Norfolk Journal and Guide
Saturday, May 9, 1925
Norfolk, Virginia
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Norfolk Journal and Guide
ad Sails For Europe to Represent U.S.International Debate
ES COLLEGE S J. P. DAVIS TEAM MEMBER Region Youth To Be Against Traditional Nations Of The Old In Forensic Contest.
Boston, D. C., May 7-For time within the history of the city, a Negro student will be as a member of an internment debating team, when Davis, of this city, sails from Boston on the S. Santa Sunday, May 10, in with four fellow-debaters. College the institution represent the United States on the interning four. Bates Collec- packed by the American Union to represent the Stripes and Bates chose us as one of its four repres- therefore, this group bates College the A-University Union and the States.
Is Enviable Record
D. Davis holds an enviable for scholastic attainments, particularly noted for his critical and debating ability and his high school and college. He entered Rates, Col. October 1922, and the same winner of the Freshmanation; captained in the Debating Team and was a member of the Varsity Squad. In his Sophomore he was selected for the class, but he participated in the debate University of Pennsylvania. The same year he was to debate with Magill University and later won the Sophomore Essay contest for ex-English.
serienced In Debate
Junior year, young Davis
attend Cambridge University.
Lewison, Maine; was a
author of "Bates Student"
and publications, including
Gerret, "Literary maga-
"Bates Bobeat," humor
assistant in Engr.妒
and participate in the
institute. Colgate University
University of Pennsylvania
contest with the latter
Bates was the winner.
a member of the Govern-
ment of Bates Y. M. C. A.
German plays, coach of
A&C; play production
and educates of Bates Debating
Other Honors
from enjoying the above book is a member of the folio: **Press**, English **A4** (dramatic) **Spofford Littleton**, Der Deutscher Verein, **Chilr*Hellenic, Greek Debating Council;** Outing **Bites Club;** and **Omega PSI** family.
Institutions to be debated are Oxford, Cambridge, Sheffield, Liverpool, Leam, Leeds, Edinburgh, St. the oldest Scottish United including problem, Aberdeen and London.
The tour will take the france, Germany, England, etc.
Dr. Davis is the son of Dr. H. Davis, Supervisor in the **D** and Mrs. Julia B. Davis, Student from Paul Laurence School in 1922, where prominent in debating and
N. C. C., May 8—Governor
Wednesday, April 29,
and his refusal to grant
an allowance for clemency for W. W.
and army captain servi-
vies in State's prison
raised a race girl.
He was an instructor
at A. U. P. College at
by the United States
was convicted in Davidson
Court. Pardon Commis-
sion. E. Sink, at that time
in the practice of law at Lex-
xus employed to execute
this reason Mr.
do not recommendation
to concerning the applica-
tion.
EX-SLAVE, 80, LEAVES
OVER $2,500 TO CHARITY
(Preston News Service.)
Athens, O; May 7—The will of
Lonnie Ridgway, 80, ex-salve,
who was a retainer of J. D. Brown,
athens banker, for more than 50
years, was probated here Thursday
and disclosed that he left more
than $2,500 to charities. He bequeathed $1,000 to Athens Presbyterian Church, of which he was a
member half a century; $500 to a local Negro church and the remainder to other churches.
DR.J. E. SHEPHERD IS URGED FOR A, & T. HEAD
Durham Educator Has Strong Backing, Although Others Would Pick President From Present Faculty.
Raleigh, N. C., May 8—Efforts to make Dr. J. E. Shepard, principal of the State Normal school in Durham and founder of the institution which the State took over last year, new president of the A. and T. in Greensboro, have been impressive enough to start considerable opposition from other institutions and their supproters.
Chairman of Board Reticent
When Chairman Noble of the board of trustees was here a few days ago and was asked about the presidency of the judge made vacant by the death of Dr. James B. Dudley, Professor Noble said that he had a man in mind but as yet is not free to call his name. Among the alumni of the A and T. it is believed that Professor Noble favors promoting the ranking member of the faculty, or at least includes to get an executive from the Greensboro institution.
Foreign Service School Makes Hurried Graduation Of Clifford Wharton When Whites Object.
(By Preston News Services)
Washington, D. C., May 6—Nordicism, Ku Kluxianism, race superiority and other white isms in America was manifested by the white students of the Foreign Service School of the State Department last week when the "Superior" (?) Nordics went on a strike protesting the presence of Clifford Wharton, of Massachusetts, the only Negro student to enter the school.
After several lengthy conferences of State Department officials Wharton was immediately "graduated," without taking a day's work of the required year's course, and given official recognition as a full-fledged diplomat and sent to Liberia as a United States attache.
Foreign Service School
The Foreign Service School was recently established with the idea that American diplomatic would be professional, who had been taught thoroughly in all the wiles of international procedure, before being sent abroad to speak for Uncle Sam. Congress provided in the bill authorizing the school that every new attache taken into the Government's foreign service must receive a thorough preliminary training in all diplomatic practices and procedures before abroad. After the graduation an attache can gradually be promoted until he finally becomes a full-fledged ambassador if ability warrants. It appears that the white students of the school could not "stomach" the idea of a Negro taking the preliminary qualifications.
SAYS BARBOUR BILL
INIMICAL TO LODGES
(By Associated Negro Press.)
Springfield, Ill., May 7—Intelligent fighting on the part of Representative Charles A. Griffin, one of Chicago's four colored assemblymen, sent to death today. Barbour bill which had passed the State Senate and which had it passed the house would have made it impossible many of the colored lodges who have the sama names as similar white organiza-
The bill declared it a felony for any organization to operate which used the name, title or common designation of any other body, or one nearly resembling any body having priority in the State.
WOMAN ACCUSER OF YOUTH SKIPS TOWN WHEN TRIAL STARTS
Appears To Have Sensed Strain of Undergoing Cross Examination At Hands Of Prominent Attorney.
BELLBOY SET FREE WHEN TRIAL RESUMES
(Special to the Journal and Guide.)
Greensboro, N. C., May 8—The trial of Ed Turner, bellboy, at Cleggs' Hotel, who was charged with assaulting a guest of the hotel—Mrs. Katie Sexton, a young white girl, was halted Tuesday morning, April 28, when it was found that the prosecuting witness had left the city. The jury was directed to bring in a verdict of "not guilty."
The trial began Monday afternoon and Mrs. Sexton made some remarkable statements, the fact of which the defense was preparing to contradict, in the midst of her testimony she charged S. B. Adams, attorney for the defendant, with making a trip to Danville, Va., in the interest of Clegs' hotel to secure witnesses who would facilitate the arrest of Adams was completely dumfounded turned the case over to his son, Allen B. Adams, to take charge. He afterwards stated that he had not been to Danville this year. Cleggs' also declared that the stenographer had taken down her tertiary in the city court incorrect. Subpeona was issued for the stenographer to appear in court, but Mrs. Stxton could not be found in the city when trial was resumed.
Reorganization Sale At Zfass-Hyman Co.
Zfass-Hyman Company, 583-585 Church street, an old established credit house dealing in merchandise for the whole family, announce a big re-organization and remodeling sale which is now in progress. The manager of the firm states that their entire $18,000 stock of high grade men's and women's garments is marked at quick-sale prices and must be gotten out of the store in a very few days.
Zfass-Hyman Co., has been known on Church street for several years and enjoys a large patronage of race people, who evidence confidence in their fair dealing by regular purchases at the store. At present, however, the firm wishes it known that they are in better position than ever to give the best of service, best of merchandise at credit service cut
STATE G.A.R.IN ANNUAL MEETING
STATE G.A.R.IN ANNUAL MEETING
Delegates From All Over Virginia Gather In Samaritan Hall In 5th Session.
The Provisional Department of Va., of the G. A. R., held their 5th annual convention at the Samaritan's Hall here and was largely attended by representatives and members from all over the State. The Commander from Fortress Monroe, and several white comrades were present. Mrs. Cologan the National Patriotic Instructor was present and presented the department president Mrs. Alice D. Morris a flag for her loyalty and patriotism. The meeting was one of interest. The following officers were re-elected: Alice D. Morris, departmental president; Mary S. Frederick, sr. vice president; Patience Broadwater, jr. vice president; Sarah F. Hardy, chaplain; Carolin Eley, departmental treasurer; Hattie Bess Young, departmental secretary; Esther White, inspector; Lucinda McRounis, councillor; Margaret Fitchett, patriotic instructor; Ida Bagnall, press correspondent; Annie H. Davis, I. I officer; Emma Lindsy sr., aide.
DONATIONS TO
WALTER BLOW FUND
Previously acknowledged. $123.50
Jeremiah Chiatman 3.00
Wiley Selden Jr. 1.00
Mrs. Grace Fitzgerald.
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1925
V. N. & I. I. STUDENT DROWNS WHILE IN BATHING AT SCHOOL
Earl Clifford Scott, Of Salem Va., Claimed By Waters Of Appomotox River; Death Causes Grief Over Campus
News was received in this city last week by Misses Annie and Sarah Easley telling of the tragic end of their nephew, Earl Clifford Scott, of Sulem, Va., and a student at Virginia Normal Institute, Petersburg, who met death by drowning Sunday, April 26, about 4 o'clock while bathing in the Appomotox river at Campbell's bridge directly off the institutes's trades building.
Not only was the news of young Scott's untimely death a shock to his relatives here, but provoked deep sorrow throut V. N. and I. I. campus, and among his large group of friends in his home town. The lad's body was recovered about 10:30 o'clock the night following the occurrence after having been in the water approximately six hours. It was turned over to a local undertakes, who prepared it for shipment to his grief stricken parents at Salem.
Earl Clifford Scott was a popular student at V. N. and I. I., and gave indications of a promising career. Besides his parents he is survived by six aunts: Mesdames and Mettel; Mesdames Pinky Tinkey Fannie Benson, Pittsburgh and the Misses Easley, of Norfolk.
GEORGE R. SMITH
COLLEGE BURNS
(By Associated Negro Press.)
Chicago, Ill., May 7—The George R. Smith College, Sedalia, Missouri, was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning, according to a telegram received from the president of the school by the Board of Education of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with headquarters at 1000 N. 10th Street. The building was valued at $60,000 and took care of 250 young men and women. It is the colored school of the Central Missouri and Lincoln conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, and accommodates students west of the Mississippi River and north of Arkansas.
THOMPSON AND WATKINS SUED
THOMPSON AND WATKINS SUED
(National Service)
New York, May 4—Alexander G. Thompson and J. M. Watkins of the real estate firm of Thompson and Watkins, previously located at 2257 Seventh Avenue, but now located in new offices at 12th St., and Seventh avenue, have been made defendants in an action to recover the sum of $1840. The plaintiffs were charged with a fraction or part of what they are alleged to have received from Lena May Morrison of 201 West 131 St. The National Service Co. after a very careful investigation discovered that there is also another party from whom they are said to have received approximately two thousand dollars. The case of the plaintiffs is in the hands of Sullivan and Sullivan, Woolworth Building. Mr. Freedman represents the defense. From evidence uncovered, the defendants represented themselves as being agents of forty two apartment houses. They also made the assertion that all money received by them was to be used for investment purposes on a basis of twenty per cent, the lenders to receive fifteen, and they four. It turned out, however, that when one note of the sum of $1840 drawn to the order of the Mac Morrison was paid to the plaintiffs, they claimed that the person to whom this money had been given was in Atlantic City, but would make good several days later.
Mr. John Morrison immediately appended to the New York representative of the Freeman and the Norfolk Journal and Guide for assistance in recovering at least a part of his wife's money. It was immediately found out that Thompson, and Watkins, according to the statement of one on the inside of their affairs, was a defaulant concern from more than one house, and that all of their borrowing had been purely fraudulent. There is at present another note of $920 held by Mrs. Morrison which is long past due, and which the concern of Thompson and Watkins refuses to honor. Mrs. Morrison has also placed this in the hands of Sullivan and Sullivan, her lawyers, for collection. On top of this there is a young man by the name of Beckerman who holds against the same firm several notes of $400.00, and which are long past due. Thompson and Watkins is one of the oldest and best known real estate firms in New York. Prior to the formation of the partnership it was known simply as A. G. Thompson Co., and at the time was most successful.
LATE FRANK L. GILLESPIE
Augustus Watt's, of Portsmouth and Hodges Ferry Tragic Victim of Crash on Suffolk Boulevard.
Augustus Watt's, a well-known resident of Portsmouth and a prominent farmer of Hodges Ferry Va., was killed Sunday night shortly after a car drove-drawn buggy in which he was riding was struck by a "hit and run" automobile on the Suffolk boulevard.
Five occupants of the car alleged to have caused Mr. Watt's death were taken in custody. M. o. n. w. morning by Motorcycle Officers C. W. Fleischer and G. E. Farris and charged with manslaughter in connection with the accident. The car Hagerty Smith it street, Norfolk, alleged driver; Andrew Jackson, Louise Brooks, Maggie Williams and Virginia Lewis. All were turned over to the Norfolk county authorities.
Spent Sunday Home
Mr. Watts spent Sunday evening with his wife, Mrs. Vectley V. Watts and children at his city home, 1030 Efingham street, leaving shortly after 11 o'clock for his farm at Hodges Ferry. While driving along the boulevard, according to the county police, an automobile came from the opposite direction at high speed, striking the side of the buggy, hurling its occupant from it smashing the vehicle to bits. The machine did not stop, according to the police, but continued to Portsmouth. Thru the means of a description of the machine, however which had been secured, the car was apprehended while heading toward Norfolk after making a long detour thru North Carolina. The machine was badly damaged.
The news of Mr. Watts' death reached his family early Monday morning. His brother, Mr. Alexander Watts, who resides on Suffolk-Portsmouth boulevard, was advised of the sad occurrence, and he, together with other relatives, met with other members of the family.
The victim of the tragedy was a faithful member of Grove Baptist Church, Churfland. Many expressions of sympathy have been extended the bereaved family.
Besides his widow, he is survived by eight sons, four daughters, eleven grandchildren, two brothers, a sister and a host of other relatives.
Virginia Beats Carolina
On Child Labor Debate
(By Associated Negro Press)
Orday evening a large and enthusiastic audience greeted the debaters of Virginia N. and I. College and State College, who met in the fourth annual cone of a triangular agreement between South Carolina State A. and M., North Carolina A. and T. and Virginia N. and I. College. Virginia got the decision of the judges 2 to State College, with E. Winfield M. Burr and Robert L. Witerspoon to support the affirmative of the question, "Resolved, That the Child Labor Amendment to the Constitution by Congress in June, 1924, should be Adopted," was given lively applause by the audience and made an impressive showing with the judges. However, the Virginia team, represented by Eloise P. Bowles and Walter C Cogdall for the negative got the popular decision from the judges, who were President C. G. Wiley of the State College of Georgia, Prof. Tutt of Haines Institute, Augusta, Ga., and Prof. Cade of Paine College, Augusta, Georgia, with a vote of 2 for Virginia and 1 for South Carolina.
Student Choruses Resent Segregation and Refuse To Sing
FRANK L. GILLESPIE HEAD OF THE LIBERTY LIFE COMPANY, DIES
Prominent Chicago Business Man Succumbs To Hemorrhage Attack In the Midst Of Career.
DEATH PROVES SHOCK
THRUOUT THE COUNTRY
(By Associated Negro Press)
Chicago, Ill., May 6—The city was shocked at half-past twelve Friday afternoon when the news was cried out that Frank L. Gillespie, founder and president of the Liberty Life Insurance Company of Illinois, had succumbed at his residence, 4524 Grand Boulevard, to an attack of hemorrhage. He had been ailing slightly, but not enough to give the slightest suspicion that his end was near. He is survived by his wife and two children, a boy of 20, and a girl of 17.
Chicago Shocked
It is doubtful if any single event could have produced the effect on colored Chicago that the death of Frank L. Gillespie did. In the last five years of his life, he had promoted a business which was the pride of Chicago and had come to be regarded as one of the new and salutary influences in Negro business. The trepid, keen and resourceful. When his aids in the beautiful Liberty Life's building, heard of their leader's death, they were stunned. The girls in the office cried. The men were sad. Asked as to who their new leader might be, they couldn't say. It was hard for them, it is hard for anybody, to think of a successor to Frank, as he was familiarly called by those who knew him. Only one name had so far been named that Roy Taylor, vice-principal of Tuskegee, as a possible man to take up the reins where Gillespie left off. Mr. Taylor is a member of the board of directors.
Native of Arkansas
Frank L. Gillespie was born in Oscoea, November 8 1876. The early years of his life were spent in Memphis, Tenn., where he received his grammar school education. Later, when his family moved to St. Louis, Mo., he attended Summer High school for three years. However, as young Gillespie was a violinist of rare talent, his parents planned to give him a musical education. With this intention, they sent him to study at the Boston Conservatory of Music. The opportunity to finish high school was gained while he studied music in that city. Then instead of completing his musical career, young Gillespie entered the University of Hofstra for a while all went well; but difficulties came and he was forced to abandon his formal education.
Early Career
Once out of school Gillespie began his fight for a place in the world of business and large affairs. First he returned to Chicago, there he secured employment as private secretary to Mr. J. C. Yeager, a prominent Chicago capitalist. At the death of this employer he sought other activities. Positions followed one another in rapid succession. He became the first colored employee of the Automatic Telephone Company and afterwards entered the real estate business with Mr. Oscar DePriest. For two years he engaged in that profession but he had not yet found his life work. Finally in January of 1916, he left to join the agency force of the Royal Life Insurance Company. With that organization he began his first real ascent on the ladder of achievement. He had found his calling. By August of the same year Gillespie was made superintendent of the company. He thus became the first colored superintendent of an Old Line Legal Reserve Insurance Company doing both industrial and ordinary business.
ROYAL AWARDED A
CARNEGIE HERO MEDAL
(Preston News Service.)
Uniontown, Pa., May 7—Among the fifteen persons to receive recognition for acts of heroism in their performance at the spring meeting of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission was Robert J. Royal of Uniontown, Pa., a coal miner who saved a fellow workman from death in a mine cave-in at Lamberton, Pa., July 12, 1923.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 PER YEAR
NEGRO LABOR CONGRESS MEETS IN SEPTEMBER
The American Negro Labor Congress will meet some time in September, exact date yet to be set, and not in June as was stated in a recent issue of the Journal and Guide.
This is an organization with headquarters in Chicago that aims to eliminate racial discrimination in American industry, and militantly addresses itself to all other problems of racial injustices.
STATE HEALTH BOA'D ADVISES VACCINATION
All Employees Strongly Urged To Take Steps To Have Workers Immunized Against Smallpox
Richmond, Va.—In view of the recent outbreak of smallpox in the District of Columbia, where more than fifty cases have already been reported and the discovery of isolated cases of the disease in the cities and counties of Richmond, Alexandria, Arlington, Giles, Fairfax, Prince Edward, Madison, Mecklenburg, Patrick, Princess Anne and Wise, the State Board of Health has sent out circular letters to all employers of labor of Virginia strongly advising them to have all employees promptly vaccinated, provided they have not been successfully vaccinated in the last five years.
Dr. Ennion G. Williams, State Health Commissioner, over whose supervision the nineteen smallpox deaths have been reported in the District of Columbia, indicating a virulent type of the disease. He further states that as several of the cases reported recently had been traveling on highways or on railroads, many people have been exposed.
BIG GARVEY MASS MEETING HELD
The West-End Chapter No. 22
Division of U. N. I. A. A. C. L.
celebrated Garvey Day in a mass
meeting Sunday, May 3, at Liberty
Hall. Divisions No. 22 and 99 were
present in bodies.
A large crowd gathered to hear
the speakers outline the alleged
injustices done their leader, Marcus
Garvey. Following a few pungent
remarks, President H. Walton,
introduced the chairman. Rev. James
Brown, president of Division No.
introduced the principal speaker.
The principal speaker of the day was Rev. Jackson. Addresses were also made by Rev. E. DeVaughn and Mr. Boykins and a paper was read by Mrs. Ethel Brooks and remarks were made by Rev. Davis, and Mr. Robertson.
Mr. Downing sang a solo and Rev. Dowls delivered the closing address. Each of the speakers was eloquent in his devotion to the cause and the papers and songs
specially thecluded, particularly the quartette selections.
A telegram urging the liberation of Marcus Garvey was dispatched to President Coolidge in Washington.
MRS. ROSALIE FRAZER DEAD
(Special to Journal and Guide)
Brooklyn, N. M. Y. 7—After an illness of several months, Mrs. Rosalie Frazier, wife of the John W. Frazier, well known citizen and Odd Fellow, passed away at her late home on Cumberland street Jamaica on April 29. The deceased was a member of the Society of Daughters of Virginia, Inc., the Order of Tents, St. Luke, Silver Lock and other clubs in which Mrs. Frazier was a citizen. Mr. Frazier was a native of Virginia, a race woman of much influence and believed in supporting race business. She was for forty years a member of the Concord Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Sunday from the Amity Baptist Church, Jamaica, which she joined soon after moving into the town. Rev. B. E. Simmons preached the funeral. A husband, daughter and son-in-law survive.
WIND CARRIES
BOY AWAY
Kyle, Tex, May 7- A four-year-old boy was sucked into the air by a tornado which struck this town last Wednesday night, carried several yards and dropped without injury. Fourteen farm tenants were injured and several thousand dollars worth of damage done over a territory two miles square northeast of Kyle.
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WOMEN'S COUNCIL CONCERT UPSET BY COLOR LINE
Entertainers Protest By Refusing to Perform and Colored Patrons. File One Of The Auditorium In A Body.
(Special to Journal and Guide)
Washington, D. C., May 6—Resenting what they believed to have been a deliberate "double-cross," fifty colored entertainers, students from the race's most prominent schools, turned what had been arranged as a mammoth musical concert under auspices of the International Council of Women meeting here this week in its annual Quinquennial, into a scene of turmoil which predated the events of the 1960s, when they refused to act, as a protest against the "jim crow" seating arrangement in the auditorium and the colored patrons, who filled the balcony, evidenced their approval of the students' actions by filing out of the hall in a body.
Audience Struck Silent
The large audience, wholly unprepared for such a move, momentarily was struck silent by the announcement of Miss Hallie Q. Brown, telling the decision: "We are so grateful for your assistance their reasons for taking such a step, but soon let loose confusion and turmoil which was checked only thru quick action of the police in expelling all loud talkers. At the very moment the entertainers were to have appeared, Miss Brown, who directed their rehearsal on the stage, said: 'Colored singers from Hampton Institute, Howard University and Richmond, Va., have trained faithful entertainers on you, on the promise that there would be no segregation. Now, we refuse to act because colored people in the audience have been segregated to the balcony." The Marine Band struck up a tune to drown any demonstration, while the colored people in the balcony arose in a body and filed out. R. Nathaniel Dett, head of the musical department of Hampton University, said a trustee of the school, if his group should go on with their act. Mr. Dett said Justice Taft declined to advise him.
According to Mrs. Phillip North Moore, American president of the council, the blame for the segregation, if any, rested with the auditorium management. L. G. Fancy, manager of the auditorium passed the blame on to the ticket committee. Edward Talbert, in charge of the box office, said he had covered seats in the balcony on the balefield that it was the general custom. The singling out of Negroes to discriminate against while representatives of various other nationalities were allowed to choose their seats in the auditorium is said to have aggravated the sense of injustice felt by the students and the colored patrons. The Women's Council is an international body drawing its membership from practitioners everywhere on the Globe, it is said, but the committee found it feasible to apply discrimination exclusively to American Negroes, even in the face of hundreds of those in the audience to whom American race prejudice is entirely unknown.
Brooding Over Love Affair
Young Woman Takes Poison
Pittsburgh, Pa., May 6—Seid to have been disappointed over a love affair caused Miss Elizabeth L. Wright, aged 20 years, to drink a bottle of deadly poison in the home of her parents in Elba street, Friday afternoon. She was removed to the Passavant hospital where physicians stated that her condition was serious.
COKEFELLER PROVIDES
FOR COKEFELLER CHORED RUS
(By Associated Negro Press)
White Plains, N. Y., May 7—
John D. Rockefeller, ar., has donated funds with which to secure the service of a large colored chorus which is to sing at the Westchester County Amical Festival. May 4, 1929. The chorus will contain more than 150 voice and will be under the direction of Rudolph Grant.
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Local Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Launches Campaign To Eclipse All Previous Efforts To Encourage Education.
The annual "Go to High School, Go to College" campaign which was instituted by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in 1919 for the purpose of encouraging Negro youth to seek higher education will be conducted the week of May 17.
active in conveying the idea and purpose of this movement to the people of Tidewater. In the six years that this campaign has been carried on, the local chapter has given four scholarships to young men of this section to aid them in obtaining a college education. Oratorical Contest Planned In the past an essay contest and a public mass meeting have been the features of "Go-to-High School-Go-College" week. This year the two ideas will be combined in an oratorical contest between representatives of the several high schools in this section of the State. Huntington of Newport News, I. C. Norcom of Portsmouth, Union St., of Hampton, Hampton Academy, St. Joseph's, and Booker T. Washington of Norfolk are the schools expected to be represented in the contest. A large silver cup is to be awarded to the school whose representative wins the contest.
If one school wins the cup three years (not successive), that school automatically becomes permanent holder of the cup. A gold and silver medal will be given the two most successful contestants. The contest is to be held at the First Baptist Church, Bute street, Norfolk, on Friday evening, May 15, at 8 o'clock. The admission is free and the public is cordially invited to attend.
Visiting Speakers
In keeping with its custom of former years, Zeta Lambda chapter will send visitors to the schools of this section—both grammar and high. Since the sixth grade is the highest grade in some of the schools some pupils feel that when they have finished the sixth grade they have finished grammar school and drop out of school. A special effort will be made to reach these pupils and correct this idea. Efforts are being made to impress upon those who do not go to school the necessity of doing so, and to encourage those in school to go high.
Special Sermons
When an appeal was made to the ministers for cooperation in this movement, the Baptist Minister's Union immediately endorsed the movement and passed a resolution to preach special sermons on Education on Sunday, May 17. Other ministers also expressed their desire to help by preaching sermons on that date. Zeta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha wishes to thank those organizations and individuals who have given aid in carrying on the "Go-to-High School-Go-to-College" campaign in this vicinity. Altho this movement was instituted by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the fraternity recognizes and appreciates the valuable aid rendered by other organizations.
