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--- COLORED RAILROAD MEN TO BENEFIT BY WAGE INCREASE The New York Age IS CLEAN. ONCE, IT BECOMES A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. IT IS ALWAYS LOOKED FOR AND WELCOME. VOL. XXXL NO. 36. COLORED RAILRO BENEFIT BY W Many are Firemen and Switchmen on Southern Roads. PULLMAN MEN TALK Officials Assert that Service Has Not Been Taken Over by the United States Government— Pullman Employees are Not Included in New Order Issued by Director General McAdoo— Order Goes Into Effect June 1. WASHINGTON, D. C.—Hundreds of Negroes will share in the pay increase for railroad employees, as announced by Director General McAdoo, who has decided to carry out in the main the recommendations made by the Railroad Wage Commission. The order will go into effect June 1, and railroad employees' will be paid from January 1, 1918, on the new basis, which applies to all employees under the 164 roads now under Federal supervision. Colored railroad men will be mostly affected in the South where they are employed in large numbers, as firemen, tranmun, switchmen and laborers. According to the recommendation of the Director, General, they are in the future to receive the same pay as white men for similar employment. The practice of most of the Southern roads has been heretofore to pay Negro railroad employees only two-thirds of the regular rate for such labor when per formed by white men. Pullman employees will not benefit by this new order of things unless the Railroad Administration decides to retain management of the cars. In addition to the ordinary scale of increase, day laborers employed mainly on track work are to get at least 22% cent an hour more than they received laborers on track work. More increases now ordered will be based and determined according to a percentage scale based on pay received in December. On the new principle train employees will receive approximate the following proportional increases over 1915 pay: Passenger firemen and helpers, 28 per cent; passenger brakemen and flagmen, 40 per cent; freight engineers, 15 per cent; freight brakemen and flagmen, 40 per cent. A statement has been issued by the Pulman Officials denying that the Government has taken over the service. It was stated that there had been no charge in the relations between the Pulman Company and the Government since December 28. The company's compensation still is based on contracts with the railroads as before, and although actual Federal management of the company could be taken over by the Government at any time, officials of the company said officials are to the contrary. COUNCIL BARS FILM COLUMBIA, S. C.—"The Birth of a Nation" was not shown at the Broadway Theatre this week as advertised owing to opposition shown by members of the Colored Ambulance, City Council and the Council of Defense. A man has been put on the picture by local authorities on the grounds that it theme and purpose are fashioned along lines calculated to arouse hatred and array one race against the other. The petition presented to the City Council protesting against showing the film in Columbia was signed by the following colored citizens: N. F. Haygood, chairman; Edward S. Willett, D. F. Thompson, C. A. Harrison, J. C. White, the Rev. Richard Carroll, M. G. Johnson, A. W. Timmons, Joseph J. Awell, Butler V. Nance, W. H. Thomas, the Rev Charles Jaggers and James A. Brigman. The manager of the theatre, at the suggestion of the City Council, held a conference with the members of the colored delegation and within a short time declared intentions of acceding to the wishes of the Negroes of the community. He was complimented by the City Fathers on his broad stand. The resolution adopted by the City Council was: "Resolved, that the City Council recommend pursuant to the State Council of Defense, that the film, The Birth of a Nation," he not shown in the City of Columbia. The New THE MUSEUM OF THE WESTERN UNION EIGHTH ILLINOIS IS IN TRAINING 'OVER THERE' Word has been received by THE AGE that he old 8th Illinois, now the 370th, is "Somewhere in France," and that the Illinois fighters have been brigaded with the old 15th New York Infantry, now the 369th. On March 12, the old 15th became a part of the French Army and assigned to a French Division. After serving with the division for four weeks the colored New Yorkers made such rapid strides that it was assigned to holding a wide and important sector. The writer of THE AGE states that the French authorities have been so pleased with the efficient manner Col. William Hayward has handled the regiment that the popular colonel has been placed in absolute command of the sector. Colonel Hayward also is in command of two battalions of French soldiers, there being five battalions in all under his immediate command. NEW BRO WANTS THIS COUNTRY "MADE SAFE FOR US." (Special to THE NEW YORK AU.) CHARLESTOWN, W. VA.—The World Safe for Democracy! This Country Safe for Us!" was one of the most noticeable inscriptions that appeared on banners carried by the colored citizens of Charleston and West Virginia in a parade of five-thousand persons held here last week. Those in line paraded through the principal thoroughfares of the city to the State Armory, where a patriot meeting was held in connection with the opening of the drive for funds for the American Red Cross. The meeting was addressed by the Rev. I. N. Patterson, a local minister; Prof. S. H. Gussof, of the West Virginia Collegiate Institute and Prof. W. W. Simmons, Chairman of the Committee TO DEDICATE BROOKLYN "Y" Handsome Structure, Costing $215,000 Soon to be Ready for Occupancy. GOV. WHITMAN TO SPEAK Chief Executive of State Will Make Principal Address on Evening of June 6—Dedicatory Exercises to Commence June 4 and Will Last for Six Days. The handsome new building of the Carlton Avenue Branch of the Y. M. C. A., 405 Carlton avenue, Brooklyn, is nearing completion. For six days, commencing Tuesday, June 4, various exercises and receptions will be held to mark the dedi- BOOKLYN Y. M. C. A. BU cation of this line building. The branch will hold open house each day and evening from June 4 to June 9, inclusive, and there will be exercises each evening, giving the public an excellent opportunity to inspect the building and equipment. Various addresses will be delivered during the week by well known citizens and Gov. Charles S. Whitman will deliver the principal one on the evening of June 6. Altogether the cost of the building is more than $215,000. The colored people have paid in $15,000 so far toward the cost of erection. As subscriptions were allowed to run as fate as December 31, 1918, it is expected that not less than $20,000 have been in by the expiration date of all subscriptions December 31. In every respect the building is modern. It is strictly fireproof and con- MANY ARE New York A. M. E. C 92nd C CHURCHES RE The Rev. W. S. SMITH CORPORATION Returned as President of Bridge Street, Brooklyn and the Rev. A. R. Cooper, Sainte Pastor of Bethel A. M. Church. (Special to TRAVELER YORK ADM.) ELMIRA, N. A.—The ninety second session of the New York Conference of the M. E. Church closed one of the three sessions of its history here Sunday night in the Bethel A. M. E. Church South and Dickinson streets, the BUILDING Rev. R. E. Goins, pastor. The session opened Friday morning with Bishop Evans Tyre presiding, assisted by Bishop I. N. Ross of West Africa. The annual sermon was delivered by the Rev. E. C. Wilson of Union Bethel Church, Brooklyn, after which the Rev. T. H. Lawrence was elected chief secretary, Rev. J. E. Peterson recording secretary, the Rev. Walter Mason statistical secretary and the Rev. J. C. Beckett of Philadelphia, private secretary to the bishop. Among the visitors were the Rev. R. R. Wright, Jr., editor of the Christian Recorder and Miss Emily Christmas Kinch, representing the Missionary department. Remarkable increases were reported SOUTHERN JOURNALS EXPRESS HORROR AND INDIGNATION OVER COWARDLY LYNCHING OF FEMALE Thomas B. Sears, 16 West 99th street, enjoys the distinction of being the first to recover, damages under the amended Civil Rights Law, this week receiving $100 John J. Quigley, 38th street and Eighth avenue, for having been discriminated against on account of color. On May 6, 1865, in a company with two brothers, Harley's saloon and a store, the Rights Law was informed that the company had been the keeper decided against the case of censure. The rights member, an ex-member of the company, has a son in the 24th and a brother in the navy. TRENTON MAYOR SENIOR CABLEGRAM TO ROBERTS (Special to THE NEW YORK AVE.) TRENTON, N. J.—Needham Robbins, the Trenton Negro soldier, was sitting pushed himself recently. Associate of France, upon force of 24 German soldiers are assurance that his act won the praise and laudation of the people of his home city. Mayor Donnelly has dispatched a cablegram to Roberts in France as the official recognition of the people of Trenton of the soldier's courageous conduct. The telegraph reads: Ervate Needham Roberts, 366th Infantry. U. S. Expeditionary Forces, France. I desire to extend to you the congratulations and thanks of the citizens of Trenton for your inspiring acts of bravery, which have not only reflected glory upon yourself, your city and your race, but which will live forever in the annals of American valor. Trenton is proud of you, her son, who has so gloriously upheld her best traditions on the battlefield. The name of Needham Roberts will have a cherished place in the remembrance of all patriotic Americans long after this conflict shall have ended. Trenton salutes you! FRANKEDER DONNELLY. Mayor, Trenton, N. J. PRESENT REGIMENT WITH PORTRAIT OF COL. MOSS Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Rouland, 130 West 57th street, presented to the 367th Infantry, Camp Upton, L. I. a portrait of its regimental commander, Col James A. Moss, Monday. The presentation speech was made by Mr Rouland, who painted the portrait, and Colonel Moss responded in characteristic fashion. The portrait will be placed in the Buffalo Auditorium. Mr. and Mrs. Rouland have been actively engaged in recent months securing musical instruments for soldiers and sailors. As the result of their friendly interest, the 367th Infantry has a fully equipped jazz band, three bands have been formed for aero squadrons, orchestra and band instruments have been furnished the United States Naval Prison at Porismouth, convoys have able to organize small jazz bands, and an orchestra formed on the Hospital Ship Comfort. Among the many interesting instruments sent by civilians have been a guitar which Francis Starr played in "The Rose of the Ranch," a mandolin from A. B. Fost, the illustrator; George Dodworth's fine French cornet, which he presented to Bandmaster E. E. Thompson, also two cornets sent by Mr. Dodworth which were played by Patrick Gilmore, the famous bandmaster, and a violin over one hundred years old, which Mr. Dodworth's grandfather had played when he was at the head of a great school of dancing. MADE MACHINIST IN IN NAVAL RESERVES (Special to THE NEW YORK ACE) PORTSMOUTH. N. H.-John H. Downey has joined the Naval Reserves with the rating of second-class machinist. He has been assigned to duty at the Naval Hospital and is the first colored man from New Hampshire to be accepted in the Naval Reserve with a rating. FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1918 At MANHATTAN CASINO THE WORLD FAMOUS CLEF CLUB WILL, PRESENT SOME OF ITS BEST TALENT SUPPORTED BY AN INCOMPARABLE CLEF CLUB ORCHESTRA GENERAL ADMISSION 50 CENTS Boxea, seating 8- $5. Reserved seats $1. On sale at the CLEF Club, 134 West 53rd St. N.Y. Tel. 1170 Circle. One of the strongest editorials on the object has been published by the Augusta Chronicle, which, under the caption, "Another Cowardly Crime Added to Georgia's Score; What Will She Do About It?" says: The Chronicle need waste no words in expressing its horror of the detestable and cowardly attack committed by a party of Lowndes County outlaws, who, on Sunday afternoon last, took from her home a woman—whose husband had been lynched the night before—married her to a tree and riddled her body with bullets, because, forsooth, she had made unwise remarks about the unwilful killing of her husband. The civilized people must stand against such a crime, and who does not heart a criminal and a coward. So then, then, for this crime against the state of Georgia, against society, against humanity, and against God. We must worth discussing, in view of all the condemnation that similar crimes and lynching in general have received from the right-thinking press and the beaten and all other states—in which the state has, heretofore, performed its duty to the public when some failed—the only instance of discussing now, we say that in the State of Georgia going on now? governors who have served Georgia since the war—or since lynching became a more or less, popular pastime in this State—it will seem to most people that he is more obligated, if that be possible, to put down lynching than any of his predecessors. "For we cannot forget that Governor Dorsey was swept into the governor's chair by the lynching sentiment of the State. Not meaning, of course, that all the people who voted for him were lynchers in practice or sentiment, but saying and meaning that without this sentiment back of him, he might still be solicitor-general of the Atlanta circuit. "We cannot forget, nor can it be denied, that his elevation to the governorship was the direct and immediate result of the Leo Frank lynching. "Now we get away from the fact, that following this upheaval of lawless sentiment, lynching followed lynching in this State, Georgia soon won, and has held ever since, the lynching record of the country. "And, right here, it may be recalled that this is not the first time a Negro woman has been lynched in Georgia; another case of very recent time being the cruel and cowardly lynching of a Negro mother at, or near, Leary, Ga., for committing the horrible crime of trying to protect her son from an unmerciful heating. "This and scores upon scores of other lynchings that have occurred in this State within recent years have gone absolutely unpunished. A protest from the press, an expression of disapproval, here and there, from the public, the perfunctory offering of rewards for the lynchers—and there was an end to it." "Not a single individual has been made to pay the penalty for these crimes. Not a serious effort has been made to apprehend and punish the perpetrators of them. "Is it any wonder, then—assuming that men can be found who are so cowardly and inhuman as to take part in such outrages—that lynchings continue to occur in Georgia? "Is it to be expected that they will grow fewer in number, or cease altogether, until somebody in Georgia does something to bring to the gallows the FRIDAY, JU At MANHATT THE WORL brutes, who participate in these Alas! that Georgia permitted to be set afame a few years ago and the pinching fever. Alas! that time, The Chronicle, was the new newspaper that dared to mourn to sade against, this unlawful act, and to conduct a systematic survey the motives and menace of the who were responsible for it, in order to its state for which rebellion was tempted against. The Chronicle have never been directed against newspaper in Georgia. Georgia then joined the rebellion she has been reeling the nation ever since. "Is it not, we ask, peculiar that Governot, Dorsay to use every one of his high office—and if he enquit to take his tongue and speak ACA, he will not every aspect of his position, down-chair in Georgia, in deem his state from such law as felt-itself justified, and grant his election? Or are such people, outwith its borders? Must cers give more heed to the ignorant and lawless of its population than, to those who have made Lowndes County what it is?—one of the best counties in Georgia? I remember to be seen. "What if we recall that Lowndes, with its neighboring county of Brooks, has been the hotted of anti-dip-wat sentiment; that many of its citizens deliberately dynamed government operated plants for eradicating the cattle tick in that county—and when we see, at this very time, that in the published list of deserters under the draft law, Lowndes County easily leads all the rest, any forty other counties, in fact with 211 deserters—we are compelled to confess that we fear for the power and influence of its better element and, really, look for little or nothing to be done toward apprehending, and punishing the cowardly murderers of Mary, Turner, the poor black woman who made unwise remarks about the lynching of her husband; a new capital offense in Georgia, as Major Joseph B. Cumming so seathingly refers to this Lowndes county-lynching in a card, published in yesterday's Chronicle, that nobly voices the best sentiment of all real Georgians." "Stain on Democracy." Says the Charleston *Gazette* of Charleston, W. Va.: "There are so many硅灯ights to our national character that we turn automatically hot and cold with self pride, but fortunately the thermometer registers high. We stood on the streets only a day ago and witnessed a remarkable spectacle in our own city when 5,000 colored men and women, led by bands, one a soldier organization from a cartoon, march through the city streets in a patriotic demonstration. The thrill on pride that we all had in this race, which at the best is fighting under a great handicap, was dampened by a sense of shame we felt when the papers carried a news item of another lynching outrage in the South where a crazy mob of white men perpetrated another outrage on the Negroes. "There can be no cunning circumstances for lynching. The fact that a major crime had been committed is not a license for embracing lynch law, therefore the warrant, provided it is most instance. There is defense for any crime con- tained by the Negro or white man, but provides for punishment and execution of this law is vested in justice, not in the mob. This mob is still confined almost exclusively South, where a population is still of the fact that the only real it has is its comparatively cheap which lies in the hands of its population. The race problem is still confined to South, which resents any attempts to rest a solution. The exodus Dixie of the Negro, would soon enter the South to an appreciation of that, it takes just such labor that of the Negro to plant, cultivate pick its cotton crop. Any other kind of labor would make the price of prohibitive, yet the South is still to kill the goose that laid the The race question in the South is an economic one and the South would do well to try and clean some of its dirty hands in its attitude toward the Negro. The great area of the South is fitted for nothing except the production of cotton, and despite every effort to dis-ify its crops cotton is still king and will remain so, although a diversifcation could become a fact but for climatic and other conditions which are natural barriers which cannot be over-see- The Negroes of the nation are giving the world a fine example of patriotism. One banner which was carried in the parade here the other day con- This is to the credit of the Negro race, and encouragement should be given them. This encouragement should not be manifest in lynchings should for the public is getting tired of this mob law which seems to rule in the South. The indictment should not be returned against the better element in the South, where there is a sincere effort to slump out the evil, but this better element must express its disapproval of lynch law and no better way to give vent to this expression could be imagined than making an example of lynchers by conviction and the extreme penalty of the law for taking a life. We are talking a good bit of democracy now, but there is a smear on it when we permit such outrages as the ones that are common in the South. The Negroes who paraded through the streets here on Monday were really doing their part for liberty and democracy, and the white people were proud of them. It is time for us to express our pride in a general insistence against the mob, as its operates in some of the southern states. "It is up to the South to clean its robes." NEGRO BAND, HELPS RED CROSS AT RED BANK County, Monmouth County Branch. of the American Red Cross for the benefit of the Second War Fund. The grounds were packed with a crowd of over 10,000 people made up of local citizens, towns along the coast as far south as Spring Lake and from the nearby farming districts. The band was enthusiastically received and made a great hit. The concert was a great success in every way, and several thousand dollars was collected for the Red Cross. After the concert the band was served with refreshments at the local armory by a committee of ladies, colored and white. One of the pleasing features was the sight of the colored women dressed as Red Cross nurses helping white sisters collect funds from the audience; another was the presence of several hundred colored officers and privates from Camp Dix. Red Bank contributed over $100,000 in the Second War Fund drive, the colored residents responding liberally, and winning much praise. PHILADELPHIA A. M. E. CONFERENCE APPOINTEES (Special to THE NEW YORK ACM) Wilmington, Del.-At the Philadelphia Conference of the A. M. E. Church, held last week the Revs. J. B. Stansbury and J. J. Moore were put on the superannuated list Deaths reported were the Revs. C. W. Satchel of Wilmington, and J. T. Newy of Philadelphia. Appointments were as follows: Philadelphia District, W. H. Davis, presiding elder; Philadelphia Bethel, Robert J. Wilhams; Zion, W. H. Hoxter; M. Olive, John M. Palmer; Emanuel, J. W. Harris; Disney, A. J. Smith; Germantown Bethel, C. H. Faira; Norristown, J. R. Reed; Bristol and Ben Saleam, W. R. Cullins, Jr.; Lancaster, F. T. M Webster; La Mott, J. A. Browne; Bryn Mawr, G. E. Brvens; Langhorne, J. O. Mackall; Wayne, J. C. V. Burbage; Devon, R. F. Wright; Ardmore, C. W. Stewart; Missionary First Episcopal District, David S. Cincore, Transferred to the New Jersey Conference, W. A. Graham; Philadelphia-Mt. Pisgah Church, J. Campbell Beckett, Ward, W. J. Oliver; St. John's, G. W. Broughton; Arnett, E. B. Lyons; Tyree, J. T. Bunn; Elmwood, E. T. Bundie; Morris Brown, P. P. Gaines; Paschal-Paris Daker, Darhy-Hodson Waters; Landsdowe, E. H. Norris; Allen, U. G. Leeper; Bethany, C. A. A. Greene; Wilmington, H. Y. Arnett. The following ordinations of itinerant elders took place: Edward Beverly Lyons, Connect Carl Williams, John Robert Johnson, Lorenz Butcher, William Walter Cooper. Job Printing have been very successful in it. In now the 269th Infantry. France regards them, no doubt, as the American Chasseurs d'Afrique. "I am very proud of them," says Colonel William Haywood; "they are clean, brave men, fearing nothing." New York may well be proud of the 369th Infantry, which was the old 15th. 'On the Nation's honor roll go the names of Needham Roberts and Henry Johnson, two Brooklyn colored men. They have been mentioned for bravery by General Pershing and in addition have received the Croix de Guerre from France. Probably not enough attention has been paid to what our colored troops in France have done and are doing. In the fast moving events of war these days have been more or less overlooked, as have other divisions of Pershing's army. But all Americans know that the colored men are loyally doing their duty abroad just as they are here. As soldiers they are as brave as any, obedient, jealous of their good name, and determined to uphold the honor of the Nation. In the camps they have proved their adaptability and their fine military qualities. And on the battlefield they are now demonstrating their courage and stamina. There has been no suspicion that this race is anything less than 100 per cent. American. In the history of the Nation there has been no Negro judged a traitor or a Negro found guilty of even near-treason. They serve only the flag they live under and fifty-fifty Americanism is unknown to them. Because of the race's great record the whole Nation is happy to honor two of their number who, by signal bravery, have won great distinction across the ocean. And Brooklyn rejoices in that these two heroes are citizens of this community: Roberts and Johnson put a large party of the enemy to flight and were wounded in the action, but are in a fair way to recover. PRIVATEES JOHNSON AND ROBERTS, COLORED. (N. Y. Evening World) "I am very proud of them. They are clean, brave men, fearing nothing, darling everything. General Foch says of them: "They are very strong and stout-hearted—and very rash." In a recent letter Col. William Hayward, commander of New York's colored regiment now fighting in France, spoke thus of his men: Since he wrote the words two volunteers in that regiment, Private Henry Johnson and Private Needham Roberts, both colored, have distinguished themselves by putting to flight twenty-four Germans who attacked a listening post held by the two Americans. General Pershing specially commended the bravery of Johnson and Roberts in his official report. French officers have warmly praised them, and both these colored men now wear the French War Cross—with the golden palm as well for Johnson, who saved his comrade's life. Courage and self-sacrifice of the highest order were shown by these two American Negroes. Every colored man and woman in the United States can be proud of what two colored fighters have done in the service of the country which has given them much but which still owes their race surer guarantees of justice. There is just one way the American people as a whole could recognize the valor of Privates Johnson and Roberts, colored, in a manner worthy of the Nation: To resolve that so long as Negro fighters face the enemy and thereafter so long as the Republic they have helped to defend endures, throughout the length and breadth of the United States, law, public condemnation, and swift punishment for the guilty shall combine to make the lynching of a Negro an abhorred and obsolete crime Every friend of America, and particularly every friend of the colored people of America, must be gratified by General Pershing's fine tribute to the friend of Private Henry Johnson and Private Roberts. For their distinguished bravery each has been awarded the Croix de Guerre, to which Johnson had added the gold palm. "Both men fought bravely." General Pershing reported. The compliment appeared to be too moderate to a French general of division, who has added his own word of commendation, of Johnson he said: "He gave a magnificent example of courage and energy." Roberts, he testified, was "good and brave soldier." While it was to be expected, from previous records of the colored infantry regiments, that the colored soldiers would win such tributes, it is pleasing to have official recognition such as this that bravery knows no color line. The first instinct is to feel specially pleased for the sake of the colored people, who are contributing thousands of soldiers to our overseas army and who have shown a fine eagerness to do their full part in this great war for civilization. There is an indirect tribute to their race in the honorable awards conferred upon these two representatives, and an assurance that no discrimination will be shown in the recognition of noble acts and soldierly conduct. It helps open the eyes of the world to their capacities and stimulates the growing spirit of liberalism and tolerance toward all peoples in a world that is forging toward the greater democracy for, which it is fighting. Yet it may be the white peoples who need to see these honors won most of all, for General Pershing's tribute coined with a report of another of the shameful lynchings that the South criminally and stupidly allows to persist, and that the lynching of a woman, denied the privileges that are supposed to be guaranteed every citizen of this enlightened country. With the colored soldiers fighting for them like true men and brave soldiers, the American people cannot go on permitting this lawlessness and barbarism. Heretofore the strongest influence at work to break up the lynchings has PRESS LAUDS VALOR OF NEGRO SOLDIER The heroism of Henry Johnson and Needham