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5.000 Persons At Funeral of Bessie Coleman, Aviatrix GRANDMOTHER AND THREE SMALL CHILDREN DIE IN FLAMES WHICH BURN DOUGLASS PARK HOME HOUSE PASSES BILL TO ERECT MONUMENT Memorial In France To Commemorate Valiant Services of Ninety-third Division Is Approved By House. VIRGINIAN VOTES AGAINST MEASURE Washington, D. C., May 6—The House last Wednesday passed a bill introduced by Representative Hamilton Fish, Republican, of New York, authorizing the erection of a monument in France to commemorate the valiant services of the ninety-third Division of the American Expeditionary Forces. Filibuster Checked A Democratic filibuster to prevent consideration of this bill killed. After two hours' debate, the bill was passed by a vote of 227 to 116. Northern Democrats joined with the Republicans in voting in favor of the bill. Those Who Spoke Those who spoke in favor of the bill were Representative Ish, Senator W. Weiler, Democrat of New York; William N. Vanle, Republican of Colorado; Martin B. Dadden, Republican of Illinois, and John B. Sosnowski, Republican of Michigan. Those who spoke in opposition to the bill included Representatives Charles J. Lilibutin, Democrat of Maryland; Tom Connally, Democrat of Texas; S. D. McReynolds, Democrat of Tennessee; Charles G. Edwards, Democrat of Georgia; R. Wallen Moore, Democrat of Virginia; Tom D. McKeown, Democrat of Oklahoma and William D. Dushaw, Democrat of Georgia. Mr. Fish in urging the passage of his bill said: "There were 400,000 Negro soldiers in our army. There are 12,000,000 of colored people in the country, and everyone is interested in seeing that recognition is given to the soldiers of the colored race who made the supreme sacrifice. There were 457 killed and 3,468 rounded in these four regiments of a battle strength of approximately 10,000 soldiers. With the Division of the First and Second Division of the First were not many American Division members, the higher percentage of killed and rounded. All we ask here is to do away with this unjust discrimination against the heroism of Negro soldiers and erect this monument in France, which will be for all time an inspiration to patriotism, loyalty, and heroism for all the colored people of America." CLAIMS GARVEY ISBEHIND MOVE TO DEPORT HER Mrs. Amy Ashwood Garvey. Former Wife of U. N. I. A. Head Declares Husband Engineering Conspiracy. New York, May 5—Marcus Garvey is demanding from his cell in the Atlanta federal penitentiary that his former wife, Amy Ashwood Garvey, be deported on the grounds of moral turpitude following a raid on her apartment here by detectives of the Boulin Detective Agency. Mrs. Garvey's apartment was raided recently by the Boulin operatives who claim she was discovered in a compromising situation with a man in her rooms. She deduces that the raid was a part of a plot framed by Garvey to get her out of the country on account of a book she is writing entitled, "The Rose and Fall of Marcus Garvey," in which some hitherto unanticipated incidents in the career of Garvey are promised to be re-treated. She has applied to the police for protection against further threats on her living quarters. It is fifteen pages of her manuscript stolen in the last raid. Norfolk Journal and Guide In Oil Land Case RUFFIN P. BOULDING FORMER NORFOLK BOY IN BIG LAND CASE OUT WEST FORMER NORFOLK BOY IN BIG LAND CASE OUT WEST Ruffin P. Boulding Is Counsel For Defendants In Quit Clutch Involving 280 acres Oil And Gas Lands. Ruffin P. Boulding, young lawyer of Wewoka, Oklahoma, a native Norfolk boy, who is practicing among the five civilized tribes of Indians of his adopted state, is at present representing 14 defendants, all of whom are colored except J. Jawitwift brought by J. C. Fore, et al, white, against James S. Benson, et al, to quit title on a certain tract embracing about 280 acres of lands, situated in Stimulus county, Oklahoma, valued at several hundred thousands of dollars. Oil And Gas Producing At the death of one Mrs. Katie Pompey, the original owner six years ago, the plaintiffs became owners in fee simple in whole or in part of the estate through messe land. The land is now producing oil and gas. Her heirs and others are claiming legal and equitable rights and interests in the rents and profits produced therefrom. The case was recently postponed until summer for a final hearing after two months of toil already undertaken by the opposing attorneys before the County District. Court. Incidentally, Att. Boulding, who is associated in the case with Attty, B. C. Franklin, a co-defendant of Tulsa, is being opposed by his State Bar Examiner, Tom Horley, a member of the legal firm. Boulding admitted to practice here the Oklahoma Bar on December 4, 1925, and has his offices at 115 West Cedar street, Wewoka, Oklahoma. He was graduated from the Howard University Law School June last. DEFENSE OPENS IN SWEET CASE AS STATE RESTS Darrow And Chawke Make Strenuous Efforts To Bring Out Admissions That Mob Was In Front Of The Home. (Special to the Journal and Guide.) Detroit, Mich., May 5—It was expected that the defense in the trial of Henry Sweet before Judge Frank Murphy in Recorder's Court here would begin the introduction of testimony day. Sweet is one of the 11 defendants charged with murder of Leon Briner during a disturbance in front of the home of Dr. Ossian H. Sweet last Septem- Clarence Darrow, chief defense counsel, who has associated with him Thomas F. Chawke, noted criminal law of Detroit, scored an important point Saturday when he obtained from Judge Murphy a (Continued from Page Siz.) BERGER AGAIN FLAYS G. O. P. ON LYNCHING Socialist Congressman Attacks Republican Party For Failure To Enact Legislation To Suppress Mob Violence. DEMANDS ACTION OF PRESENT CONGRESS Washington, D. C., May 5—In a speech last Tuesday explaining certain bills introduced by him, Representative Victor L. Berger, Socialist, of Wisconsin, flayed the Republican party for its failure to carry out its platform pledge for the enactment of an anti-lynching bill. He said: "On Friday, April 16, I introduced a bill to make participation in lynchings a federal offense and to punish both individuals who join such mobs and officials who fail to take proper precautions to prevent lynchings." Crime of Omission "The failure of the Republican party to carry out its platform pledge of 1924 for the enactment at the earliest possible date of a federal anti-lynching law, so that the full influence of the federal government may be wielded to exterminate this hideous crime," is one of the major crimes of omission on the part of the Coolidge administration. "With a majority in both houses of Congress powerful enough to carry out every other policy of the administration, including a tax bill that enables the state to seize the buildings of taxation, the administration could bring sufficient pressure to bear to have the promise made to the people in 1924 kept. That anti-lynching plank, like so many others, helped to keep the Negro vote in line long enough to enable the Republicans to ride into office. To that extent that plank has served its purpose. Many Innocent Victime "I hope Congress will not adjourn until a genuine effort is made to enact a federal anti-lynching law. While thousands of people are being paid to spy on those of their fellow citizens who may be taking an occasional drink in violation of the eighteenth amendment, and while the federal government is spending many millions of dollars each year to deal with the petty lawlessness involved in this sort of violations, not an effort is made to punish acts which bring injury and death to people, many of whom are innocent, and all of whom are entitled to protection under our constitution. Says Congress Has Power "It is not only the duty but it is clearly within the power of Congress to enact legislation which will make enforceable the rights guaranteed to the people under the constitution. In the fifth section of the fourteenth amendment Congress is given the right to enforce constitutional guarantees, and that constitutional provision is broad enough to authorize the enforcement of the law I propose." G. D. Washington Granted Engineers' License (By Preston New Service.) Durham, N.C. May 7—The first Negro ever to become a registered engineer in North Carolina was given a license by the North Carolina Board of Registration for Engineers and Land Surveyors, along with eighteen other applicants, at the special examinations conducted by the board in Durham Monday. The new colored engineer is G. D. Washington, professor of mechanical engineering at the colored Agricultural and Technical College at Greensboro and a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Labor unions of Great Britain are opposing the building of houses of any material other than brick. Microbes are so small that 5,000,000 of them in a mass are invisible. NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1926 Blaze Spreads Rapidly Through Frame Structure MAKES A SECOND EFFORT TO 'GET' PERRY HOWARD Congressman Busby, of Mississippi Introduces Resolutions Calling For Investigation of G. O. P. In His State. (Special Correspondence.) Washington, D. C., May 6-One resolution having been reported unfavorably, Representative Jeff Busby, Democrat, of Mississippi, last Thursday, introduced in the House two resolutions calling for a transmittal of reports of investigations in connection with the handling of patronage in his state. One resolution calls upon the Attorney General to transmit the report of two agents of the Department of Justice who made an investigation into charges relating to patronage abuses in Mississippi. The other calls upon the Postmaster General to transmit the report of two postal inspectors who made a similar investigation. Second Attempt This is Mr. Busby's second attempt to have these reports transmitted to the House. A privileged resolution introduced by him on March 9, last, was reported unfavorably by the House Judiciary Committee, to which it was referred. The adverse report declared that three investigations failed to yield evidence concerning Perry W. Howard, Republican National Committeeman for Mississippi "with the charge of abuses in connection with patronage." CHRISTIANITY AGAIN STOPS AT THE COLOR LINE Young Woman Who Sought To Pursue Course in Christian Work Training Denied Admission To School. (Special to the Journal and Guide) New York, May 5—Christianity stopped again at the color line, it was disclosed this week, when on March 17, Miss Carrie G. Hargraves, of Wilmington, N. C., who sought to matriculate at the Training School For Christian Workers here, was courteously but positively informed by Miss Charlotte A. Porter, the dean, "that we do not accept colored students in our school." Miss Hargrave, who is said to be a highly respected young colored woman, desiring to become a Christian worker, seeing the school's advertisement, wrote it in good faith requesting entrance blanks. She received the following reply: "My dear Miss Hargrave: "I am glad to know you are interested in taking training for Christian Social Service for there is