New York Age
Saturday, December 14, 1918
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HOW 92ND DIVISION WENT ON GERMAN SOIL
MAJOR SPENCER TELLS OF WORK OF 15TH REGIMENT
Major Lorillard Spencer of New York, who was in command of the 3d Battalion until he was sent home recently with a severely wounded leg, told a reporter for the Evening World that no braver, no manlier regiment than the 15th was sent to Europe from the United States. He recounted many deeds of valor and praised the cheerfulness of his men while they were under the most severe strain of battle. At the same time Gov. Whitman re-pin was in his pocket. His name was evired a letter from Col. William Hay-Hamilton."
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At the same time Gov. Whitman received a letter from Col. William Hayward, commander of the regiment, in which the colonel said regarding the regiment's valorous part in the offensive that began September 26: "We had everything happen to us which ever happened to a regiment and a lot of things we got for the first time, I'm sure. It was the most terrible experience, and yet perfectly fascinating and marvellous."
Major Spencer, recounting some of the incidents that came, to mind, said that the French were amazed, as has been stated, at the work of the colored troops in laying railroad tracks. This was the first duty to which the regiment was assigned, the work being near one of the larger French ports. The French could not believe that the tracks were safe, so fast did the men work, and would not run their trains over them until they had assured themselves, that the tracks would bear up. The troops laid long stretches of track, buried them into alignment, gave some shape to the bolts and propped thinks, mile further down to repeat the performance.
How a Gunner Followed Orders.
"Speaking of the conduct of the troops," said Major Spencer, "I will give you an example of how explicitly they at all times obeyed orders. All machine gunners have instructions to hold fast to the pin that holds the ammunition box to the gun. In an engagement July 16 a gunner was carried back with both legs broken and suffering terribly. Before he lapsed into unconsciousness he indicated that the gun
RECOGNITION WON IN ATLANTA WAR WORK
(Special to The New York Age)
ATLANTA, GA.—The great United War Work Campaign came to a close in Atlanta and the Southeastern Division with victory written large upon the banners of the workers although there was much to discourage and hamper the work. The campaign managers did not plan to have Negroes take any prominent part in directing and planning how best to reach our people, but our leaders insisted on a recognition of the forces that lead and direct the higher destinies of the race in this section. The Negro will have to be consulted more and more, if the cordial relations that all hope will grow stronger and more permanent, are to be realized.
The wisdom of this contention has been more than demonstrated right here in Atlanta, to say nothing of the other cities and states in this division. When the campaign came to a close the Negroes or Atlanta had given $60,000 and counting the pledges of the six colleges located here the grand total goes over $5,000. These colleges made a brilliant showing. They raised the following amounts. Morehouse College, $1,600; Spellman Seminary, $1,374; Atata University, $850; Clark University, $500; Morris Brown University, $65.10; Gammon Theological Seminary, $32; making a total for these schools alone of $5,031.10.
When Prof. B. T. Harvey of Morehouse College consented to take charge of the Victory Boys' and Girls' Campaign, just about two weeks before the campaign was to close, he was told that if Atlanta could get $500 it would be considered good, considering the short time in which he would have to work. To the surprise of all 2,651 Victory Boys and Girls had joined in Atlanta alone. He had associated with him a fine force of workers in the persons of Messrs. Lewis Foster, L. R. Lyons, A. F. Stewart, Miss Kennedy, Mrs. Marie Fitch and Mrs. Suttles.
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Major Spencer recalled another incident to show how cheerfully the colored troops conducted themselves and turned every occasion into something humorous.
"An officer was passing two soldiers one night and heard them discussing the water and its inconveniences to men in shell holes," he said.
"How are you going to keep the hole dry, with all this water?" asked one.
"Why, when the bottom gets wet I'll just pull down a little from the walls, and when it gets wet again I'll pull down some more,' responded the other.
"Yes,' the other said, 'but the trouble is, you'll soon be on top the hole and a fine shot for the Boches.'"
Among the acts 'of bravery Major Spencer recalled was that of a telephone lieutenant, who dutifully barrage, went out apparently unconcerned seventeen different times to repair the lines to the major's headquarters.
When the Mules Stampeded.
Major Spencer is of the opinion that some of the colored troops were scared more than at any time in the trenches when mules that, were being used at night to haul guns into position stamped and came running back into the lines with more fury than an angry Fritz. When the men discovered that they were not being crushed they stopped breathing hard and hauled out the guns themselves.
"The troops sang all the time," said Major Spencer. "They had a changet for track laying and devoted much of their recreation to singing Southern melodies and popular songs. All were cheerful, but they were determined, and were real soldiers."
Major Spencer asked to be excused from commenting on, the probable number of casualties, saying he did not believe himself free to do so. He'd said he had received word from the other side that his battalion (the 3rd) stuck to the sight in the great attack of September 26 and that after the battle counted fewer men than a company. A battalion consists of 1,000 men and a company of approximately 250. Major Spencer added that numerous members of the battalion may have returned later.
McADOO ON LIMIT TO RAIL EMPLOYMENT
Director-General of Railroads McAdoo states that he was not aware of the order forbidding the extension of the employment of Negroes by the Northwestern railroads in certain capacities, and that he is looking into the matter.
This information was given out by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in a telegram received in reply to the Association's protest against Regional Director R. H. Aishton's order, in which he instructed railroad management's of his district not to extend the employment of Negroes as firemen, hostlers, switchmen and brakemen beyond the practice heretofore existing and cautioned them against employing Negroes for this class of service not heretofore open to them nor to take the places of white men. Mr. McAdoo said:
"Your telegram of the 29th was received while I was on an inspection trip of the railroads. I was not aware of the order to which you refer but I am looking into the matter and will advise you later."
CAPTAIN MARSHALL OF THE OLD 15TH RETURNS FROM FRANCE
Among the wounded officers who returned from France on the transport Sierra last Monday morning was Captain Napoleon B. Marshall, the first of the officers who went abroad with the old Fifteenth New York Infantry to reach this side again.
THE URBAN LEAGUE MARKS SEVEN YEARS OF SOCIAL SERVICE
British Labor Leader Speaks On Adjustment of Native African Problem-Women in Industry.
A notable feature of the seventh annual meeting of the National Urban League, held at the Russell Sage Foundation building Wednesday of last week, was the address by Arthur Gleason, a member of the British Parliament and who is closely allied with the British Labor Party in England. In his outline of the spirit and the details of the program of this party, Mr. Gleason made the following reference to the problem presented in the conditions on the African continent arising out of the war:
"British labor is becoming the national party, the unifying thing in the national community. It is on the problem of the division of Africa that practically every political party has fallen down. One of the best summaries of that recently made by Mr. Amos Pinchot shows a comparison of the map of Africa during the year 1815 when the whole continent was almost black, meaning that Africa was still in the hands of the native population. The trade records had not yet begun. Let us now turn to the same map of in 1914, which is utterly changed. Now, in Africa, with the exception of Liberia, there is not an area unoccupied by European powers. The British problems have started in the territory which she rules. Now the test of any party is this, can it face earnestly and fairly this problem of the weaker nation of the countries that is ripe for exploitation for the development of the human race. The answer of the British Labor Party is clear and honest, and I believe that a great party in Europe has met this issue and meets it on a high level. "Let us support our President in his endeavor to make the world safe for democracy. Get behind him as did the British Labor Party from the very first minute he brought out his fourteen points, and stand with him in his attempt to bring about international order. "Finally I want to leave with you the sense that there is a new-consciousness of the human race in Europe. Their agony has altered their conception of human life, and they have the desire to make equality prevail—to do away with the little groups of power, with the little divisions that made inequality; and that new spirit in England is working out its machinery and when it is perfected we shall have at last a true
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TO INTEREST PUBLIC
IN RACE LITERATURE
(Special to THE NEW YORK ACE)
PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Colored Author's Lecture Course will commence on Friday night, December 20. Dean William Pickens of Morgan College will be the lecturer. The lectures will be on the third Friday in each month and will take place at the People's Metropolitan Church, 15th and Christian streets. The officers are: R. R. Wright, Jr., president; Dr. A. B. Jackson, secretary; Prof. J. 11. Paul, assistant secretary; Archdeacon Henry L. Phillips, treasurer. Their object is to interest the public in race literature.
Capt. Marshall has been wounded several times and now has to wear a steel harness.
Capt. Marshall received a commission as lieutenant in the 15th two years ago, and after arriving in France he was made a captain and appointed judge advocate by Col. Hayward. He was later transferred to the 368th Infantry. His wife is the daughter of
One Thousand Men Received Military Instruction at Greensboro, N.C., During Term.
(Special to THE NEW YORK ACE)
Greensboro, N. C.—The closing of the Army Training Camp at the A. and T. College was made the occasion by Governor Bickett of North Carolina of the expression of his belief that the Negro should have a square deal, and the declaration that he should, so far as his office was concerned, dutifully his administration.
In his address he declared that justice to all the people was his policy. he referred to the fear of some white people of German intrigue and the use of German money among Negroes to the detriment of their country, but stated that he had so much confidence in the race that he issued a proclamation testifying to the Negro's loyalty and declared that they had more than sustained his action. This as well as many other points was interrupted with long aplause.
The closing of the camp was fittingly celebrated by soldiers and citizens. Athletic sports were the principal feature of the morning program. At 2 p.m. the dress-parade of the soldiers was excellent, at the close of which the governor and his distinguished party reviewed the troops. Lieut. J. E. Grigsby, commanding officer, was in charge.
President Dudley Praises Discipline.
At the close of the parade both soldiers and citizens assembled in chapel, which was filled to its capacity. After singing several patriotic songs, President Dudley came forward and briefly reviewed the work of the camp with special reference to the discipline. Among other things he said that we were very much pleased to have these soldiers come and regretted equally as much to see them go. He stated that the unsettled conditions and reorganization of the college work had greatly hampered the institution, but that the happy end he felt was worth the sacrifice. He spoke of the splendid relations between the races in this city and how he had impressed this fact upon each detachment of soldiers, each of which had carefully heeded his counsel to the delight of both races.
J. E. Lathum, who was asked to present the governor, affirmed all that President Dudley had said with reference to the racial relations in this city and further substantiated it by message of kindly greeting and good wishes to the Negro soldiers from the white people of Greensboro. He referred to their splendid deportation on the streets and the excellent impression they had made among the white citizens. In presenting the governor, he stated that he was the governor of all the people of North Carolina, and the governor in his address, which was entirely in keeping with his previous record in this state, firmly substantiated all that Mr. Lathum said. He appeared to be in fine spirit and expressed himself as being much delighted to fill this engagement.
He spoke also of the cheerfulness with which the Negro had responded to the call of his country and of the heroism displayed by them on the front, especially that of Lieut. Campbell, a member of the college faculty, who was awarded the war cross for heroic service. He then read a letter from a (Continued on Second Page)
the late Judge Miflin W. Gibbs of Little Rock, Ark. Mrs. Marshall is in Washington engaged in government work.
"Harlem surely did itself proud," said Capt. Marshall. "The colored boys of Harlem went right after the Germans and kept right after them. The black fighters, who had had very little training, went right into battle and made Germany's best troops feel pretty slick."
Ralph W. Tyler, the accredited representative of the Committee on Public Information, sends the following story of the role played by the 92nd Division, composed entirely of colored troops, in the advance toward Metz, just previous to the arrangement of the armistice.
COLLEGE PRESIDENT DENIED SLEEPING CAR
(Wilderforce, Ohio.—President W. S. Scarborough of Wilberforce University has made a strong protest to the Railroad Administration against the abomination of the "Jim Crow" car system. The Administration takes refuge in a general way behind the state statutes, that provide for separate cars, but at the same time pronounces in favor of "adequate accommodation for both white and colored passengers." The correspondence, which will be found quite suggestive, is given below. President Scarborough wrote to Director-General William G. McAdoo as follows.
My dear Sir: The way colored people have to ride in the South is absolutely shocking. The "Jim Crow" system is an abomination. I am writing to you because I am sure that you do not approve of it. I am sure that so far as possible you will lend the weight of your great influence to bring about a change in this respect. I cannot believe that our great government that now controls these roads approves of this treatment.
The Negro went into this war with all the patriotism that one could have and is fighting with the courage and bravery of the best for democracy. Yet he is humiliated, especially on roads that pass through our Southern country. Only on rare cases can he get a berth in a sleeping car. Not long ago, while in Nashville, the writer of this letter tried to get a berth to Cincinnati, but failed on account of his color, and yet at the same time this man was doing all in his power to help the War Department get the best in his race for the officers' training camps and for service over seas.
The government controls the roads and this condition should not exist. You must know, my dear sir, that I felt humiliated and greatly embarrassed. Others like myself, holding similar positions, and who represent the best in our life, have been likewise humiliated. I am writing to beg relief from such embarrassment, and I believe that you, as railroad director, will lend a hand to change conditions.
The reply to the above letter, signed by Ballard Dunn, Assistant Actuary, was as follows:
Mr. McAdoo has referred to me for attention your letter of November 7, in which you complain about the so-called "Jim Crow" system. In reply, I beg to advise that the railroad administration is obeying laws, of the several states with reference to separate accommodations for colored and white patrons. If these laws are objectionable to you, your remedy is with the state legislatures, over which the railroad administration has no control. It is hardly necessary, I presume, to say to you that the courts have upheld these state statutes.
The jurisdiction of the railroad administration ends when it provides adequate accommodations for both white and colored passengers, so far as it is possible to do so under existing wartime conditions. No railroad may practice discrimination. As there is no specific charge of discrimination in your letter I feel that I am not in a position to help you in your campaign against the so-called "Jim Crow" system. If at any time you have definite information about the mistreatment of a passenger I would be very glad to have the case investigated.
Somewhere in France, November 10.—In the battle raging today in the American advance towards Metz, the 92nd Division, one of the colored-combatant divisions over here, played a big role. Not only was its black infantry and machine gun units up at the front—in the thickest of it, but its artillery, the 167th Brigade of field artillery, was on the line, behaving like veterans, laying down a barrage for the infantry that was marvelously effective, and they established a reputation which has been made by but few, among French, British or Americans, of laying down a barrage that did not entrap, and fatally so, their own men.
This has been a glorious day for the black soldiers. The fighting is still on, and I have just received the intimation that the casualty toll may be heavy, depressingly so, for Metz, and the sector around about it, is strongly fortified by the Germans, and resistance determined. Metz is considered by experts to be the strongest fortified city in the world, almost, if not so, as impregnable as the fortifications of the Dardanelles. But the Americans are hammering away at it, and only the signing of the armistice terms, by the Germans, by eleven o'clock to-morrow, will save Metz from falling. Even as it is, colored soldiers are now on Germar soil.
The husky invaders include the colored soldiers of the 92nd Division, embracing the "Buffaloes" or 367th, the 365th and the 366th regiments of Infantry and the 167th Brigade of Field Artillery, composed of the 349, 350th and 351st regiments and the 317th Trench Mortar Battery, and all are conducting themselves with a fortitude and valor that have won for them high praise from their commanding officers every time they have been put to any test.
railroad conveniences were neither available nor desirable.
Wounds Fail to Blot Out Humor.
Two more stories have come to me to prove that our colored soldiers preserve and radiate their humor even where shells and shrapnel fly thickest. A colored soldier slightly wounded in the Argonne fighting, and let me assure my readers there was "some" fighting there, sat down beside the road to wait for a chance to ride to the field hospital. A comrade hastening forward to his place in line, and anxious for the latest news of the progressing battle, asked the wounded brother if he had been in the fight; did he know, all about it, and how were things at the front.
"I sure do know all about it," the wounded man replied.
"Well, what's happened to them?" quickly asked the trooper on his way to the front.
"Well, it was this way," replied the wounded man replied, "I was climbing over some barbed wire wintry" to get to them—d n Boches, and they shot me; that's
Freight Cars Look Like "Pullmans."
To many of our people back in the "States" who saw our boys embark on fine American railroad coaches and Pullman sleepers to cover the first lap of their hoped-for pilgrimage to Berlin, the coaches they must ride in over here would arouse a mild protest. I stood at the station at Vierzon, one of France's many quaint old towns, recently, and saw a long train of freight cars roll in, enroute to some point further distant. In these cars, with but a limited number of boxes to sit upon, and just the floors to stand upon, were crowded some one thousand of our own colored soldiers from the "States." But a jollier crowd never rode through American cities in Pullman sleepers and diners than these one thousand colored troopers. They accepted passage on these rude box freight cars cheerfully, for they knew they were now in war, and palace cars, downy coaches and the usual American
MOTON'S PRESE
MOTON'S PRESENCE IN FRANCE
By Cable to The Age.
Brest, France.—The presence France is regarded as full of six President Wilson wishes his pres consulted upon the question of colonies in Africa and on matters races.
Brest, France.—The presence of Dr. Robert Russa Moton in France is regarded as full of significance. It is understood that President Wilson wishes his presence in Paris and that he will be consulted upon the question of the disposition of the German colonies in Africa and on matters affecting the destinies of the darker races.
(Special to THE NEW YORK ACA)
CHARLETT, N. C.-The 810th Pioneer Infantry in its overseas outfit marched gallantly through thousands of cheering people here Nov. 30, and was reviewed by Gol. Macomb, commanding Gamp Greene, Mayor McNinch, several army officers and prominent citizens who stood in the reviewing-stand at the City Hall, where the flags of the allied nations were displayed. The colored citizens showed great appreciation and loyalty to the 3,500 well trained men as they paraded the city. It was the first regiment of colored soldiers to parade Charlotte and army officers declare that they marched like old "Regulars." These men will return to civil life probably within two weeks.
PIONEERS MARCH
railroad conveniences were neither available nor desirable.
Wounds Fail to Blot Out Humor.
Two more stories have come to me to prove that our colored soldiers preserve and radiate their humor even where shells and shrapnel fly thickest. A colored soldier slightly wounded in the Argome fighting—and let me assure my readers there was "some" fighting there—sat down beside the road to wait for a chance to ride to the field hospital. A comrade hastening forward to his place in line, and anxious for the latest news of the progressing battle, asked the wounded brother if he had been in the fight; did he know, all about it, and how were things going at the front.
"I sure do know all about it," the wounded man replied.
"Well, what's happened to them?" quickly asked the trooper on his way to the front.
"Well, it was this way," replied the wounded fellow, "I was climbing over some barbed wire tryin' to get to them d—n Boches, and they shot me; that's what I knows about it."
A company water cart was following the advancing troops when a German shell burst in the ditch almost beside the cart. The horse on the shell side was killed, and the driver was wounded in the head. While the blood ran freely from his wound down his face, the driver took one look at the wreckage, then started stumbling back along the road. A white lenientant who had seen it all stopped the driver of the cart, and said:
"The dressing station is ——"
Before he could finish his sentence, the wounded driver, with the blood flowing in rivulets down his face, said: "Dressing station hell! I'm looking for another horse to hitch to that cart to take the place of the one that shell put out of commission."
That was a bit of nerve, grim humor, and evidence of fidelity to duty. A mere wound in the head could not stop this driver from keeping up with the troops with a needed supply of water.
ENCE IN FRANCE
To The Age.
of Dr. Robert Russa Moton in significance. It is understood that essence in Paris and that he will be the disposition of the German affecting the destinies of the darker
STUDENTS SUBSCRIBED NEARLY $50,000 TO FUND
(Special to THE NEW YORK AUK)
WASKINGTON, D. C.—The latest reports from all parts of the nation indicate that the Colored Students of the United States have subscribed to the United War Work Fund nearly $50,000. Out of approximately one hundred and thirty secondary and collegiate schools only about one hundred have reported. The quota for colored schools was $30,000. C. H. Tobias, Secretary of the International Committee Y. M. C. A., was National Director. Miss Catherine Lealted represented the women students. L. E. Graves of Atlanta directed the work of the Southeastern Department and W. C. Craver, Washington, D. C., conducted the campaign among the colored schools and colleges of the Central and Southern Departments.
WALTON.
DIRECTOR HAYNES ON CHANGES IN RELATION OF OUR WAGE EARNERS
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"The Effect of War Conditions on Negro Labor" was one of the subjects discussed at the Reconstruction Conference held by the American Academy of Political Science at the Hotel Astor. This organization is connected with Columbia University and among the speakers were Secretary of Labor Wilson, ex-President Taft, Charles M. Schwab, Miss Mary Van Kleeck, director of Woman in Industry Service; Felix Frankfort, assistant labor administrator.
The subject of Negro labor was taken up in an address by Dr. George E. Haynes, director of Negro Economics, Department of Labor, for a seminar in 1932 that the subject then divided into three main parts: (1) The change in the relation of Negro wage-earners to white employers, North and South; (2) the change in the relation of Negro wage-earners to white workers; (3) the change in the Negro himself.
Wherever there has been such intelligent guidance that the first experience of the Northern employer, in making trial of Negro workers, has been satisfactory to him and wherever there has been intelligent guidance for Negro workers, the experiment has been successful. Without such intelligent direction, employers have given up the trial as a hopeless experiment. In the case of Negro migration North, the speaker said that after Negro migration North had developed there was a considerable increase in war demands for the building of cantonments and munitions plants in the South, a shortage of labor in the South followed inevitably. Out of this shortage of labor arose a revivalation of Negro labor. Further, this migration to the North and the consequent changes under war conditions brought home to the mind of the rank and file of the Negroes things means the laberty for one to move at will from place to place and to change his job when it is to his advantage to do so.
Again it should be emphasized that the efforts of the Department of Labor to adjust the relations of white employers and Negro wage earners in the South during the unusual war conditions have been largely experimental, but the experiment has been successful beyond the most sanguine expectation. The experiment has established beyond question the practicability, North and South of the plan of wage earners of Negro wage earners meet the representatives of white employers in co-operative committees, and conferences. He has demonstrated that such meetings can achieve substantial results in adjusting the local labor problems which changing conditions and relations have produced.
Another effect of the war upon Negro labor has been to open up a wider range of occupations, in the North especially. For instance, in Detroit, Mich., in 1914 there were probably not a thousand Negroes in the factories of Detroit, the mobile centre. The latest report from Detroit about two months ago stated that probably about sixteen or seventeen thousand are now engaged in the industries of that city.
