New York Age

INTOXICATED WHITE SOLDIER ASSAULTS GIRL AND BOY HEAR WILLIAM PICKENS AMERICA'S GREATEST ORATOR UNDER AUSPICES New York League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 1918 11:00 a. m.—Abyssinian Baptist Church—210 West 40th Street. 12:45 a. m.—Mt. Olivet Baptist Church—180 West 53d Street. 1:00 p. m.—Mother A. M. E. Zlon Church—181 West 190th Street. 7:30 p. m.—Concord Baptist Church of Christ—Asphalt 84 (Miner, Myrtle); Brooklyn. PUBLIC INVITED The New York Age IS CLEAR, OLD IT BECOMES A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. IT IS ALWAYS LOOKED FOR AND WELCOME. :: VOL. XXXI. NO. 31. Miss Thelma Steward Made Captive in Automobile POLICE INDIFFERENT Fail to Get Busy and Thoroughly Investigate Incident Until Ordered by the Mayor—Colored Citizens of Salt Lake Make Appeal to Authorities for "a Democracy that Will Make It Safe for All." (Special to THE NEW YORK AGE.) Salt Lake City, Utah.—The Mayor of Salt Lake City has ordered an investigation into the circumstances attending the brutal and unprovoked assault on Wallace Thurman, 15 years old, and Miss. Thelma Steward, both colored, by a drunken white soldier who is a member of the 20th Regiment. The investigation has been ordered at the instance of the colored citizens of this city, who, at a mass meeting on April 15, passed resolutions appealing to K. A. Scheid, Commissioner of Public Safety, and members of the Board of Commissioners "for a democracy that will make it safe for all in Salt Lake City and not for a laid of authority." The appeal was signed by G. W. Harts, airman, F. W. Brown, Mrs. F. W. town and L. W. Johnson. It is charged that on the evening of April 9, Miss Thelma Steward, Wallace Thurman and Wendel Hicks were waiting for a car at the corner of Second South and Main streets when a drunken white soldier came down the street; that as he passed Wallace Thurman he went out of his way to push the boy and then knocked him down. Miss Steward interfered and the soldier turned on her knocking her down twice. Then the soldier attempted to make a quick get-away, and when the young woman tried to prevent his escape she was unceremoniously put into an automobile whose license number was No. 999; and taken to Third South and West Temple where she was thrown out by the soldier and his friends. Although Miss Steward was screaming and yelling for help while a prisoner in the automobile not a police officer came to her rescue. No effort was made by the police to arrest the soldier after the driver of the car had confessed that he had taken the intoxicated soldier to First West and Fourth South streets. The only move made by the police until the Mayor ordered an investigation was the taking of Miss Steward and Wallace Thurman to Ft. Douglas to identify the soldier, which they were unable to do under the circumstances. TERRELL CONFIRMED FOR THE FIFTH TIME (Special to THE NEW YORK AGR.) WASHINGTON, D. C.-For the fifth time Robert H. Terrell has been confirmed by the Federal Senate to be one of the Judges of the Municipal Court, in which capacity he has already served sixteen years and six months. He is one of the most popular and successful judges in the district, and whenever he has come up for re-appointment he has had the unanimous endorsement of his fellow judges and of all the lawyers who practice before his court. He was twice appointed by President Roosevelt, once by President Taft and twice by President Wilson. He is the only Republican judge on the bench. It is a great honor to Judge Terrell and of marked advantage to the race at large to have so long and creditable a record of service. HOLD CONFERENCE WITH THE PRESIDENT (Special to THE NEW YORK AQR.) WASHINGTON, Dr. C.—Monday after- dr. Dr. R. R. Molon, Hon. Emmett J. William, Dr. Ernest Lyon and Hon. Will- rick J. Lewis held a conference with President Wilson. One of the subjects discussed was the situation in Liberia, it is said. Another conference, was held with Secretary of War Baker. The New York Age PHILADELPHIA BANK MAKES BIG GAINS (Special to THE NEW YORK ACK) PHILADELPHIA, PA—The bank of Brown and Stevens now ranks second in size out of twenty-seven private banking institutions in Philadelphia, according to local banking officials. On January 16, 1916, Brown and Stevens opened for business with deposits for the day amounting to $228. Monday of this week the volume of business transacted by the institution amounted to $23,027. The deposits for Monday were $13,002.15 and the withdrawals by check $10,024.85. Brown and Stevens is the only private bank in the North conducted by Negroes. It has 2,500 depositors who are insured against loss by $50,000 on deposit at Hamburg with the State Banking Department. E. C. Brown and Andrew F. Stevens are the owners of this thriving institution. CIRCLE TO MAKE BIG DRIVE FOR MEMBERSHIP Beginning with a big meeting of all the New York units of the Cirele for Negro War Relief on Monday evening, April 29, at the Music School Settlement, 4 and 6 West 131st street, a four weeks' campaign for members will be started throughout the country. Mrs. Gertrude E. McDougall has been added to the staff of the Circle to take charge of this special work. SPEAKS TO LARGE AUDIENCE IN 'PHILLY' SPEAKS TO LARGE AUDIENCE IN 'PHILLY' (Special to THE NEW YORK AUSTRALIAN) Philadelphia, Pa.—On Friday evening, April 19, Philadelphia was given its first opportunity to hear the Hon. Emmett J. Scott, since his elevation to the position of special assistant to Secretary of War Baker. He spoke under the auspices of the Negro Authors' Library Association, an organization recently formed here for the purpose of presenting Negro authors to the public and the stimulation of interest in Negro literature. Those responsible for the foundation of the organization are Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., president; Dr. A. B. Jackson, secretary; Archdeacon Henry L. Phillips, treasurer; Prof. J. R. Paul Brock, Dr. E. T. Hinson, G. Edward Dickerson and Dr. Henry M. Minton. When Mr. Scott arose to speak he received a most enthusiastic reception on the part of the large audience which filled to standing room the auditorium of the Union Baptist Church, Fitzwater street above Nineteenth street, of which the Rev. W. G. Parks is pastor. Mr. Scott spoke on "The Negro and the War." Throughout his entire address the large audience was most attentive except in those frequent incidents which manifested themselves in an enthusiastic outburst of applause, inspired by the forbible utterances of the speaker who impressed his audience with the seriousness of the great task which has been placed upon his most capable shoulders. He made a strong appeal for an unrelenting patriotism on the part of the Negro and urged all to purchase Liberty Bonds. Friday afternoon before the lecture Mr. Scott was royally entertained at a luncheon by Robert S. Jackson, 917 N. 17th street. Besides Mr. Scott, the following were present: Dr. William A. Harrod, Dr. A. B. Jackson, Thomas James, Dr. W.G. Parks, Dr. H.M. Minton, William Newman, I. Dr. Bannes, Chas. H. Brooks, G. Edward Dickerson, W. T. M. Johnson, Ira J. Stewart, Matthew Anderson, Chris J. Perry, the Rev. W. H. Moses and E. C. Brown, Saturday afternoon the Liberty Loan Committee, hearing of Mr. Scott's presence in the city, immediately got in touch with him and secured his services as speaker at the Liberty Statue, Broad and Market streets. Again Mr. Scott made a most favorable impression upon the audience which thonged the streets. He told of the large amount of money the Negro of this country have placed in Liberty Bonds. Frequent applause greeted his remarks. NEW YORK, SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1918. DRAFTEES TO REPORT ON APRIL 30 TILLS MOST OF THE LAND Dr. Moton Says Negro Farmer in South Cultivates Two-thirds of Soil. Principal of Tuskegee Tells Sociological Congress that Prosperity of South Is Bound Up with Improvement of the Negro. Birmingham, Ala.—The address of Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of the Tuskegee Institute, was one of the outstanding features of the Southern Sociological Congress which closed a four-day session here last week. Wednesday, at 12 o'clock, Dr. Moton was invited by Crawford Johnson, State Director of the Alabama War Savings Committee, to come to the Chamber of Commerce, where Mr. Johnson was holding a meeting of county directors of the Thrift Stamp campaign. Dr. Moton is a member of the State Executive Committee, and was instrumental in bringing about the organization of the colored auxiliary committee of which Dr. U. G. Mason is State Director. Mr. Moton spoke briefly of the work which the colored people are doing and of the great interest they are taking in the effort which is being made to encourage children and persons of small income to help the Government in its campaign. At the evening session of the Sociological Congress, which was held in the First Methodist Church, a portion of which had been set aside for the colored people, Dr. Moton spoke from the subject, "The Responsibility of Southern Labor During the War." He said in part: (Continued on page two) Following is the list of color military duty to the local board Saul Jordan, 3 Serpentine Drive, Rochelle Park, New Rochelle, N. Y. Harvey B. Haskins, 37 W. 131st street; Flourney Coles, 2163 Fifth avenue; Albert Ross, 143 E. 37th street; Joseph Murray, 10 W. 134th street; General Brown, 1126 W. Ashley street, Jackson- ville; Henry Anderson, 344 W. 59th street; Harrison Ladson, 36 W. 134th street; Charles Crawford, 341 W. 59th street; Bernard G. Johnson, 70 W. 134th street; George W. Nickens, 15 W. 132nd street; William Hill, 116 W. 135th street; Samuel Jones, 72 W. 133rd street; David J. Wilson, 2449 Seventh avenue; John Mason, 27-29 W. 133rd street; Joseph H. C. Singleton, 2264 Seventh avenue; John Marshall, 59 W. 133rd street; Leon Tardite, 100 W. 137th street; Horatio Wilson 101 W. 135th street; Leon K. Brown, 127 W. 135th street; Fred W. Kelly, 32 W. 131st street; John Stokes, 38 W. 67th street; William Roach, 145 W. 135th street; Bennie Williams, 259 W. 137th street; Walter L. Roberts, 165 W. 136th street; Eugene Smith, 116 W. 136th street; Thomas J. Demerritt, 2228 Seventh avenue John L. Harper, 106 W. 143rd street; Claude B. Jansen, 225 W. 133rd street; Eugene Ford, 522 Lenox "PHIL" WATERS DEAD; ACCIDENTALLY KILLED (Special to THE NEW YORK AGR.) CHARLESTOWN, W. VA.—"Phil" Waters, clerk in the Supreme Court here and widely known in political circles, was accidentally killed one day last week. Funeral services were held over the remains Monday. The deceased is survived by a widow and daughter. NEW HOSTESS HOUSE AT CAMP UPTON (Special to THE NEW YORK AUSTR.) CAMP UPTON, L. I.—Despite the downpour. Saturday hundreds attended the formal inspection of the new hostess house here for the Buffaloes. Mrs. E. M. Townsend of Oyster Bay presided at the exercises which opened the recreation house for the Negro soldier boys of Yaphank. Mrs. Francis C. Barlow of New York, sister of the late Col. Robert Gould Shaw, who led the 54th Infantry in the Civil War, was one of the guests. The house will be in charge of Mrs. L. E. Hope, whose husband is president of Moorehouse, College, Georgia. Negro hostesses will be trained at the house and will take charge of similar houses which are to be opened in Camp Dix BRITAIN USES HIS INVENTION Adopts Colored Man's Patent Which Prevents Airships from Failing. HAS BEEN GIVEN COMMISSION L. A. Hayden, a Native of North Carolina, Made a Second Lieutenant in British Aviation Corps — First Offered United States Government His Invention. L. A. Hayden, a colored inventor, has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the Aviation Corps of the British Army, and the British Government has accepted and is using his stableizer which he perfected and patented to prevent airships from falling. Lieutenant Hayden was commissioned an officer in the British Army some weeks ago. He is at present assigned to an aviation station on Long Island by the British Government and is giving demonstrations and teaching those preparing to do service in the air the practicability of the invention. The stableizer invented by Lieutenant Hayden is not unknown to the United States Army officials, for months ago when Hayden was anxious that his Government give it a favorable consideration he went to Washington and gave several demonstrations. But he was unsuccessful in his attempt to get his invention adopted, it is said. Seeing that he could do nothing with his stableizer in the United States Hayden what already convinced the British officials of his invention's usefulness. The action of the British War Department in commissioning the American Negro shows the high regard in which he is held. Lieutenant Hayden is a native of Charlotte, N. C. d registrants ordered to report for or Division No. 140 on April 30: avenue; Frank Walsh, 2313 Seventh avenue; Simon B. Minter, 273 W. 134th street; John' Carmen, 192 W. 134th street; Alexander Gordon, 2076 Madison avenue; Charles J. Jackson, 20 W. 134th street; John Simpson, 71 W. 134th street; Clifford H. Sebastian, 49 W. 133rd street; John Seymour, 169 W. 136th street; Benjamin Haskins, 20 W. 133rd street; Philip Downtown, 197 W. 134th street; Byfred G. Nottage, 28 W. 136th street; James Randolph, 216h Fifth avenue; Clifford Carter, 2209 Seventh avenue; George Nelson, 165 W. 133rd street; John H. Hoffler, 206 W. 133rd street; Percy Scott, 45 W. 132nd street; Abe Doss, 112 W. 135th street; Robert A. Johnson, 434 Leno avenue; Herman M. Cook, 18 W. 131st street; William Woodard, 147 W. 132nd street; Ernst Nesbitt, 131 W. 133rd street; Garland Howard, 473 Leno avenue; Horace Jackson, 197 W. 134th street; Samuel Brown, 122 W. 135th street; Edward Reese, 2158 Fifth avenue; Clarence Murphy, 137 West 141st street; William Cooper, 40 W. 136th street; Arthur Gulchard, 435 Leno avenue; Clarence A. Carpenter, 70 W. 131st street; Walter G. Tidrington, Freeport L. I., and Harry Oswald Grizzelle, 22 W. 131st street. DIXIE HOLDS TWO (Special to THE NEW YORK AOB.) Monroe, La.-Clyde Williams, Negro, indicted on Saturday for shooting with INTENT to murder C. L. Thomas, Missouri Pacific agent at Fawndale, La., several weeks ago, was taken from a Deputy Sheriff at McClan plantation, ten miles from here, early Monday by about a dozen masked men and hanged to a tree. Williams was being brought here from Fawndale for trial. (Special to THE NEW YORK AOB.) Lexington, Tenn.-Berry Noyes, the Negro who shot and killed Sheriff W. E. McBride near here last Saturday, was hanged in the Court House yard Monday by a mob. Afterward his body was dragged through the streets to the scene of the killing of the Sheriff and BURNED AT THE STAKE Monday night. Noyes was found by a posse in a wood near here. After barricading himself he resisted his pursuers until his ammunition was exhausted. PUPILS STRIKE AT MUSICALE WHEN NEGROES ARE 'JIM CROWED; THEN THE OFFICIALS LIFT BAN CHILD SHOT AND KILLED BY SENTRY (Special to THE NEW YORK AGR.) NEWPORT NEWS, Va.—Sarah Washington, an eleven-year-old colored girl, was shot and killed by a sentry near Tanner's Creek, Norfolk County, on the evening of April 15. The child was running along the road leading to the property owned by the Government which it is planning to occupy, when she was ordered to halt. She became frightened and turned away, whereupon the soldier fired, killing her. It is said that officials of the War Department are investigating the matter, as a human life was taken, due to recklessness. (Special to THE NEW YORK AQUA) Scranton, Pa.-The Colored Lodges of Odd Fellows and Elks have each taken a $100 Liberty Bond. TELLS OF COLORED REGIMENT IN FRANCE Colored troops are being well treated in France according to E. H. So thern, the actor, who, in a letter to The New York Times, tells of being entertained by the men and officers of a colored New York regiment "over there." Mr. So thern says the most cordial relations exist between the colored and white men of the regiment. In his letter to the Times Mr. So thern writes: "In relation to an article in the Times concerning the treatment of the colored troops in France by their officers, perhaps the testimony of one who has but recently had the good fortune to be entertained by the men and officers of a colored New York infantry regiment may be of value. "Only about six weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Winthrop Ames and I visited the —th New York Infantry in France. We spent an afternoon as the guest of the Colonel and his officers, and had an opportunity to observe the relationship between the officers and the men. The Colonel told us with great pride of the quality of his soldiers, of their splendid record for health and good behavior, of certain prizes he has instituted for cleanliness, smartness of equipment, and discipline. His officers stood about as he talked and their enthusiasm for their men was touchingly evident. This colored regiment is properly proud of a military band of fifty pieces, for which the Colonel raised $18,000 among his own friends, and which is largely recruited from professional musicians. "When Mr. Ames and I visited the rest centre of Aix-le-Bains the band of the regiment was permitted to take part in the greeting of the troops which arrived day by day and to perform in the theatre at night. The band was brought to Aix by a Captain, whose pride in his musicians and the affection for him we saw constantly evidenced during the four days we stayed in the same hotel with them. So grateful were we for their splendid services that we had the honor of entertaining these colored soldiers one afternoon and of telling them what we thought of their music and of themselves, and we declared then we would carry home to America a glowing tribute. "This article in the Times which says that the colored troops are abused by their officers would seem to offer the opportunity to say a word, and I would like to bear witness that I have seen with my own eyes a colored regiment, happy and proud of their Colonel and his staff and they filled with enthusiasm and pride in their men. FEDERATION OF LABOR TO MAKE NO DISCRIMINATION (Special to THE NEW YORK AOR.) Washington, D. C.-The American Federation of Labor is to clearly define its position toward the Negro. Samuel Gompers, at an important conference held Monday, stated that he was it favor of admitting skilled and unskilled colored workmen into the union and that no discrimination will be made. At no time has the Federation been opposed to the admission of Negroes. Mr. Gompers stated. At Monday's conference, including Mr. Gompers, were Dr. Robert R. Moton, Emmett J. Scott, Thomas Jesse Jones, James A. Shillady, E. Kinkele Jones, Archibald Grinke, Fred R. Moore, Frank Harrison and James O'Connell. (Special to The New York Aon.) Evansville, Ind—Indignant because their mothers and fathers were segregated in the audience, colored children refused to sing at the folk song concert which they were to put on at the High School Auditorium recently for the entertainment of the National Convention of Music Supervisors. The concert was delayed twenty minutes until the "strikers" in indignation meeting, got the school officials to concede their point. When it was discovered that the Evansville colored people were being shown to a section reserved especially for them in the gallery, the word quickly spread to Room 233 where the children and other adult singers were assembling for their appearance. Melville C. Bryant, principal of the Third Avenue School, went to Arthur Fisher, clerk of the School Board and said: "In the name of our organization I protest against this injustice." Abe Strouse, member of the School Board was seen in the audience and sent for. An informal meeting with the principals of the colored schools, Principal Chewning and Miss Ada Bicking, supervisor of music, was hastily convened, which Superintendent Benzel joined at the last. It was decided to permit the colored to sit anywhere. the close of the meeting. The first of a series of free lectures was held on Monday, April 22, at P. S. No. 89. These lectures will occur the first and third Mondays in the month and will be the medium for spirited exchanges of views on vital questions by the party leaders, bidding for women rates. Later the women of the League plan to enroll with the various parties on the basis of knowledge. Public meaning to arouse the women to the need of attending the free lectures will be need between lectures. Mother Zion Church, through the interest of its pastor, the Rev. Brown, and its Brotherhood, has opened its doors to the Non-Partisan League for its second public meeting. This will occur on an evening of next week, the exact date to be announced. SOLDIER SUING FOR THEATRE EVICTION Even then there was more delay because Prof. Bryant insisted that Fisher announce the lifting of the ban to the "strikers," and Fisher told him with considerable heat, to do it himself. Some of the colored singers said they had been so hurt that they didn't feel like singing. They sang, however, and pleased the audience, composed largely of white people. "I did only what has been customary in the theatre of Evansville," said Fisher. "There is never any segregation at teachers' meetings in the auditorium," said Bryant. Mrs. Moses Davis, wife of the former principal of the Clark High School, who is now in France, and herself a teacher commented on the incident. "I cannot understand why this segregation should have been asked," she said. "White people will go anywhere, at any time of day or night, sitting next to their colored chauffeurs. Yet they object to sitting next to a colored person in a theatre. It is not consistent and it wounds us to have the distinction made." The colored residents are up in arms because efforts are being made to have Prof. Bryant punished for insubordination for standing out against segregation. Howard Roosa, a member of the School Board, who seems to have some peculiar views on democracy and who is leading the fight against Prof. Bryant is quoted as saying: "We have found that the separation of the two races works for the best interests of both. "If this man has a theory of racial promiscuity, he is a dangerous man to the schools. I understand none of the other teachers, with the exception of one, has any sympathy with him. "For the future, as far as I am concerned, there will be separation of races at any meeting whatsoever in the high school. When the board gives an order for a school to do certain things, that order will be carried out. The board will reserve to itself the decision of the propriety of the order or any other matter connected with it." Self-respecting Negroes of Evansville do not take Roosa seriously, it is reported. WOMEN VOTERS HOLD FIRST MASS MEETING The Women's Non-Partisan Political League's first mass meeting held at Palace Casino on April 21 was an inspiring success. Mrs. G. E. McDougall, president, presided. Address of unusual interest were given and greeting were brought from the three political parties by their leading men. Great impetus has been given this movement for intelligent political organization among colored women by the voluntary moral support of the most progressive association among the highest type of white women. The Rainy Day Club, having 600 members, was represented at the mass meeting by its president, Mrs. M. Palmer, Mrs. Palmer was received with enthusiasm when she brought the message, that the Rainy Day Club's adoption of the men of the 367th Infantry carried with it an interest in the rainy women. Several other members of the Rainy Day Club joined the Non-Partisan League in order to actively further its work. Lient O. E. McKaline came from Camp Upton to express the soldiers' hope that the civilians, especially the women, would champion the race's cause at home when they go over to fight for democracy. The general purposes and the special budget of the organization proved so strong an appeal that a majority of the women present joined at The first of a series of free lectures was held on Monday, April 22, at P. S. No. 89. These lectures will occur the first and third Mondays in the month and will be the medium for spirited exchanges of views on vital questions by the party leaders, bidding for women's rates. Later the women of the League plan to enroll with the various parties on the basis of knowledge. Public meeting to arouse the women to the need of attending the free lectures will be need between lectures. Mother Zion Church, through the interest of its pastor, the Rev. Brown, and its Brotherhood, has opened its doors to the Non-Partisan League for its second public meeting. This will occur on an evening of next week, the exact date to be announced. SOLDIER SUING FOR THEATRE EVICTION (Special to Twin New York Age.) Camp Funston, Kans.