an increasing demand for trained leaders. "Will you please fill in the enclosed blank and return to me, giving me the names and addresses of three persons who know you well to whom I can write for letters of reference. "Will you also please send me your latest photograph? "You will be interested in looking over the enclosed weekly schedule, which will give you some idea of our daily program. "Very sincerely yours, "Signed, Charlotte A. Porter." Hopeful, Miss Hargrave filled out the blanks and forwarded them to the school along with her latest photograph as requested. A day or two later she received the following letter: Quick Work of Firemen Saves Other Buildings Of Easily Inflammable Material. Fire Thursday morning about 7:15 o'clock, swept thru the frame dwelling at 1335 Marshall avenue, Douglass Park, and burned to death Mrs. Georgia Smith, 53, a grandmother and her three small grandchildren, Velma Nicholson, 7 months; George McCoy, 8 years, and Beulah Cornick, 3 years. The building although its outer walls were left standing, was gutted with the flames that fiercely consumed the interior furnishings and the dry framework. The quick work of firemen saved other buildings close by, all of dry pine, that offering a veritable magazine for the flames. Just how the fire started was not definitely learned. It is said an older daughter, who is employed in the tobacco factory, made fire this morning in the kitchen stove before leaving for work. Mrs. Smith evidently went into the kitchen a few minutes later and prepared some oatmeal for a sick neighbor living at 1339. She said the neighbor seen by other neighbors shoofing from the kitchen window. The small children were upstairs in bed, it is thought. Learning of the fire and the plight of the children, the frantic grandmother ran from the neighbor's house into her burning home and up the steps for the children. The angry flames were then feeding rapidly on the seasoned structure, and the smoke inside was dense. The grandmother seized the seven-months old child and made to the front window to arrive it is said. Firemen arrived by the second floor window to rescue the woman with the child in her arms. But instead of remaining at the window until the ladder could be swung up, she is said to have darted back to get the other children, and almost instantly the roof and upstairs' ceiling crushed in. The charred bodies of the victims were turned over to Underinker Hale by orders of the coroner. Hundreds of sadd-faced neighbors stood around for hours and gazed upon the blackened walls of what remained of the building, standing as mute evidence of the awful tragedy. All of the older sons and daughters were said to have left for their work when the fire occurred. SUFFRAGE LAWS OF SOUTH FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS Washington, D. C., May 5-Admissions made before the senate committee investigating Virgin Island affairs in connection with the pending bill for the organization of civil government to replace the military rule of the navy on the islands, disclose that the bill has provisions for excluding the Negroes, who comprise nine-tenths of the population, from the ballot. The admissions by Dr. Rufus Tucker, economic expert for the treasury department, was made in the course of his discussion and drew not a single objection from any member of the committee. "Regarding the suffrage situation," he declared, "nine-tenths of the population are colored and some of the white people are afraid that if universal suffrage were granted there would be wides prea race discrimination. The bill, as drawn, guards against this by limiting suffrage to those who can read and write." It is the purpose of the government, it is believed, to establish civil rule in the Virgin Islands with suffrage provisions modeled after those in the areas of colored citizens are disfranchised. FOURTEEN PAGES—TWO PARTS CHILDREN'S PARK DROP Weds 2,000 FT. DROP KILLS DARING STUNT FLYER Only Negro Aviatrix and Pilot Victim of Horrible Tragedy In Jacksonville, Fla.; City Mourns Her Death. EVERY BONE BROKEN IN TRAGIC FALL Jacksonville, Fla., May 5—More than five thousand mourners crowded their way into Bethel Baptist Church at memorial services for Bessie Coleman, aviatrix who lost her life Friday, held under the Jacksonville Negro Welfare League. Thousands of other persons jammed the streets outside. Among those who seemed most heartbroken over the tragedy which overtook the only Negro aviatrix were hundreds of school children to whom the young woman had talked during her few days in the city. Civic Organizations Join All the civic organizations in the city joined to make the memorial services impressive. Nearly all the churches were represented. Dr. T. H. B. Walker delivered an exalted eulogy of the dead woman flyer and Dr. John E. Ford accorded her equal praise. A poem in her honor, composed by E. Dancer, was read at the services of the Welfare Board served as pall bearers. Memorial services were also held Sunday night at St. Phillips Episcopal Church. Afterwards the body was shipped to Orlando, where funeral services were held Monday. Monday night the body was again in transit, this time to her family in Chicago, where it was received by the undertaking firm of Kersey, Morsell and McGowan, over the Big Four. Thousands crowded the Forty-third street station to get a glimpse of the daring "manicure girl." Miss Coleman's death occurred Friday morning during a practice flight with her pilot and mechanician, W. D. Wills, white. Wills had just followed Miss Coleman here from Dallas, Texas. He flew the plane, stopping three times between Texas and this city. Miss Coleman had been, in the city several days and had employed her time speaking to various groups in the city, especially in the schools and the剧院. An eyewitness for the Florida Sentinel describes the "death flight" as follows: "Miss Coleman went to Paxon Field at 7:15 a.m., along with John T. Betsch of the Welfare League and Wills. After reaching the field it was observed that Miss Coleman should the plane to certain altitude before Miss Coleman would take charge. This being agreed and the plane thoroughly tested by Wills, Miss Coleman took the cockpit seat and Wills the front. "They soared to a height of approximately 2,000 feet, and for about five minutes flew around in large circles, then went to a greater height, at about 3,500 feet, and continued to fly around in large circles for about five minutes, traveling at the rate of eighty miles an hour, when suddenly the plane speeded up to 110 miles an hour. Instantly, there was a nose dive for about a thousand feet, and the altitude completely bottomed out beside up. Miss Coleman fell from the plane, and for a distance of approximately 2,000 feet, turned somersault until she hit the ground with a sickening thud, crushing nearly every bone in her body. The plane, still bottom up, continued to the ground, falling slant. Mr. Wills undoubtedly was holding to the plane, as he did not fall, and neither he nor Miss Coleman was strapped in, since they did not contemplate doing any stunt flying. The plane caught up and Wills already dead from the fall was severely burned. The distance from the spot where the plane struck the ground and from where Miss Coleman struck was approximately 1,800 feet. She was met by a military escort of the Eighth Illinois Infantry and lay in state under a military guard until Friday, when funeral services were held at Pilgrim Baptist Church, the Rev. J. C. Austin, pas- Soars 2,000 Feet MADAM A'LELIA WALKER- KENNEDY MADAM WALKER BECOMES BRIDE OF DR. KENNEDY Benefactress And Mistress Of Villa Lewaro, Weds Prominent Chicago Doctor Amidst Simple Surroundings. Indianapolis, Ind., May 6—Culminating a romance begun some several years ago and interspersed by separations, a wedding and a carving a career, all through the hand of fate, A'Lelia, only daughter and heir of the late Madam C. J. Walker, president and owner of the Mme, C. J. Walker Mfg. Co. benefactress, good fairy to children, mistress of Villa Lewaro, today became the bride of Dr. J. A. Kennedy of Chicago, Illinois, at the home of Attorney F. B. Ransom, Rev. H. L. Herod officiating No Splendor At high noon amid simple sure roundings with Mrs. Sari Price. Patton attending the bride and bus a mere handful of their countless friends present, East and West plighted their troth and embarked upon the fathomless sea of material, the vast expanse of splendor, no flash of ostentation no restrained emotions. Just a modestly garbed, radiant happy bride and an immaculate, manly understanding groom. Groom Native of Arkansas Groom Native of Arkansas Dr. Kennedy is a native of Arkansas, was educated at Cotton Plant Academy, Branch Normal College, Walden University and Meharyad Medical College. From the latter he received degrees in both pharmacy and medicine. He served in the Army in Chicago in 1917 but soon thereafter began service in the World War where he served with distinction successively as 1st Lieutenant, Captain and Transport Surgeon earning the Croix de Guerre March 27, 1919. He is at present a staff member of Wilson Hospital of Chicago, active member Cook County Medical Society, critically useful, highly respected child care provider and member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Dr. and Mrs. Kennedy, honeymooning here, have not announced their plans for the immediate future. Annual Go to High School, Go to College Week Announcement has just been made by Raymond W. Cannon, General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, designating and proclaiming the week of May 10th to 16th as the time for the operation of the Seventh Annual Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College Movement. His award, which he received, is the various chapters of the Fraternity who have been working zealously on plans to make this the most intensive campaign that has ever been held. A. PRIZE WINNER A PRIZE WINNER The Ebenezer School at Ivory Va., won second prize at the County Exhibit on Friday April 28 Miss Mary E. Harris, principal Miss Margaret Pierce, teacher. PRICE 7 CENTS LIQUOR RAIDS CROWD U.S. COURT ROOM Alleged Bootleggers Take Situation Humorously When They Realize How They Were Trapped. HEAVY BOND SET FOR ALLEGED BOOTLEGERS All this week, the second and third floors of the postoffice building, where the Federal Court and other Government offices are located, have been a veritable beehive of activity. Crowds have swarmed into the offices of the United States Marshall, into the quarters of the U. S. Commissioner and into the court room. All of this activity is the result of a series of raids made here the latter part of last and the first of this week by federal prohibition officers acting on evidence uncovered by Department of Justice agents sent here by General Lincoln C. Andrews, prohibition czar upon the request of City Manager Truxtun. Policemen Charged The Justice agents' investigation resulted in charges being brought against, 13 members of the police force, a number of whom were dismissed following hearings before the City Manager, while others get off with probations, and