New York Age

Each of State's 156 Counties Is Practically a Sovereignty In Itself. Administration Is in the Hands of Locally Elected Sheriffs and Judges—"Buying Out" Prisoners a Prevalent Evil. One of the illuminating disclosures brought out by the recent penance murders and the subsequent trial and conviction for murder of the wealthy white planner John Williams, is brought out in an article written for the New York World of Sunday, April 17th, by Rowland Thomas, who was that paper's special correspondent covering the penance investigations and trials in Covington, Monticello and Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Thomas has returned to New York and summarizes his investigations in an article which declares that THE LAWS OF GEORGIA MADE PENOAGE A LAWFUL CONDITION. "IN GEORGIA ANY FARMER CAN GO TO A CITY STOCK ADE OR COUNTY PRISON WHERE NEGROES ARE IMPRISONED FOR MISDEMEANORS AND, IF A NEGRO ASSENTS CAN 'BUY HIM OUT' BY PAYING HIS FINE AND TAKE THE NEGRO TO HIS FARM WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE NEGRO WILL REMAIN THERE TILL THE AMOUNT OF HIS FINE AND DEBT TO THE FARMER IS WORKED OUT." writes Mr. Thomas in his article. The writer continues by saying that what happens to the Negro on the farm depends on the farmer and on local conditions, but that it is a dangerous condition in the contract, under the Federal statutes, is an illegal one." Mr. Thomas declares that in Georgia the Governor and Legislature have little real power of control over counties. The State Constitution gives administration of the law the hands of locally elected officers, and the 150 counties of the State form a more aggregated petty but complete sovereignties. FOR QUALITY READ The New York Age THE HOME PAPER VOLUME 34. NO. 31. Georgia's L Peonage al Each of State's L Practically a In Ita Governor F Administration Is in the Elected Sheriffs and Out" Prisoners a One of the illuminating disclosures bro and the subsequent trial and conviction for John Williams, is brought out in an article Sunday, April 17th, by Rowland Thomas, pendent covering the peonage investigation and Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Thomas has retur vestigations in an article which declares that PENOAGE A LAWFUL CONDITION. IN GEORGIA ANY FARM STOCKADE OR COUNTY PRISON PRISONED FOR MISDEMEANORS CAN 'BUY HIM OUT' BY PAYING NEGRO TO HIS FARM WITH THE THE NEGRO WILL REMAIN THE HIS FINE AND DEBT TO THE writes Mr. Thomas in his article. The writer continues by saying that wi depends on the farmer and on local condi tions, the contract, under the Federal st declares that in Georgia the Governor a of control over counties. The State Coun mire hands of locally elected officers, a mimic aggregate of petty but the article is in part as follows: John Williams' Crimes. "I have just come back from the trial of nine man, fifty-year year old, deserved his honour, affectionate father of twelve hundred whom, a Georgia jury guilty of one of those murders and in implication, guilty also of the trial. And ever since I came back from the trial, I was really the true that the atrocious things they had read of had really happened and that white man had really done them." He answered that the printed man all the time had indicted deeds and that the man had thought it all the circumstances there shadow of doubt concerning John William's guilt, my car owner still found it difficult not to punish the truth. "I came," he said, the man was frightened. "No one man could have done that." But John Williams was a sane man. More than that he was using what seemed to him good judgment when he edged and intervened that wholesale death and slaughter. The laws of Georgia had the effect that clean crops in his power. But the laws of the United States had made them dangereous to him. They were evidence that he and three of his sons had committed the crime called proenage. So he was guilty of the evidence, was only incidental that the court坚 firmed him. The root of the trouble lay in the fact of proenage, and in the local conditions which made proenage possible. "Proenage was defined in court by a law during Williams trial as the crime of forging a man to work out his debt by his labor." At Mercy of the "Buwer." John Williams got those Negroes into his debt quite legally under the laws of Georgia and when he forced work their debt out he was still within the limits of the United States. In Georgia any farmer can go to a city stockade or county prison where Negroes are imprisoned for misdemeans and at a Negri's assent, can 'buy his by paying his fine and take the Negro firm with the understanding that the Negro will sell the amount of his fine and debt to the farmer is worked out. 'What happens to the Negro on the farm depends on the farmer and on the local conditions, but at best the relation is dangerous one. The contract, under the Federal statutes, is an illegal one. 'Under good conditions the arrangement does no harm to either white man or Negro. The white man gets labor his debt. The black, having worked his debt, goes where he pleases. From this the Negro agrees to the situation believed to have ensured on the Williams farm, where Negroes are said to have been held for long periods after every legitimate debt been paid, to have been laughed into and to have been pursued with dogs and brought back if they attempted to escape. Relic of Leaving System. This had system of letting farmers buy on prisoners seems to be a relic of the system of leased convict labor which was abolished about twelve years ago. Till then, counties had been permitted to sell their convicts in chain-gangs for road or farm work. The lower paid the State or community convict, with free renewals if during that period any of them got sick (died), was killed, or was no injured as so incarcerate him. The results are described by those who remember them as more than slavery. Since a slave was present, it was paid to keep him in good condition, whereas under the convict law the captaination may be kept a high-hearted white man, or made Irish Neuros as possible during the war for his $11. This term of obtaining future. I was still was quite commonly adapted by one of the Jasper Company furnaces and account for William's expensi- tions. the colored race, whom he seemed to regard with less consideration than dumb brutes. When I visited his farm half a dozen dogs came out to meet me with a confident air which showed they had been trained to abide by "The convict case system was discarded because of its obvious evil, and I found the best element of the people in Georgia, both farmers and city dwellers, saying that the buying-out system was the most ill-advised illiam's case as a horrible example of its dangerous possibilities. County In Susquehanna. "Until it is abstained, what happens to a Negro taken from prison to an isolated farm will depend upon the state, a whole cannot justly be held accountable, and from which the State cannot be relieved by anything less than a constitutional convention. In Georgia, Governor and Legislature have so relied on the almost negligible, the administration of the law is almost wholly in the hands of local elected officials, particularly the county sheriffs, and the judges and prosecutors who enforce the law and punish offenders in circuits composed of local citizens, and the character and sentiment of these men the conditions in any given locality very largely depend. Georgia generally deplores the fact that the judges are elected instead of being appointed, and that the State unable to supervise or control them, but, as said, only a constitutional convention can change this. County Self-Government. "The condition traces back to 1877, when the present State Constitution was written and adopted with the chief purpose of restoring local self-government, with assured white supremacy as a safety measure, and restoring landlord- and carpet-bagging, days. Under in Georgia was made, and still remains, a mere loose aggregation of petty but complete county sovereignities, at present 156 in number. As a step toward some regulation of the local regulation of the system of State Police, appointed and kept apart from political influence and exercising a State-wide authority, has been long advocated by many leading men who wish for better conditions. But so far no Legislature has seen fit to "Probably contributing to the danger which indisputably exists for Negro residents of certain localities is the fee system of paying local judicial and law-enforcement officials. As long as these men depend for their income not on a fixed salary, but on fees, the temptation so far as large a black grist as possible through the mills of justice will exist Somewhat More Prevalent "Opinion seems to be that paveway, though not widespread, is somewhat more prevalent than it was, say, two years ago. The situation in the cotton shirtlet is generally spoken of as a probable cause of the increase. Cotton is the State's staple crop, and with last year's production still unimproved unscrupulously, the demand for hand-assembled to get day labor from the stockholders without paying out much money for it, and are further more boosted with difficulties in relation to their Negro tenant farmers who are deeply in debt to them. To help these tenants raise last year's crop the farmers advanced them cotton jint and fertilizer, for which they had been paid in advance, and advanced the Negro tenants on credit food and clothing to carry them through the crop period. Some of these tenants are now seeking to escape the obligation by leaving their landlord, who can only reside in them specifically. "On the other hand, some of these tenants are disillusioned because the farmers refused to sell the jointly owned land, and fell while cotton was still much thinner than intended of the present crop. "All these get some of the elements which enter into the expected operation of the Shower, and produce the actual amount of progeny in the cotton crop." REALTY CORPORATION CAPITAL AT $100,000 In writing of Negro business on Seventh avenue a few weeks ago several of these businesses were omitted. Among them was the jewelry store of William Webb at 2247 Seventh avenue. This store was Harlem for five years, and while all of its goods of jewelry, it is the only Negro jewelry in Harlem which specializes in rare stones. The proprietor, Wm. Webb, was for twenty years connected with the firm of Boga and Company at 527 Fifth avenue, and there earned the jewelry of diamonds, pearls, and rubies, and has a large patronage in the city and in many other cities of the country. Another business on Seventh avenue not already described is the shoe repair shop of Thomas Rose located in 1347 Rose Street. In the shoe repair Rose been in the shoe repair business for a number of years and was formerly located on 1347 street. He purchased his present shop on Seventh avenue fourteen months ago, and is now doing a prosperous business. His shop equipped with electric machinery and one assistant is employed in the business. A large real estate corporation on 135th street, the Sphinx Securities Corporation has offices with the firm of D Parker at 145 West 135th street. This business is operated by 1919, to do a general real estate business. It now owns, and operates its large apartment houses at 257 West 144th street, 11 West 137th street, 210 West 133rd street, and 2201 Seventh avenue. The capital stock of the company is $100,000 and during the past two years the company dividends totaling 1 percent. The officers and directors of the corporation are H. Adolph Howell, president; Joe L. Pritchard, vice president; Julia E. Ligan, secretary; and Dr. Benj. T. Withers, treasurer. The other directors are Sandy P. Jones, Mia Ida and John J. McCormick. New corporation operates a large garage at 104 West 145th street. This company, the Sunset Auto Sales Corporation, was incorporated in May of last year to do a garage business, and also to buy and sell automobiles and to do an automobile repair business, which company leased the new garage that it owns and began business early last summer. Although rapid progress has been made, this company has recently undergone a reorganization, and is now under the management of James Pemberton. Besides the regular garage department, and a painting department, and a department and second hand cars. The management is also planning to establish a foreign sales department to sell automobiles in the West Indies and Africa. The officers and directors of the corporation are Francis Sanger, president; Dr. J. McCormick, treasurer; Dr. Williams, treasurer. Other officers are J. W. Durant, James Press, J. H. McInnish and Roger Melbourne. The largest Negro manufacture of soft drinks in Harlem is the Pure Aerated Water Company at 242 West 144th street. This company began operation in June, 1920, and has put on the marathon of the race called the Whirl. In addition to the manufacture of this drink, this company now manufactures several other soft drinks and has a well equipped plant, which gives regular employment to four men. Besides these men, the company employs several salesmen, and also has a large several truck deliver the drinks the main manufacturer. The company is be incorporated with the following officers: G. Hewitt, president; C. P. Esterne, vice-president; C. E. Mullers, secretary; and A. Goldson, treasurer. H. H. Marks is manager of the plant. A cooled new and second hand furniture company is located at 2238 Fifth Avenue, New York, two years ago, by A. Forte. Here all kinds of new and second hand furniture is bought and sold. The company also does furniture repairing, and has been doing a prosperous business since opening. The proprietor also operates an express and trucking company. The company is located in Manhattan Upholstering & Furniture Repair Shop at 273 West 130th street. The business was established in February, 1920 and has since been doing one of the largest upholstering businesses in Harlem. J. A. Robinson, the proprietor of the business, has had more work than he can open, and now employs an assistant, who is also 'kept continually busy. The majority of Negro barbers in Harlem are doing a high class business. Their shops are meat and well kept, and the quality of service they render compares favorably with any other group of barbers. Negro barber shops are among the oldest Negro businesses in Harlem. Some of the older and most popular of these shops are located on 135th street. Among these shops located on 135th street is the shop of R. F. Lewis & Son at 125 West 135th street; the Palmetto Barber Shop at 125 West 135th street; the C. L. Cooper; and the popular Manhattan Emporium at 106 West 135th street. Some of the oldest and best known shops on Seventh avenue are: The White Palace at 2324 Seventh avenue; with A. F. Baker and S. T. Saxon as proprietors; the Barber Shop at 2283 Seventh avenue; with Jesse Shipp as proprietor; and the large Lafayette Barber Shop at 132nd street and Seventh avenue which is under the management of C. H. Osborne. Commencement at Voorhase. (Special to THE New York Aca) Denmark, S. C.—The Voorhees Normal and Industrial School closes the school on May 19, 1971. Baccalaureate tuition will be preached by Rev. G. Lake Innes of Tuxon Institute, Alabama, on May 1st, at 2 p. m., and the annual address will be delivered by Rev. C. H. Uggam, Cyrilson, S. C. Wednesday, May 4th. Annual concert by music department on May 1st at 7:30 p. m., and during the concert there will be industrial candidates by the museum Dr. P. R. Roberts by the museum Dr. M. A. Roberts, museum Taylor Refused to Allow Circulation of "Y" Bulletin Carring Pres. Harding's Picture-Is Taylor a Citizen? Colored men and women who have contributed large sums toward the erection and maintenance of the buildings occupied as branch Y. Y. M. C. A. homes for Negro members are deeply interested by developers in the case of the West 153rd Street Branch of the Y. Y. M. C. A. of New York City, which show that the colored members have no property rights whatever in the association-building. As was brought out in the story published in Tait Ace, Ace, in the May 16, 1900 issue of the New York building by colored people of New York carried with it absolutely no ownership interest, and the action of the General City Board of Directors in overriding the decision of the local Committee, of Management in the matter of the resignation of the General City Board of the West 153rd street branch, propped that the white officials down town begin control of the internal management of the colored branch, the local board being more figureheads except in matters where they were content to serve according to the dictates of the white board, making up the local board refused to be toolers or cats' paws for the City Board and have severed their connection with the "Y" work. As told in last week's Ace, the women's auxiliary, headed by Miss Belle Johnson of St. Marks M. E. Church, in president, and composed of the Negro members who contribute money and who make up the constituency for the Association will have a voice in property determination. In this we have the complete story. In this the story of Negro members in cities to contribute either toward the erection of the building or their maintenance. This is the story of the insistence on the path of a few sensible "Y" buildings, in proportion to the amounts contributed by Negroes, is a matter of general interest in a recipe of later from a former prominent Y. Y. M. C. A. worker, who writes as follows. "I unasmuch as the Y. Y. M. C. A. wrap be jobbing up in various angles in many places, I am glad that it was at last come up in New York. That you will right to the finish is good news to many of us who have attempted to stand our ground on principle. This brings to my mind the fundamental question of the Negroes who contribute money and who make up the constituency for the Association will have a voice in property determination. In this we have the complete story. In this the story of Negro members in cities to contribute either toward the erection of the building or their maintenance. This is the story of the insistence on the path of a few sensible Many Changes in Personnel. Reports concerning many changes in the personnel of departmental secretaries and directors under the present executive administration has either failed to preserve harmony within the local officers or else he has himself a poor judge of men in selecting his assistants. Some five or six of the departmental heads have been dismissed or out the "Y" employment during recent months. In some of these cases the executive secretary charged that the men were inefficient failures, but in every case it appears that men have gone from employment and made good in every particular. In one case, a departmental head tendered his resignation specifically because he would not continue at work under an executive secretary whose actions made him liable to such criticisms as were directed at Taylor because of his failure to comply with the M. J. at that time employed in his private secretary. This man, William H. Kinkle, who had been committed with the West, 135th street branch of a physical director, is now executive secretary of the colored branch V. M. Kinkle, initially opened at Englewood, N. J., and is doing so today. Other heads of departments characterized by Taylor as "failures" were Walker C. Cole, former business director, who is now employed by one of the largest downtown business houses as a bookkeeper, and William West, former secretary of the religious department, who is now employed by allied subjects at Talladega College, Alabama. Mr. Alston, membership secretary, is no longer connected with the "W," his dismissal being based, according to Taylor, upon a lack of funds wherewith to pay his salary. Two other departmental employees, reported to have been requested to resign, are still members of the staff, with some uncertainty as to the future tenure of their service. La Taylor a Citizen? Some of Mr. Taylor's acquaintances have brought into the matter a question of the secretary's citizenship and loyalty to this country. It is alleged that he is a native of Canada and has never taken out naturalization papers. A former member of the local board is known to have been Mr. Taylor, his himself declared that he is not a citizen of the United States. In this connection, an interesting story is recited of the action taken by secretary Taylor in connection with an issue of the association's weekly bulletin, The New Sign, in which the bulletin editor published a portrait of President-elect Kennedy in the book of the Presidential campaign in November, 1920. It is stated that when the issue was printed and delivered to the "Y" building, amu Mr. Taylor discovered that the President-elect's picture was shown on its front page, he became exceedingly wroth. Notwithstanding protest from the bulletin editor and from at least one other reporter, Taylor ordered the destruction of the entire issue of the New Sign and had a new edition printed with President Harding's picture entirely absent. It will be of interest to many to know why Mr. Taylor objected to President Harding's picture in the "Y" publication. The Ace are open to Mr. Taylor for any examination or statement, he may care to make. The question of property rights in Virginia Farmers Making Progress Hampton, Va.—That Nigro Farmers of Virginia are working systematically to improve their land, grow larger food crops, build more attractive home, and encourage their boys and girls to go to school was shown in reports of the Hampton Institute meeting of the Virginia colored district agents, Lizzie A. Charity, and John L. Charity, and John E. Bajley. Three county advisory boards have already selected delegates for the Hampton Institute Farmer's Conference, which will be held on June 29 and 30. Six counties were visited with a view to securing local aid to finance the emancipation mission. In one county the board of supervisors made the appropriation that had been requested. In four other counties the colored citizens supplied the necessary money. Healthy Dairy Cows at Hampton. "Y" buildings, in proportion to the amounts contributed by Negroes, is a matter of general interest. IAz is in receipt of a letter from a former prominent Y. M. C. A. worker, who writes as follows. "Inamuch as the Y. M. C. A. wrap has been jobbing up in various angles in many places, I am glad that it has been able to help you will fight to the finish is good news to many of us who have attempted to stand our ground on principle. This brings to my mind the fundamental question of property rights involving the erection of the Y. M. C. A. buildings people want to build. The politian plan going to be worthless unless the Negroes who contribute money and who make up the constituency for the Association will have a voice in property determination. In this we have the complete story. This is the story of the reluctance of Negroes in various places to contribute to the erection of the building or their maintenance. This is the story of the insistence on the path of a few sensible Negroes to have representation on the Central Board of Management as well as Board of Trustees. You see in all of these stories over colored men when my staff in the interior. I am glad that the fight has come up in New York. The Negro of New York is a finished fighter. "Go to it." THE DEBUTANTS TETE-A- TETE On a beautiful spring afternoon, a number of young ladies were chatting, and laugaging and drinking tea in a large home of one of the number present. One of them asked, "Have you girls seen the 'Observer' this month?" A chorus, answered, "No! is there anything in it about me? I tell the girl who first spoke, say, 'I am going home and some green with envy, you should read about those diamonds. I shant tell you a thing. Visit the Harlem Music Shop and get one for yourselves. I tell you girls I have been listening to your pratert myself, going home and myself, goory corner, with pillows, a cool pitcher of lemonade and my bunch of papers, Amsterdam Newy, New York Ace, New York New, Chicago Defender, Dispatch and Observer, and have a reading party all to myself, Well, old top, let us miss you. I for one want to talk about that perfectly adorable hat I saw in Catherine's millett window. I also saw a darling in Odesa's millinery window. No use demeaning it, I swear by Emperor Jones, if you were a Vanderlip, if you were a Vanderlip, you know girls, I am perfectly daffy over clothes. You should have seen what I stumbled over this morning, that petite Margaret Gibbs in the handiest frock you could ever imagine; a dove gray canon can embroidery, just enough to chase it to the sky. It certainly was a dream, with an imported wrap to match. She was talking to Mamie Frazier. By the way, have you lamped the wonderful creations in lingerie Mamie has recently wandered along that line; nothing on Fifth avenue can compare with her. And the wonderful gowns Mme. Boston and Mimie Summer are turning out. My word, real stunners! For my part all have been able to purchase thus far is something like antique jade earrings from Webb, the jeweler on the avenue." "Let me tell you my stoutie," chimed in another. "My mother is just like the Sphinx when it comes to me believing her of any cash. So I take mine out in cating. My world at present hovers around a place where a good meal can be seated and, believe me, I have found some place. Odds and Ends Tea Sorry, with an air of Grasswich Village. Do you know I can scarcely pass Boulet's Pharmacy without treating myself to a 'Golden Gate.'" Then a rather plump little miss said, "I wonder, girls, why you don't think more of the real things of life—a husband, a home all your own, and the joy of motherhood, is the biggest thing of motherhood. You would proud you would be if you were the mother of a darling little fuzzy lady like the little Alicia Layton, or a little prince like Vertner Tandy, Jr., or Franklin Nichols; or you could give some pain of your time to charity. Then, you would very needy ones, Child's Welfare and Circle for Negro Relief, and many others too numerous to name." "Say, say praises to Allah! What is the idea of all this high brow talk?" said a tall willow creature. "What is wrong, dear lady of the house, with your player piano or Vitrola—out of commission would like to hear out Bess William's plenty of excitement, the Lafayette and the Renaissance Theatres, Layton and Creamer's latest jazz—a sixty-six-minute hour ride out on the Concouncil, in a patch of a Stuts racer, like that one owned by Mrs. Harry Austin." And still another opinion was voiced. "Tell you girls you want interests me most, I have never had any of them, and ideas and I think them all good. My hair, my completion and my nails are of permanent importance to us. Why. I visit my hairdresser twice a month to have my hair shampooed, once a week to have my nails manicured and a facial massage. I want to ask all of you, you have been "Walkerland! Oh I such a brilliant place, express operations, every time there. I will give you the address if you are not asked where you are having your nails done, you can try my hair salon. Walkerland! Beauty School, 1234 Main Street, New York, NY 10001." Founder's Day Memor Notable Address De Institute by Dr. M Atlanta-New Bu Meeting Help Tuskegee Association Mother Zion Church ings in New En (Staff. Correspondence to The Ace) Tuskegee Institute, Ala.