-Sergt L. E. Mathias of Infirmary 317; Sanitary Train, is said to have been the central figure, in the incident which caused General Ballou to issue his famous order for colored soldiers of the 92nd division to refrain from insisting on their rights for fear of provoking the race question. It is said that on the evening of March 13, Sergeant Mathis escorted two ladies to the Wilhelm Theatre at Manhattan, Kans., that because he objected to the drawing of the color line he was forced to leave the place, the management showing marked disrespect for the uniform. Sergeant Mathis brought suit for damages against the theatre. Then General Ballou issued the order which has aroused so much resentment among the colored people of this country. WOMEN'S CHARITY CLUB IS INCORPORATED At a recent meeting of the Women's Chairty Club held at 405 Cumberland street, Brooklyn, the president, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Young, announced that the club had been incorporated by virtue of a charter duly approved by Judge Benedict, of the Supreme Court. The chairman announced that the election of officers of the corporation was in order. The chairman also stated that she had served the club as president until they had reached their present status as a successful institution and declined to accept any office for the ensuing year. The members accepted the former president's statement with unanimous regret and tendered her a unanimous vote of thanks for her services in the past and made her an honorary member. Mrs. Elizabeth L. Wright was duly elected president; Mrs. Marion Z. Waddell, vice president; Mrs. Florence Woodson, secretary; Miss Helene Gassaway, financial secretary; Mrs. Evelyn Vaughn, treasurer. SUCCESSFUL.Y.M.C.A. CAMPAIGN IN CAPITAL (Special to THE NEW YORK ANN.) Washington, D. C.—Wildest enthusiasm characterized the closing night of the five-day campaign for 1,000 members of the Twelfth Street Branch Y. M. C. A. of Washington, D. C., when the score showed the total of 1,365 new members, thus giving this association a grand total of 1,733 members. This is the first time in the history of any colored association that 1,000 members have been secured in five days. S. W. Rutherford of the National Benefit Insurance Company, was general chairman of the campaign. R. P. 'lamlin of the International Committee, directed the campaign. --- (Special to The New York Asl) WASHINGTON, D. C.—Charles Piez, vice-president and general manager of the United States Shipping Board, in charge of the management of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, and of the immense Hog Island Shipping Plant at Philadelphia, has written a communication to Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War, in respect to conditions at Hog Island, about which there has been much complaint. When the difficulties at, Hog Island first arose, Mr. Scott called attention to the need and necessity of keeping the 2,300 or more colored employees contented and happy that the government's ship building plans might not be interfered with, and enlisted the sympathy and support of Julius Rosenwald, of the Advisory Commission of the Council of National Defense. As a result of these joint efforts, announcement, is made that there will be no discrimination in the employment or management in the future at Hog Island. Mr. Piez in his letter to Mr. Scott, writes: UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD Emergency Fleet Corporation Washington April 18, 1918. Referring to your letter of March 28, to the personal visit of Mr. Rosenwald regarding the question of segregation at Hog Island, I beg to advise you that I have received a communication from Admiral F. T. Bowles who has supervision of this yard, stating that he has instructed the management to issue an order which will prevent in future any discrimination of race in the management of mees at that plant. I feel sure from what Admiral Bowles tells me that there will be no further trouble at Hog Island regarding this matter. Very truly yours. very truly yours. (Signed) CHARLES PIEZ Vice-President and General Mr. Griggs. The drawing of the color line in the histogram was brought to the attention of Mr. Scott through an article appearing in The Age. SOUTHERNER ENDORSES (Special to THE NEW YORK AQR.) "WASHINGTON, D. C.—Whether or not the bill introduced, in Congress by Representative Dyer, making lynching a law, is certain to come within the next few years," said Charles F. Walker, of New Orleans, who was at the Capital last week. "In common with all advocates of state's rights, I regret it is necessary to take this step. But it is plain that the states have failed to ferret out persons responsible for lynching crimes. Looking back over such outrages as have occurred in the last five years, I do not recall a case where members of the mob paid the penalty for taking law into their own hands. The States have regularly unrolled the number of lynchings there but the South has no monopoly on this form of lawlessness, as one will recall when he thinks of Coatsville, Pa., and of the Little and Prager lynchings more recently. "In the Little lynching there was extreme provocation. The victim of the mob was unquestionably an agitator of the worst sort. His activities and the activities of his associate-male-factors brought odium upon several loyal Western and Northwestern states. Failure of the authorities, to deal promptly with these men caused a mob to make short-shift of one of their leaders. There was a police officer, a Prager apparently was an ignorant forigner, who should have been promptly arrested and sent to an internment camp. "Representative Dyer's bill does not provide for Federal intervention in cases of lynchings of unnaturalized persons. "Harris as it may seem, I think that in this he has been wisely guided. Of course, we do not want wholesale extermination of the unnaturalized, nor do we desire the lynching of any of this class of residents. But any I should be granted to persons who enjoy the benefits of the American government and do not assume the obligations of citizenship under that government. If this war has demonstrated anything, it is that we are a melting pot that does not melt. There is widespread sentiment in this country now that the man who lives in America henceforth must be an American. If it is necessary to penalize the man who refuses to assume his obligations, let us do so by law. To state's rights advocates who object to a Federal lynching law, I would direct attention to the child labor law and the submission of Federal prohibition amendment, both of which were favored by state's right senators and representatives." MIDDOL MARK GROWER Atlanta, GA. 300-664-2222 SPECIAL OFFER Atlanta, GA. 300-664-2222 Indulge Your Grower! 1 Jar (Glassware!) 1 Bottle of Oil. Tune all for $1.00 and your address. MIDDOL LABORATORIES CORP. 2257 Pb Ave. N. Y. City. BOYS CLUB WORK GROWING IN VIRGINIA WASHINGTON, VA—The moral, educational, physical, and financial advantages offered in successful club work among the colored boys of Virginia are set forth by John B. Pierce, district agent. Boys are learning and demonstrating that farming will pay. Fathers, in some instances, have changed their methods of farming from poor to good, by reason of the success that their sons have made in the boys' club work. The celved boys' club work in Virginia is now three years old. Last year there were five clubs, which conducted the following demonstrations: Corn, 125; apple, 30; potato, 5; garden, 4; cowpea, 9; making a total of 173 demonstrations. This year there have been eight clubs, which conducted the following demonstrations: Corn, 201; apple, 41; potato, 4; garden, 17; cowpea, 10; pig, 3; cotton, 6; tobacco, 6; making a total of 288 demonstrations. Last year the boys made on 125 acres, a total of 3,250 bushels of corn. The average yield was 26 bushels per acre. This year they made, on 201 acres, a total of 5,829 bushel, and averaged 29 bushels per acre. Some of the best corn yields of the year for boys follow: Rory Jackson of Lincolnshire, made 54 bushels per acre at a cost of 58 cents per bushel. He cleared $76.95. Alphonso Johnson of Nottoway county, made 48 bushels of corn at a cost of $102.34. Their total profits were $281.30. Colored boys belonging to clouse made last year, on 30 acres, and average yield of 37 bushels of peanuts per acre. Their total yields were $1,024. This year they made, on 41 acres, an average yield of 42 bushels. Their total yield was 1,722 bushels. Some of the best peanut yields secured by members of the boys' clubs follow: Thomas H. Winfield of *Surry county*, made 64 bushels per acre at a cost of 65 cents per bushel. He cleared $105.20. F. D. Gwatney of Sussex county, made 56 bushels at a cost of 37 cents per bushel. He cleared $67.50. John Pegram of Dinwidie county, made 50 bushels at a cost of 39 cents per bushel, and cleared $54.40. Five colored boys made on 5 acres. 202 bushels of peanuts at a cost of $128.48. Their total profits amounted to $74.51. In Surry county Carl Brown, James Spratley and Thomas H. Winfield each raised a pig. Their expenses were $12.80, $9.35 and $6.59; and their gifts were $21.45, $28.65 and $23.00, respectively. The total cost for raising the three pigs was $28.65. The pigs brought $101.75. The boys profits were $73.10. SPRING DRIVE ON FOR BETTER HEALTH (Special to The New York Times) The Spring drive for better health is on. National Negro Health Week has been in progress since April 21, and from, every pulpit in Greater New York on that day was the gospel of perfect health and hygiene summed. Dr. Godfrey Nurse and Dr. Albert >J. Neal Medical Association, delivered health addresses at Rus, Memorial and Mr. Olivet Baptist Church, respectively. Dr. E. P. Roberts addressed the congregation at Union Baptist Church; Dr. Dana Hubbard of the Health Department spoke on "Contagious Diseases" as Salem Church; and in Brooklyn, Richard Epiphany spoke at Fleet Net Baptist Church, the importance of obedience to the laws of health and sanitation. Dr. Laura Riegelman of the Health Department delivered health talks at two "Brooklyn churches." The Urban League with other welfare agencies is covering Greater New York with lectures on sanitation, sanitation distribution of health literature, and monastery public meetings. During the week public meetings will be held as various centers in Greater New York. On Wednesday evening, Allen D. Wood presides at a motion picture production and lecture to be given by the New York Street Cleaning officials at Public School No. 89 under the auspices of the Negro Civic and Imprisonment Department. Dr. Charles S. Bolduan, Director of Public Health Education of the Health Department, leads a Round-Table discussion on "Prest Medicines," held by the Manhattan Medical Association at the office of the Urban League, No. 2303 Seventh avenue. Dr. Jacob Sobel, an expert from the Board of Health, delivers a stereopticon lecture on "Baby Welfare at Lincoln House. No. 202 Friday evening, at 8 o'clock. Dr. Gladstone M. Hinkson will deliver a health talk at Lincoln Mission, No. 1699 Atlantic avenue, Brooklyn. On April 28, a health party will tour the city in automobiles and Dean William Picken', of Morgan College, will be the principal speaker at the following places: A. M. Aysenian Baptist Church, 240 W. Washington St., 2:45 p. m., Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 159 West Fifty-third street; 4:30 p. m., Mother A. M. E. Zion Church, 151 West 136th street; 7:30 p. m., Concord Baptist Church of Christ, Adelphia street, near Myrtle, Brooklyn. Presiding at these meetings will be Thomas Griggs, Church of Christ, Adelphia Street, Assemblyman E. A. Jahson and Dr. Laura M. Riegelman of the Health Department. The Douglass Students Club members are distributing health literature. from house to house throughout the city, and strenuous efforts are being made to furnish them with this material. The campaign promises to be the most effective ever waged in Greater New York. SERVICE FLAG FOR THE (Special to THE NEW York Am.) Baltimore, Md.-M. a Service. flag sagebiration'for Y. M. C. A. members who have entered the army was held at the Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon. The principal address was made by. Prof. John R. Hawkins of Washington. He spoke of the fine showing made by, the colored draftees, of the success of the colored officers trained at Des Moines and praised the colored men and women of the country for their subscription to Liberty, Bonds and War Savings Stamps and other patriotic services. Attorney Arthur E. Briscoe delivered the address presenting the flag and Walter S. Emmer NEW SOCIAL SERVICE FOR SPRINGFIELD (Inspired to New York City) Springfield, Mn.—The Third Baptist Church, Dr. G. R. Wailer, pastor, the Mt. Smith club, The E. Smith Brotherhood, and of social service Wednesday evening, when the new social center rooms for men and boys will be opened. This church has for some time owned two good buildings at Union and Dale Streets. One of these has been renovated and remodeled into up-to-date reading and rest rooms. The second floor will be used for occupying apartments, the brotherhood will be furnished further along the lines of practical service and will have at the disposal of those using the rooms a free dental clinic, and a medical department. Dr W. B. Jones will have charge of the dental work and Dr. Bruce T. Bowes the medical work. These latter functions are to be absolutely free to those who cannot afford payment by Benjamin P. He and the pastor will have charge of the public opening. The men intend to have no discrimination as to race in the service rendered. FOOD CONSERVATION (Special to THE NEW YORK ACE.) Mound Bayou, Miss. — The citizens of Mound Bayou, in keeping with the standard set by them in the purchase of War, Saving Stamps and Liberty Bonds, unanimously pledged their loyalty to the war. The students served aervation of same through the use of substitutes. Able arguments were presented in Carnegie Library, Thursday evening by Dr. J. L. Morant of Vicksburg and E. T. Attwell; purchasing agent at Tuskegee Institute, who have been drafted by the Government Food Administration to disseminate the program to colored population through the South. The meeting was planned by a committee on arrangements composed of A. J. Taylor, City Attorney B. A. Green and F. E. P. Booze. E. O. Powell presided and Fred H. Miller introduced the speakers. The Library was comfortably filled with a typical Mound Bayou audience, and the students themselves draftees but not yet called to the colors, proved their fitness and capacity to handle the situation in the absence of the older heads. Resolutions were adopted, expressing hearty approval of the activities of Prof. Attwell and Dr. Morant as the representatives of their work among colored people during this Food Conservation and Production Campaign; and pledging the support of the entire race in Mississippi, toward the production and conservation of foods. It was also urged that the representatives in the State of Mississippi, to aid in the conservation and production of food among colored people. (Special to THE NEW YORK ACE.) Petersburg, Va. - On Tuesday of last tion ever held in Petersburg occurred. It was held in honor of the Third Liberty Loan and was a white parade from start to finish. The Governor and staff, officials and civic organizations with 15,000 soldiers from Camp Lee formed a great military spectacle. There was one record. There was one recorded. Although there are several thousand Negro troops at Camp Lee, not one Negro soldier appeared in this acknowledged greatest pageant ever held in Petersburg. Several causes are assigned for the omission of colored troops, but the most probable reason is that the soldiers were effort to secure a place in the parade for them, and the white people were only too glad to overlook the arrangement. The colored organizations here have subscribed liberally to every loan, among them being the Excelsior Star and literary award. There was guilty disappointment expressed on every hand, on account of the absence of colored troops in the parade. Ed. H. Evans, Agt. SECRETARY McADOO'S TRIBUTE TO THE RACE (Special to The New York AQR) WASHINGTON, D. C. —The war is bringing out the good and patriotic qualities of all races of our citizenship. The Evening Star, the most widely read and infrequently newsworthy, has published the follow article by the colored people from Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo, writing from Jackson, Miss, who says: "I am proud of the colored Knights of Pythias of Florida for their subscription of $25,000, and for the participation of the colored people of America in their loyal support throughout the country to the Liberty Loan as well as to the nation itself in their great war for freedom and democracy." Commenting upon this tribute, the Evening Star says: "There need be no uncertainties on the score of the colored man. On the contrary, there should be a sense of genuine satisfaction in the fact that he is here, and a dependable meet at a time when the country expects all chilien, regiment of color, creed or condition, to support the government with both blood and treasure as, the arbitrament of the sword, appealed to in a world, may require." FOR RELIGIOUS WORK / AT THE CANTONMENTS (Speech by the New York Anz. Washington D.C. to the American Methodist Episcopal Church will shortly inaugurate a big movement to look after the religious and moral welfare of colored drafteres at various cantonments. The financial board of the denomination, at its annual session here on Wednesday of last week, made a liberal appropriation for that purpose. Prof. John R. Hawkins, financial secretary of the denomination, has been authorized to visit various cantonments and make arrangements for the movement. Camp pasters will be named and efforts made to co-operate with the Y. M. C. A. in its efforts to look after the welfare of the soldiers. Tills Most of the Land (Continued from First PAGE) "The prosperity of the South is bound up with the improvement of the Negro. Just in proportion as he becomes more efficient, reliable and dependable will the prosperity of the South be increased, for it must be kept in mind that two-thirds of all the land filled in the South is cultivated by Negro labor. One-tenth of all the farm property in the South is owned by Negroes. "If the efficiency of the Negro in the South is increased, say twenty-five per cent; if his farming methods are improved so that the average number of the bales of cotton that he raises will be increased one-fourth; the amount of the bales of cotton used for the bushels of sweet potatoes and other, crops be proportionately increased, all of which are possible, the agricultural wealth of the South would be increased by more than twenty-five per cent, and a billion dollars would be added annually to its agricultural wealth. "The world is coming to the point where it is seeing the absolute necessity of giving just and equitable treatment to every man, whatever his rank, or station or position. Yes, and what happens if we do not give labor throughout this country, as well as other countries, cannot be ignored if the world is to be made Safe for Democracy." Dr. Moton was accompanied to Birmingham by G. A. A. Johnson, assistant business agent, and A. L. Holsey, acting secretary. Other Tuskegee workers who attended the Congress were E. C. Roberts, director of the Academy Department; Monroe N. Worley, division of Research and Records, who spoke of the speakers at one of the departmental sessions; Mrs. Booker T. Washington, and Captain A. J. Neely and the Tuskegee quintet. TEXAS RAIROAD MAN REBUKES PREJUDICE (Speech) Palestine, Tex.-Many persons witnessed the War Exhibits Monday, among them being grown-ups and school children. A bunch of young white boys were amusing themselves as usual by using disparaging epithets about the colored children who were lined up preparatory to marching. This group, in fact, was among the boys were requested to line up by R. M. Hoover of the Southern Pacific Railroad, of Houston, Texas, who was in charge of the train bearing the exhibits. They replied, "We can't, for that line of ink—nigger girls." Hoover politely, yet forcefully told the girls, "we were in the trenches "Over There," with "my boy." The boys looked like "30 cents" after having been "shown their places," and were quiet for the rest of the occasion. Now, what we need in this Southland of ours is more of the Hoover type who use the moral courage to call a hait to their folks, when they are in the wrong. Quite a number of boys, all under 21 years, left for Houston this week determined to join the navy. **SCOTT SPEAKS AT ARDMORE.** (Special to THE NEW YORK AGE.) Ardmore, Pa.