression by pinely bowing its head beneath of the oppressor, and if prejudice found in the North as well as the South it is also true that civilization in South is dormant, or dying, while the reverse is true. In this fact comfort for the race Crooked With a Pull. "You say a grafter makes you of a corkscrew?" "Like a-corkscrew he has a pull, its on account of his crookedness Boston Transcript." Figure of Speech. She—Why do you refer to that day we saw tonight as the modern Ven. He—Well, you see, my dear, it's a matter of form—Cartoons Maga A Profiteer. "A dog is man's best friend." "I think a lot of a dog," commen- the worried-looking man; "but the things are going now, gimme a cow a hen!"—Washington Star. To Best His Eyes. Wife—But why have you put you friend's things in the dining room? Hub—Oh, he's used to restaurant he won't enjoy his dinner unless he'd watch his hat and coat—Boston Trask script. Bunching the Results Bunning was the Ruler. Sammy was not prone to overexercise in the class, but this moth was both surprised and delighted when he came home one noon with the nouncement, "I got 100 this morning. "That's lovely, Sammy!" exclaims his proud mother. "What was it in "Fifty in reading and fifty in "motic," was Sammy's prompt reply, Lippincott's. Competition in the Family. "I educated one of my boys to be doctor and the other to be a lawyer said Farmer Cortossel. If YOU are interested in the FIGHT against DISCRIMINATION, JIM CROW CARS, LYNCHING, and all INJUSTICES based on RACE PREJUDICE DO NOT FAIL TO ATTEND THE MID-WINTER CONFERENCE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE DECEMBER 27-28-29-30. Morning Session at the Fifteenth Infantry Armory, Cor. 7th Ave. & 132nd St. Evening Session, Thursday, Dec. 27, at Ethical Culture Hall, Cor. 8th Av. & 64th St. Great Mass Meeting, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2.30 p. m., at Palace Casino, Madison Ave. & 135th St. Moorfield Storey, Col. Charles Young, Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, W. Ankhee Hawkins, Miss Mary White Arlington, Owald Garrison Villard, Rev. E. W. Daniels, Rev. F. A. Cullen, and other distinguished speakers from every section will address the Conference and take part in the discussions. YOU ARE CORONALLY INVITED TO BE PRESENT. SEATS FREE. SUGARLESS SWEETS. During to the sugar shortage many are going without desserts. Even if it is difficult to buy sugar it is possible for the housewife to supply the table with cakes, frostings, cookies, pies, puddings, custards and frozen desserts—and with little or no sugar loot, are now being made without sugar, and such sugarless sweet are pronounced O. K. by a number of cureurs. The Emergency Committee of the American Home Economics Association, other organizations interested in food conservation have made public a number of recipes showing it unnecessary to do without desserts because of the scarcity of sugar. One-half pound of flour, one-half teaspoonful of salt, one-half teaspoonful of baking powder, four ounces of lard, one-fourth cupful of ice water, Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together. Put in the lard and then mix to a stiff dough with the ice water. Turn on the moulding board, roll thin, wrapped with a sheet of shattered two ounces of finely chopped nuts. One fourth cupful of brown sugar, one fourth cupful of citron, minced fine. Roll like jelly roll, then cut in slices one-half inch thick. Place on a greased tin and bake until a delicate brown. COOKIES One egg, one cupful of syrup, one capful of melted shortening, one sauppoonful of baking powder, grated rind of one lemon. Add enough flour to well. Cream the sugar and butter together, adding the well-beater egg, one lemon and baking powder and one RB. Then cut into squares, brown with cold water and sprinkle with yellowed sugar. Bake in a moderate oven. HONEY CAKE. Melt two ounces of shortening. Add one cupful of honey, grated of one lemon, one tablespoonful of lemon juice, one ounces of almonds, cut fine, one half tablespoonful of mace, one-half tablepoonful of soda, two and a half half ounces of flour. Mix thoroughly, then brown with cold water and the next mortar. Roll one inch into the mould. Place in greased and floured oven. When baked wash with a syrup, made of one-half cupful of sugar, two tablespoonfuls cold baked to a thread. Let the syrup softly, before using. ALMOND JUMBLES. to stiff froth. Drop on a well- baking tin, allowing plenty of for spreading. Note—Use dessert drop mixture with. GORN PUDDING. A pint of canned corn, one tea- ful of salt one-fourth teaspoonful water, one egg, one cupful of milk, two teaspoonfuls of cornstarch, one fruitful of sugar. Add to the corn sooning, cornstarch that has been with the sugar, the egg well beaten, finally with milk, the in-indi- cating dishes for one-half hour to oven. Stand the dishes in a of hot water to prevent the cus- sard from curdling. HONEY CARAMELS. One cup of milk, one-fourth cup of three-fourths cup of corn syrup, one teaspoonful corn oil, a speck of salt, the honey, corn syrup and salt to moistening point. Add the milk grad- ity stirring constantly. When the milk is thick, add the corn and cook until it forms a firm, soff- when tested in cold water. Turn to a buttered pan and cut in squares when cold. Any kinds of nut meats be added just before taking from fire. PECAN BRITTLE. One cup maple syrup, pecan meats. Boil until it crackles in cold water. Four enough over nuts placed in grease tins to hold them together. MAPLE SUGAR CANDY. One pound of maple sugar, one-half cup milk, one cup ground nut meats. Chop sugar. Boil milk and sugar to together, until it will form a ball. Mix with cream. Add the ball it until it is creamy. Cream. Add the nuts, stir- ing them in thoroughly. Serve plain or oil in coconut. MAPLE MARSHMALLOW. Boll milk, syrup, and fat until a ball will form, when tested in cold water. Beat until creamy. Line a greased pan with pulled marshmallows, pour over the maple mixture. Cool and cut into squares. MAPLE AND BUTTERNUT CREAMS Two cupfuls maple sugar, one cupful rich milk, one cupful broken butternut-meats, a little salt. Boil sugar and milk until a ball 'will form when tested in cold water. Add the nutmeats, beat until creamy, pour into a greased pan to cool, cut in squares. MAPLE AND PEANUT FUDGE One cupful maple sugar, one cupful brown sugar, two-thirds cupful rich milk, two-thirds cupful peanut butter, one teaspoonful vanilla, a little salt, Boil sugar and milk until, when tested in cold water, a ball may be formed. Add peanut butter; beat until creamy. Add vanilla and pour on a greased pan. FISH CHOWDER. Four Bermuda or white onions, three potatoes, medium size; one-half pound salt codfish, one quart milk, one-half level tablespoonful chopped parsley, one-fourth teaspoonful white pepper. Time: Preparation and cooking, 50 minutes. Number served: Four persons. Soap fish in cold water over night or for several hours. Peel and cut onions into very thin slices; put them into a large canepee, adding just enough boiling salted water to cover, and simmer gently about fifteen minutes. Now add potatoes peeled and cut into stems and enough more boiling water to cover them; cook them into a dish; Add fish, codfish, and cook all for ten minutes; add butter substitute, milk, parsley, peper, salt if necessary, and cook five minutes more. Serve in individual bowls. Pass large pilot or soda crackers, lightly buttered. CORNMEAL ROLLS. One and one-fourth cupfuls bread flour, three-fourths cupful corneline, three teaspoonfuls baking powder, two tablespoonfuls fat, one egg, one-third cupful milk, one teaspoon milk. Mix and sift the dry ingredients, and cut in the fat. Beat the egg; add it to the milk. Combine the liquid with the dry ingredients. Roll the dough a thickness of one-third inch. Cut with a knife into the baker House rolls. Bake in a hot oven twelve to fifteen minutes. This yields fifteen rolls. HOME MADE SOAP. Cut the fat in small pieces, place in top of double boiler over boiling water until grease is extracted, and strain. Take this grease and any leftover grease and mix with an equal amount of cool water. Boil grease and water a few minutes, then set aside to cool, when the grease may be reheated in a solid cake. Scrape the residue and supplement collected on the bottom of the cake. Save this clean grease until you have six pounds. Empty the contents of one pound can of lye into a crockery or porcelain bowl and three pints cold water, and stir with a clean wooden spoon or stick until lye is dissolved. It becomes very hot and must not be used until it has cooled. Have the grease melted, but not hot, and pour the lye into it in a very fine stream, stirring continuously. When the mixture is cooled like porridge, it is reheated to be poured into a thoroughly greased pasteboard box. Leave until firm, when it can be cut with a knife or string. Set it in a dark, dry place to harden. A HINT OR TWO. · Sour milk removes iron rust from white clothes. To test child's bath put in elbow, never hand. To stop doors from squeaking add a little soap to hinges. When ironing use inside wrapper of soap to polish iron on. To clean dirty floor mop, hot suds and solution of alum, cleans perfectly. When washing tea trays always use cool water, then polish with a little flour and rub with soft cloth. Sprucify salt on carpet before sweepit. That will brighten carpet and keep moths out. To keep broom well soap it in boiling suds every week. This will toughen it so it will not cut the carpet. To remove mildew soap article in solution of four quarts cold water to one tablespoonful chloride of lime. Wash in clear water and dry in sun. To remove ink stain from cotton, spray with spirits of turpentine, let remain for several hours, rub between hands and spot will have disappeared. PROVIDENCE, R. L. PROVIDENCE, R. I.