—Dr. M. Ashbie Jones, pastor of the Ponce de Laur Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, who was the principal speaker at the fifth annual observance of Founder's Day at Tuskegee Institute, which was held April 12th, at the Institute, was greeted by one of the largest audiences ever assembled in the history of Tuskegee. Promptly, at one-thirty aftime afternoon the parade, headed by the Institute Band, moved off on a march to the campus. Following the march were Dr. M. Ashbie Jones, William G. Wilcox, chairman of the board of trustees and Dr. Moton, principal. Following these were the trustees, faculty, visitors and students. The time of march was of such length that the first groups were in the chapel and seated before the church. If he is black, he is searching for every single cruelty—and God knows there are enough—he is searching for every single injustice; he is looking for every dark cloud upon the horizon of your Presentation of Speaker. After the singing of Negro melodies by the Institute choir, William G. Wilcox, chairman of the board of trustees, was introduced by Principal Moton, who in turn presented the speaker. Mr. Wilcox referred to the fine spirit of cooperation which has been exhibited by the teachers and students since the passing of Booker T. Washington. He also spoke of the growing confidence and good will of the Southern white people toward Tuskegee Institute and institution; under Dr. R. P. Moton was warmly commended. "As I have walked over this splendid campus, glanced the horizon of your fertile fields, looked at your, splendid workshop, walked through your academic halls and now stand upon this platform facing this splendid audience of young life. I see that picture of a rugged Negro boy walking and working his way to Hempston, and then in after years standing on the platform from University and rejoining from President Elliott his Masters. Degree with the words teacher, wise leader of his race, good servant of God and his country. "He did what no white man could do in his own life, he so lived that he absolutely reversed the verdict of the world in regard to the Negro people. He so lived that he removed one of the supreme barriers from the pathway of the prejudices of his people. There was never a note of dispair in Booker T. Washington's voice. No man knew quite as well as he did the obstacles and cruelties in the way of his race but he refused to place emphasis on the wrongs of his people. Booker Washington believed his people could win freedom and he therefore emphasized the countless opportunities of his people. Two Types of Leaders. "There are two types of leaders in Mammoth Midnight At Lafayette Notable Thespians to Katy Ferguson-Sojourn and Boys' Welfa Mammoth Midnight Benefit At Lafayette on May Sixth Notable Thespians to Appear in Interest of Katy Ferguson-Sojourner Truth Houses and Boys' Welfare Association. According to advance indications, the Mammoth Midnight Benefit for three of New York's most worthy charities—the Katy Ferguson-Sojourner Truth House and the Boys' Welfare Association—On Friday night, May 16th, at Lafayette Theatre, is assuming huge proportions. At this early date every box in the theatre has been given a rapidity. There is, a reason for this interest, for aside from the benefit to accrue to the organizations named, the program to be rendered will be of the most exceptional excellence. The list of celebrities who have already been celebrants is headed by Charles S. Gilpin, the noted Negro actor, who has achieved fame and distinction in the Thespian world by his outstanding work in portraying the leading role in O'Neill's great play, "The Emperor Jones," which play was put on by him, but which, through Mr. Gilpin's genius, has had to be contained for an indefinite period and is now housed at the Princess Theatre, in the Broadway district. Requested to come, Mr. Gilpin said, "Surge" will help "the Emperor Jones," and the expected effect that two other of New York's greatest artists—ones are withheld until definite assurance is received—will be present and take part on the program. W. C. Hamm, originator of the "Blues" from folk and, as their talented daughter, said "I'm ready for the invitation—'Count on us to do our part.' Through the influence of Col Arthur Little of the 15th regiment, N. Y. G. the committee has accrued the cooperation of two great theatrical interests—the B. Kirkh and S. N. S. Moss Circus, and the annual event of their leading headliner vaudeville acts. BEST EDITED-BEST KNOWN Dr. Jones Speaks. Dr. Jones said in part: America, black and white. There is this leader in each of the groups that has no faith. When he is white he is pointing to the great massed ignorance of your race. He is telling of the long wars of the fellies among heres of your race. He is finding awfully failure of your race and once again he is trying to pull the world back to its old definition of a Negro. And if he is black, he is searching for every single injustice, and knowing that every single injustice; he is looking for every dark cloud upon the horizon of your race; and he is preaching no gospel of 'glad news'. He is pouring bitterness into your soul; he is trying to take the world over to achievement; he is throwing his shadow upon the world. "And then there is the Booster Washington type, whose eyes are clear and even, whose vision is unclobbered who is not afraid of the truth, who tells in of those wrongs; who sees all the obstacles and did not pause for a moment before them, but who saw victory, who believed—and mark not; he not only believed, but also marked, lived in the white race. He did not believe in what the Negro race was, but what the Negro race would become. He did not believe in what the white race was, but what the white race would become. What the white race would become." His Supreme Contribution. Night Benefit ette on May Sixth To Appear in Interest of ourner Truth Houses are Association. The wonderful orchestra of the Lalayte Theatre—composed of tal- ented lady musicians and augmented for this occasion—will be with their most inspiring music—jazz foot moving music —no dancing, but just music which you will like. The cause appeals to the people and deserves the warmest response. The Naty Ferguson Home is at 162 West Truth Street, maintained for unmarried mothers. The Sojourner Truth House, at 170 West 130th street, is for the care of girls under sixteen, who need supervision and care. These houses are under the control of a joint board that supervises their conduct. 46 West 131st street, associated with Better Boys." And taking care of the boys means improving the future manhood of the race. These institutions are maintained entirely by voluntary contributions, and since they are yours their successful members are your partners in them as you. Your cooperation is asked for and you will certainly give it. Tickets are selling rapidly—BOXES ARE ALL SOLD—at One Dollar fee general admission and $1.50 (for reserved seats. Among the ladies who are voluntarily giving of their assistance to make this encomium, are Mrs. Aert Lienchon, Mrs. Alwyn W. Lennard, Mrs. Lilian Henson, Mrs. Engene P. Roberts, Mrs. Belle Johnson, Mrs. J. W. Brown, Mrs. C. J. Dudley, Mrs. Bessie Boarder, Mrs. Engene L. Moore, Mrs. Eleanor Rochon Bontte, Mrs. Eva D. Browning, Mrs. Charley H. Roberts, Mrs. Moiola Dittson, Mrs. James Emanuel, Mrs. Leaster A. Walton, Mrs. Tudlow E. Werner, Miss Dorothy Bermuth, Mrs. Grace, Mrs. Blanche C. Wishaw, Mrs. Viola Freeman, Mrs. C. Wishaw, Mrs. Corinne Dovis, Mrs. Jerry Brown, Mrs. Susie Thompson, Mrs. Bessie Owens, Mrs. Buncher Appleton, Mrs. Buncher Pugh, Mrs. Buncher Appleton, Mrs. Buncher Pugh Editors, North and South Write On Georgia's Crimes Peonage Murder Revelations Subject of Condemnatory Comment-Expressions From Papers Cover Many Phases. Madam C.J. Walker Preparations If you want Beauty of Completion and loveliness of Hair try Mine C.J. Walkers World Renowned Toilet Preparations I PULL DIRECTIONS ON EVERY BOTTLE! BE SURE THAT SEAL IS UNUSED One result of the promage murders in Jasper county, Georgia, for which the wealthy white Georgia planner, John S. Williams, has been convicted and given a life in prison, the first case brought to trial, is seen in the expressions given voice to editorially by the newspapers throughout the country, condematory in various degrees of the causing conditions. The New York dailies have been criticized for having southern papers hesitated in expressing the opinion that punishment must be meted out to the guilty men. Below, are given editorials written both before and after Williams' trial and conviction, and published the following days, including a one from a southern daily, the Greenboro Daily News, at Greenboro, N. C. (New York Tribune, March 29) THE HORROR ON THE ALCOVY The Alcovy is a less storied river than the Rhine, but on it there is a real, not a fake, horror—one in which Negroes, so far from being the aggressors, are victims. They are weighted bodies that have been dragged from the Alcovy and neighboring Georgi waters are those of colored men who were “poors”—that is, practically slaves. When they became “biggy” or wanted to leave, their master, another Leger, had only to say to his executioner, “Do you know of an Alcovy another person was butchered and tossed into the Alcovy Through no threats of a lynching party are reported from Jasper County, there are signs of action on the part of the state Attorney General. The murders perpetrated by nine men are of assistance to the Department of Justice in its task of freeing Georgia and other states of the prosecute curse. Some of the disabilities under which Negroes labor cannot be removed on another name can be stamped out. The law-abiding citizens of the South will surely assist the government to the limit in that task. Here is something vital to America's goal name for Mr. Harrington: the chance to prove that President Harding is a good judge of men. (New York Tribune, April 10) THE NEW SOUTH. There has been much talk of the New South, but there have been few visible signs of its arrival as significant as the conviction of John S. Williams, of Jasper County, Georgia, for murder of his Negro pony. It is not too much to cheer for, but it is not too much to jure against a white man upon Negro testimony, give more hope of light in this darkest problem of the nation, than any event in years. The Tribute nets an especial source of gratification in the face that the whole process of justice was Southern in imitation and in consequence that the Negro problem could best be solved, and probably only solved by the South. The North could and did intervene to free the slave; it could and did give him the vote. But it could not source him enjoyment of his rights. In the long run the process of the Negro being white men and women of the South There have been frequent signs in recent years that the solution of the problem is under way. Many of the strongest denunciations of lynchings have come from Southern newspapers, from Southern leaders. The present verdict found in Georgia is a local sign that lynchings are not being pronounced. It will be applauded by clear-minded Southerners everywhere, and the *The Tribune* warmly congratulates Jasper County and the State of Georgia upon this courageous ad- ministration of justice in defiance of justice prejudice and to the permanent damning of peonage and all its works. (New York World, March 29) CONVICT LABOR IN GEORGIA. An investigation into conditions of poisonage that led to notorious refom but to eleven laxity murders to put witnesses, out of the way, need go no further to collect evidence on the 400-acre plantation of John S. Williams in Jasper County, Ga., way of a variety, it may be assumed, that would not bear looking into. A long training in brutality must have preceded such crimes as But for this cumulative brutality the State which has legalized the subletting of convict labor must hold itself almost as much to blame as any individual. It must be obvious that North Korea's prisoners are turned over to planters to **worked** and exarced like cattle the inevitable outcome of the arrangement is ponage of the most depriving order. Negro convicts serving out sentences are neither held nor employed there soon drifts into the use of harsh measure. His relation to the men is the relation of the overseer to his gang in the days before the Civil War, with the added responsibility of Sheriff and turnover. It is small wonder that conspiring demanding investigation should arise. When it is remembered also that there is constant temptation, under the law, to clap Nerges into jail on unrumped-up charges in order to realize on their enforced servitude, the complete viciousness of the system is apparent, the application of pressure on the Georgia estate should bring about a revision of the law concerning convict labor they will not have dug quite in vain. (New York World, April 11) A STRONG PRECEDENT Conviction of John S. Williams in one of the big charges against one of the big charges on the year. It marks a milestone for both the white and the Negro races. A white pars accepted the testimony of a Negro man on the strength of that evidence. The white South approve, as is clearly shown both by the calm during the trial, and the prevailing one of editorial opinion. But if the South is willing to learn all the lesson which the Williams case teaches? Is the South willing to make pounce impossible in the future by abolishing the severe jail punishments for petty offences which make the "buying out process unstable"? Is the South going to vindicate law and justice by swift and sure punishment of lawless lynching which has blackened the record of the South? Georgia justice has vindicated itself, of the old South punished an infidle offence in the treatment of Negroes. No Federal intervention was required. Will Georgia and the other Southern states take similar action in the case of lynchings or will they temperature Federal Anti-Lynch Law is enacted? The William trial and conviction is a post-president for a new resume of law and right in the relation between the whites and blacks. (Greenshore (N.C.) Daily News, April 1) GEORGIA AS AN OBJECT LESSON After all, North Carolina with a population of over 100 million can be considered a growing condition in the graining THE NEW YORK AGE SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1921 black beh. For instance, the grisly revelations coming now from Juger county, Georgia, are read by the average North Carolina with absolute stupence. He is unable to comprehend what sort of man it is that is represented by the William family. With criminals all too tall, he is unable to burrow mon among us, and multiple murders are not unknown. Murder for robbery, murder for revenge, the work of bourne maniacs—we know them all. But the butchery of 17 human beings for no other purpose than to instil the fear of the master into the survivors—this is something outside of our experience, and it is the mind reels against accepting it as the work of men of the twentieth century. Rather than admit that contemporary Americans are capable of the things told in Georgia one is almost persuaded to accept the superstition of the Middle Ages, and believe that the manhood bound some of its legion airies human beings and set in working revolting and unnatural crimes among living men. But what of the state of a society where men can drift into such incredible abortions of the human soul? Granting that the Williams family furnishes an extreme case, can any such case come from a community truly civilized? This is the question that the Williams family must for some public opinion. Things have been drifting steadily from bad to worse in that state for many years. Lynchings and Lynchings pogroms against the Negroes, have increased in frequency with a geometrical, rather than an arithmetical progression. The state has been spewing forth other monstrosities than the Williams family. A commonwealth that presides over statelesship, after all might be expected to present the Ku Klux as her ideal of chivalry and the Williams family as her typical criminals. Georgia herself threatens to become a monstrosity threatens derogate from her proud position as one of the American states, in the very forefront of civilization, to the level of such semiazarbonous countries as Albania and Bulgaria. But the appalling consideration, to North Carolinians, is the unquestionable fact that Georgia was originally composed of the same sort of people as North Carolina. What Georgia has done, North Carolina is capable of. No matter how low she shelters it, it is in our make-up to plunge as far. It let us neglect popular education, as Georgia has done; it let us make a mockery of courts and justice, and trust to the masked mob and the lyncher's rope, as Georgia has done; it let us grow insolent in our homes, and conceive, as Georgia has done; it let us put downrocks in plains and spurn the statesman who has the honesty and courage to tell us of our own defects, as Georgia has done, and we shall reproduce in North Carolina every horror that has occurred in Georgia. Leaving the common people and the Negroes in gross ignorance and truckling to the passions of the mob are two vices that will destroy any state. North Carolina is not altogether free of them, and the first, the supreme duty, of very Carolinian who loves the state is to use the army that God has given him to purify the atmosphere of these obscene breaths from the mouth of hell. (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, April 4) THE BROAD VIEW OF PEONAGE Walving all consideration of humanity, all considerations of constitutional guarantees, such whites as have a stake in the 'community anywhere' should be able to see that their selfish interests demand the removal of injustice to colored men. The essence of the argument, that however reactionary sentiments may be there is the必不可少的 substitute for the ante-bellum slave laws of States, laws recognized by the Nation and calculated to keep the Negro laborer where he did not want to stay. The lure of the North tar is still a force. Pulling against that force is the Negress's dislike of a cold country, his hatred of making changes, his patience inherited from slavery days. But moving over country lines is an act of violence, and would not be human if he did not discriminate against those sections where outrages are most common. Of courses, it is hard to believe that Allowing Negroes to Purchase Goods On Landlord's Account Make Debts Which Create a Virtual Slavery. That a condition of prognase worse than the old, chandelier slawery exists to lay in the North and it is very well known in the North and it surprisingly ignored in the South itself. The writer is a native of Louisiana, reared in an outlying agricultural section where the Negro population is three to every one of the whites. Having grown up with the ponage system, I naturally became familiar with it as few, men could who might go there from the North or even from Southern cities to study the conditions. Very recent visits and close observation, purply made, made me aware that condition of the cotton is nearly as cold and as much condoned in my home State and generally throughout the cotton raising sections of the whole South as dating my childhood, over twenty years ago. How Peonage Starts. Practically all the Negroes either work for wages or work on "shares"—that is, the owner furnishes the Negro and his family land, animals, and tools with which to work and the tenant gives the landlord half his crop for the use of land work, animals, and tools. As soon as the young Negro must be beginning for some land owner under these conditions. He never has enough in cash ahead to buy everything in the way of food and clothing that he and his family need; therefore he must go to the landlord for these things. The landlord either has a plantation store or the arrangements made with the meant will still be the Negro and charge the account to the landlord. In the majority of cases, the Negro is uneducated and unable to keep an accurate account of what he buys. He simply trusts the landlord. Even if he has an education and keeps an account, he is not permitted to compare books with those kept by the landlord. The Negro is the one the settlement is based on at the end of the year when the crop is sold. If the Negro has bought five bacon middlings for 40 cents a pound he is charged up with fifteen or so, and at a much higher price than the regular store price. He may have brought a barrel of fat, but he must pay for it or have a carpenter to make it may have ploughed in rocky fields barefooted to save having to buy more than one pair of shoes, but he finds at the end of the year his memory has played a trick and he has really, according to the store account, enjoyed the luxury of two pair or three pairs of healthy priced shoes. His wife may have gone through two two cheap calico dresses and find in Denmark a fact, dressed quite sumptuously during the year—according to the infallible store record. Purchasing Negro Debts. At the end of the year the Negro may decide that he could do better in some other locality and want to move. He and the landlord make a settlement. The Negroes part of the crop is worth so much. The good bookkeeping landlord's account is more valuable, considerably more, nevertheless. If some other landlord likes the Negro's style of work well enough to pay the excess account, he can have the Negro starting the latter in with a good sized beginning of debt at the first of the year. Frequently the buying landlord bargains with the Negro, the landlord, securing a sort of split in the account charged against the Negro. Some years ago, soon after the enactment of the Federal anti-poaching statute, some land owners in Florida, were convicted under that law, and attention was attracted from all sections of country. People living in far parts of this country, in the southern satisfied state of mind about this being a land wholly free; but they recovered from their 'shock' with the comforting white sentiment in Jasper County, which must have been tolerant of peonage, was changed in a day by the murder exposure. The Williams system could not possibly exist on a great plantation without neighboring planters having full knowledge of what was being done. It should not have existed without a quick interference by Federal authorities. A conspiracy of silence is clear enough. Peonage did not shock anybody in the vicimage till it developed wholesale murder. Country courts arrest Attorney General Dutrabury to do his duty. We think he will. He is a Northern man and his party in Ohio owes much to the Negroes. Any Georgia slothfulness about these prosecutions should be ended pretty promptly. And any United States Attorney, who has been a slacker in the past may well be replaced with some Georgian who is in full toil with the feeling of Governor Dorsely, and capable of hot indignation over the perpetuation of slavery under another name. belief that the new slawery had been deservingly wiped out as one blow by the patral Federal Government. It was not so and still is not so. Bought Prison Release. I knew three brothers in my home community in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, who spent thousands of dollars to save themselves from terms in Federal prison about fourteen years ago. Two of them were left in poverty as a result and the son of the third inherited the plantation of his father, and a year ago—I personally saw and know that he was holding Negroes in practical bondage on the strength of watered accounts in the same old way. Little less than a year ago a friend of mine was threatened with death at Caldwell. Burkeon County, Tex., for daring to raise his voice against the shameless system of proxage along the coast for several years, in Texas and knew that the standard system of proxage as practiced generally in the South is prevalent throughout the cotton sections of Texas where Negroes are permitted residence—they are not allowed to live in various portions of the State. It would seem that what is needed to bring about abolition of great civil in this country is not new laws, always for we more often have those in sufficient quantity, but a wholesome, indignant public opinion aroused to such a point that slow, unaggressive Federal agents are spurred out of their sleepiness and forced to go aggressively and consistently about their duties of finding infractions of the laws they have sworn to actively enforce. If the Federal officers in South should use the same initiative in abolishing the sanctions of the anti-pollution laws as prohibition enforcement officers use in enforcing the Eighteenth Amendment, proclamation in this good land would beat John Barkeycorn into final oblivion. WASHINGTON LETTER THE NEW YORK ACE BUREAU 611 F. L. M. ROOM 5 JEANNETTE CARTER, WESTPORT Washington, D. C.-Richard Anderson, policeman stationed at the Fourth precinct detailed to the police court, was retired April 9th, after 46 years service as custodian of prisoners on the District side of the court. Mr. Anderson has never lost a prisoner from his van although he has carried 1,590 men and women. He was born in Carolina county, Virginia. In 1875 he received his appointment as a police officer. The National Political council of Colored Women, held a meeting at the Phyllis Wheatey K. W. C. A. There were present many out of town people, among them being Mrs. R. B. Robinson of Foley, Fort Bragg, Yarborough of Amphapolis, Md. D. Dr. Sara Brown is chairman of the council and Miss Jeanette Carter is secretary. Secretary of Labor Davis has announced the appointment of Phil. H. Brown of Kentucky as commissioner of the Bureau of Conciliation to cover the field of Negro Labor. The Bureau of Negro Government has previously presided over by George Edmond Haynes, has been abolished. Judge Robert H. Terrell of the Municipal Court, reelected an address in Brooklyn, N. Y., recently on "The Negro of Today" before the Brooklyn, Y. M. C. A. Mrs. B. R. Robinson of Fortuna, Ala., gave the city and is a guest at the Y. W. C. A. Washington, D. C. The mass meeting of the District Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, was held at the Howard Theatre, Sunday, with Representative Leonidas C. Dyer, as principal speaker. Rev. A. C. Garner, Neval H. Thomas, and a chorus of young ladies from National Training school, under Miss B. W. Broughs, made up the program. Miss B. W. Broughs, first secretary of the National Association, was guest of the District branch on Wednesday evening in the 12th Street Branch Y. M. C. A. The fifteenth anniversary celebration at Dumbar High School was held here last week. Harding was presented with a gold pass for the colored baseball season in Washington, inscribed as follows: "Washington Colored Baseball Association, to President Harding, Season Pass 1921. Washington American League Baseball Park, Edgar Buckner, secretary." Editor J. Editor Wilfson is Wilson. The presentation was made by a delegation by Judge Robert H. Terrill, J. Finley Wilson, Edgar, Buckner, J. N. Williams, C. Lucian Skinner, U. J. Williams, Robert Weller, M. C. Simmons, Greenlease, Attorney Beckett, L. Bert Greenlease, John A. Graves and Nahum D. Buckner. President Harding declared that if he would pitch the first ball in the first game in Washington. President Harding received a call from the Lincoln Republican League of Maryland, headed by Chairman Ernest Lyon, Rec. C. H. Stephan, secretary; D. I. Turpeau, W. I. Fitzgerald, E. D. Williams, George A. Watty, William Blake. Do You Suffer From Tuberculosis, Consumption, Catarrh, Bronchitis, Asthma, Weak Lungs, Weak, Run Down. Condition. Night Sweats, Hemorrhages, Loss of Weight or Strength, Nervous Dyspepsia, Loss of Appetite, Malnutrition, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Chronic Constipation, Bad Blood Diseases, Painful Condition of the Kidneys, Bladder and other Pelvic Organs? If you do what is asked for life, Ivy's PRICE booklet of advice and information The Ivy Laboratory Committee Alex Williams, Jeremiah Hawkins, Geko K. Burrell, James Boone, R. F. Williams, C. H. Fowler, H. M. W. Staples, M. W. Staples, Billy Mills, and Mrs. Lily Williams. Miss Robin F. Brown of Baltimore and Miss Glimbeth N. Brown of Charlottesville, Va., were guests in the city for the past week. On Friday, April 8th, the Alpha Chapter of Omega Pai Phi Fraternity of Howard University, gave a unique social entertainment. The reception was given in the Omega boys' new home, the former in the D. R. Brown 1737 Elevent street, N. W. The precious rooms were decorated in oriental style. The chaperones were Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. Lee and Dr. C. L. Marshall. RALEIGH, N. C. Raleigh, N. C.-Chas, H. Boyer, head of college and of St. Augugetine's academic departments school, Raleigh, N. C., will complete his twenty-fifth year of continuous service at the school with the close of this school year on May 25th, and the school will join with him in the celebration of his anniversary on Tuesday afternoon of Commencement week. Mr. Boyer came to the school in 'the year he graduated from Yale University. SCRANTON, PA Seranton, Pa.