PERSONALS
—Mrs. Irma L. Vann, of New York, formerly of Norfolk, has returned home having been called here by the death of her father, Mr. Benjamin Smith.
—Mr. Baker of Phoebus, Va., spent Sunday in the city as the guest of his brother, Mr. W. G. Baker, of O'Keefe street.
—Mrs. A. M. Ward, Aethia Pinner and Victoria Moore, left Sunday for Charleston, S. C., to attend to business pertaining to the Grand United Order of Tents.
—Rev. J. H. Ross, of Bridge-town, Va., was in the city Tuesday. Rev. Ross has been transferred to Daugherty, Va.
—Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Young attended the Annual Conference of the Baltimore District last week.
—Mrs. Rosa E. Garrett and her children, Mattie and Woodrow, left for New York City, April 27th, for an indefinite stay.
—Mrs. R. P. Nash, formerly of Norfolk, who has been a pneumothorax patient at the Piedmont Sanatorium for two years, has entered the training school for nurses.
—Mrs. B. A. Hoskins, of 730 A avenue, and Miss A. B. Foreman, who are teaching in Margarettesville, N. C., spent the week-end in the city as guests of relatives and friends. They were accompanied by two of their pupils, little Misses Lucille Gaines and Pauline Tann.
—Mr. Joseph Morris is traveling in N. Y. State, with the Peerless Concert Company.
—The Southland Singers had a very pleasant motor trip to Franklin, where they pleased a large audience. They were entertained at the home of Mrs. Johnson.
—Miss Mary Jones, Christmas Savings Teller, of the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company, is sick at her home in Tandonwood.
Cross Word Puzzle
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25—Sky-blue
26—Haunting spirit 64—Dry
26—Dollar bills
—Mrs. Mary Ward, who has been sick at her home on Lexington street, is able to be out again.
—The report about Miss Mabel Cowlings being able to be out was a mistake. She is yet confined at her home on Pulaski street.
—Mrs. Conway, who is taking a business course in Cheney University, is visiting Mrs. R. H. Bowling, of Charlotte street.
—Mrs. Mabel D. Bailey has returned from Baltimore, Md., where she visited her husband, Dr. W. E. Bailey, who is undergoing treatment at John Hopkins Hospital.
—Mrs. Julian D. Jackson left Tuesday for Brunswick, Ga., to visit her mother. She was accompanied by her two sons, Masters Hugh and Julian ir.
—Mrs. Lula Wilson Sanders, of Lawrence, Mass., formery of Norfolk, spent several days in the city with Mrs. H. T. Dickey enroute to her home from Raleigh, N. C., where she went to visit her sick mother.
—Miss Edna Littlejohn, of Cavenue, and a student of Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute, is very ill at her home. She is expecting to go to St. Vincent Hospital for an operation at an early date.
—Mrs. Mary Wilson White died Friday afternoon at her residence, on Church street. Mrs. White was stricken suddenly with a severe attack of heart disease. She is survived by a husband, daughter and son.
—Miss Helen Brickhouse, who has been teaching in Whaley, Va. is home with her mother. Mrs. Emma Brickhouse, of A avenue, for a few weeks. Miss Brickhouse is planning to attend summer school at Virginia Normal and Industrial institute this summer.
—Quite a few young men and women met at the residence of Mr. John Watkins, of 969 Washington avenue. Monday night, the 10th of May, in interest of a hiking party to Virginia Beach on May 17.
MRS JOHNSON DIES
Mrs. Fannie Johnson, formerly of Norfolk, but who has been residing in Philadelphia for a number of years, died there on April 30. Mrs. Johnson has been in declining health for two months or more. The body was shipped here for burial. The funeral was held at the First Baptist Church and the interment was had at the Calvary Cemetery.
The members of the Jolliette Club had a delightful time on May 1, at the home of Miss Verna Tucker, of Princess Anne Road, who proved to be an ideal hostess. After the transaction of business, the hostess ushered the members into the dining room where a delicious repast was served, after which a number of musical selections were rendered.
NONPAREIL CLUB
The Nonpareil Literary and Social Club met at the residence of Mr. J. P. Honceley, of C avenue, Wednesday, May 7th. The members exhibited quite a bit of interest in their literary program, which was a mock trial. A delicious and dainty repast was served.
ART CRAFT CLUB
The yearly exhibit of the Art Craft Club was held at the residence of Mrs. Daisy' F. Deloach, Cumberland street, Friday evening,
was in the city Sunday.
CLUBS
Vertical.
1—A girl (slang) 2—Engroach
3—Ocean liner (abbr.)
4—Knuck gently
5—Crafty 6—Father
7—Make up for 8—Tear
8—Still 11—Tap gently
9—Assay 15—Free from
10—Same as 50 horizontal
11—Help 21—Tidy
12—Artful
13—Organ of sight
14—Safe blower
15—Generators
16—Rock debris at base of a cliff
17—Important solos in operas
18—Wad 34—ls (French)
19—Toe
20—Elastic indigestible confection
21—Skill 42—Tennis stroke
22—Correlative of neither
23—To make glossy
24—High card in many games
25—Nickname for Edward
26—Slight deviation from truth
27—Too bad! 51—Be indebted to
28—Tatter 54—Senses
29—Before (poetic)
30—Unit of electrical conductivity,
opposite of the ohm
31—City of ancient Babylonia,
southeast of Babylon
32—Preposition
Answer to last week's puzzle
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May 1. The officers of the various clubs and a number of additional guests were invited to view the work done by the members during the past year. There was a large collection of very beautiful pieces of fancy work on display. Dainty refreshments were served during the evening.
JOLLY JAZZERS
The Pre-Anniversary Dance of the Jolly Jazzers was held at the Red Men's Hall, Friday evening, May 5th. Music was furnished by the St. Joseph's School Orchestra.
LINCOLN-VALENTINE CLUB
The Lincoln-Valentine Social Club held its meeting Sunday at the Red Men's Hall and the official list was completely changed. Preparations for a private party were made.
CLOVER LEAF ART CIRCLE Mrs. J. T. Givens was the pleasing hostess for the members of the Clover Leaf Art Circle and a number of invited guests on Tuesday evening, May 5th. After the usual hour spent in doing fancy work the members and friends were served to a dainty repast.
SWASTIKA CLUB
The regular monthly business meeting of the Swastika Club was held with Mrs. D. W. Byrd, on Cumberland street, Friday evening, May 2. Reports from the Musical Revue were made and after deducting all expenses, nearly one hundred dollars was cleared which will be divided among the charities. Mrs. Byrd served a toothsome repast.
A. B. TEAL SOCIAL CLUB
The club held its regular meeting at the home of Miss Lizzie Parker. The following officers were elected: Junius Martin, president; W. H. Billups, vice-president; Annie Billups, financial secretary; Sallie Grant, recording secretary; Nathaniel Braxton, treasurer; Minnie Blair, business manager. A delicious repast was serv-
BLUE RIBRON SOCIAL CLUB
The club met at the home of Miss Florine Taylor, 882 Johnson avenue. The following officers were elected: President, Junius Martin; vice president, Mrs. G. Miller; financial secretary, Miss Florine Taylor; recording secretary, Mrs. Mary Martin; treasurer, Mrs. Grizel Watt; business manager, Mr. Willie Pennington. The hostess served a toothsome epaest.
EUREKA SOCIAL CLUB
The club met at the home of Miss Ola Merritt, 872 Calvert St. Misses Susie Lee, Annie Cartwright, Verneda Bernard; Messrs. John Vincent and Harry Wynn, were the new members added to the club. Several visitors were present. Mr. Tiffany Malboir, of 424 Lewis street, is ill. Delicious refreshments were served.
JOLLY JAZZERS
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HIGH NOON CIRCLE
The members met with Mrs. Daisy Rose, of B avenue, April 23. The meeting May 1, was held with Mrs. Annie Brooks, Lexington St. Both hostesses served delicious repasts.
CARNATION ART CIRCLE
The circle met at the home of Mrs. Jessie Wellens, 2104 Pine street, Friday, April 24. An hour was spent in fancy work, after which the hostess served a delicious repast. The meeting Friday, May 1, was held at the home of Mrs. Rosa Small, 66 Jefferson St. A dainty repast was served when the work was laid aside.
JOLLY FELLOWS SOCIAL CLUB
The Jolly Fellows Social met on Sunday, May 3, with Mr. M. Garries.
400 S. B. A. ANN SESSION
The 400 S. B. A. Longshoreman's Hall April 28, and held session. Messrs. s. and D. Odom made remarks. The s. Wright, reported inditions of the Assoc. The entertainmentponed until Tuesday with street patade at the Hall to Barley' organizations are in part.
GEORGE SCOTT
Mr. George Scott, Mrs. Georgin Scott, street, who died Wed. a. r. was buried Peeperian Church p. the church
MUSIC CLASS RECITAL
The M. C. K. composed of the students of Mr. C. Harry Carter's Music Class, gave their annual music-fest at the residence of Miss Lillian S. Jefferson, 1170 Sutton street, Friday afternoon. Classical selections were rendered by Misses Antionette L. Harrison, Thelma Hill, Gladys L. Brothers, Mayme L. White and Mrs. Gladys V. Bright. Officers for the ensuing year are: Misses Antionette Lane Harrison, president; Miss Gladys L. Brothers, vice president; Miss Mayme L. White, secretary; Mrs. Margaret T. Buck, treasurer. After the transaction of business a delicious repast was served the members and guests. Miss Jefferson proved to be a very charming hostess.
DORCAS CIRCLE
The Dorcas Circle of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church met at the home of Mrs. Julia D. Smith Monday night, May 4. After routine business a dainty repast was served. Mrs. Smith was extended a rising vote of thanks for her hospitality.
TRAVELERS AID AUXILIARY
The Travelers Aid Auxiliary held its monthly meeting at the Community Center, Monday evening May 4th, Mrs. Daisy F. Deloach, chairman presided. In order to augment the salary of the colored worker, which had to be cut on account of the Community Chest failing its quota, the following persons and organizations have contributed to make up the deficit: The Acme S. and B. Association; $24.95; Willing Workers; $2; Bible Union; $2; Needle Craft Art Club; $2; Needle Work Guild; $2; Benefeu Society; $50; Mrs. Peters; 25c; Mrs. Parsons; 25c; Mrs. Mary King; $1; Mrs. F. B. Dungee; 25c; Mrs. Wagner; $2. Total collected $39.20. The president and officers are very grateful to all who have helped and ask that any persons or individuals who wish to help to send same to Mrs. Daisy Deloach, chairman, 436 Camberland street.
GREEN TWIG ART CIRCLE Mrs. A. Rhedusel, of 1007 St. Julian avenue, entertained the club on Thursday, April 30. A large number was present and enjoyed a very pleasing evening. After the Art work was laid aside the hostess assisted by Mrs. Harris and Colden served the class to dainty refreshments.
Y.W.C.A.
Spring Festival May 22
The date of the Spring Festival, the annual effort to raise funds for the Y. W. C. A. Conference, has been set for May 22nd. The Girl Reserves are working hard to make this effort surpass the one of last year. The very efficient corps of advisers under the leadership of Miss M. A. Dudley, their chairman hope to raise enough through this effort to send Norfolk's allotted quote to the conference which convenes at Kittrell, N. C., from August 21st to 31st.
The tickets will soon be in the hands of the advisers and girls. Everyone interested in the welfare of the girls of our city should share in making the Spring Festival a success. Last Sunday the Girl Reserves gave a musical program which was quite fitting at the beginning of Music Week.
Next Sunday a Mothers' Day program will be rendered. Mothers are invited to celebrate Mothers and Daughters Week by helping with the making of the girls costumes for the Spring Festival. Last year quite a number of mothers gave two or three hours of their time every day until the costumes were all completed. We are cordially inviting all mothers and big sisters to come down to 416 Cumberland street, and help us to make these costumes for the little nymphs and fairies. Thirty-one girls from the Industrial plants have been invited to a party to be given at 416 Cumberland St. very soon. Refreshments will be donated by the Industrial Committee. All committees met this week and were well attended. The Industrial committee visited the Crystal Laundry, Monticella Laundry and Tobacco Factory and talked with the girls.
'Damon And Pythias By Players Guild
A group of Norfolk school teachers, members of the Players' Guild, a newly formed local organization which so successfully presented "Thais" at the Attucks Theatre recently, will present the play, "Damon and Pythias" at the St. John's A. M. E. Church, Tuesday night, May 19, under auspices of St. John's Brotherhood.
Damon and Pythias are two characters familiar to almost everybody possessing the slightest knowledge of the Rom ans. They are all absorbing figures and the love that bound them together inseparably makes one of the most beautiful recitals of ancient history. That the Players' Guild will present this play with great interest there can be no doubt.
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400 S. B. A. ANNIVERSARY SESSION
The 400 S. B. A. met at the Longshoreman's Hall on Tuesday, April 28, and held an inspiring session. Messrs. J. H. McCain and D. Odom made some helpful remarks. The secretary, Mr. Wright, reported in full the conditions of the Association.
The entertainment was postponed until Tuesday, May 12th, with street parade at 3 p. m., from the Hall to Bailey's Annex. All organizations are invited to take part.
GEORGE SCOTT BURIED
Mr. George Scott, the husband of Mrs. Georgina Scott, of 1117 Wide street, who died Wednesday at 4:30 a.m., was buried from Bethany Presbyterian Church Sunday at 2 p.m. The church was crowded with relatives and friends to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased. He left a wife, two small girls, a mother, several brothers and sisters and many other relatives. Several solos were rendered, aside from selections by the choir and a male quartette. Interment was at the Calvary Cemetery. Rev. W. Scott Miller spoke very feelingly over the deceased. His subject was, "In My Fathers House Are Many Mans."
BERKLEY WARD
TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH
The regular early morning class meeting was spiritually alive. At nine-thirty the Sunday school held a fine lesson study period. At the regular 11 o'clock service a splendid audience was on hand to hear a logical sermon delivered by the Rev. A. J. Nixon. The senior and junior A. C. E. Leagues held their usual helpful and inspiring meetings in the afternoon. At the evening service the presiding elder, Dr. W. E. Davis, preached a strong and appealing sermon. This being the first Sunday he administre the sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
—Mr. Julius Faulkner, one of Berkley's thirty young men, is rising by leaps and bounds. He has received a double promotion in the Norfolk Navy Yard. Mr. Faulkner is one of the five who recently passed an examination with your high marks.
—Mr. and Mrs. James Hockaday were the happy host and hostess of Mr. Stork. who brought them a bouncing baby boy this week. The baby is named Batiste Hockaday.
SOUTH HILL
Meeting at the Pentecostal Holiness Church was well attended Sunday. Elder Press preached a stirring sermon at 1:30 o'clock. Deacon Harris, Mrs. Susan Brown and Mr. Wilson were among the worshippers here Sunday, having come over from Norfolk. The pastor was at Chuckauck last Sunday.
LYNNHAVEN
At 12:30 a. m., the pastor, Rev. W. A. Baker preached a soul-stirring sermon from Luke 28:15
Mrs. Derrity Wilson and Mrs. Lewis Corporew were the guests of Mrs. C. H. Corporew last Wednesday evening.
Thomas the Last Pastor, Mimie Williams, Mr. B. Askew and Mrs. Emeline Godfrey.
Mrs. Clara J. Ediney has returned from the St. Vincent Hospital after a successful operation. She is much improved.
Mrs. Charles Forbew was called to Shawborn, N. C., on business.
Mrs. and Mrs. Carsy, Berry, Flora and Mr. Charles Berry Jr. were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. March Etheridge.
Misses Angeline Knox, Mary Dazier, Elimira Knox and Messrs. Shilton Knox were the guests of Miss Louise Freeman on last Sunday.
Mrs. Margaret Chapman spent a few
—Mrs. Margaret Chapman spent a few
inches with Mrs. M. Brigham last week,
and she was very pleased with her
excesses on last Friday night. The
program was enjoyed by all present. Misses
Annie and Fannie Wright, Vassie Haynes
and Isabell Forcce completed the seventh
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—Miss Marie Cromwell is much improved after undergoing an operation for appendicitis at St. Vincent's Hospital.
—Mrs. Mary Bailey entertained her sister, Mrs. Sarah Hudson, 'w it h a delightful linen shower, last Friday.
—The Mt. Gilead Sunday School met on time with a large attendance. Rev. Coleman gave a very helpful talk on the lesson.
Mrs. Rosa Wynne and Miss Gladys Kidd, of Portsmouth, Virginia, we r e the guests Sunday afternoon of Mr. Edward Hugans and Mr. H. H. Melyin, in W. 46th street. —Mrs. Bertha Hatchet who was very much impressed.
in last week is
"The funeral of Mrs. Lydia Smith affectionately known as "Aunt Liddy" took place from the First Baptist Church last Tuesday, Rev. D. J. Dennings officiated. The touching sermon of the pastor moved many of the sorrowing friends of the deceased to tears. Mrs. Smith was about 45 years of age and had been a member for more than 30 years. Interment at Calvary Cemetery.
—Mrs. Hattie Harrison and three children, Cornelia, Ethel and Eugene, Mrs. Ethel D. Riley, of Portsmouth, were the guests Monday of Mrs. J. G. Molvin.
—The boys of the St. Johns School made a very well-observed showing in the Boys' Parade last week, reflecting much profit on their teachers, who merit the high esteem in which they are held.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the many friends for their kindness and many floral tributes at the death of our son and brother, Linwood Somersby, who departed this life April 25, 1925.
Mrs. Carolina Sommersby, mother.
Mrs. Olea Wooden, sister.
Mr. General Wooden, brother-in-law.
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Mrs. Lillian Vaughn Brown has returned to Staten Island, N. Y., after several weeks stay with mother, Mrs. O. Vaughn, Reservoir Park.
Mr. Aaron T. Acher, of Washington, D. C. has returned after spending a pleasant stay here with relatives.
Rev. Alex Corprew conducted service at one of the largest Baptist churches in Washington, N. C. Sunday.
Miss Hattie Neely, formerly of Reservoir Park but now of Cohn, is the guest of her mother.
Mr. Spence Robinson, of Philadelphia, is visiting her daughter, Mt. tienneau Clark, Conga street.
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Boone are the proud parents of a baby girl.
Mr. W. D. Taylor has moved in his newly remodeled home.
Mr. Charence McDonald re
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The Tidewater Garden Club of Norfolk
Will hold its
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Community Center
Princess Anne Road
Thurs., May 14, 1925
Exhibit 3 to 10 p. m.
Sale of Flowers 5, to 7 p. m.
ADMISSION FREE
All exhibits must be in
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Prizes will be offered by the Norfolk
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friends of the Tidwater Garden Club
and will be rendered by Miss Bush
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May" and others.
LAunch will be served for the benefit of the charity. Those who wish to exhibit flowers call Mrs. Annie L. Craig, chairman, 626 Cumberland street; Telephone 37506.
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served the and news of the death of Mr.
McDonald's uncle.
mrs.
-Mrs. Amolli-Davis is visiting Mrs.
Wilson, Wilson. Martin street;
Jona Wilson, Martin street;
—Mrs. Katie Spence, formerly of this
place but now of Philadelphia is visiting
her daughter; Mrs. Sarah Williams,
in Martin street;
—Those on the sick list are: Mrs. Ann
Barnes, Mrs. Julia Carter Baker, Ellen
Sivels, Annett Brown, Reservoir Park.
ST. THOMAS A. M. E. Z. CHURCH
—St. Thomas A. M. E. Zion Church
Sunday schools is progressing nicely
under the leadership of Mr. Samuel
Williams. Rev. W. J. Hine, the pastor
preached a splendid Sunday morning
at 11 o'clock. At night Rev. Miles
Gordon preached. Wilson quartet of
Suffolk,音符 several selections.
The concert between the States of
Virginia and North Carolina was good. North
won the contest.
FIRST LAPEINT CHURCH
The Sunday school is taking on new life under the leadership of Mr. Joseph Baker. The pastor preached a soul stirring sermon at 11 o'clock. The Lord's Supper was administered immediately after the 11 o'clock service. Monday night there was a contest given at the New Hope Church between the above named Church Missionary ircle and the First Baptist Circle. $71.75 was raised with New Hope winning.
HOOD CHAPEL A. M. E. Z. CHURCH
The Sunday school was largely attended Sunday. The members are working to make their S. S. the best under their uniting superintendent, Mr. J. W. Smith and Miss Emma Small, secretary. The pastor preached a powerful sermon Sunday. He is still ready for conference Nov. 6, 7 and 8 of this month. The church has made much progress during administration.
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a log cabin, one of seventeen children. In a short story of that life and work, prepared by the Rev. F. K. Stratton, Medford Hillside, Mass, it is written that at an early age she had a vision of the great needs of her people and that she became intensely local to that vision.
A kindly providence opened her way for specific training for the work which she had in mind. A white woman interested in Negro education, having learned of the young girl's ambition, furnished the scholarships necessary as a work of charity. A prominent educator describes the preparation of Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune for the work she has accomplished, in this way: "A childhood of hard labor with ex-slave parents on a little cotton and rice farm in South Carolina where she was born in a three-room log cabin July 10, 1875. Then walking six miles a day thru the winter to attend the Mission school in Mayesville; later, seven years in Scotia Seminary for girls in North Carolina, and one year in the Moody Bible School in Chicago. Then a few terms of teaching in mission and public schools in Georgia and Florida, then marriage, motherhood, sorrow and loss."
Patently, but eagerly she hollowed the way of her vision and the waisting of her heart to aid in the upbringing of her people. To the advantage of her, as though by divine appoinment at, Mrs. Bethune had been guided to Daytona, Florida, and we located in a section of the city, peopled exclusively by Negroes. Her vision as to opportunity was realized. The young life of the streets was apparently unconsciously waiting for an initiative to history ideals than those to which had been known. The young missionary was at hand ready for the beginning of her life's work. Wisely and prudently she first sought the approval of the parents to her plan to gather their children from their will life into a school for instruction, first as to the essential for the home. This presentation appealed to them. Her second step was to secure a place where a temporary home might be established and object lessons might be taught showing the value of refinement in manners, conduct and conversation. Application was made to a black man for the rent of a four-room cabin—the applicant saying to him—"I have no money now to pay, but you certainly shall be paid." After looking into her eyes for a moment, he said: "I will trust you."
She secured boxes from the stores for seats and cast-off furniture from the white householder in the city, which gave somewhat the appearance of a tidy homestead. Her first class of five little black girls gathered from the streets into a black man's rented cabin was the beginning of the Daytona-Normal and Industrial Institute in 1901, with one dollar and fifty cents in each, with prayer and great faith.
Continued next week.
PRINCESS ANNE
ST. MATTHEWS A.M. E.
CHURCH
The services at St. Matthew A.
M. E. Church was will attended
last Sunday. At 8 reckel, Rev.
N. Fuller preached a soul-stirring
sermon which was greatly enjoyed.
—The Love and (nion) Club met
at the home of Mr. Georgia Ashley
Wednesday, April 29. After
business, Mrs. L. Brown gave some
encouraging remix.
—Mrs. A. Dyson, Mrs. J. Barnes,
Mr. Willa Baker and Mr. Henderson
Norfleet were the guests of
Mrs. Smith, Sunday.
BONNEYS CORNER
Mrs. Mary Ellen Humphries Robinson, a teacher of Big Cum. N. C., was the week-end guest of her舅, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith. Miss Estella Walke was the pleasing guest of Misses L. and E. F. Kettrell on last week-end.
— Messrs. Warner S. and J. P. Johnson and J. T. King were among those who left for the one hundred and thirty-five mile drive on last Saturday. They made several stops and met many of their friends in school. While in Elizabeth City they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Lowry, daughter and niece, Idle and Clemine. Sunday afternoon they spent a few hours with Miss Vernice Hopkins, of Gregory, enroute to Virginia, arriving at 7:46 p.m. Miss Bernice Adela Johnson was a charming hostess on last Sunday in her home, having as her guest of honor Miss Evelyn Pencock, of South Hill, and Messrs. H. O. Smith and Linwood Jones, of Norfolk.
—Messrs. E. E. Christian, E. T. Kettrell, V. C. Johnson, and Mr. L. M. Moseley were visitors of the Misses Queenie and Nettie Wilson on last Sunday. Miss Wilson accompanied her guests on a long
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—Mr. T. William, Mr. B. J. Kettrell and also Mrs. Laura Ethelhridge spent a few hour at the beside of Isaac Wilson, who is convalescing.
—Mrs. Martha Former, of Hickory, is spending a few weeks with Miss Lillian Kettrell and family.
—The Junior Glee Club feels proud of the results of the second and most effective program renamed on last Thursday, April 26.
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—Messrs. Linwood Mosley and Frederick Jones were at home the last week-end, spending Sunday with Clifton Wilson and D. A. John jr., respectively.
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Church Sunday when an inter-fra-
meeting was held under
cases of all the sororities having
users in Tidewater.
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a foster greater friendship and
cooperation between these organizations and the community, especially in civic matters. It is hoped by those sponsoring the movement that the citizens gained a new and favorable impression from the brief outlines and will lend hearty cooperation to the enterprises fostered by the college and university men and women whose chief aim is race betterment.
The features of the program were addresses by attorney E. S. Peters, representing the Omega Psi Phi; violin solo by Mr. William Kemp, of the same fraternity; address by Mr. Owen Wilson, Kappa Alpha Psi; Misses Gladys Turner, Gladys Wilkinson; and Effie Mae Bullock representing Delta Sigma Theta and Alpha Kappa Alpha; Mr. P. McNeil Thompson, Dr. A. N. Land and Dr. J. T. Givens, the Phi Beta Sigma, while Mr. S. B. Noble and Miss Helen Lawrence represented the Alpha Phi Alpha.
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the Interstate Producing over and handsome costumes and presenting the "Step" scenery will embellish the produc- tions.
E WEEK REMAINS BEFORE THE IPTON'S GREAT MONSTER MEET
the library presenting the "Step
Company" in the "Henpecked
Academy" will offer two
weekends for the week begin-
ning Monday. "Henpecked
will be the musical comedy
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
and The Step Lively
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Minute Entrees Expected
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P. BERNARD YOUNG, JR.