During the past two years the speaker has visited many States, both North and South, and has taken special pains to talk with all classes of Negro workers both in industry and agriculture. This canvass of opinion has been among Negroes working on the construction of porters, hackmen, farmers, plantation fengats, farm hands, tradesmen, business men, ministers, doctors, lawyers and housewives. The main object of such a canvass has been to learn from these people what constitutes the essential things which the great majority of them consider they should have as the outcome of this war and their part in it. They have a fine experience work and to hold it on the same conditions and with the same pay as other workers. Secondly, there is a widespread desire for education of all kinds. In the third place, there is a united desire for the removal of race discrimination in public courts and in public
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conveysness, and provision in city and country for the same facilities of community improvement for them as for other folks. The fourth thing so generally desired by Negro workers can probably be best expressed in the words of an unlettered Negro tenant farmer in Southern State, who had to position business man presiding over a meeting; the men wants to help say who governs us! As soon as the sentence was uttered the Negro part of the audience re-echoed it in resounding applause. This same sentiment is expressed in various ways by Negro workers in country and city wherever one is able to find out what they really think. In a word they have a deep consciousness of government by the consent of the governed; they are asking that they may be taken into all public places of the commonwealth and of the nation where their interests are involved.
(Special to THE NEW York Act)
PHILADELPHIA, PA.—At a meeting of the Philadelphia Branch of the Sons of North Carolina, held last week in their hall, it was voted unanimously that a commission of American colored men to face to voice (at the World's Peace Conference) the colony's share in the Democracy, which his sword and purse helped to bring to the world. Ex-Congressman George II. White was voted to hear the commission.
WAR AMBULANCE DRIVE
SCORES A BIG SUCCESS
(Special to the New York Act)
ORANGE, N. J. - The Negro War Ambulance Dr. The Oranges was by far the most successful the kind ever put forth by the colored people in this part of the state. As a result of the four 'days' work the committee has on deposit with the Savings Investment and Trust Company of East Orange, the sum of $143.81. In each of the three cities Orange, East Orange district captains were appointed each heading a certain number of workers. The reports were as follows: Orange District: Mrs. R. B. Smith, $127.09; Mrs. K. L. C. Davis, $40.37; Mrs. L. Randall, $61.61; Mrs. E. Davis, $5.55; Mrs. J. Randall, $152.15; Mrs. M. Simm, $117.46; E. J. Johnson, $24.43; total, $313.85.
East Orange District: Mrs. J. Foster, $24.40; Miss Alma Bryant, through Junior Red Cross Auxiliary, $13.85; Mrs. Chas. Lewis (Lincoln Unit), $181.28; Mrs. L. Bates, $1.76; Miss J. Foster, Miss Alma Bryant, Auxiliary, $20.96; Mrs. P. Davies, Bertha Crocker, $40.02; T. Thomas (Princeton Unit), $84.25; total, $445.27.
A sub-committee was organized in the South Orange district, with Arthur M. Jordan, chairman; D. Ford, secretary and Mrs. William Oakes, treasurer. Six Orange captains were Mrs. I. Johnson, M. Hart, W. Ingran, Mrs. C. Glaspie, Thos. Rudd and Mrs. Clayton Foster. This committee turned into the general committee $40.38.
Various organizations co-operated with the captains in order to assure success. The Loyal Circle of Patriots of Orange M. J. T. Mack president, and Mise A. New, A. James, members, were largely responsible for the turn turned in by the district. In Orange, M. R. B. Smith and Mrs. M. Simmons represented the St. Paul's A. M. E. Church and Mrs. L. Randall represented the St. John's M. E. Church. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church of East Orange was represented by Mrs. L. K. M. E. Church and Mrs. L. Randall represented the committee which had charge the drive were Chairman, Robert Travis, of East Orange; secretary, Mrs. R. L. Cooper; assistant secretary, Mrs. R. B. Smith; treasurer, Mrs. M. Simmons.
HARRISBURG. PA
HARRISBURG, PA.—The first session of the People's Forum for this season opened Sunday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock at Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, with Dr. C. H. Crampton, president. It was a joint meeting of the Forum and the Advancement Association. Dr. J. Max Barber, of Philadelphia, was the speaker. His subject was, "The Negro of the Earlier World" Various speakers will be heard each Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. Sunday was observed as rally day at Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, after being postponed for several weeks on account of the influenza epidemic. There was great rejoicing among the congregation, when $1,115.80 was reported raised. This congregation is endowing to raise funds to complete the upper level of the M.E. Under the present leadership of the Roel M. M. who took charge as pastor last Spring the work is progressing rapidly. A week of prayer service was held last week at Bethel A. M. E. Church
The Order of Elks are preparing to prove their benvolence by serving a dinner to the children of the city Christmas day at their hall on Seventh street. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bell, Forster street, had Miss Alice Payne that their breakfast guest Sunday. Mrs. W. A. Troy. 4315 Conden street, is on the sick list Audrey Terrell, en route from Atlantic City to Cincinnati, O. spent several hours here Sunday with his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Terrell. Rehearsals are being held for several canals, where they will be during the holidays. Little Carrie Dixon, big street, who has been ill, is able to the out again. Frank Blake is ill at the home of W. H. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Clark and family have moved from James street to 1236 Cowden street
(Special to The New York Auc)
Jersey City, N. J. — The executive board of the *Federation of colored organizations of New Jersey*, with the corresponding body of the *New Jersey Federation of Colored Women's Clubs*, met in the Negro Welfare Building Saturday evening, Dec. The civil trial will start with the vents amendment, which stipulates that damages collected for infraction of rights be paid to the overseer of the poor in place of suit, was thoroughly discussed and a legal committee appointed to draft a law to protect colored citizens to present to the Assembly, which meets in January. The problems of reconstructions were touched and further discussions will be had at a *future meeting*. Clubs mobilization which meets in January is sided and a committee for conference appointed. The subject of political activity was deferred.
Mrs. Ella Barksdale Brown proposed that since approximately a third of a million of our men had been enlisted in the world war and our virtues are rarely celebrated, that we emphasize the service of loyalty, patriotism, valor and bravery by erecting to the blades heroes of the uniform in Washington, D. C., where it will stand a silent plea for justice to the Negro. The suggestion was approved and in a few days appeals for co-operation will be sent broadcast.
The meeting adjourned to meet the Civic League in New York Saturday evening.
Hamilton Travis of Orange is president of the Federation of Colored Organizations, W. H. Dr. Paur of Summit, secretary, and Dr. Geo. E. Cannon, chairman of the executive board. The Rev. Florence Randolph of Jersey City head, the Federation of omen's bats; the Federation of omen's wood is secretary and Mrs. Musette B, Gregory of Newark is chairman of the executive board.
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CARLISLE, PA.-Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson have returned home after two months' visit to their daughter, Mrs. dudley Wilson of New York City, Mrs. Hollie Noll of North Carolina went deer hunting and was lucky to secure a deer. Mrs. Lula Thomas and granddaughter Catherine, have gone to Philadelphia to spend a week with relatives. Car Robinson, Charles Fisher Philips Marey are home from camp on a furry,
Miss Marie Hodge of Philadelphia, formerly of Carlsbad, spent Thanksgiving here, visiting relatives and friends. The concert at the Third Presbyterian Church was a success financially as well as spiritually. Ministers, friends and members of the sister churches took part. The program was excellent. Mrs. Jane Cross entertained the praying crowd. The New Friday night. Mrs. Catherine Dorsey of North Pitt street, has returned home from visiting-selatives in Berryville, Va. Miss Goldie. Robinson was quite successful in selling the Age in Mt. Holly Springs on Saturday. The annual sermon of the Golden Chain Society was delivered by the Rev. Philip McCord of the Shiloh Baptist Church on Sunday night. The Rev. Napper delivered a fine sermon on Sunday at a large audience. At the West Street A. M. F. E. Church, Swann delivered a fine sermon, both morning and evening. The amount collected for the fall rally was $625.50.
PORTSMOUTH. N. H.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H.-The Young Ladies' Bible Class of the People's Baptist Church, was entertained by Mrs. James Farmer at her home in Maplewood avenue, last Monday evening. G. P. Jones, Market street, was a visitor to Boston, attending the Masonic Lodge meeting Monday evening. Five new members were admitted into the People's Baptist Church last Sunday by the pastor, the Rev. J. R. Randolph. The teachers' Union was entertained by the Mrs. G. P. Jones on Wednesday evening, at their home in Hanover street. George H. Straughen, Bow street, is confined to his home with an attack of neuritis. There were 12 colored canvassers who took the religious census in this city and were commended on their work.
PRIVATE DIES AT BASE HOSPITAL
Rocky Mount, N. C.-Private Marshall Pitton died Friday, Nov. 29, at the Base Hospital, Asheville, N. C. The remains were brought here Sunday night. The young man was a member of James Bandist Church. He was in the service of Uncle Sam at the time of his death. Private Pitton received his training at Camp Grant, Ill., and had been overseas for about three months before being wounded and gassed.
Lorenzo Roller, Company C. M. F. C. of Fort Sheridan, Ill., has returned to camp after a Thanksgiving visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Roller, McGuffey road.
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Doors of Opportunity Opened.
The chairman of the league, L. Hollingsworth Wood, presided at the night session. In his opening remarks he stated.
"I like to think of this past year as one in which so many doors of opportunity have opened into which the colored men of our nation have entered to the sufficiency, hopes and beauty of spirit that we may well beward to the future with a spirit of continued hopefulness. But yet we realize that problems such as never have faced the world before are immediately knocking at our doors, and to many of us it seems a perfectly unchartered sea upon which we are about to embark and only a few guiding principles upon which we can know on what road to travel. We feel that the great things we experience relationships and that the human spirit and its aspirations are the controlling factors.
"You all know about the work the league has been trying to do in its short history; that we should have had material growth from a budget of $2,000 a few short years ago to the present. We have grown our branches spends over $100,000 in the work it is carrying out; that we have grown to organizations with employed secretaries in seventeen different cities and thirty or more others affiliated with us. We feel that we have principally been involved in the colored citizens—men, women and children—to each other throughout the country."
A Plea for Right Thinking.
Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University, in his remarks, said:
"The labor question is like the tariff—it is always with us. We will always have this maladjustment of rich and poor, of the strong and the weak, until we get the right doctrine in the minds and hearts of conscientious men, and if we pass does not do this, then the case seems almost hopeless from the human viewpoint. The sum in the end is just as it ever will be: That our program, political, economic, social, as the outgrowth of our thinking, and let us think right. Abraham Lincoln says 'that the government of the people, by the people of the people, shall not grow from the earth' Wilson says 'Let us fight for the democratizing of the world, so that the world will be a safe place for democracy.' "We have a place for every man and woman to assert and exert himself to the full measure of his power, of his capacity. Nature has so ordered that people who remain together will always effect a satisfactory adjustment of the world. And as the world needs to do, to observe the watchword, 'Rightsiness exalteth a nation, but 'sin is not reproach to any people.'"
James Weldon Johnson, who followed, said in part: "What we are looking forward today is to, economic reconstruction. Everywhere I talk, I am talking, of the program of the British labor problem, be it the need to work part in this reconstruction. The Importance of Labor," by Arthur Henderson, is published in this country at fifty cents per copy. If I had the money I would buy copies of it and would send it to every colored minister of the United States and ask him to make it clear to his people and I think he will be far better and more beneficial than doctrine of St. Paul to the Fheushes."
Mrs. Lillian A. Turner, assistant to the executive secretary, in discussing the colored women in industry, said: "I feel reasonably sure women will 'remain in industry'; first, because white women are going to retain, in a large degree, the positions which they have received, and because of which the Negro women are given the chance. In the next place, reports from manufacturers, the counts of girls and girls old and good. I am more interested in discussing the possible advances that colored women may make in industry. We can help them by seeking for them better positions and better pay—positions in such factories as will give them 'hope on the job':—positions that will carry with them opportunities for seeking decent housing and proper recreation, such as will be the means of increasing efficiency—mental, moral and physical." The meeting closed with open discussions with the supervisor of Negro Economies for New Jersey, under the United States Department of Labor, and Dr. George Frazier Miller, rector St. Augustine's Church, Brooklyn, participated.
"Results" the Slogan of League.
The executive secretary, in his annual report, said in part: "In prosecuting our work for the year we have tried to look far ahead to the future—ganging our stand on issues and finding fairness in the light of possibilities and justice. 'Results' has been our slogan throughout whenever effort has been expended—whether it was the publication of a news article, attendance at a conference, organization of a meeting, or the need to some person or agency that might help in adjusting matters."
The new cities organized or accepted in affiliation during the year are: Cleveland, Columbus, Youngstown, Ohio; St. Louis, Mo.; Chester, Ohio; N. East St. Louis, Ill.; Trenton, N. East St. Louis, Ill.; Trenton, N. The cities which are now being organized or in which efforts are being made to arouse local interest are: Springfield, Mass.; Toledo,
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Meetings have been held in Milwaukee, Wis., and an investigation of the needs of the colored population there has been made by a representative of our Chicago organization. The funds were furnished by a group of white and colored citizens of Milwaukee, who contemplate forming an organization. The staff of affiliated organizations. Sventeen paid secretaries and three heads of settlements or nurseries in cities that do not have paid secretaries are now employed by the league. The total number of employees is 81 and the total expenditure for the past year will reach $102,500. Through the treasury of the national and New York: League combined $36,653.38 was expended, $25,149.49 being regular budgetary expenditures and $11,502.89 being for special work.
RAHWAY, N. J.
RAHWAY, N. J.—The Ruth Missionary Circle surprised its pastor, the Rev. A. L. Wright, of Second Baptist Church, by presenting him a fine turkey for his Thanksgiving dinner. It also gave baskets of dinner to the old members. Robert Freeman' Curse of the U. S. N. passed the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. William S. Maize, after spending ten days with his parents over Thanksgiving, left for the S. A. T. Corps at Howard University, Washington, D. C. He was royally entertained with her. The ten Junior League presented the old members of the A. M. E. Church with baskets of fruit for their Thanksgiving. It also remembered the pastor, the Rev. Vanderhoist, with a basket of provisions and rabbits for his Thanksgiving dinner. The gifts were presented by Miss L. Jackson Mrs. Harris of Bond street spent the week end in brooklyn. Mr. J. Lafee in main street after several illness Mrs. Hattie Hicks of Philadelphia is now living in Rahway, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hongon, Hazlewood avenue.
RALEIGH N. C
RALEIGH, N. C—The woman's annual conference was held at St. Paul's, A. M. E. Church recently. Quite a neat surname was realized to help toward conference claims. Mrs. J. K. Satterwhite and son were on the sick list last week. Mrs. Frank Twitty is still quite ill. Miss Katie Truman continues ill and has been taken to St. Agnes' Hospital. Miss Leah Gorham has gone to Bayboro to teach. Miss Gertrude Perry has gone to Bayboro and spent Thanksgiving with his parents in Auburn, N. C. Miss Laura Edwards, who has been spending some time in Brooklyn, is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Peggie Edwards.
The Christian Endeavor of St. Paul's Church rendered a very good program Sunday evening consisting of recitations, solos, etc. The Oak City quartet rendered several selections, to the delight of all.
Miss Kate R. Truman departed this life Tuesday morning, Dec. 3, at St. Agnes Hospital. She was a good teacher and interested in all educational work. A graduate of St. Augustine and later a teacher there, she also taught at Washington, N. C. At the time of her death she was a teacher in the Garfield School of this city. Her body was taken to Durham, her home. Burial took place Thursday. Among those who passed away were Sylvia Peather, Ella H. Perry, Carrie Belts Mosely, Alice Carrington Jones, Misses Annie Thomas, Julia Amee, Blanche Hall and Nannie Perry.
Frank Laws, a highly respected citizen, died last Monday night and was buried Thursday. He had been in bad health several months. He leaves a wife and several children. He was buried in the home of the Mrs. Elizabeth Wiltshire is ill at the home. G.W. Fllening, South Wilmington street, The Rev. and Mrs. J. K. Satterwhite and son are convalescing from an attack of influenza. Col. and Mrs. J. H. Young, Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Ray James Carter, Jr. left Monday for Rocky Mount, where the Masons are in session. Prof. G. A. Edwards, president of the College, was in the Saturday on university. Mrs. Lillie Proctor, an old and respected citizen, died last Wednesday. She was a faithful member of St. Paul's Church for over fifty years. She was an old member of Ruth Court, No. 2, Order Eastern Star, and was buried with the honors of the order. Mrs. Florence Baker died last week after a stroke. She was a husband and son children and other friends. Funeral wa, held Tuesday from the Congregational Church.
Miss Mildred Cotton is home from Connecticut on account of the illness of her parents. They are improving. Miss Deborah Sheardp is home visiting her parents and friends, having been in Jersey for over two years. George Alston, an old and highly respected citizen, had his home almost destroyed by fire last Monday morning, and on Tuesday he was run down by an automobile and sustained painful bruises. He is improving.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio—Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jackson of Canton spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. L. Harvey, Ardale street. A son, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Janies Southall, 2731/2 Fairgreen avenue. Mother and son are doing nicely, Mrs. Lilli Edward, 412 Andrews avenue, spent a few days in Pittsburgh with friends and relatives. Mrs. Wm, Paynter, 551 Mahoning avenue, entertained the Royal Social Club Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Stewart spent a few days in Pittsburgh with relatives. Mrs. James Kelley, Ridge avenue, has been ill. The Rev. W. O. Harper is able to be around again. Mrs. W. Saunards is out, again.
**Military services for the late Theodore Erwin who died suddenly, were held** 2:30 p. m. Monday from the Third Baptist Church on Oak Hill - avenue, the Dr. W. G. Wickham cemetery. Interment was in Belmont Park Cemetery. A branch organization of the National Association for Advancement of Colored People was organized Friday evening at the Booker T. Washington settlement, the Belmont Park Cemetery. A very interesting meeting was held and a large membership was recorded. The following officers were elected: President, the Rev. J. T. Ogburn; vice-president, W. E. Wright; secretary, Laurence Robinson; treasurer, Miss M. E. Executive committee, H. C. Emerson, George Jefferson and James Stewart.
Mrs. R. R. Docket entertained the Fleur de Lis Club Friday, Nov. 29. After the business the club adjourned, to meet in two weeks with Mrs. H. G. Emerson 16 Holmes street. Mrs. H. Bias of McKinnie street, has returned to meet with Mrs. W. Where she guest of her sister. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hubbard, 1001 Marshall street, is ill. Mrs. Bessie Hamilton, aged 54, a former resident, died in Cleveland Thanksgiving day at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Roy. Mrs. Hamilton W. Erwin was summoned and assisted in removing her to Cleveland. Mr. Ervin, Mrs. Roy and two grandchildren were with her at the time of her death. She is survived by her husband, Christ Hamilton, one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Roy of Cleveland, two sons, Fred Erwin of Chicago and H. W. Erwin of this city. W. In youngstown Mrs. Hamilton was a member of Third Baptist Church. Interment in Chicago.
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The Rev. William Samuel McKay was ordained to the priesthood of the Protestant Episcopal Church on Dec. 4 at St. Mark's P E. Church, Wilmington, N. C. by Bishop Darst of East Carolina.
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BRAZON, N. Y.; THE STAT of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Sunday, Dec. 1, occurred the three-fold anniversary of the church and pastor. At 11 a. m, the pastor preached from Gen. xxxvii, 3, 5. At 12 o'clock the Sunday School held a brief session. At 3 p. m, the Rev. McDaniel of Newburgh preached the anniversary sermon. Dr. H. J. Kingdom of the white Baptist Church of Beacon spoke on consecration. At the evening service Dr. Byrd preached on faithfulness of the ministry. Communion was served to a large number. On the 24th of November the members celebrated the pastor's 33rd birthday. Mrs. J. Byrd of New York, mother of the pastor, spent a week with him, Deacon Shelton is out again after several weeks' illness.
WASHINGTONVILLE, N. Y.
WASHINGTON, N. Y. - Holy communion was celebrated at Bethany Chapel Sunday morning. The pastor was assisted by Elder Nat. Roe. The Sunday School was well attended. The banner was taken by the intermediate class, Mrs. Sewell, teacher. The young people's meeting was interesting. Herbert Peterson and Sara Depew sang ad uet. Mrs. James Lewis, Misses Frances Peterson and Nancy Mann. Misses Sarah Peterson and Slara Depew sang a duet. Miss Mabel Earls sang a solo.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bruin, after being on the sick list a few days, are able to be out. Charles Depew, Sr., has gone to New York City on business. Miss Frances Peterson, who has been visiting Miss Naomi Swell at Princeton, N. J., and Mrs. Frances Parker at Jersey City, has returned. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Garner of Ramsey, N. J., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis.
PORT CHESTER. N. Y.
PORT CHESTER, N. Y.—Services were well attended at Bethesda Baptist Church Sunday. The Rev. J. M. Levister, pastor, filled the pulpit Sunday morning and the Rev. Wear of New Rochelle, spoke at the evening service. Thanksgiving morning the Rev. Levister spoke from the subject, "Why God Should be Thanked," after which a praise and prayer service was held. Decatur James Griffin of Rye is very sick. He seemed to enjoy the surprise party tendered him under the supervision of Mrs. Rosa Rose. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Harper, formerly of Harrison, N. Y., have removed to 18 Westchester avenue. Port Chester.
Ruth Myrtle Hill, one-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hill, 11 Columbus avenue, Greenwich, Conn., died Nov. 7. Funeral services were held Nov. 8; interment in Union Cemetery. Mrs. Ruby Gibbs departed this life Nov. 16 at her late home, Hamilton avenue, Greenwich, Conn. Mrs. Lena Parker and children and her mother of Greenwich have gone South for the winter. Peter O. Thompson was ordained a deacon in the First Baptist Church, Greenwich. The Rev. W. H. Slater of New Rochelle preached the ordination sermon, Services were well attended Sunday evening at St. Francis A. M. E. Zion Church, the Rev. J. R Walters, pastor. Mrs. Harriet Husted will give a concert and New England supper Thursday evening, Dec. 12, for the benefit of the rally. Dr. J. W. McDonald of Waterbury, Conn., will preach Dec. 15. He will also deliver his famous lecture, "The Negro' Soldier and Democracy," on Thursday evening, Dec. 19.
