Norfolk Journal and Guide

NEGRO TROOPS GUARD NATION'S CAPITAL NATIONAL NEGRO HEALTH WEEK To Be Observed April 22-28, 1917 VOLUME XVII. NO.26 NEGRO T INSIDE INFORMATION NORTHERN LAKE So-Called High Wages Mean Only 30 Work, With Dollar A Day D Furnished For Lodging Not A nished Soldiers In European T The Journal and Guide has con- t the reported "high wages" paid to Northern railroads and industrial several of the contracts offered me men who have returned from the N of "high wages" reached by the N for 10 hours work. From this an- week until the full transportation paid and $5.00 per week deducted makes a full week he has about $5. is deducted, out of which all of his total expenses must be taken care of week, or for some other reason he he has practically nothing left after The sleeping quarters furnishe freight cars, too old and unfit for are not only unsanitary and filthy NORTHERN MAN DESCRIBES SOUTHERN E The following letter to the Job by a gentleman who has resided Philadelphia. He is a student of and for several years has been ex- uplift work among members of training and experience to give an tion. His letter follows: INSIDE INFORMATION ON NORTHERN LABOR WAGES So-Called High Wages Mean Only $2.00 Per Day For Ten Hours Work, With Dollar A Day Deducted For Board—Shanties Furnished For Lodging Not As Good As "Dug-Outs" Furnished Soldiers In European Trenches. The Journal and Guide has completed some investigations of the reported "high wages" paid for unskilled Negro labor by Northern railroads and industrial concern, and after examining several of the contracts offered men here and making inquiries of men who have returned from the North it appears that the limit of "high wages" reached by the Negro laborer is $2.00 per day for 10 hours work. From this amount $1.60 is deducted every week until the full transportation expenses of the employee are paid and $5.00 per week deducted for board. If the workman makes a full week he has about $5.40 after his board and lodging is deducted, out of which all of his family obligations and incidental expenses must be taken care of, and if it rains a part of the week, or for some other reason he is not able to make full time he has practically nothing left after his expenses are deducted. The sleeping quarters furnished the laborers are old, rickety freight cars, too old and unfit for use on the railroads. They are not only unsanitary and filthy but are poorly ventilated. NORTHERN MAN DESCRIBES HARDSHIPS THAT AWAIT SOUTHERN EMIGRANT. The following letter to the Journal and Guide was written by a gentleman who has resided practically all of his life in Philadelphia. He is a student of social and economic questions and for several years has been engaged in religious and social uplift work among members of the race. He is qualified by training and experience to give an accurate analysis of the situation. His letter follows: I personally wish to thank you for your splendid articles in the last three or four issues of your paper relative to the Negro Migration Movement. Having access to a large list of "exchanges," among which are the leading journals of our race, in my humble judgment none has spoken out in such unbiased, and telling tones as yours, in an effort to bring what may be called light out of darkness, peace out of confusion and benefit out of malvolence. I personally wish to thank you for three or four issues of your paper re-ment. Having access to a large list of leading journals of our race, in my hung in such unblessed, and telling tones as you be called light out of darkness, peace and malvolence. In these troubles times when long place to the new in every land, among when long-wanted leaders of all races are way to point either by spoken or implied most intricate internal problems; when almost every land, certainly no race needing leadership both in written and spoken than ours. Such your paper is giving. And not only do I wish to thank you and working among my people in the country to study our racial life in the veryly in the South and Southwest, I was further open the question you ask, by stating briefly what I know to be the in the north industrially, economically and bar group. And these not only as they long time. First—Industrially: (and may I say that the class of Negroes who are migrifiable class of our people, but are who group. I know this to be a fact because where they assembled them for shipment in the north labor is organized. The state the requirements of the laborer's skills, minds and factories is nothing more, and must be ready to turn when a less he is displaced with the same scrup. This requires a constancy, a regularity greece that the Negro laborer does not going to the north at this time). Symp all. There is no relation between emp style I genuine sympathy or even person not exist in any other section of the group is not used to it; and being so we have just described, he stands it only Here the social conditions come in. Secondly—Economically: It is greatly higher than that in the South, but so is indent cost. Living conditions are different of public utilities are new and on a whi to another, save for a similarity of so North, composed of those who have been as much for house rent, light and heat and the plot of ground upon which the sections are so far removed from the out of the question, and in many install per month as the rent of a small house because of the different texture necessors. The Negro being a tropical people and working periodically according to m in an educated and cultured state, to cost. Finally—Socially: (not sociably), any individual is put in a city. Society at its best and also at its worst in a highest development or fall to the low consideration that should confront any when they contemplate moving from one. The cities of the North are said gainsaid. A rural people easily become presented unknowingly. Institutions are and are open to all the public for its license to none. A people unacustomed will mistake these privileges for licenses automatically come. Because of the lack of an organizer of the North to help these new concerns a problem of long standing, that no solution to this problem adequate to mirers are set up, restrictions are made at the greatest harm that this migration to the country the same kinds of condition are fleeing. There are societies in the large North after the proper housing, employment of emigrant, but no such provisions exist. In most of the Northern cities the city caring for dependent or desituate person a year. This situation alone constitutes the Southern Negroes concerned in the NORFOLK MINISTER SAYS CO JUSTIFY LABOR In these troubles times when long-established conditions are giving place to the new in every land, among all peoples, in every phase of life; when long-wanted leaders of all races are perplexed as to which is the right way to point either by spoken or implied word, when no nation is spared the most intimate internal problems; when revolution, even rebellion, is rife in almost every land, certainly no race needs the unbiased, unselfish and sacrificile leadership both in written and spoken word and personal action more than ours. Such your paper is giving. And not only do I wish to thank you, but living in the north as I do, and working among my people in the capacity that I do, having the opportunity to study our racial life in the various sections of the country, especially in the South and Southwest, I want to supplement all you have said and further open the question you ask, "Should the Negro Go North, Eire?" by stating briefly what I know to be the unfeasible facts about conditions in the north industrially, economically and socially as they relate to the labor group. And these not only as they exist now but as they have for a long time. First—Industrially: (and may I say here that it must be borne in mind that the class of Negroes who are migrating are not the substantial, dependable class of our people, but are what is called the shiftless and floating group. I know this to be a fact because I was in three points in the south where they assembled them for shipment to the various points in the north). In the north labor is organized. The standard of efficiency is higher, therefore the requirements of the laborer's strength is greater. A man in those mills and factories is nothing more than a dog in a piece of machinery, and must be ready to turn when any other part of it is set in motion, less he is displeased with the same scruppless rapidity as a worn-out wheel. This requires a constancy, a regularity and an organized degree of intelligence that the Negro laborer does not possess. (I mean the class that is going to the north at this time). Sympathy does not enter into business at all. There is no relation between employer and employee that could be style 1 genuine sympathy or even personal touch. This state of affairs does not exist in any other section of the country. And certainly the Negro group is not used to it; and being so unused and constituting the class we have just described, he stands it only long enough to make "his point." Here the social conditions come in. Secondly—Economically. It is granted that the wage scale is a little higher than that in the South, but so is the standard of living and its attendant cost. Living conditions are different, housing conditions are new, use of public utilities are new and on a whole it is as going from one country to another, save for a similarity of speech. The average family in the North, compared of those who have been there for a number of years pays as much for house rent, light and heat alone per year as many of the houses and the plot of ground upon which they stand cost South. The residential sections are so far removed from the industrial sections that walking is out of the question, and in many instances one pays as much for car fare per month as the rent of a small house costs South. Clothing costs more because of the different texture necessary to stand the long and hard winters. The Negro being a tropical people, given to outdoor life in the main, and working periodically according to moods, finds it extremely hard even in an educated and cultured state, to cope with these unsuused to conditions. Finally—Socially: (not socially). This is the hardest test to which any individual is put in a city. Society with its many and varied strata is at its best and also at its worst in a Northern City. One may attain the highest development or fall to the lowest depth. This then is the first consideration that should confront any individual to say nothing of a people when they contemplate moving from one section to another. The cities of the North are said to have no hearts, this cannot be gained. A rural people easily becomes the prey of the voices that are presented unknowingly. Institutions are the expressions of a public need and are open to all the public for its benefit. Privileges belong to all, license to none. A people unacustomed