Boston, Va., May 8—Finn
ations are under way for the
of the Fourth Annual
morship Track and Field
field by Hampton Institute on
Spring Field. The largest en-
circated since the incep-
tion this gigantic athletic carri-
gher on May 16, at one
short to battle for au-
ter. The outcrops for the to-
ower of the college are
inspiringly bright in
internal events in both
the field divisions.
also very shaded by the color and color of the intercollevents, with the featured will come the competition at the greatest number of high participants ever gathered single meet held by Negro Nations. It is a matter of con- pinting out any specific and labeling it as the one to forta the maximum of in- reed rivalry.
our spiked-beetle, trunk-attired back-rocker runner or field competitor who comes to bring Field Saturday will be at the ackle, ready to the acme of his abilities and home a place which carries the cherished points by a total can be amassed great to entitle his team to recompense. There will be a rebellious, but fought struggles in both team—collegiate and scholastic the honor of supremacy and partnership. Increased in will center in four Saturday. Three have always keenly contested and inning, the 440-yard dashes divisions and the collegiate The fourth is an added event, called the "Tidewater win" in the Tidewater section of a game. This race is forward to, because at the date the sharpest rivalry between Tidewater high in. In the 440 collegiate extra trophy has been set by the "Chicago Defender"; in scholastic 440 Frank A. sports editor of that paper created a cup to be given in to the regular medals; in collegiate relay the Madame Company has made possible training of two rekey cups by prizes in all events the winners in all events receive prizes as a mark of skill.
this have been sent in by Virginias University, Virginia Institute, Virginia Semi-College, West Virginia Institute, Claflin University, Paul Normal School, University College, Johnson University, Shaw University, Willow University, Morgin College, the other members of the C. I. are among those who haveided that they will enter. It is regretted that Howell Lincoln Universities will not participate due to the failure of these two as nominal members of the Assay; that is, once members not members.
rug the high schools to comm
the following have already
mattres: Bordentown Training
of Carolina, Nansemond High
of Suffolk, Va.; Tidewater
county, Chesapeake, Va.; Nor-
high of Portmouth, Hunting-
town of Newport News, Dunbairn
of Washington, Union High
ston, and the following area
to have their teams on
the 16th: Armstrong of
Washington, Shaw Junior
of the same city, Bowie Nor-
rised Princess Anne Academy
arland, Armstrong High of
B. T. Washington High
ork, Harrison High of Roa-
dard, several others.
book for the biggest and
never held is good. Coach
is as active charge of
guests as tied over the pro-
sessional stairs and boats
ringing in the halls and their
beginning Friday morning
and until Saturday in the
strongest Field will be the
of energetic, and thrilling
Look for results.
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brown, Georgian, May 8—
Flippen, sensational Geor-
dier, another victim to
last night. The person of
Darden. The final punch
the fifth round. The Tig-
d, things his way throughout
interest.
In addition to the musical comedy tabs a feature motion picture and a comedy picture will be shown with each change of program. Under the new policy women and children will be matched to the matries on Monday for the Tab the tab will start at 3:35 in the afternoon, although the feu tue r picture begins at 2:30 and the tabs at night will start at 7:45.
Elizabeth City To Play Franklin Monday, May 11
Franklin, Va. May 4-The Franklin High School will play their second game with the North Carolina State Normal School of Elizabeth City, N. C. Franklin fell before the Carolina team a few weeks ago losing by a 3-1 score. They are planning to even the count with them on Monday, May 11 in Franklin.
College Field Meets
(By Associated Negro Press)
It is interesting, as well as encouraging to see Negro colleges promoting interscholastic meets and tournaments. Claflin university has just put, over a successful track and field meet, in which a number of South Carolina high schools were entered. Last month, West Virginia Collegiate Institute, the high school's successful basketball tournament for the interscholastic championship of the State.
Aside from the fact that such gatherings have a highly educational value to the students who participate, they encourage other lads to enter the high schools. Maybe they enter with the hope of getting on the team so that they make a difference in the tournament they enter. Anything that encourages our youth to go farther along the way of education should be applauded.
JUNIORS WIN IN CLASS MEET
JUNIORS WIN IN CLASS MEET
Inclement Weather During Week Handi capped Runners' Training Resulting in Few Exceptional Records.
By P. BERNARD YOUNG, JR.
Hampton, Vn., May 2—To its already impressive record in athletics at Hampton Institute, the Junior Class added another star today when it captured the annual interclass track and field meet held by Hampton, on her Armstrong Field, which will be the scene of the fourth annual Collegiate meet on the 16th.
The lads of the 1926 class, known as the "trustees," by placing in eleven of the fifteen events on the ppg course, all-but eluded strength which gave them the honors over five other classes in a meet that took on a very important aspect due to the coming championship meet.
The '26 class emerged victorious with an amassed total of 49 points. The college division was a 'good second with a total of 35 points. The next nearest opponents were the Sophomore class with 24 points and the Senior class with 77 points, 16 of which points were won by W. M. King, present to I. A. Record holder in the 229 lowest league, who once broke strongly after a year's absence from track competition. He placed first or second in four events, and then, at the coach's orders withdrew from the low hurdles, his favorite event. Robert A. Coles Jr., present variety track captain, copied two first places—in the mile and two mile events. Though his time was comparatively slow, it was evident he had plenty in reserve. Henry Jackson also a member of the winning team, with brilliant vies. He scored the 100 and 220 yard dashes, aided materially in '26's victory.
One existing record of the C. I. A. A. was equaled and one smashed. King equalled the 120 yard high hurdle record, though Baker, who was disqualified for knocking down three hurdles, finished first. Hargrove smashed the javelin throw record with a heave of 161 feet and 11 inches. There were many other good performances too numerous to mention, and in the coming Hampton meet, today's records are expected to be celled by good margins.
Summary of Events
100 Yard Dash; H. A. Jackson
'26, 1st; W. M. King, 25, 2nd; J. T.
Langston, Col. 3rd. Time 10:2.
220 Yard Dash; H. A. Jackson
'26, 1st; W. M. King, '25, 2nd;
J. T. Langston, Col. 3rd. Time
23:4 seconds.
440 Yard Dash; J. T. Langston
'1st; Ist. Pickens, '27, 2nd;
Bolton, 29, 3rd. Time 55 sec.
800 Yard Dash: Anderson, Col.
'1st; G. Pickins, '27, 2nd; A. U.
Cobb, '29, 3rd. Time: 2:16.
1 Mile Robt: Coles, '26,
1st; W. A. Preston, '27, Walt-
er Smith, '26, 3rd. Time, 4 min-
utes, 40 and 2-5 seconds.
2 Mile Run: Coles, 26, 1st; Preston, 27, 2nd; G. M. Meritt, 27, 3rd. Time, 10 minutes 38 1-5 seconds.
120 Yard High Hurdles: W. M. King, 25, 1st; J. L. Thater, Col, 2nd; R. R. Mainen, 26, 3rd. Time, 16:4 seconds. Elmer Baker crossed line first in 16:2 seconds, but topped three hurdles, disqualifying.
220 Low Hurdles: C. P. Harris, 29, 1st; R. R. Mainor, 26, 2nd; Warren Chew, 27, 3rd. Time, 29 seconds.
Mile Relay: College first (Anderson, Thatcher, Thompson, Langston) 1926 Class second (Miller, Creasy, Thorne, Fortune); 1927 Class third (Merritt, Robinson, Piekins, Preston). Time, 15-1-5 seconds.
Broad Jump: M. King, 25, 1st; 20 ft, 1-1-2 in. A. McNichols, Col, 2nd; 10 ft, 9-1-2 in.; Chester Jones, 26, 3rd; 19 ft, 7 inches.
High Jump: McNichols, Col, 1st; 5 ft, 7 in.; Rudolph Renfrow, 28, 2nd; 5 ft, 6 in.; Francis Baker, 28, 3rd; 5 ft, 5 in.
Pole Vault: E. Baker, '27, 1st
8 ft 4 in; Campbell, '27, 2nd, 8 ft,
Mainor, '26, 3rd, 7 ft
Shot Put: S. Johnson, '26, 1st
34 ft 2 in; Ed. Hargrove, '26, 2nd
32 ft 11 in.; W. Parker, '26, 3rd
32 ft 9 in
Jiscus Throw: Biner Fortune, '26
10 ft 10 in; D. Dunn,
Gunn, Col; 2nd; 97 ft 11 1-2 in
S. Johnson, '26; 3rd; 87 ft 10 in
Javelin Throw: Hargrove '26,
1st; 161 ft 11 in; Ed. Taylor, Col,
2nd; 153 ft 6 in; Gunn, Col, 3rd;
141 ft 2 in
COLORED SHOW OFF TO EUROPE
(By Associated Negro Press.)
New York, N. Y. M. April—On May 4, Arthur Lyons, vaudeville agent, will sail on the White Star Line S. S. Arabic for Germany taking with him a group of 36 Negro performers and musicians who will open the Berlin, Morris Gest is the promoter of the engagement which is for twelve weeks with an option on eight weeks more. The troupe is scheduled to travel first class and reservations have been made for them at the Central Hotel in Berlin.
Greeneen and Drayton, Lottie Gee, late prima dona of Chocolate Dandies, the Three Eddies, Margaret Simms, Bobby and Bay Goins, Adelaide, Adelaide Hall, Jesse Crawford, Allegra tta, Stenley Stenley, Cherry I, Iola Branch, Allegra tta Enderson, Marie Bushel, Thelma Watkins, Thelma Bress, Bobby Vincent, Rita Walker, Marie Savoy, Lydia Jones and Sam Woodings orchestra of 12 pieces are the people who make up the company that will sail.
ST. PAUL BOWS TO SHAW NINE
Raleigh, N. C.—The "Bear brigade" nosed out the St. Paul nine by a creditable margin in one of the most brilliant games of the season on "red hill." The "Bears" were the first to score, holding a three-run lead over one third of the journey. The battle was thought to be a whitewash on the part of the Shawites, owing to their pep, fight and lead as well, but the said nine made a good attack the Virginians in the fifth frame when they netted four runs.
"Bullet Joe" Campbell who was on the mound for the home boys was relieved by "Izzy" Diamond who left the Virginians down with two hits the rest of the way. Jimmy Lytle, an old vet, and master in the baseball world, was then pulled in from left garden to replace Diamond at first. The "Bears" settled down once more with the old time pep and finished the inning in jig time. With two down in the sixth and a runner on second. Diamond's timely single tied the count 4-4. The hitting inning was appreciated beyond the reasonable doubt in the sight of the anxious fans and teammates, in that, the resulting runs put the game on ice. St. Paul however, came back in the next frame and coped two more runs when Tyler with two on connected with one of the Shaw twirler's fast ones for two bases. This ended the scoring for the visitors but the "Bears" made one or two more scores for the sake of the margin. The hitting of Lytle for Shaw and Walker for St. Paul set the scoring, and two hits respectively, out of five times up. "Blue" Black hit safely in his tenth consecutive game for Shaw, while Wallace for St. Paul did good work with the willow. "Red" Armstrong played a consistent game at the hot corner and manager "Hob" also played; "his playing-will not be forgotten."
Famous Walker Back
(By Associated Negro Press.)
San Francisco, Cal., May 8—Philip Granville, famous walker of Hamilton, Ontario, was reinstated into the good graces of amateurism here at a meeting of the Registration Committee of the A. A. U. California. Granville intends to leave for Los Angeles to exhibit his wares, there. The Canadian is the foremost Negro walker of the day.
Beseball League In Mex
(BY Associated Negro Press.)
New York, N. Y., May 8- Hail Chase, big leaguer, who is now in Mexico, conducting a successful business, has been asked by the Government of the City of Mexico to organize a Mexican Baseball League. Much interest is shown by the bronzed people south of the Rio Grande.
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Southeastern Colleges Are Nearing Close Of Season
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Atlanta, Ga—With both Morehouse and Atlanta University, leading contenders for the beautiful Spalding trophy to be awarded the championship baseball team of the S. I. A. A., having only three games left on their respective schedules, interest is at fever heat. The game next Saturday on Morehouse College campus between A. U. and Morehouse will undoubtedly decide the champion. In addition Morehouse has two games with Tuskegee and A. U. has two
NORCOM FALLS BEFORE BOOKERS
BY WILLEY A. JOHNSON
Norcom fell behind the superb playing of the Fighting Bookers Monday at Portsmouth Leagua Park and was walloped to the tune of 9-6. Norcom's downfall can easily be attributed to lack of the necessary punch which rendered the nine incapable of standing the gaff met out by the Norfolk high school clan.
Johnson who hurled for the locals was in top form and kept the team across the "Lazy Lizzie" puzzled from gong to gong. Johnson fed Norcom out of his mitt from the first to the ninth when he staged a rally occasioned by loose playing on the part of the Bookers and threatened seriously to catch the lead established by his team, which opened by beating over five runs in the final frame. However, this effort was soon nipped in the bud by the locals tightening up and checking Norcom's seeming onslaught.
Booker Washington drew first blood in the first inning. Ross was given a free trip to first and steadily advanced on the bags until Thomas placed the willow on the pill for a single scoring the runner. Ragsdale singled to leftfield and scored Thomas, making the total two in the first. In Norcom's half of the second the first run was scored. The Bookers scored again in the fourth and eighth while the Portsmouth team failed to register. In the ninth Washington pushed over four runs and Norcom increased her number by adding five. Johnson and Toliver bore the brunt of the offensive for the Scrapping Bookers while Williams for Norcom stood out for his team.
Washington Norcom
Williams 3b Robinson
Tynes 2b Martin
Holt 1b Doughty
Thomas ss Williams
Ross cf Jiggets
Griffin ff Harris
Ragdale if Johnson
Johnson p Ray
Toliver c Young
Score by Innings
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Washington /----200 100 024-9
Norcom /----010 000 005-6
"BILLBOARD" IN NEW OFFICES
(By Associated Negro Press)
New York, N. Y., May 4—After being located for many years in the most accessible and most readily discernible corner of famed Times Square, the New York office of the Billboard has been moved to 1560 Broadway just below the Palace Theater Building. While the move was one made necessary by the intention of the Paramount Film Company, owners of the Paramount Pictures, the office building on the spot, the new location is more in the centre of the Rialto that is a constantly changing, steadily moving northward axis of things theatrical for the nation at large.
J. A. Jackson, editor of "The Page" of course, goes with him and will hereafter welcome his visitors at Room 309 in the new offices. Incidentally no office in America is so open and so hospitable as is the reception room where the reception accorded visitors one whit less than accorded to any others. One need, not be in the theatricals or amusements to be welcome in the home of the great showworld publication.
Jumping Jack Dempsey
(By Associated Negro Press)
Jumping Jack Dempsey, non-fighting heavyweight champion of the world, on his way to fistiana, but to Europe. His mission? Honeymooning. Quite naturally he is chaperoned by his new manager, Madame Estelle Taylor Dempsey.
On his trip across the States from coast to coast to New York, he was asked by the scribes if he intended to fight any more. His answer was always "Yes." His answer to the scribes his comeback was always "See Kearns." He arranges the scraps and I take care of 'em.
In our opinion, Dempsey will never again. Not even if he makes up his mind and wants to do so.
A few months ago the Dodger made a statement something like this: "I don't owe anything to the newspapers. They have never done anything for me." Think of that! Newspaper writers have made him and he says that they have done nothing for him. They have told the world that he is the greatest champion that has worn the crown, despite the fact that he has fought few real hitting fighters. They have placed him on a pinnacle with the howling mob of fight fairs at his feet. Yet he says he owes the newspapers nothing.
with Clark University. However, barring sensational upsets of the dope both teams should emerge victors in these games. Hence the interest surrounding the second game between Morehouse and A. U. The first game which was played on A. U.'s campus and closed by rain the 6th inning resulted in a 5 to 4 victory for Morehouse College. Since the game undergone several shake-ups and has shown such decided improvements in their last few games that it seems highly probably that they will get the edge on Morehouse in the closing and deciding game of the season. Morehouse College finds itself with its back to the wall in an endeavor to win the championship because of the loss of a loosely played game last Saturday which Morris Brown won 10 to 4. The following is the standing of the teams in the S. A. A. to date:
Morochouse ..... 9
A. U. ..... 3
Morris Brown ..... 7
Fla. A. & M. 1
Tuskegee ..... 3
Clark ..... 2
Ala. State N. 2
Talladega ..... 1
WILBERFORCE WINS IN TRACK
WILBERFORCE WINS IN TRACK
(By Preston News Service)
Columbus, Ohio, April 30—The Wilberforce University track team entered the 440 sprint relay and the 880 sprint medley at the Ohio Relays, April 18, in Division 111, Class "B" Colleges. There were 22 schools entered in the 440 yard sprint, relay including Otterbain, Blufton, Ohio University, Ohio iDesleyan, Oberlin, Cincinnati, Detroit Fulley and others. Wilberforce University, represented by Hargrove, Ohio Campbell and Thompson, manager being "in the only Negro school entered in the relays won second place. Otterbain was first, Ohio University, third and Cincinnati, fourth; the time being 45 3-10 seconds.
Handsome silver medals we given the four men on the team. The race was run in a drizzling rain, which caused no effect to the participants. The team was keen, and close from start to finish, on April 25th to participate in the Team will journey to Louisville K. N. E. A. Meet.
FOUR WORLD RECORDS UPSET
FOUR WORLD RECORDS UPSET
During the last two weeks, according to the tabulations of the Associated Press, four world records in standard track and field events, two American collegiate and one national mark have been knocked to thirteenth by athletes in meets extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Figures for two medley events have been totally swept away, Texas" four running to a new mark of 7 minutes 35 5- seconds at the Lawrence, Kansas, meet a week ago, and Georgetown establishing a 3 minutes and 2 seconds for a mile at the University Pennsylvania relays at Philadelphia.
Locke, Nebraska's flier, is credited with a 9 3-5 seconds' performance in a heat of the 100-yard dash at the Kansas events. He won the final in 10 flat. Three world's relay marks and one in the field events comprise the super performances of the infant college season, accomplished in competition at Philadelphia, Lawrence, Kan., and Los Angeles, Calif. Fifteen records for the Drake Relays were shattered at the two-day meeting at Des Moines over the week-end, but the athletes failed to attain world figures.
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Guthrie, Ohio State, at Des Moines, and Moore of Penn State at Philadelphia, cleared the 120-yard hurdles in 14 4-5 seconds, only 2-5 of a second behind Earl Thompson's record. The Penn and Drake meets reached another deadlock when De hart Hubbard, of Michigan and Locke, of Nebraska, completed 100 yards in 0 and 4-5 seconds. Hubbard sometime ago fell short of his broad jump mark which was attributed to his taking to the sprints.
SMITH LEADS IN ARKANSAS RACE
SMITH LEADS IN ARKANSAS RACE
By Associated Negro Press
Little Rock, Ark., May 4—As the end of the collegiate baseball season is rapidly approaching, the race in the Colored Arkansas Intercollegiate Association is becoming more interesting. Philander Smith, shorter by a game, and the coming week will add more interest when Shorter and Philander Smith meet in a two-game series.
Shorter, coached by Professor J. T. Lynn, has an excellent aggregation of players.
Coach Oliver and his Buffuiles of Arkansas Baptist will fight every inch of the way. H. Williams, catcher; Barker and S. Williams, outfielders and Wiley, pitcher, are dangerous side men.
At the A. M. and N. School at Pine Bluff, Taylor, the Great, is one of the State's best. Coach Peoples has a new line-up, but they promise to make trouble.
Philander Smith seems to have solved some of the problems that she has had to face for a number of years. Coach McMillan has developed in Witherspoon a short fielder who is headed for the colored major leagues.
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Knoxville, Tenn., May 4—Knoxville College won both games of a two-game series with Morristown College, Morristown, Tenn., played on the Knoxville field April 24 and 25. The first game was won by a 9-5 score. The game was featured by two home runs for Knoxville, Young and the other by Ridgway. Young's hit is the first that has gone over the edge of the field on the fly, distance of over 600 feet.
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WRITERS WIN PRIZES IN 'OPPORTUNITY'S' LITERARY CONTEST
President Of The Virgin Islands Council Donates Check For $500 On Behalf Of The Next Contest.
New York City, May 5. The Literary Contest which was conducted by The Opportunity Magazine, for the purpose of stimulating and creating literary effort on the part of the Negro, and to discover new and promising young writers, was brought to a close last Friday evening, at an Award dinner at the Fifth Avenue Restaurant. It was one of the most inspiring and epok-making occasions in the life of the Negro in this country, and marked a new stride in the cultural development of the race. It was a most brilliant setting, with some of the most noted and distinguished men and women of both races present. Men and women whose names stand high in the literary life of the nation, rubbed elbows with new and budding writers, many of them being introduced for the first time. The contest which was under the supervision of Charles S. Johnson, editor of The Opportunity Magazine, was of national significance. There were 732 entries, from every section of the country. Older Writers Realized Significance Older writers who realized the significance of the contest, joined with the young writers in expressing their race ife. The contest showed the striking reactions on many of the vital problems confronting the Negro in America, as well to call attention to the vast material built around the Negro, which has not been fully explored.
The contestants dealt frankly with their race life, and presented the Negro in his relationship to the nation. The contest was divided into the following divisions: Poetry, Short Story, Essays, Plays and Personal Experiences Sketches. All of the manuscripts submitted showed a high degree of intelligence, and brought forth the praise of the judges. The contest is to be a permanent feature of The Opportunity Magazine, and through this method the magazine believes that it will be able to encourage writers of the race to express their own life of which they are a vital part, and of which they are familiar.
The May issue of Opportunity Magazine carried the full account of the winners and the judges. I the $500.00 from which the cash prizes were awarded was donated by Mrs. Henry Goddard Leach, a fine American white woman, and the wife of Henry Goddard Leach, editor of the Forum Magazine. Mrs. Leach felt that there were hundreds of young Negroes, as well as older, who were but waiting the call to express themselves. It was a most inspiring sight to see coming forth what is to be a new note in Negro life in America.
ing. *Mrs. Mary Little Kays has returned from Wilson. *Miss Edie Doye has returned after closing of her school. *Miss Maggie Floyd was suddenly called home from Livingstone College to be at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. J. M. Floyd. *The Misses Mattie and Maggie Westcott passed through the city last week enroute to their home, Powell's Point. While here they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Connor. *The funeral of Mrs. John Williams, who died on Wednesday, April 29, at the home of her aunt, Mrs. James Gibbs, was held at Fremont Church Thursday, Rev. W. N. Griffin, officiating. *The Kinston College Dramatic Club made its second visit to this city Friday, May 1, playing "Every Woman." Those witnessing the play at each performance here claim that on the last occasion it was better than ever.
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Bington, D. C., May 5.—The New Magazine, published Playground and Recreation association of America, has in full the addresses Dr. Emmett J. Scott, sec. treasurer, of Howard University Washington D. C., and Mr. Smith, district representative the Playground and Recreation association, at the Atlantic rating of the Association particular addresses were toward the formulation program of community recreation. Colored people through-
five million Colored people United States represent numerically, economically important. They may only be ignored in connection any program of interest of our country's pop-organized recreation is a newly new thing. There skips and discouragements expected. But our common common country should be in the effort to establish happy, wholesome relation-ressly brought about in development of social welfare and the proper utilization time, to the end elements of our popul- have opportunity to ren- highest possible serviceation in helping to build sound and a higher American citizenship." little said:
not opposition that we overcome so much as its importance and neglect. We right man at the right believes in this and has care and will stand up and will let's give the colored their share, too. If the pro is four playgrounds for people and two for colored, are the colored people their head of giving the white fur and the colored people addresses have been rein leaf form for -g- distribution particularly in urban cities looking to the recognition of the claims of red people for more ad- dereational facilities.
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large held its anniversary May 3, at the Elks audith with a large number press this city and the surmunitivities of Belhaven, Greenville and Willis. The parade formed at able and marched to Resfourth streets and back to where, a well prepared were rendered, after which the of ceremonies introducted J. W. Grimes, who dean able sermon. Rev. chose for his subject, *By Love," and his disa- well received.
John Spencer and Mrs. returned Saturday from in Virginia, Maryland, maryland, where Rev. Has been filling pulpit ensembles. He preached last of the Disciples Church large audience. *Mr. W. W. Mrs. Catherine White publicly married last Satur-2 oclock at the home of mah Scott, East Third sister of the groom. Mrs. Lee Hunter and Mr. Thomas, of Greenville, sing the many visitors in foun Sunday. While here are guests of Mr. and Mrs. older. *Mr. John H. Potelft Saturday, May 2, for *Mr. James Peel left April-27, for Baltimore, for Lewis Grice left a few in for Norfolk to engage in work. *Rev. Cocrepw, preached at Spring Baptist Church Sunday, 11 o'clock and at night. ear Harris, of Durham, the city Thursday, April attend the funeral of his John Williams. *Mrs. Handolph has returned from Ransomville, where been teaching. *Mrs. Del- has returned from Pitt where she has been teach-
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Are There 2500 Drug Addicts In The Population of Norfolk's Race People?
Lieutenant J. Williams Clifford, United States Government Investigator and Judge D. Lawrence Groner, United States District Courts. Make Startling Estimates.
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Senior Vice-Commander, of Dorrance Brooks Post No. 528 of the veterans of Foreign Wars, New York City, who has been one of the most active Buddy Poppy Makers and who prophesies that he will also make a record sale of the memorial blossoms. Corporal Beekman, has a long and distinguished service record as a veteran of the 93rd division and wears among his medals the Croix de Guerre with palms, which was presented to him by the French government in recognition of his bravery in saving a hospital train from destruction by destroying a bomb at the risk of his own life and afterwards climbing a telegraph pole, while severely wounded, to S. O. S. to headquarters for help for the mounded.
Corporal Beekman is also a delegate to the New York County Council of the V. F. W., one of the executive officers of the Council an Aide de Camp to William Tappey, Commander of the Department of New York, V. F. W., and will be delegate to the State Convention of the V. F. W. at Saratoga Springs, June 15-18.
He has taken active part in the plans of the Dorrance Brooks Post to dedicate a square in New York City to the memory of Private Dorrance Brooks of the 369th Regiment, the war hero after whom the post is named and who was killed overseas and posthumously decorated with the Croix de Guerre. The square is situated at 136th street, St. Nicholas Park and Morningside avenue, New York City, and will be dedicated during the week of Memorial Day by the post with appropriate ceremonies. He was a visitor in Norfolk during the V. F. W. Encampment here two years ago.
