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A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year The New York Age May the Incoming Year Realize Our Best Hope VOLUME 33. NO. 14. THE NATIONAL NEWOR WEEKLY NEW YORK, N. Y., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1919 BEST EDITED PRICE FIVE CENTS Teachers in Schools for Negro Youth Need More Pay National Urban League Greatly Expands Work for 1920 Urban League Plans Many New Activities Budget for 1920 Provides for Great Expansion of Work in National Field. League Has Affiliations in Thirty-two Cities—Maintains National and Local Offices in New York. Nine years ago when the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes was organized its budget for the first year totalled $2,500. The budget for 1920 is close to $220,000. The work of the League, started locally in New York City, has been extended to thirty-two cities, covering the country from Boston to New Orleans and from Savannah to Milwaukee. The budget, which was adopted at the quarterly meeting on December 15, of the League, now known simply as the National Urban League, shows some interesting facts. The growth of the work necessitated a separation of the local New York office from the national headquarters, with an executive secretary and a complete staff for each division. The officers of the national headquarters, the educational secretary, and Miss Ruth ters are located at 127 East 21st street, Warfield, stenographer, and Emene Kinckle Jones, who was the first secretary of the local office, is now the national executive secretary. The organization the League has personnel of the staff with Mr. Jones developed affiliated organizations and at its head numbers six, his assistant, Boston, Brooklyn, N. Y., Cambridge. E. KINCKLE JONES being A. L. Jackson, educational secretary; Mrs. L. A. Turner, assistant to the executive secretary; Miss Philius Walthall, secretary to the executive secretary; Miss Rae Robert, secretary to More Than A M Left to Tuske Princely Sum Willed Past Twelve Months in Improvement More Than A Million Dollars Left to Tuskegee in Legacies Princely Sum Willed to School During the Past Twelve Months---- $100,000 Spent in Improvements and Repairs (Special to Tug New York Act) Montgomery, Ala.—Old Ge Tuskegee Institute were very much Mrs. Cammings, 230 Cleveland ave principal of Tuskegee Institute, agomery-Tuskegee club. This club twelve years ago, has been a very James E. Scott, class of 1828, whige Company, is the president, an Montgomery, Ala.—Old Gold and, Crimson colors of the Tuskegee Institute were very much in evidence at the residence of Mrs. Cammings, 230 Cleveland avenue, when Dr. Robert R. Morton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, addressed members of the Montgomery-Tuskegee club. This club since its organization, more than twelve years ago, has been a very active and helpful organization. James E. Scott, class of 1898, who is employed at Baggett's Carriage Company, is the president, and J. H. Calloway is the secretary. In his remarks Dr. Moton reviewed old and the support of the increasing the progress of Tuskegee Institute number of fair-minded white people since his election and among the interesting facts revealed were that there are more than seventeen hundred students, actually on the grounds, which is about four hundred more than ever before at one time in the school's history. He also told that during the last twelve months more than a million dollars had been left to Tuskegee in legacies, and that more than one hundred thousand dollars had been spent in repairs and improvements in the past three years. "Last year," he said, "as an example of the continuing faith on the part of the philic in Tuskegee Institute, we covered in contributions for current expenses more than in any previous year in the history of the school, and this in spite of the fact that last year was a war year with many unusual demands on the public." Among the other speakers were Alvin J. Neely, register of Tuskegee Institute and president of the Tuskegee General Alumni Association, who introduced Dr. Moton; Warren Logan, treasurer of Tuskegee Institute; and J. W. Beverly, principal of the State Normal School. At the conclusion of the exercises a handsome bouquet of roses was presented to Dr. Moton. J. H. Phillips, a successful insurance man of Montgomery and a former classmate and warm personal friend of Dr. Moton, was scheduled to speak, but he was called out of the city on business. During the progress of the meeting the following telegram from Mr. Phillips was read: "It is Dr. Motson closed his address with a strong appeal to his hearers not to take faith in the possibilities of the South, but to make up their minds to work out their own salvation with the the educational secretary, and Mrs Ruth Warnfield, stenographer. Affirmed: Movemente Since its organization the League has developed affiliated organizations and branches in Atlanta, Ge., Augusta, Ga., Boston, Brooklyn, N. J., Cambridge, Mass., Charlotte, N. C., Chattanooga, Tenn., Chester, Pa., Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Ohio, Dettow, East St. Louis, Englewood, N. J., Jersey City, Louisville, Memphis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Newark, Philadelphia (2 branches), Pittsburg, Savannah, N. J., Springfield, Mass., St. Louis, Irenton, N. J., Worcester, N. J., White Plains, N. J., and Youngstown, Ohio. Field work is looked after by Jesse O. Thomas, recently appointed in southern field secretary, T. Arnold, who is part-time system field secretary, and Mr. Jackson, educational secretary, whose work is that of holding, training and planning social workers. In this work Mr. Jackson gives attention to developing practical aspects as well as theoretical, that the embryo social worker may be qualified to take care of every issue of duty developing. The southern field secretary is working to develop closer and more intimate relations between the races in his territories. One of the striking features of his work is to be the opening up of new avenues of opportunity for the colored workers. In the South in the past only positions of mental and domestic characters have been open to colored workers, but an effort is now being made to acquaint the white employer with qualifications of the colored office and professional workers. Cooperation of so- (Continued on Second Page) Million Dollars gee in Legacies to School During the runs— $100,000 Spent ents and Repairs old and, Crimson colors, of the ch in evidence at the residence of venue, when Dr. Robert R. Morton, addressed members of the Monton since its organization, more than active and helpful organization, who is employed at Baggett's Carr and J. H. Calloway is the secretary, old and the support of the increasing number of fair-minded white people who are anxious to see that justice and a square deal is given to the Negro. Among the other speakers were Alvin J. Neely, registrar of Tuskegee Institute and president of the Tuskegee General Alumni Association, who introduced Dr. Moton; Warren Logan, treasurer of Tuskegee Institute; and J. W. Beverly, principal of the State Normal School. At the conclusion of the exercises a handsome bouquet of roses was presented to Dr Moton. J. H. Phillips, a successful insurance man of Montgomery and a former classmate and warm personal friend of Dr. Moton, was scheduled to speak, but he was called out of the city on business. During the progress of the meeting the following telegram from Mr. Phillips was read: "It is fitting and timely that graduates of Tuskegee residing in middle Alabama should honor and encourage you by this reception. Business alone presents my presents." Afflicted: Movements Washington, D. C.—Following his action in setting aside the court martial verdict in the case of Captain Daniel Smith, as announced in The Age of December 20, President Wilson has taken a similar action in the cases of three other officers of the 368th Regiment who were convicted and sentenced to death for alleged cowardice in the face of the enemy. Lieutenants Horace R. Crawford, J. Cross and Robert W. Cheers were charged with having "shamefully" retreated from the enemy while in action near binarville, France, on September 28, 1918, and the court martial returned a verdict of guilty, which carried with it the death penalty. By order of President Wilson the verdict has been set aside and the three officers honorably discharged. (Special to The New York Age) Norwalk, Va.—Two Negro banks have paid out nearly $200,000 to the members of their Christmas Savings Clubs. The Mutual Savings Bank of Portsmouth, Va., paid to 5,000 members about $100,000 and the Brown Savings and Banking Company of Norfolk, distributed approximately, $80,000. Both banks have opened their books for Christmas clubs for 1920, and it is thought that more than 10,000 persons will join. TO RAISE $125,000 FOR SCHOOL AND FARM Georgia Bapt. Association Owning High School and Farm, to Develop Large Industrial Plant. Served to the New York Nat'l MUTHAMEN GAS. The Second Mr. Zion Baptist Association, the Key, G. B. Tailor, moderator, has closed its twenty-fourth annual session. This association conducts a high school at Naraska, and owns lots of land at that place. In the educational daily church in the body went beyond the mark set. Places are being put forward for the creation of a building to house the high school and to equip an industrial school and farm. It is estimated that $125,000 will be needed. The Rev. C. B. Gordon, chairman of the executive board, believes that the money needed will be raised, as the people are enthusiastic over the proposed expansion of the work. A committee has been sent to appear before Georgia State Educational Board and its report is looked for with much interest. $16.10 FOR DEFENSE FUND FROM STUDENTS Special in the New York, N.Y. The New York, N.Y. is in receipt of a check for $10.10 sent by student of the Virginia Seminary and College Lynchburg, Va., as a contribution to the Defense Fund in aid of the colored men convicted and sentenced to the tortal legal rioting in Elaine, Ark. This money has been turned over to the N. A. (C. P. 20 Fifth avenue. the following letter is accompanied the contribution: To the Editor of THE AQN: I am enclosing a check for sixteen dollars and ten cents ($10.10). The money is a contribution sent by students of the Virginia Seminary and College of Lynchburg, Va. to your Defense Fund to help those Negroes who have been unjustly condemned to die by a prejudiced Arkansas jury and judge. We hope that they may yet get a square deal. Send receipt for this check to the Rev. R. C. Woods, president of the school and make mention of our contribution in THE AQN. (Signed) J. E. Baskos. BISHOP DEMBY'S WORK AT FORT SMITH, ARK. (Special to The New York Acad.) Foy Smith, Ark.-The Right Rev. Edward Thomas Demby, suffragan bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church among colored people, conducted services on the second Sunday in Advent and lectured on Monday night. The work of the Episcopal Church is being extended among the colored people in Arkansas and Bishop Demby hopes to have a resident missionary in charge of the work at an early date. Bishop Demby is the first Negro to be consecrated bishop in the Protestant Episcopal Church with jurisdiction within the United States of America and he is having great success. While here he was the guest of Miss Millie Bohn. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. DE. CHARLES H. ROBERTS, ALFRED-LECTOR'S SENTENCE YOUNG ROOSEY AFFIRMED BY COURT BE A HOWARD G. W. Bouldin Must Serve Prison Sentence For Publishing Article Read By Negro Soldiers NEW ORLEANS, LA. The U.S. State Court of Appeals, in the city, has handled down a decision at forming the two-year sentence imposed upon W. Roulston, editor of the San Antonio (TEX) Inquirer. Mr. Roulston was sentenced to two years at Fort Leavenworth, following a conviction in the charge of publishing an article in the Inquirer of November 24, 1972, which was said to be "an unjustified attempt to cause mischief" among Negro soldiers. The case against Editor Roulston followed the root in Hopper Tyson on August 28, 1972, when a bailout on the 24th January, stationed at Camp Loewen was charged with mutilation, carrying their officers and an attempt to shoot Houston. And this not a member of Houston prisonmen, civilians and an arm, once killed RACE HEALTH WARDEN A BALTIMORE ISSUE (Open to New York, N.Y.) Barrista, Mell. Much indignation has been caused here by the fact that Health Commissioner, C. Hampson Jones refused to see a delegation of colored physicians who called to see him and to urge the appointment of a colored physician as health warden. The matter will be taken up with Mayor Breening. A big indignation meeting is planned, as the Mayor has said he is favorable to the appointment of a colored physician. The School Board has received a request from the Rev. Albert J. Mitchell, president of the Parents' Civic League, that a colored teacher be appointed assistant superintendent of city schools. TENNESSEE ENDORSES CALDWELL FOR SHOP CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.—The delegates of the State of Tennessee to the meeting A. M. E. General Conference met here on Wednesday, December 17, 1919. The Rev. North Williams was elected chairman of the delegation and G. L. Simmons as secretary. After discussing many important matters that will come before the next General Conference, the delegates unanimously endorsed Dr. Julian O. Caldwell for the bishopric as their concession candidate, he being a member of the Fifth Episcopal district. He has been already chosen as the choice of Missouri and the West. Dr. W. T. Vernon was also endorsed for the bishopric. The Big Three Premier Macrey, here, in Moorland, relates that Clemenceon, in reply to a protest about the slow progress made at the Peace Conference, sait: "How can we get along fast when I have a man on my left who imagines himself right a gentleman who holds the opinion that he is the world's Redeemer on a second visit to earth?"—Bunting, Bulletin. YOUNG ROQSEVELT TO BE A HOWARD TRUSTEE Former President's Oldest Son Will Be Elected To Trustee Board of Natl Negro University Washington, N. D. Department of Science, University of Washington University of Washington President of the University of Washington Deputy President of the University of Washington City, that has no name be proclaimed as a member of the House of Uni- versity of Washington ing of the board to be held in February. Prior to this Howard University is to be graduated those who will be and those who less than twelve follows. Upon their leading and to the much greater purpose for their take and the I have a prominent interest in Howard University because we can en the effects of their work on hand. The former President will be something of a pioneer in effect Howard University to comparing in cases we were involved with the influence of the University in putting under war the military and reorganize a program of the University will be able to cope and be admitted as has been aptly said a new conception of her mission through a new definition deliberately at to the national demand in the local level and thus fulfilling her proper duties and in so as the national institution for the highest and professional education of colored youth. TEACHERS WANT PAY AND TERM EQUALITY (Special to The New York Times) Bartonman, M.D. Equial salaries for colored teachers in the county school, longer school terms, and a State college for the colored youth of the State were urged at a conference of representative men, held at the Y. M. C. A on Thursday at Last week, pursuant to a call by Ipr. P. P. Claston, United States Commissioner of Education. A committee consisting of William C. McCrel, W. Ashleie Hawkins, Carl L. Murphy, the Rev. J. R. Diggs and Dr. William Pekens, was appointed to take up the matter of a State supported college with Gov. select Kirchner. The Maryland Colored State Teachers' Association will take up the matter of the betterment of the colored schools of the State at its annual session, which will be held here on December 28, 29 and 30. Socialism may be fine but personally we don't feel like dividing our two tons of coal with Mr. X, our neighbor, who went to California sightseeing on his winter coal supply money last summer. Dallas (Tex.) Express. WHEN TALK WAS IDLE. Colored folks are natural born agitators, noted for talk and for little business. But, oh, how colored folks do like to talk. They have been shrewd enough, though, not to talk enough to get themselves into the federal prison under the Espionage Act.—Richmond, plaint. Letter from Officers of Association of Colleges for Negro Youth Makes Statement of Conditions Among Social Workers. ATLANTA, Ga., Teachers in Negro schools cannot support families on present salaries and single men teachers cannot even get married. And so the Association of Colleges for Colored Youth, through its president, Dean Benjamin G. Smith Brawley of Morehouse College, has made public a letter addressed to the organizations which control the schools for Negro youth, in which the need of increased salaries for the teaching personnel is set forth. ATLANTA, Ga.—Teachers in Negro schools cannot support families on present salaries and single men teachers cannot even get married. And so the Association of Colleges for Colored Youth, through its president, Dean Benjamin G. Nash Brawley of Morehouse College, has made public a letter addressed to the organizations which control the schools for Negro youth, in which the need of increased salaries for the teaching personnel is set forth. Attention is called to the fact that within the past five years there has been no appreciable increase in the salaries paid to teachers or in the number of workers in the schools notwithstanding an increase in the number of pupils that has raised the capacity of every school in the country. It is stated that salaries of $500 to $700 are frequent while maximum is sold above $1,200. Single Men Cannot Marry. Attention is called to the fact that single men cannot marry on the salary received as teachers, and that it is impossible for teachers with children to provide sufficient food and clothing for them. The letter is as follows: Only the man of highly exceptional qualification stands any chance in most of the colleges of beginning at a salary of more than $900 or of rising above $1,200. Salaries of $500 to $700 are still frequent. We do not need to remind you of the increase in the cost of living within the last five years. Practically every essential article that enters into the cost of maintaining a family-food, To Missionary Boards and all other Institutions of Nergen Education Citizens of Great Join in Honoring Dr. Charles H. Robe Tendered Testimony Than One Hui One hundred and twenty-five m representative of all walks of life. 139th street, on the evening of 18 is-tumored corner to Alderman-elec the election on November 4, 1919, of the City of New York from the Negro to be so honored. Citizens of Greater New York Join in Honoring First Alderman Dr. Charles H. Roberts, Alderman-elect, Tendered Testimonial Dinner By More Than One Hundred Citizens One hundred and twenty-five men and women, colored and white, representative of all walks of life, assembled at the Lybia, 149 West 139th street, on the evening of Friday, December 19, to join in a testimonial dinner to Alderman-elect Charles H. Roberts, chosen at the election on November 4, 1919, to a seat on the aldermanic board of the City of New York from the 27th aldermanic district, the first Negro to be so honored. The dinner was arranged by a counsurer. The burden of arrangements for the affair rested on Mr. Langton, who had been also the campaign manager in evention. He was given valuable aid by the capable Charles Murray. Their cuisots were well rewarded, for the dinner was one of the most elegant and best arranged that New Yorkers have had as opportunity to attend. The culinary arrangements were under the supervision of Robert Keyes, proprietor of the Lybia, and the guests enjoyed the following menu, which had been prepared in the most tasteful and touchstone style by Mr. Keyes and Mrs. Fannie Jarvis: Oyster Cocktail Cream of Chicken Celery Penomment: Cod - Bermuda Potatoes Drawn Butter Sauce Filet of Mignon Potatoes Parisienne - Bermuda Nassau Phoebe Island Turkey Cranberry Sherbet Mr. Hearts of Leather - French Dressing Newpollian Ice Cream Pancy Cake - Nuts Fruits Demi Tasse Sea Salt Dessert Kovar Cup RALPH E. LANGSTON Negro schools cannot support fam- men teachers cannot even get mar- Colleges for Colored Youth, through with Brawley of Morehouse College, to the organizations which control them with increased salaries for tempt to aid by the salary scales that obtained twenty years ago, and this in the face of the fact that instructors are required to have good college trai- nning and to be audited to continue their work in every way possible. Increased Cost of Living. Only the man of highly exceptional qualification, stands any chance in most of the colleges of beginning at a salary of more than $900 or of firing above $1,200. Salaries of $500 to $200 are still frequent. We do not need to remind you of the increase in the cost of living within the last five years. Practically every essential article that enters into the cost of maintaining a family-food, clothing and all household supplies has increased from 100 to 300 per cent, so that the purchasing power of salaries is barely one-third, and no more than one-fifth of its former value. It obvious that economic conditions have brought about a corresponding