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WAR RISK INSURANCE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 12 WAR RISK INSURANCE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 12 The New York Age IS CLEAN. ONCE IT BECOMES A MEMBER, OF THE FAMILY IT IS ALWAYS LOOKED FOR AND WELCOMED. VOL. XXXI. NO. 25. WAR RISK INSU BEEN EXTENDI Important to Dependents of Colored Soldiers and Sailors ALLOTMENT REQUIRED Law Says First Thing Soldier Must Do Is Support CAN INSURE UP TO $10,000 Emmett J. Scott Issues Statement Which Is of Vital Interest to the Wives and Children of Soldiers —Government War Risk Policy Insures Against Death and Permanent Disability. (Special to THE NEW YORK AGE.) WASHINGTON, D. C.—Emmett J. Scott, who as special assistant to the Secretary of War, is looking after the interests of our colored people generally present war, has issued a real man message of vital importance the families and dependents of forced-soldiers and sailors: "In addition to thousands of colored soldiers," said Mr. Scott, who are enlisted in the Regular Army and National Guard, thousands of other colored men have been drained under the Secretary Service Law and have been taken away from their families for the purpose of serving their country in this period of national emergency and need. As a measure of justice to the men who have been called to give their lives, if he is in the service of their country, the congress of the United States has enacted the War Insurance Law (someone called the Soldiers' and Sailors' Insurance Act) which provides for the care and support of the wife and children of the enlisted or drafted man during his service in the army or navy, and compels him to contribute up to at least one-half of his pay for their support. "The law says the first thing that a soldier must do is to contribute in fair measure to the support of his wife and children. When he gets into a camp or campment he must answer truthfully whether he has a wife, children, or divorced wife who is entitled to alimony under a decree of court, and if he has three the government will make what is called a 'compulsory alimony' or what perhaps might better be called a deduction from his pay and this monthly deduction will be made by the government whether he will it or not. A soldier must allot to his wife and child at least $15 a month. That mandatory. This compulsory allotment may be applied only to the wif- and children and to the divorced wife. If the soldier chooses, he may make a soldier allotment for the support of his wife, brother, sister or other dependent. But he may be con- dued to give more than $15 toward his family's support. That depends on the size of his dependents and the widest pos- sible payoff. The insurance offered by the United States Government mea- sure more than its insurance to the soldier sailor. It insures against death and total permanent disability. It is pro- vided by the government for the pro- spective soldier and his family, in ad- dition to the soldier's monthly allotment and in addition to the government's compensation for the soldier's death or disability. Every soldier and sailor in the army or navy of the United States should carry a policy of government insur- upment to the limit of $10,000, for the low cost of such a policy will scarcely be missed from his monthly wages. This insurance applies to injuries or death while in the service or after age and she shall have left it. appreciate to the cost of the extra dangers of war makes the cost of life insurance in private insurance companies prohibitive. It was therefore, a plain duty and obligation of the government to assume the risk of incurring hundreds of thousands of our soldiers who are making the surge sacrifice. Under this law, every soldier and sailor and nurse now in the service, commissioned, enlisted, or drafted of any age, has the right, be now and April 12, 1918, to The New York Age UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD Censored and passed by the Committee on Public Information. (Courtesy The N. Y. World.) out life insurance and total disability insurance up to $10,000 at very low cost, with the government, and without medical examination. Those hereafter enlisted or drafted can take out War Risk insurance within 120 days after enlistment, etc. "The cost ranges from 65 cents monthly, at the age of 21, to only $1.20 monthly, at the age of 65; for each $1,000 worth of insurance or only $60 per month for a $10,000 policy at the age of 21 years. This is a small charge on a man's pay—small in proportion to the benefits it may bring. The premiums will be deducted from his pay, if he desires, thus eliminating trouble on his part." URBAN LEAGUE ORGANIZES IN EAST ST. LOUIS, ILLINOIS On Friday of this week, Roger N. Baldwin, formerly of St Louis, and a member of the Executive Board of the National Urban League, and Eugene Kinclele Jones will leave New York for St Louis where, during the week of March 17, they will be at work on plans to organize that community for the industrial and social welfare of the Negroes there. The program is to have the present St. Louis Committee for Social Service among Colored People augmented by representative whites and Negroes from both St Louis and East St Louis. Funds for conducting the work for six months are already in hand. $1,000 of this amount is being contributed by Julius Rosenwald of Chicago. An Executive Secretary will be appointed at once. The plan during the year is to have as far as possible, playgrounds accessible to colored children, properly conducted and clubs in connection to churches and school houses, welfare features in connection with the plans of East St. Louis that employ large numbers of Negroes better and more adequate houses for Negro workmen in the plants, and for colored people generally, the development of more public interest in the reduction of death rate among colored people and in the safeguarding of health. Colored Troop Censored 367TH TO PARADE IN NEW YORK NEXT WEEK Announcement has been made by Col. James A Moss that the north infantry Regiment will parade in New York on Saturday, March 24. Harlem will be included in the line of march. Starting at Twenty-third street and Fifth avenue at 2 o'clock, the colored troops will march up Fifth avenue to One Hundred and Tenth street, across a Lenox avenue, to One Hundred and Thirty eighth street, to Ninth avenue and down One Hundred and Twenty ninth street, where they will disband. The men will be on leave over Sunday, and on Sunday afternoon and evening performances will be given at the Manhattan Opera House, the program to consist mostly of regimental talent. The 60th Regiment Airworm will be the headquarters of the 62nd while in the headquarter of the 49th while in NEW YORK, SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1918. PROBE CHARGE OF DRAFTEE Welfare League Investigating Story of Soldier Above Draft Age SOUTHERN OFFICIALS ACCUSED Alabama Negro Says He Was Compelled to Enlist, Leave Wife and Children, Although Nearly Forty Years Old-Protestations that He Was Too Old Failed to Move Registrar. Among the cases being investigated by the Welfare League of the 36th Infantry, in which Southern registrars are accused of having forcefully compelled colored men above the draft age to enlist in the New National Army, is that of a private said to be nearly 40 years old, who has a wife and several children. The story told by the enlisted men is that he was working on his little farm in Alabama when the sheriff ordered him to stop work and come with him. The sheriff informed the startled colored farmer that he was being drafted. Upon protesting that he was above the age limit the sheriff is alleged to have remarked that the question of age did not make any difference. The Negro was hunged away and not permitted to see his wife and children according to his story, and he has not set eyes on them since the morning he left home. Another draite sent from Alabama is said to be 12 years old, and he says he was forced to tell the army although protesting that he was in his Members of the Welfare League opers Being Trained and passed by the Committee on Public who have taken up such cases with the authorities at Washington asser- that some Southern registrars are in order to get the required quota for then division took colored men about the age preference to dress when a men within the age limit. Charges of a similar nature have been repeatedly made by colored men from the South who claim to be more than thirty-one years old. DAUGHTER ELKS INVITED The Four Banks Brothers take pleasure in extending a special invitation to the Four Banks Brothers, the Eastern Temple and Erika Temple, to Joan 238 Anniversary and Bali, pt. Ft. Cayenne, Thursday Evening, March 21, 1918. Commencement, at 10:00 a.m. Joan will be given to the Four Banks Brothers, and generally to be inaugurated to and possibly raised in Four Banks Brothers. VICE PRESIDENT AT DAYTONA DEDICATION (Special to The New York Anu.) DAYTONA, Fla.—The dedication of the White Memorial Building and Auditorium on Thursday, March 7, was a red letter day. Beginning with Sunday, February 24, and closing March 7, the stream of distinguished participants and all the exercises was a pleasing revelation to the citizens of Daytona and a good testimony to the high esteem in which Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, the founder and principal of the school is held. Amping these visitors and speakers were Vice-President Thomas Marshall, Mrs. Pennybacker, former president of the National Federation of Women's Clubs, an organization of more than 300,000 white women; Dr. Henry Fairfield Osborn of New York City; Pasquale Tallicruz, an international pianist of Wilton, N. H.; James N. Gamble Ciffman, president of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Frank M. Chapman, a prominent scientist, Hon. Eminiel J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War, the Rev. Bishop John Hurst, Baltimore; the Rev. Robert McKay, Daytona, Fla., the Rev. J. W. E. Bowen, vice-president of Gammon Theological, Summary, Atlanta; Mrs. N. C. Sears of the Palmetto Club; Mayor C. M. Bingham, of Daytona; Mrs. J. E. D. Price of the Village Improvement Association of Ormond, Hon. J. Frank Hanley, former Governor of Indiana; Hon. Sidney J. Catts, Governor of Florida, who was accompanied by his staff. Never before in Florida's history has such an array of talent from so wide a territory been gathered at an educational meeting. The principal speakers on the day of the dedication were Vice-President Marshall, Doctor Bowen, Hon. tammett J. S. Scott, Governor Catt and Governor Hurst. Harriet Abodes of New York, vice-president of the Board of Trustees, was present and presided at every meeting and introduced the speakers' services to the institution are maintained as a gift given as they are ready and generous. Smith G. Young, Lansing, Mich., the originator of the financial drive an educational business man, Judge Hamm of Indiana, who gave advice and service in all financial interests of the school and d to Use Bayonet at c Information. (Courtesy The N. Y. The White Memorial Pupil and Authorium is named for the late Dhoos H. White, president of the White Sew- Machine Manufacturing Company. Mr. White was one of the earliest and shown fraternis and supporters of the school that early day of small begin- nings. Mr. White, Bethune needed boards. Mr. White as ready, generous and spared not that he might bring to a realization her visions and plan. Mrs. Mary. McLeod Bethune is the only woman of her race who has but a girl school for Negroes. White philanthropists have stood back of her, with their money to protect girls. NO WOUNDED MEMBERS OF 15TH AT BASE HOSPITAL AS REPORTED; 7 TROOPERS UNDER TREATMENT BELLEVUE TO ADMIT COLORED INTERNES In the future Negro internes will be admitted to Bellevue Hospital. This decision was reached and made public by the Board of Trustees of the Bellevue and Allied Hospitals after a conference in which well-known white, and colored citizens participated. Samuel Sachs stated that the colored people of New York City should be told that any Negro applying, for appointment as intern at these hospitals would be judged solely on ability and merit, and that investigation of any claims to the contrary would be welcomed. He further expressed a desire that he be personally informed in advance concerning the number of Negroes qualified or qualifying for such examination, and especially when any one of them contemplates being examined. Request was also made by the Bellevue authorities that a list of Negroes now studying in the New York medical colleges be secured and referred to them, that this might be at any moment conversant with conditions. The attitude expressed-was to the effect that ability and merit are the sole qualifications for the candidates, and that qualified young Negro doctors may look forward to a hopeful future with respect to becoming members of the interne staff of Bellevue and Allied Hospitals. The committee in conference comprised I. Hollingworth Wood, president of the National League on Urban Waldron, Anonymous James Weldon Johnson, and others in the National League. Colleged People Engene Kunckle pres executive secretary of the National Urban League, Dr William J. t Camp Upton. WOOD C. UNDERWOOD . World. W. C. Walters, members of the Believe Hospital for Trinity were present; Dr. W. W. Brannan, president; John G. Ulster, secretary; Lance K. Building, Gold Storm, Samuel Sachs, James A. Farley, Henry C. Wright, Birds S. Cofer, ex-officio. SERVICE FLAG FOR (Special to THE NEW YORK ANN.) CHRISTINE, N. C.-A. unique service was held in Biddle University Chapel recently when a service flag of eighteen stars was presented, representing the number of graduates and undergraduates of the University now serving as officers in the United States Army. Mrs. H. L. McCrorey made the presentation. Prof. R. L. "Douglas" and B. Hester worked part of the faculty. LOCAL Y. M. C. A. ADDS 535 TO ITS MEMBERSHIP Five hundred and thirty-five was the total membership reached at the end of the twenty days' drive for members, conducted by the Colored Men's Branch of the Y. M. C. A. This is an increase of 28 over the highest point ever reached by the branch in its history. Much credit is due to the captains and workers for the splendid spirit manifested in the campaign. The work of the various teams was as follows: No. 1, W. Simmons, captain, 19; No. 2, Harry Maple, captain, 6; No. 3, Dr. J. Emanuel, captain, 6; No. 4, T. O. Challenger, captain, 27; No. 5, Bernard Wilder, captain, 46; No. 6, J. H. Collins, Jr., captain, 1; No. 7, Alex. Henderson, captain, 8; No. 8, Dr. G. Henderson, captain, 11; No. 9, Lyman Williams, captainfi 15; No. 10, Moses Wilson, captain, 1; No. 11, Harry Reardon, captain, 16; No. 12, W. H. Gaines, captain, 8; No. 13, C. Alexander, captain, 35; No. 14, Chas Freeman, captain, 34; No. 16, W. H. Gibbs, captain, 1; No. 17, Daniel Clark, captain, 1; No. 18, G. A. Marshall, captain, 14; No. 20, C. T. A. French, captain, 9; No. 21, H. C. Parker, captain, 2; A. T. Anderson, chairman membership committee, 7; X. W. Jackson, the office, 49. THE churches and societies of Brooklyn will hold a grand patriotic bazaar at Jefferson Hall, Court Square and Fulton street, from March 18 to the 22nd with a view to raising money to help repair the cottages of the Howard Orphanage and Industrial School at Kings Park, L. T. The managers of the institution have been told by the authorities that just as soon as all necessary repairs are made and the proper management guaranteed the children will be returned to Kings Park. Those closely identified with the institution see in the effort to secure money for needed repairs a test of loyalty and race pride on the part of the colored people of Greater New York, and this assert that a lack of interest shown at this time would be nothing short of criminal negligence. BORDENTOWN GETS A LARGE APPROPRIATION (Special to The New York Acr.) Brownstews, X. J.—The Legislature of New Jersey for the fiscal year, July 1, 1918, to June 30, 1919, has appropriated for the Bordertown School $3,900 including earnings. Of this, $8,150 is for maintenance, $8,550 for miscellaneous items, such as free insurance premiums, additional equipment for the new trade building about to be completed and furnishings for the addition to the girls' dormitory, $12,600 was allowed for new buildings such as addition to the present girls' building and a new diary barn and 510. The total increase over last amount to $8,000. The increase in the maintenance fund was made in order to meet the increased cost of living. The extra provision for the girls' building allows an increase of twenty rooms, modern in construction and equipment. This addition will make it possible to accept new September trains of the girls now on the waiting list. ST. BENEDICT'S PARISH IN HAD A STUDY The members of the Church of St. Benedict the Moor have shown much interest in the drive of the New York Catholic War Fund for the Knight, Columbus Camp and Overseas Seas, and other war activities. "One star has gone out already from the constellation in our service flag," said Father O'Keefe "Howard Strawdick was the young chap, only a boy, but an ardent patriot, and how he did want to get to the front with his regiment! He reached France with the organization, but succumbed to pneumonia before getting a chance to go over the top." In the Fifteenth Regiment, which was raised here, there are 250 Catholics. The Negroes are all patriots and their record shows that they are good fighters. The girls in the parish are very patriotic about raising funds for the boys in camp and over the sea, to send them tobacco and socks and scarfs and knickknacks. When Father O'Keefe announced the big drive the girls were the first to volunteer their services. There were actors in the bunch that went away who used to put on sketches for the benefit of the church. Two of the most promising comedians were Eddie Jackson and Eugene Robinson. And there was a man who OF 15TH REPORTED; TREATMENT The report put into circulation by unreliable parties that many wounded members of the New York Fifteenth Infantry had been brought from France and were being cared for at Base Hospital, No. 1, The Bronx, is without foundation and has been branded as false by officials in a position to know. There are members of the crack New York regiment who are patients at the Base Hospital in The Bronx, but they were admitted before the regiment ever reached France. The latest report from the scene of conflict was that the Fifteenth Regiment is doing guard duty and undergoing intensive training preparatory to going "over the top." The colored fighters have not seen active service on the firing line. Following is a complete list, giving the names of members of the Fifteenth Regiment now at Base Hospital No. 1, The Bronx: JOHN H. THOMPSON, Co. B, admitted to hospital November 17. GEORGE J. MARTIN, Co. E, sent from Camp Merritt, N. J., admitted February 15. ABRAHAM SAMPSON, Co. F, sent from Hoboken, N. J., admitted January 17. ADOLPHUS WOODSON, Co. G, sent from Hoboken, N. J., admitted December 24. BRYON SCOTT, Co. I, sent from Hoboken, N. J., admitted January 17. JOHN F. MARTIN, Co. K, sent from Hoboken, N. J., admitted January 23. Hoboken, N. J. admitted February 12, since transferred to General Hospital No. 2. None of the above were wounded and none has been overseas with the possible exception of Private Galmore. All are being treated for some form of physical admitts. LABOR SHORTAGE DUE TO SPRING EXODUS (Special to THE NEW YORK AGE) GOLDENBORO, N. C.—Every week since milder weather set in, at least two or three carloads of colored people leave Wayne County for Newport News or Petersburg, Va., for continue their journey farther north to secure employment paying from $3 a day upwards. On the "Jim Crow" cars it is not uncommon to hear the expression somewhat enthusiastically exclaimed, "To God's country," in answer to the question, "Where are you going?" Wayne county farmers are facing the greatest labor shortage in the history of the county," stated a prominent planner county, and while the government is urging the farmers to plant more foodstuffs, on the other hand, the government is drafting all of the farmers available help and making no provision for their relief. Speaking further this planter stated that farmers who are accompanied to cultivate two and three-horse crops are now facing the serious proposition of having to help in eight except their immature farmers and in addition to the agents are canvassing if a county hiring, with training offered, little help, with training offered, little existing cultivators, the farmer is at a loss to know what to take. PETERSBURG WINS IN (Special to THE NEW YORK AIR PATRISKO, N. Va., March 2. In the triangular debating contest of Hampton Institute, St. Paul School, and the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute, t. city, staged in the audience halls of the several schools March 1. the strong teams of the local institute won a signal victory over each of the competitors. The proposition was that "In American high schools, courses in military training should be made compulsory." The home teams uphold the affirmative and the visiting teams the negative. Both Hampton and St. Paul brought to the contest well trained representatives. The personnel of Petersburg's teams was as follows: Affirmative, Clayton W. Robinson, Otelia R. Shields, James W. Barbour, alternate, negative, Langston W. Curl, Susie A. Shepperson, Elizabeth W. Coldman, alternate, Petersburg's affirmative over Law's NEED SPECIALISTS AT CAMP DIX, NEW JERSEY (Special to THE NEW YORK AQUA) CAMP DIX, N. J.—The two colored artillery regiments now at Camp Dix, the 349th and 350th Field Artillery, are handicapped because the draft has failed to bring in a sufficient number of educated and technically trained men to fill the special details and assume the responsibilities of non-commissioned officers. The Commanding General of the 167th Field Artillery Brigade desires at once to secure the following specialists: Forty-four telephone men who have had experience at installing and operating telephones, or who have a knowledge of elementary electricity; 61 instrument men with at least a high school education. They will be trained to use instruments similar to surveyors' and engineers' instruments and civil engineers are particularly desired. For reconnaissance work 44 men are needed who have had instruction in drafting and mapping. There are needed 40 typists an, 12 stenographers, 31 mechanics who can keep the guns and motors in repair, 10 soldiers, 47 horse-sitters 18 radio or teograph operators, and 300 men of good education and mature years who can assume the responsibilities of nurse and officer. To all the men who provide competent positions are open carrying the saddle, riding, and skating, as well as carpentry and skilled workers in general. Men from 18 to 40 years of age are eligible, and if drafted will be specially inducted at once and assigned to the artillery of the 92d Division. Capt. Royal F. Nash, formerly secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, has been detailed for special recruiting duty and can be found afternoons and evenings at the headquarters of the 15th Infantry, N. Y. C., Seventh avenue and 131st street, or applicants may write direct to the Commanding General, 167th Field Artillery Brigade, 99d Division, Camp Dix, N. J., stating age, education and experience in the class applied for. HOW WAR SHOULD HELP IN ALABAMA (Special to The New York Times) TUSCANIAIA, ALA—An important meeting was held here recently in which the white people, through the Chamber of Commerce, were co-operating with the colored farmers in a corn seed demonstration. The affair closed with a big Red Cross meeting at the courthouse, in which farmers from all over the county and business men of the city took part. State A, and M College at Normal discussed "The Negro and the Red Cross," saving in part: "The greatest calamity that will befall the nations as a result of this world war will not be the loss of libraries in Belgium, cathedrals in France, nor English ships at sea. More calamitous than the wealth destroyed, art mutilated, and people slain will be the development of international hatreds which will poison the souls of men and outlive all other destructive effects of the war. The Negro is not a race to harbor hate and therefore it will escape this most terrible consequence of the war. Would-be patriotic orators in addressing Negroes usually make the mistake of arousing Negroes to hate the Germans. It would be far more effective if these speakers could promise the Negroes a larger measure of justice and fair play and a wider opportunity to enjoy the blessings of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness here at home under the flag which they are asked to die to unhold abroad. "The 75,000 black men whom we are now preparing to send to France could fight with much more spirit if they were assured that the black war orphans of Alabama would have better schools, larger opportunities to earn a livelihood and greater protection of the law than their fathers have had. If war is going to help bring these, things to pass then the Negro is ready to give his all to support his country's arms—otherwise the Negro can put up but a half-hearted fight at btst. "And if the Red Cross will help to win the war the Negro is heart and hand with the Red Cross." MRS. FANNIE B. NEWPORT DEAD (Serviced To New York Ace) Buffalo, N. Y.