—On Saturday evening Emmett J. Scott was the guest of the Main Line Negro Business League of Ardmore, the officers, of which are: York Nelson, president; James Beasley, vice president; R. A. Hayes, secretary; Berchead, assistant secretary and Fred Garry, treasurer. A group of Philadelphia friends escorted Mr. Scott to Ardmore and joined in the program of a meeting which was most enthusiastic from the angles of both business and patriotism. Mr. Scott delivered a message to the colored people here which will go down in history as among the most masterly of the Army. The meeting a most delightful luncheon was served at the residence of the president, M. York Nelson on Holland avenue. A BEAUTY SKIN BLEACH Dark or Brown Skin May be Bleached and Made Soft, Smooth, Bright—Rough and "ashy" Skin Made Smooth as Velvet also Removes Freckles, Tan, Risings, Bumps, Blemishes by using Black and White Ointment. By Mail 25c Apply Black and White Ointment (for white or colored folks) as directed on package; to face, neck, arts or hands. This bleaches dark, sallow or blotchy skin, clearing the skin of risings, bumps, pimples, blackheads, wrinkles, tan, sunburn or freckles—giving you a clear, soft, fair, light, bright complexion. Black and White Ointment is exquisite—is soft, but not sticky, and is superior to all other skin preparations, as it heals as well as bleaches. Sold on a money-back guarantee, only 25c (stamps or coin) sent by mail, or if you send $1 for four boxes of Black and White Ointment, a 25c cake of Black and White Soap included free. Address Plough Chemical Co., Dept. E, Memphis, Tenn. AGENTS MAKE AN/EASY LIVING representing us... Apply for territory and special deal. Black and White Ointment sold everywhere. (Expedited to New York Ack.) BEAUFORT, S. N. of BEAUFORT, S. N. of islands, and of these there are several. For instance, there is Beaufort Island. On this island the city of Beaufort is situated. Then across the river, in an easterly direction, is Lady's Island; south is St. Helena and Paria Island; and still toward the southwest is Hilton Head Island. There are, comparatively speaking, very few white people living on these islands. The bulk of the population being made up of the few white people who are distributed among the merchants, but some of them are also farmers. There are some Jews among them. Beaufort and Beaufort County were the first sections of South Carolina to fall into the hands of the Federal troops during the great Civil War. This occurred early in the sixties. Consequently the soldiers were stationed hereabout for sometimes and the white settlers having fled and refugeged to the party in the south, the soldiers spent the money freely and lavishly with the Negroes. Many of them did the wise thing—saved their money and bought homes in Beaufort and farms on the islands around. But there is another benefit that came to the Negroes of this town and county. At the close of the Civil War the state fell into the hands of the Republicans and remained in their hands until the great Hampton campaign in 1876. At the close of the Democratic War Beaufort County remained in the hands of the Negro Republicans for several years. Through this source they made money and many of them saved it. Again at this point hundreds of Negroes enlisted in the army just as soon as Beafort fell. They made brave soldiers and fought to the close of the war. Then they came home, and drew their bounty and their pensions and invested their money in houses and lands. Negro in or around Beafort is the protector of his own home. And they possess some fine homes, too. Some of them equal the best homes of some of the white citizens. Among these may be mentioned the residences of the late General Robert Smalls, Hon. J. I. Washington, Hon. Geo. A. Reed, J. H. Dickson and Dr. N. J. Kennedy. The colored folks of this section have been greatly blessed in a material sense. It seems that there is another great blessing in store for them. The national government has a naval training station on Paris Island, and that island is the home of Negroes. The Government wants it and has taken steps to buy it. Recently Congress appropriated one hundred and fifty thousand dollars to purchase the Here again the colored people will be much benefited financially, for some of them who live over there own valuable property and are doing a good business. Some of them are delighted with old houses. Uncle Sam, others again are sad, because they not want to give up their old-homes. They don't like the idea of breaking up, PERTH AMBOY N. Perth Amboy, N. J. The Rev. Robinson, of St. James A. M. E. Church, opened the revival at the Second Baptist Church Monday with a splendid sermon. Tuesday and Wednesday the Rev. Jones, of the Campbell, of Shiloh Baptist Church, Plainfield. Thursday was quarterly session of the Woman's Auxiliary of New Jersey. Mrs. Gertrude Cannon, president. The Rev. Jones, of Mount Olive Baptist Church, preached in the town. The Rev. Montague, of Woodbridge Church, and the Rev. Ross spoke over the remains of Eliza Kate Dillard last Sunday afternoon, who passed away April 17 at the home of her son, James Dillard, 99 Debak aveuve. She 'would have leaves three daughters and four sons and a host of grandchildren to mourn her loss. She has gone to the Heavenly mansion, A flower on earth rudely pressed, There to bloom in her glory. And never more know distress. She has gone from a world of sorrows To a land that is brighter and fair, And we know in that billedful forever She patiently waits for us there. JERREY/CITY, N. J. Jersey City, N. J.-Last Sunday was a rainy day but many faithful members were found at Salem Baptist Church. The Rev. S. S. Henderson preached at 1 a.m. at 8 p.m. Pastor Jenkins preached to thankful audience and marked the beginning of the revival and there were five conversions at the evening service and three other additions, through Christian experience. Mrs. Viola Bradley of 76 Ege Avenue was received into the membership on the recommendation of the pastor. She is confined to her bed on account of illness, May 5, when baptismal services will be held. The services at the B. Y. P. U., at 6:30 p.m. were very interesting. The program was in charge of Douglas Goodson. Next Thursday the program will be in charge of Miss Maud Binchett. There will be three services at the church next Sunday. Pastor Jenkins preached to R. C. T. Wilder will preach at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Several members are on the sick list. TREENTON, N. J. Trenton, N. J.-On last evening there were delegations from many parts of the State to tend the Camp Dix Hostess House fit at Hurley's Hall. The commissionaries under whose excellent ment the affair was given, include Mesdames W. R., Valentine of Bortown, S. E. Collins, J. H. White, V. Dillingham. The music was nished by the Jazz Band, a part of 350th Field Artillery Band. The Misses Doman, Marcellia Beames of Somerville and Miss more of Plainfield were the week guests of Miss Elizabeth Collins of Somerville, the Sower Graded School faculty. These ladies attended the Hostess House fit. The seventeenth anniversary of Order of American Woodmen was brated Monday evening at Mount A. M. E. Church. Hon. C. M. W Supreme Commander, delivered the address to the faculty of the sance and the Great Work. After the program, refreshments served in the lecture room. At Bethel A. M. E., Church Sunday services were well attended, it being woman's day. The Rev. Mrs. Mary E. Taylor of Yonkers preached acceptable sermon, touching the life, character and influence of women. The Junior chair under the direction of Mrs. Lillian McCray Young rendered splendid selections. The collection amounted to $101.52. The Sunday School held a short session at 2:30 p. m., with Superintendent Thomas at his post. Next Sunday is set apart as connectional day. At 11 a. m. the pastor will preach on Westwood, N. J. — The christening the little daughter of Mr. and Mitchell took place Sunday at residence, with Mrs. J. Jennings Godmother and the Rev. J. H. Hatofficial. Mrs. Dora Green, who been confined for several months paralysis at Hackensack Hospital, removed home. She has had callers since her return. The Concord Block Campaign under the direction of the Woman's Mite Missionary Society has been supported by friends of the First A. J. Church are delighted with the projects of worshipping in their new chair at an early date. Mrs. H. G. Kirk entertained friends from New York City for the week end. "The Overcomer" and at 8 p.m. "What Think Ye of Christ?" The Rev. Samuel Crawford of Lakewood and the Rev. H. M. Moore, pastor of Moores Chapel A. M. E. Church, are on the sick list. Mr. Crawford is in the Clinic hospital and Moore is confined to his home. 164. Grand Street. A literary program for the benefit of Thirfield Mission was given at William's Hall on April 12 by Mrs. Rias. Those on the program were Miss Downs, soloist; Miss Dorothy and Roy Spraggins, Miss Inez De Shields, Ruth King, Catherine Ring, George Skenk and Hazel Skank, Thos. Stokes, Jr., Jayman the Mary Stokes and loved by Madame Harper. Miss Jackson and Mrs. White. Mr. Leonard was chairman. Ridgewood, N. J.—The Rev. Kirby of the A. M. E. Church church a delightful sermon Sunday evening The Colored Women's Progressive meet at the residence of Mrs. Nicole Young, 151' Harrison avenue, Tuesday evening. The Y. G. League held meeting Sunday afternoon. Speeches were from Englewood and Ridgewood Mrs. Thomas Jackson of Walden N. J., entertained friends on Friday evening. Mrs. Barksdale Brown is sick at her home, 333 Halliday Street. Mrs. De Shields is very ill at her home, 67 Jewett Avenue. If Your Hair is Short, Thin, Falling O You Should Not Delay, But Write MME. C. J. 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This offer does not apply to subscribers or renewals. MICKEY BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AUTOMOBILE LIVING Receiving and Shipping Given Special Attention. 113 CALIBURN ST. CHARLINTON, . B. C. "MODERN TO THE MINUTE" TO AS NT'S AND SUBSCRIBERS. If your copy of The Ack does not spend you on time, please do not write your comment of the delay, as it is be- head our power to prevent it. We de- pend the papers in the mail promptly every Thursday. Until transportation conditions are improved, delays are required to happen. HILLBURN, N. Y. HILLBURN, N. Y.—The Rev. Byron Camerer is spending a few days in New- R.I. I. Howard Morgan, who has worked in Holyoke, Mass., has received in Hillburn and accepted a position with Roe & Johnson in the business. Ross Dunken has been in the draft and expects to leave in Camp Dix next week. Mr. and Mrs. Mary Defreese are rejoicing over the result of a baby girl. BEACON N Y Benson, N. Y.—At the Star of Beth Baptist Church the service Sun- day was well attended despite the many day. Dr. Byrd returned home Poughkeepsie where he was con- ducting a meeting for Dr. Farrell. At a clock, the Rev. Farmer of Pough peached on the subject "Beat the Lamb of God." The pastor Messy for Amsterdam, where he will conduct a meeting. On the sick are Sister Gregory and Sister Mitt. Mrs. Sue Riley has moved to Boston. G. Hughes is out again after short illness. WATKINS N. Y. WATKINS, N. Y.-Peter Phinney, Jr., who has been confined to the house with arthritis, is able to be out again. Miss Granston has gone to Elmira to visit where she will be employed in the paper Bros'. Store. Mr. and Mrs. Mary Johnson entertained Mr. and Mr. James Sinclair Wednesday evening cards. Mrs. Thomas Mason of Monk Falls was in town Thursday. Miss little Granston entertained Mrs. Ruth at a six o'clock dinner Wednesdays evening. Seneca Valley Lake No. K. of K. and Hadassah Court No. 0.0. C. moved to their new lodge on East Fourth Street last week. ROSSVILLE N.Y. Berville, N. Y.—The services at A. M. E. Zion Church were well used. The Rev. Waters filled the room Jennings, a member of the Liberty Loan Committee, gave a short talk on Liberty Bonds. She sold a note to the members of the church who visited his wife, Marybury Park, where he has purged a solitard home. the money raised at the Mock Con- ference held at the Zion Church was $8.80 clear of expenses. Mr. and Mrs. Abram Decker and family, together with Mr. and Mrs. R. Mitchell and son, motored to Tott- ville and took dinner with Tott- ley and family. Private Adam Berly of Camp Up- was visiting friends in town. Miss Gertrude Landin of Sharrot is confined to her home with argalia. Le Roy, N. Y.—Howard Williams and arod Alexander were in Caledonia today. Leonard Duson was in Mumford Sun- Mr. and Mrs. James Banks of Mum- mard and Mrs. Lloyd Alexander of Caledonia, were in Le Roy Saturday on A motoring party of Mumford, con- ting of Mr. and Mrs. Will Clark, Mr. Mrs. Henry Johnson, Miss Myrle tull and Louis Johnson called on Mr. Emma Alexander Sunday. Mr. Blanch Johnson of Rochester at Saturday and Sunday with her her-in-law, Mrs. Clarence Majors. Dr. Perry is on the sick list. The Rev. J. E. Rose in company with Harold B. Ward, Frank Nash others attend a liberty loan meeting at Harris School Thursday evening. Rev. Rose was the principal speaker at the evening. Miss Emma Lewis of Rochester spent night in Le Roy with her sis- Miss Esther Lewis. I. Roosevelt Price of Ginesio Normal the week-end with his mother, n. A. L. Price. NYACK N. Y. N. J. Y.—A birthday reception is tendered to the. Rev. H. J. Willett, pastor of St. Phillips, Church Sunday, April 18, with E. C. Frazier of ceremonies. The speakers are ex-Mayor John H. Post. The boy is chorus Morris, J. W. Fitchett and Rev. E Purdy. The Hudson Valley under direction of M. N. Grant, brushed music The Rev B. E. Simmons of New OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE York City preached an interesting sermon at Pilgrim Baptist Church Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Stroud of New York City spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. D. Stroud of Uppey Main street. The Men's Ckb was entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Olie Furman, Liberty street. Messenger Thomas, Duggar is home from Albany and reported a very interesting session. PORTCHESTER N Y Portchester, N. Y.—Sunday morning at Botheda Baptist Church Bro. Edward Whitty preached a splendid sermon on Faith. In the evening Pastor Levistar gave a lecture on health. A unique but pretty social was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Horace last Thursday evening for the benefit of the spring rally of the church. One of the pretty features of the social was a cake with a dollar in it and sold by the slice. Mrs. Malone got the dollar. The Rev. Stephen A. McNell, pastor of St. Francis A. M. E. Zion Church, filled the pulpit all day Sunday. In the afternoon he preached to the Home and Foreign Missionary Society. Monday afternoon the funeral of George Jarvis was held at the church. The Rev. Stephen A. McNell officiated. Thursday evening of this week Mrs. Gertrude Buck of Greenwich, Conn., will give a play at the church, called "The Old Malds' Convention." Mrs. Minnie Davis, 52 oak street, is very ill. Her mother, Mrs. Sutton, of New Haven, is at her bedside. AUBURN, N. Y Auburn, N. Y.—Mrs. Elenore Northrup, Mrs. Sylvia Cartwright and Mrs. Warren Watson of Rochester were the Sunday guests of Mrs. Northrup's daughter, Mrs. Jacob Richardson. Miss Leora Brown spent Sunday in Geneva. Messrs. Moody and Raymond Whyte of Syracuse, were the guests of the Misses Fairfax, Sunday. The R. of R. and C. of P. lodges gave Mrs. Thomas Freeman a pleasant surprise Tuesday night last. Miss Edna Dorsey was the Sunday guest of friends in Ithaca. Mrs. Dalys Nell of Rochester, was the guest of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. S. Freeman in Case avenue. Word has been received from Vincent Parker of his departure from Camp at Toronto for England. Mrs. D. Diggs and daughters, Isacle and Evelyn, were in Syracuse, Saturday shopping. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Cannon of Syracuse, were in the city Saturday. Mrs. Jennie Strong of Lisle, N. Y. is the guest of Mrs. Thomas Parker. Mrs. E. U. A. Brooks and son, who have been the guests of Mrs. Brooks' parents, for the past few weeks, left Wednesday for their home in Saratoga. Mrs. John Jacob Hassel left Wednesday for Cleveland, where she will join her husband. ROCHESTER, N. Y. ROCHESTER, N. Y.—The services at Zion Church last Sunday were largely attended. The pastor, the Rev. E. D. W. Jones, preached at both services. The collection for the day was $25. Mrs. C. E. Phelps was called to Lynchburg, Va., on account of the illness of her father, Spencer Connley. Mrs. W. A. Sprague, Wabash street, gave a birthday party in honor of her daughter Athea. Fifteen children from Caroline street were present. Mrs. James who was called here on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs. A. Alexander, returned to Pittsburgh last Sunday. She was the guest of her niece Mrs. L. Brown, Levan street. The Intermediate C. E. Society of Zion Church, held a very impressive memorial service last Sunday afternoon in the lecture room of the church in honor of five of their departed members, The program was as follows: Singing, by Society; scripture reading; prayer, Mrs. S. C. Mathews; vocal solo, Mrs. Emma Derhany; eulogy, Miss Nettie Bennett, John Thompson, Mrs. Lee; violin solo, Master Howard Lee; memorial address, Prof. Van Buren; remarks, the Rev. E. D. W. Jones; singing, benediction. The Flower City Lodge No. 91, Eldorado Temple, No. 32 I. B. P. O. E. of U. gave a supper and concert last Tuesday evening at Zion Church for the benefit of the colored soldiers. It was a great success and turned over to the Knitting Society $30, which was presented by Mrs. H. C. Harden and received by Mrs. B. J. Hawkins, at the close of the service last Sunday evening. The Y. P. Society of C. E. is taking on new life. The program last Sunday evening was as follows: Vocal solo, Mrs. Flotence Davis; readings, Mrs. M. Cottons and Mr. Rhone; piano solo, Mrs. Thomas; address, the Rev. Butler and Prof. Van Buren; paper by Mrs. W. A. Sprague. Several selections were sung by the society. Meeting was led by the Rev. Thomas, president. Mrs. Addie Towrites and sister, Miss Alice Franee, entertained in honor of their two sisters of Penn Yan, the Misses Eunice and Katherine Frame, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lovely, 373 Park avenue, last Saturday evening. After music and games, refreshments were served. POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. Poughkeepsie, N. Y—Mrs. Robert Sullivan of New York City was the guest of Mrs. G. H. Magill the past week. Thomas (Dock) Avery has returned from Florida, after spending the winter. Mrs. A. Shaw of Lookout Mountains, Tenn., has returned to her home, after spending the winter in Poughkeepsie, G. H. Magill has returned from Miami, Fla., where he has been chief of the Wagener Inn of that place. R. F. (Big Jack) Jackson who has been at St. Augustine, Fla., all winter, has returned to Poughkeepsie for the summer. The revival meeting at the Boonezer Baptist Church last week were conducted by the Rev. R. A. Bird of Beacon. Sunday services were well attended notwithstanding the storm. The pastor, the Rev. Charles S. Farris, preached at both services, at 10.45 A. M.; subject, "Thou Shalt Not Die," and at 7.45 P. M., "Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet and a Light Unto My Path." He advocated the importance of subscribing to the Liberty Loan. Joshua Vowel died Friday with pneumonia at the Vassar Brothers Hospital. Mrs. Marla Brown has been confined to her home for some time by illness, is slowly improving. Mrs. G. W. Hays is confined to her home. MUMFORD. N. Y. MUNFORD, N. Y—Services were well attended at the Second Baptist church on last Sunday. On next Sunday the pastor' will fill the pulpit at 11 a. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6.15, will be led by Mrs. Frank Simms. There will be no services at 7.30 p. m. Sergeant John Coles of the 349th Field Artillery of Camp Dix, N. J., is spending a ten days' furlough at his home. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Coles entertained at Sunday dinner in honor of their son John, Misses Johnson, Price and Jackson and Roosevelt Price. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Carpenter and Mrs. Effe Johnson of Rochester, spent Sunday evening at the home of their father here. The Rev. C. Haynes was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Amigar on last Sunday. Mrs. Lewis Price was in Rochester last week. Mrs. Frank Simms visited in Scottsville several days last week. Mrs. Minor Roles and son John of Caledonia and Mrs. Sayre her sister, of Front Royal, Va., called at the Carpenter home Saturday afternoon. Mr. West of Scottsville was a weekend visitor here. Mrs. Rose Marshall and little daughter, Alberta, and Miss Bertha Simms, were in Rochester on last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Phillips who have been very ill are improving. WASHINGTONVILLE, N. Y. at Bethany Chapel were well attended, she Rev. P. W. Sewell filling the pulpit morning and evening. The young people's meeting was interesting, the pastor leading. Miss Mary Chambers' sang a solo. Genevieve Chambers, fifteen-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Chambers, died last week. The funeral services were held in Bethany Chapel Saturday, conducted by the Rev. P. W. Sewell. She is survived by mother, father, three brothers and five sisters. The oldest brother is somewhere in France serving his country. Mr. Chambers is a successful farmer. Miss Eva Chambers and her sister Bertha, of New York City, spent Sunday with their parents. Lewis Freeman has purchased a 125-acre farm about three and a half miles out of town. Mr. Freeman and his sons have been renting farms in this community several years with success. He owns a large dairy and some good horses. He has a large family, six sons and four daughters, all of whom are intelligent and industrious and economical. One is a private in the U. S. Army. Mrs. Carrie Steffen died in St Luke's Hospital April 19. Funeral services were held in Bethany Chapel Monday at 2 p. m., conducted by the Rev. P. W. Sewell. She is survived by four brothers and two sisters. The Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Brown of Goshen visited the Rev. and Mrs. P. W. Sewell, last week. The Rev. Brown attended Presbytery with the Rev. P. W. Sewell at Haverwalt Tuesday. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. SARATOGA SPRINGS*, N. Y.—Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Coon announced the marriage of their daughter, Ida, to Leslie G. Marrigault on March 26, 1918. The Rev. T. E. Bell has been indisposed recently with an attack of pleurisy. Miss Mary Carter, after spending several months in our city, has returned to Albany. Mrs. Olyive McKeel has gone to Boston and New York on a visit for two weeks. Mrs. E. U. A. Brooks and son, Reed, have returned from a visit to Auburn, whether they were the guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Reed. Miss Marie Denny of Pittsfield, Mass. has returned to our city and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hill. Edward Adkins, Edward Tirrell, Mrs. Joseph Coon, Mrs. Emma Watts, Miss Goldie Brown and several others were on the sick list recently. Thomas Broughton and Thomas M. Broughton of New York are in the city on business connected with the estate of the late Morrison Broughton. They are guests of Mrs. A. Le Freve, Jr. Herman Bell of North Carolina, has come to spend the season with his father, Spencer Bell, the popular caterer at the Elks' Club. St. Peter's Lodge, G. U. O. F. will attend divine services at the A. M. E. Zion Church_on Sunday evening, May 12. Rev, and Mrs. E. U. A. Brooks and little son, Reed, E. reed, the guests of the Rev, and Mrs. P. R. Washington, at Schenectady on April 18. YONKERS. N. Y. Yonkers, N. Y.—Notwithstanding the great downpour of rain large congregations were present to witness the patriotic services held both morning and evening at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday, The Liberty Anthem, written especially for the occasion by Chas. W. Gordon, was rendered by the choir. Misses Emma Gross and Sidney Skinner impersonated the song in costume. Dr. John J. Smyer, the pastor, conducted the service. The church was decorated with flags and bunting. Collection for the day was $126.56. Miss Richardson, a trained singer and the cousin of George Richardson, rendered in excellent voice the "Ave Maria" at the evening service. Mrs. Margaret Holmes rendered very effectively in her clear soprano "Sowing the Seed." Mesdames Eula James and Lucy Evans also pleased the audience in their duet, "Sweet Will of God." The costume concert and patriotic assembly held at the Metropolitan Zion Church Thursday and Friday evenings of last week were quite interesting. The program consisted of songs and recitations in costume, augmented by pantomines and tableaux. The programs were arranged by Mrs. Chas. E. Borden. Mrs. Molly Smith and Mrs. Bertie Rogers deserve great credit as chairmen of the refreshment committee. Miss Ernestine Richardson was the guest of her brother, Charles, Thursday evening. Mrs. Anna Hicks is quite sick at her residence on School Street. Mrs. Hoffman of Ossining held a citizenship class at the residence of Mrs. Carrie R. Ryerson last Wednesday evening. Quite a number was present. Mrs. Mabel Simmons, Culver St Street, continues greatly indisposed. Mrs. William Jackson made a hurried trip to Atlantic City Sunday. Mrs. Susie Wilder and Miss Camille Emerson of Portchester were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Borden, 20 Gulver Street. Miss Frances Faust of New York City visited friends in Yonkers Sunday. NEWBURGH Y Newburgh, N. Y.-LeRoy Hasbrouck of Middletown, N. Y., has been employed by R. A. Hawkins as waiter. Luman J. Pellon of Clark street is indisposed. His son, Dr. LeRoy of Washington D. C., and his niece, Mrs. Lizzie Frent, visited him last week. John Reynolds of New York is a guest of E. Gluev of Gidney avenue. Miss Jennie Clark was summoned to Jamaica, L. L. Sunday to attend the funeral of her brother, John Farmer, who was struck by an automobile. Miss Ethel Ford has been appointed pianist for the Sunday School of Hall Memorial chapel. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Reid are residing on Cedar street, Beacon, N. Y. Although the weather was inclement many persons attended services at Ebenezer Baptist Church-Sunday evening. The Rev. Mr. McDaniels preached an excellent sermon. Evangelistic services will begin April 29. John Johnson and Miss Lillian Jones were married by the Rev. Mr. Taylor April 10. Mr. and Mrs. J. Ready entertained Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hasbroeuck Sunday. Mrs. A. Banks is on the sick list. The East India Hair Grower Will Promote a full Growth of Hair. Will also Restore the Strength, Witility and the Beauty of the Hair. If Your Hair is Dry and Witry Try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with Falling Hair, Dandruff, Witching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of East India Hair Grower. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the Hair. stimulate the hair follicles. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The beat known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eyebrowhair; also restore Gray Hair. Used with Hot Iron for Straightening. 1 Hair Grower, 1 Tempole Oil, 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Foose Cream and Direc- tion for Selling, $2.69. 200 Extra for Postage. The concert under the direction of Mrs. Sarah Butter and Mrs. Sadie Washington netted $18. Wm. Banks and D. Johnson of Kingston called to seee Henry Bell, who is ill. Mrs. S. Williams and Mr. Washington dined with Mrs. J. Ready Friday. Mrs. Geo. W. Ford has returned from New York. The fourth quarterly conference held at the A. M. E. Zion Church. Elder Mason presiding, the Rev. L. H. Taylor was unanimously elected for another year. UTICA. N. Y. Utica, N. Y.-At Hope Chapel Union Congregational Church last Sunday evening, two pleasing patriotic addresses were made by two Canadian officers that went "over the top" with the famous Black Watch Regiment of Canada. The Rev. Robt. J. Strother also announced that the Rev. W. G. Parker, a student in the Theological Seminary of Colgate University, will speak next Sunday evening. Mrs. Frank Hoover, 127 Seneca Street, is visiting friends and relatives in New York City. Mrs. Amos Lavender, 426 Broad Street, is ill with lagripe and breakdown. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Robinson of Ilion were the week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Wormsworth, 307 First Street, Samuel Johnson, 414 Main Street, was the guest of Mr. Edmondson, at Alder/Creek last Sunday. He returned with his prize hunting dog Mrs. Nathaniel Haynes, Catherine Street, was stricken very suddenly and was taken to a local hospital, where she underwent an operation. She is slowly recovering. Among those who attended the Masonic Ball in Syracuse last-week were: Mr. and Mrs. Theo, Pell, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. James E Wormworth. The Utcicans won the grand march prize Mrs. Jas. Kennedy and little daughter of Jay Street are visiting relatives and friends in Syracuse. Richard Bradley 6f Hartord; Conn, formerly of this city, was here the past week visiting friends. Frank Hoover, 127 Seneca, Street, is on the sick list. In The Third Liberty Loan drive over three-quarters of the race in this city have subscribed for bonds Mrs. Clark's two children are confined with the measles at her home, Main Street. Frank Calloway has returned after visiting friends in Cleveland. ELMIRA. N. Y. Elmira, N. Y.—Services at the Douglass Memorial A. M. e. Zion Church Sunday were well attended. The Christian Endeavor met at 7:30 p. m. and at 8:30 p. m. the pastor, the Rev. L. L. Woods-preached on the theme, "Drawing Near to God." One person united with the church. Offering was $16.50. Presiding Elder J. H. Ellison spent Sunday in Corning. Miss Marion Granston of Watkins was in Elmira Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Owens entertained at an elaborate party last Thursday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Moore, 606 East Clinton Street Dainty refreshments were served. Music for dancing was furnished by two pieces from Dashistangan Orchestra. A most enjoyable time was had by all present. Fred-White of Cold Spring, Texas, who was continued in Arnot Oden Hospital two months, left the city last week fully recovered. Mr. White was with a company of soldiers and arrived in this city so ill that he had to be taken to the hospital. Mr. White made many friends while here, who presented him with a bathrobe. Mrs. Charles Martin and Miss Elsie Banks of Watkins and Miss Marie Shepherd of Horse Heads called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Dunham Sunday. Miss Berrice. Scott of Horse Heads enjoys the distinction of being the first colored girl to run an elevator in the Elmira stores. Miss Scott is in Teppers large department store. The A. M. E. Bethel Conference will convene in Elmira May 24-27. Miss Viola Ekcha, who has been confined in St. Joseph's Hospital with the gripe, was able to leave last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. George Williams, 311 Baldwin Street, are the proud parents of a twelve-pound son, born April 14 at Arnot-Oden Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Owens, 608 East Clinton street, entertained last Thursday at 5 o'clock dinner. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Judson Moore, Mrs. Harp, Mrs. Charlotte Greene, HJ. Brooker. *Last Thursday evening a surprise shower was given to Miss Grace Higgins, 203 Crete avenue, who is to be married soon to Arthur Melvin Mann of Corning. Mrs. Thomas Carter, 513 Partridge street, entertained at luncheon Monday Mrs. Thomas Davis, Miss Marie Moore. ITHACA, N. Y; Ithaca, N. Y.—The Red Cross unit dedicated a service flag for the boys of Tompkins County at the A. M. F. Zlon Church Tuesday evening. Mrs. F. W. Valentine, leader of the unit, acted as mistress of ceremonies. The program was timely and appropriate. A brief history of the unit by Mrs. Valentine was especially interesting. The choruses were exceptionally good. The patriotic air were sung with enthusiasm. Several solos and recitations were rendered. The solo by Miss Mabel Wright was highly applauded. The unit made a splendid report of garments and articles for "our boys." O. M. Waller of Vascidella street, a progressive student of Cornell, is rapidly improving from his recent illness and is able to resume his studies. The children of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Ellis of Cascidella street, are rapidly improving. Junecal, services of Mrs. Margaret Kent of West Green street, were held at the A. M. E. Zion Church Saturday, the Rev. J. H. Johnson officiating. She is survived by a husband, two children, mother, father, three sisters morning and evening at the A. M. E. Zion Church. A splendid audience greeted Dr. Wood in the evening and enjoyed a wholesome and practical sermon on "Saving Power." Collection was $41.65. The associate membership and their leader, Mrs. F. S. Smith, are being congratulated on the splendid entertainment given last Thursday night. Private Charles Ried of Camp Dix, is the guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary Reid, Morris avenue. Mrs. E. Adams, president, W. C. T. U., the Rev. W. D. White, the Rev. H. J. Johnson were members of the 125 citizens' committee that advocated no "license" and made Ithaca "bone dry" last week. Private Archie Wilson of Camp Dix, was the guest of his wife, 410 First street. Mrs. Schulley, 416 First street, entertained a few friends Tuesday evening in honor of Private Wilson. Mrs. Catherine Hinds Tubes is out again after an attack of grinpe. At Calvary Baptist Church the Rev. W. White, pastor, services were filled with much interest last Sunday. The members are enthusiastic over their new edifice and are demonstrating it in efforts to make each department a success. The Rev. White filled the pulpit morning and evening. The B. Y. P. U. which meets every Sunday evening, is rapidly growing and effective in drawing the young people to the church. The topics discussed are instructive and inspiring. BUFFALO, N. Y Buffalo, N. Y.-Michigan Avenue Baptist Church celebrated the formal opening of their handsome edifice on Sunday afternoon with a fine sacred concert and special sermon by the pastor, the Rev. J. Edward Nash. The church was crowded with an interested congregation. Thursday night a business meeting was held, at which he members subscribed $900 towards the improvements in less than a half hour's time. The church and lecture room, in their new dress of paint and varnish, are easily one of the handsomest in this part of the State. The improvements and enlargement cost some $3,500, half of which is covered by the insurance from the late fire. The balance must be raised by the people of the congregation, and they have tackled with vigor the great task. Thomas J. Calloway of Washington, D. C., delivered a fine lecture with lantern views on Monday night at the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church. He showed pictures of our soldiers in the training activities at Camp Meade. The beautiful confirmation service was held at St. Philip's Church on Sunday night, when a fine class of adults and children were confirmed by the Rt. Rev. C. S. Olmsted, Bishop of Colorado, acting for Bishop Brent, who is in France. Due to the recent illness of Bishop Olmsted and at his request, the charge to the candidates was delivered by the rector, the Rev. Father Bennett. No more stirring charge was ever heard from the lips of any bishop. The choir of forty voices rendered excellent music. Several of our business men are organizing a company for the handling and repair of autos and auto supplies. The garage and shop will be located on East Eagle's street. Edward Jackson, who recently arrived from Georgia, died Saturday in the Columbus Hospital. Fred Rowle of William street, passed away in the Buffalo General Hospital on Friday. Funeral was from Tucker's undertaking parlors on Tuesday under the auspices of the Odd Fellows. The Rev Father Bennett read the service. Interment was in the Buffalo cemetery. J. Francis Richard of Detroit, spent the week visiting friends in this city and Niagara Falls. On Friday night he visited Bison City Consistory, where a collation was served in his honor. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lacey of Pine street, on Friday and left a fine baby boy. Mother and son are doing well. Albert Taylor has purchased a handsome residence on Woodland avenue, and will occupy the same on May 1. John Goldstone has been made a foreman of a shift at the Lackawanna Steel plant. 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C. depot, la gripe, and Mrs. Bettie Anderson of Clinton street. Israel Rue, after thoroughly renovating and refurnishing his handsome billiard and pool parlors, has reopened same. E. M. Tolliver of New York City, and J. Francis Richard of Detroit, instituted Jonquil Lodge No. 7, Order of the Golden Circle, on Friday night. The grand officers were assisted by the members of Bison Consistory in the interesting ceremony. Mrs. Henry Harden of Rochester, and Mrs. Harry Smith of Syracuse, were visitors' this week, and were made members of the Golden Circle. M. Johnson, one of our soldier boys at Camp Dix, has been transferred to the stevedore regiment and has been chosen for service overseas. A. W. Payton left for his old home, Norfolk, Va, where he will marry Miss Lottie Celia Smith. ELIZABETH NOTES. Elizabeth, N. J.-Master Clinton Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Brown, died April 20 of typhoid, pneumonia. Funeral services were held at his home, 613 Cameron place on Tuesday. 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While the report contains some inconsistencies and conclusions that may strike the careful reader as at variance with the facts, it bears the marks of an attempt at serious study and impartial consideration of the question as to the promotion of the Negro's value as an industrial factor by means of educational efficiency. The final judgment of the situation, though couched in guarded terms, is favorable to the broadening of educational facilities for the race. It is as follows: Yet an impartial study of the situation seems to indicate that thorough and efficient education, with stress for the time being on the practical side, must be relied upon as likewise our best and most effective remedy in this perplexing situation. Some of the reasons for arriving at this conclusion may be found in the admission that "there have been enough individual instances of accomplishments by Negroes in practically every phase of agricultural, industrial and economic life to make it certain that their capabilities and possibilities in these directions have not yet been sounded." Credit is also given for a pronounced decrease in the rate of illiteracy among the race and the figures and statistics of crime are properly pronounced as far from being conclusive. A peculiar feature of the criminal statistics is that a higher rate is found among the Negroes in the North than in the South, and this despite the fact that much of the so-called crime in the South is based upon the infraction of such arbitrary regulations as the contract laws, designed for the purpose of preventing labor from changing from one locality to the other, or other charges of venial offences cooked up to swell the fees of constables and justices of the peace. It may be that the criminal rate, at the North is swelled by the migration of professional criminals when the South grows too hot for them. A steady lowering of the death rate is noted in twenty selected States, although much remains to be done in the way of better sanitation and better housing, especially in the larger cities, where the Negro as a rule is forced to live in conditions that make for disease and inefficiency. The economic meaning of education is pointed out in the fact that an undue proportion of ignorance, illiteracy, crime and high death rate cannot be permitted, as these things are infectious and far reaching in their effects on the whole community. This fundamental truth needs to be instilled into the dominating element of the South. There is a wide field for missionary effort in bringing this fact home to the ruling element of the Southland. Rural and agricultural training is pronounced the most important and fundamental need of education for the Negro, from an economic point of view, and the race is credited with making its greatest gain in rural life. But the young Negro is following the example of his white neighbor migrating to the city. The remedy offered is the same as for the whites: Teaching how farm life may be made both inviting and interesting, as well as profitable. Of course this report takes no cognizance of the political situation in the South, which renders the life and property of the Negro insecure. Without the ordinary guarantees of security to life and property no degree of education can make the status of the race, either on the farm or in the city, inviting or interesting or even profitable. Establish the rule of law and order in the South and all other things may follow. The value of the report as a whole is somewhat prejudiced by an absurdity presented in its opening paragraph, as follows: For some of the Latin nations have a fashion of solving such problems by missegenation and amalgamation at which our instinct of racial preservation strongly revolts. How strongly this instinct revolts may be seen by the mixture of the races already apparent in this country. The revolt is only against a legal and legitimate union of the two races. As long as the amalgamation is without the law, the revolt is a very mute and subdued one. Why such balderdash as this should be introduced into an interesting economic treatise is a mystery. Before venturing into such deep water, the authors of this report should have consulted some such authority on anthropology as Prof. Franz Boaz of Columbia University, who in his work, "The Mind of Primitive Man," discusses this subject as follows: If the powerful caste system of India has not been able to prevent intermixture, our laws, which recognize a greater amount of individual liberty, will certainly not be able to do so; and that there is no racial sexual antipathy is made sufficiently clear by the size of our mulatto population. But evidently this pretense at revolt was not intended to be taken seriously. It was the inevitable and stereotyped "con," put in concession to the colorphobia of the Southern members of the Committee. Assemblyman Edward A. Johnson is to be congratulated upon his creditable record made as a legislator during his first term. Among the measures introduced by him which have become part of the laws of the State, are the bill defining and protecting the civil and public rights of Negroes and another establishing a public employment office for Harlem. Assemblyman Johnson has made good his position, both with his immediate constituents in Harlem and with the race at large. A ringing appeal has been adopted and signed by a group of over one hundred leading citizens of Georgia, addressed to the PROHIBITION. Every week that passes sees the forces of prohibition growing stronger. One by one the communities and states which the Antis have been counting on are falling into the prohibition line. It seems now to be almost a certainty that the Constitutional Amendment will receive ratification by the necessary two-thirds of the states to make it a law. This amendment has provoked a good deal of discussion and a number of heated editorials in the newspapers that stand firm for the Constitutional right of the individual to take a drink when he wants it. If it were not for the fact that the war overshadows everything else, this question of national prohibition would have the country divided into bitterly antagonistic camps. However, it is likely that if it were not for the war, there would be no question of national prohibition. As it is, many people are discussing it through the press from legal, moral and practical points of view. Some hold that such a law would not be constitutional; that it is in fact an invasion of the individual rights of the citizen that is contrary to the spirit and intent of the Constitution. Others hold that such a law would serve only to further corrupt the morals of the people; that in place of alcohol, there will develop the use of dope, the effects of which will be more deleterious physically and morally than those of liquor. And there are many who hold that national prohibition will not work; that it is not possible to abolish by legislation any acts growing out of the instinctive human desires; they point to the fact that no laws from the time of Moses have been able to abolish gambling or the social evil or the use of alcohol; they declare that national prohibition will merely bring about the household and the illicit manufacture of stimulating beverages. There is another class of objectors to the national prohibition law who are taking comfort in the hope that such a law will bring on a reaction; they claim that prohibition has been adopted in a good many states because the people of those states could have the moral satisfaction of voting for prohibition, while still being sure that they could get all the whiskey, wine and beer they needed from adjoining states, but that when these people find all sources of supply cut off, the reaction will set in. Just what is expected to result from this reaction, I do not see. If national prohibition becomes a law, it will not be through legislation but by amendment to the Constitution, and the repeal of an amendment to the Constitution is a very different thing from the repeal of a law. But no matter what may be the arguments for or against absolute prohibition, there is little doubt that the United States, and perhaps England, and France, too, are going to try the experiment. And it is an experiment well worth trying. For ages the philosophers and wise men of the world, with few exceptions, have preached against strong drink. In recent years the temperance people have gathered and compiled formidable arrays of statistics which go to prove that nearly all of the evils that flesh and humanity are heir to can be traced directly to alcohol. Now it can't do any harm to heed these teachers and give their remedy a trial. Every reasonable man ought to be willing to give the remedy a trial. Even the most thirsty can afford to wait and see if it works, for if it works, it will work instantly. And if it does work, every well wisher of humanity should, in spite of individual taste, be willing to quench his thirst on non-inebriating liquids. I say, if it works it will work instantly, because the temperance people prove that men waste their money for whiskey and as a result their children are shoeless and underfed and their wives are joyless and overworked; and so poverty and misery and sin are multiplied a thousand fold. And not only that, but men when they spend their money for whiskey become drunk and make brutes of themselves and beat their wives and abuse their children and, moreover, commit all manner of crimes. If the national prohibition law goes into effect, it will immediately operate upon these conditions and put an end to them. If it does not do so immediately, it never will; this conclusion can be reasoned out very easily. On this point, the remedy of prohibition has a great advantage over the remedies involved in many other reforms. Take, for example, eugenics; the most ardent advocate admits that it will require several generations to get results. Those working in the cause te-day cannot hope to live to see any noticeable changes. But if a man commits certain wrongs because he gets drunk, the moment he can no longer get drunk, there ought to be a change. But a phase of this whole temperance or intemperance question that interests me deeply is the finding of the reason why men drink at all. In my opinion the habit of drink is not due to physical appetite alone. Men do not drink whiskey simply because they like the taste of it. The drink habit goes deeper than that; it is more psychological than physiological. More than once I have expressed my opinions in this column as to why men drink. I noticed the other day a statement by H. L. Mencken, that most brilliant of American satirists, of his opinion as to why men-go in for prohibition. I have said that men drink because they want to free themselves from the inhibitions that life and civilization impose. Mr. Mencken says that they go in for prohibition because they fear to free themselves from those inhibitions. I quote a paragraph from his article. You may not agree with his opinion but I am sure you will smile at the Mencken style of wit: The chief effect of alcohol, socially considered, is not that it converts a man's liver into linoleum and condemns 22 per cent. of his children to dementia praecox, but, that it loosens his tongue and makes a babbler of him—in brief, that it breaks down all his habitual pruderies and causes him to speak his secret mind. This synthetic frankness, as everyone knows, is esteemed by the Russians; they President, the Cabinet, the Congress and the Governors and the Legislatures of the several States. It cites the fact that nearly three thousand men, women and children have suffered butchery and death at the hands of the lynchers of America, and regards lynching as worse than Prussianism. Discrimination, segregation and the deprival of the suffrage are also enumerated as part of the policy protested against. These conditions are put up to the rulers of the Nation