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NYACK. N. Y.
NYACK, N. Y.—Members of Pilgrim Baptist Church gave a reception in honor of their pastor, the Rev: R. L. Greenwood: Pilgrim choir and St. Philip's A. M. E. choir rendered a fine selection. "Addresses were made by the Rev. E. Simms of Norwalk, Conn.; the Rev. Joseph Evans of Sparkill and the Rev. L. Taylor of St. Phillip's Church. The Rev. Greenwood was presented with a purse of $50. E. Randall was master of ceremonies. Mrs. M. Sabate and Miss Taylor of Catherine street left for Norfolk, Va., for a two months' stay. Mrs. E. Mays of Liberty street has returned from her visit to Westbury, L. I. On Monday evening the Afro-American Progressive Club met to perfect arrangements for celebrating the home coming from camp some time this month.
GLEN COVE, N. Y.
GLEN COVE, N. Y.—At the First Baptist Church last Sunday was Women's Day. Sister Hall of Flushing preached, The Rev. R. I. Gaines, the pastor, had a rest from preaching all day. At the A. M. E. Church the Rev. Lawrence, pastor, gave a very successful entertainment Thursday night of last week. The Lincoln Settlement House, under the leadership of Miss Smith, is teaching our people many things. The young people of the First Baptist Church are preparing to give a great patriotic concert on Thursday, Dec. 19. The AC is now being sold by Reuben and Joseph Gaines, sons of the Rev. R. I. Gaines. Persons having news notes for publication should give the same to either of the agents not later than Monday morning.
HILLBURN. N Y
HILLBURN, N. Y.—Brook Chapel held its annual Thanksgiving supper Thursday evening. It was a great success and a large sum of money was realized. Byron Gunner, Jr., and his sister, Sisley Gunner, spent Thanksgiving at home. Mr. and Mrs. Salmon of Bridgeport, Conn., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Defreese of Brook street. Mrs. William Amhurst is on the sick list, Miss, Goldie Degroat, who underwent an operation at the Suffern Hospital, is slowly recovering. Floyd Hicks is on the sick list. Miles Dennison has purchased a fine Shetland pony. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Suffern left Monday for White Eagle, Okla., where they intend to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Morgen are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter. Mother and baby are doing nicely.
YORK. PA.
York, Pa.—William Thackston of Camp Lee spent ten days home with his wife, and returned last Friday. He speaks well for the boys in the camp. Madame E. L. Bruce, the "Oklahoma song bird," has just closed a successful revival in East King Street A. M. E. Zion Church, of which the Rev. Dr. R. Alexander Carroll is pastor, and did the preaching. Madame Bruce is the greatest musical help in revival that has visited here. Mrs. Grace Woods is on the sick list with the "flu." A twelve-pound boy arrived in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Armstrong a few weeks ago. The Rev. Stephen N. McNeal and wife spent a few hours with Dr. Carroll last week and preached in the revival.
At the Presbyterian Church the Rev. E. W. Williams, pastor, Dean Pickens of Morgan College addressed the Community, Lyceum. He gave pointed facts necessary for the race's development. Mr. McKain of Kansas City, Kas, who has seen service "over there," has decided to remain in York. He will divest himself of Uncle Sam's uniform and get down to it. He wears several badges for shark shooting. Dr. W. H. King, pastor of the A. M. E.-Church, took part in the Lyceum services Sunday.
ALBANY, N. Y.
ALBANY, N. Y.-Mrs. Eva Brown of Market street, who was taken ill of hemorrhage, died last Wednesday and was buried Sunday from Israel Church. Last Sunday evening the Rev. Gumbs, pastor of Israel A. M. E. Church, began a series of sermons, illustrated by stereopticon views. The first was Joseph and his brothers. After the service the congregation viewed the pastor's study, which has been renovated and refurnished by members and friends, under the management of Mrs. H. Simpson. The social of the Red Cross, held at the home of Mrs. S. Sickles for the painting of the pastor's study, was a success. Mrs. Benjamin Deyo of Congress street, has donated to Israef A. M. E. Church an electric lamp in memory of her son, Benjamin Deyo, who died two months ago. The Hampton Singers will be in the city Sunday. Dec. 15 and will stop at-the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Oliver. They will sing in some of the leading churches.
BUFFALO, N. Y.
BUFFALO, N. Y.-Miss Mary Gibson, 396 East Eagle street, is visiting relatives and friends in the South. She will spend a few weeks in Memphis, Tenn.; St. Thomas, Ark., and several other cities before returning home. The "Bison Three" will give a musical concert at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Vine street, Dec. 12. Supper will also be served.
Miss Winifred Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, of Clinton street, was married on Monday morning of Jast week to Hallie Edwards.
The bride wore a handsome suit and carried american roses. Her sister, Mrs. W. Willis, was matron of home. William N. Davis was best man. The couple will be at home after Dec. 15 at 263 Clinton street. The Rev. A. L. Wilson officiated.
The congregation of St. Philip's Church observed Thanksgiving Day as before in the history of the church. Two services were held, both being largely attended. The offering of fruits, canned goods and vegetables completely filled the altar and chancel. A number of persons brought baskets laden with good things to the rectory, for which the rector and family were deeply grateful? The annual parish meeting and vestry election was held in St. Philip's church Wednesday night. Reports from all organizations were received. Last year's record has almost been doubled.
W. A. Barnes, one of Canada's business men, has been visiting his mother, 14 William street. The Justla Trio, formerly Johnson and Wells, are expected to play a week's engagement at Shea's Theatre in the near future. These people made a great hit with the public when they were here last year. Mr. and Mrs. Smith and family of Lockport were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Coleman of East Utica street on Thanksgiving Day. Covers were laid for ten. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are the parents of Mrs. Generette of Glenwood avenue.
Mrs. Delphia Boger Holmes, wife of Lieut. Holmes of Boston, now in France, and also niece of Major and Mrs. O. C. Hall of Elm street, was the guest of her uncle and aunt on Sunday, Dec. 1. She was accompanied by Miss Delano Logan of Sacramento, Cal. Both were en route to New York City, where Mrs. Holmes is engaged in welfare work. Mrs. Leila M. Poole, 114 Pine street, has returned from an extended visit to relatives and friends in Detroit, where she was highly entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rodgers of St. Paul, Minn. who have been the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. George N. Chase, left for home after being most extensively entertained by Buffalo society. The Rev. and Mrs. F. Robert Bennett have issued invitations to their twentieth marriage anniversary celebration Thursday night, Dec. 12. Thanksgiving services were largely attended at all the churches.
J. A. Richardson, 466 Michigan avenue, who has been connected for a number of years with the New York Central Railroad, has gone to Chicago, where he will spend his vacation and the holidays. He will be the guest of W. Van Mitchell, 3447 Vernon avenue Miss Jennie E. Payne, 194 Clinton street, has returned to the city, after a vacation of two months spent with her mother, Mrs. John McKinney and friends in Glowersville, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright held the hainer booth at the St Luke A. M. E. Zion fair and bazaar. The receipts from the booth totalled $122.25.
Miss Honolulu, Frank, teacher of the Juvenile class of the L. O. of G. S. and D of S., entertained her class at her Home on Nov. 28. Mrs. Frank, Mrs. Sarah Davis and C. V. Richardson, superintendent, were also present
The main social event of the season was the marriage on Thursday night of Miss Margaret Dent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dent, Clinton street, to Arthur Frederick Barton, a native of Jamaica, B. W. I. The marriage was solemnized in St. Philip's P. E. Church by the Rev. Father Bennet, rector. The Woman's Auxiliary will have a Victory Reception and Holiday Celebration at, Weiss Colonel Ollie C. Hall night, B. W. Ollie C. Hall has returned from Aurora and Chicago, where he went on the sad mission of burying his oldest sister. Mrs. Delphine Holmes and Miss Delano Logan spent a short time in the city as guests of Major and Mrs Ollie C. Hall, while enroute to New York City.
The annual parish meeting and vestry election at St. Philip's Church resulted in reports from all organizations and guilds doubling the excellent record of last year. Alex Parker, Thomas Payne and Clifford Parris were the new members of the vestry elected. Quarterly meetings were held last week at both Bethel A. M. E. Church and the St. Luke A. M. E. Zion Church. Reports were good. Mrs. Priscilla Moore and Miss Frances Smith are on the sick list
ROCHESTER, N. Y.
ROCHESTER, N. Y.—The sixteenth annual fair of A. M. E. Zion Church came to a close last Sunday with all reports in showing the amount raised clear of expenses $700. Dr. A. A. Crooke of New York City preached morning and evening to a packed house. Dr. Crooke, while in the city, was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. E. D. W. Jones, The Fortnightly Sewing Circle met with Miss Celestine Kearney, 438 Caroline street, last Thursday. After the regular routine of business dinner was served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Morris entertained at dinner at the Rose Room Thursday evening at the Rose Rainwater and Mrs. J. Herndon. Miss Allagood entertained in honor of Sergent, Ennells of Camp Upton. Covers were laid for ten at her home in Pittsford, N. Y.
The Mohawk Whist Club met with Mrs. R. Cottoms, Hohawk street. The first prize was won by Mrs. Hazzard and second prize by Mrs. Murray. The visiting prize was won by Charles Strothers. The Elite Social Club met at the home of Mrs. John Williams on Dec. 15. The evening was spent in music and games, after which the following officers were elected: Mrs. Lulu Green, president; Miss Chase, vice-president; Miss McCall, secretary; Mrs. G. Burks, treasurer. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The Empire Lodge, No. 312, G. U. O. of O. F., won the prize of $2.50 in gold for having the largest delegation at the sixteenth annual fair of Zion Church. The honors were divided with Marilda Household of Ruth No. 759 who helped to swell the number. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rowe of Oregon street entertained Sergt. Ennells of Camp Upton and Elmer Noey of Narragansett Pier, R. I. There were forty guests present. Harley Cash has written two songs, one of which was sung at the Family Theatre contest by Miss Elise Towns. W. Henry Green made a trip to New York City last week. A victory reception in celebration of the winning of the .war will be held in Progressive Hall Dec. 18. The Junior choir of Zion Church, under the direction of Miss E. Towns, are making extensive preparations for their Xmas music. Mrs. J. J. Hassell entertained last Monday evening in honor of the birthday anniversary of her husband, J. J. Hassell, at their home on Ford street. After music and games, refreshments were served.
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LEROY. N. Y.
Le Roy, N. Y.—Services were well attended at the Second Baptist Church Sunday. The Rev. James E. Rose attenued a dinner given to the Four-Minute Men of Le Roy at Lally's Cafe last Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Richard Price entertained at tea last Friday evening Mrs. Emma Peterson of Leicester, Mrs. Bertha, Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Price, the Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Rose, Leonard Dusen and family are suffering with the influenza. Baby Perry is ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Emma Peterson is spending some time with her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peterson. The Second Baptist Sunday school will hold its Christmas tree Dec. 24.
The second annual meeting of the Second Baptist Church Society was held Monday evening and called to order by the pastor. Reports from the various branches of the church were made with a $a$, showing of success and progress. Complete financial statements of the treasurer showed that the sum of $2,317.06 had been received from all sources during the year ending October 31. Total expenditures amounted to $1,545.70, leaving a balance of $771.76. This balance includes the parsonage fund of $500.
UTICA. N. Y.
UTICA, N. Y.-At Hope Chapel last Sunday, A. W. Peckham of the American Sunday School Union spoke on "Life Among the Mountains of Tennessee and Kentucky." It was Very interesting. The Rev. R. J. Strother and James Wormworth were appointed on the committee to meet the mayor and other citizens for the purpose of arranging a suitable memorial in honor of the men and women of this community, who have served in the war. Capti S. M. King, W. R. K. of P., spoke last Monday at Hope Chapel on "The Good of the Order"
EUREKÀ SOCIAL CLUB
8TH ANNUAL RECEPTION and BALL
on Wednesday Evening
December 25th, 1918, at Foater's Hall,
131 Genesace St., Utica, N. Y.
Music by Lumberg Theatre full Orchestra
Dancing 8 till 3.
Admilation, Ladies, 50 cents. Gents, 75
cents. Free Taxi service.
Sergt. Charles Thomas of Oneida is home from Camp Dix. He spent several days here visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Howard of Clinton were in town recently and were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Grant of Broad street over Thanksgiving. The Waiters and Caterers' Club entertained the members of the "Tennessee Ten" after the performance on last Saturday evening with whist and other games. They left Sunday morning for Auburn, N. Y. James L. Harrison of Jay street had a paralytic stroke recently, but is much improved. Alfred Moorhand, Gilbert White and Kermith Blair left the city last week for Bristol, Pa., for shipbuilding work. Miss Viola Lavender is seriously ill at her home on Broad street. Mrs. Florence S. Johnson, who has been very ill, is able to be around again. Walter Baynard of the Republican Club and Louis Buck have returned from a delightful trip through New York and Pennsylvania.
ELMIRA, N. Y.
ELMIRA, N. Y.—Services at Douglass Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church were well 'attended Sunday evening. The pastor, the Rev. L. L. Woods, preached a stirring sermon on the "Prodigal Son." The offering was good. The superintendent, officers and teachers gave an entertainment Thursday evening for the benefit of the Sunday School. Sunday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. will be the fourth annual Christmas rally for the pastor's salary, under the auspices of the Varick Christian Endeavor Society. A special program will be rendered under the able direction of John A. Wilson. Mrs. Theodore Dunham, 656% Dickinson street, was a visitor in Watkins Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Dunham 656% Dickinson street, entertained at dinner recently Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson, J. C. Jackson, Miss Alice Lee and Mrs. Blanche Dunham.
A dancing party was given in Temperance Hall Thursday evening by the Elks, under the management of Thomas Davis. Enjoyable music was furnished and a pleasant evening spent. Mrs. Violet Holland and daughter, Mrs. Minnie Perkins, and niece, Vivian Holland, who have been the guests of Mrs. E. E. Wilson, 423 Standish street, have returned to Columbus, O. Mrs. Ethel Richardson of Starkey was the guest of Mrs. Thomas Carter, 513 Parridge street. Mrs.' J. D. Wilson of Syracuse is the guest of Mrs., O. Moore, East 5th street. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse O. Moore and Mrs. J. D. Wilson were entertained at dinner Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. William Brent. Mrs. Gco. Powell is maid at the Lyceum Theatre.
Mrs. Ellen Robiuson, 657 Dickinson street, received two letters recently from her son, Frank Robinson, who is in France and has been made a sergeant. Mrs. S. E. Howard, 656½ Dickinson street, received a letter from her son, Clarence Mabery Howard, who is in France and doing well. Mrs. Frank Haley, East Fifth street, has received a letter from her husband in France. Robert Jones of Addison, who is, well known in Elizabethtown, has by fire Saturday that him received several business places. Ruth Elizabeth, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Townsend, died Thursday at 360 East Fifth street, aged eight months. A private prayer service was held at the home Saturday at 3 p. m. The Rev. L. L. Wopda officited. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery.
HAMPTON INSTITUTE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
At the close of the Students' Army Training Corps work, that is by December 14, Hampton Institute will organize classes for men who can meet the school's regular entrance requirements.
An opportunity is offered ambitious and serious students, who have been unable on account of the war to come to Hampton, to do eight months of work in five months.
Information and also application blanks will be furnished by Major Allen Washington, Commandant of Cadets, Hampton Institute, Va.
AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
BEGINS OCTOBER 15, 1918
All colored men from 18 to 21 years of age who have a public school education or its equivalent should enroll in the Students' Army Training Corps. Board, loge, clothes are furnished and one-dollar a day paid by the United States Government. Selected from among the men who enroll in the Students' Army Training Corps.
The military training will be supplemented by strong courses in Sanitation, Mathematics, Science and English. For further information write today to JAS. B. DUDLEY, President, Greenboro, N. C.
National Training School
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
Though it is young in history, the Institution feels a just pride in the work thus far accomplished, for its graduates are already filling many, responsible positions, thus demonstrating the aim of the school to train men and women for useful citizenship.
DEPARTMENTS ALREADY ESTABLISHED
ASHEVILLE SCHOOL OF DESIGNING AND DRESSMAKING
New French System taught where pupils can cut all the latest patterns by tape measure. Employment given to those who desire to remain in Asheville. Correspondence Course completed in three weeks. Open all year round.
SYRACUSE, N. Y.
Syracuse, N. Y.-Arthur McCoy, 411 Madison street, who has been spending, Thanksgiving week with family, left Saturday for New York. Mrs. Wm. Griffin spent the week-end with relatives, in Canajoharle. Edward Scott of Owego is in the city visiting relatives. Little Herman' Harrison, 917 Orange street, celebrated his ninth birthday at his home. About Forty guests were present. Refreshments were served
The Culture Congress at the People's A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday was well attended. Cato Anderson, after opening the meeting, called for quotations, which were given readily. Mrs. Douglas Scarboro, who had charge of the program, then called the following, who responded: Instrumental solo, Miss America Schaffer; vocal solos, Miss Eather Hodges and Fred Cooper. An instructive address was given by M. Fred Carlisle. The new officers were in their respective chairs. Speeches of acceptance by the incoming officers were very encouraging and well received. R. H. Jones is president, Mrs. Douglas Scarboro, vice-president; H. L. Smith, secretary; the Rev. J. D. Wilson.
Prof. L. H. Caldwell gave a concert at Troy Friday evening. Master Enrique Cachamalle, after an illness of several weeks, is able to be out again. Wm. La Vard left the city Thursday for an entertaining trip through Pennsylvania. The N. A. A. C. P. held its regular meeting Friday evening. Miss Marjorie Robbins has moved from Gifford street to 528 East Washington street. V. H. Brown of Waltertown spent the week-end in the city calling on old friends. Mrs. Geo. Deamond is still ill. Mrs. Marguerite Garthen has recovered sufficiently to be out again. The W. C. T. U. of Eastwood were the guests of the W. C. T. U. of Bethany Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Mack is president, on Sunday.
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AUBURN, N. Y
AUBURN, N. Y., Mrs. Fred Charles entertained, a number of friends last Thursday evening in honor of her guest, Mrs. Geo. Morton of Hamilton, Ont. Mrs. Mary Bowers of Lockport, is in the city for a few days. Mrs. Edwin Watkins entertained at dinner last Monday evening in honor of Mrs. Henry Washington of Binghamton, Mrs. L. Sterling Williams spent Monday in Syracuse, the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. R. Moreland. The "Younger Set" tendered Miss. Gladys Stewart a surprise party, the occasion being her "seventh" birthday. A very enjoyable time was had by all present. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Cooper entertained the Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Smith and Mrs. Henry Washington at dinner Sunday.
NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y.
New Rochelle, N. Y.—The union Thanksgiving services were held at the St. Catherine A. M. E. Zion Church, Thursday. The church was crowded to the doors. The Rev. William H. Slater, of Shiloh Baptist Church, preached the sermon. A collection of nearly $100 was taken up, to be divided between the New Rochelle Hospital and the day nursery. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brooks of Pelham Manor gave a party last week in honor of Mrs. George Madison of Riverton. N. J. Those present were Mr. and Mrs.' Rex Owen, Mr. and Mrs. William Blunt of Larchmont; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Billins, Mr. and Mrs. W. King, Mr. and Mrs. John Green and Barnes of Pelham Manor.
CORONA, N. Y.
CORONA, N. Y.-On last Sunday morning, the pastor preached a very inspiring sermon. A large number of children and grown folk attended the Sunday School at 2 p. m. At 6:45 the Christmas Endeavor was largely attended. 'Mr. Chipley gave a very interesting and intelligent talk on "Start Now." At the evening services ex-Congressman Murray delivered an address. On Thursday evening the Young Builders' Club will give an entertainmeit at the church.
INSTITUTE
INNOUNCEMENT
"Army Training Corps work, that is
titute will organize classes for men
nlar entrance requirements.
ambitious and serious students, who
the war to come to Hampton, to do
months.
cation blanks will be furnished by
mandant of Cadets, Hampton Insti-
JAMES E. GREGG, Principal.
ARMY TRAINING CORPS
AT THE
TECHNICAL COLLEGE
OCTOBER 15, 1918
years of age who have a public school education
Students' Army Training Corps. Board, lodg-
and one dollar a day paid by the United
will be selected from among the men who enroll
supplemented by strong courses in Sanitation,
may to JAS. B. DUDLEY, President, Greens-
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THE RED CROSS DRIVE,
SE ere ee
the head of the American: Red
Cross, has asked every American
to enroll in the Red Cross during
the Christmas roll call; which is to
run from December 16 to 23. This
appeal should meet with’ a hearty
response among all Ameficans, and
especially among Negro Americans.
* Not.that the Red C?oss has met all
the just expectations of the racé in
the way of fair play and equal
recognition, but personal and racial
grievances, however well founded,
shduld be subordinated to the’ fur-
therance of the noble work it is
doing. .
>It will be better for the members
of the race to be inside this great
organization, where they can co-
operate with the largo number of
liberal and broad-minded-—whife
members in placing its policy on the
genuine basis of true democracy,
and frge it from the taint of race
prejudice-that crops out every now
and then in its administration.
-_ The general participation of the
Negro in war work of all kinds,
ne fullest extent permitted, has
t’been without its value in gain-
ing recognition and respect even
among those at first loth to accord
either. We are told that the good
work-done by the Negroes of At-
Janta in the last drive for united
war work has resulted in a fuller
recognition of the capacity of the
race to furnish its own leaders and
sustain them in their efforts. The
same capacity was demonstrated in)
"North Carolina, where the Negroes
oversubscribed their allotments;
and ran ahead of the whites in
certain sections.
Let us join in the Red Cross
‘drive and enroll in its membership,
as‘it embraces all colors in its work
of relief. We may help to broaden
its policy, so as to afford all yomen
the full measure of its educational
éourses and the inclusion of our
competent colored nurses among
those sent to care for our soldiers
in France.
Hasten the day by enrolling in
the drive.