to the functions of the social unit will mistake these privileges for license and as soon as this is done restrictions automatically come. Because of the lack of an organized effort on the part of the Negroes of the North to help these new comers fit into a new life, this of itself intensifies a problem of long standing, that of racial assimilation. Then with no solution to this problem adequate to meet the needs of all concerned, barriers are set up, restrictions are made and segregation becomes fixed. Thus the greatest harm that this migration is likely to do is to set up all over the country the same kinds of condition from which these people say they are fleeing. There are societies in the large Northern cities whose duty it is to look after the proper housing, employment and social welfare of the European emigrant, but no such provisions exist for the benefit of the Negroes, and in most of the Northern cities the city itself has made no provisions for caring for dependent or destitute persons who have not resided in the city a year. This situation alone constitutes a grave menace to the welfare of the Southern Negroes concerned in the migration movement. NORFOLK MINISTER SAYS CONDITIONS HERE DO NOT JUSTIFY LABOR EXODUS. Editor Journal and Guida, Norfolk, Va. Dear Sir: I wish to express to you commendation for your timely, courageous so beautifully expressed and so clearly ence to the "Negro Labor Migration frie Your able editorials on all question breadth of view and broadness of vision the oppressed of every race and clime the Negro ought to be proud of the fact how to clothe his thoughts in beautiful are always rare, rich and racy, but in the so to speak, excelled yourself. [Continued on Dear Sir: I wish to express to you some words of appreciation and commendation for your timely, courageous, manly, sane and patriotic views so beautifully expressed and so clearly and convincingly defended in reference to the "Negro Labor Migration from the South to the North." Your able editorials on all questions along "The Color Line" and your breadth of view and broadness of vision leads you to expuse the cause of the oppressed of every race and clime. In the statement of these views the Negro ought to be proud of the fact that he has been one who knows how to clothe his thoughts in beautiful, clear and urgent language. They are always rare, rich and racy, but in those on the "Negro Migration" you so to speak, excelled yourself. The Journal and Guide NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, MARCH 30, 1917 SOUTHERN ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNRESTRICTED LABOR OPPORTUNITY. 20,000,000 ACRES OF LAND OWNED. 700,000,000 ACCUMULATED WEALTH FAVORABLE CLIMATE COMPETITION WITH CHEAP FOREIGN LABOR NORTHERN PROMSES UNCONGENIAL NEIGHBORS UNCONGENIAL CLIMATE OPPOSITION OF LABOR UNIONS MASSON & DIXON LINE J.C. SMITH PETERSBURG IN FRONT RANKS "COCKADE CITY" AMONG MOST PROGRESSIVE OF VIRGINIA MUNICIPALITIES Religious And Social Life Unusually Healthful And Vigorous—Home Of Two Of Our Best Colleges And Has Good Public School System. (By A. M. Vann.) Petersburg, Va.—I have completed another week's stay in Petersburg, the "Cockade City." Under present conditions and the great war crisis which this country is about to face, I must say my trip has been one of success. Many new subscribers have been added and a number of old ones renewed. It is a pleasure to visit different cities and find our people standing firm and doing business as other people. Petersburg's Churches. Sunday I visited Gilfield Baptist Church, Rev. Samuel A. Brown, pastor. The A. M. E. Zion Church, Rev. C. L. Alexander, pastor. The Harrison Street Baptist Church, Rev. S. T. Eldridge, the newly elected pastor, who hails from the Old North State, Charlotte. The church has made a wise selection in getting Mr. Eldridge. He is well known in North Carolina and other southern states. The Installation Sermon will be preached next Sunday by Rev. G. O. Bulloek, D. D. of Winston-Salem, N. C. One thousand dollars will be raised at this time. This is the mother Baptist Church of the state, having been organized 142 years ago. Before the split about five years ago, it had the largest membership of the state and still has more than 800 members. Last Sunday they raised $66.00. Sunday night I visited Rev. Brown's people. He preached a powerful sermon on "The Final Judgment." City Of Good Schools. Among the schools visited were Payne Divinity School, under the auspices of the Protestant Episcopal Church, Rev. S. W. Grice, warden. Rev. Grice in his usual gracious manner carried me through the church, explaining the points of interest. The Virginia Normal and Industrial School, Prof. J. M. Gandy, principal, was next visited. The great Fiske Jubilee Singers were on hand and gave a grand entertainment to the student body and a large number of visitors from the city. There were two performances, one at 3:30 and one at 8 p. m. Monday morning the Peabody High School was visited. We found Prof. Shields, the principal, deeply interested in his work. He has a corps of teachers numbering thirteen. The enrollment was 991 with an average of 70 students to every teacher. Two sessions have to be held in order to accommodate the large number. They are planning to build a new school The Crowder Memorial Hospital was next visited. This is a charitable institution receiving aid from the various churches of the city. The patients are receiving the very best of attention from the able staff of physicians and the well trained nurses. Miss Nora Broadfield is the head nurse and discharges her duty splendidly. Many new places of business are being opened since the state went dry. The lionfers are very much missed as they are in Norfolk. Had the bars closed years ago the race would have been much more advanced. The Pythians had their Annual Sermon preached to them on Sunday by Rev. C. L. Alexander. A large crowd was out to hear him. I wish to thank each new subscriber and each old one for their subscriptions. Remember the columns of the paper are open to you at any time you need our services. The writer wishes for the new paper which has just started a long and successful career. It is called "The Petersburg-Hopewell Messenger" and the editor is Mr. Brown, the undertaker. Later on I hope to mention some of the business enterprises, but space will not allow me at this time. The next two weeks will be spent in Richmond, Va. FIVE HUNDRED HEARD ADDRESS ON CITIZENSHIP Taking as his subject the Apostle Paul's experiences as a Roman citizen, Rev. Chas, S. Morris, D. D., delivered Tuesday night at St. Luke's Church, one of the most helpful addresses ever heard in this city. More than five hundred men and women crowded the church to listen to the celebrated preacher and orator. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Progressive Association of Norfolk and was one of a series that will be held for the purpose of arousing Norfolk Negroes in the performance of their civil and political duties. "Roman citizenship protected Paul from the bloody lash and other forms of persecution," said the speaker, "and Virginia Negroes do not receive equality of civil and political rights and equality of opportunity because they have let their citizenship go by default." The speaker was given an ovation at the conclusion of his address. W. L. Davis, president of the Progressive Association, opened the meeting with a brief address in which he urged the men to pay their poll taxes. "The Negro voter of the future," he said, "will be independent in thought and action. He will vote for men because of their known attitude upon questions of vital importance rather than for what they promise to do if elected to office." P. B. Young, chairman of the executive committee, presided, "Nothing but a scrap of paper—a poll tax receipt, stands between the Negro and the exercise of the right of suffrage," he said. BIG LAYMEN'S CONVENTION WILL OPEN IN ARMORY HALL SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THREE O'CLOCK. Large Registration Already Reported —Some Of The World's Greatest Speakers On Program—Mayor Mayo And Judge Wilcox Among Norfolk Speakers. --- After five weeks of an intensive campaign of education and preparation the Norfolk Convention of the Laymen's Missionary Movement of the United States and Canada, will open on Sunday next, April last in the Armory Hall at 3 o'clock - sharp - and continue Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, morning, afternoon and night, at First Baptist Church. Everybody, men, women and children, may attend any of the sessions of the convention without cost. Some of the greatest speakers in the world will make the addresses from some of the most significant subjects before the world today. Among the speakers are Mr. H. F. Laflamme, New York City, Field Secretary of the Laymen's Missionary Movement in New York and Northern New Jersey; Dr. Z. D. Lewis, Richmond, Va., pastor of the Second Baptist Church and President of the General Baptist Association of Virginia; Bishop George W. Clinton, Charlotte, N. C., of the A.M.E.Z. Church; Hon. John C. Duncy, ex-Recorder of Deeds U.S. Government; Rev. J. C. Staunton, Pittsboro, N. C.; Dr. J. A. Cotton, President of the Henderson Industrial Institute, N. C.; Dr. Stuart N. Hutchison, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Norfolk; Rev. Warren H. Denison, Chairman of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Christian Church (not Disciple); Dr. Livius Lankford, Norfolk, Va.; Mr. W. D. Royster, Chairman of the Laymen's Missionary Movement of Norfolk; Dr. John Roach Straton, Norfolk, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Ghent; Judge Thos. W. Wilcox, Norfolk; Dr. C. H. Stepeau, Washington, D.C., pastor Metropolitan A.M.E. Church. The delegates will be made up of the men and their pastors of the churches of the city and vicinity. Every man in every church may become a delegate. Already a large number of men have registered. Registration will continue until Tuesday night of next week. Women are invited and urged to attend all sessions of the Convention. In addition to this, two special sessions have been arranged for them. At these the messages will be particular to them with new plans and methods for increasing the efficiency in their auxiliary work. Women are not required to register. If you believe in The Journal and Guide Patronize those who use its advertising columns. PRICE FIVE CENTS First Separate Battalion Of District Called To Arms Washington, D. C.