reques- tion in salaries so that the teacher who is now receiving $500 to $400 is in real- ity getting an equivalent of less than half that amount on the cost of his former income. Must Seek Other Positions. It is evident that of the present wage sale continues most of the workers will be able to seek outlets in other fields. It is usually impossible for the average man to teacher to go away for summer study; the average single then does not receive a salary that would fit in the marriage and the support of a family; and it is quite impossible for a teacher who has children to give them sufficient nourishing food, to do daily them and provide for their education. We cannot these facts only for what they are worth, asking that something be done very soon to improve a des- parate situation. Meanwhile we shall continue to render the best services in our power to the young men and women who have been committed to our care. Committee Henjamin Brawley, chairman, dean of Morehouse College, president of Asso- cation of Colleges for Negro Youth. Charles H. Maxson, president of Bishop College. ater New York ing First Alderman berts, Alderman-elect, nial Dinner By More hundred Citizens men and women, colored and white, assembled at the Lybia, 149 West Friday, December 19, to join in a secret Charles H. Roberts, chosen at to a seat on the aldermanic board the 27th aldermanic district, the first purer. The burden of arrangements for the affair rested on Mr. Langston, who had been able, the campaign manager in evention. He was given valuable aid by the capable Charles Murray. Their愈杖 were well rewarded, for the dinner was one of the most elegant and best arranged that New Yorkers have had as opportunity to attend. The culinary arrangements were under the supervision of Robert Keyes, proprietor of the Lynch, and the guests enjoyed the following menu, which had been prepared in the most taste and toothsome style by Mr. Keyes and Mrs. Fannie Jarvis: Oyster Cooktall Cream of Chicken Celery Penicotine: Cod - Bermuda Potatoes Dragon Butter Sauce Filet of Mignon Potatoes: Parisienne - Bernalde Nassau Woods Island Turkey Cranberry Sherbet Nice Henrys of Lettuce - French Dressing Newpollian Ice Cream Pancake Cakes - Nota Fruits - Candy Demi Tasse French Dessert Kovar Cup Speeches of the Evening. enjoyed-klion. Charles W. Anderson, as master of ceremonies, was most happy in his introduction of the various speakers of the evening. Miss Marguerite L. Smith, Assemblyman-elect from the 19th assembly district of New York, was the first speaker. Miss Smith spoke if highly complimentary terms of Alderman-elect Roberts and of the pleasure she had experienced in being associated with the convention of the men and women of the district in her work; and pledged her best efforts to their interests. Hon; Samuel S. Koenig. Republican county chairman, was next introduced and stressed the importance of co-operation. He emphasized the necessity of putting the grafters out of business, of working for principles, of being unselfish and striving for civic and political betterment. He pledged his support to Alderman-elect Roberts and promised to support the move for a Negro candidate for Congress. Hon. John J. Lyons, Republican leader of the district and an attacker of the Controller's office, was greatly pleased with the Alderman-elect. He heartily endorsed the remarks of the county chairman in his advocacy of a race candidate for Congress and pledged his support. Others who responded to the call of Toastmaster Anderson and spoke felicitously during the evening were the Rev. Richard Manuel Bolden, who also prayed a blessing at the beginning of the dinner, Assemblyman J. Clifford Hawkins, Alderman William E. Quinn and Fred R. Moore. Letters of regret from a number of distinguished citizens unable to attend because of previous engagements were read by Mr. Anderson, including letters from Dr. R. R. Moton of Tuskegee Institute, Col. Herbert Parsons, Lieut.-Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Major F. H. La Guardia, president-elect of the Borough of Manhattan; Henry H. Curran, president-elect of the Board of Aldermen, and Emmett J. Scott, secretary-treasurer of Howard University, Washington, D. C. The toastmaster then introduced the guest of honor, taking occasion to pay a high tribute to him as a 'citizen, as a professional' man and as a race leader. Dr. Roberts, in responding, thanked the people for the expression of confidence and esteem and declared that his best energy, would always be devoted to the maintaining of ideals and standards to the people of all nations, want of all the people he pledged his efforts to their interests at all times and in all places. NEW DEPARTMENTS The New York Urban League executive board met on Friday, December 10, and adopted budget and plans for $20 budget of $25,000 providing, among other things, for department or research and information, and department of recreation, with a secretary in charge of each department. The first annual conference of the New York Urban League is planned for January 13-14. There will be afternoon and evening sessions, the annual meeting being held on the afternoon of the 14th. Among the speakers who to appear are Miss Sophia Irene Loeb of the New York Evening World, Dr. Richard Roberts of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Dr. Harris, chief Bureau Preventable Diseases, Health Department, New York City. SUBJECTS LISTED FOR PLATEAU.CONFERENCE PLATTAU, Ala.-The Farmers' and truckers' Conference to be held at Plat- tau on January 29 will hold three group meetings: 1. The farmers will hold special meetings to discuss cooperative marke- ting of produce and live stock. 2. The women will have a special meeting to discuss the home life and domestic problems. 3. The rural ministers will hold a conference on problems of the rural douth. 4. At the general session the problem of better educational facilities and community life will be discussed. There will be a number of, county, state and federal workers and officials will attend. The meetings will be held at the Mobile County Training School, of which Isaiah J. Whitley is principal. MISSOURI WANTS TO BE SHOWN MISSOURI WANTS TO BE SHOWN In England, in France, all over the North long ago, in church, in politics in labor and business, the Negro hater is an agitator. He wins because he works. On the other hand, the good men who believe men are children of mother, either with certain inalien- able rights, which are true, or city and the pursuit of happiness, are city ever stand for their opinions. They think we ought to be treated justly, but they do not work to that end. The need Missouri is for active goodness. Kansas City Call. Urban League Plans Many New Activities (Continued from First Page) cial agencies and the development of better living conditions for the Negro are also embraced in this program. Budget Increase Some interesting comparisons are brought out by the 1920 budget. It shows an increase of approximately $98,000 over that of 1919. For the national and local New York office it calls for $60,945, as against $132,195 last year. For Chicago, $30,000 as against $16,000. Detroit is increased from $10,000 to $13,000. Cleveland to $15,000 from $8,000; and Brooklyn has $7,000 as against $5,000. The budget for 1918 tota led $102,000, showing more than 100 percent, increase in two years. The 1920 budget provides for plants which include the induction into the greenhouse, the work of the who will standardise the work of the industrial departments of the locals and A. J. JACKSON extend their usefulness both to the workers and to the industries, and a field secretary whose time shall be devoted to finance and publicity. Dr. George E. Haynes, who was formerly an associate, executive secretary with Mr. Jones, is now with the United States government as director of Negro Economic in the Department of Labor Charles S. Johnson, formerly with the New York office, is now a secretary to the commission of Chicago, which commission is appointed by governor Lewden following the recent rites in that city. Activities A statement of the activities of the National Urban League is contained in the book submitted by Executive Secretary Jones. L. Working in cooperative opportunities for Negroes with confidence that they will thrive there. 2. Accomplishments: Workers for better living and working conditions in cooperative environment, training workers in social service. Examples of Work Investigations followed by work in the field of education established. Establishment of Sojourner Truth Houses at the University of Georgia. Kropf Neighborhood Club, cooperating state employment service work for consultation and assistance of a member of Board of Education. Bellevue Hospital internship and disease prevention treatment of school staff. Commission by Board of Health and other co-operating organizations for reduction of infant mortality, reduction from 202 to 123 per 1000 in two years, day conservation resulted. Big brother and big sister workers training center for students at New York School of Social Work, educational guidance in public school placement secretary in Manhattan, trade The Local N. Y. League The local office was separated from the national department in 1918. The local work retained the offices at 2303 Seventh avenue, and James H. Hubert, who had been in charge of the Brooklyn branch of the H. League, was brought to Manhattan and installed as executive secretary of the New York Urban League. Industrial housing, economic and health conditions have been given attention by this office, and most effective work has been done. During 1918 nearly thousand persons were placed in industrial positions. The number for 1919 has been much less because of the cessation of war activities, but it will reach a considerable total. One valuable effort during the past year has been the organizing of the cooks and waiters into a cooperative society. This body has Charles Hauus as president and Hunter Garrett as secretary. Its meetings are held in the League offices, and it contributed $200 to the League for furtherance of the work. Interested for their information and guidance Activities for 1920 The annual meeting of the local branch is to be held January 13 and at the new Y. W. C. A building, West 137th street and Seventh avenue, and the comprehensive program is being Staff to Be Increased Mr. Hubert had during 1919 a staff of eleven and this will be increased for 1920 to fifteen by the creating of new departments. His assistants are Robert T. Givens, industrial secretary; Mrs. E. E. Edwoods, assistant industrial secretary; Miss M. V. Walker secretary to the executive secretary; Miss Mouch Dahney, bookkeeper; Mrs. Martha Harris, convulsive worker; Mrs. E. B. Harrison, office assistant; Miss M. N. Perkins, stenographer; Edwin Gattrell, clerk; Mies Vashti Maxwell and Maurice Moss. Executive officers and members of the board are Miss Elizabeth Walton, chairman; Dr. E. P. Robesza, vicechairman; Mrs. Albert J. Erdmann, secretary; A. S. Frissell, treasurer; Miss Helena T. Emerson, Mia. Mary Stone, L. Holingsworth Wood, Mrs. C. Cabanis Saunders, Miss Ella Sachs, William H. Baldwin, Srd. the Rev. William H. Brooks, Miss Viola P. Conklin, John Daniels, Mr. Albert S. Reed, John E. Nail, Dr. Gerritude Curtis-McPerson, Dr. Allen B. Graves, Dr. B. T. Witers, Rev. A. Clayton Powell, Mrs. Adah B. Mrs. Fred R. Moore, E. K. Jones, Mrs. E. P. Roberts, the Rev George H. Sims. The salary list amounts approximately to $20,000, but for the efficient development of the work at least $10,000 ought be available. During 1920 it is planned to appoint several new departments, notably a bureau of research. The province of this department will be the aking of investigations and the gathering of statistics on vital matters affecting the race, and collecting this information in such shape as to have it available to those Basket: Increase School; Douglass Students' Club high school boys, all of whom finished school; Boys' Camp—fresh air, airpairs for mothers and babies; housing—apartments reduced in size to meet needs and persons of moderate incomes; workers prepared by League now parole officers; special charities investigators, executives in charge of Leagues in other cities. League's matrurantality is growing for special work; New York used as model work for work in other cities; headquarter for war drives; New Cross—three in Greater New York emergency matters; (a) headquarter for nighting influenza; (b) headquarters for relief of families in great fire when 96 families lost all their possessions; milk station and play street through Negro Civic Improvement League organized by Urban League. Work extended to 32 cities from Boston to New Orleans, from Savannah to Milwaukee; acted as Red Cross headquarters and pay station for marooned employees of the stockyards following the Chicago riot; acted as intermediary in getting Negroes taken back in the stockyards; organized East, St. Louis Mrs. L. A. TURNER for imprisonment of race relations and secured a fair chance for Negroes in the last 100 years. Following the wars there, the League places welfare workers in industrial plants to encourage the colored workers to take advantage of their opportunities and to make good and happy. The total number of jobs secured in the last eight and a half years, 100,000 persons placed during that time drawing approximately 775,000,000 travelers and work. Executive Officers In connection with the industrial activities of the League 14 is noted that through its business 830 parsonage were financed employment on the tobacco farms around the town. More than 80000 men and women on the League in the furtherance of its work activities have officers and members of the board of which apply to the Board. John T. Ephron, vice-chairman; John H. Baldwin, Jr. secretary; A. S. Kraill, treasurer; Felix Adler, Roler N. Baldwin, the Rev. William H. Brooks, Mrs. Nayne H. Burroughs, Mrs. John Campbell, James H. Dillard, Dr. Joseph Hall, Col. William Howard, John Hope, Mr. Henry G. Leach, Mrs. E. B. Laffey, Mahon H. McMurray, Brent R. Parrine, the Rev. A. Chayton Powell, Mrs. Albert S. Reed, Dr. E. P. Roberts, Mrs. Henry Schmitte, George W. Seligman, Mrs. V. G. Stankwalt, Joseph W. Washington, William W. Wallace. interested for their information and guidance Activities for 1920 The annual meeting of the local branch to be held January 14 and 17 at the New Y. W. C.A. building, West 170th street and Seventh avenue, and a comprehensive program is being arranged by Executive Secretary Hubert. What the New York Urban League plans to do during the incoming year is embodied in the following statement from Mr. Hubert: Maintain the following departments: investigations and research; industrial, health and housing; publicity and promotion of needed welfare activities. The work of these departments shall be in brief as follows: Investigations and research (a) Bring up the numerous investigations made in past years by the League, especially those relating to industrial problems and housing, and make other investigations which may prove necessary. (b) Act as bureau of information on work being done by local co-operating agencies and for persons wishing facts about Negro life for speeches, articles and other publicity. SUPERVISOR TB COPANKA & NJ EDITORS DELIVERY IN SPAIN Outside of New, York Activities for 1920 The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily distorted image with no discernible content. JAMES H. MURSEY National Urban League "Fellows" who secure training and experience through New York Urban League office. Industrial (a) A careful inquiry with co-operation of department of investigations into the kinds of work in which Negroes are engaged in Greater New York to determine (1) how long Negroes have been employed (2) whether in the judgment of those in authority they are included; (3) if whether opportunity for advancement has been afforded either in the form of higher wages, or in the form of promotion to positions of greater responsibility. (b) These facts having been obtained, the following work might be specifically taken up: (1) Effort to secure increased efficiency, on the part of the men themselves. (This can be brought about through noonday meetings at plants, introduction of personal service men, special literatures. Efforts to secure apprenticeships in skilled trades and get young people in trade schools, etc.; (2) seek cooperation of employers in safeguarding the health, housing, sanitation and general living conditions of the colored employees. We should continue the Juvenile Placement Bureau and give special attention to opening up the better type of job and finding the man and woman for it. Health and Housing Should Include: (a) Maintenance of work with convulsions. (b) Annual health campaign. (c) Checking up on work for in- fections following previous campaign when there was a special reduction in infant mortality rate. Establishing a Marintery Association in Harlem. (d) Efforts to get model houses built in Harlem and to get Negroes when possible, to buy or rent surplus homes in Harlem to easy traveling distances from their work in Manhattan or Nice. Seek the aid of mortgage loan as- ociations and other corporations in assisting Negroes of moderate incomes with mortgages. (e) The securing, with aid of the Department of Investigations, general factors about housing of Negroes in in- stances there, Harlem and Columbus Hill, New York, and North Lane. (f) Playground for Harlem. (g) Public bath house with public gymnasium and swimming pool for Harlem. (h) Increased facilities for nursery rate of children. (d) The opening of a first class well regulated people's community home in Harlem. (e) (i) club home in Madison. (f) League building for its own and kind activities. TORONTO WESTERN MASSING ROBINSON WHITING WEDDING Morrowstown, N. J. A quiet but beautiful wedding took place in this town. December 12th the residence of Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Abbott Lawrence. The little girl Miss Elise Whitman, well known Yorkshire, like in new York and the settlement of Jersey, L. and New York, Jacob J. Kohns. The key I. M. Crook invited them in happy wedlock and flowers and terris. The immediate family and a few intimate friends were present when the bride was given away by her brother in law, Mr. Perry. The trade was attired in a gorgeous gown of pearl gray with puffin and carried a large bouquet of costumes. The gift to the bride from the groom was a necklace, saddled with diadems and pearls. The best man was Thomas. Stephens and Miss Kachel Perr. was bridesmaid. The reception will take place in their home, recently bought by the reception at Lafayette street, Jersey City, which has been beautifully present. Many tokens and valuable presents wereceived from their many admirers. The East India Hair Grower Educators to Consider Important School Problems Mayor Broening and State Superintendent to Speak BALTMORE, Md.—Teachers from all parts of the State will be here Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 29, 30, 31, to attend the annual session of the Maryland Colored State Teachers' Association. 