one or two were exonerated. The amusement in bootlegging circles comes not so much from the extensiveness of the raids, but from the lack of dedicated members of the fraternity were trapped. Persons under charges, who were caught red-handed with the goods, were themselves laughing after reflecting over how they so easily walked into the snare. Former policeman, H. M. Dickens, known by virtually everybody in town and Dick Darden, also well-known about the city, were the principal federal agents setting the trap. And that is just where the consternation, then humor of the situation comes in. "Wow would have ever thought Dick Darden was the law" is the one reason being mumbled from one to another of those caught in the raid and the crowd of spectators around the postoffice building. Open Pool Room Dickens and Darden opened up a pool room on Chapel street, near Princess Anne avenue, in a stair right in a locality long regarded as a bottlegregers rendezvous. The fake pool room operated smoothly, its proprietors easily establishing connections with alleged bootleggers. Every body in the block knew Darden, because he has been connected with the stable for a number of years, and when he opened the pool room there was not one person in the whole neighborhood who would have, suspechim of having affiliations with the "law". Most of the men taken in the raid are personally known to Darden, and they are accusing him of "stabbing in the back." Immediately after opening the pool room a colored man known as "Slim" was engaged as a worker. "Slim", he says, he had no knowledge that he was working for Government agents. He was promised good goods, as a buyer of liquor for the big leggers just opened on Chapel's "Slim" made the connections, some of the alleged bootleggers feeling so confident that everything was on the level, are said even to have visited the place and carried their wares there in person. The Break Comes The break came Saturday morning, however, when the raids started and behold there was amazement, indignation and no litt humor, when Dickens and Darden the Chapel street pool room operators, were seen making the raid, "Slim," himself, did not know before that time that he had actually laid some of his closest friend open to arrests. At John McGowan's place, 111 and 1112 Church street, nearly 10 gallons of corn whiskey was taken and a number of arrests made including that of McGowan. W. T. Belvin's pool room, 650 Church St. was raided and Belvin arrested beside a number of places in the down town section, folded haul. A beautiful 50-gallon capacity still was taken from the home of a (Continued on Page Six). Social and Personal Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Whitehead have moved from Baltimore, Md., to Wildwood, N. J., to spend the summer. Sergeant Caleb Benson and wife, Mrs. Priscilla Benson, of Nebraska, were in the city recently for 10 days visiting their sister and sister-in-law, Mrs. Mahalia Johnson, 820 Washington avenue. They visited many of the churches, and at Jerusalem Baptist Church, the pastor, Rev. A. Hobbs, had the congregation to meet Sergeant Benson. They left Monday for New York. Mrs. Mary B. DeVant, of 760 P Avenue, left Tuesday night for Camden, S. C., to be at the bedside of her sister, who is very ill. She was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Blanch Thompson, who is just recovering from a protracted illness. Mr. George Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Vick, of Greenville, N.C., are house-guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, 429 Fenchurch street, also are Mrs. Annie M. Minson and daughter, of Washington, N.C. Don't fail to see the Brown Skin Follies at the Attucks this Friday night. Miss Ophelia Williams has returned to Dinnidwife, Va., after attending the funeral of her father, Mr. Eugene Williams. Mrs. Jane Porter Barrett, president of the Industrial School at Peakes, Vn., was the guest of Rev and Mrs. T. D. Lee, of 723 Johnson avenue, during her stay in the city. She addressed the City Federated Clubs, Sunday, May 2nd. Miss Ethel R. Sims, who has been indisposed for the last few days, is improving nicely at this writing. Mrs. Nettle Wilson, of 841 Lexington street, who has been very sick for the past two weeks is convalescent at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Tate, need Miss Virginia Griggs, have returned from their wedding trip to Atlantic City, N. J., and other northern cities. They received their friends on Tuesday evening, May 5th at their home on Johnson avenue. The Brown Skin Follies, playing the Attacks Friday night of this week under the direction of Miss Daisy Sykes is the biggest musical event of the season. Don't miss seeing it. Mr. Willie C. Robinson spent Sunday visiting Miss Allie E. Cox of Virginia Normal College, Petersburg. Miss Sarah Frances Lomax, at home with her mother, Mrs Sarah Lomax, after closing out a most successful year as principal of a school in Fitzhugh, Va. Mr. J. W. Lewis, manager of the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Co. A No More Oily Skin! NADINE Face Powder gives you instantly—the very N you instantly—the very first application—that fine, smooth, light complexion that men so much admire and all women envy. Every trace of oily shine is banished and it doesn't reappear quickly because Nadine is a close, dense and adherent powder that absorbs the oils and greases in the weather, you can depend on Nadine. 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May 2nd, after spending two weeks in Pittsburgh, Pa., visiting her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Darden. She was the guest at many social events. Mrs. Vernon S. Scott, of 1604 Quinton street, left Saturday, May 1st, to spend the summer with her mother in Baltimore, who has been ill for more than two months. She will be joined later by her husband. Mrs. Emma Washington was called to New York, Saturday on account of the illness of her brother, Mr. Jesse Lee. Mr. Junius Douthit, of Boulevard Terrace, and Mr. Thurston Digges, of Lindenwood, spent the week-end at the Arcade Hotel, Raleigh, N. C. Mr. W. Lee Lewis spent several days in the city, enroute to Bethlehem, Pa, where he will spend the summer. Dr. A. J. Strong spent the week-end in Roper, N. C., as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. Graves. A wonderful cast of singing and dancing beauties is included in the Brown Skin Follies playing at the Attucks this Friday night. It is the most elaborate of any local play ever staged here. Rev. and Mrs. F. W. Jacobs and children left Thursday morning, April 29th for their new home in Montgomery, Ala. Mrs. Jacobs and children will spend several weeks in Dunville with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor before going to Montgomery. Mrs. P. L. Barbour was the dinner guest with Mrs. Barrett at Mrs. Lee's home on Sunday, May 2. CLUBS The Just We Whist Club met at the home of Mrs. Inez Jackson, of Olney road. After the routine of business and several games of whist, Mrs. Jackson served a dainty repast. Those present were Mesdames Lillian Snead, Ethel Tinsley, Dora White, Mary Bolden and Esther Allen. PAGEANT—LIFE OF CHRIST The beautiful and instructive Pageant, the "Life of Christ," that was rendered Wednesday evening, April 28th, at the Queen Street Baptist Church, under the auspices of the Daughter Elks Lodge No. 1. A. Mrs. M. B. Lec, directress was indeed a success. The participants were well trained and the Biblical characters were strikingly portrayed. The solos, duets, and choruses were very appropriate for the occasion and well rendered. A request has been received asking for a repitation. NEEDLE CRAFT ART CLUB Airs, Lillian Noble of Chapstreet, was the hostess for the members of the club and several invited guests on Wednesday afternoon. May 5th. After business the hostess served a temitting repast. COLONIAL MAIDS The Colonial Maids were entertained on Tuesday evening, May 4th, by Miss Ethelline Turner at her home in Boulevard Terrace. The games and music were good and much enjoyed by all present. Miss Helen Gentry was the invitation for the evening. Miss Turner served dainty refreshments. NEEDLE AND THIMBLE CLUB The Needle and Thimble Club was entertained on Wednesday, April 21st, at the home of Mr. C. D. Cogan in Avenue A., and on April 28th, at the home of Mrs. Diggs in Norwood street. T h e meetings were interesting and deli-icious refreshments were served by the hostess. CLOVER LEAF ART CIRCLE The Clover Leaf Art Circle met with Mrs. Rosa Kemp, at Kemp's Gardens, on Tuesday, May 4. The meeting was enjoyed by all present and the hostess served a dainty repast. FEMININE FUNNERS SOCIAL CLUB The Feminine Funners Social Club gave a party at the residence of Miss Grace Pryor, 823 Chapel Brownie street, on the evening of April 28. The color shirt was carried out in green and red. The hostesses were Misses J. Ashby Cotton, Rosa Felton, Grace P Robinson, Mary Morris, Manic Robison, Alvita Boyd, Carrie Payton, Lucile George and Wilhmin Eason. Those present were: Misses Annie Bell Williams, Fannie Johnson, Marie Whitters, Lucile Nottingham, Mary White, Ida Johnson, Zadie Holmes, Elsie Millner, Esther Canada, Ruth Clements, Inez Purvis, Ruth Moore Sallie King and Margaret Wallace, Anna Riddick, Bernice Wynn, Messrs. Clifton Reed, Thadius Smith, Harry Gaston, Ernest Chambers, William Willis, Leroy Walker, Henry Matthews, Wilber Ferce, Clinton Wood, Will Hall, Edward Turner, Arthur Walker, Anthony Rogers, Arceil Harris, Mary Mitter, Robert Barnes, William Farmer, Wm. Cheiry, A. Wright, George Smith, Charlie Uzzell, Walter Poison, Thomas Rogers, Harold Boiler, James Saunders, Charles Coleman and James Jones. After many amusements a repast was served. The club met at the residence of Miss Rosa Felton, Sunday, May 2. Miss Nellie Smith was a visitor from Berkley. After routine business a toothsome repast was served. METROPOLITAN SOCIAL CLUB The Metropolitan Social and Beneficial Club held its fourth anniversary banquet at the Masonic Temple, formerly the Community Center, on April 26. The guests were called to order at 9 p. m. by the president, Mr. R. B. Dozier, following which a very interesting program was rendered, as follows: Music, invocation, Mr. A. Lindy, address, Mr. R. B. Dozier; response Mr. J. H. McCain; Mrs. M is s Mary Vail; solo, Mrs. Cassandra Holley; recitation, M. M a White; paper, Miss Lloyd Garrard instrumental solo, Mr. Ketrice accompanist, Miss Clara Brassell; recitation, Mrs Mattie Brassel; paper, Miss Clara Darden; solo, Mrs. B. E. Wills; paper, Miss Ella L. Williams. Following the program, the guests were served the banquet along with friends and visitors. INOX WHIST CLUB The Inox Whist Ch'r met at the residence of Mrs. Evelyn Jones, of 1009 London street, Portsmouth, April 28. Much business was transacted and the following officers were elected: President, Miss Margaret Robinson; vice president, Miss Mary Holmes; secretary, Miss E. M. Daughtrey; assistant secretary, Agent-Chelsea; secretary agent-at-arms, Miss Cora Roberts; treasurer, Miss Evelyn Jones, and Miss Augustine Jones, chaplain. The hostess