—Shortly before midnight Sunday the local National Guard received orders to mobilize at once and immediately General Harvey, in command, sent out the call which, inside of an hour, brought the greater part of 500 guardsmen to their Armory. They were the members of the first separate battalion, which is composed of Negroes, who were the first also to be mobilized for Mexican border duty. This battalion will perform the important service of guarding the nation's capital. DR. MORRIS MAKES REPLY ACTION OF BAPTIST PASTORS' CONFERENCE INCONSISTENT, HE DECLARES Says Ministerial Body Excludes Him For Trying To Be Good While Men Openly Charged With Grave Offenses Retain Membership And Good Standing. The Rev. Chas. S. Morris, D. D. has issued the following reply to the statement from the Baptist Pastors' Conference, which appeared in the Journal and Guide, March 17th: Editor of the Journal and Guide: Dear Sir! Two weeks ago there appeared in the Journal and Guide an article that purported to come from the Baptist Ministers' Conference of Tidewater, in which they claimed that a high sense of denominational duty compelled them to put me out of their Conference and publish me as unworthy of their fellowship. So far as I know this is the very first instance in all the history of Tidewater where a minister has been so treated. My Baptist Brethren have had ministers who have robbed churches ministers who were habitually so drunk they staggered in the sacred desk, members who were regular home wreckers coming into a family like wolves in sheep's clothing separating husbands and wives, members who have seduced and ruined girls, members of their flocks and the poor ruined and blasted girl has sunk down into a public prostitute while the preacher who ruined her has gone on preaching the Gospel apparently without repentance and without confession, retaining all the while his membership with you. You have had members who made criminal assaults on young girls trying to rob them of their virtue by sheer brute force—an electrocutable offence in Virginia and they remained honored members 'till death called them to answer at the bar where no unforgiven adulterer has hope—you have now members who taking a helpless and confiding young girl along a lonely road to a place of baptism, hugged and kissed her and tried to seduce her and the very time when with the blasphemy of Hell he would be saying "I Baptize you in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost" he ought to have said "I lust after you with a heart black as midnight. I look upon you with eyes full of adultery, I seduce you in the name of the devil whose agent I am. I plant the seed of ruin in your body and instead of looking back to this as the day you rise to walk in a newness of life look back to it as the day of your ruin by your pastor, the day that blasts you forever and sends you out disgraced and ruined because instead of falling into the hands of a holy man of God, you fell into the hands of a wolf in sheep's clothing." And if this noble girl had not fought this wolf off, had not left the Baptist Church in disgust at such a pastor and joined the Episcopal Church, God alone knows what would have happened. And yet this man is an honored member of your conference. And you know this for I brought it to your attention and your only action was to propose a vote of censure of me and the chairman of your committee that drafted the resolutions respecting me saying—a high sense of denominational duty compelled them to put me out, said publicly in the presence of the ministers he did not care whether the brother was innocent or guilty I ought not to have brought the subject up. In other words high sense of denominational duty is not offended at the lowest, meanest, dirtiest thing I think I ever heard of a minister doing, but kick a minister who tries to get holy as God demands. You that are the vessels of the Lord must be clean and he must be thrust out and published to the world. You have now as one of your leading members, one who was my chief prosecutor, who ran all over the meet- IS YOUR FAMILY PROTECTED AGAINST THE INEVITABLE? IF NOT, YOU SHOULD NOT DELAY IN SECURING THEM. The North Carolina Mutual & Provident Association of DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA The Largest and Strongest Old Line, Legal Reserve Negro Insurance Company in the World, Will Give Them Ample Protection. First-Class Representatives Wanted. For Terms and Territory write C. C. SPALUDING, Gen. Manager, Durham, N. C. THE NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL and Provident Association Durham North Carolina IF SEEDED, RETURN WITHOUT ALTERATIONS. YOUR ENDORSEMENT IS SUFFICIENT RECEIPT. INDEX ELEMENT OF North Carolina Willett Bancorp Sapphire Bank, Inc. N.C. 1000 DERHAM, N. C., Aug. 22, 1916. No. 3978 PAY TO THE ORDER OF Nigene D. Lloyd $1000.00 ONE LITER AND DOLLAR DOLLARS THE MECHANICS & FARMERS BANK DURHAM, N. C. THE NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL AND PROVIDENT ASSOCIATION MANAGER Town Topics The Clover Leaf Art Circle were entertained by Mrs. Jas. Laycock, Tuesday, March 27th. Mr. Jas. W. Bolling, who has been sick is very much improved to the delight of his many friends. Miss Rawlings of Petersburg is in the city, having accepted a position with the Public School System. Mrs. W. A. Drake, who for the past two weeks has been confined to her bed by illness is much improved. Miss Mildred Thomas was the delightful hostess for the Aquilla Art Circle Thursday evening, March 22nd. Mrs. Kate L. Johnson and children, who spent some time in Washington, D. C., has returned to her home, 108 Alexander street. Mrs Arnett Drow was the very pleasing hostess for the members of the Woman's Exchange Art Circle on Tuesday evening, March 20th. Tuesday evening, The Bible Union Sisters No. 2 met at the residence of Mrs. E. M. Canada, March 19th. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Emma Crocker. Mr. William Harper of 802 Washington Ave., who underwent an operation at St. Vincent's Hospital, is greatly improved at this writing. EMPLOYMENT FURNISHED—MRS. C. B. Brinkley, Employment Agency. Wants all kind of help, good wages. Apply 768 S. 18th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. E. D. Burke, who for nine weeks was under treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md., has returned to the city and resumed his practice. Mr. Wilford Knight, of Lexington street, who underwent an operation at St. Vincent's Hospital, is able to return home and is out again to the delight of his family and friends. The Woman's Exchange Art Circle met at the residence of Mrs. Rosa Bibbins, Lexington street, Tuesday evening, March fifth. After the work of the evening the members were served to an excellent repass. FOR SALE—ON EASY TEAMS A beautiful seven-room house, bungalow effect, just completed. Bath, electric lights. Located on Goff Street, near Church. Phone 3606-J for information. The Assembly Club met at the residence of Prof. and Mrs. H. A. Robinson, Lexington street. Thursday evening, March 15th. Each gentleman was accompanied by a young lady and a very pleasant evening was spent. Rev. W. S. Matthews, pastor of the Manley Street Christian Church, Raleigh, N. C., is undergoing treatment at the Norfolk Hyaturo Sanitarium, conducted by Dr. W. F. Cummings, Washington Ave. Rev. Matthews is suffering with rheumatism and gout. Mr. C. H. Oliver, advertising representative for the Journal and Guide, was in Richmond Friday and Saturday of last week in interest of the Negro State Business League Bulletin. ANNUAL. SEMI-ANNUAL AND QUARTERLY PREMIUMS Those who took advertisements in the Bulletin were: Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, Richmond Beneficial Insurance Co., John F. Taylor, Mr. M. B. Crisp, president of the Citizens' Home Insurance Co. and Mr. A. D. Price, undertaker. Mr. H. M. Perkins very delightfully entertained the members of the Acelian Club at the spacious residence of Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Green, Berkley Ward, on Wednesday evening, March 21st. Around the banquet board were seated: Messrs. Edward T. Byrd, R. C. Davis, Dr. G. Hamilton Francis, Dr. A. B. Green, Joseph S. Hall, W. Fletcher Hill, Eugene Hodges, Arthur L. Lynnun, H. M. Perkins, W. J. Scott, P. B. Young, Frank S. Tucker, R. H. Smith, the visitors were Mr. Jas. H. Jackson and Prof. H. A. Robinson. The theme Negro Folk Songs was discussed. Mrs. Green was assisted in serving by Mrs. Hilliard. The S. Coleridge Taylor Musical Club met at the home of the president, Mrs. Avis Robinson, March 12th. Miss Blanche C. Smith in a very masterly way led the discussion of the master Handel. The following recently elected members were present: Misses Ila and Laura Dodson, Mrs. S. S. Morris, Messrs. Vaughn, Foster, and Drewery. The following visitors were also present: Misses Rawlins, Madaline Smith, Mrs. Ruth Bass and Mrs. Albert of Washington, D. C., who for 17 years or more has been president of the Ceff Club of the D. C. She gave a few helpful remarks touching on the work of their organization. All expressed themselves as having enjoyed a very profitable meeting. WHAT IS AN EYE- SIGHT SPECIALIST? Nervousness, Headache, Dizziness And Other Ailments Instantly Relieved By Proper Glasses Smarting, stinging sensations, frequent headaches, nervousness, dizziness and blurred vision are a few of the more common symptoms traceable to simple defects of the eye which might originally have been permanently relieved by properly fitted glasses. It's best to consult an eye-sight specialist the moment you feel that your eyes are "going back" on you. Don't keep putting it off from time to time—the longer you wait, the greater the neglect and the more serious the consequences. Dr. J. E. Masrow, the eyesight specialist, with offices in the Dickson building, corner of Granby and Tazewell streets—suite 405-405½, fourth floor, directly in front of the elevator. He makes no charge for consultation and his prices for glasses are moderate. Phone for appointment, Norfolk 219—Adv. THE PROOF FORMAL OPENING OF B. T. WASHINGTON SCHOOL Formal exercises were held Friday night, March 23rd, to mark the opening of the Booker T. Washington School as a unit of the Norfolk Public School System. This school building was formally the main building of the Norfolk Mission College, which was closed last year. It is a spacious building, containing twenty class rooms and a large auditorium, and was purchased by the city for use as a colored public school. The School Board has made improvements in the building that cost approximately $7,500. The high school department has been transferred from the John T. West School to this building and while some of the higher grades are at present taught there it will in time be devoted entirely to high school work. Prof. D. G. Jacox, who for several years has been principal of the West High School was transferred to the principalship of the Booker T Washington High School. Principal Jacox presided over the meeting and introduced the following speakers: Supt. R. A. Dobie, who made the address formally opening the new school; Rev. F. W. Williams and Rev. G. W. Nicholas responded on behalf of the citizens; Prof. T. G. Ridingsvard spoke on the life of Booker T. Washington; Prof. J. R. Dungec recited an original poem on the late Dr. Washington; Prof. R. A. Tucker briefly reviewed the history of the Norfolk public schools