that they may utter a voice of hope, a word of promise to the black man. This appeal in the name of democracy deserves a response. Will it receive one? We shall see. more is the way of the supposedly more serious harm. But the same people on account of the American it inevitably makes for indefable scandals. A Methodist deacon watered from an ordinary horse-trough, can easily maintain that appearance of arctic rectitude which meets the national theory as to what is nice; he is, to the naked eye, but little differentiated from an archangel. But the same deacon, his inhibitions scattered by a pint of Bourbon, at once reveals the fact that he is a devious fellow, a peeper at cuties, a sinner behind the door, perhaps even an actual heretic and mammal. Hence he is against the Bourbon, and his friends who would have suspicion thrown upon them by his unmasking are also against it, and so, by an easy process, opposition to it permeates the whole community. The reasonable stand to take on the whole question seems to be that although some men may be able to drink without serious harm to themselves, the majority of men who drink suffer great injury not only to themselves but inflict injury upon others. At any rate regardless of arguments pro and con, national prohibition appears to be near, and we shall soon have the chance of getting the most definite answer yet given to one of the most vexing problems of civilization. UP TO THE WAR DEPARTMENT. Captain Rowan was the ma- riety in the press and, perhaps, for refusing to form his company. Pike because there were Negro command ordered the arrest of O. delegation-in Congress immediately, some kind of an apology for the man obtained from somebody in authority. The latest despatches on this have been made against Captain leased from arrest and restored by. We do not see how the War without taking firm action. Row orders. And he was guilty of raiders that is very much out of p of the world. Of course, in this l grandstand; for we do not believe he ever gets in a hot place on the any objection to Negro troops co with the men of his company. THE INDIRECT RESULT We have often said that the more far reaching than the direct results of the war will be a full the submerged races and classes indirect results are those results were not foreseen or even dreamed had they been foreseen or dream have been greater reluctance in be. The questions involved in the every day, and they must be ans the main motive of the war has fracy for the world; and democracy mere battle cry, it is going to be people are going to call on gover protestations about democracy the three years. The question of democracy of the world is now up before the will have to be given. The quest as for the rest of the world will be British Government; and will havion of democracy for the natives rest of the world is going to con- Party, in its Report on Reconstruc to that great commonwealth of all degrees of civilization, that we- Party stands for its maintenance on the lines of local autonomy and 'The respect for the rights of each peo democratic self-government of wreeds of its own toil upon the resse. This declaration as can be see South Africa. And it is a decla it comes from a powerful party, p England at the present time. For not to be compared with the L States. The Labor Party in Engl ion, with its own representatives, doubt that the Labor Party will settlement of the war than any of Rowan was the man who recently gained the press and, perhaps, the commendation of his company to form his company in battalion formation. He there were Negro units in the line. They ordered the arrest of Captain Rowan, but the Congress immediately interested itself in an apology for the mixed conditions at Carnegie somebody in authority at Washington. Just despatches on this incident say that no force made against Captain Rowan and that he had arrest and restored to duty. Not see how the War Department can let this long firm action. Rowan was guilty of refusal of he was guilty of raising a distinction among very much out of place in this war for the war. Of course, in this latter offense, he was pleaded for we do not believe that this gallant Sailor in a hot place on the firing line over there to Negro troops coming to his assistance in his company. THE INDIRECT RESULTS OF THE WAR We often said that the indirect results of the teaching than the direct results. We believe the war will be a fuller realization of demolished races and classes of the world. What results are those results that are coming about between or even dreamed of when the war begins foreseen or dreamed of it is likely that greater reluctance in beginning the war. Questions involved in these indirect results are and they must be answered. On the part of the war has finally been made to reshape world; and democracy for the world will be very, it is going to be applied to actual conditions to call on governments to make good about democracy that have been uttered. Question of democracy for Ireland as well as is now up before the British Government, and be given. The question of democracy for most of the world will sooner or later come up government; and will have to be answered. Anarchy for the natives of South Africa as we live world is going to come up. Already the British Report on Reconstruction has declared: "We commonwealth of all races, all colors, all races civilization, that we call the British Empire for its maintenance and its progressive development autonomy and 'Home Rule All Round' the rights of each people, whatever its color, self-government of which it is capable, and own to upon the resources of its own territorialization as can be seen, is framed specifically. And it is a declaration that carries weight in a powerful party, perhaps the most powerful in the present time. For the Labor Party in comparison with the labor organizations in the Labor Party in England is a strong political own representatives in Parliament. And the Labor Party will have greater weight in the war than any other political force in E Captain Rowan was the man who recently gained some notoriety in the press and, perhaps, the commendation of some people for refusing to form his company in battalion formation at Camp Pike because there were Negro units in the line. The Colonel in command ordered the arrest of Captain Rowan, but the Mississippi delegation in Congress immediately interested itself in his case, and some kind of an apology for the mixed conditions at Camp Pike was obtained from somebody in authority at Washington. The latest despatches on this incident say that no formal charges have been made against Captain Rowan and that he has been released from arrest and restored to duty. We do not see how the War Department can let this case go by without taking firm action. Rowan was guilty of refusing to obey orders. And he was guilty of raising a distinction among loyal soldiers that is very much out of place in this war for the democracy of the world. Of course, in this latter offense, he was playing to the grandstand; for we do not believe that this gallant Southerner, if he ever gets in a hot place on the firing line over there, will have any objection to Negro troops coming to his assistance and mixing with the men of his company. THE INDIRECT RESULTS OF THE WAR. We have often said that the indirect results of the war will be more far reaching than the direct results. We believe the indirect results of the war will be a fuller realization of democracy for all the submerged races and classes of the world. What we mean by indirect results are those results that are coming about but which were not foreseen or even dreamed of when the war began. In fact, had they been foreseen or dreamed of it is likely that there would have been greater reluctance in beginning the war. The questions involved in these indirect results are cropping up every day, and they must be answered. On the part of the Allies, the main motive of the war has finally been made to rest on democracy for the world; and democracy for the world will not remain a mere battle cry, it is going to be applied to actual conditions. The people are going to call on governments to make good the exalted protestations about democracy that have been uttered for the past three years. The question of democracy for Ireland as well as for the rest of the world is now up before the British Government, and an answer will have to be given. The question of democracy for India as well as for the rest of the world will sooner or later come up before the British Government; and will have to be answered. And the question of democracy for the natives of South Africa as well as for the rest of the world is going to come up. Already the British Labor Party, in its Report on Reconstruction has declared: "With regard to that great commonwealth of all races, all colors, all religions and all degrees of civilization, that we call the British Empire, the Labor Party stands for its maintenance and its progressive development on the lines of local autonomy and 'Home Rule All Round'; the fullest respect for the rights of each people, whatever its color, to all the democratic self-government of which it is capable, and to the proceeds of its own toil upon the resources of its own territorial home." This declaration as can be seen, is framed specifically to include South Africa. And it is a declaration that carries weight, because it comes from a powerful party, perhaps the most powerful party in England at the present time. For the Labor Party in England is not to be compared with the labor organizations in the United States. The Labor Party in England is a strong political organization, with its own representatives in Parliament. And there is little doubt that the Labor Party will have greater weight in the final settlement of the war than any other political force in England. MORAL CONQUEST OF AMERICA. In 1914 a black face to America was red rag to a bull—an unassimilable, non-adjustable "third something," an ill-omen—a badge of unrollability.—A NATIONAL JONAH into the hundred thousands. I never miss an opportunity to speak a word of praise for your paper, for I feel that I am indebted to you that much for the great work which you are doing for In 1918 the same black face is found to be in fact the oasis in a desert, the one absolutely reliable good thing out of Nazareth, a sort of "balm in Glendon," a proof positive of the absence of the bomb of anarchy or the poison of the assassin, an inducer of dreamless sleep,—something that can fit in anywhere and be trusted with anything, a good omen, a badge of loyalty, A NATIONAL ASSET. This is the most distinguished achievement of the American Negro in his three hundred years of residence in this country: That by the superlative courage of patience under suffering he has finally constrained a great nation to take his character for what it is, REAL AMERICAN. This he has done by the subtle power and subtle might of truth, and not by ingentious destroyers and long-range guns. Verily are the victories of peace no loss renowned than those of war. But after the war, lot us say, in 1920. —WHAT? Morgan College, Baltimore, Md. A PERMANENT SUBSCRIBER. To the Editor of THE NEW York Age: I take great pleasure in enclosing check to cover a year's subscription. Would say that I consider myself a permanent subscriber to your paper, as I feel that I can well afford to pay $2 per year for your paper, which affords me pleasure and unrestricted encouragement and if all of us could see it as a race-duty, as I do. I don't see why your subscription list, should not run up on who recently gained some notoriety, the commendation of some people may in battalion formation at Camp Pike units in the line. The Colonel in Captain Rowan, but the Mississippi, only interested itself in his case, and mixed conditions at Camp Pike was guilty at Washington. Incident that no formal charges were laid on him said that he has been re-required duty. Department can let this case go by by Rowan was guilty of refusing to obey a distinction among loyal solace in this war for the democracy utter offense, he was playing to the view that this gallant Southerner, if the firing line over there, will have coming to his assistance and mixing these indirect results are cropping up powered. On the part of the Allies, usually been made to rest on democracy for the world will not remain a applied to actual conditions. The comments to make good the exalted state have been uttered for the past year in Ireland as well as for the rest of British Government, and an answer of democracy for India as well sooner or later come up before the time to be answered. And the question of South Africa as well as for the up. Already the British Labor action has declared: "With regard to races, all colors, all religions and call the British Empire, the Labor and its progressive development on Home Rule All Round"; the fullest people, whatever its color, to all the which it is capable, and to the productions of its own territorial home." Rowan is framed specifically to include nation that carries weight, because perhaps the most powerful party in or the Labor Party in England is labor organizations in the United States is a strong political organization Parliament. And there is little to have greater weight in the final other political force in England. into the hundred thousands. I never miss an opportunity to speak a word of praise for your paper, for I feel that I am indebted to you that much for the great work which you are doing for our race in combating race prejudice, jimcrowism and segregation, which are eating the vitals of this great country of ours. W. H. SMITH. 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ON THE CONFESSION OF SOUTHERN INJUSTICE One of the brightest men in Carolina says, according to a the New York Evening Mail that prohibition movement in the S due wholly to economic causes. "Why not tell the truth?" he "We could not control our black We thought a lot of their iden- due to intemperance. I was one of who believed that if whisky was to $1 a drink the Negro problem would solved. "We have liquor very dear and scarce in the black belt and we are to get less work out of the Negro ever before. We have discovered so long as the Negro has money, he no strong impulse to labor. We discovered that the sooner he is in money the sooner he will return to it. It is not pleasant to say these but the truth is in them. "I don't wonder the Negro has initiative, ambition, application. He had a, rough deal. We do not equality to him in law. Take, for example, Section 492 of the Criminal Code this state. It reads: "Any person who shall contract with another to render him personal service of any kind and thereafter fraudulently or with malicious intent to injure his employee fail or refuse to render such service as agreed upon shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. How Negroes Are Sent to the Gang. "That law has been used to send end of Negroes to the chain gang has been interpreted to mean that you are a Negro and a planner able to work for him on his cotton and agree and you don't show up when needs you, you have violated an ordinance nevertheless legal, contract, and been guilty of a misdemeanor." "It is not whiskey, but long injury that has dulled ambition with the laborer of the South. It is so easy live in this country that there has nothing to spur him to enterprise. "I believe in justice to the Negro but don't let any one ever let you lie the Negro is susceptible to raised to the level of the white man. "He isn't. He is of a lower order of humanity. But that does not warrant such treatment as he gets in the court in many parts of the South. "One of our Charleston-lawyers up the country to see justice does the case of a Negro being prosecuted under Section 492. The county may mate was indignant at a white man pearing for a 'nigger'. He showed opposition and contempt. "The Charleston lawyer was pain and the magistrate became little short abusive. Then the lawyer said, "I Honor, kindly let me see the compass to which the plaintiff has sworn. I judge flung the papers to him. I lawyer read on the back of the plaintiff: "I hereby sentence the defender to a fine of $50 and thirty days jail. _____, Magistrate" "You are incompetent to sit in case," said the lawyer. "You have judge it. Here is the proof. I prove that he rendered a verdict out a hearing a word of evidence miss this case." "The magistrate got up and I at the lawyer, 'Apologize at once I commit you for contempt.'" "Please do," said the lawyer, "I'll drive you from the bench and I like you." "The magistrate shouted, 'Cote it missed,' and then appealed to the lawyer not to bring charges against him made a mistake. I apologize. I'll nigger go.' Ostracism for White Lawyers "But do you appreciate that, who white lawyer appears for a Negro case in which a white man is concern is in danger of being ostracized cially and boycotted professionally? the small towns this blacklisting of one who defends the Negro is too for the lawyer of the town to risk 'Don't for an instant imagine there isn't a lot of crime among Negroes. Don't get the idea that are a much abused people. They not. They get justice, when they trouble among themselves, but they get justice when they have differed with the whites. "This has embittered them, sunk their souls, dulled any ambition seen them have had, made them willing through life with the least effort." I know of a case up the country a white man got angry and srowed Negro woman who had laundered linen for years. "She didn't accuse in good part and refused to touch him any longer. She was unarmed good washerwoman and insisted off his property, and贮urate the ordered off his property, the cabin in which lived with her son being on his jacket. "Her son went to him, exporter with him for cursing the woman and fused to vacate the cabin. "The white man had him arrested trespass, and when the Negro was and his two mules were sold at one to pay the fine the white man bought two animals for a song. "Deuce for Apathy Explained "Cases such as I have mentioned plain the apathy of many thousands Negroes. If they get any money spend it on anything that catches fancy. They are as helpless as child. We supposed for years we under the Negro and that no one else did am half way convinced that we less than we thought. "The South depends upon Negro bor. The coincidence of prosperity prohibition finds the Negro unwilling work so long as he has a dollar. "How and when are you going him to work as does the white How are you going to inoculate with the spirit of thrift? How are going to get him to raise food as he should this year, toil in the ships that are on the ways in theern yards, raise enough cotton to the nation and meet all of Erne needs?" "The Negro problem is as much a problem as it ever was to the Prohibition doesn't settle it or it so far as I can see to-day." A Rehearsal. "Why the nolso?" "The barber is shaving himself." "But why the argument?" "He is trying to persuade him have a shampoo."—Record. a Cc A Aaa aaa Pad Rate r . rere ere a ae ae Rs) POA EDD ele SIE oo , ane Ses ane ae FOR oy en eet SC CREME Te ore . : Re TT OTe RR ee ache ease igs eae ee oe | ae oe we Ne er Fe va rare aa er a SS ve Paced a Tee ee 4 eae > Hd 4 Feet 8 a A } w NS as aa ~yate — : Oo TATED: | @e OMEN: <5) AMM tinge: dd” walt on, thake way.treai| Cy MIL var SLD LIND | te Sc aete creed ‘ wey Teg ee ow . s i Cama jShenmiag, “Ohio, to’ ‘Camp. Mer-| . P ei a _ and Mra, Be mobisee et 3 . &? ‘ :" geupueree By errs ©. * Hl ritt, N. J. where th take the! BS tie fs 3 Ses “Signy and Mise’ 0. Jobsisen 66] “WAY DRAFT GIRLS. present war emergencies was ‘con- sidered in New York recently when Louis J. Frank, ‘superin- tendent of the Beth Israel -Hos- pital, put forth sgeh @ proposal, Suffrage leaders expressed them- selves in favor of it but believed that enough worfen would answer the calls for’ volunteers, to make the measure “unnecessary. : In a eter to Bird S. Coler, Com- missioner of Charities, Mr. Frank sug- gested that women be drafted primarily to take the places here of the nurses who bad responded in great numbers to the Glass for-volunteers in the military hospitals abroad, but he also proposed Gat these drafted women nurses should be sent to the military hospitals. His letter was sent to Representative Isaac Siegel with the request that, selective Ghit law for women be passed by-Coa- ess, His letter says in part: “The rights and privileges of the women are equal to those of the men in all ‘respects. The women should be aalled up on to make sacrifices which fn the end will inure to their persoaal benefit, besides rendering a patriotic “duty to the comstry. . “After our girls have taken the course ia training school for nurses and bave derved their two years, they will be bet- ter fitted to perform their duties as mothers, Xe, unhesitatingly state that infant morality, will be considerably -ve- duced if the mothers have a practical knowledge of nursing, They ‘will se- cure knowledge of a vocation that will sassure them a livelihood in case of ne- cessity. & “Many objections may present them- selves to a procedure of. this Kind; the mothers might plead that having given ap their sons their daughters should be permitted to stay with them; that they should not be deprived of their com- panionship so necessary in these try- ing times. Bat we are confronted with a seriousGsituation and apparent un- pleasant means must be employed to meet it” - Miss Mary Garret Hay, chairman of the New York City Suffraye party stated that she was in favor of drafing women for-nursing service if they failed t volunteer in numbets safficient to fil the estimated needs of the Red Cros: for the first year, which is 35,000 nurses “[ do think, ‘however, it will not be necessary,’ she declared, “ta draft American women for war service if 2 ‘proper call fo volunteers is sent to them, and if the proper agencies represent to them that their services are needed in the miliary hospitals: I have great faith in the Ametican woman, and:I am sure she would not shirk her duty to the eduntry, “Most women are engaged in some sort of war workenow, and T think if some agencies made ‘it less difficult for women to enter the service, if they made a proper call so that wornéh could ‘Glunteer for service near their homes, making. groat_eltorts_to find places. to serve, iio drait of women would be necessary, because they would volun: teer in great numbers. But if they wil not enlist they ought to be drafted, be- cause a woman's obligations of citizen- ship are as great as those of a man.” Miss Katharine Bement Davis, former Parole Commissioner and a trustee of Vassar College aiding in the establish- ment of the Vassar College training camp, for 1000 war nurses this sum- wer, said’ that she did not think a draf: would be necessary to enroll sufficient numbers of women for: the nursing service. She added that she was ir favor of the law if voluntary enlist- ment failed. Mrs. Davis said that any draft law would have to be, “specially selective" to get, the wonien fitted by temperament and experience for war work as nurses. She told of plans for the Vassar nurses’ training camp, an¢ said that the college graduates eligible forthe camp were responding in great ‘numbers, Mrs. John Wood Blodgett the chairman of ‘the Vassar committee aiding in arrangements for the carip, is teeking volunteers in the colleges, and the committee members believe " thes will have large ‘nnmbers of volunteer: for other camps. Mrs, Harriot Stanton Blatch, chair- man of the cammittee on military rank for nurses and a director in the woman's Jand army, said that it was ar excellent idea to draft women for the nursing service, - * “But I think we must give them siltary rank and adequate pay for the services,” she added. “We must not draft them in subserviency. I think great numbers of women would respone to a call for volunteers, but I am it favor of a draft if it is’ necessary.” _She said she had found no inclina thn of the women to sy out-of = fork, but rather to ce it wy *She said that the greatest Pea found by her two committees was ir overcoming the prejudices Uf officials Se ee ea, WARTIME RECIPES. CHEESSE PUDDING WITH PIMENTOS, ¢ iphltler two thick (three-fourthis.of ar inch) slices of bread: put the alice tu- flier and cut in cubes. In a battered baking dish, mix the cubes of brent ‘with & pimento cut in shreds and two, thirds cup of finely chopped cheese Beat twu eggs, add half 2 teaspoonful of salt, two cups of milk, mix and turr over the read. Bake in a yery moderate oven, until the pudding is well -pufled and the egg set. Serve.in the, Pekan lich ye: 0 ENG, SEENY GINGER ICE-CREAM. Prepare a pint of rich beiled' custard, thickened with s tablespoontal of cora: ‘starch using two eggs. Cool in a quarter of a pint of chilled double cream, whipped solid (measuce before whipping), half a cupful\ of thick pre- ferved ginger sirup.and a small cupful of the sliced, preserved ginger. Turn into a chilled freezer and freeze slowly. Repack in a melon mold, with a water- tight cover and bury in ice and rock salt for two hours before serving, OATMEAL AND RYE BREAD. Now that we are being asked to save 50. per cent of the wheat flour,” this ecipe which saves more than that and Kives' a delicious bread, will be found very helpful Pour one cupful of boil- ing water over half a cupful “of rolled oats and let stand until lukewarm. Then add one-fourth of a cupful of molasses, ‘one, teaspoonful of salt, one-fourth of a cake of compressed ‘yeast dissolved Fin a few spoonfuls of tepid water and all the four that you can stir in with a spoon, (Use half wheat and half rye, or even a larger proportion of rye.) Let rise over night, In the morning, beat down, pour into a greased tin and let stand until it bas doubled in size Bake in a very moderate oven, Be sure that the mixture@s closely covered all the time it is rising. ‘ ECALLOPED MACARONI AND CHICKEN. ~.Cook one cupful of macarcii broken in small pieces in boiling salted water until tender, drain and place im layer in a buttered baking dish with alternate layers of cubes of the left-over chicken Season t. taste with salt and paprika and pour over enough of the chicken gravy, to which a bit of chopped pimento has been added, to moisten, Sprinkle the top with browned, crushed bread crumbs, dot with bits of oleo and cook in a hot oven for 20 minutes, RYE GEMS. Two cupfuls rye meal, one and one: half cupfuls sweet mille, one:half cup: ful molasses, one teaspoonful soda, sal to taste.» 