LET US BE SPECIFIC.
“ One point has been clearly
brought in the correspondence con-
sequent upon complaints sub-
imitted to the Director General of
Railroads against the abomination
‘of the “Jim Crow” system, as Presi-
dent Scarborough so justifiably
puts it. That point is that the Rail-
road Administration is not in a po-
“sition, and will not endeavor to put
itself in position, to help in a
campaign against that system.
~ But the Railroad Administration
has placed itself upon record as
recognizing its duty to provide ade-
quate accommodation for both
white and colored . passengérs.
That the accommodation now pro-
vided colored passengers is far
from adequate is a matter capable
of proof, if those who have endured
its, hardships would submit their
‘complaints in the form of specific
information, giving the names of
roads-and the details of the treat-
ment and. accommodations, or
rather lack ‘of .sccommodations,
forced upon them, F200 7
. , The officials, of’ the Railroad Ad.
sniniatrasion’ baie, behead to; ya
ry cua okie teed ent ten
passetiger investigated, Wwith'a' yiew
to’ providing! the ddequate ‘accom>
modation that .it stresses as de
to every ‘passenger, of what-
ever, race or color.’ Let ‘the, next
protest.or complaint deal, only with
specific instances of such mistreat-
ment, or the’ deliberate failure to
provide-the decencies, which should
Ibe embraced in the term of “ade-
quate accémmodiation.” -
+ Incidentally, it might, be main-
tained that President Scarborough’s
letter presented a specific instance
lof the failure to provide the ade-
quate accommodation that the Rail-
road Administration declares itself
aq favoring. The ‘failure to pro-
vide sleeping accommodation for a
passenger of his character and po-
sition certainly indicates a lack of
adequate accommodation. If the
‘state Inw prevented.his occupying a
berth in the sleeper attached to the
train in question,‘in common with
white passengers, another sleeping
coach sHould Have been attached to
the train. Let the Railroad .Ad-
ministration be consistent and in-
sist on the provision of the “ade-
quate “accommodation” that it
stands for. ©. .
Let us didp the general denun-
ciation of the “Jim Crow” system
for the time and try the effect of
being, specific. ,
Give the Railroad Administration
la chance to make good.
TWO VIEWS OF LABOR.
One of the articles on the pro
gram of the British Labor Party
the greatest political power amon;
workers in the world today, is th
matter of self-government in indus
try. As defined by Mr. Arthu
Gleason, one of the leaders of thi
party, this self-government by th
workers was developed as follows
In the old days, and those days
are very old, industry was an auto-
cratic thing, run by a “boss” at the
top—by a man who spoke of the
works as his own plant. To him
labor was a commodity, a thing
that could be bought and sis But
England learned, under WSF con-
ditions, that labor is a human’
value, and you get the most pro-
duction when you treat it as a hu-
man value; and: under the suppres-
sion of War it has been worked
out as a human industry, Inside
the shop the people sit as a human
power with the miners in working
out the condi.ions of the factory.
Step by step the’ workers are con-
sidered a part of the developing ca-
pacity. The British Government
who has sought to institute these
work shop committees, has had
more productive results, and has
found that the committes, instead
of creatifig trouble and friction, fill
the workers with interest, and jus-
tice is given to each worker. When
new devices are brought into the
factories, the worker is allowed to
enter the room, and it is shown to
him what output will be, and what
his wages will be in relation to the
alded production, If he. je-not sat=
isfied- with the work he is to do in
that capacity, he has the power to
call the rest of the committee to sit
with the workers and determine a
new line o° work. It has been
found that the worker does better
work if he is treated as an equal.
Production measures up and the old
trouble disappears.”
Something of the same sort of
dea is indicated in a brochure en-
itled ‘Brotherhood’ of Men and
Jations,” by Mr, John D. Rocke-
eller, Jr., in which he claims that
abor and Capital are partners
vith-common interests. He argues
urther: O
Neither can attain the fullest per-
manent measure of success unless
the other does also, and the unnat-
ural conditions, namely, the absence
of contact between owner and em-
ployee, must be made as nearly nor-
mal as possible by: the establish-
ment of personal relations between
the owners, represented by the offi-
gers, and the employees, represent
ing ‘certain of their fellow workers
whom they themselves have chosen,
This is a recognition of the prin-
iple of representation, but it does
ot go the length that the British
abor leaders have demanded and
pparently obtainel, The significant
eature of Mr. Rockefeller’s views
that as one of the greatest em-
loyers of laber in America he per-
eives and frecly admits the neces-
ity of admitting Labor to at least
partnership in the enterprise,
Vhether this partial concession will
atisfy the growing appctite of La-
or for power, remains to be seen,
That the broader vision attained
y the Rockefeller interests in more
scent dealings with their em-
joyees has done away with much
f:the friction’ that formerly pre-
niled, is evident to those who have
dpibied 5 the” Shindard Olt indus.
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“VIEWS and.REVIEWS
JAMES - W.. JOHNSON, Corremcrng Becren |
w 10) SR a SN a ee a ee
The colored people of the United States are naturally proud of
‘the record of their own soldiers in the.war. We know that 300,000
‘of our own boys were among tliose who made the world safe for
democracy, - ‘ '
"Because so many of our own boys fought the fight for democ-
racy for the world, we as a race, are more determined than ever to see
that our own ‘country is not slighted in its share of the newly wan
freedom for men, ~ t
But in our pride and determination we must not overlook the
part played by colored men from other parts of the world, If the
United States is indebted to its colored fighters, England and France
ate equally, if not more indebted to their colored soldiers.
| ‘The French record shows that 800,000 of her troops were col-
ored men; the British record shows that 1,161,800 troops in the
British army were colored men. . “
Colored men all over the world feel pretty suré as to how France
will pay her debt. How will England pay hers? How will the
United States pay hers? ~
. FREEDOM OF THE SEAS. °
_ ihe delegates who are going to the peace conicrence with real
peace in their minds are not"going to have an entirely peaceful time
of it. Lo «
The forces that stand for the old order are making themselves
felt. Great pressure will be brought to have the conference settle
this war as all other wars have been settled; that is, for the diplomats
to get together and sign a secret treaty which does nothing more
than levy indemnities and change the political boundaries of various
countries.
Of course, Germany's boundaries are going to be changed, she
is certain to lose Alsace and Lorraine; and it is also certain that she
will have to pay forthe damage wrought in Belgium and northern
France, But from some quarters the claim is being made. that the
Allied nations should be indemnified for what the war cost them!
at the same time, a clamor is coming from these same quarters that
all German manufactured goods should be boycotted for a period of
seven years. The war costs of the Allied nations, excluding the
United States, would exceed one hundred billion dollars; it is some
problem in higher arithmetic to figure out how Germany could eke
pay such a sum, especially if not allowed to sell her gootts.
| Perhaps the greatest jar to the peace of the peace conference
ill come out of the question of the freedorn of the seas. Winston
Churchill last week riade the following statement in London:
| “We shall enter the Peace Conference with the absolute determina-
tion that no limitation shall be imposed on our right to maifitain naval
* defence," he said. > - » ‘
_ “No matter what appeals are addrossed: to us we do not intend to
lend ourselves in any way to restrictions which will prevent the navy .
from maintaining its well deserved superiority on the seas.”
* To an unbiased mind the question naturally arisc8, “What is the
difference between preponderating force on sea and preponderating
force on. land?” To such a mind it would seem that there is more
moral sanction for a great army than for a great navy; for whereas,
a nation has a right*o protect its homeland, its right to dominate the
seas, which belong to.no nation, is doubtful. As a man might be
Justified in defending his own home by the most violent force, ‘but
would not be justified in using that force on the public streets.
The reply is that England is an island power, and can protect
herself only by a navy.
Still, if no other power haga great navy, it is hard to sce why
England should worry. .
President Wilson has sounded the true note. Ie has said that
every nation at the peace table must be prepared to sacrifice some-
thing. It will be only through a spirit of that kind that the results
of the conference will be of any enduring benefit. .
MORE ON THE LABOR QUESTION,
er from the Rev. George Frazier Miller, pub
brings us back to the labor qugstion.
1ot feel that there is need of any apology fo
tion; for it is as vital as any other questio
e, we do not yet realize fully enough that
for, equal manhood and citizenship rights
The letter from the Rev. George Frazier Miller, published in last
week's Age, brings us back to the labor question.
We do not feel that there is need of any apology for goitig back
to that question; for it is as vital as any other question before the
Negro. . :
As a race, we do not yet realize fully enough that the things we
are fighting for, equal manhood ahd citizenship rights, are deeply
involved in our economic status. In order to make real progress,
both these fronts must move forward together. They cannot be
definitely separated. We must learn to fight for and guard our
economic advantages just as we do our civil and political rights.
- Now, it ig a mistake to emphasize economic advancement over
civil and political progress. It is a mistake to preach the doctrine
that if the Negro will only get money, all his manhood and citizen-
ship rights will be automatically accorded to him; that has been
demonstrated to be false, It is possible thatthe Negro might be-
come very rich in America, and yet be denied his full rights. On the
other hand, it is not at all probable that he will be accorded his full
rights so long as he remains the Lazarus at the nation's table,
Money will not of itself bring full rights, but progress towards the
enjoyment of full rights must be backed up and reenforced by econ-
omic power, :
Mr. Miller’s'letter referred to the article in tlis column a couple
of weeks ago on the situation of the colored waiters in New York.
In that article we said that the white waiters were almost as short-
sighted as the colored waiters; that if they would lay aside prejudice,
take the colored waiters into the union and work side by side with
them, there would be no skilled men to take their places when they
made demands on their employers.
The writer had doubts as to how such a proposition would strike
the white waiters. Mr. Miller's letter clears up the doubt on that
point. He had the opportunity séveral weeks ago of addressing
2,500 of the-striking white waiters, and, among other things, he said
to them: _ = ‘ :
“Work erate mth inc men and make ap dation I he |
<ifanks of labor. 89 long as your fellow. workmen arg upright, clean, and.
sna oeoaeg Jane Aa Foes elo aroriesen arose, clean, and
exploiters of labor, to create, or to maintain, a division in ‘the ranks of*
labor, Inbor itself ought to recognize the wisdom of solidarity without
” regard to race, color, creed or nationality.” . My
Mr, Miller says that this statement was received with thunder-
ous applause. ‘The fact that the white waiters greeted this sentiment
with applause is proof that the presgat moment is a good one for some
constructive effort on the part of the colored waiters, Let them take
advantage of' the present condition and feeling to entrench them-
selves firmly in the hotels and restaurants of New York. This steady
and lucrative employment is now’ almost, entirely, in the hands of
aliens; the colored American waiters are entitled toa fair share of it.
Now it scems that there is a chance to get it.
“Just a few mtoré words on the subject in general, We wish
there were more colored ministers like Mr.'Miller. More of them
who would make a study of practical, present-day questions and.
teach the people what they learn. aS
A great deal has been said and written about the Negro’s part in
the coming reconstruction. The difficulty is that the great mass of
the race does not know what the reeonstruction is about.
‘The reconstruction which the masses throughout the world are
thinking of and planning for to-day is not political reconstruction,
but economic reconstruction. They have come to learn from bitter
experience that no matter which set of rascals hold the political job’,
the men who hold the laboring jobs are no better off. They have
‘ome to realize that the only way to change their condition is to:
revolutionize the’ economic system; to sce, to it that labor be no
longer a mere commodity to be bought in the market, but that the
laborer be a partner in production. They realize that better wages
and better hours and better working conditions are only makeshifts ;
that the secure bepegrment of their condition can come only through
making labor an.¢qual asset with capital to be pooled in the partner-
ship 6f production, : :
‘This, of course, is merely a rudimentary statement of the econ-
omic problem, which. the workers of the world are to-day trying to
solve. But the great mass of colored American workers know
nothing of this economic problem even in a rudimentary way. Their
ignorance is excusable; there are very few to teach them, and they
have had no practical means of becoming familiar with it.
And not only the masses of the race arc ignorant of it; very few
of the educated classes and leaders know anything about it. The
education of most of those who are looked to as race leaders has been
almost wholly of the old classical school, “small .Latin and less
Greek”; very few of them have made a serious study, in school or
out ot school, of scientific, economic and social questions. And so it
is that the great majority of the race’s public speakers on the plat-
form and in the pulpit are still pounding esa rhetorical speeches,
Aailing around among the beautiful clouds, and filling illimitable
space with an, outpour of windy words,
What is sorely tieeded is to have those who: help to shape the
thought and opinion of the race, first to learn something themselves
about the forces and facts in the world of to-day, then to try and
give that something in a clear and simple way to those whom they
have the privilege of teaching. They may with profit to themselves
and the rest of us give less time to what Socrates said and what
Julius Caesar did, and pay raore attention to what is being said and
done by the men who are now making and moulding the conditions
under which we must live.
_ There is a little hook by Arthur Henderson, the British labor
leader, called “The Aims of Labor.” It contains the A. B. C. of the
econonfic problem which the working people of the world are to-dat
trying to solve, _It also contains the “Program of the British Labor
Party on Reconstruction," the most truly democratic utterance that
has come out of the war; and we say this while taking into consid-
eration all that has been said by President Wilson, Lloyd George
and the other statesmen of the world. This little book can be ob-
tained for fifty cents, If all of the intelligent colored ministers and
public speakers in the country would read this little book through
three times, then preach and explain its meaning whenever they had
opportunity, the light of what is going on in the big world of present-
day realities would begin to daWn on the minds of the great mass
of the race.
We repeat that the Negro can take no real part in the recon-
struction that is going on unless he knows what the reconstruction is}
about. He cannot expect to take part in the solution of,the present
cconomic problem unless he knows the rules by which it is being ||
worked out.
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WAS IT ONLY CAMOUFLAGE? | ENJOYS THE EDITORIALS. :
WAS TT ONLY CAMOUFLAGE?
To the Editor of Tne New York Ace:
‘The war is practically over, and soon
our boys will be returning home, after
having helped with their blood to bring
gentle peace again to the world, But
how will these same black boys fare
when the smoke of battle has cleared
away? ‘
Will they find the New Democracy,
for which so many paid the supreme
sacrifice, broad enough. to cover: them:
selves and others of their race, who, not
permitted to go to the front, remained
at home and did untiringly the part of
the civilian soldier, fighting labor's bat-
tle that the boys In the firing line might
have ammunition, clothing, food and
comfort, or shall they be made to feel
that the cry of Democracy for the
strong and weak was but a camouflage
s0 far as the Negro was concerned, a
catch phrase with which to win the
war?
‘There are men among the better
class in this community who would give
the Negro’a meed of fairness, and
there are “certain lewd fellows of the
baser sort,” who would use every atom
of power to crush those same black
soldiers who have risked life and limb
to protect them and their children
against the invasion of a hostile army.
ER JO
TO MAKE AMERICA SAFE.
To the Editor of Tne New \orx Acs:
“Tam very anxious to know if there
is to be a representative of the Negro
race at the International Peace Congress
which is to take place soon. I think
that as we are now famed as peace-
makers, if we make a desperate attempt
to tell the world that it is not all. peace
and harmony at home, we will get pro-
tection, The American white maa will
be forced through hig own laws to make
this country for its Negro citizens, This
ls the psychological moment; if we
speak now we will be heard,
. . F, Isaaa CAMERON,
To the Editor of THe New Yorx Ace:
You will find enclosed a check for
my subscriptions for Tne Ace. It is a
great_paper and I enjoy it so much,
especially the editorials. 1 don’t want
to miss one copy. , =
(Mrs.) A. W. Jomnsox.
THE CITATION OF THE OLD 18TH,
(Philadelphia Evening Bulletin)
Among the honors which France has
bestowed apon Ainerican soldié?s none
is more interesting than the “citation” by
which the entire 369th Regiment is given
the coveted Croix de Guerre or War
Cross, This regiment was composed
wholly of colored troops, although the
higher officers were white men of long
military experience, Originally a New
York wnit its recruits came from many
States.
The citation is for gallantry in the
September and October offensive in the
Champagne sector, and while it deals in
considerable detail with the valor of
particular officers, % praises the courage
and: tenacity of the whole regiment,
which suffered heavy losses. Only a few’
regiments have received such distinction,
for the French are chary about distribu-
ting honors lest they become cheap,
The incident illustrates the lack of
racial prejudice in the French. It has.
been said that.in the first year of the war
France ‘would have been defeated had it
not been for the services—largely volun
tary—of African troops, who rushed to
her aid and displayed prodigies of valor,
They broke the German line and reached
the ‘open but, lacking support, had to,
retire, :
‘American colored troops have done
thelr whole duty in this war. This coun-
try should not py willing:
France to give full acknowledgment of
thelr services: woe
INCIDENTSIOF WAR:
WORK FROM OVerperia
bali de Naar nectaes eal ig th, Mt
received a Igtter from Dr. Floyd Gy
Snelson, in which he giver sore inten
esting detalls of war work which cam”
under his “observation while in France
Among othér things he said: :
No doubt you are aware of the rel
cent visit of Secretary Baker*on this
side, on his inspection tour of the Ex!
peditionary Forces. The Stors ong!
Stripes, published in Paris, relates ant
interesting article of his visit with a
Negro regiment as follows: 4
“With a gasoline tank as a rostrum, ¢
Secretary Baker sddretsed an aucieng
of some 2,000 Negro stevedores whe,
were billeted in the Vesle sector, during’
their lunch hour, The speech, a5 nafs
ae the entire stage setting, was highy’
informal. Part of ‘his audience yy
sprawled upon the roof of a Me
finidhed warehouse overlooking the’
focal gasoline tank, and vearly all of:
them went on munching the contents:
of their mess kits, as it was intended
they should do. <
“The Secretary told them how proné:
the people at bome all were of thet
and of their work—both their own peot
ple and the whole rest of the Ametaay
nation at large. - He gave them a couple?
of short stories that quickly surroum4 i
him with an amphitheatre of shining!
white teeth all set in a huge honest
goodness grin. And’ when he words
up by saying that he was going hone
to tell all their folks how well they ent
been doing and how glad they would be?
to have first hand information of boyd
their boys were doing and what valuables}
service they were giving their country <i}
he got such a hand.as only strong and]
honestly calloused alms can give x.
speaker, s
“Both before and after the speech the}
Sgeretary visited with the colored bop
whim he saw at work.on Ure docks agg
‘in the warehouses, asking questions
shaking hands with them right and lef
and getting first-hand information as 493
how the difficult jobs were swung. The!
boys were very proud of the good en:
‘couragemtnt given them by Mr. Bakes’
and he too was well impressed that om
boys were rendering valuable service to
‘Uncle Sam.” ed
By the kind and brotherly action of
Mr. Baker it is hoped that our “boys
will receive the same hearty estes:
and admiration of all-America, All they:
desire “for their labors is “an equal
chance and a square deal” for ther’
race, S
Mr. W. J. Walker, a kind and gencu
crous Y. NM. CA. man of the type wed
usually find in the various huts over’!
seas, takes much pride in telating 4
commendable piece of work done by 24
regiment of Negroes in France near the=|
Argonne recently. Just before the te
cen American advance, news came {03}
the commander of a colored stevedore’|
regiment that it was absolutely nests
sary that a certain amount of goods be
piled on a train that would pass soa
the town in central France where the
company “was stationed in order that By
might reach the men at the front tie}
vere it was tee Tats. th Saf
hat evening tk: men of the compar
came in dog tired, soaking we fea
the all-day rain and anxious for. ti
comfort of the barracks. While thy, ]
were lined up for supper the first Bee’
tenant who was in command. brietys
explained what was needed and nlf
them that he would not order a sing
man to go down to the railroad to.load
the train, but would ask for volunteers
Every man who was willing to put its
the evening for the good of his country,
was to step.one pace to the front
Every single man in the compaay,
even the cooks who were standing nears)
the window and overheard the conver j
sation, stepped forward that one pati
So the big trucks were loaded dows,’
with the whole company and the whole “I
regiment went down and completed tht:
work, 1h J
‘About 10 o'clock the lieutenarts
(white) and the mess sergeant walked {
two miles lack to the barracks and gut,
supper for the crowd. The lieutenant’,
himself set the table with jam 20d)
melons which ke had bought. And wher,
| o'clock in the morning came the com"
pany returned to a fine hot meal, Whea
6 o'clock in the morning came a fers
hours later, every single man -turntd
out on time, ready for the day's work
Although some of these tired lads were
scafcely able to lift the heavy boxes ,
there was not a sinple grumble or com
plaint, : =]
Can these noble boys of our re |
show any inore love for their county “
han this? They didn't go down f \
the station and work half the night for ¢
the sake of extra overtime wagtti
here's no such thing as that, its “Wl.
ime” for the dear old U. S. A. a
Dr. Brooks, this is a true example af
he faithfil services our boys are rem |
tering the government. They are soe
© be rewarded when peace is decla
T would be glad to write more, bet 5:
| fear T would over exert the patient »
>f the censor, who has been kind
nough to pass.the articles I have sett -
fou previously. Hoping for a speed;
ply, respectfully, Flovo G, Ssm0%
HAS 12 SONS IN U, 8, ARMY.
The Rev. R. H. Windsor, Rayville,
La, Negro minister of the Raptist
Church, has received a twelve star sef-
vice pin, the gift of the American Réd
Cross, for which he is a zealous worket.
He has nineteen sons, twelve of thet
in the army.” There are twins and trip.
lets wearing the olive drab. ight of
the boys “voluntecred amt four were
drafted, It is believed Mr. Windsor It
the only American father with such &
fecord. Upon hearing of it” President
Wilson, who is also president of the
Red Cross, sent him a letter which said?
T am writing to. say with what ine
terest and .admiration I have learned
that twelve of your sons are in the
service of pur country and the, thie
teenth impatiently waiting to follow
them. This is a splendid record and T
congratulate you from the hotton of my
heart. The colored troops have proved
themselves fine soldiers.”
Dr. D. A. Bethea of Terre Haults
Ind. who was recently defeated by &
small margin for member of the School
Board, ‘has been appointed a medial
inspector in the public schools. | Thlt
Is the first time that a colored maa:
has been so Honored in Terre Haute...