and recited an original poem on the life of the late Capt. James Barron Hope, a former superintendent of education. Mr. Tucker has been identified with the Norfolk schools for forty-one years. He is now supervising principal of the Armstrong School. Closing remarks were made by P. B. Young, editor of the Journal and Guide. Supt. Dobie struck a responsive chord in the hearts of his audience when he stated that he had been appointed superintendent of Norfolk schools for the next four years, beginning July 1st, and that he expected to do more for the educational advancement of the children of Norfolk during the next four years than he had accomplished during the twenty years he has been in office. He made many encouraging statements in the course of his address and was vigorously applauded. His excellent work as superintendent of schools was favorably commented upon by all the speakers. The city public night school closing exercises will be held Monday night, April 2nd, at 8 o'clock, in the auditorium of Booker T. Washington School. Following is the program of the Armstrong Class exercises: The accompanying cut is a photograph of a Check for One Thousand Dollars, drawn on a Negro Bank, paid to the widow of Willie Bembory of Scotland Neck, N. C., by The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association. The deceased had paid only one Premium when he was stricken with Pneumonia and Died. WHAT WOULD BE THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF YOUR FAMILY SHOULD YOU DIE TOMORROW? Me," Music Class; Invocation; Singing, "Doan You Cry Ma Honey," Music Class; Salutatory, Recompense of Small Beginnings, Mrs. Elenora Flemings; Recitation, Smiting The Rock, Miss Nellie Burress; Singing, "Go Mary and Toll the Bell," Music Class; Oration, Today, Mr. Frederick Scott; Essay, The Scholars Hope, Miss Armeia Sharpe; Duct, Come Where the Rosebuds Lie Sleeping, Misses Florence Baker and Lillian Hall; Valedictory, We Conquer Difficulties, Miss Mary E. Watts; Addresses by Supt. R. A. Dobie and Prof. J. Paul Spence; Class Song composed by Armeia Sharpe Class, L. A. Reed, lender; D. E. Sykes, Musical Director; D. G. Jacox, Principal. Night School Industrial Exhibit. The Industrial Exhibit of the Norfolk Public Night Schools will be held Tuesday night, April third, at the Armstrong School building. The public is invited. BABY WEEK TO BE BIG EVENT IN NORFOLK Plans For Observance Here Of Nation- Wide Movement Rapidly Taking Shape. A large and enthusiastic gathering of women listened to the address of Mrs. C. S. Stansworth, chairman of the committee on Baby Week in the rooms of the Y. W. C. A., Monday the 26th, as she spoke of the plans that are being made for the Baby Week activities. Mrs. Sansworth is a most pleasing speaker and dwelt particularly in the amount of good that can be done by an organization that pulls all together. The civic conditions. Change of human life and legislation laws that are affecting women was well defined. We will arrange for Men's Meetings and speakers so that everybody will have a chance to hear about this great event. No one person said she can do the work alone. We must co-operate for an end. A letter was read from Mrs. M. B. Crocker, although sick in bed, she was interested in the meeting. The "Booster Committee" for Baby Week will take care of the baby contest. The plans will be named later. The baby will be judged by its weight and measure and not for looks. Permission has been granted by Prof. Spence, supervisor of institutes, to have suitable programs in the schools. The school children, it is to be hoped, will wear tags to stimulate the mother to help the children in their compositions, etc. Mrs. Ida M. Pace has charc churches and Mrs. Eliza Claral doctors. Every women's orgar is asked to help. This is cily for business. Let every woman, Char Next week the Guide wilsonville, program. w Orleans. Sunday, March 25th, at 3 o'clock 45c Dozen the order of Knights of Pythias and their auxiliary the Courts of Calanthe assembled at the First Baptist Church Brand, sweet and juicy—as fine as to celebrate their official anniversary. as is this custom the last Sunday in March of each year. The day was any ideal one which caused a large number to be present. The Sir Knights tter secure a generous supply excellent one, was rendered after the order had joined in responsive read, a good soap and washing powder led by the master of ceremony Sir Frank Puryear, who also re Grand Chancellor's proclamation Extra Specials joined in repeating the Lor ... 25c | 12 1-2c Can B & M. Turnips ... 10c led by the Prelate, Sir M ... 20c | 12 1-2c Can B & M. Carrots ... 10c The program was as, Meal ... 22c | 25c Can California Ripe Olives, 21c by Miss Ruby T Pythianism, Sir J. ing, Onward Chris VAPORATED MILK. Family Size 11c Can Calantheism, Mr Authem, Choir well r at a regular three pound crock of Johnson's Famous Sycamore poetry and Raspberry Preserves. An extra housekeeper's special. DO YOU WANT A HOME GARDEN If So You Can Get A Vacant Lot For That Purpose By Calling At The Journal And Guide Office. The high cost of living has brought into great popularity the home garden idea, and almost every person in the city who owns or can rent a vacant lot is busy preparing it for cultivation this spring and summer. Enough vegetables to supply the ordinary demands of the average family can be raised in the average size city lot, and the growing of such a garden will not only cut down the present H. C. of L. materially but will greatly improve the health of the person or persons doing the cultivating. A prominent Norfolk gentleman who owns several vacant lots has registered them at the office of the Journal and Guide and any responsible person who desires the use of one of them may get in touch with the owner by calling at this office. NORFOLK PYTHIANS CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY Appropriate Joint Exercises Of Knights And Calanthes Preceded By Brilliant Parade. Sunday, March 25th, at 3 o'clock, the order of Knights of Pythias and their auxiliary the Courts of Calanthe assembled at the First Baptist Church to celebrate their official anniversary, as is this custom the last Sunday in March of each year. The day was an ideal one which caused a large number to be present. The Sir Knights marched in a body to the church where the sisters of the Courts awaited their arrival. The program, a most excellent one, was rendered after the order had joined in responsive reading led by the master of ceremony Sir Frank Puryear, who also re- joined in repeating the Lor led by the Prelate, Sir Moe ... 25c by the program was as by Miss Ruby T. Meal ... 22c Pythianism, Sir J. ing, Onward Chris VAPORATED MI Calantheism, Mr Anthem, Choir Prelate; annu Rev. R. H. 5c Jar Johnson fering. Each p well at a regular three pound crock woery and Raspberry Preserve special. Wholesale Dealer In SECOND HAND SHOES FOR NORTH CAROLINA TRADE Drop Hostel For Fri M. J. KRAMPE, 903 Church St., Norfolk, N. Major; Sir J. T. P. Cross, Treasurer; Mrs. Fannie Cook, D. D. G. C.; Sir David Hardy, M. at A.; Sir D. J. Roberts, Marshall; Sir W. H. Morris, I. G.; Sir J. H. Dagner, Secretary. Committee on Programme—Mrs. M. E. Miller, Mrs. Fannie Cook, Sir W. H. Epps, Sir Geo. R. Dukes. Committee on Church—Sir Geo. R. Dukes, Sir W. H. Morris, Mrs. Alice Brinkley. Committee on Finance—Sir Eugene West, Sir F. E. Puryear, Sir Phillip Jarvis, Sir W. B. Mitchel, Miss Daisy Dunning. Ushers—Mrs. Dallie Shipp, Mrs. Janie E. Standback, Mrs. Belle Ricks, Mrs. Minerva Hayes, Mrs. Fannie Brown, Mrs. Alice Brinkley. Legal Notices CHURCH DIRECTORY QUEEN STREET BAPISTIN CHURCH—Rev. P. W. Williams, B. D. Paster, Sunday Services—6:00 n. p. M. Prayer Meeting; 9:30 n. p. M. Prayer Meeting; 11:30 n. p. M. preach- ing; Milk Bank Service; 11:30 n. p. M. preach- ing; Circle; 7:30 n. p. M. Wednesday, regular service 8 p. m. ; Friday, prayer meeting, 8 p. m. Communion, first Sunday; 3:00 p. m. O. p. M. Prayer meeting, first Sunday; 8:00 p. m. Prayer before first Sunday; 8:00 p. m.; Chair hearsal; Tuesday and Friday; 8 p. m.; Prus- ce's Meeting, Monday before the first Sunday and 15th of each month; 8:00 p. m.; Men's Hunted Alliance, second fourth Sunday; 3:00 p. m.; Queen Eather Circle, 4th Sunday; 8:30 p. m. FIRST BAPEST CHURCH—Hute Street, FIRST BAPEST CHURCH—Hute School 9:30 n. p. M. B. Y. P. U. 5:00 p. M. Regular services; 11:30 n. p. M. 7:45 p. M. W. p. M. Communion Third Sunday at 3:30 p. M. Rev. Richard H. Howling, pastor. BECOND CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH— Corner of Calvert and Wide Streets. C. P. Madison, B. D. pastor. Sunday Services: 6:30 m. p. m.; Sunday Services: 5:30 m. p. m.; Sunday Services: 11:30, preschooling; P. Y. P. U. and 7:30, preschooling. Mid-week services—Wednesday, 8 p. m. preschooling; Friday night before the first Sunday Deacons meeting; Saturday before the first Sunday Church meeting. First and third Tuesdays at 7 p. m. Boe-Hive: First and Third Thursdays. Missionary meeting at 6:30 p. m. and each Thursday at 5 p. m. Communion the second Sunday at 3 p. m. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH—Bate Street, opposite Smith Street, Norfolk, Va. Rev. S. S. Murray, R. D. pastor, Sunday Services p.m. m. Sunday School at 9:30 p.m. m. Allen Christian Endeavor League—Juniors 4:30 p.m.; Senior, 6:00 p.m.; Classes, 3:20 p.m. and 4:20 p.m. Monday and Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Official Board and Streams, Tuesday, 8:00 p.m.; Prayer praises, instruction and preaching p.m.; Sunday School Teachers meeting and Training Class, Thursday at 9 p.m.; Christian rehearsal, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 p.m.; Sunday School Teachers meeting every month, 9 p.m.; Miss advises Society, second Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.; Callet Drill weekly, Monday at 4:30 p.m. m. Sunday School classes, fancy work and Sunday School class meetings, Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, Strangers are welcome at all services, las. M. R. Bowden, President Christian Endeavor, Church Clerk ST. LUKE C. M. E. CHURCH.-St. Paul and Scott Streets, Rev. R. D. K. GREAT, pastor, Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. m. John Willis, Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. m. Junior Ewphray Lourdes, 6:00 a.m. m. Senior Ewphray Lourdes, 6:30 a.m. m. Mid-week services, Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. m. Classes, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:00 a.m. Sunday services, 8:00 a.m. m. Trusting Class, Friday, 8:00 a.m. m. Trustees meeting first Wednesday in month. Official and Stewards Board, Monday, 8:00 a.m. Everybody welcome. METROPOLITAN A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. —Corner of Queen and Paluski Streets, Rev. N. D. King, B. D. pastor, Sunday services—6 a.m. m. prayer meeting; 3:00 a.m. m. prayer meeting; 3:00 a.m. m. V. C. E. S.; 5 p.m. prenching, Mid-week services—Trustee Board meeting, first Monday night; Auxiliary Boards at the call of president; Class meeting, Thursday night, 8 p.m. All visitors are welcome. GRACE P. E. CHURCH,-Cor. Cumberland and Kent Street. Rev. D. J. Lace, Ph. Rector, Service:-Sundays, 9:30 m. m. and 6 p. m.; Sunday School, 9:30 m. m. Holy Communion every first Sunday, 1:00 m. m. Holy Communion every second Sunday, 4:00 m. m. Week Days:-Service on Wednesday, 8:00 p. m. Men's Hall, 1st and 3rd Sunday, 5 p. m. Woman's Ancillary, 2nd Tuesday at 5:00 p. m. Woman's Ancillary, 2nd Thursday, 8:30 p. m.: Junior Auxiliary, 1st Wednesday, 4 p. m.: Chair rehearsal, Wedn but nobody that we rely rebenect meetings. 