Are there 2,500 drug addicts among the Negro population of Norfolk? Out of a total population of approximately 60,000 people, are 2,500, around 5 per cent of them ensnared in the tentacles of cocaine, heroin, or morphine, never to be released until a merciful death "takes them off." That is a serious question, and if it were not so clearly realized that candor in faces facts often does a great deal of good, much of this story would be better unwritten.
Judge D. Lawrence Groner, of the United States District Courts of the Eastern District of Virginia, just a few months ago in delivering a charge to the Federal grand jury anent the convening of his court in Norfolk pointed to an alarming increase of the illegal traffic in drugs locally and warned of the seriousness of the problem. More recently in addressing an audience in St. Paul C. M. E. Church he estimated that approximately 2,500 Inhabitants of the colored sections of the city were addicted to drugs.
Lieutenant J. Williams Clifford, United States Government Investigator and Federal Narcotics Officer, who recently conducted a two months' probe of this phase in the drug traffic in this city concludes that about 5 per cent of the colored folks here are addicted to drugs. Compare the estimates, taking 60,000 as a convenient figure from which to get an eve per centage especially, inasmuch as that figure also represents the approximate total colored population here. Five per cent of 60,000 is 3,000. Quite close to Judge Groner's estimate, and allowing for the disparity that would follow if the exact population 57,000 were taken, the judge's estimate and the estimate of Lieutenant Clifford would come very close together.
Alarming as these figures are, it is a little consoling to recall that Federal Narcotics Agents making a probe in Baltimore about three years ago estimated that out of the city's total population there were 25,000 "dope" addicts. Whether the above estimates are the result of cool calculations or of casual observations, the fact remains that the illicit drug traffic
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1925
Thousands of Future Citizens March In Loyalty Day Parade
Race Group Makes Splendid Showing In March; Every School In City Represented; Week Successfully Closed.
Youth had its day last Friday. Upwards of 6000 boys ranging from tots, able to do little more than toddle down the streets, and lads, just peeping anxiously over the fence into manhood, marched in the Loyalty Day Parade here behind several brass bands, drum corps, etc., that blared martial strains for the thousands of prancing feet. In this impressive group of tomorrow's citizens, were approximately 2000 colored boys. In the line of march, they brought up the rear, but in step, appearances, and outward manifestation of national loyalty they were far from being behind.
Thousands of people lined the streets and craned their necks with obvious glee as the whole parade trumped by. It was an inspiring sight, the inscriptions on the banners and placards carried by the marchers, briefly told of youth's ambitions. But uneasiness was evident among the large group of Negro citizens that peered down the streets, hoping that their own boys would soon put in an appearance. Finally the unrivalled tunes of the Execsior Band floated on the air. That was enough. It was the anxiously awaited signal—the boys were coming. With military tramp and with a feeling of the spirit of the moment the Execsior played, and played and played and the crowds along the streets could not possibly conceal their elation. The colored boys were marching in grand review.
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The boys of Booker T. High marched behind the Excelsior They too were on dress parade, and realized that fact. With becoming decorum, now and then displaying slight military drill tactics, the boys acquitted themselves splendidly. School after school followed, every one of Norfolk's oases of learning was represented. It would be impossible to pick a best from the lot. All were good. But it would not detract credit from a single unit in the parade to say that both St. Joseph's band and St. Joseph's boys stood out. (Continued on page 11.)
has increased enormously in the past few years. A famous investigator who conducted the Baltimore probe, is authority for the following statement: "Give anyone two years of using drugs—morphine, cocaine or heroin—and only death can release him from the shackles of this curse. There is no cure. There is no drawing back once the drugs gets its tentacles around its victim.
"The addict, the name given the habitual user, knows this. There comes a time when he or she suffers all the tortures of the damned for want of drugs. The result is many take the easiest way out of their misery—suicide.
"With calculating coolness of a brain not diseased and in a manner that baffles detection, these victims take their leave-taking. Only a mourning father, mother, brother or sister knows their dark secret." The new and deadly drug industry has grown up to supply this craving. It supplies by stealth that which is denied by law—the drug. In Norfolk, there are a group of people who are growing rich by trading upon the weakness of drug users.
Hear Federal Narcotics Agent Percy Clarke, now of this city, but who conducted the investigation in Baltimore in 1922: "Of all the despicable type of criminal that is known to the police, the drug-booster is by far the worst. It is he or she (for those contemptible beings are not confined to sex) who, working on a commission business, snares the victims into a trap from which few ever draw back * * * * It may be a little party, or "dope" racket where the snaring is done. It is not a hard matter to induce unsuspecting victims to take a "shot" or a "bang" * * * What of the young girls who attend these parties? It would be best perhaps to draw the curtain were it not for the fact that candor in facing facts often does a great deal of good." Once filled with drugs these young women are possessed of feelings that know of no repression when it comes to morals. Too late do they awaken to a realization that their moral fibre has been weakened to a point that has vir-
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The directors of the Lekies Home for Colored Aged and Orphans are just about ready to announce the completion of two modern brick apartment houses for rental purposes which they have had under erection for the past several weeks. One of these buildings, the apartment on Johnson avenue, near Chicazola street, will accommodate two families, allowing each family four rooms. The building on Chicazola street, near Johnson avenue, has accommodations for four families, each apartment containing three rooms.
All, of the apartments are equipped with electric lights, gas bath rooms, washtubs, bookcases, pantries, ample closets and kitchen cabinets. They are among the coziest and most modern buildings in the city offered for rentals. It is believed by the contractor who is erecting the structures that they will be ready for occupancy by May 15.
The Johnson avenue building has been named the "Lekies Apartments," in honor of the late Mrs Lekies, a prominent white woman whose donations to the home for the aged has contributed largely to its maintenance. The building on Chicazola street has been named the "Hayes Apartments," in honor of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes, a prominent colored woman, who, at her death made an annuity to the home of $5.00 a month. Miss E. M. Poole was made administratrix of this trust and monthly she has paid this sum to Lekies Home for a period covering five years.
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tually cast them outside the pale of society. Why Police Are Baffled Police and federal officers keep a perpetual vigilance for these "done" noddlers.
Fighting this form of vice aid human depravity is rendered difficult on account of the case with which such valuable consignments of drugs can be concealed. The lapel of a man's coat, a vent in a seam in any of his garments may be the receptacle for $100 worth of cocaine. Police may have every reason to believe that certain houses are "dope" dens, but how are they to get the evidence? It takes evidence to get a conviction, and drug vendors are well aware of that fact. Suppose the police attempt to batter down the securely barred doors to these death traps, then the inmates of the house find it easy to consign their precious stuff to the sink or toilet, $500 worth of the white powders can be washed down the sewer with one flush of the toilet. Will the addicts "squeal" on those who supply them? Seldom ever. They must have a supply and they will be the last persons to contribute to
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Major LeRoy Hodges, managing director of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce, who will be decorated by the National Committee on Prisons and Prison Labor on May 23, for "distinguished service toward the improvement of prisons." Majou Hodges served last year as chairman of the committee on allocations of the organization, and succeeded in having the importance of elimination of prison industry from competition with private capital and labor recognized by twenty-three State governments. He is president of the Virginia Penitentiary Board.
and on Chicazola street, now that it has been improved, will in time provide handsome revenue towards the unknee of the home.
LeKies Home has served very creditably in this community in its aims and purposes. Aged applicants are admitted whether they are able to pay for their support or not. Its officers and directors have struggled valiantly with the problems of the institution since its organization in 1893, and considering the magnitude of some of these problems, particularly those relating to its financial status, which have been in the main, they have done remarkably well.
The present board of directors consists of Dr. F. R. Trigg, Prof. J. R. Dungee, Prof. D. G. Jacox, Dr. W. T. Lovette, Messrs. S. L. Tucker, Alfred Robinson, H. C. Young, Alex Wright, George S. Collins and Mrs. Casper Titus. Dr. Trigg is president; Alex Wright, secretary-treasurer.
the stoppage of that supply.
How did Lieut. Clifford manage to get his evidence? If he were never permitted to take any of the drugs out of the houses he visited. But he did take some out and took it out while the eyes of his host rested firmly on him. How that was done is a secret of sleuthing and is not a subject to be revealed in this article. Again, there are times when the seller relents in his no-take-out rule. But only after he has become thoroly convinced that his customer is a genuine customer. Here is where the sleuth must play the game for all it is worth. Every move he makes must be a cautious one. They must not think he is not one of them. Once suspected, his life is in immediate peril. Alone in the "den" with none other than the denizens, to attempt to make an arrest, even if he had orders to do so, would be suicidal. The Lieutenant is playing evidence, but he must also get out of the house with his life. The drug he has purchased, he cannot put into his pocket. He must "sniff" it. But he doesn't sniff it. By all means he must keep a clear head. His life depends on that and his service to the Government would be worthless without it. But the dose he has ordered and paid for must disappear right in the sight of the person who sold it, and it must not disappear in the supposed addict's pocket. No haste is necessary, only caution. The "Lone Wolf" takes his time, "sniffs" the "coke" in the regular way, but does not "sniff" it at all. (Continued on Page Eleven)
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State Health Cimmissioner Secures $15,000.00.
The Negro Organization Society of Virginia, whose membership is composed of churches, Sunday schools, public leagues, lodges and societies and other uplift organizations in the State, is committed to the task of raising Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars, to supplement a fund of Fifteen Thousand ($15,000) Dollars, which has been secured by Dr. E. G. Williams, State Health Commissioner, for the erection of another building at Piedmont Sanatorium. The purpose of the new building is to relieve the present crowded condition at the Sanatorium which often makes it necessary for applicants to wait from two to three months for admittance owing to the shortage of beds.
Rev. M. E. Davis, Chairman
in a recent meeting of the Central Committee of the Society, Dr. M. E. Davis, of Portsmouth, was appointed chairman of the State-wide Committee, created to conduct the campaign, with authority to appoint suitable persons in every city and county, to direct the work in their respective localities; every city and county being asked to raise a certain amount.
To facilitate the work of raising this $10,000, the Governor of our State, Hon. E. Lee Trinkle, has permitted the issue of a supply of "Good Will Bonds," which are being sold at one dollar each, and the proceeds turned to this fund.
Ministers Asked to Aid As the director of this Movement, Rev. Mr. Davis, is asking ministers, teachers, farm demonstration agents, supervising industrial teachers and all other representative citizens to form committees and assist with the raising of
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Dr. Rufus Jones Urges Hampton Students To Take Leadership And Explore Unbeaten Paths To Success
Hampton, Va.—"Go out with determination. Besiege the doors that are not open and make them open. The great achievements of the race, the assets of the race, are things that have been won and achieved by courage, patience, and fortitude. Few things are brought on a silver platter.
"You can have what you want and be what you want to be. Make up your mind carefully what you want. People usually do not know what they want."
"There will come a time in life when some gate will close in your path. If you cannot open the gate, you may come away from the gate with a greater life. Behind every gate there is a God waiting to raise you to a higher life.
"You can always draw on spiritual forces to do impossible things. The path of duty is the way to glory.
"The great thing is to besiege doors that are shut. The greatest thing you will ever do with your life is not making two spears of grass grow where one grew before, but making two ideals grow where only one ideal flourished before", Dr. R. M. Jones, D. D., president of the Board of Trustees of Bryn Mawr College and author of twenty-five books on Quakerism and kindred subjects, told the senior classes of Hampton Institute on the occasion of the fifty-seventh anniversary of the school, held in Ogden Hall here Friday, April 24. Dr. Jones was the principal speaker for the anniversary day exercises.
Gospel of Goodwill
Dr. Robert Russa Moton, stated that colored people of the United States had given in cash and pledges $150,000 on the quota of $300,000 which Hampton and Tuskegee graduates are planning to raise for the joint campaign of the two schools.
"I never knew," he said, "that colored people believed so thoroughly in Hampton and Tuskegee. A most gratifying response has come from the graduates of other colored schools and colleges. Why has this response been so hearty? I think it is due to the atmosphere—the spirit—of Hampton.
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Prominent Carolinians Put O.K. On National Negro Finance Corporat
SECRETARY REPORTS MORE THAN$100,000SUBSCRIBED
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Prominent Men From All Over State Meet At Durham And Put O. K. On Great Commercial Enterprise.
(By Associated Negro Press)
Durham, N. C, May 6—In the State-wide meeting here this week attended by about one hundred business men gathered from all sections of the State, the O. K. of these representatives of the commercial life in the State was given enthusiastically to the Negro Finance Corporation. All of the officials of the organization were present, including Dr. Robert R. Motson, president, C. S. Capland, chairman of the Board, W. Gomez, secretary-manager, and J. M. Aery, treasurer.
W. Gomez, in his report to the conference, announced that already more than $100,000.00 had been subscribed, $12,000.00 of which same from the State of Texas, howing how widespread was the interest in the movement. He also stated that many applications for stock had come in by mail unso-
Bishop L. W. Kyles, of the A. M. E. Zion Church, Winston-Salem, stated that with men like Dr. Monton and C. C. Spaulding behind the corporation, he believed in the corporation and would support it. Bishop Kyles demonstrated his belief in the corporation by taking
500,000 work
Dr. James F. Sheard, State Grand Master of Masons and President of the Durham State College for Negroes, who is one of the stockholders of the corporation was unable to be present, but signified his interest by stating in a message that he was backing the program of service which the organization offers.
Dr. Moton Believes in Business
When Dr. Moton was presented, the men gave him a rousing ovation. He spoke in part as follows:
"Twenty-five years ago the National Negro Business League was founded by the late Booker T. Washington to promote the financial and commercial development of the Negro race and I attended every meeting. I did not go because I thought I could give anything to the sessions, but I went regularly because of my faith in Booker T. Washington and the organization which he founded. I believe then and I believe now that the forces of our people should be directed toward business.
"After Dr. Washington's death when I was elected president of the League as his successor, I determined if the league would survive and continue to serve, it should undertake a very definite purpose. On one of my trips abroad I had the opportunity to study the financing methods of the Irish Organization Society; and I wanted to look into some of the Jewish organizations of this country, which have for their purpose the financing of members who desire to go into business. When money has been advanced by these organizations the records show that some of the borrowers have returned the amounts in small installments and paid as much as ten per cent. additional. One of these Jewish organizations now have a million dollars. It was this general idea which inspired the launching of the National Negro Finance Corporation.
How It Will Operate
It has been interesting to Mr. Spalding, M. Gomez and myself to note already the unusual amount of opportunities that the Finance Corporation even now has to serve. If this sum cannot be secured, there is easily more property which is easily worth eight hundred thousand dollars. Another concern needs twenty-five thousand dollars for the expansion of its business and it has sufficient assets. Still another organization needs seventy-five thousand dollars. All of these enterprises are controlled by men of our race who have reputations of good business and having some difficulty in raising necessary funds.
When our organization shall have opened for business, we would in each case send experts to make the proper investigation of the assets before the loans are made. We find that it is not always money that our business men need in their organizations. More often it is merely advice and instructions as to how they should proceed. Frequently they have gotten into difficulties in issuing their backed stocks. The finance Corporation will have competent men to install the proper systems for handling their business and if, in their judgment, financing is needed, the Finance Corporation can do it. Some times re-organization is needed and sometimes with a new system installed, that will be sufficient to give them a new start on the road to success.
EDENTON
Edenton, N. C.—The commencement. exercises of the Albemarle Training School were held Friday evening, May 1st, in the. School Chapel. The address to the graduates was delivered by Rev. R. L Heck, principal of Normal and Industrial Institute, Franklin; Va
The graduates were Misses Arletha Johnson, Mary Privott, Roberta Johnson, Alonna Morris and Odessa Jerrigan. **19** Prof. L. D. Clark, principal of the Albemarle Training School, entertained the Seniors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Bonner's on Thursday, April 23. **10** The Electra Chapter No. 28, O. E. S., gave a reception on Thursday night. April 31st in honor of Mrs. Pauline Turner, of New York, Mrs. Vaniel Hoosen in House of Elizabeth City, She is much improved. **16** Rev. J. M. Branach, Messrs. E. H. Brewer, Lawrence Bemby and J. C. Edgeworth motored to Norfolk Tuesday in business. **16** Mrs. Sperson Muse, of Norfolk, spared the week-end here. **16** Prof. S. D. McRae and Rev. W. H. A. Stallings motored to Belhaven and other joints Tuesday in interest of the King Mutual Life Insurance Co. The No. 2 Stewartboard of Kedelah A. M. E. Zion Church met Tuesday night in Elizabeth City, W. Gale street. After business the hostess served ice cream and cake. **16** Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Luton, Miss R. S. and Helen Luton, Messrs. Geo. Washington, Richard Bemby prj. O. Luton and Mrs. Amelda sharp, motored to Elizabeth City, Sunday and were the dinner guests of Mrs. Margaret Morgan, 29 Walt avenue. **16** Mrs. Mary Paulin, N. Akum street, spent the week-end and lunched with a laughter, Mrs. Eva Alexander. Mrs. C. M. Berry, of Elizabeth City, spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Mary Nelson, E. Gale street. **16** Prof. and Mrs. L. J. McRae and Miss M. A. Lawrence spent Sunday in Sunbury. **16** Missa Blount spent the week-end some.
MRS. M. BETHUNE SPEAKS IN CITY
members of Local Chapter of Federated Clubs Hear National President.
Wilson, N. C.—Mrs. Mary McGood Bethune, National President of Colored Women's Clubs, and the president of the great school which he founded at Daytona, Fla., delivered a warm address to the Federation Club of this city Friday april 11. Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, made an eloquent appeal to the people of Wilson in behalf of the school to be established in this state for delinquent girls.
—Rev. J. E. Kennedy, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church, held his audience in close attention in a groom on the subject, "One Man in God." *Lawyer Glenn S. McBrayer* was in Apple, N. C., Sunday where he delivered an address in Paul's Chapel. A. M. P. D. Brown from Christ, Sylvester Hines was returned from an extended trip to Washington, D. C., and other points. *Mr. Sidney Boatwright* has been called home to Mullins, S. C., to attend the funeral of his brother.
MURFREESBORO
Murfreesboro, N. C.—The closing exercises at the Murfreesboro Graded School were a success. The exercises started Sunday, April 26, with a school sermon delivered by Rev. C. B. Valentine and ran through Friday, May 1. Every night the school auditorium w a crowded. A show was in town the same week, but the people rushed to the school closing, although ad hoc plans were made for the night. Public speaking was held Friday afternoon. Several speakers were scheduled but only one appeared. This was Mrs. Hattie Hart, county supervisor, who delivered a timely address to the delight of all. Then she sang a solo. Mrs. Certrude Stryhann was called upon to respond to the address of Mrs. Hait. After the public speaking the day field exercises came off. In the potato race James Southall won the first prize, and James Myrick won the second prize. On the dash, James Southall, won the first prize and Clyde Boone won the second prize. Several took part in the bean-hag race. A large crowd witnessed these games.
Rev. Rousseau succeeded in securing prizes from different business men in town. These prizes were given to the students who made the highest average in their grades during the term. The Peo Company gave two dollar and half gold piece to the student who had shown the greatest degree of improvement during the year. This prize went to Miss Mabel Jones, a member of the sixth grade. The following gave other prizes to be awarded: Messrs. T. D. Chitty, Walter P. Futrelle, Boyett, Evans, Wymm Brothers, and Wymm Co. Nicholas Dodge Store, Revelle Drug Store, all white. Mr. Henry Gatling, who is proprietor of a splendid cafe, is also added to the list of those who gave prizes. Aside from the young lady mentioned above, the following students received prizes for excellence in their grades: Janetty Southall, Sallie B. Cooper, Alice D. Heath, Carrie Carrie, Jesse Gatling, Annie Spiers, Edine Mae Lawrence and Bonnie Perry
The amount of money raised commencement week including door receipts and selling was $223.40.
Raleigh's Elite Turn Out In Full For Fashion Show
We thank the friends very much for their co-operation and support. On Friday night we had the largest crowd of any night during the week. People came from Franklin, Woodland, Conway, Boykins, Winton and Ahoskie and several other places. We thank these friends for their support.
—Mrs. Alice Joyner is improving. *The Second Baptist Church was crowded the first Sunday to hear a sermon delivered by Rev. W. A. Cobb, who preached the funeral of Mrs. Porter, wife of Mr. Richard Porter. *Rev. Rouson spent the first Sunday in Gates county, where he preached for Dr. C. S. Brown. *The pastor will preach a special sermon on "Mother" the second Sunday in this month.
Dr. Plummer Holds Clinic
Raleigh, N. C., May 1—Dr. J. O. Plummer held an eye, ear, nose and throat clinic in Atlanta, Ga., during the week of April 12, at the Georgia Dewelle Hospital. Dr. Plummer is recognized the country over as one of the outstanding men in the medical profession. He is the chief practice of any eye, ear, nose and throat specialist of the Negro race. His successful work brings him patients from all sections of North Carolina as well as many other states. He is not only interested in medicine, but gives much time to civic and religious endeavors. He is a great or outstanding factor in the life of city and State. Every Negro citizen has a right to be proud of Dr. Plummer's success and the honors given him from various sources.
ROCKY MOUNT
Rocky Mount, N. C.—Dr. J. D. Douglass motored to Durham on Monday morning where he spent the day. *Mrs. A. T. Spicer, who left the city to attend the funeral of Mrs. E. A. Pittman has returned to the city. *Mr. Wiley Parker, of Albany, N. Y., is in the city visiting his sister, Mrs. Maggie Armstrong on Mykle avenue. *Mr. Chaucey Stokes and Mr. Andrew Neville motored to High Point on Thursday morning where Rev. Scarlet, of Greensboro, was in the city Sunday and preached the sermon on Sunday morning at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
(Special to the Journal and Guide)
Raleigh, N. C., May, 8—On Friday night, May 1, at 8:30, the Community Center of Raleigh presented its initial Fashion Show and Style Reveal in the city auditorium to a large and appreciative audience. The program was divided into two parts, the first including a revue of clothes from babyhood through childhood, youth, the wedding, middle age and old age. The second scene was composed of the revue contests in which evening dresses were worn, banded sport togs, afternoon frocks and ensemble suits were shown.
A Unique Feature
A unique feature of the show was the portion which took form of a panorama, with Mrs. Julia Delany acting as reader. A group of aesthetic dances were interspersed and the solo dance by Martha Hayes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hayes, prominent people here was so enthusiastically greeted that the little sprite had to repeat a portion of the dance "Naicissus", was another interpretive dance executed by two very graceful little people in the person of Louise Morgan and Lillian Ricks. A thoroughly enjoyable scene with social dancing en masse on the stage took place at what was staged to be the saloon of the favorite hostess of the season, Miss Louise Desverney at the debutantes tea dance. Miss Alverda and Miss Clinton Boyer, Marlene McCoy, Evelyn Eckel, Dolly Cohnah, Eehul Lee, Leovier, Wilhima Haywood, Edith Latham, Willie Chick, Jessie and Francis Hicks, Connie McCoy, Miss Henry, Josephine Chavis, Miss McRae and Mary Davis appeared in the scene as debutantes.
Children's morning and party dresses were paraded by little youngsters with all the grace of age and distinction and brought forth from the audience much delighted comment. Some of these Claire and Lewis Roberts William Hillenhorn Bass, Claude Whitaker jr. Ev. Fraizer, Francis Constant, Jerome Turner and Strickland.
The Revue
in the revue proper, afternoon gowns of crepe, bengaline, satin lace, begaline which apparently will be in vogue for some time to come, evening gowns of the most sumptuous materials were paraded by graceful manikins for admirers and princesses, knins included Miss Jenkins of Rocky Mount; Mrs. Dubissette, Miss Tate, Mrs. Martha Bowie, Miss Francis Simmons, Misa Strickland, Miss Sarah Rogers, Mrs. Holt, Mrs. Katie Lee and Miss Anna Dunston, of Raleigh.
Young men as collegiates were:
NORFOLK JOURNAL AND GUIDE O. K. On Natio
ORGANIZED LABOR PLANS TO STUDY RACE RELATIONS
Bearing Of Question On Industry To Be Given Special Attention Of American Federation of Labor.
MOVEMENT INDORSED BY NOTED OFFICIALS
(Special to Journal and Guide)
Philadelphia, Pa., April 30—What is regarded by many authorities as a new epopoe in the relation between white and Negro workers in America was begun on Sunday of last week when in the Fourth Annual Convention in this city of the Workers' Educational Bureau a resolution was passed in favor of the development of courses of interracial and international adjustment in connection with the study of trade union problems by leaders of labor movements. This resolution was introduced at the request of T. Arnold Hill, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the National Urban League, who at the invitation of some of the members of the convention attended the session. The text of the resolution is as follows:—
"Because of the very evident contribution the various races and nationalities are making to the development of the labor movement in all lands and the widespread misunderstanding and ignorance with reference to these contributions, we strongly recommend that the American Labor movement study of races and nationalities and their relationship to the labor movement. This is especially essential in this country in view of the varied racial composition of American industry and the vital sympathies and concern of the American Labor movement towards workers of all races." This paves the way for the introduction of courses of study in Labor Colleges of lectures on relations between Negro workers and the labor movement and the contributions which Negroes as laborers have made and are making to the development of American life.
e Turn Out
Fashion Show
John Jackson, Cotton, Pinney,
Farmer and Henry Otey.
The Bridal Party
The bridal party was charming to look upon. Mrs. Delany was the bride, Mr. James Taylor, groom Eva Frazier, flower girl; Francis Constant, ring bearer; Miss Bessie Lee, matron of honor, a n d Medames Eloise Cook and Junita Strickland as maidsmaids, the party were furnished by Mme. Laving, milliner. Just before the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, Prof Thornton, of Shaw University, rendered in his usual superior way, "O Promise Me," the Rev. A. Myron Cochrane, accompanying him. Miss Marriet Ricks had charge of the Mrs. Eyre Holmes trained little Martha Hayes and the young people in the two folk dances.
Especial mention must be made of the couple depicting "Old Age and Olivion." These were Miss Mary Elizabeth Johnston and Mrs Hilliery C. Thorne to the strains of "When you and I were Young." Dr. W. E. Taylor introduced the debutantes scene with "Love Will Find A Way." and had to return with an encore.
Out-of-Town Spectators
The odt-of-town spectators included Mr. I. H. Smith, of N e w bern, Prof. Miller, of Brick, Dr. and Mrs. Black, Rocky Mount, Dr. and Mrs. Donnell, Durham; Miss Ada Whiteman, Miss Bennett, Mrs. Reeves, Miss Cooper, Rocky Mt.; Miss Bessie Whitted, Howard, Dr. and Mrs. Furlonge, Smithfield; Miss Tate, Dr. and Mrs. DaBissette, Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Pope, Bargaw, and Mrs. John Kay, of Wilmington.