—The concert given at Bethel A. M. E. Church, by Circle No. 2, Mrs Alice Morton, captain, was witnessed by a crowded house. A roast pig and chicken dinner was served. David Brown, Sr., of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., attended the concert. Mrs. Addie V. Crampton Tankard of New York City, is in our city for a short while. "Babe" Ward has returned from a visit to Atlantic City. Little Alice Mitchell has recovered from her illness. William Hall of Philadelphia, a former resident of this city was the guest of R. M. Tyler. Mrs. Margaret Myers, president of the Colored Women's Republican Clubs the Rev. Wm. M. Dawkins, and Wm. A. Jenkins were delegates to the public hearing of the Asbury Equal Rights Bill Mr. and Mrs. Abram Holland and Mrs. Jaw Taylor, a widow to their new son, 413 and 1411 Penn Avenue, respectively; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gillmore have moved to R. 316 Mulberry street; Mrs. Cuetta Wilson, to 61 Krusher court, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jarobs to 627 Kressler court. Mrs. Roland Harrison was sitting at her front window when a gust of wind blew in the pane, the glass striking just above her left eye, causing a painful wound. Miss Edna Campbell is quife ill. Mrs. Hattie Mosely and daughters of Lahoreville, J. J. were the weekend end of Mr. and Mrs. Hill, On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Hill entertained in honor of Mrs. Mosely and daughters. Guests were Mrs. S. Ethel Tillman and sons, Leroy and Perry of West Pittston, Pa. WATERBURY. CONN Waterbury, Conn.—The executive board of the Brass City Federation of Women's Clubs met at the home of Mrs. Daisy Jones, 64 Bishop street, Waterbury, Conn. office and new committees given work. James E. Keford and son, Norman sent Sunday afternoon in Annsia, visiting the former's brother, John W. Keford and family. Those on the sick list are Mrs. Rose Black, Waterbury Hospital and Mrt. Frank Freeman. The revival closed at the M. Olive A. M. E. Zion Church, Friday evening, April 9th, with Rev. Shaw of St Louis, Mo., as Evangelist. A soul-stirring revival has been in progress. Grace Baptist Church, Rev. W. B., Reed of Hartford, preaching every night. A Booker T. Washington memorial meeting was held Sunday evening, April 10, at the A. M. E. Zion Church, under the auspices of the Rev. P. K. Fomille, pastor, who presided Mr. Kefford outlined the work life of J. Washington, Attorney Harry Boardly, prominent citizen of the city and one of the benefactors spoke very interestingly Washington. The principal address was delivered by Frank P. Chisholm, field agent of Tuskegee. NEWPORT, R. I. Newport, R. I.—Sunday, April 10, was a gala day for Trinity Lodge of Elks and the Harriet Tubman Temple. Their annual memorial exercises were held at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church. the pastor, the Rev. W. J. Lucas, delivered the sermon. Louis H. Johnson was master of ceremonies, and Mrs. Richard, daughter ruler, presided over the temple, history and financial standing of the congregation given by Deputy Edward C. M. Richard, an apostle" was recited by the esteemed lecturing knight, Matthew Wallace. Two quartets, one from each division, rendered selections. The Mt. Olivet senior choir sang. At the close of the services the Lodge presented purses to the church, the pastor, the organist, and to the Old Folk's Home in Newport. the Temple presented a purse to the Lodge's building / fund. Mrs. Josephine Rites, for the Old Folk's Home and Edward O. Jackson, for the Elks' building fund. Mrs. Fannie Waller has returned from an Easter visit to Philadelphia and New York. The Rev. W. J. Lucas has been invited to deliver the baccalaureate service announcement address for the Bluestone-Harmony Academy, in Virginia. Miss Ella Wigginton is confined to bed at the Newport Hospital. Everyone are being given for the Old Folks Home in Newport and in Providence. WORCESTER, MASS Wrester, Mali—Services at Zion were well attended Sunday. At the fourth quarterly conference the petition was unanimous for the return of Pastor VanBuren for another year and also for Presiding Elder Aton. Isaac Poston was confirmed a sword. L. D. Kennedy was elected delegate for the annual confluence with L. J. M. Stovall as alternative. The crowd attending the quarterly conference issued the capacity of the lecture room and reports rinder TO IMPROVE YOUR HAIR USE QUINADE Book/o Quinade, the old roller bid hair sampl, ammoes where other remembrion fall. Sold by gregs or direct from Budy Drug Cn. 30 Glendale St. M.Y. C. an remainder of public life. showed the church to be in a new prosperous condition. The Pastor salary was increased $200. New day evening Bunyan's Pilgrims will be the feature of the service treated by stereopticon picture. New Thursday evening Madam Mary Carpasa and family, real African caballer at Zuzu in native parish of African caballer. Pastor C. Van Buren dressed annual sermon to Hill try to preach of P, No. 12, at their sermon will preach the annual G. U. O, Odd Fellows at Zuzu afternoon, May 8th. Last Sunday afternoon he fore fully 300 persons Square Congregational Church Smothers in charge of the Mrs Harriet Ward sang a Byer Jermie Shannon, Zuzu who has been very sick is Mrs. Mabel King reminiscent list. CHARLESTON, S. C Charleston, S. C.—The Presbyterian Congregational Church of Charleston has just celebrated with applause its 56th anniversary, its 56th anniversary, its 56th anniversary, in the South, organized by the Congregational church for women, Rey, C. S. Letbetter, comes to the church with a large and more efficient organ during this calendar, reorganized Brotherhood to assist in directing the work of the church. At the business session of the church, the organ been renovated and compiled with modern convenience, valued between $4000 is free from debt To Study Negro Literature The Omega Psi Phi College nity plans to conduct country during the week of Novem- ra a campaign for the Study of literature and History, to a deepen interest in literature and to authorship and encourage the termity plans to work on its fifteen chapters, but the de- siring colleges, high schools, the associations, Library organizations churches throughout the country The RECONSTRUCTION SESSION OF THE The Sixth Annual Session of the National Race Congress of America will convene at Zion Baptist Church F. Street bet. 3d and 4 1/2 stories W. Washington, H. D. C., May 4-7, 1981 R. W. J. Howard, pastor organization in the local Congress驻 locating Local Congress leagues, fraternal societies requested to send delegates to the Congress. Some of the most thoughtful women of the race will speak. Vice President Coolidge, Senior Lice Secy. Fall and others have also invited to address the Congress receive a description at the White House. In view of the discrimination in registration in Governmental departments an d throughout the country and the rising tide of the Ku Klux Klan and other injustices that's confronting us a race, should bring together the leaders from every section of the country. At least 5000 organizations should register for this session. For further information address headquarters, Washington, D. C. Executive Secretary, H. J. Cobb, M. St. N. W. Washington, D.C. Recording Secretary, C. H. Sperrin Baltimore, Md. Vice-President, Mrs. Ora Sperrin, Mond. Va. National Organizer, J. C. Arii Pittsburgh, Pa. April 21 SOFT SILKY HAIR At last a reliable hair grower that makes short, silky hair curly, grow long, soft and silky. Slowly fill in hair with soft, silky dandruff, allows the scalp and fords the hair roots. 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Johnson. Lester Center of New York spent a Mrs. Irene Smith spent a few hours with her daughter. Mrs. Robert spent a week in Amsterdam, N. Y., visiting her sick mother. The Wheeler Club was en- tered by Mrs. Thomas of Oneida, N. Y., home. B A Grace is becoming a knight of Amsterdam last every Sunday for the first time in p.m. ROCHESTER. N. Y. Y - Bishop Lee of in Zion Church Sun- the evening the recep- tors and assignment Collection for the Fond street has moved Christian of Church- and moved to East East. Council of 34 Salent place Fond street Entertainment given by Henry Caldwell, pianist, and Henry Harriet of Syra- the N.M. E. Zion The entertain- ance of the aspieces of L Society, Mrs. Larkett of Barnard, the Charlotte created a position Exchange as sten- on their Co. on their gave the employ in their employ six insurance policies in Several young will benefit by this the A. M. E. Zion residence of Mrs. street, Mrs. Claude a large number an After the regular refreshments were Home and Foreign ave a conundum ment at their church. Church gave a one entertainment at their N. Miss Leonora Washington, D. C. her uncle, R. F. North Hamilton street. South of 3 Pershing birthday surprise twenty-five guests. corry-sixth birth- tival presents and vacation was served. Lord and Mrs Thomas Brown N. N. have gone to ALBANY N Y A. N. N. is on the evening of Mr. N. at the residence of Wm. A. N. was a dag dinner was given in L. N. at the Ambassador John C. Haw- kinson was given by the join- ers of the Major Lodge of New York A. N. at the Oliver, John B. N. at the Northport Joseph W. Price H. L. Levans Association Hawkins depicted life a member of the legislative body and represented our race to Plymouth on there. The toast- ing Joseph N. Hawkins BUFFALO N Y N. Y. The grand chancelor P. State of New York was in Buffalo, Saturday April 10, and 17, and visit first Shiloh Baptist Church. P. J. Echolos, the pastor. M. and United Order of St. John Morning Star council will have an annualleton preached Sunday, at the First Shiloh Church L. J. Echolos, the pastor. M. P. G. Master; Mrs. Viola P. G. Supervisor; Mrs. M. Juvenile officer; Wm. Allgood, Jas Webb pass commander. N. A. C. P. had a large crowd night at a meeting at the Shiloh Baptist Church. R. Teihar the editor of has been seek-but is better. Bruena Austin and Mls. organist at First Shiloh can be got at 427 Mich- Rome, N. Y. While ill with beaches some years ago, I caught a severe cold and from that time on I had trouble with my brunch with tubes and with my stomach. I was in need of a tonic as well when someone suggested that I try Dr. Browne. severe cold and from that time on I had trouble with my brachial tubes and with my stomach. I was in need of a tonic as well when someone suggested that I try Dr. Pierce. Golden Medical Discovery. It proved to be the very medicine my system wanted for it not only built up my health generally but it gave great help to my brucellous ticks and scab. I have never had brucellosis. Double since and only ever sought "MRD." Iran Avenue, 65 William, and 433 Clinton streets. Win. Campbell, agent. New Jersey PLAINFIELD, N. J. Plainfield, N. J., Mr. and Mrs. Geo Vanokake were entertain at a birthday party given by their grander. Horace, at his home on East and street Horace was the recipient of many cherished and beautiful presents. The Appalachian Social given by the Plainfield University Club at the home of Mrs. Monitor on Tuesday evening. April 12th, was a success socially and financially. The Snow Circle and the Embroidery Club held a joint meeting at the home of Mrs. H. Garden on East and street Friday afternoon. April 15th, Business of importance to both clubs was transmitted. Elder A. A. Trent, pastor of the Church of God and Saints of Christ, with his members left here last week to attend the Passover that is being held in Washington, D.C. Mrs. E. J. Christian, on Richmond, street, who has been ailing for the past couple or weeks, is now convalescing. John Thomas of Richmond street continues to improve, but is yet confined to the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Henson of Brooklyn and Mrs. Jack Saunders were the week and guests of Mrs. Frank Kelso, Mr. and Mrs. Pterson, Dunellen, N. J., her parents also spent Sunday with Mrs. Kelso. Miss Mattie Ford of Berckman street is very ill at this writing, and is causing her parents much anxiety. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace of New York City were the week and guests of Mrs. Wallace's mother, Mrs. R. Randolph of West 3rd street. The People's Commercial League, Inc., which opened for business a few days ago, adds another race enterprise to game this city. We wish this organization much credit. A meeting of the Diggs Club of Mr. Zion A, M. E., Church was held at the parade songday evening, April 14th. A time program was rendered under the direction of Mrs. Hoffman. The Plainfield branch of the N. A. A. C. P., has been holding several meetings in connection with its Drive. The biggest of these meetings was held at the Stishl Baptist Church on Sunday, April 17th. Young David Harvey read a fine paper on the history of the association, and Dr. George E. Cannon of Jersey City, delivered an eloquent address. The Rev. Dr. Roberts made the welcoming address, and the Rev. J. P. W. Collier also space, and 3 new members were added to the association. Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Turner of 60, West 13rd street are the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy born on April 15th. Mother and son are doing fine. For the benefit of the $50 Plainfield readers of The New York Ack. The question asked continually is has the Cosmopolitan Relief Association with offices in Camden, and a branch office in Newark, N. J., paid the death claim of Mrs. Landora Brown, who died on December 10th, 1920. No, emphatically no. They offered $60 when her policy called for $100, claiming that they found out upon investigation that she was older than she herself knew; they waited seven years for her to die so that they might deduct $40. I hereby warn all who wish to take out insurance in this company on any other to see that his age is neither stamped or printed on the policy before acceptance, as there are few of us who can remember what age we give ten or twelve years back, and that is why these companies have a chance to do a decreased member this way. Another company was appealed to for information. A stamped envelope was sent them, but they would not even send that back. I have in my possession communications from the Cosmopolitan head office giving the above mentioned reason for not paying the beneficiary the $100 agreed to on Mrs. Brown's certificate of membership. Read carefully, readers, and govern yourself accordingly, as I feel it my duty to place you in possession of needed information. Question me as you like. I am yours for my readers interest. C. EDWARD EPPs 325 Plainfield avenue, Plainfield, N. J ORANGE N. I Orange, N. J.-The reception and banquet given by Ultra, Lodge No. 130 Elks of the World, Orange, N. J., on Wednesday evening, April 1st, at the Orange Armory, in honor of Grand Exalted Ruler Mechan and the Grand Secretary Bates, brought out the largest number of uniformed Elks ever assembled in the state, except at the grand lodge sessions. Mr Mechan was delayed by the loss of his suitcase which tell from the auto which brought him from the train. The music was superb. On no previous occasion has the armory been so beautifully decorated. He has been the members of Arthu Temple of Orange. Ultra Lodge under the leadership of Exalted Ruler William H. Carter has doubled its membership and taken on new life. The grand march was led by the grand exalted ruler and grand secretary. The silver cup was won by Pride of Newark Lodge, and was presented to their exalted ruler" Luke Dancy by Past Exalted Ruler Dr. Walter G. Alexander. Assemblyman from Essex County. N. J. Henry Highland Gartner. Lodge of Monclair took second prize. In the incleup were members of the order from New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Ohio, and Indiana. PERTH AMBOY N Perth Amboy, N. J.—Second Baptist Church has concluded a two weeks revival. Perth Amboy, N. J.—The fair, held at St. James A. M. E. Zion Church April 14th and 15th proved a success. On Sunday afternoon at 9 p.m. the Rev. R. T. Parson of Newark will occupy the palpit for Key, J. E. Robinson. In the evening the pastor will preach his closing sermon for the year prior, to departing for annual conference at Hackensack, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Wilson of Elm street are happy over the advent of a fine baby girl. The V. C. Endenoyor held an inspiring meeting. On Sunday April 22th at 6:30 p.m., the V. C. E. and B. Y. P. THE NEW YORK AGE, SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1921 The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily blurred document. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. Dr. Sylvester L. Corrothers, pastor and Founder of the Rosevelt Memorial Institutional A. M. E. Zion Temple, one of the finest churches owned by Negroes in the State of New Jersey. The property is valued at $100,000, Dr. Corrothers work in the Temple has gained the praise of all the Bishops and General Officers of the A. M. E. Zion Convention. Dr. Corrothers is regarded as a great leader, and is widely known for his ability as an orator. N. will assemble together at 2nd Baptist church. Misses A. and C. Bryan's cousin from Brooklyn, N. Y. was here as guest for the week end. Res. Lawrence of Jersey City accounted the pulpit for Rev. J. E. Robinson, Sunday evening. At St. James Zion Church in April 10, the officers and members in aid of the conference to the departure of the Key J. E. Robinson to the annual conference to be held at Jacksonville, N. J. April 27. The church asked for Res. Robinson's return as pastor. spent the day at the Easter Cottage, Mr. and Mrs. John Dey are leading members of the A. M. E. Zion Church Paterson, N. J. Mr. Dey is choristers and Mrs. Dey is leading soprano. RAHWAY, N. J. Rahway, N. J.-Miss Sylvia Sykes, who was taken to the Elizabeth General Hospital, quintet sick is improving meeting preparatory to the departure of the Key J. E. Robinson to the annual conference to be held at Jacksonville, N. J. April 27. The church asked for Res. Robinson's return as pastor. Send all news for the New York Acr Sunday April 10, the president of the V. C. Enniuiver auxiliary of St. James Zion Church represented the auxiliary at the 2nd Baptist Church, B. Y. F. C. Auxiliary Mr. and Mrs. H. Reynolds of Fayette street are greeting over the death of their recently born boy child. The Rev. R. Montague formerly of Hall-avenue Perth Amboy, has moved to his recently furnished home at Woodbridge, N. J. The B. Y. P. C. and V. C. Endeavor, have decided through their presidents and secretaries to co-operate. The two auxiliaries will unite on the fourth Sundays in each month. The Rev. R. L. Parsons of Newark will preach on Sunday afternoon, April Robinson at St. James Church, M. E. Robinson at the church during the pastor will 24th at 3 p. m. for the Rev. J. E. preach a farewell sermon before leaving for conference. The Rev. Derrick, preached at St. James Zion Church Sunday morning and evening, April 10th. ATLANTA, GA. Atlanta, Ga.,—Articulations have been made by the Urban League with the Perennial Picture Corporation to make moving pictures of race activities on April 24th. The Auditorium Theatre will exhibit these pictures on May 9, 10, 11, and 12. A sacred concert was given Sunday afternoon in the Old Fellows Auditorium by the Business Women's Association, of which Miss Vivian L. Saunders is president. Jose O. Thomas, field secretary of the National Urban League spoke at Bethlehem Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. April 17th, at a mass meeting in the interest of the Summer Virginia Neighborhood Club of the Social Service Training School at Morehead College is responsible for the organization of this club. The City Federation of Clubs, Mrs. D.R. Green, president will entertain the Southeastern Federation of Clubs which meets in this city June 28, 29, 30. A Bible Conference is being held at Wheat Street Baptist Church, Dr. P. James Bryant, is pastor. Among those on the program are Dr. J. T. Brown and E. W. D. Izsues of Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. D. D. Crawford, Rev. W. J. Jackson, Rev. E. P. Johnson, Rev. D. W. Cannon, Mrs. W. F. McKinney, Mrs. W. L. Globston, Mrs. H. R. Butler, Miss Mivian L. Saunders, Miss L. M. Burney, Miss E. L. Ware, W. J. Trent, Governor Hugh M. Dorssey, Mayor James L. Key, Dr. Aitch Cree, W. Woods White, Jas. Morton, Jia A. Manget, Dr. John W. Ham, Mrs. L. Craig and Misa C. B. Rivers render gospel solos at each session. The Urban League staff entertained Miss Orthea Brooks, secretary in local office, wi be surprise birthday party at 12:00 clock Saturday. Mrs. N. Work, Tuskegee Institute instructor, wi be Monday and Tuesday, April 18 and 19, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse 9. Thomas entertained the Social Workers Club Monday afternoon with Mr. Work as guest of honor. Mrs. Viola Hanson of the S. & H. Stenographic Bureau who has been in Florida for several weeks has returned to the city. SPRING LAKE BEACH, N. J. Spring Lake Beach; N. J.-Mr. and Mrs. John Drivden and Julius Dey, and Mrs. Mary Deflicio and son motored from Patterson to Spring Lake and CAGARITH BLADDER pent this day at the Laster Cottage Mr. and Mrs. John Dey are leading members of the A M. L. Zion Church Paterson, N. J. Mr. Dey is choristers and Mrs. Dey is leading soprano. RAHWAY, N. I Railway, N. J.-Miss Sylvia Sykes who was taken to the Elizabeth General Hospital, unit 166 is improving slowly. Miss Miles of Bryant street spent the week and visiting friends at Princeton, N. J. Send all news for the New York Ace to Mrs. C. A. Maize, 41 Bond street, not later than Sunday afternoon. WOODBRIDGE, N. J. Woodbridge, N. J. - On the first Sunday in April the Rev. S. P. Houss, preached and administered the Lord's Supper. He held his last quarterly competence, all reports being well prepared. The pastor preached at night. Rev. R. Monagos, pastor of the First Baptist, Church, and Rev. Austin have entered into their new homes at Clifford Heights. Medames, Randall, Howard, Cromwell and Taylor of Rahway worshiped at the mission. HACKENSACK N J Hackensack, N. J. Jem Larick died Friday morning April 8, 1921. The funeral was held at the residence, 87 Second street, as his wife was not able to leave home. Another service was held in the A. M. E. Zien, Church Mt. Olive Baptist Church, James Street, Key A. W. Williams, pastor, had the regular morning sermon on April 10. Sunday School was at 2:40 p.m. at 3:30 Keysburg of Philadelphia preached for the benefit of Club No. 6. George Robinson captain. This club is raising money to build a new church. The annual rally will take place June 12, 1921. Mrs. R Logan was the hostess of her whistle parts, Monday, April 12, 1921. The G. L. basketball team closed its season at the Hackensack Armory, April 1, by defeating the Charm of Brooklyn, score 82-24 HOT SPRINGS, VA Hot Springs, Va. - On the first Sunday in April, the Rev. Banser Easley from Lowynore, Va., preached at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church; Rev. Luke Jones at Mt. Pigah; Rev. C. W. Wright at Smith Chapel; and Rev. Mr. Johnson, at St. Paul, M. E. Church. The Ministers' and Deans' conference of the Berean Valley Baptist Association which convened in Covington, Va., on April 5th, 1921, was largely attended. The churches in this vicinity were represented by Rev. Luke Jones and R. P. Allen; and by deacons, Carey Towles, Dickson and W. P. Towley. The public school at Warm Springs, Va., taught by Miss Palmer from Clifton Forge, Va., closed on Friday, April 15th, 1921. The exhibition given by the school showed painstaking care, intelligence and devotion on part of teacher and pupils. Among recent arrivals there are Miss Clara Smith and Rev. James E. Lewis, Mountain Side Lodge, 199, I. B. P. O. Elles of the World, in conjunction with the Cascade Temple, held memorial services at Smith Chapel Sunday night, April 10. The following program was rendered before a full hour; music by the chapel choir invocation by Rev. L. Jones; "Thanatopsis" by A. L. Fraser; "Nearer my God to Thee," Thos. Banks; a paper by Mrs. M. E. Jennings; music by the choir; "The principles of our Order"; address by C. Burrell; remarks on behalf of the Daughters of Elles; by Rev. C. Callahan; address by Rev. Luke Jones; music collection; C. B. Callahan; master ceremonies; C. R. Wood, E. R. Ellis Gaunt, L. Leeding K.; J. L. Halliburton, E. Loyal, K.; Earl Jeffers, E. Lest K. Mrs. E. A. Jeffers and her son left here Tuesday, April 12, on a business trip to Fox, Florida. EDENTON N C Edenton, N. C.-The K. of P.'s celebrated their annual thanksgiving with W. B. Hathaway as master of ceremonies. R. M. Lee gave some helpful advice. Mrs. Knight sang. Rev. S. L. Smith of Phoenix Grove Station preached. Mrs. Pattie Rhodes of Beauty passed through the city, eminute to Philadelphia. Spending the week end in the city were Columbus Graves of Roper, Robert Anthony of Roper, Rev. O. G. Allen of Statesville, Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Hunter of Williamston, Graphy Revilick of New York, Dr. Love of the State department. L. R. Petton of Redwood, John Ogrison of New York. OUR NEW HOME 25,000 MORE PORO AGENTS WANTED Equipped with the Very Latest Apparatus for Teaching the Poro System of Scalp and Hair Culture and all Branches of Beauty Culture Terms Moderate Diplomas Given Write Today for Further Information "PORO" COLLEGE Washington, J. H. Holden Kinston, J. W. Hercyne, Fayetteville, Dr. and Mrs. W. M. Harper, W. M. Dawson of Belhaven, Mr. Martin of Washington. A reception was given in their honor. 41 St. John Church. Mississippi Lauren Skinner and Elizabeth Nikon spent the week end in Elizabeth City. These on the sick list, are T. S. Sharp of Gale street Rebecca Robbick of Granville; Susan Norcum, Church street; Zenobie Edney of Church street. The First Baptist has remodeled their parish building and A. M. E. Zonobie likewise, Key, J. A. Lewis, and L. T. Mellier, are the pastors. MEETING FOR LINCOLN An educational mass meeting in interest of Lincoln University was largely attended on Friday evening, April 18th, at Mother M. A. E. Zion Church, West 130th street, the Rev. J. W. Brown, pastor Dr. Leo, Fitz Nearon, president of the New York Lincoln Alumni Association, presided instead of Ascendidian John C. Hawkins, who sent regrets at not being able to be present. Invocation was offered by the Rev. Frank M. Hyler pastor of St. Lannes Presbyterian Church, New York The speakers of the evening were president John B. Rendall of Lincoln University, Dr. W. G. Alexander of Orange, Dr. J. W. Alexander of Olmsted, matrician and Principal W. R. Valentine on the Bordentown Industrial School, Bordentown, N. I. Music was furnished by the Lincoln Quartet, which rendered several selections in excellent style. A collection, amounting in cash and pledges to $150 was taken by Dr. J. W. Brown, assisted by the Rev C P. Cole, presiding elder of the New York A. M. L. Church conference, Dr. George E. Cannon of Jersey City, and other well known graduate Law students. Wm. Hullick Johnson, dean of the University, Prince L. Edwards is secretary of the alumni association. PATERSON. N. I. Patterson, N. J. An informal party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jonis S. Roper, 170 Franklin st. street on Friday evening, April 8th, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jonis S. Roper, Solos were sung by Mrs. Nina Housett, and Clatence Hinton accompanied by Mrs. B. Hogan and Master John Hughes. A repast was served by the hostess after which Mrs. and Mrs. Barber left for New York City to spend a few days before returning to their home in Charlottesville, Va. At the meeting of the Household of Ruth 1718 G. U. O. O. F. Coral, Housett was elected delegate from Paterson to the D. G. H. to be held in Cape May, N. J., August 12, and 13. At the quarterly election of Goodwill Lodge, 4390, on March 23rd, Charles W. A. Scawill, was elected noble grand; Robert A. Caldwell, V. G. George Bumpass, E. S. Moses, A. Bumer, P. N. G. Percy Richardson, E. G. Geo HAMPTON INSTITUTE AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL Opportunity Knocks at the Door of the Man Who Knows and Can Do If you wish to prepare yourself to fill a responsible position of wide usefulness as a County or farm-demonstration agent Teacher of vocational agriculture Rural-school principal Hampton Now Offers in Agriculture A COLLEGIATE COURSE Based on Four-Year Secondary Course With Work in Well-Equipped Class- rooms, Shops and Laboratories; with Summer Field Practice; with All-Round Training Under High-Grade Instructors James E. Grggg. Principal. Warren K. Elodgett, Director. Much south, All. Miss Margaret Smith was married to Marvel W. Smith, both of this city, on Wednesday evening, April 3, at the residence of the bride's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lewis, Jr. Park street, Augustine, Protyster Church, was the officiating clergyman. About 100 guests were present. TRENTON, N. J. ticket of Ridgwood, N. J.