7 he has been destroyed. Why and when? We do not know. It is a good sign, therefore, that the Afro-American people have begun to make records and build monuments of their own to the memory of their own. At Washington, Tuesday of last week, there was a tremendous outpouring of the people at John Wesley Zion Church, in mass meeting rally, in the interest of the Tuskegee Endowment Fund, when both Principal Robert R. Moton and Secretary Emmett J. Scott of Tuskegee Institute were present and spoke. From all accounts that have reached us, "it was an occasion long to be remembered." We should think so, as subscriptions amounting to $617.17 were received. Think of that for Washington, where it has long been said by those who profess to know that colored Washingtonians were opposed to Booker T. Washington and his idea of industry education as one—only one, mark that well, only one—of the solutions of the race problems. It was a surprise to everybody that such a response was made. It teaches this lesson, that no person can really know how it really feels to have "the mule kick you" until the mule does so. We think the mule thinks that way about it. Now, then; the point of the article is this, that we have begun to make records and build monuments, and that when people begin to do that they really begin to live. Let us look to it that we do it, that we keep on doing as we have begun to do it, and at the end of the next fifty years of freedom and opportunity, one century of such, we shall have that to show for it not written in the books. JOHN M. BROWN A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES. Monday Night, March 17th, the last quarterly conference for the conference year convened in the annex of the church. In addition to making splendid reports along all lines the conference voted unanimous to ask the bishop for Rev. Hatcher's return. Two, A. S. Plimer was elected to go to conference and bear in person the request of the conference. Sunday, March 25th, was a full day and large attendance. Men of Bible Class No. I made a splendid showing. At 11 a. m. in Rev. Hatcher preached a great sermon from Luke 4:16. At 3:30 p. m. the church was filled with thoughtful women and girls to hear the special lecture on "Birthless Closed Doors," Rev. Hatcher bectured and told them of their duties, rights, temptations and obligations. This was a great treat to the women. At night Rev. Hatcher delivered one of those dogmatic, yet spiritual discourses on the great doctrines of "Salvation by Blood and Grave Thru Faith." Ex. 12:13, and Ephe. 2:8. He pleaded for the conserved, sanctified, holy life. He urged us to secure salvation from the penalty of sin through faith in Jesus' blood, and salvation from the power of sin in this life through faith by a sanctified surrendered life. Holy communion next Sunday. Special session at 11 a.m. problem w/ 11.3.10. Mrs. James pastor will preach on "Mediterranean." He has been specially requested to preach on this personage by each of the Old Dominion Stewardship Company. Come out and hear of this great Negro to whom Abraham gave a tenth of his possessions. Dollar Money. Help. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Gambrel Point) The services at the above named church were well attended Sunday. The Sunday School is moving to the front under Supt. Joseph Jeffres. The pastor, Rev. 1, Jennings, preached an interesting sermon at 11:30 a.m. from Tina, 4.2. Subject "Breach the Word." The pastor preached at Morning Star Baptist church at 2:30 p. m. to a large congregation and extended the hand of fellowship. NORFOLK A. M. E. PREACHERS. The A. M. E. Presidency will hold their last meeting before the annual conference Tuesday at 12 o'clock, immediately following the morning session of the Layman's Missionary Movement at the First Baptist Church. All members are urged to be present. ST. JOHN'S A.M.E. CHURCH NOTES. 11 a. m., Palm Sunday, Sermon by the pastor, Theme, The Triumphal Entry. 12 p. m., Missionary Mass Meeting, Dr. N. D. King, pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, will preach and music will be furnished by a special chorus. 7:30 p. m., The Lord's Supper will be celebrated. - This being, the last sacrament of the conference year, it is anticipated that the membership of St. John's will be in full strength. A special call is made for full attendance at the Sunday School and the Christian Endeavor Service. Passion Week will be observed with services each evening at St. John's. Rev. Morris leaves for Conference on April 10th. Those persons who have not placed their Conference claims in the pastor's hand are urged to do so at once. BANK STREET BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, April 1st, will be a red letter day at the above named church. It will be the first day of Rev. H. L. Langston, A. R. L. B. L. as pastor. It will also be the beginning of a three thousand dollar ($3,000,00) rally in which the whole church is worked up to a high pitch of enthusiasm that success is assured. Come out early to get a seal as a capacity audience is expected to be present to hear the first message of this able divine assour pastor. Rev. Langston and family arrived in the city Wednesday. The public is very cordially invited to worship with us on Sunday. REV. NIMMO CALLED Rev. J. A. Nimuno, the good and faithful pastor of Willow Baptist and principal of Metamiel Institute of Kingston, N. C., has been called to the pastorate of St. James Baptist Church, Elizabeth City, N. C. Rev. Nimuno is a successful pastor and school teacher of the race. His installation will follow soon. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH All eyes are now turned toward Easter Sunday. At night the choir will render two sacred Cantatas at which time a number of the city's most prominent white people have signified their intention of being present. In the afternoon President John M. Gandy of the State Normal School has address a monster mass meeting schools citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth wages cerkley. Admission will be by justify so these tags may be secured can not be. School Teachers, at the pauper podios.W.C.A., Bass" or Watts' kind; that the "Doe" Lambert's Cafe evidenced on several points. Get yours gently in an additone. Reserved seats sick 700 had died to the meeting. That labor cond, Sunday were four justify the Negro lead, time a capacity and you need have no it. The largest elsewhere could see it. The largest they be right to the Negro neeeting, how- wever the Negro Ninth thanksgiving tions where, these poor unfortunias and cities. For it is in the cities alp. This ness of the so-called Negro Problem from the South go. May the Negro go as well as those of this State and Yi and wise warnings, "To count the Co the conditions here, to till up our school butigation by first using what we he know, and to make sure we ourselves by putting out of power our Black, and put in practice the words the imaginal. "Dronp down Your Buckets THE MUSICIAN A Filipino Stirs Norfolk At Grant St. Church. Rev. Bra D. Dies, a young man who was a Roman Catholic until 2 years ago, is stirring Norfolk at Grant St. Church of which Dr. Morris is pastor. He is perhaps the most remarkable young speaker who has ever come to Norfolk. People are thrilled with his wonderful presentation of Gospel truths. He will be with Dr. Morris all next week preaching every night. A subscription was taken for a large list for summer services and nearly three hundred dollars subscribed. This in turn will way for a permanent tabernacle. All over the world there is a belief that the Lord is coming soon and people everywhere are forsaking their sins and getting ready to meet him. Ruby Turner. The pastor preached the anniversary sermon. Subsidiary offerings were made to pastor, choir, solist, and church. Interest continues to grow in the series of sermons being preached morning and night on the subject of prayer. [Last Sunday the special subject was "How to Pray." This Sunday the special subject will be "The Use of Prayer, or Why Pray." from the text, What is the Almighty, that we should serve Him? And what should we have if we pray unto God?] Job 21:15. Numbers of perplexing questions concerning prayer will be answered in this sermon. Here for yourself. Tonight (Friday) is the date of the regular monthly prayer meeting at this church. The special object of the meeting is that prayer may be offered for more unity and closer fellowship between 1 classes and demonstrations of the church. This meeting will be a time in the more peaceful, rain or shine, as last month, when in spite of a downpour of rain, more than three hundred people were present. Choir will lead in the singing; pastor will conduct the meeting, and people of all creeds and faiths will be cordially welcomed. NOTED EPISCOPAL CLERGYMAN DEAD. St. Louis, Mo., Rev. Cassius M. Mason, who for thirty-five years has been the faithful and well-loved pastor of All Saints Episcopal Church, here, died Wednesday morning, March 21, after a long illness of one month. Rev. Mason was born by Patterson M. L., and was regarded as a leader of exceptional ability. He ranked next on the Bishop in point of years of service. His memorial were brought to Cattaline and lead to rest in those of his wife. He is survived by these daughters. Bishop Tuttle officiated at the funeral in St. Louis. NEGRO YOUTUS WIN IN ORAUGURAL CONTESTS Ernest Brown, of New Reedsburg, N. Y., won the Columbia University speaking contest for the Westfoster County at Whytham High School recently, has won the state contest under the auspices of Earl Hall, Columbia University. The first prize was $400 cash of a scholarship in Columbia College. David A. Lane, Jr., son of Dr. David A. Lane, of Washington, D. C., a native of Isoleigh, N. C., has won the octaeoral honors at Powder Colleges. When ta. Take Chamberlain's Tables. When you feel duck and stupid after eating. When your liver is torpid, For sale by all drugstores. NEWPORT NEWS HAS COLORED HOSPITAL. The Whitaker Memorial Hospital was formerly opened in Newport News last week with very appropriate exercises. The colored people will now be able to obtain the best medical and surgical treatment. The building is modern in design and equipment, and is named for the late Dr. Waltaker. TAYLORSVILLE, VA. The Ground Breaking, for the erection of the First Baptist Church of Taylorsville took place. The Pastors' Baptist Union of Tidewater was there and held the services. A very excellent program was rendered. A large number of people from Norfolk and Portsmouth were present. The sum of $50.00 was realized. A fine dinner was served and everybody left disfished. The First Baptist Church erected Taylorsville, Rev. W. H. Massenenich pastor; Miss Delia Lassiter, made Clerk. SUNDAY SCHOOL. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, John ix, 1-38. Memory Verses, 3-5-Golden Text. John ix, 5-Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stores. This is the sixth of the seven miracles in John's gospel before His resurrection from the dead, and He seems to teach us here that all blind people and sick people of every kind and all difficult circumstances were opportunities for Him to work the works of God and to glorify God. We should see all things in the same light and remember Rom. viii, 28. In all difficulties and perplexities He always knows what He will do and is saying to us, "Now shalt then see what I will do" (John v1, 8. Ex. v1, 1). We must never conclude that because some special affliction has come to a person or to a household there is some special sin back of it, but rather should we see an opportunity for God to show His grace and power, according to H. Chron. xvi, 9. How strangely He wrought in this man's case! Chay and spittle, something of earth and something of Him, applied to the blind eyes, then he is sent to the pool of Siliam to wash it off. He went his way, therefore, and washed and came seeing. Sometimes He just said the word, and the blind saw. On one occasion He took a blind man by the hand and led him out of the town, spit on his eyes, put His hands on him, and the blind man saw men on trees walking. Then when He touched him again he saw clearly. Yet there are people who want an experience just like some one else. Why not let Him work as he sees fit and be content? For his way is always perfect. In this case the clay suggests the humane and the divine, a redeemed person. His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works prepared for us—clay in the hands of the potter (Eph. 10; Jer. xviii; 6; you, if you are redeemed and are willing to come as close to spiritually blind person as this piece of clay did and then be washed off and lost sight of, instead of being carefully kept, framed, hung up to be praised. He was sent by the Father, and Shean means scourge verses 1, 7, and about thirty other places. Every good work must be from Him and ended in Him. The neighbors could scourge believe it. His parents referred questioners to their son, who had been blind, and his testimony was: "A man that is called Jesus made clay and anointed mine eyes and said unto me, Go to the pool of Silom and wash. And I went and washed, and I received light. And one thing I know—that, wheren't I was blind, now I see" verses 11, 226. On this testimony he could not be shaken. They might doubt and question and argue and call his benefactor names but what he knew he knew, and they might treat him as they pleased, but the blessing was his, and they could not take it from him. They could cast him out, and they did, but that was a small matter. Jesus found him and revealed Him to him as the Son of God, who had healed him, and the man curiously believed and worshiped Him (verses 334-338). What a blessed man, cast out by the professing church for the truth's sake, owed and ask acknowledged by God, whom the professing church knew not, and now be could, say, "I know Him whom I have believed." "I know that my Redeemer lives," I know that I shall be like Him, and when He shall come in His glory I shall be with Him (1 Him, 1; 12; Job-six, 25; I John III, 1; 2; Cec. III, 4). We do not know that he actually said these things, but he could if he had known them. Do you know them. O fellow, believer, and are you ready to fearlessly confess the truth, if necessary, be cast out of the professing church, for the truth's sake? The so called church is becoming so lax and so corrupt, in her teaching, her food so thoroughly leavened, that she may not endure those who preach sound doctrine much longer, but may separate them from her, that she may continue her way in peace and be undisturbed by those who are too narrow to go with her in the broad way of scholarship and worldly wisdom and world improvement and federations to promote church unity, etc. Those who accept Jesus as truly God, supernaturally born of Mary by the Holy Spirit, actually dying on Calxary as the slinner's substitute, rising from the dead in a literal tangible body, the same in which He was crucified, but changed, and which He took to heaven with Him; in which also He will come again in glory, being His saints with Him, to close this evil age, which grows worse and worse; to bind the devil and set up on earth His kingdom of righteousness and peace, with a redeemed Israel us its center and the throne of David occupied by Himself—those who hold and teach these truths may possibly be asked by the authorities, "Dost thou presume to teach us, who are scholars and learned?" And we may find ourselves decidedly outside the camp with Him. So be it, O Lord. The truths of Scripture are hidden from the wise in their own eyes and revealed only to those who are teachable. The devil hates God and His truth and blinds the minds of unbelievers, turning them from God to believe any and every delusion (II Cor. iv. 3. 4; II Thess. ii. 8-12). God is the God of Truth; Jesus Christ the Spirit of Truth. Tallahassee, Fla.—"What do you think about the immigration?" "What do you think about the exodus to the North?" "What about our people saving the South, and what do you think about it?" These are a sample of some of the questions to meet every time you turn in the South today, and numerous other questions are being asked, and if they think you have been to the North you are sought on every turn by some one to get some information. That our people are leaving the South in large numbers can not be questioned, but sane people are seeking into the cause, and if you ask those who are going you get only 'cause," or "nothing just going to better my condition." Spring is now opening up and they are going in large numbers, and it is hard to tell just where this will end. I think it is time now for the southern white people to wake up; if they expect to make anything on this farming business in the future, for it will not be possible to get men from foreign lands to come here to take the places of the Negroes who are leaving. There is but one way to step them now, and that is to give them protection under the law, stop lynching and burning of human beings. Make safe life and property, provide good schools, good teachers and longer terms, and you will see our people willing to remain right down here in the South, but if you keep up killing and arresting Negroes without charge, or beating them up by officers of the law, it is hard to tell where the end will be. I like to be conservative, and to take the common sense view of things. I want to be sane and deal with these problems in a sane way, hence when I tell you some of the few things which have happened, you will be willing to tell all of our people to get up and get. I am in Florida this week, and I have been around in the state a few samples if you please, and I have seen some few things which pleased me so much, and caused me to get happy. Of course there must be sunshine with clouds, and rain with sunshine. These things help to make up life and happiness. I mean human happiness. No man can see D. A. Dorssey, in Miami without getting happy, for this man is a man who knows how to do things and how to make it in a world like this. He started from the bottom and worked up, until now he is one of the wealthiest men in this section of Florida, and perhaps the largest real estate man. He is not able to tell himself just how much he owns, and how many houses he is renting, owned by himself and wife. Mr. Dorsey has just erected a large two-story building, occupying a half block, which is to be a fine hotel, and soon it will open. This will give a splendid opportunity for our people who want to come North to do so. I mean to leave the North when it is cold, and get down where they can enjoy warm weather. It will be strictly first-class, and will be run to order like them other big hotels down there. His property is not alone in Miami, but in other sections of the state, and he is just one busy man. Now then will come next L. H. Jones, a man who bought up some of them Florida Keys, and now he is a wealthy man. He was born in North Carolina, but in youth found his way down in Florida. He started life, working for salary, and he worked hard. It is strange to say that he and Dorsay worked side by side, and soon he had saved up some money, and found that he could buy some of the Florida Keys, the little charmed island, and he went right into them. He was called crazy, a fool and all them other kind of outlaws, but he went on and worked just the same. He began to ship grupe fruits; limes, tomatoes, and the Lord knows what else produced from these keys. I don't understand to save me how they can make these things grow in those rocks, but it is happening just the same, and now he is one of the richest men in the country. His main key, where is situated his place is just 35 miles down the Biscayne Bay, and he is just one man that you cannot visit unless the invitation comes from him, because there is; no way to reach him, unless you have a boat. He certainly has a palace, and it would be of interest to you to know that Mr. and Mrs. Carnegie have visited them, together with their daughter. He felt perfectly at home with this couple, and declared that they enjoyed their visit. I saw a letter from Mrs. Carnegie, and a book which Mr. Carnegie presented to them, a book in which he wrote something with his own hand or used the pen himself and told them how much he had enjoyed his visit to their home. This was one in their favor. I was indeed glad to see and hear about all this. Now you want to know about other things, I would like to tell you about them, but will not be able to do so now. I am now to tell you about the things which displeased me. In Miami, Fla., they have a colored town and a white town, in the United States Post Office, they have a white window and a colored window, a white desk and a colored desk, and I believe if they could they would have white air and colored air, white water and colored water, white heaven and colored heaven. The lines are tightly drawn when it comes to one of us. You will remember when Mr. Stone, of Roanoke, Va., carried his car down there, driven by a man of this race, they tried to lynch the man, and he had to run for dear life. Then a few days ago, they had a fair down there, and a colored man, Mr. Alexander, a mail clerk stopped to listen to the music in white town, and a police officer walked up to him and told him that "niggers" were not allowed to listen to music in white town and if he did not move on he would whale h——1 out of him. This young man is a mall clerk and a good law-abiding citizen. 