7 “ CORNMEAL COOKIES: -One-half cupful fat, one and one-bal: éupfuls corn sirup, one-half cupful mo: lasses, one egg, six tablespoonfuls sour milk, two, cupfuls cornmeal, one-half teaspoonful soda, oné capful flour. Com: bine the melted fat, sirup, molasses, beatén egg, and sour milk Sift to- gether the’ cornméal, soda and: flour Add the liquid ingredient to the dry ingredients. Drop from a teaspoon into a greased pan apd bake 15 minutes in a moderate oven. YOUNGSTOWN, O. Youxcstown, O.—W. P. Stamps fell from his wagon Saturday and received injuries from which he died at his home, ‘Sharongiine. He was $2 years of age and ig{{survived ‘by. his wife, Mary Stamps, Weralf-sister and brother in Vir- ginia. Mr. Stamps was born and raised in Danville, Va. and was a member of Roman Eagle’ Lodge, Knights. of Pythias, of that place. The Third Baptist. Church closed their fifteén days’ revival Sunday, April 14. Buckeye Lodge No. 73, 1. B. P. O. Elks, held their annual memorial serv- ices ‘at the Oakhill Avenue A. M. EL Church, ‘An, excellent program was ten- dered, witha, general eulogy by East Grand-Exalted Ruler Giles Nutter. “The Elks’ Quartet rendered a number of se- lections, Bro. W, E. Wright's paper was very interesting, William Nelson, a pioneer resident of this place, died April 11, at his home, Stop 26, ‘Sharon Line. ‘Logan Lodge No. 4, K. of P., will meet in regular session April 25." The Daughters of St. Augustine's Mission = gave. @ concert Wednesday evening for the building fund. is . PROVIDENCE. R.L. Provigence, X. 1.—Qwing to the war conditions the 20th Century Club will not give their annual affair» Some of the members are leaving for camp. If the conditions improve. the girls will give a Japanese opera on Labor Day. ‘The club met at the'residence of Miss Helen Johnson,” 72 Bates Street, with am excellent program after the’ busi- ness session. Miss Viola Smith read a paper"in the irbuence young ladies can fave on the community in which they live, There was a solo by Miss Addie Branner. we ‘Misses Constance Branch and Ruth Scott made a pleasant trip to Westerly. ‘The Congdon ° Street Missionary Circle met in the vestry of the church and had a real business meeting. ‘The circle is very much alive with the mew president, Mrs. M. J. Gloscoe, Mr. Nicholas ‘Green “has ben very sick but is improving. Mrs. D. R. Scott is quite i. Sam Sybert ‘will icave for training canip April 30. The Rev. Nichols, 0 New Bedford, Gised. a Congdon Street »Baptist’ Church Sunday. ~The, Big Moorfield Storey drive for 30,000’ members in the N. ALAC. P began Friday evening, April 19, at, the Congdon Street Baptist Church with an address on “Organized Efforts. in the. Strngae, for, Liberty" by the Rev George Frazier Miller of Brooklyn, N. ¥. Povidence’s quota is 1200 mem: bers and evetybody was asked to con- tribute his bit to combat race prejudice ‘The committee ares Dr. J. J. Robin: ton, John B. Edmonds, Miss RJ. Dun: ter fhevi-r Carter, Dr Av Le Jack son, Ashby Seaith, John F. Lopez, W HP. Freeman. a SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Springfield, Mass—The drive of the Advancement Association for new mem- ters is roving along nicely. At the end of ten day good results are lonked for. Xt ‘the Third Baptist Church Saturday evening, an illustrated lecture on the “Colored Soldiers in Camp" will be given by Thos."J, Calloway. ‘A. debating , team from Springfield will go to New Haven Sunday to meet a siqnilar, team of the Current Opinion ‘Club, :. The earian sr, discussion s ‘Resetved, That; after; the present con- béct the U. S. Government shdtild own, operate and: control the railroads of the country.” The Springfield disputants are D. D. Mattox, of the Y. M. CA. College, E. B ifaikiae tad ‘Dr. W..B. Jomes, supporting the affiqmative, eee “NEW HAVEN. CONN. fal giver bre tr ee ey cial given-at the home of Mrs. E. J. we Sears Street, wes cll ate yen‘ enjoyed themsélves. ‘The ‘massmecting held vin Center Church House by the local branch of the {Advancement Astociation, was well attertded by the.colored*Yolks, but the attendance by the white people was sur- peisingly small, possibly a dozen.’ Mr. Weems sang “Lil Gal” and. was re called through great applause. Mis: Jessie Muse sang, her characteristic pieces. Secreta. ry J. R. Shillady-gave a’ lengthy address, illustrated with ex- amples ‘and incidents. of the work. Clarence C. White, violinist, drew much applause. ‘The Fortnightly Study Club held their regular meeting at Mri. Noble Ross's, $3 County Street, “Wednesday night.’ The attendance was good and the meeting brim full of interest, Wo- man’s day at Bethel was attended by the Yaithful and earnest workers. Rain interfered but did not hinder the speak ers. In the afternoon Mrs». Elizabeth Brent delivered an address and gave incidents in the pesonal life and_work of several lady missionaries. Miss Emma delaney, Miss Susie Taylor and Miss Davis. | Mrs, Queenie Marie Lacey sang “O!.Dry Those Tears.” Mrs. Eva B. Jackson read a paper on the mis- sionary work of the A. M. E. Church Mrs. Emma L. Benton was mistress of ceremonies for both the afternoon and night. Mrs. Clarice Jackson read the Scriptures and Mfrs. Alice F. Chaat- bers, offered prayer. The rain_poure¢ so heavily that’ the Young People’s meeting was. not well attended an¢ only two number on the program were rendered. The Rev. Lacey and Miss Minme Bradley filled. in with helpful ad: dresses." : At the night service Mrs. Sarah Lee Fleming delivered an address on Africa the Land of Romance, of Tragedy, of Mystery. Mrs."D. S. Klugh spoke’ or How torShare Our Share of the World's Democracy. Mrs. Benton made very helpful remarks and called on the presi- dent, Mrs. Ada A. Lacey, who respond- ed_in a modest but befitting way. ~oThe recital by ‘Miss Jessie E." Muse Mrs. Corinne Adams Murray, ‘and Miss V. Josephine Muse at Odd Fellows’ Hall Monday night was well attended. The Rev. J. E. Mason defivered a fine lecture -at Varick A. M. E, Zion Church Mottday night. Evangelist W L, Waytes closéd her engagement ai Zion Sunday “night after two weeks service. The, Rev. Wm. H. Lacey wil present the best story of a Sloe ee ever. written by a white man at Bethe A. M. E.-Church Sunday night, Apri 2B. "Tt is “A Certain Soldier's Sister’ by Dzi-Mahar,-of this city. Master Winnie Jackson celebrated his third birthday at the residence of his parents, 171. Dixwell Avenue, Thurs. day, April 18. Among those who spent an enjoyable afternoon and partook of the hountiful collatin were Jessie -Har- fis, John Wesley and Joseph Arinond "McCoy, Genevieve Thompson, Lillian George, Gladys and Hubert Williams and Frederick Moore. The party was chaperoned by Mmes. Bankett; Howard Thompson. Homer, Nanow, McCoy and Jackson. “May Day Festival will be hetd at A. M. E, Zion Church under direction of Mme. McCoy on April 29. “The Millionaire Wedding” will be given under auspices of the Missionaries and under Mme, McCoy's direction at Zion on*May 3. Mme. Laura B. Me- Coy will give 4 recital at the Baptist Church Aprif 25, A graphaphone was purchased for te invalid soldiers in New Haven by the colored people Much credit .is due Mme. Day for the many comforts given our boys. PHILADELPHIA. PA Philadelphia, Pa—Equity Hall, an old fand matk and mow owned by the city, was turned over to CoC, the only colored company in the First Regis ment, for an armory. This company has been fully equipped with Captain Samuel B. Harris in command, and is maintained by the city government, Wil- liam Leonard King has enlisted in the Field Signal Battalion. He leit for Samp Sherman, Ohio, c= Thursday night, Private Robert Smith, Company H, 368th Infantry, at Camp Meade, Md. was sentenced to hard labor for three months and to forfeit two-thirds of hit pay for refusing to march double time hen ordered to on Saturday. Thomias Jackson, 82 years: dld, ‘of New. York City, is in the city a guest of his gon, David Jackson, 2359 North Fawn Street. He’ is active and spry and can relate all of the: incidents hap- peniig Yuring the Civil War, of which ‘he was a participant. Thomas J. Calloway of “The Crisis” will deliver an address illustrated with slides of our soldiers in tealning camp, taken under special Government per- mit, on Friday evening, ‘May 31, a People's Metropolitan Church. ‘Mobilization orders were issued Sat. urday calling all of our Boy Scouts to assemble at noon on April 27 at Sedgely avenue, 22nd and Cumberlands Streets From there. they will proceed to the division assigned for their occupancy in the great, "March of Demécracy” pageant that is to feature the Liberty Loan “campaign. | The saldiers from Camp Dix will also be i niin, ‘The Rev. F. H. Butler last Sunday celebrated his’ 23d anniversary in the ‘ministry. In that time he bis no! missed preaching one Sunday. During the past year he has attended 101 fun: gyals and: married SI. He is pastor of Zoar M. E. Church. Herman D, Brows Gf the -368th Infantry, Camp Meade, was promoted to-sergeant last week. Miss, E. Juliet Waller, an amateur 0! areal peti’ will fake 2 part in th sketch “The Baby” at the Payn recital, thet on Baptit “Chuseh ‘Thureday, May 9." 2 " Staging and shouting at the tops o! ar in nea her te ee oe tingent | aad” we oni, thelr way. trea Camp, “Sharsnas, Ohio, to’ ‘Camp. Mer: ritt, N. J where hey “will ‘tale the place ‘of ten “recently sent “over.” ‘They arrived’ at the B. and O, station ‘and marched down Walnut street, up Broad Street and Gircled thet pabll tildings and departed on a train from Broad Street Station. Av they marched they sang “Good-bye Broad, Street, Hello. Berlin.” ~ Not guilty of involuntary manslaugh- ter was the| verdict of a jury in the case of William H. Bass; a chauffeur, whose ear collided with that of Louls Huff, an assistant city solicitor, kill Mr. Huff, on Novensber, 4, at 22nd and Oxford Streets. Harry Green, 8602 Ashwood avenue, was drowned’ while driving a car which plunged through an open drawbridge 100 feet into -the Schuylkill River at Gray’s Ferry Road early Saturday morning. A \ SCRANTON. PA. Scranton, Pa.—Mrs, psarette ‘Moody, mother‘of Mrs. Paul Mitchell; is in the State Hospital The supper given. by Mrs. Mazie Reed last Thursday night was a success socially and financially. The amount realized was $27. An- nouncements have been received in this city of the marriage of Chester Patience of West Pittston and Miss Edna Alice Lucas of Washington, D. C. on April 6 Private Wilford Brown, ‘of Camp Meade, Md., spent Sunday the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Henry Brown. On Sunday morning the Rev. Jos. M. Evans gave an ititeresting sermon on “Listening to Jesus.” and in the even- ‘ing on “A Great Benefactor." On the sick, list are Mrs. G. W. Brown, Mrs. Elvira'King, Mrs. Paul Mitchell ‘G. W. Brown has’ purchased a handsome 7 paséenger Chalmers six. Reginald Den- nis of Wilkes-Barre, baritone, will sing several solos at Bethal A. M. £. Church next Sunday night ‘Anyone having news for Tar Ace vill, Kindly’ call Bell Phone 2735-7 o send to Mrs, J. W. Dorsey, R 432 North Irving Avenue. Mrs. Jno. Savage of New York City was the week end guest of friends here. ‘A very: pretty wedding was solemn- ized April 15 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abram Jones. 1337 Sanderson Avenue, when their daughter, Ethel Mae {oncs, was united in marriage to George Wilson Gross, of Cleveland. The cere- mony was performed by the Rev. Jas. M. Evans of Bethel A. M. E. Churcti hThe bride was goned in a very pretty traveling, suit of ble sil pupiin and carried a shower bouquet. t HOT SPRINGS. VA. Hor Serixcs, Va.—Services at Smith Qhapet Sunday’ night were conducted in the interest of the Third Liberty Loan drive. J. T. McAllister, a prominent lawyer of this county, made an earnest appeal for ‘subscriptions. The Rev. C. W Wright preached a sermon in which all were urged to rally to the siipparto1 our, government. A mass -mecting was callechar-Strith- Capel Wednesday ight, ‘April 24. At the Piney Grove Baptis Church thie Rev, Luke Jones preached from Joel ii, 7... The attendance at both the Sunday School and church was good. ** a Cascade Court of Calanthe, No. 189, gave a charity ball at Waiters Social Hall Monday night, April 15. The at- tendance was large and the occasion was a financial and social success. Among the recent arrivals here are: Mrs. Sarah Wilson, Chicago; H. Tu- nia, New York; J. W. Ge, Sumter, S. Cj Mrs. Mary’ Lewis and Mrs. Gil more James, Staunton, Va. The Rev. LD. W. Hill, ‘president of the Alleghany Normal and Industrial Institute, - Clif- ton Forge, Va. was in the village Sat- urday on business. . 3 Among the draftees who have br-n recently called to serviée from here are: Homer “Massié, Clinton Bee, William Dickson. James Parker, A. L. Burrell A. J. Barrett. ‘Andrew Payne returned to the Springs ‘this week after spending a delightful winter in Florida, J. W. Carr, former captain and “business manager’ of the Homestead Giants, arrived Sunday from Summerville, S. C,, where he had been raacnesiitae tae aptitee. STAUNTON, VA. Staunton, Va.—Thirty-five~ colored men left Statinton Friday for Camp Lee. Among the number were Earl Rhoades, Willle Winston and Crawford Lindsay. The young men entertained ithe young ladles at the skating rink April 17. One of the largest crowds of the season was out, ‘Through the ef- forts of the Rers. Punnell and Mitch el use of the Tabernacle has been se cured for 10 days after Gypsy Smith leaves, “The names of tho leaders for the meeting will be announced later. | Dr. Hugh Hoxxana, of Meharry Med: {eal School, spent a few doya here. vis iting Miss Emma Leech. “Women are tow running street cars In our town. Miss Placid Pamelt and Mrs, May Jordan Mays left Saturday night. for Detroit, Mrs, Mays present home, Mrs. ‘Thomas Woods spent afew days here Jast week visiting her brother. * HARTFORD. CONN. ' Hartford, Conn.—A “Somewhere Over There” supper will be served at the A. M. E, Zion Church on next, Thursday eveung. ‘The Hartford branch of N. A. A C. B. is working hard for the Moor- field story drive. ‘The Missionary Con- vention was held in New Britain on last ‘Thursday. Mrs. R. R. Ball attended, The Harriet Beecher Stowe Club's mass meeting was only fairly attended of account of the inclement weather. Miss Carter's address, however, léft nothing to’ be desired. The Young Men's Pro- gressive Club reception on last Friday was one of the season’s social successes. ‘The Rev. and Mrs. C, L. Fisher of Union Baptist Church celebrated theif twenty-fifth anniversary on last Thurs- day. Richard B. Kave, Grand Tyler, and D. H. Murray’ attended the Elks’ Teception ‘at_New Haven last week Rurrell Harrison of Union street is on ‘the road ta health again, The circulart for the Hartford unit of the Circle for Negro War, Rellef are being put into circulation for the interest of Hartford people E.. A. singleton, who resigned from ;the New York City Postoffice where he’ was employed as'a clerk, is DORR Cl ny Stara ae Cee NT ease FO Oi a) a tlie 7 a cae va if iy bs 5 al TD A an i aay < Sw 3 *N ke Me a Op _, Need ‘Money? “Is it trying to raise mohey-for any particular purpose? Is there an organ or piano to be bought, a new carpet to be paid for, or a mortgage payment to be met? “If your church or any.of your church societies are‘raising money, some one should tell them about THE NEW YORK,AGE. PLAN iF CHURCH-FUND RAISING. * aS i clea Ri les H ‘ : It is riot-an experiment. Your church-can easily raise in this way the money it wants.. This: offer is open to every denomination. No city is.too largepno town is too small. It is the one Church-Fund Plan that will receive country- wide approval. © . * MAIL A POSTCARD TODAY. . , Apost card will bring full information, or write a letter telling us just how much money you want to raise, what it is to be used for, etc. .. © ' = a .:' This information will help us ‘in our plans for your fund. Address | - a - + Church-Fund Raising Department st . THE NEW YORK AGE 247 West 46th Street, New York City now employed by the Hartford Fire In- surance Company as clerk in the mail- ing division and supply department. He has served two terms as commander of Crispiis “Attucks Camp, No. 95, -United Spanish War Veterans, Department of New York, and now has been unani- mouslyyelected a member by transfer as past ‘commandgr by Charles. L. Burdett Camp, No. 4, U. S. W. V., Department of Connnecticut. STAMFORD. CONN. ~— | Stasroro, Conn.—The largest parade seen in this town for a long sime took place last Friday to boom ‘ie Third Liberty Loan drive. Among the differ- ent organizations in line was the Wom- fon's Progressive Club, the Women re- ceived, an ovation all along the lime of march. 2 Mr. and Mrs. Reed Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brown with George Grant motored to New Haven last Sut day and spent the day visiting, frieids. Last Monday evening Te wortien, of the Progressive Club gave a birthday ‘party for Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Robert Wright of South Norwalk, ‘The ladies received many gifts from club members and friends. Refreshments were served and dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. : Mrs, Viola Erby, 242 West Main St. died Friday night. “Mrs. Fannie Buller of. Philadelphia her cousin, came to attend the funeral which was held Monday at 2 o'clock, in the Union Baptist Church, the Rev. W. T. Harris, pastor. : Howard Edmond of 242 "orth Spruce street, died very suddenly Saturday Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Union Baptist Church. ‘Mrs. Vina Reed Smith is very sick a her home in St. John's place. William Williams of $5 Ebner street has gone south for a few weeks. ° ‘There will be a dance given for the benefit of the drafted boys of Stamfor¢ in the Morton House April 29. RPATRIGH NC. Rateicm, N. C—The | Miscellancou: Club of St, Paul's A. M. E Churct gavé an enjoyable entertainment Moni day right at the residence of Dr. ant Mrs, G. T. Jones. * ‘The Interdenominational Sunday Schoo! Union had an inspiring meeting Sunday at the Tuppex Memorial church Brot, W. B. Hunter is indisposed. Mise Lillie Aslaton, the efficient cler! at the Independent office, has gone tc New Jersey forthe summer. Mrs. Cornelia Grant continue ill at the residence of her daughter Mis. M. D Haywood. vs A Miss Nannie Perry is confined to he room on accoutn of illness. Henry Witherspoon, brother of Mrs Janie Clark and Mrs. Josephine Alston died in Washington last weck. His bod vas brought here and the funeral hel from St. Ambrove, the Rev. J. K. Sat: terwhite, pastor, oficiating.. Easton, Pa.—Leon Moore has gone to Boston. Green Prime has returned to our city after spending some ume in the West. Messrs. Roberts and_ Draper motored Delaware Water Gap Sun- day. Elmer Wyche of New Brunswick jis now on the staff of Karldon bellhops. Corbet Cockran has been drafted and has designed from the Karldon; also Leon Roberts, the secretary. | The People's Form is giving successful Sunday programs. The Rev. Vick’s sermon to the Elks om Sunday was a hint to all secret societies and church bodies. Citizens of Easton will hold a dinner and reception for the men of the draft on Saturday, April 27, at the Karl- don Hotel. Mrs. Lucy Johnson spent the week in Darby, Pa. The Red Cross will hold an entertainmest on May 16. Booker T. Washington Lodge, G. U, O. O. F., will have their annual sermon on May 2 at Union A.M, E. Church. PORTSMOUTH, N. H. Porrssouti, N. H.—Mr. and Mrs. James F. Slaughter are both confined to their home in Washington street by ill- ness. ‘ Mrs. Mammie Grant of “Haverhill, Mass., gave an address before the Pearl Street Baptist Sunday School last Sun- day in the interest of the Bay-State Con- vention which meets in Cambridge May Mrs. F. A. Williams who has been confined to the Portsmouth Hospital for the past six weeks, has so far recovered as to return to her home in Atkinson street. ; The Rev. Percy W. Caswell supplied the pulpit ‘at the Pearl Street Baptist Church last Sunday evening. Mrs, C. W, Tilley was called to Wo- burn, Mass, last Sunday, by the illness of her sister, Mrs. “Maggie Saunders, Mrs, Martha Countee has purchased the employment business formerly con- ducted by the Rev. John L. Davis. . PASSAIC Nol ‘Passaic, N, J.—The Rev. N. B. Robinson, pastor of the A. M. B Zion Church, preached two inspiring sér mons; ‘morning theme, "Sowing and Reaping; ‘evening themo, “Working the works of Him that sent,us.” Both services were well attended. Next Sunday Bishop Goorge W. Clinton will preach at 11 o'clock. © Friday evening, May 3, a_ basket social will be given by tho Buds of Promise under the direction of Mrs. N._B. Robison. es : SBinday, May 5, will be rally day. Prayer and class service was ‘nicely attended last Wednesday evening. The Daughters of Zion will hold thoir regular monthly meeting Tuee- day evening, May 7, at the home of ‘Mrs. Jonsle Duckworth, to be enter: tained by Miss Hate Horn. Mrs, Hattlo: Howard ie stilt on tho ‘alck ish. * - ee | ‘The Women's Forelgn and- Home ‘Misalonary Society of Nutley will rea. der 9 program at the Mt. Zion Bap ist. Church, Sunday, April 71,” bs beet a. tnd Bra, N. Be Rotsoons Mes d ton, Mre."H. Maggard,” Miss 3] king’ and Miss’ O, Johsisen/0€ 7) field, Mass; W. King. a3 Mrs, 8. Jobuson. A; éelteheiial sf ing was spent: RUE a ene HALIFAX, NOVA:8COSM Habiax, N: S-—Latge ca worshipped -ia the ope) Baptlat Church Easter! : collections were liberal. se ing the’ children rendered <5:(gi fiom |The superintendent oF lartha Jones, gave an i. tion of ihe: Power of-the 3 assinted by Miss M. Symonds) CM. Saunders, “USS St. pe remade hoe Dy me oF organist, rendered a pro Y Rey. E.'E. Daby was the. pala’ evangelistic meeting, carried em\deq gaat dires os i Reve. Aa and Daby, have proved a surnam. (7 On April 10 occurred the: tumggid Albert S. Fubler, ‘a native of He was a Master Mason ands camp ed employee-of tht E.G. Cea a wife, two children, two. slatqmis friends te mourn the. lesa¢ in Wiliam Allison, whe has, basa ously ill with prewmonia, ie alile: tor i up. Mrs. ‘Frank Jowes,, whe :Iiagi eg seviouly il, i improving sew § A. 