-On Friday, March 1 Fannie B. Newport, wife of Ellas W. Newport, 416 Michigan avenue, Buffalo departed this life. Besides several brothers the deceased leaves a husband, a son, Ernest; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lee of Philadelphia and Mrs. Julia Schools of Buffalo. Funeral services were held at her late residence on Monday afternoon, the Rev. Father Henry Mooney of St Augustine's Roman Catholic Mission officiating. The funeral was largely attended. Among the out of town people were Mrs. Jinks, Rochester; Mrs. Northrop and H. P. Young of Ro OIL!!! "The Master Fortune Builder" Successful Oil Investments Produce Quicker and Larger Returns than any other Business. Buy Capitol Petroleum Stock Now 10 Cents Per Share 19 Wells Producing Oil. More Wells Now Drilling. Others Soon to be Started. Send for Maps and Information and Address: FRED S. BURTON 1827 ARAPAHoe STREET DENVER, COLORADO chester. Undertaker Norman Tucker 141 Clinton street, had charge of the funeral. Mr. E. W. Newport and family wish to thank their many friends for their sympathy, kindness and beautiful floral tributes given at the time of Mrs. Newport's illness and death. ELIZABETH, N. I. ELIZABETH, N. J.-Mrs. Louisa Simmons, 1085 Lafayette street, was tendered an agreeable surprise Saturday night in honor of her fifty-fifth birthday. Vocal solos, duets, instrumental and piano solos were rendered. Many beautiful gifts and money were received. Among those present were: Misses Martha Thomas, Madeline Tucker, Louisa Jefferson, Anna Grant, Mamie Simmons, Martha Simmons, Mable Simmons, May Simmons, Marion L. Simmons; Messrs. Eagley Washington, David Scott, Roger Holliens, Wilhams, and Clifford Vanderveer; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Weaver of Baltimore and Mr. Isham Jones: Forest Fisher, caterer, served the supper. J. H. Pride, 1126 North avenue, has been sick for the past-two weeks with the gripe. Floyd Fitzgerald of Pennsylvania avenue is conned to his home with a mashed foot. Morgan Peterson has been confined to his home for the past two weeks. The basketball entertainment held at Gordon Hippodrome last Wednesday evening between the Owl Field Club and the Jersey City Field Club ended with the Owl's score, 32 to 22. Surrel, level, 1019 William street, is served by The Sunday School of Shannon Press- ary Church, which has been closed for a month on account of the scarcity of coal, has been opened again, superintendent, Thomas Raynor, invites all to attend. HACKENSACK N J HWEN-GRK, N. J.-Win Floyd, Sr. has returned to his home, Clay street. later a successful operation in the Hackensack Hospital, for appendicitis. Mr. Floyd is getting on nicely. His daughter, Mrs. Alethia Hasbrook, of Rhinebeck, will return home in a few days. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Garner, 1921 Clay street, March 8, whose name is Blanche. An oyster supper was given by a committee of ladies of Varick Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church Thursday evening in interest of the spring rallyoy for Captain No 6, Mrs. Sarah Neilson, leader. A cake and bread sale was also held Saturday by Captain No. 5, Mrs. Fannie Johnson, who was assisted by several ladies of the church. A. golden slipper entertainment was given at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Friday evening, which was a decided success. Dr. William Amiger, president of the Northern Baptist University, spoke at the church Sunday evening. The Rev. J. P. E. Love filled his pulpit at morning service. Mrs.' L. L. Sonnerville was the speaker at the Parish Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday morning. The Rev. Turner filled the pulpit at evening service. A special service will be the next Sunday event for the Boy Scout who will attend in a body headed by their Scout Master, the Rev. C. C. Ringgold. The Rev. Turner will be the speaker. Mrs. Julia Hood, Union street, has returned home after spending several weeks in Washington, D C. Many members of the community are on the sick list. NEWARK N J NEWARK, N. J.—Hostesses and guests alike enjoyed to the full the delightful surprise tendered Mrs. Catherine E. George, 389 alley street, by her daughters, Mrs. Anna Lee Cooper and Mrs. Sadie Campbell, on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 29th, in honor of her seventy-first birthday, Mrs. Ella Conley, as toast-mistress, proved fully equal to the occasion. Mrs. Mary E. Purvis and Mrs. Mary Baptist, in touching and appropriate remarks, voiced the sentiments of all present as they referred to the honor that is due all mothers, and especially to those whom God has spared for three score years and ten. A tribute was also paid to the daughters, whose loving thought prompted the celebration. The repast, including a special birthday cake, was delicious and most daintily served. Other guests present were Mrs. Josephine E. Spearman, Mrs. Kate Johnson, Mrs. Cecilia Graves, Mrs. Jane Thurston, Mrs. Susan Ray, Mrs. Matilda Cornick, Mrs. Martha Plater, Mrs. M. Smalls, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Martha Plater, Mrs. Ella Hubanks and Mrs. H. K. Spearman. Richard Gee of Academy street, was in Asbury Park on Sunday to attend the funeral of his brother, James A. Gee. The Twelve Tribes rally, conducted at St. John's M. E. Church, the Aev. J. E. A. Johns, pastor, last Sunday, was a success, over $162 being raised. The Rev. Hughes of Orange, preached at 3 p.m. and his choir under Prof. Buford, rendered inspiring music. Mrs. J. E. A. Johns is visiting in Philadelphia, at the home of Mrs. Z. Thompson, widow of Zach Thompson. Mrs. J. L. Harris rendered a very interesting program at the B. Y. P. U. on Sunday evening, with talent from New York and Newark. April 15 has been chosen as the date for the annual public meeting of the State Negro Welfare League to be held in the First Presbyterian Church. One of the features will be a quartet of colored soldiers from Camp Dix, also Col Rankin is expected to make an address: Miss Nannie H. Burrough, principal of the Girls' Training School at Washington, will be the leading speaker. Eugene K. Jones of the Urban League is also on the program. A. V. Hamburg, the president, will presile and Bishop E. L. Lines and the Rev. W. J. Dawson, pastor of the church, will also speak. Corporal James S. Sherman of Camp Dix, spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Sherman, 104 Wickliffe street. The Rev. W. A. Credit of Philadelphia, will preach at Bethany Baptist Church on Sunday, March 24, at 3 p.m. for the benefit of Good Samaritan Home. The National Negro Comfort League meets Tuesday evenings at 62 Waverly avenue. The R. J. P. U. program for Sunday evening March 17, will be rendered by the Girl. Senata, under the direction of Y. H. Evans, at School of Music, School of School THE NEW YORK AGE, SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1918. will hold their Easter exercises Sunday. March 31, at 1:30 p. m. Wm. Hytes, who has been confined to his home with pneumonia is convalescent. Miss Bessie Harper, assistant secretary of Bethany Baptist Sunday school, is sick at her home, 267 New street. PLAINFIELD N. I. Mme. G. C. G. Walker Club. PLAINFIELD, N. J.—A board of Mme. Walker's Process workers met at the residence of Mrs. B. B. Bailey, 404 Plainfield avenue, in December and formed a club to be known as the Walker Club. The second meeting was held at Mrs. Paul Coleman's, 218 Richmond street, where it is was decided upon that beginning April 1 the price of hair treatment will be one dollar. Mme. Walker's Process workers are invited to enroll at either of the above numbers. Meetings are held the first Tuesday in every month.—Adv. PLAINFIELD, N. J.—The Men's Club of Bethel Chapel, the Rev. W. L. Ims, pastor, met Monday evening, March 4, and elected the following officers for the ensuing term: President, A. W. Brown; vice-president, Alfred Shipley, secretary, James Smith, corresponding secretary, Charles Vanhorge; treasurer, George Dillon Mr. and Mrs. Whitley, Mountain avenue, were Sunday visitors at friends in New York and Brooklyn. Mrs W. I. Lake and Mrs. Third street was called by Philadelphia to attend a sister, Mrs D W Coursey, who formerly resided here The Planned Embroidery Club holds its regular meeting Friday afternoon to special invitation by Mrs L. Booker East Imler street, and was elegantly entertained. The dining room was decorated with carnations and favors were at each plate. Mrs Booker's hospitality was much appreciated by the members. Mrs Lottie Redd, Planned avenue, spent Sunday with Misses Mary and Ruth Wootson of her old home, Farmville, Va. Saturday evening Mine. Lottie Adger. West Fourth street, gave a complimentary dinner to all who assisted in the program of her entertainment at the Friends' dependent Fen 22. Frank Kelso Jr. is a number of the grammar school basketball team and is making good. Mrs J. D. Johnson and Mrs J. W. Mauray, Webster place, combined business with pleasure in Newark Saturday, when they visited friends. Mrs. Fernandez Brown, Sr. Webster place, after a couple of weeks' illness is still confine dto her bed. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Robinson, Richmond street, are very grateful to their friends, especially the A. M. E. Church members, for their attention to Mrs. Robinson during her illness. She is able to sit up now. George Martin, East Fourth street, is ill at Mughlenburg Hospital Miss Elsie Grant, Mughlenburg place, spent the week-end with her uncle and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. George D. Munn, and attended the Elks reception. Mrs. A. J. Venable, West Third street, gave a complimentary five-course dinner to all those who took part in her entertainment Feb. 27. A surprise party was given to Edward Blair, Plainfield avenue, by a few friends on Friday evening. Isaac Brown, formerly of Plainfield but now of New York, was in town over the week-end visiting friends. The Independents, a club of young people, held their meeting Thursday evening at the home of Miss M. Carter, West Fourth street. Miss Bernice Erwin, East Fourth street, entertained the following last Sunday: Misses M. Hobson, Winston-Salem, N. C., O. Flanagan, Marguerite Johnson, Ellen Murray, Ade Johnson, C. Somerset and Effie Ivey. Large and orderly gatherings are found every Friday evening at Nonpaireil Hall enjoying the two-step, glide and waltz, under the charge of Bill Mayse. The Union Rescue Honte, 55 and 57 Plainfield avtune, Scotch Plains, is doing nicely under the care of the president, Mrs. C. Meredith Williams, and Mrs J. M. Russ secretary. Friends are invited to call and inspect the place at any time. News notes for publication should reach the correspondent by 2 o'clock Sunday, and should be signed with the name of the sender. HARTFORD CONN HARTFORD, Conn.—Miss Bertha A. Browne of Walcott street, entertained the Diplomat's Whist Club Thursday evening. Among those present were Miss Therese Rici of Waterbury; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Steward of Trenton, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Lewis of Atlanta, and Mrs. Wm. Allen of New Haven. W. Grant Bethel entertained the Semper Fidelis at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Boneparte Tuesday evening. The Harmony Five, former Tuskegee Singers, have been spending the week in the city filling a number of engagements. They have been entertained by Mrs. Anna Wilson of Bellerus street. Mrs. S. T. Taylor entertained in honor of her husband's birthday Tuesday evening. Mrs. Bertha Browne entertained in honor of Miss Rice and Mrs. Allen Friday afternoon. W. Grant Bethel has charge of the young people's meeting at the Tacockt Street Evangelical Church on Sunday evening. The Rev. C. T. Fisher and James A. Wright have been ill for several days. Regardless of the inclemency of the weather the mass meeting of the Men's Civic League was largely attended. Sidney M. Johnson has resumed his undertaking business in his old stand on Windson avenue. James T. Montague, 183 Capen street, who have been confined to his home on account of illness, is out again. Mrs. James Montague entertained the Ladies' Turquoise Club Thursday. TO THE PUBLIC The Terry Holding Co. hereby gives notice that the prospectus originally issued by that company is hereby withdrawn and recalled from circulation; and the public is required to disregard them and to wait for the new prospectus which shortly will be issued. (Signed) WATT TERRY NOTABLE DIVERSIONS PALM BEACH, Fla.—The crowning event of the season among the waiters of the Breakers Hotel took place on Tuesday evening, February 26, in the form of a charity ball, proceeds of which were donated to the colored section of the Pine Ridge Hospital of West Palm Beach, through the Good Samaritan Society. The affair took place in the social hall of the quarters, under the supervision of the headwaiter, R. N. Smith, Sr. Committee of arrangement were R. N. Smith, Sr. R. W. Bell, W. H. Cummings, S. A. and W. I. Smith, H. W. Jenkins, J. H. Bayton and H. Tucker, Major S.' H. Bell, Harry Swann, L. D. Snowden and R. N. Smith, Jr. Poor managers. Dances continued from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. W. L. Smith was in charge of the refreshments and took special care of the guests. The hall was beautifully decorated with red, white and blue streamers, flags, and hunting. Japanese lanterns shed rays of light among the palm leaves and green foliage of the Sunny South. Cool zephyr made it very comfortable for dancing. Decorations were supervised by Major S. H. Bell The ladies were beautifully attired, some in evening dresses. Among them were Mrs. H. Thompson of Harrisburg, Pa., and peach color satin, Mrs. Brown a beautiful lace her satin, white lace her satin, Mrs. Williamine of Columbus, Ga., were an old gold satin. Others in cosmetic apparel were Mrs. Heissus in the adoption of Mrs. W. Winston in New York City Mrs. W. H. Cummings were great light cream collared blouse Mrs. Holmes in Sarah's attire were a lafter cream collared blouse she clutched in Miss Petra Park of Ohio head nurse at the hospital, with Miss A. M. Richardson, graduate nurse were both in attendance. The ball was both a financial and social success. On Saturday evening, March 2, the Breakers Social Club held its annual parade, which was the largest and best affair given by them. The members, 100 strong, with an improvised band, formed in front of the quarters, some attired in masques, others in ladies dresses, each carrying either a banner with mottos or a lighted candle. Clarence Taylor as bugler, led the march with the president of the society, Major S' N. Bell, supported by H. Hoskins, secretary, on his right and Joe Sutton, on his left. A large American flag, supported by eight bearers followed, after which the member's, four abreast, with the band in the center, brought up the rear. Marshals were on either side to regulate the line. After marching through the main street, the procession then visited the Royal Ponicana quarters marching in single file through the halls of the different floors and returning to their hall. After singing, by request, two songs, the Breakers yell, led by L. C. Gay was given. Then the special roll-call by Joseph Sutton. Too much praise cannot be given to Major. Bell for his zeal and labor in providing amusements for his coworkers. The page of the procession was W. H. Thompson, Jr., 8 years old, son of W. H. Thompson, Sr., of Harrisburg, Pa., head bellman of the hotel. Robert J. Young and his augmented sextet are still entertaining at the Royal Pontecilla Hotel. Their dance music is highly praised by Ziegfeld, Comstock and the Dolly Sisters, who later gave exhibition dances to their music. Their singing of Negro music, as interpreted by Will Marion Cook; who accompanied at the piano, was considered a special feature of the Daily News, a Palm Beach society paper. The members of the band are Boy Young, Opal Cooper, Joseph Caulk, Charles Jones, Bernard Brown, Carl White, Garfield Carter, Will Marion Cook, Joseph Breen, Mitchell Lewis and Pat Toy. The last named three with Carl White are entertaining at the Palm Beach Country Club Bob Young has well sustained the reputation he established here two years ago. Services were held on Sunday evening March 3, in both the quarters. The Rev. G. E. Carter, assisted by the Rev. J. Chaney, was in charge of the Ponicana. His address was on "Three Balls and Two Strikes." The large attendance paid rapt attention. L. D. Makin officiated at the Breakers. Subject of his address "was "Faith Without Works, Availeth Nothing." GREENSBORO. N. C. GREENSBORO, N. C.—The local Elks presented Miss Helen Hagan in a piano recital February 25. Music loving Greensboro turned out and gave Miss Hagan an enthusiastic reception. After the recital the Elks entertained at a dansant at the A. & F. College Auditorium Miss Hagan was the guest of honor. Dr. Chapman of New Jersey, delivered an interesting lecture at the A. F. College Wednesday evening on "Shapeare and the Bible." The Lutheran baseball team has met two defeats this season. One from A. & F. March 1, when the score was 6 to 1; the other March 8, from Bennett, score 11 to 3. Dr C C Stewart has an office in Burlington which he occupies every Thursday since Dr R S Vass, formerly of Burlington, but now a first hetenant in the National Army, leit. Mrs B G Fitzgerald and two moeces of Atlantic City, are spending a few days here with Prof. and Mrs. W. B. Windsor. Prof W. N Nelson, who has been for some time engaged in Y. M. C. A work at Camp Jackson, S. C., spent a few days, at home last week. SUPERIOR TO COPAIBA & INJECTIONS SANTAL CAFE FILES MIDY RELIEVES IN 24 HOURS ROCHESTER, N. Y. ROCHESTER, N. Y.—Flower City Lodge No. 91 of Elks entertained their sister lodge, Eldorado Town No. 32, at St. George's Hall, Thursday evening. A delightful time was spent. The Sergt Smith Circle No. 78, Ladies of the G. A. Rr will give a social at United Building. Friday evening, March 22, Mrs. Harriet Williams, president, Mrs. Laura H Gardner of Jacksonville, Fla., who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Clove, for several months, returned home last week. On the evening of March 5 Presiding Elder Ellison, the Rev, and Mrs. E. D. W. Jones and Miss Katherine Beard were the guests at supper of Mrs. and Mrs. liver C. Adams, 41 Morpton street. Peter Ogden Day was fittingly celebrated Monday evening, March 4, 1918 by Empire Lodge No. 3124, P. G. M. Council No. 451, Marilie Household of Ruth No. 759, Juvenile Order of the G. U. O. of O. F. Program was as follows: "All Hail the Power of Jesus Name," by the Lodges; reading, Sister Mary Bynum; vocal solo, Sister E. M. Jefferson; paper, by Sister Addie Townes; selection, by the P. G. M. minister, Brothers, Farr, Green, Eckels, Toles and Hansett; address, Bro. W. L. Smith, D.D. G.M.; vocal solo, Bro. Wallace; remarks, by the Revs, J. H. Wilson and E. D. W. Jones; song, by the Lodges Sister L. Marie Green was mistress, Bro. G. H. Wright, master of ceremonies, Refreshtments were served to Sisters Herndon, Chapman and Smith and Pro. Wilson, committee. The services were largely attended at Sunday at Zion Church in spite of the storm. The Rev E. D. W. Jones settled at both services. The Junior Senior Choirs are preparing for master. A special program will be rendered during Holy Week. Mrs. Mary L. Kent, who suffered a slight stroke of apoplexy last Tuesday, much improved. Flower City Lodge No 91 L. B. P. O. F. of W., will give a solider's benefit at A. M. E. Zion Church, April 16. Miss Nettie Bennett, Miss B. Marshall, Miss Pace, Mrs. George Gibbs, Master Joseph Kelley and Whesley Hunt are on the sight list. W. Henry Green, who has been confined to his home, is able to resume his duties again at the Chamber of Commerce. William P. Ashton of Newark, N. Y., died Tuesday morning, March 5. He was highly respected and leading white citizens acted as pallet bearers. He leaves a widow, a son, Sergeant Samuel N. Ashton, of Camp Dix; a daughter, Mrs Walter Golden, Battle Creek, Mich. Dr. Jones officiated. Mrs. Herndon, Mrs. Ball and Mrs. Stockton attended the funeral. Miss Gertrude Johnson of Scottsville is now teaching at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. She is meeting with deserved success Dr. E. D. W. Jones has accepted an invitation to visit Voorhees Institute, of which Prof. J. O. Thomas is principal. He will avail himself of the opportunity, en route from the commissioners' meeting at Birmingham, Ala. NEW LONDON: CONN New London, Conn.—The Rev. Mrs. Florence Randolph of Jersey City, president of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the A. M. E. Zion Church, and one of the most successful Evangelists of the race, is assisting the Rev. E. George Biddle, pastor of Bank Street Church, in special revival services. Mrs Randolph is preaching very helpful and stirring sermons. Several young men have renounced the worldly life and joined the church. Her appeals reach young and old. Her services in the church are continued from March to the 14th. While in the city she is the guest of the Rev Biddle and family at 43 Shapley street STAMFORD, CONN. Stamford, Conn.-Mrs. Charles B Johnson, 52 West, Broad street, who has been very ill, is out again Mrs. Mendez of Adams avenue has taken a position in the Rosa tea rooms. West Main street. Walter Johnson has charge of the Station garage in this city Mrs. Jane Matthews spent the week-end in South Norwalk with friends. Mr and Mrs. Whitehead of Vista street are the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy, born last Friday evening. Austin Ewis was in Norwalk last Sunday. These will be a dance at the Morton House Easter Monday night. The Woman's Progressive Club meet this week at the home of Mrs. A J Dempsey, 36 Arn street. After a short business meeting a dainty luncheon, prepared at the Hotel Davenport, was served by the hostess STAMFORD CONN STAMFORD, CONN.—Mrs. Chas. 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Indian 707. SOUTH FOURTEENTH ST. BIRMINGHAM. Youngstown, O.—Buckeye Lodge of Elks, No. 73, will meet in regular session March 21. Mrs. Queen Robinson Glennwood avenue, is able to be around again after a spell of sickness. Mrs Mary Taylor, East Federal street, is on the sick list. The Lenten tea held at the home of Mrs. Etta Lacey, 151 jackhill avenue, last Friday evening was largely attended. The social set of the South Side has recently organized a social club and an informalance will be given in the near future. The officers are: President, Miss Ruth Tent, vice-president Mrs. John Helt; secretary, Mrs. Robert Patterson; treasurer, Miss Raymond Rusby. The Chrysanthemum Club met at the home of Mrs. T. D. Berry, 32 Foster street, Monday afternoon, Mrs Chester Williams was the associate hostess. The Rev. Shelton Hale Bishop of Pittsburgh was the special preacher Thursday evening at the St Augustine Mission Mid-Lent services. 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Hill on Thursday night, for the benefit of the church, was a great success. Twenty dollars was realized from the venture Clarence Jackson of South avenue has secured a position at the Holland Hotel HILLBURN, N. Y Bilham, N. Y—The Rev. Byron Gunner preached Sunday morning from St Luke's E. Van Hicks and Fletcher Peterson of Las Vegas, N. J., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brown, Sindy. William Johnson and George Powell visited Paterson on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Weeks are responsible for arrival of a baby boy on May 10 and baby, arrives well on May 11. William Johnson of Rinewood, N. J. has moved to Bilham and at present is at home in the Wembury Cottage, off and Brook Street. Lorne Donovan has purchased a new automobile. Herbert Vandunk of the 249th Frost Artillery stationed at Camp Dix, has been promoted to Corporal AMSTERDAM N Y Am-Grace N.Y.