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Gross, president of the Baltimore Educational Association, will deliver the address of welcome. Responses will be made by Miss. J. M. Moore and Wilson Leigh, J. Prof. J. W. Huffington, state visor of colored schools, and Prof. L. M. McCoy, principal of Morgan Academy, will deliver addresses. A musical and reception will be given at St. Mary's Hall the same evening. Group conferences will be held at the colored High School on Tuesday morning. Dr. D. S. S. Goodlee, principal of the colored State Normal School, will lead in a discussion of "The Future of the State - Normal and Industrial School." Prof. C. J. Koch, superintendent of city schools, Prof. Arthur McGill, Columbia University; Health Commission; J. Johnes, Milton Regus, Dr. F. H. Bomberger, Miss Vena M. Kellar and E. G. Jenkins will speak at the afternoon session. Mayor Browning, Dr. M. Bates Stephens, State Superintendent of Schools; City Councilman Warner T. Meijoun, Prof. Moson A. Hawkins, principal of the Baltimore Colored High School, and Prof. John M. Gandy, president of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools, will be among the speakers at a meeting at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church in the evening. The president, George B. Murphy, and other officials will make their reports in the evening. The betterment of the colored schools of the State will take up as much of the session as will the professional side of teaching. The executive committee of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools will meet on Wednesday, December 31. Arrangements for the holding of the annual session here next July will be considered. SALEM N. E. CHURCH A acreth Christmas Service was celebrated at Salem M. E., Church last Sunday. At the morning service the Rev. F. A. Cullen presected an excellent sermon on the "Birth of, Christ," taking as his text Luke 2:11-12. Ten persons were added to the hallowed, mid-eighteen preeminent themselves for prayer. At night the cleric rendered the sacred cantata, "The Slanger Tigone," under the direction of Rudolph Grant, choirmaster. Newsthat there been's greater musical program funded at Salem than were the Methodist, Trinity and McGill dwellers. William M. Holden, Musical deeds of people were surged away. At 4 o'clock the Lepum rendered its program, the finest that has been given its history. The principal feature of the program was the Christmas oration delivered by Paul Robinson on "The New Idealism." We so sustained the reception, won at Rutgers College. The obitists were Misa Ella Berry of Mt. Olivet, Prof. Work of Fisk University, and Walter Williams, poet was best by Shackleford, senior poet by M. Makings of New York, vice Composer for reading by H. F. Simmichard, The Spirit of Christmas" by L. F. Mallard of New York University. All were well received. President W. Allen Wainwright The Rev. Hugh A. Kovacs, as chairman of the late, world war war, will deliver the New York address at Salem M. Church Thursday, January 1, at 8:30 p.m., subject, "A Resilience Determines Life." The general pledge and dedication to the Library societies of the various churches are cordially mystified. Hard Luck Bunkeiner (who has fallen two stories without injury) insisted my little boy paid my accident insurance only Tuesday and joy didn't hurt a bit. Healthy but Fatal. "It is helpful to create a sense of security, save an English part of life but for our part we know we should never be the same man in life," Trangett said. HOUSE FOR LEASE, ALSO HOUSE FOR SALE Fifteen room house good locality $12,500 $1,500 down Ten room house steam heat, electric lights $9,500 $1,500 cash We are selling plots, 40x100 on small payments of $10.00 deposit $5.00 per month on contract. We are going to build a large number of houses on same which have already been ordered, and hope you will join us. For getting information inquire of the Liberty Belf Realty Corp. Telephone Aud. 9735 CHICAGO COMMISSION WANTS SUGGESTIONS CHICAGO, Ill. - The Chicago Commission on Race Relations appointed by Gov. Lowden to investigate the Chicago race riots has reached the point where it is ready to invite communications from individuals or organizations having information or suggestions to offer. The commission's offices are at Room 1201, People's Life Building, 10 North Wells street, Chicago, Ill. Edgar A. Bancrost is chairman of the commission. Graham R. Romanen Taylor is executive secretary and Charles S. Johnson is associate executive secretary. Mr. Taylor has recently returned from three years' Government service in Russia. He was under commission as a special assistant to a detailed to various activities, including investigation of the condition of German and Austrian civil prisoners in the southern Ural region before America's entrance into the war efforts to safeguard American citizens in Moscow during the Bolshevik revolution and publicity work to inform Russia as to American aims and activities in the war and as a democratic rebellion. He was appointed a befrigled office for this purpose and later transferred to Vladivsko, where he spent last winter After attending Lewis Institute, Chicago, Mr. Taylor graduated from Tarvard in 1903. He reported the Assembly, New York Legislature, session of 1904, for the Associated Press; was a member of the editorial staff of The Survey Magazine for eleven years, until he went to Russia in 1903; served as a special agent of the United States Census Bureau in 1901; acted as secretary of the Ground Association of Chicago (1907-1940); served as a Commissioner until 1912. While on the staff of The Survey he made a study of industrial suburbs, the results of which was published in his volume, *Society Cities*. He is the son of Dr. Graham Taylor at Chicago Commins and the School of Cities and Philanthropy. Charles S. Johnson, the associate executive secretary of the commission, has been director of the Department of Re- search and Records, Chicago, Urban League, for two and one-half years. Formerly he was chairman of the Urban League work at Richmond, Vt. New York City and Chicago. He made a study of the "Negro laborer" in Richmond, survey of the career of the utilization of Mining and Railroad Urban League and prepared reports on "Thad. Negro Migrations" from the South for the Chicago Urban League. He holds a degree of bachelor of arts from the Virginia Union University of Richmond and bachelor of philosophy from the University of Chicago. He is also a graduate student in social science at the University of Chicago. He B protects of Dr. Robert L. Lark, associate professor of sociology at the Midday University. SHORT LIVED. Some good intentions never beyond the crawling stage.—Palatka (11a.) Advocate. ATLANTA, CALIFORNIA, MUTUAL Insurance Company, in the city, A. F. Herndon, presides over the operations only in Georgia, but has issued a number of the most successful insurance policies in the country. The annual report contains a very favorable impression upon the general public. The Atlantic Constitution, its issue of December 29, writes in leading editorial, headed "Negro Progress," on the report this company, is submitted by the general manager, J. C. Lindsey. The editorial says: The 1919 annual report of the Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company, an organization composed exclusively of Negroes, and operating expands of the coverage of the company on race reveals not only a decidedly healthy condition of the company's own affairs, but it indicates a degree of thrift and enterprise upon the part of its beneficiaries that is highly comfortable. At the time this report was compiled the amount of insurance the company had on its books was at most four million dollars ($4,000,000). During the current year it paid to its policy holders, in sickness and death benefits, a total of approximately $16,000. Against this is income received for the year, amounting to $75,999.00, and the company has assigned assets set aside, unincumbered for protection holders, to account of $141,152.11. All of which attests both careful and business-like management upon the part of the officials of the company, and a measure of both confidence and prospectivity on the part of the respected people whom it serves, that is most praiseworthy. During the time of the annual hiring a large number of the district managers and agents came over to the application of the new home office, which is located at 132 Auburn avenue; of the old lot once owned by the Y. M. C. Smith. This new structure is one of the most complete office buildings for insurance work among the colored people in this country, and is one of the addition to the business concerns of the city. On the evening before the dedication the employed force made the president of the company a present of a life-size painting of himself himself and a feathered hat of himself himself was the work of Teddy Harlston of Charleston, S. C., who is one of the real artists of the place in this country. K. W. Chamblee, director of the straight life department of the company, suggested presentation and it was managed by a committee composed of Messrs. Chamblee, Mazzii, Harrison and Blythe by the 300 or more men and women employed by the company in its work and he has a better job who helps him in every way, to double things go. Messr. Harrison was domicile of Chicago. AGBURY PARK I offer several improved properties immediate possession; 82, 800 to 8, 000. Turns $600 cash up, balance as rent. Samuel S. Morrow Real Estate 188 Main Street Dec. 20 34 BEAUTIFUL MIDWEST MIMACI Eighteen miles along Jacksonville City One and two family homes with well- developed terraced symmetrical properties and save money. Richard A. Johnson. St. Thomas, FL. N. J. Toronto, 217 Avenue. Dec. 20 34 Make yourself a Christmas present of one of the best 5-acre tracs of hummock land, under cultivation along the St. Johns River. Fl.: 100 miles south of Jacksonville. Worth $650. Easy payments. Don't miss this chance. Write L. SMITH-THOMAS. 210 Avenue D. Miguel, FL. for particulars. News of New York State NURAL & TECHNICAL COLLEGE NORTH CAROLINA. OPEN ALL YEAR N. BEGIN SEPTEMBER 1, 1918. DEPARTMENTS 1. Mechanical and Teacher Training courses degree at B. S., in agriculture, or in mechanical arts. 2. Corps United States officers in charge. Suits for bed trips last two years Federal Government allows onberries will provide for only 150 lodgers these w- should storage lodging reservation immediately, or catalogue address. DUDLEY, President. FREENSBORO, N. C. Is There a Deserving Young Man or Young Woman in Your Community, who needs a Chance? THE AGRICULTURAL & TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA. OPEN ALL YEAR FALL TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1, 1918. DEPARTMENTS English Agricultural, Mechanical and Teacher Training courses leading to degree of B. S., in agriculture, or the technical arts. Reserve Officer's Training Corps, United States officers in charge. Suite ten four, people worth $160 Attribued last two years Federal Government allows $180 per year. As college dormitories will provide for only 150 lodgers these unwilling to lodge in the City should storage lodging reservation immediately. For further information or catalogue address, J. B. DUDLEY, President. Aug. 2-17r. GREENSBORO, N. C. 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Y. — The Corona Congregational Church is doing fine work, the Christmas bazaar, which closed last Friday, was a grand success. The Missionary Society is to be commended for excellent work for the church. The Rev. Joseph Summery was the speaker at the morning services. He preached a very interesting sermon. He will preach every night from December 31 to January 9 all are invited to attend. This will be the first revival that the church has had during the three years of its existence. The Sunday School is well attend, and read the lessons are of great inter- est and helpfulness to all scholars. The P. P. C. Society is producing interesting programs. Rev. Hinton occupied the pulpit at night, preaching from the subject, "The Christ of New Day." The Sunday School pro- gram was held Friday evening De- cember 20, at which time, presents from the School were given to each pupil. Antos D. Guerrant was called away on account of the serious illness of bishop, who lives in Christian- burg, Va. "He will visit relatives in Rednoke and Salem while away. New Jersey MORRISTOWN N. I Monkstown, N.J.—Miss Varbie Carte- ter in Memorial Hospital The Phillis Wheatley Unit of the Women's Community 'Club held their first annual bazaar at their rooms. 88 Spring street, three nights of last week Institution of officers of Bothaisha Chapter No. 7 Order Eastern Star was on Friday evening last. Officers elected for the existing year are: Worthy maltour: Sister Rosa Condit; asso'maltour: Sister Mabelle Polk; treasurer: Sister Octavia Baker; secretary: Sister Edith J. Tamar; conductress: Sister Etta Spears; asso; conductress: Sister Little Peterstam; sentinel, Brother John THE AGRICULTURAL OF GREENSBORO, OPEN A FALL TERM BEGIN DEPART English Agricultural, Mechanic leading to degree a or in stock Reserve Officer's Training Corps, U. born in north 1160 acres, $180 per year. As college dominates w willing to lodge in the City should soon For further information or enquiries J. B. DUDL Aug. 2-11th GREENSBORO A DECLINATION that has the students deserve no half their time to social social work in as in life with acquiring some that we are inspired the idea, lead to be willing to empathize by an assistance as a life-saver for life, dehumanizing rape. Our great discoveries are always accidents; we work the one thing and go another. I expect that the day will come, and we join, when the great adventure of the world will have to put the tragedy I had an exe- tion in order to save themselves from being distracted by the Colored Race. Mibbert Hubbard, In "A Little Journey to Takachpa." Tanner, worthy patron Brother Robert Bolk. Stars Adah, sister Jennifer Lyons; Ruth, 'Sister Susie Crockett; Esther, Sister Francis Baasfield; Martha, 'Sister Jennie Taylor, Eleota, Sister Mary Polk The wedding of Miss Lillian Taylor to James M Smoot of Newark, N.J. took place at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. Robert Polk, 2 Willow street, Wednesday, December 17 1919. 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Mother and infant are going along fine. Mrs. Lousa Mosley. East Third street, after spending her weeks with a sick friend in Philadelphia re- turned last week leaving her friend greatly improved. Mrs. F. S. Wood 172 Plainfield avenue is very much in exposed, su- fering from an attack of diabetes. Mrs. Dan Robinson. Madson avenue, is somewhat improved and feeling much better. Mrs. Lina Johnson. East Fourth THE NEW YORK AGE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1919. street, after a short illness, which confined her to her room, in up and about. Her son Clinton, and Gordon Persona, East Poughkeepsie street, were crushed beneath an overturned moving van on the Conn. Hills. They are both much better. Ehenecker Baptist Church, Fulton avenue and East Third street, will celebrate their Xmas tree exercises Friday, December 24, at 8 p.m. The Rev. Mr. Crona, pastor. S J Johnson, Fulmore avenue, suffered severely a few days past with hard shaking chills and grippie. He is much better at this writing. Mrs E. W Roberts, West Fourth street, is still improving from her illness. Mrs Jones 617 West Third street, and her daughter, Mrs Viola Simpson, who has been very sick the past week, is improving. Mrs Seymore Vanblake East Third street, and her little three weeks old baby daughter are getting along nicely. The Rev J. P. W. Coher, pastor of M. Zion A. M. E. Church, after a very pleasant visit with his brother and friends at his old home of South Carolina returned last week much pleased with our race's present and our outlook for the future. Elegant knowe as the Crewing of the Queen of the recent rally at Shiloh Baptist Church were held Wednesday evening, December 17. The three queens were Mrs. Wm. Burtin, Mrs A. S. Venable and Mrs. J. Scott, Mrs. Burton having turned in the highest amount of money, with words of enqueue by A. S. Venable, crowned queen of the rail. Burl Harvill, 619 West Fourth street has been very nice the past week but a little better at this writing. This has been a very successful living season as a good mass of the bows here. Tongue are some who killed as many as fifteen, rabbit- tails or three birds and four five gray squirrels. Mrs Vaughan of Newark, widow of the late Rev M. Vaughan was the last week end guest of Mrs Richard Vernan last Thursday street. Samuel Dickens after a trip to somewhere in the old farm returned last week accompanied by his wife, who was taken on a walk. Mr James A Saunders, 320 Bex- kirk street entrance and at tea Friday evening. In the Mose Mose Mose at Brooklyn daughter of the late Rev Wm Mose and Mrs Magie Cobbs on the city. Mattha Saunders, one of Shilo Baptis Church Benefactors, weaves a much appreciated sermon Sunday, December 26, at a p.m. handing his subject eloquently. Shilo Baptist Church choir has im- proved its singing. Sunday evenings December 21. was all that could be expected of them WASHINGTON LETTER New York Age News Bureau 609 F Street, N. W. A huge mass meeting in which it was planned to give new impetus to the movement being promoted by representative colored residents of Washington to erect a suitable memorial so the colored soldiers and sailors who laid down their lives on the altar of freedom, was held in Liberty Hunt. Among those who spoke were Secretary Daniels, Secretary Baker, Wendell Phillips Stafford, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Representative L. C. Dyer of Missouri, Representative Sherwood of Ohio, John R. Hawkins, the Rev R. * . Christian and Col Charles Young. Ferdinand D. Lee, president of the National Memor- ESTABLISHED 29 YEARS MRS. IDA WHITE-DUNCAN HAIR WORKER 19 Precott St. Jersey City, M. J. Wigs, Breeds, Banges, Compadres, Transformations, Combing, made up to any style. Scalp Treatment, Sham- peeing, Hair Dressing, Face Massage, Manicuring, Calored peaches-combings bought. Lessons taught in hair work. Diploma. ial Association, Inc., predeclared. Among the organizations that loyed with were six company of, or resulted in, Camp Melton, under command of, Dale; two detachments off, of, soldiers from The War College; and more Mozz; men who fought in the war, the Spanish-American War; the Civil War; Representative Dyer and Sherwood have introduced a new asking for half a million dollars for the proposed memorial. The mass meeting was to start a drive for membership of a national wide scope in the Memorial Association. A banquet was given in the beautiful dining room of the Whitley Hotel by a committee consisting of Judge Robert H. Terell, J. Finley Wintney, Amyterp George E. C. Hayes and Sister John Williams, in honor of the distinguished Americans who were in attendance upon the National Republican Committee meeting in the gold room of the New Willard Hotel. Those, for whom the banquet, was given were Isaac Nutter New Jersey, Thomas North West Virginia, Robert Church, Toltec Texas W. T. Andrews, Baltimore Md.; Perry W Howard, Mississippi H. I. Johnson Garfagha, Walter Gohen Louisiana, E Johnson, New York, Dr. Goinpain North Carolina, Myrthur Missouri, Leroy O' F. McKane, and John M Ronald New York. Among those who testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission at the hearing on the Kuucord Bill were the R. George Foguer Nillis, L. J. Pritchard, the Rev. F. A. wilken, Chandler Claye, James M. McClellan, the Rev. M. P. Hawley, John Ravell and Lurut O. M. Riggle, New York, Dr. George E. Campanio, Jersey, C. N. K. A political acrobat has been gotten out by Attorney Harry B. Jollerke to forth on the platform for the Robert I. Miller. Request can campaign of which he is magister. Bruce Weldon London and secretary of National Apparatus of the Administration of Colored People was a driver on our car this week. Among the women who attended the meeting of the National Republican Committee on the New William Hotel wery Mrs M. Maclean, Joseph E. Fennel, I. Scoop Mrs A. M. 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William P. Stewart, 1435 South 20th street, has resumed his duties at the post office after several weeks' ill- ness. Samuel B: Thomas, a clerk in the post office, is recovering from his recent ill- ness. The Women's Choral Society meets every Tuesday evening at the Day Nursery, 207 Spath 19th street. Le Grande Coleman and family, of Atlantic City, N. J., will spend the winter in this city. A testimonial was tendered to D James Mason, who has been superintendent of Bethel A. M E Sunday School for twenty-four years, on Wednesday evening. The attendance was large. Dorothy Elizabeth Robinson was married to Isaac Wilson on December 3 by the Rey U' G. Leeper at the home of the bride. Immediately after the wedding they left on their bridal tour. They are now at home at 3:49 Warren street. The public rehearsal of Christmas carols under the Music Lovers' Club at Berean Gymnastics, 1926 South College avenue, on Monday evening was a delightful affair. Capt Benjamin F. Amphis and Mrs. D. Harrison have returned from Chigango where they went to attend a conference of Community Service workers Miss Aisa. Ridgway, 110th Myster street was married to Charles Wormack on December 7 at Chair Chireb, the Rev Harrison Lee offspring. It was a quiet affair. Memorial of the graduating class of Raleigh's School of Embuliming are William A. Cushing, Chiadolphia, president, Maurice G. Brobbey, Chevira, vice- president, Roger S. Wright, Baltimore secretary, H. Hensley, Baltimore secretary, Philip A. Calloway, Chag A. Chew, Allantean N. J., president, Sutikok Pay, Arthur Harlee edgyn A. Jordan, Greenwood, N. C. Philip F. Kern Carl Lantz, Pittsburgh; Pa; Joseph A. Lorel, Baltimore; Robert M. Marshall, Atlantic City, N. J. Izaac F. Moretz, Pennsylvanus, N. J. Samuel H. Nixvill, Vanille, N. J. Lemolw P. Piver, Sturns Drain, Va.; Robert M. Stainback Cittert, S. C. This hold, the elast dinner at Scott's Hobel at seek. The Philadelphia Association for the Protection of Colored Women, affiliated with the National Dream League, and one of the oldest racial termico organiz- ations for race women in the city, Mets S. W. Layman secretary, has just issued a local summary of its years work. It is decidedly interesting. The O. N. Cato Lodge of Elk has started a drive to pay $8,000 to pay off the mortgage on their headquarters. C. W. Johnson is chairman. C. L. Webb secretary. W. B. Johnson treasurer. Board of directors are B. P. Johnson, Charles Wise, Cecel Jones, Harry Bass, Arthur Taylor, Lem White, Joseph Williams, Lewis Dupree, N. G. Nutter, L. A. Brown, R. W. Jackson and William Leonard. There was a gay time in the Philadelphia Navy Yard on Christmas eve and Christmas night. There were cigars, cigarettes and a Christmas package for each of the 5,000 men of the yard, including a number of colored moth. BALTIMORE, MD BALMORE, Md.—The inmates of four cooped orphishages were made happy by the distribution of turkey, vegetables and fruits, given by a group of extras. William C. McGord, George B. Murphy and Balthack L. Smith had charge of the distribution. The annual Christmas treat of the Colored Fresh Air and Pumpkin Stocking Cycle was held at Metropolitan B. E. Church Wednesday morning, December 24. Mia Ida R. Cummings, the president, and a corps of volunteer workers distributed clothing and holiday cheer to over a thousand children. Monumental Lodge of Elles distrib- TRENTON SCHOOL OF DESIGNING AND DRESSMAKING /31 Montgomery Place, Trenton, N. J. French system taught pupils can cast all the latest patterns by tape measure A nice 3 story brick building with all improvements for Students. Course completed in three weeks. MRS. AONES L. KEMP, Prin. Enclose stamp for reply. HARPER'S SCHOOL OF DOMESTIC SCIENCE AND NEGLECTED EDUCATION, OPENS July 1st, 1919, to students of both sex with a Department of Domestic Science and a Department of Neglected Education, and will give a full course in the following subjects: DOMESTIC SCIENCE DEPARTMENT. Baking Plain Sewing Pneumaking Barbering Cleaning and Pressing Table Waiting In Cube, Private Panellas, Folio and Dressware Duties of Stewardess Duties of Switchboard and Bicycle Operators Plain Cooking Fancy Cooking Janitoring Manicuring Chauffeuring Hairdressing Bottling Duties of Chambordings Duties of Ladies' Made Duties of Valet Duties of Porter The aim of the school is to produce a high standard of independent manhood and womanhood. The school maintains a dormitory and will provide board and lodging for a limited number of students. Students may enter at any time. No previous training for admission required. Students destine to enter the school may be admitted by letter. Leave on hours of M and 2 P. F, M and 2 P. H or write for terms to NJBS1 E. HARFER, Principal, at 138 W. 113t Street, New York City. A School for the Training of Colored Young Men and Women For Service. 