The affair was given by the Community Center of which the Rev. Mr. Deberry has charge and Miss Bessie Lee, social worker.
Much credit is due those having the event in charge for it was without question, the gala event of the season.
The committee consisted of Rev. Deberry, Mrs. Julin Dolany, Miss Bessie Lee, Mrs. Strickland, Miss Talinferce, Mrs. Johnson, and Mr. Lightner, Miss Coltrand and Mrs. Eva Mae Holmes and Mrs. Milred Oiey Taylor were chairmen of the affair.
The Shaw University Orchestra and the Ess Ethyl Ssms furnished
PLYMOUTH
Plymouth, N. C.-Rev. N. S. Hargrave, of Farnale, perished at New Chapel Church at both services Sunday to the delight of all the faithful. The day of the gia Axum and Martilda Howard of Rocky Mt., spent the week-end
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in town. "Mesames Hannah Ballard and Bettie Lloyd returned on Monday from Harrellsville, where they attended the district meeting of the A. M. E. Zion Church. "Messrs. Thomas Tatch and H. D. Harrison left Tuesday for Cape May, N. J., where they will spend the Summer. "Lawyer. Elizabeth City on legal duty." Mr. James H. on Hartford, was the Sunday guest of his sister, Miss Martha Smith. "Miss Olia Simmons entered Thursday from New York City. "Miss Marie Gregory and mother are the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Lewis. "Mr. Charlie Skinner left Sunday f or New York City. "The High and Graded Schools of the town, after every successful session, will hold the closing session from May 7 to Bertha Webb left Saturday for New York City. "Mesames Bertha McMurren, K. Lee, left for New York City on Thursday.
FORTBARNWELL SCHOOL CLOSES
Exercises And Exhibits Witnessed By Many Patrons And Friends New Bern, N. C.-Fort Barnwell school closing was held May 1, 5, 6, and was witnessed by numerous friends and patrons of the community. The industrial exhibit, music, orations and plays were very successful and showed that the faculty and students and devoted considerable time and effort to their production.
Much credit is due the principal and faculty for the splendid program. Rev. W. J. Todd is the principal, Prof. W. S. Todd and Miss Elizabeth Quinley, are the other members of the faculty.
—Quarterly meeting at the St Stephens, Free Will B a pt i s Church was held Sunday, April 26 rev. E. M. Hill, the pastor, probed at 11 o'clock and Rev. B. M. K Stevens, Alyden, present Jocklec. *Miss Elizabeth Quinley* maintained Friday in honor of Merry Berry O'Kelley, of Method, *Mrs. Fay*, teacher of the primary parochial school of the Presbyterian Church, gave her closing exercises at Ebeneszer Presbyterian Church Friday afternoon, May 14 "A Rose Dream," operetta given by the Third Grade and "A Day in the Woods," given by the 4th Grade A at the West Street Graded School Monday night by t h e teachers, Miss Mozelle and Miss L. E. Glover, were enjoyed by an appreciative audience. *The Christian Federation held an interesting meeting at West Street Christian Church Sunday, April 26, at Hargret, pastor, Rev. Herbert Cherry, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, of James City, is here with his bride. *Miss Hattie Simmons, who has been teaching near Vancouberv, N. C. closed a successful school term and is now taking a post-course at E. N. C. I. A. *Miss Maggie Chapman has been quite ill for several days.*
BIGGS SCHOOL HAS CLOSING
Splendid Exercises Mark End Of Very Successful Session.
Williamston, N. C.—The Biggs school, W. V. Ormand, principal holding exercises Weds, and Thursday nights of last week Large Crowds witnessed the programs of each evening and gave widens of having been highly entertained.
—The Sons and Daughters of Wesley met Thursday evening at the home of Miss Florence Carter in Hyman street. Following routine business the hostess served a delicious repast. "The Educational Board of the A. M. E. Zion Church met Wednesday afternoon in home of Hyman street in Washington street. The hostess served a repast. "Mr. A. J. Britt motored to Harrellsville on Sunday afternoon and returned with Misdames Bettie Andrews, Bettie Lloyd and Hannah Ballard who had been attending the Missionary Mass Meeting of the Wind District of the A. M. E. Zion Church. "Mrs. C. Granby, of Elenton, left Monday for her home to attend Mass days with her sister, Mrs. C. C. H. Elm street. She was accompanied home by Mrs. Hunter, who also returned to the city for Thursday. Rev. M. P. Sawyer, of Williams Chapel A. M. E. Z. Church reached at the morning service Sunday a very inspiring sermon from "The Saint's Coronation." Following the sermon Holy Communion was administered. In the morning service the hostess accompanied by his chair, went to the Stone Baptist Church, where Rv. Sawyer preached an able sermon.
PLEASANT RIDGE
Pleasant Ridge, Va.-Sunday May 3rd, at 11 a: m. the pastor Rev. J. E. Peeler, preached an able sermon to a large attendance from Prov. 23:23. Sunday night the pastor preached at Pine Grove Baptist Church and his pulpit was able filled by Rev. P. E. Wright, who preached a very impressive sermon in the interest of Mrs. S. F. Coston's Club. "Mrs. George Capps, of Berkley, was the weekend visitor of Mrs. and Mrs. Anos Heinrich, Heinrich and Mrs. Walter Brock, Mr. and Mr. Joe Brock and many of his friends. "Mr. John Owens was the guest of Mrs. Alice Brockett last Sunday. "The Woman Home Missionary Society met last. Thursday at 2:30. "The pastor and Mr. C. A. Brock drove to Princess Anne C. H. Friday on business.
ALPHA PHI ALPHA BEGINS EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN
"Go To High School, Go To College Campaign To Be Carried To Every Nook And Corner of The Country.
Cleveland, Ohio, May 7—Alpha Phi Alpha, with its sixty odd chapters encompassing, the length and breadth of country, begins next week, May 11th to 17th, its sixth Annual "Go to High School, Go to College" campaign. The National Officers, Raymond W. Cannon, of Minneapolis, Minn., and Attorney Norman L. McGhee, of Cleveland, O, president and secretary, respectively, announce that every chapter of the Fraternity is ready systematically to carry the gospel of "Stay in High School, and Go to College" to the children of school age in the cities, villages and towns in all parts of the United States. Campaign managers have been appointed for each State whose duties shall be to see that campaigns in the cities, education are conducted in small compartmental chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha are not located. The campaign is especially designed to disseminate inspiring advice to the colored children in school and out, but wherever speakers are desired the Fraternity will seek to have one appear.
Educational Information To Be Spread By Public Address By Radio, Radio, Radio
Address, Radio, Etc.
During the week of May 11th to 17th in action, various bulletins, discards, and other literature will be distributed, sermons will be preached on the subject of education by leading ministers of the country, addresses will be delivered by prominent citizens at public meetings, talks will be made to students in public graded schools and high schools, universities and colleges, and messages will be broadcast from important institutions, and means of disseminating information on the fundamental value of education will be utilized.
"SELF-HELP"
AT BENNETT
Students' "Self-Help" Activities At Bennett College.
Greensboro, N. C.—Among the many campus activities in vogue at Bennett College, the foremost, and most important, is the one affectionately referred to as Annual Rally.
President Trigg, many years ago, seeing that it required no special effort on the part of the students, except to apply the proverbial principle of "picking up the crumbs from the table," inaugurated the plan of a "Student Annual Rally." The idea took rapid flight to all parts.
These amounts are used for the programs improving the campus, as well as for other features of the institution, for all of which, the Board of Education shows its greatest appreciation. The institution raised $500, this year, one class turning in its quota at a single effort.
Under Prof. J. A. Tarpley, the institution has fast set up in the high school department, what is known as "The Crown and Sceptre Organization." This organization is to the high school, what the college and universities are to the colleges. Qualification for membership is based on Excellence in Scholarship, Service and Character.
EVANGELIST IN ELIZABETH CITY
Rev. Mrs. Walla Lewis, of Wilberforce, Meeting with Success.
Elizabeth City, N. C.—Rev. Mrs. Walla Lewis, of Wilberforce, O. C., a woman evangelist is conducting a revival at Mt. Lebanon A. M. E. Zion Church, here with marked success. The services began April 20, and up until Sunday 52 persons had professed conversion under her influence. The revival closed last Sunday, May 3.
Last Sunday at the Christian Endeavor of this church a very interesting program was held under the direction of Mrs. S. F. Harvey, the Junior Society is led by Mrs. D. S. Blackwell. A dress contest was held with a nice sum was realized. Little Mary Perry selling the highest number of tickets won first prize, while little Mary Hill captured the second prize. Mr. N. M. Butt was the principal speaker of the occasion.
—Pasquotank County's Rural Schools held their second annual county commencement at the State Normal School Friday with a varigated program of music, address prizes contest. The day opened with a school children from Corner, St. Baptist Church to the State Normal School headed by the Cosmopolitan Band. The principal address was delivered by Mrs. A.W. Holland, supervisor of Colored Elementary schools of North Carolina. She was introduced by Mr. J. R. Fleming. "Mrs. Helen Martin Williams died at her home in Cale St. Lawrence, several months of illness. Her death was held on Sunday from Mt. Leahan A. M. E. Zion Church, Rev. D. S. Meyer well, official, "Mrs. Mary Poppa a resident of this city died at Brooklyn N. Y., last week. Her
body was brought home for interment, accompanied by her husband, Mr. Arthur Pool; sister, Mrs. Harriet White, and niece, Miss Harriet White. Funeral service were held from Mt. Lebanon Church, Monday, Rev. D. S. Blackwell, officiating. *Mrs. J. M. Draper, of Suffolk, Va., visited Rev. and Mrs. D. S. Blackwell, last week. *Meslames Hattie F. Graves and J. H. Butler, returned from Wilson, where they attended the meeting of the State Federation of Women's Clubs. They report the most profitable profit its organization. W. Willie West, of Edenton, was in the city Sunday, as he brought his brother, Mrs. Whelon Ward. *Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoffler, C. C. Prize, Spencer Elliott and J. J. Slaughter, motored to Norfolk Sunday. *Mr. and Mrs. Capehart, of Edenton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Allen. *Misses Laura Brown and Stella Halsley spent the week-end with Miss L. J. Allen. *Mr. Freeman Allen returned from New Rochelle, N. Carolina, to visit of his brother, Tunner Allen. On his return he stopped over in Philadelphia as the guest of his son, Mr. Rhodes Allen.
WAKEFIELD
Wakefield, Va.—The Graded School held its closing exercises on the 29th at Mars Hill A. M. E. Z. Church. It was enjoyed by all present. Prof. Joseph N. Gray, with the teachers, Mrs. Ellen M. Bailey and Miss Irene Williams, have done exceedingly well in the training of the youth of this community. Prof. Gray is a very capable teacher, having been teaching for thirty years. *Mr. E. R. Drewitt, of Pennsylvania, is home visiting his family. *Mr. Johnnie and Harvey Boykins are leaving town. *O. Greenville. He will be a debate at Bass Hill A. M. E. Zion Church May 12 between Wakefield and Ivor.
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THE DURHAM STAT NORMAL SCHOOL
THE DURHAM STAT NORMAL SCHOOL
announces a Six Weeks' Summer School beginning June 10 and ending July 17.
Both State Approved and County Summer School will be held. Special courses for those holding the Elementary B and A Certificates and Primary and Grammar Grade Certificates will be inaugurated. While are offering great facilities for the raising of certificates the above class, the County Summer School has already been noted for the thoroughness of its work and the ability of its instructors. The instructors for the Summer School for 1925 have been selected with unusual success.
Those who desire to attend should send their applications in early so that accommodations may be reserved for you.
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colleges And Schools To Be center of Race Relations Study
URDAY, MAY 9, 1925
Interracial Commission In Annual Meet Makes This One of Chief Objectives; Many Other Plans.
(Special to Journal and Guide)
Ithaca, Ga., May 1.—An in-niece anti-lynching campaign, promotion of the study of race efforts for more adequate facilities, better housing and moral welfare of the colored people of the South, were among the for objectives set by the Southern Commission Interracial Co-operation, in 3 sessions here last week. Sixty presentmen and men of women—hispans, secretaries of the Church boards, educators, Y. C. A. executives, business and professional men and women promote in Church and club circles—are present from all over the world the states except Arkansas represented.
Notable Colored Personnel
The colored membership of the commission was represented by Robert E. Jones, Bishop G. Clement, Mrs. Booker T. Washington, president of the National Council of Women of the Darkeries; Mrs. Mary Bethune, president of the National Federation of Women Clubs; Mrs. R. R. Biond, Dr. and Mrs. John Hope Iaac Fisher, Mrs. H. L. Memory and Mrs. R. S. Wilkinson of whom contributed to the program. Miss Eva Bawley, of N. and Mrs. M. L. Creechwatte, of Nashville, we commissioned on top of Commission. There present also as visitors a number of distinguished colorists, among them being Bishop C. Ransom of the A. M. E. Church, Dr. George E. Haynes, of the Federal Council of Churches, A. M. Townsend, of the National Commission, and Dr. Dronce Work, of Tuskegee Institute. Teaching Holds Center of Stage of the Commission's keeper inter
Capeville School Conducts A Fair
Capeville, Va.—The No. 2 School of this place gave a grand fair Friday, April 24, after which an excellent program was rendered under direction of Miss Mildred S. Saxton. Three participating on the program were: Miss Alice Barton, Vida, Annie and Wilhelmina Smith, Martha Knight, Master Alfred Powell and the Jazz Quartette. Refreshments were served.
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PATRONS AFTER NEW SCHOOL
Courtland Parents Raising Funds
Toward Erection of Structure.
Courtland, Va.—A very entertaining program was held at the Courtland Public School last Friday night to raise funds for a new school the teachers and teachers of this community are striving to have erected here. The entertainment was under the auspices of Meshes Aidy Bidney, Elenc Gray and Bessie Bryant. The air of proved a success.
—The Sunday school of the 1st Baptist Church held a very inspiring session Sunday, after which the pastor and choir motored to Bryant's Baptist Church to join that congregation in a rally. Here, so a very entertaining program tendered under the direction of Medanes Hamlin. Dora Brown sang a solo. At 8 p.m. E. E. Spraytie, of the first Baptist Church preached an eloquent sermon among the visitors attending services here was Mrs. Mattie Owens, of Portsmouth, who was the guest of Mrs. Dora Brown. "Mr. and Mrs. James Peterson motored to Sedley Sunday and were guests of Mrs. Hick. "Thursday evening the bedside Club craft met at the home of Mrs. Bessie I. Stevens. Following the work hour, the hostess served "Mr. G. H. Williams, Mrs. Danny Giggles, Mrs. M. Smith and children motored to Dendron Sunday and were guests of Mr. and Mr. Mattie, Mrs. Mattie Ricks, Victoria Dawson, Martha Johnson, Hilda Hardy, Mr. C. Ricks and Mr. David Washington were the Sunday evening guests of Mrs. Ronnie Raffin. Mrs. Vine Downing was the guest guest of Mrs. Eline Gray Sunday.
est was centered on the necessity of making an early end of the lynching habit, which has been decreasing at a rapid rate during the last three years. The marked decrease in lynching was ascribed largely to the mobilization of the southern women against it, to the condemnation voiced almost unanimously by the press, and to special status in certain States. The commission determined to push the crusade more vigorously than ever, by appeals to governors, sheriffs and other law enforcement officers, by efforts to secure additional legislation in certain States, by personal intervention in case of threatened lynchings, and by the cultivation through the press and in every other way possible of such a public sentiment as will no longer tolerate mob murder.
College Groups Seeking Truth.
Dr. T. J. Woofter, of the Commission's headquarter's staff, reported that courses in race relations are being given in sixty white colleges in the South, and that there are also numbers of voluntary student discussion and interracial forum groups which are doing fine work. The Commission expressed keen interest in this development and recommended that it be encouraged and promoted.
Clark Foreman, secretary of the Georgia Interracial Committee told of recent investigations of model housing projects in Chattanooga, New York and other plans under way for similar projects in the country. The Commission's health approval, feeling that such a movement would meet an acute and long-felt need in many communities.
The suggestion was made that a national foundation be created for the annual award of a worthy prize to that person making the most important contribution in the realm of race relations. In the plan was cynicalism replaced with a received one, out of which it was felt that such awards would greatly stimulate the movement for right racial adjustments.
SUSSEX COUNTY SCHOOL EXHIBIT
Held At Sussex County Training School, One Of Best.
Waverly, Va.—The annual industrial exhibit of Sussex County Training School was held here last week, and was acclaimed one of the best of its kind held in the history of the county. The program included games by the students and addresses by promoted county officials. These included Sap. W. W. Edwards, P.G. W. Owens, V. N. A. A., D. W. Griam, State Sgt. of Schools; Sup. Hope, P. Prest, George County Schools; Rev. R. E. Jones, pastor of Liberty Baptist Church and Hon. Judy West, of the Supreme Court. These men said many things of vital interest to the community and to the race.
A spelling match between the students was also held, and prizes were awarded three girls for ex-
—Mr. Thomas Mitchell has returned from Emporia, where he attended the funeral of his mother.
—Miss Ruby James, of Petersburg, a former teacher here, has returned after attending the annual exhibit.
POST OFFICE JANITOR OF COVINGTON DIES
Covington, Va.—Walter I. Mann, who was supervisor of the local post-office for a number of years, died at his late residence here last week. Mr. Mann was respected by both white and colored citizens of this community. His life was exemplary for the fourth of the
—Dr. and Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Marie Ross, of this city, and Dr W. E. Pressley, of Clifton Forge metored to Roanoke to attend the Old Dominion Dental Association "Mr. Horace Rucker is confined to his home with pneumonia." "Rev P. G. Grawley, of Roanoke, preached at the Church on April 26. On the same day, Rev W. W. White, of Mawl, preached at Pine Street Epapst Church.
BELL'S MILL
Doll's Mill, Va.—Services at the Lee's Chapel A, M. E. Church were well attended Sunday, May 2. the pastor, Rev. E. Moore, preached at noon, and at 3:30 c'clock to the Order of Seven Wise Men. At night Rev. Samson Roberts preached.
—Mr. Servant Godwin, who had been ill for thirteen months, died Sunday night, April 26. Funeral services were held at Lee's Chapel, conducted by his pastor, Rev. C. Moore, Tuesday, April 26.
—Mrs. Ann Goff received news of the death of her daughter, Mrs. Nicole Herben, of New York who died Sunday, April 26.
*Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hawkins and their son visited Mrs. Nelson's uncle, Mrs. Seth McDonald, Sunday.
*Mrs. Carrie Newman, of Deep Creek, and Mrs. Mackey jer, of Dalgreen, visited here Wednesday, April 15.
**Sunday services at Lee's Chapel were well attended. Rev. Corg Jones preached at noon and
at night. Rev. C. Moore, the pastor, attended the annual conference, held recently at Eastville, Va. A program was rendered at 3:30 p.m. The principal speaker was Dr. G. Hamilton Francis, of Berkley. Others on the program were the Heavenly Light' Quartette, of Berkley and Miss Nixon, the public school teacher; of Great Bridge.
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Ahoskie School Closing Exercises
Ahloskie, N. C.—The closing exercises of the Ahoskie Graded School were given during the past week. On Tuesday evening, April 25th, a program was furnished by the first and second grades under the management of Mesdames Maria Newsome and Irene V. Newsome. On Wednesday evening the exercises were given by the third and fourth grades under the auspices of Miss Virginia H. Mitchell and Mrs. Eura C. Lassiter. Exercises by the fifth grade, directed by Mrs. H. Fittrell were presented Thursday evening. The closing exercises of the series were given Friday evening under the direction of Mrs. A. L. Lawrence. A display entitled "The Goose Creek Line" was rendered by the students of the sixth and seventh grades.
The following students having passed the examination given by the County Superintendent were awarded certificates of graduation in this time: Misses Helen G. Maytay, Wry C. Hall, Messrs. Julius W. Furst, Clarence Beverly, McDonald Hall, Andrew Lewis and Clifton Herly.
All of programs were successfully reached to the delight of large audiences.
Miss Puth McCollins was pianist for the four evenings and was accompanied by Mr. Ray G. Yates with trombone and ukelele. The excellence of the music, together with the electric lights which have been lately installed, added much to the enjoyment of each evening with the teachers feel that the work the turn just closed has gone on smoothly and quite successfully. *Miss Beulah Jenkins and Miss Bettie Sue Porter are home from their school.* *Mr. Scarborough Jenkins, Mr. Clarence Jenkins, Miss Beulah Jenkins, Miss Mia Ashe, Them Thelma Mitchell and Miss Virginia Mitchell motored to Murfreesboro Sunday.* *Mr. Jos Hardy, Mrs. Mable Moore and Miss Virginia Mitchell motored to Elkridge City, Saturday, May 1. They visited the State University of North Carolina Sessions has returned to Morristown, Pa., after spending 2 weeks with her sister, Mrs. Hettie Parker. She took little Virnell Parker back to live with her.
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Roper, N. C.—The Sunday School Convention of the Christian Church is convened with Union Church Church from May 1 to 3, and was well attended by representatives from adjacent churches. A spice program was the feature of the session, which was also marked by interesting addresses.
—Rev. Miss Mary Upshur, the evangelist, arrived Monday and conducted a series of services at Morning Star Church. *The Willie Workers Club met with Mrs. Mattie Haggans Thursday. Following an interesting meeting a repast was served. Mrs. Haggans accompanied by her daughters Misses Mattie Lee, Mary Ann and Lousa Haggans, left Saturday for Summit, N. J. *The Charity Club under the direction of Mrs. Claudia Smith met at the home of Mrs. D. L. Freeman Tuesday, April 16, and garments, aprons and distribute children of the community. A repast followed the business hour. *The Stewardess-Board No. 1, met Thursday. *Miss Lula Davenport, of Hertford, is spending some time here with Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Clark. *Rev. Keys spent the week-end here with Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Barber.
CREED'S. VA.
Creeds, Va.—Sunday night, April 26, Rev. Puler, of Pleasant Ridge, preached here on the subject, "The Lord is My Shepherd." "Mrs. G. Madison, of Sparrow's Point, and brother, Mr. Russell Williams, of Philadelphia, were called home on account of the illness of their father, Miss Mattha Harris is home, rising her橡橡," Brooke was called to Princess Anne to the bedside of her mother.
FENTRESS
Fentress, Va.—Services at Weeping Mary Church were well attended last Sunday. Rev. Keys preached at 11 o'clock. Rev. 5 p. m. Rev. J. R. Sanders, the new pastor of Fentress' gospel Church pastor of this community Sanders comes to this community from South Richmond.
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SENIOR DON JOSE DEL CARMEN ARIZA, envy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the Dominican Republic, the latest diplomat to accept the invitations of Governor E. Lee Trikle and the Virginia Stake Chamber of Commerce to inspect Hampton Roads with the chiefs of mission of the Pan-American diplomatic corps in Washington, May 11 to 14. Twelve of the twenty invited have accepted and several more are expected to accept.
Junior Reception To The Seniors
Oxford, N. C—On Friday evening the members of the Senior Class were the guests of the Juniors at a reception given in their honor. This reception was the first of its kind to be given here and the Junior class as pioneers set a brilliant example for the classes that are to follow. Under the capable direction of their faculty advisor, Miss Emma Williams and their president, Mr. Wilbur Mangum, no paints were sprayed in making the formals an event in the library. The auditorium was beautifully decorated in the colors of both classes and the lighting effect was most pleasing to the eye.
A short and spicy program was rendered which was enjoyed by all Dr. W. T. Burke, DD. S. addresses the gathering on "Opportunities", and left a lasting impression as to the value of health in grasping all opportunities. Other features of the program were: A solo by Miss Magnolia Graves, *28*; chorus by girls of the Senior class and the remarks by the presidents of the classes *25* and *26*, Messrs. D. P. Winters and Wilbur Mangum, respectively.
—Mr. R. L. Shepherd has returned form High Point after attending the North Carolina Embulmers and Funeral Association. Many instructive points and art were given by lectures from many parts of the country. *Misses*. S. Owens, William Milley and Roger Anderson were in Dukham, a few days on business. *Many friends are glad to know that Mr. Grant Cooke, who has been very ill, has greatly improved. Mrs. Jessie Cecill, of Newbery and her family, Dr. in Mrs. W. T. Burke. *Mr. D. Trandon is ill with pneumonia. *Dr. G. W. Wharton, has returned to his place in the pulpit of the First Baptist Church after an extensive stay in Hammond institute and also visiting bison. Dr. S. M. Wharton, of Altona. *P. Mr. Solomon Hoster has returned from Philadelphia after attending the funeral of his brother. Dr. N. H. Hester, one of Philadelphia's leading ministers, who was born and reared in Oxford and owner of valuable farms in this county. *Rev. J. H. Isham, pastor of M. E. Church, Oxford, N.C., left Tuesday, April 10, to attend the Knoxville, Tennessee, to attend the area meeting of the Chattanooga Episcopal District. On his return from Kentucky, Anthony, Lawdale, N.C., and delivered the annual sermon for the school, of which Dr. D. H. Kearse, is principal. He returned home on Tuesday, April 28. He was accompanied by his wife and daughter as far as Greensboro. *Mrs. A. L. Ranson, who has been very ill, is gradually improving. *Miss Hattie Anderson, who has been teaching at the Vaughan Graded School, returned home Saturday, having spent a successful school year.
Harrellsville, N. C.
Harrellsville, Va.—Rev. W. S. Crecyre preached a stirring sermon to a large congregation at new Bethany Church, Sunday. *Miss Meeting was held at St. Mary's A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday. Three missionaries from Plymouth and Williamston conducted the meeting. *Mrs. Alice Sessoms is spending sometime in Norfolk, with her sister, Mrs. Mollie Winborne, Norwood street, and her brother, who is in a hospital there. *Mrs. Mamie Robets was the guest of Mrs. Hattie Sharp Thursday. *The home of Mr. Mark Harrel is being rapidly completed an superintendent of Mr. George Speights, the architect of Elizabeth City. *The Independent Art and Social Club was entertained by Mrs. Vera Smith and Miss Annie Sharpe at the home of Mrs. Smith. After the hour's work, the guests were served refreshments. The meeting adjourned to meet with Vola Coffeld next Thursday night. *All news to be published later than Sunday p. m.