THE NEW YORK AGE SATURDAY DECEMBER 14, 1814
MEANING OF TUSKEGEE PORTRAYED IN LIFE AND SERVICE OF ITS FOUNDER
(Special to The New York Anu.)
TUSKEGEE, Ala.—The following address on the life of Dr. Booker T. Washington was delivered in the Institute Chapel Sunday evening, November 10, by his successor as principal, Dr. Robert Russa Moton:
Three years ago, today, in the midst of the quiet of an early Tuskegee Sabbath morning, amidst surroundings he
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THE LATE DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
THE LATE DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
himself had made, surrounded by family, friends and people whom he loved most and who loved him most; his coworkers, his students, his family, and in the beautiful Tuskegee atmosphere which he himself had created, Dr. Washington passed out from among us. I am not referring to him to-night because of anything that I can say, or any tribute that I can pay that will add to our experience. I am rather that yup and I through his wonderful life of service to his fellowmen here in this place; that you and I from that life might catch inspiration and renew our own consecration to duty and service to our fellowmen, even, as he consecrated himself to the service of humanity. He was not particular either whether that humanity was white or black. Naturally his interest centered on the people he served in backward race than most other races in this country and needed him most, and because he could perhaps serve them better.
I wonder sometimes fellow workers, students and friends; those of us who have the honor and privilege and satisfaction of working here at Tuskegee Institute, when things do not go to suit us as is frequently the case, and we are inlined to complain and find fault as perhaps we have reason for doing; sometimes when we pass to and fro through these grounds and buildings, and no doubt admire as we frequently do the magnificence of the place; I want to think, as I think, what all of this means; what all of this institution represents; these grounds, buildings and teachers; this large body of students. What does it mean? What are they here for? Not by accident certainly. Not mere ornaments, surely! I wonder do we think of the blood and treasure; of the yearnings and heartache, the prayers, the suffering and sacrifice that have gone into the making; into the establishment and upkeep of these buildings, these grounds, this Institute. I wonder how the suffering and sacrifice that have gone into what it all means. If it makes on our minds and hearts the deep and lasting impression which it ought to make; if we are more earnest, sincere, genuine because of it all.
When Dr. Washington came here in 1881 and not started very far from this spot in a little church, a school with a few pupils and himself as teacher; nothing particularly promising in itself, no prospects of fame, certainly not of money in those days, there must have been days of doubts and many misgivings, and some shadows. He was at Hampton Institute, Secretary to General Armstrong, a position which in those days was an honor for a colored man or a white man—to be Secretary to General Armstrong, who was founder of the Hampton Institute, and who had been an officer in the Union Army. It was indeed an honor. Dr. Washington loved him as his own father. He was pleasantly situated at Hampton, which was beautiful even in those days. It was very pleasant to look out over the waters and enjoy that beautiful campus and its buildings, and to be asked to give up Hampton, to be asked to give up its poor land and in a great many ways uninviting surroundings. To give it up and come down to launch in work for his own race, proved the vision and hope of Booker T. Washington. There was no honor in store in coming as a worker then, and yet he left Hampton and undertook it. He felt the call to go out into the land that he would afterward receive as an infrifence, as did Abraham of old. Not witnessing exactly whether he was going, he knew there was uppermost his mind and his business. I serve? Can I be of good service to my race and country? Can I lighten the burden of five or six millions of people here in America? Can I cement
more cordial, more sympathetic, more helpful relations between white and black men by going to Alabama? That was the thought that actuated, permeated and constrained and led Booker T. Washington in 1881 to come down in Alabama to serve in a larger way than the men he would be. Though all the sacrifices that he made he steadily before him—"This one thing I do." He showed great wisdom in selecting the people that he gathered about him to help in this work, throughout all the years here: people of equal de-
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votion and loyalty to the cause and equal desire to help and serve.
Man after man and woman came at his command, as to the Master by the Sea of Galllee who saw the fishermen, James and John and He said "Follow Me," and they left their nets and followed Him; and He then saw Matthew and said "Follow Me," and he left the town of Tuskegee to see what that is what they have done; what the workers of Tuskegee have done through all these years. They have followed Dr. Washington from every part of the country down to Tuskegee; not that it was so pleasant, so attractive, not seemingly prosperous as to-day. There was not so much to be thankful for in those early days perhaps, indeed not so much to be of service to their people. I think of Mr. Logan always modest, always retiring, teaching school up in Maryland, and after Dr. Washington had been here two years, he wrote Mr. Logan and asked him to give up his work in Maryland and come down to Tuskegee. Dr. Washington put every dollar he had into this work. There was no money to buy it, and I read in "Up From Slavery" he pawned his watch and put it into the brickyard, and then when Mr. Logan came he asked him if he had any money. "Just seventy-five dollars that I have saved up," was his reply. "Let me have it to put in this work," asked Dr. Washington, and he borrowed it and put it in this work here, and through the years he had been able to afford others who are stood loyally by Mr. Washington and are standing loyally by Tuskegee Institute in what it is trying to do even to this day.
Is it worth while to have such patience and such courage and such fortitude and such loyalty as was exhibited by Dr. Washington? Does it pay us to think about things of that kind? He was a man of great courage. People who did not know him did not think him courageous. Some people who did not know him did not know him. I know what I am talking about. I had the pleasure of knowing him intimately for something like thirty years, and I know of many instances when a timid man would not have faced what he faced. Dr. Washington faced squarely anything, if it gave him a chance to help his race. You, most of you know the story of his experience in the Cotton States Invasion, before the Cotton Exposition, and where he delivered one of the few wonderful addresses that the world has listened to, and how when the civilized world was applauding him, and when he was appointed on the Committee oi Awards a few days later and went down to meet the Committee, you know the story how the Janitor, who is a people cannot be written in this building writers?" In what a wonderful way he controlled himself when he faced this humiliating situation. A cowardly man would have rushed into the newspapers, but he showed his courage, patience, good sense and Christ-like spirit. He just sat quietly by and wrote a note to the Chairman of the Committee and said: "There is a rule that does not appear in a case where the entitlement to the award as an emblem I am therefore sorry I cannot complain, just a plain statement of facts. You know the results. And then a few years later, when the Atlanta riots were at their height and people did not know what would happen. Booker Washington caught the first train, and so it was in Atlanta, a colored man so tall in Atlanta, if he could he serve there, wanted to be there. He went to Atlanta and simply, patiently, quiet, got together such men as Governor Northern, Dr. Proctor and other leading colored men and leading white men and you know how effectively the
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trouble was settled. It was Booker Washington; the man of patience, the man of courage, the man of faith in his own race, faith in the white race, in the North, in the South, in himself and in God. Is there anything better worth doing young people than the giving of our lives in useful service? There is nothing more worth while than to give yourselves to the service of your fellowmen. It does not make any difference to whom. Crownns and throne may perish and will—they are perishable. Selfishness must perish. Only virtue must perish. Love is forever live forever. Love that suffereth long and is kind, it not puffed up, vaunteth not itself'; love will never, fail, and love, permeated Booker Washington, controlled, directed and guided him in all of the great work God permitted him to do for you and for me; for our country—for humanity.
HALIFAX. N. S.
HALIFAX, N. S.—At the Cornwallis Street Baptist Church services were conducted at 11 p. m. by Licentiate Jacob Flint; in the evening by the Rev. E. A. Daly. Mrs. Walter Gibson, 157 Creighton street, died suddenly Nov. 23. She leaves a husband, son, mother and brother to mourn her loss. Albert Fall, dentist, is sequentially at his home, 102 Creighton street. The Rev. and Mrs William Thomas announce the engagement of their daughter Ida Mary Thomas to the Rev. Constiden Perry, pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Truvo, N. S. Wedding will take place early in January. On Dec. 5 the Sunday School scholars gave a concert for the benefit of the school fund. Mrs. W. J. Thomas, 19 Moran street, is improving slowly. Myrtle Ross, 194 Sheriff is seriously ill. W. Francona, 164 Creighton street, who has been confined to his room for the past few weeks, is able to be around again. Charles Ross, one of the boys of No. 2 Construction Co., has returned home after doing his bit, but minus a limb. We are glad to have him back.
ST. AUGUSTINE. FLA.
Sr. AUGUSTINE Fla.-Mr. and Mrs. John Smith returned home from the Pocono Mountains. Mrs. Winifred Cornwall received a telegram notifying her of the death of her husband over seas on Oct. 23. Alice Williams received a telegram from the War Department notifying her that her brother who died in camp last July left her his $10,000 insurance policy. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Walker will spend two weeks in New York.
HOT SPRINGS. VA.
Hor Springs, VA.—The Rev. Walter Cattley of Boston preached a most interesting and instructive sermon to an appreciative congregation at Smith Chapel, last Sunday night. Mrs. Maggie Booker, aged about eighty years, died at her home near Ashwood, Va. Dec. 2, and was buried at Fallsburg Springs Valley Church on Dec. 4. Deceased is survived by one son, Charles Rucker. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Essex Wells.
Frank J. Piece, second waiter at the Homestead, left last week for a much needed rest at his home in Clifton Forge. M. H. Spurlock for Lynchburg, G. G. Goude, for Washington, and George A. Hutcherson for Covington, Va. G. H. Kyd, Mrs. Julia Hawkins, Mrs. Anne Jenkins and S. J. Welch are visiting their homes at Fincastle, Va. Otis Rodgers, Bernard Leyder, George Price, James Taylor, Harvey Pryor, have gone to Washington, D. C. Charles Murray, who went home some days ago on account of illness, is reported better. George Robinson, who received a blow to his head, for other is sitting on nicely W. L. Howard, the faithful and efficient chorister and organist at Smith Chapel, left last Monday for Washington and other eastern cities.
A. J. Figg of Huntington, and G. T. Ligon of Downwood, W.Va., who were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Ligon, Switchback, have returned to their homes. H. D. Ligon killed four hogs, which weighed nine hundred pounds net.
SCRANTON, PA.
SCRANTON, Pa.—Mr. and Mrs. Michael Perry were the guests last week of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Brown. Roy Brown and Miss Jay Hastings, both of Scranton, were married Dec. 2. They will make their home at 530 Forest Court. Mrs. Pertilla and little grand-daughter are in Brooklyn, N. Y. Miss Carrie Jones of Brooklyn and Mrs. Juliet Douglass of Washington were called home last week on account of the illness of their mother, Mrs. Abram Jones of Sanderson avenue. On Saturday night Jas. A. Carter entertained the trustees of Sosthenes Lodge, G. U. O. F.
Sunday morning the Rev, J. M. Evans preached a stirring sermon at Bethel A. M. E. Church, subject, "The A. B. C's of PETition Making," Matt. vii, 7. In the evening there was community singing by the congregation led by Miss Elsie Tinker, Miss Amy Dorsey at the organ. Recitations were given by Miss Tinker and Joseph Evans. The service flag with 16 stars was then dedicated. Mrs. Crawley Wormley, president of the Stewardesses Helpers, made the presentation speech. L. E. Morton accepted the award of tribute and T. E. Howes the stewards. Collection was $425. Beginning next Sunday morning the Rev. Evans will give a series of talks on the Ten Commandments.
Mrs. Martha Hearn, 316 Vine street, fell down her cairtals, hurting herself very badly. She is being attended by Mrs. Mary Gibbs of New York, her youngest daughter, Mrs. Mary Scrantonians, and her attorney, attaining temporary services of the new Bethel A. M. E. Church, Wilkes-Barre, on Dec 22, Mrs. Charlotte Scott fell down the cellar steps of her home, 529 Dupont place, last week and sustained painful injuries. Mrs. E. Howes entertained Mrs. Clay, her Club member. Weeks. Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Louise Williams of Pellefonte and Harry Edgar Gray.
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
NEW HAVEN, Conn.—The Women's Auxiliary to the 372nd Company gave a creditable affair Dec. 4, for the benefit of the Red Cross. A one-act drama, entitled "Her First Assignment," added Mrs. Elizabeth Brent and her coworkers are doing good work. This auxiliary has formed a War Savings Society, in which they are doing their share of raising funds to help bring the boys home. Mrs. Williams entertained last week Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Jackson of Meriden, also Mrs. Williams' father, Spencer B. Haynes, of New York Mrs. Wm. Allen has returned after a pleasant visit in Camden. Private Charles Allen Hubbard, who was operated upon at the base hospital, Camp Devens, was killed in a dangerous danger. Private Hubbard is the son of Mrs. Moses Dixon, 41 Bristol street.
An informal gathering was held at the residence of Miss Ethyl Williams, 8 Garden street, Friday evening, Dec. 6, in honor of James Wilson of New York. Among those present were: Misses Halie Wilson, Eleanor Johnson, Ruth Colden, Louise Robinson, Leone West, Mildred Golden, Anna Haff, Miren Kimmer, and Blanche McFerris, Metron Jurgens, Thomas Martin, Clinton Baldwin, Raymond West, John Huggins, Henry Seroggins, L. Johnson, John Roberts, Donald West, Early Caple and John Williams.
The Rev. J. B. Pharr and his wife entertained the members and friends of the Immanuel Baptist Church, of which he is pastor, Thursday evening, Dec. 5, at their home on Chapel street. The guests were made heartily welcome. The pastor and his wife received many useful gifts. An excellent collation was seen. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Barnes, 257 Goffe street, entertained on Thanksgiving Mrs. Y, M. Greenlee, Stella Williams and Josephine Greenlee, R. Eddy Greenlee of New York City, Emmanuel Robinson and Charles Thomas of Bridgeport.
WASHINGTON LETTER
New York Age Bureau,
Jeanette Carter, Manager,
609 F Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C.
WASHINGTON, D. C.—There was much interest in the meeting of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association meeting last Tuesday because the future of the association was to be discussed. The membership drive, which has been in progress, resulted in recruiting the membership by some 400, the members promising to continue their efforts. The splendid work which the association has accomplished in its long years of service was discussed at length by Dean George W. Cook of Howard University and T. Thomas Fortune. The subject was further discussed by Mr. Maxfield and Maurice W. Spencer, President Finkett is a widewake executive and is being assisted in his efforts to increase the effectiveness and usefulness of the literary.
At a special meeting of the executive committee of the National Race Congress, of which the Rev. W. H. Jernigan is president, last week, the following were elected as delegates to be present in Paris during the sessions of the peace conference in Paris in 1918, the opinion and action favorable to the colored people of the United States and of the world: The Rev. J. Milton Waldron of the District of Columbia, the Rev. A. J. Stokes of Montgomery, Ala.; Judge William H. Harrison of Chicago; Prof. John R. Hawkins, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church, and the Rev. W. H. Jernigan of the District of Columbia. Col. Giles R. Jackson of Richmondshire, the Rev. W. H. Jernigan in the city of Detroit, and was one of those who addressed the Southern Commercial Congress at Baltimore. Col. Jackson spoke on the "Relations of the Races in the Southern States."
The city is in an attitude of expectation as the meeting of the National Race Representative Congress for World Democracy, called to meet by the National Equal Rights League at its recent meeting at Chicago, which will convene here at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church Monday next. The congress will elect delegates to proceed immediately to France to do what they can to promote in all possible ways the best interests of the darker races of the world, and especially those of the U.S. Miss Alice Louise Clegget of Geneva, N. X., is the guest of her aunt, Miss A. J. Colbert, 1269 O street north-west, and will remain in the city over the holidays.
Mortimer M. Harris, supply clerk in the aviation division of the navy, left the city this week for an extended trip through the South, embracing Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia. He is the only one of the only colored man in charge of a division in the Navy Department, and he is yet a very young man. R. W. Thompson has been invited to address the faculty and students of Bengt College at Greensboro, N. C., early this year. M. Trigg, whose brother, Prof. Frank M. Trigg, is president of Bennett College.
It is of general interest to note that the Thrift Race of the World, the parent organization of the Thrift American Citizens' Union, incorporation of which was noted in a recent issue of THE AGE, has just been incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia, the following persons being the incorporators: Henry E. Bryant, Jeanette Carter, Samuel W. Rayes, William Holman, John W. Rayes, William E. Holman, E. David of the District of Columbia, and Edward D. Thompson of Florida, T. Thomas Fortune of New Jersey, Edward T. Ferguson of South Carolina, J. Finley Wilson of the District of Columbia and James B. Wilkerson of Georgia. The headquarters will be in this city. Its purposes are for general promotion and development of thrift among its large number of members, who are already combined in organized labor assemblies.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.—A very pretty wedding ceremony took place Saturday evening at 8 o'clock when Miss Halloween Saunders and James H. Jones were married at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Edward Lane, 237 Walnut street. The ceremony was performed by Dr. G. R. Waller of the Third Church, of which the bride is a member. Miss Anna Chavis was maid of honor; William Boone, brother-in-law of the groom, served as best man, and E. B. Brooks unhered. The bride was given away in her in-law, and Lane, Mrs. Ivy Sheen, gave "Oh! Promise Me." The wedding march from Lohengnir was played by Miss Ruth Johnson, accompanied on the violin by Miss Hortense Phrame.
The bride was beautifully gowned in white georgette crepe, tulle veil and orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of white bridal roses and maiden hair ferns. Miss Chavis wore turquoise blue georgette, trimmed with pink roses and carried a bouquet of carnations. Her gift from the bride was birthstone ring of turquoise. The groom's gift to his best man was a fountain pen. Mr. and Mrs. Jones took a wedding trip to New Jersey. They will be home to their friends after Jan. J, 237 Walnut street. They received many beautiful presents and guests from Harvards, New York and Plainfield, N. J.
A birthday party was given Miss Selma Girideau by her parents in their spacious home, 180 King street, last Friday evening, in honor of her sixteenth anniversary. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Girideau, Miss Rena and Bera Banks, Anita Burr, Oriel Holmes, May Green, Arlene Mrs. C. F. Harriet Jones, Hazel Tayler Mrs. C. F. Harriet Jones, Arthur Girideau, R Greene, M. Cade, A. Poole, A. L. Bragg, A. Jackson, A. Johnson, J. H. Thomas and W. S. Saunders.
WESTFIELD, N. I.
WESTFIELD, N. J.-Mr. and Mrs. C.
W. Brown, 511 Dower street, are re-
creating the arrival of a son,
Charles Howard. Mother and babe are
doing well.
Mrs. F. L. Darby, 552 West Broad street, entertained Mrs. Eliza Brown of Philadelphia and others' recently. An enjoyable evening was spent. Mrs. Peeples of New York, who spent the summer with her son, J. V. Peeples of Dower street, has returned home. Private Alexander and Booth, conversant soldiers of Colonia Base Hospital, entertained by Mrs. T. H. Fowler of West Brownd Street. Their respective homes are in Trenton and Philadelphia. Sergeant Allen of Ohio and Private Washington of Oklahoma were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Wright, Sr. and D. N. Wright, Jr. of Broad street. They are also convalescent soldiers. 'The Utopia-Art and Embroidery Club met at the home of Mrs. J. O. Plinton. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Geo Robinson of Jerusalem road. D. Wright, the first conseled constable elected by the city, will be sworn in office either March or May, Miss Marjorie Harris spent Thanksgiving in Philadelphia visiting her aunt, Mrs. I. H. Rainey.
Miss Grace Syfert Ekeats arrived at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Keats. Private E. C. Keats is now in France. A pretty wedding took place at the home and married Mr. J. V. Reeph 514 Downer street, when their daughter, Miss M. F. Santanna, became the bride of John Radrize of Rahway. A reception followed at which guests were present from New York City, Rahway and Westfield. The young couple are now residing in Rahway. Mrs. Hudson Overby and Miss Pearl Johnson returned from Palmyra, a, where she met with their brother. Sunday services were well attended at St. Luke's A. M. E. Zion Church, Rev. H. L. Lewis, pastor. Sunday services at the Bethel Baptist Church were well attended. The Rev. Wm. E. Smith, pastor, filled the pulpit both morning and evening. Communion was served to a goodly number. The church getting ready for its 20th anniversary. Supt. C. W. Brown and his co-workers are planning excellent Christmas exercises for the coming holidays.
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HACKENSACK, N. J. Quarterly meeting was observed at the A. M. E. Zion Church with love feast and general class in the morning. The Sunday School was well attended. In the evening the pastor, the Rev. J. D. Vigril, spoke from the subject, *Life's Pathway*. Good congregations were in attendance. Splendid congregations attended services at Mount Olive Baptist Church. The pastor, the Rev. J. P. E. Love, filled the pulpit. Communion was served by large number. Rev. J. D. Vigril, the Rev. J. P. E. Love, the dinner at dinner on Thanksgiving by Dr. M. J. P. Herman Neilson. A pleasant evening was enjoyed. A very pleasant surprise was given the Rev. and Mrs. J. P. E. Love by members of Mount Olive Church. They left a store of good things, including Thanksgiving dinner and all the fixings. Mr. and Mrs. William Ward entertained at dinner on Sunday, Dec. I, the following guests: The Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Vigril, the Rev. and Mrs. J. P. E. Love, the Mr. Aldridge of New York City, Mr. Hill and John Robinson. Misses Suile and Anna Garner and their brother James Roland Garner of Montgomery, N. Y., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Garner, Mrs. George Hasbrouck and daughter, Mrs. James Johnson, of New Haven, spent a few days with Mr. Simon Deyo. Miss Pearl Billing, a graduate nurse from Lincoln Hospital, left for the base hospital at Rockford, Ill. Thos. A. Dickerson of East Tennessee Thanksgiving and Mrs. J. P. E. Vigril; Ethan A. Baker presented a splendid set of Biblical stereopiction views at the Baptist Church under the auspices of the Missionary Society.
The Rev, J. D. Virgil led the pulpit at the Varkick Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church, using for his theme at 11 a. m., "Jesus in Our Common Life"; at 8 p. m., "At the Crossways." Next Sunday, Men's Day will be observed. The Rev, G. E. Ferris, presiding elder, will speak at 3 p. m. A sacred concert will be delivered by the men. The North Pole dinner given by the Stewardess Board at the home of Mrs. Anna Billings was a decided success.