-Rev, Lee B. Brown of Rochester, N. Y., occupied the pulpit at the Congdon St. Baptist Church Sunday. In the evening "At Bethelheme," a cantata, was given by the choir. Much credit is due W. A. Younger, the chorister for the splendid rendition. Henry Thomas, violinist, assisted Mrs Katrine Nelson, organist. This service. Miss Hall spent Sunday at Wallum lake visiting her daughter, Mrs. D. R. Scott. Miss Vashti C. Maxwell, a junior at the Women's College of Brown University, is spending the Christmas holidays at her home in Baltimore. Russell Lane, a sophomore at Brown, is also spending his vacation at home in Baltimore. On last Friday evening Miss Madeline Fleming was pleasantly surprised at her home by a number of friends, in honor of her birthday. About thirty guests were present and spent an enjoyable evening. A午休 collation was served after a few hours spent in dancing. The Twentieth Century Art and Literary Club met last week at the home of Miss Hope Gray. After the business of the evening was finished the club was treated to a splendid paper written by Miss Nellie Occomy, who is attending Miss Iside Island State Normal School, Miss Occomy School, and Miss Welfare of Women." The paper was enthusiastically discussed by the mebmers, who offered a vote of thanks to Miss Occomy. The next meeting of the club will be at the home of Miss Adeline Brameron, Bates street. Attorney John B. Edwards addressed the Lyceum last Sunday on the subject, "the Fall and Complete Suffrage for Women in Duluth." They them "on the Nation!" The paper was discussed at great length by the Rev Mr. Harrison, Mestre, John Loper, E.D. Clark, W. F. Becket and B. T. Montgomery. Lieut, Elmer Sawyer, who is stationed at Camp Upton, spent his Christmas vacation here. Richard Lindsay, who is at Camp Upton, also spent his Christmas vacation. Miss Gladys Paris, who is attending school at Chepney, is at home for the Christmas holidays. On Friday, evening, December 28 the Young Ladies' Progressive Club will ton was the guest of her parents, the give a formal reception in honor of the wife of the wife of the wife of Mrs. Ruth Harriott Barnett of Bos-Rev. and Mrs. Harrison, Sunday, Mrs. Barnett rendered a solo, "A Cottage in God's Garden," at the Lycum, accompanied by Mrs. Helen Jackson. Miss Katrine Nelson played a piano solo entitled "Lucretta Borgia." Last Thursday evening the men of the church Church gave a banquet to the women. A delightful supper was served and the following were the speakers: Dr. W. H. Higgins, D. R. Scott, W. A. Major, Asa Mars, Mrs. W. A. Younger and Miss Annie V. Jones. Dr. A. L. Jackson was the master of ceremonies. During the reception the Ebuenze Baptist Church rendered selections. Asa Mars sang two solos, accompanied by Bert Minton. SPRINGFIELD MASS SPRINGFIELD, Mass.—A pretty wedding ceremony was performed at moon Christmas Day when Miss Ethel Johnson of New York City, formerly of Springfield, became the bride of William H. Kindle, of Camp Upton, L. L., in the parlor social rooms of the St. John's church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ricks, of Camp Upton. The rooms were filled with friends of the contracting parties. The contracting parties are well known here. The bride served for some time as parish visitor for, the St. John's church and is now connected with the Charities Association of New York. The groom is doing Y. M. C. A. work at Camp Upton. The couple are probably make Christmas in Springfield was celebrated with family dinners, parties and reunions. Among some of those who entertained at dinner were Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Jones, who had as their guests Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Lew of Amherst; Mrs. Lucy Haskins and Mr. E. B. Haskins of this city. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, Morrone street, had the Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Ricks as dinner guests for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brown of Eastern avenue, served a family dinner. Those present were Mrs. Julia Bailey, Mrs. Baskerville and Miss Etta Bailey. Among some of the Springfield people who are home for the holidays are Miss May Phillips from her school in Cincinnati; Miss Helen Gray from Albemarle; Dauglas Johnson and Archie Paige from a convention in North Carolina. meeter, manager. Walsh, Joseph), DC, the meeting of Bethel Life Hall, last Tuesday, presenting several interesting and spiring as well as unusual aspects. It was the occasion of the presentation, by leaders in the suffrage movement, of the cause of woman suffrage. The speakers were Mrs. Evans, of Brookline, Mass., and Mrs. Hooper, of Wisconsin, both women of broad vision. Mrs. Coralie Franklin Cook, with her usual charm and grace introduced Mrs. Evans, and the best Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. Evans emphasized the thought, as embodied in, determined women and culminating in the accomplishment of what they undertake. She cited the recent victory in New York State as a tangible evidence. Mrs. Hooper spoke of the determined effort to preamude Congress to take an initial step toward constitutional suffrage for women, dropping the gentle but no less pointed suggestion that women should be well capitulate now for the whole of the women of the country are made on One feature of the addresses which stood out prominently and which Tue correspondent cannot refresh from mentioning, was the absence of stereotyped phrases so common at the hands of such speakers. By their failure or refusal to use them they boom large as democrats fit for the privileges of citizenship in a democratic government, they did not use the tiresome, and painful phrase "your people" "your people" or "the people of your race." They spoke as Americans, speaking so fellow Americans, and their example well be emulated by the public speakers who are now so numerous championing the causes of Liberty Builds. Thrift Stamps, Food and Fuel Conservation, Red Cross memberships and Rise movements in which MILL the people interested in it is refreshing to hear a colored audience as if the were an American tailoring to Americans. Such broad broadened Americans could profitably displace some of the men now making laws for this nation. Dividing honors with the speakers was Willis' Female Band, under the direction of Prof. J. E. Willis and the leadership of Miss Edith Moxley. Everyone enjoyed the band's playing and many were surprised that Washington afforded such an aggregation of musicians. It is a mutual benefit that they and Bethel Literary should meet during a season. A spined discussion followed and adds, as participated in by Miss Nina H Burroughs, Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford and Mrs. Daniel Murray. Prof. William H. Richards moved a vote of thanks to the speakers and musicians. The association adjourned to January 8. The American Negro Academy is holding its 21st annual meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Building this week. The annual address was delivered by Mr. A. H. Grimke, president. Others who spoke were J. W. Cromwell, L. M. Hershaw, Matthew Anderson, Kelly Miller, Bateie Hawkins and Robert W. Bagnall. Prof. Wellington A. Adams, of the Columbia Conservatory of Music, rendered a program of music at the Stodford Old Folks' Home Christmas morning. Shelby J. Davidson, in charge of Y. M. C. A. work at Camp Dix, and his son, Lieut. Eugene Davidson, stationed at the Christmas home, are home for the Christmas holiday. Mrs. W. Justin Carter of Harrisburg, and her son, Thaddeus S., are spending the Christmas holidays here as the guest of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Carter, and her two sons, H. Allen and W. Justin, Jr., who are attending college at Howard University. Miss Inez Richardson, of Cleveland, O. passed through the city last week on her way South to present gifts to the Ohio Troops stationed at Montgomery, Ala. Capt. J. Edgar Smith, the newly-elected Grand Master of Masons, for the District, will receive on New Year's Day, at his home, 1912 9th St. N. W., assisted by his cabinet, and the heads of all the branches of Masonry. Henry Forrest is preparing a surprise for the boys at the Y. M. C. Mrs. Gabrielle L. Pelham, secretary of the Normal School Community Center, directed the chorus which sang Christmas carols on the Campus of Haward University. Arthur L. McBeth, a prominent photographer, Belle Harbor, spent every day in this city last summer. Miss W. D. Lewis, of Englewood, N. J., has returned to her home for the Christmas holidays. Mrs. Cecelia Denellois, secretary of the Harritt Tubman Branch of the American Red Cross, delivered an enthusiastic address before the Woman Wage Earners Association, Sunday, May 25, at the Masonry, one of the Red Cross lecturers also stole Members of the War Registration Board, are meeting with all sorts of good reasons why registrants should be exempted, the latest is as follows: A colored registrant filling out his questionnaire received during the week, asked to show him a passport totally and permanently, physically or mentally unfit for military service." "What's the matter with you, Sam? You look like a pretty healthy fellow?" officials of the local board said to him. "Deed boss, I see totally and permanently physically unfit; honest is, he replied, Well on do you want him to claim exemption? asked an official, "I done had a bad cold for eight years," replied the registrant. Major James E. Walker, for years Commander of the First Separate Battalion, and who was recently discharged for physical disability, has regained his health and been vested to report at Governors Island, New York Harbor for further examination. The most unique affair, marking the beginning of the holiday season, was a Snowwhite party given in the gymnasium of the Norman School under the direction of Miss Carribell Cole, or Friday last, from 3 to 6 p. m. for the benefit of the Community Center, the Cole School, of the drama department. PHILADELPHIA PA. PHILADELPHIA PA—Perry G. Leonard, a prominent Elk, was buried from the home of the O. V. Catto Lodge of B. P. O. E. Wednesday of last week. George Gardner is the first colored engineer, to be appointed to the United States Merchant Marine Fleet. He passed the required examination. Mr. Gardner is a resident of this city. Moving pictures are shown every Sunday night with the sermon at St. Monica's P. E. Church, the Rev. Richard Bright, pastor-in-charge. G. Grant Williams, city editor of the Philadelphia Tribune, embroidered his fourth anniversary on December 15 as a member of that staff. He is a matter of fact man with business principles and has more than made good. Justice Monday made an order in the controversy over the membership of the Board of Managers of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Hospital, and Training School for Nurses, ousted James A. Howard and Stephen Hunter as directors, and enjoined them from partaking in the affairs of the board, claiming that they were illegally elected. YOUNGSTOWN, O. Youngstown, O.