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HEAD OF ROANOKE INSTITUTE EXPLAINS ITS RATING ERROR
His Letter To Journal And Guide Seems To Absolve Him From Any Attempt Mislead Concerning School.
According to an explanation given in a letter received by the Journal and Guide from Mr. C. F. Graves, principal of Roanoke Institute, Elizabeth City, N. C., concerning the recently published announcement writing, that the school had been award an accredited high rating, it appears that Mr. Graves was misled in releasing this statement to the press from improper interpretation of literature he read relative to the schools of North Carolina. From the tenor of his letter and the explanation offered there seems to have been absolutely no desire on his part to mislead anyone in regard to the status of Roanoke Institute.
"I have your letter stating that you have received a letter from Mr. Robinson, of the State Department of Education in which he asks for a correction of the statement appearing in the April 25 issue of that report that Ramone Institute has been accredited by North Carolina.
"The error for which Roanoke Institute seems responsible was the result of a misunderstanding in the reading and interpretation of some literature coming from the Department. Mr. Robinson, who is supervisor of the Negro high schools of North Carolina, visited our school early in the year and gave suggestions as to how we might become accredited, the requirements generally already being known to us. We have followed out his suggestions as well as we could and felt that we were in line for State recognition. Meanwhile letters have been received from the obvious principal in the Department providing us. One letter from Mr. Newbold stated that from information he had in his Division that it seemed possible for Roanoke Institute to become accredited this year. Finally we received Bulletin 85 of the Division
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Krabibh, N. C., May 1—After serving ten years of a twenty-year sentence begin when he was fourteen years old, Horace Jones, colored inmate of State's prison, was given his freedom recently by Governor McLean.
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TREBLE CLEF CLUB WINS FAVOR IN ITS INITIAL APPEARANCE
Singers Make Decided Hit In First Recital At Zion Baptist Church; Audience Vociferously Applaud.
The auditorium of Zion Baptist Church was the scene of a brilliant musical recital last Friday night when the Portsmouth Treble Clerd Club, a recently formed musical organization of prominent local ladies possessing meritorious talent enlisted by the church. The rostrum of the church had been arranged in amphitheatre effect, upon which was seated the members of the club, who altho, in their initial appearance; sang like professionals amid applause from the opening number to the finale.
The program consisted of selections from the leading composers and the chorus interpreted them in a wonderful way, reflecting exceptional musical ability and splendid training. The several voices were used to create the melodies that themselves readily to the crescendo passages, dying away almost to a whisper ad libitum. Several numbers wen over big. The program in its entirety gave boundless satisfaction to the large audience present. Truly, the club is considered an asset to the city. The members of the chorus were members of a band with strings of pearl beads about their necks and wore white gardenias on their left shoulders.
The personnel of the club consists of Miss Vivian France, president; Mrs. Johnsie Churchill, director; Mrs. Laura C. Elliott, accompanist with the following members: Mesdames Gillian B. Malloy, George Haley, Lillian Morris, Penelope Meneille, Willie Ma Cain, Robert M. McCormack, Corprew, T. W. Newbie, J. N. com Jos. Riddick, Jessie Johnson, W. E. Riddick, Lena Smith; Misses Mabel Tynes, Bessie Churchill, Emma L. Rodgers, Fannie M. Colding, Effie Mull Bullock, Sallie B. Watford, Marian Wyatt; Ora C. Churchill, Otella Wright, Lester McKnight, Hilda Mackin, Monte McKnight, and Misses Pollard, Peyton McKnight, Mrs. Fannie Jackson is business manager and Mrs. Hazel Reid, assistant business manager.
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baned by their sister, Miss Hattie Boone.
—Mr. R. L. Gretter 1247 Glassgow St, left Sunday for Richmond, Va., to attend the State Federation of Labor, which convened there May 4. He was sent to represent the "Barbers' Local Union" of Portsmouth.
—Mrs. Hattie Bess Young, the Supreme Financial secretary of the Supreme Independent Order of Ruth spent Saturday, May 2, in Ruth Mount, N.C. to interest of the above named organization, but was forced to return home immediately on account of illness in her family.
—Miss Mary Jane Wilson left Monday to spend the summer in the North.
—Mesdames Lottie Reid, Cholt Holt and Cornelia Reid spent the week-end in Richmond as the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Leon Reid. Mrs. Cornelia Reid was also the guest of Mrs. Helen Collins, while there. —Mrs. Mary M. White and son of Danville have returned after spending a very pleasant week with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Green 725 Bart St. —Out-of-town relatives arriving this week to attend the funeral of Mr. Augustus Watts, 1030 Elfinfield, which was killed on the Portsmouth-Suffolk Sunday night, were his sons, Mdress. John Watts, of Baltimore; Christopher C. Watts, of New York City; daughter, Mrs. Sophia Hatcher and children, of McKeesport, Pa.; sister, Mrs. Martha J. Nash, of Jamaica, L. I.; nephews, Messrs. Otica and Irvin Watts, attending Va. Union University, Richmond, Va.
CLUBS
CHINA ROSE ART CLUB
The China Rose Art and Social Club held its regular meeting on Thursday, April 30, at the home of Mrs. Bolden, 811 Stonewall St. After business the club spent one hour in sewing; then the members were ushered into the dining room, and served a delicious repast.
VOLUNTEER WORKERS' CLUB
The Volunteer Workers' Club of Third Baptist Church held its regular meeting in the home of Mrs. Anderson, last Tuesday evening. After business, four persons were admitted as members to the club.
MRS ELLEN D. CAMPBELL DEAD
Mrs. Ellen Dodson Campbell, of 121 N. Green St., died April 25 Funeral services were held at the Union Holiness Church, Rev. Chas A. Luvine officiating. The body was taken to her old home at Petersburg for burial. She is survived by one daughter, three grandchildren and a host of friends. Mrs. R. E. Bowie, her daughter, was called home from New York before her mother's death. She will return to New York City soon.
CHURCHES
EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH
A large number attended Sunday school with Mr. J. H. Dunn, Supt. At 11 a.m., m. services were conducted by the pastor. He preached from the subject, "Joseph Gives God the Credit for his Exaltation." The pastor portrayed some beautiful scenes in the life of Joseph, when the time came in dreams in Canaan, until he made known to his brothers in Egypt. One of the saddest pictures was the pleading of Judah for the redemption of his younger brother, Benjamin, and how he offered to suffer himself the penalty for the King's silver cup beinf found in Benjamin, the speaker compared this scene to the one in which Jesus Christ placed Him in Heavenly Father for the redemption of man, and laid Himself on the altar that he might die in man's stead. The congregation was visibly moved and plainly showed
emotion they felt over this masterly discourse. At 3:30 p. m., Holy Communion was administered. B. Y. P. U. services were held at 5 p. m. The topic was, "What the Bible Teaches about God." Discussion was opened by Mr. W. Sparrow. He was followed by Mr. Edward Jernigan, Mr. Wm. T. Bryant and Mr. Levy Artis. A program was then rendered. At 7:30 there was preaching by Rev Wm. Tibbs of Pittsburgh, Pa., his subject being, "A Grip on God."
IN REMEMBRANCE
The 10th of May is here again and it is Mother's Day. It recalls 1907 when God called my darling mother, Mary O. Bass home to rest. Mother is gone, but Oh how I miss her! Her love and kindness will never be forgotten. Her Devoted Daughter, CARRIE
Don't fail to see "Miss Bluebeard," at the Colonial Theatre, Portsmouth's Popular Playhouse. Monday, May 11th.
OLIVE BRANCH
MILES-COPELAND
A beautiful wedding 'took place
Wednesday evening, April 29, when
Miss Elsie Marie Copeland and
Mr. Stanley B. Miles were united
in marriage by the pastor of Olive
Branch Church. Mr. and Mrs.
Miles will live in Washington, D.C.
-Rev and Mrs. A. S. Hoard
Mr. Miles and Mrs. Hoard were
the guests of Mrs. Mollie Brown of
Key Road, Sunday afternoon for
dinner.
CHURCH NOTES
Several new members were pres-
ent for Sunday School at Olive Branch. Following the school, the pastor preached a very interesting sermon to the Junior's from the subject, "The Clean Way." At 2 A.M. the pastor of love and Charity held the annual sermon here. A short program was rendered by the Juveniles, under the direction of Mrs. Millie Branch. Rev. A. S. Hoard, the pastor, preached the annual sermon, which was very inspiring. Group One had charge of the B. Y. P. U. services Sunday. A very good pro-
gram was delivered to the leadership of Mrs. G. Edwards. The pastor preached another excellent sermon at night.
BOWERS HILL
Mr. John Cartwright spent Sunday in Suffolk, visiting his cousin, who is ill.
The funeral of Mr. Isaac Rogers, who died Saturday, April 24 was held Tuesday, at Little Zion Baptist Church. Rev. W. A. Bak his pastor officiated, assisted by Zion W. H. Riddick, who spoke of his life in the community. Mr. Rogers was very active in church work. He was a member of the Usher Board and at all times manifested a Christian spirit. He was buried with honors from the Knights of Pythias and the Love and Charity lodges. The obituaries were read as follows: from the family by Mrs. Rachel Riddick; from the church by Mr. Asbury Jones; from the church by Mr. Pythias by Miss Ethel M. Jones; from the Usher Board by Mrs. Mille Branch. The deceased was twenty years of age. He is survived by his wife, mother, sisters, three brothers, three aunts and a host of relatives and friends. Interment was in the Charities Cemetery.
Don't fail to see "Miss Bluebeard," at the Colonial Theatre, Portsmouth's Popular Playhouse, Monday, May 11th.
BRIGHTON
The Sunday School session was very inspiring. The ex-pastor of the Sunday School Union spoke on an important subject. At 11 o'clock a testimonial service was held. Holy Communion was administered. At the 8 o'clock service, the pastor preached another splendid sermon. The Willing Workers' Board met at the home of Mr. Vaughan on Marshall Ave.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Services at First Baptist Church was very good Sunday. The pastor Rev. Philip Boone, preached two very able sermons. Communion was administered at 1:30. The Junior missionaries met with Miss Rosebud Chamois on Central Ave. They are making splendid progress.
Don't fail to see "Miss Bluebeard," at the Colonial Theatre. Portsmouth's Popular Playhouse, Monday, May 11th.
NORFOLK JOURNAL AND GUIDE
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MR LEWIS SMITH, "Chie" of Portsmouth, who after having made an excellent reputation as pianist in Eddie Rector's Cabaret, on 127th Street, New York City, is now home. While in New York Mr. Smith had the honor of broadcasting from station WGN.
CHURCHLAND
—Sunday services were well attended. The Banner was won back by Miss Gibson's Class. At the noon service, Rev. J. B. Stith, of First Calvary Baptist Church, preached. At 2 p. m., the Lord's Supper was served by Rev. O. J. Allen, of Norfolk. It was voted to extend a call to Rev. O'Donnou, of this church.
Charlotte, to become pastor of
—Mesdames Martha Tart and Martha Simmons were the guests of Mrs. Nannie Maye, of Norfolk, last week.
Mr. Simmons was the guest of Mesdames Wilson and Sumner. The teachers of the public schools visited the exhibit at Gilentron. Miss Gibson and fifty-six pupils ulso attended.
—Master Emanuel Elliott, who had his shoulder dislocated, is better.
—Mesdames Sarah Witlock, Nellie Baker and Miss M. E. Gibson attended the installation service of Rev. E. E. Smith at Zion Baptist Church Sunday.
—Mr. and Mrs. Pullman, who spent a short time with Mr. and Mrs. James Terry, left for their home near Washington. Churchland was represented at the anniversary of the Missionary and Educational Society of Third Baptist Church Monday.
DEEP CREEK
REHOROTH CHURCH
The Sunday School lesson at Roehobth A. M. E., Sunday was very interesting. The Supt., Rev. Ocill Miller, was absent but his place was most ably filled by Miss Lucilla Miller. The presiding elder, Rev Davis, gave some very helpful remarks. At eleven o'clock Rev Davis preached a very interesting sermon. He admonished his hearers to leave worldly things alone, and place their minds on spiritual things, and be administered H. o'ly Communion. At one o'clock Rev Davis, accompanied by the pastor, Rev Mackey, preached at Bethel Church, New Mill Creek.
DIVINE BAPTIST CHURCH
The attendance at Sunday school was fine Sunday. The lesson was well taught and reviewed by the different teachers. Rev. Smith preached a very spiritual and inspiring sermon at 12 o'clock. He gave Holy Communion and the service enjoyed it. Mrs Grace Creekmur, of Portsmouth gave a very interesting talk in the interest of mission work. The missionary club is to be reorganized next Sunday. At night, Rev. Mizell of Norfolk, preached. The visit took the home of Mr. Mrs. Collie Jones, and left a fine bouncing baby boy.
—The Sarah Allen Working Club held its regular meeting last Thursday night, with Mrs. A. M. Williams as president. Two new members were present. Each member of the club named herself, "Bring One,"—her duty being to bring in a new members, a new town, a new town, and sons Leon and Ollie, of Millville, motored to Holland, Sunday.
—Messrs Elijah Smith, H. Valentine and Leon M. Hicks were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Mason, Sunday, at Pleasant View. —Mr. Winfield Creekmur and little son were visitors in Deep Creek Sunday. —Mrs. Pecolia Griffin was the guest of her brother, Mr. Dallas Griffin, Sunday at Shinward.
GILMERTON
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
At eleven o'clock, at the First Baptist Church, Rev. W. Willis, of Portsmouth, preached a stirring sermon. At 3:30 o'clock a Woman's Day program was held. Mrs. Blount, of Portsmouth was the principal speaker and co-worker. Mr. Samuel Lomex, of Trutuxn was present during all the services Sunday.
Mr. Robert Williams and wife, Mr. Samuel Werevis, wore visitors to the First Baptist Sunday school and later visited his mother, Mrs. Martha Williams
—Last Wednesday the County Exhibition was held at the Gilberton Public School. There were 20 or more schools in the exhibit.
—The Gilberton school boys played ball against 'South Hill. Gilberton was 3 to 0.
—Mrs. W. T. Woodous, of St. Julian Creek, was the guest of her
cousin, Mrs. Lillie Hawkins, Sunday afternoon and also of her brother-in-law, Mr. W. W. Williams.
—Mrs. Kathrine Allen of Mt. Hermon was the guest of her brother, Mr. W. W. Williams.
—Mr. Lafayette Ray and brother visited their aunt, Mrs. Cornelia Gary.
—Services at the A. M. E. Zion Church were well attended. Rev. Sawyer rendered a hearty sermon at eleven o'clock. Mrs. Ephraim Mullen and Miss L. Holland and Miss Alberta Miller, of St. Julian Creek, witnessed the Woman's Day program Sunday afternoon.
—Mrs. Leanna Goodman is very ill at her home.
WEST NORFOLK
—Mr. Eddie Deans sr. spent Sunday in Richmond visiting his sister, Mrs. Richard Eggleston.
—Miss Mary Hawkes of Churchland is spending a while with her aunt, Mrs. Mary Montgomery.
—Miss Martha Gilliam and Mr. Alonza Elliott motored to Suffolk, Sunday. While there they were the guests of Mr. Alonza Elliott sr.
—Dearon Louis Stanley is improving.
—Mis. Mary Montgomery is ill.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday School was largely attended. The school is growing rapidly under the leadership of Supt. Burke Mumform. At 6 a.m. the school, surrounded by Portsmouth, preached a splendid sermon, from the subject, "Christian Patience." Rev. White of Norfolk and Deacon James of the Fourth Baptist Church of Portsmouth, worshipped here. At 6 o'clock, B. Y. P. u. services were held under the leadership of President due was under the guidance by Minei Marsh, and Estelle Neal. Miss Luvenia Ricks sang a solo. At 8 o'clock Rev. White preached a very interesting sermon. He then administered Holy Communion. Mr. Jasstanley worshipped here, Sunday.
TAYLORSVILLE
Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor of Phoebus, Va., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones Sunday.
Misses Susie and Violet Ausby, Miss Bessie Turner, Miss Annie Ransom and Miss Marie Lassiter were the guests of Miss Clarine Daughtry Sunday.
Miss Daughtry, Mr. Frank Southall and Mr. Willie Turner were the guests of Mr. Theodore Alston of Brighton Sunday.
Miss Alean Dunn and Miss Mary Ballard last week for New York.
Mr. John Darden was the guest of Miss Maggie Cherry of Carroll St.
Mrs. Harriet Bell Johnson of New York was the guest of Mrs. Patient Darden.
Mr. O. Leak spent the weekend with his wife Mrs. Fannie B. Leak.
—Mrs. Patient Darden was the guest of Mrs. Annie Raleigh of Western Branch Sunday afternoon. —Miss Mildred of Brighton spent the week-end with her aunt Mrs. Patient Darden. —Mrs. Nina Pratt has returned home after a short stay in Wadesboro, N. C.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Services were full of inspiration. At 9 a. m., the Supt. Deacon William Hall and his corps of teachers were at their posts. The lesson was beautifully portrayed. In the morning service the pastor, Rev. W. H. Harris, D. D., held his auditors when he discourses on the subject from Matt. 27 chapter. At 3 o'clock Holy Communion was administered.
—Mrs. Lee an evangelist and singer preached an cloquent sermon. B. Y. P. U. was held at six o'clock with the President, Mr. William Perkinson on duty. The topic, "What the Bible Teaches About God," was opened for discussion by Miss Violet Ausby follower of the catechist, Mr. D. R. Harrington; the recitation was rendered by Mr. Robert Johnson and Mrs Gladys Sumner Bible verses were recited by members of the B. Y. P. U. At night service, Rev. Lee an evangelist held his congregation's attention when he conversed from the subject, "The Three Hebrew Children In the Firey Furnace." —Rev. Lee and Mrs. Lee rendered a series of sermons last week. "The Man Conveyed by Rev. Lee Thurman," was one of the most powerful of the week. Prayer service is held every Wednesday night.
MT. HERMON
WHITE ROSE ART CIRCLE
The White:Rose-Art Circle held its weekly meeting Friday night, May 1, at the home of Mrs. Els
After the business session, a hour was spent with refreshments served by Mrs. Wilson, assisted by Miss Esser Wilson.
Piedmont Heights
ST. MARK'S BAPTIST CHURCH
St. Mark's Baptist Sunday school was largely attended last Sunday
At 11 o'clock the pastor preached a very excellent sermon from the subject, "Words as a Mother's Comfort." The service was largely attended. The Preachers' Conference held its meeting at St Mark's Baptist Church Thursday night, April 30. Rev. Frank Jones, D. D: rendered the sermon.
RICHMOND
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ROBERT A. CRUMP
THINKS CIGARETTES MAY BEOUTGROWTH OF BABY PACIFIERS
Woman Doctor Says Hankering For Smokes And Gum May Be Relic Of Old Fashioned "Sugar Rag."
Richmondi, Va.-Dr. Bessie B Tharp, a prominent woman physician, speaking in the interest of child welfare at the Second Baptist Church Sunday morning, declared that it is her belief that the immediate cause for the inherent desire on the part of men and women to be continually placing something in their mouths, such as cigarettes, cigars, chewing gum and the like, is the outgrowth of the old fashion "passifier" that had always been given to children to quiet them the moment they began to smoke. Those children had been the higher stage of development of the old-fashioned "sugar-rag," which created an appetite that has clung to the people through the years.
The occasion was Baby Day and there were any number of mothers with babies 'of all ages. Dr. Tharps urged these mothers to be more careful in the use of 'passifiers' and soothing syrups and songs that will have a tendency to lure them. The children can only be quieted by drink or something similar. On the other hand she prevailed upon them to create a family altar in the home and "let the, children see you pray," "Teach them by precept and example, for children learn far more by what they see than by what they hear," "consisting of recitations and songs, etc., by the little children of the Sunday school was very pleasing. Mrs. Ella Walker was chairman of the occasion.
CONNECTICUT
WATERBURY
Waterbury, Conn.-Mr. Arthur Burke, of 1626 Main Street spent Saturday and Sunday, April 18, 19, in Plainfield, N. J., where he and his family will make their future home after a few days. Mr. Burke expects to leave Monday. The family will join him at a later date. *Grace Baptist Church, Rev I. W. Reed, pastor, closed its real, Friday night. The meetings were conducted by Rev. Ethelardy of Shiloh Baptist Church, Hartford, Conn. *Rev. and Mrs. Reed Deacon Rubin, Mr. and Mrs. McKenney and Mrs. L. Benton were the dinner guests of Deacon and Charles Cross, 130 Locust street, Friday, April 24. *The Young Matrons Club met Friday, 24 at the Community House in their regular meeting. The members are busy searing in preparation for a bazaar, to be held some time in May. Mrs. Robert Stroud served a delicious repast of cocoa and cake. *Messrs. Jno. W. Hunter, Clarence Connor, Linwood Eggleston, Shelton Burke, Misses Eiffon Connor, Naomi Riddick, Jessie and Rachel Connor and S. mile to the courthouse. They were the guests of Misses Lewis. *Mrs. Catherine Sharpe of giggle street; Mrs. Essie Trotman of giggle street; Mr. Robert Riddick, 3 Wood street; Mr. J. B. Lister, 23 East avenue, and Linda Grier, 1019 N. Main street, arid. *Born to Mr. and Mrs. Connor, of Town Plot, a bouncing baby boy, their 'twelfth child.
NEW HAVEN
New Haven, Conn—Rev. C. S. Spotswood, of the A. M. E. Zion Church, has been very successful, in securing, Miss Martha Naomi Parkers, the gospel angelist, of Norfolk, Yu., to return here May 13. Miss the recent engagement services. Miss the recent engagement here for ten weeks will no doubt cause many to hear her again on her return, May 17.
—Rev. Thomas, formerly of South Norwalk, filled the pulpit at Immanuel last Sunday, at the morning and evening services. His nurses were very helpful and highly耐寒. He also spoke very briefly to the Church school, of which, Mrs. Polly T. McCabe is superintendent.
—The Metoka Class will hold their next regular meeting on the third Thursday in this month, in the Church. Their last important task was the presenting of Mime. Chatham was the curry, which met with the approval of the city. —Bethel Church, Sperry stork is working hard for the rally that ends the 14th of June, to raise the desired amount of money they have pledged to raise. Their choir is one of the best in the city and is led by Maple of Mr. J. R. Peters ir. on Maple his choir will sing for Dr. Smith's congregation, a white Methodist Church, of Westville.
—Miss Edna Pierce, of Orchard street, is among those listed for
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In what was to have been a three cornered debate between Union, Howard and Lincoln Universities debating teams, but which developed into a dual affair between Howard and Union, Lincoln dropping out at the eleventh hour, a hot discussion ensued which resulted in a win for Union, who took the affirmative on the subject: "Resolved: That the United States Should Take Immediate Steps Towards the Recognition of Soviet Russia."
Under the auspices of the Religious Education Committee, Mrs Nannie Frasier, chairman, the Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School was presented to the Vesper service Sunday afternoon. The musical end of the program was under the direction of the Mrs. James Hatcher, wife of the pastor, and several selections from the Easter Cantata were rendered.
teachers for the coming fall term. She is of the normal school.
—Music Week was well observed.
Many of the leading artists were prominently engaged during music week and acquitted themselves in fitting manners.
—Mr. Rodney Stanford, formerly chef at the Garden Hotel, in the city, was awarded first prize a few days ago, in the Parisienne cooking contest held in New York City. The Garden Hotel would hold at Immanuel the past week was well attended and the delegates left feeling that New Haven was a fine place after all and that it would be a fine thing for the convention to meet here oftener.
—Last sunday at the Communion services twenty-two persons took the right hand of fellowship and became members of the Immanuel Baptist Church. A very appreciative audience greeted them and applauded the pastor, Dt. Pharr, to implore them to press on and upward.
—Sunday, May 10, the Junior Department of Immunael will have charge of the "Mother's Day Program." They have left no stonesurned to fittingly observe this day as a real "Mothers' Day" Mrs. Dowdell, superintendent of the department is still on the sick list well as Miss Gibson, who is president of the Missionary Society.
—The large audience of the Mothers' Club enjoyed the film, "End of the Road," shown at the Dixwell Community House, April 27.
—The Athletic Association was given a banquet by a committee of ladies at the Community House recently.
—The Dixwell Ave. Community House celebrated music week by a unique program Monday in Beijing. —Among the floats in the Boy Week Celebration was one from Dixwell Ave. Community House.
—Mrs. Sadie Thompson, visiting nurse, will give a lecture and demonstration on Children's Care at the next Mothers' meeting on May 25.
Plainsville, Conn.
Plainville, Conn.—Mrs. Riggins of Meriden, spent the week-end in New Haven.
—Mrs. Sam Christian, of Meriden, spent a week with her parents.
—Miss Helena Livingstone has returned from Rye, N. Y., where she spent a pleasant vacation.
—Wilhelm M. Meyers is authorized agent for Meriden, New Britain, Southington and Newville. Place all orders with him for future delivery of the Journal and Guide.
SOUTH NORWALK
South Norwalk, Conn.—The funeral of Mr. Fisher, deacon of the Grace Baptist Church, was held Monday at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Lamar officiating. Mrs. J. Lewis sang a beautiful solo, "Face to Face," with Mrs. Frank Scott accompany the piano. "Mr. J. Douglass has come to visit to friends and relatives in the visit." The concert given recently in the Knight Street Church was a success. "The services at Grace Baptist Church were unusually interesting Sunday. Rev. Robinson preached, followed which the Holy Communion was administered. "The new pastor, Harris, was at Mount Zion Baptist Church Sunday and delivered two able sermons. The Holy Communion was administered at 3 p. m. The choir
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Diggs was a success.
Harry Clements and Ida
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COLUMBIA
Columbia, N. C. Prep. preached at the Bainbridge Sunday morning and sold Columbia Graded School last week, April 20-22. Daily commencement was day and the following were represented: Gunnel L. M. Cartwright, Prof. Landing, Mrs. V. N. Orr, cipal, Travis, Prof. Bata pal, Prof. and Mrs. Leland Mildred Lewis came to Saturday and spent the Mrs. Lewis. They left Belcross, their home. Prof. Mrs. Spence closed their house and motored home Said Columbia. "The pupils at the Columbia Graded from 6th to 10th Louise Littlejohn, General John, Mac Eloise Rowse, Spruill, Rocose Spruill, From 5th to 8th garet Morris, John Hurde and Spruill. "Rocose Spruill panied Prof. E. W. Dr. family home. Mr. D. B. has opened a soft drink store on Road street and it ment on Road night made a tin keys to visit her mother Said
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CHURCH
Hood Chapel Sunday since
Near 12th and Walker away
largely attended Sunday,
working earnestly to teach
school the best. Mr. J. T.
is superintendent; Miss
Small is secretary.