served an elaborate repast. LILAG ART CIRCLE The Lilac Art Circle was entertained by Mrs. Barnes, of Lewis street, who proved a charming hostess. After much needle work was finished, repast was served. One new member was received into the circle. ROSE OF FRIENDSHIP SOCIAL CLUB The Rose of Friendship Social Club held its regular meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warner Stalling, 211 Kent street, April 28. A good many members were present and the meeting proved to be beneficial to all. Several worthy suggestions were advanced for the benefit of the club. Two new members were received, giving the club a total membership of 35. A delicious reast was served. Miss Lizzie Roberts, of Gordon avenue, delightfully entertained. The hostess served a delightful repast. Mrs. Viola Ricks assisted in serving. GET-TOGETHER SOCIAL CLUB The Get-together Social Club held its regular meeting at the residence of Miss Elizabeth Williams, 1413 Reservoir avenue, at 3 o'clock Sunday, with 18 members present. Five new members were enrolled. They were Misses Bernice and Lucile Morton, Miss Lucile Dunn, Ulysses Dunn and Clarence Chadrick. After business a delightful repast was served. TWILIGHT STRUTTERS—MALE The Twilight Strutters, Male, hold their last meeting at the home of Mr. Bennie Eason, S75 Washington avenue. The meeting was opened by Mr. Clinton Woodhouse with the Lord's prayer, after which the club entered into the regular business. The dance which was held on May 4 was a success. The club was joined by the home of Mr. William Marchall, 861 Freemason street. A repast was served. Anybody can Take Good Pictures with a Brownie right from the start. The simplest REAL camera and the price is $2.00. Write for catalogue G-L Hall OPTICAL CO. INC. THE LOVING TROUPE CLUB The Loving Troupe Club met at the home of Mrs. Esther Wood, of Middle Street, Friday, April, 30. Quite a few members were present, the members were ushered to the dining room and served a delicious repast. All expressed themselves as having enjoyed a very pleasant evening. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Anderson, of Chapel street. YOUNGER MATRONS The Younger Mutrons met at the residence of Mrs. Evelyn Bunch and hold an interesting and enjoyable meeting. Officers for the ensuing year have been elected as follows: Susie Johnson, president; Maggie Allen, vice president; Sarah Scott, secretary; Leon Robinson, asst secretary and reporter; Emily Leigh, president; Elizabeth Vaughn, servant-at-arms. Program committee, Alice Russell, chairman, Margrie Allen, Elizabeth Vaughn. After business and adjournment members were led to a repast which was beautiful and tasteful. TWILIGHT STRUTTERS The Twilight Strutters Club held its regular meeting at the residence of Miss Vernice Alston, 232 Kent street, on the evening of May 2. Much business of importance was transacted and those present were invited to a reception, A. Hoskey, E. Jones, S. Saunders and T. Thompson. TOUJOURS CARTES The Toujours Cartes and visiting friends spent a pleasant evening last Monday with Miss Lillian P. Irby in Goff street. Miss Edna Miller was the successful winner of the first prize, while Miss Lucie Goff, the consolation. Visiting friends were Misses Louise Alston Mabel Goff, Edna Milder, Mildred Johnson, Mrs. Irene Edwards, Clyde Williams and Ida Hunter. AMICI Miss Naomi Johnson was hostess for the Amici on Thursday, April 29th at a social and business meeting. Early in the evening games were played and prizes awarded to Miss Louise Logan and Miss Theresa Gee. Miss Bagalln /spoke for the club's membership in the Norfolk City Federation of Women's Clubs which was accepted. A contribution for the Execsior Band Fund was made. Misses Eva Clark, Wanser Bagalln and Theresa Gee were visitors. Every one expressed a most pleasant evening. DELHI ART CIRCLE On April 28th, the Delhi Art Circle met with Miss Laura Fisher, of Landing street. The regular business of the evening was transacted with appointing of a committee to meet the officials of the city Federation. After the business, Miss Fisher served a pleasing repast. On Thursday night at 7:30 the committee from the Delhi Art Circle met with the city Federation, Misses E. Smith E. Francis, C. Boyd and L. Fisher at which time the circle joined the Federation. **YOU CAN'T GUESS US SOCIAL** The club met at the home of Mrs. Beatrice Thomas, Hughart avenue, Beatrice Apartment, the president was called to order by the president who gave inspiring remarks to the members which will be applied when necessary. After the regular transaction of business, the host, Mr. Samuel S. Barnes, served a pleasing repast. DEVOLITIAN SOCIAL CLUB DEVOTION SOCIAL CLUB The club held its regular meeting at the residence of Miss Ada Brown, 918 Mariner street. The meeting was opened with much enthusiasm. Several reports were made by members of the club of from which was derived much benefit. Several musical selections were rendered by Miss Lucille Williams. The president, Miss Ruth Dozier, was encouraged by the interest in the meeting. Miss Brown served as a pleasing hostess. IOTA DELTA SIGMA The society met Thursday evening, April 29th, at 8 o'clock, at the home of Mr. Albert Hawkins. Business of importance was carried on. The society decided on an essay contest for the members of the Booker T. Washington High School, which will close, May 7th. Ernest Galloway, president; Benjamin McCoy, secretary. PARTIES BANQUET FOR T. C. WILLIAMS The agents of the Richmond Beneficial Insurance Co., gave a banquet at Juanit's Saturday night at Mr. T. C. Williams, who is retraining the position of agency director of the local branch. Mr. J. W. Lewis, the new manager served as toastmaster a n.d. surrounding him were: Messrs. S. B. Noble, Southern Aid; E. M. Mitchell, North Carolina Mutual; C. W. LeGrand, National Benefit; M. R. Jackson, Dr. J. T. Canada and Atty. F. J. Thorogood, Messrs. Noble, Mitchell, LeGrand and Jackson spoke of the friendship for Mr Williams and the sadness which pervades the insurance forces of the city because of his leaving. Mr. Williams, who was the author of the agents made a few remarks after which Mr. J. B. Towe presented Mr. Williams with a handsome fountain pen and told him that the pen represented only faintly the esteem in which he is held by the entire agency group. In presenting Mr. Williams to the gathering, Mr. Lewis spoke of his coming to Norfolk several months ago and how Mr. Williams had gone out of his way in showing him all details of the business before departing. He said he had not met a truer or a more loyal friend and remarked that on Mr. Williams' last day in the office 1920 MASTER WM. LA SALLE RICKS of Churchland, Va., son of Mr. and Mrs. Atron Ricks, 22 months old. when he turned over to him old records and pointed out their import, he fell just as he did when his father was about to die and was giving him instructions about the trust that would soon be his. In his address, Mr. Williams stressed two points: (1) A more liberal attitude on the part of insurance companies as regards agents' compensation and (2) the maintenance of a friendly spirit of co-operation among the Negro insurance companies of Norfolk, if he gave it as his opinion that an agent should not only have the necessities of life but should enjoy some of its luxuries and he cannot do so on a misery and uncertain income. He urged the managers whose salaries are fixed to make more impressive representations in behalf of those agents who do not receive a living sustenance because agents are the life blood of the insurance companies. Mr. Williams left Sunday night for Washington where he will take a rest, the first complete rest he has had in seven years, after which he will return to Norfolk and determine his future plans. SEND-OFF PARTY Mrs. Delia Davis gave a send-off party for her son, Mr. Walter Davis, 962 Reservoir avenue, with a few friends of the family present. Mr. Davis is leaving for Connecticut where he will spend the summer. WHIST PARTY Mrs. Beatrice Askew Horndon, of 617 Chapel street, was genial hostess this party last Thursday night given in honor of her cousin, Mrs. Armelda Sharp, of Edenton, N. C., after indulging in whist and dancing. All were served a dainty repast. A PARTY A delightful party was given at the residence of Miss Ella Spady on the evening of Thursday, April 29. A very enjoyable time was had and those present were: Misses Claudia Williams, Inez Fuller, Gladys Harris, Sadie Saunders, Evelyn Jones, Nellie Goodle, Matee Jones, Mudge and Alora Rencher, Marie Rodgers, Vernice Alston, Anna Hoskeyj Julia Booker, Helen Brichouse, Ella and Florence Archer, Ernestine Lamb, Ruth Wilson, Beulah Jackson and Ella Spady; Messrs. Charles Saunders, Roy Brown, James Jones, Harry Mitter, Amos Ward, Edward Harris, Leroy Walker, Harry Wortham, James White, Allen Lovecite, Johnny Rhodes, Alex Crocker, Walter Faison, Willie Ebrom, Mark Hosek, Wm. Farmer, Wm. Cherry, Mazzer Anderson, W. Wyche and Lester Faison. DINNER PARTY Mrs. G. M. Andrews entertained Sunday afternoon at her home, Sutton street, at a delightful dinner party given in honor of Mr. T. C. Williams, who left directly afterward for Washington, D. C. The guests included several of his close friends. War on "Hil and Run" Drivers To suppress rackless and drunken motorists, the citizens' safety committee of the chamber of commerce, in Philadelphia, Pa., has 275,000 persons watching for "hit and run" drivers. They report all license numbers of automobiles involved in accidents they may witness. WEDBINGS Mr. Coston Hoffer, of North Carolina, and Miss Pearlie Moore, of Princess Ame county, were joined in holy wedlock at the home of Rev. W. A. Price on May 2nd, at 3:30 p.m., m. and at 4 o'clock were driven to the C. and O. station by Messrs. Samuel Custon and Frederick Price, deacons of Mount Zion Baptist Church. The bridal party boarded a train for Richmond for their honeymoon. They will make their home in this city at 915 Hanson avenue. FIELDS-EDWARDS The marriage of Mr. Arthur Fields to Miss Josephine Edwards took place Saturday, May 1, at the home of the bride's uncle at 1347 Outten street at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Josephine Dupree was maid of honor, while Mr. Thomas Hamlin was best man. The couple will make their home in Newport News. The U. N. I. A. and A. C. I. Cadets of Campostella, Va., held their regular meeting Sunday, May 2. Business was transacted and some timely remarks were made by members of the club. Her remains were forwarded to her native home Sunday morning on the Norfolk and Western Railway, and was accompanied by her mother and brother, Junius. Mr. James Morris returned to Washington, D. C., Sunday, after a pleasant stay here and in North Carolina with relatives and friends. Mrs. Eureka Jones died at St. Vincent's Hospital Sunday after a lingering illness. Her funeral was conducted from Central Baptist Church, of which she was a faithful member for 25 years, Tuesday. Rev. C. H. Griffin, her pastor officiated. Mr. Phillip's funeral was conducted from St. Thomas Church Tuesday. Rev. W. J. Hines officiated. Miss Sarah Morris spent the week-end in McKenny, Va., visiting Miss Viola Thomas, a teacher of the McKenny Training School. They returned Monday evening. Miss Ella Broadway, the sister of Mrs. Ella Diggs, left Sunday evening for West Virginia for an indefinite stay. Miss Eleana Rodgers left on Wednesday for Connecticut after a pleasant stay here with parents and friends. Mr. MELvin Smith and Paul Jones will the guests of Miss Mamie Jillguest on the Woodland street, Sunday. The P. S. C. Club hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Ola Woodhouse, Vine street. After transaction of business, a daily repast was served. Those present were; Mr. MELvin Smith, Mrs. Ethel Cabarrows, Mr. Paul Jones, Mrs. E. V. Scott, Mr. Walter Cabarrows, Mr. Earl Clark, Miss Clara Sivels and Charlie Sivels. Miss Pearl Sivels delightfully entertained some members of the family and a few friends at her home on Wilson Road, Saturday evening. Six courses were served and the evening was pleasantly spent. 