—Messrs. Hightower and Shaw, of Boggess street, are able to be out again. Miss Gertrude Scales, 411½ Pike street, is much improved after her recent illness. Willis Jackson left Tuesday for New York where he sailed on the 15 for Cuba, where he will spend the winter. Arthur N. Brooks, 1030 North University, has been appointed a greatant of Co. E 368th Infantry, Camp Meade, Md. Miss Helen L. Milton, 8725 Laycock avenue, has been appointed to a $1,000 clerkship in the United States Medical Supply Department at Washington DC. The Amanda Smith Memorial Interdenominational Laywomen's Association will meet at the Young Women's Christian Association on the second Monday in January at 4 p. m. Mrs. Emma J. Roberts, president. The Armstrong Association has opened a company to campmng so as to extend the work of the association; $500,000 - worth of work has been secured and given out the past year. Harry Lee, a member of the Citizens' Club, Public Waiters, Ungly Chub, Jr., and the Hotel Brotherhood was given the First African Baptist Church on Monday. Interment at Eden Cemetery. The Association of Colored Engineers and Electricians elected the follo- President of George Coward, president- d E. D. Kennedy; secretary, Charles Churchville; assistant secretary, William J. Fisher; treasurer, Archibald H. field secretary, Samuel Barnes. Head quarters are at 1519 Lombard street. The 102d annual communication of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons was opened in this city at the Masonic Temple, South 11th street Monday of last week with a full attendance. After completion of business Tuesday night a banquet was tendered the delegates, officers elected for the fife and drummer W. W. Rev, R. J. Williams, R. W., Deputy, G. M. Andrew S. Coles, R. W. Grand Senior Warden; Clarence C. Kittrell; R. W. Grand Junior Warden, Wm. G. Butler; R. W. Grand Treasurer, John B. Stansberry; Grand Secretary, William H. Miller; trustees for Grand Lodge Old Folks Home, John S. Hicks, John B. Stansberry, B. F. Gray, George E. Phillips, Eleventh street hall Grand Lodge trustee, John F. Cornish. The newly-elected officers were installed by the Lodge President, John M. The Craftswain with G. Grant Williams as editor, is the official organ; a profit of $219.44 on this paper was reported to the Grand Lodge. The Grey Invincibles Veteran installed the following officers at their headquarters, 2017 Manton street Wednesday night: Commander, Capt. John J. Montier; senior vice-commander, Lt. Henry M. Woodland; junior vice-adjutant, Lt. Henry M. Woodland; adjutant, Lieutenant Charles W. Diggs; chaplain, Lieutenant Henry Council, custodian, Lieutenant Chas. C. Churchville; historian, Lieutenant Edward Scott; judge advocate, Lieutenant John Parker; past commander, Caprain George A. Robinson. A banquet was served on the annual Christmas rush of parcel post division of the Philadelphia Postoffice is at its height. The force in the general office on Market street has been augmented by several hundred extra clerks, among which are forty-three colored men. The Christmas campaign of the Red Cross for 10,000,000 new members started city Monday. Dr. William A. Sinclairi is chairman of the colored contingent. Patriotic exercises marked the unfurling of a service flag, containing seven stars, Sunday afternoon, at the Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, corner Fifteenth and Lombard streets. Anxious to do something for drafted men, the women of the Comfort Circle of the A. M. E. Church at Sixteenth street and Fairmount avenue, furnished sixty-one gift packages for the boys from Philadelphia in the 368th Infantry at Camp Meade, Md. During the sleety storm on Monday Clarence Brown, 29 years old, of the 368th Infantry, "L.T. steps at 52d street and fractured his skull, and Estella Dobson of 2117 Jefferson street, fell and sustained contusions of the body. Instead of the regular Christmas dinner for one day in the year, the American Rescue Workers are serving a daily meal at 831 Race street, which a hungry man can buy for six cents, of a bowl of bread, a meat cake with gravy, potatoes and bread and butter. With the thermometer registering 12 degrees above last Saturday, a large number of our people gathered at the headquarters and the local exemption office, where we met the sweaters, well filled lunch boxes, tobae, etc., which they distributed to the thirteen colored men previous to their entrainment at the Pennsylvania depot for Camp Meade, Md. The demonstration was composed of veterans of F. Post No. 6, G. A. R., John F. Reeves Band, gives, sweetheartes and friends. Trapped on the second floor of the building Tuesday night when flames swept the plant of the W. W. Baking Company, 1125 South street, Elizabeth Johnson, saved her life by leaping into the fire. Attracted by the sound of fire bells, hundreds of patrons of Gibson's New Standard Theatre, across the way ran to the street. Mrs. Johnson appeared at the second story window and shouted that she was trapped in the room. A large overcoat was thrown at the crowd, to jump. The coat was red, but Miss Johnson was unin- During State University summer and winter in the controversy over the membership of the Board of Managers of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Hospital, and Training School, for Nurses, ousted James A. Howard and Stephen Hunter as directors, and enjoined them from partaking in the affairs of the board, claiming that they were illegally elected. YOUNGSTOWN, O. Youngstown, O.—Messrs. Hightower and Shaw, of Boggess street, are able to be out again. Miss Gertrude Scalgs, 411½ Pike street, is much improved after her recent illness. Buckeye Lodge of Elks, No. 73, will meet in regular session Thursday, January 3, at 8 p. m., and will install the newly elected officers. Charles Berry worked in Canfield last week. Miss Mary Kerr is spending the holidays with relatives and friends in Toledo and Cleveland. Consola Stewarts Court will meet the second Monday evening; Louisa Edwards Court the second Wednesday evening, and Logan Lodge the second Thursday evening. Mrs James Cowin of West Federal street is able to be around after a three weeks illness. Charles Smith is in Pittsburgh this week. There were a number of out boys here from Camp Sherman over Xmas. They are looking well. St. John's Day was celebrated at the Third Baptist Church Sunday, December 8, by the members of the Covenant Bodge, a church in New York. P. a pleasant program was rendered. The Mr. Rev. Gordon, 66 Warren, preached an excellent sermon. Mrs. Melinda Knight died at her home, 69 Garfield street, Saturday, September 13, 1989, at her sert, Perry County, where the spirit her early life. At the site of 81 she came to Youngstown, where she lived until her death. She is survived by two children, Mrs. Mary Knight Jones and son Hobbie Knight granddaughter. Services were held from the residence Monday, The Revs. M. O. Harper and R. L. Thomas, officiating. "16 MR. SPINGARN SINGENET" by William Singer I am trying to answer here a question which, in one form or another, has often been put to me in the last six months by colored people: "As Mr. Spingarn sinecere?" They refer to colored to his apparent good will toward the best interests of colored Americans; first his thought that colored people should be asked about a man whose recent efforts have resulted directly in commissioning 700 colored men in the United States Army, and whose efforts put forth in the city of Louisville, Ky, four years ago have just as surely resulted in the recent decision of the Supreme Court declaring residential second thoughts, and in justice to the colored people. I must say that in the last quarter-century they have been so often betrayed and "camouflaged" that they sometimes suspect even the honest intentions of the Great God, in creating them. Most colored people do not know how closely Mr. Spingarn's efforts were connected to the great question. I shall tell of it now. I think it very pertinent to say just now what I am about to say, because of the change that has taken place in the last two or three years in the public mind in its attitude toward the negro, manhood claims to the negro. His claims have come a swiftly many have scarcely noted it. The Negro or the Negro's advocate is not looked upon tr day as a "dangerous radical" if he simply claims that colored men should vote, free from all restrictions except such as are laid upon white men. He should be educated according to their individual capacity, opportunity and bent; that color should be no bar to service in any department of our government, and that colored people should be permitted to work in any, industry for which they themselves, from the Atlantic the Pacific, and from the Gulf to Canada. No, these tame statements are not as "radical" today as they were twelve months ago. And to say that a Negro has the right to live in any dwelling house in the United States, if its means permit, is not one-tenth as "inflammatory" today as it was three and a half years ago when Joel E. Spingarn stood in the city of Louisville before a great concourse of colored people and encouraged, organized and inflamed them for a fight against their new-born segregationist fight never stopped until the Supreme Court rendered its decision. He warned them against the technical pitfalls, and advised them how to get the legal assistance for bringing the case. He would stand squarely upon the issue of segregation or-no-segregation, stripped of all side issues and loopholes. But I will always believe that the greatest contribution which he made to the construction of Louisville on that memorable occasion was not instruction but inspiration. I had the honor of sharing the day with him; and other intelligent colored man might have done that. But the absolutely necessary and indispensable thing was that some white man, big and fearless and honest, should impress upon those colored people at that time that not all of their white fellow-witizens wanted colored people forced into their homes, but people would stand up and fight, and fight well and patiently and legally, many white people would assist them and they would probably win. Mr. Spiplarn supplied this need. If you have not experienced it, you do not know how calamitous and discouraging it is to the colored people in their eternal fight to rise, when they are suddenly loaded with a new handicap like that segregation law. It is like being told that an unexpected and irresistible enmity gates of your city. It is like struggling with dark tunnels or mines trying to find an unfilled tunnel when suddenly it is real. of his own business, and paint and ironwork, pain- t and ironwork, pain- t and ironwork, this occasion, as I have him on several other occa- sions passion and frankness were whit inferior to my own. And was a member of the sur- while he_wax only a friend. counsel for the defence where defendant endeavoring to plea the Great greenful counsel swered the call. And motey to infilate the fight. The of success was sown. A year later other mass meeting of Locustville ored people called for Mr. S- He could not go and I was led go in his stead. I found that This previous work, called Louisville is toughly determined to fight. Mr. Spingarn has no doubt looked upon as a bad citizen of his fellow Whites. But he has ports the truth and brings out the lites; now Joel E. Spingarn is a officer, a major, in the United States and a native of New York, who would regenerate and help the Negro, are slackers! He will the foreign foe in behalf of all mankind can just as willingly as he has American race prejudice in behalf of the handicapped. Negro, providing he not audible colors, will they be more orderly than he saw clearly the justness in their claims. We are not trying to give a life of Major Spingarn's life; for he has a splendid career as university teacher, two authors, waking him in the wake of the Negro's cause. In order to sustain the natural query of colored people to his "sincerity." 