Roberts, members of the old 15th New York Infantry, now the 369th, who put to flight twenty-four Germans in France, has moved the daily press throughout the country to speak in glowing terms of the Negro as a soldier. Following are some of the editorials in praise of the conduct of the two colored soldiers on the battlefield: ALBANY'S NEGRO HERO. (Albany Knickerbocker) The glorious exploit of Private Henry Johnson of Albany has attracted world-wide attention. The bravery of this Negro fighting man who, with one comrade—both of them desperately wounded—routed twenty-four Ger man, shooting, clubbing, shashing and bombing until they fled, has won him the French Croix de Guerre, with the extraordinary distinction of the "gold palm." "Hill ain't big or nothing like that," said Mrs. Johnson in Albany, who told of her husband's heroism, "but, boy! he can go some." Indeed he can "Hill," as Mrs. Johnson calls him, is a type of American we can all be proud of. This incident has served to call renewed attention throughout the country to the valor and efficiency of Negro troops. It is not remarkable, therefore, that from many sources which have long been silent on the curse of lynching there have come, since this latest proof of Negro loyalty and fighting spirit, bitter protests against the southern practice of murdering on suspicion. The number of such atrocities is startling. Now, with tens of thousands of Negro troops in the American uniform, and a million more eager to fight for the flag, the continuance of such atrocities is more than ever disgraceful, and the sections which tolerate them are degenerate. "WE TOLD YOU 30." (N. Y..Evening Telegram) When proudly speaking of fighting races we must not overlook the American Negro. Two of them, Harry Johnson, twenty-three years old, of Monroe street, Albany, and Needham Roberts, son of the Rev. Norman J. Roberts, of Trenton, N. J., have just been cited for the Cruix de Guerre, and Johnson will receive the coveted solid palm as well. These men are members of the old fifteenth, New York Regiment, the Negro commander recruited under order from Governor William when by Colonel William when he was Public Service commissioner, and who accompanied us at the entrance. The bravery of the hero soldier is not surprise. From his first time in field as a raw levy under that leader of war, U. S. Grant, "the collar arms troops fought nobly," and when the fifteenth was ordered recruited here the Ecconing Telegram, as evidences of what the freed man could be made as a soldier, cited those crack commands of the regular establishment, the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth Infantry and the Ninth and Tenth cavalry. The cavalry Guy Y. Henry of the Tenth cavalry and once major in the Ninth, and Brigadier General Andrew Sheridan Durt, as Colonel of the Twenty-fifth Infantry—both gone over the Great Divide—were recognized as commanders who brought the black soldier to the highest point of perfection he has it in him and only wants a chance to show it. COLORED TROOPS BRAVE. (Bridgeport Telegram) It does not need the splendid fighting of two colored soldiers, as reported by General Pershing, to remind us that the colored man under the Stars and Stripes is a worthy companion of his white brother in the battle for freedom. In fact, the colored man has always been a great fighter. Hence it comes about that in the American communique just made public the names of Privates Johnson and Roberts, with the American Colored Resident, are especially mentioned. While on sentry duty these two men were attacked by twenty Huns. It was hand to hand fighting and the two held twenty until relief came and the twenty fled. As an honest old citizen, long resident in Bridgeport, who came from the island of much trouble, said while viewing the parade on Saturday representing all natalois, tongues and creeds, "How can they lick us?" That is the spirit. In this war colored men fight for liberty. Britain has a million at it and France has half as many. America will have her share, too. And they will do their part well, too. And they will do their part well. Civil War at Fort Wagner and other fields, and again in Cuba and the Philippines, twenty years ago. PRIVATE BILL-AND NEEDHAM. (New York Times) According to the divisional order of the day, Bill of Albany "have a magnificent exhibition of courage and energy," and Needham of Little Old New York, "continued to throw hand grenades, although fallen to the ground, until the enemy was forced to flee—a good and brave grave." The French Croix de Guerre for both, and for Bill, who slashed in such a timely way with his holo knife, the "Gold Palm," a much-coveted distinction. It is said that the whole regiment is now clamoring for holo knives. Private Johnson's particular personal weapon having proved so handy. The Germans will have to find as apt a name for the American Negro fighters as they have given to the killed Scots, whom they call "The Laddies from Hell." Something demoniac there certainly was about Bill and Needham It was an excellent thing, after all, to organize the Fifteenth National Guard Regiment of New York. A merger has offended the name, but the regiment has been a strong and stout-hearted and very rash. 'light well- ```markdown ``` TWO COLORED, HEROES: (Brooklyn, Standard Union) NO COLOR LINE IN VALOR. have been following the reaction the Southern commanders are feeling. Producers have been following the syncholings in recent years until the labor problem in the South has become disturbing. These, however, have not yet reached a point where they have proved deterrents and correctives. Where self-interest has failed, it may be that the honorable conduct of the colored troops will avail. No Croix de Guerre is awarded cowardly men who take the law in their own hands. HOW JOHNSON AND ROBERTS ENLISTED IN 15th (By William Roberts) Two young boys, interested in the Boy Scouts made to brave, American soldiers. They names Henry Johnson and Needham Roberts. Private Johnson hails from Albany, N. Y., and Private Roberts from Trenton, N. J. The former was working in store in Albany, and Roberts in Riker's drug store in Trenton before they, donned the khaki. Both young men after their daily toil usually spent their time in lots drilling with the Boy Scouts. Johnson interested a large number of his pals in his home town to join his company of scouts and Roberts did likewise at Trenton. Johnson was in command of his boy scouts. About this time Public Service Commissioner, William Hayward, who had had previous military experience, got some of the race's best young men together and formed a regiment known as the 15th Regiment. After Johnson had drilled with his scouts for several months he went home one night and while waiting for supper picked up a copy of THE NEW YORK Age and saw in large type that there had been a colored regiment started in New York City. He hastily decided to go to New York and join the regiment. Early next morning found Henry Johnson on his way to New York, and upon arriving at the Grand Central Station a few hours later, he made his way to Hennessey being instructed how to get to Lenox avenue and 135th street. Going immediately to the 15th Regiment Armory the applicant was examined and accepted. Roberts became so deeply interested in the Boy Scouts that he would drill in front of the looking-glass at home. After months of training with his pals he, too, became a good scout. When war was declared against Germany Roberts was in the hismement of Riker's drug store, Trenton, where he was working. He heard the newsbys calling, "Extra! Extra! United States Declares War on Germany." He quietly left the drug store, went home, washed and dressed and was about to leave the house when his mother spied him and asked, What are you doing home this or the day? What are you doing with your good suit on?" He replied, "They want me to go down to bordertown to take a package and I didn't want to go looking ragged. Mrs. Roberts smiled and gave Needham a dollar telling him to come home early. Returning to the drug store Needham told the clerk that his sister in Philadelphia was very ill and he was going to see her. That he would like to draw his pay for the three days. The clerk granted his request. The young man went to railroad station and bought a ticket to New York. On his way to New York he read his Boy Scout manual. In New York Needham has two brothers. A stranger directed him to the home of his brothers who were glad to see him. He told them he thought he would pay them a visit for a couple of days and they believed him. They took him out for a walk on Seventh avenue. While passing the recruiting station of the 15th he lost himself in the crowd. Then he went back to the recruiting station and enlisted Needham told the officials that he was of age, but he was only nineteen. When his brothers saw him again he was in uniform. He then told them the whole story and they were proud of him. After his fight with the Germans they are even prouder. --- Larown's NOTE—William Roberts is a brother of Needham Roberts LOUISIANA ODD FELLOWS OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY (Special to The New York Aug.) Jeanerette, La-Violet and Silver Lodges with the Diamond Rock and Golden Spangle Households of Ruth celebrated the anniversary of the Grand United Order of Odlg Fellow's with a street parade and appropriate exercises at the Jerusalem Baptist Church. Mrs Mary Young delivered the welcome address on behalf of the church, which was responded to by Mrs. Daisy Green. Jefferson Josephs made a speech on the good of the order, as did Mrs. Polly Johnson. The sermon was preached by the Rev. H. W. Coleman and good music was rendered. The collection was $15.80. Harry Green was master of ceremonies. On the Monday night follow- ing a reception was held by the lodges Henry Gant spoke on the history of the order in Jeanerette and Mortus James gave a review of the progress of the race and referred to the work of the Red Cros. MAJOR SPINGARN ON THE ARMY GENERAL STAFF (Special To The New York Am.) Washington, D. C.-Major J. E. Spingarn; chairman of the board of directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, who until recently has been in command of a battalion of the 311th Infantry, has been transferred to the General Staff of the Army, and will be stationed in Washington for the next three or four months. He then hopes to be assigned to service overseas. Major Spingarn's brother, Captain Arthur R. Spingarn, who is also a director of the National Association, is connected with the Sanitary Corps of the Army, and has done excellent work in connection with the camps in which there are colored troops. Another brother, Lieut. S. Spingarn, is stationed at Camp Joseph R. Johnston, Florida. Many Pastors Are Returned (Continued from First Page) by almost every charge. The total amount of dollar money raised was $2,924.55; missionary money, $0.45. The missionary money was doubled and the dollar money increased nearly $800. Dr. A. R. Cooper, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, New York, reported over one thousand accessions. The report on the state of country provoked an interesting discussion in which many of the ministers and lay delegates participated. Two new missions were reported in the Albany District, and three new church houses secured in the Long Island District. H. D. Morris and J. W. Washington of New York City, and Henry Irons of Long Island were admitted on trial. The Woman's Mite Missionary Society held a short session Saturday afternoon and was addressed by Mrs. Evans Tyrre. The Rev: J. J. Walters, presiding elder of the Albany District, Thomas Hebbons or Coxsackie, William Edwards of Sionon Cyrene, New York City, and W. T. Carpenter of North Port, L. L. were reported as having died this year. Following the ordination sermon by Bishop Ross on Sunday morning and the ordination of the Rev. Lewis Roach, the services of the day were great blessings. Eight men connected their lives with the local church. The conference adjourned at 10:45 p.m. to meet next year at the New Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, New York City. The assignments were made as follows: Long Island District. Presiding Elder, C. P. Cole, Bridge street, Brooklyn, W. Spencer Carpenter; Union Bethel, Brooklyn, C. E. Wilson; First Church, Bayshore, W. J. Douglas; Bethel, Huntington, J. M. Proctor; Calvary, Glen Cove, T. H. Lawrence; St. John, Brooklyn, J. D. Shepherd; Emanuel, New York, A. A. Amos; Metropolitan, New York, Walter Mason; Ebenzear, Far Rockaway, J. D. Ray; St. Peters, Douglason, L. W. De Shields; Macedonia, Flushing, to be supplied; St. Mark's, Elmhurst, James Mayo; Salem A. M. E., Roslyn, K. E. Duvall; Tompkinsville, H. H. Harris; Bethel, Freeport, W. F. Coffey; Rossville, L. A. Roach; Bethel, Babylon, C. B. Collins; Trinity Mission, Smithtown, and Arneth Mission, Port Jefferson, Joseph Stewart, Northport, to be supplied; Jamaica, T. G. Clarke; Bethel, Amityville, W. H. Williams; Rockville Center, H. Irons; Port Washington, to be supplied; Setanket, Daniel Eato; Westbury, G. H. Hall. Albany District. Presiding Elder, I. S Sands Bethel, New York, A. R. Cooper; Israel, Albany, S. H. Gumbs; Bethel, Buffalo, A. L. Wilson; Chatham, J. E. Peterson; Kindhook, I. S. A. Cooper; Cox-sackie, J. E. Benjamin; Caskill, T. H. Shemerhorn; Kingston, W. H. Jones; Olean, H. A. Garcia; Niagara Falls, L. W. Langford; Medina, J. R. Mallow; Alhon, J. H. Thomas; Elmra, J. S. Sterling; Oswego, to be supplied; Binghamton, G. H. Lonzo; Simon Cyrene, P. E. Paul, Derrick Memorial, H D, Morris, New Rochelle, T. Sayles, Middletown, P. E. Barson, Warwick, S. T. Quann; Lockport, E. R. Gons; Lancaster, to be supplied; Larchmont, J. W. Washington BAPTISTS WORKING FOR PEACE AND RE-UNION (Special to THE NEW YORK AGE) Hot Springs. Adk - In accordance with the agreement of the joint commission looking toward the adjustment of the differences among the colored Baptists of the country, the executive board of the Morris Convention met in the beautiful Roanoke Baptist Church, May 10, with a good representation. Board members were present from the surrounding states and from Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The pastor, the Rev J. T. Hall, and his congregation made the visitors welcome and everything was done for their comfort and pleasure. Dr. E. P. Jones and four others from his Convention were in the city to bring greetings to the white Southern Baptist Convention. The hospitality of the Roanoke Baptist Church was also extended to them and they held a meeting there. The Rev. E C Morris, C. T. Walker and E. P. Jones all made, eloquent and rung addresses before the Southern white Baptist Convention in the way of extending greetings and in support of Negro education. These addresses which were only ten minutes long, proceeded a report on Negro Education made by Dr. O. L. Haley of Dallas, Tex. The report which was adopted without a dissenting vote, pledges the Southern white Baptists to a program of Negro Education that promises much for the future. The work is to be started on a basis of $150,000 and is to be increased as necessity demands, and as conditions warrant. The Morris Board ratified the Peace agreement and the enthusiasm that followed was shared in by a large number of brethren who were present. Dr. J. P. Robinson, a member of the Jones Convention, was extended the courtesies of the meeting and made a very significant address. He expressed a deep desire to see the convention terminated and to meet all his Baptist brethren again on earth. The unincorporated brethren also extended greetings to the incorporated brethren to take part in the deliberations. This exchange of courtesies, together with the addresses delivered from the same platform to the white Convention at the same service by Dr. Jones and Dr. Walker, will do much to help along the cause of Reunion. St. Louis Mo., is holding strong for the meeting of the Reunited National Baptist Convention in September, 1918. Dr S. A. Moseley presented invitations from the Governor of the State, Mayor of the City, the colored and white Baptist of St. Louis, and many other organizations. Dr. Moseley was accompanied by a strong committee. The Morris Board accepted the invitation provided that the same invitation be CAUSE REMOVAL OF OBNOXIOUS SIGN (Removal to New York Ack.) IMHAF, N. Y. — The colored citizens were aroused two weeks ago over an obnoxious sign placed by M. Buckner of Stavish descent, who manages a skating rink here. The sign read "No Colored People Allowed." A meeting of colored citizens was held at the A. M. E. Zion Church with the Rev. J. H. Johnson, pastor, acting at chairman. The meeting had the desired effect. The sign was immediately removed. MEN WHO HAVE REACHED MAJORITY MUST REGISTER All men who have become 21 years old since June 5, 1917, must register for military service and are requested to report to the registration boards in their respective districts. Camp Upton, N. Y.—Last Saturday night, Night Edward P. Rudd, now stationed at Camp Upton with the Buffaloes and under overseas orders, became the youngest 32d degree Mason in the State of New York. Lieut. Rudd at the age of twenty-one was made a Master Mason in Mt. Olive Lodge No. 2, New York, and now in his twenty-third year will sail for France as a Knight of the Double Eagle. 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ED EVERYWHERE LISBY COMPANY BIRMINGHAM, ALA. extended to the unincorporated brethren in the same spirit it was extended to the incorporated Board. The five brethren from the Jones convention urged Dr. Moseley to meet their Executive Board in Alexandria; La., in June; and if he could not be present they would present the invitation in good faith. FIGHT LIKE HELL, SAYS PRESIDING ELDER St. Joseph, La.-The Lake. Providence District Conference met here May 10-12, the Rev. S. J. Chennell, presiding. It was a success financially. The Revs. D. S. Eaves and F. Nelson led the conference in all around reports. Mrs. L. M. Channel the State and District president of the Missionary Society, made a forcible appeal to the women for better results in the missionary work. Mrs. Channel attended the Bishops Council last February as one of the connectional heads to arrange for the next meeting for the Missionary Society. The District Conference passed a resolution condemning lynching in any form. A resolution indorsed the committee sent by the A. M. E. Bishop's Council to Washington, D. C., asking the President to use his influence to suppress lynching. Presiding Elder Channel advised homophiles by the Church about the getting by men of the race who had no homes. He said every Negro must be loyal to the Government and tight like hell when ever the Kaiser's men showed up. FIFTY ACRE FARM FOR ARKÄNSAS SCHOOL (Special to THE NEW YORK ACE.) Salisbury, N. C.—A telegram was received by Principal J. W. Eichfelberger announcing that Walters Institute, a normal and industrial school for the training of colored youth, located at Warren, Arkansas, is the recipient of a fifty acre farm, worth $5,000; given by the white citizens of that city. This will greatly increase the facilities of the school for doing the kind of work so badly needed in this section. Bishop L. W. Kyles, President of the Board of Trustees, announces that the erection of the new building, to replace those destroyed by fire, will begin at once. The fund for the purchase of this farm was raised by a committee composed of W. E. Reedy, a merchant; S. B. Meek, hauler; and O. Axley, manager of the Southern Lumber Company. MME. C. J. WALKER --- MASONIC PRESENTATION. An Insinuation. Which is guaranteed to grow hair or money refunded. These preparations are manufactured only by the Mme. C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, 640 N. West Street, Indianapolis, Ind, and the Lelia College, 130-132 West 136th Street, New York City. All orders must be accompanied by the cash. Make all money orders payable to Madam C. J. Walker, Indianapolis address. IN WRITING PLEASE MENTION THIS PAPER ```markdown ``` NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. New Rochelle, N. Y.-Miss Ross Lucas and Minnie Blake left for Charleston on May 16, to spend several weeks with her uncle, the Rev J. J. Lucas, who is pastor of Mt. Carpel Church, Charleston, S. C. 1 . HILLBURN. N. Y. Hillburn, N. Y.-Mr. and Mrs. Edward Morgan are rejoicing over the arrival of a young son on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Milligan, Roy Vandunk and Mrs. George Vandunk motored to Ringwood, N. J. on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Dennison, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Dennison and Mrs. Jane Dennison motored to Middletown on Monday. Howard Morgan has accepted a position with the Rama-io Iron Works at Hillburn. Edward Weeks has accepted a position at Ramapo, N. Y. YONKERS, N. Y. Yonkers, N. Y.-Large crowds greeted the pastor, Dr. Smyer, at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday. The sacrament was administered at the evening service. Collection for the day was $29. Miss Lucretia Madison visited friends in Yonkers Sunday. Mrs. C. V. Ryerson was the guest of friends in New York last Wednesday. Mrs. Matilda King, of Brooklyn, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Stella Gross, Monday. Mrs. Ella D. Noyd and Miss Carrie Jackson, of New York, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Borden Sunday. CORNING N Y. Corning, N. Y.—A. JI Jackson was in Corning Saturday on business, Fred Dunham spent several days in Elmira last week. Oliver Frank's, of Syracuse, was calling on friends here last Friday. The Knitting Club met with Miss Lydia James Thursday evening. The Sewing Club met at the home of Mrs. A. D. Watkins Friday. Miss Sarah Watkins is able to be out after several days' illness. Several from Corning attended the conference at Bethel Church, Elmira, Monday evening. Miss Lydia James was in Wellsboro last week. NYACK. N. Y. Nyack, N. Y.-The four nights' fair at St. Philip, A. M. E. Zion Church, May 21 to 24, was a great success. Miss M. Eason received first prize for the largest amount of money, which was $40; for cake and tickets. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mears, of Predmont avenue, left Monday for Atlantic City, N. J., where the latter will remain for two months for her health. The Men's Club held its regular meeting at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Grant, of Jackson avenue, Monday evening and were entertained by W. Wright. ROSSVILLE. N. Y. ROSSLEY, N. Y. - Services were well attended at the A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday morning, the pastor, the Rev. Branch, preached a special sermon to the mothers, observing Mother's Day, from St. John xxv, 19. Each mother was given a white carnation. In the evening the Rev. Branch preached from Hebrew xi, 11. Mrs. Fannie Bishop of Philadelphia, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank Henry. Mrs. Edna Vanderhoof and Mrs. Ford were visiting their sister, Mrs. Wm Jones of Sharrot Road. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Mitchell, mother and sister, motored to Camp Dix, N. J. on Friday and spent the day with Segt, Mitchell, who is the Supply Sergeant of the 349th Company. NORWICH N Y Norwich, N. Y.-Mr. and Mrs. Reid Collins, of Oxford, Mrs. Margaret Gillesque and Mr. Chas. Cohen, of Binghamton, motored to this city Sunday and called on Mrs. Lutey Breed. Stephen Gillespie spent Sunday at South Oxford, the guest of Mrs. Hattie Jervis. Miss Hannah M. Randall visited friends in Oxford Tuesday. Miss May Sherman spent Sunday in Binghamton and took part in the Red Cross parade. Miss Alice Shepard has been on the sick list the past week. Philip Jackson was in Binghamton on business Tuesday. Mrs. Fannie Garrison; seventy-four years old, has been planting her garden this week. Mrs. Harriet Scott Cores' was removed to the County Farm this week. Robert Pertilla is spending a few days' furlough with his mother, Mrs. Anna Pertilla. PORTCHESTER N Y Portchester, N. Y.-The Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Levister attended a reception given at the Summerfield Methodist Episcopal Church last Thursday evening in honor of its new pastor and his family. They report a fine affair, and a great spirit of democracy realized. The Rev. Levister was called on for a speech and responded amid applause. Sunday morning Brother Edward Whitts preached at Bethesda Baptist Church and was assisted by the Pastor and Bro. Arthur Spearman. A number of new faces were seen in the congregation. At 8 P. M. Pastor Levister preached on "The Hidden Life." Two persons joined the church. William Waters left Port Chester for Camp Upton last week. John Hamilton, of Rich avenue, Greenwich, Conn., died at his home Sunday morning, May 19. A widow "MODERN TO THE MINUTE" --- OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE survives him. The funeral was on Wednesday, May 22, at the first Baptist Church, Greenwich, Conn., of which he was a member and ex-chorister. The Rev. W. O. Harris, of Stamford, officiated, assisted by the pastors, the Revs. G. W. Deskins, S. A. McNeil and J. M. Levister, of Port Chester; J. Booker, of New Rochelle, and J. Gwynn, of 'Greenwich. Mrs. Lucy Frye, of 52 Oak street, spent Decorations Day in Red Bank, N. J. Bro. James Whitfield filled the pulpit all day at St. Frances A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday, as the pastor, the Rev. Stephen A. McNeil, was in Philadelphia. Thursday night will be known as North and South Carolina Night and a great time is expected. BEACON N·Y BEACON, N. Y.-Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, the Rev. R. A. Byrd, pastor, a large congregation attended the services Sunday. The pastor preached both morning and evening. The Sunday School had a brief session. B. Y. P. U. met at 7 o'clock under President Ed. Henderson. The pastor spoke on the subject of "Gideon and the Three Hundred." The sermon was enjoyed by all. Ida Atkins of New York, who was visiting relatives in Fishkill, has secured employment there. Mrs. J. Byrd is home after being in Fishkill for several weeks. Mrs. John M. Rankins of 18th street is the guest of Mrs. C. H. Hall of Pittsburgh, famously of Buffalo. UTICA, N, Y Utica, N. Y.-Monday Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks, 310 Jay Street, left for Washington, D. C., to visit his brothers whom he has not seen in twenty years. George Thomas spent the week end in Syracuse, with friends and relatives. Paul Titus is confined at his home, 400 Water Street, with the gripe but is doing nicely. The Nontuck Social Club will give their first annual dance and smoker at the Imperial Hotel, Friday evening, May 24. Good music contributed to an enjoyable time for all who attended. Mrs. Sarah Frank has returned from Syracuse, where she has been living the past winter. Mrs. Frank and daughter, Mrs. Brown, will make their home in Utie. MUMFORD. N. Y. MUNXFORD, N. Y. - Services were well attended Sunday at the Second Baptist Church. Mr. T. Moy of Rochester, passed away at 20 p.m. lectured on some places of Japanese life. Mr. To Moy and the Rev. Mr. Haynes were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Amiger. About twenty-five young people gathered at the Carpenter home on last Friday evening and spent the evening in games and music. Miss Etta Brooks of Hanover Falls, was a week-end guest of Miss Lucy Carpenter. Mrs. Jas. Walker and her children visited her aunt, Mrs Frank Simms on Monday. Children's Day exercises on Sunday June 9th at 11 a.m. Mrs. Lewis Price was a Rochester visitor on Sunday. Miss Lucy Carpenter and Frank Simpson attended a play at the A. M. E Zion Church in Rochester Thursday evening. MAMARONECK. N. Y Mamaroneck, N. Y.—The fourth and last quarterly meeting of the conference year was held at the A. M. F. Zion Church Sunday, May 19. The Rev. F. W. Cruse, the pastor, occupied the pulpit morning and evening. The Rev. Quinn, of the M. E. Church of White Plains, preached at 3 o'clock. The communion was served, assisted by the Rev. S. A. McNeil. Gilbert Allen was attacked by three ruffians Wednesday night two weeks ago and was robbed of his watch and a large sum of money. He was tied, gagged, beaten and thrown over a stone wall to die. They drove away with his taxi, which was found several days afterwards at Yonkers. Mr. Allen has a business of his own and runs two taxis to and from the depot. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bizzard. Mrs. Lulu Johnson is suffering from a severe burn. She was accidently scalded on the arm. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller are the proud parents of a baby girl. LEROY N Y Leroy, N. Y.—Because of the terrific storm in this section on last Sunday morning, services at the Second Baptist Church were rather poorly attended. In the evening the church joined with the other churches of the village in memorial services which were held in the M. E. Church. On Friday evening, June 7, the Rev. Hopkins, of the People's Church at Corning, will lecture at the Second Baptist Church. The Ladies' Aid Society will serve refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Will Clark, of Mumford, ford. Spent Sunday with Mrs. Emma Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Fashburd who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. MICKEY BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AUTOSUSCIBLE LIVERY Receiving, and Shipping Given Special Attention. 112 CALHOUN ST. CHARLSTON, S. C. Fred Peterson, returned to Ithaca Friday. Miss Madge Price, of Rochester, is spending a few days with her mother. Mrs. Grace Burrell, of Syracuse, while somewhat indisposed, is spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Price. Brook Perry, of York, spent Sunday in Leroy. Missella Stevens, of Perry, stopped over in Leroy last Friday while enroute to Greigsville. Mrs. A. L. Price spent a few days visiting in Garburt last week. Jack Alexander is suffering with a blood-poisoned hand. WASHINGTONVILLE. N. Y. Washingtonville, N. V.—The members and friends of Bethony Chapel contributed over $35 to the Red Cross, through committee chairmen of Miss Potty Fritzman chairman of Miss Peterson, John Earls and Albert Sewell. The colored boys defeated the white boys at a baseball game last week by a large score. Services at Bethany Chapel Sunday were enjoyed by a large congregation. In the morning the pastor, the Rev. P. W. Sewell, preached from Romans xiii, 4: subject, "The Service of the Sword." The Sunday School was perfect in attendance. Miss Hoffman's class received the banner for the largest contribution. The young people conducted their regular popular meeting Sunday evening, Mrs. Chas. Depew leading. Excepting the monthly meeting, there will be no services conducted by the young people until September. Mrs. Florence Bruin and Mrs. Eliza Baldwin are on the sick list. AUBURN, N. Y. Auburn, N. Y.—Wm. Youngs was in Bath last week as the guest of his mother. Mrs. Elhora Woodbeck, of Rochester, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. Richardson. George and Alfred Winslow made a business trip to Syracuse Friday. The former took a chauffeur's examination there. Misses Marian and Marjory Charles, of Oneida, are in the city. Prof. Powell, field secretary of Tuskegee Institute, is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lucas. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stokes, Cornell street, are rejoicing over the birth of a son. Miss Alycine Lucas was in Syracuse Monday. The May Festival given May 23 was a great success. Little Myrtle Brown was crowned "Queen of the May." The drama, entitled "The Deacon's Sweetheart," was postponed until June 7. Presiding Elder Ellison preached a very able sermon Sunday night. The last quarterly conference was held Monday. The Rev. P. K. Fonville was in Syracuse Saturday. Mrs. Charity Willmans and Mrs. Mary Staton, of Philadelphia, are visiting Mrs. Staton's daughter, Mrs. Fred Fletcher. ROCHESTER N. Y. ROCHESTER, N. Y.—The Rev. A. S. Mayes preached morning and evening at Zion Church last Sunday. The ladies of the G. A. R. turned out in a body at the evening service. The collection for the day was $29.60. Emmithe Ashe sang at the evening service. Miss Ida Springsteen, of New York City, is visiting her sister for the week. The Mohawk Whist Club was entertained by Mrs. H. G. Harden at their home, 178 Mohawk street. Tuesday evening, May 21. The officers elected for the ensuing year are: Warren Watson, president; D. Johnson, secretary; Mrs. Harden, treasurer. They will give their annual dance at Progressive Hall, June 4. William E. Bush has returned from an extended trip South, visiting his home, Atlanta. Ga. The prize dance given by the Uniform Rank Club, K. of P., last Thursday, was a great success. First prize was won by Mr. and Mrs. Irving Arnold; second prize by Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Turner. The Fortnightly Sewing Circle met with Miss Clara Foster last Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. J. G. Lee, 108 Garson avenue. After the regular routine of business, a toothsome lunch was served. Class No. 7 of A. M. E. Zion Sunday School tendered Mrs. W. J. Smith a surprise baby shower last Tuesday evening. ITHACA, N, Y ITHACA, N. Y.—Mrs. Gussie Seales Reed died at the family residence May 18, after an illness of three years. She is survived by her husband, Fred C. Reed, her mother, Mrs. Julia Seales, of Ithaca; two sisters, Mrs. George Buller of Dundee, and Mrs. Emma Adams of Ithaca; Charles Seale of Chicago, and William Seales of Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Punkney Jones of Lind street, are refacing over the advent of a baby girl. Mrs. Agnes Meckens The Age correspondent, continues ill and is confined to her home at 513 N. Albany Street. The Age will be found at 112 Cleveland avenue, and at both churches Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Verdell Payne. 212 Cascidillo street, are the proud parents of a baby girl weighing 109 pounds. Mrs. Geo W. Johnson. 313 Cascidillo street, who has been ill is convalescing. The "ship" social given by the Red Cross unit last Wednesday at the residence of Mrs. Jennie Cannon was an enjoyable and successful affair. Nathaniel Marcus, who has been holding a position here left Friday night to accept a position in Washington, D.C. Miss Ella Garrett left for her home in New York Sunday evening. Mr. R. Houchen of N. Albany street, left during the week for an extended stay in New York City. POUGHKEEPSIE N. V POUVHIFERSIE, N. Y.—Memorial services were observed at the Smith St. A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday evening in memory of Mrs. Eva Green, Mrs. M. Pauline Adkins, Miss Addie Gould and Miss Julia Atkins, the deceased of the church during the past year; and also in memory of the late Rey. C. S. Fariers, of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Mrs. M. J. Golden was in charge of the services. Pastor Vanluren delivered a short sermon and special music use. rendered by the choir. Next Sunday will open the annual fair effort with a cross gleaner dollar day. The fair will be held June 4, 5, 6 and 7. Mrs. Jessie Wye is president. Mrs. Bernice Twyman entertained at dinner on Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mayfield and a few others. G. W. Hays sustained a very bad fall on Friday evening. Mrs. C. S. Farell fell down the stairs and was badly broken up. The pulpit was filled on Sunday at the Ebenezer Baptist Church by the Rev. T. Edward Bell, pastor of Mr. Olivet Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs. His text at 10:45 a.m. m. was Isiah xxiv, 3; at 8 p.m., Psalms lii. It was beautifully illustrated to an appreciative audience. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mayfield. Mrs. Walker James of Stormville, entertained a few friends in honor of her daughter, Miss Mary Perry's 16th birthday. She received a number of presents. Miss Sophia Howell is having serious trouble with her eyes. SARATOGA SPRINGS. N. Y. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. Saratoga, Springs, N. Y.—The Rev. T E. Bell was out of town last Sunday. The Rev. J. D. Brown, Washington; D. C., spoke both morning and evening at the mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Mrs. Ella Holmer and daughter, Mrs. Louise Williams, returned from New York last week and reopened their cottage. The following guests are at the Holmes Cottage: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Endish, Miss Charlotte Carter and Lackey Grant, New York, Mr. Holmes confirmed the report of the death in France of William Simmons, of this city. His name has been inscribed on the list of our honored dead on the public roll of honor in front of the post office. The names of our men still in active service will also appear on the honor roll during the present week. Miss Mary Howard, of Washington, D. C., arrived last week and is the guest of Mrs. A. Le Fevre, Jr., 11 East Harrison street. Mrs. Mahel Hill of Hartford, is a guest at the Mack Cottage. Mrs. Hill has accepted the position of musical director at the A. M. E Zion Church. Last Sunday evening she tendered a piano solo which charmed the audience. Next Sunday she will render a brief pipe organ recital at the evening service. The Rev. E. W. A. Brooks delivered a touching eulogy on William Simmons, the first of our race from this city to give up his life in the national service. Mrs. C. H. Mock unveiled a golden star on the church service flag in his honor. The May bazaar is in progress. Z. Marshall Cochrane has returned from a trip to New York and Camp Union. Joseph McCall is suffering with dropsy and other complaints. He is at the County Hospital for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelley have returned from St. Augustine, where they spent the winter. While away Mrs. Kelley lost by death her mother, her brother and an aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, who spent the winter with Mrs. G. Estelle, have gone to Schenectady to live. Many of our pupils took part in the fine entertainment given by the public schools of the city in the Convention Hall last Friday evening and acted well their parts. Mrs. Nellie King is rapidly recovering from her recent operation, for appendicitis. Mrs. Winnie Walker is on the sick list. She is with her daughter, Mrs. James Fletcher, in Greenfield, N. Y. ELMIRA N Y Elmira, N. Y.-Mrs. Ophella Lawrence, president New York Conference Branch Women's Missionary Society was present at the annual conference. The Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Wilson of Syracuse were guests in our city last week. Presiding Elder Ellison of Western The East India Hair Grower WILL Promote full Growth of Hair; Will also Restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If Your, Hair is Dry and Wrily Try EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER a jar of East India Hair Grower. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the Hair, stimulate the skin, helping to maintain the hair's soft and silky. Perfumed with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black Eyebrows, also restores the gray with Hot Iron for Straightening. 1 Hair Greener, 1 Temple Oil, 1 Shampoo, 1 Pressing Oil, 1 Face Cream and Direction for Selling, $2.00, 260 Extra for Postage. New York A. M. E. Zion Conference left Saturday for Auburn. G. L. Corth of the West Indies came to the city recently to reside with his sister, Mrs. T. W. Hale. The Rev. C. L. Van Putton, who spent a term at Livingston College, Salisbury, N. C., is home for his summer vacation. Little Miss Geraldine Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick D. S. Smith, 529 Baldwin street, was christened Sunday, by the Rev. Goo. Hall, pastor of Bottel A. M. E. Church, Westbury, I. L. Miss Alice E. Lee is the godmother. A few friends were present at the christening. H. J. Brooks entertained Wednesday evening, May 22, with an automobile party in honor of Mrs. Charlotte G. Greene's birthday. The party motored to Addison, the residence of Mr. Brooks' aunt, Mrs. Robert Jones, where a delicious supper was enjoyed. Those present wore Mr. and Mrs. G. Owens, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis, Miss Minnie Jones, Mrs. S. E. Howard, W. F. Stover and Clarence Jones. Mrs. Thomas Carter, 513 Partridge street, entertained Wednesday, in honor of her son, Thomas Harry Carter's first anniversary birthday. The little guests present were Misses Evangeline Moore, Virginia Carter, Master Charles Bright, Mrs. Charles Moore, Mrs. G. A. Owens, Mrs. Charlotte G. Greene, Mrs. Charles Bright, Mrs. Charles Dennes, Mrs. S. E. Howard and Miss E. Cattlett. Mrs. Herman Jones and sister, Miss Era Cattlett, spent a few days at Camp Dix recenty visiting Mrs. Jones' husband. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson, 606 Dickinson street, entertained at a luncheon given in honor of the Rev. G. Hall and Gorsha, members of the Bethel A. M. E. Church New York Conference. Covers were laid for thirteen. Those present were the Rev. G. Hall, the Rev. Gorsha, the Rev. W. T. Coffey and the Rev. W. De Shields, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith and daughter, Geraldine, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Dunham, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark and Miss Alice E. Lee. Miss Katharine Brooks, the little of m. and Mrs. G. T. Brooks, 516 High street, is confined to her home with Liberty measles. Mrs. J. A. Wilson, who underwent an operation at Arnot-Ogden Hospital, has returned 'to her home, 423 Stand- dish street, where she is improving rapidly. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hale, 311 East Fifth street, are the proud parents of a daughter born at the Arnot-Ogden Hospital, Wednesday, May 22. Mr. Hate is at Camp Dix. C. Jarnes and Mr. Hugh Williams are patients in the Arnot-Ogden Hospital. Mrs. Mildred Brown and daughter, Ethel, left last week to reside in New York City. Mr. and Mrs. James G. Lee, who have resided in Elmhurst, N. Y., left last week for Washington, D. C. PERTH AMBOY, N. I. Perth Amboy, N. J.—The Rev. Mr James of Rathway preached an interesting lesson to a good-sized congregation at the Second Baptist Church on Sunday evening. Members and converts are preparing for baptismal the first Sunday in June at Westfield, N. J. A victoria entertainment will be given on Thursday evening, June 6, at 425 Division street, for the benefit of the Third Sunday rally at the Second Baptist Church, the Rev. Mr. Ross, pastor. MORRISTOWN N. L Morristown, N. J—A strawberry festival and entertainment will be given Wednesday, June 6, by the Get-together League at Bethel A. M. E. Church. The Joan of Arc Club will furnish the program. John Boyton, Sr., of Collinville is in Memorial Hospital. Mrs. M. W. Grant is still confined at her sister's home on Spring street. The Joan of Arc Club journeyed to Dover Friday evening last and rendered a program to the delight of the audience. The Rev.' N. G. Crooks visited New York on important business. Miss Ruby of Newark was the guest of Miss Latha Tillman Sunday. The Bethsalia Lodge had its annual sermon preached by the Rev. Mr. Lane of Hackensack. Gentlemen use MADAME SIMMONS VELVET SKIN BLEACH CREAM after shaving to have a clear Velvet Skin. 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Shade campus, pleasant surroundings. Registration Fee for new students.....$2.99 Registration Fee for old students.....1.99 Persons preparing to log on the campus are advised, to secure lodging in advance by reading, at once, their Registration Fee. For terms, courses of study and other information, address PRESIDENT DUDLEY, A. & T. College, Greenboro, B. C. WESTWOOD N. I Westwood, N. J.-Mr. and Mrs. F. Watkins entertained Sunday from 3 to 6 p. m., at their beautiful residence, in honor of the Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Hartley. Guests from Woodcliff Lake, Rivaleau, Corona and Westwood were present. Mrs. Dora Green, who has been ill for over a year, is somewhat improved. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Suecker entertained at dinner Saturday evening, in honor of their sister, Miss Banks of Maryland. Mrs. A. Brown of Corona, was the guest of the Rev. and Mrs. Hartley, Sunday. HACKENSACK, N. I. HACKENSACK, N. J.-Services at the A. M. E. Zion Church were largely attended all day Sunday. The pastor, the Rev. J. D. Virgil, filled the pulpit morning and evening. He chose as his morning subject, "Launch out Into the Deep," and in the evening "The Man With the One Talent." ber of testimonies were given. Beauti- The Rev. B. T. Turner, former pastor of Varkir Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church, returned from Trenton, where he is now stationed to preach the annual sermon of Eastern Star Lodge of Masons, at the Mt. Olive 'Baptist Church. Many friends were out to greet him. The United States Boy Scouts attended memorial services at the First Presbyterian Church (white) on Sunday. The Rev. C. R. Kuehler, pastor preached. Mrs. Della Luther, sister of the late Dr. Geo. W. Hood, died suddenly Wednesday, May 22, and was buried from Varkir Memorial A. M. E. Zion church Friday, May 24. ELIZABETH N. I. Elizabeth, N. J.—Miss Ethel Van Der Veer, of Montclair State Normal School, received high honors for her good work in athletics at the recent field meet. She received first honors in the basketball throw and standing broad jump. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelly, of St. Augustine, Fla., spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Chas, Hagen, 120 Washington avenue, before leaving for Saratoga Springs. Britton T. Reed, 1007 William street died last Friday morning after a lingering illness. He attended the Elizabeth Graminar and High School, having graduated with high honors. He was a member of Battin High football team and a devoted member of the Colored Owl Field Club. His death is mourned by a host of friends. Mrs. Reddenick Goodwin, Mrs. Paul Snighton and Mrs. Daniel Hutchinson, members of Mt. Leman A. M. E. Church, gave a May Walk on May 25 to the children of the Sabbath School A. large attendance was present. The party was held in Fay's Grove. RAHWAY N. J KRAHWY, N. J.-The Silver Leaf Club of A. M. E. Church held a meeting on Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Kate Holmes, Main St. After business was over refreshments were served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitington of New York, were entertained on Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Archer, Main street. Needham Roberts is visiting Mrs. Thomas Brown of Main street. The Dunbar Improvement Club of the Second Baptist Church, met at the residence of Mrs. George Harveys in Totten street: When business was finished fine refreshments were served by Mrs. Harvey. Mrs. Purney Gibson was in the city visiting her mother and other relatives over the week end. Mrs. Nelson Tate of Metuchen passed Sunday here and visited the Second Baptist Church and the Rev. Wright pastor. An enjoyable birthday surprise party was tendered Clifford Moore, of Main street, Monday evening of last week. Music, dancing and refreshments occupied the time. Those present were: The Misses Elizabeth Morton, Marguerite Phillips, Ada Smith, Hazel Hughes, Maddred Kinch, Ermytrude Wilson, Florence Gibson and Helen White, Lenwood Hughes, William Treadwell, Frederick White, Herbert Jackson, Ira Smith, George Freeman, Stanley Van Dyke, Ernest Van Dyke, Campbell Alston, Frederick Pippinger, Edward Osborn, Daniel Edgar and Clifford Moore Under the auspices of the Sunday School of the Second Baptist church a very creditable patriotic entertainment. was given on Tuesday evening ceeds to be used for the pro- War Saving Stamps. One of the features of the program was a pantomime, "Little America," and mittee of arrangements to widen credit is due for the success of fair consisted of Mrs. Edwin- chairman); Mrs. Thos. Shell is of the music; Mrs. Exest L. Mrs. Sidney Archer and Mrs. Maize. TRENTON, N. J. Trenton, N. J.—William Edwin Miss Leola Ames were united in mony Thursday, May 23, at A. M. E. Church parsonage C. F. Flipper officiating. The Young People's Union of the New Jersey held their State tion at Shiloh Baptist Church last Mrs. Fannie M. Roundtree, Rev. I. W. L. Roundtree, returned Petersburg, Va., last week. PASSAIC N Passaic, N. J.-The members of A. M. E. Zion Church were dressed and inspired to hear the Rev. Somerville, of Hackenack, preached on "Continuing in Pres Sunday evening the Rev. J. E. Meer occupied the pulpit, preaching to a filled house. Miss L. Morrow, of Hackenack accepted the offer as organist of A. M. E. Zion Church. The parlor social given by Mrs. J. Woods, 68 Myrtle avenue. There evening for the benefit of the Workers' Auxiliary of the Mt. Baptist Church, was a success. Madison, N. J.-Services Bethel A. M. E. Church were tended Sunday. The pastor, the E. E. Tyler, preached both morning evening. The Rev. W. H. J. preached at 11 A. M. at First Church. Ether Day was observed the Order of Eastern Star at 11 with the annual sermon by the Rev. B. H. Hodge. In the ing the annual Thanksgiving Sermon the Good Samaritan No. preached by the Rev. Hodge. Mrs. LuGENIA Johnson will leave day to visit her father. Mrs. C. Spriggs, Boston, is visiting Mr. Mrs. W. H. Johnson, Locust, Mrs. Otelia Hill and children left Richmond, Va., last Thursday. Margaret Skinner, a junior of the School, was awarded a Junior Minute Speaker's Certificate in a winning contest held in the High School auditorium. Miss Flossie Hiner, the week-end with friends in Orton Prof. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Young Orange, spent the week-end with latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Hines Madison will entertain twelve soldiers from Camp Merritt Decorations Day. The annual Father and Sons Banquet of the Colored Men's Club the Y. M. C. A. will be held Friday evening, May 31. STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR --- Not with hot irons. But do it again (Kink-no-more) the greatest hair strungening preparation on earth. Kink-no-more will straighten the kinkiest kind of hair. 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When ordering a registered letter, postal money order or gift card offered to agents. Write to-day for more terms. Enclose 2 cent stamp for agents' wanted everywhere. SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1918 TWO WAR CROSSES. The award of the highly prized French decoration, the Crqix de Guerre, by the Commander of the division of the French Army under whom the 369th Regiment (formerly 15th New York Infantry) is now serving, is just cause for pride by all friends of the regiment, as well as the Negro race in America. While the Negro has vindicated his claim to consideration as a fighting man in all the wars of this country, it is a matter for conglutation that this claim should be enforced thus early in American participation in the world war and particularly at this time. The two men whose gallant action won the cross, Privates Johnson and Roberts, maintained the glorious traditions of their race right manfully, as was shown in the detailed account of their exploit printed in our issue of last week. In addition to the cross itself, Private Johnson received the further honor of the gold palm for his bravery in continuing the fight after his comrade was struck down. That the American people are disposed to render full credit to the race for such gallantry in action as was manifested on this occasion is manifested by the hearty and unreserved approbation of the press of the country. Not the least glowing tributes paid to these black soldiers were found in the editorial columns of the Southern newspapers. A healthy sentiment that should have a lasting effect on the status of the Negro in America should be the aftermath of this stirring war episode. UNRULY TONGUES: There is a class of professed patriots who every time they wag their tongues stir up trouble. When one of these opens his canacious mouth he cannot resist the tendency to put his foot in it, and while making a-sorry exhibition of himself, he offends the sense of decency of the long-suffering public. One of this kidney, who posed as a sailor of a United States destroyer, was braying from the City Hall steps during the last Liberty Loan drive. Among his arguments for the purchase of bonds was something to this effect: "Unless you buy bonds, the Germans will win the war abroad. If they win in France they will bring the war over here, and when they win over here, they will treat the people worse than they treat 'niggers' in the South. They will abuse your Aside from the vulgar use of the term "nigger," the whole argument was pitched on such a low plane as to be disgusting to any self-respecting citizen. Another blatant disseminator of race prejudice was overheard in a street car. He wore the United States uniform and complained to a letter-carrier next to him, "There's another nigger," as a passenger of dark complexion entered. The carrier assured him that such persons were common in New York and many of them were in the postal service, and that their presence was taken as a matter of course. "Well," retorted the unworthy wearer of the uniform, "I'm from the South and I can't get used to seeing 'niggers' acting like other folks." If it is held expedient for General Ballou to warn colored soldiers against arguing race enmity, by exercising their civil rights, what about these white offenders in uniform who go about deliberately seeking to sow the seeds of race hatred in soil hitherto free from the poison plant? Let the proper authority put a curb upon their unruly tongues. WORK FOR WAR RELIEF. The work of the Negro Circle for War Relief has received such impetus during the bare six months of its existence that entitles it to recognition as a phase of race endeavor worthy of the widest support. The fact that the movement has its inception under the auspices of men and women representing the highest type of both races, insured a proper direction of its efforts and an intelligent and systematic scheme of operation. It has enlisted in its work competent and energetic workers and the results in securing a large number of new members have been most encouraging. The national body maintains an office in New York City and has established over fifty units in twenty-five different States. Special effort has been made to enlist the cooperation of the schools and colleges all over the country and many of these have already responded in a most gratifying manner. An increasing number of lodges and other race organizations have manifested their interest in the work by making donations and subscriptions. Besides providing material comforts for the soldiers and their dependents, the Circle has taken up as a part of its work the spreading of the past and present record of the Negro soldiers before the world. Pamphlets specially prepared to give the facts of this record have been placed in libraries and sent to public offices where such data will be of use. The advantages of cooperation on the part of all the organizations working in behalf of the soldiers are too obvious to require further argument here. Those who assist in this movement may be assured that their efforts will be given where they will accomplish the greatest good for the greatest number. The character and standing of the individuals at the head of the movement are a guarantee that the expressed purposes will be carried out efficiently and in the spirit of the friends of the soldiers. Let all help the work along by becoming members and workers in the cause. A WORTHY MONUMENT. Manassas Industrial School is in a way a worthy monument to the memory of the late Jennie Dean. She was the founder of the school and she labored, with it and for its continuance with all her strength until her death. The work still continues and is in need of deserved support. Five thousand dollars is the sum required for pressing needs of the school. The New York Evening Post has been devoting considerable effort to the raising of this amount through repeated appeals in its columns. We believe that there are some readers VIEWS and REVIEWS JAMES W. JOHNSON, COMMUNICATION MASTER ANOTHER HERO. The deeds of valor done by privates Roberts and Johnson at the front have completely overshadowed the feat of another hero. Last week the first international prize for riveting