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M. T. Troy, of this city, and New York, came down easy to take charge of the or the S. N. T. School and graduation. She will soon afterward. Mrs. A. A. of Norfolk, who is one teachers, is also working training.
Cley Bowers and daughter have gone to New York several months with and friends.
J. E. Roebuck, formerly of Macedonia A. M. E. of this city, has been appa- to the Eastern Shore passe- and the family have their home in Fulton. B. Washington Street is making many and improvements in their new it looks like a real first home, and their patronage using.
J. J. Posey gave the Alive of his best April fool's day. The Alliance meets and third Thursday in math. But Mr. Posey publishes that we meet
IN MEMORIAM
but loving remembrance
fear sister, Willie Mad
who departed this life, May
is thy memory that will
never fade,
never again we hope to meet
you,
there is no parting or tears
ever shed.
but not forgotten by
Mr (Mrs.) Myra C. Boykins.
IN MEMORIAM
storing memory of our hus-
band father, Garrison Boy-
who departed this life May
memory of that evening,
stood with breaking hearts,
the one we loved so dearly
by Death's most evil dart.
all never cease to love you,
your form be in the dust,
one day we hope to meet you
end in God we trust.
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SUFFOLK ELKS HOST OF STATE BODY TUES., MAY19
Suffolk, Va.—Greater Suffolk
Lodge of Elks will be host to the
State Elks May 19, in this city
Extensive preparations for fitting
entertainment for the delegates
are being made by the home com-
mittee headed by Mr. Luther Colden.
The grand street parade is
expected to eclipse all previous
turn-outs of the Elks of Virginia
An attendance equalling any ever
witnessed on a Virginia convention
of the order is looked for:
three times a month. We had met on the second and sixteenth, but he thought that we also ought to meet on the twenty-third. We meet there and it was the best meeting that we have ever had. All are invited for April 7, 14, 21 and 28.
—The Palm Leaf 'Mothers' Fire-side Band held its annual meeting at the Antioch Christian Church at 2:30 p. m. Sunday, Rev. J. B. Jones, the pastor preached the sermon.
—Miss Mollie Watson, of Harvallville, N. C., who has been teaching in the county, is spending a few weeks with friends in the city.
—The reading public of this city is beginning to know that the Norfolk Journal and Guide is a Race Paper, pure and simple. It looks after the interest of the Negro without hesitation. It has no neglect by why not in your items and let the world see what you and your business is doing in Suffolk? It will not cost you anything if you have a stamp, post office, or a telephone.
MISSIONARY DAY
Missionary interest is growing in this city. Sunday at the Antioch Christian Church, the Palm Leaf Fireside Band held its annual meeting. A large number was present. Mrs. Maggie Arrington presided. Papers were read by Mrs. Viola P. Jordan, Hope; Mrs. C. E. Palmer, Parents' Meeting; Mrs. Effie Edwards, founder, Fireides School; Mrs. W. W. Landy, Thirty Years of Fireides School. Remarks by Mrs. Bettie Harris, Rev. Harriett Jordan and
At 8 p. m, at the Pine Street Baptist Church another program was rendered. Mrs. Maggie Arrington presided. After Scriptures reading by Mrs. Viola P. Jordan and Prayer by Mrs. Durenda Hill several interesting papers were read which captivated the audience. Excelent papers were read by Mrs. Durenda Hill, Mrs. Emma Hardy, Mrs. Nina Mann, Mrs. Edna Barnes and Miss C. Cohoon Mrs. J. B. Lewis, Mrs. W. M. Bridgeford Mrs. Mira Boykins and Mr. Jos, Richardson.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
The First Baptist Church, of South Suffolk, will begin a meeting on the 10th and continue until the 17th. The Sunday school is well attended; Rev. B. L. Shorter is superintendent, Miss Jennie Boyd, assistant; Rev. Riddick, pastor, Miss Odel Watkins, of Suffolk, is visiting relatives and friends in New York City. Mother's Day will be observed at the First Baptist Church, Pleasant Hill, May 10 at 8 p. m.
PLEASANT HILL
Rev. Dr. W. A. Cobb, pastor, being called to another of his churches on account of the death of a member, the Rev. T. J. Johnson, pastor of the Pine Street Baptist Church and principal of Nansendu Institute, filled his pulpit instead. It was an able and helpful sermon from the "Personal Power and Its Effects." The offering was $52.31.
—The Rev. Mr. Spratley has arrived to assume duties as pastor of the Macedonia A. M. E. Church. He is reported as being an able preached and pastor. He relieves the Rev. J. E. Buckch, who was transferred to Eastern Shore, Va. Master Woodrow Smith, Pleasant Hill, spent Sunday in Norfolk, visiting his teacher, Mrs. Annie B. Willis, of the S. N. T. School.
Closing Exercises
The twentieth closing exercises of Suffolk Normal Training School will be held at the Broadway Theatre, East Washington street, Monday and Tuesday, May 11 and 12, at 6:30 p. m.
This year the school has available four hundred and fifty comfortable seats; two of the best pianists and trainers, Mrs. M. J Troy, of New York and Mrs. A B. Willis, of Norfolk; two excellent matron teachers, Mrs. V. P. Jordan and Mrs. C. E. Palmer.
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The doors of the theatre will open on the named hour in order that those desiring to attend the exercises may choose the seats of their selection. Parents and relatives are asked to accompany their boys and girls to and from the concerts at the theatre. The graduating exercises will be held immediately following the concert Tuesday evening. Rev. J. F. Jordan is the principal.
TYNES ST. BAPTIST CHURCH
Tynes Street Baptist Church has a splendid Sunday School with an enrollment of 310 scholars. Deacon I. V. Coleman has been the very able superintendent of the school for the past 17 years, and is highly praised for his services over this period. Mr. John H. Beamon is the secretary. Sunday Rev. F. M. Smith preached at both the morning and evening services. At 11 oclock his sermon subject was, "Labor," taken from Romans 7:24. Sunday night, Rev. C. L. Griffin preached at New Hope Baptist Church, Pugville, for the benefit of the Home Mission Circle.
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Bynum, Mrs. Mattie M. Parker and Prof. A. J. Brown motivated to Hampton Institute to attend the fifty-seventh anniversary exercises of that school.
TULIP LITERARY CLUB
The Tulip Literary and Social Club held its last meeting at the residence of Mrs. Hilda Rodger, Adams street. The meeting was largely attended. After a brief transaction of business, the club was served to a very toothsome repast by the hostess. Memebers of the club were inmates Winstone, Anngenette Bunch, Mary Backus, Rebecca Broadnax, Mary Kendrick, Mamie Cousin, Mary Boone, Miss Mollie Britt, Estelle Riddick, Josephine Burnard, Cora Dra and Lillian Scott, Next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Mary Boone, of Wilson street, Friday night. Visitors were: Mr. Grady Backus and Dr. R. A. Smith, of Norfolk, Va.
35th Anniversary
Of Union Prospect
The 35th anniversary of Union Prospect Baptist Church will be celebrated as follows:
Thursday, July 30, 8 p. m., devotions, Deacons W. J. Carter and W. M. Jones, Sermon, Rev. Z Taylor Whiting. Collection and adjournment.
Friday, July 31, 8 p. m., devotions Deacons William Taxwell and A Armstead. Sermon Rev. E. M. Jones.
Sunday, August 2, 9:30 a.m. m
Sunday school as usual, conducted
by superintendent, J. B. Daniels.
11:30 decays, Deacon T. A. Bright and Brother D. Page. Sermon, Rev. R. H. Yates. Collection and dinner. At 3 p.m., devotions, Deacons S. Walker and A. J. Williams. Educational Address by Prof. W. G. Price, principal of Gloucester high school. He will be accompanied by the quartette of the above mentioned school, 8 p.m., devotions by Deacons Peter Wyatt and Samuel Griffin. Committee Rev. R. W. Lemmon. All of members are requested to contribute one penny for every year of the church's existence.
Committee: Deacons J. B. Daniels, Thomas Burrell, T. A. Bright, Jas. Smith and D. Parker, Rev. J. H. Alston, pastor.
DENDRON
Dendron, Va.—Rev. P. R. Washington preached an eloquent sermon to the Old Fellows and the Household of Ruth at the First Baptist Church last Sunday from Gen. 12.2. *Rev. Harvley Johnson and Rev. James Roberts conducted services for the Rev. A. F. Gomen last Sunday. *Mr. J. D. Wilson motored to Petersburg Sunday visit his niece who was a *Mrs. Mollie Park* and children were guest of their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Mattie Johnson, grandmother. *The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Lee and left a fine baby girl last week. *Miss L. R. Briggs left for Philadelphia Sunday on a vacation. *Mrs. Amelia Palmer and daughter of, Petersburg, were the guests of their brother and uncle, Mr. G. W. Jones and family Sunday. *Mr. Jesse Wilcox and Elijah Lambert, colored, has charge of the construction work on our New Sury Lumber Company's plant here during the time of the chief engineer. *Rev. R. L. Heck conducts work at the Second Baptist Church last Sunday. *Mr. and Mrs. R. Robinson had as guests Sunday, Mr. H. Murphy, Miss Esther Johnson, Mrs. Mary Kirby, Miss Thelma and Dorothy Inman.
Tells Seniors To
(Continued from page 7.)
This spirit is an intangible thing which we can feel in the life of Hampton. It is remarkable to see how Hampton has influenced this country. The work of the Jeanes Board grew out of the spirit and life of Dr. H. B. Krissell. The work of the Rosenwa Fund grew out of the spirit and life of Booker T. Washington. All this work can be traced back to Armstrong. Hampton Institute has always stood for co-operation among all people. It has always taught white men and black men to live together in mutual helpfulness, one another. It has taught that the finest thing for the people of this Nation and the world to do is to fight against the enemies of the human race. If we fight each other, we are gone. If we all work together against ignorance, disease, and other enemies of human life, then the human race will survive."
NORFOLK JOURNAL AND GUIDE
FRANKLIN
MRS. MARY ASHE is the authorized Journal and Guide Agent for Franklin. All business referred to her will be given prompt attention.
—Sunday was the day of Holy Communion at the Cool Spring Baptist Church. Rev.M. C. Allen, preached a strong sermon on the "Growing in Grace." At night, Rev.R. C. Baker preached a strong sermon which was greatly enjoyed by all who heard him.
—Mrs. Harriett, Powell, of Suffolk, worshipped at the Cool Spring Baptist Church on Sunday and was guest at Mrs. Virgie Morris.
—Mrs. Annie W. Holland, State Supervisor of North Carolina, spent the week-end at her home in Hall street.
—Mrs. Hunter Beale, of Norfolk, spent Sunday with his wife, Mrs. Rachel Beale who is ill in Hall street.
- Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Baker are the happy parents of a bouncing baby girl. Mother and baby are doing fine.
- Mrs. Goldia Duke loft Wednesday for Philadelphia, Esa. after spending several hours with her mother. Mr. Trumilla Stephens, Mrs. Mary Ashe accompanied her to Notflok, and also visited the Journal and Guide office.
ENTERTAINED AT DINNER
Mr. and Mrs. William Boone
entertained at dinner Sunday, May
26th, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Scott, Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence Boone, Messrs.
Cleveland Turner, Austin Chatman of
Drewrysville; Mr. James Jones
Rev. J. L. Mayfield, Mrs. Bertha
Davis, of Miami, Fla.; and Mrs.
Emma J. Parker, Tuesday, April
28th. Rev. J. L. Mayfield, Mrs.
Bertha Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Scott and Miss Lillie Mae White
head motored to Lawrenceville to
visit relatives at St. Paul School.
—Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Scott left
Sunday for New York after spending
three weeks with their parents.
—Mrs. Bertha Davis left Saturday
for Portsmouth, Norfolk, New
York and Canada, where she will
spend a few months before returning
to her home in Florida.
ODD FELLOWS ANNUAL
BISHOP BLACKWELL TO
PREACH
Bishop Geo. L. Blackwell, D. D. LL. D., will be the preacher at the night service at St. Luke Sunday. A special sermon will be preached. Appropriate flowers for Mother's Day will be pinned on all who attend.
—Rev. Holmes, of Courtland, was in town Saturday on business. —Lloyd Pope spent the weekend in Portsmouth and Norfolk visiting relatives and friends, during his stay he visited the Journal Guide plant, the Dunbar Graded School and the Booker T. Washington High School.
SCHOOL EXHIBITS
SCHOOL EXHIBITS
The Southampton School, Co-op School
Exhibits Friday, April 24 at the Cool Spring Baptist Church
It was largely attended, about 75 teachers were present. Prizes awarded as follows: Grouping the 1, 2, 3, 4, room and Rosenwald Schools. One and two room Schools. Rosenwald Boykins, No. 1; Franklin Graded No. 2; Rosenwald No. 1, three, Capron Graded School 4, Adams Grove Graded School 5, Bryants 1, Bethel 2, Mayfield 3, Darden Mill 4, Sedley 5. Ninety schools are in the county and practically each was represented. In the evening at 8 o'clock a program was was held at the above named church. Saturday, April 25th the Southampton Teachers' Association was held at the Berkley Graded School, Franklin, Vn.
PHOEBUS. VA
—Mr. William Stewart, of Tennis street, who was so unfortunate as to get his ankle broken a few days ago is improving. His wife, Mrs. Isabelle Stewart, who has been sick for quite sometime is now able to be down stairs.
—Sunday school and morning service at ion Baptist Church last Sunday were well attended. Rev. C. H. Pearson preached a very instructive sermon in the morning. On account of the storm there was no B. Y. P. u. service, exceptionally good program arranged by Mr. Robert Lassiter as rendered Sunday at 8 p. m. In spite of the weather there was a splendid audience and a good collection was taken.
—Mr. C. C. Pool, tailor of Henderson, N. C., attended the anniversary exercises at Hampton Institute last week and worshipped at Zion Baptist Church Sunday morning. He was the guest of his brother, Mr. E. Pool, of County St.
—Mrs. Clementine Fauquierter entertained the Bible Class of the Zion Baptist Sunday School last Wednesday night at the residence of Mrs. A. A. Graham. The lesson was explained by Mrs. Graham after which Mrs. Fauquier served refreshments.
—The Bible Class of Zion Baptist Sunday School will give a Chicken Supper Friday night, May 1st, at the residence of Mrs. J. I. Attended the church street.
—Miss Alice Reid, of Holland, attended the anniversary exercises at Hampton institute last week and worshipped at Zion Baptist Church
Sunday morning. She was the guest of Miss Ethel Wainwright, of Armstrong avenue.
—Mr. R. H. Humphrey, U. S. F. N. R. F., who has been visiting his wife, Mrs. L. Humphrey, 'of Fulton street, left Thursday for Philadelphia.
—Mr. Thomas Henderson, student at Thyne Istitute, came home Monday on account of illness. His father, Mr. C. H. Henderson, went for him Saturday. He is somewhat improved but confined to bed.
NEGRO SOCIETY FIGHTING T.
(continued from page 17)
the quotas that have been assigned
their respective counties or cities
—assured that if these forces
organized and work, the required
amount will be raised within a few
weeks.
The chairman reports that Kich-Mrs. M. L. Walker, has consented Mrs.M. L. Walker, has consented to head the drive in the capital city. He also states that ministers and teachers in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Petersburg, and other cities are heartily co-operating. Several ministers in Norfolk and Portsmouth have agreed to raise $100.00 each in their respective churches. The doctors, says Dr Davis, are also giving special assistance in these cities. Among the counties organized to date, encouraging reports are being received from Essex, Middlesex, King and Queen, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Accomac, Northampton, King William, and York. Persons interested in this plan of helping tuberculosis sufferers to have a chance to get well, but who live in a city or county where no agent has been appointed should write directly to Rev. M. E. Davis, 1245 Glasgow street, Portsmouth, Virginia.
CAPE CHARLES
CAPE CHARLES
Capella, Va. - Rev. W. J. Miller has been sent back to St Stephen A. M. E. Church. "The excursion from Philadelphia to Sunday, April 19, brought a number of familiar faces and friends to the city." Mrs. J. H. Randolph and daughter, sister of Mr. T. D. Jefferson, visited in the city. Mr. Jefferson, "Mr. Willie Godwin and son and wife, home visiting and wife," Mrs. Francis West was home visiting husband and friends. "Ms. Laura Hikes and Mrs. Oscar Joynes, sister are very ill at this writing." Little James Young, age 13 years, grandson of Mrs. Harden, was run down by an automobile driven by Mrs. Jack Moore, white, of Cape Charles, while riding a bicycle. He received a broken collar bone, jaw an eye knocked out and a number of other severe injuries. writing it is not known whether he will recover or not. Miss Bonlaher Sterling, of the town, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Sterling, has given to Pocomoke to visit grandparent, Mr. Frank Quinn, of that city. "Mr. and Mrs. Panting, of Washington, D.C., traveling agents for the International Bible Students Association, are stopping in the home of Mr. Willie Brown, of Jefferson avenue and Neetairne street.
CAPE CHARLES R. F. D.
Rev. W. H. Matthews, of Capes
Charles and pastor of 6th Mt. Zion
Baptist Church, of Parksley, delivered a stirring sermon at the Capeville Baptist Church last Sunday in the interest of our church that he has built. Mrs Wilson Fitchett, of Bayview, and Mr. George Dave, and wife, of Nelsonia, baptized with Capeville Baptist congregation last Sunday. "Mrs. Melvina Staff is ill at this writing." *Miss Laurine Spady, student of Tidewater Institute, was at Seaview visiting her sister, Mrs. Sallie F. Seaton and grandmother, Mrs Melvina Stafford, last Sunday:
Future Citizens In
(Continued from Pago Seven)
The school principals did exceedingly well in arranging for the colored boys' participation in Boys' Week. Thursday numerous groups of boys were escorted thru several race business establishments of the city, where they were shown the how and whereof the enterprises visited. Other wholesome features were provided for the boys during the week in keeping with the National Boys' Week program.
The ministers of the city gave due cognizance to the event. Practically everyone of them preached boys' sermons Sunday. With the meagre facilities available the colored boys made an excellent showing in Boys' Week participation.
Don't share the old-fashioned notion that one has to be unusually skilled in gardening to raise flowers. There are flowers that are hard to raise, but there are others especially the Peony, "the nearest rival to the rose,"—which can be grown by any amateur gardener. "The gardener for whom many other flowers present insuperable difficulties," writes Grace Tabor, Garden Editor of the Woman's Home Companion, in the May issue, "may with confidence turn to the Peony and the Peony once planted, will grow and bloom for him however unskillie he may be."
ARE THERE 2,500 DOPE ADDICTS HERE
(Continued from page 7.)
However, it disappears and the peddler is disarmed of all suspicion.
Dope peddlers are a wary lot of people. They are suspicious of everything and everybody. They are superstitious and it is only after an addict has thorny won the confidence of the peddler that he is permitted to take a few "decks" out with him.
No one ever enters a "dodo den without having been beeped" on before he meets "peeped" what the gogole is for. If it is down to be the "law" at the door, a quick signal to the inmates upstairs and the "stuff" is passing down the sewer.
Licut. Clifford posed while operating here as a "dope" addict, and cocaine fiend. He hobbled with big dope sellers and little peddlers. A number of those trafficking in the "goods" here were spotted. He was able to get the evidence that would stand up in court. His first duty when reaching a city he is to work is to survey the suspected "dope" area, then become a denizen of that area until he becomes on the best terms with one or two addicts. The way he did that was setting him able to put over a good job before he leaves that particular town.
In spite of the large supply of "dope" in the city, it is virtually impossible for a stranger to purchase even a single grain. The vendors are far too crafty to deal with strangers. Sell to no white man is an unwritten but firm rule of the game. The law is personified in white people in this part of the country, and colored traffickers to play safe, never sell to white people.
Easy Money
It is the easy money and the big money that attracts so many to the selling end of the "dope" game. A half an ounce of cocaine is bought by the retailer for $18.00. On this lot he easily cleans up $25.00 a day. Fifty regular customers will net him this daily, revenue. Ten or twenty customer, "dope" houses generally net the wholesaler around 100 or $200 a day. The wholesaler never sells "coke" himself. His house or "funkies" are all high as $500 to $100.00 to make a trip to New York and return with a $500 or $1,000 purchase. More flunkies are paid to distribute it to the "houses." While these little "fish" are "flirting" with the law and taking chances on penitentiary sentences, the big "fish," the men who make the distribution of the poison possible, and who are directly responsible for the untold suffering and misery it causes, ride about town in high powered cars, most of the even unsuspected. The "mumneys" will do their work in the pen before he is healed, and there is nothing to do other than send them there while the ring-leaders go to a baseball game. As long as the big fellows are free and have the money the traffic will go on, because new runners are employed as rapidly as old ones go to jail.
Street Peddler
The street peddler of cocaine is exposed to very little risk. He never sells in the presence of anyone except himself and customer. In case of arrest, the seller's word is as good as the addict's. If none is found on the peddler, why there no evidence. I discuss the drug evil as observed in his secret investigations Lieutenant Cliffard said:
"The drug evil is an insidious thing that ensnares old and young alike, male and female; breaks a down morality, turns the honest into thieves and gives up its victims to death alone. To the average persons the dope addict and peddler is considered nothing more than a social degenerate. He is this and more. He is a dangerous criminal. The "dope" peddler is a person, who by the very nature of his business will accomplish almost any ends to carry on his illegal traffic in narcotics. On the slightest provocation he will resort to phishing if caught, has very little regard for human life. The addict, to obtain money to satisfy his craving will resort to anythine."
Lieut. Clifford added:
"The citizens of Norfolk can render the Government and the community, great assistance and a great service in this connection by promptly requesting an investigation by federal officers of all houses, which they have reason to believe are carrying on the nefarious business of drug-selling. This is done by simply S. Nairing an unsigned letter to V.A. requesting the suspected house be investigated.
National Agent Clifford is a native of Columbus, Ohio. He is the son of Hon. William H. and Carrie Clifford, the father having been elected for two terms to the Ohio Legislature, and his mother is the author of a book of poems entitled, "The Widening Light," just published and said to rival Dunbar in poetical expression.
Mr. Clifford his primary education, graduated from the Public schools of Columbia. In 1908 he entered Howard University, graduating with the degree of A. B., in 1910, later taking post-graduate work in Columbia University.
He was commissioned a First Lieutenant in Infantry from the 17th Provisional Officers Training Regiment at Fort Des Moines, in 1917, and later served overseas. He is credited with having been the first officer of his company to come in actual contact with the Germans in combat by capturing a German machine gun and bringing it back to his company while in the Argonne.
HEARD 'ROUND
TOWN
By A. WITT
"Cold an' hunger," says Uncle Eben, "was put into de worl' remind de people that dey's expected to do sumpim' in de life 'sides sit around and argey."
Once upon a time a beautiful girl was indicted for murder and the jury sentenced her to the electric eirder and an old maid actually had a black cat, and a friend borrowed a book and returned it promptly.
Once upon a time a beautiful girl was indicted for murder and the jury so tense her to the electric chair; and an old maid actually had a black cat, and a friend borrowed a book and returned it promptly.
Luxuries and necessities these days are considered about the same thing.
Conservation makes some progress but there still is danger that the supply of lipstick may become exhausted.
POME
There was a young fellow named
Sloan
Who thought he could jump over a
stone
But he landed Kerplunk
On the back of a skunk
Now he talks to his friends o'er the
phone.
POME
What's the use of the wind blowing so hard now, with skirts as short as they are?
Pete—"Some of your wash was jumping around on the line last night."
Bogg—"That was probably my athletic underwear."
Obsolete days: Washday, Baking day, der tag.
Ice cream is being shipped to the Esquimos. Perhaps they are sending pies in exchange.
The trouble is that these fast drivers never go anywhere, not even to jail.
KEEP THIS ONE
Life's battles don't always go?
To the stronger or faster man
But soon or late the man who wins
Is the one who thinks he can.
If you think you are beaten, you are:
If you think you dare not, you don't
If you'd like to win, but think you can't
It's almost a cinch you won't.
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GIDEONS HOLD BIG BOOSTER MEETING AT NEWPORT NEWS
Interesting Program Marked Sessions Featured With Addresses And Recitations By Juveniles By The Order.
On Sunday the Fourth District comprising, North Newport News, Morrison, Scones Dam, Hampton, Phoebus, Poosquin, Grafton a n d Yorktown, met at North Newport. News in Emanuel Baptist Church, and held a great meeting. Deputies Crump, Combs and Jefferson were present also the Supreme Scribe and the Grand Supervising Mother, and representatives from various lodges. An excellent program was rendered consisting of solos and addresses. Little Miss Josephine Webb, of Phoebus, Va, crowned herself with honor by reciting beautifully the sixth and seventh chapters of Revelations. This feat showed wonderful memory and bore testimony to her home life. The recitations of Misses Bettie Keys, Gladys Crump and Master Flaunteroy were all good. Solos by Mesdames Sallie Tatum and Malinda Jackson were excellent. The Supreme Scribe acted as master of ceremonies and in the course of time gave some very timely suggestions. The G. S. Mother spoke at length on the Juvenile work and was more receptively received. Memoirs from the members were helpful and inspiring. The meeting adjourned to meet the fourth Sunday in July at Grafton Baptist Church, Grafton Va.
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“Entered as Second Closa Matter at the
Fost Office at Norfolk, Va.
Tt was noted that among the large num-
ber who paid their poll taxes and qualified
to vote just prior to the expiration of the
time limit were quite a number of our group.
The proposed referendum on the jitney bus
ordinance is perhaps responsible for this.
The. referendum may, or may not, bring
about the desired relief, but the oecasion for
it will have served to show an clement of
the population which has heretofore be€n
lethargic on the question of voting that the
ballot is a fine safeguard for one's pocket-
book, The judicious use of the ballot in this
democracy of ours is the only saféguard
against: theithings that would rob us of
“life, liberty-and'the pursuit of happiness.”