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It appears to be a blank or heavily pixelated screen with no discernible content. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. RT: A. WILLIAMS, the funniest low comedian on the stage, is a philosopher. Statement has been made in columns time and again. It usually known that the celeb-comedian is a devoted disfellow Omar Khiyyam, and in the tit number of the American man Mr. Williams, in an in- ing article about himself, Mr. Wither is a philosophy professor. He studies his conclusion this Mr. Williams makes the long reference to himself: "He prefers whatsoever he sees the world or the people in his having a grand, old time, when he, not because of article, appearing in the American Magazine is in part as follows: of the funniest sights in the man whose hat has been in or ruined by being blown up, of course, it be the fellow hat! All the jokes in word are based on a few elements and this is one of them. The other people in trouble is always funny. This is human nature. If you will observe your own whenever you see a friend down on the street, you will nine-times out-of-ten your house is to laugh and your see-um and help him get up. To you will dust off his clothes him if he has hurt himself. when it is all over you cannot re- reading him how funny he looked he was falling. The man with sense of humor is the man man put himself in the specta- pace and laugh at his own mis- what I am called upon to do Nearly all of my success- have been based on the idea I am getting the worst of it. I "Johnish Man" the man who sinned soup, would be found worked in his hand and no spoon the man whose fighting rela- tions to visit him and whose always dented by the furniture of each other. There are expressions of this idea, fortu- tion, you sift them, you will be principle of human na- bility bottom of them all. The the "Slippery Ellum Tree" at it seems to be different. It is parody, if you remember, P. Morris "Woodman, Tree". But the tree re- lations to a peg on which I trouble. It is the tree I ain running away from refuge whenever there is a place from my wife's creditors, the police, and door. rare, family only when you one particular individual. individual, the fellow who must be the man who is the king or telling the story. instance can picture in their eyes and see him. In the thick fortunes holding flatrons head, carrying large bulldogs of his pants, and picking boxes of the chicken white relations eat the breast, and not really was able to see nother person than my sense developed. For it do not suffer much illusion, impulse human quality. I have studied it all my life, unconsciously during my floundering years, and consciously as soon as I began to get next to myself. It is a study that I shall never get to the end of, and a work that never stops, except when I am asleep. There are no union hours to it and no let-up. It is only by being constantly on the look-out for fresh material, funny incidents, funny speeches, funny traits in human nature that a comedian can hope to keep step with the public. Most of the successful songs I have WILLIAMS. had were written by Alexander Rogers. He was the author of the words of "Nobody," "Jonah Man," "I May Be Crazy But I Ain't No Fool," and many others. The tunes to several of them I wrote myself, or perhaps it would be more correct to say that I assembled them. For the tunes to popular songs are mostly made up of standard parts, like a motor car. The copyright law allows anybody to take no more than four harts of any existing melody. As a machinist assembles a motor car then, I assembled the tunes to "Nobody," "Crazy," "Believe Me," and one or two others. It would be wrong for me to say that I composed those tunes, because as a composer I am a one-finger artist. I did study harmony and thorough bass, but that is as far as I went. Before I got through with "Nobody" I could have wished that both the author of the words and the assembler of the tune had been strangled or drowned or talked to death. For seven whole years I had to sing it. Month after month I tried to drop it and sing something new, but I could get nothing to replace it, and the audiences seemed to want nothing else. Every comedan at some time in his life learns to curse the particular stunt of his that was most popular. "Nobody" was a particularly hard song to replace. Song writers say that I am a particularly hard man to write songs for. Whenever they have a song a man can use they seem to want a portion of his life before they will sell it to him. They want war prices for their songs, but I have not observed any war salaries being paid to artists. The way some of them deal with me is to calculate what my income ought to be for the next ten years, and then ask ten per cent of that. Not that I grudge paying for a song; in-fact, one is only too glad to pay for a really good song. My ambition is not that of Mr. Lauder. I don't want people to say of me when I am dead, "How much did he leave?" but rather—if they say anything at all—"How much did he enjoy?" At one time it seemed to me that almost everybody in the United States was writing a song "just like 'Nobody.'" It never occurred to any of them that to be "just like 'Nobody'" a song would need to have the same human appeal as "Nobody" mixed in with its humor, the human appeal of the friendless man. Most of these imitations were called "Somebody," and that was the only single solitary idea they had, just a feeble paraphrase of "Nobody," with the refrain switched around to "Somebody." The majority of writers apparently think that one idea spread over three or four verses and the refrain is enough to carry a song. A really good song must be fairly packed with ideas. There should be at least two in every stanza and two more in the refrain. Take, for example, a number of songs I am singing, or rather talking, in the Follies now, by Ring Lardner: "Home, Home, Sweet Home—That's, Where the Real War Is." Every line carries an amusing image, and each verse is built up so that it leads to a fresh laugh in the refrain. In picking a song I always consider the words. The tune will take care of itself. I should feel sorry for a song that depended on its june if I had to sing it. When I was a lad I thought I had a voice, but I learned differently in later years. I did not take proper care of it, and now I have to talk all my numbers. And even what little voice I have left has to be nursed and petted like a prize car. I study carefully the acoustics of each theatre I appear in. There is always one particular spot on the stage from which the voice carries better, more-clearly and easily than from any other. I make it my business to find that spot before the first performance, and once I find it I stick to it like a postage stamp. People have sometimes observed that I practice unusual economy of motion and do not move about as much as other singers do. It is to spare my voice and not my legs that I stand still while delivering a song. If my voice were stronger, I would be as active as anybody, because it is much easier to put a song over if you can move about. I hope nothing I have said' will be mistaken to mean that I think I have found a recipe for making people laugh, or anything of that sort. The man who could find that recipe would be bigger than Klaw and Erlanger and the Shuberts put together. Humor is the one thing in the world that it is impossible to argue about, because it is all a matter of taste. If I could turn myself into a human boomerang; if I could jump from the stage, fly out over the audience, turn a couple of somersaults in the air, snatch the toupee from the head of the bald man in the front row of the balcony, and light back on the stage in the spot I jumped from. I could have the world at my feet—for a while. But even then I would always have to be finding something new. Look at Fred Stone: he can do anything the human body can be trained to do, but he is always learning something new, and always just about six months ahead of his imitators. People sometimes ask me if I would not give anything to be white. I answer, in the words of the song, most emphatically, "No." How do I know what I might be if I were a white man? I might be a sand-hog, burrowing away and losing my health for eight dollars a day. I might be a street car conductor at twelve or fifteen dollars a week. There is many a white man less fortunate and less well equipped than I am. In truth, I have never been able to discover that there was anything dispaceful in being a colored man. But I have often found it in inventions in America. I had not the slightest idea of going on the stage at first, nor any very definite ambition except to get an education. I went through high school in Southern California and was going to Leland Stanford University. A bunch of us, three white boys and myself, thought it would be nice and easy to make spending money by touring through the small towns on the coast in a 'bus and giving entertainments. That 'bus tour was the beginning of several disastrous years. We got hack to San Francisco without a stitch of clothing, literally without a stitch, as the few rags I wore to spare the hostility of the police had to be burned for reason that everybody will understand who has read of the experience of the soldiers in the trenches. It was then that I first ran up against the humiliations and persecutions that have to be faced by every person of colored blood, no matter what his brains, education, or the integrity of his conduct. How