was transmitted by Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board to Charles Knight, a Negro, at the request of Lord Northcliffe, who had offered $125 for the best score above previous records. The contest being between riveters in the British and American shipbuilding plants. The record heretofore has been held by Thomas Devine, a Scotchman. Knight established a new world record, driving in nine hours 4,875 rivets, beating Devine's record by 453. The whole of the record-smashing crew was colored; Knight, riveter; Henry Holcomb and John Stewart, holders-on; Clarence Bagley and George White, heater boys; William Jones and Roosevelt Robertson, passers. The feat was witnessed by William Tinsley, chief inspector for the United States Shipping Board; Joseph O'Keefe, inspector of the United States Shipping Board; H. Mitchell, inspector for the American Bureau of Shipping, and John Sheriff, inspector for Lloyd's Bureau of Shipping. Chairman Hurley in writing to Knight said: Your world's record feat of driving 4,875 rivets on May 16 has set for American shipbuilders the fast pace that is so necessary for carrying on the war successively. It is the American way to excel when the occasion demands, and you and your associates in upholding so spendidly this tradition inspire emulation throughout the shipbuilding industry. Such an achievement as youre carries across the sea an inspiring message of American determination and ability. The Shipping Board is justly proud of what you have done, and it is a pleasure for me to send you an appreciation. Knight is a young man, only twenty-six years old, yet he has been working in ship yards for fifteen years. For five years he has been a riveter. On being congratulated by Chief Inspector Tinsley for bringing back to Baltimore the world's record, Knight very modestly said, "Oh, I'll do better next time. You see, this is the first time I've tried breaking records." Knight, like Roberts and Johnson, probably does not yet estimate how great a thing he has done. The two soldiers have given to the world a demonstration of how brave and fearless a fighter the Negro is. The riveter has given a demonstration to the world of the Negro's ability as a skilled and intelligent workman. The feat performed by the soldiers is more spectacular, but the one performed by the riveter will hardly be less far reaching in its benefits to the race. Knight has not only brought back the riveting record to the United States, but he has opened up the eyes of a great many people to the fact that the Negro can be and is something more than a pick and spade handler. What he has done will give to many Americans their first intimation of what the Negro is doing at home to help prosecute the war, and it will open up more industrial opportunities for the race. Knight, as well as Roberts, and Johnson, has performed a great deed. All of which brings up the thought that the color man is continually bobbing right up in the center of things in this country. Crispus Attucks bobbed right up in the center of the trouble on Boston Commons a century and a half ago, and the Negro has been bobbing up in every crisis of the country since then. This must be very discouraging to the people whose business in life is to hold the Negro down. We sympathize with them; they have picked out an awfully tough job. THE MODESTY OF COLE BLEASE. South Carolina is being torn between Tillman and Blease over States Senate. It is needless to add of the Palmetto State in the field issues are burning. Senator Tillman, who is seving his twenty-fourth year in the His chief opponent is ex-Governor said, will not canvass the state; his long years of service and his record during the present war. To loyalty, and loyalty is narrowed dates to support every measure. The fight, therefore, against record. The opponents of Blease with, for fiery-tongued orator of last summer in his opposition to the war. Last August Blease man and he was quoted by a local paper. I do not see any reason why w Manning, Ben Cromer or any man showed treason and am not as good liars and puppies. Put that down. That is a fair sample of Blease indication of the level on which p whose policies he has had so much decade or so. In the following the would-be Senator states more war: I was opposed to this war. Had Congressman I would have voted as firmly as I believe that there is a God day every American citizen who is will be charged against the President hers of the Congress of the Unitedrant sacrifice in the sight of Almanhood. We ought to be thankful that South Carolina is being torn in twain by the contenders, Tillman and Blease over the former's seat in Senate. It is needless to say that with these the Palmetto State in the field the contest is a hot fire burning. Actor Tillman, who is seventy-one years of age, twenty-fourth year in the Senate, is seeking his opponent is ex-Governor Blease. Senator Blease not canvass the state; his friends and supporters years of service and his loyalty record—that during the present war. The whole issue is nasty, and loyalty is narrowed down to the willingness to support every measure advocated by the Presidency fight, therefore, against Blease is to be made. The opponents of Blease have a lot of matter fiery-tongued orator of South Carolina was vowed in his opposition to the United States president. Last August Blease made a speech down in the was quoted by a local paper as having said: Do not see any reason why we should go into war, big, Ben Cromer or any man says I have ever in war reason and am not as good an American as they and puppies. Put that down, I want them to read that is a fair sample of Blease oratory, and is also one of the level on which political fights are made policies he has had so much to do with shaping or so. In the following paragraph from the would-be Senator states more decidedly his opposition to this war. Had I been a United States president I would have voted against it, and I believe as I believe that there is a God in heaven, that on the fiery American citizen who is killed in this war off a charged against the President of the United States as the Congress of the United States who voted for it, sacrifice in the sight of Almighty God of fresh your God. I ought to be thankful that Blease spoke these words. South Carolina is being torn in twain by the contest that is on between Tillman and Blease over the former's seat in the United States Senate. It is needless to say that with these two lurid sons of the Palmetto State in the field the contest is a hot one and the issues are burning. Senator Tillman, who is seventy-one years of age and is finishing his twenty-fourth year in the Senate, is seeking renomination. His chief opponent is ex-Governor Blease. Senator Tillman, it is said, will not canvass the state; his friends and supporters will stress his long years of service and his loyalty record—that is his loyalty record during the present war. The whole issue is narrowed down to loyalty, and loyalty is narrowed down to the willingness of candidates to support every measure advocated by the President. The fight, therefore, against Blease is to be made on his loyalty record. The opponents of Blease have a lot of material to work with, for fiery-tongued orator of South Calina was very outspoken last summer in his opposition to the United States participating in the war. Last August Blease made a speech down in York County, and he was quoted by a local paper as having said: I do not see any reason why we should go into war, but if Coker, Manning, Ben Cromer or any man says I have ever in word or in deed showed treason and am not as good an American as they are, they are liars and puppies. Put that down, I want them to read it. That is a fair sample of Blease oratory, and is also a pretty fair indication of the level on which political fights are made in the state whose policies he has had so much to do with shaping in the past decade or so. In the following paragraph from the same speech the would-be Senator states more decidedly his opposition to the war: I was opposed to this war. Had I been a United States Senator or a Congressman I would have voted against it, and I believe religiously, as firmly as I believe that there is a God in heaven, that on the final judgment day every American citizen who is killed in this war off American soil will be charged against the President of the United States and the members of the Congress of the United States who voted for it, as an unwarranted sacrifice in the sight of Almighty God of fresh young American manhood. We ought to be thankful that Blease spoke these words, because of THE AGE who would be glad to join in this movement to increase the usefulness of this institution which has already done such good work in the section of Virginia where it is located. The support of such a movement should not be left entirely to the beneficence of our white friends. A substantial cooperation in their efforts would be a sign of appreciation more telling than mere words. Let the contributions be sent at once. in twain by the contest that is one for the former's seat in the United States that with these two lurid sons of the contest is a hot one and the entire one years of age and is finished. Senate, is seeking renominations for Blease. Senator Tillman, it is friends and supporters will stress loyalty record—that is his loyalty. The whole issue is narrowed down down to the willingness of candidates advocated by the President. Blease is to be made on his loyalty. We have a lot of material to work South Calina was very outspoken in the United States participating in a speech down in York County. Her as having said: We should go into war, but if Coker, says I have ever in word or in deed an American as they are, they are I want them to read it. We oratory, and is also a pretty fair political fights are made in the state such to do with shaping in the past paragraph from the same speech he decidedly his opposition to the I been a United States Senator or a against it, and I believe religiously, as in heaven, that on the final judgment skilled in this war off American soil of the United States and the mem states who voted for it, as an unwarrighty God of fresh young American Blease spoke these words, because should not be left entirely to the beneficence of our white friends. A substantial cooperation in their efforts would be a sign of appreciation more telling than mere words. Let the contributions be sent at once. There is a much quoted proverb which says, "Bewoman two with choose the lesser," so between Tillman and Blease, we choose Tillman. And not because Tillman loves us any more, but because his power and will to harm us is less. Tillman is now an old man; during his long years in the Senate he has seen a great deal and learned something; there is a possibility that he now looks back with some slight regret on his misspent efforts; at any rate, he is now too weak to do us much harm. But Blease is new, he is ignorant, he is vulgar, he is ruthless, and he is possessed of an egoism that is more than monumental: He would come to the Senate with the ambition to out-Tillman all the Tillmans and to out-Vardaman all the Vardamans that had gone before him. A man of his mental caliber would not be able to attract any attention in the United States Senate except as a Negrophobist. The most objectionable thing about Blease is his sublime self-conceit coupled with his ignorance and narrowness. This renders him incapable of realizing when he is making himself a complete ass. Listen to or rather catch the fumes of the following sulphurous utterance: It has been published of late in the anti-reform press that I and the party to which I belong are outcasts in the political world just now, but I want to say to you so far as I am personally concerned that I would rather be an outcast in the eyes of Woodrow Wilson, and a follower of Jesus Christ, than to be a follower of Woodrow Wilson and an outcast from Jesus Christ; that I would much prefer being a water boy in heaven, listening throughout eternity to the chant of the angels, than to be the commander in chief of all the forces of hell forever, hearing only the music of the crackling of coal, the leashing of the blazes and the shrieks of the damned. It is sad to contemplate that Cole Blease evidently does consider himself a follower of Jesus Christ; this renders his case hopeless; if it could be borne in upon his consciousness that he is one of the vilest of sinners, there would be some chance for his salvation. Yet we must admit that Blease is nothing if not original. In all the dreams and visions of heaven, from the Apocalypse down to the present, when has it ever before entered into man's imagination that there was such a position in heaven as that of water boy? It is natural to think that such a job would be acceptable in hell, both to the job holder and to the rest of the population, but the Blease imagination transcends all limitations. However, we feel that if Cole does not reach that contrite state of heart of the publican who stood afar off and without daring to lift his eyes to heaven, smote upon his breast and prayed, "God be merciful to me a sinner," he stands a slim chance of getting even that humble place of water boy. But here is Blease at his bleasiest. In the following paragraph quoted from this same York County speech the man with all of his dense ignorance and transcending egoism stands revealed: Now you boys read me right. They crucified Jesus Christ for his religious belief and if they want to crucify me, all right. I haven't got many years left, anyhow. We are glad that Blease made that speech, for we feel certain that it will keep him out of a seat in the United States Senate. WHAT SHOULD THE BAND HAVE PLAYED? It was a beautiful afternoon. The sun was shining with a sort of a golden glow. The whole of Kansas City in automobiles or on the street cars was on its way to Swope Park. It was fortunate enough to go out in an automobile with some friends. The park was crowded with men, women and, especially, children. Many of the women and all of the children were gaily dressed... It was Red Cross day, just two weeks ago. We are told that on one of the lawns a pageant was to be held, so we wandered around until we found the place, and took our seats to watch the sight. The setting for the scene was ideal; the green sward sloped away so as to form a natural amphitheatre, and the trees in their bright, new spring dresses formed an artistic background. The pageant was a pretty affair. Groups of people were dressed to represent the various elements that go to make up our population, and they passed in review before the spectators. There were Spanish conquerors and British discoverers and Dutch settlers; and there were Italians and Russians and Serbians and French; in fact, about every element in our population was represented except those from the nations with whom we are at war. The American Negro was also represented, and fittingly represented, too; a handsome colored man, made up as Frederick Douglass, rode a fine black horse and was followed by a dozen colored girls dressed as Red Cross nurses. As each group came down before the place where the band was placed, it halted while the band played the corresponding national air. In the course of the afternoon nearly every national hymn was played, except those of our enemies. When the American Negro group came down, it halted, and the band also halted. There was a long and noticeable pause. It seemed that some one wanted the group to move on, but "Frederick Douglass" appeared to have in him some of the stuff of his great prototype, and he would not budge a peg. After a wait that was fast becoming embarrassing, the band struck up, "Way Down Upon the Suwanee River." This brought forth loud cheering from the white onlookers, but only silence from the colored. One lady in our party felt that since the colored group carried the American flag, the band should have played "The Star Spangled Banner." Another lady in the party said that we should feel ourselves lucky that it didn't play "Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight." My opinion is that the musicians were Italians and when the colored group confronted them they had no idea that the leader represented Frederick Douglass; indeed, it is likely that they had never heard of Frederick Douglass. They probably took the character to be one of the patriarchal "uncles" of the old plantation days; so they struck up a plantation tune. Then it may be that there was no music on the program for the colored group; perhaps it was thought that they would not stop and insist upon having some. Or it may be that the program was carried out just as it was arranged. At any rate, what should the band have played? AN EYE OPENER. AN EYE OPENER. To the Editor of, THE NEW YORK AGE: I want to thank God for your good work and for the truth in which your valuable paper stands, and that the blessings of the Almighty may crown your work even with more success, that the eyes of my people may become open more and more through those who are leaders of my race. I love my people and want to see them rise to a higher recognition in civilization. You will find here, etclosed a money order for the renewal of your valuable paper. I wish all the race would read it and be enlightened. Let us hope that in due time all will be well. W. F. STANLEY THE HOTEL The hotel for this year's annual tour festival at Lindale College was composed by Miss Mary Gibson of Washington. Failure for the colored voters of Pittsburg, to support race candidates was responsible for the defeat of two colored aspirants for the Legislature. A decision has been handed down by the Court of Appeals of Kentucky that the colorged school of Mayfield shall share in the corporation tax revenues. George Sheehy, an expert in the shoe business of Jacksonville, Fla., is an inspector of shoes for the Quartermaster Corps, United States Army, and stationed at Vineland, N. J. Five colored University of Pennsylvania. girls have established a Gamma chapter of the Delta Theta Sorority of Howard University. Miss Gadie Mosell is president. The Colored Patriotic League of the Norfolk, Va. Navy Yard has been formed with the following officers: J. A. Thomas, president; W. W. Wallace, vice-president; R. J. Kyles, secretary; Frank Proctor, treasurer. The Colored Women's League of Hartford, Comm. has been formed to aid, in war work. Church chairmen of the units are: Mrs. C. W. Custin Union Baptist Church; Mrs. Mary Marshall, Talcott street; Mrs. M. Byrd A. M. E. Zion; Mrs. Nicholas St. Monica, and Mrs. Sidney Johnson sectarian. The prize of $5 for the best letter submitted in the recent contest, conducted in conjunction, with the series of weekly articles on the Business League Booster, has been awarded to Daniel W. Chase, 1609 S. street, N. W. Washington. Dr. Chase's letter was published in Booster Number Five. The arrival of a large steamship at Newport News, Va., recently with a colored captain and an entire white crew under his command attracted much attention. Capt. Custodia Rocha is of Portuguese ancestry and has many friends among the colored citizens of Newport News. His ship is now flying between Newport News and England and is carrying ammunition for the Allies. THE NEGRO IN THE WAR (Cincinnati Commercial Tribune) Just what percentage of the American army over there is composed of Negro troops is conjectural. Probably the proportion is modest as yet, but already has it been established that "the colored troops fight nobly." In addition to general mention made at times by General Pershing, he has singled out for particular commendation the heroic exploit of two Negro soldiers who, though wounded, gallantly withstood a raiding party of twenty Germans, saving their comrades from capture. This the Louisville Courter-Journal declares has no element of surprise for any one who knows the American Negro as a fighter, adding: "There is no color line in the war against the black flag of the Prussian skull-and-bones. By the way, it was noticed that no participants in Louisville's great Red Cross parade received from the spectators more applause than the Negroes." Along this same line of thought this Southron of Southern journals, speaking to the query as to why not supplement the shortage of war nurses from among Negro women, has this to say: "Most of the nursing of white people in the South before the war was done by faithful Negro slaves. Much of the nursing of both the ill and the infants in the South has been done since the war by Negro women, a few of them "practical" nurses. That Negro women have a peculiar natural aptitude for nursing is undoubted. That they get remarkably good results without much training shows that with training they would be valuable anywhere." Another tribute to the Negro in this war is paid by the Memphis Commercial Appeal, also ultra Southern, which says: "Not long ago one of the most spectacular scenes ever enacted in Memphis was when a delegation of our black brothers left for camp. There was no tightening of the purse strings among their friends and relatives. The day was one of celebration. A dollar spent in making the departure eventful was a dollar well worth while. The boys of dark skins, just as true and loyal to the Stars and Stripes as we of white skins, left home happy and proud. They had been escorted to the train by thousands. A band of their race played the songs of inspiration and the ragtime that is part of their harmonious existence. They may be black, but they can fight, and they are Americans and they are loyal, and the men and women of their race did not seek assistance from the white man. They arranged the details of a big day and it was an ephemeral day in the history of Memphis. It is a bit significant that the major part of complimentary comment on the chivalry of the Negro in the war has been made by the Southern press. It evidences not alone a spirit of fairness in just appreciation, but also a spirit of friendliness not unmixed with pridefulness in the prowess and the patronism of the brother in black. SALUTE - THE HEROES. SALUTE THE HEROES To the Editor of THE NEW YORK Ace May I through the column of your valuable paper, express my feelings to wards the two Negro soldiers who so bravely fought and fell a few days ago in France? I congratulate the parents and friends for having such noble sons and friends. I am sure that I speak the sentiment of the race when I say they fill our hearts with a pride that shall never lose any of its beauty. I feel that the Democracy that they are now fighting for somewhere in France will soon be spread from sea to sea and from shore to shore. I especially comm mend their parents, for their sons are the first Negroes of the U.S. private to receive the French war cross. John son and Roberts, we salute you, (Miss) MARY C. KOON OF INTEREST TO WOMEN ```markdown ``` WARTIME RECIPES. Silt into a bowl 1½ cupfuls' rice flour, half a cupful of wheat flour, four teapoons of baking powder and half teapoonful of salt. Rub in with the finer tips one generous tablespoonful of oleo and wet to a soft dough with old dammed milk. Roll out quickly, cut in bites, brush over with a little milk and cook in a hot oven. Cheese Pudding. Use equal quantities of grated bread crumbs and cheese. Arrange in alternate layers in a greased baking dish and pour over them one egg lightly beaten and mixed with three-quarters of a cup of milk. Season each layer of the crumbs with a little salt and pepper and bake in a pan of hot water until set and warmed. The amount of liquid given will be right for a cupful each of grated cheese and crumbs. Cold Lamb and Pea Salad. This recipe is very good to use up a small quantity of cold meat and a vegetable left from a previous meal. Cut the meat in tiny dice and mix with an equal amount of cooked peas and half the quantity of diced celery. Add for the large cupful of the combined ingredients, one chopped hard boiled egg, and paprika to taste and two table-mouthfuls' of strained mint sauce, dress with a boiled or mayonnaise dressing and serve in individual portions on lettuce leaves. Garnish with a cheese and tiny pink radishes. Fish Souffle. Hake the cooked halibut into tiny crisps, add paprika and salt to taste, and for each culprit of the fish, three cups of a cupful of the egg and sauce. Turn into the upper part of the double boiler, and when hot stir the beaten yolks of two eggs. Cook well thickened, remove from the cool and fold in the stiffly whipped whites. Pour into a buttered soufflé dish and hake in a moderately hot oil until well risen and browned. Fish Kidgerine with Rice. This delicious and inexpensive dish can be made from any cooked firm fish, the cod, haddock and halibut, or from salmon. If the latter is used, and two cupups of the fish finely, add the cups of creamy cooked rice, two tipped hard boiled eggs, a little dried parsley and pepper and salt to taste. Turn into a buttered baking dish, over with bits of oleo and brown rice in a hot oven. Braised Breast of Veal. With the ban removed from lamb and the ban by the food commissioners, these rare summer meats can again be fed by the housewife. Have the cut meat in small pieces, dust with salt and paprika and place in a dripping pan, in enough strained stock to barely over the meat and cook covered, in a oderate oven, until the meat is tender. then remove the cover and brown over. serve with a brown gravy made from the liquor in the pan. Sauce. Half fill a deep dish with finely cut rubbish. Pour over a very little boiling water, sprinkle liberally with brown star, cover the dish and bake in a moderate oven until the fruit is tender. Make a crust as for baking powder biscuits, using two parts whole wheat to one of wheat, roll out an inch cookie and lay it over the rubbish. Bake 40 minutes in a hot oven. For the cake, cook together two tablespoonfuls oole and one of flour and add gradual three-quarters of a cupful of boiling water. Cook until clear and coath. Crab Meat Salad This may be made from canned crab meat or the flaked meat can be purified at almost any reliable fish meal. Use half a pound of the flaked meat and add an equal quantity of cured crisp lettuce, two chopped boiled eggs, a few chopped fried carrots and sufficient mayonnaise constant. Serve in a salad bowl that is lined with lettuce leaves, pour a little additional dressing and wash with capers and quarters of boiled egg. DOVER. N. I. Oliver N. J.-Gaines Mission* holds new services every Sunday after 3 o'clock and evening at 7:45. Services were largely attended last day evening, with quite a few out town visitors. The devotional exeuse was led by J. M. Sullivan, followed by an interesting sermon by the pastor, the Rev. S. W. Fields, pastor, Mrs. Chas. Tatten was called to the side of her sister, Mrs. Nall, of Delphina. The Dover Literary Society held a reception on last Friday which was enjoyed by many. A visitors from Morristown and Madison were present. The Morristown Club entertained with a very nice program. WESTFIELD, N. L established. N. J. - The Utopia Art and Scholars Club held its spring exh sion on Friday at the residence of the present Mrs. Thomas Cowl Fowler, a unique program, the invited visited the exhibit. The articles to be the club members proved that are doing work that counts. A collation was served and a highly public coming was spent by all, the present were the Rev. and, Mrs. Angel Dr. and Mrs. J. O. Pli- dr. and Mrs. H. F. Brock, Mr. Mrs. Arthur Young, Mr. and Mrs. U Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter INDOL HAIR GROWER will keep your hair straight and black. SPECIAL OFFER do a trial we will send you 1 jar Indol the Queen; 1 jar Glossen; 1 bottle of Tonic all for $1.00 and your address. LABORATORIES CORP. 2000 Nb Ave., M. Y. Chip. Bullock, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Towler, Mrs. Ethel Beane, Mrs. Virginia Harris, Mrs. Churchman, Mrs. Margaret Brown, Mrs. Mary Robinson, Miss Mary Harris, Miss Ida Manning, Miss Alvesta Quarterman of Plainfield, and the Misses Dellahil and Marie Brown. The St. Luke's annual sermon; to have been preached at St. John's Church, Jerseyland Park, last Sunday, has been postponed until the second Sunday in June. The Rev. Wm. E. Smith preached in crawford Sunday afternoon last. The Rev. J. D. Virgil left Saturday morning last for his new home in Hackensack. On Sunday last Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lovell had as their guest Dr. and Mrs. W. D. G. Urling and family, Miss Mary Palmer of East Orange and Mrs. William A. Ross of Westfield. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Syracuse, N. Y.-Mrs. Blanche Hall has left for Albany. haircut for Abany. Mist job: Johnson left Sunday for her home in Buffalo. Miss Marion Taylor left Wednesday for her home in Brooklyn, having completed her course in this city. Messrs. Willis Johnson and Guy Anderson of Utica spent Sunday here calling on friends. Mrs. A. Lincoln Myers and daughter, Miss Beatrice, arrived in Washington, D. C. Tuesday, after a delightful visit with friends and relatives in Droy, Albany and Saratoga. Mrs. Emily Atkins entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cook and Mr. Charles, of Bath, N. Y. Robert Mills has been removed from Good Shepherd Hospital to his home. His condition is slightly improved. The Peoples A. M. E. Zion Church closed a successful fair Friday night. Mrs. A. L. Ames entertained Thursday evening in honor of her niece, Miss Zepha Anderson, of Buffalo. About sixteen invited guests were present. annual reception Wednesday evening. Harry White and Mr. Chapman, of Rome, N. Y., were in the city Sunday calling on friends. Mrs. Mattie Patterson, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Blanche Reeder, of Baltimore, who have been visiting their sister, Mrs. Walter Farrish, left for their respective homes Friday. Miss Thelma Lippins has accepted a position at the Chapell Dyer Department Store. Guy Lippins, recently employed by F. E. Dyer, merchant taylor, Warren street, is in the employ of the Chicago Quick Shoe Repair Company, on James street. The May Pole Social at the Bethany Baptist Church Thursday evening drew quite a crowd. The children performed creditably. Mrs. Mary Van Eyer gave a dinner party in honor of Miss Zepher Anderson, 250 Elm street, Buffalo. Those present; Miss Zepher, Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ames; Mrs. William Westban, D. Davis of Jacksonville, Fla. William Taylor, St. Louis; L. Williams, Cleveland; James Dunford, St. Louis. Robert Crutcher, of Niagara Falls, who has been visiting his uncle, George Crutcher, was a caller at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Baker and Mrs. Lillian Williams. Jacob Baker has just purchased a fine horse. NEWARK, N. I Newark, N. J.—The Vailburgh Improvement Association met last Friday evening to protest against granting of licenses to the cycle racing clubs, and for boxing bouts between white and colored fighters. It was claimed these had been a nuisance to the residents, causing a depreciation of property in that section of the city. Some of the white ministers based their contention on the fact that the opening of a county park opposite made the track an undesirable neighbor for women and children, as the crowds contained a dangerous element of rowdies. They held up Jack Johnson, the prize fighter, as responsible for the spirit against which the recent Commission appointed by the Governor was guarding in establishing the no mixed bout rule. Dr. W. G. Alexander and Lawyer Oliver Randolph challenge their views on the color question and smoke at length, saying that the colored race should not suffer for the behavior of one notorious character. They asked for human rights on which the colored men of this city and county based their opposition to the rule prohibiting mixed boxing bouts between the races. The two colored representatives laid considerable stress on the violation of the spirit of democracy which the measure held. They declared that whites and blacks are now fighting side by side in the United States Army. Establishment of such rule, throwing up a barrier against mixed tending onyl to increase race feeling. They eulogized Gans, Walcott and Jeanette as the best type of the colored boxes. Decision will be announced in Treinton next week. 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Durham, who has been employed as carpenter at the Submarine Boat-Corporation, has been the victim of malicious ill-treatment on the part of some white employees on account of color. The Newark Branch N. A. A. C. P. has taken measures to secure the punishment of the perpetrators of the assault. Dr. H. H. Mitchell, pastor of the Bethany Baptist Church, who tendered his resignation to the church some weeks ago, preached his farewell sermon on last Sunday evening. He gave a short review of his two years' work as pastor, which showed the church in a better financial condition than when he took charge. The members and friends showed their appreciation by giving him a generous free will offering morning and evening. The presentation was made on behalf of the church by the treasurer, W. H. Baldwin. His remarks were timely and to the point. Dr. Mitchell thanked the church for this expression of sympathy and good will. "Prophet" Jones is conducting revival services at the New Hope Baptist Church. Dr. Wm. A. Creditt, of Philadelphia, will occupy the pulpit of the Thirteenth Avenue Presbyterian Church during the month of June. PLAINFIELD, N. I. PLAINFIELD, N. J.—Miss Carrie Abbott of Englewood, was the week-end guest of Mrs. James Lewis and family, Arlington avenue. Miss Zenia Hamilton of Brooklyn, N. Y., who has been a week's visitor of her sister, Mrs. Mosley, 422 East 3rd street, left Saturday to visit her brother, Moses Hamilton, in Philadelphia. Miss Carrie Miller, 3rd place, is away on a two weeks' visit with relatives and friends in Philadelphia. W. Woodie of the Oranges, has opened to the public an up to date undertaking establishment here in charge of Mr. Morse. The North Star Family, an auxiliary of Mount Zion A. M. E. Church, at their meeting held last Wednesday evening, elected officers for the ensuing term. Upon recognition of the past services of the present officers, they were elected to succeed themselves. Mr. Cox, bother to our tailor here, was a visitor, in our town last week. Mr. Cox is an official and represents the Oil and Gas Co. of Barbados, W. L. Charles Anderson of New York, brother of our grocer, Jack Anderson, who has been very ill for a long time, was a visitor at the hospital to see his brother, who has improved a great deal recently. Isaac Brown of New York was a week-end visitor of his wife in Central avenue. Ray G. Hall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hall, 403 Washington street and famous trap drummer around New York, is confined through illness at Barney-Burns Sanatorium, Scotch Plains, N. J., where he would like to see any of his old friends. The circle of Earnest Workers, Mrs. S. Preyer, president, Mrs. Marie Love secretary, gave a surprise party to Dr. Wormley, 4th street and Plainfield avenue, Thursday evening, May 23. Mrs. Henry Keith, Richmond street, spent a few days visiting friends in East Orange. Mrs. A. Shipley, Richmond street, who has been ill for two weeks, is slightly improved. Miss M. Jones, East 3rd street, who met with an accident about 14 days ago, is somewhat better, but yet confined to her bed. A thousand dollar rally, at services held three times a day Sunday, occupied at Shiloh Baptist Church, the Rev. E. W. Roberts, pastor. The Rev. E. Fields of Newark, preached in the morning, the Rev. Hamlet of Jerseyland Park at 4 P. M. and the Rev. H. Purdy of Newark, in the evening. The Rev. Jas. Carter was master of ceremonies for the Union of Gospel Messengers, of which the two ministers from Newark are members, along with the Rev. Carter. The Rev. Edwards was also present on the rostrum with the Rev. S. Killman. Calvary Baptist Church, West 2nd street and Central avenue, held a $500 rally Sunday. The Rev. D. Y. Campbell, pastor, held three services. There was preaching at 3 p. m. by the Rev. I. H. Dillard of Passaic. Our city pastors attended the State B. Y. P. U. convention held last week in Trenton. The Rev. D. Y. Cappbell, pastor of Calvary Baptist church; was elected vice-president of the union. Mrs. James Gardner and Mr. O. Oisterman of Debevoice Place Brooklyn, were week end visitors of Mrs. Gard- Kinky Hair YOU SOFT, LONG, PRETTY, SILKY HAIR BY USING PLOUGH'S Hair Dressing Your hair grows long and straight like picture and no soft you can easily arrange it as you wish. Plough's Hair Dressing is the step behind Falling Hair and licking Dress, making your hair beautiful, straight, buffy long—just so you desire it. MG GREEN CAN 25C by mail or Agents. Make a direct mailing order HOMER HILTON CO. Warehouse No. new york, New York, and a recent visit and tour of home Moorley will planned with one city. Edward Clay, Harmony street, is at the hospital and came through his operation all right. He is feeling much better. Mrs. Charles Brooks of New York, after a ten days' visit with Mrs. Moore, West 3rd street, and Mrs. Randall, West 5th street, has returned to her home feeling much improved. Wm. Burton, No. 2 Captain in Shiloh Rally, was ahead in his returns Sunday, Dr. Roberts, Captain No. 1, was second and the rest in a bunch. The collection for Sunday totalled $625.52. JERSEY CITY, N. L. Jersey City, N. J.—The Scotia Scholarship Society, organized, in 1908 by Mrs. Mary Cannon Spraggins, gave its annual concert and assembly at Columbia Hall Friday evening. The object of the Society was to provide a scholarship for a deserving girl at Scotia Seminary, Concord, N. C., dues of members and proceeds of entertainments being used for the purpose. The success of the society made it possible to aid another worthy student and, for several years a young man at Downington has received assistance. The program for the entertainment last week was furnished by Mme. Darsy Taplay, who had as assisting artists Miss Lydia Mason, pianist; Miss Minnie Brown, soprano, and H. Leonard Jeter, cellist. An exhibition drill was given by the Second Separate Company, New Jersey State Militia, with Capt. Geo. E. Cannon in command. The officers of the society are: Mrs. M. Cannon Spraggins, president; Mrs. Joseph Johnson, vice-president; H. Martin] recording secretary; Mrs. Ella Williams, financial secretary; Mrs. Charles J. Jackson, treasurer. Unit 47, Circle for Negro War Relief, met at the residence of Mrs. Ethel Carrington, 315 Holladay street, Tuesday evening of last week. The Unit contributed $10 to the Jersey City Red Cross Fund. Mrs. W. H. Williams entertained a large party Wednesday, May 22, in honor of her guest, Mrs. Chas. A. Haley, of Bath, N. Y. Mrs. Williams' residence is one of the beautiful houses fronting Lafayette Park, Van Horn street. Mrs. B. T. Reed, 378 Whiton street, was hostess at a pleasant reception Monday evening. Mrs. Jas. E. Fouse, 317 Halladay street, gave a large whist party at her home Tuesday evening. All the artistic prizes were made by the hostess. The Mothers' Club, Mrs. Janie Bell Harris, president, met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, 539 Jackson avenue. This club is now sectarian and practical, finding and relieving many cases of distress otherwise unaided. An inspection and review of the Seventh Battalion, New Jersey State Militia, including the Second Separate Company, by Governor Walter B. Edge, will be held at the Armory Wednesday, May 29. Sunday will be Ladies' Aid Day at the Lafayette Presbyterian Church. At the morning service the society will have its annual sermon preached by the pastor, the Rev. Wm. A. Byrd. The evening service will consist of a literary and musical program by members of the Aid. Mrs. Genevieve Cannon is president. The Baskerville Y of the Hudson County W. C. T. U. will have special exercises at Monumental Baptist Church, of which the Rev. W. S. Smith is pastor. The address to the young people will be delivered by Dr. W. W. Brown, of the Metropolitan Church, New York. Literary and musical numbers by well known people will complete the program. The Boy Scouts of Newark were guests Sunday of the Boy Scouts of Mamumental Baptist Church. J. Martin Rolls is Scoutmaster of the local troop, which participates in all Boy Scout activities in the city. Miss Mamie Prince, a graduate of the Music Class of Miss L. A. Lee, went with the Jersey City school folk to Camp Merritt last week and played several piano selections for the troops. The Rev. Florence Randolph is securing signatures for the National Association of Colored Women's petition that the Red Cross accept the services of colored nurses. The two Red Cross knitting classes are doing excellent work under direction of Miss M. Floto. Colored members marched in the great parade May 19. Unit 8. Circle for Negro War Relief, is working enthusiastically to increase the membership. Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Irving have moved to their home, 13 Warren avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Evans to their's, 105 Crescent avenue. Both homes are in select neighborhood's. Mrs. E. Smith, of Chicago, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Williams, 256 Van Horn street. Mrs. L. R. Palmer-Berry, formerly of 101 Wegman Parkway, but now of Long Island City, visited the city last week enroute to Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Miss DeReath Byrd, daughter of the Rev, and Wm. Wm. A. Byrd, who graduated from the college department of Howard University this month, after spending a few days with her parents, has joined the Y. W. C. A. workers in Philadelphia. Mrs. Ida E. Brown, of 47 Monitor street, who is visiting her daughter in Chicago, addressed the Y. W. C. A. of the Institutional Church in that city last Thursday. Mrs. Lillian Fordham Thomas, Miss Ruth Stephenson and Miss Odette Wallace were among those who donned Red Cross costumes and solicited funds during the drive. Women of New Jersey are looking forward to a successful meeting of the Federation in Borden-town in July. The annual picnic of the Beau Brummell Club, the most exclusive organization among the younger men, will be given June 13. The annual recital by the pupils of Miss L. A. Lee's Music Class will be given June 14. Jersey City has another colored representative of the legal profession in R. Anderson Rice, who is a graduate of Lincoln University and of the law department of Cornell. He has located at 576 Newark avenue. Last Sunday was an interesting day at Salem Baptist Church. Past Judkins had just returned from Hot Springs, Ark, where he attended the executive Convention (Incorporated). On his return trip he visited Memphis, Tenn., where he preached for Dr. T. O. Buller, president of Cornell University. CHURCH MEMBERS! Does Your Church Need Money? Is it trying to raise money 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 OF CHURCH-FUND RAISING. 15 in this way the money it wants. This offer is open to every denomination. No city is too large, no town is too small. It is the one Church-Fund Plan that will receive countrywide approval. A post 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. This information will help us in our plans for your fund. Address 247 West 46th Street, New York City for Dr. J. W. Ribbons at the Gilfield Baptist Church. These brethren treated him royally. His next stop was Birmingham, Ala., where he visited his mother and brother and addressed the Baptist Ministers' Conference on the National Baptist situation. Reaching home he found that the loyal members of Salem had been true and that Drs. H. R. Cooper and W. T. Amiger had rendered good service. Deacon and Mrs. Myrick and Deacon and Mrs. J. C. Sharpe had made it very pleasant for the visiting ministers in their homes. Pastor Judkins filled his pulpit last Sunday morning and evening and was heard by fine audiences. Next Sunday he will preach at 11 A. M. and serve communion at 3 P. M. At the evening service he will preach a special sermon for the Naomi Circle, Mrs. Mary Jackson, president. Mr. and Mrs. Allen, old members of Salem, who have been living in Detroit, Mich., are back home now and working in the church. At Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday services were largely attended. At 11 A. M. the pastor preached on the theme "Decision." Three persons united with the church, among them a white man, James Steele, formerly of the Lafayette M. E. Church. At 2.30 P. M. the Sunday School met in a lively session. The school was reviewed by the pastor. Alleu League meeting was held at 4.30 P. M., with President Rouben White presiding. At 8 P. M. the pastor preached from the theme "Grace and Glory." The collection amounted to $92.57. Miss Viola Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew H. Hill, 461 Jackson avenue, and Fred E. Slater, of Philadelphia, were united in marriage by the Rev. Fravick, also of Philadelphia, on Saturday, May 4. They are residing in Philadelphia. Mrs. Annie Robinson, 18 Jewett avenue, left the city Monday to spend Decoration Day at Lakewood. NEW LONDON. CONN. New London, Conn—An interesting and impressive address in the interest of National Prohibition was delivered in the A. M. E. Zion Church, the Rev. E. George Biddle, pastor, Sunday morning, by the Rev. F. W. Potter, of New Haven. Sunday evening the Rev. Biddle preached the annual sermon to the Good Samaritans. The society turned out in large numbers, making a fine appearance. The parlor social given at the parsonage in the interest of the annual conference debt by Mrs. Margaret J. Bradley and Mrs. Biddle, agents appointed by Bishop Lee at the last, conference, was very largely patronized. The young people had a very enlightable time. PORTSMOUTH, N. H. Portsmouth, N. H.-The Toastmaster Aid Society of the Pearl Street Baptist Church held their annual fair in the vestry of the church Thursday evening, which was largely attended THE ARVONIA & ALLEN HOUSE 5 W. 19TH ST. 11 3 4 W. 19TH ST. Nearby innings place from $8.00 to $10.00 wheel with 12 bickets of electricity. Best rooms in the city $1.00 per day and up. F. D. WHITE PUB. The Devan 288 West 19th Street, New York Townhouse 6007 Amherst, Requires landlord and tenant, greatly deserved during posters and shorthand room. Convenient to all curtains, elevators and stairs. A specially first-class place for springtime shower posters. 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For particulars write Charles H. Bailley at above address, or The Bokfield. 8144 Fifth Ave. Phone Harlem 2877. conference year, the pastor will preach Sunday evening on "What Hath God be general-class, led by Mrs. Octaire C. Foreman, class leader, who has just returned from an extensive trip in Flor-Wrought?" Sunday morning there will ida and Louisiana. Tuesday, June 4, the pastors' Club, of which William Gamble, chef at Fort Trumble, is president, will tender to the Rev. E. George Biddle a reception incident to his departure for conference. David Henson, chef at the New London Railroad Station, will manage the literary and musical features of the occasion. D. Z. Crawford, who holds a responsible position at the Moawk Ship Yard, has been South and secured himself a wife and will settle here. He as local elder, will have charge of the church during the pastor's absence at conference. NEW HAVEN, CONN. New Haven, Conn.-The musical given by Mary F. Demond Simmons, assisted by Laura Belle McCoy, and Mr. Calvatina, cornetist, was a great success. The Odd Fellows' Hall was filled to its capacity. Mrs. Simmons who has been a favorite singer of Immanuel Baptist Church for ten years, was never in better voice. She received six large bouquets' consisting of roses, carnations and sweet peas. Mrs. Bessie D. Harris was the accompanist. Mrs. McCoy as a reader was dramatic in her impersonations. The large audience was pleased by Mr. Calvatina, cornetist. The Current Opinion Club held its closing meeting Sunday afternoon. The Varick A. M. E. Zion Church had its fourth quarterly meeting Sunday. The Presiding Elder preached the communion sermon and administered the sacrament at the afternoon service. Bethel A. M. E. Church held its conference rally all day Sunday. The Rev. Lacey, the pastor, preached on "Love, the Basis of the Two Great Commandments." At the evening service the topic was "Give an Account of thy Stewardship." The whole work of his five years' as pastor, was reviewed. The following things have been accomplished: New lights installed, new pulpit furniture, new individual communion set, new carpet and rugs, new ```markdown ``` music hall, and the library. The window salons repaired, and some chimney rebuilt, gas and coal mason provided, gowns and caps made, and the improved choir under its new and efficient chorister, Curtis Saunders $100 paid on the church mortgage and a $4,500 parsonage purchased. The song and praise service of the young people's meeting was conducted by Mrs. A. F. Chambers and Mrs. Ada A. Lacey. Deacon John R. Cannon preached at Branford to an appreciative audience Sunday afternoon. The Sunshine Club presented the Rev. Larry with a nice sum of money. The young people's meeting also moved to contribute, through Mrs. Seales Jackson. The Rev. James R. Randolph, who is supplying at the Pearl Street Baptist Church, made the trip to this city Sunday with his family by auto from Madford, Mass. The Teachers' Union was entertained Wednesday evening by Mrs. Martin Countee at her home in Court street. An interesting paper on "Friendship" was read by Mrs. James Farmer. J. GORDON, PROPRIETOR. Furnished Hall Room With All Improvements by Day or Week. NEVER CLOSED 207-280 West 134th St. New York City BETWEEN 134TH AND 17TH AVENUE THE MACEO Nearly Furnished Booms for Furniture or Transient Guests. Room Heats and all improvements. Phone 888-6342 BENJ. F. THOMAS. Proprietor 213 W. 53rd St., N. Y. REGULAR DINNER 25 cts. MEALS SERVED AT ALL HOURS PURNISHED BOOBS TO LET PERMANENT OR TRANSIENT JOHN E. BRADFORD, PROF. PHONE HARLEM 1721 73 West 134th St. New York City THE PARK HOUSE. TEL. 2765 COLUMBUS Pinyin furnished Broom, with bath and all accommodations. Free guest. Pine locality, near General Park Wash. Materials raise. MRS. E. F. JOHNSON, Proe. 173 West 63rd Street. Near Columbia Ave. Nearly Furnished Rooms for Transitional or Permanent Guests CENTRALLY LOCATED 449 SEVENTH AVENUE, M. V. S. 349, and 356 St. Gour Permanent Studio K. HUNTER THE STAGE-MUSIC-ATHLETICS CONCERT OF NEGRO MUSIC FROM time to time exponents of Negro music in a small way have entertained at Aeolian Hall with spirituals and plantation numbers, but it was not until Monday evening that the beautiful temple of melody was completely flooded with this distinctive and stimulating style of music, regarded in retent years as the only real American music: instrumental vocal number Johnson has wave of faint In fact, now old numbers labeled "Colers" as "J. But maybe I realize that rights the Monday evening's concert was given for the benefit of the Music School Settlement for Colored People, and quite a galaxy of talented singers and musicians took part, including the Cefl Club Singers and Players, the Music School Settlement Art Song Club, the Southern Melody Quartet and the Banjo-Mandolin-Guitar Club of the Music School Settlement. The good-sized audience and generous applause showered on the artists proved conclusively that not only, is Negro music growing in favor with white Americans, but with colored Americans as well. There was a time when Negro spiritualists were not kindly thought of by many members of the race, who reached the conclusion, by some peculiar process of reasoning that Negro music was a disparagement of the race. Whether this agreeable change of opinion has been brought about by the increasing esteem of white Americans for Negro Music or because colored Americans are waking up to the true value of their contribution to Amegica is a subject for conjecture. Anyway, let us rejoice that a change for the better has taken place. J. Rosamond Johnson's chief object in giving the concert was to show the public what his school is doing and to introduce some of his most promising pupils. In this he succeeded admirably. No one could help from lending a willing ear to the music of William and Cecilia Butler, whose playing on violin, and piano, respectively, mark them as comers. William Butler is apt to command serious attention as a violinist before many years have passed. Taylor E. Gordon, a second year vocal student, in two numbers also helped to create a favorable impression for the school. The choral numbers under the direction of Mr. Johnson, were very much enjoyed, especially the singing of "Deep River." "Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit" and "Listen to the Lambs." by the Art Song Club of the school, with Mrs. Lucy Henson, Carolyn Cullen, Messrs. Williams, Butter and Fox as lead voices. The Clef Club-furnished several pleasant surprises. One was the appearance of thirty-odd musicians under the direction of Will Marion Cook, who is a dynamic force with the baton. And what a musical treat it was with the Right Quintet singing "Swing Along Chillun" and "Exhortation" to the accompaniment of the orchestra! Then Deacon Johnson capped the climax by singing "He Draws No Color Line." The ever-pleasant Deacon was almost "suffocated with applause," and as usual he had to respond to an encore. Some of the numbers on the program should find favor at the Palace Theatre or any vaudeville house on the big ting, if artistic merit was the standard set. For example, "Steal Away to Jesus," which was sung by Blanche Deas, with Felix F. Wier, violin; H. Leonard Jeter, 'cello, and J. Rosamond Johnson at the pianq. The Southern Melody Quartet should be another applause-getter in vaudeville. Miss Ethel Richardson did herself proud at the piano and was deserving of the hearty and sincere appreciation shown for her work by the audience. There is no denying the fact that Miss Richardson is a pianist of more than mediocre caliber. The Music School Settlement Mandolin-Banjo-Guitar Club, composed of men and women, made a fine showing under the direction of Prof. William H. Butler, and L. Franklin Dyer made a favorable impression at the organ. Some organ. J. Rosamond Johnson had a strenuous evening. He was very much at home in his planolog and applauded in both vocal and in- --- strumental numbers. Speaking of vocal numbers, it is obvious that Mr. Johnson has not been struck by the wave of fair play for the lyricist. In fact, nowadays he is programing old numbers which formerly were labeled "Cole and Johnson Brothers" as "J. Rosamond Johnson." But maybe in time he will come to realize that the lyricist has some rights the composer is bound to respect. After all, what makes a number a Negro song? Would a Negro spiritual be distinctive if the words were not in dialect or couched in phrases peculiar to the plantation Negro? I ask this question of those who hesitate to give the lyricist his just deserts. But back to Monday evening's concert. It was the best thing that J. Rosamond Johnson has done in this country since the palmy days of Cole and Johnson. Having, on his own initiative, made the concert a success he should be inspired to roll up his sleeves and make the Music School Settlement for Colored People an influential institution in the community. THEATRICAL JOTTINGS. (By Bob Slater) Walter Crumbley is back in Manhattan Isle. Harrington and Mills are at the National Theatre. Dans and Stafford are at the Boulevard Theatre Brooklyn. Cook and Stevens are at the Copley Square Theatre, Boston. Howard and Craddock are in New Haven. First of the week act was in New Bedford. Paul Floyd of Floyd and Beaman is in the city and reports having had a successful season. Tom Cross, Jackson and Jerome played at the Lafayette Theatre Sunday with success. Legge and McKinty, the two browns, scored a big hit at the Lincoln Theatre the last half. Bob Russell opened at the Lincoln Theatre Monday for a run. The opening show is "High Yellow and Seal Skin Brown." George W. Cooper of Cooper and Robinson, is back in New York. He left his partner in San Francisco, coming East on account of a bad throat. It is reported that the Rucker-Fiddler show will not be put out the coming season as advertised. Rucker and Winfred have decided to remain in vaudeville. The Lafayette Stock company