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 The Grammar School The Teacher Training Department The Academy The Divinity School In Equipment and Teaching it is Surpassed by Few Schools for the Training of Colored Youth in the South President Jas. E. Shepard, Durham, N. C. uted baskets of good things to a number of poor families Plains for siding in the uplift of the race in Maryland were considered at a conference of leading spirits in the Interchurch World movement last week Conferences for the colored people have been planned for Easton and Salisbury; Miss Christina Thornburg is spending the holidays in New York City. Bishop W. W. Beckett preached at Allen A. M. E. Church Sunday night. Prof. C. H. Johnson delivered an address to men at Bethel Church Sunday afternoon George A Watty, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, has returned from Atlantic City, where he went to attend the funeral of a relative Clarence A Brooks, secretary of the Lincoln Motion Picture Company, Los Angeles, was in the city last week. A Jack Thomas, leader of the Arolian Clef Club and forster bandmaster of the 168th Infantry Regiment, through Attorney Hawkins and McNecker, has instituted suit for an absolute divorce from his wife Irene Thomas. They were married in Pittsburgh in 1906 The husbands asks, for the custody of three of their four children. . OPEN8 SAN ANTOIO, TEX. SAN ANTONIO, Tex—Dr. and Mrs Jesse Moses entertained last week complimentary to James G. Carter of the U.S. Consular service. Mr. Carter is Mrs. Moses's brother and is stationed in Madagascar. Miss Juhla C Browne is spending the holidays in Washington, D. C., where she went to be present at the wedding of her brother, Joseph Brown, a San Antonio youth who has "made good." Ground has been broken for the twelve-room, $60,000 school building to be erected on the west-side. The benefit for the commercial department of the high school, staged at the Lincoln Theatre, was very largely attended. J R Lambons will enter Guadaloupe College in January. Ancient History. Little Girl (to film actress)—My father says he often saw you act on the stage before you went into picture. Excited Actress—What did he say he had seen me in? Little Girl—The "Zighties."—London Tit-Bite. a saa8 oan w tag df ew Wo (Cehape OR, He Oe . mee aie a = esse < net Tetephens, iowteesite 8584. Fe SS Bee ‘CLARET &. oe Priating Dest. antip, Gacy, 6 crase Suseet, Chectes Pn ; PUBLICITY FOR CRIMK. t ‘The editor of Tux Ace recently re 1} énived the following conemsinicaticn “ro Be. Wa. J. Sctiefetin, who we ha wmson to cout amoog those whit Melendeot-the Negro race who believe "Path in the thebry and the practice, of, Vequare deal, It read as follows: * es Dycamnber. 10,°1919, T think it Is very stupid and very efor a aeapaase #9. prim 2 ‘of. crimes of the kigd de- scribed ja the ut issue of THe Act. The eflect will be to arouse race fated “In order to add as much Bephasis aa Te to my protest 1 west ask you (0 discontibue my ebaripden. 1, Mor, the regular readers of Te Act “Wemow by experience that news of 2 crim: fal chirkiter is sidome empbastied 0 ered wpen the stention of its readers, lmoapt when the situation demands it Wher for the purpore “st concentrating eblic opinion ayrinst the crime or to werd the end preventing a recurrence ‘of it, Recording crime in realistic de tad singly 10 pander ‘to morbid oF prurient seatimest has always been for- eign to the policy of this paper. “The lst of crimes printed in the issue ‘ef which our correspondent took excep- ‘Goa was indeed of a character to shock the suse of civilisation. It showed by “ese roonth's record that seven white tren _in North ‘Carolina were convicted ‘ef patraging white wornen, and that in ‘owe cans the vicines were the dangh- tors of the asmilins, Now, Tax Acr ‘was not responsitle for the pablicity given to these crimes and their perpe-| fratorx. The iaw and the press of Nort Carolina acted first in ferreting out the qimes, inflicting ponishment on the riminals and publuking the proceed imev'as 4 deterrent (0 others of like in- dination, This was all ‘donc by white sen, ftom crime to punishment. Ta view of the fact tat crimes of such character are commonly, attributed by white newspaper writers to be the] peculiar propensity of Nextoes, it accmmed fit and proper that such a refa- tation of that charge. based on the acthority and tesimony furnished abrough white newspapers and court proceciliogs, should be published in Tur iAcr. True, it dots not prove that the Negro is always suillless, when crime of such nature is charged against him, bat it dos show that he {3 not the only) and original sioner. Tue Ace has al- sways believed and insisted that crimes of euch brutal and batial dature should) be punished to. the extent of -the bw, whether the perpeiniors be black or| white. But the trouble with mob law has always been the fact that the az- eased was always convicted before and without trial, and in many cases after falling by the mob vas prove innocent. Th the cases cited above the white! criminal: were given a legal trial, de- erite the heinous nature of their of fenses, and the: pusisiment provided by law, awarded them. Why could not a, gimilar procedure be adogred in the case of Negro criminal in similar cases in the South? - It is the suggestion of such questions ns the alove and miny thers. growing] out of the premises that justified the pubfication of the’ lit of crimes com- plained of by our friends who wrote the, jrter quoted. If he will study the whole question more closely, we think he will Bnd that the pablicty given the matter was fally warranted on the groond of public policy and adil justice. i North Carolina bos done well to tara he Fierce light of publicity into a fester-| ng social problem. : CARTOONS AND CENSOR In explaining the absence of a cartoon from a recent issue of the Richmon< Planet, Editor John Mitchell, Jr., states thatthe omission was due to a friendi) ‘warning given to its cartoonist, Georke H. Ben Johnson “by a Pow Office. in. gpcctor. Mr. Johnson is « mail cartier fas well as cartoonist, and the inspector, who had a file of his cartoons, did not fake up the matier offically, it is stated bat simply as a friend. According -to the Pianefs account: He ‘wanted 10 know if some of them ‘di not hase 2 tendency 10 chuse face riots ani a incite the col- pred people tn xh of violence, ‘This being furthest from the inten- tions of either the cartoonist or of the publisher of this journal, both of hon have ahve time: and in respect for liv and authoray 38d voiced a condenration of mob- law in aay form, jt was not diffi- cult 10 ey. cS ee of ine grins, Thin friendly inspecter Sregesosd: that .Cortoonst Jolson SEBS nt primary fred tor 4 mt ‘ : be oot Pre Sol itee's sete 2st otvian, : 5 ‘Ter wwe les of the Aisnet oon {tlnce .0 carton. by :2r._Jobasen’ we pictiog. try Aigeres, copameating te ‘white, yellow, eed, bowen: ond bie recon pulling together: to overthrow | monster tebeled “Rave Meio” + Ja ‘edditicn to this, lider Mitchel printed the, toliowing ‘peragraph, ia which le deleed bie postion } al ite ae, prewe 4 peace is declared, the pub- Beation of Set if it com, sue 3 issued by Radmin, we Shall that i Sree oe wat tee of oar: home with the ‘omeaed Fiagiag im our’ ears, “John, don't ‘write no moret™ The Richmond editor, aptly denotes the calibre of the censorship sought to be imposed upon hie ‘eng. tbe race at arge by self-appointed Souttern critics, py the grammatical phrasing of the pro- Nibitiow that they would isme. Many ocal authorities in various parts of the South have forbidden the sale of col- red mewspapers without any legal justi- ication. The friendly adview tendered Car- eonist Johuson is a tribute to the force This drawings, | Bat in no event should Editor Mitchell iow himself to be forced out of cornalion. . A REAL ESTATE PIONEER. ‘With the, ever increasing develop: meat of Harlem as a residential anc business section for the colored popu: lation of New York City, there is di a more general appreciation of” the vision and foresight of “the man who initiated the movement. Philip A. Pay- ton, Jr., was the pionee? in the estab- lishment of the Negro colony in Har. lem. “He studied the growth of the city and the movements of population and fixed wpon Harlem as the most available site for Negro occupation and develop- ment. With rare business tact and unfliach- ing tenacity, despite reverses of for: tune produced by a Gmancial crisis, ti persevered im his efforts to secuge im- proved housing facilities for colored tenants. Secorss attended his efforts and his example was followed .by others who carried forward the same policy. The result is secu to-day in Yhe group. img of over 300,000 colored population in the centre“of ove of the best located sections of New York City. | With this concentration of popula- tion has come- recognition as an’ im: portant factor of the composite city and representation in both the local and, State legislatures, The creation and development of the Negro centre in. Harlem has been one of the most sig- nificant signs of the times. © * To the pioneer who was largely re: posible for the movement is due some lasting memorial of the part he played in this phase of racial development Passing away on the foception of the greatest real estate deal of hit career, he left a tangible evidence of his! achievement in the modern xroun vf wildings, which afford the most wm | fate accommodation vet fucnishest in! his section, A fitting rremoriat would! 1 the association of his name with bis property in a suitable tablet, hat his part in the development of darlem might he recorded in bronre, ‘A tablet to the promoter of the Pay- on Apactments would he an appro- iate tribute to the “Father of Har- La FOR DELINQUENT GIRLS. ome SUE Oe: Sears Skeet IO vision for the care of the young <a ered woman onthe border of dr Finquency has become a pressing prot lem with the rowth of she urban pop ulation, The last census showed. tha the Negro population of New York Cit had increaved 45 per cent and in th Borough of Manhattan nearly 38 pe cent. The coming census is expected! t show’ an even greater increase With this increase in the umber 0 inhabitants has come an even greate increase in proportion of the number 0 Negroes committed to the penal insti tutions of the city and of the State, and this proportion is wated to he greater Jamon the women of the race. Now statities and, espetially criminal an ‘medical statistie:, are not always to be relied upon, but if those qusted are even approximately within hounils, ther areston many women of the face Koing ‘wrong. When it is charged that the percentage of Negro women in county jails ix 13 per cent. of all admissions of women: in the State reformatory at Hedford, 13 per cent, and in all New York City penal institutions over 11 per cent, there is ated for reflection, in- vestization and action, , The records of the New York City ctiminal courts show that a large pro: portion of convictions is due to cases Of female prostiuition- in tenement houses. Out of -2956 cases covering thee years ending Septeniter, 1919, 1,622 were native-born whites, 708 were forcign-bora whites and 616 irre Ne- groes, According 10 the investigator. “This wold indicate that the propor ign of Negroes arrested for the bffeate was very much sveatcr than the propprtion of ‘Negroes to, the whole populition. It 13 also of ine ferent 10 note that the proportion of Negroes tends to. increase Tt mas 13 per cent in 1916-1919; 20 per “cent, in 1917-1918, and 26 per cent. in T91-1919,. - Sudiciem has bern quoted 10 indicate] he-nature of the situsiion revealed By he above figures and the neceasity. for medial meadares. The percentages, 03] 0 coavictioal, it ix tree, might be re-| cod ifthe amber’ of come emeng aP Oo ct a deat et gion ti or ag pets News segece 7 i. 2S Nae SS eae 82 ga Bata 5 72 7 ee : : eee a en eer ap — pa = bie. a i Sa -l- A daapeech ne eae se PS j; the emineng yf Fe ras Fen en he BE FRR WEG ya? Mi sagiish distorian, docitves thee Regent. Wore das i beawisrr By Jemnen ttn, Dolnayn, Canteen AAA to gin frei tying op. with Latin res sucht, oot enty|f det Sa, lps .. Ne ee Germany, bet also Resele Mewld be te League of ry “Bee at Re aehes ‘ -| Nations as soas'¢s possible, - : . rr. GETTING OM A PBAGE BASIA.. s We do not know how neer Mr. 3 14 voleing’ official 7 tee Gorargmant io having mus to get back on a pence Neee:puemy to be 8 prpoem } wig Government cannot find'the ebpreet' answer, Tothalentiy Jee ‘United States is oti at war with-Germany; and wp.to tis present writing nobody appeats to:kmow jus whea aad hew: we are going to.end this “state of war” = 7 8 sone The Senate failed to. ratify Pesce Tieaty, but is willing and anxivus to have it presented and tg ratify it with, geri reservations. President Wilson hax given no jatimation that be will Present the treaty a second time; indeed, tha impression has gone out thai he mayxnot do so,"andeven if fe dies, he will not /sccept it with any reservations. eae. In an attempt to éut the knot, te oe last’ week adopted the Knox resolution. .. Thié: resolution deéclarcs the state of war between the German “Government and the, Government of the United States to be at, an end, Some of the parliamentarians argue that if this resolution’ ix passed by both houses of Congress -uindes the title “concurrent resolution” it. will not require the ‘signaiure ‘of the President. to. make it effective..as.musi be.the.case with. a “joint resolution.” Other parliamentarians hold that whether passed Jas a “concurrent resolution” or a “joint resolution,” the measure will require the Executive signature, unless it is vetoed and then passed over the veto by the required. two-thirds majority in both the Senate and the House. It is more probable that those holding the latter opinion afe'correct. i | So, technical peace is just ax far off aet- was a year ago, if not farthee; and will remain so until the President and the Senate can reach some middie ground on which to stand... The Senate has shown ‘that it is willing to yield a little; therefore, it is the President's move; forced not only by the necessity of-arriving at some sort of peace settlement, but by the weight of public sentiment. In the ducl between the President and the Senate, the latter has proved to be the stronger not only’in startegic position but also in public backing. When the Senate failed to ratify the pact there was no outcry or even general expression of disappointment on the part of the country; this assured the Scnate that it was stronger with the people on the Peace Treaty question than was the President. ‘The President and the Administration teagece in the Senate’ will have to make the next move. pe ‘The Knox resolution may opeh-up sna oaset and jt may not; nevertheless, it is a good resolution. Two of its clauses’in particu- lar; one of which ought to be included ia2whatever cévenant is alopred. This clause provides for an invitation to all the, great governments af the world té send reprgsantatives to a conference whtch ahalt be charged with the dutyref{formaulating a plan for \ caurt of arbitration te which dispute qvestions between nasions shall be referred for adjudication and peaceful settlement, and to: consider the question uf disarmarygut. The question of disarma- ment was one which the League of Nations did not touch on, yet it uhould have been the very core of the League. There can be no real League of Nations without disarmament. Any union without disarmament will be only an allience of the strongest powers. | The-other clause in the Knox resolution’ is one that should have been adopted before our comniission went ever to the Peace Con- ference; it reads as follows: mg “*Résolved, in the lawmuage of said act. -That the representatives of the United States in said conference “shall he awalitied fot. the mission by eminence ia the law and hy devotion to the cause off peare,” and said * representatives shall be appuinted by tn@ President, Sy. nad with the advice and’ conesnt of the Seite." 7 _ Ifa resolution coritpelling the President to appoint only quali- ed men on the original commission had been adopted, we would ot be in the mess we aie itt at present. THE IRISH OUESTION AGAIN TO THE FRONT. fhe attempt on the lite ot Lord French has brought the eterna | tsisn question again to a climax of the most dramatic intensity This question simply will not down. The Irish patriots simply wil not Iet the conscience of England oF of the world go to sleep on thei question, We say the conscience of the world, because Ireland has become a world question - * ‘The Irish Guestion ix a test before the World of the sincerity o the British Government. How much of it did England mean wher she proclaimed during the’ war that she was fighting so that the smaller peoples might have self determination? How much did any of the nations mean? Of course, they didn’t mean for it te apply to themsélves at ail. England did not mean it for Ireland or ior Exypt or ior India; France did not mean.it for her, colonial possessions; the United States gid not mean’ jt for her colvtial possessions, er even for her millions of colored citizens within the States. All of these powers meant that the right of self determina. tion was to be applied only to the’smialler peaples who were under German dorsiaation. England, France and Maly meant that the sniciler peoples under German domination should be freed, and not ior the sake of ircedom, but for the. specific purpose of creating a number of little buffer states that would stand between Entente Allies and German power. < And yet, even though everybody with any sense has ling since Known that the powers when ‘they talked. about seli determination during“the war were merely talking buncombe, it is just as well to have the truth of the matter demonstrated. That is exactly what is being done by the Trish question. : | ‘The British Parlipment has passed the Irish Home Rule bill. This bill provides for sectional legislatures for “Ireland: that is two legislatures, ‘one in the North for Protests Ireland, and one in the South for Catholic Ireland; the two legislatures to be linked np by a council, and to be eventually merged by their own action. ‘The powers of the Irish legislatures include everything except. the right to tax on incomes and excess profits, except the control of thé high courts, and except the céntrol of the army and navy. | E-x- cept for these things, Ireland will have fiome rule, Sounds a little like a joke, doesn’t it? . It is not likely that the Irish patriots will accept anything short of ah independent government with’all their rights belonging thereto. At any rate, the Irish.are to be admired for the way in which they have kept up the fight for wfat they believe to be their just rights; they have not allowed England to go to sleep on the question, arid, England will have to sete it some day or another, and settle it right. There is a lesson frere for the Negro in the United States. AE Be giao oie ‘white offenders committed to private aod ‘sectarian institutions were taken into account, but chat would not re duce the total of colored delinquents and that is the end to be considered. - ‘Stepa should be taken to react out and recall the wayward girl, making her first ‘deviation from the. path of safety, before she becomes p confirmed of fender, ‘All the cherches and welfare societies, ‘such aa the Urbea ‘Leegea, the Big Sisters and kindred: organiza tidas, would do wall to tactile thle probe em. Ik Constieones que of the grentest menaces to racial development im the ely. | Let the earnest worbers for racial wp- Tift map out a pion to déal with this vital question sed save the young womed ef the rece, wha are om the berder,fime of delinquency. * G. Ytent Williams, clty-editor of the Priledeigkta Tribess, recenthy exirbraved hic Ghteenth anmivereary .on . the ovell of teap.pager. Mc. Wiliema ie a bustier ie oegry sumne Of the teria ond hen mate oS : A despeseh foo Londen setes : mic tthe eminent ‘Bagiish bstorien,' derives pa Kegel hee: emything to gain trem tying vp. with Latin se aceat, sot only Germany, but: alec Resele Mowld be the League of Nations as soan '¢s passthle. ' wE + We do not know how acer Mr. nes iy voicing offichal but anybody who. kacws history. at’ alf lidmows thet as 2000 as Bagisad fesle's er has any thing to gain from veer with Leia: be good-by France ond farewell: Italy. “And this af dwly to England, it to any ofthe great powers... wae i bee Now the question asses, “Sf Eagtand papfhining to'fee! that sbe nto longer: has anything to gejp from tying ap with Latin. cous- tries?” Of course, with the. Upied Stites tr the-League she would be willmg to stick by France dpd:ltaly; but with the United States lout of the League ‘will she be willing. 