—Mrs Cora Blood, Mrs. Grace Wright and Mrs. Grace Velder attended the Moses's Lodge meeting Wednesday night. Mrs. Anna Hall son has recovered from an attack of goose Mrs. Anna Battles, sister of the Rev. U. Smith of 31th Cedar Street, has taken up her residence with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas, 10 Leonard Street. The nights of Pythias met at their Castle Hall Sunday afternoon. A very unovable time was spent. The woman's branch of the local lodge of the nights of Pythias held a dance in the Men's Hall Friday night, Feb. 22, such was largely attended and most successful. A number of ledged from an update and was also charged for the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Garee had been at the meeting. --- WASHINGTONVILLE, N. Y. WASHINGTON, N. Y. Holy Communion was held at Bethan, Chapel Sunday morning. The Rev. P. W. Sewell was assisted by Elder Augustus Deaconum. One new member was added to the church. Mrs. Agnes Sewell the young people's meeting instead of Mrs. Ida Odlell, who was booked to lead Private Louis Freeman of Camp Day spent Sunday at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Freeman. Mr. Charles Braun, who stuck a needle in her foot two years ago, went to the hospital in New York City to have it cut out last month. She has returned nume needle, but with a very painful wound. Her daughter Ruth, who is being treated in the hospital, is improving. Mrs. P. W. Sewell has been notified that her father, Mr. Reizen Snowden of Baltimore, is dead Wm. Earl, John Dolson and Wm. Dolson of Jersey City have returned home. SCHENECTADY: N. Y SECURITY, N. Y.—L. Davis, 40 Vila road, has gone to Buffalo to visit friend, Mr. George Fraser, who has been on the sick list, is getting along nearly. The Order of Mossy held a meeting last Wetland, and it was decided to hold the monthly hereafter to save expire. A large number attended the day Monday night and thirty recipients were given to the Roy Paul Washington. Hon. No. 3140 will give a dance March 22 at Interger Hall A buncit dance at the given March 18 at Board of Trade Hall. Charteau Tealout, 2 Water stairs in the hospital, but is improving. Jack Vernon went to work on the last week Win Connax, 32 South centre street, entered a number of friends at a card party last week. The Rev. R. Washington preached Sunday evening to a large congregation. The Chamadee弘大会 gave a successful concert Monday evening in the church Mr. Prince Brewster has gone to Unea to join her husband. Robert Davis, guest Sunday at Allan YONKERS. N. Y. YONKERS, N. Y.-Mrs. Nellie Boyd, 1313 Waverly street, left Saturday morning for Fulton, N. Y., for an indieinite stay. The pink tea party given at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church last Thursday evening by Club No. N, was a social and financial success. Mesharies Anna Hucks, Freedella Simonson and Carrie Ryerson, assisted by Mrs. James Foster, who was not a member of the club, were the moving spirits in this excellent entertainment. A nice little sun was presented to the building committee as proceeds. Misses Irene Howard and Sidney Skinner, both of whom were patients at the St. John's Hospital, are at home recovering rapidly from their operations. All services at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church were well attended Sunday. Collections for the day were good. Dr John J. Smyyer, the pastor, preached both morning and evening. The Sunday school hour was spent in the rehearsal of the Easter carols. The rehearsals are to be under the direction of Miss Earnestine Richardson. MAMARONECK N Y Mamaroneck, N. Y.—Francis. Showery, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Showery, Jr., departed this life March 3 at the age of 19. Funeral services were held at the A.M.E Zion Church, the Rev. F. W. Cruse affiliated, assisted by the Rev. J. W. McCoy of Baltimore, and the Rev. S. S. Boyd of Mt Vernon. The United States Boy Scouts, of which he was a member, were pallbearer. They were assisted by the Nurse Corps. The Passion Pla will be given on 14th, 13th, 12th at the N.M.E. Zhou Chen. Miss Emantue Allen and Frank Miller of Mamaroneck were married Sunday March 3, by the Rev. S. S. Boyd. Miss Perthia Wilburn and Herbert Braddock of Mamaroneck were married Thursday, March 3. Mrs. W. Cruse spent the weekend visiting her sisters in Flushing, Long Island. MUMFORD N Y Mumford, N.Y. — At the Second Baptist Church Sunday the Rev Havnes, pastor, filled the pulpit at 11 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. preaching an inspiring sermon. The Sunday school working diligently on the program for March 11, entitled "The Cross in Congo Land." The clam chowder supper will be given by the men of the church in the church parlorers on March in Committee on arrangements, George Price and John Martin Mrs Frank Summs went to Salamanca last Wednesday to spend a week with her son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs George Gatewood Mrs Rose Marshall is able to be out. -Mr. and Mrs. James Greene are moving to Rochester. Miss Lucy Carpenter was the guest of Mrs. Della Jackson at her home in Caledonia on last Sunday. The Rev Havnes spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Greene Miss Maeve Poles visited friends in LeRoy on Thursday AUBURN N. Y. WORKS, N. Y. Due with staff has been added to the M. L. Z. Church service flag. The last start represent Myron Baker, Jr. who left last week for Fort Solomun. Mrs. H. Reel and Mrs. N. Rice were in Syracuse last Tuesday. Mrs. C. Hornbeck is seriously ill at her home in Washington street. Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith delightfully entertained at dinner last Tuesday in honor of the Rey and Mrs. Fouville and O. MeAdams of Theological Seminary. Miss H. Fairfax was the guest of friends at Syracuse Saturday. Little Stanley Johnson has the measles. Charles Whittaker and Hermon Renney of Geneva, motored to Auburn Friday in Mr. Whittaker's auto and were the guest of friends. T Williams of Ithaca was the Sunday guest of Miss L. Wuggs. Mrs Alvey Lucas is on the sick list NEWBURGH. N. Y. NEWBROOK, N. Y—At the N. M. E. Zon Church, the Rev. L. H. Lasker occupied his pulpit at both services. Commission was administered at the evening service. Club No. 1 will meet at the parsonage. 100 Washington street Thursday evening, Mrs. Mary DeVant presiding. Club No. 1 will give its annual address in the church March 2, 6, W. Miller and Porter Eggleton are in proving. The Rev E. M. McDaniels, pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, presided at 11 a.m. subject, "How On's Sun and Lum Out" At 8 p.m. his subject was "Salutation in the Home." The entertainment given at the residence of the Rev E. N. McDaniels, 77 Smith street, by the Busy Bee Club, Mrs. McDaniels, president, was a success, financially and socially. Thirty dollars were added to the treasury. Mrs. Drake Grant entertained the embroidery club Wednesday evening. Mrs. Luile Gibson is the guest at the home of her sister, Mrs. Orale Grant. Mrs. Gregory Deso, 8 Water street, will Mrs. Grace Deyo, 8 Water street, will MICKEY BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AUTOMOBILE LIVERY Receiving and Shipping Given Special Attention. 113 CALMOUN ST. CHARLESTON, S. C. be hostess of the Embroidery Club next Wednesday. Miss Amelia Blackwell met with a painful accident Sunday, when she fell and broke her leg. Little Gilbert Rose and William Gordon Ward are indisposed. The Taylor sons are improving. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. 'Saratoga' Springs, N. Y.—The Martha Washington tea party given by a committee of ladies at the Mr. Olivet Baptist Church on February 21 was a perfect success. Mrs. Thomas Jones was the chairman of the committee. Mrs. Josephine Thompson and Miss Eva Choy were in Albany last Sunday visiting Mrs. Bruce, the latter's sister. Mrs Harriet Johnson and Miss W. Wilks were in Schenectady last week visiting the former's daughter, Miss Anna Johnson The condition of Robert Cochrane is somewhat improved Miss Ida Coon has returned from a visit to her uncle in New York The members of the fair committee of the A M E. Zoon Church are very busy preparing for the opening on March 16 The stewardess board No. 4, Mrs Ida Rich, president, will serve a chicken dinner on the 21st inst at the church fair The concert to be given by the Coleridge Taylor Club the same evening promises to be a fine affair Mr and Mrs James Jackson are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine little daughter UTICA N Y UTICA, N.Y. — At Hope Chapel Union Church last Sunday evening an impressive patriotic service was given and a stirring address was delivered by the Rev W. W. Parker of Colgate Medical Securities. The speaker of the church gave a service flag through its respective Mrs. Florence Stout, to the church. There are twelve stars in it with points to follow very shortly. Prof. Worworth, chairman, delivered the acceptance address. He said, among other things "It brings to my mind the often repeated statement, that when the freedom of America is stake, we can always depend upon our ladies to perk up to the last their whole duty in each and every particular. You will and this same spirit burning in the hearts and minds of our people in every State in this Union." The chair member sang several patriotic ants. Little frene Grumes sang a beautiful solo. A few remarks by the pastor, the Rev Robt I Strother, brought the meeting to a close. Miss Hope Defoiss of Camaota is the guest of Mrs. Arthur Baker, 407 Broad street. Raymond Lyles of First street is commited to his home with a grape. On March 8, at 11:45 A.M., occurred the death of Walter Lockwood, from pneumonia. Mr. Lockwood was born in this city twenty-five years ago and was well known throughout Central New York as a cabaret singer and entertainer. Last year he entered vaudeville, and came home recently for the death of hisicken sick 1st Monday and 4th Friday. Marshall Bates of Albany was the week end guest of Samuel F. Johnson, 44 Main street. PORTCHESTER N. Y Portchester, N.Y. - Services were well attended last Sunday at Bethsia Baptist Church Factor Leavitt spoke in the morning on The Never Lasting Physician" in the afternoon the Rev. W. H. Slater, pastor of Shihlo Baptist Church, New Rochelle, preached an instructive sermon, subject, "The Hour Has Come" Communion was administered to a large number. Several persons united with the church, nugely, Mrs Mary Paraham, Mrs Carrie Leavitt, Miss Grace Hawkins and Miss Mary Johnston, members of the Missionary Circle was made by the evangelist, Miss Nellie Jackson, of New Rochelle. Her subject was, "What Christians Must Do To Get Success." Miss Cela Richards, 417 Westchester avenue, has returned home after spending six weeks visiting friends and relatives in New Haven and Crosswick, N. J. The Rey and Mrs. M. Lewis have moved from New Rochelle to 116 Willett avenue, Portchester. Mrs. Mattie Stuth, who has been unimposed, was able to be out to church Sunday. Mr. and Elijah Jones, who moved to Rye last November after the contents of their home was destroyed by fire, have moved back to Portchester, 116 Willett avenue WATKINS, N. Y WATKINS, N. Y.-Mrs. Mary Wesson in Boston on a two weeks' visit. On Friday evening, March 8, a social get-together of the Seenea Valley Lodge, No. 37, and Hadassah Court, No. 20, was held at their lodge rooms in the Baldwin block. The affair was a brilliant one, at 9,30 at sat down to a bountiful repast. Clinton Brown was master of ceremonies and 'all present responded to a few short remarks. The rest of the evening was devoted to dancing Mrs. Helen Mountjoy, of New York, was guest of the evening. Mrs. Kate Coleman is ill with the gruphe. Miss Ida Brown and Little Hope Aldridge of Penn Yan, were guests of Mrs Peter Phunney Tuesday and attended the funeral of Mrs. Lou Brown Cornelius Reed was in Elmura Saturday, consulting Dr. Case, the specialist The community was greatly shocked Saturday, March 2, to learn of the death of Mrs. Louis Brown, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary Wilkinson, of Montour Falls. Mrs. Brown was formerly Lucy Wilkinson, and was united in marriage to Louis Brown of Elmira, about six years ago. She is survived by her husband, a little daughter, Mary Olivia, her mother, Mrs. Mary Wilkinson, four sisters, Mrs. Lillian Stout of Watkins; Mrs. Laine Hackett of Cottonia, Pa.; Misses Helene and Josephine at home and a brother, Elmer, of Chicago. The floral tributes were many. The funeral was held from the home of her mother Tuesday, March 5. Eminer Wilkinson has returned to Chicago called here by the sudden death of his sister, Mrs. Lou Brown. Mrs. Bertha Baldwin is visiting in Peni Yan. "George Pasley and wife, of Chicago, formerly of this village, are here on a visit." SYRACUSE, N. Y SVRMUSE, N. Y.-Mrs. Hester Sutherman left Monday for Pittsburgh, to visit friends. Mrs. Sarah Smoot Handy, wife of John E. Handy, of this city, died in Media, Pa. Tuesday. Mrs. Linda Dickerson, of Oueda, was in the city Wednesday. Joseph Baker Williams of Jordan, who has been ill with pneumonia the past four weeks, is slowly recovering. Miss Harriet Earifax of Auburn was in the city Friday Osmian Tucker left Thursday for Akron, Ohio, to being his wife who was spending some time with her sister in fair town The Red Cross will meet Thursday evenings hereafter at the Tolerance club rooms instead of Thursday, oter- noies. The rooms will be opening the afternoon for those who desire to work The gothic is urged to attend these meetings Damish Court of Calanthe held their anniversary social in Smith's Hall Frid- day evening. Dancing was enjoyed by a goodly number, ice cream, cake and punch were served Abe Meyers, Jr has returned to the city for a time Mrs Tavlor who has been at the hospital has returned much improved The concert and dance given by the Red Cross Zone No. 10 at Smith's Hall Friday, Feb 21, was very successful About $10 was cleared, after all expenses were paid Mrs Laura McCoy is presi- dent and Marghuerite Gauth, secretary Mrs Harriette Hawkins, Grape street, has returned after spending several weeks in Philadelphia Miss Nora Goff stopped in the city enroute to Pittsburgh to see her brother, who was drafted from that city Mrs Ruth Haywood left Monday for her house in Buffalo Mr. and Mrs. Chifford Dixon are rejoicing over the advent of a son ELMIRA N. Y. JAMES, N. Y. - Services at the Dunglery Church were well attended Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Christian Indoor papers were tended by Howard Woods and L. Pilling. At 8 p.m. in the pastor, the Rev. I. W. Woods spoke on the topic, "The Wrong Train." One person came toward me to mute with the church. The stewardesses gave a novel entreatment on last Thursday evening in the form of a basket picnic, which was well attended. On Thursday evening, March 7, a Red Cross Anxiliary was organized at the Neighborhood House on Fifth street. The following officers were elected Chairman, Mrs. J. O Moore; vice-chairmen, Mrs. Charlotte Greene, Mrs. Lance, Mrs. Lilah Moore, Mrs. C "Cuff" treasurer, Mrs. Peter White; secretary, Mrs. The East India Hair Grower Will Promote a full Growth of Hair; Will also Restore Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If Your Hair is Dry and Wry Try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Dandruff, Irritating Scalp, or any Hair Throb, you should try a jar of East India Hair Grower. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the Hair, stimulate the skin, help nature to do its work, Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eyel brows restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. It be used with Hot Iron for Straightening. 1 Hair Grower, 1 Temple Oil, 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Face Cream and Direc- tion for Selling, $2.00, 25c Extra for Postage Noble Vance. The members will make garments, muslin bandages and knitted articles for the soldiers. The auxiliary is now open for members. Meeting on Tuesday evenings at the Neighborhood House at 8 o'clock. St. Clair Neal of Hammondsport, spent Sunday in Elmira. Mrs. Nettie Jackson is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs James B. Ried, Last Second street. T. J. Reed who enlisted in the navy was home recently on a trainough Mrs. Maggie Mann, 122 West Water street, has returned home from Jersey City, where she was called by senior illness of her sister. The following attended the funeral of Mrs. Louis Brown of Monterroe Falls last Tuesday. The Rev L. L. Woods, Mrs. Thomas Catter, Mrs. Edward Vance, Mrs. Theodore Dinham, Mrs. Lane, Messrs. S. A. Clark, J. A. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. English, Mrs Pearl Brent. POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y. POUGHKEKERIS, N. Y.—Splendid services were held at the Smith Street A.M. E. Zion Church last Sabbath when the very inclement weather is considered. Pastor Van Buren serves at both services. The services will be held next Sunday for the last time in the lecture room, where they have been conducted for the past three months due to coal shortage. Stereoproton views of the Passion Play will be shown on the 28th inst. Isaac Daniels and Jacob Williams continue quite sick. Madeline Rose is slowly recovering her health. On Tuesday evening, March 5, Mrs. Lizze Wood celebrated the 18th anniversary of her wedding, by giving a surprise social to her husband, which was attended by a few friends, relatives and her nine children. A plea for evening was enjoyed and a number of inhaled gits received. Mrs. Wood is an ardent member of Zion. Isaac Daniels is on the sick list. Mrs. M. J. Lackover, 97 Catharine street, has gone to Nastir her grand-daughter, Mrs. Chas. R. Thomas of Pittsfield, Mass. her several weeks W. M. Jackson, High street, has accepted a position with the Fiat Automobile Company of Elizabeth, N. J., and will shortly remove there. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Allen, North Hamilton street, entertained several friends at dinner on the 77th. Mrs Rose Treadwel of New Haven is the guest of her sister, Mrs Lulu Haff, North Bridge street An instructive lecture was given to the Baptist Young People's Union of the Ebenezer Baptist Church Wednesday, March 6, on the Thrift War Stamps by Win Aderance, chairman of the Thrift Stamp Committee, followed by the Rev J. McNab, Postmaster Lunner and Mr. Denney of the button factory. Corporal Joseph Young, who came home from Camp Upton very ill, died Monday and was buried Thursday with military honors, from the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Rev Chas S. Freese officiated, assisted by the Rev Charege Van Buren. He leaves a wite here, a father mother, sister and brother in St Lions. There was a large number out and the doral tabites were many. Among them was a large, black wreath from the Clinton Square Club Sunday services were well attended at the Ebenezer Baptist Church the Rev Chas St. Farnes, prophied at 10:45 am and 8:00 pm. Mrs Suller, D. Mills, visited her sister at Clinton Corners and friends in Doughbeesie, leaving Monday afternoon for her home in Hartleburg. Mabraham Rownswell or Camp Upon visited friends in the city on Sunday ITHACA N. Y. Ithaca, N Y—At A M F Zoon Church March 3 the pastor, the Rev J. H Johnson, filled the pulpit both morning and evening. The attendance was good and sermons inspiring. There was a liberal offering. Special mention was made of the annual conference, which will convene at the church the latter part of June. Members present subscribed $55 for conference funds. The auction sale held last Thursday evening by W. H. F. Missionary Society was well patronized and resulted in a financial success. A surprise party was tendered the Rev J H Johnson last Tuesday evening by members of the choir, the occasion being his birthday anniversary. The pastor was the recipient of a handsome sterling silver handled umbrella with initials engraved. M. Hall of Montreal is the gist of his wife, Mrs Sahei Hall, Cleveland avenue, Mrs Hall is the daughter of Mr. Paul with his wife. M. Lanie Moore, South Plum street, celebrated her birthday last week in Sarajevo, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs Carlisle. Mrs Etta Jackson visited her Mrs. Fitz Jackson visited her mother in Caroline last week Mr. and Mrs. Kent, West Green street, are rejoicing over the arrival of a bouncing boy, born March 10 Mrs Elizabeth Rigby, who has been spending some time in Pittsburgh, returned last Saturday evening. The Eastern Star members met at the residence of Mme. Perry Thursday evening to perfect arrangements for the fair to begin April 1. An elaborate program is being arranged for each night. The Frances Harper Club (Woman's Federation) met at the home of Mrs Charles Magill, South Albany street, last Friday evening. An interesting program was rendered with a full attendance. Several new members were added. The president, Mrs M Washington is laboring earnestly for the continued success of the organization. The Elija Peterson W C T U met at the residence of Mrs. Richard William, Corn street. They planned to study political questions relative to voting. The annual election will be held at next meeting. Mrs Charles Morton, New York City, formerly of Ithaca, is the guest New French System taught where pupils can cut all the latest patterns by tape measure. Employment given to those who desire to remain in Asheville. Correspondence Course completed in three weeks. Open all year round. THE AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK of her mother, Mrs. Cora B. Martin, Clinton street. Miss Mildred Banks, South Plain street, is confined to her room by illness. KINGSTON N. Y. Kingston, N. Y.—The services at Zion were well attended on Sunday with preachings by the pastor, the Rev Matthews. On last Monday night a splendid quarterly conference was held. Presiding Elder L. G. Mason was present. The reports showed great progress. The concert and entertainment given by the Three Tribe captains, H Vanderzeer, T. Mowers and George Combeck, was a success. Especially pleasing was the duet by Misses Beatrice and Alice Combeck. On Sunday interesting services were held at the St Marks Church by the L. E. Quan, pastor. Presiding Elder L. S. Sands was present and spoke Mrs. Burchell E. Jacobs and little son Donna of Greenfield, Mass, are visiting his sister, Mrs Minnie Wooton The Rev. B. E. Jacobs spent the weekend with his family here Burdett Cowell has returned home from St Augustine, Fla., where he spent the winter. A pleasant afternoon was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs Geo Overt at a donkey party given for their little son, George, Jr. A birthday party was given for little Violet Anderson at her home on last Thursday afternoon. An enjoyable time was had. Among the young men recently called for the U.S. Army are George Wallace Johnson, George Hannibal, Clarence S. A. Clemson, William Souser. Kingston was represented at the Catskill dance on last Wednesday night by Miss L. E. Hirschfeld Bacon Lingerall Kenneth Osterhoff and Raymond Rust. [ Private W Brompton of 1899 [ V Camp Dix, is confined to the Base Hospital there, where he has had a very successful operation. BUFFALO, N. Y BETTING, N. Y. - Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lyth avenue, gave a fine musical entertainment on Monday night before a large assemblage of friends. Hyacinths, fries and truffles were the decorations used. A buffet luncheon was served. The officials and employees of the American Brass Company work shipped with St Luke's A M E Zion Church on Sunday night. The Rev Dr Durham, pastor, preached a fine sermon. A collection of thirty dollars was taken. A packed house greeted the old folks concert at St Luke's Thursday night of last week. The program was a creditable one. The Knights of Pythias will celebrate their anniversary and have a special sermon preached to them on Sunday night. March 24, 19th. St Philip's Episcopal Church, Elm street. The Rev. Father Bennett will be the preacher. Twenty men were admitted in Prairie of Buffalo, lodge on Saturday night, Major O. C Hall, G Deputy C. C., in the chair. This lodge is growing fast, with a good type of man. John Johnson of William street, and Brother Smith on Clinton street, at the sink list. Letters from the church street have come in to the house for last week with an attack of grief. The Altar Guild of St. Philip's Church met on Wednesday night and elected officers for the year. Mrs. Linda Washington was re-elected president, Miss Sade Miller, vice-president Mrs. Mamie Smith, treasurer, Mrs. Nicola Buckner, secretary, and Mrs. Grace Pavey, custodian. Seven new members joined the Altar Guild at this meeting. Palm will be blessed and distributed at all the services in St. Philip's Church on Palm Sunday. Confirmation services by the Bishop of Colorado will take place about the middle of April. Mrs. M. M. Tomes sends home from Chicago the sad news of the serious illness of his brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Dobbin C. H. Jackson, W. D. and R. L. Davis of Portland, Oregon, old friends of Major Ollie C. Hall, were his guests this week, after many years absence. Chas H. Turner has gone to reside in New York City. Sergeant Harry Anderson of the 49th Virtulery, stationed at Camp Dis, visited his mother for a few slays. He was royally entertained before returning to camp. Miss Bertie Croker, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Allen of Highs Avenue for some time, has gone on an extended visit to Toronto. William D. Washington, assisted by ten race men, all of whom are employed by the Lafayette Hotel and are making good, hopes to add to his force. The local branch of the Negro Business League held their regular monthly ```markdown ``` meeting on Sunday afternoon, and reelected the same officers for the year, with the addition on an assistant secretary in the person of Israel Rue. The N. A. A. C. P. will shortly introduce several of the race's leading men to the Buffalo public, among who will be Dr DuBois of New York. The coming of Dean Pekens to this city will allow the staff a stellar event. He will take on a job at Auburn-Dohauser M. F. Church. Saturday night, March 10, the Athletic Circumf of the Grammar Schools will take place in the Bradway Auditorium at 7:30 o'clock. Every race lover should turn out to cheer our boys who are going to compete in the several events. Race boys handle the race papers, Why not buy of them? Dr. Ballachey of St. Paul's Church addressed the Brotherhood of St. Andrew of St. Philip's Church on Wednesday night. P. B. Evans and Alexander Parker made excellent talks on Prayer. The men of St Philip's are singing in the special men's choir on Tuesday nights at St. Paul's Cathedral special Lenten services. Several clubs of race women are attempting to sell W. S. S., to the amount of $500. An enthusiastic meeting was held in Bethel A. M. E. 