which left Washington Sunday opens in Chicago next week with Cleo Desmond, Carlotta Freeman, Iris Hall, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, Andrew Bishop, Clarence Muse, Arthur Ray, Charles H. Moore and Mr. Pryor. Harry and Laura Prampin have just finished a successful tour over the Gus Sun Circuit. After finishing their fourteenth week they will remain in New York giving concerts. While playing in Cleveland Mrs. Prampin was presented with a gold cornet by the H. N. White Manufacturing Co. Irving C. Miller's Broadway Rastus company opened at the Buffalo Theatre, Camp. Upton, Monday for a week. In the company are Lillian Brown, who has replaced Ester Bijou as leading lady; Henry Jines, Will Dixon, Ethel Marshall, William Demoft, Joe Hatch, Quintard Miller, Trussy Mitchell and twelve dancing girls. The company, which has thirty-one people, has a jazz orchestra. EDUCATIONAL SERIES BROUGHT TO A CLOSE With the fifth educational recital at Memorial Hall on May 16, there came to a close a remarkable series of recitals that have extended during the winter beginning in January and given once a month. There was a desire on the part of Mrs. Daisy Tapley, under whose sole management the series was inaugurated, to interest the public in the best music as given by the best of our artists—not in one concert, for it could be only in the form of a series if they, were to be really educational. From time to time there has come to our city different artists, but to secure enough to supply the demand of a series was no little task. However, with characteristic determination, Mrs. Tapley set about to secure the needed artists for each program. Those artists who have appeared on the various programs are among the very best that the race can boast of. At the last recital Harry T. Burleigh, baritone and Clarence Cameron White, violinist, gave a program that was an artistic treat to the large audience. Mr. Burleigh's reputation as a composer and singer is such that additional comment is not necessary. Mr. White played with a wonderful breadth of tone. His quality is luscious and sympathetic. The many styles required --- by the Vitali Chaconne were met with answering technique by Mr. White and he gave great pleasure. Mrs. White, who was his accompanist, played delightfully. Mrs. Tapley is to be congratulated upon her splendid artistic success. She has shown what can be done when one wills to do, and it is to be hoped that next-year her subscribers' list will be greatly increased and that she will be liberally supported by the public in so deserving an undertaking. SMARTER SET TO BE AT LAFAYETTE NEXT WEEK Lovers of mirth, melody and good singing—and to our credit it can be said THE WHITNEY BROTHERS they are legion—are looking forward to the appearance of the "Smarter Set" headed by Salem Tutt Whitney and J. Homer Tutt, who will be seen in their new musical creation, "My People," which will be the attraction at the Lafayette Theatre commencing Monday matinee of next week. In "My People" it is said that the word "comic" is used advisedly, and furthermore, that it is through the wit and humor of the lines and situations, and not because of any buffoonery on the part of the funmakers. The book is new and up-to-date, with tuneful music and original song numbers. Everything is brand new, including the title "The Smarter Set," scenic adornment, and sensations calculated to appeal to the most fastidious amusement seeker. The chorus consists of singers with excellent vocies and magnetic charms, who form a delightful background for the principals. RED CAPS WIN AGAIN The Red Caps of the Pennsylvania Station won an exciting game from the Kingsbridge team Sunday at Dyckman Oaks by the score of 2 to 1. Capt. Parker's innermost decided the contest. Hanley of the Kingsbridge nine, made a 4-base hit in the ninth, 'caught his team from a sh. uttle.' The score: Totals .....111527123 Totals .....11527111 Highbridge .....0 0 0 2 0 7 0 0 11 Lincoln .....0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4—5 FIRST GAME. Lincoln .....0 3 0 0 0 0 3 x—6 9 3 Nelson London .....0 2 0 0 0 7 0—4 8 2 Batteries—Petersen Bottle .....Rube Thomas, McLaughlin, Williams and Cobb. CUBAN STARS LOSE r. h. o. a. e. Raminer.ef. 1 2 3 2 0. Mart.ef. 0 1 0 1 0 Creepo.2b. 0 1 3 3 0. Tauper.2b. 1 1 1 0 0 Ferd.er.2c. 0 1 2 3 0. Crist.ef. 2 4 3 1 0 Mant.no.2b. 0 1 0 1 1. Marke. 1 1 5 1 0 Fald.er.2f. 0 1 2 4 0. Neasman.2b. 1 0 8 0 0 Lrajo.er.2f. 0 0 0 0 0. Joseph.2b. 1 4 2 1 Calderin.er. 0 0 0 0 0. Bær.ep. 0 9 8 0 0 Fald.ner.2f. 0 0 0 1 0 Totals. 3 7 2417 2 Culuan Stars. 1 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 Uushweeks. 1 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 x 10 Other Games. At Troll. N. Y. R. H. E. Phila Giants. 0 2 0 3 0 0 4 9 6 Ivy Jupiter. 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 5 9 1 Bradford and Matthews; Holden and Fehwer. At McGuildrick Field. Brooklyn. R. H. E. N. X. of Giants. 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 6 8 2 Lloyd of Giants. 0 0 1 3 0 0 8 3 14 20 1 Batteries; Gaynor, Mitchell and Johnstone; O'Connor and Nolan. PERTH AMBOY GIANTS WIN. The Manhattan Colored Giants of New Brunswick, met their first defeat Sunday at the hands of the Perth Amboy Colored Giants on the Lead Work fields by Perth Amboy by the score of 7 to 5. Score: R.E New Bruns, Giants. 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 - 5 Perth Am, Giants. 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 2 - 7 Perth Amboy will accept all challenges. Address James Wilson, captain, 425 Division street, Perth Amboy, or Harrison Holland, Manager, 189 Fayette Street, Perth Amboy, N. J. WASHINGTON LETTER WASHINGTON, D. C.-The National Training School for Girls, on Lincoln Heights, will hold its commencement exercises June 7, Mrs. Booker T. Washington will deliver the commencement address, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs is principal of the school, which has had an unusually successful year of accomplishments. The friends of the Young Women's Christian Association, and they are legion, are congratulating the association upon the acquisition of the old Hotel Thyson, on the corner of Seventh and P streets. The building is large, with many rooms. When altered to meet the needs of the association it will be one of the best of its kind in the country. As the Young Men's Christian Association is taxed beyond its capacity to accommodate those who wish to register because of the lack of hotel and other desirable accommodation for housing colored transients and bachelors employed here, it is safe to say a like condition will be found when the women's new quarters are ready to receive patrons. The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association of Durham, of which Zeph P. Moore is local manager, has moved into its new quarters in the Pythian Building, and received last week an inspection visit from Dr. A. M. Moore, the treasurer of the association, who expressed himself as being highly gratified with the success of his association here. Among recent marriages are those of Joseph G. Logan, of this city, and Miss Luhm Mae Briggs at the home of the bride's brother, the Rev. Charles S. Briggs, who performed the ceremony, at Cumberland, Md. The couple left for an extended wedding trip in the North Dr. George A. Reynolds, of Southwest Washington, and Miss Mary A. Johnson, of Harvard street, sliped away quietly and were united in Baltimore; and Dr. Norman W. Harris, of Freedman's Hospital, and Miss Claudia Brandon, at the home of the bride's parents in a Droit Park. Columbia Lodge, No. 85, Order of Elks, of which Edward W. Bundy is Exalted Ruler, has opened a clubhouse at 911 T street, northwest. The Garnet Center had an enjoyable evening of music, song and readings Thursday of last week. Dr. Hayden Johnson of the Board of Education, delivered an instructive address. Dr. William A. Warfield, chairman of the Harriet Tubman Red Cross Branch, spoke for the newly organized Red Cross companies. Mrs. Carrie B. Ford was the first to organize a company of young ladies. "The Health of the Babies" was discussed by Mrs. West, Miss Virginia Williams rendered two solos; Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Davis; duet; Mrs. Gertrude Freeman, reading; "What is the Red Cross?" Mrs. A. G. Green, piano solo; Daniel Freeman, first vice-president, presided. Boy Scouts were present in numbers. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell lectured in Norfolk Monday evening of last week; subject, "How This War Will Solve the Race Problem," under the auspices of the Laymen's Missionary Society. Mrs. Coker Ifield Clarkson of New York, was the principal speaker at a meeting of war savings stamp workers of the District at Freedman's Hospital on Saturday evening. The meeting was under the auspices of the Rev. William A. Warfield, Rev. D. E. Wiseman and Miss M. A. D. Madre. Maj. and Mrs. Charles R. Douglass and their son, Haley, motored to Highland Branch, their summer resort for the week end. The contest election between Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson and Mrs. Annie Gilliam Green was held on Friday evening last for the position of community secretary at the Granette Community Center, Mrs. Green defeated Mrs. Lawson pooling 205 votes to Mrs. Lawson's 180. Miss Iris M. Goring and Mrs. Walter E. Redmond of New York City, are visiting in the city. Prof. Charles M. Thomas of the Dumbar High School, delivered a patriotic address before the 300 drafts stationed at Howard University, Saturday evening. Attorney Giles B. Jackson, Chief of the Division of Negro Employment of the Department of Labor, has just returned from a trip through Virginia on official business. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Philadelphia, Pa.—Two npses were graduated from the Nurse's Training School of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Hospital. Major Paul Armand de Lillie of the French Army spoke at the City Club on Monday night on "Child Wellfare, Home and Abroad." Our institutions were well represented. The ban on visitors at Camp Dix was lifted at six o'clock on Monday evening. A big crowd at Wrightstown was waiting to cross the line, as the camp had been closed for military reasons since Friday midnight. Many of the visitors came from distant states. * Announcement of the award of French war honors, to the 15th New York Infantry, now the 369th, who did training and police work at Camp Dix during its early days, stirred the enthusiasm of our boys, the 349th Field Artillery, as they went to the artillery range to man the big guns on Tuesday for the first time in actual firing. James Buchanan, about 40 years old, went to the Municipal Hospital on Tuesday morning and told one of the doctors he had small-pox. He had just come from the brick yard-where he was employed, on Hedley Street. A squad of doctors-went to the brick yard and vaccinated more than 200 people. The public schools will close June 26. The public schools will close June 26. Cubie Tompkins, 23 years, 2134 Nassau Street, Joseph Ventis, 26, 4061 Walnut Street and Holland Jackson, 28, 1202 Tasker Street, were slightly hurt Tuesday morning when the cable of an elevator-broke at 1627-31 Arch Street. A station for the enlistment of physicians in the military service of the country was opened on Wednesday in the office of the Department of Health and Charities. Bishop Evans Tyree is in poor health. The First Episcopal District presented him with $100 last week to take a much needed rest, which the Bishop will do after his conferences. Bishop Levi J. Coppin will spend Decoration Day in Springfield, Ill. The fourth annual convention of the international association of ministers' wives sisters and daughters will be in Lafayette, Ind, June 5 to 7. A large number from this city will attend. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Springfield, Mass. — The Sunday Schools of the city are planning for Sunday, June 9, which is set aside as "Children's Day." Good programs have been prepared. A pleasing musicale was given by Miss Josephine Bowden last Thursday afternoon in honor of Miss Charlotte DeBerry in the home of the latter's parents, 641 Union street. Miss De Berry is a piano pupil under Miss Bowden and this musicale-social was given in honor of having completed one course of study. The program for the afterpart consisted of a piano selection from Handel, Coleridge-Taylor, by Miss DeBerry; solos were sung by Misses Lillian Burr and Louise Shepherd; piano duet. Misses Bowden and DeBerry; piano and violin selection, Misses Alice and Hortense Phrame, There were present the members of the Booklover's Club and about twenty other, friends. Miss Isabel Hoskins is visiting her mother, Mrs. Lucy Hoskins, Penidleton avenue, for a fortnight, having come up from New York for Memorial Day. The Rev. A. L. Bowldin, pastor of the Loring Street A. M. E. Church, left for his annual conference Monday, which meets in Providence. Miss Irene Clark, of Quincy street, is home for the summer from Howard University. DENMARK, S. C. DENMARK, S. C.—Voorhees College, which has been called—and rightly so—"the Tuskegee of South Carolina," was founded in 1897 by Miss Elizabeth Evely Wright. She graduated from Tukegee institute in the class of 1894. She was united in marriage to Prof. Martin A. Meinfae in 1906, and died in December of the same year, and was buried on the campus. Her grave is well cared or, and is in full view from any one of the many buildings that dot the large campus. The school stands as a monument to her wisdom and self-sacrifice labors for her needy people. The Voorhees School has one of the finest plants of any school designed for the education of Negroes in South Carolina. The site consists of 400 acres of as good farming land as can be found anywhere in Bamberg County. It is well stocked with mules, horses, fine cattle, hogs and poultry. Various industries are taught here, but agriculture and truck gardening are made a specialty. A fine orchard of many varieties of fruits has been grown on the farm, hence, in their season, fruits are in abundance. Twenty years ago, the school was started in a small farm house, with 14 pupils and two teachers; this year the enrollment has been 822 students, and a faculty composed of 35 able instructors. These teachers were educated at Tuskegee, Hampton and Fisk, and other reputable colleges. The management of the school always selects the faculty with great care. The buildings, which have already been referred to, are numerous, stately and modern. The commencement this year measured up to the usual high standard. Sunday, May 12, the commencement sermon was preached by the Rev. James E. Kirkland of Darlington, S. C. It was strong, instructive and eloquently delivered. On Monday the class day exercises took place; and the oratorical contest on Tuesday. Wednesday was commencement. The weather was somewhat unpleasant, but a good crowd came out to witness the exercises. There were several graduates from the various departments, and those who spoke delivered splendid addresses. But the address of the occasion was delivered by Prof. Walter S. Buchanan, president of the State Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. The music throughout the commencement was excellent. It showed careful training and drilling. The principal officers of the Vorhess school are: Prof. Jesse O. Thomas, principal; Prof. Martin A. Menafea, treasurer, and the Rev. T. L. Jones, chaplain. RALEIGH, N. C. Raleigh, N. C.-Mrs. Charles B. O'Kelly left to join her husband in Pittsburgh. Dewey Leak left last week for Pittsburgh. Friends of Private Ed. Harris will regret to learn of his illness at Camp Jackson, Columbia, S. C. Mrs. C. G. O'Kelly was in the city visiting Mrs. Adelphia O'Kelly. Frank Christmas and Harper Flemings have left for Pittsburgh. Mrs. Mary Ann Williams, who spent the winter in Raleigh with her son, Mark Williams has returned to Orange, N. J. Mrs. Mamie Hartsfield Haywood returned from High Point, where she went to see her daughter, Miss Vera Smith, graduated. The city schools have closed a very successful school term. St. Paul A. M. E. Church is having tis annual rally. The reports are not all in yet. Dr. Cummings proached at St. Paul TEL MORNINGSIDE 1811 LUGENE ELMORE LAFAYETTE THEATRE SEVENTH AVE. AND 132 N STREET QUALITY AMUSEMENT CORP. ROBERT LEVY AMERICA'S GREATEST COLORED SHOW "THE SMARTER SET" Headed by SALEM TUTT WHITNEY and J. HOMER TUTT Presenting "MY PEOPLE" In Music and Mirth of a Race Everything New and Ahead of the Times Clever Comedians, Singers and Dancers Splendid Scenic Production WEEK OF JUNE 10 THE DIVORCE QUESTION Broadway's Biggest Success A GREAT MORAL LESSON—"WHOM GOD HATH JOINED TOGETHER LET NO MAN PUT ASUNDER" WEEK OF JUNE 3 SPECIAL SCENERY—COSTUMES—ELECTRICAL EFFECTS SUNDAY Continuous Big All Star Vaude- ville and Photo Plays. TWO SHOWS DAILY PRICES: Matinee 8:16.....10 am Evening 8:16.....10 am A. M. E. E. Umchun Sunday, The (Colored).Red Cross had a very successful campaign last Tuesday. In cash, and subscriptions $700 wollars were raised. Miss Lillian Pearce has returned to the city having closed a successful school term at Smithfield. N. C. Harper Fleming, John Hill, Frank Christmas and Ogden Biggs left for Pittsburg last Monday. Henry Brickle left last week for the North. Mrs. J. E. Hamlin is improved. Mrs. Lucile Hunter received the sad news of her brother's death which occurred in Jacksonville, Fla. YOUNGSTOWN. O. Youngstown, Ohio.—Buckeye Lodge of Elks, No. 73, will meet in regular session Thursday evening, June 6. Nathan Scales and son-in-law, W. C. Blake, visited Nathan Scales, Jr., at Camp Funston, Kans. Ralph Thomas left this week for Boston. Arrangements for the June rally at Oak Hill Avenue A. M. E. Church are completed. Mrs. Samuel Williams of Chicago, is the guest of Mrs. James Jones of Covington street. Mrs. Harriet Brown, 26 Hogan street, died Wednesday at the Spring Lake Sanatorium. She had been a resident of this city for some time and is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Florence Gray, three sons, Samuel and Leonard of this city, and Elmer, who is at Camp Sherman. J. W. Arnold died Thursday at his home in West Federal street. He leaves three sons and three daughters. HALIFAX. N. S. Halfaf, N. S.-At the Corpwalls Street Baptist Church Sunday morning services were conducted by the Rev. A. R. Daly and at evening by the Rev. Ackland. Both services were well attended. Wednesday evening services are being well attended. The Ladies Auxiliary of the church held a musical and ple social Thursday evening, May 24, which was a success. The Lyric Orchestra, under the leadership of Chas. Allisson, rendered fine music. The Sunday School has taken on new life and is doing good work. Austin Gaberiel, one of the young men of No. 7 Canadian Regiment, arrived home last week. He has been wounded in both knees. J. A. Kinny left Saturday for Weymouth Falls, N. S., to attend the district quarterly meeting. Mr. Ruid of Montreal is the guest of Mrs. Joseph Saunders of Charles street. Mr. and Mrs. George Fraser have removed to their new home on Mayward street. William Allison, who has been seriously ill, is able to go to work. EDGE OPPOSED TO MIX BOUTS. Trenton, N. J.—It is not regarded as likely here that the State Boxing Commission will yield to the wishes of the colored citizens and fight promoters who are interested in having Rule 35 of the State boxing rules, relating to so-called "mixed" bouts, rescinded. The rule prohibits the holding of contests between white and Negro boxers. Communications are understood to be reaching the office of Governor Edge urging him to influence the Commission to rescind Rule 35. It is not believed that the executive will take an active part in the matter, leaving it to the commissioners to make and break the rules, upon which boxing in a professional way must stand or fall in this State. DEACON JOHNSON, $200. HENRY ANDERSON, $100. B. KELLY JOHNSON, $100. WILLIAM JORDAN, $100. LAURENCE MORRIS, $40. FRED M. BRYAN, $30. B. E. SMITH, $20. J. R. BURROUGHS, $10. E. J. CARPENTER, $10. OPAL COOPER, $10. TICS THE RIVETERS (To the Crew of Charles Champion Riveter) Forth from Europe's warriest sky, Above the din and battle cry, Lame in million shouts from a million For us and food and men, and ships! The babes of Belgium must not die The men of the Hunt and the We must oppose the Hunt's advance And stanch the bleeding vines of France! Black men responded to the cry, Black men who dare and do and do They built the ships to and the fight, A sable crew led by a sable Knight! America's most loyal son Behind the man behind the gun, With skilful hand and cheerful face, Built ships to save men of another They drove the rivets in the ships With age a prayer upon their lips: "Help us, a God of war and fate, Anew to rivet our own ship of star Morgan College. PRIVATE8 JOHNSON It wuz four an' twenty 'bobes hol pann'd an' one fine spring day To surprise you 'colored' soldiers to U. S. S. two To bewild by Ja—'lead easy for highly cultured buneb Jest to kill or main both Yankees, the stroll right back an' lunch. It owes you a food an' added to heavenly motive. So they started nawshawingly ou- what results we'll see Hen Johnson—late o' Alary—seen the o' an twenty Huns An' sez he to Needham Roberts' son's sons o' gun. "Not let's take their interest—o' the o' them will stay "Let us show that we are willing help go away. So we celebrated celebration' the' tunes in the day. With a little bunch o' hän' grender entertained the Huns. An'—right after—comm' closer—bush with which they must up Fripp blessed Hun they reach Gave loud utterance to his pleasure wighly kultler' screech. "Hold on o' it, it' s easy I had a dollar each "For every Hun we're cookin' our pay be a Peach!" Poor Roberts—almost counted out-real land. He grew up in Fritzite an Landau town with the Fritzites at he Hamburg madel They wux drap'd in all-direckshuns an An' the Fritzites still left standin' time their lunch to see So they lit out-kin' an odden—re An' a floatin' over No Man's Land an a plaintive little yelp. Thus he pride O' the bunch o' scrappy scrappen Sam has on his sidel HARTFORD, CONN Hartford, Conn.-The funeral of Maria Washington, who had been in New Haven, was held in city last week. Mrs. T. L. ReNew York, was the guest of Mrs. Arva James, of Garden stn Memorial Day. The box social by the chore of the A. M. E. Church on last Thursday, was a success. Bishop Lee will visit Her on Sunday and Monday Master Donall, son of the Rev. R. R. is able to be back in school against two weeks' illness. Decoration Day found many in town for the Carnival. Mr. Thomas has returned home and extended visit to Boston. Then be a railroad supper at the Covitional Church this week. # BUILDING FUND. WILLIAM HART, $10. DAVE JOHNSON, JR., $10. SAM. PATTERSON, $10. WM. PARQUETTE, $10. WM. KILKINS, $10. PETER T. KILKINS, $10. PERCY W. ROBINSON, $10. HARRY SIMMONS, $10. DURDERVEER, $10. ARTHUR BOY, $10. SIE MOORE, $10. EUGENE ELMORE THE THEATRE NO 132 N STREET CORP. ROBERT LEVY EST COLORED SHOW RTER SET MITNEY and J. HOMER TUTT nting MENCEMENT AT THE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE TUSKEGEE, ALA.—The Thirty-seventh Annual Exercises of the Tuskegee University and Industrial Institute, which will Sunday May 19, come to an end may 23. The commencement Ceremony and good-humiliation, the day night. At noon the guests were guests of the Institute at an old-fashioned master, while the open room, Dr. C. V. Roman of Nashville, who did the annual address to the students said in part: "The ceremony attendant upon quit- school is very fittingly designated for commencement; for it is a trim- dition of testiness and triviality. It is the entrance to the higher univer- sity of life where every master carries nothing without mercy and song without remorse. Your diploma is a passport to the perion endeavor and your graduation a change from discipline to pasture. Note the distinction and deference. A dissection is one receives instruction; from an accepts the opinion of another; while an apostle is an ambassador—a messenger—one I have chosen you from my disciple, said Jesus, "to be my apostles." "You go forth today as the representatives of this institution—to further its influence and interpret its aims. Line is the happy privilege to assist you in the transition. A task gladly accepted for many reasons, because my admiration for Booker T. Washington led the noble men and women who have been worthy coach—defined to be recognized, as a memorial landmark of human progress. My dear young friends, I congratulate you upon the opportunity of such associations and such memories. It is difficult to refrain from amplifying and individualizing ecology. Tuskegee and the People, form a theme worthy of my tongue to express. Your future might be written about a funnel chair and its queenly leader. I must pass on. (1) Do not become morbidly sensitive of your racial identity. (2) Study to increase your understanding and strengthen your judgment. (3) Be practical (4) Remember that life is large what you make it. (5) Attend dozes as they arise. (6) Cultivate accuracy, purity and sympathy of speech. (7) Remember that the most effective response to prejudice is service. (8) Walk in the light and keep close to the present duty." THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. PAUL SCHOOL Lawrenceville, Va. The thirteenth anniversary of St. Paul Normal and Industrial School was celebrated May 19 to 23, with appropriate exercises. Beginning in 1852 with absolutely noththis period has witnessed a revolutionary transformation in both school and country. Today the school is one of the recognized centres of Negro education in the country. It owns 1600 acres of land, has over thirty frame structures and a few brick buildings, all put up by student apprentices, the brick and jum Corner 135th Street 7 large beautiful rooms, bath, hot water, steam, private house, moderate rent, reference. SCHIERLOH, 776 - 9th Ave. 1760 THIRD AVENUE apartments, three and four rooms; both water supply; rent only $9 and $11. Half month free, respectable families only. Apply Janitor or POCHER & CO., 125 West 34th Street WEN E. NAIL HENRY O. PARKER Nail & Parker REAL ESTATE TEL. WORNINGSIDE 7682 & 7688 145 W. 135th St. New York City Pleasant View House 280 EAST 161st ST. Two connecting furnished rooms, suitable for light housekeeping, kitchen privileges. E. E. Greene. For Rent. Hall or rent for all occasions Apply United Civic League, Inc 204 W. 135th St. 4-26-4 ber being manufactured on the grounds by student workmen. All buildings are electric lighted and the principal ones are steam heated from the school's own plant. The student body comprises approximately 500 students from 26 states, Cuba, Porto Rico, Jamaica, even far-off Africa has contributed her quotas. Six hundred trade and academic students have received certificates and diplomas. It has over 4000 former students to whom some portion of their training has been given. It employs fifty-three instructors and teachers, has twenty-three industrial and school departments and a plumbing department in a quarter of the million dollars. There are trades for boys and girls with typewriting', business, music, and stenography. Among the boys' trades are mechanical, steam and electrical engineering, steam-fitting, plumbing, printing, brick, masonry, plastering, blacksmithing, 'wheelwrighting, sheoaking, tailoring, dairying and farming. The practical nature of the training in the industrial department is shown by the record of the masonry division at South Hill last year, where the boys of that division erected over a dozen large brick stores and warehouses, laying a million and a half brick. One building, alone required 235,000 bricks. These buildings were replacements fade necessary by the disastrous fire which visited that town. Nearly all the brick laid were made at the school's brickyard. Masons and carpenters trained at the school have worked on constructions in nearby town as well as Virginia town of Bessemer. We note subtoworth records. A graduate of the engineering division is now cadet engineer in the Navy, another boy is Government Inspector of Plumbing for the Island of Porto Rico. The