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An exhibit from the schools will be viewed and a program will be rendered. All children are invited to be present. Mrs. S. I. Moone, Ultrarian states that it will be an afternoon of helpful recreation. CAMPOSTELLA Rev. Z. B. Wynn, of Elizabeth City, N. C., and Mr. Lee Wynn, of New York, were called here to be at the bedside of their sick sister, Mrs. Lillie Taylor, Selden street, Mrs. Taylor is very much improved at this writing. Mr. Willie-Cabarrus sr., has undergone a successful operation at St. Vincent's Hospiot. Little Eunice Haskins died at the home of her mother Friday. ment at the way even the most harsh, wiry and unruly hair be- comes soft, smooth and glossy with al- most the first appli- cation of Pluko Hair Dressing; and how the continued use of BLACK AND WHITE CANS 50£ BIG GREEN CANS 25£ this soft, mildly preparation actually makes the hair grow long, straight and abundant. 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CHURCH The sunrise meeting was attended on Sunday morning was led by Mr. Miller. The day school opened at its main with Suat S. S. William teachers present. The School had an increase in dance and the lesson was taken with enthusiasm. The service won the banner. Sunday May 5th, a special program is given by the school. Sola Melvin Smith; address, Mr. Jenkins and others. Stock service was attended. Nearly every taken. The pastor, Rev. Hines, expounded the Word many hearers in his usual very regular Communion service observed. At six o'clock a large crowd in attendance at V. C. E. S. The topic and program were interesting. At 7:30 the night service also good and well attended. If your dealer cannot supply you, send his name along with the price of the Phiko Hair Dressing you want. We will send it to you through him and you save the cost of the additional postage of sending it direct to you. 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Her dim and somewhat misty vision has become a clear vision and the order that had its birth in Norfolk has become national and women everywhere are joining the grand old order. She was not contented with the women alone, but looking forward she realized the children would come forth and call the mothers blessed and so she began a Juvenile department. She also instituted a Past Daughters Rulers Council and was the promoter of the Grand Temple. After the local order met with such success and growth it was the cause of many of our states organizing State Associations and that is doing much good to build up the states. It will be the means of Elkdom spreading in every hamlet and clime through each state and it is the purpose when any state has the required amount of Temples, they shall begin their State Associations whenever the "Bills" have a State Grand. So unifying has been the zeal of Mrs. Kelly and so faithfully has she labored that the Daughters of Elks borders the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico, the Isle of Southern Seas and Africa, and she stands Mother and leader of the entire order of Daughter of Elks. Do You Know? Tea stains on cups and saucers may be removed by rubbing on a bit of wet salt. A cloth saturated with vinegar will quickly clean a mirror or window. Many housewives have hesitated to cook acid foods in aluminium because of an unfortunate rumor that the acid dissolved the metal and brought about results harmful to health. Careful tests made by chemists, government experts and food authorities have proved that any kind of food may be cooked in aluminium vessels with perfect safety. Acids have little if any effect on this metal. To take out fruit and fruit juices, use boiling water; bleach if necessary. Grass stains are removed by cold water, or soap and cold water, or alcohol; or a bleaching agent. For grease and oils, use French chalk, blotting paper or other absorbent; warm water and soap, gasoline, benzine, or carbon tetrachloride are sometimes effective. Try cold water on ink, then use an acid or bleach if necessary. For iron rust stains, use oxalic acid; hydrochlorid acid, salts of lemon; or lemon juice and salt. Use a biscuit cutter to cut shortening into the flour when making pastry. If one has no food chopper, a biscuit cutter is good to use when shopping up vegetables and fruits for salads. Mme. Elliott Hair Dyeing, Manicuring and Massaging. Wigs Design-Lessons Taught. Dipole- died. 420 Cumberland St., Ph. 34374 Every married woman should write for FREE Book written by Dr. Burroughs, a graduate physician. Dr. Burroughs has spent forty years treating women for cases peculiar to their age and tells us why so many women have been denied the blessing of children—why they are broken down physically in early This book is written in plain language and tells how pain and misfortune can be overcome and blessing of becoming a mother be granted by the use of simple home materials. Dr. Cohen will have a copy of his book, if you will send your name and address it will be mailed to you in plain wrapper absolutely FREE, with postage. perhaps the woman owes it to herself and family to have good health and books may he be able to read today today for your copy—it's free and pleasant you under no obligations. ATTENTION, GIRLS: In this column each week, Nami will help you with your problems. Questions on conduct, custom dress, love or any subject, are certainly considered and answered. Write your questions in ink on one side of the paper and address them to "Nami!" in the journal and Guide, 711 E. Olney Road. Dear Naomi, I have read your wonderful advice and now I am coming to you for help. There is a boy in the locality in which I live and I like him very much; there is another girl) who likes him very much and is always running after him to try and talk. He speaks politely whenever he passes by, sometimes he steps and talks, but he is always talking to this other girl. He has never been to her home, but he has been to mine twice. Every time he comes to the town where I am, he is with me, but if she and I meet at the same place he is with her. So, Naomi, please tell me which one you think he likes and how I may win his love. There are lots of boys that try to go with me, but I do not care for them. "Girl from Murfreeboro." (Don't use that title again that you signed.) Little Girl from Murfreesboro: First, I want to say to you I changed the signature you had to your letter and please notice I asked you not to use it any more. It does not sound well. I don't know that the advise I have given is so wonderful, but I have an earnest desire to help all of the girls I can. The young man seems to give you a good bit of attention and shows a preference to call or you, but if he will give her the preference when the two of you are at one place, that seems to show that he likes her the best. Always feel that if a young man cannot show your attention in public he should not be allowed to call at your home. So why worry about him. Try going with some other fellow and see what he thinks of that. Dear Naomi, I am very interested in your column, it is the first thing I look for when I get this paper. I am asking you to answer a few questions for me please. 1. How old should a girl be to accept company of the opposite sex? 2. Should a girl go with a boy when her mother thinks she is too young? 3. How old should a girl be to attend dance? 4. How late should a girl of 17 stay at a dance? 5. 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Creditt-Ole's Beauty Culture Dear Naomi: X accompanied by an older person? 7. Should a girl kiss her friend goodnight? 8. How often should a boy go to see a girl? 9. What is love? Murfreesboro Girl Dear Murfreesboro Girl: 1. A girl should be 18 yrs old before she has regular company. 2. No, she should not. 5. At 16, with her mother or other relatives. 4. She should be: home by 12. 5. Depends on why the folks in town are talking. 6. A girl too young should not go unaccompanied but of course it is different with the older. Remember it is better to be slow and safe than fast and wrong. 7. No. 8. When they are in school just an occasional visit will do. 9. How would you know if I told you, you will have to find that out for yourself. Dear Naomi: As I was reading the paper I saw where you were giving the girls advice. I am a girl with a sweet disposition, black bobbed hair, considered nice looking and I dress very nicely, but I am no dapper. I like to have a nice tint in a nice way. I go to dances now and then. I am 17 years of age, and I go to high school. I am liking the boys a little but not crazy about them like some girls. Nothing can get between me and my books. I have been going with a boy about two years, and I dearly love him. 1. Do you think a girl should marry before she finishes school her friend will continue to send her to school? He has asked me to marry him. Should I wait or not? 2. How old should a girl be when she gets married. 3. If you are engaged to a boy should you kiss him goodnight? Smile Dear Smile: My! how you talk On one hard you tell me you are not crazy about the boys and nothing can come between you and your books. On the other, you are asking if a girl should marry before she finishes school. Most decidedly not. No even if her friend promises to send her to school. Promises are not always kept. Get your education first and then you will have it. 