The funeral services of John Edward Bates were held at the A. M. E. Zion Church on Thursday by the Rev. J. D. Virgil, assisted by the Rev. C. C. Ringgold. Roland Garnar and the Misses Susie and Anna Garnar of Montgomery, N. J., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Garnar for two days. Mrs. Aletha Hahsruck is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Deyo. Mrs. James Johnson and New Haven was also a 'o' with Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson of East Orange was entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dillard on Thanksgiving Day. Funeral services over the remains of John Henry Quackenbush were conducted by the Rev. J. D. Virgil on Saturday at Ricardo's undertaking parlor.
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THE STAGE-MUSIC-ATHLETICS
TRIALS AND TRIUMPHS OF THE ACTORS
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The trials and triumphs of, the theatrical profession are always full of human interest, perhaps because of the old saying that all the world's a stage, upon which each individual has his part to play. Therefore the recital of the victory gained by a certain class of players may not be without its value as a lesson and a stimulus to those among the race who appear before the footlights, as well as of interest to those who look and listen on the other side of them.
A prominent dramatic critic recently pronounced this a victory year for the actors as well as for the army. The occasion of this pronouncement was the meeting of some 600 players at the Astor Hotel, where they added a pledge to the so-called Actors' Equity contract, by the terms of which any actor who signs it agrees to refuse work under any other contract or forfeit $1,000 and submit to having his services enjoined.
The conditions that led to this proceeding are set forth as follows:
It may sound funny to the average theatre follower to speak of the actor as an abused worker in the field. But as a matter of fact, despite the high salaries the leaders of his profession have been paid, he has very frequently been treated badly.
Before the Actors' Equity Association was formed conditions of employment in the theatre were going rapidly from bad to worse. The players who had been giving six and eight weeks to free rehearsals were gradually being forced to extend the time to ten and twelve weeks. Often they were held from accepting other engagements for two months at the beginning of a season, when the jobs were being given out, and then peremptorily discharged with not the slightest chance to recover either salary or another job. If they got through rehearsals and the play failed, they found themselves out of work again with a third of their earning-period gone and nothing but the landlady's reminders that they were in arrears for board to show for it.
Actresses, in those old, unfair days, often spent their savings for the wardrobe they would need in the play for which they had been engaged, and were then notified that a change the author had made in the play cut out the part they were going to play, and they would have to look for another place.
If a company stranded on the road and there was but a little money left in the treasury, the musicians and the stage hands, the baggage men and the executive force got it, and the actors, because they easy were left to get back to New York as best they could.
Managers, as a rule, did not intend to be so unfair. Many were not. Others were simply following a custom that represented to them the line of least resistance. The actors were afraid to protest, and custom became a tradition.
Then about four years ago came the Actors' Equity with a new kind of give and take proposition. They did not attempt to form a union; they did not try to browbeat the managers into an indorsement of their organization. They merely proposed a series of get-together meetings. They drew up a contract that they thought was fair to both manager and actor. They presented it to the managers and talked it over with them. Certain demands they modified, certain others they expanded. Finally the equity contract was evolved and adopted.
By its terms the period of free rehearsals is limited to four weeks for a dramatic production and six for a musical play or extravaganza. After that half salaries are paid. Ten extra holiday matinees are played free, the others are paid for. The manager is privileged to lay his company off the week before Christmas and Holy Week, and pay no salaries, but if he plays he must pay. The actress who is paid less than $150 a week is not obliged to furnish her own wardrobe, and any dispute that arises between employer and employee is settled by arbitration. The contract, because the managers have acknowledged it to be a fair contract, has generally been accepted, but there were some actors who, though members of the association, were not demanding that it be used. Certain managers, resenting, as many employers do resent, being forced into any sort of compact with their employees, were dodging its use, even when they were willing to abide by its terms.
Then came the proposal to add the members' pledge and the forfeit of $1,000, plus injunction proceedings Which makes it possible for the actor to explain to the manager who would engage him that he would be a most unprofitable investment under any but an equity contract—seeing that it not only would cost him money, but also his job, for he would not be allowed to play under any other agreement. A little common sense, backed by a sense of fairness, always has and always will put an effective quietus to injustice, and the actors are to be congratulated, both on the same methods they have employed in their campaign and the honest victory they have won. And the managers are to be congratulated on having admitted it.
MME. MARIE BARRIER HOUSTON
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"OFFICER 666". AT
THE Sensation of the season will be seen at the Lafayette Theatre when "Officer 666" is produced in the near future. It is safe to say that the theatre goers of Harlem will enjoy, for the first time this season, the one real comedy that has made New York sit up and take notice. "Officer 666" is a series of surprises, built on legitimate comedy lines, and so far away from the ordinary comedy that has been supplied the public for years, that it is a most refreshing and decided innovation. The story of a young millionaire's trotter who returns home to find his bachelor quarter occupied by a burglar. Not satisfied with having appropriated the millionaire's name and getting himself engaged to a pretty society girl on the strength of it, the intruder is rapidly disposing of a fine collection of paintings. This is the situation when the curtain goes up on the first act.
How the real millionaire regains possession of his home and name, and how he eventually wins the heart and hand of the sweet young thing who has plighted her troth to an impostor is left to the telling of the players. In working out the story of the play the rich young man induces a policeman on his block to lend him his uniform, and while he is masquerading as a copper to catch the burglar, the real officer becomes the millionaire's cook. The burglar, in the meantime, is allowed to continue in possession of the bachelor's quarters, but is eventually trapped, and compelled to return his plunder.
DETT AND WEINSTEIN AT
TURKEGEE.
TUSKEGEE ALA—R. Nathainiel Dett, Director Musical Department, Hampton Institute and Max Weinstein are paying a visit to Tuskegee Institute, after attending a musical conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Weinstein was asked by Acting Principal Warren Logan to "take charge" of the singing in the Institute-Chapel, Friday evening. He let the soldiers and the audience in some of the popular songs and in one of the Negro melodies. His enthusiasm and vigor were contagious and he soon had the audience heartily responding to his guidance. Mr. Weinstein is traveling all over the country, visiting the camps, especially where Negro troops are quartered, teaching them to sing some of the old Negro melodies, and awakening an interest in them through the correct interpretation of the same.
Mr. Dett spoke in the Chapel and taught a Negro melody to the audience, after which he played a composition of Blind Boone's and was requested to play a selection from his own composition—"In the Bottoms Suite," which he executed admirably and was applauded very vigorously.
CLEE CLUB IN CHICAGO
CHICAGO, ILL.—The famous Cefl Club Orchestra is now appearing at the La Salle Theatre with William Rock and Frances White, and is meeting with great success. The Chicago critics have said many flattering words of this combination.
CLEF CLUB IN SYRACUSE
SYBRACUSE, N. Y.—The Clef Club Players and Singers opened in this city Monday night to a packed house. The general opinion is that the show has the material for a big success and will be developed into a real winner. The Clef Club Orchestra scored a tremendous hit. The "Liza Jane" song and Hines, the Drummer, drew the most applause.
THEATRICAL JOTTINGS.
(By Bob Blater)
Bert Williams is at Keith's Orpheum,
Brooklyn.
Shelton and Brooks are billed at
Proctor's Fifth Avenue, New York.
Morse and Fry are doing their turn
at the Grand, Philadelphia.
Cook and Stevens Four are at the
Washburn, Chester, Pa.
Grundy and Young are splitting the
week between Loew's Greeley, Square
and the Fulton, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Seymour James, with the Auto Girls'
Company, is playing at the Trocadero,
Philadelphia.
The Abyssinia Three split the week
between New Britain and New London,
Conn.
Pankey and Butler have reached Lebanon, Pa.
Davis and Walker are at the Hippodrome, Alton, Ill.
Miller and Lyle appear at the Wilson, Chicago.
Mabel Whitman and Kid show at Poll's Bridgeport, and the Bijou, New Haven, Conn.
Cooper and Coleman are at the American, Chicago.
Fred Rogers is billed at the Columbia, Davenport, Iowa.
Anderson and Goins are splitting time between the Emory, Providence, R. I., and the Franklin, Dorchester, Mass.
Dora Dean and her Sunbeam are on the bill at Poll's, Hartford, and the Plaza, Worcester.
Tommy Carter is appearing at Keith's, Indianapolis, Ind
Green and Pugh are at the Orpheum,
Los Angeles, Cal
* * * *
Jones and Johnson are splitting the
week at Proctor's, Schenectady, and the
Temple, Syracuse, N. Y.
* * * *
Glen and Jenkins hit Terre Haute,
Ind.
* * * *
Brown and Dumont are at the Colonial,
Utica, N. Y.
* * * *
The Johnson Bean Revue is at the
Orpheum, Jackson, Mich
* * * *
Wilhur Sweatman is billed at Proctor's,
Yonkers, N. Y.
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Minns and Bryant are at the Central,
Cleveland, O
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Billie King and Co. are showing at
Young's, Toronto, Ont
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The Tennessee Ten is at the Crescent,
Syracuse, N. Y.
Garland Howard, who has just been discharged from the army, has formed a trio known as Howard and the Brown Sisters. They are at the Standard, Philadelphia.
The report that S. H. Dudley was suffering from mental aberration is absolutely false. I saw him this week in Washington, D. C., and he was surprised when I told him the rumor. He is absolutely O. K.
BRIER HOUSTON
ANITA BUSH
Who is touring Connecticut
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AMUSEMENTS FOR THE SOLDIERS.
WASHINGTON, D. C.—One of the newest stellar lights to brighten the Liberty Theatre Circuits is Marie Dressler, who has arranged with the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities to go on a six weeks' tour beginning December 2, at Camp Devens, Mass.
"Too Fat to Fight," a "movie" by Rex Beach, has just been completed by Frank McIntyre and has been secured for the Liberty, Theatres Mr MacIntyre has offered to appear in each theatre where the picture will be shown.
MELROSE FAILED TO MEET To the Sporting Editor New York By means of the same meet through which the St. Christophe made the announcement for its ball game with the Melrose Orange, N. J., on Dec. 5, at M Casino, it now takes this opportunity express its sincere regrets for the of the Melrose team to appear. In absolutely good faith Rushford Lord of St. C. agr Manager Percy Ballard of the four games of basketball was played at Douglas Auditorium, on last Thanksgiving between the Melrose Sharpshoots the St. Christopher Tigers.
Mercedes, vaudeville headliner, has scored a success on the Liberty Circuit. He is at present playing his third engagement for the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities, and is drawing larger audiences' than before.
The ability of a play on its merits was demonstrated with great success recently when "The Kiss Burglar," sans costumes and sans scenery, which had been delayed at a distant railway station, gave its opening performance in the Liberty Theatre at Camp Devers and won enthusiastic applause from a capacity audience.
Besides the attractions which are booked for the Liberty Circuit by the Commission on Training Camp Activities, often arrangements are made for individual performances at various camps. Thus Tamaki Miura, the Japanese prime donna of the Chicago Opera Association, gave a delightful recital at Camp Grant on Thanksgiving day. Charles Coburn and his company, will give their services for a special performance of "The Delicate Oat" at Camp Upton, on Sunday, December 15. Special performances also are frequently staged by visiting companies for the convalescent patients in the base hospitals.
JOS. H. DOUGLAS PLAYS AT
PETERBURG.
PETERSBURG, VA—Prof. Joseph H. Douglas of New York gave a violin recital Wednesday evening at the Khaka Club. A large and enthusiastic audience of music losers were present. Miss Alice M Shores and Mrs. Garland Mackey accompanied Prof Douglass in his renditions of Gottschalk, Wagner and others.
JACK JOHNSON WANTS A BOUT. LONDON, Dec. 7. Jack Johnson, caball from Barcelona, has asked H. T. Booker, Anglo-American Fasball promoter, to arrange a bout for him with either Porky Flum or Jim Savage. Johnson said that King Alfonso had given permission for the bout to be held in the Royal Gymnasium at Barcelona.
Macco Tincard, writer of the "Dancing Blues," "Who'll Love You While I'm Gone," and "Don't Cry, Little Girl, Don't Cry," has just finished a new "shimy" song called "Frenchy Koo."
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MELROSE FAILED TO MEET ST. C.
To the Sporting Editor New York Age:
By means of the same newspapers
through which the St. Christopher Club
made the announcement for its basketball
game with the Melrose A. C. of
Orange, N. J., on Dec. 5, at Manhattan
Casino, it now takes this opportunity to
express its sincere regrets for the failure
of the Melrose team to appear.
In absolutely good faith Manager
Rushford Lord of St. C. agreed with
Manager Percy Ballard of the Melrose
for four games of basketball. The first
was played at Douglas Auditorium, East
Orange, on last Thanksgiving Giving,
between the Melrose Sharpshooters and
the St. Christopher Tigers, resulting
in St. Christopher winning. The second
was to have been played at Manhattan
Casino Dec. 5th. The Melrose
team failed to appear for this game.
To this date Manager Ballard has not communicated with Manager Lord, or the St. Christopher Club concerning his non-appearance. From a legal point of view, Melrose's failure to appear with resulting contingencies constitutes a broken contract, which is a subject for action at law. Beyond the legal aspect we feel that Manager Ballard owes the basketball public an explanation for his actions, which have no parallel in big New York basketball. Although he has offered no explanation whatever to St. Christopher, we do hope that Melrose will see the wisdom of being more considerate with the public.
ATHLETIC COUNCIL.
ST. CHRISTOPHER CLUB.
GEORGE D. SMITH, Chairman
ALPHA-ST. C. NEW YEAR'S
AFTERNOON
New Year's afternoon Alpha "Big Five" will line up against St. Christopher "Red and Black Machine" at Manhattan casino. This will be the first meeting between these two teams this season and is sure to be a game that will be up to the standard. Last season St. C. won the first and Alpha won the second. This year they are both out to win both games.
ST. CHRISTOPHER TO GIVE
CHRISTMAS MATINEE.
The popular St. Christopher Club of St. Philip's parish will open the holiday season with its mutual Christmas afternoon basketball game and dance at Manhattan Casino. Manager Lord is to be congratulated for the basketball offering for the afternoon. No two more evenly matched quintets could be found than the Spartan "Hornets" and the St. Christopher "Tigers". These teams really play clean, hard, fast and scientific basketball. Capt. "Jimmy" Ross of the Spartan is an excellent shot and leader, and Capt. Fiall of St. C. is one of the best players the game has yet produced. An elaborate souvenir program score-book, which will have among its many features, a very hands and convenient dance order, is being prepared. There will be but one game and that at two o'clock sharp. St. C's famous cheer leader, Charlie Garland and Sammie Holmes promise many new treats. Tracey Cooper's famous New Amsterdam orchestra will play real dance music.
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Within the past decade Negro athletes have made an enviable reputation in A. A. U. circles as sprinters. Ever since the late John B. Taylor showed his heels to a half-dozen crack sprinters in establishing the intercollegiate mark of 47 4-5 seconds for the double furlong back in 1909, our race has always had representatives who could hold their own in duels of speed with the world's best. In this specialty the Salem-Crescent A. C. with such sterling performers as "Bunk" Jones, Roy Morse and Pete White, has perhaps excelled every other colored club. Other champions of remarkable brilliance include "Jimmie" Ravenell of St. Christopher, Sol. Butler, Burwell and Howard Drew.
While our status in the field of sprint is admitted, white critics have been slow to acknowledge our abilities in the longer races. Although several athletes have shown wonderful form at the middle distances, chief among these being Dismond, Granger of St. Christopher, and Evans, the fact is argued that abilities in these events do not necessarily prove that these athletes have that staying quality so essential in long distance grinds.
However, since the development of the St. Christopher cross-country team, even this argument is rapidly falling into discard. This team has scored in a national championship every year since its formation in 1914. Out of this large group of hill-and-dale runners' have emerged three individual stars: Jenkits, Morris and Stogley. The meteoric career of the former was cut short when he enlisted in the Officer's Training School early in the war; that of Morris is as long and as consistently brilliant as any long distance in America.
Stokely, the last of the triumvirate, is an athlete who combines the best features of Morris as a plugger and of Jenkins as a finisher. Clean cut, modest and determined, this sineway athlete embodies all that we expect in a gentleman athlete." Within the last two months he has won eight consecutive races in as many starts. Since the passing of "Sid" Jackson, "Stoke" as he is affectionately called, has been the back-bone of the St. Christopher track team; its surget point winner, and its most versatile performer. In the outdoor season just closed he has scored points for his team in races all the way from the half-mile to the modified marathon.
"Next season, when all the boys will have returned from "Over There" and competition will be more keen than ever before, colored fans will be able to sit comfortably in the bleachers feeling assured that they will be able represented in the long Distance events by the groups now being developed in the Metropolitan district, and that one of the best hets among this group will be our old friend, Bill Stokeley
WASHINGTON, D. C.—Tie incorporators lost their first game of the series Saturday night. With the score 23 to 10 in their favor at the end of the first half, it looked as though the Y, M. C. A. was to be a victim a third time. But in the second half the Y team, in a whirlwind rush, scored six baskets in quick succession, tied the score, and left the Incorporators dazed. Before the Incorporators recovered, the Y ran the score up to 40 and, was never caught. Final score, 43 to 33. John F. N. Wilkinson refereed. Carter for the Y and Arnold for the Incorporators led in points scored. Dash played his usual strong game, displaying splendid courage by entering the game after being knocked cold in a fast scrimmage. Westmorland in this, his last game for the Y, played in form, scoring 12 points. On account of his many other duties, Westmorland will be unable to play anymore this year. He will miss in Philadelphia the 13th game and Smith played a clever guard for the Y, while Simms and Morse stopped the Y forwards the first half. Hill and Neal showed some of the best passing of the season. Close guarding kept them away from the basket and most of their work went for nothing.
The Carlyles, by defeating the Alcoes 25 to 23, while the Incorporators lost, are tied for first place, the Alcoes dropping to fourth place. Outplayed in the first half, the Carlyles won in the last minute of play. Taylor, Robinson and E. Tyler for the Carlyles and T. Johnson, Morris and Slim Carter for the Alcoes played fine basket ball.
Armstrong showed great improvement and is now in third place. Amos, Tyler, Long and Hammond are going to make that team hard to beat. The Gray Jackets are playing better ball and should rise very soon. In Jones, their left-handed forward, they have a real "find." Scott and Pinkney will add strength to their team where badly needed. The Navy gun factory played poor basket ball all week. The Catholies lost to superior weight. The two Bowles played fine ball.
BASKET BALL AT CAMP DIX
CAMP Dix, N J.—There are a few basket ball teams here composed of some of the stars, such as Briscoe from the Vandals, Blanchard from the Imperials. But the greatest star to be unearthed here is Fred Smith, who two years ago played ball for the Tuxedo A. C. amateur team. He is one of the best players in camp.
In a game recently Smith, who play forward, was put in at guard to hold the once-noted Mike Briscoe. He held him until three minutes before time was up, without a basket, when Briscoe shot one. Smith is expected to do great work against the Owls on Christmas night, when the champions of Camp Dix will line up against them Smith on Friday night shot three baskets in succession.
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PITTSBURGH, VA. — The American Theatre, a movie house on Harrison Street, was burned Saturday night. One fireman's loss is about $15,000. Its burning and subsequent events have created a situation, which if properly adjusted, would go a long way in bringing about a higher respect for the rights of the Negro. There is only one other theatre in the city, and people may go and this is run by a person whose record is one of hostility.
Thanksgiving night there was a capacity audience. It was an ugly, night outside, just an incessant drizzle which threatened to make an effort to gain the soldier and the proprietor became involved in an argument over some real or fancied violation of the rules. Dean assaulted the soldier, it is said, with a blackjack, while his son held the soldier. The police came, and inquired the cause of the trouble and got the version given above. The sergeant told one of the military police that "he had better take them away as he did not intend to take anything off of them." The M. P. then sold the soldiers a short way down the block.
The colored people consider the treatment of the soldier outrageous and, if enough public spirited people could be found to advance the money to equip a theatre, its success would be assured.
The Index-Appal, a local paper, published a special edition of *Fair* which put the blame on the soldier and characterized him as a "disorderly Negro soldier whom Mr. Dean made take the count."
Dean's success with the "Idle Hour" shows the Petersburg public in a unenviable light, because a party of young colored business men attempted to discredit people refused to support them. Some of the churches actually disciplined their members who patronized it then, but now, when it is run by interests absolutely hostile to them, they pack the house each night. The local branch of the Advancement Association have been trying to get will go on record as discountancing the continued patronage of the place by colored people.
Geo. W. McCorkle, who has acted as assistant to Prof. R. E. Sanders, in the management of the Khaki Club, has accepted a position in Y. M. C. A. work Washington. While here, Mr. McCorkle made good impression by his gentlemanly bearing and unassuming manner. Alice Klnirla, one of our popular business women, is taking a few days recreation in New York. Prof. R. E. Sanders, manager of the Khaki Club, has returned from Columbus, O. Mrs. Anne McKnight, as confine to her home, 831 Gladstone street. Mrs. Jno Thomas, who has been ill at her home, 216 Dunlop street, is recovering slowly.
His Face His Plea
"What are you in for?" asked Gov. Gobbsley while visiting Joliet prison. The man, who was exceedingly homely, replied: "Abduction sir. I tried to run off with a 'girl and they caught me." "I'll pardon you as soon as I get back to Springfield," said the governor. "I don't see how you could get a wire any other way." -Boston Transcript
Strong Arm Methods.
"The trouble," said the dentist, as he probed away at the aching molar with his slender instrument, "is evidently due to a dying nerve."
"Well," groaned the victim, "I think you should treat the dying with a little more, respect."—Boston Transcript.
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WILMINGTON, N. C.-Governor Bickett, the brave and patriotic governor of North Carolina, was invited to this city by Mr. Thomas Knight, one of the governors of the prison, who has a hold upon the hearts of the masses. The governor cane, delivered a soul stirring address that was full of the most splendid praise for the Negro in and out of the army, and pleaded for a spirit of good will between the races, a co-operation that brings happy results to all. This time ago this same government stood between the mob and Negro, who were subject to fury and prevented a lynching. Two weeks ago he called out Federal troops to protect the life of a Negro, and saved him from the barbarous horde of would-be lynchers. It has been said again and again, that the governor of a state was powerless to call out the Negro, and this thing Governor Bickett did and he meets the warm praise of fair minded white and colored men everywhere.