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The fact that the number of women who voted almost equalled the total vote cast for the regular Republican candidate shows that this new element must be counted with in future elections. Another significant straw is that the woman candidate on the Prohibition ticket received only 382 votes, although the women who voted numbered 9,372, making it clear that the new voters were not swayed by sex in their action. That 465 voters took the trouble to write the name of Reverdy C. Ransom on their ballots, while it is claimed that six hundred others attempted to do so but bungled the job, shows a degree of dissatisfaction among Negro voters that cannot be ignored. The most important lesson for this class of voters to learn is how to wield their power in such a manner as to bring about results helpful to the race. There is a warning to the Republican leaders that a square deal is in order to remove the cause for such dissatisfaction, as shown in the number of votes diverted from the regular party nominee in this election. WAR RISK INSURANCE. In a statement by Emmett J. Scott, Special Assistant to the Secretary of War, the value and necessity of war risk insurance to the Negro soldiers and their dependents are strikingly set forth. The time limit within which such insurance may be taken out by the soldiers has been extended to April 12. It is highly encouraging to note that, out of a total strength of 2,212 commissioned and enlisted men, the 372nd Infantry, now stationed at Camp Stuart, Newport News, Virginia, has written $17,277,500 of war risk insurance, and that after a canvass of the entire regiment only forty men, with no dependents, declined to insure. It is likewise gratifying to note that the 350th forever, continuing authority of our armed men, is one among a number of regiments where every officer and man in the regiment is protected by Government insurance. The friends and relatives of our soldiers should urge upon them the necessity of availing themselves of this opportunity of guarding against the risks of the service at once. Especially should those leaving families of dependents adopt this means of securing them against want and privation. No soldier should leave here to go over there, without first taking out sufficient insurance to guard those he leaves at home against the ills of poverty. UNREST IN THE CHURCHES A phase of the troubled times through which we are passing is the revolutionary tendencies coming to the surface in the religious denominations of the race. The great Baptist family has been divided for several years over questions of policy which are seeking to be brought to a harmonious adjustment. A Peace Commission has been appointed to meet this month in Memphis and discuss the advisability of healing the breach made in 1915. Hope are entertained by the leading members of the denomination that good may result from this meeting. The Methodists of the race are proceeding with their efforts for organic union, but in the meantime the different bodies of this denomination are stirred up over various questions. With the Zion connection the increasing encroachments of the bishopric on the other departments of the church have been referred as a menace to the denomination. With the African Methodists the office of presiding elder is becoming a bone of contention. All these upheavals of religious bodies are to be regarded as symptoms of the development of a wider democracy, in which the people, including the pastors and the lajiy, shall acquire a greater freedom in the management of their own affairs. The dissensions and differences will, we hope, be equitably composed and the church move on free from arbitrary and unjust rulings, to the fuller and freer realization of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE. "Not a cent for tribute, but millions for defense," is the policy attributed to the United States through its career as a nation. That the nation is disposed to live up to this policy is shown by the announcement that seventy-five million dollars have been paid into the Treasury Department through the sale of War Savings and Thrift Stamps through February. The receipts for the month of February totaled $41,000,000, as against $37,000,000 received through the War Savings campaign in England for the same period, despite the fact that the campaign has been running there for over two years. The receipts are coming into the Treasury Department at the rate of about $2,000,000 a day. In other words, the receipts in this country, after three months, are already running at the same rate which England has reached after two years. The total receipts in England up to January 26, 1918, were $550,000,000. At the rate at which the campaign is running here, we shall reach this total inside of the year allowed by Congress for the present campaign. If the rate continues to increase as it has been increasing during the past month there should be no difficulty in attaining the $2,000,000,000 goal set by Congress for the year's campaign. This is entirely outside of the billions raised through the two Liberty Loans and the millions contributed for the Red Cross and other war charities. The War Savings and Thrift Stamps furnish a ready and convenient means of saving small sums, and at the same time JAPANOPHOBIA. Ever since the question of John William Randolph Hearst has been putes to Japan the basest of most ing advantage of the European cire which will be a menace to all making this statement Mr. Hearst the fact that Japan is and always that is more than most of the. In his paper, The New York publishing lengthy, signed editor entry of Japan into Siberia as an statements are entirely contrary asked the approval of her allies; pressed their approval. In last Saturday's American which Mr. Hearst said. I think that President Wilson's occupation of Siberia is perfectly everything we have ever said again highest praise. We have our doubts that Mr. for that editorial of highest praise up to last Saturday had not pro Siberia; indeed, a protest seemed wished to avoid. In the second part to the President certain motives they could be shown to be held by diplomatically. If Mr. Hearst with the express purpose of adding of the Administration he could not. This question is without a doubt enough without having Mr. I. months ago the United States as the special sphere of the United West Indies under the Monroe Do the United States recognized the in the Orient: Now comes a test is supposed to work. Is it to while Germany with whom she is right at her door? Or is she not, under her treaty with us, justification if she fears it to be imminent? The our Government, and The America has not made the puzzle any easy. In another place Mr. Hearst says: What does it matter how the wives; what does it matter what the white nations are; what does it m white people is embraced in the dominions or the Anglo-Saxon dom civilization, the white man's religion and of morals, the white man's idea that counts. May these blind fools of white selves and make preparations against flict which is at hand. This seems to be about as sur as any American paper would daily holds up the Yellow Peril as peace at once with Germany; whether we are under German or make peace at once and save our But more dangerous than his German propaganda is the doctrine preaching. He pictures Japan as nation and dominate the world wants is to be treated fairly and a nation. But the picture is as calculated to stir up the feelings the races which Mr. Hearst prefers of white supremacy which he pro that is being waged to-day. And we wish to add that ourization, the white man's religions and of morals, the white man that Mr. Hearst proclaims. As g the present condition of Europe. QUICK, I Last week the War Department in the manual of instruction cently issued by the provost married. The language withdrawn race and was as follows: "The foreign born, and especial the native born." The attention of President W able paragraph by Dr. Nathan G York draft board, and other person newspapers: The President a adding to the country's ability to carry on the war. Here is an opportunity for the mothers and fathers to teach the children their first lessons in thrift by putting their pennies saved in the form of War Savings and Thrift Stamps. question of Japan going in fear has been foaming at the rest of motives. He declares European conflict to build enmance to all the white nation. At Mr. Hearst purposely oaths and always has been a fighter of the white nations. At New York American, Mr. signed editorials in which Liberia as an "attack," as a fairly contrary to the simple other allies, and England and American there was a threat. Agent Wilson's action in protest is perfectly splendid, and he said against him and wrote to Mr. Wilson with highest praise. In the first, he did not "protested" against the second place. Mr. Hearst in motives for making the be held by him would prove Mr. Hearst, had set out of adding to the diplomacy he could not have done without a doubt giving the driving Mr. Hearst make it clear States and Japan sign the United States in La. Monroe Doctrine was realized the special sphere comes a test as to about Is it to be expected that whom she is at war gets a war is she not, with the appraisal us justified in forestallment; These are question The American's "praise" zingle any easier. Mr. Hearst says: "How how the white races are greater what the shifting lines that does it matter whether they faced in the Muscovite domination-Saxon dominions? In any man's religions, the white man's ideals, will be main tools of white nations make nations against the enemy for about as subtle a piece of war would dare to publish at New Peril as a threat that in Germany. "What does German or Anglo-Saxon and save ourselves from arouses than his messing up on the doctrine of race hatred Japan as planning to obey the world. This is absurd, fairly and, in accordance with picture is as dangerous as the feelings that will bring heart pretends so much to which he preaches is at the o-day. Add that our opinion of "the's religions, the white man's white man's ideals" is no limits. As grounds for our of Europe. Ever since the question of Japan going into Siberia came up William Randolph Hearst has been foaming at the mouth. He imputes to Japan the basest of motives. He declares that she is taking advantage of the European conflict to build a great Asiatic empire which will be a menace to all the white nations of the world. In making this statement Mr. Hearst purposely or otherwise ignores the fact that Japan is and always has been a faith keeping nation, and that is more than most of the white nations of the world can say. In his paper, The New York American, Mr. Hearst has been publishing lengthy, signed editorials in which he speaks of an entry of Japan into Siberia as an "attack," as an "invasion." Such statements are entirely contrary to the simple facts. Japan has asked the approval of her allies; and England and France have expressed their approval. In last Saturday's American there was a full-page editorial in which Mr. Hearst said. I think that President Wilson's action in protesting against Japan's occupation of Siberia is perfectly splendid, and we ought to forget everything we have ever said against him and write an editorial of the highest praise. We have our doubts that Mr. Wilson will thank Mr. Hearst for that editorial of highest praise. In the first place, the President up to last Saturday had not "protested" against Japan's entry into Siberia; indeed, a protest seemed to be the very thing which he wished to avoid. In the second place, Mr. Hearst's editorial ascribes to the President certain motives for making the "protest" which if they could be shown to be held by him would prove very embarrassing diplomatically. If Mr. Hearst had set out to write an editorial with the express purpose of adding to the diplomatic embarrassment of the Administration he could not have done a better job. This question is without a doubt giving the Administration trouble enough without having Mr. Hearst make it worse. Only a few months ago the United States and Japan signed a treaty in which the special sphere of the United States in Latin-America and the West Indies under the Monroe Doctrine was reaffirmed and in which the United States recognized the special sphere of influence of Japan in the Orient: Now comes a test as to about how far the treaty is supposed to work. Is it to be expected that Japan sit idly by while Germany with whom she is at war gets a stronghold in Siberia right at her door? Or is she not, with the approval of her allies and under her treaty with us, justified in forestalling such a condition if she fears it to be imminent? These are questions that are puzzling our Government, and The American's "praise" of President Wilson has not made the puzzle any easier. In another place Mr. Hearst says: What does it matter how the white races are grouped among themselves; what does it matter what the shifting lines and confines of the white nations are; what does it matter whether this or that group of white people is embraced in the Muscovite dominions or the Teuton dominions or the Anglo-Saxon dominions? In any case the white man's civilization, the white man's religions, the white man's standard of living and of morals, the white man's ideals, will be maintained, and that is all that counts. May these blind fools of white nations make peace among themselves and make preparations against the enemy for the fundamental conflict which is at hand. This seems to be about as subtle a piece of German propaganda as any American paper would dare to publish at this time. It plainly holds up the Yellow Peril as a threat that we had better make peace at once with Germany. "What does it matter," it says, whether we are under German or Anglo-Saxon dominion? Let us make peace at once and save ourselves from Asia." But more dangerous than his messing up of diplomacy and his German propaganda is the doctrine of race hatred that Mr. Hearst is preaching. He pictures Japan as planning to over run white civilization and dominate the world. This is absurd. All that Japan wants is to be treated fairly and in accordance with her standing as a nation. But the picture is as dangerous as it is absurd. It is calculated to stir up the feelings that will bring on the war between the races which Mr. Hearst pretends so much to fear. The doctrine of white supremacy which he preaches is at the bottom of the war that is being waged to-day. And we wish to add that our opinion of "the white man's civilization, the white man's religions, the white man's standards of living and of morals, the white man's ideals" is not so high as the one that Mr. Hearst proclaims. As grounds for our opinion, we point to the present condition of Europe. QUICK REDRESS. War Department announcement of instructions for medical provost marshal general's use withdrawn was a reflective and especially Jews, are President Wilson was called Nathan Gordon, medical other persons of the Jewish President acted at once on its ability to ability for the to teach the sons in thrift saved in savings and friendly nature or out, Mr. Do to lend an ear helping hand. be congratula head of this is Last week the War Department announced that certain language in the manual of instructions for medical advisory boards recently issued by the provost marshal general's office had been withdrawn. The language withdrawn was a reflection upon the Jewish race and was as follows: "The foreign born, and especially Jews, are more apt to malign than the native born." The attention of President Wilson was called to the objectionable paragraph by Dr. Nathan Gordon, medical examiner of a New York draft board, and other persons of the Jewish faith and by Jewish newspapers: The President acted at once on the matter by writ- adding to the country's ability to carry on the war. Here is an opportunity for the mothers and fathers to teach the children their first lessons in thrift by putting their pennies saved in the form of War Savings and Thrift Stamps. friendly nature. Whether in office or out, Mr. Dalton always has time to lend an ear to those requiring a helping hand. Mayor Hylan is to be congratulated on making him head of this important department. Senator Tillman of South Caro- In the new Commissioner of Charities and Correction, the Hon. William Dalton, the members of the race in this city will recognize one whose interest and disposition have been of the most helpful and --- Japan going into Siberia came up on foaming at the mouth. He invades. He declares that she is taking conflict to build a great Asian empire the white nations of the world. In that purposely or otherwise ignores that has been a faith keeping nation the white nations of the world can say: "American, Mr. Hearst has been trials in which he speaks of an "attack," as an "invasion." Such to the simple facts. Japan has land England and France have exerted there was a full-page editorial in action in protesting against Japan's splendid, and we ought to forget him and write an editorial of the Mr. Wilson will thank Mr. Hearst. In the first place, the President protested" against Japan's entry into it to be the very thing which he face. Mr. Hearst's editorial ascribes for making the "protest" which if him would prove very embarrassed, had set out to write an editorial to the diplomatic embarrassment not have done a better job. Subtracting the Administration trouble, hears make it worse. Only a few and Japan signed a treaty in which States in Latin-America and the doctrine was reaffirmed and in which special sphere of influence of Japan is to about how far the treaty is expected that Japan sit idly by that war gets a stronghold in Siberia with the approval of her allies and in forestalling such a condition these are questions that are puzzling Japan's "praise" of President Wilsonier. Days: white races are grouped among them the shifting lines and confines of the latter whether this or that group of Muscovite dominions or the Teuton nations? In any case the white man's, the white man's standard of living, will be maintained, and that is all the nations make peace among them the enemy for the fundamental con- trol a piece of German propaganda to publish at this time. It plainly a threat that we had better make "What does it matter," it says, Anglo-Saxon dominion? Let us ourselves from Asia." In messing up of diplomacy and his use of race hatred that Mr. Hearst is planning to over run white civilization. This is absurd. All that Japan can accordance with her standing as dangerous as it is absurd. It is that will bring on the war between kids so much to fear. The doctrine reaches is at the bottom of the war. Opinion of "the white man's civilization" the white man's standards of living's ideals" is not so high as the one bounds for our opinion, we point to ment announced that certain landis for medical advisory boards rehital general's office had been with- was a reflection upon the Jewish rally Jews, are more apt to malign Wilson was called to the objection- ordon, medical examiner of a Newns of the Jewish faith and by Jew- tted at once on the matter by writ- friendly nature. Whether in office or out, Mr. Dalton always has time to lend an ear to those requiring a helping hand. Mayor Hylan is to be congratulated on making him head of this important department. Senator Tillman of South Carolina has announced his candidacy for a fifth term in Congress. As Cole Blease is one of the other alternatives proposed, there does not appear to be much hope for the relief of the Senate from its present affliction. I am very much distressed that the sentences quoted in the enclosed telegrams should have been contained in the draft instructions to the medical advisory boards. They, of course, represent a view absolutely contrary to that of the Administration and express a prejudice which ought never to have been expressed or entertained. In all of this I am sure you will agree with me, and I hope that you will be kind enough to make an immediate excision of these sentences and instruct the medical advisory boards accordingly, letting it be known, if you will be kind enough to the senders of the enclosed telegrams that you have done so. I am making this request with the greatest confidence, because I am sure you will sympathize with my point of view in the matter. Cordially and sincerely yours. WOODROW WILSON. The result of the President's communication was that the surgeon general amended the paragraph so as to omit the objectionable language, the provost marshal general telegraphed the amendment to all the boards, a reprint of the regulations was ordered and will be distributed as soon as received from the Government Printing Office, and the edition already distributed will be recalled and destroyed. This is quick and full redress; and will cause colored Americans to wonder how and why a word of protest from Jewish leaders and the Jewish press brought about such prompt action. Here was a slur not upon Jewish-American citizens but upon Jews of foreign birth for which the President of the United States has been constrained to utter almost an apology. Colored Americans will remember East St. Louis and Memphis and Dyersburg and Essil Springs; they will also remember the draft blanks with the instruction, "If you are of African descent, tear off this corner;" they will remember the removal of the 15th New York Infantry away from the body of New York state troops encamped at Spartanburg, South Carolina, because certain other troops didn't like their presence: they will recall instances of colored officers of the national army going home on leave of absence and being told, "you can't wear that uniform around here"; they will think of instances of colored officers traveling on military duty being put out of Pullman cars and made to ride in the Jim Crow; the minds of some will go back to the segregation orders issued by departments at Washington; thoughtful colored Americans on reading this letter of the President will remember all of these things and a thousand more, while realizing that nothing as yet has been able to bring one word of disapproval from the administration. There is a lesson and it is this, no class or group in this or any other country is ever going to get more than it has the power to demand. Three million Jews have made themselves such a power in this country that no mayor of a city, no governor of a state, no member of congress, no President of the United States would dare run counter to that power. What three million Jews have done twelve million Negroes-may do. What the Negro lacks in wealth he can make up by intelligent and serious thought and by united action. THE DEMON'S LAST FIGHT. The battle on the Prohibition Amendment to be now being waged in the Legislature at Albany latest reports the drys have gone over the top and wets in their last trench.