many times have hotel keepers told to me, "I know you, Williams, and I like you, and I would like nothing better than to have you stay here, but you see we have Southern gentlemen in the house and they would object." Frankly, I can't understand what it is all about. I breathe like other people, eat like them—if you put me at a dinner table you can be reasonably sure that I won't use the ice-cream fork for my salad; I think like other people. I guess the whole trouble must be that I don't look like them. They say it is a matter of race prejudice. But if it were prejudice a baby would have it, and you will never find it in a baby. It has to be inculcated on people. For one thing, I have noticed that this "race prejudice" is not to be found in people who are sure enough of their position to be able to defy it. For example, the kindest, most courteous, most democratic man I ever met was the King of England, the late King Edward VII. I shall never forget how frightened I was before the first time I sang for him. I kept thinking of his position, his dignity, his titles: King of Great Britain and Ireland, Emperor of India, and half a page more of them, and my knees knocked together and the sweat stood out on my forehead. And I found—the easiest, most responsive, most appreciative audience any artist could wish. I was lucky in that he liked my stories, and he used to send for me to come to the palace once or twice a week to tell some story over that he had taken a liking to, and found he couldn't tell correctly. He was not the only-man in England where I found courtesy and kind- ness. Each time I come back to America this thing they call race prejudice follows me where I go. When Mr. Ziegfeld first proposed to engage me for the Follies there was a tremendous storm in a teacup. Everybody threw ened to leave; they proposed to get up a boycott if he persisted; they said a sorts of things against my personal character. But Mr. Ziegfeld stuck his guns and was quite undisturbed by everything that was said. Which is one reason why I am with him now though I could make twice the salve vaudeville. There. never lies these The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily distorted image with no discernible content. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. agreement. I always see on-perfectly with everybody in the company by being polite and friendly but keeping my distance. Meanwhile I am lucky enough to have real friends people who are sure enough of themselves not to need to care what their brains and envious rivals will say if they happen to be seen walking along the street with me. And I have acquired enough philosophy to protect me against the things which would cause me humiliation and grief if I had not learned independence. It was not people in the company, I since discovered, but outsiders who were making use of that line of talk for petty personal purposes. Meanwhile, I have no grievance whatsoever against the world or the people in it. I'm having a grand time. I am what I am, not because of what I am but in spite of it. LAFAYETTE NEXT WEEK Next week: "A Pair of Queens" will be presented by the Lafayette Stock Company. It is the joint product of three authors, namely, Otto Hauerbach, A. Seymour Brown and Harry Lewis, but the old adage that too many cooks spoil the broth apparently does not apply to the musical play. Here three cooks have done extremely well, and if everybody enjoyed "A Pair of Queens" as well as your "first nighter" on the opening night at the Longacre, it will range alongside of "Fair and Warmer" as one of the season's hits. The characters are so well drawn that the house rocked with laughter. Peter Granby and his young brother-in-law have made a night of it at a popular restaurant during Mrs. Granby's absence from the city. They awake late to find Mrs. Granby returned, and an account in the paper of a shooting scrape at the restaurant over some little bit of bluff. Granby by mistake has carried off the overcoat of the wounded man containment a wallet with thousands of dollars. Granby is in dire distress, knowing that the detectives are looking for the missing coat, and fearing to be seriously compromised. His consternation is increased by discovering that the wallet is threepen but the money is missing. It has passed into the possession of Madge, one of the most notorious confidence women in the country. By and by, two detectives enter the flat to begin their, sieuth work, and those with the servant girl furnish most of the fun. While Martha, the servant, is made to stand at vast deal of the brunt of the complications-over the attempt to hide the tell-tale coat and contributed to its intricacies by sustaining sentimental relationship to a plumber with a gray derby, whom Granby mistakes for a third man-hunter, the two detectives, Steve and Dock, soon become the life of the piece. In Steve, the raw cloth of his first assignment, blundering at every turn and thwarting the finely-spun-plants of his associates. Granby and his enterprising brother-in-law finally turn the tables on the two detectives, and deliver them to their superior safely handcuffed while atthe same time their innocence of any connection, with the crime at the restaurant is satisfactorily established. The music throughout is of the liveliest, at times touching the point of grandeur, which stirs the audience to the highest pitch. The artists to appear in the production are Abbie Mickielj, Tom Brown, Stuart Sutton, Wim, "Babe" Townsend, Npez-Clough, Chas, Clase, Lillian Gillam, J. Francis Morgan, Alice Gorgas, Will A. Cooke, A. B. de-Comthier, Lionial Monages, David K. Brisbane, and a host of others, with Marie Lucas and a hard to find partner. Song has come back into the lives of a great many men who had forgotten all about it. Indeed, "it has been many years," says Mr. Alen. Downes, "since men have become so aware of the value of song, of the absolute need of it, in fact, as they are now." And one of the "admirable and engaging features of modern warfare," he finds, "has been the evident broadening of the conceptions of various governments as to their duties to their troops and the realization of the practical value of all sorts of social and artistic stimuli in heightening the morale and efficiency of the fighters." A striking illustration of this, he ayers, is the part that musical instruction and entertainment are playing in the camps in this country. The writer takes up Camp Devens in Ayer, Mass., as the place for special study, and here he finds the work in charge of Capt. Vernon Stiles, who before the outbreak of this war was captain of a regiment of Kough Riders in the West In The Musician (Boston) he describes a scene that provided him the first thrilling impression of the work he set out to investigate: *After walking leagues, over the bosom of the rolling country in which the camp is spread, I sat me down in a hut with a cam-chair in it, at a place where I was told that, sooner or later, Mr. Stiles would have to pass. "While I waited there came what I thought at first to be the sound of distant fives. But in a moment a company of men came marching snappily over the hill, and I saw that they were whistling, every bit as snappily as they were marching, some kind of a fighting tune. It made me want to marcn too, even after an endless and fruitless morning hike. "Another company came by in a moment, singing. The tune was 'Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys' are Marching.' The text was original: Many of the texts and also the tunes are original at Camp Devens, which is one of the surest and best signs of the real place that music is taking in the daily life of the men. The whistling was glorious. 'It added the last note to a scene of life and bustle of a sort not to be observed in peace times. On one side, in a little declivity, a company of men were wigwagging signals. On the other a steam-derrick was lifting earth from the side of a hill, making a hollow for another one of the long low buildings which 'makes messes, headquarters buildings, telegraph, telephone, Y. M. C. &, a thousand other resorts for the men who are going to march in our armies. Over the road, in front and back of the marching men, was a stream of automobiles, trucks, soldiers, civilians, laborers, jitney busses with visitors—what-not. A motley crew, scene of life and color and organized activity to which that shrill, crisp, earnest whistling gave the final fillip. 'I asked whether there were any bands. 'A good man,' a soldier told me, 'and more all the time. We need instruments more than anything else, for we have more players than we have brass.' "Only now are the players and instruments sorted out and apportioned each to his or its place. They took a roster of all available music purveyors in the camp. These were divided into three, calcee—good, indifferent and poor. No one was turned away, tho, and the result was that every bugler in Camp Deyens took to departing into the hills and practising in his hours off duty. "It was the most horrible sound you ever head," said the soldier, "for a while. Then it commenced to work out. The players were grouped together, given leaders, and rehearsed. Already, in this camp, two and a half months old, we have bands that match before the troops, and many small bands who entliven their various battalions and divisions" with their performances. Springfield barracks has had its orchestra play for several dances, the proceeds of which have been devoted to funds for war purposes. Practically all regiments and even smaller, units have brass bands and drum corps. The orchestra may not-measure up to the standard of the Boston Symphony, but they certainly make good. They play for singing. And, when it comes to dancing they're right there with the jazz-band stuff!" It is not all ragtime tho that interests the bands and the men-they play for. The old songs seem to be coming more and more into favor. Such songs as "Old Folks at Home," "Massa's in the Cold, Cold Ground," "Annie Laurie," "The Girl I Left Behind Me," compete with those the fellows are inventing all the time. So much has to do with the spontaneous impulse to song that is to be found in all armies. This forms the background for the musical organization work of Mr. Stiles, who is assisted, we are told by many members of college glee clubs who have been enlisted: "A man who undertakes to make a camp of thousands of soldiers express themselves spontaneously and also in an artistic manner in song is undertaking no small thing. First of all, he must be a good fellow, with a real and not an