On the occasion of his last visit to Wilmington every available seat was filled and hundreds' were turned away long before the governor arrived. The leading white and colored men, millionaires and men of humble means, sat side by side upon the stage of the Academy of Music, the city's largest auditorium,摩洛hes, Protestants, Jews and Gentiles, and men of other place. The speech, spelled each other marily for colored people, was equally applicable to both races, and if properly heeded, will be prolific of splendid results. It should have been of material advantage to the large number of men working in the shipyards here, and to their employers. Rabbi Mendelsohn, of the Temple of Israel, followed with a short, pointed address. The Rev. J. A. Bonner, of the Chesnut in Street Presbyterian Church, in a seat of a full democracy for the New, and forthvociferous applause. The Rev G. D. Carnes of the A. M. E. Church made the invocation, and the Rev W. H. Moore pronounced the benediction
STAMFORD, CONN
STAFFORD, CONN.—The services of the Union Baptist Church were well attended Sunday. The Rev W. O. Harris preached at both services. At 11 a.m. his subject was "Christian Stewardship" 8 d. m. "The Challenge of the Church to the Community." The services of the Bethel A. M. E. Church were also well attended. At 10:45 the sermon was by the Rev. S. B. Reed of Jamestown. R. I.; evening sermon by the Rev. D. E. Thomas; subject, "The Sermon of Helen Spears spent the week end her grandmother, Mrs. C. P. Wells.
The Progressive Republican Club have practically completed their plans for the celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation Jan. 1. The speakers have been invited and final arrangements have been made. Stanford draftees have been honorably discharged and are home with their families; namely; Corp. Kenney, Corp. Lewis, Jr. Class: Private McNair, Private Harris, Serge M. Murphy, Private Harris, Serge M. Houston is progressing rapidly in being the programmer of the violin. Frank Mulligan of New Canaan and Miss Ida Brazhee and James Thomas of this city were guests at dinner recently of Miss Houston. Mrs. James Fizz and Wallace Johnson recently with friends in New York. The Stamford branch of the Soldiers' Comfort League, which held a bazaar in the St. James' Presbyterian Church, New York City, sold many tickets to help make the affair a success. The local church are: the Clifton John presidents; the Day Tanner, vice president; Mrs W L Williams, treasurer, and W Clinton, secretary.
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Jersey City, N. Y.-The thirteenth teml-annual session of the Baptist Young People's Union of the state convention of New Jersey was held at Monumental Baptist Church Thursday, Dec. S. Many prominent persons, of the denomination from various sections of the state were present and interesting programs were presented at each of the three sessions. The ladies of the church assisted the home B. P. U. the Rev. B. P. The Rev. W. T. Watkins is president of the state organization; the Rev. B. H. Hodge, secretary, and Miss Elva Brice, corresponding secretary. The Rev. W. S. pastor is pastor of Monumental Baptist Church and J. Martin Rolls presi- dence B. Y. P. U. of which the B. Y. C. Judkins is leader, contributed the largest sum.
The Presbyterian Council of Colored Ministers of the state met at the Lafayette Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon and evening. The principal topic discussed was how to increase Presbyterianism among the colored people. New Jersey. Most of the colleges were representatives. The Ladies' Aid Society served the visitors a sumptuous dinner in the lecture room. The Rev. Wm. A. Byrd is pastor of the Lafayette Church. The local branch of the Advancement Association met Tuesday evening. Dec. 3, and discussed many subjects of vital importance to the race. A public meeting of the organization has been called on Friday, Dec. 10, at the Lafayette Presbyterian Church. Unit No. 8, Circle for Negro War Relief, met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. M. Brown, Jewett avenue. Friday evening the fourth annual recital of the Student's Music Class, J. Martin Roller, instructor, was given at Columbia Hall. A large number enrollees in the program. Class and class pints were given to Misses Cecelia Gibbs, Virginia Mosely, Julia Asbury, Marie Martin, Daisy and Lola Asbury and Charles Saunders.
The flag raising and reception of the Second Separate Co. N. J. S. M., at the Armory Friday night will be the largest affair of the season. The draft reduced the company greatly and Capt. Geo. E. Cannon is endeavoring to reinstall the music. Minnie Alicia McDonald's orchestra will come from Newark to furnish music. Much local interest has been aroused in the coming open meeting of the civic department of the New Jersey Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, to be held in the Negro Welfare Building, Newark, Dec. 19. Mrs. A. H. Douglass of Newark, chairman of the deeds being pursued by similar departments of white organizations and noting their reconstruction plans.
J. T. Avery, 317 Halladay street, is in South Carolina where he went to attend his sister's funeral. The Rev. Florence Randolph left Saturday for a lecture tour in the vicinity of South Bethlehem, Pa. Mrs. A. Cook, the poet, Florence Randolph, New York, in the B. Y. P. U, meeting here last Thursday. Mrs. V. Mobley of Morristown has returned home after a visit to her sister, Mrs. Edward Mann, 335 Halladay street. Fred W. Carter, the well-known 1920s and fraternity man, is at his home, 338 Halladay street. Eventually, he is 338 Halladay street. Brown goes to Chicago Sunday to attend the meeting of the National Pullman Porters' Benefit Association, of which he is secretary. Miss Vivian Cannon of Astor Place was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Berry, Long Island City, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guest ofidgeboro, Mr. and Mrs. Guest ofidgeboro, Mr. W. C. Ketter, 228 Mount avenue, the latter's sister, Mr. Scott is agent of a New York insurance company in Bridgeport.
At Bethel African Methodist Church Sunday services were well attended. At 11 a.m. the pastor preached from the theme, "The Pilgrim's Lamp." The Rev. Mr. Dutton of New Rochelle workshipped at Bethel at the morning service. At 11 a.m. the pastor preached "Paul's Experience." Four persons united with the church. At 6 p.m. the Florida Circle held a profitable session with Mrs. R. H. Simmons in the chair. At Salem Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Prophet Andrew Jones preached to a large audience. His warning was taken with good spirit. Pastor Judkins preached at 8 p.m. to the collections for the Women's National Baptist Convention. Mrs. Elizabeth B. Thomas has returned from Washington, D. C., where she attended the executive board meeting of the Woman's National Baptist Convention. Mrs. Scott of Virginia is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Hall and Muss Alberta Thompson, Kearny avenue. Judge William Harrison will speak at Bethel Baptist Church Tuesday night, Dec. 17.
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Enzurzooom, N. J—On Sunday at the Shiloh A. M. E. Zion Church the services were inspiring and impressive. the pastor, the Rev. N. B. Robinson, filled his pulpit in morning and preached to the militants. The School was well attended. 8 p. m. Presiding Elder George E. Ferris preached a lively sermon to a full house. Several visitors were present, including Leslie Cobbs, who expressed his delight in the new church bell, which has been hung in the steepe, and pledged his support in canceling the bill. Mrs. Annie L. Robinson, the pastor's wife, left last Saturday for Oxon Hill, where he and friends in Westchester, Philadelphia and Wilmington, Del. The entertainment given last Thursday night by Miss Kimball of Brooklyn, N. Y., was a financial success.
MORRISTOWN, N. I
MORRISTOWN, N. J.—Memorial services were conducted at Bethel Church Sunday by the Ladies 'Get-Together League, two members departing this life during the year. Mrs. David Cleveland is confined to her home. Sunday she sent for the Rev. Stiles to be received as a member of Bethel Church. The Independent Circle was entertained by Mrs. Electa C. Walter, Saturday afternoon. Miss Edna Furgerson, who has been ill, is improving. The Rev. Joseph Stiles and some of the members of his church visited Gaines A. M. E. Mission at Dover, Sunday afternoon. The Stewardesses of Bethel Church will have a rally on Sunday, Dec. 22, Mrs. Bessie Steele, president Mrs. Electa C. Walker, Mrs. Fannie Furman, Mrs. Mary West, Mrs. Mattie Teabout were re-elected as officers of the Willing Worker League. The church discharged Robert Shaw has been honored discharged from the army. Mrs. Sarah Molmil has moved from 84 to 54. Flager street
PLAINFIELD; N. 1
PLAINFIELD, N. J.-Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Humes, Fast 3rd street, made a short visit to New York City Saturday on account of the illness of their daughter, Miss Betty. They left her on Sunday much better and able to be up, Mrs. C. P. Wells of Stamford spent the week end as guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Spears, West 2nd street. The work visited Mrs. J. Robinson, West 2nd street, the Tennant Hospital and presented her with an eight-pound baby girl. Mother and baby are at home doing fine. Mr. and Mrs. David Snow, Messes. Love and Hobson of Sea Warren, N. J., were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Starr, East 4th street. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Eggleton, after almost a year's visit with their two sons, Thomas and Charles, and their families, returned to their home in Gates County, N. C. Tuesday, having enjoyed themselves to their hearts the day before. The Tennant initiative: "Please don't let us miss one copy of Tuex until we tell you to stop." Words were accompanied by the advance payment.
Sunday morning at 11 a.m. m. Mount Olive Baptist Church, Liberty and West 3rd streets, was packed with an enthusiastic audience who listened attentively to an eloquent and reviving sermon by the eloquent and reviving sermon His text was from Hebrews, x. 66 subject, "Christian's Patence." A number of soldiers were present by invitation from the Colonial Hospital, brought over through the kindness of Edward Urquhart and Louis Davis, chauffeurs, F. H. Mummett and H. F. Mummett of 7th street. After the sermon and a few remarks by Sergt Wade Allen of Xenia, Ohio, the soldiers, officials and invited guests descended, to the lecture room where a committee of ladies, with Mrs. C. Dempsey as chairman and Mrs. L. Fields as chairman, attended the dinner. The soldiers were Charles Jackson, Albany; John Souser, Kington. Ed Washington, Oklahoma; Edward Cobb, Baltimore; Robert Boyd, Memphis; Wade Allen, Xenia; James Peterson, Aluchen, Fla; Lewis Lee, Calgary; Robert Jaberson, Richmond, Va. The collection for the soldiers amounted to $20.
Mount Zion A. M. E. Church, West 4th street, the Rev. J. P. W. Collier, pastor, held a week of prayer or removal last week with good results. Passenger services were held the Rev. E. W. Roberts, Shiloh; D. Y. Campbell, Calvary; A. D. Jones, Mount Olive; preached during the week. Sacramental services were held at Shiloh Sunday evening and a goodly number of Eugene Lumpkins, who has been seriously ill in the hospital, is somewhat better. Mr. Butler, West 4th street, left for Florida Tuesday. Another purchaser of a beautiful little home is Welling, West 4th street, making half of the street now owned by our own people.
Lieut. J. C. Pinkston of Washington, D.C. who has seen service at the front in France and was wounded in his arm, and who is now in the Staten Island Hospital, was the Sunday guest of Dr. Hobson, the Staten Island avenue. The Rev. Sedgewick, St. Mark's P. E. Mission, was called to the funeral of his father, who died at his home last week. Mrs. C. C. Hobson, West 4th street, spent last week with relatives and friends in Springfield, Mass. She attended the Tangue cousin, his Sisters, to James Jones on Brown of New York is here under medical *treatment for an attack of pleurisy, residing in Paintland avenue.
Mrs. Wm. Jenkin, East 7th street was a week-end visitor of Mrs. David Brooklyn, N. Y., Mrs. Marie Johnson of Scottsville, Va., sister of Mrs. Jeter, Webster place, is here on account of the Mrs. Lucy Monroe, who has since recovered. Dillard, Berckman street, received letters from three nephews in France—Private Frank Johnson, Sergt, Major Napoleon and Corp, Putnam. All were well and on the firing line at the time of writing, doing their bit. The Plainfield Lyceum will open with exercises at Bethel, Chapel the last Sunday in April, and at Plainfield Club on Friday, Dec. 6 at the addition of new members.
MADISON, N. J.
Madison, N. J. - A platform meeting
the hour at the 8 o'clock service Sunday
at Bathel A. M. E. Church. The pastor,
the Rev, E. E. Taylor, preached at
11 a. m. on "The Victory that Overcomes
the World." The Rev, S. H.
Mitchell preached Sunday morning at
First Baptist Church. The pastor's
topic for the evening was "When a Man Comes to Himself." The second
day was held, the week was
well attended every night and was a
success in every way.
Edward Turner and Mia Lavinia Barnes were quietly married last Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. C. C. Camp. They are making their home on Locust street. Mrs. Ella Roth is ill in Memorial Hospital. Morrissette McCarthy is diligently improving at All Saints Hospital where she was taken to her home reset. Mrs. Nannle M. Watson visited her husband in Ngark Friday. Mr. Watson is just recovering from a serious illness. Miss Leola H. Felton attended the B. Y. U. State conference in New York. Miss Linda L. Leathers, who is stationed at Campus Dix, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. B. Leathers, recently.
MUMFORD. N. Y
MUMFORD, N. Y. —The Rev. Robert Cable filled the pulpit at the Second Baptist Church Thanksgiving Day, preaching a very interesting sermon. The pastor, the Rev. Haynes, and Mrs. Lloyd Hickman were also present and assisted him. Mrs. Rose Marshall entertained at Thanksgiving dinner the Rev. Hickman, Mrs. Reed Hickman, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Simms and family of Genesee. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simms and Sidney Robinson. The Rev. Hickman preached at the Second Baptist Church Sunday, Dec. 1 and lectured on his work among the stevedore troops in France. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simms entertained the Rev. Hickman, Mrs. and Mr. Wm. Smith and Miss Bertha Simms at Sunday dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Minor Roles entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace and family at dinner last Sunday. Mrs. John Martin and Miss Ruth Blackburn were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Banks on Thanksgiving Day, Mrs. Dewsey, Ursham Carpenter home on Thanksgiving Day, Miss Fannie Carpenter was in Rochester last week and attended the A. M. E. Zion Church fair.
PATERSON, N. I
PATTERSON, N. J.—At the Canaan Baptist Church the choir rendered sweet music to the delight of the congregation. The faithful members are still bringing in money for the $1,400 drive which will be in progress until March, 1919. Loyde Huff, formerly of Paterson, died in the hospital in Newark Sunday. All of the male members of Canaan Church are called to meet the pastor in an official capacity on Monday night, for the purpose of furthering the interest of the church.
The services at the A. M. E. Zion Church² were well attended last Sunday. The Rev. Mason preached at the morning service and at the evening service the pastor, the Rev. C. C. Williams, delivered a sermon to the brotherhood, theme, the "Glory of Young Men" The funeral service of Mrs. Burr was held last week from the funeral parlor of Mr. Legg. Mrs. Burr was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church The Rev C. C. Williams delivered the eulogy The A. M. E. Zion Church was filled last Wednesday afternoon when the funeral service of Wallace Smith was held. Mr. Smith was a very popular young man. His enloyment was delivered by the Rev. C. C. Williams. Mr. Smith leaves a widowed mother to mourn his loss.
Last Sunday a very pretty home wedding took place at the residence of Mrs. Rochelle, 10 West street, when her daughter Dorathea was given in marriage to the Rev. C. Neal of McKinley officefice. Next Sunday the Senior Chair of Zion Church will celebrate their 25th anniversary and at the evening service will sing the cantata, "Penitence, Pardon and Peace." The public is invited. The funeral of Mrs Mary Smiling was preached last Mon., 10 December, by the Ligg's funeral parlor Mrs. Smiling was an old Patersonian and a member of Zion Church. She is survived by one brother, George Bennett
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The Pheliah Club met at the home of Miss Irene Lawrence, Tuesday evening. The D. R. C. Social Club met at the home of Mrs. Lindsay, Monday evening.
Quite a number of members attended the Second Baptist Church Sunday. the pastor, the Rev. Ross, preached a short sermon, and a visiting minister, the Rev. Pennel, made a few remarks, after which communion was served. Miss Frances Hawkins and Mrs. Jane Lisbit attended the Hippodrome Thursday, Nov. 28. Mrs. Terry Sparks and Mrs. O. Eaton entertained Mrs. Albert Stevenson and Mrs. Robert Pinkey of Cranford at dinner Thanksgiving Day.
RIDGEWOOD. N. I
Ridgwood, N. J., Men's Day will be held Sunday, Dec. 15, at the M. Bethel Baptist Church, the Rev. A. J. Hubbard, pastor. The Rev. W. A. H. Batchelor, preached morning and evening at the E. C. Church congregation. The funeral-of Miss Lillie Herndon, who died from pneumonia, Friday, was held Sunday evening, at the A. M. E. Zion Church. A quiet wedding tok place Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the residence of the Rev. W. A. H. Hamilton avenue, at which time their daughter, Rebecca, was married to Pvt Samuel Thomas, stationed at Camp Upton. A sale of fancy articles will be held on Thursday, Dec. 19, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mallory, at the residence of the Rev. W. A. E. Zion Church. The Rev, and Mrs. W. H. Batchelor attended the W. H. and F. Missionary Convention in Newark, last week. The Rev. Batchelor preached the annual sermon. Sunday, Dec. 15, will be quarterly meeting at the Church for information will be held. White, and colored speakers will discuss the subject of "Public Worship."
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DOVEP, N. J.—As the Gates Mission D. N. J.—At the Gates Mission M. E. Church the Rev. Joseph Stiles of Morristown, preached at 3:30 p. m. from Gresham, 21, the Rev. Stiles and his congregation, and junior fellow all attended the 3:30 services. He brought a reunion of brotherhood. The Rev. S. R. Colby of Morristown preached at 7:30 p. m., taking as his text I. Timothy, 15. The church realized $39.60 in the congregational collection. Mr. M. Perry of New York spent Sunday in Dover. The Rev. J. E. Davis and his congregation will attend service in Morristown, Thursday, Dec. 12.
ELIZABETH. N. I
ELIZABETH, N. J.-Mr. and Mrs. William Fraer, 2005 Pearl street, spent Thanksgiving with their daughter, Mrs. Florence De Frost, his Philadelphia. Evangelist Hord, who is to have preached at Mt. Tetan Church last Sunday, owing to the illness of his wife was prevented from coming. Mrs. Singleton has returned from a trip to Philadelphia.
The Rev. Hurdle, pastor of Union Church, dined with the Rev. and Mrs. Singleton of Mt. Teman last Thursday. The J. E. Society of Siloam Church, the J. E. Society of their very able president, Herbert R. Tucker, interested meeting last Sunday afternoon. Miss Alberta Tyler, who had charge of the literary, program, is receiving the congratulations of all present for the selections reddened. Mrs. Tyler be in charge next Sunday and George be in charge of charge of the program. All are welcome. Miss Lillian Coward, 48 Jefferson avenue, has recovered from her recent illness. Miss Edna Crowley, of Pennsylvania avenue, is still confined to the Hospital Mrs. Hudson Green of East Orange is ill at the General Hospital.
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NEWARK, N. J.-Sunday was a great day at Bethany Church. At the morning service Dr. C. S. Morris, former pastor of Abysinia Church, New York City, preached a wonderful sermon on "The oclock Dr. H. Hughage, Union Christian Church, Orange, addressed the Sunday School. His suspect, "Feed My Lambs, was well suited to the occasion. He contended that our physical, moral and spiritual makeup depends largely upon the things on which we were born. Jacob was vividly portrayed at the evening service by the pastor, Dr. Rickens. A peace jubilee was held at the Hill Theatre on Monday night. Moving pictures of the Negro soldiers in France were shown and the plays played in the theater, exhibited. William Ashby, secretary of the Negro Welfare League, presided.
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The New, Mr. Quinn is the guest of Mrs. E. Lakcaster, 207 West 136th street.
J. Morgan Taylor, 186 West 135th street, met with a serious accident last Friday.
Mrs. L. W. Allen, 244 West 64th street, is confined to her home with the grape.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Anderson, 2400 Swenthurst, had their baby boy married at 6 m. last Sunday.
Mrs. Anita H. Lopez has been appointed girl's social secretary at the Colored Orphan Institution at West 261st street.
The members' reception at Salem Church was largely attended last Monday night. The plan of the new church was gone over and the rally for 1919 planned.
Madame J. B. Volle of France will tell the story of the age she saw it at Salem Church Thursday night, Dec. 12. Madame Blackstone will sing. The public is invited
Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. the Young Women's Christian Association will present Miss Grace Campbell, founder and superintendent of the Empire Friendly Shearer for Friendless Girls, awaived at 116 West 33rd street. Members and friends are urged to turn out to body and lend their gifts of money or articles for this work.
Election of officers will be held at St Mark's Lycmeum, 231 West 33rd street. Thursday evening of this week, 8:30 to 10 o'clock. The coming Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock the Silver Spray Circle, under the direction of their president, Mrs. Daisy Cisco, will turnish the program. The Christmas exercise, the Chase and the last program for the year will be in charge of Mrs. Lila Rector of the Lycmeum's lady ushers.
The most interesting entertainment to precede the Christmas holiday festivities will be the whist party and dance for the benefit of the Hope Day Nursery, to be given Tuesday, December, 10 and Central bridge. The games will be played from 8:30 to 11:30 and dancing afterwards. Hon. Chas. W. Anderson has given five dollars in gold for the first gentleman's prize and Dr. D. L. Hague has given a box of handkerchiefs for the second gentleman. Mrs. Bert Williams have given elegant prizes. For the ladies.
Great interest was aroused among all those who attended the opening of the thirty-fifth annual fair on Tuesday evening at Mother Zion Church. Beside the rendering of a fine concert under the direction of Prof. H. Lawrence Freeman, the awarding of the prize to the three best decorated booths aroused a lively interest. The leader, carried off the honors, with Class No. 9, Chas H. Brett leader, and Class No. 6, J. W. Harris leader, following. Mesdames E. A. Johnson, R. F. Voting, E. P. Roberts, F. S. Grant and Mme. Estelle were the judges. All the booths were prize winners and the judges, as competent as they were, experienced considerable difficulty in making their selections. All the booths were a better artistic effect anywhere. The concerts so far have been above the average in quality and the attendance has been most gratifying. The fair will continue until Dec. 19. Concerts will be given each night.
MINISTERIAL BODIES COMBINED.