* In all probability New York the amendment. The fight in this state has brought forth so arguments pro and con, especially con. Among the of the latter was one advanced by a correspondent to Sun, in which he said: To the poor workingman the saloon is a club will plus the benefit of drink is found. Here he meets his forges the damned monotony of existence for the he but little better than that of the ox. Here in this slightly exhilarated by alcohol and forget his sorrow his troubles no more. I predict that if prohibition is adopted there will trouble than our country has ever had, and that in the morally wrong, no norm of total prohibition will predate. The Sun correspondent, of course, intended his argument against prohibition, but it is one of the best prohibition that has yet met our eye. If prohibition cause the poor workingman to stop drowning his se and make him think seriously about his condition to better it, then let prohibition come, even if in country more civil trouble than it has ever had. Personally, we are not overwhelmingly in favourable prohibition amendment; and not because we of seeing the drink habit lessened or done away we do not believe that individual habits should or by law. We believe the world would be better if every church or some place where they would derive spirit on Sundays, but we do not believe the best results by passing a law to that effect. However, regardless of what anybody may question, national prohibition is coming. The Deming his hardest fight and is going down to defeat. Stay defeated remains to be seen. An Amendment to the Constitution, stature at Albany. According to cover the top and are attacking the probability New York will adopt brought forth some very curious con. Among the most curious a correspondent to the New York saloon is a club wherein recreation. Here he meets his fellow mah and existence for the hour, an existence box. Here in this club he may be forget his sorrows and remember is adopted there will be more civil had, and that in the end, since it is prohibition will seduce in our country,arse, intended his letter as an argu- one of the best arguments for eye. If prohibition is going to top drowning his sorrows in alcohol about his condition and take steps come, even if it does bring the has ever had. Shelmingly in favor of a Constitu- not because we are not in favor or done away with, but because habits should or can be regulated would be better if everybody went to would derive spiritual inspiration the best results would be gained At anybody may think about the coming. The Demon Rum is night-down to defeat. Whether he will The battle on the Prohibition Amendment to the Constitution is now being waged in the Legislature at Albany. According to latest reports the drys have gone over the top and are attacking the wets in their last trench." In all probability New York will adopt the amendment. The fight in this state has brought forth some very curious arguments pro and con, especially con. Among the most curious of the latter was one advanced by a correspondent to the New York Sun, in which he said: To the poor workingman the saloon is a club wherein recreation, plus the benefit of drunk is found. Here he meets his fellow mah and forgets the damned monotony of existence for the hour, an existence but little better than that of the ox. Here in this club he may be slightly exhilarated by alcohol and forget his sorrows and remember his troubles no more. I predict that if prohibition is adopted there will be more civil trouble than our country has ever had, and that in the end, since it is morally wrong, no norm of total prohibition will produce in our country. The Sun correspondent, of course, intended his letter as an argument against prohibition, but it is one of the best arguments for prohibition that has yet met our eye. If prohibition is going to cause the poor workingman to stop drowning his sorrows in alcohol and make him think seriously about his condition and take steps to better it, then let prohibition come, even if it does bring the country more civil trouble than it has ever had. Personally, we are not overwhelmingly in favor of a Constitutional prohibition amendment; and not because we are not in favor of seeing the drink habit lessened or done away with, but because we do not believe that individual habits should or can be regulated by law. We believe the world would be better if everybody went to church or some place where they would derive spiritual inspiration on Sundays, but we do not believe the best results would be gained by passing a law to that effect. However, regardless of what anybody may think about the question, national prohibition is coming. The Demon Rum is fighting his hardest fight and is going down to defeat. Whether he will stay defeated remains to be seen. COMMENDING THE AGE FROM ALABAMA To the Editor of THE NEW YORK ACE to read about the success of the Hope Day Nursery. Enclosed kindly find amount of my subscription and also my best wishes for your success. M. JONES. OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS To the Editor of THE NEW YORK ACE: "Enclosed find money order for THE ACE, which I should have sent before, but have been out in Oklahoma. THE ACE is the greatest Negro paper in the United States for honest and square dealing and plain home talk." FROM MASSACHUSETTS. To the Editor of THE NEW YORK ACR: Enclosed find subscription for another year. I will continue to praise THE ACR as, I honestly believe it is the best paper published by the race. Hoping you will be successful in your effort to get 10,000 new subscribers. I remain yours for success. my husband was a subscriber when it was known as the Erroman. I often think that if I were an educated woman what a history I could write of the changes that have come about in reference to the colored people of New York in the last 47 years. I was very glad To the Editor at The New York Aur. Prepared please for postal order for my script on Although per from my script on Although per from a British context in a British colour, I look forward regularly to the arrival of The Aur. I have been a subscriber since 1800 and do not think or SOUTH EQUARTENT S COMMENDING THE AGE To the Editor of THE NEW YORK ACE Enclosed please find money order for renewal of my subscription to your valu- able paper. I cannot afford to be without a copy in my home every week. FROM TEXAS. To the Editor of THE New York Age I write you to renegy my subscription, as you have the sympathy of the Southern Negro. I long to see you reach as many as ten million subscribers. We are proud of the paper and we pray that you may continue to publish it Key. J. D. Turns. ONE OF THE OLDEST SUBSCRIBERS. To the Editor of The New York Aer I think I am one of the oldest sub- servers you have on your list. I do indeed know the value of your paper. As my husband was a subscriber when it was known as the Foreman, I often think that if I were an educated woman what a history I could write of the changes that have some about in refer- ence to the colored people of New York in the last 47 years. I was very glad FROM TRINIDAD. FROM OKLAHOMA To the Editor of THE NEW YORK I wish to add my testimony to the great number of satisfied in- ters to your very valuable regis- t for past year, and also to add my the amount of your receipts for scriptions for another year. How that your circulation will go Over Top" this year. "A MESSAGE TO COLORED PEOPLE" THE AGT has received the follow- communication, "Writing the writter as a 'A Message' to the Bored People of America," in answer James W. Johnson's article published the issue of Feb. 23 on The Times Tennessee." The writer: this communication, Mrs. Arnold Buffalo Co. Jr., is a resident of New York City high social standing and deeply interested in philanthropic work. Her message is therefore entitled to a copy and sympathetic hearing. It follows, "I want to speak to all the most people in America if I could today; want to bring a message to them. I feel so deeply is intended to be hurt. Let us imagine we are all patient together, you freed men of America, we, who ask you now to help us the world. We stand in some E Place together, face to face, capable bridging the griff, the difference color has unwittingly made. Let us into the souls of each other, as his one day will look into our souls. us imagine we have chosen those some mysterious way, to get select color. Shall we be bolder this time choose three colors? One, the color the blood; the martys and patriots shed for us; one for the sky stretches so perfectly above us; white, as spottless as the motives of thought? "Patriots! colored Americans! meet one flag! will you choose your color? Will you listen to the messages? Will you touch with the world? And face the whole world with pride." "I almost feel as if the influence of all the people who lived did for Abolition and right living rounds us. They are living again. They seed they planted in the unreached is about to blossom, and we, as humas as the most humble of the earth, chosen somehow to help bring the loom to its fruit. Oh, God the great of the thought is like Thy Hand our lives. They are not dead, these who fought and perished that the slave might be free. They are not the souls who brought education, those freed men. They are not the souls who are bringing a restraint force into the world today, because the have lived. A new era is about to be upon the world. All the good of past one will be gathered and gamed to make this one richer and more living in its harvest than the last. Waiting earth is ready to yield new growth. The worn-out soil is freshing itself, not only with a bib of sacrifice, but with the elements patriotic impulse and belief. All that who have lived and stood for greed of thought and nobility of charm have added these elements to the earth. The influence for good has washed like rain the particles that must go sun and cooling dews, like the God of like men and women, will rise as the seasons come, bring the hard to its golden grain. MOB ACTION. (Springfield, (Mass.) Republica- Gov. Lowden of Illinois is right to he defences mob action in the na- mely loyalty to the government as an act of the enemy. In view of deeds of lance carried out by mob in three nios communities, Gov. Lowden put that there are proper tribunals for the punishment of "any man community guilty of treason or any other crime." The defense American institutions by means of less violence tends to underpin not to uphold them. Daily, consi- sent processes of government are equa- dealing legally and adequately with fenders of all descriptions. Let each everywhere keep this in mind when discover what seems to them be defences of disloyalty. Information that at once be given to the daily com- authorities, who will give the net such attention as it deserves. But set the wheels of justice in mind that way the citizen can feel that responsibility ends. Happily that the process generally followed, with the suit that good and not harm follows. Facial Adornments We will say this for the Carr and Grand Duke, they had better look whiskers than the Bolshavik—Czabia Record. The Military Wedding. Perhaps the most startling all-time revolutions is the infinitely quired prominence of the bridges who threatens to displace the bells the center of attraction when the wedding guests assemble—Chicago News. Metta for the Buns Sunday-School Teacher—Now I my, I want you to *memorize* my motto, "It is more blessed to give to receive." Jimmy—"Yes I'm, but I know it. My father says he has always need a motto in his business." An Outlet for Learning A man who was trapped in mountains stopped at a crab and asked for a drink of water. An old man brought it out to him. An older man he had quite a talk with her telling great stories about some of the rivers he had seen in the outside world. Finally, when he stopped to take her the old woman took her prize of mouth and said "Stranger, if I knew as much you do I'd go somewhere and start greedy."—St. Paul Poster Press THE STAGE-MUSIC-ATHLETICS POPULAR SONGS MY Wife's Gone to the Country, Hurray, Hurray!" Remember it? And "All Coons, Look Alike to Me," and "Schooldays," and "Way Down in My Heart I've Got a Feelin' for You," and "Just Tell Them that You Saw Me," and that gray-beard of them all, "After the Ball Was Over"? They were the popular songs of their day. By the way, speaking of gray-beards, it would never do to leave out "Silver Threads Among the Gold," that sentimental ballad of the seventies. Now what puts the pop into the popular songs? Take it from Mose Gumble, who runs the professional department of a New York publishing house, there's millions in it if you can answer that question. Says a writer in the Los Angeles Times: "It was vaudeville, or rather, in those days 'the varieties,' which started the popular song, but there is some debate as to what was really the first big hit. I am inclined to hand the palm to 'Climbing Up the Golden Stairs.' This broke into the limelight at B. K. Keith's first variety theatre, and, coupled with the prominence given it by the musical shows, was universally known and sung. They tell us now that the reason it got over was that, every two or three lines or so, the refrain 'Climbing Up the Golden Stairs' was repeated. In other words, it had the same psychology of construction as the gospel hymn which you can always sing whether you know anything about music or not. Others of the old-timers declare that "Comrades" was first of the new type of song. Maybe it was. I recollect that it was one, if not the only one, that was put over on the strength of a Presidential campaign. I was too much of a kid to swear to it now, but I think it was the first election of Harrison that brought "Comrades" to the front. It had a swing and was good for parodies. That's what made it go.... The first tremendously successful popular song, tho, was "After the Bake. All records date from this event. But like many another thing, this great waltz-song was able to profit by an equipment that the other songs I've mentioned didn't possess. By this time, the publishers had begun to realize that when a song got over, it went as big in San Francisco as in New York, and got 'em on the farm just as surely as it did in the city. Distribution then was the thing, and when After the Ball was placed on the market, it was probably the first song that one could buy everywhere in the country. Everywhere. And to what it is now, and advertising was unknown, which makes the triumph even the more great and memorable. "Sweet Rosie O'Grady" and "Annie Booney" were strong favorites with the public for some time, and then came the coon song which held the popular fancy longer than any other. There was "All Coons Look Alike to Me," "Hello, Ma Baby," "I'd Leave My Happy Home for You--oo--," "Ain't That a Shame?" and the unforgettable "Bill Bailey." They were danced and sung and hand orgained until musical comedy began to provide the popular songs. "Good Old Summertime," which was interpolated in "The Defender," for Blanche Ring, made a big hit, and they "The Runaway Girl" contributed "And the Boy Guessed Right, the Very First Time." Edna May in "The Belle of New York" put over the Salvation song, and from the same play "When We Are Married" nearly caught on, but was a little too hard to remember. Richard Carle and George Ade both wrote clever lyrics, but few popular songs can be credited to either. One of Carle's best was "A Lemon in the Garden of Love." Then came ragtime, which in one form or another remains with us, for, says the writer in the Times: As a matter of fact, you can rag anything. It would be impossible to chronicle the popular rag hits, because they are so many and they still come, so I pass along to the next craze, which was for Indian melodies. "Hiawatha" it was which turned, the trick. It came out of a clear sky. It ranks with "After the Ball," as one of the most successful songs ever written, and yet I am told—I think it was Mr. Daniels, of Detroit—that "Hiawatha" lay in a publisher's pigeonhole for several years, and was only published after a battle royal. Two unexpected successes developed the famous "Floradora" sextet, "Tell the Pretty Maiden," and "The Merry Merry" waltz, and they are striking-ili- ations of how difficult it is to gage public taste, for— the "Floradora" "The Shade of the Floradora Palms," and "Only Love" had been picked and given to the stars and original "Floradora" sextet with a selected bunch of girls ex- pected as they were picked for uniform on opening night, the sextet would away with the show, and the guests there any more at home like and caught the town, this original guest was promptly changed and pre- tended looking girls given the hon- kind of course "Bedside" and "Dearie" must be forgotten before the pop- ular song again swung to the comical theme. What the Rose? Hold to Me," "Roses," "My Georgia Rose," and a long list of others of the same sort. The ruble song at this tune acted as a foll and had quite a run, although no real hit developed. Say, "The Times." Valeska Suratt and Clark and Berg; main broke the ice for a brief spell. The former put over "Oh, You Beautiful Doll," and the vaudeville team introduced "You Made Me Love You, I Didn't Want to Do It." But meanwhile Toots, Paka, the Hawaiian singer and dancer, made a hit in New York. She had been over here for some time—in fact, was with "The Echo," in Chicago; and Alisky's Hawaiians had been popular for some time. It is hard to explain just why the island melodies landed when they did, but land they did, with a vengeance. "On the Beach at Waikiki" started the ball rolling. Quickly came "Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula." "Hawaiian Dreams." They're Wearing 'Em Higher in Hawai', "Hello, Hawai", etc., all of which went over big, and broke the hitless spell. The majority of the popular songs have got over on their music, but in many cases much of their original success has been due to the singer who has introduced them, airtel. Certain of the best known and most popular entertainers received liberal pay for using songs. Indeed, I know several who received more from the music publishers than what they got as vaudeville salary. The two together made a nice income. When people like Blanche Ring, Emma Carus, Neilly Kelly, Lottie Gillson, Bessie Wynn, Eva Tanguay, and a score of others could be presumed or hired to introduce a song, its success, up to a certain mark, was certain. Of course, behind this certainty was the fact that none of the big people would take a song which didn't look to them like a comer. Eva Tanguay could easily get from music publishers $500 a week for each song, and use six, netting her from $1,000 to $5,000 a week in addition to her salary. As a matter of fact, though, she has frequently, thrown all this op-era for songs and paid several thousands and dollars for a song that suited her, because the publishers had not suited her style and temperament. Even the lesser lights are frequently paired and that as one reason why, if you attend a vaudeville house every week, you find so many acts using the same songs. Not so very long ago, while running a vaudeville house, I had three acts on one bill and all insisted that "Baby Shoes" was essential to their act. Next week two acts were using it, and for several weeks after at least one act wanted to use it. In every case investigation disclosed that these acts were getting $25 a week for using the song, in an effort to make it really popular. "Mother Goose" another song that was put over this way, coupled with a newspaper advertising campaign. It got so you simply had to forbid acts using it because the public had got sick to death. On a modest shift in a graveyard in Westerville, Ohio, there are cineried the words: "Over the Silent Sea Passed Benjamin R. Hanby, March 16, 1867." Hanby was the author of "Darling Nellie Gray," and despite the span of half a century visitations from the North, South, East and West almost daily visit his grave. Hanby was a college student when he wrote the song. Says the Kansas City Star: Westerville was one of the underground stations in the period preceding the Civil War, and the emotional young man had ample opportunity to hear harrowing tales of slavery and the separation of slave families. It was this, according to his widow, Mrs. Kate Hanby, who now lives in Alhambra, Cal, that inspired him to write the song. "He did not realize that the song would be so popular, and consequently did not copyright it." Mrs Hanby writes. "It was a year before he knew that it had been published, and then he found a copy of the song in a music store in Columbus. When he wrote the publishers they replied that, while they made the money, he had made the repatriation, and that ought to balance the account." The song netted the publisher, thousands of dollars and even saved them from bankruptcy. It was never a source of any revenue for the composer Mr. Hanby struggled along as well as he could, a man with a reputation but little money. It is interesting in this connection to know that Mrs. Hanby is Otterbein College's oldest living graduate, a member of the class of 57. Of pathetic interest to Hanby's brief story, for he died when only 33, is the effort, he made to repeat his original success and the failure, which attended the effort, for, though he wrote a number of songs, no one of them ever, had more than passing success. "A bronze tablet to his memory and in appreciation for the famed song is in the corridor of the Otterbein College library. Students and alumni of Otterbein, his alma mater, cherish his memory and his song."—Literary Digest. Easter's Norm.—It is difficult to understand how the writer on the Los Angeles Times could have overlooked, that pronounced hit "Under the Bamboo Tree," written by Cole and Johnson Lafayette Short to Go to "Cbf." Chicago, IL—The Avenue Theatre, operating under the name of the Panama. Amusement Co., last signed with the Quality Players of New York through Robert Levy to open in Chicago on April. Levy is in Madam X. "THE KNIFE" TO BE SEEN AT THE LAFAYETTE The coming week at the Lafayette Theatre should prove a record breaker, for the theatre will house one of the best plays that New York has seen in years. "The Knife" was chosen as the initial play for the opening of the New York, one of the hard-somet theatres in the Times Square district built this year. "The Knife" is the New York Times' critics' **Lewis is the New York Times' critic's review:** "The Ibion Theatre's first play, 'The Knife' is no mean example of Eugene Walter's knack for vigorous and effective playwriting. It has the virtue of not sailing under false colors. It is out-and-out drama. Leaving, all considerations of delicate taste aside, it sets out deliberately to give its audience a thrill and it does not fail in its purpose. "As an example of smooth running theatrical machinery, 'The Knife' is bound to stir a great amount of admiration. Its story does not seem much more preposterous than a great many happenings in metropolitan life which are faithfully reported in the newspapers. The characters give the effect of life-thenness—even if they are not. Every situation is framed to observe the purpose known in rarefied art circles as the 'punch' The dialogue is pared to the bone—not a word is wasted. "Under the circumstances, it is not strange that even the most sophisticated of first-tighteners awanted breathlessly to find out how Dr. Manning would wreak vengeance on the killhappers of his Virginia sweetheart, Kate Tarleton. She had come to New York to buy her trousseau. Believing in fortune-telling, she had put herself in proparity. An admirable opening act communicated these necessary details. "The excitement increased when the abductors were run down in the second act. The scene was tense enough in itself, but the author was ready with an added wonderful note. Manning, the doctor, was at the point of discovering an antagonist which would bring a great boom to humanity. He needed two healing subjects on which to perform his experiments. So he decided to use the pair of criminals to serve science and wreak revenge." FINE BASEBALL PALM BEAGLE, Fla.