10 DR. CUMMINGS. Norfolk Hydro Sanitarium 728 Washington Avenue NORFOLK, VA. 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Proprietor Then in addition to this a young man named Osborne Jenkins, of the bottling works of Jenkins and Sampson, after getting through with his business in colored town, went to white town to do some shopping, leaving his wagon in front of the store, and when he came out, found that Sampson's buggy had been searched and his also, and one white man held him under the influence of a revolver while the other one gave him a good clubbing. Then he was not permitted to go back in the store where he had been shopping to get his groceries. Now you will agree with me that this is something which will not do to say to children in Sunday School, so I am not going to say it in the paper. I am now here in this place, and will soon be heeded for another part of the world. Look out for me in another letter. C. J. HARDSTEW. SUFFOLK NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS Mr. Lee A. Folk has returned from Myrtle, Va., after spending some time on business. Wellington, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Burwell, who was thought to have fully recovered from a recent illness, died at the home of his parents in Wellon street, Sunday, March the 18th. Mrs. Kate Elliott Mitchell, Portsmouth, Va., Industrial Supervisor of Halifax County, Va., spent a few days in the city last week, the guest of Mrs. W. T. Fuller. We colored folk have our eyes on the commendable efforts of our city superintendent and principal of the Jefferson High School, in trying to procure the necessary $75,000 for a new building and auditorium. It is hoped that just as soon as this effort will have been accomplished, the Booker T. Washington School will come in for a favorable notice. For it is now impossible for the teachers and pupils to physically unite in the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. J. B. Hardy and Emerson have returned from a visit to her sick aunt, Mrs. Angeline Western, at Mt. Hermon, near Portsmouth. After spending several days visiting in Norfolk, Va., Mrs. Annie B. Willis and Dorothy, have returned to their home in Tyngs street. Dr. J. F. Jordan, principal of the Suffolk Normal Training School, has accepted the invitation to act as one of the judges of the debate between the Virginia Normal and Industrial School at Lawrenceville, Va., April the 13th. The Rev. Dr. W. A. Cobb has returned from Franklin, Va., where he conducted a series of revival meetings. He is one of those greatly-in-demand Gospel preachers. Mr. C. W. Jordan, who was very sick a few weeks ago, and who found himself so well as to be out for several days, has had a relapse, and is again confined to his room. Norfolk has "A Progressive Association" for the purpose of arousing NOTICE is hereby given to all our patrons that this office can not accept news-items, intended for the current week, later than Monday night. And further: Lists of names, wedding presents, obituary notices, resolutions, and all other announcements must be paid for in advance, at the rate of 5 cents a line, counting 6 words to the line. If you will subscribe, renew promptly and send in your news in time, you can keep up with what is going on in this city and county. The Journal and Guide is on sale every Friday and Saturday at the Moore & Howell Store. (Cor. Johnson Ave. & Tyne Street.) STEFFOLK, VA. 300 BOYS AND GIRLS THE LAST Session. The best trainer of Boys and Girls. Next Session begins Sep- tenber the 11th, 1916. 300 Choice I On the Norfolk-Rich the corporate limits These are the very best resi- dibly section with Electric Lig dovble in value in five years. a lot. 300 Choice Lots For Sale On the Norfolk-Richmond Highway, near the corporate limits of Suffolk, Virginia These are the very best residence lots near Suffolk, and the odly section with Electric Light Line. The lots are sure to dovble in value in five years. Don't miss this chance to get a lot. Prices, $115 to $250 $5 and $10 Cash and $1 and $2 a Week Guaranteed Title OWNED AT Nansemond D. W. H. CROCKER Office, 123 East Washington S CROCKER Undertakers a W. H. CROCKER, of Suffolk Franklin, Va, have combined 123 E. Washington Telephones, Office We are in position to furnish up-to-date service. Calls pro- We thank you for your past, Yours to serve. OWNED AND SOLD BY Office, 123 East Washington St. SUFFOLK, VA. CROCKER & BOYKIN W. H. CROCKER, of Suffolk; E. A. BOYKIN, formerly of Franklin, Va, have combined their offices and show rooms at 123 E. Washington St., Suffolk, Va. Telephones, Office 234-J; Residence 416 W We are in position to furnish everything in the Burial line with up-to-date service. Calls promptly answered day or night. We thank you for your past, and solicit your future patronage. Yours to serve, CROCKER & BOYKIN MOORE A Dealers in Gents' Furnish W We have just returned from chased the very best mat are prepared to do the ve best prices. We make cleaning for and delivered. Come in and d Yours to serve, MO East Washington St., M Dealers in Gents' Furnishings and Up-to-date Tailoring We have just returned from the Northern markets where we purchased the very best materials of Samples and styles, and we are prepared to do the very best work, and make you the very best prices. We make cleaning and pressing a specialty. Goods called for and delivered. Come in and see our stock before going elsewhere. Yours to serve, MOORE AND HOWELL its colored citizens to a higher sense of their duties, obligations, and true citizenship. And Suffolk has a Tidewater Fair Association, Nansenom Development Co., Moore & Howell, and Crocker & Boykin advertisements on this page. At a meeting held last week, the board of councilmen decided to begin paving the middle of some of our streets, leading to the several factories, just as soon as it stops raining long enough for the contractors to get to them without the use of bonts. Not one word is said about accommodating the hundreds of colored men, women, boys and girls who have to plough through the ankle-dep mud in order to get to these factories in time for work. Suffolk is in the field of artists. Mrs. T. D. Tharpe has written a very beautiful and interesting Negro drama, "Gift of Freedom," that has been given in this city three times within the last few months. It is so very interesting that it can be repeated at most any time. Fuller particulars may be had by writing Mrs. Tharpe at her home, 214 Smith street. Greater efforts are being put forth for a larger circulation of the Journal and Guide and the Negro State League Bulletin in this city and county. Will you help as? Agents are canvassing and the "Readers' Club" has adopted the following resolution: "Be it Resolved, That we, the readers of the Journal and Guide, and other Negro papers, will not lend our papers to those who are too stingy to subscribe for one." One of the members said that this will keep the borrowers from knowing "what the reporter said about them last week." It is learned that two of the agents of the N. C. Mutual and Provident Insurance Co. wrote some $1,500 worth of insurance last week. These same agents receipted for several subscriptions and renewals for this paper, and solicited about $50 worth of advertisements for the League Bulletin at the same time. Galley Ten Mr. Oscar Hunter, Jr., who has been confined to his home by illness, is now able to be out again. Mrs. Hunter has taken his place, and is confined to bed. The Suffolk Herald is asking the white folk of the city and the county to get, other and try to have a fair of their own, next fall. And the colored people stand ready to lend their efforts. Mr. B. Bell, one of our most successful farmers and business men of the county, and president of the Thawater Fair Association, was in the city Monday. He thinks that the farmers are doing the best they can, when it is not raming. Messrs. J. Poetry, Wayman Bell, Alex Thorogood, Arthur Willis and William Jackson, members of the Holy City, Norfolk Quartette, and several others, passed through the city Monday, enroute to Smithfield, Va., where they gave a concert. Mr. Maurice R. Troy was in charge of the car. Dr. W. T. Fuller is the Medical Examiner for the N. C. Mutual and Provident Association for this city and county. Lots For Sale Richmond Highway, near s of Suffolk, Virginia evidence lots near Suffolk, and the Light Line. The lots are sure to Don't miss this chance to get Development Co. BOCKER, Manager St. SUFFOLK, VA. R & BOYKIN and Embalmers Bork; E. A. 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Brayne, the principal, has three assistant teachers besides the industrial teachers. The average attendance during the term has been excellent. Do not forget the annual Mock Conference to be held at Mt. Zion Church, Sewall's Point, Thursday night, April 5th, at 7:30 p. m. The ladies have promised an enjoyable evening to all who attend. Something new and different this year. Laughable, instructive and entertaining. Rev. C. Moore, the pastor, will be present all day next Sunday—every member is requested to be present. Remember dollar money. Rev. Moore preaches his farewell sermon on Easter Sunday night. The Sabbath School will also have their Easter exercises at 7 p. m. and preaching at 8 p. m. You are cordially invited to attend these services. The Ocean View Literary and Social Society was pleasantly entertained last Sunday evening by Miss Lessie V. Gale. After the program was rendered the Society was served to cake and candle. Two more inlets joined. The next meeting will be held on the 11th Sunday, the 15th of April, at Oakwood, upon invitation of critic Miss Margaret Friman. ELIZABETH CITY (By F. W. M. Butler.) Elizabeth City, N. C.—The annual Thanksgiving sermon to the Knights of Pythians was preached by Dr. R. A. Morrissey of Plymouth, N. C. at Cornerstone Baptist Church last Sunday. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity. Mr. Peter Mullen of Weeksville, N. C. was in the city Sunday. Mrs. Sadie Mitchell of New York is visiting friends here. Mr. J. B. Johnson left for an indefinite visit to New York last week. Mrs. Gertrude Dempsy was in Norfolk Primary. Miss L. J. Feilds, who was badly burned several weeks ago, is able to be out again. Mr. Hanna Reid and daughter, Helen, returned from Norfolk last week. Mr. Chas. Harvey is confined to his home from sickness. Rev. Geo Mozzell of Norfolk, Va., was in the city Sunday. Miss Essie Reddick, who has been teaching at Winfall for several months, closed school last week and returned home Saturday. Mr. Bryant King was badly hurt last Friday by being thrown from a dray which he was driving. St. Stephens Church choir went to Sawyers Creek Sunday, where the two choirs contested with honors even. A large crowd from here accompanied the St. Stephens choir. Legal Notices --- VIRGINIA: In the Court of Law and Chancery of the City of Norfolk, on the 28th day of February, 1917. Willie Jones _____Plaintiff vs. Virginia Jones _____Defendant IN CHANCERY. The object of this suit is to obtain for the plaintiff, Willie Jones, a divorce a vineulo matrimonium, from the defendant, Virginia Jones, upon the grounds of wilful desertion and abandonment, and affidavit having been made that the defendant, Virginia Jones, is not a resident of the State of Virginia, she is hereby required to appear within fifteen days after due publication hereof and do what may be necessary to protect her interest. Tester: JAMES V. TREHY. J. M. Harrison, p. q. Clerk. VIRGINIA: in the Court of Law and Chancery of the City of Norfolk, on the 28th day of February, 1917. Lula Hudgins _____Plaintiff vs. Allen Hudgins _____Defendant IN CHANCERY. The object of this suit is to obtain for the plaintiff, Lula Hudgins, a divorce a vincule matrimonii, from the defendant, Allen Hudgins, upon the grounds of wilful desertion and abandonment, and affidavit having been made that the defendant, Allen Hudgins, is not a resident of the State of Virginia, he is hereby required to appear within fifteen days after due publication hereof and do what may be necessary to protect his interest. Tester: JAMES V. TREHY, J. M. Harrison, p. q. Clerk. By W. L. Prieur, Jr., D. C. In the Court of Law and Chancery of the City of Norfolk, on the 14th day of March, 1917. Van Buren Luke____Plaintiff vs.____In Chancery. 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Jazz Maids, Butlers, Cooks, Nurses, Servants and Laborers to register at once at the new branch of the Clerical Employment Bureau 421 Board of Trade Building We place persons with clear records in good publithons. We are licensed labor agents. Phone 3812 Big Film Spectacle, Thos. H. Ince’s | Greatest Motion Picture Spectacle Ever Dreamed of Coming to the ‘ . Church Street, Opposite Nicholscn . TWO WA | , wl A pays WWEONESOAY ald inuISday, ANTI 4- 7 Three Performances Daily - One Matinee,3o0’clock; Two Evening, 6 and 9 o’clock “CIVILIZATION?” is the most thrilling, comvincing picture as well as the most terrific inditement of war it is possible to conceive. It is original, huge, stunning, poetic--the greatest battle drama ofall times. . SEE WRITE-UP IN ANOTHER COLUMN OF THIS PAPER “You Should Not Fail To See It ADMISSION 25 CENTS, ANY SEAT IN THE HOUSE ——_ LW. BIGHT, Mage FOR PICNICS, OUTINGS, PRIVATE PARTIES, BOAT- ING, BATHING, FISHING, DANCING PAVILION | GET THE OCEAN BREEZES. In Full View of Hampton - Roads. Books Now Open For Reservations. Secure Your Dates Rurly. For Full Particulars Apply to Mrs. EB. L.Youne, Jovrnat & GuipeOrrice, 711 Highland Ave., Norfollr, Va. ===== A Drama in Four Acts===== | By Charles Klein Monday April 23, 1917 The Producing Company has been carefully selected from the very best acting talent in this section. The following well known Artists compose the Company: Ladies; Mrs. Jno E. Diggs, Misses Bessie Burke, Mayme Diggs, Mabel Mosely, Mrs. Dovey Collins Misses Lucille Douglass, Eliza Coppage. | Men; Messrs. Thomas Winboarne, Christopher Palmer, David Thomas, Dr. S. F. Coppage, Ralph Jones Prof. Harvey Robinson and Mr. J. C. Stith. The Production is under the direction of Mr. Stith, Assisted by Mr. Winbourne. MRS. J. E. DIGGS, K€ gr. General Admission 25c. Ba Sh er Neer WIEL PRESENT “LION AND THE | act 5 MOUSR.” boc “The Lion and the Mouse," 2 play} 7 in four acts by Charles Klein, which | 03) had its initial production In New York | $71 City in 1905 by-an all-star cast of pro-| 10) fessional players, will be produced in| (5 this city Monday, April 23, next, by a] 56, company of young ladies and gentle- | 50 men especially selected for thelr dra- matic ability. Among the members of the cnst several are very well] known for their fitness along this line, fi notably Mr. J.C, Stith, Me. Thos. Win- cv bourne, Mr. Christopher Palmer, Miss | 0e “Elza .Coppage.and Mrs. J. B; Diggs. [BO :, In rehearsals much caré and time have| gu “Peon, ‘given’ to the) delicate ‘shades: ip ee Be Sse oe aS Se au seit geet RS! EATER Beers Once meant acting and the smallest details hayo| been given the closest attention in or- der to make this a production de luxe. ‘fhe following ladies and gentiemen complete the east: Miss Bessie Burke, Miss Mayme Diggs, Miss Lucille Doug- lass, Miss Mabel Mosely, Mra. Lucy Collins, Dr. S. F. Coppage, Mr. Ralph Jones, Mr. Harvey Robinson and Mr. Bavid Thomas, PRESIDING ELDER’ COOKE. Rev. 8. P. Cooke, D. D., who was formerly pastor of Metropolitan A. M. Hs Church, this city, has been op pointed presiding. elder of the Norfo! distrigt and will: All ox. appointment Sunda .night,: April: 14t at: Weuley Ube Bi, Chane om ee eC mae im cE arta THE JOURNAx AND. GUIDE “CIVILIZATION” AT THE, PALACE TWO DAYS Greatest Motion Picture Production Ever Screened Will Be Star, At+, traction At This Popular ‘ Theatre, The Palace Theatre is offering its| patrons an unusual opportun¥y next Wednesday and Thursday to see Thos. Hi. Ince’s mammouth sereen produe- tion, “Civilization” which has been deseribed by press and public as beitee | “The greatest motion picture spectacle | ever dreamed of. It is. indeed the | most stupendous attraction ever of- fered for the entertainment of” the| Palace patrons. . There will be threo performances, one matinee and two evening. The pictnre ran all of last week at the Granby Theatre, this city and a packed house witnessed every performance. Of the feature a local press representative had the follow- ing to say: “ ‘Civilization’ created a marked sensation when it opened at the Gran- by theatre yesterday for its initial appearance in Norfolk. There have been many suceessful productions put jon in this city, but never lias one been |more warmly received: Norfolk's {coziest theatre was packed at both ‘matinee and night performances, and many were the comments of pleased astonishment at the colossal propor- tions of the picture.” {Altogether “Civilization” ig the greatest motion picture spectacle ever dreamed of. There is no single angle that has not been expertly handled, from the first click of the camera te ythe last. ‘The scenic effects are in: yeomparably superb, the battle scenes “are true to life and convey a wonder ; ful idea of the horrors of modern war fare, There is a beautiful love stor iwending its way through the terror: tof battle that fills the production witt |imsusenibable pathos, and the. pictur as a whole is one that holds the spec tator spellbound from sturt to finish. When “Civilization” made its initiz 3: aprenrance at the Criterion theatre i ..|New York, many prominent daily pa »,[pers of the metropolis were enthusi n}astic in proclaiming it the most daz e,|ing, most stupendous cinema of al ;.|time. One paper said that Twce ha yy {Produced apicture of such’ colosss n|Magnificence that nothing te equal | r.jhad ever eminated from the. mind c a human being. egth _ In “Civilization” battle ‘after batt! is“fought;: once beautiful scenes ar s|Shown devastated by the handiwor 4, [of this cruel despot. ‘Those who would enjoy a rare tree ak will do well to see this magnificer nt | nture at the Palace. ~The admtagie ny Ficus: 88 fb conte: aaywh are: in: tt HISKE UNIVERSITY JUBILEE ; SINGERS. SCURE. SECCESS Beate as SAAS SRE eS ore OE ee Ie Se ES eA RES t a RP Bases oe Ne se Bae ST ae SS Ce a ae eter Neier oe Re EE Oe OR Game ake eaR < Bo ee ee aR ie See ss cere WR ee Ma awe a Page oe aii 5 aS scare an Renee tates LA Aes ols GE SA Rates oF PM es = | Pe Oe aes” ican oe ees pa Tela Bs Me ee cay Ra f a psa Bo ees Aa Ries Uae | = ae Ve ey cre a ia Si eee ee “h oceans - eae ee “asa ae Exjearcecsses eer) como Se See ' The Fiske University Jublice Sing- ers appearedtat St.. Inin’s a. M. E Church Wernesday evening, Mareh 21, niet the ‘ndspices-of the @ciole So- eial and Benetichtl Awsoclation, com- Dosed of some of Norfolk's must pros perous young wen. The church wus Aled with am-appreaiative andicnce, who were well repuid for their pres- ence. ivury. numbrar um tlhe ‘program was Negro. musi¢ aad. was thoroughly enjoyed by ally The inembers ef the quaurtelte were: Mr. Janes A. Myers, Mrs. James A. Myers, coneralto, Mrs. Jennie Hteks Letotr, soprano, and Mr. Lemuel 1. Foster, basse. Every namber was heurtily applauded and several enchores: were given. Mr. Jsts. AL Mycat rendered’ several selvetton: from Dunbar whtith: wool the hottse bs storm. Every ene expressed Uber selves as being ready to hear the Jubilee Singers at any time in the nec future. ‘The officers and members o} the Oriole Association deserve muet credit for xiving the cidzens the pleas pure of hearing such artists. 4 HOTEL DALE, CAPE MAY,N., J. This? magnificent hotel}, locate in the heart of the mot beautiful saashore resort in the world; replete with every modern improvement, superlative in construction, appointment, service and refined patronage: Orchestra. daily, garage, bath hou-es, tennis court, ete., on premises. Special at-- tention given to Jadies and chi'dren. Special rates for Eaater ‘ Send for Booklet... W. DALE, Owner 7 NOTICE. To whom itmay concern: The Sec- ond Business, Meeting of the Emanci- pation Association will take place on the-second Monday night in April, the 9th, at eiglt. o'clock, at the Y. M. C. A. building, Queen street, Norfolk, Va. All delegates are asked to be present. By onter of the president, G. W. Gitdiings; E. A. White, secre- tary. - BIG LAYMENS CONVENTION ACADEMY OF MUSIC. NEXT WEEK a Keith Vaudeville FIVE FEATURE ACTS — | AND HEARST-SELIG WAR NEWS ; Complete Change of : ADMISSION Bill Thursdays : 10 CENTS Continued from First Page. The speakers Sunday afternoon’ in the Armory will be: Honorable W. Ik. Mayo, Mayor of Norfolk: Mr. HL Inflamme, New York, from the sun- ject, “he Hour Catts for tig Mea": Dr. Z D. Lewis, itiehmond, from the subject, “New Wortd Conditions, tiow to Meet Them.” ary Judge Phoniss UW. Wilcox, Nortotic, Va. At night a session of the Cenven- At night a session of the Conven- tion will be beld in Portsmouth at Emmanuel ALE. Chureh (North St.) The program will be the same us the afternoon, except that Honoruble T. 3. Shertzer, City Manager of Portsmouth, will replace Mayor Mayo and Dr. Liv- tus Lankford, Judge Wilcox, Secretary Lewts says “that from al indications thix will he the Larges Convention in piont of registered dele. gates ever held by the Movemen among colored men and one of the largest over held in the South by the UVUUTESEEAUUGUUETANOSOSURATOUURLENOOUOTUEREESUNAEUEARUNG Uy SOOEAMUOGGOOOOOOSGUOUEEOGOUUUATEELAUDE 3 = Mada me Romanii-Harrison | = Ideal Hairdressing Parlor eM = _ Mankcoring and Massaging =. d an 2 STRICTLYSANITARY (a | = New Method in my Scalp'Specialty. 5 bey ‘ : ae SCALP FOOD Pee eee = IDEAL raictow'rowe sed Exclusively Wei | = Fall Line of Hair Goods,’ Orders Made st Short MMRSEy «| = “Notice. 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