0» etick by.Prance and Italy ‘against a possible alliance. between ‘Germany and Russia, destined to be the two greatest: powers im Burope within.the next thirty years? ae : ae The attitude of:the Entente Adjies has for meny months been steadily. forcing Germany and Russig into a defensive alliance. f those two countries should join hands, the end ef-twent} years would see them greater jn attength than the rest of Europe com- bined. . If. Engiand sees this. coming-to-pass-without-her-heving- the ‘support of the United States guaranteed by the League, she will immediately lay ‘plans to have'Germany and Russia join the League of Nations. As if by magic the stories ‘about Russia will cease,’ and the British press will begin to talk about the Germans being, after all, blood brothers to-the English. If her plans to get both Germany and Russia into the League do not work, she will make an alliance with one or the other. " ‘fo some it might appear unthinkable that England would make an alliance with Germany, It is not at all so. The United States! couldn't do it, no matter how much it was to her advantage, because there is so much sloppy sentiment in this country. In her diplo- macy England tolerates no sentiment. . Some years ago she made an alliance with Japan; she made this alliance because it was to her advantage. as the reat war proved. This country would not dare to make an alliance with Japan, no matter how much it would he to our advantage. If such a thing were suggested there would at once be ponred out a flood of sentimental slush about going into partnership with a “colored natin” .that would make the step next to imposible. 7 : 2 For all lovers of France, the present situation is disturbing. We said a week or two ago that it xrould:have heen far wiser for France if she hart fought for the admission of Germany iso the League at its organization. France chose rather to bind Germany by repres- sive measures and depend for support on an alliance with England and the United States, An alliance with the United States is more than doubtful. Under these conditions it may be expected that England will shift for her own individual. security ; if that includes the security of Frener, all right pand if it doesn’t, all right.” The wisest step to be taken now for the peace and safety of Europe is to dil up the League by bringing in Germany and Russia Aainments in Philadelphis. So success? ful las he proved in th:s hue that be will assume the management of the new Dunbar Theatre, to open there on De- eember 29. ~~ WHAT 1920 HAS IN STORE. Se ae ee eT ae eee ere rare ferent aspects, according to tle temper with which its coming fs viewed, To the fearful, it may present the pur: of the: box of Pandora. the op-mng of which ‘precipitated a flock of trotblex To the sanguine it brings the oyster of Opportunity, to be opened with, the knife of Success. Both views wll prab- ably. prove cortect, as troubles and sue cosets come togettier amt both: totlow opportunity, we One of tlie stirring then’.. tka" will last well through the year wilt be the Vresidential campaign. which Deds tair to be one of the most active of recent years, With the participation of the women in this contest, a z¢.tee degree ‘of interest and concentration at effort is to be expected. It will likely prove a campaign of education, in which all tlasses of voters will have an oppor. tunity to learn something. Ba The work of reconstruction after the war will also demand a large share of attention in both industrial and busines circles. The feadjuatment of livia con- ditions to the basis shat exisied befers the war will be hard of accomplishment, and the continuance of present condi- tions will entail much Rardship on miny classes of the population. -How this re- adjustment is to be brought about wilt require the higitest degree of econon:iz wisdom to determine. Tn the mean time the homely qualities of thrift and industry will help each individual to solves his own problem amd the general adoption of such a policy might “help solve the national problem. Mong racial lines the extension of ca operative effort bids fair for contiau- ance of the progressive development now evident in many urbamcentres, The continued acquisition of real estate for residential and business purposes in well selected ‘localities, .with a guarantee of good government, is a wise policy, well’ worthy of general acceptance. One of the results of such a policy ix the start-| ing of business enterprises among these community groups. with successful re- sults, and the providing of employment for the youth of the race. Among the churches the outlook is for a more constructive policy, having for its object: the teaching of the pro fessor of religion how to live, as well as how to die. A greatér interest may be looked for in reaching after tind re, trieving the straying members of the, fo:k, before they wander wo fae from; tea. fold,...The afore t0. maby: ‘har ausscrve 4 the young tne pot, be retaxed, but pushed to 2 grester| exiemt, $0 as to. embrace all thos’ who] look outside the home for relaxation and recreation. - Politics, business and>religion wif all have their share le the activities off 1920, and 'there-wit be room ia all of these phases of effort tor the rece. to play an importemt park According to Witid Secssury Theass, im the Aviantic Post, the. Uvtan’ Lyague by precting’ with ‘Whe’ weatbuninittc ‘cx. operation of the.claleame “O{' both recep in the movement $0 cstublich “tena! branch in Atlanta.” He: adds: “Ne areacy among us has done more toward shapiag public opinion favorable {or ow cause than’ the Negro press.” The Ne I gro press cam always le eelied on to | further any cause working toward. the welfare of the race. Writing om the subject of candidates for the bishoprice’ and jRenerat officers ai the African Methodiet » Episcopal Chute, the editor of the Caristian Recorder, the oficial organ of the de: nomination. says: “Our own personal View if that a man hava perfect right to appire, but he should seek to ft hin: seli for that for which he aspires. The time hay ested when we have to take into our gencrat family incompetent mence haye too. many competent once Well Sid: expesially when ‘the editor adds, “We should not clect men on ‘combinations’ regardless of their fit- +A colored fire compsay in Pittsburgh has been removed from Tuonel street to Gazzam Hill, after being stationed over twenty years in the former local- ny, This transfer moves the Pittsburgh American to query “why they were moved to what is styled “the almost in- accessible height.” We trust that ‘the serret of Grazzam Hill will soon be re- vegled, a0 it tecks'of mystery. A question of domestic interest is thus treated “by the Dallas (Tex.) Er. press: “We are charitable, it’s true, but we don't quite agree with those U.S. diplomats who sold that few million of pounds of sugar to France at three- fourths what we used to pay for it and raised the price oa us, Charity legit at home.” This sentiment will appeal to many a housekeeper in America, -Charles M. ‘Thomas, writing in the Washington Eagle. on the completion of the building of the Whitelaw Hotel argues that with 100,000 people in Wash- ington, that means only $1 each invested im that enterprise. He adds one follow ing suggestion: “Instead of spending $100,000 downtown for gimeracks and Bewsaws, invest in securities in cave enterprises.” A good sugeestion and well worth a .trial, with proper pre- cautions. . 7 ‘The Mixer Ne ia the offscial journal of the Hbtel snd Restaurant Employees’ International Aftinace , and the Bartenders’ International Langue of America. Naturally, it dots mot look with favor on the coming of Prohibi- tien, either wat time or by constitutional amendment. Nevertheless, the editor extends the fellowieg gretting in the December weber: ae eae of os Tan ewig fr ons of organi fanasiciom im other sitied orgenizations, aye, even to the thoeghtigss oem-men- Bern whe were mode te suffer, we cm- der Vetetide ghestings an6 enprovs the hope thet Christmas may fed you af enjoying splendid geod henhls, that ée- opist the Jyreheess of the recent months ‘your iewwdiate finere carrie a cihver Halag, tad Get tefere the mew year hes gotten well taser its the prhten showers of frill har erestd. every teigedinent to's, tyaltiiy and teccessfel srw year and wumy wow years to foftew.” AD will edule vie eptioniem ef 2 good leper. :--~—- ca i nw. tas Gelb @ Yan Ned Yeux ca: 80 tach. shoot dest oo ihc tase : o he = tow than that the _ IF THEY the yy re ‘0 having muck Satie belegae hee a wa if : a iis the Eoverfoseat felled 30 check tecipbancy. Why. these. things Bie seen, eects ins he 8 inst ° ia tee "the Federal Gov cree te cata "0 that mes eel cee at ae eee ae ee they hed fear in comnts ever, AS this is te-, couse the — a failed to promcte at Fustice those Erialeals who yada. Negroes. urine them at's salar withowt ©. chance te prove their ammocence oF guilt. Article V1. of the Constitution of the Contttution of the Unieed States rays: Ta All criminal prosecutiens the socaned shal enjoy the right of = Sorel fay "oh the Baste and ds et criee aal ter ok hie at a have bose previously ascertained law; to be imformed of the nature came of the accusation; + to be comfroated with the witnesses Apiait “ti: to Thave compuhory east (or agin sins fis favor; and te have “Goaneel for hit defense. And a part of Article XIV., section 1 of the Constitution of the United State says: : Bor shal 'an, State dept any — perton Of life: liberty. or property without dae process of law, mor deny to any person within its juriee iss the equal prosection of the Whilst the States may not. or do aot: make laws that would conflict with Mw, Federal law, vet the crime of Tynching} tnd orang at the stake is not stored} and that is « violation of the moral aw / which waaes the States as guiily ani the Bolsbrvista and Amarchists, ‘The Negro, who js amprote:ted by his Government, is the. tries: amd most. joyal American. Of the Een able Amerkans not ove coer ved a tragor, The tives of Lincola, Garfield and Mc- Kaley were taba. by men of other race It seeme te be.am inheritance from the” Wayog of Abel. In fgliing or the other man's Thee the Negro has been here since JPG—shroush 1812, 183, 1898 —from Mexican descr! to “Some- chere in France.” ee “As it ts proven that no chain is sconeer tha He weakest Hak. hore ° his country will soon becin to mend hat weak fink—proscription and perse- ution of the Negro, (Signed) Darp G. Geanax. Carliste, Pa. a | NEEDS OF THE RURAL NEQRO. Th the Editor of Tire Ace: T ‘wish ta thank you for the strong nitariah ian topeated 9 te enk Of your paper afew. weeks aso nt the needs of the rural Negro. 1 feel iat there is no eall more urgent to-day than the call of the Negro boy wio haw fe- cently left the army for his prewar life on the farme in the rural disteicts of the Shuth, ‘The entire countey seems 10 he avukening to the fact that st is ‘not enough 10 tur this Woy leoee with te Program, aid be prepacation fo the lie That he tase live Ts there not some of- ganization that will consider inc needs De thin man and of die man's icvexts Bnd eclatives in the districts where c9 One warts fo p02 If the orjanieats San be found t0 administer to she ses fy the wauoi i ready to contrivute out si hee tountifal treastres, 49 that the eural matthuod nay: be able 10 measure Up to tat of his urban brother.” The yall is staried. | Wiat we nest row i310 keep i fulling. éSigned) BENJ. ©. HUBERT, ‘Rerieuiture and Countey Late Orarsrhur. S.C THE DISCONTENTED NEGRO. (From the Sane Francisee Call and nS Frac ! eee The position of the Negro in Amen= lea is us good an example Of a caste sy [teen as can be found elsewhere in tae work. Now, a caste system rests ot | Unty on the desire wf the superior <li | but upon the beet of, the inierion de lits position is either right or incvsts'te ‘The Negro troops who fougnt in brane> are said to have brought back the ict that their position at bome was neither right wor inevitable. Other Negron who migrated north during che wir + work in factories are thousht to have [Picked up the same pinion. lato 2h ‘ripe field came, #0 the Department o: [Justice says, the Roshevist and the ! W. W. The department believes, a cording. to a late. report, that “were cap no lonesr te any question of a we coheerted “sienemtent among a certo: class of Nesro “leaders to constitu themselves a sictermined and persiste: squrce oft radical Opposition to ss government and to the established rat ST iaw acul order.” Among the symptoms of this nes at Htade the departmest’s imvestixator mention “the thrdt of retaliatory: micas ures im conneciie with Inebing,” “tee more openly exzressed demart tor se cial equality.” gad “the political start assumed toward the present fedral ad ministration, tie South in general aw. incidentally, toward the peace treaty ar! the League of Nations.” "in all the di- “cussions of the feeent race to's.” ths Feport proceeds, “there is rellectet tt note of pride that the Negro has four! himogif, that he has “fought tack. tho! snewee again. will be submit -tamele 2 ‘Violence or intimidation.” |, The Department of Justice thinks, has evidence that this movement ‘i ing carried on in wamy jastancey an le fiance of the law. In that case the Law may be cxpected to get inty o's against it. It is bet a. frank recopnities: of the truth to say that no Demy rath Sdmimistration is Tikety to. be gresle ealigert in dealing with Negro criti * But it eo that the demand of the togre tar enslal, evonemic and I dows pet contravene Seca coe s ek and, the aes ny as. ronal aoe 'S Q 4 ole , bfere'et es Re ae Ti, Magee never Rew what | A BIT OF LIFE By Russell HUBBY DEAR DO YOU THINK A WOMAN EVER KNOWS HER MIND? WELL, SHE OUGHT TO BUT EXPERIENCE SAYS. NO! WHAT'S THAT? Call On American Negroes to Organize Independent Party *To the Editor of Tuz Age: Although absent from the center of American civic activities, I am constrained to be interested in the solution of the coming election from the viewpoint of racial advancement, that will be affected in a favorable manner or otherwise through the united or misplaced efforts of the Negro in the United States. Race adjustment must be looked squarely in the face; not in the temporizing, linkewarm methods adopted by party plum-seekers, who in reality are not Negroes at all. I write in The New York Age about politics not because this organ is inclined to any party, but because The New York Age embraces every phase of the various activities of Negro evolution, and is the champion of Negro political reconstruction and civic rights. The present universal social upheaval compels us to agree to the unavoidable and then work for its multilication on practical extinction. The condition of the Negro is such throughout the world that there is no material benefit for us in being allied to any particular party that aspires to control the administration and guide our national existence for the next four years. The real position of the Negro should be that of an analyzer and an opportunist. This abstract position, coupled with the experience of past events, should prepare Negroes to place their balance of power, not on the party slogan of the Democrat or Republicans—whose offers of brilliant prospect always end in glorious lynchman! Jim Crowism; and prosecution; but on that serious and true son of American who endeavors with the power of his investiture to attain a medium that will destroy the only, yet great, evil, "Race prejudice"; that unfortunately is so pronounced in the mass of the American people, and where the intelligent, skeptical and ambitious people of other nations foresee and hope that it will be effective in the consumption of our already great and surprising national splendor. N2 Moderation of Human Fertility There is no misconstriction of statement when we declare that civilization has not moderated human ignorance. I from the earliest days of the world's history to the present time civilization has always refused to embrace (and stultum to mankind in the sphere of humane discipline! The attractions and beneficial satisfaction, that hydrophobic display, in destroying captives and weaker peoples, not physical or intellectual, but progressive, in the amphitheater of occasion has always manifested itself in some form or other among the leading peoples, races or nations. Why should we be steppingstones for crafty and ambitious people. We must assert our right by selecting at the right time that person who we are confident will predicate this ever-increasing evil; the man who, not for love or money, acts in the judicious application of the law which in its impartial distribution knows no person, creed or color. Fellow men citizens of America you who compose numerically the greatest group of intellectual Negroes; you who through our efforts and thrift to-day represent $1,200,000,000; you who have contributed so largely to this present world peace; it is time, nay, the hour is when we must demonstrate our value, that can and will decide the issue of the coming election. The Republican party is holding up to our greatest vision an olive branch of hope in the indomitable form of congressional investigation. groves, both men and women; Dr. R. R. Moton, Mr. Lester A. Walton, Dr. Du bois were sent on a special mission. Mr. Emmitt J. Scott and Mr. Haynes were appointed assistant secretaries; while nearly two thousand of our brothers were made officers of the United States Army. Did the Republican majority in the United States Senate ever stand for ten seconds to express their dissatisfaction of discrimination to Negro officers in France, and aboard ship, or in the United States? Did they stand, to protest against lynching, and race riot? No! they did not. But you have heard their wreathful denunciation in the defense of 300 million Chinese, who are not interested in American doings or action, because the Republican magnates and the aristocratic wealth seekers were debarred from Shantung by Japan. It may be of interest to know that the amendments to the Peace Treaty by the United States Congress will be used in the election to discredit the present Wilson administration. The high cost of living is another money-man move. Already we have federal protection against mob and lawlessness; President Wilson exonerates the officers of the 368th Regiment; Secretary Baker condemns separation on board ship; the high cost of living is being reduced through federal investigation. President Woodrow Wilson is going to give you the surprise of your life! Take a照相 this leer appear in print you will be distressed in phasees of the enforcement of the Fifteenth Amendment. But be on your guard and do not swap horses when you are about crossing a stream. Premeditated Pillage We must be candid in our deductions, particularly when our interests are seriously exposed. Mark you! To-day the rabid white element in the South discards their mask. They do not denounce the ignorant Negro as an assaulter or rapist. They now boldly attack our wealthy conservative Negro element. I condemn and denounce such proceedings as premeditated pillage, with the ultimate aim to destroy the Negro's established and recognized progress. Mr. William H. Taft, who did not try to ameliorate Negro prosecution during his administration, permits himself to advise the New Negro to wait for twenty-five years and with great philosophical stoicism names us unchristian radicals, defending his colleagues and social class. In stating that our aggressors were the poor whites, he overlooks the glaring fact that United States Senators, governors, representatives, counselors, clergymen and a portion of the nation's voice, the press; are unbelling lynching and Negro prosecution as necessary for the advancement of American national greedness. The present administration has been able to realize the Negro's position and value, favorably concluding that we are among the best of American citizens; we see that although assailed on all sides with internal and external problems, and vexing momentous questions for immediate solution, the Administration has been able to detect and destroy through the hay cloud of political turbulence the nefarious and foul plot-to dishonor Negro manhood on the field of battle. Vote Independent Ticket Every Negro in the United States is called to solve this present issue for the benefit of their common welfare. Every Negro Republican or Democrat should in defense of his civic right, pledge an independent ticket. Impose responsibility. Why? Because we have more than 500,000. With them, send a delegation to Senator Fideldexter. Senator Lester Seminare. write all the other Republican Senators and get their assent to the enforcement of the Fifteenth Amendment with one Negro representative in Congress for every million Negroes in the United States. Do you believe that they will accept? Do not forget that by a vote of 146 to 12 the present Republican majority of the House of Representatives admitted to the maintenance of Jim Crow cate on the railroads of the United States! The members of the N. A. C. P. should note that. The resolve of a clenched fat is necessary in this battle of "Right against Might." We must not trust on a doubtful issue. We will be right to organize an independent Negro party. Every right thinking American citizen should do so. That, we hope, will ameliorate the present standard of livelihood, increasing respect for our civic laws that will be conducive to peace and harmony among the varied racial elements that constitute the citizens of the United States. WILLIAM H. P. GIBBONS, Port au Prince, Haiti. BIRTHDAY PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gaines tendered a birthday party at their home, 103 West 143rd street, to their two year old granddaughter, Miss Florence Claudia Gaines daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde B. Gaines, Mrs. Clyde B. Gaines was known in the theatrical world as Miss Cecilia Mann, formerly of Connor and Mann, and one of the principals of the "Samba Girls." Little Misa Florence Gaines received many presents, including dresses, toy; and a $50 Liberty Bond from her grandfather. She also had the unique honor of having at the party two grandmothers and two grandfathers and a great-grandmother. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Clyd, B. Gaines, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams, Mrs. Fannie Guy, Edgar Connor Mme, Tudor, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Louis Mann of Jersey City, an aunt and uncle. An elaborate dinner was served which everyone enjoyed. ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR High mass will be sung at midnight Christmas Eve in the Church of St. Benedict the Moor. Other services will be Christmas morning at 8, 9, 10 and 11 o'clock. The church looks very beautiful this Christmas, due to the decorations finished a month ago and to the elaborate display of greens and trees which have been placed most artistically. The Bethlehem Crib is very attractive. Parish Night, in charge of the Ladies of the Altar Circle, will be held in St. Benedict's Hall on Tuesday, December 30. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Dr. Holder preached at both services on Sunday last. At the close of the morning sermon the baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilbur Rahn was baptized, and Mrs. Wilhelmina Jaynor, the daughter of a Congregational minister, was admitted to full membership. The Christmas exercises of the Sunday School pupils at 2:30 p. m. was a success. The prize winners were Mice Stephanie Davis and William Councill. Christmas service with special music was held at 5 a. m. on December 25. The annual meeting of the church will take place on Tuesday evening, December 30th. The Sunday School Christmas Tree exercise, Wednesday, December 31, from 6 to 7:20 p. m. Membership re-union and social event evening, 9 to 10:30 p. m. Watch-night service, 10:30 to 12 o'clock. "NEGRO" AND "BRAKER" To the Editor of The Am: In my work, answering a call to the general ministry, I have written to a number of people concerning the word "Jesus being preached with a small letter." I am it to the congregation also to refer to my one or a "mother" in print or public speech. If there is something new about the one I am in, it does not have uniform name. "A good reason to enter in to be able to give group relations and judging lower values than pliers." (Bishop John Jesse Giannini Mossom, General Assembly, Ade). Georgia Methodists Stirred Over Drawing Age Line The Rev. P.' G. Simmons of Atlanta Denounces Campaign Tactics of Bishopric Candidate W. A. Fountain The approaching General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which is to meet at St. Louis in May, 1920, is causing the church political pot to start brewing. In Georgia there is much interest centered in the fight because-of a line that is being drawn by some of the opposing parties between the young and the old men. The aspiration of the Rev. W. A. Fountain for elevation to the bishopric is not being favorably considered by certain elements in the church and considerable opposition has developed. Some of the older men believe that the Fountain supporters are antagonizing them, the assertion being made that Fountain men are charging the older preachers with being unable to do the work. The Rev. P. G. Simmons, of 235 Irwin street, Atlanta, Ga., presiding elder of the Newnan, Ga., district, and an alternate from the Atlanta, Ga., conference to the General Conference, opens a broadside against the Fountain forces in the following letter to Taz Ace: THE MINISTERS' UNION. The regular monthly meeting of the Ministers' Union of New York and vicinity was held in the Y. M. C. A. building, West 135th street, at 2 p.m. last Mobday. The devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. William H. Brooks, pastor of St. Marks M. E. Church, after which the Rev Richard M. Bolden, pastor of the first Emmanuel Church took the chair and introduced the Rev. William A. Byrd, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Ty the Editor of The Age: Bishop J. S. Flipper, D.D. of Georgia, has closed out his series of annual conferences with great spiritual and financial success. He raised for educational money, $17,000; and for dollar money, $40,000. You can see that we are taking care of the church in Georgia. There are thirty-seven presiding elders in Georgia, and all were elected to the General Conference except six. All of these presiding elders raised their quota of $1,005 for education save one, who raised $805. Charge Old Men Are Incapable. And yet Dr. W. A. Fountain is teaching the young men that these old men, as he calls them, are not able to do the work. He tricked the North Georgia, the Atlanta, Ga., and the Augusta, Ga., conference. You will note that there are a lot of Morris Brown men in these conferences. We, the old men, are taking care of the University and the young men, too. The rest of these conferences did not pay any attention to President Fountain, his brother or his son. They went to all of these conferences. They made misuses of themselves trying to dictate how the men should vote. President Fountain has a job that pays him $1,500; his wife gives $100; his brother, $1,200; and his son, $1,000. What does the Church own this Fountain crowd? He wants to be biography, and this desire is so strong he has Dr. J. T. Hall of Macon now out on the road convincing for his election. We have had a man to pay his way to this holy office, but he did not get to hold a district conference much less an annual conference. George will stand for Dr. W. D. Johnson for biding, all others to the contrary unawindstanding. She will stand for Dr. John Harrison for the ownership of the Southern Christian Record. Rumors is now tried in Georgia. Look out for us. We want to help you to swell the subscriptions list of True Act. ALL STORIES REPORTED All Rights Reserved. THE MINISTERS' UNION. The regular monthly meeting of the Ministers' Union of New York and vicinity was held in the Y. M. C. A. building, West 135th street, at 2 p.m. last Monday. The devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. William H. Brooks, pastor of St. Marks M. E. Church, after which the Rev Richard M. Bolden, pastor of the St. Emmanuel Church took the chair and introduced the Rev. William A. Bird, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Jersey City, N. J., presiden-lect, who delivered his inaugural address, from the subject "New York as the Greatest Field for the Negro Ministry." The address was commended by the Rev. Bunyon Gonner of Hillburn, Dr. George Frazer Miller of Brooklyn, Dr. W. H. Brooks, Dr. J. W. Brown of Mother Zion Church, and the Rev. R. M. Bolden. At 3:30 p.m. members and guests repaired to the Y. W. C. A. West 135th street, where they were served with lunch. The next meeting of the Union will take place Monday, February 23, 1920; in Mother Zion A. M. E. Church; West 136th street, at 8 p. m. The speaker will be Dean Pickers of Morgan College, Baltimore, Md. YOUNGSTOWN, O. You know, O.—Logan Lodge, No. 4, K of P. met in its regular session on Thursday evening, December 25, in Castle Hall. Samuel Boggess of Edwards street, is convalescing. A large number of the local lodge members attended the anniversary of McKinley Lodge at Warren on Sunday. Mrs. Luis Harris and sister, Mary Blannan, of East Boardman street, were called to Bradford. Pa. on account of their mother. Mrs. Virginia Blannan. Mrs. J. D. Ramsey, 257 West Commerce street, is visiting relatives in Astabala, O. The new cafeteria at the Belmone avenue branch of the Y. W. C. A. was opened on Sunday. A program was given under direction of Mrs. Andrew Johnson. A public reception was held on Monday afternoon and evening and it was largely attended. Mrs. Melvin Ash, who has been ill at her home, West street, is better. Mrs. Edward Williams was the wife of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Hallie Williams, Findley O., two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Harriet Smith, lately of Baltimore and Philadelphia, are now located here at the home of Mrs. Smith's mother, Mrs. Margaret Simms, Arlington. Bishop Du Montoil will visit St. Augustine Chapel on Sunday, December 11 and conduce confirmation service. The 1016 Farmland avenue, owned by the church. Mr. and Mrs. WIL Ridson left Sew day for Lexington, Ky. to visit his son Wilson, and mother in-law, Mrs. Mary Jones. SLAVERY IN AMERICA By E. C. Douglas Slavery in the Western World and how it started will be told in this article. During the beginning of the year 1619 the Virginia colonists had made a little headway in clearing large tracts of land. They had also found that the soil of the Virginiaans was very fertile, so their minds were turned to a large extent to securing labor. Criminals were brought over from England and other lands to serve their sentences and at the same time work for themselves. Other classes to be brought here were the redemptioners, poor people, who could not pay there passage and had to work for many months and years as slaves after a number of years they were given money and sometimes a tract of land and a horse and many of those redemptioners became famous and many families are to be found living in ease and luxury who a hundred and fifty years ago were worse off than the black man of fifty five in seventy-five years ago. Yet knowing all what had happened 200 years ago, the whites are looking towards the blacks with closed eyes. The whites seldom recall how many of their ancestors were brought here 250 years ago. At any rate early in the 17th century about ninety women were sent to Virginia by a London Company. They were not sold as slaves, for they had the right to marry anyone whom they tanned. All those young women were quickly married and a good many more were sent over. The colonists had for a time thought of breaking up the Colony. The women came in larger numbers and this brought new life to the colonists, and so they began to build more houses along the James River. Another important step was in 1019. A Dutch ship passing by stopped to buy provisions as slaves. This was the beginning of Negro slavery in America. Afterward continued until after the colonies became a nation. Spain had much to do with the making of this great republic. Great Britain had taken Florida from Spain, Rept it for nearly twenty years and returned it again at the end of the Indian war. As a matter of fact, many of the Southern States had found slavery was not very profitable, and at the time of the making of the Constitution most people believed that slavery would be discouraged except in South Carolina and Georgia, where it was thought that a white man could not do work on the farms owing to the great heat. It was thought that perhaps a few slaves would be kept in servants and a man could be free. But poor suffering Negro humanity had only seen the beginning of his captivity; worse was to follow. The black man had really the distinction of being the men of sorrows and acquainted with misery. But toward the end of his slavery an invention changed the very history of America and that of the black man. Cotton was grown by almost all Southern farmers. But separating the seeds from the cotton was a very hard task. It was then done by hand, and we are told it was the task of the slaves, and sometimes of the children of a family to separate a little between supper and bedtime. A whole day's work was about four pounds. In 1726 the government gave a large portion of land to Gen. Greene. After his death his slaves had the benefit of machinery to separate the fibre from the seeds. The man who was responsible for this was one Eli Whitney, who improved Mrs. Greene with his new machine. Slavery began to extend as more and more land was planted in cotton, and more and more laborers were needed. Slavery had been dying out because there was not enough work for them to do, but the new invention of Whitney made it possible for a larger cultivation of cotton. The great increase in cotton made it profitable to own slaves wherever cotton was grown. Many more blacks in Africa were captured and brought to America. The Southern States gave prospering even more than the North. Many small factories were in operation, but during the cotton profit the factories died out. In New England, where cotton could not be grown, factories or sugar goods to sell in the South increased in number. ber and sine. After slavery had gone out in the North many people thought it was wrong to keep slaves, and sample measures to prevent any new. Sense from introducing slavery: But the hand of God was on His people for good. He goes before us: He follows us. He guides and prevents us from the burglary which we cannot bear. led us through from 1619 to 1805 said and we had even multiplied in greater numbers. The great difference became known when Missouri asked to enter the Union as a slave State. The Senate of the United States was in favor of allowing Missouri to keep slaves. At the same time, Maine was seeking to enter the free State. The House agreed, but Senate refused to consent unless Missouri was admitted as a slave State. The Missouri Compromise became effective. This compromise was not a very good agreement for the slave-holding States. Missouri was added as a slave State, but only the part of the Louisiana Purchase south of the line, from which other slave States could be made. There were practically four classes of slaves in America: criminal slaves, who were brought here to work their sentence and afterward allowed to our land. Then there were the "Redemptioners," who were too poor to pay passage to the new world. They were brought over and were forced to work until every cent was paid. They were given chances to redeem themselves. Then there was the lazy Red man known as Indians. They were the worst to be tried, for they refused to work and were dying rapidly, until the government had decided to take a hand. But the last is: The black man, King and queens, of royal blood, were to be found tied and forced to carry their brother's burden. For over two hundred and fifty years the black men and women of sunny Africa bore the hard and burden of the day. But while it is natural for winter to be followed by the spring and summer, it is also natural that the black man will in time be the sure winner to the legislatures of the world. It will be a constant chase after that which is right. When it is gotten, Africa shall stretch forth her hands and call through the world to her sons to return to her fold. Then and not until then shall the empires of the world be made to honor the black man. He will have earned respect and honor, just as Solomon honored the Queen of Sheba. In the last of these articles will be told the story of the slave ship. FOREIGN WAR VETS PATerson, N. J.—Another colored post of Veterans of Foreign Wars has been organized in New Jersey, having just been mustered in by National Color Guard Albin D. Schaeffer. It is located in Paterson, and has taken the name of Jesse Jones Post, in honor of a Paterson soldier killed in France. Its officers are: Commander, George Reynolds; S. V. C. Jacob Holmes; J. V. C. Henry Ward. A. MISSOURI GOVERNOR A little more than ten days ago law and order broke down in this State when a mob publicly lynched a man for the mere crime of "suspected robbery." Because the victim was a Negro, she meting out of summary punishment by a mob no doubt seemed the right thing to do, in the eyes of Governor Frederick Gardner, as he has persistently refused to say a word in defense of law and order.—St. Louis Argus. A Rounder, 1 The new person was calling on the farmer. "I've got to find out a lot of things about this district," he said. "I suppose you know all the ins and ones on the place?" "Well, sir," said the old fellow, "I know all the inn."—Philadelphia American. Grant Lodge pub service room A WORLD WIDE Wine bar Festivals Wine and Food Festival Ne gt eet he | el tp” Bet See ee a eee Se ge eee TART Qh A Ee) ee AEE EQUUG NN A 4 oo GN: THE STAGE MUSIC ATHLETICS | a gp Fig oan RT YR oe EN ae ee ees = ee —— ae be Pete (A moet -iborale- eigpee ‘wee | Fury Ouliad, ‘Pontaphh, Hatden Laberen AswaLtow ss * to . sr Se eee |e oe wt MEAR: ofd. Mr. Santa Claus, to her *.with- his” proverbial - gee ee: Chriatmas trees at :Gther - gifts: too mamerous _t \weehtion; also bro:ight to “Harlem thé Rolidsys “Baby Rives,” the Netgst tiusical cdmedy hit, which he ‘at the Lafayette Theatre ta en: ja" the hungry. music-loving for Sos eek oF ‘Although ‘interest. in theatricals is invariably at a low ebb several days 40: the ‘advent’ of Christmas. Y'aydicnce what ‘grected “Baby " Mobilay evening way com: atively Nirge. and those present 90. forgot about‘ the ‘approaching fhetidays as to center their entire attention’in the comedy and song which were effectively put over. “Baby Blues” is unique in many respects. Unlike most of the milsi- a! ‘sHows-recently seen at the La- faytttee there isa well-sustained plot binning throughout the erttire jahow? which ‘gives it a decidedly dramatic flavor.” As a matter of fact, the book ix so constricted that “Baby Blues” could be: prodeced Without songs, should the Quality Amusement Corporation so desire. The book and lyrics were written te | BI BS Ie ihe Tape eee CSS ae LEE. a epee 5: ee | ald Bie iy oa i K a e 2 Me ee wie Ae iar oe aaa Mics IDA BROWN One “of the reasons why “Bal Bines” at the Lafayerte Theatre is “Big Hit” and is to be continued fi SEE SESS See by Alex Rogers and the music by C: Luckeyth Roberts. The biggest hits of the show are “Baby Blues,” which is a distinctively Negro nun- ber, and “Rock-a-By-Baby Blues.” Another number, characteristically racial and pleasantly reminding ane of “The Rain Song and other dig nurpbers during the days of Will- iams and Walker, is “The Wed: ding.” which is original in con. ception and well ore reset of the Jile,” sung hy Miss Lena Stan- ; fee bert 5, 4s another song which whemencores. cAmong the -pléasant surprises’ in “Baty Blues” is the presence in the sat bf Miss Ida Brown. a winsome iQe miss, who has come East t brass band accorapaniment GSpractically unknown to. New fre theatregoers. = As “Babyy Bhs" she is admirihly fined ior the: tole, possessing lovks, natural jgfeee and personality.’ Coming out Vof the Lafayette Stock Company, of which she was a member in Chi- cago, she is able to speak lines im- pressively, and furthermore knows haw"to render a song in a delight- fuli manner. . s"Dink"’ Stawart has returned to |New York after an absence of sev- efatyears a better comedian than fever before, He belongs to that ‘school of comedians who improve with age, and in the character of Wask tWadson is. the chief laugh producer, working strennoudy in eaetsind every act. “Jim” Burris, as taGreen, has not so much to do in “Buby Blues.” but what he does is well done. He is really funny in’a rube part . More than once in-thése columns the xtatenient ‘has been made’ that AleX Rogers ic a finished actor, and a3 Granny Itgdson he brings to mifd some of the dear old real grannies we have known, awaking tender and pleasant memories. Charlie Woody is neatness per- senified in his clothes and is a nifty straight’ man. His best’ song is “Daddy Moon.” Miss Estelle Cash hastmade the role of Dilsey Dorsey, af Old maid. one of the strongest im the chow, and besides evidencing abifily in character parts she is the contra figure in the most artistic dancing bit in the show.. ‘Mise Lena Stanford’ Roberts is seen-and heard to hetter advantage then. at any time duting her stage chreer.