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Te a LADELPHIANS HEAR CLEF CLUB WHAT old joke about the people of Philadelphia being a sleepy lot has never made enough—not even smile; for personally I entertain views quite to the contrary. After the big turn-in Sunday evening at the Academy of Music, Philadelphia, to hear concert given by the Clef Club New York, I am confident that "momma" Johnson and his talented workers will agree with me that the citizens of the Quaker City affected with a pronounced lack of mental dormancy it must be like those nocturnal hours when our dreams" are in order. Philadelphia gave the New York community a most enthusiastic welcome, and the spacious Academy of Music was filled to capacity. More than three thousand persons helped assume the appearance of the Chelf where a big financial success, emphasizing the fact that Philadelphians are "hungry" for clean and wholesome entertainment. The Cef Club, under the direction of Frederick M. Bryan, renamed instrumental and vocal selection with usual skill and vigor; opening all the applause received. The only slight criticism to the program was that some of the instrumental numbers, while pretty in nobody and pleasingly rhythmical, were lacking in individuality, there being too much sameness. A number with a slow tempo followed by a with plenty of ginger would have been a happier selection. One of the most enjoyable features of the bill was the singing of John Marian Anderson, a Philadelphia girl, who is the most promising soprano to the race has to-day. She is only eighteen years old and gives pleasure of creating a sensation in the musical world if she continues to improve. Miss Anderson is now in the critical stage of her career. Her future will largely depend on her decision to continue to study; but if she enters the professional stage at this time she will never rise above the level of mediocritic. Miss Anderson is a contralto with an unusual range. Her tones are round and full, and her enunciation is good. It cannot be said that she used the best judgment in selecting her numbers. Monday evening John Anderson was presented a floral piece, the gift of admirers, which was so large that she had to be helped off the stage with it. Those "sure-fire-hit" entertainers Right Quintet, composed of James W. Loguen, first tenor; Clarence Tidale, second tenor; James Tidale, first bass; James E. Lightfoot, second bass, and Leonard Brown at the piano—can always be arranged upon to materially support any bill. There is not a evenly-balanced aggregation entertainers in New York than Right Quintet, which held the session of Monday evening's auctions from start to finish. The original solo work was done by Clarence Tidale and Lightfoot. John F. Wier, violinist, and H. H. "Henry" cellist, are two artists who continually making more than a usual reputation. These two young men are attracting the favorable attention of critical music-lovers, and their liberal applause that greeted their efforts in duets at the Academy of Music was no exception to the rule. The ever genial "Deacon" Johnnson is as well liked in Philadelphia as he is in New York, and was called to respond to several enquiries. His singing of "He Draws His Color Line" was effectively "pit up." Mr. Johnson also directed "The Cief Club March" in charac-teristic fashion. Many are of the opinion, especially the members of St. Mark's Church, New York, that the singer possessing the sweetness in the metropolis is Chas. Waters; I am inclined to share my opinion of this young singer, who is blossoming out as a subject of no little ability. On one occasion when hitting a top note Mr. Waters sang falsetto. He should at once break himself of this harmony, for it will not aid him materially in making a reputation for finished soloist. "Happy" Rhone put the punch in the second part of the program, which referred to him as "a versatile entertainer," and he lived up to anything said of him. He was the comedy hit of the evening. John Weeks gave an exhibition of number, assisted by the other members of the orchestra, and was encored. ... During the performance Andrew F. Stevens, of the banking firm of Brown & Stevens, made an address urging the people to buy Liberty Bonds, and nearly $5,000 were subscribed within a few minutes. G: Grant Williams, Philadelphia's colored impressario, was very much in evidence and sported a medal of beautiful design, the gift of the chairman of board of directors of the Academy of Music. Mr. Williams-on three different occasions has managed entertainments at Academy of Music, selling out the house before the performance in each instance. Every seat was sold for, the Cefl Club entertainment two weeks ahead. Such a feat has been accomplished by no other person, the Academy of Music management asserts. After the entertainment many went to the Music Fund Hall, where dancing was indulged in to the inspiring dance music furnished by the Cefl Club. MUSICAL AMERICA" SPEAKS FOR LYRICIST In strongly supporting the contention of lyricists that they should be given more just recognition on programs and elsewhere, Musical America, one of the largest and most influential publications of its kind, and published in New York, has this to say: "And yet, when we speak of a song or an opera we refer only to the composer of the music. Ask anyone who composed "Aida," one of the most tragic and effectively dramatic works known. The reply will promptly be—Verdi. And yet, where would Verdi have been not the Italian poet, Antonio Ghislanzori, assisted by Mariette Bay, a Frenchman, worked out the wondrous drama that he did, and which you remember was ordered by the late Khedive of Egypt for production to celebrate in Cairo the opening of the Suez Canal, though our late Imented friend Elbert Hubbard, a clever writer; always insisted that the work had been engineered by the Shah of Persia, which was a double mistake. In the first place, it was not in accordance with the facts, and in the next place, the Persians are poets, not musicians. "To come back to the lyricist. A plea has just been made by Lester A. Walton that he should receive consideration. Mr. Walton has asked me why programs ignore the writer of the words of the song, when the writer really is the creator of the idea of the song. He says, with great truth, that any publisher will tell you that he can get all the pretty melodies he wants, but experiences considerable difficulty in securing original ideas. And that publisher is continually saying that what he wants are words with a new idea for a song. And yet it is the publisher who usually fails to give the lyricist the consideration due him. This is particularly true in the way of high class songs. "In THE NEW YORK AGE, which is an old established and leading paper published in the interest of our colored citizens, Mr. Walton has an exceedingly well put and able article. In referring to a concert given recently in Boston, chiefly of music by Negro composers, before a distinguished audience of white and colored music-lovers, Mr. Walton says that the presence on the program of such well-known and talented artists as Harry T. Burleigh as accompanist, Clarence. Cameron White, violinist, and Ann Lillian Evans, soprano, did much to give the entertainment tone and class. The program, however, completely ignored the lyricists responsible for the words of the songs that were sung. "Recently Mr. Walton says, he read a lengthy and interesting article in the New York Evening Mail about Negro songs. 'Exhertation' and 'The Rain Song' were referred to as having been written by Will Marion Cook. No mention was made of the fact that Alexander Rogers was the originator of the idea and wrote the words to these numbers. "When one reads in' the papers that Harry T. Burleigh's 'The Young Warrior' was well received, no reference is ever made to the fact that James Weldon Johnson wrote the words. "Mr. Walton's point is well taken. When we begin to recognize the value of the lyricist, when we begin to give him or her due credit, when we also give him or her fair resumement, the result will be a higher class of lyric work, which will logically and naturally produce a higher type of music and hence give us a higher type of songs. And the same will be true of our musical comedies. The same, indeed, will be true of our operas. Just so long as the reward in the way of publicity and in the way of dollars is negligible for the lyricist, you will not get the standard of words or of libretto that you should, and that undoubtedly can be easily reached in this country." PRESENT "HIS HONOR THE MAYOR" AT LAFAYETTE Next week the Quality Amusement Co., Robert Levy, general manager, will present Walker Thompson, Theresa Bluford, Marjorie Sipp, Sidney Kirkpatrick and Laura Bowman, supported by a cast of thirty, in "His Honor the Mayor." "Teddy Todd, who has been elected mayor of Kankakee, Ill., suddenly finds himself hard pressed for ready cash and also pursued by the loving affections of "May Flood," a chip of a rural derelict, who forces her attentions on him to such an extent that Teddy flees from home and country and goes to Paris where he finds himself stranded. May Flood, hearing of his departure, decides to follow him. Meanwhile "Reddy" Sampson, a real "bad man" from the west, starts in pursuit of Teddy, thinking that Teddy had stolen his sweetheart away from him. "Reddy" goes out to get "Teddy" with a brace of 45 Colts and an unquenchable desire to do him up. "Teddy" meanwhile meets in Paris his former sweetheart, "Daisy", who had become a Parisian milliner. Roaring comedy situations occur when "Reddy" meets "Teddy" and makes him perform some acrobatic antics by the gentle persuasion of his "forty-five." "Katrinka" (formerly played by Blanche Ring), falling in love with "Teddy," is of the high spirited Spanish type of woman who is intrigued with Capt. Rudolph Zitsky of the Royal Hungarian Hussars. Here develops a very laughable incident in the play. "Teddy" finds himself hard pressed for ready cash and driven to desperation is about to end it all when he receives word from Kankakee that his father has disposed of their lumber lands which nets "Teddy" a cool million dollars. With this he proceeds to give gay Parece a beautiful crimson. Bubbling over wiith delightful comedy, tuneful music, pretty girls, pep and ginger there is everything in this production that makes two hours and a half of solid enjoyment. 4TH EDUCATIONAL RECITAL. At the fourth Educational recital under the management of Mrs. Daisy Tapley, Dr. W. E. B. DuBois lectured on "Germany." This was one of the most instructive and interesting lectures that has been heard among us for many days and Dr. DuBois gave an insight into German character as well as history and facts leading up to the present conflict. Miss Lydia Mason, the race's youngest pianist, was heard to advantage. She possesses excellent technique for one of her age and should enjoy a successful career when she rounds out in experience. Miss Cleota Collins was announced as the singer for the occasion but owing to a misunderstanding as to the date she had arranged to sing in Providence and could not secure a release from her contract there. At the last moment Mrs. Tapley was prevailed upon to sing. Mrs. Tapley possesses a voice of beauty and cultivation and a sense of interpretation that, is rare enabling her to make the most of any song she may sing. The group of French songs were especially well done and though many were not able to translate, the expanse was so perfectly depicted that it was easy to follow the spirit of the song. Melville Charlton added to the enjoyment of the recital with his splendid accompaniments to Mrs. Tapley's songs. FLORENCE COLE TALBERT RECITAL On Tuesday, April 16 at Acadian Hall Mrs. Florence Cole Talbert was heard in recital, assisted by H. Leonard Jeter, *cellist*. Her program consisted of arias from "Sonambula," "Herodade," "Rigolotto" and songs in French and English. Mrs. Talbert's voice is delightfully fresh and pleasing and beautifully trained. Her singing is finished with her personality she made an excellent impression. It is to be greatly retrotro that the touncing was not what it should have been. Mr. Jeter played as only an artist can play. It is a great pleasure to listen to him. Mrs. Daisy, Tapley was the accompanist of the evening. AMPHIONS SING AT CAMP MEADE Washington, D. C.—The Amphion Glee Club, Prof. J. Henry Lewis, direc- tor, made a great hit when they gave a program of popular selec- tions, etc. at Camp Meade, Md., Monday evening of last week. The club was introduced to a large body of officers and soldiers by Mr. Church, and a fitt- ing response was made by Mr. Lewis on behalf of the club. Later during the week the Amphions entertained a number of prominent gentlemen engaged in war work at the Columbia Country Club. Their services are in great demand. This is the 26th year of continuous organization. BERT WILLIAMS IN NEW YORK Bert A. Williams is back in New York after a most prosperous season. The big comedian is looking physically fit and says he has his usual appetite. Ezfield's Publices opened the season in New York June 18, and the company closed Saturday night at Montreal, Can. GIVE GOOD SHOWS AT "BUFFALO" AUDITORIUM CAMP UPTON, L. I.-The Buffalo Auditorium at Camp Upton, owned and controlled by the 367th Regiment under the management of George W. Lattimore, was the center of great activity and enthusiasm during the past week. It was proclaimed throughout the camp that its show was the best that has been presented, to the men of the cantonment since they were, mustered into service. An all-star vaudeville bill was the special feature of entertainment. So well did each and every act perform that it would be difficult to select the headliner. The oldest performers stated they had never received such vociferous applause in all the many years engaged in their profession, and each and every, one gave his or her choice bit of comedy, song and dance in an effort to please the soldier boys who were fortunate enough to be present. During the first couple of days, Pinkard and Pankard had things much their own way, dividing honors with Harrison Stewart and Iris Hall. Miss Hall never beamed more radiantly, and the warm reception accorded her was well merited. Gilpin and Gilpin were at their best; as was also Harry Fiddler of Fiddler and Shelton. "Zollie" Ford and Ethel Reed went over with a scream, and even when these soldier lads are "over there," they'll not forget how "Zollie" was "shimmed to death." Another big hit on the bill was Berti Chadwick, recently drafted into service, who is now numbered one of the Buffalo boys. HAMPTON, 6; UNION, 1 Hampton, Va.—Hampton Institute made up her losses to Union University on Saturday, April 20, by administering a thorough defeat to the Union nine. The teams faced each other in the following order: Hampton (6) Union (1) Taylor l. f. Johnson, F. D. Harvey ss. Hucles Ginn c. Johnson, M. Hill 3b. McGinn Triggs cf. Smith Jackson 2b. Gregor Wright 1b. Taylor Harris p. Penn Washington rf. Jenkins SYRACUSE. N. Y. Syracuse, N. Y.-Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Griffin entertained at dinner Sunday. Those seated at the table were Mrs. Tate of Buffalo, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith, Miss Bessie Blue, the Rev. W. E. Gilliam, Mrs. Jennie Bowers and mother, Mrs. Jefferson of New Hope, are visiting at the home of George Williams, Foreman Avenue. R. H. Jones of Hood Avenue was on the sick list the past week. The reception given by Onondaga Lodge No. 32, F. & A. M., at Cooper's Hall, was well attended. The night was stormy but it did not stop the crowd. Onecida, Utica, Ithaca, Chitenango, Corning, Auburn, Elmira, Buffalo, Oswego and Worcester, Mass. THE CLEF CLUB, Inc. 134 WEST 53RD STREET FINANCIAL MEMBERS. '18. Dues must be paid yearly in advance, $3 January 1st and $3 April 1st. Balance of dues must be paid on, or before-April 1st or your name will be dropped from this list and our roll. JORDAN, WILLIAM JOHNSON, W. B. JOHNSON, DEACON JOHNSTONE, CL. N. JONES, FALMER JONES, RALPH JONES, RALPH JONES, CL. P. JONES, RALPH JOHNSON, J. ROSAMON JONES, WM. C. JOHNSON, J. E. JE. JACKSON, JA. E. JACKSON, MAJOR LEWIS, HILLARD JOHNSON, JOHNSON LEQEARE, AL. LIGHTFOOT, JAS. JOGUER, JA. LIGHTFIGHT, ARTHUR. MORRIS, LAURENC MOORE, BIE. MYER, CARROLL MYER, IADORE MINTON, HENRY NEVEN PARKER, BERNARD PATTERSON, $AMUEL PARQUETTE, WM. RHONE, ARTHUR C. RICKS, JOHN SUCSCRIBERS TO BUILDING FUND. DEACON JOHNSON, $200, HENRY ANDERSON, $109, B. KELLY JOHNSON, $106, WILLIAM JORDAN, $105, LAURENCE MORRIS, $40; FRED M. BRYAN, $30, E. B. $MITH, $20, HARRIS M. BURROUGH, $10, BURROUGH, $10, E. J. CARPENTER, $10, OPAL COOPER, $10. "DOING THEIR BIT" THE most inspiring motion picture ever produced for colored people. Shows the colored soldiers on parade over here and "over there." The Toussaint Studios 438 Lenox Avenue. New York. ALLEN, HARRY E. ANDERSON, HENRY F. BUTTS, JAMES BOWERSER, GEORGE BEAUMONT, F. S. BETT, TOM BRYAN, FRED, M. K BUBH, CLARENCE BURG, JOHN H. BLAKE, HUBERT BLAKE, LUKE BOYD, ARTHUR BROWN, FRED CARPENTER, E. J. CREAGH, PAUL LINN, M. F. CLARK, C. C. DAVIS, JAMES ELY, GEORGE ELYNE, LIAM C. EUROPE, NEWTON EUROPE, JAB, REESE JACK, WKK FENNAR, ALEX HOLLAND, EUGENE HAYNES, HARRY HUNT, JAMES HICKS, WM. HUGGIE JETER, H. LENARD JOHNS, AL. were represented. A very enjoyable time was voiced by all in attendance. George W. Cook, superintendent of the brick plant for George W. Pack & Sons Co., has a number of men employed building a new plant. When completed it will be the only manufacturing plant in the city constructed and superintended by a-colored man. Each branch of the work will be then operated by machinery and the green brick will be dried by steam. Misses Isabel and Evelyn Diggs of Auburn gave a, farewell party Saturday evening for Miss Beatrice Myers, who will leave this week to make her home in Washington, D. C. John Harder who has been spending the winter in Florida has returned to his home in this city. The social given by Crispus Attick Lodge Monday evening was largely attended. A general good time was enjoyed by all. Miss Edith Johnson entertained Friday evening in honor of Miey, Beatrice. Myers, who is soon' to leave the city. Mrs. Emma Cook has moved to Burnett Avenue from 7th North Streets brick yard, where she has for the past year conducted a boarding house for Superintendent Gebre Cook. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Atherton, 517 East Washington Street, left-hurried for New York to visit their son, Central Walter Peterson, now esti- tationed at Camp Upton, L. I. The readers in this city having items for publication will please send to the agent, 607 Orange Street or phone Warren. 9872-W. Funeral services for Joseph Baker Williams, who died Wednesday, April 3, were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the M. E. Church; the Rev. Allen, pastor, officiating. Joseph was one of the best liked boys in Jordan and the floral offerings were mute testimony to the esteem held for the lad. He is survived by his parents, Mrs. Lillian Williams of Jordan, and Joseph J. Williams of Buffalo, a sister, Charlotte Baker and his grandparents, Mr. and Ms. Jacob Baker, CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend our thanks to our many friends for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved son and grandson, Joseph Baker Williams. Also for the beautiful flowers, and those who furnished carriages, and to Rev. Allen who conducted the services anu for his words of encouragement and to the Boy Scouts for their kindness. MR. AND MRS. WILLIAMS, MR. AND MRS. JACOB BAKER. UTICA N Y Utica, N. Y.-The Rev. Robt. J. Strother delivered a patriotic sermon last Sunday evening at Hope Chapel to a large congregation. A number of the members of Damon Lodge, K. of P. were present in their new regalias and several of them read papers and delivered short addresses, Madame Moss and Prof. Jas. E. Wormworth sang a beautiful duet, and Mrs. Brown a solo. A age offering was taken up. Howard Burt, 333 Elizabeth street, is suffering with pneumonia. Miss Elizabeth-Noble, Mrs Sarah Thomas, RENIX, WM. SHAW, ARTHUR S. BRIKET SMITH, LUKE SPRIGGS, JACK SEARS, NAT. SUSAN, HARRY SMITH, EMERY B. SMITH, LENARD LUCKY TYERS, WILLIAM THOMPSON, KELLY TILLINGHURST, ROBER SMITH, EMERY B. TOLIAFARRO, WILLIAM VANDERVEER, LEROY WIGGINS, HARRY L. TOLIAFARRO, WILLIAM THOMAS, JAMES WILSON, CHAS A. WILLIAM, F. R. WILLIAMS, HARRY A. WEIR, FELIX WITHERS, FRANK WEEKG, ETH WISE, J. ED. WIEK, E. L. WATKINS, WALTER WIGGINS, WM. WIKKINS, WM. WIEKINS, CHAS H. YOUNG, FRANK WILLIAM HART, $10. DAVE JOHNSON, JR., $10. WILLIAM PATRICK, $10. SAM BURKE, $10. WM. PARQUETTE, $10. WM. WILKINS, $10. WALTER WATKINS, $10. PERGY W. ROBINSON, $10. MICHAEL ROBINSON, $10. LEROY VANDERVEER, $10. ARTHUR BOYD, $10. SIE MOORE, $10. Week of April 29th MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH Boxes Stating 8 Persons, Not Including Administration, $2.50 and $3.00 Box Tickets on Sale at Church and Anderson's Furniture Store, 23 W. 135th Street. THE LOCAL TRAIN N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R. ASSN'S, Inc. GRAND PRIZE DANCE MANHATTAN CASINO 1640 R. & 80 AVE. N. Y. THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 2, 1918 "ALLY" ROSS AND "ALL STAR" ORCHESTRA Mrs. Wm. Barber, Wm. Hurd, Mrs. Elizabeth Lavender and Samuel Johnson are all_confined to their homes by illness, also Mrs. A. F. Bennett and H. Freeman. On last Wednesday afternoon at his home, 9 Washington street, occurred the death of William J. Brown. Mr. Brown was born in this city 78 years ago on Seneca street. In early life he learned the barber trade. In 1863 he enlisted in the 26th U. S. Infantry, and was wounded in the battle of John's Island. After his recovery he returned to Utica, and joined the Volunteer Firemen, of which he was an exempt member, and a member of Post William H. Reynolds No. 63, G. A. R. He was a member of Hope Chapel Union Church. Interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery last Friday. Miss Bessie Lewis of Ilion is spending the week with her sisters, Mrs Jas. E. Wormworth and Mrs. Wm. Sauer, 307 First street. Miss Gladys Johnson, 304 First street, has returned home from a local hospital very much improved after a severe operation. Miss Mary Howard, of Clinton, died April 1 in a Rome hospital at the advanced age of 82 years. She is sur- vived by one brother, a nephew and a niece. Interment was made in Clinton, N. Y. Funeral services were held by the Rev. Shepherd of Clinton. Starlight Chapter, O. E. S., held their annual election of officers at Foster's Hall Thursday evening. The following were elected: Mrs. Wm. H. Howard, M. W. associate matron; Mrs. Robt. J. Strother, worthy patron; Mrs. Wm. H. Howard, secretary Mrs. I. D. Smith, treasurer; Mrs. Jas. E. Wormworth, conductress; Mrs. Mary Baker, associate conductress; David Green and Mrs. J. T. Titus, wardens. Thos. Walker was the headliner on the Keith bill at the Colonial Theater, "In Dixie Land," the first half of last week. A New Brand. Mrs. Newrich—"Is that a good brand? We've tried so many that are poor."