—The 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th games of the series between the two teams were played to a large attendance at each game. The 7th game could not be surpassed. It was a pitcher's duel between Joe Williams for the Breakers and Withworth for the Poincarena W. S. Wiley catching for the Breakers and Dixon for the Poincarena. The field support on either side could not have been better. The score, fine run in favor of Poincarena, was made in the third inning. DeMoss hit to right field. Hill then got a two bagger and DeMoss ran home. Some fast and thrilling plays were made during the game. K. Williams, shortstop for Pensacola, made a phenomenal story of Thomas' first grouper with two men on bases for the Breaker. Frances and cornerbacks made in catches off the foul line. Both ran among the spectators to get the ball and were applauded for their catch. Chacon also received a bigotion for two fast double plays, of the afternoon Credit must be given to Withworth for his good judgment in passing his opponent at the hat at the right time. Otherwise these might have been another story to tell. The 8th game was a one-sided affair. The score was 6 to 0 in favor of Poncaina, five runs being made in one inning. Batteries were Wickmure and Petway for Poncaina; Padrone, Cockerell and Santop for Breakers. This gave the Ponce two games in the lead. The 9th game, played to an exceptionally large crowd on February 27, was a shutout for the Breakers. Joe Williams, manager of the Breakers team, was in the pitcher's box and did some pitching. T. Williams of the American Giants opposed him. He also was at his best. The only run of the game was made by the Breakers in the last half of the 9th inning. The support on both sides was very good. The whole game was full of thrills. The West Palm Beach Daily News, commenting on the game, said, "If the members of these two teams continue playing in the form they showed yesterday afternoon, there is no reason why any of the visitors should prefer the Major league games, no matter by whom played nor the color of the players. Too much praise and commendation could not be given for the fine exhibition of ball playing." Some of the special features of the game was Chacon and Gans doubling up of Francis and Grant in the 5th; a beautiful one-handed stop by Gonzales of Duncan's fast grounder, enabling him to nail Duncan at 1st in the 4th inning; in the 7th a fine double play by Joe Williams to Chacon to Gans, getting Duncan and Dixon. In the Breakers' half of the 9th-minning Brooks got hit by a pitched ball and took first. Joe Williams followed and fanned, Gans up got a short hit to T. Williams, who threw ball to Grant. The latter muffed and in trying to catch Brooks at 3rd overthrew, the ball, Brooks going home with the run and the game. The score: Breakers 1: R, P. 0. An added feature of the afternoon was the attendance at the game of the Junior Naval Reserves from Camp Josephus Daniels, with their hand. At the end of the game the sailor boys, headed by their hand, were put through marshals and drilling exercises and reviewed by ex-Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston, and their officers present. The third game of the series was played on March 1, the Breakers again winning, where 3 to 1. The game was an extra one. Pitcher Cockrell for the many put-outs: Duncan by fast sprinting, made a beautiful catch of Gonzales line fly, which might have been a honer. Redding started the game for the Ponce, and pitched good ball, but as Dixon bathed for him in the 6th inning. Withworth took the mound in the 6th and matched the game without having a score against him: Score, Breaker 6 K. P. 1. The series stands now 5 to 5. "POP" WATKINS PROMISING TEAM KALIGH, N. C.—"POP" Watkins, the well-known baseball manager, is of Shaw University, where he is training the members of his Havana Red Sox for the coming season. Manager Watkins says he has one of the best young teams in baseball and projects that his youngster will spring a big surprise on the public as well as on their rivals. Some of the promising players on the team are Summer, pitcher; Walker, catcher; Valentine, third; Greebs, short stop; Hobson, first; Dobbins, second; Walters, pitcher. The Havana Red Sox recently defeated the Y. M. C. A. team here 15 to 1. MUSIC SCHOOL NOTES. A musical and literary program was given at the School Sunday afternoon, James, Weldon Johnson delivered an address on Negro in music, and Art followed by remarks from the Rev. F. A. Collen and David I. Mannes, violinist. Musical selections were rendered by Miss Ethel Richardson, pianist; Mrs. Blanche Deas, Harris, soprano, accompanied by J. Rosamond Johnson, Wm. Butler, Jr., violinist, accompanied by Miss Cecelia Butter, Mr. Johnson could not render vocal sections according to the arrangement of the program as he had not quite recovered from the grief. The orchestra on Friday evening under the direction of Wm. H Butter is open to those who care to join in ensemble playing whether a pupil at the school or not. Visitors are also welcome to attend these rehearsals. The Juvenile Assembly Saturday afternoon in charge of Mrs. Johnson, affords a wholesome place for the young people to come together to dance. Candleridge-Taylor Choral Society meets every Saturday evening and is having excellent rehearsals. The program for next Sunday afternoon at 3:30 will be in charge of J. Rosamond Johnson. PATERSON. N. I. PATTERSON, N. J.—The Afro-American Concert Company that has been making such wonderful progress during the past fall and winter in both coloured and white churches, will leave Paterson Thursday morning for Bridgeport, Conn., to give two of their renditions. They will be at the Messiah, Baptist Church on March 14th and at the Newfield M. E. Church on March 15. This company is composed of the following artists: Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Christopher Mrs. Elizabeth Hicks, Lawyer C. Jones, Miss Gertrude Culpepper, Miss Viola Anderson and Miss Gertrude Kingsland. They appeared before twelve hundred people last week at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, New York City. Mr. George Brown of Summer street the last Tuesday afternoon. Her funeral took place at Panda. Ms. Neil Garson at 10th Avenue is quite sick. An excellent progra mwas rendered March 4 at the Calvary Church to a large audience Mr. James O. Kandolph of the Lincoln University, was one of the principal speakers. The death is announced of Mrs. Nora Brown, a life of George Brown. 265 Suffolk street. LAKEWOOD. N. J. LANEWOOD, N. J.-The services of the Macedonia Baptist Church were well attended. The Rev G Griffin preached. The Patriotic League met and sang selections in the afternoon at the church. William Brown, a former resident of Lakewood, was here for a short visit From New York City. The Presiding Elder preached at the A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday, holding the attention of a large congregation. Miss Amelia Brookes has gone to New York for a 1 wdday. Miss Amena Brooks has gone to New York for a fe wdays. Liz Hoix wood with his sister. Emily Clarke, to visit their father in the South. The Rev. A. G. Young is very ill at his home on East 4th street. Mrs Simpson left Lakewood for New York for a short stay with her husband. Mrs. Budd took a trip to Philadelphia to visit friend's last week. Percival Felton is up and around after a long illness. Mrs. B. T. Harvey is organizing a Soldiers' Comfort League for the benefit of our colored soldier boys. A member-dig card with be given to those contributing toward buying yarn to work with. Items for publication should be sent to Bertha Walker, 42 Fulton avenue. PASSAIC, N. L. Passaic, N. J.—Mrs. Edward Colter entertained on last Sunday afternoon Miss Bessie Burrell of Rutherford. The newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. V. Cooper, entertained last Sunday evening at dinner Misses R. Smith, E. Smith, Mary Jackson, Ella Greene and Mr. Marcus Pitts. Mr. and Mrs. David Ciles, 66 Passaic avenue, entertained last Sunday at tea Mr. and Mrs. William Scudder, Miss Hattie Horn, Miss Gussie Williams and Agrial Sanford of Paterson, who has joined the colors and left Monday for Camp Dix. Mrs. L. Owens of Hackensack was the guest of Mrs. L. Benton last week. The Young Peoples Lyceum of Passaic, which has lately been organized by James Penn, superintendent of the Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School, will sacred concert Sunday, March excellent program has been under the direction of Mrs. day in Brooklyn last Sunday the guest of Mrs. Eliza Hughes. Edward Jackson, 309 Oak street, who died March 7, was buried Monday from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. J. H. Dillard, pastor, had charge of the service: John White and Mr. Moore have opened a barber shop near the corner of Oak street and Main avenue. BAYONNE, N. Bayonne, N. J.-Miss Mamie Douglas has just returned to her home a Ridgewood, N. J., after having spent several days visiting her sister, Mrs J. W. Branch, 45 West 17th street Sunday, March 17, will be observed as Missionary Day at Angelic Baptist Church, the Rex, J. T. Thornton, pastor. Mrs. Rose Henderson, State President will make an appearance service, the Rev. Mr. Brooks of Zion Baptist Church, Jersey City will be the preacher at 3:30 and the Rev. Mr. Morris will occupy the pulpit at 8 p.m. Mrs Eugene Robinson of St FROM 1896 TO 1918 PETER JAUNTY! DEBONAIR! EXTREMELY SMART! WILL BE THE TWENTY-SECOND GRAND ANNIVERSARY AND BALL OF THE 4 BANKS 4 BROTHERS Thursday Evening, March 21 PALACE CASINO Bet 5th & Madison Avenues The same delightful amalgum of breezy merriment and gladsome pleasure that have always characterized the many preceding receptions of these FOUR BROTHERS will prevail to even a larger degree at this one. This Night Will be Your Night! Your Dance! Your Sweet Music! Your Place of Joyousness and Good Times! Come along, bring your friends and procure your share of the big, cheerful night—that will be. If you happen to be alone and lonesome on that evening, so much the better; skip right over to the very conveniently located PALACE CASINO and connect with the friends you'd been hunting for. "For this dance will be the sort of dance which will revive Old Memories mingling the joys of the present with those of the past, when boy and girlhood were in flower." And by tine way "The Banks' name has been known to fame thru calm and stormy weather. For twenty-two years they have shed bitter tears but never asked for mercy. To their friends one and all come and give them a call and celebrate their twenty-second ANNIVERSARY and BALL. Music by New Amsterdam Orchestra of 15 pieces (Under the Leadership of Prof. Pemurvan) Tickets 40 Cents (Including Wardrobe and War Tax) Boxes - $2.00 (Seating Eight Persons) Floor in Charge of Prof. Moses Mimms and Dick Kills David E. Tobins, Gen'l Manager Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church will render a short program at 7.30. Mrs. Hattie Williams, 555 Boulevard, who has been ill, is convalescent but still confined to the house. Mrs Lash of Avenue C and 18th street, has been seriously ill, but she has practically recovered. The Rev. J. M. Branch, pastor of St Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church, occupied the pulpit and preached, excellent sermons at both services last Sunday. Mrs. Sadie Anderson was in charge of St. Peter's annual fair, held on March 6. 7 and 8. Both she and her co-workers deserve great credit for the financial success which they made. Mrs. Mary Crumwell of New York City visited friends in this city last week. She also attended the fair at St. Peter's Church. PITTSEIELD MASS PITTSFIELD, MASS. Pittsfield, Mass.—Clarence Wood is confined to his bed by illness. Mrs. Abbie, Robertson has returned home after spending a few days visiting natives and friends at Norwalk, Conn. Services were not widely attended at the churches on Sunday owing to the hard storm. Plans are completed for the Queen Sitting Entertainment to take place at the A.M. E. Mission Easter week. The Knitting Club has completed a number of sweaters and wristlets to THE CLEF 34 WEST 5 FINANCIAL M THE CLEF CLUB, Inc. JONES, CLARENCE JONES, PALMER JONES, WILLIAM JONES, STONE, CLARENCE JONES, HALL JACKSON, MIKE JONES, G. E. N. JONES, DAVE, JR. JACKSON, A, H. K. JONES, JEROME JACKSON, PRIT JONES, ROBERT JACKSON, FRED. JACKSON, MAJOR JONES, THEODORE JOHNS, AL JORDAN WM. JOHNS, H. JOHNS, W. B. JOHNS, J. ROSAMOND KINGAID, NELSON L. JOHNS, J. LOGUEN, JAS. W. LIGHTFOOT, JAS. E. MOORE, SIE MOORE, WRENCE MARSHALL, JAS. A. MORGAN, CARROLL MACKNIGHT, ARTHUR E. MEYERS, ISADORE MINTON, M. H. MEYERS, ENERY PATTERSON, SAM POINSETTE, HENRY PARKER, BERNARD WIM, WIM PARQUETTE, WM. LAFAYETTE THEATRE WEEK BEGINNING MON 1 SECOND GALA Of The LAFAYETTE THE QUALITY AMUSEMENT GROU PRESENT A PLAY WITH A PU “THE I By Eugene Walters, Aut RIGHT OFF, BROADWAY FRI CAST OF C Dr. Robert Mannire Miss Kate Thalleton-His Flames An Old Colored Woman—Kate Marmory William Meredith-An Attorney Dr. Lester Grant George Scott—The Assistant District An Ellie Meredith's Assistant Stella Hall James Brisol (Second Sight Jimmy) A Nurse SYNOPSIS ACT I—Scene 1. The Tartleton Estate, ACT II—Scene 2. William Meredith's Birth The Grant will be invested in ACT III—Reception Hall in Jimmy Brisol's later. ACT III. Dr. Mannings' Private Office. SPECIAL SCENERY WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 18 SUNDAY. Continuous Big All Star Va ville and Photo Plays. "WHEN SAMBO O TOM TURPIN'S PATR Dedicated to "Our Boy "An Over Nice "WHEN SAMBO GOES TO FRANCE" TOM TURPIN'S PATRIOTIC RAG-TIME HI Dedicated to "Our Boys" (The 92nd Division) "An Over-Night Sensation" Piano Copy, Words and Music 25c Postpaid. Address: TOM TURPIN Booker Washington Theatre, 23rd & Market St. St Louis, Mo. THE FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL REUNION OF SAINT MARK'S M. E. CHURCH 231 West 53rd St. N. Y. Rev. W. B. Brooks, Pastor At MANHATTAN CASINO 5th Avenue & 185th Street THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 21, 1918. MUSIC BY ENTERPRISE ONCHESTRA Admision 25c. Children under 12 years 15c. Hat Check 10c. Supper 50c. Boxes seating 8 persons $2.50 and $3.00, according to location. Boxes can be obtained by Mr. W. K. Hanny, 237 W. 53rd St. Exercises will begin at 6:30. Supper will be served by the Ladies' Aid of St. Mark's M. E. Church. ALLEN, HARRY E, ANDERSON, HENRY F. ADGER, LEON BARNES, JNO. BEEKMAN, F. S. BUSH, CLARENCE BURROUGHS, JNO. R. BLAKE, LUTHER BURTEE, TURTLE BRYAN, FREED K. BUTTS, JAS BROWN, PETER E. BROWN, PETER BETHEL, TOM CLARK, C. CARROLL CARPENTER, ELLIOTT CONKLIN, WM. DAVIS, JAS EUROPE, JAS, REESE ELKINS, WM. C. BUTTON, WATTON EDWARDS, JUNK FENNAR, ALEX. FINLEY, LEWIS C. HERER, C. L. ELY, DORSE HINES, GEO. HOLLAND, EUGENE HORRINGTON, IRA HOLLAND, JOHN HAYES, WM. P. (D. D.) HAWYOOD, JOHN HOWARD, W. B. JAMES HUMPHREY, WM. JARRET, A. A. JONNSON, DEACON be sent to the soldiers of the Tenth Cavalry in Huachuca, Arizona. The Knitting Club gave a supper at Mrs. Jewel Todd's residence, 25 Mill street, Thursday evening. A large attendance is reported. The net proceeds were $11.35. PORTSMOUTH. N. H. Portsmouth, N. H.-Miss Olivia Harris of Brooklyn, N. Y., spent last week in this city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Burton, Sherburne avenue. Mrs. E. H. Banks, who has been the guest of Mrs. W. D. Blanks, Jefferson street, for several weeks, left last Friday for her home in Philadelphia. Mrs. Susie E. Harris, Court street, underwent a surgical operation at the Portsmouth Hospital last Saturday. Mrs. George H. Straughn, Bow street gave a dinner last Sunday in honor of her piece, Olivia Harris, who is sitting in Olivia's chair in this city. The song recital to be given by the Sunday School of the Pearl Street People's Baptist Church, next Thursday evening, bids fair to be the finest musical entertainment ever given in this city. PAYTON, BENTON E. PARKER, CHAS. A. RHONE "HAPPY" ROBINSON, PERGY W. ROSS, ELWIN RICKS, JNO. REID, HOLCOMB SHAW, JAMES M. SPRIGGS, JACK SMITH, LUKE SONARD SEARS, NAT SMITH, EMERY B. SIMMONS, HARRY TILLINGHAST, ROBT TIMLINGHAST, ENCE THOMAS, JAS. M. TYERS, WM. H. VANDERVEER, LEROY WILSON, J. F. R. WILLIAMS, CLARENCE A WILLIAMS, HARRY A. WEIR, FELIX E. MOVES, MOVES WILLIAMS, ALONZO WILLIAMS, IRVING WATKINS, WALTER WATKINS, SEVEN WIGGINS, HARRY L. WILSON, CHAS. A. WILSON, ED. WIGGODORE WITHERS, FRANK WIGGINS, WILLIAM YOUNG, FRANK --- THE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL The Washington Memorial Presbyterian Mission has leased the property in which it is holding services at 289 West 13rd Street and is now being repaired in thoroughly renovated so that in experience, comfort and appearance it will be an attractive and placing place of worship. The members and friends of the work will rally at the Mission next Sunday morning and evening to renew their $100) drive, which the severe winter seriously checked. Dr. W. R. Lawton will preach two sermons appropriate to the occasion. ST. MARK'S M. E.-CHURCH. On Sunday, M. morning, Dr. W. H. Brooks preacher a practical and inspiring sermon to a large congregation from Matten xxviii. 18: theme. "The Church of God is the only divinely appointed agency of the saving in the country," the sermon, Dr. W. Brooks vividly reminded his hearer that there is power and means for all of the demands of the Christian Church, as long as we are doing the work of that great institution. "In the evening, the Holy Sacrament was administered by Dr. Dr. Brooks to 65 communicants. Twenty-eight recipients received the right hand of fellowship and were admitted late to membership. RUSH MEMORIAL CHURCH. One of the largest congregations that ever worshipped at Rush Memorial, was that which turned out last Sunday. In the evening Dr. Crooke preached to the members of Terry Lodge No. 900 Old Fellows. The members joined the church. Next Sunday morning, the Rev Dr. L. Cronke, presiding elder, Dr. L. Cronke, presiding elder, Lee will occupy the pulpit, On Easter, Sunday Bishop G. W. Clinton will preach, Ample preparations are being made by Prof. Marshall, the organist, for a splendid musical program on Easter Sunday. The choir also plans the giving of a special service. Every department in the church has some project on foot, towards the raising of $50 by Rally Day. The collections for the day were 767. MOTHER ZION CHURCH. At the morning service last Sunday Dr. Brown preached upon "The Highway to the Heavenly Zion", Isiah xxvv, 8-9. William Lucas Lewis, the child of Ewast and Mary Dawson Lewis, was baptized. At 3.30 was the celebration of the Lord's Supper, at which time the Rev. C. C. Alleyne preached a forceful and helpful sermon. Communion service was continued in the evening. Pastor gave a meeting for "the forst tree hundred and eighty people communed and fifteen persons united with the church during the day." On Thursday afternoon at 2 p. m. the Zion Minister's meeting will be held at Mother Zion Church. Dr. P. A. Wallace will be the speaker. Next Sunday evening the annual sermon to the Daughters of New York will be preached. ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH. At the regular monthly meeting of the trustee board last week Secretary W. C. Cole reported that the church raised from all sources during the month of February $1,857.33. Of this amount $197.72 was given for charitable purposes, distributed in the following manner: The Highway and Hedges Society for Needy Children, $2,60.0; The Howard Orphanage and Industrial School, $18.1; the Rev. Hilton Sparks the Mission Worker, William M. Banks, toward his ministerial education at Virginia Union University of Richmond, Va., $50. Last Sunday the audience gave $8.76 to the Hope Day Nursery. This church gives for benevolent purposes on the average of $150 per month. The Rev. A. Clayton Powell preached to a large audience in the morning, and Dr. E. E. Jackson of New Brunswick delivered a thoughtful sermon to a fair-sized audience in the evening. FIRST EMANUEL CHURCH. The services. Sunday were up to the standard, many visitors being present, At 11 a.m., Pastor Baldon preached from St. Matthew xl, 2-6; theme, "The Person and Place of Jesus Christ." The pastor said that people are looking for the person of Jesus Christ, when He is near here, in many whom we see every day. Sergeant J. M. Hinton was present and made an excellent talk; also Corporal Tabor and Private R. Staten of the 367 Infantry. The S. S. was also added. Supt. Hogans conducted the opening review of the lesson was conducted by Assistant Superintendent Sims. Miss Olga Lucas spoke from Ephesians vi, 2 and made a touching appeal to the younger element, followed by closing remarks and prayer by Mr. Hinton. A splendid program by a number of young children was presented at the meeting of the Literary Society by arne H. Dewey, the Association by oracle Holloway, Anna W. Woolley and Paul Gibson; solos by Louise Green and Helen Cornellus. An interesting and instructive address on "The Power of the Mind. Over the Body," was devised. El Bears of Vale University, the teaching of the Gospel of healing and Prof. Bees cited many instances of the mind as a cause and of disease. Closing re- REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE. 12 room house, 136th St. between 7th and 8th AVE. down, balances also;2 family home, Bronx. Bronx.$500 down. See me before buying. Chas. Mahaley, 127 W. 133rd St. Tell Bryant 2729. Will take open lots anywhere in exchange for city and country houses. Mar 16-41. CHEAP, FLATS JN, BRONX, and bath and bath, ranges, tubs, etc. leagues, kitchen, good location, New York, New York. nation, at 161st street. Rent $15 monthly, or will rent weekly, also basement 2 rooms, $6 monthly, and from $4 monthly. Janitor, 280 E. 155th street marks were by Pastor Bolden. "At the 8 o'clock service, the sermon was preached by Bishop W. L. Lee of Brooklyn from II Corinthians iv, 18. Reports were read from the various societies and auxiliaries of the church, showing the progress made from December to March. Collection for the day was $0.26." The choir rendered the anthems, "Let Your Light So Shine" and "In the Night Watches." Benediction by Bishop Lee. Dinner during the day was served by the Floral Circles on Sunday, March 17, the Holy Communion will be administered at both services. On last Tuesday evening the members of the Missionary Society and friends, listened to, an able address by Mrs. Lela Walters, on the subject, "Immigration and Exodus." Vocal solos were rendered by Mrs. Marian Tucker, Taken琴, on the band, and John Scott; piano solo, Mune, E. Swanson. The president, Mrs. Medora Bolden, presided. Remarkshy Pastor Bolden. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH At the Union Baptist Church, West 63rd street, the Rev. George Sims, pastor, on last Thursday, singing the soldier's song, and brought acclimatization for the soldiers. Four hundred and forty-eight packages, including 29 boxes of cigarettes were reported. The Rev. Mr. Turner of Brocton Mass, Watt Terry ail the Rey, Wm. H. Singleton were also present, and went from the church to the Lincoln House to a social meeting at which time the officers were installed. Friday evening the prayer meeting was largely attended. Sunday at 11 a.m. the pastor preached the sermon on the subject, "Gods Ultimatum to Israel." At 2 p. m. the Sunday school was well attended. The teachers were at their post, of duty to instruct the scholars on the lesson, at 2 p. m. communion was held, at 2 p. m. one new members received the hand of fellowship. The B. Y. P. U. convened at 5:30 p. m. under-President Lloyd, after which it was turned over to the Junior Department, followed by a Lively praise program in charge. The evening service consisted of songs and testimonials and a brief talk by the pastor. SALEM M. E. CHURCH. SALEM M. E. CHURCH. Last Sunday morning the Rev. S. D. Turner of. Lincoln Congregational Church, Brockport. Mass., delivered an excellent discourse from John iii, 14. "If it be lifted up I will draw all men up me. At night the pastor, The Rev. R. C. Curie, the pastor, the Rev. R. C. curie to the joint ushers board and their guests from the various churches, taking as his theme. "Service." Both services were largely attended and several were added to the church. At 4 o'clock a large crowd gathered at the Lyceum and listened with profound interest to Capt. Roval. Freeman Nash, 317th French Mcor. Battery, 924 Division, discuss the Negroes' opportunities during and after the war. His address was how many positions our men could get now if they were prepared and urged them to prepare for the future, for their opportunity will be shire to come. Last Tuesday night the Rev. Dr. A. A. Crooke of Rush. A. M. E. Church preached a scholarly sermon in interest of the Golden Leaf Society, which has been collecting money, to pay for, the electrical motor which pumps the organ. It was their rally to make the last payment to the church. The charge of the Golden Leaf, sang a beautiful solo. The reward of her effort was $70. Last Thursday night the Rev. R. A. Bolden of Williamsbridge delivered an interesting address at the Lyceum; subject. "Hitch your Wagon to a Star." The lecture room was well filled. ST JAMES PRESBYTERIAN Services at St. James were well attained Sunday. A feature of the morning service was the presence of a large number of soldiers in uniform. Dr. Hyder spoke at 11 o'clock from the theme, "The Essential Unity of Human Family." Three persons responded to the appeal men doors of the church opened. At 7 o'clock, the congregation the pastor united in marriage at the church, Miss Elisee James and Alexander Hector of British Guiana. The funeral of Mrs. Annie Seey was conducted from the Yates undertaking parlors on Tuesday night. Much interest is being manifested by the attendance of the spring drive. The membership drive is proving successful and is resulting in unusual spiritual activity among many of the members. The Hotel Bellmen's Association of New York City will have their annual sermon next Sunday night. The C. E. program rendered at 8 p.m. grew in that department of the church. The subject for next Sunday morning will be, "Has Christianity Failed." Company L, Dr. J, R. Hillery and Mrs. Michalls, captain and lieutenant respectively, gave a unique entertainment last Tuesday night. METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH "The Sunrise Praying Band" is doing great work in the church by awakening souls. Supt. Hunter has such influence with his officers and scholars that on Sunday mornings they come out in great numbers. The Boys and Girls Club are doing great work in bringing others to the church. At 11 a.m. the C. D. Patterson of Brooklyn delivered the message from Matt. xi, 29; the name "Learn of Me." The Rev. W. W. Brown, the pastor, went to Pittsburgh during the week to be with the Rev. J. C. Austin, his officers and members of Ebenheze B. Church for the first time, the pastor's anniversary by preaching them on Sunday. At 7:45 Dr. Patterson again ascended the rostum and preached from the theme "The World's Greatest Physicians," found in Matt, xi, 12. The discourse was "edifying. Many joined as a result. Sister E. H. Johnson: president of the B. S. P. U., had a fine meeting. The services were led by Cain B. Miss E. Griffin and the young people. The Rev. Patterson will preach five evenings this week in the educational rally." The collection FLEET STREET Good-sized congregations attended Fleet St. Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church at both services Sunday. Dr. P. A. Wallace, the pastor; preached two excellent sermons to the edification of those who heard him. His subject at the morning hour was, The Triumph of Bollevera. The speaker asserted that the desire to excel, to overcome, to triumph was implanted by our Creator in the bosom of every man; and that this desire is one of the nobles tendencies of the ake in which we live. Faith In God, he declared, coupled with prayer are the instrument; through which we conquer the world the flesh and the devil, and become more than conquerors. At night the subject of the sermon was, "If God If For Us, Who Can He Against Us?" Two persons joined the church during the day. Next Sunday is regular monthly communion. The pastor will preach at both morning and evening services. The Rev. Dr. J. W. Brown, pastor of Mother Zion. New York City will preach at 2 p. m. at which time the Lord's Supper will be administered by Bishop W. L. Lee, assisted by the other ministers who are present. Mother Zion Church, led by Prof. L. Garry, will furnish the music for this service. Hon. John C. Daney, church extension secretary of the A. M. E. Zion Church, will open the spring fair with an address, Monday evening, April 10. Mother Zion Church will give "The Feast of Seven Tables" at the church Wednesday evening, March 20, Mrs. Sarah C. Moore is president. BIDDLE UNIVERSITY. BIDDLE UNIVERSITY. CHARLEMINE, N.C. A most enjoyable evening was spent in the home of Dr. and Mrs. H. L. McCrory. Saturday, March 2. The occasion was a surprise birthday party for Dr. McCrory. Prof. J. W. Seabrooks, master of music, posited with ease and dignity. Fitting remarks were made by Drs. Russell and Jones and Mesdames Douglass, Davis and Long. The president responded with feeling and humor. Prof. T. A. Long added much to the occasion with his charming music. Mrs. G. W. Long of Cheraw, S. C. spent ten days in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Ellerson. Her visit was very pleasant. SCRANTON, PA. SCRANTON, Pa.-Mrs. Mabel Garner was called to Middletown, N. Y. on the death of her uncle, the Rev. John Warner-local elder in A. M. E. Zion Church, that city; cause, general debility. He was 70 years. Sick List—Mrs. G. W. Brown; at her home, 910 Robinson street; Miss Thelma Campton, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Campton, Jr.; at the Municipal Hospital, and Mr. Wm. Nimney of 508 Wowing avenue. On Friday at 2 p. m. occurred the funeral of Miss Francis Howard at Bethel A. M. E. Church? She was ill a short time. The Rev. Mr. Evans officiated and spoke glowingly of the life the deceased had led. She was a member of the junior choir. The floral of Miss Howard is survived by an aunt, Miss Howard is survived by aunt, Mrs. Hattie Howard, and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crampton have gone to Boston, where they will make their future home. Mrs. Earl Wilson has gone to Hot Springs, Va., for the summer. Wednesday evening, March 6, a number of persons met in the lecture room of Bethel A. M. E.-Church and organized the literary society of the church. The following were elected: President, Ashton Dorsey; first vice-president, T. W. Jones; second vice-president, E. K. Johnson; secretary, M. Iris Doryt; treasurer, Miss Amy Doryt, critic; Mrs. Elvira King, chaplain; J. W. Jackson, organist, Miss Alice Scanks. Constitution and By-Laws Committee—L. E. Morton, T. E. Howes, John King, Leon Patterson. Social Committee—Mesdames Mary L. Hlowes, Alice Morrison, Commissioner, Chairman of Program Committee, Chairman of the Sunday School Orchestra restored selections. Those who attended the lecture of the Rev. Joseph M. Evans and heard his treatise on "The Rise and Fall of the Negro Race" enjoyed a rare treat. Reginald Dennis, baritone, Wilkes-Barre, sang several pleasing selections. Mrs. Caterer, among those persons from out of town on the Rev. Mrs. Danridge of West Pittston. At the morning session last Sunday the Rev. Mr. Evans discoursed ably from Ps. 23-2, first part, subject, "Sheep," Miss Helen Plater sang a solo. At the evening service, the Rev. Evans preached a fine sermon on "Little Foxes," Songs of Solomon, 2-15. Mrs. Harvey has accepted a position with it. Mrs. Robinson entertains. Miss "Elizabeth Jackson," entertains fifteen young children on her birthday Wednesday, March 6, at the residence of Mrs. W. L. Robinson, uQite an enjoyable time was had. The Wednesday Afternoon Embroidery Club met February 24 at Mrs. Clas. Green's. After the business for the day was transacted a sumptuous repast was enjoyed by twelve persons present. Mrs. John Cunningham entertained the club the following week. All members were present. Marshall Tinker, Sr., who has been in Florida for the last six months, has returned. Mrs. Paul Mitchell's mother is very ill. The Rev. Mr. Evans officiated at the funeral of Earl Whitney, held Tuesday, March 5. ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS MRS. IDA WHITE-DUNCAN HAIR WORKER 10 Prescott St., Jersey City, N. J. Wilg, Braids, Danny, Paintings, Transformations, Combs made up in Jersey City, Face, Bhaampool, Hair Dressing, Face, Bhaampool, Colored people' combs bought. Losses taught In Hair work. Diplomacy Club met February 24 at Mrs. Clas. Green's. After the business for the day was transacted a sumptuous repast was enjoyed by twelve persons present. Mrs. John Cunningham entertained the club the following week. All members were present. Marshall Tinker, Sr., who has been in Florida for the last six months, has returned. Mrs. Paul Mitchell's mother is very ill. The Rev. Mr. Evans officiated at the funeral of Earl Whitney, held Tuesday, March 5. ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS MRS. IDA WHITE-DUNCAN HAIR WORKER 10 Prescott St., Jersey City, N. J. Wilg, Braids, Danny, Paintings, Transformations, Combs made up in Jersey City, Face, Bhaampool, Hair Dressing, Face, Bhaampool, Colored people' combs bought. Losses taught In Hair work. Diplomacy Club met February 24 at Mrs. Clas. Green's. After the business for the day was transacted a sumptuous repast was enjoyed by twelve persons present. Mrs. John Cunningham entertained the club the following week. All members were present. Marshall Tinker, Sr., who has been in Florida for the last six months, has returned. Mrs. Paul Mitchell's mother is very ill. The Rev. Mr. Evans officiated at the funeral of Earl Whitney, held Tuesday, March 5. COL. HAYWARD SPEAKS IN PRAISE OF HIS TROOPERS (Special to The New York Age.) NEWARK CITY, Neb.-Hon. William H. Pitten of this city, has received the following communication from the Newark Hamayward School, in which Colonel Hayward says some nice things about his colored troops: "I hardly know what to write you about ourselves not consolable. We took a twenty-hour rail journey that would have given any North Pole expedition gold in my life. We detrained and struck 'where we care' at about 3 o'clock a.m. The ground was frozen a foot deep and covered with snow. When the double doors at either end of the barracks swung open and the companies started to march into the camp, they did look a great deal like barrs, and of course all of my boys began to whimmy and gallop and say 'Gidday and 'Whoa' to each other. Their good humor arises, above every difficult situation apparently. I am knocking on wood with a gun that I have had only one prisoner assigned to the guard house since arrived here. "The first week we were here, it was cold, cold, cold; everything froken up but the lice. The second week we was more moderate, but brought incessant rain, resulting in lakes gulls and oceans of mud with no bottom. Last Sunday, we had a wonderful day with wonderfully warm, sunshine which dried off enough ground for a ball game between the second and third battalions. The French population, civil and military, were much excited—the long flies and the curled ball being peculiarly astonishing to them. Since we were on the ship the common troop of the ship didn't exist in the navy where one gets as much for riding as the soldier gets for walking. There are two sides to the discussion. "I am realizing more than ever, the tremendous responsibility of being on this great and wonderful adventure in command of 2,000 singing, laughing, fighting children—for, after, all, that is what they are, and I presume that is the reason I love them every one—good, bad and indifferent. I feel more and more certain, as the days go by, that they will give a tremendous count of their suffering over the big crisis comes. I will feel more sure of them some lines of work than others. I am positive they will be the greatest shock troops ever known, and personally have no fears of the tremendous noises of heavy artillery and bombs destroying their nerves, as has been the case with the colored troops from Asia, so I read and am informed. A lot of these boys of mine were born alongside the noisy elevated roads. All of them have dodged traffic most of their lives. "They stood the protracted hung on the range extraordinarily well, and don't believe any new strange notes will produce anything more funny remarks about stage thunder, etc. Perhaps I am more sanguine than I should. I must say they were the calmest and most stoical lot of men on the ship in the hours of peril—real of fancied, that about which I should know you a letter the captain of the transport wrote me in which he pronounces them the cleanest, most dignified, and best disciplined soldiers he had ever seen on a transport, which, of course, was very gratifying. All of them are learning French, and, of course have started in on the biggest words first." NEW HAVEN, CONN. NEW HAVEN, Conn.-Bufford, Gordon and the Rev. Wm. H. Lacey were in Branford on Friday. Mr. Gordon spoke there Sunday afternoon on the subject "Begin Where You Are." H. Hooks accompanied Mr. Gordon on Sunday. Next Sunday afternoon the Rev. Lacey will be the speaker. Mr. and Mrs. Penny Casey, Mr. and Mrs. tended services at Bethel A. M. E. Church with Miss C. Bean. The pastor preached on the subject of "God Speaking to Us Today." At 3:30 P. M. the Rev. Adam Wakefield of the A. M. E. Zion Church delivered a helpful and inhis members. At the evening. spiring discourse of "Christian Patience." a companion of his members. the evening service the pastor discoursed on "Jesus." Curtis Saulbury, christor of Bethel made a trip to New York on Sunday but was at his post for, the evening service. The choir is taking on great Easter music, and a rare treat is in store. The Young People's meeting had begun on Sunday, prepared by B Gordon, who was snowbound coming from Branford. The following were on the program Miss Ritch Golden a paper on "Race Reconstruction"; duet, Misses Clarice Fuller and Edith Parkhus; solo, Misses Madden and paper, "Educate to Live"; Misses Madine Johannes, paper on "Women and War"; duet, Misses Mary and Louise Allen; solo, Miss Queen Lacey. Miss Golden gave emphasis on the fact that the real reconstruction of our Race will begin at the end of this world war, and Louise will present the respect of others, educational life and Race unity, the factors to build a strong future Race. "The Rev: Delferry of Springfield spoke at the old Fellows' Hall on "Our Racial Assets and Liabilities" to a fair audience, largely of young people. The weather interfered with the attendance, Mildred Golden at, her home, Goffe street, last Friday night, the occasion being her twentieth birthday. Misses Florence Euell and Matilda Flemister presented a birthday cake. The young people enjoyed themselves with games, music and dancing. Among those presidents, L.Ridout, F. Euell, M. Johnson, Hallie Wilson, M. Johannes, Q. Lacey, E. Jones, F. Johnson, M. Skinner, C. Fuller, H. Williams, E. Williams, E. London, F. Webster, B. Watts and M. Coldegne, M. Gess, H. M. Allen, L. Jennings, E. Adams, B. Gordon, L. Murray, L. Lake, J. Smith, J. Plato, London, London, London, London, Watts and Colden. "How Win: H. Lewis was the speaker WASHINGTON LETTER Miss Jeannette Carter-Manager. Washington, D.C.—The welfare of the school children of the District of Columbia is very deep in the hearts of all the people. There is nothing closer to the affections of the colored citizens than their school system, among the best in the country, except it be their church systems. The greater part of their thought and energy is spent in the schools and churches. It is of general interest to them, therefore, that Dr. Ernest L. Thurston, the superintendent of public school system, finds by comparing his statistics with those of Dr. Thomas D. Wood of Columbia University, that the public students of Washington are about 50 per cent healthier than those of many other cities throughout the country. While Dr. Wood says that 75 per cent of the 22,000,000 school children of the country have physical defects which are potentially or actually detrimental, 23 per cent of those of the District of Columbia schools are found to be so. This is very gratifying. A warning has been given to the people of the District of Columbia by Federal Food Administrator Clarence R. Wilson, that there will be a shortage of ice here next summer unless the local companies increase their production 100 per cent. He says such a shortage will have a destruction of quantities of foodstuffs. Increased production is essential because of the vast increase in population and because of the growth of the ice cream industry, it being estimated that Washingtonians are the largest per capita consumers of ice cream in the United States. The consumption is expected to show a record increase in ice cream sales in the food administration boosting of ice cream as a "war dish" and the liquor dry law which puts soft drinks at a premium. We have some twenty-five drug stores here and they do a "land office" business in ice cream and soft drinks. Some of them have invented ice cream combinations that are simply irresistible. I let us all pray for summer here as we have one of the hottest places on the map to keep cool. Some time ago there was much talk among *certainly colored* men here of opening and operating an up-to-date garage, but nothing came of it. It is a splendid business opportunity which some white companies have embraced in their business. Most of our professional and business men own automobiles, but they purchased them through white dealers, and buy their supplies of and have their repair done by white dealers. This ought not to be so. More of the money made among ourselves should be spent on our own business. That our men in the District of Columbia talk so often and long about doing things and seldom do any thing. We don't words, counts of them, work with others. Does Prohibition prohibit it? There are plenty of "rounders" in the District of Columbia who know that it does since it went into effect last October and that its supplies threaten by the regular channels. The Fourth Congressional enactment, where teenth and You Street District, their colored men used to quench thirst, drowned their sorrows, and where greedy men gate on the corners and curbs, with constant embarrassment and invitation to colored ladies who had to go into the district to do their marketing, especially on Saturday, nights, does not look the same since the saloons price out of business. The improvement is farfaked and gratifying. After being absent from the regular meetings of the Woman Wage Earners' Association for more than two months, on account of illness, Miss Jeannette Carter, the president, predeceased by interesting meeting last Sunday after her death, was delivered by Miss Nellie A. Plummer, and a solo sung by Luke G. Reynolds. Miss Carter made an address in, which she laid stress upon the good work accomplished by the association during the first year of its existence, and in the public spirit shown by them in standing together in the face of the most trying obstacles and difficulties. On this point she said: "In a large measure we have had to tread the wine press alone to depend upon ourselves and our, slender resources of the community and for so much of the uplift and inspirational-work as we have been able to accomplish. I say it with regret and in sadness, but without resentment that the association has not received the sympathy and support of the subordinates in the District of Columbia, which we asked for and had a reasonable right to expect. It may be that they were too proud to be counted as wage-earners among us, and so passed us by on the other side. It looks that way to me. I regret to say. But we are not ashamed to have it known that we are wage-earners; we are not too proud to associate with other wage-earners of the race and to do all that we can, as an association of the living, working and wage-earning opportunities of the women of the race, who need such service, such sacrifice, just as the women of other race groups need it. "But in spite of the hindrances, all drawbacks, the association accomplished a great and good work during the first year of its existence and put to shame and confusion the false presses, who here and in the public press, are on the defensive on months in which to die. Instead of dying, the association is very much alive, stronger morally and financially than it was six months ago. Have we not, here a record of achievement wherewith to be proud, whereof to be sure you agree with me that we have, in the record, that we appeal to the record to prove for its the good work we have accomplished." Prof. Jamds F. Armstrong has been mephistophilus of demonstrator in, Prince St. Louis. PRIVATE HOUSE. Street, Bst. 7th & 8th Avenue. and bath. Rental: $75 a month. 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Send all money or money order to THE-STAR HAIR GROWER MGR. P. O. Box 812 Grosboro, M. C. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. SPRINGFIELD, Mass.-The cantata which was given Sunday afternoon by the choir of the Third Baptist Church and under the leadership of Miss Bessie Matthews is regardless of the inclement weather. Sunday evening, the 17th, will be Musical Night at the St. John's Church. All of the singing organizations of the Church will render one or more selections. They consist of the morning choir, the jubilee choir, the evening choir, a jubilee chorus and the Sunday school girls' choir. At the Third-Baptist Church Sunday, the 17th, the pulpit will be occupied both services by the Rev. W. T. Aniger, a former-pastor of the church, who is now travelling in the interest of the Northern University, which is a pro-education institution for English Missionary Association. In the absence of the Rev. Mr. Bouldin, pastor of the Loring Street A. M. E. Church, who is visiting his son at Camp Miled, Md., the Rev. D. W. Johnson filled the pulpit of this church Sunday evening. A pleasant linen 'shower party' was given in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Williams, Hancock street, Edinburgh, evened evening of Miss Harriet Coleman, who is so命 to be married to R. H. Dellessy. About eighteen friends were present who spent a pleasant evening with music. Miss Coleman received quite a number of pieces of useful and beautiful linen. PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—Men's day will be celebrated at Ziar Methodist Episcopal Church next Sunday, March 7. Prof. Kelly Miller of Washington, D.C., will speak in the morning, and Prof. William Pickens, dean of Morgan College, Baltimore, in the evening. Dr. W. E. B. Dubois lectured at the First African Baptist Church on Monday evening to the capacity of the house's Subject, "Some Possible Results of the War." Miss Marian Andersen sang. It was held under the auspices of the local branch of the aNational Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mary Powell, 75 years old, 1022 Noudain street, died Monday night at the Pennsylvania Hospital, from injuries received when an oil lamp exploded. Thomas Jones, a passenger on the parlor car Jenning, attached to the express leaving Broad street Station Monday for New York, had an exciting experience when the car was sjdewiped by an empty tarin a mile from the station. He and several more passengers were removed from the car uninjured, although the car was slightly damaged. A reception was given at the University Museum Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the exhibition of the museum's own collection of carved wood, bronzes and castings from West Africa. The collection covers a period from the sixteenth century and is the most complete in the world. Twenty-seven rookies, accompanied by C a band, secret societies, Cari Benson and a number of automobiles, parade the Pennsylvania depot on Monday where they entrained for Camp Benson Md. As the train pulled out they were cheered by the multitudes inside the gates. This finishes the number for the last caal. The following officers of the Laurel Missionary Circle of Holy Trinity Missionary Church, Rev. W. F. Graham, presen were installed on Sunday: Mrs. J. Graham, first president; Mrs. Benson Lewis, second president; Mrs. Benson Lee, treasurer; Mrs. M. J. Carter, retary; Mrs. S. J. Ash, chaplain; Mary Stokes and Mrs. Mattie Audrey representatives. Dr. William A. Credit, principal of the Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural School, is suffering from a brain disease which has interfered with his ability to date. At 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon young people's society of Allen E. Church unveiled a piano with interesting exercises. This society which has a large membership, pledged themselves to pay for it, and immediately made provisions for a sinking fund. L. H. Dugdock of Washburn Church Extension-Secretary of the A. M. E. Church, is in the city for a few days. The Rev. E. W. Daniels of St. Philip's Church, New York City, will present next Sunday at Phillips Brooks Memorial P. E. Church, Lombard street. Henry R. Smith and Captain William P. Stewart, postal employees, are among those to serve on the jury during the March term of court. Madame Florence Colbert, lyric soprano; Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, Mariani Anderson, soloists; Felix Weyl, violinist; William L. King, pianist, on the program for the benefit of Pennsylvania's soldier, boys, which will be given at Musical Foul Hall A, and the South branch of the American over-seas Committee of the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. The energetic members of St. John A. M. E. Church, 72d and Greensboro avenue, which was organized in 1842 are preparing to build a new Black church on the same spot. Demolition will commence in September. John S. Pitts was appointed head waiter last week at the Hotel Lorraine, feeding a white headwaiter, who became the first year learner. Mr. Edward Dickerson is hard to have his nomination papers filed out for the primaries on May 21. Mr. Dickerson is a candidate for the Long lature. The main line has formed a business league of which York Nelson is president; R. A. Hayes, secretary; F. G. Garner, treasurer; directors, R. E. Lennon, Ivory Anderson, S. H. Causby, William Smith, B. W. Hill John A. Strother, C. W. Thornton, Joseph Littlejohn, Walker Young and J. T. Rumsey. Please send me one dozen baked Black and White Ointments. The box I have used I find to be the best I have ever used for bleaching the skin. It is second to none. Martin A. Robinson, Asbury Park, N. J. It seems impossible for me to heat enough of your Black and White Ointment for me to supply my customers. Please send me by parcel or two dosen. Please rush goods. Weymouth Brown. 