-and -Mrs. Lavinia Rogers fayorzhly impresces as Afrs. Darr- ling: Al P."Katts, Perry Colston, Miss Lattice Harris, Miss Elida Webb,. Biss Theresa West and Jemse Paschell do, ieir bit to make the show:a winner. ee E.,C. Brown’ has been liveral in he expenditure of Uncle Sam's currency, isi ‘providing the’ show mith scenery ‘and ‘costumes which | uae pasticulatty pleasing to the eye. | |The. costumes are rich ie quality and fare about the chssiest.seen in Har- Tem. : There’ are chorus girls im goodly numbers, who are attractive.both as to, face and. gure, and who. work wiih animation.” |, Press and public are evincing un- ual interest in the two weeks" stay of “Raby Blues” at tie, Lafayette Theatre, ‘and aside from- achieving a success according to box. office standards, with the elimination. of some of the talk and the substitu- tion of three or more songs. it gives every: indication of registering an ‘artistic success. : HATTIE McINTOSH KING . "DIES OF HEART FAILURE Chicago, UL—Mrs. Hattie Metn- toa King died suddenly at her home: 3219 South Park avenue, at & o'clock, Wednesday, December 17, of: heart failure. The deceased for a number of years was on the stage and apr peared with success in character parts with Wilhams & Walker. She was married to Bill) King, the well-known comedian, a few years ago. and the Kings have been Eving in a home re- garded as one of'the simest occupied by Negroes, in Chicago. DUNBAR THEATRE OPENS MONDAY. DECEMBER 29 PAGACr pas Fa TNEP STH 3s readiness for the opening of the Dan. bar Theatre, which sill take place Monday, December 2. ° On Monday of this week, when the bay office was ‘opened for the frst tims, hrisre even: tag the entire house wa soht nut fer the intial peefermances The theatie seite LAY ghd ve ths Ia-gear and mest Uipstodate theatts ever erected for colored peaple, Within the Law.” presented hy the fafarctte Tasers, with 9 cat imcludiag Cleo Desmond and Andres fiiston, wail be the at: taction The hovise seas built by a company headed Wi. Rraws & Ste. vos, wellknown Phit:daiphia bank- ers. casera ANOTHER CHOICE OF OUR ALL-AMERICAN TEAM. To the Févar ef Tur Wr Foathail tone has teen very uncertain this vear thradghout the eaunte Lin: enin had an undeatahie tram Appar- ently ever: team that faced Lincoln was doomed 10 cefeat Iekard fared tin Sictarinus centinnatinn and played a de- fensive game, they were largely: able to withstand defeat, although they were often in a very tight place. Hampton has not a victory to her eredit and played a mediocre game this teason. In considering the fest choice for the All- American lineup, I have given a strict impersonal survey of cach position and the qualifications thar make the plazers exeel in that particular niche Na thought has been given to distributing the honors eiaatly betmen. scheals: Player School Position TasloreCpes Va Urinbet: ent... Withams Linzotn Left tackle Woods Lin-oin Lett gucnt . Liacence Heeward Center Mattivews Tanvata Rogar quart... Camp Meward [i ght tackle Meer Hioward Real est heene Heward Quacetiacn Cares Howard Krobs balresck Ton Tascoin Left halibess. Ridgtes Linvotn | Pullkaeck 3 Sie koe aa Mecano capiaa of the team Here untatecdl tht het end at the sey on. evsily out Ciaeung an tice maa at that aounaa Hen tart and ehist possrecns ta elusive quality se tegare in a Wwe: Leowtul end) Ho ass 2 most. dangers man ar the rereertg ent ot a fore ard pis art plyed a scutg weteasne game all tine. Withares (eS darso'a hay earnest hi hers tn right tacSie A his strang work both on destase and offerse. and by hi excellent com'rinution to the: teantsork © fthe Lincaln mach. Words of Lincatn ears: a gatitiin in right quad, Wands and Wedians pre. sented a formidch’s charging pair and an impreguahle defense. Lawrence a: Howard tas crarged an fought ke wa theaugh he seneces ) Be pouitinn as center, He has pase & ery consntent, game and was aiten feat behind hit oppesente ne. Nreakinz up the plays befare they started : Macheas of Lince!n placed a good game and deerves his place in right fuard. For tachte, Camper of Howard has undisputed ste. pune ic unequated iso ant, 0 ner tackle of the season. Ther: seeanc tas 6 go bit of the bull-dex m hs stg, a3 proved -hy his game Szhurig spirit in every game. . Hert of Howard has flayed: a enn- sistent game on defense and. offense and issfiet choice for right end. The chaice for quarterback is rather close, the +Eight difference heing in favor facXrene of Noward. 'Carter of Howard is easily, the hest halitact of the seaton, He’ is a fast hard charging fichter, good in open at well as in tore Tine work, He is easily the beet kicker of the year, ofter: ax ing bis team ina pine’ Law of Lincoln is the chaice for left half. He hes proved effective in all de- Bartinen’s, and May Ue Waele Bpuit to find a hole, : Ridgley of i.incotn is head and shoul- ders above his rivals for fullback. ‘His magnificent work has stood ont aff sea- soma «the bright light af hic team. His wonderful line-driving power often pulled hie team out of a tight piace and did much to brine the sn-cess that wat achieved by Lincofn thit year. (Signed) ©. 1 PENDERHUGHES. | A Bure Bien. One of the signs of hard timen is the fact that x dot of bonrding hemes keeps ers’ hunbande haye had t go to work. Skew York Maik {HARRY @ LAURA SCHOOL OP MUSIC - 418 .W. ch G0, 3. ¥..Cay, ‘By LUCtEN M..WHETE. Negre Child m the Pela of Pine }au tc Keatin Ha 34 Wen G4 eet Saterday evening, soe Dat glock. David 1. Matas direct the scheothas arranged 2 splendid Trem. enbracay examples oh == gro'a, mastcal, histSéute” aad s Choreas abititS Ferther information copoerniag “Ms. sic Week,” to be observed Feoreary | to 7.cbeare oat the rent ipl ‘ this movement I it eqjered mapiciaas-will fed it gréatty to thelr advantage in every wey to tabe note of this movement and -bocome -0 erty. fs its. activities.” Becseie of what I con; ceive tobe its value 00 the community ase whole ‘and to musicians of rice @ particular, the following statement is aires mn'its entire “How far-seneniog is the, plan aad scone of Music Weel mey: be soen from the following list of organieations whose co-operation has brew enlisted: eg “Charchés, music | leagues, schools, scighbothood orchestras. mpsic setde: ments, “women's thibs, social settle mente, mane clube and societies, civée Lotietien community choruses, imdus- trial plams and mercentite houses, war camp. community. services, pubtic Iibraries, public. institutions, * moving pictures, theatres, masicians and music Tranagers, musical” igstrometita, “main: Ufacturers, dealers, ete... phileathro- fists and pablic-spirited citirewe. Tlve specific means by which theve many pnd varied agencies CO-OP rate in the Music Week wndertating are ae follows: “AML cleraymen have been abked te rive, special attention to musi¢ om Sums Says. February 1, which will ucher, fa Music Week, either hy a sermou-devoted te marie’ close association with re- litien, its influence in the preservation ef tee home and family life and itpareat \atve im aliaying the geoeral restleseness af th peonle, or by promineat: reference fo musica in theit public anterances. It is aise experte{ that great we jority of the. churches apd Sunday schools will have enlarged mosical programs. Or- ganiate Reve bees asked fo land their ait and are eranifesting great interest. Not cay wil there be special musical pre- xrame ducing the Sunday services, bet arron recivals, are berng arranged by the fea ‘ine orgaricts Of the cits and vicinity to take place thrangheut the week A unique and coeesiall interesting feature rs tat Mavic Weeless te he heralded be n general ringing Of chimes on the oneming ays . “Many intefesting™ plans are’ being made- fer qe peblic. lath: Surtees supervision ‘of the Depertment of Moric’ see clube. are.te many is, Ge Cabo er antag etsaly ented pupils. Botcogh contesta-apeng, She high school orchestors bave ben ar- renee. for whieh three prisés have beve offered by the National, 2 tor the Advancement of, Music, ome for the «choo! orchestras of Manhattan and The Rronx. one for Brooklyn asd one fer Queens. Prizes also are to be offered for the best essay oo, music by igh cchool pupils, as well as a prize Yor the| private preparatory’ school pupils The} winning @:623% will aprear in the paners | suitg Muzic Week and will de pub- ished it pamphlet form, 4 “A particu'ari: intercwing feature of tine week iy thatthe arsembiy hour in alll Me wablis scimole in the city a to be, cro aver io music, with 4 special prot geam on one day, A short proegniation nf muses induenge and importance, to. ho aritisn by tome statewman of edes| cater of national prominence.” “will be delivered by one pepil In each af = 5 Wold whorls, All these activities, to- recher aith others mat set announced satl result” inthe acthipgtion gf 3° ca. F090 children in the Mute Weet demonstrating autede af theie neeini | “srien sith their parents in’ other eventr af the wees. America rides “ratte | Pneeie une “Lanting the nerédeary seod nthe childcen, soe he Cotages ant Uni ercittes These! axtisesions ain qanriag’ musical ent: mia Inte seal in their chapels and wuditoriums, hot for students add Fos | he xenecal public. Comspicuoys amorty ere e-ents will be -a Bath ora'orio bs he Cotnnbla Van ersiy Chorus a: Care nesie Foil Communit. sigs. under ‘ecogniret leaders, «seciab muvie tecture: uy teevraie Im eateasion courses, tt", all te gther features of the co-opera- ion a; the college. °* = "TAN sores, Gactories and business youres in ereaier New York and view: ny with 109 or more workers have hep Seed to lntroriuce apccia! musical actisne tes for the benefit of their employ often as pacubte during Music Week hese wil tase the form of ‘nood nour ngs, phonozr-ph or player pians re. itale) emplovess’ hand aad’ orchestea onceri« and. in sme cases mote am: tious concerts with professional solo: “It is expected that suiny theatres ‘edt shecrye the'week fy introdocing instra- resin’ niente between swe before: the cis. of their dramatic programs, and ii a c® miawe special mengion of, the cation in their printed ‘onnounceméat og of the leading taratrical roanazeys ve Morking ont, this divmioe of tie Music Weelg activities, ' “Moving Tretqre Houses —These will” faboraie thee musical numbers at cach <rformance and. introduce’ vocal, and nolrumental ‘soloists fw many. houses’ tere. there not usaafly gppear. It is. oped that audienct sings be #, con, picene feature and ‘oo m nearly aff! je houses attention will be drawn. te) fusic Wieew on. the :sereen ang” osters. __Weenen’s cinbs,and civie societicn i Sew York and, turreunding territory] aint a raise of, twenty shee” mojtes ave been asked to arrange a sere Nik proaram for same time eck: or to introdece Srstital nmnere ap Res ye ee” 2 aa re 2 | ug 4 oo . ; a: | od | ee | Whe wit wee Se Le + = Concert nt er ais Coen Meee oe Eagostion Cone Deals, will wi providing solo- in tad nogy Cookers Tot many 0! tr Copcerts and: community dingy to: be ar: ' is factories and the in- " ‘a tad ps shove. “Requcsts tor gabe, elds. shld cae fo New Meri's Mavic Commiuer Waee S6rk dereel, of te the Com: Ganity Recreation: Associates, 9. Mast Mth mereet. | iy ee MMawsic Clats ‘gad Societies and Phi- entrar, ata ge Societies ned PN these orgenizgtiogs hyve been asked 10 argange special concerts. for Music Week or to conceptrate into that week such: of their regularly, plansed events as amt scheduled: just before or atier that time. They ‘hive been urged to invite to their Maule: Week concerts a romewhet wider cicle thie ther own members, thos te. beinge asic ee, otter, geek The fwsie, f, the 9 jityte Troha te lant cotoulne se will stage many contertssin school build- Jags througheuspliencity... - - 2-- lie ‘ieee mude ca imonity = as cgaert Throughost thettiee aad thescSopera: tien of alll orgamiraiions: interested sn this feladd belo enlisted, © °° “Mascians ‘of pramnepre and music managers, will wo-perate in thee spective Relds,-imeredocing special _{ea- sures into that” MOR Werk contents and! crmphasiring yiasic Weeks nan: souscemerts ard Mdiertising ~ "Sorial Settldaieats,—Fhese will co- rate by “deeabatng information op =. many sl Mstic Weak an . their, oe "~Meaie ti Theat heats ‘will, old“ = by *their, AS nts m= , (esau Be. cme the a Tew for tee Aavgncoht pf Maric and ote srgsaizgions ““Neighborkiaed: Orchestras. These have been atleed t9 gig as many of their concerts duriag Moric Wes a3 possible and will mater special efforts to react the people of thelr migfhorood: Man; interestran progranth will \undouSiedl: be arranged | The heliday convert of the Peoples’ Crorat Uaion wil be niven on Same evenin: December 2. sg the areat hat of the City College! “ree -nion: 6 fee ning to a production of ce. “Mes- PON aiter. several yeary smteral de Veted 16 other oraviries and ‘annemces the engacemenf of soloists who are. al WU known to New York's music fov ees for brilliant oraterio. performances. Torr, Barbour [dine Nevada “Van Veer, Reed Miler ind Frani Croxton will assitt the capable Choral) Unior, Chorus in prodncinga memorable, rendi- Gor of this masterpitse. Tickets for the concert may be obtained at thet SONG. ‘RECITAL : . NORTON: EDWARD. DENNIS, Baritone + TUESDAY: EVENING, DECEMBER .30th,. 1919 : * . METROPOUATAN BAPTIST CHURCH 128th Serept ahd Seventh Ave; Hee, De Wr W Trown Pastor Under avepices Church Ushers. A program interpretative in style and. distinctive in character. : ADMISSION. - $1.00 - RESERVED'SEATS - 61.50 J. Nash, Cheirman a te, ©. FH. Walten, Secretary EC EsgE EEE eTOEEEE Sena — | AEOLIAN HALL . 34 West 434 Street - Saturday Evening, Dec. 27, 1919, 8.30 Sharp 5 .; “THE NEGRO CHILD IN'THE |. :« :.t FIELD OF THE FINE ARTS". THE. MARTIN-SIITH - MUSIC SCHOOL. § * Anaotincés’an’Bxposition Cencert of Uriusua] Talent Armong.the. oy. ves) Children of New York's Colered Citizens “ H TICKETS 2.0... eiatgeeceges elie els iseteecceseneqeTSe ang 6190 Bl BOXES (Seating 6, including Admission)... 0020.2... 5818.00 B On Made at the enool, 130 W> 195th Street. Telephone 21s Avtubes. fi . | "CHRISTMAS AT THE. CROSS ROADS” ' Deh axe ADRAMA nao ‘ q “ srrghegn Becune sgheny seHooY: 5, . 7 a AT LABOR LYCEUM: 7 -_ | Myirthe nds Willotghity ‘Avenven, Brooklyn ng , een ae J: Maer Sehge, th Ape counplets) 85 CERES? Negro singers will take 8 prone ne parti the Cnritmas and New Year's JGtabrations to be obsetved around the Free: of Light in Madison Square Park. This annual holiday revival will “be “of larger proportions then Graal, The committce of mauage- Lmment extends. as jt, has always done, ‘a.cqrdial, and sincere invitation to colored singers Jo take part in the onnnunity Choruses as well as in the distinctively race sing fects. On Christmas Eve at & o’cinck rhe Com= thenity Chorus will sing, secompanied ‘by the band. A group. of Italian chil- deen: will ez "Yo The Tree” on Chastmes Nuene al Novela ck, On De: ‘catrber 29 at 8 o'clock the Salvation Army Santa Claus Band will give.a Fenvert, with « choeus of soldiers ané ,milars to sng. Mrs. M. [.. Rowland ae me to extend an invitation to all lored soldiers and sgiters to take part in this service eWorus. ‘Og. New Vear's Eve there will be the Negra Song Katly from ay + oe iuaignt, and all Negro: musical bo dies, choirs, Clubs and others. are sven a cordial invitation to take part. Sine oncron SieKame Us aiveve: active assistanc: in arranging this program. " MIsp WILLIAMS © ae Martie Wala SEE Eases e- eye. entertasiedigt Rowor of Mise Lil- han: C, Heywood of Grearwich. Coar.. formerly of New York af x birthday iperty on iy evebitig.’ December 12. rz ae H | fs : : Pr j Prof. S. E. Gray ; i - OF - CaY’S EAS Hse - 2333 7h Avenue es . ew York City Extends & hearty wich to his many ‘popile_and friends for a Merry Christmas & A. Happy New Year; : y eACITAL % aasas : ) DENNIS, Baritone DECEMBER .30th,. 1919 aT I8T CHURCH ev. Dr.-W. W. Brown Pastor. A program interpretative in style = in charaxter. ESERVED SEATS - 61.50 * ©. FH. Walten, Secretary 5 RE ET ‘ : 7th Ave. bet. 13tst & 132d “. 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The Sweet bill also awards $5,000 insurance to the family or estate of every man attached to the United States naval collier Cyclops, which mysteriously disappeared on March 10. No trace of the vessel of her master been found. The bill charges the war risk insurance restrictions on that uncle, uncle, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law can be made beneficialies of government insurance in the future. LEARN TO GROW YOUR OWN HAIR We have the latest and best method out for treating your own hair, and are giving full course of instructions FREE with every $3.80 order of our Hair, and Scalp preparations. The order consists of 3 buses of News of Greater New York D. W. Edmonds left last week to spend the holidays with his family. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Saxon, were re- cently guests of friends in Memphis, Tenn. Mia Katherine Davidson of Shelby- ville, Tenn. is in the city for a visit. Mrs. P. A. Cardwell of Chicago has returned home after a visit with New ork friends. Harry Hale and Oliver Kenney, 112 West 123rd street, have gone to Florida for the winter. Miss Christine Thornton of Baltimore is a visitor in New York for the Christmas season. Mrs. Harry T. Bone visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James R. J. Day, at West 123rd street last week. The Rev. Reverdy C. Rainsom has returned to New York after a three-month's trip through the West and South. The Rev. T. O. Fuller, president of Howe Institute, Memphis, Tennessee, has returned home after a business trip to New York. The Right School of Music and Execution, 2299 Seventh avenue, wishes its patrons and friends a happy and prosperous New Year. And Mrs. and Mrs. Jacob Prescod of Philadelphia were in the city last week. Mr. Prescod has gone to Barbados, W. L. to visit his mother. The Rev. H. A. Rogers, late chaplain at A. N. F. Heinberg, has been appointed to head the colored work of the New York City Mission. R. B. DeFranz, international Yy secretary, was recently in Kansas City, Mo., on Y. M. C. A. business. He was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Cook. Miss Algierine Tresvan, of Petersburg, Va., after visiting her cousin, Miss Georgia Griffin, has gone to visit her friend, Miss Mary Seaborn, of Jerseyland, N. J. J. C. Y. Cannon of Charleston, S. C. and called the first of the week and called at The Age office. He is stopping with his brother, Dr. Sutherland, in Greenwich, N. J. Announcements have been received in this city of the marriage of Miss Martha Caroline Merrell, daughter of Mrs. Martha Merrell, to Dr. Clyde Dunnell, at Durham, N. G. on December 10. Raymond Montgomery, of Washington, D. C., spent part of last week with John, Mr. or Mrs. of the philophrite. The latter part of the week he spent in Montclair, N. J. with Mr. and Mrs. Owens, of William street. TUCKER HELD FOR LARCENY. On Wednesday, December 17, W. H. Tucker, formerly a reporter and ad- vertising agent for the Observer, was bailed before Judge Simpson, in the Magistrate's Court, 167th street and St. Nicholas avenue, on a warrant sworn out by Oconto County advertising manager of the Observer, charging Tucker with entitlement: 1. Frank Wheaton appeared for Tucker and the Observer was represented by Aiken N. Pope. Judge Simpson bald Tucker for Special Session of the Criminal Court on a charge of larceny. NARHATTAN Y. W. C. A. The first annual membership dinner gives by the Live "Wer Member-hip committee to members and their guests was a very successful as well as enviable affair. It is estimated that over 250 guests were served. Mrs. Florence Brown is chairman of the dinner committee, with Mrs. E. A. Johnson chairman of the membership committee. Members who are planning to become serving members and wish their names on the first sitting-list are urged to send in their membership immediately. All names that are not received will be left on the Sunday in January will be left on the Sunday, December 28, at 4:30 P.M. an illustrated lecture will be given at the auditorium - "The Manger to the Cross." The annual meeting of the Association which occurs on Friday evening. January 2 will mark the beginning of bigger and better things. The program of the evening will consist of election of others; annual address of the chairman; music and cheers by clubs; members' club to be represented; sustaining members formally introduced. After the program the social reception computer will serve refreshments. The holiday program at the Branch was as follows: Tuesday, December 22; Wednesday, Christmas party; path for younger girls; memorial girls; Christmas party by older girls; Friday, December 26; evening-First annual Christmas entertainment by the Fanny Corbin Club of the Y W. C. A., Mrs. Saddie Battles, advisor. BELIEF CIRCLE NOTES The Circle will be one of the organizations to cooperate with the North Harlem Community House in giving a Christmas tree for about two hundred children in the 15th Regiment Armory on Christmas night. Earlier in the day dinner will be served to the same number of homeless boys and girls. The Circle's special contribution will be toys for the little toys. Unit No. 5 of New York City, Miss Amanda Webster, chairman is doing splendid work by conducting clothes reconstruction bureau and satisfying needy families referred to it by the Charity Organization Society. The membership of the unit is steadily increasing and the members all work faithfully, but the work has been so satisfactory that the demand is exceeding the supply. Unit No. 45 of Staten Island held an interesting meeting at Shiloh A. M. L. Zion Church on December 11. Mrs. M. W. Williams from the headquarters office spoke concerning the work and especially about the great need of community nurses for colored people in certain sections of the country. No. 45 has already made a contribution to this fund and will make further efforts for it next year. The opening of a kindergarten by the Unit in Palatka, Fla., was also spoken of and a Christmas contribution was made by Unit Forty-five for the children. The Rev. Mr. Van Pelth, the of the prison unit in Trenton, gave 5 stimulating talk, endorsing the work and pledging his support. Unit No. 26, also of Staten Island, gave a concert on Monday evening. December 15. The Etude Club of Newark furnished the program and the proceeds will be contributed to the Community Nurse fund. ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH: Dr. W. H. Singh, of East India, enroute to San Francisco from the Peace Conference, delivered a most impressive address on "Why Christianity Had Failed in America" on December 14, and the Rev. T. L. Grifft: delivered an interesting sermon in the evening. Seven persons united with the church during the day and the offering was $250.2. ST. JAMES' PRESBYTERIAN. Installing eight new elders, a secton on the new order of things, the baptism of an infant, uniting a couple in matrimony and the annual sermon to the Ladies' Ad Society of the Coachmen's Union of New York City were the outstanding features of the work at St. James' Presbyterian Church on last Sunday. On Wednesday, the 31st, there is to be a watch service of feeling and fellowship. This service will introduce the annual revival to which the public is invited. The Sunday School, led by Superintendent Frye, rendered its Christmas program Sunday at 1 o'clock. The Young Women's Progressive Circle gave office of their annual drama, "The New Woman's Reform Club." February 13, 1920. St. James' took pleasure in looking after the poor during the festive season. Next Sunday at the morning service Dr. Hyder will deliver a special Christmas sermon. Text, Matt. 2,11. ST. MARK'S M. F. CHURCH ST. MARKS M. E. CHURCH. On Sunday, December 21, the special Christmas services were attended by large congregations. The pastor, Dr. W. J. Brooks, occupied the pulpit at the morning service and preached an alysian sermon associated with the Text 214 chapter of Philippians, 9th and 11th verses. Theme, "The exaltation of Jesus Christ." Dr. Brooks in the course of his sermon laid great stress upon righteousness, and said in part that exaltation, in order to be great and permanent, must be based upon righteousness. At the evening service Handel's "Messiah" was credibly sung by the churst under the direction of Chormaster F. A. Jackson. The Sabbath School was largely attended and the Christmas program beautifully rendered. The antitarium was pretty decorated by the Floral Circle. During the day eight persons joined the church. At the morning service Dr. Brooks was assisted by the Rev. Gilbert Wilson and the Rev. Stanley Granum. Prior to the churst rental the newly elected officers of the Brotherhood were installed by Dr. Brooks. FIRST EMMANUEL CHURCH FIRST EMMANUEL CHURCH. The first Emmanuel Church was crowded at both services on last Saturday. At the 10 o'clock service the congregation was preached by the Rev. Wilson D. P. pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, Tarrytown, N. S. from St. Luke 10 29 Subject, "Christian rejoicing." The Holy Communion was served by Foster Balden, assisted by the Rev. A. Johns. The Rev. Win Edwards assisted in the opening service, Mrs. Win Jones joined the church at this service. The church gendered a beautiful Christmas anthem, "Break forth into joy." S. R. Juliet scolds. Many glowing testimonies were given at the close of the service. The S. S. held a very profitable session. Superintendent and teachers with that scholars had a good lesson study after which the Christmas candle was woven the Christmas tree exercises will be held Friday night, December 26, and a program will be reloaded Sunday afternoon, January 4, by the children at 2 o'clock. A very good program was rendered at the meeting of the Literary Society at 4:30 p.m. Address were made by Sgt. A. Evans and W. Harrison. A vocal solo by Miss P. Jackson Remark by B. Parrish and closing by Baldert Balden Mrs. C. Chamber was the critic. The program was presented by Mrs. Maude H. Holloway. At the 8 o'clock service Foster Balden preached by request from this text. "God guided that I should glory save in the cross of Christ my Lord" Galatians 14. The Rev. Johns and Hegans assisted in serving the Holy Communion. The church rendered two beautiful anthems, Miss J. Green and Mrs. Juliet, scolds. Dinner was served during the day by members of the Energic Circle, and $1.25 was presented to the church by Mine. Napleton from the same There will be services Christmas morning at the church at 10 o'clock and dinner will be served by the Missionary Society from 2 to 6:20 p.m. MOTHER ZION CHURCH Interesting services, prevailed at Mother Zion Church during the entire day last Sunday. Splendid sermons were delivered at the morning and evening services, Dr. Brown preaching a Christmas sermon at the morning service and the annual sermon to the Alpha Chapter, No. 1, of the Order of Eastern Star, in the evening. The Sunday School enjoyed a record attendance; the business men of Harlem presented a strong plea through an admirable address by Lent O. O. McKane for greater support by the residents of this section of the city. "The Christmas Message and the Christmas Spirit" was the topic of the Christian Endeavor Society, at which time a most interesting meeting was held. The Men's Bible Class is being held every Wednesday evening at the Brotherhood House, taught by R. B. Henderson. Communion was served Christmas morning at 10 o'clock services. The Rev G. M. Oliver, pastor of the Varek Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church of Philadelphia, preached; music by the choir. Dinner will be served to the old folks under the auspices of the Pastor's Christian Union, Mrs. Mary Green, president, and the board of stewards, L. H. Mayo, president. On Friday evening a Christmas cantata, entitled "Santa Claus Victory," was rendered by teachers and pupils in the School under the direction of Mrs. Bertha Deserney. Dinner, will be served at the Brotherhood house next Sunday by the Twentieth Century Club, Mrs. Pannie Black, president. An Old-Fashioned Spelling Bee will be held under the auspices of the Volunteer Club on Monday evening, December 29. Two prizes will be awarded to the best spellers. The baby prima donna will make her first appearance. There will be other features seen and heard which are out of the ordinary. On Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock the Rev. J. Arthur Payne, the famous THE NEW YORK AGE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27. 1919. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. MISS VIOLA BOND Proprietor of the Bond Hematitching Company 230 West 135th Street Extends the Season's Greetings to Her Friends and Patrons. "boy preacher," will deliver a sermon before the members and friends of the Volunteer 1ub, which is conducting a membership drive. On Tuesday afternoon and evening, December 30, the officers and teachers of the Sunday School will give the children of the junior, intermediate and senior departments an old-tashioned party at the Brotherhood House. Nineteenth and Twentieth Century games will be introduced, and several prominent men have been invited to speak. For music and refreshments there will be no hint. Time 3 to 5, 8 to 11. The parents are cordially invited and urged to come. Dr. J. W. Brown and Alonzo A. Rives attended the sessions of the financial board and tercerary committee in Philadelphia during last week. Wedding belts are ringing frequently during these twelve times, Mrs. Delta Taylor, widely known on the church, has had her widows weeds aside for the bridal veil and orange blossoms, Mr. Kinney is the winner. Class No. 18. The banner class of the Sunday School will be formally organized at a working maxillary of the church at the home of the teacher, Morta G. Climbing, on January 1. Dr. Brown will be chief organizer, assisted by the eminent student, Mr. Rives. A specially prepared Nine program will be rendered at the L. C. P. Lycium next Sunday afternoon, and continued of all. A lavish location by children of the Society. METROPOLITAN BAPSTIST CHURCH Last Sunday was a plausible day in Zion. The spiritual trail can high and everyone who came out seemed to have been in the spirit of the occasion. The pastor spoke at 11 o'clock from the theme, "Parental Anxiety" found in St. John 9.25.27. At 11 o'clock the Rev. G. H. Smyth, who has served every third Sunday for five years, spoke from the theme, "John the Evangelist" found in Luke 5.11. The assistant pastor spoke in the service, from the second "Christian Freedom." Revisions 2.10 The superintendent gave his letters so that the Church was free to ship. The president will be held in the office. The leading order will be held on December 30. The pastor will fit to the World than Man. The pastor spoke at 11 o'clock from the theme, "Children's Bond" on Friday from the theme, "College Time." Revisions 2.12 HOPE DAY NURSERY DRIVE The campaign to be held on Saturday, 20th September, will tend the work of the Hope Day Nursery at 35 West 158th street, in the heart of St. Louis, and will be held on the fifth day of the campaign on 14th September for pupils in the institution in the street, Henry M. Snyder, who will be the camp manager, and the program manager will over all of the public participation that we can appoint to the work and to aid in that purpose. Donations to the Hope Day Nursery would be provided and no better Christmas would be given than to sell the book for membership in the institution. The Hope Day Nursery, which will be known to the public at Harlem for nineteen years has established an institution that provides a place for tots while their mothers are at work and the purpose of the campaign is to raise funds to make it possible for 15,881 children annually, western 6,500. Next Monday afternoon, children at a Christmas program will be given the children at the nursery. The choir will end on January 15, 1970, with a big benefit program at the Lars ette Theatre. MASS MEETING TO BE HELD AT COOPER UNION A public meeting under auspices of the N. A. A. C. P. will be held at Cooper Union on the evening of January 5. The speakers will be Dr W. E. B. DuBois, DuDley Field Mahone, former collector of the Port of New York; the Rev John Hayne Holloway, and M. H. Gassaway, former president of the local branch of the association at Anderson, S. C. Dr. DuBois will use as his subject, "The American Congo," study of conditions in the South. Prof. Gassaway was forced to leave Anderson, S. C. because of his connection with the Advancement Association, although he had been done school and church work in that town for more than twenty years. CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY Born, Stow, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. John Frughart entertained a number of their friends in honor of their twentieth anniversary. The assembly hall at the Manual Training School was pretty decorated for the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Urquhart received many patrons in commemoration of the event. Refreshments were served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Valentine, Mrs. P. Mooth, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Staats, Mr. and Mrs. John Urghart, Capt. and Mrs. V. H. Daniels, Mrs. M. K. Brown, Miss M. Egans, Miss A. D. Oakes, Miss M. Raily, Miss H. Lange, Miss Francis O. Grant, Miss Birdie O. Bird, Miss Marion B. Allen, Miss Ethel M. Gillespie, Miss Edith M. Oler, Miss Mable Urghart, Miss Bear Urghehart, Mirec, J. Roberts, L. H. Godwin, J. Pounts, A. L. Busby, Claude Crupbaird, Mature Joel and Albert Urquchart, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Claphan of Carden, Dr. A. L. Thomas of Trenton, P. O. Fuller of Jersey City and J. Berklein,牵引 of Burlington. BROOKLYN Reginald and Alzethy, Christian are visiting friends in New York City. Visiting friends in New York City. Bishop W. W. Beckett has been attending to op. copal duties in Florida. Miss Lalie Birdball visited her father at Haldigham, C. for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Mrs. 60th street, in hospiting the holidays at her home at Wassing, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. C. Litton of New York City, and Mrs. R. J. Wilson of Brooklyn, were the guests of Mrs. Cans, Christian, or Herzamer street, last Sunday. Mr. White misses of Grand avenue, daughter of the late Huey Dr. W. M. W. Sanders, 25 Brightman Street, Plainfield, N. J. was outstretched at tea in her home on Fallingwater, December 19. District Deputy Grand Chancellor Samuel A. Gould Dist. at the officers of Windsor Ridge, No. 29, K. of F. N. A. S. A. F. A. and A. on Monk Street, presented the display with a check for Christmas. Christmas day on the first Bristol Control Station, Sheffield Bay, were well attended. At 11:30 am in the opposite control station, the control station was attended. At 11:30 am in the opposite control station, when members were follow- up and added to the control. At 11:30 am in the control station, the object was Little Business from 11:30 am. Samuel 18:18. DEATH OF A BROOKLYN TEACHER Funeral services were held last Sunday morning at St. Augustine's P. E. Church, Brooklyn, over the remains of Mrs. Selina C. Worky, formerly Miss Selina Lake, for a number of years a teacher in Public School No. 183. She died Wednesday at Our Lady's Rancho place after a long illness, and is survived by her husband, Christopher Summer Work, and two daughters, Tadhila and Gladys Work. When taken ill she was teaching in Public School No. 183. She was born in Brooklyn, and is interred in Rancho King, Brooklyn. KILLED BY AUTO BETHEL CHURCH, BRCOKLYN Near Sunday's High Commission will be administered at 300 York Street. The Commission will be delivered at 300 York Street by the Rev. H. M. McKinney in New York City. The pastor will continue to live on ceremonies on the Church following the ordination on the Lord's Day. Following the ordination on the Lord's Day, the congregation will be informed of the ordination on the morning and evening service. ```markdown ``` FLEET STREET CHURCH Misservae, who will attend at the St. Mary's Memorial A.V.M. E.Zon Church, Erasmus, Lot. Sunday, Dr. W. Wallace, the pastor, preached a very important sermon to a late congregation on the morning. Many strangers were present and took an active part in the service. In the afternoon, Dr. L. G. Mason, president elder, preached on an able sermon, and administered the Holy Communion to a large membership. Misservae service, in Wallace preached the thanks-giving to the Ancient Goddess. Four persons attended the cush and the collection way, $2064. Next Sunday, Bishop W. W. Beckett of the A. M. E. Church will present at H.A.M., and in the evening the Christmas canna, "The King Cometh," will be rendered by the church choir, with Kohl. Katharason as organist and director. Walth Night meeting will be held Wednesday night, December 31, beginning at 9.0 P.M. ABLAND PLACE BRANCH. Music lovers will be afforded angle YOUNG'S BOOK EXCHANGE Mocca of Negro History and Literature 135 W. 135th St., New York. opportunity to hear well known artists on Saturday, December 27 at the Fringe Globe concert at the Brands, Charles Dessaucon will present Miss Bearce Phillips, soprano; Miss Louise Vermont, contralto; Leo Lip, pianist; Miss Midge Could, a composer. Callers will be received at the building on New Years Day. An opportunity will be given to object the cater building. Tea will be served. A Complete; Courses. "And so you learned French thoroughly while Over There, son!" and the proud father of the Returned Settler. " Sure, I got so I could say 'There and Goodnight I could learn both and exe and you and told a fellow to lend my money and told a girl I loved her better anything and that's all a fellow needs in any language." Richmond Times-Depository. ORGANIZING TO FIGHT RIOTS AND BLOOD Race riots and lynchings in 1919 have only served to increase the determination of Negroes throughout the United States to organize to wage out these civil, according to an agreement made today by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, whose membership more than doubled in the year. "Colored people of the United States are awake to never before to the need of organizers," and the are movement, "to obtain justice and maintain peace. The membership of this Association, which was 8427 in November, 1917, jumped to 4072 in November, 1918, and more than doubled this, reaching 88,292 on the first of December, 1919. "The number of bravely throughout the country jumped from 1917 to 145 in November, 1918, and was more than doubled in the current year, reaching 310 on December 1 last." LICENSED BY STATE. That midwives attend 10 per cent of all births and 45 to 40 per cent of all foreign births is the statement made in a recent issue of the *Health News*, the monthly publication of the State Department of Health. According to this authority, the custom of employing midwives of business most of the competent brought to the United States from countries where midwives attend practically all births and where a long period of training in obstetrics is required before these women are permitted to practice. In this country few restrictions have been placed upon the profession, within the result that many unqualified women have covered the birth, have not been able to meet even ordinary caregivers and have thus thrown this occupation into disarray. In order to help to present the many unnecessary deaths of babies and mothers at an unimmediate after birthchildbirth the State Department of Health has received theighting of mud wives since 1914. This has resulted in living out of a home most of the competent and not of raising the standard of who have shown themselves qualified to praise. License are renewed annually and any midwives who have had charges made and proved against them lose their right to practice if it can be shown that they have violated the health regu- HELP WANTED MALE BOYS To run errands $1200 BLANCK & CO., 113 5th Ave. JANUARY summer camp on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WASHINGTON, D.C. For information please call 212-555-1234 Porter-Colored WASHINGTON, D.C. For information please call 212-555-1234 HELP WANTED FEMALE BOYS CRCCHET BEADERS N. 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WHERE TO GO TO CHURCH MOTHER A. M. B. SCHOOL 181-189 M. 189th St. Nov. 4, W. 190th D. d. master, Parochial, W. 191st M. d. master, Parochial, W. 192nd 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Baptism and Communion every second Sunday. 8 p. m. Sunday Bachelor 3 p. m. Aloneo A. Brennan 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Baptism and Communion every Tuesday evening. Praise meeting Winterbrook Bost and third Thursday even- age: Brotherhood House. 129 W. 190th B. Junior Endeavor every Friday after March. 10 to 11. Phone Audubon 7800 mata free. All welcome. ST. MARK'S METRODIST MIDDLE PAL CHURCH, 2nd Street, near Middletown Avenue, New York City. Pastor, Wesley Brown, Sunday evening at 5 o'clock, St. Patrick's Church, Street, preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:40 p. m. Prayer Meetings, Friday evening at 8:30 and Sunday morning at 8 o'clock. School at 2 p. m. Lyceum, Sunday, at 10 a. m. Junior League, Sunday at 10 a. m. Junior League, Friday at 4 p. m. Classes Boworth League Sunday at 4:58 p. m. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 5 p. m. and 6 p. m. Sunday evening in each month. Welcome to all. THE METROPOLITAN MARTIN CHURCH, 18TH B. R. and 13th AVE., Dr. W. W. Brown, Pastor, Sunday School, 8 p.m. B. P. M., Prudential, 8 p. M., P. M. Prairie meeting, Friday evening at 8 p.m. Commission Service, third Sunday in each month and Monday evening in each month. ST. JAMES FRANK FRIARMAN CMUNICUL 19-6) West 18th street, New York City Frank K. Hyder, D. P. M., Prairie service followed: 11 a.m., morning; 1 p.m., Sunday School; 4 p.m., Brotherhood; 7 p.m., Pastor; 8 p.m., Breastmilk and prayer service Wednesday; 4 p.m., Judas deacon, Friday; 8 p.m., Judas Athlete the Lord's Supper at 8 p.m., the first Sunday of each month. Virtues and arrangements are urged to attend all of the Sundays. Telephone: 780-7451. Church phone Harlem 5441. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH, 241-800 91rd street, New York City, Rev. Geo. M. Shinn, pastor, Order of Service, under supervision of our Superintendent, and an assistant minister by the pastor, Sunday 5 p. m., Sunday Sunday, under supervision of our Superintendent, and an assistant minister by the pastor, Sunday 5 p. m., Sunday Sunday, Commission Service the 2nd Sunday in each month, Sunday, 6 p. m., Monday Circle the 6th Sunday in each month, under supervision of our Superintendent, and an assistant minister by the pastor, Sunday, 6 p. m., Monday direction of Mr. W. L. Ward, July 1-8 p. m., Praise Services followed with good timing by the choir, led by Prof. J. F. R. Ward, pastor of the Church, and stiring session by the pastor, Tuesday, d. p. m., Literacy and Settling, Pastor, 1 p. m., Community Service. RUSH MEMORIAL AVE. N. K. EON CHURCH. 83-80 W. 100th M. A. A. Cronin, D. D. pastor, Residence, 117 West 10th St. a. m. and 5 p. m. Holy Communion every Bust Sunday at 11 a. m., Sunday School, 20 M. Varick C. R. 4 p. m. Community worship evening. All are welcome to BROADWAY MAIN HUDSON BIRMINGHAM CHURCH, 183-4 West 100th street. The Rev. Frederick Avery Cullen, pastor, b. May 19, 1834. D. May 24, 1834. Sunday School, 1:30 p. m. L. Perry, superintendent. Mora Mice Class 1:30 p. m. D. M. Thompson, instructor. Lyceum, 4 p. m. Sunday, 1:30 p. m. Brenneth League, 8 p. m. Sunday, 1:30 p. m. Day and Wednesday nights and at 1 p. m. president, president, Monday, Friday. Brotherhood every Tuesday night. James Going, president. Holy Communion, first Sunday in each month. All are welcome. M. OLLIVER BAYHAVEN CHURCH, 183-4 West 100th street. Avenue, Brownsville. Rev. Wm. P. Hawkins, D. D. pastor. Preaching Savvies every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 1:30 p. m. Sunday school at 11 a. m. Sunday, 1:30 p. m. Y. P. P. Literary meets every Wednesday at 8 p. m. The Weekly Prayer Meeting on Friday evening at 8 p. m. Church AM every month. Darya Muniary Society meets every first Tuesday night. Visitors are made welcome. Telephone, Colquhoun 610-222-2222. AHBSBINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 165 Avenue, Sunday Harvey—11 a.m., and 12 p.m. Holy Communion every first Sunday morning. Morning Prayer meeting 6 a.m. Tuesday, 8 p.m.—Munsterbury b. m. prayer and praise service. Thursday, literary program. Friday, 4 p.m.—Munsterbury way and Rededges Society, 8 p.m. general d. b. p. pastor: residence, 227 West 100th street, phone: 10381 118. PHONE 6582 MORN. J. WESLEY LANE Undertaker & Embassador OPEN NIGHT, FUNNEL, PARLOR AND CHAPEL FRIES Lady In Attendance. Prompt Service. Moderate Rates. 112 W. 133rd St. Near Lenox Ave. NOTARY PUBLIC W. DAVID BROWN HIGH GRADE LICENSED Undertaker & Embalmer MAIN PARLOR AND CHAPEL 146 West Fifty-third Street (Post 61th and 71th Avenue) TELEPHONE 2004 CIRCLE Lodge Room 13 At Residence Rates HARLEM PARLOR AND CHAPEL 2313 Seventh Avenue (Post 151th and 159th Streets) Telephone 1096 Morningside WHEN DEATH OCCURS AND AN ECONOMICAL FUNNEL IS DESIRED CALL UP H. 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