—At the N. M. E. rice rend- ing Church on Sunday, April 10, local city. Dr. prachat, J. J. Jones, spoke in the congregation morning in the afternoon the Rev. bringing his means of Church, preach it and his choir music to music in evening colored was held on Saturday. R. J. E., both the tenor of its church, was greeted E SUMMER SCHOOL for TEACHERS S 6—JULY 15, 1921 Advanced) Professional and Industrial Courses. Car. Registration Fee, $3.00. Board, $24. E. C. HOBER'S, Director Is There a Deserving Young Man or Young Woman in Your Community who needs a Chance? TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE SUMMER JUNE 6-JUNE Literary (Elementary and Advanced) 622 Present Last Year. Regi R. R. MOTON, Principal INSTITUTE SUMMER SCHOOL for JUNE 6—JULY 15, 1921 Elementary and Advanced) Professional and Indu- cent Last Year. Registration Fee, $300. Boat- Principal E. C. ROW Is There a Deserving Man or Young W in Your Comm who needs a Chance? Literary (Elementary and Advanced) Professional and Industrial Courses. 622 Present Last Year. Registration Fee, $3.00. Board, $24. R. R. MOTON, Principal E. C. ROBERIS, Director A COLLEGE that has its students devote one half their time to actual useful work is in line with common sense that we are amused that the idea had to be put in execution by an ex- slave as a life-cover for his diarrhoeal race. Our great discoveries are always accidental; we work for one thing and get at the end of the day will come, and are long, when the great universities of the world will have to put the Tuxedo idea into execution in order to save themselves from being scaped by the Coured Mace. If no perhaps Tuckteague institute offers the very opportunity which he wants. Tukarek is not only a school. It is an institution and an influence. It is a place to help myself. Location unspecified for beauty/health. Footy. Worker. Academic. Medical. School. Smith-Hughes Vocational, Courses for advanced Students. AUBUGEKO INSTITUTE is no place for aluggers. From raising money to take, there is a full program—art, science, and etc. Maybe your boy needs just the sort of trump- which, linkages, others —Import Hubbard, is "A Little Journey to 'Landover'. ROBERT K. MOTON, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama TRENTON SCHOOL OF DESIGN 31 Montgomery r. French system taught where people can do A more & every brick building w Courset completed in three MRS. AGNES Enclose stn National Tra SCHOOL OF DESIGNING AND DREA 11 Montgomery Place, Lenton, N. J. Wright with the designers will all the improvements for every brick building was all improvements for in three weeks. MRS. AGNES L. KEMP, Prin. Enclose stamp for reply. OF DESIGNING AND DRESSMAKING Memory since, Brenton, N. J. must have cut all the instant patterns by tape measure building with all improvements for dresses, in three weeks. DIPLOMA GIVEN. MAGNES L. KEMP, Prin. close stamp for reply. TRENTON SCHOOL OF DESIGNING AND DRESSMAKING 31 Montgomery Place, Trenton, N. J. French Systems taught where people can call all the inpatient patterns by tape measure. A also 8 story brick building with all improvements by Bradsmith. Course completed in Three Givers. MRS. AGNES L. KEMP, Prin. Enclose stamp for reply. National Training School DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA A School for the Training of Colored Men and Women For Service Though it is young in history, the Institution pride in the work thus far accomplished, for its already filling many responsible positions, thus do the aim of the school to train men and women to zenship. for the Training of Colonel Men and Women For Service is young in history, the Institution work thus far accomplished, for its g ing many responsible positions, thus d the school to train men and women to PARTMENTS ALREADY ESTABLISH The Training of Colored Young Women For Service. In history, the Institution feels a just far accomplished, for its graduates are responsible positions, thus demonstrating to train men and women for useful cili- TS ALREADY ESTABLISHED 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 The School of Arts and Sciences The Commercial Department The Department of Music The Department of Home Economics In Equipment and Teaching it is Surpassed by Few Schools for the Training of Colored Young in the South President Jas. E. Shepard, Durham, N. C. W. Smith. F. N. F. master. The church was beautifully decorated. Solos were rendered by Mrs. H. Harn and Miss Stilley. Students from Bedford Industrial School, accompanied by Mrs. W. K. Valentine, rendered a program at the St. Paul A. M. F. Zion Church. Rev. L. H. Turner was called to Hackensack, N. J. to attend the funeral of John Lankey, a trustee and member of the Zion W. R. Church. Mr. M. Zion W. R. Chinn of Burdinton, the district superintendent of Sunday Schools, visited The St. Paul A. M. F. Zion Sunday School and gave a helpful address and suggestions for the betterment of the school. RIDGEWOOD N J Mrs. Eina Berry, who has been the improving and Mr. Berry has returned of home from the Louisiana & Hospital and served as general secretary, Y. M. C. A. in NY. SUBSCRIPTION BY MAIL POSTPART London Office: Gortinge Agency; No. 18, Green Street, Leduc Estate, London OTHER ISSUES INVOLVED. While the effort to maintain the moral standards of the Y. M. C. A. so far as the 10th street Branch is concerned, seem to have failed to meet with approval that might have been expected from the central board of Directors, the fact remains that usefulness of the executive secretary is ended. The morale of the branch has suffered and its supporters have become discouraged and disheartened. The authority and responsibility of the local board of management have been reduced to a mullity and the confidence of the community has been betrayed. While the total issue of maintaining the moral standard and the morals of the institution has been set aside arbitrarily as a matter of no consequence, other issues of equal gravity have been raised. One of these is to what degree of power and authority as lodged in the local board. If it is to be a board of management in deed as well as in name, it should possess certain powers. These powers need to be defined and made manifest, so that self-respecting citizens will feel safe in accepting membership on such boards. Then there is a fundamental question of property rights involved in the erection of Y. M. C. A. buildings for the use of colored people. The entire metropolitan plan is going to prove worthless, unless the people of the race who contribute money and who make up a constituency for the Association, are to have a voice in determining the use of the property and the naming of proper officials to run it for the purposes provided. The failure of the organization to make suitable provision for autonomy in the government on its branches, accounts for the reluctance of Negroes in various cities to contribute either toward the erection of buildings or for their maintenance. It also shows the necessity for the social representation on the central board of directors, as well as in a local board of so-called management. If the Y. M. M. C. A., movement is ever to be rehabilitated among the colored people of New York these questions will be set aside, and settled on a basis of justice and fair dealing. ADMINISTRATION ATTITUDE. Considerable concern has been expressed by doubting Thomases of the race as to the attitude to be assumed by the new administration toward the vexed phases of Negro rights and wrongs. This Act has repolved full faith in the purpose of President Harding, as expressed during his campaign, to stand for the full recognition of all the rights of the citizenship earned by the race through faithful service to the country. This confidence has been confirmed by the first official message of the President to the Congress. In it he said: Congress ought to wipe the stain of barbaric lynching from the hammer of a free and orderly representative democracy. We face the fact that many millions of people of African descent are numbered among our population and that in number of States they constitute a very large proportion of the total population. It is unnecessary to r count the difficulties incident to the condition, nor to emphasize the fact that it is a condition which cannot be removed: There has been suggestion, however, that some of its difficulties might be ameliorated by a humane and enlightened consideration of it: the study of its many aspects and efforts to avoid a policy, at least a national attitude of mind calculated to bring about the most satisfactory possible adjustment of relations between the races, and of each step to the national life. One proposal is the creation of a commission embracing representatives of both races, to study and report on the entire subject. The proposal has real merit. I am convinced that in mutual understanding the cognition of interdependence of the races, and the maintenance of the rights of citizenship lies the road to righteous adjustment. The 'recommendation that Congress should act to wipe out lynching is an undertreatment of the anti-lynching legislation, which has been before that body for the past two sessions. The further preference to the possible merit of the proposal for the creation of an international commission to study and report on the entire subject is significant. To know—familiar with the race question in all its phases, the proposal of such a commission at first sight seemed to justify the deriving of exclusive power. But on further reduction, the possible value of such a means of prosecution from and submission to its laws and regulations did not The real key to the situation, however, lies in the President's institute, that the maintenance of the rights of citizenship is one of the essential elements leading to a righteous adjustment of the situation. This, together with the accordance of equal justice under the law and proper representation in the public service, will go far toward affording, a safe solution of the manyills that beset the race in the nation. This administration attitude of justice and fair play should be reflected in the betterment of public sentiment on racial issues throughout the country. A LOUISIANA DEVICE. A LOUISIANA BOURBON Democrat of Louisiana, who like their predecessors of the French royalists neither learn anything nor forget anything, are still seeking devious devices to disfranchise the Negroes of that State. Since the infamous "Grandfather clause" in the present State constitution was nullified by a decision of the Federal Supreme Court, a new legal device has been sought to effect the same end. Former Governor Pleasant has evolved a plan to bring this about, through the introduction of an ordinance, which was published in the New Orleans Times-Pakoyun. It reads as follows: "The following persons, and no other, shall be electors and shall be entitled to vote at any election in the state by the people. (Except as may be otherwise provided in this article) if he or she possesses the addition, qualifications described in this article. "Every citizen of this state and of the United States, native born or naturalized not less than twenty-one years of age: (A) of whose ancestors, as shall be historical and anthropographical evidence, inhabited any portion of the earth north of the twentieth degree north latitude immediately previous to the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus in the year 1492; the suffrage franchisement being herein recognized in these citizens as an intellectual right inherited from those peoples of the world whose creative genius and civilizations have made the discovery of America and the establishment of the government of the United States; (B) Or who shall possess such educational qualifications as the legislature shall prescribe. Or course, it is hard to anticipate what such a learned body as the Supreme Court will or will not decide in a case as yet unheard, but it would not seem to the lay mind that a restriction of the suffrage, dating back to a state of things four centuries ago, would possess any stronger legal status than one merely going back to the grand-fathers' time. And the further fact that these conditions are to be determined by "historical, and anthropographical evidence" only heightens the absurdity of the restriction. The whole thing is bumonth in the first degree. If the thinking white men of the South, of whom we suppose the former governor is one, would expend as much energy in fitting the masses of their section, both white and black, to become good citizens, so that they might use the ballot with discretion and intelligence, the results would be far greater in promoting the development of that section in the scale of civilization. In the effort to push the Negro down into the mire of ignorance and oppression, the whites of the South are going down with him. A system of government based on fraud and violence cannot prosper. Such cheap attempts at trickery as that outlined in the former governor's proposed ordinance cannot stand the test of justice. WASHINGON INDICATIONS WASHINGTON INDICATIONS. That the attitude of friendly concern and just treatment of the race revealed in the President's message to Congress is true of the new administration as a whole is indicated in some characteristic incidents reported from the capital. Of Mr. Mellon, the Secretary of the Treasury, it is related that on making his first tour of the department, he observed one of the proscriptive segregation signs left by the Wilson regime, "What that? the new Secretary is quoted as inquiring. When his informant began to tell the significance of the sign, Mr. Mellon interrupted: "Never mind, I don't want to hear about it. Have them removed at once." So much for that. Then we heard that Mr. Davis, the new Secretary of Labor, in a conference called between the Chicago stockyard employer and the representatives of the packers, espoused the cause of equal pay for equal work. When it was brought out that the colored employee were receiving about 30 per cent, less than others engaged in same work, Mr. Davis contended that this discrimination was un-American and that labor is worthy of its hire and equable consideration without regard to color. One of the first acts of ex-Senator, Fall of New Mexico, now Secretary of the Interior, was to appoint former Lieut. Henry O. Flipper as the head of a bureau dealing with Alaska affairs, his special fitness for such a position having come to the knowledge of the Secretary in New Mexico. Such incidents as those above cited are as indicative of the true attitude of the administration as formal official pronouncements, perhaps more so. All in all, the indications for the administration weather at Washington, as far as the race is concerned may be set down as, fair and warmer. The voters of New York State will soon have an opportunity to decide whether they favor a literary test for the ballot. The Finance committee to the Senate consultation, passed by the legislature for consultation to popular vote, would favor voters to be able to vote. THE NEW YORK AGE SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1921 THE VOICE OF A SOUTHERN BULLY We have received a copy of an editorial, from the Cordele (Go.) Dispatch which comments on the visit which this writer made to the President in a few days ago on matters of interest to the Negro. The editor of the Cordele Dispatch expresses great bitterness over the fact that "Warren G. Harding, President of the United States, was closed in the White House with a New York Negro who had come to demand that peonage in Georgia be investigated." He appears to feel that President Harding has given just offence to all white people in Georgia by giving audience to a colored American citizen. He declares that he does not condom, by word or thought, the peonage crimes committee in Jasper and Newton Counties but he holds that it is no business either of the New York Negro or the President of the United States-to interfere or to have anything to say regarding the matter. He says: "This is wholly an affair for Georgian—not the business of a New York Negro who wants to find out what it means to swing all night by the roadside from a tree limb—and he is encouraging this sort of racial relation by his conferences with the President." These are not the words of a rational human being but the bellowings of a mad animal. It is, in fact, the voice of the traditional southern bully that never tries to reason. Pronounce is not a matter which wholly concerns Georgia. Pronounce is a violation of the Constitution of the United States and is a crime against the federal laws. The President has every right to take steps to see that it is punished. Furthermore, what goes on in Georgia is the concern of every citizen in the country. Every peanut-trained southern bully suffers under the hallucination, that the race problem can be settled by swinging somebody from the limb of a tree. Even if the "best" white citizen of Cordlede did swing me from the limb of a tree they would not settle it; they would find the race problem just as troublesome the next day as it was before. PISH-POSH "it is a term which has been used softly by part of the American language. It is a term "Applying to the writings and sayings of coo so far as Mr. Mencken. It is true that cities are limited to the lecture room and common sense and facts of life. But this is not mencken's opinion has had a great deal more the account of a lecture delivered by Professor. The subject of the Professor's lecture was superiority." and in the course of his talk the inferiority of all colored races. As an institution in India. Regarding the situation heary facts in history of the world was the more than a century. "he said, 'have marvelled at the success in controlling 300,000,000 Indians and inattain as compared with their British rulers the character and will power." May with Mr. Mencken, "Pish-Posh." A hand 1000 Indians not primarily because they have greater gun power. Let the handful and machine guns and they would see how controlling influence. Now went on: "If this conclusion is really what we not interest in it that if the qualities of in this single respect, if the Indians have power as they seem to be inferior, then not the present time be ruling over and administering of all America as well. It is a straastic and absurd." Pish." If the Professor would read a little races, including Egyptians, Mongolians and world through having preponderating military of all learned theories about intellectual behaviors may read all righ but something they did there would be a probability that the in Europe might still be regarded as they would prices in the slave markets around the Me "Pish-Pesh" is a term which has been used so often by H. L. Mencken that it has become a part of the American language. It is a term which Mr. Mencken is never tired of applying to the writings and sayings of college professors. We do not go so far as Mr. Mencken. It is true that a great many of the men whose activities are limited to the lecture room and study-room to lose their contact with common sense and facts of life. But this is not true of all professors. Yet Mr. Mencken's opinion has had a great deal more weight with us since we have read the account of a lecture delivered by Professor McDougall of Harvard, University. The subject of the Professor's lecture was "The Heredity of Injustice Racial Superiority." and in the course of his talk he proved, according to his theories, the inferiority of all colored races. As an illustration he cited the political situation in India. Regarding the situation he said that one of the most extraordinary facts in history of the world was the British administration in India for more than a century. "Englishmen," he said, "have marvelled at the success of a more handful of countrymen in controlling 300,000,000 Indians and in attempting to explain it have found that as compared with their British rulers the natives of India are defective in character and will power." Here we say with Mr. Mencken, "Pish-Pesh." A handful of Englishmen control 300,000,000 Indians not primarily because they have greater will-power but because they have greater gun power. Let the handful of Englishmen discard their rifles and machine guns and they would see how long their will power would exert a controlling influence. The professor went on: "If this conclusion is really well founded, as it seems to be might we not inter from it that if the qualities of Indians and British had been reversed in this single respect, if the Indians had been innately superior in will-power as they seem to be inferior, then, not improbably, a few Indians would at the present time be ruling over and administering the affairs of all Europe, and perhaps of all America as well. It is a strange reflection. It is not utterly fantastic and absurd." More "pish-posh." If the Professor would read a little history he would find that many races, including Egyptians, Mongolians and Turks, have in turn dominated the world through having preponderating military force. Nine-tenth of all learned theories about intellectual heredity is sheer nonsense. The theories may read all righ but somehow they do not work out in actual life. If they did there would be a probability that the two-leaded inhabitants of northern Europe might still be regarded as they were when they commanded the lowest prices in the slave markets around the Mediterranean. THE MEANEST TRICK EVER the best stories that have been sold have been the world," and these stories have involved someone that if it was put to a vote in New York City, not the New York plain clothes detectives wilt in New York newspapers last week. His name is Carl Zipf. He is one of the plainsmen all of their time to searching for violators in the story. Zipf had been scenting around the buggers and other violators of the Prohibition era, so he bethought himself of a bit of stranger, chucked his abdomen and began to moan his moans an unfortunate fellow named Bert approached him and asked what was the trailing from a stomach, ache that threatened to whisky. Thereupon Bush rushed back, singing a glass of the forbidden liquid, reappeared. Zipf was colling on the ground only straightened up, took the glass, smelled if there under arrest." He thereupon seized Busse who the latter was held in five hundred dollars and Jury. Questionably was right in holding the prison doubt that the majority of New Yorkers read Zipf had played the meanest trick ever. Many of the best stories that have been told have been stories about "the meanest man in the world," and these stories have involved some clever inventions, but we believe that if it was put to a vote in New York City the medal would be awarded to one of the New York plain clothes detectives who was a character in a story related in New York newspapers last week. This detective's name is Carl Zipf. He is one of the plain clothes sleuths who have been devoting all of their time to searching for violators of the Bone Dry law. According to the story, Zipf had been senting around for several days in search of bootleggers and other violators of the Prohibition Act but his search had been frustless, so he bethought himself of a bit of strategy. He leaped up against a building, clutched his abdomen and began to moan as though in great pain. On hearing his means an unfortunate fellow named Busch, in the role of Good Samaritan, approached him and asked what was the trouble. Zipf replied that he was suffering from a stomach, ache that threatened to end his life if he did not get a drink of whiskey. Thereupon Busch resisted back into the house and emerged again bringing a glass of the forbidden liquid. When Busch reappeared, Zipf was rolling on the ground in seeming agony, but he immediately straightened up, took the glass, smelled it, grinned and said to Busch, "You are under arrest." He thereupon seized Busch and carried him to the Tombs where the latter was held in five hundred dollars bail to await the action of the Grand Jury. The judge unquestionably was right in holding the prisoner, under the law, but we have no doubt that the majority of New Yorkers reading the story were ready to vote that Zipf had played the meanest trick ever. TRIAL BY JURY. man named Emuelan West charged with criminan was tried recently at Little Rock, Arkansas and a half of a day they failed to agree. The Little Rock papers devoted a column等 interesting reading. Very first received the case from the court it secret ballot. It was found that seven were the five for acquittal stood firm against. Then came the suggestion of a compromissdation for life imprisonment instead of a A colored man named Emmanuel West charged with criminally assaulting a young white woman was tried recently at Little Rock, Arkansas After the jury had been out a night and a half of a day they failed to agree and the judge declared a mistrial. The Little Rock papers devoted a column each to the trial and the accounts make interesting reading. When the jury first received the case from the court it retired to the jury room and took a secret ballot. It was found that seven were for conviction and five for acquittal. The five for acquittal stood firm against a verdict carrying a death sentence. Then came the suggestion of a compromise verdict of guilt with a recommendation for life imprisonment instead of electrocution. This compromise was acceptable to all the five who had voted for acquittal except one man, the Rev. Mr. Smith. We call his name because it deserves to be mentioned. The Rev Mr. Smith asserted that the jury had not been selected to settle the case according to policy or to appease the public mind but to decide the guilt or innocence of the Negro on the evidence submitted. He said that he felt that the man's guilt had not been proven and he was convinced that the state had arrested the wrong Negro, and he refused to go on record as voting "guildy" when he felt that the Negro was not guilty. This gives an inside view of how a Negro's life is juggled with even when he is tried by a court before a jury. Here were twelve men sworn to give a verdict according to the evidence, one half of them convinced that the man was not guilty of the crime charged yet willing to promise him guilty and have him given a life sentence in order to square up with the public opinion. The juror who stood out and said he would not see his conscience by any such proceedings has set a good example to white men in Arkansas. This much is true—if a colored man accused of assault on a white woman in the South is being tried, and evidence raises even the shadow of a doubt in the minds of any of the white jurors sitting on the case, it can be taken as prof positive that the Negro is entirely innocent of the charge. This trial of West makes one shudder at what would have been his fate had he been tried by a mob instead of a jury. voters, ancestors were living twenty-degrees north of the equator previous to the year 1492. According to the S. Luke Herold, the average monthly pay of Negro teachers in Richmond is hardly any dollars per month, some being paid so small amount in thirty-six dollars. The smallest amount that the daily wages can be is twelve dollars. white citizens objected to the proposed added taxation, necessary for the increase of teachers' salaries. The Herold made this appeal: Let us have the increase of the salaries of the teachers, white and colored, and a little more increase of justice. In view of the figures quoted above, the family of this appeal would agree to the administration. a number of colleges to receive fifty thousand dollars each to establish scholarship funds bearing the name of the late banker. Mr. Converse was president of the Bankers. Trust Company of New York and his inclusion of Tukeegue among the institutions named for scholarships in his will, was a deserved tribute to the usefulness of that school. NOT ABOVE THE LAW The inpatient pretensions of the promoters of the Ku Klux Klan that their organization is above the law have around the righteous indignation of at least one American editor, who hits out against such an arrogant attitude straight from the shoulder. In the face of so much timid tolerance of Southern pretensions of all sorts, it is refreshing to