For over twenty years, the Baptist ministers of New York and vicinity have been meeting every Monday afternoon in Mount Olivet Baptist Church, West 53rd street, while at the same hour (2: p. m.) the members of the Interdenominational Preachers' Meeting in St. Mark's Church, West 53rd street. At a recent meeting of the Interdenominational Preachers, a committee composed of the Revs. W. H. Blooks, W. S. Holder, R. M. Bolden, F. A. Cullen, F. J. Handy was selected to co-operate with the Baptists, whose committee the Revs. W. P. Harden, P. Z. C. James, C. Ellison and S. W. Smith. The result of this special meeting gave life to a union between the two bodies which for years lived unto themselves.
According to the constitution, the two conferences are to meet in union, the fourth Monday in each month, at Z. p. m., at M. Olivet Baptist Church and St. Mark's M. E. Church, alternately. This, however, does not eliminate the regular meetings of the two bodies, except that on the fourth Monday they are merged into one and the great church plays the role. What the new Y. M. C. A. building shall have been completed, the union will be held there.
The meeting was addressed recently by the Rev. Chas. S. Morris. His subject was "The Second Coming of Christ." The next meeting will be held
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NEWS OF THE CHURCHES
BAPSTISTS ENTER NEW CHURCH.
The congregation of the Metropolitan Baptist Church with the Rev. W. W. Brown, pastor, observed Sunday as a day of rejoicing. The members, officers and friends of the church衣 worshipped for the first time in their new $35,000 church in a locally where four years old, or children whose old people didn't feel safe to tarry in that neighborhood. At 1 a.m., the Rev. W. W. Brown preached. At 3 p.m., the Rev. J. C. Boddy preached the anniversary sermon from Fs. xv. 1. In the evening the crowd was so dense that two services were going on at the same time. The Rev. Chas. W. Brown auditioned with the Rev. W. W. Brown preached in the letters, both places were filled to overflowing.
The Sunrise Band held the first service, while Supt. Hunter with a large school followed. A story of the boyhood of Jesus was told by the Assistant Superintendent and a short history of the Sunday School was told by Trustee R. R.
The president of the B. Y. P. U., with a large audience, had a musical program, which was very helpful and inspiring.
The collection was $798.98
ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIAN
At St. James last Sunday Dr. Hyder preached at both services. The subject in the morning was "The Doctrine of Reconciliation." The session meet at the close of the service and received one member into the church on profession of faith. Warren Odens, the infant son of Warren Odens, the admonished at the morning session. Dr Rogers of Drew Theological Seminary will lecture Wednesday evening on the Old Testament and Egypt. The public is invited. Mme. Volle who has just returned from the French battlefront will lecture on Friday night, admission free. the church is making large preparations for dinner in the families of the neighborhood. The subject next Sunday morning will be "Sistera and His Fight Against the Stars."
MOTHER ZION CHURCH.
Medina Temple No. 19 with Naja Court No. 11, Daughters of Ias, as their guest, worshipped at Mother Zion Church last Sunday night, and listened to an elquent sermon by the pastor, Dr. Brown. In full dress and presenting a striking appearance, and the Daughters in white, they made a splendid showing to an admiring audience of immense proportions. Dr. C. C. Alleyne, editor of the A. M. E. Zion Church Quarterly, delivered a fine sermon at the communion service. Dr. Brown preached an able morning. The Sunday school was last week. The Varkish Christian Endeavor Society held a lively meeting at 6:30. Dr. Brown will preach next Sunday morning and evening.
SALEM M. E. CHURCH.
The Rev. A. F. Cullen, pastor, preached on both services last Sunday. His subject in the morning was "Think on me, when it shall be well with Thee," at night "Hear ye Him." Several joined the church. The Sunday School and Men's Bible Class were well attended. The 6th annual men's meeting under the auspices of the Men's Bible Class, was held. Ex-Congressman Geo. W. Murray delivered the address on "The Prayer Instruction. President Geo. W. Allen presided." The forceful and instructive. The solos A. D. Guerrant and H. C. Williams delighted the great audience. A large number of men were present from other churches. The largest number was from Walker Memorial Baptist Church.
Madame J. B. Volle, a French woman just from France, will tell the story of the war as she saw it in France at the Lyceum on Thursday night, Dec. 12. Madame Blackstone will sing. The public is invited to be present.
ST. MARK'S M. E. CHURCH
On Sunday, Dec. 8, both the morning and evening services were attended by large congregations. Dr. W. H. Brooks preached at the morning service from Matt xvii, 24-27; theme, "The Wise Builder." In the evening the holy sacrament was administered by Dr. Brooks, assisted by the Rev. Gilbert Wilson. Five hundred and forty-five communicants partook of the sacrament. Nine probationers received the right hand of fellowship and were admitted into full membership. During the day seven persons joined, the church. At both the services the choir rendered excellent music.
WASHINGTON MEMORIAL
The first rally of the $500 drive is still bringing in contributions for the building fund. Each Sunday, night since, the rally there have been accolades to the work. Two parlor socials were given last week with splendid results. A new organ has been installed in the mission, and the choir is being reorganized. The work was beautified by the colored ministers of the association of the Synagogue. New Jersey.
The address of Assemblyman William C. Amos last Sunday at the "Big Meeting" on "The Classification of the Races in America" was one of the best talks on the achievements of the Negro that has been given at the "Big Meeting." The program was in charge of making the piano the piano duet by Mrs. E. A. Johnson and Miss Delaney and the piano solo by Miss Delaney were greatly appreciated by the large group of tenn present.
On next Sunday, James L. Jamison, former Secretary of the Branch and now a student in the Theological Department of Lincoln University, Jamison will take his subject: "After the Night Comes the Dawn." The program will be in charge of Henry C. Parker.
MANHATTAN Y. W. G. A.
Miss Ruth Fisher, resident director of the Y. W. C. Fisher, A War Service, was the speaker at the Woman's big meeting, Sunday, Dec. 8. Miss Fisher talked on "Good Followers." Mrs. Ethel Riley Clark delighted the audience with a song.
Miss Beatrice Walker, former house secretary of this branch, now girls' Work secretary of the Y. W. C. A. War Work Council, Charleston, S. C., is a guest of the Association this week. Miss Phoebe Felts of Camp Upton and her sister, Miss Alberta Felts, a trained nurse of Boston, were also guests at the Association.
A meeting of the Committee of Management Friday, 65 new members were received into the Association and there were 10 renewals. The membership is larger now than it has ever been before.
During the week the employment department has received 89 applications and of these 88 were filled successfully.
MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT.
The ladies of the Soldiers and Sailors Rescue Club thank the many good winners and Friends for their hearty support in making the dance at the Athletic Club a success. The Athletic Club of the Regiment up to date have received $15.15; the Mayor's Committee of Women $50 for the Canteen, $73 for the Soldiers and Sailors Club to add to the comforts of the boys in uniform. From September to December the club has also alight more than 1,500 soldiers and sailors.
The B. Y. P. U. at Union Baptist Church, the Rev. G. H. Slims, pastor, received members of the faculty and pupils from the school on their program Sunday, Dec. 1. Quite a number of subscribers were made for the school. Dec. 17 will mark the season's opening of the Tuesday Night Dance Assembly. The Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society will meet every Wednesday at 8.30. Associate members and friends of the concert, Rebeaux of the Banjo, Mandolin Guitar Orchestra every Sunday afternoon from 4 to 5.30. The Children's Class is under the capable supervision of Mia Boatte Moore. They are taught elocution, deportment and dance. They watch and watch the little ones between the ages of 4 to 12 enjoy themselves every Saturday from 1 to 3.
REV. GEO. W. HINTON ORDAINED.
CORONA, N. Y.-On Thanksgiving evening a large number of people assembled in the Leverhill Memorial Church to witness the ordination of the Rev. George Warren Hinton, into the Christian ministry, by a committee of visiting ministers from different churches in Long Island and elsewhere. At seven o'clock they met in the church and carefully examined the Rev. Hinton as to his fitness for the ministry. The ministers were satisfied with their findings, and at eight o'clock proceeded to a short song-service, after which the ordination services were begun.
The Rev. R. C. Smith of College Point prayed and read the scripture. The Rev. J. Carlin of Corona publicly questioned the candidate. The Rev. Joseph Hakes of New York charged the aspirant as to his duties and the Rev. Mayo of Elmhurst charged the people. The ministers then assembled around the altar and had the candidate kneel, each, lacing his hand upon his knee. The minister, upon lynn, offered the ordination prayer. The minutes of this service will be filed at the County, Clerk's office of Queens, and a certificate will be issued.
The Rev. Hintyo was not ordained into any denomination, but only as an interdenominational minister. He is pastor of the Corona Congregational Church, having come to said church from the First Emmanuel Church, of which the Rev. R. M. Bolden is pastor. His ministry in Corona has counted for a great deal. He took charge of the work in August, 1917, and has built up the membership very successfully. The church has grown practically nothing in cash to the amount of one thousand dollars. He is hoping to build a church in Corona during the next two years on the property already secured for that purpose. The people are working zealously for this cause.
Camp Milla Sunday School.
CAMP MILLS, L. I.—The soldiers at the camp here have a Sunday School conducted for their benefit, which held an election of officers on Sunday, Dec. 1. It resulted in the choice of the following: Superintendent, Corp. William A. Johnson; assistant superintendent, Thomas Williams; treasurer; Meredith Samuel D. F. Superwell secretary; Pt. James F. Spencer; Sergt. Adol Shero, Pt. Benjamin Crutcher and Theodore Massenberg; chorister Corp. Anthony Leesen; organist, Bugle Maney F. W. Williams; librarian, Sergt. John Baxille. More than 600 soldiers witnessed the election, which was preceded by a lesson on the career.
RODE IN THE MAYOR'S CAR.
In Mayor Hylan's auto, George Robinson, a car washer at the Palace Garage, Ill Lexington avenue, Brooklyn, rode to the Ralph Avenue Police Station that Monday night to make a charge against the driver. John Neiland and John Murphy, of Chap Mills, Robinson says the soldiers beat him after he had refused them money. The Mayor's chauffeur drove into the garage just after Robinson's mix-up with the soldiers and volunteered to Ride to the police station. The soldiers were turned over to the Provost Guard.
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The following colored soldiers have been added to the growing number of those who have, won honorable distinction for heroism shown in action: Priv. First Class Thomas H. Davis, Sanitary Detachment 368th Infantry, for extraordinary heroism in action at Binarville on Sept. 30. Private Davis voluntarily left shelter and crossed an open space fifty yards wide swept by shell and machine gun fire to rescue a wounded soldier, whom they carried to a place of safety. Home address, Mrs. Francis Davis, mother, 49 West Lincoln street, Hampton, Va. Priv. First Class Edward H. Handy, Company B, 365th Infantry, for extraordinary heroism in action at Binarville on Sept. 30. Private Handy with an officer and another soldier volunteered to shelter and crossed an open space fifty yards wide and machine gun fire to rescue a wounded soldier, whom they carried to a place of safety. Home address, Mrs. Rosena Gibson, sister, 2627½ Virginia avenue, Washington, D. C.
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DENMARK, S. C.-Principal Jesse O. Thomas of Voorhees, and examiner-in-charge of the U. S. Employment Service at New York, spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Thomas, who is a member of the Voorhees faculty. Mrs. Thomas planned a surprise reception for Principal Thomas in the Domestic Science Department of the Girl Trades Building of the Voorhees Institute. Stitute families were invited. The evening was spent in playing games and other social stunts. After the serving of chicken salad and hot chocolate, Clarence M. Palmer, business agent and bookkeeper, called on Principal Thomas to tell something about the workings of the U. S. Employment Service. The teachers showed keen appreciation of the graphic account given by Principal Thomas of the work that he has been doing in the employment. The Principal's appearance in the students' Dining Hall was a signal for an outburst of applause. The entire student-body led by Lieutenant Eigner, cheered the timely remarks made to them by Principal Thomas.
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YONKERS, N. Y.—A pretty wedding took place on Wednesday evening, Nov. 27, in the Messiah Baptist parsonage, 10 Wood place, when Miss Josephine Kerns second and fourth, came the bride of Sterling armor of the bishop. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. S. W. Smith, pastor of the Messiah Baptist Church. The bride was gowned in white georgette and carried white roses. Her veil was held in place by a gown of New York, niece of the groom, was matron of honor. She wore a gown of champagne georgette and carried pink chrysanthumus. William Lambert, nephew of the groom, was best man, reception was held in the beautiful home of Sterling 66 W. Utmost revenue. Many handsome and useful presents were received.
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BROOKLYN
Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Ford, 1281 Atlantic avenue, are the happy parents of a baby girl. Mother and daughter are doing well.
Miss Ruth E. Moses of Salem, Mass., and Washington, D. C., is visiting relatives in Brooklyn, while waiting to be called to teach in the public schools of Washington. She is at 65 Sumpter street.
M. E. Wilson, Mrs. E. F. Horne and Miss Frances Chase are guests at the United War Workers at the Hotel Bossert on Tuesday, Nov. 26, when final reports of the drive were made.
Mrs. Joseph Smothers, wife of the Federal meat inspector, has returned from a pleasant visit to her former home at Atchison, Kas, where she was formerly a public school teacher for many years. Mrs. Smothers also visited several other cities in the state, and people as "up and doing" in church, educational and business affairs.
The League's Forum of Brooklyn held its regular weekly meeting on Sunday, Dec. 8. James Winston spoke on "Modern Drama." Miss E. Graves, in charge of the musical program, introduced Jesse Dureyura, who played a piano solo. "The War March of the Priestess," and the instrumental numbers. Next Sunday the first of a series of lectures will be given on "The History of the Negro."
Samuel A. Gibbs, 65 Stump street, has been reappointed district deputy grand chancellor of the order of Knights of Pythias, N. A. S. A. E., A. A., and A. A. Mr. Gibbs will supervise Excelsior Lodge No. 22, Brooklyn, and Friendship Lodge No. 29, Flushing. Other Brooklynites appointed deputies for the Knights of Bellwood, Bellwood Lodge No. 25 and McKinley Lodge No. 43, and John R. Hoyt to Unity Lodge No. 28.
BROOKLYN Y. W. C. A
The work on the new building for the Branch at 45 Ashland Place has progressed to the point of getting some of the furnishings in place this week. There will be accommodations for transients, as well as twenty-one residents, a cafeteria, gymnasium and social rooms. It is hoped that one building may be
CORPORAL WEBSTER DIES ABROAD.
It is with sincere regret and deepest sorrow, which a host of friends and acquaintances will share, that we announce the death of Corp. Pearl F. Webster, batter known as "Speaks" in civilian life, who died of lobar pneumonia on November 16. He was overseas at the time, where he had been with the 807th Pioneer Infantry.
The telegram from Adi, Gen. Harris announcing her husband's death was received by his wife, Mrs. Alice M. Webster, at her home, 107 West 141st street. Mr. Webster was known as one of the greatest catchers and outfielders in the baseball world and was attached to the Red Caps Baseball team as catcher. His fun and ready wore the constant delight of every wan, and his dead smile will be a proud homage of his admirers and friends. As a husband and son he was greatly loved, and we extend to his bereaved wife and family our hearts' deepest sympathy.
To Specks.
By you the last game has been played.
The last good-bye been said;
And we, whom you have left behind,
now mourn our blessed dead.
Your laughter and your words of chee
Warmed many, hearts each day.
And we who knew and loved you best
Will grieve for you alway.
Your form from heart and mind.
You served your country as you served
your friends, both brave and true;
Above all, your space
Our love and tears to you.
IN MEMORIAM
In fond and loving memory of my dear
friend, who departed this life
December 11, 1917.
DIED.
ANDERSON—Thos. Glmore, son of Buddie Glmore, died December 9 at 8 a.m. at his home in Burlington, N.J. her 12, at 1 a clock, from Joseph Senger's funeral parlor, 306 West 30th street, New York. He was a loving mother, leaves a mother, father, three uncles and a son欠 to mourn their loss. He made his home with his uncle, Wesley Anderson, grandmother, Mrs. Mary Jane Anderson.
A good son loved by all who knew him.
May he rest in peace!
ORITUARY.
George W. Baptist, bevolved father of Edward S. Baptist, departed this life Nov. 27, 1915. In Bellevue Hospital at 5:58 p.m. went to Stouffs City, Iowa, from Washington, D. C. in the year 1870. He married Wooden of Richmond, Va. in 1873. A son was born to them March 4, 1873. In 1878 a daughter was born to them, who died in October 1988. He married Lizzie Boyd of Boydton, Va. March 3, 1888. He moved to Newark, N. J. from Stouffs City, Va. in 1889. In the year 1888, where he lived until his death. He died on the job. He had been a member of the New York Times department for 18 years. He was a member of the Union Baptist Church. He leaves a son, Edward S. Baptist, a wife, and daughter Alice and granddaughter to mourn his loss.
Mrs. Baptist wishes to thank the Friends and different societies for their benefiting.
in use early in January.
Vesper service will be held at the Brunch Dec. 15 at 4:30 p. m. The speaker will be the Rev. G. F. Miller of St. Augustus P. E. Church. On Dec. 8, the Rev. I. Cash from Savannah gave an interesting and practical talk.
UNION BETHEL CHURCH.
Services at Bothera were well attended last Sunday. At the morning service Presiding Elder C. P. C. preached on "My Individual Responsibility to Duty." At the evening service the pastor preached on "A Perplexing Problem," in which he discussed the problems of the many religious industriously and politically powerful people with the -church. Collections were $1.26. The Allan League held an interesting session at 4 p. m., and a splendid program was -rendered. Through the activity of Mrs. Hannah Townsend an individual communion service has been secured. It will be dedicated and used the fourth Sunday. The third quarterly conference was held on Saturday, and showed that over $1.22 had been collected. The mortgage rally has almost reached the figure which will enable the trustees to make the canceling payment.
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THE METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 120 W. 183rd Street, Dr. W. K. P. Preaching, 11 M. B. R. Y. P. U. A. M. P. Preaching, 11 M. B. R. Y. P. U. 6 P. M. Preaching, 6 P. M. Prayer Service, 11 M. B. R. Y. P. U. Communion Service, third Sunday in each month at 3 o'clock P. M. Church Service, first Monday evening in each month.
ARYSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 845 W. 40th Street, between 78th and 81st Avenue. Service—11 a. m. and 7.38 p. m. Sunday at 11 a. m. Sunday at 11 a. m. Sunday School, 1.89 p. m. Sunday Morning Band prayer meeting, 6 a. m. Tuesday, 8 p. m. - Missionary Bowl meeting, 8 p. m. - R. Y. P. U. musical and literary program, Friday, 4 p. m. - High School prayer meeting, 8 p. m. - R. Y. P. U. musical and literary program, Rev. A. Cawley Power, D. D. pastor; residence, 227 West 162nd street, phone, Audubon 119.
MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 153 W. 183rd Street, 153 W. 183rd Avenue. Rev. W. P. Hayes, D.D. pastor. Preaching Services every Sunday at 12:30 p. m. Sunday, B. Y. P. U. meets every Sunday at 6:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. meets every Sunday at 6:30 p. m. Church Aid Meeting, Rev. W. P. Hayes, D.D. pastor. Dorcas Missionary Society meets every first Tuesday night. Visitors are welcome. Telephone, Columbia 1608
MOTHER A. M. K. XION CHURCH
151-138 W. 136th St. R. IV, W. J. Brown, D.D.
pastor, Penanceon, 110 W. 139th St. R. IV,
7:45 p.m. Baptism and Communion every second Sunday
3 p.m. Sunday School 3 p.m. Almono
Baptism and Communion every second Sunday
3 p.m. Varick C. 6:30 p.m. Chanceme
meet every Tuesday evening. Prayer meet
every Friday evening. Brotherhood and
Brotherhood Home, 199 W. 136th St. Jr.
Brotherhood Home, 199 W. 136th St. Jr.
Endorsement every Friday afternoon 4 p.m.
a Office Hours at Church 10 to 1.
Phoenix Adelabum 7509. Saints Free. All welcome.
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vices each SUNDAY during 11 am will be
served by p. m. service; p. m.
Sunday School; p. m.
Sunday School; p. m. Christian Endevor; p. m. service;
p. m. service; p. m. lecture and
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UNION DAPSTAT CHURCH 404-109
West 3rd Street, New York City, Rev
Joseph B. Johnson, pastor, Sunday
11 A. M., good singing by the
choir. An enthusiastic sermon by the
pastor. Sunday, 1 P., Sunday School
Sunday, 1 P., our Sunday School
W. W. Johnson, Sunday. 8:00 P. M.
M. Johnson Services the 3rd Sunday,
in church. Christ the 4th Sunday,
in church. Christ the 5th Sunday, in
church. 8:00 P. M., N. H. P. U. under
the direction of Mr. W. L. Luych Sunday,
in church. Good singing by the
pastor. Good singing by the
pastor. L. Green: Fr. B. Richardson, organist
A. Smith: playing sermon for the pastor.
FLEET STREET CHURCH.
Dr. P. A. Wallace, who has been absent from the city for five weeks, visiting several conferences in Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina, occupied the pulpit of Fleet Street Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church, at both morning and evening services, preaching eloquent and powerful sermons to large congregations. The church has been completely renovated, a new system of electric lights installed, and presents a very beautiful appearance. Large congregations attended all the services. Six persons united in prayer, and as and as accounting to $300.03, the holy communion will be administered next Sunday at 3 o'clock. Bishops George C. Clement of Louisville, KY, will preach at 12 a. m. Dr. Wallace will preach at the afternoon and evening services.
* BRIDGE STREET CHURCH
On Sunday morning the Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter preached to a large congregation from the subject, the Tee Plagues of Egypt. His delivery showed that he had entirely recovered from his recent illness. In the afternoon the Rev. I. S. A. Cooper of Georgia preached the communion sermon, after which the sacrament was administered to 311 persons. In the evening the chaufsers were the guests of the church and the pastor spiritualized an automobile in a vehicle to them. Thirtieth person united with the church and $129 were collected. Next Sunday morning the pastor will preach on "The Lost Tie Pieces of Silver." In the evening the Order of Eastern Star will be the guest of the church.
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