school is also well represented in the professions. One-third of the colored clergy of the Episcopal Church received their secular training at St. Paul's. Over three hundred of its graduates and students are engaged in teaching and uplift work. Law and medicine are represented too. Over one hundred of the school's young men have been drafted besides those who have been commissioned officers and five passed the examination for commissioned officers. In the county the school through its extension work conducted under the Farmers' Conference, Brunswick Loom and Co-operative Association, has revolutionized conditions. Instead of the few thousand acres of thirty years ago, the colored people of the county own and pay taxes on, 63,000 acres of land, valued at $732,418, with personal property total of $233,853, giving the total of $963,455. These figures figure the county first place in respect to value of farm land owned by Negroes and second in number of acres. The criminal expenses have been cut in half, ranking among the lowest in the state for counties having a preponderance of Negro population. The jail has been known to be empty six months before the county takes first, rank in extending school terms of colored schools. Last year $560 was raised by the people themselves to supplement county funds, in extending the terms of 37 of the 48 schools for one or more months. In addition to this over $1,000 was raised to apply on new school projects, remodeling and equipment features. In the month of March this year two school communities raised $450 and $435 respectively to secure aid in building the new school in Jessewsald Fund." The Negroes of the county are among the most thrifty and law-abiding in the state. Last year when Archdeacon Russell was elected Suffragan Bishop for colored work in the Diocese of Arkansas and had the election under advisement, the Board of Trade of Lawrenceville, composed of the influential business and professional men of the town, passed a unanimous resolution asking the Archdeacon not to accept, predicating their request upon his great services here in the country and the importance of his remaining at the helm of the school in order to carry on the great work in "our midst, which has resulted in such a transformation in the color of people" in the town. A voluntary movement was started among the colored people of the county to raise a thank offering of $500 in connection with the thirteenth anniversary of the school as an expression of their gratitude and appreciation of what the school has done for them. Support and Maintenance. With all of its splendid work the school is still struggling for existence. It is practically unendowed, being supported mostly by voluntary donations, which are subject to fluctuation even an ordinary times and in the stress through which the school is growing, making the fluctuation represents an appreciable diminution in income. War conditions have hit the school hard and the principal is making a special appeal for funds to apply as a thirtieth anniversary offering in order to enable the school to keep out of debt. Bishop Lloyd delivered the commencement address, which was wonderfully inspiring and helpful. He had just returned from Liberia and he said: "I have seen the only spot on God's green earth where Africans are working out their destiny in their own way without let or hinderance or help from any one; pure blooded Africans working out for them needed the destinies and potential to make full citizens." William Anthony Avery told the school that he brought greetings from Hampton Institute and its new principal. Bishop Tucker presented diplomas and trade certificates to 25 young men and women as follows: Fraudie Barnes, Tharreus Caldwell, Martha Clairborne, Dorothy Coleman, Lela Cochran, Lionel House, Ella Hudson, House Hilla Hudson, Celeste James Marie James, Susie James, Ada Jarrett, Leroy Johnson, Ollie Light, James B. Majors, Henry T. Manning, John L. Mitchell, Sanford Parker, Joseph Perry, Victoria Ricks, Raphael Simon, Kate Trabill*, Estelle Walker, William Walker*. The unveiling of the service flag of the school, with 110 students of them the boys who have given their servants to the country and to the one who "was not." Thursday a splendid memorial tablet to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mrs. Katharine Van Rensselaer. Delaffier, a former donor of the school and a strong friend of Negro education, was unveiled in the memorial of the late Rev. The service was conducted by Archdeacon Russell and his son, the Rev. J. Alvin Russell; rector, and the address was delivered by Bishop Lloyd, president of the Board of Missions. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. QUINDARO, Kans.-Thursday, May 16, marked the closing of a successful year's work in view of the loss of the esteemed president a few months ago. Among the many programs and enter-tees he has been a great several brilliant recitals by the graduates and students of the music school. Thirty-two graduates were given diplomas and certificates from the various departments, while several young men were called to the close of school to receive diplomas and certificates. At, the annual meeting of the State Board of Trustees, Dr. F. Jesse Peck, of Topena, was elected president, succeeding the late Dr. H. T. Kealing. Dr. Peck returns to the school after having served as president during its infancy. A contract has been closed with the U.S. Government to place 100 National Army men on the campus for special instruction in technical branches. Additional equipment and machinery is being installed and the men are being assigned as follows: 20 in currentry and woodwork; 30 in electrical work; 40 in blacksmithing and forging and 10 in concrete work. Several of the school's instructors have been employed by the Government for this course. The men will be under command of Negro officers and quartered and fed in the university building PARMELE TRAINING SCHOOL PARMELB, N. C—The commencement exercises of the Parmelie Training School began Sunday, May 26, at 3 p.m. The baccalaurate sermon was deserved. The baccalaurate Dance will N. C. Thursday will be the birotic day Master Claudius Chance, Jr. age 2, played a conspicuous part in the primary program Monaday evening. NEWS OF THE CHURCHES CONFIRMATION AT ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL A congregation comprising many colored churchmen filled the Cathedral of St. John the Divine last Monday evening at a special confirmation service of classes from seven colored Episcopal chapels of the diocese of New York, Bishop Greer conceived the idea of a general confirmation at the cathedral rather than that he and Bishop Charles S. Burch go to each chapel. There were 175 person confirmed, 105 of them colored. The Rev. E. Briggs Nash, of the cathedral staff, had full charge in Hilary Hill's Archdeacon deacon William H. Pot. Dean Richard Chandler Robbins and the pastors of all the congregations represented were present. It was the first such service. The chapels from which the candidates came were Messiah, St. David's, St. Cypranus, St. Clement's, St. Jude's, St. Augustine's, Yonkers; the Crucifixion and All Saints'. ST. MARK'S M. F. CHURCH On Sunday services were attended by large congregations. In honor of Memorial Day, the services were patriotic and fitting tributes were paid to the fallen heroes who gave their lives in the heat civil strife in order that government people, by the people and for the people, should not perish from the earth. At the morning service, Dr. W. H. Brooks preached an eloquent sermon from Matthew xxi:24: these, "Discipleship." Dr. Brooks said in part, that Jesus Christ is the loftiest temple of democracy. He further asserted that Jesus Christ was least two thousand years ahead of the 'world' and that the world is just awakening to the fact of His teachings. Jesus is the highest exemplar of the larger life which can only be obtained through the agencies of self-abeguation-prayer and humility. In evening Dr. Ernest Lyons, pastor of the church, M. E. Church, Baltimore, preached a sermon to John A. Andrew Post No. 15, 1914, from James v.4. These, "The Cause of the present upheaval." In the course of his sermon, Dr. Lyons said that war God's method of revolutionizing the world. It is 'His clearing house through which the world is made better and expression obliterated. During the day twelve persons joined the church. A very substantial collection was given to the G. A. R. Veterans UNION BAPTIST CHURCH The Rev. George H. Sims was unable to attend the Virginia Baptist State Convention, owing to the condition of his throat. Dr. S. W. Smith of Yonkers kindly consented to take his place and represented the New York State which the Union Baptist Church sent $100 through him. The Metropolitan Baptist Church of which Dr. W. W. Brown is the pastor sent $400 and Mrs. Emmett Johnson as a delegate. It is hoped that other churches will send their money through the New England church which meets in Anbury Park or June. Union Baptist Church is busy with its spring drive. Watt Terry and Mime Leah Kate Walker are assisting us in raising $6,800 in this drive. Sunday at 11 a.m. an excellent congregation greeted the pastor and listened to the message on "The Blood Wash Throne." 2 p.m. on the Sunday school, under Superintendent Johnson; was out and held an interesting session. At 3 p. m., Mrs. Elizabeth Howard delivered, a message to an appreciation audience. She is speaking for us through the week. On Thursday evening, June 6, a special sermon will be presented only. The R. Y. P. U. under President Lloyd was well attended and enjoyed by the hearers. The program was in charge of Mrs. H. Johnson of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. the wounded man set for the first annual sermon. "The women, as well as the men who had charge of the instru- playing. The sermon was delivered ments seem to have had" the art of by Dr. Sims. Subject, "The Mighty Warrior." MOTHER ZION CHURCH. A large congregation worshipped at Mother Zion last Sunday. The pastor preacher at 11 a.m. upon "The Second Milk." In the evening he preached the second day of the day, the leader of Good Samaritans and Daughter of Samaria. Fifteen jerseys joined the (Continued on page 7aven) MANHATTAN Y. W. C. A. MANHATTAN T. C. A. This Branch of the Association is in residence following members for assistance in the Red Cross house-to-house campaign; Mrs. Elizabeth Michael, captain; Mrs. Merletta Wright, Mrs. Emma Bristow, Mrs. Opholta Miller, Mrs. Thomas and Miss Ethel Mayball. The following young ladies from the Morrestown High School chaperoned by Mrs. Rosa L. Hawkins are stopping the girls in New York. Misses Nancy Wesley, Caroline A. Palmer and Harriet G. Brown. Recent visitors at the W. Y. C. A. are Mrs. Salina Oliver, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Avery, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Annie Putnam, Pittsburgh and Miss Alice James, Baltimore. Mrs. Agnes Griffen and Mrs. Anna Rehmer rehearsal their membership in the Association and Mrs. Elizabeth Michael has made a donation of $10. URBAN LEAGUE ACTIVITIES. On Friday afternoon, May 24, the Executive Board of the National League on Urban Conditions among members of the league is visiting at the Fifth Avenue Building, 200 Fifth avenue, where the league's national headquarters are now located. Reports were received from Eugene Knickle Jones, Executive Secretary, and George E. Haynes, Educational Secretary, the league's activities during the past three months. In part, Mr. Jones reported as follows: At the instance of the league, Dr. George E. Haynes for eight years on the league's staff, has been selected as Labor Advisor to the Secretary of Labor to handle matters affecting Negro labor in America. The American Federation of Labor has advanced appreciably in its attitude toward Negro labor, and Mr. Samuel Gompers, President of the A. F. of L., has promised that at its St. Paul meeting in June an even more advanced position would be offered. Negro workingmen will be voiced. The league has been placing Negroes as labor advisers in large industrial plants handling Negro labor. Some eight or ten men have already been placed, and there are on record calls for nine additional persons. W. M. Ashby of the Newark organization has been in the South seeking Negro student labor for farms in Southern-New Jersey. The Connecticut Cut leaf tobacco Association is in favor of this organization, some 900 or 1,000 colored students for work on the tobacco fields of Connecticut. The league has recently affiliated organizations in Cleveland, Columbus, Ohio, and Charlotte, N. C. Ten-thousand dollars have been raised to conduct work in St. Louis and East St. Louis, and the secretaries for the organization have selected to begin work early in June. A survey of Milwaukee is being made, based upon which an organization will probably be started in that city. A movement is on foot to organize an affiliated branch of the league in Boston. Other cities under consideration are Townstown, Ohio; Springfield, Toledo; Toledo, Gary; Ind.; Princeton, X. J.; New Brunswick, J.; Baltimore, Md., and Kansas City, Mo. The New York work of the league has been separated entirely from the national work, thus freeing Mr. Jones to give all of his time to national activities of the league. The Armstrong Association of Philadelphia, through the raising of a special fund, has been able to place two waiters in seven schools in different sections of the city. The Deroit Urban League has graduated its first class from the school of day workers, awarding diplomas for efficiency after the first three employers have given testimonials to the thoroughness of the work done by the "graduates." Mentally, all of the branches of the league conducted health campaigns during the last week in April. The Industrial Department of the Chicago Urban League has been made a branch of the United States Employment Service. The league has had three "fellows" in training during the past four months: Miss Nadine F. Wright of Radcliffe College, being appointed recently as visitor for the Harlem Branch of the Charity Organization Society of New York City; George M. King, head of Dartmouth College, being recommended as industrial plant as labor advisor, and I D Saunders, formerly employed in the New York Historical Society, who is now handling the interests of the Connecticut Leaf Tobacco Association in the New York office of the league. Dr. Haynes reported on the growth of the organization in Chattanooga, Nashville and Memphis and plans to organize of Tennessee of Tennessee State of Georgia, from local groups in cities already organized with league branches. Plans were discussed for enlarging the educational facilities for the training of Negro social workers, which involves a selection from the best schools of the country of Negroes adapted to and inclined towards social work as a profession. These plans also call for the making of investigations of conditions in cities—for be used as a basis for intelligent attacks on the problems affecting employment, housing, recreation and amusement. The officers of the league are/L. Hollingsworth Wood, president; R. R. Moton, Kelly Miller, and John T. Emerson, vice-presidents; William H. Baldwin. Fred B. Moore, a member of the Executive Board, reported on several conference held in Washington with the Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor. DR. LYON URGES PATRIOTISM. With the great audience standing and singing "My Country" "Tis of Thee" accompanied by the Symphony Orchestra of the Martin Smith Music School Jed by David I. Martin, the 35th anniversary exercises of St. Mark's Lyeum fittingly began last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, president John E. Robinson, presiding. St. Mark's Lyon, former pastor of St. Mark's Church and a former U. S. S. Minister to Liberia, who came from Baltimore to deliver the anniversary address, spoke on "Patriotism and Its Relationship to the Negroes of the United States." After the scripture reading by Mrs. L. W. Mayfield and prayer by the Rev. George Allen, Allen University professor, David I. Handy, and E. A. Jackson, pianist and chorister of the Lyeum, played a organ solo. George Young, another former president of the Lyceum, who was to give a brief review of work of the Lyceum "Over a Quarter Century," could not he present but sent a letter expressing his views. "Just before Dr. Lyon was presented by the Rev. Dr. Brooks, pastor of St. Mark's, the great audience stood again and sang "The Star Spangled Banner," and said that all colored Americans should show patriotism toward this their own, and the greatest of all governments. He also forcefully explained it, that many were aroused to a high sense of patriotism. B. F. Thomas in a neat speech presented Mrs. Addie C. Wright with the honor medal offered by the program committee to the person bringing in the highest number of members in the 1,000 Membership Campaign. Dr. Brooks presented to Miss Lottie Wilson a loving cup from the Lyceum for her many years of service. The Smith Music School furnished music and was never heard to better advantage. The Silver Spray Circle of Young Women ushered. Sunday the program will be in charge of Mrs. Josephine Mahoney. PROVIDENCE R J Providence, R. I.—At Condong Street Church Sunday, June 2, at 2,30 there will be a food conservation meeting. Mrs. Harrington will speak on how to conserve food. A teacher from the Normal School will recite poems from Paul Laurence Dunbar. Patriotic songs will be sung by the children from the shelter. Samples of the food will be given out. The funeral of Attorney Frederick C. Olney, who died on Tuesday afternoon after an illness of six weeks, was held from his home in Wakefield Friday afternoon. Burial at Riverside Cemetery. Attorney Olney was widely known throughout the State, having engaged in practice for the last thirty years. He was a graduate of Michigan University Law School. He was the nephew of Mrs. Rosa Watson and cousin of Miss Emma Watson. A member of our girls, some of the Twentieth Century A. L. C., will go to ooekon on June 8 to tag for the French Hospital tag day. The Twentieth Century A. L. C., met at the residence of Miss Pearl Smith, 98 Verndale avenue. Friday evening. News for THE AGE should be sent to Miss Ruth Scott, 33 Camp strect. Miss Vashti C. Maxwell, of Brown University, was the speaker of the Lyceum. The Rev. Thomas E. Roach preached a sermon to the G. A. R. Sunday, at 2 o'clock. The Rev. James J. which will be held at Worcester, Mass. The Rev. M. S. Sydes preached at Condugton Street Church at both services. STAUNTON, VA. Staunton, Va.—The Rev. R. O. Powell was called to Newport News this week to see his son, Robert, who was hurt in a street car wreck in that city last Sunday. Chester Strother left here for the University Hospital for an operation of the eye. A. L. Billiard spent Sunday in Charlottetown. Luther Bowles, Stewart Deming and Luddell Taylor took a motorcycle ride last Sunday in Waynesboro. Mrs Elmo Johnson returned last week from Richmond, where she spent some time visiting her parents. The Rev. Hollins, of Waynesboro, preached at the Tabernacle last Sunday. The union revival closed at the Tabernacle last Sunday after two weeks of successful meetings. HOT SPRINGS, VA Hor SPRINGS, Va.-Rev. James E. Lewis, of Scottsville, Va., preached to an appreciative congregation at Smith Chapel Sunday evening. The Rev. Luke Jones, pastor, preached at Piney-Grove Church Sunday. Through the efforts of H. F. Berry, members of the race here contributed SH17 in the recent Red Cross drive here. Charles Massie and Carey Under-Charles Massie are with the American Expeditionary Force "somewhere in France," have written to friends and sent their photos. They are delighted with the trip and anxious to see active service. Mrs. Allen J. Brown, of Washington, D. C. is visiting her husband here. They are stopping at the Hotel Tweedy temporarily. R. N. Smith and RAN. Smith, Jr., were in the village last week on business. Mrs. Lucy Tolliver entertained the following guests at dinner Tuesday evening; Mrs. Sarah Wilson, Mrs. Rosa Reynolds, Charles Ross, J. H. and William H. Tyler. James H. Tyler left Sunday for Atlantic City. Grant Turner is visiting friends in Lunchburg and Amherst. Roots, Luckstones and Black Magic Secrets, 25c. R. Mister, Box 131, Montgomery, Ala. 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. 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In the basement is a billiard room with refreshment counter, three bowling alleys, a handsome swimming pool, 20 by 60 ft., locker rooms for men and boys and fifteen shower baths. The executive offices are on the main floor and in either side of the main hall wide he found spacious social rooms for men and for boys. The gymnasium, on the main floor, is large enough to accommodate all kinds of physical class work and for all recreational games, such as indoor tennis, hand ball, indoor baseball, volley ball and. basket ball. The gymnasium can be converted into an auditorium, testing students in five hundred persons. Folding partitions separate the class-rooms on the second floor which permit the rooms being changed into one large room for banquets, lectures and entertainments, etc. The cafeteria on this floor will serve the needs of the men in the dormitories and the members of the branch. The dormitories are noted dormitories accommodating eighty men. On all floors will be found drinking fountains. Most of the rooms are single and are furnished and finished off beautifully. A lavatory with marble shower baths is on each dormitory floor. Men living in the building will have private mail boxes. The building has a fine central location for all the people of brooklyn and is but fifteen minutes from the Wall Street section of New York and but thirty-five minutes from Harlem and Jersey City. The program of the exercises for the week of dedication is as follows: Tues-evening June 4, addresses will be given by prominent citizens and representatives of various organizations of the borough and will be known as "Brooklyn Night". Wednesday afternoon, from 10 o'clock to 5 o'clock, reception will be held in the adjoined Ward, evening will be "Church Night" at which time addresses will be given by pastors of the city and church officials. On Thursday evening, June 6, the board of directors of the Brooklyn, Y. M. C. A. will take charge of the program and Governor Whitman will deliver the main dedicatory address. The name "Association Night," has been given to Friday night when a special invitation will be extended old members, present members and prosessioners together with their friends. The main address for "Association Night," by Dr. J. E. Moorland, International Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. will be delivered and other addresses will be made by visiting secretaries and well known in the Y. M. C. A. work. Saturday evening has been called "Boys Night," at which time a general entertainment and reception will be tendered the boys. Sunday afternoon, June 9, a patriotic service will be held at which time a special invitation will be given to the sailors and all young men who may service of the country soon. The building will be open all the week, day and evening, for visitors to make their in- A BEAUTY S Dark or Brown Skin May Smooth, Bright—Rough Smooth as Velvet also Risings, Bumps, I Black and W By M Apply Black and White Ointment as directed on package, to face, n dark, sallow or blotchy skin, cle pimples, blackheads, wrinkles, tar a clear, soft, fair, light, bright cosmet is exquisite—is soft, but not skin preparations, as it heals as w back guarantee, only 25c (stamp) send $1 for four boxes of Black a Black and White Soap included from Dept. E, Memphis, Tenn. AGENTS MAKE representing us. Apply for territ Black and White Ointment THE STAR H C all requirements be required only for the conference Thursday; June 6: Active committee have in charge the exercises and reactions of each evening. SCRANTON. PA Seranton, Pa.—On Wednesday, at 5:1 P. M., occurred the death of Mrs. G. W. Brown, wife of G. W. Brown, the well-known drayman, at the residence 910 Robinson street, after a long illness. The funeral took place at Bethel A. K. Church, of whiten' the deceased was a stewardess and a faithful member of long, standing, on Friday afternoon, a 2 clock, the Rev. Joseph M. Evan appealing. Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband, one son, David, and a hoof of friends and relatives. The floral of ferrings were many and beautiful. The Colored Ladies' Auxiliary of the American Red Cross gave a well attended concert and ball on Wednesday evening, May 22, at Carter's Hall. About 300 were in attendance. The performers were: Miss Mary Smith, soprano; Chas. C. Snyder, Mrs. Walter Robinson, reader; Miss Harriet Johnson, New York City, soprano; duet, Mrs. C. Z. Riley, soprano, Miss Viola Robinson, alto; Dr. J. E. Foster, essay, 'The Negro' Part in the Wars of this Country'; Madden's Quartet; soprano solo, Mrs. Alonzo Chadwick. Many out of town persons were present. Music by the Serenaders' Jazz Band. Amount cleared $187. Private Robert Pertilla, of Camp Hill, Newport News, Va. Who has been owed a stopper on his way home to Norwich, N. Y., to see his aunt, Mrs. Ida Pertilla, 207 Soruce street. The Rev. Jos. M. Evans 'is in Detroit. In the absence of the pastor, Wm. Crampton conducted the services in the morning and Dr. Hand gave an interesting talk on Florida in the evening. The rally Sunday at the Pine Street Baptist Church netted over 400 more coming to F.W. Means on pastor. Mrs. Madison Scanks was called to Bhampton last week to attend the funeral of Chas. Molson. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Carter, of Willkes-Barre, and Mrs. Luck, of Chester, motored to this city Sunday and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Jones, Sanderson avenue Mrs. C. C. Smith went to Willkes-Barre, where her son, the Rev. Herbert Smith, was the M. C. Smith last Sunday. George Brown is convalescent. On the sick list are Mrs. Wenworth Hill, Hahnemann Hospital Townsend Hill, 418 Moir Court. Arthur Price is much improved. The anti-loafing law passed in this city has been the means of making many men to seek a livelihood. Miss Hilda Carter, pianist, and Miss Amy Dorsen, pianist and soprano, pupils of J. Alfred Pennington, Seranton Conservatory of Music will give a joint recital, in Conservatory Hall Tuesday evening June 4. On the Air Line. Eager Lady—But what if your engines stops in the air—what happens? Can's you get down? Aviorator—That's just what 'appens; mum. There's two Germans up over in France now with their engines stopt. They can't get down, so they're starving to death. California Pilean. May be Bleached and Made Soft, Rough and "ashy" Skin Made but also Removes Freckles, Tan,umps, Blemishes by using and White Ointment. By Mail 25c. White Ointment (for white or colored folks) surface, neck, arms or hands. 