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Hubbard has definitely ignified his intention of appearing here at the meet, and is in excellent condition for a stiff test against the best collegiate competition. Good Marks in Class Meet Favorable weather conditions made the annual interclass track meet held here today a marked success. The team representing the College, Department claimed first honors with 45 points against 27 for her nearest rival, Class of 1926. The Class of 1927 took third place with 21 points; Work Year, fourth, with 17; and 1928, fifth with 16. "Bob" Coles Breaks Own Record Fleet "Bob" Coles, intercollegiate 2-mile champion, clipped several seconds off his 1924 time of 10 minutes, 36 1-5 seconds, by leaving his nearest competitor far in the rear and completing the distance in 10 minutes, 22 1-2 seconds. Coles also finished the mile run first in 4 minutes, 55 seconds. Perle Peterson, invincible flash of the Work Year Class, merited highest individual honors by amassing 13 points; Mark Thorne, '26, was second with 11 points. Peterson raced home first in the century and 220-yard dashes, and leaped second in the broad jump. His time in the 100-yard sprint was within 3-0 of a second of the intercollegiate mark of 10 1-5 seconds held jointly by Cook of Union and Byrd of Lincoln. In the furlong he was clocked at 22 3-5 seconds, within 2-5 of a second of the mark accorded for Cook in 1924. Thorne, a rangy "six-footer," distanced 20 feet 9 1-8 inches in the broad jump and ran second in the 100-yard and 440-yard dashes. Joseph Baldwin, '28 paced abruptly into the limelight by negotiating the "quarter" in 33 seconds flat. College won the mile relay in 3 minutes, 41 1-2 seconds. Taylor, College, heaved the javelin in 150 feet 7 inches, while Renfrow, '27, bettered the C. I. A. A. champion, Francis Baker, in the high jump by scaling 5 feet, 10 inches. In the pole vault the Baker brothers, Elmer and Francis, tied for first place at 9 feet, 6 inches. Harris Shatters Low Hurdle Mark Portfield Harris, 29, turned in the second record-smashing time of the day by completing the 220-low hurdles in 26-2-5 seconds, clipping 2-5 seconds off the mark set by William King in 1923. Robinson broke the C. I. A. A. shot-pot record made by Pierce of St. Paul last year. The meet was, on a whole, a blazing success and helps to size up the prospects for the big event on the 15th of the month. It also helps to give a line on the sort of competition Mr. Hubbard will have to contend with besides much other worthy rivalry from other institutions which have signified their intention of participating. Summaries 100-yard - Peterson, Thorne, Snowden, Time, 10.5 seconds. Time, 10.5 seconds, Snowden, College; Ruff, Work Year, Time, 22.6 sec. 440-yard - Baldwin, Thorne, Preston, 27. Time, 53 sec. 86-yard-Moon, College: Gray, 26; Smith, 27. Time, 2 msec. 2; Harris, 29 high hands-Williams; Harris, 29 chow, 27. Time, 17:3 sec. 220-yard low hurdles--Harris, Williams, Baldwin. Time, 2:64. see 1 mile - Coles, Merritt, 27; Austin, College, Time, <u>min</u>, 22:5 sec. 150 s., sor. 2 miles, Coles, Preston. 27. Austin. Time, 10 min., 22 s. Mille rehy- (Wim, Kine, Townsend, Unhart, Walter King); 1956 (Gray, rosy, Thorne, Horton); 1927 (Merrit, Robinson, Mark, Smith). Time: 3 min., 41 sec. Broad Jump-Thorne, Peterson, King. Distance, 20 ft., 9 18 inches. Discuss-Ruberson, 28; Thatcher, Coll. Jacobs, Coll. Distance, 106 feet, 6 inches. Javelin-Taylor, Jackson, College; Baker, olgee. Distance, 150 ft., 7 inches. Ruberson, Leatherfield, W. Y.; Parker, 29; Ruberson, Leatherfield. High Jump-Remow, Baker, College; Elder Baker, 27. Distance, 9 feet, 10 in. Pole Vault-Franker Baker and Elmer Baker first. B. Campbell, second. Height, 9 feet, 6 inches. CAMDEN ROMPS OVER HILLDALE Camden, N. J., May 6—In an orgy of basehits and runs, Lou Schaub's Camden nine swamped the Hilldale club at Public Service Park by a score of 18 to 11 on Saturday afternoon. The home clubbers fell on the offerings of Campbell during his two and a third innings on the hill for ten runs and eight hits. Lee followed Campbell to the mound and also was hit by the jerseymen. A Carr, who started for the locals was also hit freely by the Eastern Colored League Champions, and Lefty York relieved him in the sixth inning. HILLDALE R H O A E Bruges, rf. 1 1 3 0 0 Warfield, 2b. 2 4 2 1 1 G. Carr, 11b. 2 3 7 0 1 Mac Sautton, c. 0 0 1 0 1 Macker, l. 1 0 2 0 0 Mackey, l. 0 2 0 0 0 Washington, lf. 0 0 0 0 0 Johnson, 3b. 2 1 1 1 Thomas, cf. 0 2 2 0 0 Slowen, es. 0 0 1 2 0 Brighton, es. 0 0 1 2 0 Campbell, p. 0 0 0 0 0 Lee, p. 2 1 1 1 0 OLEGE IDS OLYMN WOMAN DECEIVED MAN WHEN SHE SOLD HIM AN APPLE IN THE GARDEN. A This is enough proof in itself, that women are more deceitful than men. Man was living in ignorance and bliss, until along came one of these 20th Century plagues and showed him a deep point. We poor bozos have been marked men ever since. She sold him an apple then and has been selling him all manners of fruit since that time. It's a question of what she will sell him next. Some men are not satisfied with having bought one apple, some of them go and buy a whole orchid. These frills have this deceit business down to perfection and they don't fail to practice it at every opportunity. Even when she sees a guy she wishes to nail and make her own, she begins to deceive. If the poor bimbo likes to sit before the glaring spotlight and see the other frills sway and shimmy to the tune of jazz syncopaters in a musical comedy—she's wild about it too. But, oh boy, when they are wed, she drags him to the high brow operas and Shakespearean dramas and he never sees another musical comedy in his life—or rather her life. It's usually his life, because his span of life is generally shorter. A woman will even say she loves to see her sweetie have a good time, not only with men, but other women also. But boy, when you say "I will," if you know what's good for you, you better not look at another woman sideways. The longer you love, the more you learn and then live A sure enough dumbbell is the guy who thinks a tuskdermist is the fellow at the head of the Yellow Cab Co. It has been said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apple cider instead of a swig of white mule will keep the undertakers away too. Some folks say Norfolk is a small town, but it's not that. Norfolk is a large town inhabited by lot of small minded people. An ultra-conservatist is the jazzbo that buys his girl a lipstick so he can get it all back when they are necking a bit. There was a time when one could tell a college man by the way he dressed. Lots of them don't go to college but dress funny and let it go at that. The modern college is not only an institution that leads in dispensing knowledge. It's the fashion center of the community, city, town, state or wherever it is. Men in college get a duo-fold education all for the same price. They learn the principles of geometrics, other kindred arts and a thorough knowledge in fastidiousness. If they don't know how to part their hair in the middle before they get there, it isn't many moons before they learn it after being there. Clothes might not make the man, but they sure make a lot of change in his appearance. It was a wise bird who said, it is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and prove it. Do you know a good Joke? If so send it to Kellogg Kids, care of the Journal and Guide. A cash prize of $4 will be paid for the best joke received each week, and it will be published in this column. Conditions: Humor of any description—humorous mottos, jokes, epigrams, satires, bright sayings of chivalry, allusions to solicitation. All matter submitted must not have been published before: All manuscripts must be written on paper and heaped with a heeler and legibility will aid greatly in judging contributions. Unused manuscripts cannot . . . be returned. All contributions should be addressed to College Kid, Norfolk Journal and Guide, 711 E. Olney Road, Norfolk, Va. WEAR FLORSHEIMS AT ALL TIMES The Stadium No Guest Card Required There’s something “clubby” about this shoe shop. But you need no guest card on your first visit. Your first pair of FLORSHEIMS will make you want a life membership. The annual dues are low—for FLORSHEIMS are long-lived. Most Styles $10 Florsheim Shoe Store 210 Granby Street Monticelio Hotel Bldg. TAKETWOIN ROW FROM AGGIES TAKETWOIN ROW FROM AGGIES Greensboro, N. C., May 1.—V. N. I. L. continued its winning streaks here Friday and Saturday afternoons and polished off the Agricultural and Technical College 7-2 and 14-4 in games in which the local Agricultural men never had a chance. The pitchers of V. N. I. L. allowed only 13 hits, widely scattered, and pitched air tight in the pinches. They were accorded fine support by their teammates. The Virginians pounded all of the pitchers of the Carolinians all over the field, netting 27 hits. Poor fielding by the outfield and numerous errors by the infield added to the overwhelming defeat of the Carolinians. R. H. E. V. N. I. I. -- 303 000 000—7 11 6 A. & T. -- 000 000 200—2 7 4 Batteries; Stokes, Coleman and Duncan; W. Allen and Durrah. Umpire; Wade. Second Game R. H. F. A. & T. -- 001 020 010—4 6 5 V. N. I. I. -- 100 603 130—14 16 2 Batteries; Colson, Deberry, Wooten, Henderson and Duncan; Rowe and Durrah. Umpire; Lakenau. NORFOLK BOY ON OHIO STATE FRESH TEAM NORFOLK BOY ON OHIO STATE FRESH TEAM Columbus, Ohio. May 6—A Negro fraternity team, the Kappa chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha, has won an intramural league basketball championship at Ohio State University, and now the varsity tennis and track squads and on Freshman track, baseball, and tennis squads our boys are bowling over handicaps to make enviable showings. Smith, a sophomore of Ohio, seems headed for a varsity "O" in track. He was a distance and cross country luminary on last year's Freshman team. Recently, in a tryout at the University, he led a burning pace in a two mile run, only to be nosed out in the final yards and forced to take second place. With more seasoning and experience before his senior, it is expected that Smith will be seen regularly in Western Conference "Big Ten" track events. Smith is an Alpha eaglege. Ed. Merrrell, Cleveland, former interscholastic star of that city and of the 1927 "Fresh" team, has survived the first cuts and is doing nice work in the pre-season workouts on the tennis varsity. Merrrell is an Alpha man. Norfolk Boy on Fresh. Tennis Sound P. Bernard Young, Jr., of Norfolk, of the College of Commerce and Journalism, seems headed for his class sweater and numeral-emblematic of excellence in Freshman tennis. An original squad of thirty old players, among which he was the only Race candidate, has been cut by Coach Bud Tracy. Ohio State cheerleader and varsity tennis veteran, to Young and three others who have been assigned regular "Fresh" courts. His teammates are Wilhelm and Evans, local stars, and Abrams, former Cleveland high school racqueteter. Young was a finalist with his brother in the Hampton Institute tournament last spring, has represented Norfolk in the Virginia and Southeastern Tournaments, compet- NORFOLK JOURNAL AND GUIDE JACKSON SCORES TECHNICAL K. O. OVER SAMPSON Jocky Jackson, of Cleveland scored a technical knockout over Battling Joe Sampson, lightweight champion of Norfolk, in the third round of their scheduled ten round match, the main hout of a Smoker staged by the Lambert's Point Community Center at the Old City Armory last Friday night. Having the advantage of weight and showing a marked degree of fighting ability, Jackson romped to a win in the third stanza. In the semi-final, Ruskell Kid Wilson clubbed his way to victory over the self-styled Young Sam Langford, of Waterbury, Conn. Wilson lead the way in their eight round scrap and the referee awarded him the decision. Kid Wright and Kid Weldon staged a brief four round affair and it was