assumed regard for his companions. Secondly, he has to be practical in organization and in communicating his ideas. "Mr. Stiles came to his work an experienced singer, a previous student of music, especially concerted singing, in Europe, and a man who has sung in many theaters in this country in light opera. And from all I can find out he likes the boys. "His methods are both direct and elastic. He takes the men when he can get them best, in such numbers as can be assembled. "He also makes the men speak the words before they sing them. When they sing they have to open their mouths and lungs and make the words and the tune tell. Perhaps delicate distinctions of vocalism are passed over, but the present writer can aver that when these men sing they sing, and you know what they are there for. "Do not white," says Mr. Stiles, a big fellow himself, who has neither time nor inclination for such a performance; LAFAYETTE THEATRE ELITE AMUSEMENT CO. WEEK BEGINNING QUALITY AMUSEMENT CORPORATION PRESENTS THIS SEASON'S LONGA SUCH "A PAIR OF By the Authors of Here Again is Something B THE COMPANY TO PRO Abbie Mitchell Tom Brown Win. "Tabe" Townsend Inez Cloug Lillian Gillam J. Francis Will A. Cooke A. B. de C And Some The Report of Press and P The Longacre Theatre LAUGHTER a SPECIAL SCENERY—COSTU SUNDAY Continuous Big All Star Vau- ville and Photo Plays. GRA MILITAR ARMY NEW YEAR Given by 367th INFAN At SEVENTY-FIRST 84th Street an December AT 9 O'C MUSIC BY 367TH Join our soldiers in dancing "1911 with them in the old Army Ceremony Old Year, and the "Reveille" of the EUGENE ELMORE, SEVENTH AVENUE AVE. TELEPHONE 18111 AMUSEMENT CORPORATION, Lea BEGINNING MONDAY DAY AMUSEMENT CORPORATION, Robt. L. PRESENTS SON'S LONGACRE THEATRE SUCCESS PAIR OF QUEEN the Authors of "The Silent Witness is Something RED HOT Off of COMPANY TO PROJECT THE PLAY Tom Brown Susie Su Downsend Inez Clough Chas. O. J. Francis Mores Alice Go. A. B. de Comethiere David K. And Some Singing Voices of Press and Public of "A Pair Longacre Theatre Fairly Rocked W LAUGHTER and APPLAUSE GENERY—COSTUMES—ELECTRICAL SUNDAY Sing All Star Vaude- Photo Plays. TWO SHO PRI Matinee 2:15. Evening 8:15. GRAND ITARY B AND NEW YEAR EVE CEREMONY 367th INFANTRY WELFARE TWENTY-FIRST REGIMENT ARM 34th Street and Park Avenue December 31, 10 AT 9 O'CLOCK P. M. MUSIC BY 367TH INFANTRY BAND. Oars in dancing "1917" out and "1918" in Old Army Ceremony of the sounding of the "Reveille" of the New Year. LAFAYETTE THEATRE EUGENE ELMORE, MASSACHUSETTS SEVENTH AVENUE AND BIG FIELD TELEPHONE 1811 MORNING ELITE AMUSEMENT CORPORATION, Leeson WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, DEC. 31 QUALITY AMUSEMENT CORPORATION, Robt. Larry, Gina, Nate PRESENTS THIS SEASON'S LONGACRE THEATRE MUSICAL SUCCESS "A PAIR OF QUEENS" By the Authors of "The Silent Witness" Here Again is Something RED HOT Off of Broadway THE COMPANY TO PROJECT THE PLAY Abbie Mitchell Tom Brown Susie Sutton Win. "Dube" Townsend Inez Clough Chas. Olden Lillian Gilliam J. Francis Morres Alice Gorgas Will A. Cooke A. B. de Comethiere David K. Brisbane And Some Singing Voices The Report of Press and Public of "A Pair of Queens" The Longacre Theatre Fairly Rocked With LAUGHTER and APPLAUSE SPECIAL SCENERY—COSTUMES—ELECTRICAL EFFECTS SUNDAY Continuous Big All Star Vaude- ville and Photo Plays. TWO SHOWS DAILY PRICES: Matinee 2:15...10 and 18 Evening 8:15...15 and 20 MILITARY BALL Join our soldiers in dancing '1917' out and '1918' in, and participate with them in the old Army Ceremony of the sounding of the "Taps" of the Old Year, and the "Revelille" of the New Year. ADMISSION ONE DOLLAR OFFICERS—Colonel Theodore Roose Dr Hutchins C. Bishop Hon. Charles W. Ander Dr. W. M. Mosa, Secor Dr. William Jay Schieff Captain Walter Ri Will Mr. George W. Lattimo amel Theodore Roosevelt, Honorary Presid utchina C. Bishop, President Charles W. Anderson, First Vice-Presid W. M. Moss, Second Vice-President William Jay Schieffelin, Treasurer ain Walter RI Williams, Secretary George W. Lattimore, Field Secretary OFFICERS—Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Honorary President Dr Hutchins C. Bishop, President Hon. Charles W. Anderson, First Vice-President Dr. W. M. Moss, Second Vice-President Dr. William Jay Schieffein, Treasurer Captain Walter Ri Williams, Secretary Mr. George W. Lattimore, Field Secretary TICKETS NOW ON SALE. New York-Field Secretary, Ro Cortlandt 2320. Office of The New York Agri- Office of The New York New Office of The Amsterdam New Brooklyn-Lincoln Settlement, L Field Secretary, Room 303. 26 Cortlandt St. New York Agh. New York News Amsterdam New. Nooln Settlement 106 Fleet Place. performers. It's astonishing what find when you set out to look for. Some of the companies have orchestras of a number of instruments. The band of drum corps play at the football games. Forty per cent. of the performers have pianos. The 30th company can do not whine, but sing. "Also, I want my men to show the expression of their faces that know what they are isiing them understand the words. I also need concentration. I want them to with their whole soul, and when iing I want that the only thing on mind." It is the beginning of what Stiles calls "mob singing", all over America, and the impulse has already begun to be observed in places near training camps. He believes that "The men will not leave their behind them in the camp. They are certainly carry it into the trencher those that come home—may, they many—I will bring with them the that sustained hope and courage in field. When you disperse armies millions who have acquired the sense of singing, and, what is more, of exposing music and verse, you incite the country with a kind of back which does not cause anthrax and genders. "It is a kind of beginning of what the need was sorely felt, and recognized and alleviated before the war in isolated sections of the country, where the practise of 'mob singing,' which is eventually to displace 'mob singing,' bids fair to become universal. In this, again, we are following out of the many fine customs of the guided people whom we are fighting. The music in the German regiments is it choral or of the band kind, has been known for its excellence. But the matter of music in German armies been rather one of organization of material already at hand-than development of raw materials to the place where could be constructively organized. It is to-day the longer task, musical speaking. We have to refine our vocal material first. But it is a promising infinite good, undertaken what may well progo the quickest manner of making music a permanent pervailing influence in the lives of American people."—Literary Digest EUGENE ELMORE SEVENTH AVENUE AND HIGHEST TELEPHONE 1811 MORNING CORPORATION, Lesson MONDAY, DEC. 31 CORPORATION, Robt. Levy, Gust. B. ENTS CRE THEATRE MUSICAL PROCESS "F QUEENS" "The Silent Witness" RED HOT Off of Broadway JECT THE PLAY Sulae; Sutton Chas. Olden Mores Alice Gorgnas Amethere David K. 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No. 337 W. 53rd St. Four large sunny, airy rooms, through flat. $17. 11-26-tt Apply Janitress For Rent. Hall or rent for all occasions Apply United Civic League, Inc. 184 W. 135th St. 4-26-11 SUBSCRIBE TO THE ALL OF THE VER reign, through experience with human hearts. At 2 p. m. special exercises were held by the Sunday school under the supervision of Superintendent W. E. Hardy. The decorations by the Floral Circle in honor of the Yuletide season were profuse and beautiful. LIBERTY BONDS. ences in the Colored Section of reasonable price, on easy terms. We New York City, near the beautiful parts can be procured for building for as rent. or receipts for installments on of these properties, and will pay difference in their first payment. TY COMPANY, Inc. Tel. Cortlandt 5133-4 VETMORE, Atty. APARTMENTS TO LEI NEWLY MANOVATED 411 West 52nd St. Conveniences. Newly decorat ed. Rent $10, $11 and $12. 1-18-3mo Apply Janitress. JOHN B. NAIL HENRY O. PARKRE Nail & Parker REAL ESTATE. THL. MORNINGSIDE, 7682 A 7683 145 W. 135th St. New York City 9-8-1yr AGE AND READ Y LATEST NEWS Yes I as a body of honest, faithful, true, reliable and rober, men, we should prepare ourselves to do the duties that are assigned to us, to make the best of time; to make a neat appearance at all times; to be faithful and obey our superior officers, and above all prepare to save a dollar. Through the, request of John D. Thomsa, president, of, the Hotel Bellman Beneficial, Association of New York, and other leading colored hotel men we will again make an attempt to publish this column each week: for the benefit of the craft of which is a, great field, to bring together the colored men of Greater New, York and the whole United States as far as we can reach. In many ways we should be united as a body and, bring about conventions from time to time, so that different subjects could be brought up and discussed for the betterment of the service. It is not the hotels that are getting rid of us. We are getting rid of them, due to making bad time, unreliability, too much drink and late hours. We must overcome these faults. It can be done and must be done: by organization. Douglas D. Brown is now head hallman at the Van Courtlandt Hotel, 49th street. John D. Thomas, No. 2, president of the Hotel-Bellman Association, is still quite ill at his residence, 101 West-130th street. D. D. Johnson, Elmer Haskins, William Fields, Emanuel Kline and many more of the craft are now with the colors—"Somewhere." John Johns, recently head hallman of the Imperial Hotel, Broadway, is now in charge of the front at the Berkley Hotel, 74th street and Broadway. Douglas D. Henry is now on the staff of George Covals at the Navarre Hotel, 7th avenue. The books of the Florida East Coast hotels were much shorter this year, owing to the draft taking quite a few of the men; so don't fail to get this paper each week so that you will be posted as to the different bookings. Richard Travers, better known as "Pretty Dick", is now head hallman at the University Hotel, 47th street. Robert Pace is again with the "Harris Crew" as night captain at the Royal Ponce, Palm Beach, Fla. Robert Ridley of the Hotel Bellmen has been appointed chauffeur on one of the United States mail trucks, being the first colored chauffeur in that department. Don't fail to let James A. Parker, of 343 West 35th street, know of the happenings and doings of your crews. Fred E Franklin is still making good as head man at the Longacre Hotel. James Avery, many years doorman at some of the most prominent hotels in this city, is now steward of the Hotel Bellman. He is always glad to see his old friends. John Stitch, for many years captain at the Imperial Hotel, is now head hallman at the Hotel Van Rensselaer, East 17th street. 