come across such stalwart expressions as were printed in a recent number of the Cincinnati Enquirer, which bears at the head of its editorial columns the name of John R. McLean. In this article it is plainly stated that the government has no need of the assistance of any secret organization in the enforcement of law and the maintenance of order. Furthermore the doctrine is clearly affirmed, that any organization which challenges the Government's ability to protect society through orderly enforcement of the laws, should be promptly suppressed. The hollowness of the Klan's assumption to venerate the constitution is shown by contrasting its actual performance in bizarre costume as it steals in the dark. The Enquirer justly contends that it such a plan and such methods are necessary to secure and maintain "the supremacy of the white race," "then white supremacy is not worth maintaining." Other white editors may have realized this fact, but it took one with courage and frankness to admit it. The recent occurrence at Dallas, Texas, where Klanmen went to the home of a Negro boy, dragged him before a midnight tribunal, "tried" him, gave him thirty lashes on his naked back and branded "K. K. K." on his forehead with acid, is used an illustration of its methods. As a sample of the sort of thing the Klan claims the right to do when the administration of the law fails to, meet its supreme approval, the Enquirer pronounces its pretensions "dangerous, indeed." It would be well for the country if more of the great newspapers, both North and South, took this serious view of the matter. CULTIVATE CHARACTER The value of character as an essential quality in the development of the social system should be recognized more generally than it is at present. Not long ago we tied to set forth briefly the value of character as an asset in the business world. The character of an individual was shown to be an important factor in the master of granting credit, writing insurance, furnishing bonds and general dealing on a legitimate business basis The same rule that requires character as an essential for recognition of commercial lines should apply with greater force to the avenues of social development. In their intercourse with each other men and women of today should lay stress on the cultivation of character. The possession of high ideals and aspirations indicated in the character of the individual is revealed by his doings and saigens. While vice may array itself in the robes of virtue and masquerade in borrowed garments for a brief period, the real character is bound to reveal itself sooner or later. The cultivation of such a character as need not fear self-revelation should be the effort of every aspiring man and woman of the race. True character based on moral quality, should be cultivated as an essential to right living and thinking. It is needed in the church, in business and in all social development. Let the cultivation of character be accorded the importance it merits as a means of raising the race higher in the social scale. NEW YORK'S MUSIC WEEK The close of the second annual celebration of New York's Music Week will take place on Sunday, April 24. All the city church choirs are expected to observe the occasion with special programs. Miss Isabel Lowden is acting as the Field Director of this movement and should have the hearty cooperation of all our musicians and those interested in music in her work. It is believed by many people of both races, that through the influence of music and kindred arts, the relations of the races may be adjusted on a higher and more amicable basis. Many years ago, the late Dr. James McCune Smith asserted that the Negro's contribution to the elements of national character in America would be by way of the softening and elevating influences of the fine arts, including painting, sculpture, music and oratory. The drive to increase the membership of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is in full swing. This organization is one of the strongest forces for the securing of a fair deal for the race in America. It should enlist the membership and support of all those anxious forrace progress and improvement. The Denver Star of April 9 devoted part of its first page to the reproduction of two editorials from Tux Ace of April 2. We feel blamed by this selection, but why Editor G. G. Ross failed to give credit for the work of his editors, we do not understand. Commencing on the fact that a large number of Negro used the Democratic ticket at a recent local election in Illinois City, the Black Depressed WITH OUR GIRLS NOTICE TO GIRLS—An matter for this column MUST be in the office of THE AGE not later than Tuesday of each week. DEAR GIRLS, your column has been opened it comes to me as though Saturday will never come. I hope some one will tell me how to make judge this week. A club that I belong to is going to have a candy sale, and I am supposed to make judge. I like "Elite" idea about the column. I would like if a club could be in each city. "Elite," I am an awful "Question Box," so beware. As you are a teacher I know that I will have to be very careful about my spelling, won't I? "Brownie No. 2," I hope you will accept me as a column foster. You see, haven't any real sisters or brothers. O course you must adop me, if you want. But I don't think you would like, would you? Well, girls, I have to close now as it is time to go to church. --- DEAR GIRLS: I am glad to know that you are so interested in the welfare of the young folk. Well, it just pleases me to communicate with the girls in this way and I'm go to try and encourage some other girls to send in their names, and I think "BOBEE" is my column name and you might think it funny, but it comes natural from bobbed-hair. Wishing you all that's successful. Negroes during the last administration, not enough for the Black Dispatch to feel that we should leave the party of our fathers, but enough to make ministers and strong men of the race reflect and wonder as to the path they should take. There is no question but that the Negro is at the cross-road, is up to the Republican Party to realize the need to bring Negroes no longer an officer. We had in this time, a struggle for the Negro vote, we won, but the only way to clinch the victory is to carry out every campaign pledge that was made. The improvements in the Fair Grounds should be installed, such as lights, sewerage and water. The conditions in West Town should be corrected, the hospital idea should be prosecuted to complete the Negro police should be continued. It was made good. It is to be regretted that the party of Lincoln had permitted itself to be put on the defensive but it was. We won, here's hoping. This would indicate that the black voters of Oklahoma are learning how to use the ballot so as to better the conditions of living for themselves and for their children. This is the lesson that should be studied by the race in every locality. The editor of the Washington Bee intimates that the alleged petition opposing the appointment of a Negro as Register of the Treasury, said to have been signed by 508 women employees, is false propaganda. It says: The Bee, upon reading the article, proceeded at once to investigate the purpose of giving its support the face concerning the report. While not completed, the result of its findings so far are that Mrs. Virginia White Speel knows nothing of any such petition, nor has she had any presented to her. There is no woman in the country who has worked in greater harmony than the colored-American people than has Mrs. Virginia White Speel. Beware of false propaganda! As the *Evening Star* of Washington made the original publication, it may that the petition was born and bred in the office of that paper. According to the *Houston Observer* the Ku Klux Klan in Texas, with its methods of deep secrecy and its anonymous letter writing, is finding itself in difficulties. It continued: *People outside the klan are continuing to "swipe its stuff." Sending of anonymous letters, many bearing threats, through the mails here has become epidemic, authorities say. Police and postal officials have been trying to stop the practice. Formation of the Ku Klux Klan here brought on this evil, letter purporting to come from the klan's headquarters was received by Police Chief Murphy. It disclaimed responsibility for the many anonymous messages which have passed about the postoffice. But the letter to the chief was anonymous, too—it means nothing. Nothing but evil results could be expected from the formation of such an organization as the Klan. Those communities that permitted its revival are reaping the reward of encouraging law breakers. Commenting upon the value of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America, the National Baptist Voice said: The National Baptist Convention, representing millions of constituents composing the Baptist denomination, is a working member of this goodly company of the Christian forces of the nation, and the leadership knows the value and helpfulness of this general relationship of nationwide service in corrupting or making better every possible condition affecting men. Concerted action by the Protestant churches of the country in opposing the forces of evil and lawlessness was never more necessary than it is today. Under the heading of "More or Less Personal," the Detroit Leader published the following incident: The Liberian Commission headed by President King, occupies a special suite of the in the Arlington Hotel. One of the commissioners was recently dining at the Wilshire, one of the representatives of the Survey movement. Do you call your president Your Excellency?" impaired the H.G. man. "No, reprimed the disgracefully Liberian visitor." "just Mr. President or Mr. King." The commissioner Mr. King said entitled We are two friends who living in very small town, colored population one hundred and fifty. And having read about the column for girls in language we were both pleased. It seems so nice to be able to know what other girls are doing in the country. As to forming a club in city, it is a grand idea but there are no girls in this city to do that. Most of us are willing to do what are suited of us. One of us goes to school while the other works in an Art department at a label company. It helps to receive some answers from the girls in larger cities as to their activities. Sincerely, BLINKTUN JAMIE "The Girls' Column" is great. Do you think so, girls? I know you are interested and co-operate with other and make it a success. How this column to be conducted. I think you can give the information wanted. I have many suggestions to make but am waiting until I can be a member. My answer to Brownie's question "The dime stayed because the Apple round." Have you tell you next time. Fondly, HAPPINESS Fayetteville, N. C. absorbed well nigh all the air in the bright lexicon of title ambitions. This incident aptly illustrates the difference between the real thing and the imitation. The "provisional" stands in need of all the titles available to bolster his pretensions. The Florida Sentinel report that the truant officer is busy in the city of Jacksonville. It says: THE GEORGIA ATROCITIES. To the Editor of The Act: This permeation question has for some been feebly mibbled at inside the wall of our national Congress. The country has been informed that such omnipresent in the southern state but exalted in the southern state but unprompted in the soution of the national Congress the falsification. So the wholesale murdering of ordered men by a wealthy land holder may be God's way of showing the world the truthfulness of the long sad cry of promenade in the south. No only has the Williams, the wealthy and regent slave holder, been caught up with the knowing what he is talking a makes the startling confession that many of the same charge. And this omniposition is enough to give the National of the South a hopeless case of the luckjaw. They've been beret of a hat to stand on. Sad and shocking though it be horrible picture was, flashed on the camera at the right time, just when the National Congress has been called to protest the violations of vital importance for the welfare of the entire country. This session of the National Council should be regarded as a universal wachday. That glorious Old Flag which has been hauled over many battles, but at home and in foreign lands, now now to be washed, for it is shameful enamed with the blood of many men sent with help by the Lord. May this wach day season clean so that when the next regular session begins we may rejoice that we are under a clean flag of the proper lot. Let every lover of the Stars and Strikes endeavor to hold up the hands of his solemn path to Almighty God. Do what is right in His sight. What is right before the Court. But it gives Negro brutal enough to cause the strain of eleven white men while one of them begged to b allowed to commit crime and another cried "Lord, have mercy the white mobs would have tried to every colored man, woman and child in Jasper county, and in the entire State for that matter. Isn't this brutal enough to awake the silence of the Christian Church? Isn't this white Christians remain silent with all this despair, is wrong on? The colored boys went "Over Here and fought for Liberty and Democracy." They were backed up by the patriots of the United States, Liberty Bonds, and did everything possible to help the war. The colored boys suffered, bled, and died on foot in battle fields. And those who returned home could say to Uncle Sam, "We have us five talents; behold we have five other talents." But All a man vain." When these boys returned home rejoin loved ones, and when the Norwegian trains, after, having paid the class fares they were forced to take dirty and fithy "Jim Crow Cars." With some of the colored boys were killed their only crime that of having bodies to the warrior soldier. Soilworm will kill of America you have a dreadful account der at the Bar of God. And to take or motion of people need dread a literary storm! This wholesale murderer, John Williams, has found guilty and given a life term in the penitentiary. Had he been given justice he would have been guilty of people that around him Blues" a Distinctive Type of Music from Ragtime or Jazz honorance is defined as an 'indisposition' to tolerate the existence or spread anything opposed to one's own opinion. Frequently encountered when in contact with the ruthlessly careful, intentional, and possessed person by hide-bound ignorance such poaching good in anything has an enormous complication. I have heard of a recent happening that got me a little beyond what might be considered the reasonable latitude loved in important expression. It occurred in the place where it might be expected to show up—in one of New York City's high schools, and, most perhaps, it was embraced in attitude alluded to by one racial group against another number of the same group. Since it related to a musical expression my interest was excited and an enchanting resale a condition which some connoisseur. There are many books on music and whatever may be individual styles or dislikes in the matter of the kind of music one carets that does not allow that all other must be admired. Nor does that matter in possessed only by a particular type of music which needs to a particular person. The family of the Julia Richmond High School, West 101st street, has been engaged in residence with a city program in the presentation of a joint commission of America's Making in which the various peoples make up this country's population shall be represented through the pupils attending the school in some distinctive institution which will show the race confluence to America's development. Each pupil will be assigned a place on the program will be called upon to participate in a number that would typify the classes of progress made by the pupils. This pavement is to be presented in Cincinnati and in the meantime a preliminary presentation, a day Pavement arranged for in which the pupils would be given a try-out. One of the most attending this school May 10th Hand of 232 West Dearborn Street a daughter of W. C. Cady the creator of what is known as the "Blues" type of composition. Mr. Handy is head of the Dearborn High School, music publication, and 50th street. When arranged of the character of the program arranged for the May 10th America's Making, Mrs. Handy informed her interest in the work of her father and her friends and they quickly started in a distinctive development. The company daughter was asked to prepare her father's composition and best show the character of his work. early attending Julia and of this arrangement of it. One of Handy in person question, not taking an attempt Handy to explain the music, making between "Blues" and music made no woman, who either musical and so it was aband- ing young woman crash, or worked but the further an anony- mous the coward" was through the U. S. an allocated "Colored estitute of which, in the school au- tendance, as follows: CLOSED GIRLS CIRCLE Dr. Hugh As many of the colored girls we were uninvested and found out that you are making a FOOL out of yourself in school. It is not appropriate for you to sing and dance the New AMZ at the May Party. If you will be under the peril of death and great danger to yourself. Therefore we warn you to watch your step. In you do dance (which we do very much pin your curls) in light and aware of rotten eggs. "BEWARE THE COLORED GIRLS CIRCLE" *President—Ignatr: Secretary—Bum Doe Nat. Vice-President—Crazy Kat; Treasurer—Boocha Booch; Honorary Members—Mrs. Vanderhill, Mrs. Astor, Mrs. Rockefeller, Miss Tib.* Of course this note is as ridiculous as a breath and Miss Hardy's mother was written to by instructors in the Julia Richard High, who told of the high guard which is entertained for her mother, and the characterized the writer or owner of the letter as ignorant, stupid and maliciously devoid of intelligence or comprehension. So far as I am able to learn, the program will be managed a intended and Miss Hardy will exemplify the compositions of her father in accordance with the original plan. --- I came up to a discussion of the philosophy of music in its relation to other forms. I have not made an academic research in the matter, but there seem to me to be as distinctive a difference between the form of "Blues" music as estimated by Mr. Handy, and evidently ragtime and jazz as there is between the latter music and the Negro Spiritual. As a matter of fact, the Negro Spiritual has had to pass through the period of rejection through understanding and prejudice, and it is a matter of record that only recently has it been recognized as a distinctive form of rural musical development. I will be surprised if the "Blow" music is continually placed in the same room as the Spiritual. I mean the melody, not the perverted and disgusted product of the vaudeville who then low comedy to gain pleasure of the amusement-seeking public, and do not hesitate to change words and phrase or make additions of his which carry a double retrospective with appeal to a virtual taste. The composer nor the performer should be found for the performer's vulnerability. A casual examination of the original form of a number of the literary most famous recitals that have survived thus "blows" music would be the original. ```markdown ``` Who Will Interpret the "Blues" (Written by Her Father, W. C. Handy) at Julia Richmond High School. has heard the workers of the Southern states in the fields and on the roads, with a singing leader whose clear, musical voice rings out in a strain, always memorized usually in a minor key, which in taken up and harmonized by his fellow workers, recognizes in Mr. Handy's "Blues" many of these same melodic themes, amplified, of course. This comment does not apply to the words, which are usually much more modern than the musical idiom. In instruments, with a fixed tonal scale, cannot reproduce with absolute accuracy all of the fine shadings and nuances possible to the human voice, so with the "Blues," as with the Spirituals, the harmonic arrangements cannot compass the effects produced by the singers who respond promptly; to the impulse given their emotions by the leader, whether it be along familiar lines or whether the fierce creative flame leads him into the realm of improvisation. But insofar as it is possible with mechanical appliances, Mr. Handy has preserved the spirit of the original 'labr.' and 'love' some of the aboriginal type, and is probably only master of works which are written in the rightful place in the arts' artistic development, alongside of the Neuro Spiritual, and given the same recognition as is given the Russian folklore; the German lieder, the French chanson and the tolkons of England, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the other peoples of the world. So, to my mind, it is entirely in keeping with the spirit of racial progress and development, that Miss Handy should place in the pageant of her school which shall characterize symbols of "America" as the national emblem of her father, representing a phase of the Negro's musical development which is not be depicted. --- A. very small audience greeted the S. Collieridge-Taylor Musical Society of New York City on the occasion of its first concert and dance at New Star Casino, on Thursday evening, April 7th. This is to be regretted, for aside from the excellence of the program offered, the Society is entitled to the support of Manhattanites because of its effort to develop and build up a better musical structure among its members. Incidentally of course, this will react on the good of the entire community. On the other hand, it is doing embraved in a series of weekly recitals in the auditorium of the Y. W. C. A., West 137th street, in which the aspiring members are given a chance to secure a public hearing. Monthly recitals in St. Mark's hall, West 138th street, will begin June 13th, it is announced. For the April 27th recital, the first public effort of the organization, David A. Donalds, the president, and his committee of management presented William Butler, violinist, Miss Cecelia Butler, pianist, Mrs. Blanche Deas Harris, soprano, Miss Maud Jones, reader; and the S. Coleridge-Taylor Musical Society's Octet, under direction of W. A. Calhoun. The octet, giving promise of better things to come, was somewhat uneven and unbalanced in its work, showing a marked weakness in its soprano section. Due to rather peculiar pre-concert conditions, Mr. Calhoun was not able to preserve the original voice selection, and the roster of the club, contained nine names—two soprans, three contralto, two tenors, one baritone and one basso. For the concert however, the baritone was missing, whereas a contralto, who had been ill and not sufficiently to take part, had recovered sufficiently to take part. Lack of rehearsal was apparent, but the ability of Mr. Calhoun as a director was evidenced by the manner in which the singers performed their tasks. They gave "Listen to the Lamb's" (Dei); a choral ballad, "By the lone seahorse" (Coleridge-Taylor), and the well-known quarter from *Gigoloteus* (Verdi). John H. Lesch, tenor, *Irs. Blanche-Sinch-Edbets*, *Norma Vorme*, *Norma alto*, and *William baso*, deserve mention for their work in the last number. Young William Butler, with his sister, Miss Cecilia, at the piano, gave a creditable rendition of Brush's "Kol Nidris" and Cecil Burleigh's "Village Dance" but the Berthevon Senta, opus 47, was more than he should have undertaken. His work lacked sorrowless and approached too nearly a spirit of frivolity for a work so full of nobility and beauty. Mr. Butler has the qualification which will make a good violinist of him if he will approach his task in the proper spirit. Earliest and sartonic pads, removed from the vandervillage atmosphere of the past few months, will be much good. By way of amusement, it might be remarked that his sincerity of the piano showed a sprightly personality in the mood of compositions and artistry. But these two qualities alone make a well-rounded the museums in the city. Mrs. Benjamin Dear-Harris, formerly known to the vaudeville stage as Martha Dear, began an arts from Precival's Bowie and a little song, "Rose of my heart," by Leroy. Mrs. Harris has been studying seriously for concert work, having given up the vaudeville stage, having given up the vaudeville stage, always possessed a voice with an enquiring quality he has taken on additional qualities of beauty. It is a light suggestion, flexible and well controlled, needing, however, more care in placement of tone and improved diction. The concert stage calls for a bit more response and dignity, which Mrs. Harris will undoubtedly bring forth, as they are qualities which I think are natural with her. Miss Maud Jones gave a scene from Romano and Juliet, and read Baker's poem, "The Black Magnum." Helen Hagan played the pianoforte on Monday evening, April 18th, at Mother A. M. E. Zion Church, West 10th street, New York City, the Key, J. W. Brown, pastor, under the auspices of the Volunteer Club of that church of which Mrs. Deaverney is president. The inclement weather prevailing had no deterrent effect upon the audience, either in its numbers or its enthusiasm. The auditorium was crowded and Miss Hagan achieved a distinctive triumph. Chopin held a prominent place on her program, as she played the Paleolithic fantastic, opus 61, and Etudes opus 25, numbers 1, 3 and 9. Grieg's Sonata was her piece de resistance with Saint-Saens transcription of Glück's Caprice and Last's Second Rhapsodie closing her evening's offering. Supporting artists were Julius Cobb Beddion, baritone, who sang most effectively, and the Conway Creole Serenaders. Mr. Beddion gave two groups with Mrs. Daisy Taley play his accompaniments and the Serenaders sang Tositis "Could I" and Johnson's "Lal Cal." Patrons and patronesses for the occasion included Mr. and Mrs. G. W Tarrant, Major and Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. William Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Kaisley, Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Banks, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Grant, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Wilson, Dr. and Mrs. J. C Anderson, Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Taylor, Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Davin, C. A. Jordan, R. H. Porter, A. Mead, C. W. Freeman, R. M. Moore, Trotter, Miss Lylah Galloway, Dr. Gertrude Curtis McPherson, Dr. Loo Fitz Neason, Dr. B. T. Withers, C. H. Reberts, R. E. Nicholas, Geo. R. Jones, Mrs. A. D Grantland, Mrs. Odesa Warren Grey, Mrs. Mattie C. Rawlings, Mime, J. Kobinson Jones, Mime, Georgia Berry, Mime, Marie Brooks, Clarence W. Gubb, R. E. Phleman. The usheress Eddie Gyer, W. Paterson, H. Hadley, L. J. Lockhart, J. G. Jordan, Lena Hill, Unilease Quinn, Daisy Burwell, Sadie Thomas, Jennie Hocks, Tucktress Mau, Mac Cooper Williams, Gertrude Vann, Nettie Powell Brown, Harriett Nixon and Martha Morris. A reception in the parlor of the Brotherhood House was tendered Miss Hagan, following the recital, by the Volunteers Club, the patrons and patronesses, and friends in the audience, with Mrs. Deaverney, Mrs. Ernestine Williams and other ladies of the club acting as hostesses. Much interest is being manifested in the approaching recital as Acellian Hall by Wilson Lamb, harbore, of Orange, New Jersey. His third annual appearance comes on Monday evening, May 2nd, and it is to be hoped that New York's music lovers who are appreciative of fine singing technique will reserve this date and hear Mr. Lamb. He has arranged an attractive program one that offers a wide variety of musical pabulum. He will sing a group of Russian songs, including "Deep Hidden, in my heart" (Arensky), "Field-beloved" (Rachmanninoff), and "Sleeping Princess" (Borodine). This group opens his recital and is to be followed by a group of Italian and French songs—"Infelice" from Ermani (Verdi), "Chant d'exile" (Vidal), and "Bois epais" (Lully). His songs in English will be "A gallor loved a hass" (Wison), "Like melting tones it rises" (Brahms), "In the boat" (Grieg), "The sea hat pearls" (Cecil Burleigh), "The wind awooing" (Hawley), I know that hope doth smile upon" (Dorak), and "Low breathing upon" (Brahms Taylor). He will also offer a group of Negro Spirituals, made up of Dart's "I'm so glad trouble don't last always" and three of Harry T. Burleigh's arrangements, "Peter, go ring dem hells," "I stood on de ribber of Jerdon," and "Hard Trials" (Rudolph Grant of New York "City, will be at the piano." The Jeter-Weir-Jeter Trio has concluded a trip which embraced three recitals in the Middle West, on each at Washington and Pittsburgh, Paul and Olivia Ohio, the personal at the Cleveland, Leonard Jeter, Felix Weir, violin, and Mia Olyve Jeter, piano, indicates to the sophisticated music lower that its performances possess high merit, and this is borne out by comments from the Western music reviewers, who are almost extravagant in their praise. The Pittsburgh recital was incorporated into an Educational Concert Series, (similar to the series of Educational Recitals conducted in former seasons in Manhattan and Brooklyn by Mrs. Daisy Tapley), under auspices of the Holy Cross P. E. Church, Rev. Shelton H. Bishop, rector, and was number four of the series. The program was as follows—Trio in D minor (Arensky), Piano—a (Prelude in G minor (Rachmaninoff); (b) Someone feel like a motherless child (Coleridge-Taylor). Cello—a (The Swan (Saint-Saens)); (b) Tartentrel (Popper). Violin and Cello-Negro Spirituals: (a) My Lord, what a morning; (b) Oh! Yes! Violin—Concerto in E minor (Mendelssohn). Piano—a (Romance in D flae (Sibelius); (b) Moment Musical (Schurwinka). Violin—Four African Dancer: allereo, andandino (from a traditional African melody). allereo, allereo engenier. Violin and Cello—a (Last rose of summer); (b) Stay in the field. Cello—Andante, op. 16, and Polonaisse de concert, op. 14. Piano—Trio—a Romance ams maroles (Vrm Grens); (b) Sertemade (Merhert); (c) My Lord delivered Daniel. (Coleridge-Taylor). Lieut. P. Engene Mikell has been referred to in this column as a hey musician. It it seems to be true in his case, as in the case of all heavy horn, that there is always a new task coming to his hand. At its session on March 7th, the Cefl Club (Inc.) of the City of New York, A. Benner, president, unanimously elected Mr. Mikell as an honorary member of the club, and as a meeting of the executive committee on April 17th, it was decided to appoint him as conductor of the Cefl Club Orchestra, the position rela- tively held by the late James Roose Kernan. Then for the second time does he hear his father's name, so he has become honorary conductor. ```markdown ``` Newly Appointed Conductor of New York City Club Orchestra. ronc as handmair. role as bandmaster. The Cef Club Orchestra is being organized under its new conductor, and will present a considerably changed or- chitecture of music up until appears in public. conductor Mikell has called for a group of players which will include twelve violinists, fifteen bandoliers, guitars and banjos, tour cellos, four contra basses, three comets, three clarinets, four sax- aphones, two flutes, one oboe, one bassoon, two strombases, one tympan, two traps, two pianos, and one organ. It is probable that those will be augmented a personnel of sixty. Mr. Mikell is beginning right away on a program to be given on the evening of May 27th at Manhattan Casino, on the occasion of the Cef Club's semi-annual concert ball Jesse Shipp will be in charge of the stage arrangements, and William C. Ellsons will direct the vocal choruses. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, Mrs. Portia Washington Pitman, daughter of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington, and Miss B. B. Giles gave a piano and song recital in the Institute Chapel on Thursday evening, April 14th. The large audience was afforded an evening of rare entertainment. Mrs. Pitman, pianist, who has studied in Germany, displayed a technique which marked her as a real artist and her power of interpretation was as commendable. The selections, of the most ambitious and difficult type, were played with the same ease, accuracy and skill with which the Folk Songs were sung by the Institute Quintet, which assisted in the recital. As a soloist, Miss Miles compares favorably with the artists who have appeared Tuskegee Institute. She has a voice of remarkable range and quality as well as volume. Each number, vocal and instrumental, was warmly and enthusiastically received. The artists were entertained at Dorothy Hall by the Music Lovers Club of the Institute, and later at the Olympium by the ladies of the Institute faculty, with Mrs. J. C. Lee, director of vocal music, as promoter. NEWS OF THE CHURCHES Rush Memorial A. M. Z. Z. Church. In accordance with the Sunday School activities a Bible class is held every Thursday evening from 8 to 9 p.m. under the management of Mr. Willis. On Sunday afternoon, a concert promoted by T. B. Smith of the Rush Guild was held. Sunday, April 24th starts the Spring Rally which is intended to make the tenth anniversary of the building of the church. The Rt. Rev J. S. Caldwell, will preach at the 11 o'clock and 8 o'clock services. Dr. W. C. Brown of Fleet Street A. M. E. Zion will preach at 3 o'clock and his chair will be in attendance. At the Lyceum on Sunday afternoon, A. C. Embry representing the N. A. A. C. People in behalf of the National drive, Mr. Davis spoke on the manner in which our people support their own business operators. Mrs. Hyder of St. James Presbyterian Church gave a short address. The Rush choir continues to render high class music. Chas N. Generette, one of the chief singers and clerk of the church is seriously ill. Salem M. E. Church and Ivyceum Last Sunday was Woman's Day. The Revs. Mrs. Clark of Philadelphia and Mrs. E. Hawkins of New York were the preachers. They preached to a large and appreciative audience all day. The meeting was held under the auspice of the Ladies. Aid of the church. Mrs. F. L. Spivey, president. There was an interesting platform meeting at 4 p.m. The Aid entertained its guests at Supper at 6 p.m. Last Thursday night the local N. A. A. C. P. held its monthly meeting at the Lyceum. It was an instruction meeting. Rev. F. A. Cullen, the president, presided. Mother A. M. E. Zion Church. Despite the weather conditions, a large and appreciative audience worshipped at Mother Zion last Sunday, and listened to a forcefully delivered sermon by the pastor, Dr. J. W. Brown, from the text, "Where there is no vision the people perish." At the evening service Dr. Brown preached another strong sermon to the edification of a large congregation. The program of the J. C. Price Lyceum was under the direction of the Tuskegee Association. Colonel Arthur Little, of the 15th regiment, made a splendid speech, also the Rev. B. T. Harvey. The Christian Endeavor Society held a daily meeting under the auspices of the Intermediate Society, Miss Rosa Lee Stemba, president. The recital given by Miss Helen K Hagan, supported by Julius Cob Bledsoe, barrine, with Miree, Daisy Tapley at the piano, was a brilliant musical success, and the Volunteer Club, Mrs Bertha Des Vertey, president, scored another financial success. The Dunbar Dramatic Club, Miss Marie Brown, president, gave a successful concert on Wednesday evening. Miss Wilhelmina Lemond was in charge of the program. The Young People's Missionary Society, Mrs. Jessie Harris, president, will give a concert on Thursday evening. Karen Star Madam Anna L. Anderson will consider a limited number of students for her SPECIAL CLASS In Hair and Scalp Treatment as Exemplified by her after years of study and research at great expense For the limited period of 30 days, beginning April 15, closing May 15, 1921. By Mail or at the College, Day or Evening THE STAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dressing and Grower. 1,000 AGENTS WANTED. Good Money Made We want a game in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening trims and by any person. One 20 pound box proved its value, daily you can think will use a 50q box will be com-vined. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be continued. Send 250 for full ship box. If you wish to become an agent for this wonderful preparation. ```markdown ``` Chairmaster of Salem M. E. Church In response to many requests received from those unable to secure admittance at the Easter services, Rudolph Grant chairmaster-organist of Salem M. E. Church, 102-4 West 133rd street, will have his chair repeat, on Monday evening, May 9th at the courthouse St. Cecilia Mass the Moose Solitaire) Lacey. The man will be preceded by soloist and concerted numbers in English from wellknown cantatas and oratorio. Solos will be Mrs. J. H. Gowings, soprano, Mrs. Sadie McGill, contralto; Geo. Simmons, tenor; and Junius Williams, basso. The choir will be supported by Arthur Boyd, violinist, James, Henderson, pianist, with Mr. Grant at the organ. Tickets will be 50 cents and the program will start promptly at 8:45 o'clock. A song recital will be given under the auspices of the board of stewards, Laban H. Mayo, president, Monday evening, April 25th. C. S. Belton, axaphone artist, will be the main attraction. The proceeds will be devoted to needs of the poor of the parish. At the re-organization of the board of trustees, Monday evening, April 11, all the officers were unanimously re-elected: B. D. Fenderson, president; Andrew Mead, treasurer; Alonzo A. Rives, secretary. The Brotherhood Bible Class, R. B. Henderson, teacher, is conducted every Wednesday evening at the Brotherhood House. All men are cordially invited to attend. St. Mark's M. E. Church. On Sunday, April 17th, the morning and evening services of St. Mark's M. E. Church were attended by large congregations. The pastor, Dr. W. H. Brooks, was the speaker at the morning service and delivered a powerful sermon, from the next, Nunphers 14th chapter, 8th verse. Theme—"God's hope for a people's success." At the evening service, Dr. Brooks presented to the Independent Order of St. Luke, who were the guests of the Church. The organization occupied the entire body of the auditorium and half of the gallery. The text of the sermon was St. Luke, 18th chapter, 18th verse. Theme—"The guest, for eternal life." The Order gave donations to the pastor, choir-master and sexton and a large table collection to the stewards of the church. Sylvester Woodson, recording steward accepted the contribution. After the morning service, a purse of $200 was presented to Dr. Brooks by W. S. Rose, Mrs. Hattie Hazel and Mrs. Bertha Emanuel, representing a committee formed to raising funds to words the purchasing of an automobile for the motor The Sunday School and other organizations were largely attended. During the day, three persons joined the church. The forty-fourth annual reunion was held Thursday evening, April 14. The program was excellently rendered and well received. St. James Presbyterian Church The spring rally was formally inaugurated at St. James, Precysterian Church, 59-61 West 137th street, near Lexus avenue. Three new members joined the church and the infant daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Putter was baptized. The little girls from the Florence Garrett Home give a visit to the church of the best girl, the St. Church rally, Mrs. srd., by B m., in the church. These little girls, under the tutelage of Mrs. Garrett will present a program of the highest type. The children of the community should have an opportunity to witness this concert. The subject at the morning service last Sunday was, "Self determination or human democracy." Next Sunday at the evening service, the Dominican Lodge of New York City will convene for their annual sermon. Union Baptist Church. The past week was a busy one. Sermons were delivered each evening by the Rev. Lawrence M. Clenn of Atlanta, Ga. Hundreds were turned away. Rev. Glenn had to hasten home on account of serious illness in his family. The people presented Dr. Glenn with $224.40 During the jubilee service different auxiliaries looked after the refreshments at close of the service. Tuesday night, April 5th, the Twelve Tribes raised $88. Wednesday April 6th, Sister Emos Others raised $30.00. Thursday, April 7th, the Missionary Usher, $50. Friday night April 8th, Sister Ushers $29.90. Monday April 11th, April 11th, the choir, $72. Tuesday night the Silver Star, $55.90. Wednesday night April 13, the Carnation and Pastor's Aid Society, $5.05 Thursday, April 14th, the Missionary Circle $ 23. Friday evening the official board $1.62. Souvenir sold amounted to $318.5. At 11 a.m. on Sunday morning, Rev. R. M. Bolden of the First Emmanuel Church preached an excellent sermon, subject "Being in the Spirit on the Lord's Day." At 2 p.m. the Sunday School under the direction of Supt. Wm. H. Johnson showed great enthusiasm. The collection for the School was $45.75. Our pastor preached the communion sermon at Dr. W. W. Brown's church in the afternoon from the subject "The Divine Approval of Human Leadership." At 4 p.m. Dr. R. M. Bolden delivered another message at our church to the Brotherhood, from the subject "A New Heaven and a New Earth." At the evening service every seat was taken before eight charity. After several selections by the choir and congregation the pastor had a spicy talk. Two accepted Christ. Offering amounted to $1,030.56 Bethal A. M. E. Church, New York. Sunday morning at Bethel Dr. David of Louisville, Ky., preached from the text; "None of these things move me." At the evening service, Miss Katheryn Johnson, acting religious director of the Y. W. C. A., gave an address. Ten persons united with the church during the day. The Lycium was held at the usual hour, Mrs. Ruth Dennis and Miss Maud Cooper leading. Selections were rendered by Miss Knight, Miss Dora Thompson and others. Remarks were made by Dr. David. Next Sunday Mr. Smith and Mrs. Daupkins will have charge. Dr. M. W. Thornton, pastor will spend the week in Washington as he is a member of the financial board of the A. M. E. Church which meets on Wednesday. The 10 days evangelistic meetings conducted by Mrs. Elizabeth L. Howard, closed Wednesday night, April 13. The meetings were attended by crowds each evening and proved to be the most interesting series of the kind held in a long-time. Twelve persons united with the church, ten of whom were converts. A voluntary offering of $75, was given the evangelist and over $00, in evening collections to the church. At the Sunday services the pastor, Rev. C. E. Wilson, preached at both services. If the morning he spoke on recklessness from Acts 2:42; and in the evening he addressed the converts, on "The Entanglement of Sin" from Golations 5:1. Next Sunday communion will be administered at 3 o'clock. The pastor will preach in the good samaritans at the evening service and preach at the morning service. Nazarene Church. Brooklyn "The Sabbath Beautiful," was the subject of the sermon of the Rev. Henry H. Proctor, at Nazarene Congregational Church on Sunday morning. At the evening hour Dr. Proctor gave a sermon on "The Great Commission," the command of Jesus to his disciples to evangelize the world. Following a long illness, W. B. Preston died April 11th, at Kingston, N. Y. Funeral services was conducted by the pastor on Sunday afternoon. The services were participated in by Brooklyn, Lodge, I. B. P. O. E. W., and the Fishermen of Gallilee. The Nazarene male quartet sang "Nearer My God to Thee," and there was a solo, in the arms of Jesus, by Miss Milford Drummond. The evangelistic services of the church will begin Sunday morning, April 24th, at 11 o'clock and will continue through April. The pastor will be assisted by the Rev. D. J. Flynn, of Charlotte, N. C. Bethany Baptist Church. Brooklyn Dr. K. Leagan Warren, pastor, Thursday evening, April 11, marked the celebration of the sixth pastoral anniversary services of Dr. Warren. The auditorium was decorated by the Floral Club. The deacons and trustees wore full evening dress and the women were beautifully gowned in the latest models. The clergy and wives paid honor to the occasion. Dr. H. Arthur, Becker preached the sermon. Rev. Timothy White, master of ceremony. The church clerk L. A. Calebell gave a report of the past six years. The senior choir rendered appropriate music. The reception followed the services in the auditorium and 250 were seated at the table. George Drew, headwaiter at the Mohawk, and his waiters, cared for the guests. 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WRITE: MISS OLEA GRANT BOATING AND BATHING WEEK END PARTIES ACCOMMODATED TEL. 3218-W NEW ROCHELLE Hotel Lawrence Mature barrison burglar for security of premises must get their permit THE STAGE AND ATHLETICS Quality Amusement Corp. Plans To Concentrate in the East WITH the temporary withdrawal of the Lafayette Players from Chicago (one of the companies having closed at the Avenue Theatre Sunday) the Quality Amusement Corporation has made arrangements, which are comprehensive in scope, to concentrate its energies for the time being in the East. The principal houses on the Eastern Circuit will be the Lafayette, New York; Dunbar, Philadelphia; Douglass, Baltimore, and Howard, Washington, D. C. The present plans of the Quality Corporation, however, does not mean that it will continue its activities solely to the East. As soon as the剧院 in desirable localities can be erected or leased the corporations energies will be directed in exploiting its dramatic and musical attractions further westward. One of its future plans is to build a theatre in Chicago equal in seating capacity and appointment to the Dunbar, Philadelphia. A combination of circumstances made it necessary for the Quality Amusement Corporation to change its policy with respect to Chicago. The two particular reasons have been assigned by E. C. Brown as "bad business" and the public's complaints in general against treatment accorded at the Chicago. Then, with Chicago being so far from other big houses on the Circuit it was necessary to keep one company in the "Windy City" for weeks. Jumping musical attractions from the East to Chicago also has proved a serious handicap which the corporation expects to ogrecome by ultimately operating the theaters in Pittsburgh, Columbus, Indianapolis and other cities. In order to add a valuable link in the Eastern chain, work on the Douglass Theatre, Baltimore, is being pushed. This theatre has been patterned largely after the Dunbar Theatre, Philadelphia, and is being erected at a cost of one half million dollars. The slump in business which generally affected thetheatres throughout the country the first of the year has disappeared so far as houses in the East playing Quality attractions are concerned. The Lafayette Players have become so popular in Philadelphia that the Dunbar Theatre, despite its large capacity, is playing to standing room night after night. Last week all records for attendance was broken. The Lafayette Theatre is once more doing a big business. Although "The to standing room night after night. Last week all records for attendance was this thrilling play last week. Business at the Howard, Washington, D. C., also has returned to normal, as evidenced by good business. Latest Race Photo Play and Vaudeville Features at Lafayette Billy King and Company Coming To The Lafayette Theatre Next Week "The Gusculus Mystery," the latest race photo drama, was given its premier presentation at the Lafayette Theatre the Mincaux Film Corporation having made arrangements to show the picture at the popular Seventh avenue house before any other theatre anywhere. Oscar Michaux's newest film production is in seven rows and holds the interest of the audience from start to finish. "The Gusculus Mystery" deals with Myrtle Gusculus, a young girl who is found mysteriously murdered in the basement of a factory by Arthur Gilpin, the Negro night watchman, who is arrested and charged with the crime. Birmingham Wyehr, a young Negro lawyer, who had loved the man he met, but the altruism he had hid the im expression that she was immoral, is engaged by the girl to defend her brother. The incidents surrounding the tragedy, the motive of the crime, and the strange manner in which the girl came to her death, makes one of the most complicated cases, the courts had ever been confronted with. Strange murder notes found upon the floor, covered with white substance, strands of her hair scattered here and there, all add to the mystery. Out of it all, there was one fact that was self-evident—the girl was the victim of assault—but not in the usual way. Lem Hawkins. Negro jailer, falls under suspicion and is arrested; but the police are unable to get much out of him before suspicion is directed to Anthony Brishane, the superintendent and general manager of the factory. A great trial follows. Weeth succeeds in proving Ida May's brother innocent, at the same time wringing a "When is Billy King coming?" This question has been asked the Lafayette management time and time again for the past two seasons. Billy King and his company of fifty in the second edition of "Over the Top Company, will play an engagement extraordinary at the Lafayette Theatre commercial Monday, April 25. "The New American" will be the name of the new production which he told to be one of the best stories ever staged on the race problem. The advance agent of the company advertises one hundred and fifty laughs QUALITY AMUSEMENT CORP. REFUSED TO Philadelphia, Pa.—A syndicate, composed of wealthy Jews, this week made E. C. Brown a flattering offer to take over the Quality Amusement Corporation interests, including theatres and Lafayette Players. The offer was turned down. Child Welfare Committee. Mrs. May Bell Becks Coef, who recently fell and fractured her foot, is out again and was able to be present at the weekly meeting of the committee on Friday evening, April 15th, at headquarters, 108 West 136th street. The following array of New York's fashionable modistes, many of them located in the downtown Fifth avenue district, will exhibit at the Fashion Show, at Manhattan Casino on April 29th; Merseyside Anne D. Gruntlands, Catherine B. Reed, Hastie Lynch-Green, Julia H. Ready, Marie Thomas McDowell, Merle James, Pearl E. Crawford, May Bell Barnes, Earley Telfair, Berna Baynard, Bertha Tellwil, Lubelia Price, Beaise Frees, Mattie Black, iMicki Summer, Ethel De Pae and Mamie Frazer. Hats are by "Odessa" and Lula C. Johnson, and jumps by Gortrade B. Needles. Beautiful minifigures will display negipots, bathing gals, morning frocks, dinner gowns, afternoon and evening creations, millinery of distinction, and fun of richness and elegance. Mrs. Lein Waffler Wilson, vice-chairman of the committee, has taken under her care, a fourteen-year-old boy whose mother was deceased by her husband, leaving her with five small chilis. This model recently appealed to confession from Lem Hawkins in which he told the story of Anthony Brisbane's double life; or how he, Brisbane, a sexual pervert, had committed the unspeakable crime and killed the girl to try to hide it. After his success in placing the crime where it belonged, Wyeth writes another book, in which he reveals a secret. Ida May reads the same, sees where he was laboring under the wrong impression and, in answer to a letter she sends him, the whole thing is cleared up, and the old, old story. The principal characters in the story are Miss Evelyn Preer, the best known of our colored screen favorites, who enhances her reputation as an exponent of the silent drama in her portrayal of Ida May Gilpin; Dick Abrams, who is Sidney Wexh, commands favorable attention in his heroic role; Lawrence Ornault, as Anthony Brisbane, whose services are being sought by most producers of race photoplayers; Eddie Brown and L. DeBulger, who play the parts of Anthony Brisbane and Lem Hopkins, respectively. "The Ginsaintas Mystery" is one of the best pictures the Michaux Film Corporation, has produced. This week together with the picture the Lafayette management is giving its patrons a dash of vaudeville. The Malory Sisters, under the direction of Prof. J. Lawrence Freeman, win many friends by their artistic rendition of numbers, while Nite and Truck make good the assertion of their booking agent that they have the strongest colored dancing team in vaudeville. "The Simp," a two-reel comedy, adds to the general excellence of the bill, which will be held over Sunday. in hundred and fifty minutes. The company gives a two hours and a half show consisting of music, singing, comedy and dancing. The attraction carries a large amount of beautiful scenery, novelties and effects that are bound to make the engagement both an artistic and financial success. The prices will be supported by Kid Burnsby, Bertha Blanks, Mauris Russell, Marina Rodgers, Sons Of Ham Quartet, Madame Beatrice Bruce and Margaret Scott. The prices will be: Afternoon, 25-35c, and 50cents, Evenings, 35-50, and 75 cents. Mainices daily. which nearly a hundred dollars was cleared. Mrs. Ready is a faithful member of the committee. Mrs.ora Green, president of Team 34, which gave benefit performance at the Renaissance Theatre on Thursday evening, April 21st, is wearing a packed house to hear the following artists: Smith & Troy; Brown & DeMont; Tom Fletcher; Glenn & Jennins; Cook & Smith; Eddie Gray; Crumley and Brown, and others. Mrs. A. S. Reed, Dr. Gertrude Curtis McPherson and Mrs. Margaret J. Gibba are working night and day to make the Boxing Carnival, at Manhattan Casino, April 19th, a success. Jesse Shipp, Jr., is referee. "Stamp Day" is Sunday, April 24th. Workers will dispose of stamps at the various churches. Miss Sarah Scott, vice-president of the Utopia Neighborhood Club, and a team leader in the Child Welfare drive, has recovered her health after an illness of several works. Hope Day Nursery Makes Correction. In the Sunday issue of the Home News date of April 10, 1921, there appeared an article, entitled "To Build Day Nursery and Recreational Center in Harlem." In this article it was correctly stated that the proceeds of the Hope Day Nursery's Annual May Entertainment would go toward this new movement. Hope Day Nursery has no connection with the Child Welfare Campaign or any other charities. It has been caring for the children of the working mother for over sixty years. It has always stood for efficient worker in the community and is endeavoring to render even better service. Its aim is to become a modern nursery. It must become a modern nursery without empty rooms. It depends primarily upon working around babies for the purpose of caring for them. MIDNIGHT PERFORMANCE At The LAFAYETTE THEATRE 79th Avenue West, 11th Ave and 12th Street. Friday Evening, May 6, 1921 For Benefit of The Katy Ferguson-Sojourner Truth Houses and the Boys' Welfare Association. Charles S. Gilpin, Noted Negro Actor, will do a turn. W. C. Miles, with his "HITS" and his brother on Simplest, Most Beneath the Surface (from Apprentices) in a Japanese Mourning, and other subjects, including Landing Bones from Kellie's and Mine' Theatrical Band by The LAFAYETTE ORCHESTRA. The annual May entertainments so generously patronized each year by well-wishers is its chief source of income. The Annual May Entertainments this year is on Friday, May 6, 1981, at Manhattan Casino, 15th street and 6th avenue. The proceeds from this entertainment, as in previous years, will be used solely for the benefit of Hope Day Nursery, Miss Amanda Kepa's Dancing Dolls will furnish the program—the 15th Regiment Band the music for the dance. THEATRICAL JOTTINGS By BOB SLATER Glenn and Jeekins at Keith's Jefferson, New York City. Greene Cocktail at Palace, New Haven, and Capital, Hartford, Conn. -Clarence Dotson at Keith's Boston, Mass. Greenlee and Drayton at Proctors 5th Avenue, New York City. Bill Robinson at Orpheum, Madison, Wis. Chapelle and Stinnette at Liberty, Cleveland, O. Dixie Four at Loew's American and Metropolitan, Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooks and Powers at Keith's Fordham, and Proctors, Troy, N. Y. J. Roessond Johnson and Company, at Davis, Pittsburgh, Pa. Holiday in Dixieland at Loew's Boulevard and national, New York City. Howard and Craddock at Colonial, Akron, O. Four Harmony Kings, at Palis, Scranton, Pa. Rosa Valyda at Orpheum, Boston, and Loew's Fall River, Mass. Chas. S. Gilpin at Princess, Theatre, New York City. Broxton and Hawkins at Loew's Holyoke, Mass. Harper and Blanks at Lincoln Theatre, New York City. Exposition Four at Casino, San Francisco, Cal. Grant and Perkins at Crystal, Milwaukee, Wis. Adams and Robinson at Loew's Warwick, New York City. Moss and Frey at Orpheum, Sacramento, Cal. Philip Giles at Hippodrome Theatre, Danville, Va. Nit and Tuck at Lafayette Theatre, New York City. Cook and Smith at Empire, Lawrence, Mass. Robinson and Williams at Keith's Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York. Old, Time Darkies at Sheridan Square, Pittsburgh, Pa. Jones and Jones at Pantages Spokane, Washington. Carter and Buddy at Empress, Denver, Col. Work and Towels at Lincoln Theatre, New York City. Tennessee Ten at Miners, Bronx, New York City. Eddie Green at Gayet, Washington, D. C. Lula Coats and Company at Star, Cleveland, O. Seven Musical Spillers at Gayet, St. Louis, Mo. Byron Bros. Saxo Band at Empire, Providence, R. I. The many friends and well wishers of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cook will be paired to learn of the demise of their little son, Sam Cook Jr., who departed this life Firdry, April 15th. Mr. and Mrs. Cook were the recipients of many assurances of condolence and regret. Newark, N. J.