judged a draw. Cairo Kid Wilson and Allen Taylor went to a four round draw after a bit of heavy pasting. Under one barrage, Wilson dropped Taylor, but the latter did not take a count. Going Too Rough Apparently the going was too rough for Sampson, for in the third the claret was coming from his nose as the result of Jackson's short arm jolts and before the frame had ended, Battling. Joe went to his corner and wouldn't come back for more. The first round opened up with the fighters feeling out each other. They soon began mixing it and it was a merry scramble until the gong. In the second, a left caught Jackson flush on the kisser and they fell into a clinch. On the break, Sampson connected with a hard left to the body. They clinched again and began mixing it at close quarters, but the bell found them in another embrace. In the third they opened with a clinch, but here's where Jackson began carrying the fight to his opponent. He set a pace that was too fast for Joe and soon had him gory. This was the beginning of the end. After Jocky bounced him around a few times, Joe called quits. The Semi-Wind-Up Russell Kid Wilson, clearly had the advantage of his man. The Yeung Sam Langford elected to sock and then grab and hold to keep from being socked in return. He did not wish to fight in clinches, but would always hit and grab. Only at intervals did he show any class. He was most conspicuous in the sixth when he had Russell troubled, but the Brambleton avenue socker was soon himself and with club-like mauling, had the Waterbury boy in a bad way several times. ted in the Nationals, and is holder of the regional Tidewater, Virginia junior singles title, and with his brother, Thomas, of the junior doubles title. He attributes his marked improvement to indoor winter workouts, and to his present good coaching, although now handicapped by usually cold weather. He is an Alpha pledge. Stars on Freshman Track George Cooper, Cincinnati, is a middle distance running star who has attracted much attention from Larry Snyder, Olympic star, now Assistant track coach here. Talladge Long, Cleveland, stands third in points scored by State's big "Fresh" track team. He is a sprinter and broad jumper, in a recent meet taking two seconds and a first. Both are Alpha pledges. One of the finest exhibitions of pluck was shown by one Hunter, a freshman baseball aspirant. Something was manifestly rotten in Denmark, when the first cut found every Negro candidate dropped from the squad. Hunter demanded a real chance. He got a few innings tryout, and proved he was deserving of a position by fanning six men. Hunter is a Kappa Pledgege. Good men don't stay down. Earns Decision OverK.O.Tampa Earns Decision OverK.O.Tampa Atlantic City, N. J., May 6. Rocky Smith, white, of B. Battle Creek, Mich., defeated K. O. Tampa, local middleweight, in a slashing eight-round bout here Monday night. Smith came near knocking out Tampa in the closing round. In his defeat Tampa was game to the core and landed many hard punches. The weights were: Smith 100; Tampa 157. HOUSE' FLOGS ATLANTA '9 (By Associated Negro Press.) Atlanta, Ga., May I.—Morehouse decisively defeated Atlanta University here today in the latter's own backyard by the score of 8-2. Daniels was on the mound for Morehouse giving up 6 hits and striking out 9 men. Canty of Atlanta was rapped for 9 hits and fanned 9 of Morehouse's sluggers. Score by Innings R. H. E. Morehouse -- 041 100 011--8 9 2 Atlanta U. -- 100 001 000--2 6 3 Batteries: Atlanta U.—C an t y and Clay. Morehouse, Daniels and Williams. Umpires: James and Weatherly. Time of game, 2:20. OUR S is yo 6 OUR SPECIAL TRADE-IN SALE is your best time to trade your tires for General 6-Ply We are going to cost of rubber the tires already more to you th We are going to take into consideration the fact that when the high cost of rubber caused tire prices to rise, it also increased the value of the tires already on your car. So your present tires will never be worth more to you than now. 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In the scholastic division the following High Schools were represented: the High School department of Paine College, Augusta, Ga., carried away 13 points for second place; Voorhees Institute of Denmark, S. C., won all the honors with 59 and a third point; Booker Washington High School of Columbia, S. C., third place with 9 and a third point; Haines Institute of Augusta, Ga., fourth place with 6 points; and Lincoln High School of Sumter, S. C., with 3 and a third points. Highest individual point winners in Collegiate class were Sullivan of Claflin 1 9 points, won in field events; Knight of Claflin 10 points, won in dushes; and Johnson of Claflin 9 points won in middle and long distance running. In the scholastic class, Reid of Voorhees, with 15 points; Dormean of Voorhees second with 11 points; Brown of Paine, with 10 points. SPECIAL T your best ur tires to take into considera caused tire prices to pay on your car. So you can now. 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Final reports on losses by the earthquake in Japan put that of Tokio as $1,900,000,000. 50c WEEKLY NOTHIN 15 Years in t 427 CHURCH STREET, York, Pa. May 6—The York team, 1925 champions of the sylvania-New York League, a clean sweep of the series Chappy Johnson's All-Star gation by taking the first Thursday. 15 to 2. American shirts and colors to be introduced into Brazil. NG DOWN 500 WEEKEND Our store is now complete with a full line of watches, diamonds Jewelry, Silverware and Eyeglasses. We are now ready to send you with your wedding and graduation gifts. I. TAITZ NORFOLK, VA. SAFEGUARD YOUR HEALTH WHEN YOU NEED A DRUGGIST, YOU NEED A GOOD ONE HE IS LISTED HERE Baltimore, Md., May 6.—The Black Sox divided a double header with the Cuban Stars, winning the first game, 3-0 and losing the second, 10-3. 8,000 fans witnessed the game, which was played Sunday Saturday, the Black Sox played the Newark Stars at Newark and on Sunday, played the Hilldale Club a double header in Baltimore. Summaries First GAME CUBANS AB R B H PO A E Crope, lf. 1 0 1 4 2 2 Fortland, 3b. 4 0 1 2 1 0 Barn, lf. 4 0 1 2 0 0 Dahl, lb. 4 0 1 5 0 0 Dahl, cf. 3 0 1 5 0 0 Carson, ss. 3 0 8 1 1 1 Mex, rf. 4 0 0 1 1 1 Carrion, cf. 4 0 0 6 0 0 Pave, p. 3 0 0 0 0 0 Perdue, 1b. 1 0 2 0 0 32 0 6 24 6 4 BLACK SOX AB R BH PO A E Holloway, cf. 4 0 0 1 4 0 Day 3b. 4 1 1 4 2 0 Wilson, 3b. 4 1 1 0 0 1 Johnson, 1f. 3 0 1 0 1 0 Taylor, 1b. 4 0 1 13 0 0 Clark, e. 3 0 1 4 1 0 Force, s. 4 0 2 1 6 0 Morgan, p. 3 0 1 0 2 0 32 3 9 27 12 2 Scores by Umpires Black Sox ..... 200 000 10x-2 Columb ..... 000 000 000-0 2-class hits: Taylor, Dihigo, Crespo. Wins: Jungins. Base on bale; Fabre: 1; Mungin: 4. Solae base: Fabre: 4; Mungin: 4. Fabre: Fabre: 4; Mungin: 4. Double Flags: Mungin to Day to Taylor. Battles hit by Mungin: Spencer and SECOND GAME Bark Sex ..... 110 001 00-3 Cian Stars ..... 121 020 12-10 2kaw hits: Cms, Portundo, Fernandez, lace 12). Base hits: Baro, Dibigo, Chacon. Serve days: Fire, Portuondo. Home runs: Taylor, Dibigo. Strike on balls: Pelovros, 1; Force 3. Slain bases: Holloway, 2; Oms, Dibigo. Strike out: Pedroso, 2; McClure, 2; Batters hit by McClure, Crespo, Umpires: Spencer, Cornwell. SATURDAY'S GAME Score by Lunaries. Black Sox ..... 2000 1000 001-1 Cuban Stars ..... 000 034 000-7 2 base hits: Dihico, Beckwith, Fernan- der 4 base hits: Wilson, 3 sacrifice: Portuno, Britt, Oms, Juanelo. Robo 5 strikeouts: respo, Holloway, Day, Strike-out: Force 3, Juanelo 2, Mclure 1. Claflin Drops Three Game Series Orangeburg, S. C., April 30— Cafflin Base ball team spent the week end in a series of base ball games, losing all three, the first to Harbison College of Irma, S. C., by a score of 12:41 the second to Allen University of Columbia, by a score of 11:8, the third to Benedict College of Columbia by a score of MILK MILK Have your Prescriptions filled at Norfolk People's Drug Store Inc. Cor. Brambleton Ave. & Cumberland Street NORFOLK, VA. 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Right after the fight, Johnson accepted the challenge and announced that he would fight Firpo. 11-7. Each game was featured with heavy hitting and many errors from the Claflin side while her opponents with her hitting and Claflin's errors always overcame the lead of the Panthers. SAFEGUARD YOU NEED A DRU HE IS I Health Talks CHI DELTA MU Alpha Chapter HEALTH COMMITTEE Lozan W. Horton, Chairman The nervous system or brain with its ramifications into every tissue and cell in the body, is the medium through which that supernatural power or ego controls the human machine. 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I. catcher and Saunders, right fielder. examination week, beginning May 10th. *Mrs. Madeline Parham spent the week-end with Miss Dona Mason. Mr. Walter Parker visited Miss Dona Mason on Sunday. *Mrs. Joyce Mason visited the home of Mrs. Hutte Johnson in Franklin. *Miss Helen Faulk spent the week-end with Mrs. Sarah J. Stevens. *Messrs. George Magee and William Jones visited the home of Misses Holly and Loha Seaborne. *Mrs. J. B. Parson took dinner with Mrs. Winnie Matthew. contributes the vast majority of inmates to the insane asylum. It is estimated that over fifty percent of human diseases are due to disturbances of the nervous mechanism, or rather is classified among group one. The prevention of the disturbances of the nervous mechanism and the host of diseases incidental to this condition is possible in a majority, if not all, cases. The power of mental discipline of self-restraint should be practiced from early childhood. Forget yourself for a while each day; play tennis, golf, checkers, cards, any game; find relaxation life. Do not read while eating or discuss any subject which requires any mental concentration. Forget the insults and injuries that your fellow man may shower upon you. The exaggerations of those human emotions such as love, hate, jealousy and anger, characterizes individuals of mental disorders. Make a survey of your behavior. If you notice any tendency toward exaggeration of any of the above emotions, consult a Psychiatrist. Delicious Coffee at a modest price—Kenny's popu- lar 20-blend, as good as the best 50- blend. It's a great coffee, even can ten of your money—good coffee- quality coffee! Our famous 45c French purchase has no superior at any price of coffee. C. D. Kenny Company -Aivy. A Great Price FOR EBIL you an offer to buy Furniture and the beginn prices and reduction TERMS C Ful Chad Collection, embracing corporated. Some ra American Walnut $ Sale Price..... American Walnut $ Sale Price..... 