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Send all money or money order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER MGR. P. O. Box 318 Groenbreek, M.C. NEWS OF GREATER NEW YORK Manhattan and the Bronx. Miss Hazel Cholomol of Philadelphia was the guest of Mrs. Mayne Chiahm, 64 W. 189th street, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Thomas entertained Dr. Ernest Lyon and other guests after the exercises at the Maceo. There will be dinner on Thursday, May 30, at the First Emmanuel Church, served from 1 to 6 p. m.; also a play, "The Church Fair," at 9 p. m. The Rev. R. M. Bolden preached for Dr. Frederick Handy of Montclair, N. J. Sunday night. Dr. Handy has an ambulatory congregation which meets promptly at 6:45 p. m. The New York conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church will meet June 12 at Rush Memorial Church, this city. A. A. Rives was elected a delegate from Mother Zion Church. On Tuesday night, June 4 the members of the Missionary Society of Abyssinia Baptist Church, Mrs. O. Hager, president, will render a program at the First Emmanuel Church, 105 West 130th street. Admission free. Mrs. W. O. Terrell of New York was the solist on May 24 for the annual session of the B. Y. P. U. state competition of New Jersey at Shiloh Baptist Church, the Rev. White, pastor, and was accompanied by Mrs. William P. L. Lee, pastor. A technical conference of the international employed officers of the Y. M. C. A. will be held at the Y. M. C. A. Training College, Springfield, Mass., June 7 to 11. The methods to be employed in the work of the organization will be considered and discussed by workers from all over the country. This week Dr. J. Brown is attending the commencement of the Dinwiddie Normal and Industrial School in Virginia and will deliver the commencement address the New England Conference at Worcester, Mass., upon "The Need of An Educated Ministry," Bishop W. L. Lee, presiding. Dr. F. M. Hyde has returned from the meeting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church at Columbus, O. to which he was a delegate. A reception will be given him next Monday night under the auspices of the Presbyhood of St. James Church in appreciation of his services at the assembly. The Negro Library Association completed plans for a musical literary avenue to be held the Carlton avenue, Y. M. C. A., Brooklyn, June 21, at last, meeting held at the residence of Arthur Schomburg. The proceeds of the entertainment are for the benefit of the association in prosecuting its work. Before a large audience at St. Mark's Lyceum last Thursday evening, William Preston Moore read a paper on "The Part That the Darker Races Ought to Take for the Betterment of Interpersonal Relationship." He conduced his argument with the appeal: "Save and serve the cause of humanity; this will help us win genuine democracy." Mrs. Adah B. Thoms, superintendent of the Nurses' Training School of Lincoln Hospital, will address the Dunbar Literary Society of Epworth M. E. Church, East 62nd street and Grant Avemut, the Rev. Charles H. Andrews, pastor, Sunday at 6:30 p.m., subject, "The Nurse and Her Scope." Mme. Marie Jackson Stuart will preside. The Aida Choral Society is planning to produce "Ruth the Gleaner" a musical drama in five acts at the New Star Casino, under the direction of Sidney Woodward, the well known tenor. Miss Junea Collins, Miss Josephine Junea of Teton Kankan Mrs Ike Dean, dramatic soprano of Richmond, Va.; J. Francis Thomas, hasso of Chalin University; Jeon Loncke, Miss Bessie Henry, Miss Margueriet Fines, Miss Lenni Caldwell, Miss Dulce Frazier Mme. Hawkei Hawkins, Charence Gibbs, Harvey J. Bolen, J. E Embry and S. L. Saunders will assist Mr. Woodward in making the affair a success. UNITS GIVE SUCCESSFUL DANCE. A benefit reunion dance was given at the 15th Battalion Armory, Saturday evening by the units of the Circle for Negro War Relief under the man- agement of the Army, and distributed by the heads of the various units. The attendance was large and an enjoyable time was had. Refresh- ments were served by a committee of males with Mrs. Pratt Henson in the army. William Gardeen presented the mural, and a sculptor, Mr. Gold, a neat sum was realized and turned over to Miss Carolyne Bond, executive secretary of the Circle. EQUAL SUFFRAGE LEAGUE. Through the courtesy of Dr. V. Morton Jones, the Equal Suffrage League held its monthly meeting at Lincoln Settlement Wednesday afternoon, May 22. Fred Moore gave an inspiring and instructive prope. appreciation and use of the balloon. An enthusiastic discussion followed the address and all agreed that Mr. Moore had come at a most opportune time. Following the address the election of officers took place with the following result: Mrs. Julia Dixon Jackson, president; Mrs. Wm. McKinney, vice-president; Mrs. Jerome P. Burge, secretary; Mrs. Alice Davis, treasurer; Mrs. W. F. Trottman, chairman executive committee. Mrs. Wm. Morton was made honorary president because of her former service as president and her departure for France. ANNUAL PLATFORM MEETING. The second annual platform meeting of the Harlem Coppergateational Church, the Rev. W. Stephenson Holder, pastor, will be held at Rush Memorial A.M. W. Church, 150th Street, Sunday June 3 at 3 p. h., closing at 6 o'clock. dress by Dr. Holder and music by the Childen's Choir. Other speakers will be J. Frank Wheaton, who will preside; H. Eustace Williams, Dr. Gustavus Henderson, Dr. A. A. Crooke, Dr. Wm. P. Hayes, Judge McLean, Dr. Jas. Banks and others. Mrs. Cullen and Mrs. Brinckerhoff will render solos and there will be selections by the Senior Choir. NEWS OF THE CHURCHES (Continued from page seven) church during the day. Thursday, May 30, diner will be served by the Christian Endeavor Society. Friday evening Prayer and Praise Service. Next Sunday at 2 p. m. the annual sermon to the Grand Lodge F. and A. M., will be preached; at 8 p. m. the annual sermon to the Coachman's Beneficial League. The New York Annual Conference meets June 12, at Rush Memorial Church. At the fourth quarterly Conference, last Monday night, Mr. A. Rives was elected the church and congregation have voted for the return of the pastor and presiding elder. ST. JAMES' CHURCH. The largest congregation of the season greeted the pastor on his return from the Presbyterian General Assembly at Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hyder spoke on the subject, "The Dawn of Opportunity for the Oppressed People in the World War." Residents of the World War." Elder James Gwathmey and Mrs. Ida Cipais were united in matrimony at the close of the morning sermon. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johnson was baptized at the morning service. Four persons joined the church during the day. Dr. Hyder addressed the Presbyterian ministers' union last Monday morning, from Columbus, from the bus." Under the auspices of the Brotherhood the Church will give a reception to the pastor on Monday night in the lecture room in appreciation of his services at the assembly. METROPOLITAN CHURCH At the Metropolitan Baptist Church the Rev. W. W. Brown, pastor, the Sunrise Praying Band met early in the morning and added much to the services all through the day. The superintendent with his staff of officers benefit greatly the young people in Harlem. The school has been built beneficially and financially. At 11 a. m. Sister B. L. L. Howard preached from Gen. Xxii; 2 theme, God will preach in Harlem. In speech from 11 Tim. iv: 67, Mr. Troman, president of the Industrial League, urged the people to do their whole duty along that line. At 3 p. m. the Rev. W. H. Moses of Philadelphia, preached from Mark xi; 17. Many hears were quickened and many were made to see their duty in this war issue as never before. The vice-president had charge of the B. Y. P. U., sister E. H. Johnson, president of the Virgin State Institute, received presented to the pastor a gold medal and to the Trustee Board a banner for sending the largest amount of money, $400. Many new members were added to the church. BUSH MEMORIAL Within the next two weeks, the annual session of the New York Conference will convene at Rush Memorial A. M. E. Zilon Church, 53-60 West 138th street, with the Bishop, Josiah S. Horn, the Rev. James H. Horn, the memorial amount of work that must be done not only by the pastor and officers if the conference is to be a success, but by the members and friends of the church also. The task is of such magnitude that it requires the unsisted support of each and every one of the young about desired success. The opening, in the form of a concert by the members of the Rush Memorial Chur, under the leadership of Prof. H. Gladstone Marshall, assisted by his orchestra of seventy pieces. Every number will be by talent furnished from within the ranks of the work of which has gone far and wide throughout the Zion connection. Last Sunday the services both morning and evening were of the highest standard. The pastor delivered two excellent sermons. Sololists for the day being: Miss Lillian Galloway, Miss Lillian Brunson, Mrs. Morris and C. N. Generlette, Over $50 was raised as the day's collections. FIRST EMMANUEL CHURCH The services Sunday at the First Emmanuel Church were very inspiring and well attended. At 11 o'clock Pastor Bolden preached from St. Matthew xix:27: "Then answered Peter and said unto Him, Behold we have forsaken all and followed Thee; what shall we have therefore? Thee. Theme, Material Gain." At the conclusion of the sermon a number of testimonies were given, a full music was rendered by the Girls' Choir. The Sunday School at 2 p. m. was opened by Mrs. E. Chandler. The lesson review was conducted by Asst. Supt. Chas. Slims. The classes were well attended, several new scholars being present. June 9 will be Children's Day. Pastor Bolden will preach a sermon to the children at 11 o'clock. At 2 and 8 p. m. special programs will be rendered by the pupils of the school. Mrs. Simonton who has traveled extensively through Africa, will deliver an address. A prayer and praise service was conducted at the meeting of the Literary Society at 4 p. m. in charge of Miss Maggie Johnson. The Emmanuel Fidelwidth Society meet at 7:30 p. m. A. B. S. preached by the; Rev. J. W. H. John- son, assistant pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church from John ix. 7; "Love is of God;" theme; "Love." The Apostle Paul warns us to love one another that we may love Him. The choir rendered the Anthem As Pants the tune of the church had charge of the dinner during the day. Wm. E. Townsman president, presented $10.40 to the trustees, proceeds from the same. 8T. BENEDICT THE MOOR. It was a gala night in St. Benedict's Church on West 33rd street last Sunday, as the Right Rev. Michael J. Curley, Bishop of St. Augustine, Florida, was administering the sacrament of confirmation. Lilies, roses, carnations, crimson ramblers in pots and all the respondant spring flowers were massed on the altars and the church's its full capacity. By 8 o'clock each seat was taken, many were standing and late comers were arriving. There were one hundred and seventeen in the class, eighty children and thirty-seven adults, the girls dressed in white with flowing veils. All wore a badge of bright red, the color of the Holly Ghost. The ushers in evening dress and the Knights of St. John in their gorgeous uniforms added much to the brilliancy of the scene. Then came the procession of altar boys and the congregation of the magnificent robes, entering by the rear of the church and proceeding to the sanctuary while the congregation sang "Onward, Christian Soldiers." The Bishop has a most instructive and inspiring sermon, in the course of which he interrogated the children on the catechism and pronounced them all "good theologians." One point he impressed on the attention of a all present, namely, that confirmation is given "to make us strong and perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ." This meant sometimes suffering and sacrifice for the Lord even in our days. He was born on owen town of Florida, where the present Governor was elected on the a political platform which pledged hi to destroy the Catholic Church, and where Catholic sisters had been arrested because they were accused of teaching little colored children in the parochial schools. Miss Miara Aldermen, 466 Carlton avenue, is improving rapidly. Mrs. Martha Martin, 517 Gates avenue is still confined to her home by illness. Mrs Edith B. Lee of Washington, D.C., is visiting the city and stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Gilbert of 14 Douglass street. Jerry Green, an old resident of Brooklyn, has been ill for some time and is at present confined to his home, 18 Bolivar street. Mrs. Harriet of 432 Quincy street has been confined to her home by illness for the past week with no sign of improvement. Mrs Guasic Gates and Charles Roberts were joined in maternity on Wednesday, May 22. The couple are now residing at 523 Bergen street. Lawrence Cotton who is quite aged and also well known in Baptist Church circles has been taken to the State Insane Asylum at King's Park for treatment. Henry H. Robinson, 616 Nostrand avenue, is confined to his home suffering from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Robinson is also ailing. They may go to a hospital for treatment. The play entitled "Carnival of the Season's," is to be enlarged in participants for its presentation by the Concord Baptist Sunday School at Memorial Hall, Wednesday night, June 12. The Rev. R. I. Gaines has been supplying the pulpit of the First Baptist Church at Glen Cove, L. I., as pastor pro tem during the month of May. The People's Gospel Mission will move from 272 Summer avenue to 60 Utea avenue, between Atlantic avenue and Pacific street. The regular afternoon session of the League's Forum was held on Sunday at 14 Troy avenue. Miss Milicent Patrick presented the musical program consisting of a vowel solo by Miss Constance. "The Mountain," a violin solo by Mr. T. S. Lane, and a recitation by Mr. A. Bellamy entitled "The Mount of Laws" The program next sunday will be in charge of Mr. Anthony King. Inspired by the influence of the Brooklyn Mothers' Club, several little girls residing on Berriman street between Blake and Sutter avenues, under the guidance of Mrs. J. E. Sealey of 284 Berriman street, have organized a young matron who is very fond of children and takes pleasure in encouraging them along lines of thrift and industry. The club has twelve members and held its first social Saturday afternoon at Ms. Scaley's residence. Those present were Lulu Franklin, Edna Kate Lilly Griggs, Kenneth and Owen Dodson, Willie Lewis, Blunche Lee, Fanny Lewis and Anthony Griggs. The folk song recital given by Mrs. Nellie Moore Mundy and Miss Minnie Brown at Friends Meeting House in Scherermerchn: street Monday evening, for the benefit of Lincoln Settlement, was well attended, notwithstanding the heavy storm the early part of the evening. The committee in charge of the recital included many well known Brooklynites, Mrs. E. L. Henderson was the chairman and Miss Gertrude Johnson was the secretary. N. B. Dodson was the secretary, and excellent work the Settlement is doing introduced Dr. L. E. Baxter as master of recitalisties. The exteriors opened with a chorus: Keep the Cohn Burning Till' the Boys Come Burning Till' the Boys Come be educational night. Boys' Club, high school pupils and public school teachers will occupy the platform. Dr. P. A. Wallace, the pastor, preached at both the morning and evening services at the Fleet Street Memorial A. M. E. Zion* Church, Brooklyn, last Sunday. The congregations were large within the church and entered heartily into the spirit of services. The subject of the morning sermon was "Stripping for the Heavenly Race." In discussing the text the speaker declared that life to each of us is a severe struggle, a race. We have difficulties to contend with both within and without. But notwithstanding all the difficulties that beset us, it is possible for us to run the whole race and to come off victory. In the afternoon the Rev. F. N. Alen preached to a good sized audience, under the direction of the Educational Club of the church. The pastor filled the pulpit again at the evening hour, selecting for his text, "Why halt ye between opinio.is?" Three persons united with the church and received the right hand of fellowship. The collection for the day was $178.52. The pastor, Dr. Wallace, will speak at both services next Sunday. Ambitious and energetic young man with common school education to work in linyet shop. Chance of advancement. Apply N. Y. Age office, 247 West 46th street. BARBER to work in good position. Man. Plenty work, steady position. Pay 60 cents on the dollar. State age Washington avenue, Bridgeport, Corn. WOMEN for general factory work. 35 West 3rd St., N. Y. HYGRADE CO. TO LET—Two harassment doors with four rooms each at $10 a month, with all improvements J. McCoy, 402 Throop avenue, Brooklyn. $2ND ST. 156. W.—Purnellado rooms, each at $10 for gentleman or man and wife. Mrs. Bollard. TO LET—With couple; nicely furnished alley room, gentleman preferred. 201 W. 131st street. TO LET—Unfurnished apartments, 250 W. 47th street, three large rooms, improvements, rents reasonable. Apply to Janitor. AGENTS WANTED. Pants, $1.00, suit, $2.75, made to measure, also allow private DRIVING and write and ask for free samples and now styles Knickerbocker Tailoring Co. Dept. $16, Chicago, Ill. May 25-18. AUTOMOBILE INSTRUCTION, $15 PRAGTICAL (not book taught) Instruction and DRIVING. Licenses secured. Easy payments. YOU MAY PAY MORE ELSEWHERE, BUT YOU CANNOT GET LESSONS (only) on Locomobile and 8-cylinder Cadillac cars. Open days. Inter-Sundays. INTER-Weekdays. 147 E. 9th St. Two blocks from 42nd St. Station. May 18-41. Man and wife would like to adopt girl, 2, 3 or 4 years old, Mrs. F. Toliver, 3641 and 4 years old, Mrs. E. Philadelphia, Pa. care Emma Johnson. INFORMATION WANTED. Mrs. Josephine Williams, 15 Cowen street, San Antonio Springs, N. Y., would like to share the slater, Mrs. Viviana McQuiter, whose known address was 46 West 133d street, New York. CARD OF THANKS. In memory of Mrs. Lucy Grimes. We wish to introduce her, who assisted us during the illness and death of our mother, Mrs Lucy Grimes, and many friends, THE GRIES FAMILY BE THRIPS AND SISTERS DIED. JACKSON-Clara Lewis Jackson, wife of Alphabus Jackson, died May 19, 1618. He deceased was a member of the Chinatown for soaps. She leaves her son Jasper her husband. She leaves her daughter Linda her husband. Jasper leaves her son Joseph of the 18th now in France, two sisters, Mrs. Harry Courte of Washington in Iowa and Vivian Thomas of Washington in Iowa and many ends. She was formerly a resident of Washington, D.C. DR. CHAS. H. KOBERTS DR. BENJ. T. WITHERS DENTIST $47 LENOX AVENUE Photo North. 5555 Near 127th St. SICK PEOPLE the Settlement, which the audience enjoyed very much. Beatrice Henderson, daughter of Mrs. E. L. Henderson, delighted the audience with a recitation entitled "The Soldier's Hour." The rest of the program for one hour was done by Mrs. Mundy and Miss Brown and was profusely illustrated with piano and vocal music. Mrs. Mundy explained the different periods of folk song music in which she showed rare knowledge of the purpose and development as artist. Mrs. Brown sang groups of songs by H. T. Jurkleigh, Will Marion Cook and J. Rosemond Johnson. Miss Brown sang in good voice and with her old time zeal. PRESENTATION TO MRS. HUNTON A genuine surprise was given Mrs. W. A. Hunton Thursday evening of last week, at her home, 575 Greene avenue. About thirty friends called and received her message of service watch and other articles of her equipment for war work in France. In making the presentation, Mrs. Kate Lansing assured Mrs. Hunton of the devotion and support of her Brooklyn friends. Mrs. Hunton, in response, said she would do her best "over there," no only because of our brave boys, but no because of the splendid women at home. The following were the donors of the gifts: Madames A. Barre, Louis Baxtx; Richard Birnie, Ellen Ford Brooks, Jerome Burge, Kate Dickerson, Clara Deas, Henrietta Wouglass, Ada Fisher, Edith Fidr, E. S. Francis, Wm. Hackley, Jade Gilber, Maris Hobrowk, Hall Jackson, Badden Robert, Dixon Jaxon, K. M. Lansing, E. A. Mars, Henrietta Moore, Corneli- S. Peterson, Louis Smith, Wm. H. Smith, Sr., Wm. H. Smith, Jr., Benj. Spearman, Amie Thomas, Allen Thompson, M. T. Troman, Anne Anhor, C. W. Vernon, Vernon Willis, Geo Wright, Misses Julia Wood Downing, Butler and Hawley, Messrs. Freeman and Scott. BROOKLYN Y. W. C. A. Vesper' service will be held Sunday, June 2, at 4:30 at the Branch. The speaker will be Mrs. I. B. Baez, the Secretary for Spanish speaking people. The Combination Social at the Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. was a huge success. There were about 200 people present and the hall could not have accommodated many more. The evening was spent in playing games and dancing. On Tuesday evening, May 21, the Bible Class of the Lexington Avenue Branch made their annual visit to the Home for Aged Colored People. The members of the class had arranged a program and the principal speaker was Miss Katherine Blackburn, missionary to South Africa. She contrasted their lives here to the lives of the old people in Africa, to make them realize how much better off they were here. The Bible Class donated 64 pounds and $2. The Red Cross Auxiliary of the Lexington Avenue Branch worked in the drive, doing splendid work. They brought in, mostly in canteen donations, $82.74. On Wednesday at 8:30 p. m. Francis Jordan will give the third lecture of his course "First Aid to the New Voter." All are invited to come and hear this instructive talk. CONCORD BAPTIST CHURCH The past week of activities at the Concord Baptist Church was productive of much good. The teachers of the Sunday School met on Wednesday evening for the regular weekly exposition of the lesson by the superintendent. At the close of the discussion on the lesson a business meeting was held for the purpose of selecting three students to attend the annual meeting of the New England Baptist Sunday School Convention to be held at Atbury Park, N. J. June 11 and 12. The Sunday School Committee also held a meeting to arrange the banners and badges to be used by the different classes on Anniversary Day; Thursday, June 6. The superintendent announced that the school has been assigned to the Clinton Avenue Congregation to be held at 2:30 o'clock, previous to forming the line of march at 3:45 o'clock. The prayer meeting on Friday night was led by N. B. Dodson. The meeting was well attended and many prayers for Pastor Moss were offered. The young people have arranged an elaborate program for their social meeting to be held next Tuesday evening. Large audiences greeted the Rev. W. T. Amiger, who prescheduled at both services Sunday. The church will hold a covenant meeting next Sunday morning and at 3:30 in the afternoon communion services will be held. The Rev. Kmball L. Warren, pastor of the Bethany Baptist Church, will administer the ordinance. Plans are under way for two overflow services on Sunday. E. Shapard, president of the National Training School, Durham, N. C. will fill the pulpit on Sunday evening. June 9. His subject will be "Christian Education of the Hope of the Race." It will FLEET STREET CHURCH. HELP WANTED ROOMS TO LET AGENTS WANTED INFORMATION WANTED. CARD OF THANKS. 图 CARLTON AVENUE BRANCH BROOKLYN Y.M.C. 405 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. CARLTON AVENUE BRANCH BROOKLYN Y.M.C. 405 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Splendid new building costing altogether with furnishings $215,000, will be opened first week in June. Every feature of a modern Y. M. C. A. Building, including Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Bowling Alleys, Billiard Room and Social Rooms. Any man of good moral character may become a member and enjoy the exceptional privileges of this building. Special provision for boys. Seventy Elegant Dormitory Rooms with Electric Light Steam Heat and all other modern conveniences. Shower Baths on each Dormitory Floor. Building convenient to all points in Brooklyn. Fifteen minutes from downtown district of New York. Thirty-five minutes from Harlem and from Jersey City. References are required. Rates for single rooms and double rooms very modern Telephone (Prospect 5558) or call or write for further information. The latest in Negligee, Bathing Suits, Morning Frocks, Afternoon, Tailor, Dinner and Evening Gowns, Hats and Furs will be shown on beautiful and stylish manikins. RELIGIOUS NOTICES MOTHER A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, 151:13 136th St. Rev. W. J. Brown, D.D. pastor, Personage, 110 W. 19th St. S., St. Louis Baptist Church Baptism and Communion every second Sunday, 3 p. M. Sunday School 2 p. M. Alonzo Rives, Superintendent Lycée Lycée 430 M. E. ZION Church E. 630 p. M. meet every Tuesday evening. Trayer meet every Friday evening. Brotherhood and Brotherhood House, 129 W. 19th St. Junior Brotherhood House, 129 W. 19th St. Junior Endorsement every Friday afternoon 4 p. M. Pastor's Office Hours at Church, 10 to 1. *Phone Audiobond 7509. Scafe free. All wel- RUSH MEMORIAL A. M. E. ZION CHURCH 88-50 W. 188th St. A. A. Crooke, D.D. pastor, Residence, 127 West 131st St. pastor, Residence, 127 West 131st St. 11 A. M. B. P. M. Holy Communion every first Sunday at 11 A. M. M. Sunday School, 2.50; Vickar C. E., 6.50. Class meeting every Sunday evenings. All are ready welcome. ST. MARKS METHODIST EPSONCOL CHURCH, 515th Street, near Eighth Avenue, New York City, Pastor, William H. Brooks, D. D. Residence, 316 West 53rd Street, Meeting, Friday and 7:40 p.m. Meeting, Friday and 8:40 p.m. and Sunday morning at 6 o'clock, Sunday School at 2 p. M. Lycam, Sunday, at 4 p. M. Lycam, Sunday, at 4 p. M. Epworth League, Sunday at 6:30 p. M. Junior League, Friday, at 4 p. M. Classes Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 8:30 p. M. Holy Communion, second Sunday evening in each month. Welcome to all. ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIA CHURCH, 8903 West 187th street, New York City. Wednesday, 8 p.m. Services each BUNDY during 10:30 will be followed: 11 a.m., sermon; 1 p.m., Sun. BUNDY, 1 p.m., Brotherhood; 7 p.m. Christian, 1 p.m., Library; 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, 8 p.m., lectures and prayer service. Wednesday, 4 p.m., Junior En- trance and art classes. Wednesday, 8 p.m. Masters Athletic Association, Baptism and Com- munity Service. Wednesday, 8 p.m., the first Sunday of each month. Wednesday, 8 p.m., strangers are urged to attend all of these services. Wednesday, 8 p.m., West 187th street; telephone, Audubon 1004. Church office phone, Berrien 5661. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH, 904-298 West 31st Street, New York City. Rev. Neil H. Slain, pastor. Order of Services: An enthrallment singing by the choir. An enthrallment singing by the choir. Pastor. Sunday, 2 P.M. Sunday School under supervision of our Superintendent, Susan K. Baldwin. Sunday, 3:30 P.M. Communion Service each month. Sunday, 4 P.M. Missionary each month. Sunday, 10 P.M. Sunday in each month. Sunday, 13:30 P.M. Under the direction of Mr. W. H. Lloyd. 130 P.M. Praise Service. Followed with a Mass for the choir, bell for Baldwin. A Mass for the choir, bell for Baldwin. A Mass for the choir, bell for Baldwin. ```markdown ``` MICH BROOKLYN Y. M. C. A. Ue, Brooklyn, N. Y. posting altogether with furnish- ing in June. N. Y. M. C. A. Building, including Showing Alleys, Billiard Room and character may become a member a- of this building. Special provision Story Rooms with Electric Lights on conveniences. Shower Baths or convenient to all points in Brook- own district of New York. Thirty from Jersey City. References re- and double rooms very modern or write for further information. FASHION SHOW BY THE Good Club; For Charity Friday, June 21, 1918 Mining Suits, Morning Frocks, and Evening Gowns, Hats and fabulous and stylish manikins. BOXES $2.00 Tel. 8186 Morningside Dr. J. H. Hillery PROFESSIONAL CHIROPODIST Hours: 9 to 12 M. 3 to 8 P.M. Special Attention to all Ailments of the Feet. 152 WEST 131st ST. NEW YORK Colored Men Attention! YOU ARE INVITED TO CALL ON EAST 17TH ST. NEAR END AVE. M. Y. CITY Groves and hospitals $ A. M. to $ P. M., also some numbers 8 to 1. Medicines furnished. MEN ONLY DR. BRYAN treats DISEASES Such as PILLS, FIRSTAIR, 40, 50, years experience in Chronic Diseases of Blood, Kidneys, Bladder and other organs. MEN ONLY OLD DR. BRYAN, Specialist for Men Call, Do Not Write Letters. Webb Draper Agency Is Now Located at 400 830 THENEVENE, Near 34th St. Cornellia A. Christiani Prop. We have numerous desirable situ- tion for well recommended, trained ha- private families and boarding house. Registered for your summer work. Telephone, 5081 Groeble. IF U. DON'T C -CONSULT- DR. KAPLAN THE EYESIGHT SPECIALIST RELIABLE AND REASONABLE EYES EXAMINED FREE 591 LENOX AVE. OPPOSITE HARLEM HOSPITAL WALTER F. CRAIG 483 HAMOCK ST. BROOKLINT PHONE 8225 BROOKD UNDERTAKERS PHONE 0303 MOREL J. WESLEY LANE UNDERTAKER & EMBALMER OPEN ALL NIGHT. FUNERAL PARLOR AND CHAPEL FREE Lady in Attendance. Present Service. Moderate Rates. # 112 WEST 133rd ST. NEAR LEENAX AVL WHEN DEATH OCCURS AND AN ECONOMICAL FUNERAL IS INQUIRER —CALL UP H. ADOLPH HOWELL PHONE 0303 AUDUBON