—The Metropolitan Basketball Association, Gerald F. Norman, Flushing, N. Y. is president, and John M. Barrett, Newark secretary, has issued a call for the annual meeting to MIDNIGHT H At The LAFAY 70th Avenue Bert Friday Evening For Benefit of The Katy F and the Boys' DEACON JOHNSON CONTRACTOR FOR MUSICIANS ENTERTAINERS—OROHESTRAS SINGERS and PLAYERS MAIL ADDRESS P. O. Box 34, Station C. TELEPHONE 4-100 Circle CABLE ADDRESS "Singplay" NEW YORK CITY GUS. CREAGH'S ORCHESTRA A-1 Reliable Musicians Music Furnished for All-Occasions 625 LENOX AVENUE Phone Audubon 8513 New York City DO NOT BE DECEIVED IF YOU WANT US CALL AT 131 West 136th Street, Tel. Aud. 1987 HARRY & LAURA PRAMPIN SCHOOL OF MUSIC THE PAIR THAT MADE THE NAME WHAT IT IS Teaching Cornet, Trombone, Horn, Bassoon, Clarinet, Tuba, Bazophone, Piano, Violin, Bandolina, Voice Culture, Lenses in Theory of Music, Practical Training Given to Pupils in School Bond and Orchestra. A Grand Concert Friday Evening, April 29th, at 8:30 AT ST. MARK'S HALL, 57 W. 138th STREET DANCING AND REFRESHMENTS Admission. 50 Cents by held Monday evening, May 9th, at Douglas Hall, Oakwood avenue and Farrow street, Orange, N.J. At a meeting on April 11th the association again voted for opposition to so-called "All-Star" games which advertised names of players and clubs without consent of either. The Association has a membership of nine recognised basketball clubs in New York City and contiguous territory, and is in position to enforce its mandates to promoters of games. The clause in the by-laws specifically forbidding players from participating in unassigned games will be enforced to the letter, according to a statement issued by the secretary. Helping the Home Buyer A wave of home buying has been sweeping Harlem for the past two years. Hundreds of Negroes have made first payments on homes, and are now finding it more difficult to meet the other payments, than they at first expected. Many of these people will need money to meet the mortgages that will be due on their property in the next few years. As it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to get this money from the white financial institutions of the city, it is very gratifying to know that such an institution has been established by members of the race. This institution. The family Merger Real Estate and Security Corporation, began operation in January of this year, and has already come to the assistance of several home buyers in Harlem. Besides doing a general real estate business and loaning money on second mortgages, this company is soon to begin financing Negro business throughout the country. It will then be possible for the Negro business man to get the necessary financial assistance needed in his business without having to pay exhibitant rates of interest. The company also proposes to underwrite and foster legitimate new business among the Negroes. Its offices are located at 450 Lenox avenue, and it is being managed by the same men who have made the Family Merger Realty Corporation, one of the most successful cooperative real estate companies in Harlem. These officers are S. C. Jordan, president, Thomas Bryant, vice-president; Frank S. Piper, secretary; and C. S. Reid, treasurer. Baseball Park at Philadelphia. be used by the Colored Pennsylvania Giants and the Continental League. The park is to be improved so as to accommodate 20,000 people. A tip is to be erected over the grandstand, and new bleachers will be placed along the third base line. The park will then be renamed Victor's Park. This league was organized during the past few months in Boston, and will include five white and five colored teams located in the following cities: Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburg, Philadelphia, New York, Providence, Boston, Buffalo, Montreal and Toronto. The league will be run exactly as the big leagues are run, and is being well financed. The season for this league begins on May 20th. The Pennsylvania Giants, under the management of Geo. Victory, has been training in Jacksonville, Fla., and other parts of the South. Manager Victor writes that his team is in good condition, and recently won five straight games. The Philadelphia team is now working its way North, and will open its season in Philadelphia next week at the new Colored park, which it is, to share with the Continental League. SECOND ANNUAL EXTRAVAGANT ORIENTAL DRESS CARNIVAL At Harlem Casino 116th St., and Lenox Ave. Wednesday Evening, May 4, 1921 BY THE VOLUNTEER CLUB The public needs no introduction to this Classic Entertainment given each year by this popular organization, for it is to be remembered that at last year's performance there were at least 500 in dazzling costumes, from Kings and Queens to Tramps and Kittens. A grand Concert will be rendered. Three beautiful Souvenirs will be donated by Mine. De Silvia, Gushilere, and the Walker Toilet Co. A flashlight picture will be taken of the Pageant. New York's social set will itself as never before. You may dress as Japanese, Indian, Chinese Dutchman Hawaiian Kewpie, Jockey, Arab, Turk, Farmer, Farmerette, Hindu, Tramp, Vampire, School Kid, Egyptian, Rube, King or Queen." You may design your own costume or call Greely 5997. Admission, 50 cents Boxes, $2.00 not including admission). 79th AVENUE & 123rd STREET TELEPHONE MORNINGSIDE 1811 Extra! Extra CAMING AT LAST Imencing Monday, Apr MATINEE DAILY HILLY KIN and His New Company of Fifty in Second Edition of Over The Top' THE NEW AMERIC the Greatest Stories Ever Staged Negro Problem Larger and Better Than Ever 150 Laughs in 150 Minutes One-half Hours of Music, Singing and Dancing. Costumes, Scenery, Novelties a Extra! Extra! COMING AT LAST! Commencing Monday, April 25 MATINEE DAILY And His New Company of Fifty in the Second Edition of One of the Greatest Stories Ever Staged on the Negro Problem Two and One-half Hours of Music, Singing, Comedy and Dancing Beautiful Costumes, Scenery., Novelties and Effects Mr. King Will Be Supported by Berlina Blanks Martha Rodgers- Madame Beatrice I Margaret Scott :—AFTERNOON—25, 35 and Kid Bumsky Berlina Blanks Maud Russell Martha Rodgers. Sons of Ham Quartette Madame Beatrice Bruce Margaret Scott PRICES:—AFTERNOON—25, 35 and 50 Cents EVENING—35, 50 and 75 Cents SECURE SEATS IN ADVANCE LINCOLN THEATRE SUPERIOR VAUDEVILLE Photo Plays Presented This Week Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday "WHAT'S WORTH WHILE" Are You in Love? "What's Worth While" might change your See This Production Every Tuesday, Wednesday The Serial Supreme "FIGHTING FATE" Every Friday and Saturday The Sensational Serial "PANTOMAS" Coming Next Week—Monday, Wednesday George Walsh in "Dynamite Allen" Next Week—Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday The Sensational Spetacle "LYING LIPS" "FOR SWEET CHARITY'S S.A.K.E." Hope Day Nursery In an Unusually Pleasing Performance Program. 8:30 Dancing. 11 Music for Concert and Dance by 15TH REGIMENT BAND, N. Y. G. Lieut. Frederick W. Simpson, Bandmaster Supporter Service—Mrs. S. J. Frederick ON SALE AT Hope Day Nursery, 13 W. 139th Street, Tel. Harlem 8090; Philip A. Payton, Jr., Co. 127 W. 141st Street, Tel. Audubon 945; Anderson & Blae's Drug Store, 543 L. Avenue, near 139th Street; Boutte's Pharmacy, 2339 Seventh Avenue, cor. 137 Street; Brea. W. Win. H. Wortham, 130 West 143nd Street, Apr. Jl. Audubon 8040. FIRST ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CARNIVAL FATHER TIME'S DILEMMA Brecht Agland Place Branch V. W. C. A. FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 28, 1921 LABOR. LYCEUM Willingham Avenue near Broadway, Brooklyn ADMISSION 50 CENTS EXCELLENT MUSIC April 9—M FOLLY CARNIVAL and DANCE FROLIC 10. Violin 2. Trombone 4. Violin 2. French Horn 8. Banjo 3. Bass Violin 6. Saxophones 2. Cello 2. Chariots 1. Xylophone 1. Oboe 1. Orgon 1. Bassoon 1. Organ 4. Piano 2. Piano 2. Guitar 2. Drummers IN EVERYBODY HAPPY! FOLLY CARNIVAL and DANCE FROLIC 10. Violin 2. Trombone 4. Violin 2. French Horn 8. Banjo 3. Bass Violin 6. Saxophones 2. Cello 2. Chariots 1. Xylophone 1. Oboe 1. Orgon 1. Bassoon 1. Organ 4. Piano 2. Piano 2. Guitar 2. Drummers At Hampton's 53rd Anniversary Former President Taft Declared for Equality of Opportunity for All Men. BY WM. ANTHONY AERY Hampton, Va.—That the Negro is en- abled to equal and exact justice be- come the law and that the white man must avoid him that justice or be false all Anglo-Saxon traditions was the union expressed by the Hon. Thomas Pickett, former Governor of North Carolina, in his address delivered at the closing session of the fifty-third university of Hampton Institute, over which Principal J. E. Gregg presided. Governor Rickett said: Though only fifty-three years old, the mission institute has achieved the unique and valuable distinction of becoming on a mountain and a shrine. From are constantly showing stems that make wafer pieces glad, and from even quarter of the continent weary pilgrims come to Hampton Institute for a kind of courage, faith and love. The Negro who has to get an order from a white man before he can buy a stick of meat or a side of meat is always such as a woman as the man who has to get a permit before he leaves his master's land. The Negro as a race will not travel far until in college or in bank is as old as that of the white man. I did my administration the hard way to convince clemency knew no other law. I opened the prison doors to more than four hundred Negroes. Dance my administration I preached songs 'Sinking and I fought lynching. I made sure they were indicted and convicted and I personally walked into a job and persuaded men to abandon their crimes. Strikes at Ku-Klux. In this free country the message that cannot be proclaimed from the house ought not to be heard by a loyal American citizen. The Ku Klux Klan believes in the whisper and that is one of the reasons why, when the strong man from Texas tried to establish the Ku Klux Klan in "North Carolina, I rose up and but with all my might I set out on a journey bordered by states who proclaim their message from the pulpit and through the skies. When the whispering agitates me around, say to him: "Get the behind me Satan." He must make a randid and solitary mission. The whites in the South, and in the North as well, do not always justify by the Negro. We permit him wrong—and God has an allusion of it—but violence will not harm the day of your deliverance and will always hinder. The God of your redemption will come, not in the main wind, not in the earthquake, and not in fire, but in a 'still, still, still' trouble the white man conscience and drive sleep from him, and he gives to your people the meaning of justice. The one man that the Negro to follow is the man that leads straight to the door of the white man conscience. Some say that this is born of wisdom that will be allowed." Era of Negro Prosperity Dr. Edward Williams of New York, former chair of the Pulitzer School at Columbia University, paid a warm welcome to Governor Bickett's great-grandfather of truth, justice, and life. Dr. Williams has addressed on "Economics through Industry," that the Hampton graduates that the institutions of Negroes are never been before and probably not be reduced to the same level. The body of Harvard University presented the graduate and 40 girls) to the board of trustees, of the vice president, dean, and president of the discovery of God. America that education meant to bring the whole girl to the whole world. The creed of Harvard was thought before us the fundamental nature of education—to think gratefully, to be promptly, to open the keys to the persuasion of love. No TAKE OUT A THIRTY-DAY INSURANCE ON YOUR HAIR TO GET THE SUREST AND QUICKEST RESULTS HAVE YOUR HAIR DONE. 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"I believe that legislation," said Mr. Taft, "May be more or less helpful in increasing the equality of opportunity, but the question is, Have you the courage, the character, the spirit of self-sacrifice, and the foresight individually to improve that equality of opportunity?" Mr. Taft emphasized the value of men making sacrifice in order to win success, the intimate relation of intelligent labor and material independence, and the clear relation of happiness to success. Dr. Sara W. Brown, teacher of biology in the Dumbar High School, Washington, D. C. who was graduated from Hampton in 1887, pointed out some significant comparisons. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president of the National Training School for Women and Girls, Washington, D.C., in her address on "Hampton's Spiritual Meaning," said: "Hampton's big desire for you is that you shall be just as fine as any group of American citizens; Hampton is trying to make men and women who can express the ideals of civilization of which they are a part. Hampton stands for manhood, womanhond, character, and service." The Rt. Rev. James de Wolf Perry, bishop of Rhode Island, declared that "the call of Hampton is the call of the need of our country." Teaching by Demonstration. The Hampton anniversary program included two meetings of the board of trustees, a tour of inspection by a large party of school guests, and demonstrations by members of the graduating class; Frank B. White, Eliza V. Gordon, Doctor C. Jones, Arabelle Washington, Lillian C. Brosier, Clarence C. Blow, Susanann Boker, Lawrence C. Pettit Many passed through the Armstrong-Slater Memorial Trade School and saw the work of the eleven departments which was exhibited graphically by the use of finished products. There were also exhibits of modern tools and equipment, working drawings, and tests which builders commonly use. Under the leadership of Alexander B. Trowbridge of New York, who is a Hampton trustee and president of the National-Hampton Association, a special party of Northern friends attended the anniversary. William G. Willcox of New York, who is chairman of the Tuskegee Institute board of trustees, brought to Hampton from Tuskegee a party of Northern friends. These par- Ocufter, N. Y.—I have used Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and it has cured me of sleepiness. My home doctor did all he could for me but still I could not sleep. I have used three bottles of Favorite Prescription' and now I can sleep and rest just as I used to. Any one that is troubled with sleepiness should take Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. I have used Dr. Pierce's Mentha-Southallia tea, for severe throat and for tired feet and found it very good."—MRS. D. W. LA BARD. All drugs. THE NEW YORK AGE. SATURDAY. APRIL 23. 1921 tion were met at Hampton by a number of leading Southerners. Hampton Athletic Field. The Hampton Institute alumni, who are engaged in raising a fund of $300,000 to provide Hampton with a modern athletic field, which will cover six acres attended a reunion luncheon and add additional athletes. The president of the Hampton Athletic Field Association is Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute; the chairman of the executive committee is Charles H. Williams of Hampton Institute; and the treasurer is Don A. Davie of Hampton Institute. Among the guests who attended the Hampton anniversary were: Charles E. Bigelow, New York; Dr. and Mrs. William Jay Schiegelin, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Darling, Hampton, Va.; Dr. and Mrs. S. C. Mitchell, Richmond; Henry Wilder Foote, Cambridge, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Alexander B. Trowbridge, New York; Mr. and Mrs. Homer L. Ferguson, Newport News; Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Mann, Boston; Gov. and Mrs. T. W. Bickett, Raleigh, N. C.; Archdeacon James S. Russell, Lawrenceville, Va.; President, R. E. Blackwell of Randolph, Macon College; Dr. and Mrs. Talcott, Williams, New York; Mrs. William Fem, Cambridge, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Wem, Scott, Philadelphia; Charles E. Mason, Boston; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Embree, New York; Dr. and Mrs. Abraham Flexner, New York DEMONSTRATIONS BY HAMPTON SENIORS Hampton, Va.—The addresses which were made by members of the Hampton Institute graduating class at the recent Hampton Institute anniversary were received with enthusiasm. The relative merits of merchant-tailor work, as against the work produced by the tailoring factories, were presented by Frank B. White of Pittsburgh, Pa., who gave a demonstration in the making of coats. Dr. C. Jones of Paris Island, S. C., who as a boy had helped his father grow Sea Island cotton and raise corn, told the story of his adventures in getting an education. At the Penn School received his preparation for Hampton institute. A demonstration in the methods of softening hard water was presented by Arabelle Washington of Frugmore, S. C., who showed some basic knowledge of household chemistry. That trained Negro youth are needed, especially in the South, to help their race improve conditions through Christian service was the opinion expressed by Clarence C. Blow of Norfolk, Va., who spoke on "The Fear of Facing Conditions." A demonstration in modern methods of preserving eggs for home use was given by Eliza V. Gordon of Fredericka Hall, Va. She also indicated how time water, saw dust, bran, corn meal and gum arabic, as well as water glass, could be used to preserve eggs. The uphill struggle of a colored girl was left at an early age with the care of her aunt, brother and an aged father; who left her a cow, washed and ironed clothes, cooked food, sewed and mended clothes, and harvested crops, and who finally worked her way through Hampton Institute, after five years of steady application and persistent saving was told by Susannah Boler of Monticello Ark. The selection of good laying hens was graphically demonstrated by Lawrence A. Potts of Williston, Fla., who pointed out the essential differences between a hen that lays 100 eggs per year and one that lays 250 eggs within the same period. The art of good taste in dress was demonstrated by Lillian St. Brouser of Vallejo who said, "The girl of today has a golden opportunity to learn all that she wishes to know about good taste in dress, because she has her mother to teach her and because she may gain all she wishes to know in any good school. Special classes in home economics are being opened to women and girls all over the country in both night and day schools." Supt. Carr Entertains Wilmington, N. C. On Wednesday evening, March 30th, 1921, J. D. Carr, superintendent of service at the Wilmington Hotel, entertained at Fulth's Casinus in honor of Mrs. C. J. Wilson, wife of Dr. E. C. A. Wilson, of Dominica, B W. L. who is in the city visiting her sister Mrs. R. D. Moore. Mrs. Wilson is visiting her sister, Mrs. R. D. Moore. We welcomed the little moonbeams peeping from behind the clouds, for moonlight is the fairies' delight, then they "trap the light tantastic". Although the air was chilly without for winter had returned, it but added zest to the dancing within. The beautiful greases floating here and there create a contrast to the conventional black of the men. The decorations are the hall together with the exquisite music of the orchestra made one imagine that it was a fairy hower. 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S, Bampfield, Prof, Chas, Gummer, Mears, John Williams, Lawrence McGee, William Jervay, William Pierce, Sam T Hicks, Norwood Huron, Frank Hill, Andrew Sullivan, Jno, and Geo, Fulton, Walker, Lane, Macro Neil, Miss Estell Carr, Philadelphia, Miss Dorothy Huron, Warsaw, N. C, Mrs, Lillian Wright, Mrs, Theola Miller, Miss L. McLeese, Mrs, H. Brown, Mr, Harris, Florence Wall, Goldhore, N. C; Prof. A, D. Watkins, Greenhore, N. C; Miss R. Davis, Summer, S. C; Miss D. B. Faison Clinton, N. C; Miss B. B. Brown, Lexington, Ky. Dr. and Mrs, Goodwin, Mrs. C. F. Dummore, Mrs Dr. R. H. Walton, Columbia, S. C, Fred Thomas, Florence, S. C. FOUNDER'S DAY SERVICES IN MEMORY OF DR. WASHINGTON (Continued From First Page) (Continued From First Page) annual meeting of the board of trustees of the Institute, was the dedication of seven new buildings valued at a half-million dollars. This group of buildings was compounded of five new boys' trade buildings, the Ellen Curtis James Hall, a dormitory for girls created by Arthur Curtis James of New York as a memorial to his mother, Mrs. Ellen Curtis James; and a new dormitory, Kurtis building was presented to William G. Curtis by a student representing the department under which the buildings came, and Mr. Wilcox in turn presented them to Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal. The trustees and visitors care in two special cars. One bringing a party from New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, headed by William G. Wilcox, arrived Saturday morning. The second party, coming from Chicago, headed by Julius Rosewald, trustee, president of Sears, Rosebuck and Company, arrived Sunday afternoon. Meetings in N. Y. and New England. Founder's Day exercises in commemoration of the late Booker T. Washington, founder of Tuskegee Institute, were held in New York City on Sunday, April 17th, 1921, and on Sunday, April 10th, services marking the same event were held in churches in Greater Boston, Springfield, Mass, Hartford, New Haven and Waterbury, Comm. The New York meeting was held at Mother A. M. E. Zion Church, West 18th street, the Raw, J. W. Brown, pastor, at 4 p.m. under auspices of the Tuskegee Association of New York City, Fred C. Moultrie, president. A splendid audience assembled to join in the tribute to Dr. Washington's memory and to hear addresses by Cohnel Arthur Little, commander of 15th In. N. Y. G., and the Rev. B. T. Harvey. The other items on the program included hymns, "How form a foundation," Nearer my God, for me, and "Abide with me, by conversation; scripture reading and invocation by Dr. Brown, trombone solo by Manassah Ray, vocal solo by Marian Jones, and remarks by president Moultrie. At Waterbury, Conn., a large audience gathered in the Mt. Olivet A. M. E. Zion Church, Rev. P. K. Fonseke, pastor, providing The principal address was delivered by Frank P. Chisholm, field secretary of Tuskegee Institute, Mr. Chisholm declared that simplicity was the keynote of Booker T. Washington's life and that patience, tact, farsightness, optimism, common sense and miriting made were the secrets of his success. At the meetings in New England, the speakers emphasized the practical things in life for which the noted educator stood. LOUISIANA TEACHERS IN ANNUAL SESSION New Orleans, La.—The Louisiana colored Teachers' Association met in Alexandria, La., April 7-9th, with J. M. Fraser, principal of the Baton Rouge public school, presiding and Mrs. Lottie Johnson of New Orleans as recording secretary. Welcome addresses were delivered by Rev. J. R. Camel, Rev. J. W. White and I. S. Powell, with response to A. H. Boleit of Winsbom. Mrs. A. H. Boleit conducted the Primary School Conference. Tapes were read by Miss Alivia Baton Rouge; Miss Alberta V. Dumon of New Orleans; Mrs. A. N. Mills of Arealia; Miss A. L. Banduit of New Orleans; Mrs. A. Cheatham of Alexandria. Mrs. L. H. Abraham conducted the Grammar School Conference. Miss Helen H. B. Hudson of Alexandria; Miss Helen B. Hudson of Alexandria; Miss Helen A. Nelson of Baton Rouge; and E. M. Boleit of Jennings, read papers. The High School Conference was conference was conducted by Prof. R. E. Brown of Shreveport, with discussions by R. C. Reynoud of Lake Charles; Miss R炎 Baranceo of Baton Rouge; E. A. Perkins of New Orleans, closing with a demonstration of arithmetical measurements by J. W. Reddix of Shreveport. J. S. Jones, building agent for the Rosewall Schools, conducted the Roswell conference. Ephrain B. Horn, official poet, read Building of a Race and "Black Man Just Behind" Music during the session was rendered by Mrs. M. Martin, Miss A. E. Rosborough, Mrs. R. E. Brown, Miss Rosetta Davis, Miss E. F. Friedson, Miss A. Chambers, Mrs. E. M. Mills The Association presented the retiring president, J. M. Fraier, with a traveling bag. The following officers were elected; O. L. Coleman, president, Gibsland, La.; F. M. Boley, first vice president, Jennings, La.; S. J. Green, second vice president, New Orleans, La.; Mrs. Alice Davis, third vice president, Shreveport, La.; Miss Klyser, recording secretary; New Orleans, La.; R. P. Plyer, Shreveport, La.; J. S. Jones, Southern University, treasurer; A. Cochatham, Alexandria, La., auditor; R. C. Reynault, Lake Charles, La., statistician. The next session will be held at Lake Charles, April, 1922. Bridge Street A. M. E. Church The inclement weather on Sunday had very little effect on the attendance at Bridge Street Church, both morning and evening services were largely attended. The pastor, Rev W. Spencer Cooper, preached in the morning from the church and in the company on "Most Worshipping and Love." It was a person united with the church and filled with joy. SLANDER OF 25TH INF. REFUTED BY INSP. GEN. Nugales, Arizona.—Statements made by G. B. Mason, special agent of the Customs Service, concerning the conduct of men of the 25th Infantry, U. S. A., stationed here at Camp Stephen D. Little, caused an investigation to be conducted by Lieut.-Col. W. V. Norris, Inspector General. Exhaustive inquiry into condition at Nugales was made by Col. Morris and his staff, and the result was enlisted in a report which gave the colored regiment a clean bill of health declaring that the conduct of the enlisted men of the regiment is and has been as good, if not better, than that of the white troops previously stationed here. Col. Morris requested that a copy of his findings he furnished the Secretary of the Treasury, with a request that effective measures be taken to prevent similar libellous attacks in the future. He declared that notwithstanding the proximity of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico where intoxicants are easily obtainable, the conduct of the men had been excellent, and that the men had, cooperated with local officers in preservation of the peace. Mason allegations concerning serious difficulties were pure supposition, said the Inspector General's report, and there was no evidence to support the inference that colored soldiers had taken advantage of numerical superiority to violate State and Federal laws with immunity. The report continued—"On the contrary the evidence shows that violations of the law have been less than would be expected of the same number of soldiers of any race under similar conditions ... That the conditions at Nogales, instead of becoming aggravating, are as good as, or better than they have ever been." Col. Carmahan, commanding the 25th, published the report to his men, and stated that the Inspector General's conclusions were based largely on fair, just and voluntary statements of members of the civil community of all degrees of standing, from the humbleest to the highest, who refuted the statements of Mason, and more testimony to the soldierly conduct and bearing the regiment, and its sense of respect for law and order. Next Sunday the Rev. Dr. J. R. Ransom of Kansas City will be the speaker. Postal Employers to Meet. There will be a meeting of the colored Postal Employees at the Y. M. C. A. on 135th street Sunday afternoon, April 24th, at 5:30 o'clock. Matters of general interest will be discussed. Robert W. Bagnall of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will speak. National Race Congress The National Race Congress will hold its next session in Zion Baptist Church, between Third and 4 1-2 streets, S. W. Washington, D. C. Rev. W. J. Howard, pastor, May 4th to 7th. The annual sermon will be preached Tuesday, Apr 8 p.m. by Dr. C. D. Donglass, National chaplain of Cambridge, Mass. Among these expected to address the Congress are, Vice-President Calvin Coolidge, Senator H. C. Lodge, Finner J. Scott, Dr. Geo. E. Cannon of Jersey City, N. J. Dr. J. H. Henderson Knoxville, Teen, and Phil Brown, representing the labor organization. President Warren H. Hardling will receive the delegates at the White House Thursday, May 5th Fleet Street M. E. Church. In spite of equipment weather on Sunday, appreciation and audiences were in attendance upon all the services on Sunday. At 10:45, Dr. Brown spoke from the subject "The Hypocrites prayer." At 3 p.m., communion was administered to a large number. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Hunter from the subject "Keeping the Faith." Mr. Barnett, base, graduate of Wilberforce University, was 7:45 Dr. E. H. Kline, presiding elder of the Philadelphia and Baltimore conference, was the speaker. Bishop W. L. Lee, was a welcome visitor at the service during the day and gave a favorable talk on his work as he had recently observed it in the Western New York conference. The Bishop leaves town this week for his work in the far South and Southwest. Eleven persons united with the church during the day. The confirmation class is taking on a larger aspect as the lectures proceed. The history of the church was given in last week's lecture. Tuesday night, the policy of the church; on Thursday night the Doctrine of the church, which will be the last of the open classes. Others entering the church before confirmation will be given private instructions. The confirmation sermon will be preached during the month of May, by the Rt. Rev. J. S Caldwell, bishop of the second episcopal district. The drama presented last Thursday night under the auspices of the Church Extension Club was a decided success. The corporation meeting of the church was held on Tuesday evening. April 19, at which time three trustees were elected. Sick list—Miss Ruth Collins 55 Fleet street; Mrs. Thos. Henderson, 11 Dre Bovrie place Miss May, Belle Adams, 21 Duffield street; Mrs. Bessie Waddell Carney, 154 Gates avenue, Mrs. Lillian Willis, Coney Island Hospital. First Emmanuel Church. Services at the First Emmanuel Church were well attended. At the 11 o'clock service, Pastor Bolden served the communion, preached a short sermon, and then hurried to the Union Baptist Church West 62nd street, Rev. Geo Sims pastor where he preached the sermon on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the church. Rev. Hogans continued with the services assisted by Rev. Acoe. Excellent music was rendered by the choir. The Sunday School held a very pleasant session, and the lesson study was very interesting. Supt. Hogans conducted the opening exercises and lesson review Pastor Bolden trade a few remarks. The Bahai association held their meeting at 4:30 p.m. At 4:30 p.m. in the meeting of the Literary Society, the president, Mrs. K. Prattis presided. The program was presented by Mrs. M. Murray. Those taking part were Misses D. Smally and A. Holloway, James Haircut and Wm. Kohner, J. H. Arrington, Joe Dennis, Mia Parrine Jackson. At the 8 o'clock service pastor Holden preached from St. John 1:12. The choir rehearsed two anthems: "Gloria" and "Christmas." Dinner, was served during the day by chloe; on the church and $8, was presented to the trimmest by Mrs. Jackson, Rev. Hugana assisted with the services. On Thursday night, April 15th, the Rainbow Circle held a very interesting meeting, presided over by Pastor Bolden. A reading from the Bible verse, "Many are called but few are chosen," by Abdul Bahai, was read by Miss Jean Anthony. Also reading from "Hidden words" by Mrs. McKaan. An address entitled "Capital, Labor, Religion and the Negro, by Wm. H. 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Mr. Clark of 12 West 113th street is confined to bed suffering with a severe cold. Mrs. Shorts, of 150 East 90th street, is confined to bed under the care of a physician. Mrs. Fannie Waller has returned to her home at Newport, R. I., after visiting New York and Philadelphia. Mrs. and Mrs. Barber of Charlottesville, Va., spent a few days in New York enroute home from Paterson, N. J. Mrs. Ruth Johnson-Boa is visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Williams, at 2108 Monicried avenue, Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs. Addie V. Tankard has returned from Scranton, Pa., where she visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Crampon, St. Mrs. Emma Everett, 45 West 135th street, has returned from a visit to her mother, Mrs. Anna Woodard, at Savannah, Ga. Mrs. Phoebe Bonner is in Savannah, Ga, at the bedside of her son, Elmore Bonner. She is the guest of another son, Willie Blythewood. Mrs. Sarah E. Ackerman of 217 East 73rd street, is enjoying a pleasant time with her sister Mrs. Emma Keiser, 47 Broad street, Newark, N. J. Mrs. Nancy Cheeks, mother, and Mrs. Rosa Towns, sister of Mr. and Mrs. John Cheeks of 150 East 98th street arrived from Berkeley, Va, and will make their future home in this city. Mrs. Jemie Bolden of 217 East 73rd street attended on April 15th the birthday party of her cousin, Miss Roberta Keiser, 47 Broad street, Newark, N. J. She remained with relatives and friends over Sunday. Martha the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Redrick, and grand daughter of Mrs. Emma Brandon of 217 East 73rd street was blessed Sunday morning at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church by Rev. Wm. P. Haven pastor. Mrs. J. Walter Brown, 155 West 136th street, secretary of the Bureau of Supplies of the A. M. E. Zion Church, is attending the Missionary Mass Meeting in Bessemer, Birmingham, Pratt City, Tuscaloosa, Ala, and the 3rd missionary convocation at Montgomery, Ala. Funeral services for: Mrs. Luia Hamilton Bourne, 2209 Seventh avenue, were held Friday morning, April 15th, at 11 oclock, in the funeral chapel of Duncan Bros. undertakers, at 2303 Seventh avenue, the Rev. Frank M. Hyder, pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church, officiating. The Colored O Blate Catholic Sisters were in New York during the past two weeks, coming from Saint Louis entourage to the house of Mother Francis Superior, Baltimore. They were, Sister Aeolian Hall, 34 WILSON LAN Monday Evening, May He sings in true appreciation of sentiment and tastefully—Phillip H. e., Boston Herald. He is a singer of intelligence, taste and muscianly feeling—New York Sun. He gave a program of well chosen songs. The singer's resonant voice was most enjoyable—Musical Courier. He has a naturally fine, resonant voice, which is intelligently controllable—New York Tribune. Mr. Lamb has an excellent baritone voice, and is, we believe the finest singer. If his type we have ever heard—Madison Eagle, N. J. He is an artist . . . with a well trained and naturally fine voice, —Mountain Herald. He possesses a deep, rich, vibrant voice governed by sensible intelligence, —Brooklyn Standard Union. Wilson Lamb, paritone, gave a song recital of unusual length and interest; pleased his audience. —New York Morning Telegram. RUDOLPH GRANT Tickets, $2-$1.50-$1-75c-50c. Tickets on sale at American Rush Bus Wanted a 5,000 Men Ugena, Sister Clementean, Sister Anthony and Sister Baptista and were guests of the Parish of Saint Marks the Evangelist. Dr. S. L. Johnson of Richmond, Va. will open fire at Walker Memorial Baptist Church on Sunday evening, April 24th, and will continue through two weeks. Rev. Johnson is one of our most successful evangelists and his meetings are attended with abundant success. Newly elected officers of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Boys' Welfare Association will be installed at the club 4-6 West 131st street, at a reception to be held on Wednesday evening, April 27th, at 8 o'clock. A musical-program will be given and refreshments served. Friends are asked to be present. Harlemites are anticipating with interest the opening on Saturday, April 23rd, of the Pure Food Ice Cream Parlor at corner of 135th street and Lenox avenue, by the Pure Food Ice Cream Parlor, Inc., a new corporation capitalized at $15,000. Officers are E. O. Knight, president, Wm. M. Corthran, vice-president, Joseph E. Higdon, manager, Chas. E. James, secretary. The corporation will specialize in Spanish, French and American creams, and will also serve lunches and handle candies and cigars. The baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. George Bruce of 1903, 3rd avenue was blessed April 17th at Sharen Baptist Church 137 East 103rd street, by Rev. A. S. Grayson, pastor; God-mother Miss Virginia Anderson; god-father, Charlie Bruce. Many friends came in honor of the christening party. Those present were, Mrs. McRone, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bolden, Mrs. George Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. Emma L. Smith, Miss R. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bradley, Mrs. E. Bomar, Means Mrs. and Mrs. Wells, Miss H. Ferris, Miss S. Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Woods, Miss Woods. PERFUMERY COMPANY TO OPEN N. L. LABORATORY The Verbena, Perfumery Company of 646 Lenox avenue, announces that on May 1st that company will open its laboratory at 558 Communipaw avenue, Jersey City, N. J. The office of the company will be removed to 31 West 125th street. In spite of many difficulties and the present unsettled business conditions prevailing in the country, this company has been holding its own and is preparing to enter upon a period of prosperity as soon as these changes are made. The stock of this company is still selling at $5 per share, but it is expected to increase in value within the next few months. Manhattan Y. W. C. A. Miss Grace Campbell, parole officer for the Municipal Parole Committee of Greater New York, addressed the Vesper service last Sunday. The Association is observing New York's Music Week. At the vesper service, E. Aldama Jackson's Music School was represented by Miss R. C. Marshall, violin; Mes. Edith Canady, contralto; Miss Carrie Williams, Edward Lindsay, Miss Clarice Williams, piano; Mrs. Willie Mays, of Walker Memorial Baptist Church, sang a solo. The Girl Reserves will render the program and service on Sunday afternoon, April 24th. A cabining of the high school Girl Reserves held Thursday, April 14th, at nine: Miss Margarite Groves of the Entre Nous Club was elected president, and Miss Sarah Brock, secretary. Each Sunday afternoon hostesses from ```markdown ``` this membership calendar club will celebrate in the lobby. Mrs. Ternwell, secretary of the May Club and Mrs. Luke Ranger have arrived. Officers of the February Club are Mrs. Washington, president; Mrs. Bonnie Gibba, 1st vice-president; Mrs. Urania Warren, 2nd vice-president; Mrs. Robertson, financial secretary; Mrs. Ragdale, recording secretary; Mrs. Samuela, assistant recording secretary; Mrs. Dora Dork, treasurer; Mrs. Pemson, chapain; Mrs. E. Grandison, chapain, membership committee; Mrs. Evelyn Braham, chairman, sick committee. Next meeting on Tuesday, April 20th. The November Club will meet Wednesday, April 27th, the September Club, Thursday, April 28th. Among the activities for May will be a gymnasium exhibition and a swimming. The tennis class will have a tournament May 20th. Contests enrolled to date are the Misses Iris Stanky, Hilda McCleary, Alice Baker, Mary Margrove, Ida Matthews, Amelia Wilcher, Julia Woundward, Ruth Hodges, Mrs. Boole Hollar and Mrs. Stalley. Miss Loolya M. Nelson, physical director of the Y. W. C. A., is spending the week end at her home in Binghamton, N. Y. Visitors to the building during the past week were: Mrs. Jennie Hardy, Auburn, N. Y.; Mrs. Emma J. Johnson, Camden, N. J.; and Medasdes Lauvenia Little, Elizabeth Pearce and L. Carter, all of New York City. Community Leaders' Institute Surpassing in sustained interest and enthusiasm even the hopes of its sponsors, the Community Leaders' Institute in Recreation held during the past week at the Public Library by North Harlem Community Service of which B. B. Church is the director, was an event long to be remembered. E. T. Atwell, director of the Bureau of Colored Work in Community Service, was in charge of the Institute. Assisting Mr. Atwell were Mrs. Corinne Thomas Christy, Mrs. Ethel Clarke, Kermeth Clark, William Van de Wall and Mrs. May Pashley Harris, local speakers were Dr. Leo. Fitz Neal, Harry T. Burleigh, Rev. Floarda Howard, Miss Ernestine Rose, Mrs. Dora Cole Norman, and Misa Sara Clapp, Clarence E. Musie, rendered selections from "Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde." Mr. Burleigh took as his subject, "Negro Music." Community singing, demonstrations in dramas and groups games kept these sessions enriched with interest Mrs. Harris took five children from the east side and after telling them a story permitted them to act it out. At the final session it was decided to go into a permanent organization and hold regular monthly meetings. Those on the local committee were: Chas. C. Allison, Jr., chairman; Wm. C. Anderson, Jr., B. B. Church, Miss Jessie Fauset, Mrs. Sarah Carr Feilds, John D. Hadwin, Mrs. Anna Stowell, Mrs Marie Jackson Stuart and Mrs. Wilhelmina Williams. Annual Meeting of White Rose Home. The White Rose Home for Working Girls will hold its annual meeting at Salem M. E. Church on Thursday, April 21st, at 8:30 p. m. Captain Myers and Miss A. L. Thompson Wytes will be the speakers. The friends and members of the Home are cordially invited to attend. Red Cross Teaching Center All Red Cross Nurses' Aide will report as soon as possible for service in Harlem hospital for both clinics and wards. Information about uniforms will be given at the Center. The supper given by the Aide's at Salem M. E. Church on Tuesday, April 12th, was a decided success. Nurmes' Notes. There will be a meeting of the Local Nurses' Association on Tuesday evening at the Y. W. C. A. 179 West 137th street. The Lincoln Hospital Alumnae Association, has purchased the 3-story and basement dwelling at 323 West 130th street for the Lincoln Nurses Home, which was formerly located at 186 West 135th street. They expect to be located there about June 1st. Mrs. Adah B. Thoms, R. N., was the guest of the Montclair Y. W. C. A. on Sunday, April 10th, and gave an interesting talk on nursing and the Red Cock. Plans for the fourteenth annual meeting of the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses are going strong. We hope this will be the most successful meeting. Every nurse will be welcomed to attend and become a member. The second annual Blue Bird Dance of the Lincoln Hospital A. A. was held at New Star Casino, April 5th. We wish to thank our friends for the cooperation and patronage to which our success was due. Charles R. Christian. 680 Herkimer street, has been detained at home with the gripe. Mr. and Mrs. Henison were weekend guests of Mrs. Frank Kelso, Plainfield, New Jersey. CAPTTOL THEATRE beg from Philadelphia where the bud beg from the king of her ass, Mrs. Amnes- ley Sunshine King, 2219 West Montgomery street. Among the Brooklynes attending the full-dress reception of the Alpha Bowl- ing Club at New Star Casino, on Frid- day, April 15th, were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wright and piece, Mr. and Mrs. Garland, Miss Sarah Balley, Mrs. Chas, R. Christian, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Bibbins, R. Woodson, J. Lynch, Mrs. Finney, Dr. Roland Johnson, Dr. Eassee Martz; Mr. and Mrs. Cokes and daughter, and Mrs. Effe Stann- ard Smith. At a regular monthly meeting of the Women's Charity Club, Inc., held April 11, 1921, at the residence of Mrs. E. A Vaughn, 511 Vanderbilt avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y., the following officers were elected for the next ensuing year: Mrs. Roselle Alston, president; Mrs. Longeed, vice-president; Mrs. Clare Christie, secretary; Emily Christie, treasurer; Mrs. Martin Woodson assistant secretary; Mrs. Alice Jones, financial secretary; Mrs. Agnes L. Kemp, first honorary president. Minister' Wifee Request Tuesday evening, April 12th, the Ministers Wives' Association of Brooklyn, and vicinity held their fourth annual banquet to their husbands in the Fleet Street Church, Dr. W. C. Brown, pastor. A splendid musical program was rendered, interspersed by, addresses by the ministers and out-of-port guests. These were people for city, country dinners, served by Mrs. Edwards and her assistants. The ministers wives were beautifully gowned. The April meeting will be held with Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson 612 Herkmier street, officers are Mrs. K. L. Warren, president; Mrs. C. E. Wilson, vice president; Mrs. H. L. Townsend, ind vice president; Mrs. J. E. Robinson, secretary; Mrs. C. P. Coke, corresponding secretary; Mrs. G. F. Miller, financial secretary; Mrs. I. S. Sands, treasurer; Mrs. W. W. Beckitt, chaplain. Carlton Ave. Y. M. C. A. Dr. D. J. Flynn of Charlotte, N. C. official evangelist of the colored Congregational churches of America, will be the speaker at the public meeting at the Carbon Avenue Branch, Y. M. C. A. Sunday, April 24th at 3:30. The Branch has entered a baseball team as usual in the Brooklyn Y. M. C. A. baseball league. It is hoped to obtain another championship team from the large amount of material available. The squad will practice each Saturday afternoon at the Parade Grounds, Prospect Park. Total gross receipts for the Rainbow Fair were $1,895. The report on tickets amounted to $903. The Variety Booth, Mrs. Anna M. Carpenter, chairman, reported the largest amount $300.04. This committee was made up of members of the Bridge treet A. M. E. church: The Praise Committee, Mrs. Susan D. Etherarge, chairman, came second, reporting $226. This committee was made up of the ushers board of Concord Baptist Church with other members. Third was the Lemonade Committee, with $149.35. A social was tendered the workers in the cafeteria of the Branch on April 14th. Ashland Place Y. W. C. A. Carnival plans are being rapidly completed. The sewing committee is busy as can be on costumes and the group leaders are putting on the final touches to their part of the program. The date is April 20th, and the place is Labor Lycum. Six students from the National Board Training School visited our building this week and spent almost two hours inspecting the room and asking questions about the equipment all white, were interested in getting from our workers suggestions on how they might handle race questions that would probably come up in the committees to which they will be sent for work. The January Club held a full and enthusiastic meeting for organization on Tuesday, April 12th. The August Club will meet on the 22nd of April. The February Club will have charge of the Membership Party on next IN MEMORIAM Sleep on, my dear son, CHARLES MADISON: Died April 19, 1920. Agr. 7 years, (one but not forgotten). Devoted brother and friend of the Club. Died April 19, 1920. Sister and brother, EDWARD and BLANCH, 217 East 73rd street. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of my dearest friend, BEA- TRICE LANOR, KEELING, who passed away April 16, 1941. Mrs. CHARLES R. CHRISTIAN. HELP WANTED PRESSERS—Experienced on infants' costs; stainy work; good pay. 143 Price St., 1st floor. PRESSERS—Experienced on cotton waist- Good pay; five-day work. Mening Wh. Co., 151 W. 30th St. SILK lamp shade makers; experienced; for home work. Apply M. F. Koch Mtg. Co. 10 E. 23rd St. Reliable Salesman in nearby vicinities, to sell choice building lots at Plainfield, N. J. Good commissions to good men. W. S. Hall, 1306 East Second street, Plainfield, N. J. INFORMATION WANTED. If Norman W. Johnson formerly of Baltos, Md., will communicate with this office he will learn something to his ad- vantage. April 16. PROSPERITY GARMENT PRESS The Most Modern Pressing Machine on the Market. For particularn and cataloger, write C. C. WESTON, Rep 223 West 135th St., N. Y. May 19-1yr. BISCELLANEOUR DEBTS COLLECTED QUICKLY! WM. H. DODD, N.Y., New York. Established 26 years. (Mar. 5-3 Jan.) "WHO'S WHO?" A BOOKLET BY LULA ROBINSON-JONES A company go to the Horse. "Things of Interest," and "Music." Agents sought. Good opportunity to make big money. Write for particularn at once. Print, publish. Sa- te 127 N. John St., New York City. Jan. 29-Jun. TO LET Nestly furnished rooms, only persons of refinement need apply. Audubon 6832 1am-14am. BAINBRIDGE ST. 5, 5th street side, 2nd floor — Broom, furnished to unfurnished, to rest to respectable beauty, supply or goodness. — Modern improvements. (Brix) B. Berry. TWO rooms, unfurnished, to respectable work. — People only. April 42. Phone 8700 Audubon, L. Kinnan. UNFURNISHED rooms to let. Mrs. C. Cogge, 29 W. 12th, top floor north. Applied only 6-April 8-9. TO LET Laws have been passed. The staff and the house girls have been doing a bit of extension work, serving for the babies in the new Day Nursery opened on Columbus Hill. Over 100 articles were prepared and sent to the nursery. Mrs. Chisholm, Miss McCary and Miss Pityson represented the Branch at the Newark W. W. C. A. on Wednesday. The Newark secretaries entertained the Brooklyn secretaries at ten. As an expression of appreciation, the Brooklyn secretaries put on a mock board meeting which was a hilarious one beginning at the end. Miss McCray was the motherbaby secretary, Miss I-Got-Em, and Miss Pityson a board lady, were among the stars of the performance. CITIES' SERVICE COMPANY BANKERS SHARES PRICE AT MARKET Yielding About 15% Dividend payable Monthly. Full De- tails. Upon Request. CLAUDIUS A. MEADE LICENSED BROKER 2372 Seventh Avenue TELEPHONE AUDUBON 1766 HENRY SOUTHGATE 45 W. 130th St., New York City PHONE HARLEM 1300 Owns and offers for sale many beautiful Harlem homes, and several suburban homes with beautiful large gardens. Only $11,000 cash down required. Write to ms. apr. 2, 3mo. $2,500 CASH $2,500 CASH Will buy at 138th street, between 7th and 8th Avenues. Three story and basement dwelling. Tea rooms and bath. PRICE $15,000. GEO. A. DERRICK 169 West 131st Street, New York Telephone 3723 Morningside THOMAS H. RUTLEGE CARPENTER, CABINET MAKER PAINTING, PAPERMANGING GENERAL CONTRACTOR Job Preemption Attended to Shop, 14 W. 135th St. NEW YORK CITY PHONE MORNINGLINE 6369 CABINET MAKER GENERAL CONTRACTOR 29 West 135th St., New York Telephone Harlem 9579 12-3mo. MORNINGSIDE 1091 BARGAINS IN PRIVATE HOUSES Keystone Enterprise Corp. REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE LAPAYETTE THEATRE BLDG. 113 WEST 131ST ST., NEW YORK April 2-3 Baggage called for and delivered to and from railroad stations and steamship piers on short notice. THOMAS & THOMAS EXPRESS CO., INC. STEAMSHIP AGENTS 268½ W. 135th Street Near 8th Avenue TELEPHONE 8153 MORNINGSIDE New York City April 9—3 no. Webb Draper Agency 268 West 24th St. near 41st Ave. CORRECTION A CRISTIANIA ST. We have accommodations available for your reception, treatment, dining; please contact us at 212-755-1234. Margaret now for your counter work. Telephone 2713 Carth. Limousine For Hire Notary Public W. DAVID BROWN HIGH GRADE UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Prompt Service Night and Day Mortuary, Chapel and Ware Room 2315 SEVENTH AVENUE Near 130th Street Telephone Morningside 1555 DR. CHAS. H. ROBERTS DR. BENJ. T. WITHERS DENTIST 90 LENOX AVENUE Phone Morr. 3064 Near 12th St. Phone Mondayth. 8100 DR. J. R. MILERY Professional Chiropodist Morr. 9 to M.L. 3 to P. M. Baltimore, MD. All Americans of the United 122 West 230th St. New York F U MORT C MR. MILLY THE FURNISHMENTS A new feature was introduced at our Vasper on April 17th, when a demonstration was given of the new Edison Photograph. Rev. Wilson and his junior their furnished the rest of the program. The pastor gave a talk to the young people. Scouts will hold its first scout supper on April 25th. The Scouts are getting ready for camping next summer. The St. Angustine Girls' Club presented a unique entertainment in the Gym Friday night, April 15th, an Ori- NEGRO PICTURES B Now on sale, just off the press lithograph picture, size 10 by photograph of young Negro m her arms as she sits by the wi comfort and contentment. A p Negro home. By mail, post $1.10, $4.00 per dozen. GUARANTEE P 107 West 135th S JOHN E. NAIL MAIL & PARKER 145 W. 125th ST.; N. Y. PHILIP A. PAYTO WILLIAM A. MORRIS 127 WEST 141ST STREET TELEPHONE A Established 1908 by P. MOST WIDELY KNOWN C COMPANY IX Newport Headquarters CONSULT US ABOUT NEW YORK NEGRO PICTURES FOR NEGRO HOMES Now or sale, just off the press, "Contentment" a small lithograph picture, size 10 by 12 inches. Reproduced from photograph of young Negro mother with a nurse her arms as she sits by the window with every excitement of comfort and contentment. A picture that should be every Negro home. By mail, post paid, 40 cents each, $1.10, $4.00 per dozen. JOHN E. NAIL MAIL & PARKER, REAL ESTATE J.C. PARKER 145 W. 125th St.; M. Y. Phone Morningside 7682 CONSULT US ABOUT NEW YORK REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS BUILD YOUR HOME·NOW LOTS FOR SALE IN All insurance benefits be paid mentation, churches, and汗汗 York every day. Several houses have more in the course of construction. Title The best proposition ever offered you. W to 8500. Writ for perfectors of call and American Development 212 West Front Street EDWARD A. LAWRENCE real Estate and Insurance LOTS FOR SALE IN PLAINFIELD, N. J. All improvements available, car passes door, school two blocks away, raised stairs nearby, churches and amenities within easy reach. Fifty mains to New York. Located in the heart of the city. We are more than the course of construction. Title guaranteed by Fidelity Trust Company. The best proposition ever offered you. We will help you build. Easy terms, $20 to $300. Warn for pitfalls of call and see us. American Development & Realty Company 212 West Front Street Plainfield, N. J. 1239 BLDFORD AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. WHERE TO GO TO CHURCH dance 53, 12th St. Church 53, 12th St. Prayer Meeting; 10:45 a.m. P. Preaching Service; 1:30 p.m. Substitute School; 4:15 p.m. Lymen; 6 p.m. A. C. K. League; 7:45 p.m. Eve-ten; 8 p.m. Holy Communion; 10:45 p.m. Holy Communion; Tuesday evenings; 8 o'clock, class meeting; Wednesday, Circle; meals; Friday, prayer meeting; last Friday evening in each month, Love Fount. THE ST. PAUL MARTY CHURCH, the West Browns drive, New York City, Sunday service, 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday school, 1:20 to 2:30 P. M. X. P. U. Burrys Wednesday meeting, 8:30 a.m. Burrys prayer meeting Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Burrys prayer meeting Sunday, 8 to 8 A. M. Covenant Church Friday night meetings, 8 to 8 A. M. Covenant Church Friday night meetings, 8 to 8 P. M. Communion third Sunday, 8 to 8 P. M. Communion third Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Arthur Foster, Prayer Meeting, West Browns drive, Telephone, Bayport. Attention Elevator and Switchboard Operators BROWN-WHITE TAXICABS AT YOUR SERVICE ON WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PHONE AUDUBON 280 25c Commission Paid on all Calls. SMITH'S HOME BAKERY 200 SEVENTH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY. Mr. Nichols of the Ameri Hygiene Association pays series of twelve health building on April 15th League is promoting the they will continue on May newdays and Fridays CLAUDIUS A. MEADE LICENSED BROKER STOCKS AND BONDS 2372 Seventh Avenue NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONE AUDIOLOGY FOR NEGRO HOMES Press, "Contentment"—a beautiful by 12 inches. Reproduced from a mother with a nurse in window with every exposition of a picture that should be every at paid, 40 cents each PHOTO STUDIO Street, New York ER, REAL ESTATE J.C. PARKER Phone Morningside 7682 BON, Jr., COMPANY NORTHAM, PRESIDENT STREET, NEW YORK CITY E AUDUBON 806 By Philip A. Payton, Jr. IN COLORED REAL ESTATE WITH THE WORLD For Southern Investors YORK REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS N PLAINFIELD, N. J. home door, school two blocks away, called it within a few yards from the New York office on the property and there with its guaranteed by Piddehy Trust Company. We will help you build. Easy items. RM and see us. ENT & Realty Company Plainfield, N. J. TELEPHONE 5118 AUDUBON MATTHEW G. PRICE REAL ESTATE BROKER LOANS NEGOTIATED City and Suburban Property 2352 Seventh Ave., New York April 9-1 mo PHONE FOR WORK. J. WESLEY LANE Undertaker & Embalmer WITH ALL ARMS, PLANES, PAPER AND CHAFEL FRES LAYER IN ALBERTAKE. TOLL BROOKLYN BROOKLYN TOLL 13 W. 1300 St. Near Lenox Ave.