2413. Sabine St., Horton Ter. NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK Manhattan and the Bronx. Manhattan and the Bronx. Karle B. Cook is convalescent after a short illness. Mrs. James Reese Europe is graduating, improving from a severe illness. Mrs. Leila W. Robinson will leave today for Hot Springs, Ark., for an extended visit. Mrs. B. F. Thomas, 213 West 53d street, underwent a serious operation today at St. Francis Hospital. Sr. J. B. Williams, choreographer, is now located at The Little Hair Dreaming, 407 Lexington. Mrs. Mary Ross-Dorssey of Boston is in the city last week. While here she was the recipient of many courtesies from her friends. Edward Conick, 24 Wolfe street, Yonkers, who recently underwent an operation at the Presbyterian Hospital, is now at home-slightly improved. On Thursday night, March 21, the spiritual, Moral and Intellectual Society of the First Emmanuel Church, 105 West 130th street, will present a drama in three part, entitled "Out of the window." The Thursday Evening Knitting which meets at the residence of the Gertrude Curtis, is still growing in popularity. They are planning an- other entertainment for the benefit of the boys at Upton. An entertainment for the benefit of the Volunteer Club of Mother Zion Church, Mrs. Pauline Smith, will be brown under the auspices of B. C. Wili- ness, at his residence, 59 West 139th street, on Thursday-evening, March 14. Last Sunday afternoon Dr. A. Clayton Dowell united in matrimony Serguee George G. Morris of the 367th Infant- y to Mrs. Lelia W. Hendricks, at 215 North 52th street. It was a quiet af- fair, only Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson being present. Charles S. Morris will lecture on "The Olde Boy of the Twentieth Century", at Mother Zion Church, next Sunday afternoon, March 17, at 4 o'clock, under the tapestries of the J. C. Price Lyceum. Charles W. Anderson will be the number of ceremonies. Mrs. C. Taylor of Long Branch, Madison Kenton, Samuel DeShields of Brooklyn, N. J., and Mrs. W. Willis, guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Orrell, March 5. After dinner the party motored through Park and the town. The following members of Salem M. Church are reported on the sick list: Mrs. B. Hamilton, 148 West 124th street; Mrs. E. Brown, 10 West 134th street; Mrs. May Lucas, 369 West 126th street; Mrs. Daisy Burrough, 35 West 127th street; Mrs. J. Jones, 227 Fifth Bro. J. P. Jeffries, 237 Madison Street. A member presented the Harlem Connational Church with a handsome board. It is of solid oak and adorns the woodwork. Another member who does not want the name remains the minister an elaborate communion set, which he will administer the communion to the sick. There are a large number of members on the sick list. The cantail, "The Beautiful City," given by members of the L. L. and H. Society of Emmanuel Church last Thursday night, was well rendered. All who book part were highly commended, especially Miss Alice Holloway, who took the leading part, the pilgrim seeker her way to the Eternal City. The will be repeated on Good Friday night. Admission free. The funeral of Henry O. Holmes, father of the late Police Officer Holmes, who died March 8 of pneumonia, was held Monday from Bethel A. M. E. Church, the Rev. A. R. Cooper, officiai assisted by the Rev. J. W. Brown and R. M. Bolden. The remains were buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The cremated was born in Charleston, S. W. April 1, 1967. He is survived by a widow, Mrs. Ella Holmes, Police Officer Samuel J. Battle had charge of the funeral arrangements. A patriotic mass meeting will be held in the Salem M. E. Church on Sunday afternoon, for the purpose of showing the loyalty of the Negro at this national point. The subject will be "Patriotism and the Negro" and the following will speak: Hon. Charles W. Anderson, Mrs. Steve Scott Gabriele, the noted woman lawyer, the Rev. C. S. B. Warde, Wayne Gravegre of the Mayor's Committee on National Defense: Miss Caroline Bond of the Negro Circle for War Relief, and Captain W. H. Jackson, late of the Volunteers. Delegations will be present from the various Red Cross Chapters and other War Relief organization. The audience is asked to bring American flags. The Kappa Gama Kappa, an organization of young college women, held a largely attended meeting at the Y. W. C. A. in West 132d street Saturday afternoon. Among the items of new business缔ected was an agreement to buy Thrift Stamps as the basis for the promotion of a scholarship fund to assist some deserving girl in her college expenses. The second item was that each member would make a thorough study of at least one book written by a member of the race and to write an essay on the same and report to club. The third was a suggestion to hold a theatre party in the evening. The members went to the playhouse to see the Little Teacher, a dramatic production of much merit and interest. After the play was over the party partook of a four course dinner at the Libya as the guests of Miss Berry, one of the new members. The girl were chaperoned by Miss Cabanis, secretary of the Y. W. C. A. URBAN LEAGUE STAFF ENTERTAINED. The staff of the National Urban League entertained themselves and a few friends on Saturday evening, March 9, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henry Collins, Jr., 21 West 137th street. Violin solos were rendered by Garfield Wilson and Miss Gladys Jackson. A vocal selection was given by Miss Dorothy Jackson, who accompanied her sister and Mr. Wilson. Whist and dancing were enjoyed during the evening, a collation being served at midnight. Those present were: Misses Naomi Spencer, Estelle Jarrott, Vivienne A. Ward, Ruth Peggrum, Viola Woodlyn, Ludie Clayton, Dorothy and Gladys Jackson; Messrs, George King, Clarence Wood, Robert Elzy, A. T. Stokes, John Goiens, James H. Hubert, Edward Lindsey and Lieutenant Johnson; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kinnick Jones, Mr. and Mrs John C. Dancy, Jr., Mr. and Mrs J. H. Collins, Jr. The music for the occasion was furnished by Mss Rubi Ma- Following is the special feature schedule of the Lincoln House for March: Thursday, March 7, 8. 30 P. M., Silver Star Singing Class party Saturday, March 9, 7 p. m., Basketball Game, Lincoln House Pioneers vs. Welton at Henry Street. Wednesday, March 13, 7 p. m., Lincoln House Bullets vs. J. D. Wells in Brooklyn. Wednesday, March 13, 8 p. m., Stillman Mothers' Club Suffrage Lecture Handwork Committee in charge of program. Thursday, March 14, 8 p. m., Lincoln House Senior Club, entertainment and dance. Friday, March 15, 7 p. m., basketball game, Bullets vs. Unique Triangles of Brooklyn at Lincoln House. Wednesday, March 20, 8 p. m., Stillman Mothers' Club Suffrage lecture; Food Committee in charge of program. Wednesday, March 20, 7 p. m., Lincoln House Red Eagles vs. Freemont A. C. of Bronx, at Lincoln House. Friday, March 22, 8 p. m., Patriotic Service League party. Tuesday, March 26, 8 p. m., Twilight Club party. Wednesday, March 27, Stillman Mothers' Club Suffrage lecture; Social Committee in charge of program. Friday, March 29, 7 p. m., Lincoln House Bullets vs. Imperial Clubs or Brooklyn at Lincoln House. Friday, March 29, 3 p. m., Children's Easter party (eeg hunt). Saturday, March 30, 8 p. m., Intermediate Easter social. LUCY LANEY LEAGUE RECEPTION A gathering which comfortably filled St. Mark's Hall, 57 West 133th street turned out for the 13th annual reception of the Lucy Laney I. Friday evening, March After a stir and speech on the work of the League by Fred R. Moore, editor of The Age, who was introduced by Counselor Wilford H. Smith, membership blanks were passed among the audience, and a score of new members pledged, who will fill up the depleted ranks of the organization caused by many of the male members being drafted. Mr. Moore said that during the 15 years of the League's existence it has sent over four thousand dollars to Miss Laney for the support of the kindergarten in the Haines Normal & Industrial School of Augusta, Ga., of which Miss Laney is principal. This is the only kindergarten for colored children in the State of Georgia, and if it were not for the Lucy Laney League thousands of colored children would be without this training. He urged that colored people stand by their own and support the League. "Orientalate" by Cul, and "I Love You Truly" were beautifully rendered on the violin by Purcell Harris of Winfield, L. L., accompanied by Miss Olvy Jeter of Corona. To the alluring strains of music furnished by 'the New Amsterdam Orchestra, under Prof. H. Gladstone Marshall, young and old-tripped the light fantastic toe until morning. The officers of the League are: Chas S. Davis, President; Mrs. J. C. Whittaker, secretary, and Jas. Gwathmey treasurer. The committee of arrangements wired Mrs. W. Rowe Carter, chairman, Msdames Cato, Williams, Anderson, Fisher, Perkinson, Kemp, Olney, Thorne Williams, Harper, Davis, Battle, Savage Hunter, Hillery, Daniels, Misses Callaway, McAdoo, Penn, Mack and T (O challenger, R. S. L. Jacque, Chas E Scott, J. Watley and J. L. Whithe MANHATTAN Y. W. C. A. The regular monthly members meeting and social of the Y. W. C. A will be held Friday evening at $ Mrs. Francis Brewer will speak on 'The Evolution and Development of Political Parties.' The Woman's Forum will be under the auspices of the Girl's Committee Sunday, March 17, at 5 p.m. The subject for discussion will be 'New Opportunities Opening for Colored Girls' - a successful business and professional women. All are cordially invited to attend. Miss Jarvis, the employment secretary, announces that some calls for very desirable positions have been received through the office; and young women desiring to be placed are asked to leave their names. The wages for domestic service at this time are particularly high and some places are offering other indoctrinations. The Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom, editor of the A. M. B. Church Review, will address the "Big Meeting" at the Public Library, 103 West 135th street, on next Sunday, March 17, on the subject, "Our Social Service" Heritage in Harlem*. George E. Simmons will sing a solo, entitled, "The Lord Is My Light". The great whitening and singing chorus will render a fifteen-minute program preceding the address. The address of Lieut. O. E. McKaline on last Sunday was greatly appreciated by the men present. It was one of the most manly and straightforward talks that have been given to the men this season. On March 24, one of the most instructive programs will be put on by Ethan A. Baker, when he will give an illustrated travelogue on the Bible, from Adam in Eden to Paul in Rome. ST. MARK'S LYCEUM HEARS NEW POET The large audience which greeted Mrs. M. C. Lawton, who addressed St. Mark's Lycceum just Thursday evening on "The Power of Social Intercourse," also heard a new poet of the race, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Langston, a pupil in the line of elocation of Madame Fanny Belle De Knight, recited several original poems. Her compositions in dialect forced all to say that she is truly a successor of Dunbar. Miss Josephine Holmes, who ably assisted in the absence of Mrs. Bertha C. Emmann, also presented Mrs. Conrad Lowe, formerly of Jacksonville, Fla., who is a fine connoisseur, day after afternoon the exercises were rendered in City City City. A L. A. Lee's Musical Class of Jersey City City City on the program were Miss Minnie Brown cellist, William Wiggins, violinist, R. F. Douge, clarionist and Mme. Lee-Brother, solist. Chiropedic Install Officers The New York County Pedic Society, its last regular meeting held at the office of Dr. Wm. J. Carter, 167 West 136th street, installed its officers reelected at the previous meeting in January. Following the transaction of the regular business, Dr. J. R. Hillery read before the society on "Pernio or Chilblains" which was afterwards discussed by the members present. A collection was served. The following visiting chiropodists were present by invitation: M. E. Langston, of Palm Beach, Fla.; Sarah E. Childs, of Montclair, N. J.; G. Warren Hopper of Jersey City, N. J.; and E. A. Sealy of Brooklyn. The officers installed were Valentine Thomas, president; J. Emanuel, vice-president; Charles H. Marks, treasurer; Jas. S. Williams, secretary; Board of Directors: Wm. J. Carter, John R. Hillery and Rogers W. Griffin. FOR THE SOLDIERS' UND THE AGE gratefully acknowledges the receipt of five dollars from Miss A. La Coudre, 1713 Vermont avenue, Brooklyn, for the benefit of "the boys of the Fifteenth, who are now in France." This amount has been turned over to Miss G. Elizabeth Frezier, president of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Fifteenth Regiment, to be applied to the purpose indicated. All friends of the soldiers are urged to send contributions of money or tobacco to THE AX, which will be promptly acknowledged through these columns and properly distributed. At the Union Baptist Church West 63rd street, the Rev. George H Sims, pastor, the people turned out in large numbers last Thursday evening and brought donations of tobacco for the soldiers. Four hundred and forty-eight packages, including 29 boxes of cigare- ties, were reported. JOHN E. NAIL HENRY C. PARKER Nail & Parker REAL ESTATE THE MORNINGSIDE 7682 & 7688 145 W. 135th St. New York City 337 W. 53rd St. 4 light airy rooms, through flat improvements, near "L" station. $16 a month. 2-2-3mo. Apply Janitor. Hall or rent for all occasions. Apply United Civic League, Inc. 184 W. 135th St. 4-26-tf 438 W. 45th St. 4 large rooms, steam and hot water, rent improvements. Rent $23.00. OVER THERE At 421 to 427 West 53rd Street A few 4 room apartments, boilers and ranges and separate toilets to each family. THE LINCOLN HOSPITAL AND HOME SCHOOL FOR NURSES in the City of New York offers a three years' course of training, embracing all branches of Nursing including Social Service. General Hospital with a corps of 420 beds. Brooklyn. Mrs. Lavania Beltman continues quite ill at her home, 1854 Dean street. Mrs. Miney Vaughan of Elton street, who has been ill is out again. Miss Ethel Fletcher of Laurinburg, N. C., is visiting Mrs. Eliza McLachin, 501 Clinton avenue. Mrs. Nellie Martin, 390 Warren street, died Tuesday evening after an illness of eight days. The funeral of James A. Best was held from his late residence, 36 Quincy street, Monday afternoon. Enoch McQueen, one of Brooklyn's oldest citizens, died suddenly Monday at his home, 595 Baltic street. Waid Wormley, 751 Glennmore avenue, recently fell from his wagon, sustaining slight injuries. William McKinny, Jr., is reported dangerously ill at his aunt's, Mrs. Gordon Jones, 114 Essex street, East New York. Miss Elsie Brown is confined to her home on Quincy street near Summer avenue with a severe attack of the gripe. The Age is on sale at 592 Ashford street on Saturday. It can be had at the Friendship Baptist Church Sunday morning. The Colored Protective League of East New York, met in regular session at the Friedship Baptist Church Friday evening. The next meeting will be held March 29. William H. Banks has been ill at his home, 176 Duffield street, for three weeks. Mr. Banks is an old Brooklynite by residence. Much alarm is expressed over the condition of Miss Eleanor Thomas, who is seriously ill with the gripe at her home, 632 Herkimer street. Miss Marion Sydnor of Newark, N. J., was in the city Sunday, the guest of Miss Edith Harrison and other relatives on Herkimer street. Miss Corrine Harris, 119 Schenectady avenue, is ill with a severe cold. Her baby sister is also ill and under the care of the family physician. Miss Emma Pulley, pupil teacher in the public schools, contracted a severe cold the past week and is confined to her home, 1400 Bergen street with the gripe. Mrs. Rosa Daniles, her sister, daughter and son, 609 Ashford street, together with Mrs. Wormley and Mrs. Morrey, attended the Lucy Lane reception last Friday. James and William Seaman of Camp Upton were home the latter part of the week on a visit to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Seaman, 2378 Pitkin avenue. Mrs. W. F. Bowden is the newly elected worthy chief of Concord Council, No. 476. Independent Order of St. Luke and the Rev. W. F. Bowden is vice chief. Mrs. E. F. Horne was the speaker at the Vesper services held at the Lexington Avenue Branch of the Y. W. C. A. Sunday afternoon. Her subject was "The Relation of the segro to the Present Crisis." The Bridge Street A. M. E. Church, the Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter, pastor, will hold a patriotic rally Sunday afternoon, March 24. The Society of the Sons of Virginia will be represented on the program by N. B. Dodson. Miss Anna Irving, high school student, who has been seriously ill for the past five weeks in recovering. Miss Irving professed religion the past week and is very anxious to get out to tell the good news. Matthew B. Russell, trustee of Concord Baptist Church, has been confined to his home. 136 Montague street, for the past two weeks with a sever attack of grippie. He was reported somewhat improved on Monday. The funeral of Mrs. Hermione Jenifer, formerly of Washington, D.C. we held on last Saturday at the chapel of an undertaking establishment on St. Felix street. Her death occurred after a brief illness of pneumonia. John Harris, Jr., 15 years old, 110 Schenectady avenue, who was taken ill on Thursday of last week, died Sunday morning of an acute attack of pneumonia. Funeral was held from the family residence Tuesday, the Rev. William M. Moss, officiating. James W. Braye was taken suddenly ill at his place of employment Saturday morning and after being attended by a physician who diagnosed his case as poisoning from eating impure food, he was MILLINERY FOR assisted to the home of his brother, 17 Fleet place by N. B. Dodson. R. Lincoln Powell, Jr., 97 Putnam avenue, who passed a successful civil service examination a few months ago, has been appointed to a clerkship in the foreign mail department of the New York Postoffice. "Bob," as his friends are wont to call him, is a high school graduate, and a very capable youngster. Services of the Friendship Baptist Church were well attended, the pastor, the Rev. W. F. Bowden, preached at both services, 68 pupils greeted the superintendent, Mrs. M. E. Morrey, in the afternoon at Sunday School. There will be a sacred concert at the church the fourth Sunday evening under the auspices of Mrs. B. M. Payne. Miss Augusta Hammock of 122 Hicks street, who was injured in a street car accident in 1917 and was thought to have recovered from her injuries, has suffered a complete relapse and confined to her bed. It is said that Miss Hammock's claim for damages was settled out of court upon evidence and belief that her recovery was permanent. Arrivals at 394 Carlton avenue are: R. Doggett, Brooklyn; A. Johnson, Chicago; Mr. Lipton, Camp Upton; R. Sampson, Wilkesbarre, Pa.; F. P. Chisholm, Tuskegee, Ala.; S. Z. McIntyre, New York; Dr. W. S. Scarborough, Wilberforce, Ohio; Mr. Lovingood, Jr., Philadelphia; H. Gantt, W. Maxwell, F. J. Lloyd, C. Anderson, Cleveland, Ohio. Peter H. Fisher, 579 Herkimer street, is recovering the full powers of his voice rapidly and the place on his neck which was operated on a few weeks ago in Rosevelt Hospital is healing. Mr. Fisher has been clerk of the Concord Baptist Church and an employee in a responsible position with a leading drug company for nearly thirty years. He is a member of Alpha Lodge G. U, O, O, F, and is a life member of the Society of the Sons of Virginia. One of the most enjoyable social affairs of the past week among the younger set was a birthday party, given by Mr. and Mrs. Ulus Harrison at their home, 543 Herkimer street, in honor of their daughter, Edith. Twenty of Miss Harrison's school chums and friends were present to wish her joy and success. Music, games and story telling were freely indulged and refreshments were served in abundance. Miss Herkimer was the recipient of many handsome tokens of esteem. DR. S. S. MOKINNEY STEWARD DEAD. Funeral services over the remains of Dr. Susan S. McKinney Steward were held on Sunday at 1 o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. Holly, on Hancock street. Deceased passed away quite suddenly at Wilberforce, O., where for over twenty years she was the resident-physician of Wilberforce University. Her husband, Chaplain T. G. Steward, retired, accompanied the remains to Brooklyn, her former home, together with Dr. J.W. S. Scarborough, president of the university. The services were largely attended; the Rev. George F. Miller, officiating. Besides her daughter, deceased is survived by a son, the Rev. William S. McKinney of Jamaica. Dr. Steward was for many years a resident of Brooklyn, where as Dr. McKinney she was closely identified with the public movements of that time. Her husband who survived her, Chaplain Steward, was at one time pastor of Bridge Street A, M. L. Church. HELP WANTED----FEMALE Pressure and trimmer on boys' blouses and shirts Greenberg Bros. Mar 16, 19 67TH AVE., 150, near 11th St. —Floor to let Mar. 16-21. DEBTS COLLECTED Debt collected quickly. Established 15 years. Wm. H. Dodd, Dept. "G", Nammu Street, N. Y. feb. 18—30 CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Kella Holmes wishes to thank her many friends for the beautiful floral ornaments and expressions of sympathy ex- sulted. Henry O. Holmes, beloved hus- band, Henry O. Holmes, KEELAN-John C. of Toledo, O. Lat- washington, B. of Washington, New Hampshire, b. 1-24-65 mheart trouble to a brief illness. De- ceased was brought to this city by his deceased wife, Marilyn. He de- ceased leaves a widow, Murry L. Keelan a daughter, Mrs. Harriet Keelan a companion, and a son, Harry S. Washington and Chil- cago papers please copy. AUTO INSTRUCTION AUTO INSTRUCTION ARENA AUTO SCHOOL, 148 West 56th St., New York City ARENA AUTO SCHOOL, and West 60th Street, New York City. 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OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 189-161 West 53d Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues. Rev. Wm. P. Hayes, D. D., pastor. Prescribing Services every Sunday at 11 a.m. on Sundays. Church Services every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. B. Y. P. U. meets every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. B. Y. P. U. Literary meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. The Weekly Church Aid Society, 8 p.m. The Church Aid Society, second Monday in every month. Dorcas Missionary Bocky meets every first Tuesday night. Visitors are made welcome. Telephone, Columbus $504. MOTHER A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, 151-152 W. 183th St. Rev. J. W. Brown, pastor, 110 West 183th street. Sunday Services—11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Holy Communion every second Sunday. Sunday Services—12:30 p.m. Sunday school at 2 p.m. Varkirch Christian Sundaycare, 6:30. Weekly Meetings Class Meetings every Tuesday and Wednesday. Sunday meetings for Friday evening. SEATS FREE. PUBLIC INVENDED. RUSH MEMORIAL A. M. E. ZION CHURCH/ 58-60 W. 183th St. A. A. 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