The New Boys’ Club
A group of public-spirited citizens have
initiated 2 movement which aims to give
the colored boys.of Norfolk a real live and
worthwhile club. They have already en-
rolled more than a hundred boys and have
determinedly set themselves about, to do
something that will partly remove the dis-
advantage under which thousands of male
youths in this city suffer in the mattter of
needed recreational facilities.
Here is a community project that should
elicit the spontancous endorsement and tan-
gible support of the city’s whole colored pop-
ulation. It is difficult to recall any move-
ment started here in recent years that was
more deserving of the opportunity to live
and enjoy a robust growth nurtured by pop-
ular interest than is the new Boys’ Club.
Anyone reviewing that splendid column of
Negro boys in the mammoth parade last
Friday whose heart did not quicken with an
interest in this group that constrained him
to say, “this is my own problem, what I do
now will largely determine what they shall
be able to do in years to come,” is utterly
unimaginative. Considerable can be done
for the boys through a well-ordered and e-
quipped club such as the sponsors for the
one recently organized have in mind. It
should be done, and that without unneces-
sary deiny.
The executive committee is composed of
young men whose connection with the proj-
cot should draw unto it public confidence.
They are giving their services for the boys
gratuitously, Certainly if they feel inter-
ested enough in the boy and his problems to
take the initiative to help him, fathers and
mothers might at least fall in line and sup-
port the movement in every possible way.
John Powell to the Rescue
Tuesday's issue of the Newport
Press Mr. John Powell, origina
ngslo-Saxon clubs movement uses
mn of space in an effort to dist
nttitude of the Jourwat axp Gu
ssed_ in our editorial discussi
In Tuesday's issue of the Newport News
Duily Press Mer. John Powell, originator of
the Anglo-Saxon clubs movement uses nearly
a column of space in an effort to distort the
true attitude of the JouRNaL AND Guipe as
expressed in our editorial discussion on
April 4, of certain articles by the editor
of the Daily Prese on the question of Negro
education, racial integrity, ete. Mr. Powell,
who has been variously describe as a mu-
sician, scholar, ethnologist, historian and
student of racial questions, descends to the
level of a cheap politician and demagogue
in trying to prove that this paper “covertly
desired racial amalgamation.” His argu-
ments are so puerile as to be unworthy of
serious notice. Unable evidently to intelli-
gently discuss the issues raised in our editor-
ial, he runs around in the news columns to
see if he ean find something that would
justify his far-fetched assumption that what
we really desired was “racial amalgama-
tion.” So, he cites a violent” attack on
Dr. Plecker on the front page; a picture of
Mrs. A’Lelia Walker, on the same page;
William Pickens’ arraignment of the re-
markable Newport News miscegenation col-
ony on page 12, and finally Parker's
“Questions and Answers in Negro History,”
on page 12, as proof that all Negroes in gen-
eral and this paper in particular desired
to “lose their African characteristics.”
Following the thread of his argument
what do we find?
1. ‘That Mrs. Walker is a manufacturer
of toilet preparations, among which are so-
called facisl “bleaches and hair tonics. So
also are John Woodbury and hundreds of
Bditorial Page of
other white Americans who have made for-
tunes selling face bleaches and hair tonics
to white people, Were Anglo-Saxons trying
to change their racial characteristic when
they used these preparations?
2, He quotes William Pickens, but docs
not answer him, Why? Let him read the
reply of Maj, Cox, his friend. and co-worker,
quoted below. : ‘
3. He says that Parker’s “Questions
and Answers in Negro History” are gro-
. tesque misrepresentations, Matter of opin-
ion; but suppose they are, what bearing
do they have upon the question at issue?
Why did not Mr. Powell address himself
to the editorial expressions of this’ paper,
which are a true index of our convictions,
and which were pertinent to the subject un-
der discussion, instead of evading the ques-
tion?
The answer, perhaps, is found in the
following quotations from a letter which
the JOURNAL aND Gu1DE received from Mr.
Ernest S. Cox, under date of April 16. Mr.
Cox is friend and co-worker of, Mr. Powell.
Among other things he said:
“T do not believe that the editor of
the Press sanctions a red light district
where the city of Newport News per-
mits white men to keep colored women
and where no colored man is allowed.
But I am in jull agreement with the
writer of the article in his desire to
show the ridiculous and contemptible
position of the white ruce when it pro-
claims the danger of miscegenation und
yet practices it.
“INegal miscegenation is the white
man's weak point in his theoretical
color line. The weak point is the place
to attack. Were I a Negro I would
attack from this angle until the white
man abandoned the color line or mended
it”
Mr, Cox was frank and honest. He went
tight to the heart of the question and was
manly enough to address his communication
whore he thought it would do the most. good.
Mr, Powell was evasive and mischievous,
and worded his communication so that it
would becloud the real issues and mislead
those who had not read the JouRNAL AND
Guie editorials. He is as ethical on that
point as he is sincere in other respects.
For his benefit and the benefit of others
who think as he does, we should like to say
that there is no difference of opinion be-
tween the decent people of hoth races as to
the desirability of maintaining strict mo-
rality and racial integrity. There is no
question about that. And these white men
like himself, with their history of illegal
miscegenation, who ate going around the
country yelling for protection, are making
themselves both ridiculous and disgusting.
: An Experiment That Paid
The startling revelations brought to
é during the recent investigations of the
" | traffic in narcotic drugs emphatically
, | fied the government's experiment of se
, | an Afro-American agent to explore
“| phases of the Norfolk situation. Wh
"| did not succeed in tearing up root
¢ | branch of the traffle, which in some.
_ | aspects enjoys the benefit of intrenel
a a ae ae ee al
The startling revelations brought to light
during the recent investigations of the local
traffic in narcotic drugs emphatically justi-
fied the government's experiment of sending
an Afro-American agent to explore certain
phases of the Norfolk situation. While he
did not succeed in tearing up root and
branch of the traffle, which in some of its
aspects enjoys the benefit of intrenchment
flowing from years of practical immunity,
Federal Agent Clifford made inroads upon
the local traffic heretofore regarded as im-
pregnuble by the dope dealers and addicts,
The main obstacle to approach of the
drug dealers’ strongholds has been the color
of the investigators, Reviewing the rami-
fications of the local drug traffic the Fed-
eral Agent concludes that colored persons
engaged in the nefarious business have al-
most immunized themselves against detec-
tion and arrest-by the simple expedient of
refusing in any way to deal with while per-
sons in carrying on their illegal trade,
Knowing that in the South all representa-
tives of the law are white persons, these
criminals safeguard themsglves by adoptinng,
a no-trade rule with any man in whom the
law might be personified. In that way it
has heen made exceedingly difficult for the
regular Federal officers to ferret out the
eaders in the traffic, and it has grown to
enormous proportions, spreading its tentacles
‘over the populace in an alarming manner,
boastful and arrogant in its apparent im-
munity,
Experimenting with a colored investiga-
tor the government corralled ten of the prin-
cipal operators in the first raid as a result,
of his disclosures. There is every reason to
believe that if this policy is carried out vig-
orously, in Norfolk and in other Southern
cities, a marked decrease iA the traffic in
narcotic drugs will be noted,
In practically every instance where it
has been tried it has been proved that law
enforcement among certain groups is
strengthened by the employment of men be-
longing to the particular race group which
it is desired to reach. This fact should out-
weigh all other considerations in the enforce-
ment of law and the suppression of crime,
for the best interests of society depend more
upon these factors than upon the doubtful
political expediency of keeping men of a
certain racial group out of the Jaw enforce-
eng machinery,
_—Harfoll, Zoseerual and Gade _sxteries
The government has set a wholesome ee me OR, that
precedent which might be followed with and killed: a mt
rete wa mt tind ws [| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS || S's
mow nacuindimegore |. IN NEGRO HISTORY jis tata"
illicit traffic in whiskey and associated ———— death at once fo
crime. * By GEORGE WELLS PARKER (Copyright 1924 by A. N. P.)
: picaicaem mon people wh
Rec amearee ‘Author of the Children of the San not suitable, letters wlll be petson- |] proved to have |
Optimism Oul of Africa Aster of the Chir of the San iy ot null et Uo oroper di || ection with th
‘The most optimistic news that has come
out of Africa in several years is contained in
the recent report of Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones,
Chairman of the Phelps-Stokes Fund Ed-
ucational Commission to East Africa, who
has just arrived in New York from London,
where he stopped over to prepare a summary
of an eight months’ survey by the commis-
sion of conditions on what is referred to as
| the “Dark Continent.”
Dr, Jones reports: “The idea of deadly
| diseases and barbaric peoples is fast fading
- out of the African situation * * that the po-
tentialities of East Africa alone almost sur-
pass the power of human appreciation; that
this part of the continent's arable acreage,
exclusive of South Afriea, may in time al-
most equal that of the United States, being
an area three and a half times the total sur-
face of the United Kingdom of Great Brit-
ain and Ireland.” He explains that north
of the Transvaal there are 300,000 square
miles of high plateau, free of tropical di-
seases and capable of producing the crops
of the temperate zone, and from this area
this year’s cotton production is estimated
at 200,000 bales as against less than 150
bales for last year.
The chairman predicts that before many.
months the American system of rural edu-
“cation as taught by the United States Farm
Demonstration Agents and the Jeanes-
Fund teachers will be used in Afriea, repre-
sentatives of the British Colonial Office al-
ready being in America studying Negro
schools and our method of education for the
purpose of going out to Africa and im-
proving the lot of the masses in the rural
districts of the Black Continent.
Here, indeed, is set out a pictitre of Af-
rica that must give hope to those who main-
tain a sympathetic interest in the plight of
less favored humanity. If at last the Colon-
ial Empire has receded from its former un-
savory policy of Africa and Africans for
exploitation and adopted in its stead an at-
titude of helpfulness toward its African
protectorates, that is much to provoke gen-
eral thankfulness. .
Spirit of the Press
Honor For An Ex-Slave
aration Seine Monte
WW, if any, among those American
amiliar with the history of their
luring the years preceding an
tely following the abolition of sl:
pose the plan to render nationa
the life and works of Frederick
himself a former bondman. A
of his own race there is a move
raged and sanctioned by many Ic
From Christian Science Moniter.
Few, if any, among those Americans who
are familiar with the history of their coun-
try during the years preceding and im-
mediately following the abolition of slavery,
will oppose the plan to render national trib-
ute to the life and works of Frederick Doug-
lass, himself a former bondman. Among
those of his own race there is a movement,
encouraged and sanetioned by many leading
white citizens, to allot to him a niche in the
Hall of Fame. Surely if moral courage and
devotion to a worthy cause entitle one to
such recognition, the qualifications have been
met in the present case. Fame knows no
color line, no.aristocracy of birth or wealth,
no country. It is by accomplishment only,
by the maintenance of right ideals, and by
steadfastness in times of discouragement
and adversity, that the laurel wreath is won.
Its bestowal, soon or late, comes only when
those in whose behalf great sacrifices have
been made learn to realize the true value of
the service rendered.
Douglass was a plantation slave, half
Negro, and was sold by his master, a Mary-
land planter, to a Baltimore shipbuilder, in
1832, when he was sixteen. Six years later
“he escaped. Not until 1841, however, was
his voice heard in condemnation of the ter-
“rible system under which he was born and
reared. It was at Nantucket that he first
gave promise of the power and persuasive
eloquence which later thrilled audiences both
in his own country and in England. He
was uneducated, except as ‘he was self-
taught, but his thirst for knowledge was
inspired by the realization that only through
its attainment could he hope to exert an in-
fluence which would aid in the deliverance
of his people from human bondage. He lived
to see his great hope realized, and to mark
the progress of his fellows in their march
upward and onward.
In his lifetime, too, Douglass received
that recognition to which he was so justly
entitled. In 1871 he was appointed secre-
tary of a commission sent by his Government
to Santo Domingo; in 1872 he was a presi-
dential elector; in 1877 he was marshal of
the District of Columbia, and later Commis-
sioner of Deeds, and in 1889 he was ap-
pointed Minister to Haiti. In Rochester,
N. ¥,, the city to which he fled after escap-
ing slavery, a monument has been erected to
his memory: In Boston, Douglass Square
is named for him.
No Negro has heretofore been proposed
for a place in the Hall of Fame. Surely it
seems fitting that the honor should be’ be-
stowed. It would testify eloquently to the
genuineness of American democracy. Per-
haps it would likewise, tend to inspire and
encourage, as such tributes are intended to
do, greater unselfish devotion to the cause of
humanity everywhere. It is only as hu-
manity is emancipated and redeemed that
it is freed from its own sense of hondage and
its self-imposed servitude,
| EGRO HISTORY
ff IN NEGRO HIS
; By GEORGE WELLS PARKER (Copyright 1924 by A. N. P.)
Author of the Children of the San hues Ue detvers, will he
je eran to sarin ASHE Tyee
‘Questions pertaining to Nesro hit~ tatfons, and when @ stamped envelo
RT fale: slam sant tog a sage! Sie
SP aca'nt to eng woe aggre’ talte"S"Genee Wet Zara
by Mr, Parker in this column, When Associated Negro Press, 8423 India
by alr. Barker in this column.” When Associated Nezro Fest
F.,0. .C. of Philadelphia takes
exeefttion to what the author .of
this column had to say conecrn-
ing Abraham and cites the gen-
ealogy of Genesis in reply. If
he will consult, Cheyne's Encyclo-
pedia Biblion he will secure a
great deal of information on the
subject. The Bible cannot be
accepted as a final authority in
matters of ethnology and rage
relations. Abraham was the
common father of many Asiaties
as well as African peoples and
‘came from a Cushite country, Ur
of the Chaldecs. All legends,
facts and myths concerning Ab-
raham can make him nothing
else but black.
Q. Was John James Andu-
bon, the fumous American or-
nithologist an American or
Creole?. G. C. L., Moline, 1
A. Audubon was a Creole,
the son of a French shipmaster
and a native West Indian colored
woman.
Q. Are the archeological finds
now being made on the site of
ancient Carthage those of an Af-
rican people? H. K. T., Louise
ville, Kye
‘A. Yes, Carthaginians were
a mixture and very largely Af-
rican. In the American senses
they were very Negroid. The
TID BITS
The far famed “African golf,”
“galloping dominoes,” “cr a p 5,”
or, in other words plain, ordinary
dice, existed in one form or an-
other among one hundred and
thirty tribes belonging to thirty
linguistic stocks of the North
American Indians.
_The New York State College
of Agriculture at Ithaca has a
request for its bulletins, to be
translated into the Tamil vernac-
ular, one of the dialects of the
State of Pudukotah, India,
The world’s oldest buildings are
reported to have been discovered
near the famous pyramids of
Sakkara, about fifteen miles
south of Cairo. They are two
royal tombs chapels of the third
Egyptians dynasty, about 4,000
B.C.
Built in a style differing in al-
most every respect from what is
known as Egyptian architecture,
the chapels are believed to have
been the burial places of prin-
cesses or queens.
A traveler who has recently
returned from an expedition into
the forests of the Amazon tells
us that he was much more fright-
ened by the huge spiders he en-
countered than of the jaguars.
There is certainly something
awe-inspiring in his description
of a species of Amazon spiders
as creatures with long legs, fat
black bodies, about the size of a
young rat, and the wickedest,
most fiendish, beautifully cam-
ouflaged and’ so perfectly bal-
anced eyes that they shut by their
own weight. Beneath them are
tunnels, or pits in which the
monster spiders watch for their
prey. Another spider is spotted
“like the pard,” and spins a web
quite a yard across. The strands
of this huge web, suspended be-
tween Lwo trees, are so strong
and tough that if a small bird
flies into them it is unable to
escape before the arrival of the
spider, which makes short work
of it.
Book Review
‘tie: titer racle), Coramnlesti
RROBLEN” hy 4. it Olhom.” Pepe
Int abridged edition, published for. th
Commision on Interracial "Cooperation
{00 "Palmer Building, Atlante, Ge
Price, paper 15e.
‘The Commission on Interracial
Cooperation has just brovght
out a special abridged edition of
Dr. J. H. Oldham’s Christianity
and the Race Problem,” which is
rated among the most important
recent books on race relations.
Ten of the more important chap-
ters have been lifted from the
original volume and put into an
eighty-page booklet, with an in-
troduction by Dr. W. W. Alex-
ander, Director of the Interra-
cial Commission.
Some of the subjects’ treated
are the Christian view of race
fs not suitable, letters will be persone
ally answered, subject to proper liml-
ations, and whon @ stamped envelope
Ie eoclosed. Address all_ communi
cations to George Wells Parker, the
Associated Newro Press, 8423 Indiana
‘avenue, Chicago, Tilinols,
original founder came from Pho-
necia, another dark country. Cat-
thage, has always been very
noted, not only for an ancient
city, but also as the seat of a
great religious controversy dur-
ing the founding and establish-
mont of Christianity.
Q. Is Christianity or Moham-
medanism in the ascendancy in
Africa? D.C. P. Denver, Col-
orado.
A. Mohammedanism is in the
ascendancy and is gaining more
converts than Christianity. Mo-
hammedanism is more truly a
black man’s religion ahd appeals
more strongly to the natives be-
cause it teaches and practices
the absolute equality of all Mos-
lems.
Q. Where does J. Rosamond
Johneon, the composer live? H.
G., St. Louis, Mo.
‘A. New York City, N. ¥.
Q. When is Monsienr Diugne,
the delegate from Seneyal, com-
ing to the United States?
‘A. His trip has been delayed
on account of the government
crisis in France. He has to re-
main there and it may be some
time before he will be able to
Jeave for this country.
"relations, the causes of antago-
nism, the signifieance of race,
immigration, segregation, social
equality, intermarriage, and po-
litical rights, The discussions
are dispassionate, scientific, and
very interesting. Practical sug-
gestions are offered for working
out in safety and justice the va-
rious problems raised. The au-
thor's position in general is that
radically diverse races who hap-
pen to be in contact should seck
to develop parallel civilizations,
in mutual respect and helpful-
ness, each preserving its racial
integrity and making its pecu-
liar contribution to the general
welfare.
Although an Englishman
whose more intimate concern is
with the problems of India and
Africa, Dr. Oldham is neverthe-
less remarkably well informed as
to. conditions and attitudes in
America. His viewpoint is
broad, sympathetic, constructive,
and thoroughly Christian. The
book will give offense to no fair-
minded reader, but one the con-
trary will be enlightening and
helpful to all.’ It should be very
widely read.
Notes On Labor
Conditions
Labor conditions have begun
to show gradual improvement
throughout the country, but a
real demand is rather spotty, It
will be a month or six weeks, be-
fore things pick up sufficiently
to encourage further migration.
The government reports that
farm labor is growing in demand
in several sections of the coun-
try with the promise of a great
demand for this summer and
fall.
Steel business is still in a
slump and will not likely make
much improvement. this spring
and summer. Packing houses are
taking on a few men as is usual
in the spring and increasing ca-
pacity somewhat.
The larger cities are to be a-
voided as they are all filled with
a surplus of common and semi-
skilled labor. Chicago, Philadel-
phia, New York, and Detroit, are
cities where it is hest to keep
away from for the present,
Also Cleveland, Ohio. Building
trades are showing a great pick-
up, naturally, and most of the
larger cities are having a brisk
demand for ‘building tradesmen.
However, get information first
and be sure before you leave
that there is a demand where
you wish to go.
| “Arkansas” In Bulgaria |
By WILLIAM PICKENS
ae
The only difference is that
Arkansas was a bit more savage:
for in Bulgaria a bomb was ac.
tually exploded and members of
the oppressor class were actually
killed while in Arkansas there
had been neither plot nor attempt
not intention to murder anybody,
But otherwise that news from
Bulgaria sounds very much like
news fro Arkansas; we hear
one -day that a bomb exploded
and killed a number of: aristo-
crats and we hear next day: that
the King, the head aristocrat,
has signed decree putting to
death at once four hundred com-
mon people who have not, been
proved to have the remotest con-
nection with the bombing. No-
body has ever yet proved just
who did the bombing, but the un-
der-dogs must die at» once to
avenge the deaths of a few of
their’ “betters.” Of course, we
hear from Bulgaria that some
poor tortured devil has “con-
fessed” that his friends did it—
but we do not hear that from
him, we hear it from ‘his tor,
turers only and that is again
like Arkansas.
‘All the news we are getting is
coming from just one side, the
King's side. ‘That is Arkansas
toa “T.” We have tried to call
the attention of fair-minded peo-
ple of the United States to the
fact that when they get reports
of “race trouble” in the daily pa-
pers, they are never getting the
Negro's side of the matter. And
coven when the Negro is quoted in
those papers, some white man is
responsible for the authenticity
of the quotation and other white
men edited it and printed it
with “desirable” alterations!
This news from Bulgaria is
not going to fool everybody; it
is not going to fool those in other
lands who know the methods of
the oppressor. King Boris is not
going to prove to us how erim-
inal his opponents are by killing
them by the hundreds. (Oh, how
we slaughtered Negroes in Ar-
kansas and then jailed'a crowd of
them,—and it took a six-year lit-
gation on the part of a few civ-
ilized people to prove that the
Negroes were innocent!)
Whoever set that bomb in that
cathedral to murder men, women
and children of the King’s party
was a demon. But in our hum-
ble opinion the man who signed
the decree for the execution of
four hundred of his fellow then,
without adequate trial and suf-
ficient proof of their guilt,—that
man is today the greatest DE-
MON in Bulgaria.
Hampton-Tuskegee
Endowment Boosted
In Churches of Phila.
| is
Philadelphia, Pa—The Negro
Churches of Philadelphia on April
19th inaugurated a program of in-
terdenominational co-operation in
support of the Hampton-Tuskegee
Five Million Dollar Endowment
Campaign, a non-sectarian enter-
prise that is epoch-making in its
character, and more far-reaching in
its nature, than the average person
would realize. At the present time
when many of the churches in Phil-
adelphia are engaged in building
programs and meeting demands
made upon’ them by their own de-
nominational schools and other-
wise, it is all the more significant
and commendable that they should
be willing to have some part, in
this, the biggest single financial
effort ever made on behalf of Ne-
ro education,
Sin'no other city of the United
States has this joint campaign re-
leeived such co-operation on the
pact of the churches without. re-
gard te denomination. On. April 1
‘a number of leading ministers of
various denominations, attended a
luncheon in the interests of the
Hampton-Tuskegee Endownment
which resulted in the o pe n-
ing of their churches on April 19,
for the presentation of the cause
lof Negro Education,
Outstanding Addresses
‘The program consisted of selec-
tions by the Hampton and Tuske-
gee Quartettes, followed by ad-
‘dresses by Dr. James E. Gregg,
principal of Hampton Institute;
Rev, Lawrence Fenniger, chaplain
of Hampton Institute, and. Mr.
Jesse O. Thomas, a field worker
for the Urban League. They out-
lined the purpose of the Endow-
ment Campaign and described the
wonderful opportunities for voca-
tional and collegiate training that
jwill be provided by these Institu-
tions for the youth of the race.
The conditions of George East-
man’s pledge and the amount al-
ready secured towards meeting
that condition greatly appealed to
the pastors and their congrega-
tions and stimulated them to con:
tribute. George Eastman, of the
Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N.
Y., agrees to give two million dol.
Jats if Five Million is raised: ta
cash pledges, independent of his
gift by December 31, 1925. The
Churches like individuals who
Pledge now, in order to meet the
Provisions of Mr. Eastman’s of.
fer would have until December 31,
1927 to redeem their pledges,
apste. largest pledge from any
church to date was made by Holy
‘Trinity Baptist Church, of- which
Dr, B. F. Graham, is pastor. ‘The
amount of this pledge is $1,000.00.
In no church was ‘the enthusiasm
higher than in Mount Carmel Bap-
tist Chureh of West Philadelphia,
of which. Dr. Thomas. D. Atkins,
is pets sad ot ties nae Fenni-
Y spoke, and the Tuskegee ar
fotte sang. . Dr, Atking Panda
church, pledged $300.00 and raised
the intitial payment in an after
collection. Mr. Jesse 0. Thomas,
Field Secretary. of-. the Urban
League, spoke at the Union Bap-
tist Chureh at the Sunday. morning.
services.-at ‘a packed house. The
progressive pastor of this church
The Poet’
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1 find that easly
That better far the
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should) ;
She's done all tor al
could,—-
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Who'll help me whey
need?
Who'll really te
deed?
Who'll hear me
won't heed?
My Totes,
Who then must J
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Who'll do her very
My mathe,
ions
Waterbury, Conn,
Ay
Wouldst thou md
In this dark and
Where sins, griefs,
With treachery curd
Must end my fate?
Wouldst thou leave m
Where broods Cau
Where swarthy shinsg
tarred and borne
Where unchanging ni
“My black unhonored
Thou wouldst not lean
To ferment in this ni
Where the hangman’
Chokes now at my the
With magic hate,
But open to me in ti
page
Where 1 may gain it
ledge
Of America’s store a
So that I~ If I wil
Shape my own fate,
Orneta 8
is Dr, James E. Kitki
cards’ were distributed
congregation, which a
turned Sunday Apri
view of the fact thats
Baptist Church carta
the largest congregata
city and in considera
Kirkland’s interests ip
al educational effort, #2
that when the Tero
Union will take her's
place. Other church
ing Sunday were the Fir
Baptist Church, Rev. Wt
rod, D. D., pastor; Lozk
Central ‘Presbyterian Ct
Wm. L. Imes, D. D., pis
el A. M. E, Church, Be.
Anderson, D. D., Pest
M. ©, Church, Dr. Chis
ley, pastor; Wesley 4,
Church, Rev. H. D. Tit
tor; Second Baptist ©
Nicetown, Rev. T. J
tor.
Tn all of the above ct
in others not visited Sx
is genuine interest it !
educational movement 3
having a part in this ¥
deavor. The heads of
and Tuskegee and of ti
organization recognize
ed effort on the part dl
churches as being one ¢
unique satisfactory {ett
entire campaign.
SNOW WRECKS ABBE
Sofia.—An_ aviator
Basie to Sofia was 4
snow storm in the At
and his machine ¥3
he came to earth.
Italy consumes abot
‘of macaroni per capita #
HEADACHES
due to eyestrain
promptly cured sit
tive glasses propels
IT Is
NECESSARY
that.an examinatis
made by competett
ty; glasses 10ST
and adjusted “M7,
skilled in the att
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