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This production will be for the pleasure, of delegates and winter conference of the Association for-the Advance- ment of People, which occurs in the city on December and 30. A. Chayton Powell, pastor of Baptist Church, united in last Wednesday evening two Arthur S. Campbell and Missima Burton were made one; Burton was given away by her Several out of town people present, including Ms. Noma contracting parties were Fred Douglas, Owen and Miss Edythe. The bride was given away brother, Robert Hunter. H. Harris and F. J. Kenady have New York for Jacksonville, Fla. and points South to offer desired properties owned by the N. T. Company in Jacksonville, Fla. and Messrs. Kenady arrive from the South and in New York City since last spring; sold a great deal of property to the N. T. Heppen Company which recently up from the South, establishing themselves in Jacksonville, being built for them and AUXILIARY NOTES. of the Woman's Auxiliary, Fifth Department, has not recently given of its doing for publication, among it has been active in for cases of the dependents of month. Regiment that have been the need of help, due to the fact of allotments have not been re- tained, and believe that these allotments were lost in January, 1918. Every instance has been given enquiry, and it is pleased to ask him and every emergency to be represented, that at no of Woman's Auxiliary, Fifth Department, is to do the work that he is in the interest of, the allotments, work now in the department at home or providing for the given when inquiry. The Auxiliary is known to be thought, that the work is making provisions for students of his officers. It is also remembered that the and most ambitious effort for New York, the greater voluminous city, the Nation, in its crisis, is held by the Woman's Auxiliary, the Baptism. Another note, not in that the mobilization of women in the colored woman's and gay parish of the Anxillies, and did not color women in the colored woman's affiliation with the American Red Society brings it, in close touch what the great society is, doing wagging and ailments and in just the same Cross, the Anxillies the Baptism, the parish, the wagging and ailments in dependents, and women's Auxiliary. was a Christmas tree for, for the of the Fifteenth Regiment at amurries of the Woman's Auxil- lary Avenue, Christmas Day at which was greatly enjoyed by the. The letters to Santa Clans proved, and gifts distributed to who was made home. Oustin Filmore, Fifteenth Lee C. II $25, Captain'Hamilton Ca. II $25, Mrs. Nelson Mc. II $25, Robinson, $15, also Mia Lee $25, Mary McNamara Munson No. 1, K. T, New $25, Adelle Young, Emma Hobbs, N. I, $15, Lydia Womens Club, Schen- I. W, Mrs. I. T, Shewood, Ginny, pearl, children, Mrs. Lorillard $25, Mrs. $25 NEGRO WAR in Circle for Negro people in steadily increasing and more are being formed, Mrs. Hawley, a laureod, president wife, entertained at her home daily afternoon, the chairmen must already formed. of affiliation with the Red Baptist, arranged, which will be the first meeting of all call servants of the Circle. However, the Circle is in own jurisdiction, and will continue to serve funds for the missionary purposes, which shall be the sole of sojourns at outside of the Circle or the indi- nation of the Circle. The Unit is planning for the future of the Circle, and settlement in January and March. (N.Y.) (U.S.) Upon arrival, it will serve sojourns from Upton in Ballard of the Circle hence War Reef. a promotion to the Tree of alabama Square Garden on the grounds included acres from Circle be the designated Circle be the designated --- DO YOUR BIT. Attend the round military ball and army camp, on New Year's night at the New York Armory, 46th street and Park avenue, given for the benefit of the 87th Infantry, now at Camp Umpott, L. I. Beards contributing to the welfare of those colored soldiers by your attendance on this occasion, you will unquestionably be entertained as never before. This will afford the first opportunity for the New York people to see our brilliant array of officers lately commissioned at Fort Des Moines, together with two thou- thou- thou- the conceived soldiers will be there to receive your well wishes. Special arrangements have been made to bring on practically the entire regiment from Yaphank, and it will certainly be an affair well worth seeing. The Welfare League of the 363th infantry is calling upon every race-loving citizen do join hands and assist in giving these soldier boys a roaring reception. "Don't be found among the "slackers", but come along even if you are unable to remain throughout the entire evening. The army New Year's eve ceremony will surely prove deeply interesting to 'all', specially to the civilians who have never had an opportunity to see just how the dawn, of the New Year is celebrated in army Floor manager, J. Hoffman Woods. The objects of the league are to help supply the needs of the regiment, and the providing for their comfort. Endeavoring in every way to make; them happy and contented; to regard the welfare of dependent members of their families, and among other things to keep the members of the regiment when they go to France in touch with the land for which they are fighting. MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT. MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT. Those who attended the Sunday afternoon music lecture recital on December 9, enjoyed immensely the superb program rendered by Miss Margaret Weaver, chorditio, and Miss Emily Harford, soprano. These delightful artists appeared for us through the courtesy of David Bliepham. The next concert, will take place Sunday, January 6, at 3:30 and continue regularly each Sunday thereafter. The artists for January 6 are: Miss Haxel Mosey, soprano, and N. S. Chandwick, J. tanner. These artists are from the studio of Mr. Bliepham and this fact alone is the recommendation necessary for an artistically musical treat. All lawyers and students of music will all opportunity to hear these high-class singers. Associate members of the school are admitted free. Subscription tax center. The Courdure Taylor Choral Society meets every Saturday evening from 8:30 to 10:30 to rehearse "Hawthwaite." One hundred and fifty voices are wanted. Books are given for new members. Instruction is given in sight-singing and voice culture free at all rehearsals. MANHATTAN Y. W. C. A. The Educational Committee of the Y. W. A. presented as speaker Miss Day, representative of the American Red Cross, to a large and enthusiastic audience at its monthly Forum held last Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Miss Day made an interesting address and the Gloe Club rendered special Christmas music for the occasion. Publicly held the Educational Committee, presided, and Miss Blanche Smith directed the music. Last Sunday evening the Girl's Committee of the association sang Christmas carols in the homes of several people who were too ill to leave their rooms; other groups are singing in the hospitals during the Christmas season. The following pledges for the 1918 budget were received at the monthly members' meeting and social of the association on last Friday evening: Matt Hughes, $; M. M. Hoppock, $; M. H. A. Gordon, $; Miss Lillian Collymore, $; Miss Eva Gordan, $; Miss Charity Scott, $; Miss Octavia Alexander, $; and Miss J. M. Englego. The Fisk Quartet is in New York City for ten days, making the Y. W. C. A. its headquarters. The Y. W. C. A. is assisting the Red Cross in its membership drive by the Colorized Women's Branch is open for Red Cross membership from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Donations have been recently made this association by Mme. C. J. Walker; $30; Miss Rose Harper; $1; Mrs. Adah B. Thomas; $1, Miss Anna Butler; $1. Applies to date from the recital given by the Social Committee in November amount to $124.70. Mrs. Fearing thanks the committee of ladies who are efficiently assisted her in making the after a success. These forfeiting their membership Miss Rose Harper; Miss Layna Carr; Miss Marianne B. Dawes; E. A. Williams; Rose Curtis; Adah B. Thomas; Halle Rulley; and Misses Dorea Lee. The X. W. Y. A. has had a call from Camp Upton to locate the sister of Cornelius, Christman, Mrs. Cheora Christman, Roberts. Recent arrivals in the building includes Miss C. B. Springs, Charlette N. C. Mrs. Land, Miss Fisher, South Norwalk-Ocahn, Miss Broadus, Miss Bowen, Hawkins, Baltimore, Mad. Lincoln, Olivia, Houston, N. J. Brown, William, Y. M. C. A. One of the greatest opportunities of hearing the story of actual warfare will be given next Sunday at the "Big Meeting" which is conducted by the Young Mair's Christian Association at 4 o'clock on each Sunday in the Public Library, 108 West 135th street. The association has secured Sergent-Major Bobby Lilly of the Royal Flyin Corp, who, though only 20 years old and still under the duty of active service, having treated at the age of 17 with the Scotch Killies, who were nicknamed by the Germans "The Ladies From Hell." He served with the British tanks at Vilmire Ridge, being wounded four times. He is the youngest American sergeant-major in the British forces. He has the honor of bringing down the famous German Aviator Zimmerman at Souchez. Sergent-Major Lilly will tell the story of his thrilling experiences on Sunday at the "Big Meeting" and the committee of management has decided that on account of the educational advantages of this lecture, that women be permitted to come as men, be requested to be at All persons are requested to be at the hall by 4 o'clock. A large group of men heard Bishop W.,L. Lee lait Sunday when he spoke on the subject "What the Church Expects of the Young Negro." FIRST EMMANUEL CHURCH. The sermon by Pastor Bolden Sunday morning contained much information and inspiration. There were several young men present from Camp Upton, which added zest to the services. The juvenile choir rendered excellent music. The sermon was taken from St. John, 14:3. Among the thoughts given was that England paleyed her parish church, in the investiture Jerusalem from the Turks and that a new Israel and a new birth are dawning. We must play our part in suffering, knowing that God has prepared a place for us. The Sunday school was largely attended. A short program was rendered by the children, interspersed with Christmas carols. Miss M. Johnson acted as mistress of ceremonies. Remarks were made by Superintendent Hogan, Private James Hinton Raymons, Chairman of the Bolden, the Christmas tree and entertainment will be held Thursday evening, December 27. At the meeting of the Literary Society at 4 p. m. Miss Pauline Jackson had charge and presented an excellent program. Chief among the numbers was the tableau "The Manger," posed by Mrs. B. Robinson as the "Madonna"; Mrs. Edna Horah as the "Angel," and "the baby in its crest of straw." The picture was beautiful. Mrs. Maggie Olsen directed its "cradle." Mrs. B. Askow and solos were rendered by Mrs. B. Askow and Mrs. S. Jackson. Remains by the pastor. Miss Maud Holloway acted as mistress of ceremonies. The Emmanuel Fellowship Society met at 7.20 p.m. At the 8 o'clock service the sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Bolden from St. John 4:14. "Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled; Ye Believe God Also in Me." Hinton also spoke "His High Ideals." The choir sang "Send Out Thy Light" and "I Bring You Good Tidings." Mrs. Corea Elliott presented $6.36 from the dinner served during the day by the Emmanuel Social Center. There will be watch night service Monday, over December, in New Year's Day from 1 to 8 p.m. the members of the S. M. & I. Club will serve dinner, with a drains at 8 and 9 p.m. ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH The special revival meeting which closed Friday evening resulted in about seventy-five conversions and sixty additions to the church. Dr. George E. Stevens, of St. Louis, prescheduled one of the most remarkable and helpful series of sermons that have been heard in the city, and John H. Smiley sang the Gospel with unimpeded power. A work will be memorialized these two consecrated Christian workers. There will be baptismal services both morning and evening next Sunday. The adults will be baptised at 11 a. m. and children at 7:30 p. m. The church was crowded at both services Sunday. The sermon and music in the morning were in keeping with the spirit of Christmas. A vesper service was held the closing hour, the choir and Christmas music was rendered by the chorus, quartets and soloists, under the direction of Sidney Woodward. Offering for the day was $346.35, $33.73 of which was donated by the trustees to help the Missionary Society distribute Christmas baskets was already ready by the Boy Scout America. No. 94, and the Mt Calvary Commandery, No. 1, K. T., at his residence, 227 West 130th Street. ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIAN ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIAN. At the close of the morning service Sunday, the committee to look after the distribution of the charitable funds for a large number of needy families during the Christmas season. L. A. Headon, the colored inventor, was introduced, and made an address, touching his recent experience in London and Eu- ronautics, was the principal speaker at the Brotherhood. Dr. Hynder united in matrimony the following couples: Charles Christopher and Miss Inez Browne, and Fredrick- ckel-Dickenson and Miss Hazel Weaver at 5:30 p. m. The Rev. W. P. Stanley, of Pitt- sburgh, Pa., preached at the evening service. The Sunday School rendered a social Christmas program. Thurs- day. The pastor will deliver a spe- cial Christmas sermon. At the morning service, the school has arranged an Gifts Galore That will be Appreciated. Nicks' Toggery Shop AUTO INSTRUCTION AUTO INSTRUCTION ARENA AUTO SCHOOL, 146 West 56th St, N. Y. City Best chance to become chauffeur and get well position. 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Moss, who has been confined to his home by illness for the last two weeks, continues to improve, but has not been out yet owing to the severe cold weather. Mr. and Mrs. George Collins and grand-daughter, 46. Lafayette street, are spending the holidays with their daughter, Mrs. Jessalyn Harden, in Chicago. An "at home" was given for Lieut. Benjamin Hinton and bride Swainy, afternoon by his aunt, Mrs. A W. Hunton, at the Hinton residence, 575 Greene avenue, between 3 and 6 p. m. Miss Edna- Goode, 309 Berriman street, was taken seriously ill Monday morning at the button factory at Eastern boulevard, where she is employed. She was taken to the hospital at Jamaica and is reported to be much improved. Samuel A. Gibbs; 65 Sumptier street, has been appointed Deputy Grand Chancellor of Knights of Rhinos with jurisdiction of Excelsior Lodge No. 22. Mr. Gibbs is probably the youngest deputy in the State and supervises the largest and wealthiest lodge of the jurisdiction. Sunday afternoon: Excelsior Lodge No. 22, K. of P. will make a visit to the Old Folks' Home, Kingston avenue and St John's Place. An excellent Grand Chancellor, Crawford, Deputy Grand Chancellor Davis, Hoyt and Gibbs, and other grand officers, are expecting to be present. Mrs. H. Jillian b. J. McKenzie entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ludius Steward, Mr. and Mrs. William McKenzie, Tuesday Evening from 8 to 12 o'clock at her residence, 501 Clinton. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Kendall, John Enoch, Allen Evans, Frank McKenzie, and John McKenzie. Ernest Hammond, Mrs. Margie Shepherd, Mrs. Cunningham and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Warden George, Miss Marjorie Kendall, Mr. and Mrs. Quick, quite an elaborate menu was served, and an enjoyable event was recorded. BROOKLYN Y. W. C. A. The veeper service was held Sunday, December 16, at 4:20 p.m. in charge of the Tuesday Night Bible Class. The speaker was Bishop, W. L. Lee. The reading of *Dickens* "Christmas Carol" on December 18, was very successful. A large and appreciative audience assembled to listen to her. Light refreshments were served. The Move Up Forward Club is planning a "spread" for the afternoon of December 23. All members of this club who have been absent are urged to offline. A trip to the Metropolitan Art Museum will be made Thursday, December 27. On January 1, at 8:30 p.m., there will be a travel talk on "Venice," illustrated by biographical pictures and a band concert. Refreshments. Sewing and embroidery classes are still open for registration. The Red Cross Auxiliary has just completed a special order of 1,500 pieces of embroidery. The library was given about ten days in which to do this task. Join the Red Cross. It needs everyone's support. PEOPLES' GOSPEL MEETING At the People's Gospel Mission, 273 Summer avenue, Brooklyn, last Sunday night, two persons confessed Jesus Christ as their Saviour. The Rev. R. J. Gelnes, minister of the mission, was laid up with the grip last week, but was able to be out Sunday night and peached. There will be watch night at the mission and all are invited. BRIDGE STREET CHURCH BRIDGE STREET CHURCH! On Sunday morning the pastor, the Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter, preached the Christmas sermon to a large crowd and, amid the evening, the church was filled to its capacity his subject was "If There is a Santa Claus." The choir rendered special music during the services. Elive program united with the church and "their collections mounted to $79. On Christmas evening the Sunday School will conduct the Christmas exercises. FLEET STREET CHURCH. Dr. P. A. Wallace, pastor; occupied the public of Fleet Street Memorial A M. B. Zlow Church, Brooklyn, at both the morning and evening services. Large congregations: were in attendance, and the services were unusually interesting. The hummer and the choir; under the direction of Lucian H. White, sang several selections appropriate to the occasion. The text was, "I Will Make Thy Name To Be Remembered In 'All Generations.'" Psalms 46:17. The Sunday School was well-attended, and the lesson was intersingly discussed by Frank H. Ray, the superintendent: The pastor preached the evening sermon on the first "God So Loved the World That He Gave His Only Begotten Son That Whosoever Believed In Him Should Not Perish, But Have Everlasting Life." John 3:16. The pastor will preach at both services next Sunday. Special services are planned for watch-meeting Monday night. The pastor, Dr. Wallace, will preach 10:00 o'clock m. p. Special music by the choir. HELP WANTED—FEMALE Girls — Ladies Barn $2.99 to $6.99 a day or evening at home in years time. Learn Art, Dance, Music, Makeup, Minisage, Sculp Treatment, *How to Manufacture Different Kind of Makeup* How to Make Makeup, *How to Make Toilet Preparations*, etc. Mme. 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Roots, herbs, lucky stones, hypnosis, black magic, lucky stones, Box 121, Mortgagemery, Ala. Decls-25-17. ENGAGED Mr. and Mrs. James W. Pugh, 680 Orchard street, New Haven, Conn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Marian Frances Pugh, to Mr. Arthur Deforest Branch, 456 Orchard street, New Haven. DIED. FRANCIS—Elkibeth, beloved wife of J. R. Burrougha passed into "The Great Beyond" December 24, 1917. That will be Appreciated. Gery Shop ORES Near 136 Street. Near Lenox Ave. BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL MILITARY ACADEMY 44 West 10th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. 44 West 10th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Preceding of 11 a.m. and 7.45 p.m. m., Brooklyn, NY 11201. Sunday School, 1.25 p.m. m., L. L. Brown, Brooklyn, NY 11201. 2.45 p.m. m., D. N. Timmonson, Brooklyn, Lyme, 4 p.m. m., Sandwich, 8.90 p.m. m., George W. Ahn, prede- nant, Brownsville, NY 11201. Perry, President, Church, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning and afternoon, every day. Bedroom, every day night. Brotherhood, every Tuesday night, James Gehn, president, Baby Com- munity, Sunday in each month. All are welcome. ST. DAYID'S CHURCH 504 West 10th Street, New York, Bay, Bryant Clifton, D. D., Reporter, 813 West 177th Sunday, Service. All Saints Free—11 am. Sunday School, 1.25 p.m. m., 8 p.m. mon. Sunday School, 1.25 p.m. m., 8 p.m. evening service. A cordial welcome to all. ST. JAMES PREBIGHERIAN CHURCH 1811 St. James Presbyterian Church NYC. Chrysler Building. Rev. Frank M. Bydner, D.D. vice president each SUNDAY during 1811 will be a Sunday School; Frank M. Bydner, D.D. a Sunday School; 4 p. m., Brotherhood; 4 Christian Endower; $ p. m., sermon sections; $ p. m., sacraments and prayer service. Wednesday $ p. m. Junior Endower. FRIDAY. 3.20 p. m. Senior Endower. SATURDAY. 3.20 p. m. Boys' Athletic Association. Baptism and Communion of the Lord's Supper at Visitors and strangers are urged to at- tend these services. Manne 306 Watertown. These services. Manne 306 Watertown. 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