—Boston Transcript. Speeding Him. Jack (gallantly)—"Betty, deal, anything that you say goo!" Betty (quickly)—"Jack."—Punch Bowl. NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK A. R. Buster who spent the season in Boston, M. C. has returned to the city. Lith. Monumente who has been attending her sick mother, and ground home. Mrs. W. T. Shaw, who spent attending in Palm Beach, Fla., passed by the city en route to Saratoga. Mrs. Thos. Cook and Miss Burnett of Clifton Forge, Va. and a few months at Hewlett. M. Y. Mary Turner of 17 West 136th spent the week end the guest of Mrs. Frank Gibbs of Flushing, Broadland. Hannah C. Thomas and daughter, Mrs. M. J. Irby, formerly West 9th street, have moved to Mount Litch street. W. O. Terrell was soloist at a spectacle in Morristown, N. J., April 19, a large and appreciative audience. There she was the guest of Mrs. Pierre of Abbott avenue. On Tuesday night, May 7, a musical Hymnary Church by members of St. James' Presbyterian Church, Miss Rose Harper, administration, admission free. John Carroll F. Milford, formerly John Paine B. Maxwell of Passaic, N. who has been visiting in Passaic, New and other places since last fall, for her home in Toronto, Ontario, every evening. On last Friday night, April 19, at a meeting of the S. M. and I. and R. and H. Societies, the Rev. Tate of Hamilton, D. C. delivered an able speech on "The Signs of the Times", of the Hymnary Church. John Anguita Boon, the well-known singer and teacher, was married Son- April 14, at Camp Upton to Pri- June James Handome, of the society. Headquarters: Company by John Lint, Stark. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week the second annual Bunner will be held at Mother Bunner Church under the auspices of the Mother Progressive Club and the Mother Women's Guild. Dinner will be held with evening. John H. Smith, president of Unit A Camp Upon Thrift Committee, brings the past records of the enter- tainment February 15 at the Lex- ton Opera House, as $215.82 deemed to Dr. Wm. Jay Schieffelin, member of the 37th Infantry Wel- lion Corps. A meeting of the membership of the First Annual Church was held Monday night of last week, at which time the Unit, Assistant Superintendent, brought to the members many helpful expressions relative to the work of the Unit. The plans were adopted and will shortly be put in operation. This Thursday evening the lawyers mrs. John Jenkins, W. Clinton Hol- ley and J. Julian Quarles, will com- pile their case against John Jenkins in the famous mock trial, which has al- ready had two Thursday nights run in Mark Lyeumc's 3:30 p.m. Their lawyers for the de- female John Jenkins, John E. Robi- nin and Mrs. Nellie B. Kinloch, will behead to disprove the accusation against their client. The trial is re- quired as one of the most sensational conducted by amateurs. Alfred B. Holley is the presiding judge. Mr. Liberty Loan Committee, of C. G. C. Stockton, Jr., captain of the bill project, is chairman, will hold a news meeting at Palace Casino on Tuesday evening, April 30. The prin- cial speakers will be Hon. George W. Bushman, Dean Wm. Pichens, George W. Bashman, Hon. Charles W., An- nounce will provide. The vice-presi- dent includes Thomas W. Griggsy, Dr. R. Roberts, John E. Nail. There will be a committee of one hundred women raised by Mrs. R. P. Roberts. The Beguinement Band, together with members from the soldiers at Camp Upton and other musical selections. The pub- lic carefully invited to attend. This session of St. Juniar Presbyterian Church has just presented to the Church of New York the best report of church growth in the history of the second Presbyterian Church in this city. Among the items of this report were 130 members received into the church and seven thousand dollars raised. Three desconoceses were also required for the first time in the entire history of the church. Dr. Tyler was asked at the April session of the Presbyterian Commissioner to the next Gen. Annually, which sits in Columbus, May 16 to 26. Dr. S. B. Jones, who was for a number of years director of the Academy department of A. & T. College, secured ten years of absence from his position at Amherst, N. C., to take up work for the British Government as magistrate and physician on the Island of Anguilla, New Jersey. He spied from New March 31, accompanied by his wife and Miss Vivian Dudley, daughter of President and Mrs. J. B. Dudley of A. & T. College. A cablegram announced their safe arrival at their new home on April 16. Dr. Jones is a British subject, having been born on the island of Antigua. The annual meeting of the Kappa Gamma Kappa was held at the Y. W. C. A. in West 1324 Street, Saturday afternoon and was attended by a large number of members. Reports on the acci- sition of the organization for the year were submitted. The gain in new members was one of the most encouraging items of the general report. The meeting was presided over by Miss Elizabeth Brownstein, president, who expressed her appreciation for the loyal support of the members had given the work dur- ing the year. The election of officers was adjourned to follow: Mrs. O. W. Sas- son, president, and Mrs. J. W. tary; Miss Lillian C. Dodson, treasurer, The membership committee consists of Missa Griffin, Jones and Thorpe. The installation meeting will be held the 3rd Saturday afternoon in May. The part the Negro is playing for America in the great world war will be discussed at a patriotic mass meeting, to be held Sunday afternoon at Salem M. E. Church, under the auspices of the Lyceum. The speakers will be Hon. J. C. Dancy, Lieutenant O. E. McKane of the 36th Infantry, Mrs. Sloe Loebinger, the Rev. W. S. Holder, Dr. O. S. Soule of the Mayor's Committee on National Defense, George Young, Miss M. R. Suydam whom spent two years doing Red Cross work in France will tell of conditions at the front. Delegations of soldiers from the nearby cantopments will be present, as well as various war relief organizations and Red Cross workers. Cleveland G. Allen will preside. The ladies-of-the church will serve supper to the soldiers. All soldiers on turfough are cordially urged to be present. Arrangements are being perfected for a parade by the women having men of their families in the military service of the country. It is particularly desired that the colored women of New York should be fittily represented in this parade. It is therefore requested that all women of the race who have sons, brothers, or husbands in the service enroll their names at the nearest church to where they reside, but of which they need not necessarily be members. The pastors of all the churches are requested to get the number of women who will take part in the parade from the district in which the church is located and see that each woman has a service flag. The pastors will then telephone the number of women who will participate to the following address. Mr. Poye, 4901 Rector, Exchange 132, and will receive instructions as to where the quota from that church will assemble on Friday, in order to be assigned a position in the line. EQUITY CONGRE88 MEET8 The Equity Congress held its regular meeting on Sunday last. Communications were read from Congressman Dyer, who introduced the bill making lynching and burning of human beings a Federal Crime. Governor Whitman on the question of commissioned officers; one from ex-President Taft and one from Mr. Thompson, regarding the State Convention on May 30. The following delegation was appointed to attend the Rochester Convention: J. Watson, I. B. Allen, W. T. R. Richardson, Chas. Johnson, J. C. Thomas, Sr., and J. Robinson. The following committee was appointed to visit Washington, in the interest of the Lynching. Bill: A. B. Cosey, I. B. Allen, Chas: H. Bailey, W. T. R. Richardson, J. C. Thomas, Jr., Hon. E. A. Johnson and C. J. French. The matter of appointment of J. C. Locket, as patrolman and a committee appointed to wait upon the Mayor and Commissioner in reference thereto. The ladies branch of the Equity Congress will be sef apart next Sunday. GIVE DANCE FOR LIEUTENANES. On Saturday evening, April 20, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Roberts gave a dance and reception at their home, 209 West 1939 Street, in honor of the Lieutenants of the 367th Infantry, Mrs. Edna Jones Fern furnished the music. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barre, Mr. and Mrs. Ludlow Warner, Mr. and Mrs. James Kingland, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dudley, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Barefield, Mr. and Mrs. John Dancy, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Chambers, Mrs. Gertrude Smith, the Mjesses Anna Holbrook, Louise Lattimore, Amanda Kemp, B. Fitzgerald, Florabella Pogue, Blossom Lewis, Lillian Bulkley, Wilhelmina Bulkley, R. Bird, Beret. Fred Lowery, Dr. A. Campbell and Mr. Waring. NEWS OF THE CHURCHES ST. MARK' O' M. E. CHURCH. On Sunday, April 21, the morning and evening services were attended by large congregations, notwithstanding the inclement weather. Dr. Robert E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate; was scheduled to preach at the morning service, but, having received a telegram calling him home on Saturday, was compelled to cancel his engagement. Dr.W. Brooks preached a forceful sermon from Hebrews vii 25, theme, "The saving power of Jesus Christ." The Doctor said that sin is the most destructive and devastating force in all the world; that it not only grips everything with which it comes in contact, but destroys as well. He further asserted that, when Jesus saves a man, He saves him completely and it is the solemn duty of every saved man, to help to save someone else. In the evening Dr. Davidge, president of Sam Houston College, Tex., preached a very able and didactic sermon to the Brotherhood of St. Mark's, from I John, ii. 1: theme, "The Brotherhood of Man." He made the declaration, that the great word of the word "democracy" and fervently expressed the hope that, when democracy does come, it will be dominated by the will of Jesus Christ. During the day, four persons joined the church. FIRST EMMANUEL CHURCH. FIRST EMMANUEL CHURCH. Although Bundu morning was gloomy and rainy, the service at 11.00 o'clock at the First Emmanuel Church was full of interest. The Rev. Bolden preached from Galatians 6:14-15, theme, "The New Creature." The pastor spoke of the silent forces in life which lead men onward, and that man being robotically is learning how to live in the world. Whatever School enjoyed an interesting session with a large number present. One new scholar joined the school. Master Gayle joined the school. Another interested version of the lesson. Mrs. Sarah Vessels presented an excellent program at the Literary Society at 4.00 p. m. The children of the junior choir of *Union Baptist Church rendered several selections: Recitation, Miss Thelma Reid; solo, Master Williams; recitation, Miss Jeanette Carter; selter solo, Miss Minnie Crutchfield; duet, Master Warner and Miss Hathaway; duet, Misses Carter and Stokes; piano solo, 3rd ballad Chapin, Mrs. Theodora Bolden; duet, Misses Alice and Minerva Holloway; solo, Miss Lottie McPherson, Sergents James Hinton and M. Sheridan and Corporals R. Staten and N. Tabor, members of the 367th Infantry, were introduced by Pastor-Bolden and each responded with appropriate remarks. At the 8.00 o'clock service a large crowd was present' The sermon was preached by the Rev. C. Smith of Athens, Ga.; from St. Matthew 20:8. Communion was served to all present, the Rev. W. Hogans assisting with the services. Excellent music was furnished by the choir. A special donation to the pastor for a spring vacation was given by the members and friends. Pastor Bolden has been constant in attendance upon the work and in directing the affairs of the church for the past five years, and the members felt that he needed the well earned rest. The members of the choir served the dinner during the day and Mrs. S. Jackson presented $7.10, proceeds from the same. METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH At the Metropolitan Baptist Church, the Rev. W. W. Brown, pastor. The Sunday School was not as crowded on Sunday as usual, because of the inclement weather. The lesson was well taught and discussed as usual. Dr. Henderson of the St. James Presbyterian Church spoke encouragingly of the erection of a hospital for the colored and by the colored people. Dr. Williams, a member of the medical staff endorsed what Dr. Henderson said. The Rev. Geo. H. Sims told the story in the afternoon from John xiv, I, and many hearts were made to rejoice. Mr. Terry also衣ipped with the congregation and sang two solos. The Rev. Dwellie of Philadelphia, who is conducting a ten day meeting preached in the evening from Mark iv, 40. The B. Y. P. U. is progressing under the leadership of Mrs. E. H. Johnson. RUSH MEMORIAL CHURCH Last Sunday evening the pastor preached to the members of the Pullman Porters' Association, his text being, "What Is Your Life?" taken from St. James iv, 14. Next Sunday will be rally day. Not less than $1,000 must be raised. On Monday evening, April 29, there will be a meeting held for the election of trustees for a term of three years. The collections for last Sunday amounted to $35. MOTHER ZION CHURCH Notwithstanding the rainstorm a goodly number of the members and friends worshipped at Mother Zion last Sunday. At 11.00 a.m. the pastor preached on "Health," John 3-2. At the Lyceum hour a meeting was held under the auspices of the "Big Brother Movement," with an address by Hlon George Gordon Battle; Fred R. Moore, master of ceremonies. In the evening the pastor preached to the Beneficial Society of New York. The "Liberty Anthem" and patriotic songs were Miss Miara Alderman of 466 Carlton avenue is at home from the hospital. Mrs. Lucy Stone, 592 Ashford street, had a serious fall but is rapidly recovering. James Garfield Franklin, Berriman street, is planning to go into the express business. Jeremiah Keeling has been confined to his home on Willow street by illness for the past ten days. Samuel Craig is out again after being confined to the house for four weeks with a severe illness. William A. Seaman, tonsorial artist, 2378 Pitkin avenue, is suffering from a severe attack of gripe and throat trouble. Mrs. Frank Gibbs of Flushing, who has been confined to the house for six months with nervous prostration, is convalescing. William H. Banks, 176 Duffield street, who has been quite sick for a long time, is slightly improved but not able to work regularly. Mrs. Alonzo M. Skrine of Lefferts place died Tuesday. She is survived by her husband, Alonzo M. Shrine, an old resident of Greater New York. Revival services are being held this week at St. Peters A. M. E. Mission, Sutter avenue and Berriman street, the Rev. C. H. Bradley, pastor. Early Taylor, the tailor at 243 Flatbush avenue, is suffering from a blow on the head received from a lamp which fell from the ceiling. Fortunately the lamp was not lighted. Miss Lena Jones of 170 Pacific street, who spent a delightful week in West Newcomb. Mass, has returned and has two young lady visitors from Baltimore. Misses Lena Stewart and Bertha Franklin. At the Friendship Baptist Church owing to the rainy weather Sunday, the congregation was not so large as usual The morning service was conducted by Deacons Wormley and Carter, as the pastor was off on business. Morris Carter and J. M. Price, 777 Gates avenue, are both employed as are LILLIPUTIAN VAUDEVILLE BEST EVER 40 CLEVER CHILDREN FOR HOPE DAY NURSERY FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 3, 1918 PROGRAM AT EIGHT-THIRTY P. M. SHARP MANHATTAN CASINO, 155th St. & 8th Av. ADMISSION 50 CENTS BOXES $3.50 On Sale at the Nursery 73 West 133rd Street PATRIOTIC BAZAAR For the Benefit of the Heward Orphanage and Industrial School AT METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH West 188th Street Rev. W. W. Brown, Pastor Beginning Monday Evening, May 6th, to Friday Evening, May 10th Inclusive. Special Program Every Evening 8 o'Clock. ADMISSION 10 CENTS Plant of the B. R. T. at $1,500 a year. There are many others of the race holding good paying positions in this company. The Rev. D. Y. Campbell of Plainfield, N. J., is scheduled to preach at the Concord Baptist Church Sunday morning. In the evening the New York League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People will conduct a health meeting with Dean William Pickens of Morgan College, Baltimore, as the chief speaker. Dr. Laura Riegleman of the Health Department will preside. The Rev. Dr. William T. Anniger, president of the Northern Baptist University at Rahway, N. J., occupied the pulpit of the Concord Baptist Church Sunday and preached two able and instructive addresses. The attendance was small on account of the stormy weather which prevailed throughout the day. The Sunday School was also slimly attended for the same reason, but those present enjoyed the lesson on the "Transfiguration of Christ." Mrs. Sylvia A. Harris, superintendent of the primary department, conducted the opening service. A pretty wedding took place at the St. Paul's P. E. Church, Flatbush, on Wednesday evening, 17th instant, when Miss Emma F. Fisher, 41 Johnson Place, became the bride of Leroy H. Hodges. The Rev. T. G. Jackson, rector of the church, officiated. Miss Allye Hodges, a sister of the groom, was bridesmaid and Harry F. Hodges, her brother, was best man. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents at which only the family and a few very intimate friends were present; namely, Medies B. Booker V. Parker E. Miles, Misses M. Johnson and Alice Hodges; Mr. and Mrs. Williams; J. Fisher, C. Allen Oliver, J. C. Fisher, C. J. Kemp, Edward Fisher and Samuel A. Gibbs. On Wednesday evening, April 17, a social was tendered the girls of the Up-to-the-Minute Club of the Lexington Avenue Branch of the Y, W. C. A. by a few youths, whom they have invited to their parties in the past. The social was held at the home of Robert Powell, Jr., 97 Putnam avenue. All enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Among those present were: Misses Eilee Brooks, Beatrice Duggins, Mabel Duggins, M. Small, Flossy Lewis, Rosa James, Mareola Smith, Anna Sellers, Josephine Carroll, Elnor Thomas, Mrs. Clara Jones, Mrs. Martha Booker, Winslow Scott, Julian Major, Walter Jones, Robert Powell, Geo. Chadwick, Leonard Stewart, William Bell, Paul Stewart, Robert Ward, Morris Moss, Wilbur Duggins. Special guests were James Farrar and R. Rivers from Camp Merrick. SONS OF VIRGINIA HOLD LIVELY MEETING The Society of the Sons of Virginia held a lively meeting at 417 Carlton avenue Thursday evening of last week. The ruling of President Turner on a motion to accept an absent member's dues who was technically in arrears brought forth a remark from the vice-president which caused the president to lose his temper and a heated discussion ensued. The next stormy seascape came when the committee appointed to secure a new meeting place made its report. After accepting the report on a divided vote, great confusion arose over the time of going into the new place. A motion to move into the new place in October was voted down for an amendment to move the first of May. This action prevented the society from properly notifying the renting agent of the place of vacating. Not much more than a third of the 133 or more financial members had a chance to express their choice in the matter. Some of the members vigorously opposed the plan to change the meeting places at an advanced rental. HELP WANTED-FEMALE HELP WANTED Colored Youth, age 16, light cleaning, inside work only. Notion House, Address The New York Age. POMMERED ROOMS TO LET DOUBLE PARLOR FLOOR, 4 large, 4 room, conveniences, one block from care; phone Proustock 1234, neatly furnished rooms; 6 cents fare to Port Newark Shipbuilding Plant, at $27 Broadway, Bayonne, N. J. Ap. 27 4 137TH STREET, 6 to 10 WEST—Four and five rooms, beautiful apartments, all modern improvements, $30 to $34. Apr. 20—31 FOR SALE. 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The choir sang in a body at the birthday anniversary services of the pastor, in Lincoln High School, Jersey City, Monday evening, April 15. The Nazarene Church was well represented it being the 63rd birthday celebration of their pastor, tendered by his Jersey City friends. The testimonial offering towards swelling the Fisk University Endowment Fund was $44.60. D. Geo. Johnson,念慈慈, Dr. W. S. Smith, P. C. Jones, Harry L. Everett pastor First Congregational Church, Miss C. Bradford of Whittier House, the Rev. J. M. Hoggard, spoke. Madame Harper's quartet sang, also Harold Cochrane of Brooklyn. FLEET STREET CHURCH. The steady rain interfered materially with the attendance at the Fleet Street Memorial A. M. E. Zion Street, last Sunday, Dr. P. A. Wallace, the pastor, preached a strong and forceful sermon in the morning on "Life's Face," taken from the story of Jonah on his way to Tarsish. 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OPPOSITE HARLEM HOSPITAL WALTER F. CRAIG 403 HARLEM ST. BROOKLYN PHONE 800-830-8000 ENDFORD TAKERS COACHES TO HIRE GROUP CHAPEL TO LET NOTARY PUBLIC W. DAVID BROWN HIGH GRADE LICENSED UNDERTAKER & ENBALMER MAIN PARLOR AND CHAPEL 146 West Fifty Third Street (Bet, 6th and 7th Avenues) TWELFHONE 2035 COLUMBUS LOCK ROOMS TO LET AT HEARMARK AVE. HARLING PARLOR AND CHAPEL 2313 Seventh Avenue (Bet, 10th and 12th Streets) TWELFHONE 1852 MERRINGTON 749 SIXTH AVENUE 4-6-1yr RELIGIOUS NOTICES THE METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 139 W. 188th Street. Dr. W. B. Brown, Pastor. Sunday school, 9:30 A. M. Frisching, 11 A. M. B. Y. P. U., 11 A. M. Frisching, 11 A. M. Frisching, Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Communion Service, third Sunday in each month at 3 o'clock. P. M. Church. Meetings first Monday evening in each month. ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 245 N. 10th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues. Sunday Services, 7:30 p. m. Holy Communion every first Sunday at 11 a. m. Sunday School, 1:30 p. m. Sunday Morning band prayer meeting, 6:30 p. m. Sunday prayer, prayer and praise service. Thursday, 2 p. m. B. Y. P. U. musical and literary program. Friday, 4 p. m. Highway and Hedges Society, 8 p. m. general meeting, 8 p. m. D. D., pastor; residence, 227 West 136th street, phone, Adubia 119. RUSH MEMORIAL A. M. E. ZION CHURCH 58-60 W. 18:58 H. A. A. Crooks, D.D. pastor. Residence, 127 West 141st St. 11 h. M. School, 127 West 141st St. 11 h. M. School, 8 P. M. Holy Communion every first Sunday at 11 A. M. Sunday School, 2:30; Varkle C. E., 6:30. Class meetings on Tuesday evenings. All are corollary woods. ST. MARKS METHODIST EPSICOP CHURCH, 18th Street, Near Eighth Avenue, New York City. Pastor, William I. D. Brooks, D. D. Residence, 318 West 58d Street, Preschling, 11 m. m. and 4:45 h. m. Sunday morning at 6 o'clock. Sunday School at 2 p. m. Lyceum, Sunday, at 4 p. m. Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock. Clerk, Junior Leagues, Friday, at 4 p. m. Classes Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 8:30 at 11 h. M. Holy Communion, second Sunday evening in each month. Welcome to all. ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIA CHURCH, 59-81 West 187th street. New York City. Frank Krause, Hoyer, D.D., pastor. Service UDW. UDW. 11 a.m., service. 1 p.m. Sunday School! 4 p.m., Brotherhood! 7 p.m. Bishop's service! 8 p.m., sermon. WEDNESDAY! WEDNESDAY! WEDNESDAY! service. Wednesday, 4 p.m., Jalor church. service. FRIDAY, 6:30 p.m., industrial art class. Friday, 8 p.m., Bury's museum of the Lord's Supper at 8 p.m. the first Sunday of each month. Visitors and strangers are urged to attend all of those museum of the Lord's Supper at 8 p.m. telephone, Adubus 1054. Church office phone, Harlem 8061. ```markdown ``` A NEW YORK CITY