7-Piece America e Price ... g-Roo assortment of Linen Mohogany styles your choice of a SOLUTELY FREE this sale. EASY TERMS ON EVERYTHING $300 7-Piece American Walnut Chamber Suite, Sale Price $235.00 Handsome Priced ly proud of our g suites of excel- t this time. Her of the low prices. BENJAMIN off Corner City Hall Avenue and Bank Street $220 3-Piece Velour Overstuffed Living Room Suite Sale Price ..... $177.50 $267.50 3-Piece Jacquard Overstuffed Living Room Suite. Sale Price ..... $185.00 $450 3-Piece Mohair Overstuffed Living Room Suite. Sale Price ..... $325.00 $995 3-Piece Mohair Overstuffed Living Room Suite. Sale Price ..... $395.00 e Dining and Very Low for dining suite department. You client quality in period styles that there are a few we mention just to $450 10-Pc. American Walnut Dining Suites, Anniversary $337.50 Sale Price $875 10-Pc. American Walnut Dining Suites, Anniversary $425.00 Sale Price $700 10-Pc. American Walnut Dining Suites, Anniversary $495.00 Sale Price TERMS out in Price anted finishes—especial- orated Price... $235.00 ed Price... $235.00 $235.00 AUTO-MADE Rugs Bright new charming patterns in Aximusters, Wilton's and French Wilton's. Well known brands—high grade rugs. Look at the prices. $47.50 x 912 ft. Aximuster Rugs—assorted patterns Sale Price ---- $57.09 x 912 ft. Semless Aximusters—assorted patterns Sale Price ---- $44.50 $125 9x12 ft Mohawk French Wilton—assorted patterns. Sale Price ---- $87.50 $140 9x12 ft. Worsted French—Wilton—assorted patterns. Sale Price ---- $99.50 These are just a few of many to let you know how the bargain wind is blowing at this Big 20th Anniversary Sale. $125 3-Ps. Fibre Living Room Suites $89.00 HOFFER SECY E Bring ON without ears, Re- things reason... at big s Cut all the wante Ivory Decorat Suite, Sale Pre Decorated Suite, Sale Pre $235 es ver- produced amp suite W You that it to $125 W pa Sa $140 F pa Sa S ISADOR B E, ST MADISON STATE Allowed on your old refrigerator in exchange for modern Leonard Cleanable 60 Styles and Sizes Allowed on your old Refrigerator in exchange for a modern Leonard Cleanable 60 Styles and Sizes $19Upward $17.50 Bird's ponset, felt b 9x12 Rugs. B tiful Pattern $13.7 FER, SECY. & TREAS OS.,Inc. VE S.ETC $10 in your old Re-exchange for a Cleanable and Sizes $39.50 5Pc. Decorated Breakfast Suites $25 Simmons Mahogany Finished Steel Beds $12.50, 45-lb. All Cotton Mattresses $22.50, 60-lb. Cotton Felt Mattresses $15.75 $17.50 Bird's Ne ponset, felt base 9x12 Rugs. Beautiful Patterns $13.75 Remnants of Bird's Neponset Felt Base Floor Coverings 6 to 16 yards 60-In. Colonial Oak Buffet. Rormerly $85.00 for $45.00 $65.00 Queen Anne Buffet—Walnut $37.50 $50.00 Golden Oak Buffet Beautiful $125 Walnut Vanity $90 French Walnut Chifforette $14.50 Unfinished Breakfast Room Serving Tables $4.50 $4.75 to $7.50 Odd Lamp Shades $12.50 Bird's Eye Maple Rockers $4.75 Inc. PAGE FIVE th all s Re- or a N e- base au- s 5 Brd'd's Base ages s Oak only 0 anne at 0 Oak 0 Val- 0 Nut ye TARO LOCAL TALENT BROADCASTS OVER WTAR The musical program which was broadcasted from station WTAR Tuesday is considered one of the best rendered over the local station. Those who took prominent parts on the program were: Misses Jessie Cousins, Flossie Southall, Lena Nicholson, Emma Jane Cherry, Grace W. Belle and Mrs. Geraldine Reed; Messrs. Earnest Branch, director, J. Morris Jr., and Walter H. Land, Jr. The solos by Miss Grace Walker and Flossie Southall, accompanied by Miss Emma Jane Cherry were very good numbers. The solo rendered by Miss Emma Nicholson and accompanied by Miss Jessie Cousins were also good. Mrs. Geraldine Reed and Emma Jane Cox rendered instrumental solos. By special request, the chorus sang, "Roll Jordan, Roll." Ernest Smith and J. Morris, Jr., were down for solos. Walter Land, Jr., scored a hit with listeners when he began his number, which was a bit of ragtime on the piano. So enthused were the listeners that they phoned in several requests for special numbers. All in all, the program was an excellent one and was capably rendered by some of the best local talent. Excelsior Band At Attucks Fri Friday night, May 14, at the Attucks Theatre is Excelsior night. The special musical program will render a special program and the night will be featured by special stunts. There is little need of elaboration on the merits of the Excelsior Band. They are well known throughout the delicateness and in many other cities. When the Excelsior is listed on the program, enough has been said. AT THE WELLS Adolph Zuker and Jesse L. Lasky present a Victor Fleming production, "The Blind Goddess," with Jack Holt, Ernest Ternstee, Esther Ralston and Louise Dresser. The screen version is adapted from the novel by Arthur Train. This is a paramount picture and will be an excellent feature program, which will run the entire week. On the same program, International News and Pathe Comedy. "The Way to the Wishing Gate" Tues., May 11, 8 p.m. By DOUGLASS PARK SCHOOL B. T. WASHINGTON AUDITORIUM ATTREA THEATRE WEEK OF MAY 10 MON.-TUES.-WED. LON CHANEY In His Greatest Picture Phantom Of The Opera THURS-FRI. Elaine Hammerstein and Lou Tellegen —In— Parisian Nights SATURDAY Richard Talmadge in High And TOTO HAYES APPEARS AT CARNEGIE Pittsburgh, Pa., May 6—T he largest audience that has crammed itself into Carnegie Hall this season gave Roland Hayes, the famous Negro tenor, the sort of ovation that is given the great ones who come to the Mosque. He has at last arrived in Pittsburgh after having met with acclaim in all the greatest centers from the Pacific coast to the court of Sainth. This was his seventy-fifth concert in the State before his Summer engagements in Paris and Fremont cities. It will be interesting to see whether Paul Robeson, who drew a small house here earlier in the season will in time do so well. If he does it will not be because of advertising nor because he is or is not this or that race but for the same reason that Hayes has reached the place where he now admitted stands and that because he is a great artist. AT THE ATTUCKS Love that battles with mystery and dares the unknown! Drama that rushes breathless through a hundred climaxes! Beauty that carries you into a magic world and glimmering in the memory! Spectacle that appeals with its great magic and dares with its atomic magnitude! "The Phantom of the Opera," is a milestone in motion picture history. It is Universal's supreme achievement, surpassing even "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" in greatness and splendor, thus is this gigantic play that comes to the Attacks, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. It is a gripping tale that carries you into the magic world of the Paris Opera House. The great masked ball on the grand staircase, the elaborate opera production, entrenching glimpses into the intimate life of a prima-donna, tempting flashes of light-hearted, light-footed ballet girls. All in the strangest, most weird, wild, wonderful and bewildering mysteries in literature. It is staged on a scale that excels all human achievements. Lon Chaney plays the leading role, supported by Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry, Gibson Gowland, Arthur Edmund Carewe and a cast of five thousand more additional artists. Carle Laemmle presents this wonderful picture and it was adapted from the celebrated novel by Gaston Leroux. It is a Rupert Julian-Universal production. Thursday and Friday Some real scenes of gay life in the post-World War II post-World War II with Elaine Hammerstein and Lou Tollegen, the screens most brilliant stars. Saturday and another Dick Talmadge picture. Talmadge is at his best again in "High and Handsome." Don't forget the "Brownskie Follies, To-night, Friday, Apr. 7th. Stops at Line (Continued from Page One) "Your letter reached me this morning and I regret to say that we do not accept colored students in our school, would suggest your writing to the North Bible Institute, 310 West 55 Street, this city, as I think they may be able to accept you as a student. "Trusting that the way may open for you to take the training you desire, I am *Very sincerely yours* COLONIAL PRICES: MATINEF-20 NIGHT-25c 2ND BALCONY RESERVED FOR COLORED PATRONS WALTER H. LAND, JR. ERNEST BRANCH HOFFER BROS. HAVE 20TH ANNIVERSIARY HOFFER BROS. HAVE 20TH ANNIVERSIARY Hoffer Dress, furniture store at the corner of 11th flail avenue and Bank street, and celebrating their 20th anniversary in a mammoth furniture sale. Starting 24 years ago in the retail furniture business in this city the firm has witnessed a steady growth and is today one of the few large independent furniture stores in the city. Its growth, according to the manager, is attributed entirely to the store's ability of commerce and liberality in dealing with the public. It has a large list of accounts among the colored population of Norfolk and this list grows each day. During the present sale, which is in fact an appreciation sale, that is, prices and terms have been altered considerably in favor of the public as a mark of approval on the date of the sale, the support received. Dining room, bedroom set, refrigerators and virtually every conceivable household article is offered at prices and terms making it possible for the family in the most modest circumstances to get a piece of new furniture now right at the beginning of the summer season. Trade In Sale on Balloon Tires A special trade in sale on automobile tires is announced by the General Tire Company, Flatlion building, which gives the motorist an opportunity to get a liberal discount for his old tire and the purchase of a new 6-ply balloon tire. Balloon tires have tremendous advantages over ordinary tires, all auto experts agree. They are said to give more mileage, no more punctures than regular size tires, and the greatest riding comfort. The General Tire Company's advertisement elsewhere in this paper explains in detail the trade in sale works to get the antage of tire buyers. HEALS LEG SORES I had an ulcer on my ankle—but it 30 years and couldn't get it healed. For the last 20 years it was several doctors. I took one of Peterson's Ointment, and it lanced it and it was entirely healed before I had used the second one. I don't think there is a better remedy on earth." Mrs. J. Henderson, 520 Sprague street, Winston-Salem, N. C. Big box, 60 cents. Peterson's Ointment Bargains! ```markdown ``` JUNIOR AND HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS PUT OVER SURE FIRE HIT Under the direction of Miss Maxine L. Ferebee and Miss Ruby P. King, pupils of the Booker Washington Junior and High Schools, presented a comedy-drama "Mrs. Tubbs of Shantytown," on Tuesday evening, May 4th, at the school auditorium. The play was one of the best that has been seen in this section and reflected wonderful credit upon the young ladies who worked so faithfully for its success. The story was that of Mrs. Tubbs, a widow and her happy little family as they came in contact with the joys and sorrows of every day life. Miss Esther Reid, who portrayed the part of Mrs. Tubbs, was superb in her manner and the condition of her lines, while Miss Veola Jones, as Clingy Vine, the lady boarder, was Miss Esther Ruggle, a member who hates gossip, covered themselves with glory. Messis, Isaiah Ridley and Edward Jordan were very good in their parts as Simon Ruggle, the grocery man and the young census taker in love with the pretty school teacher played by Miss Lucile Crowson. Miss Lois Little Miss Constance Ferebee was Miller as Queenie Shea Tubbs and Master Fred Thompson, as Methasulam Tubles, kept the house in a continual uproar, of mirth, especially pleasing a spatish, and the condition of the Charleston by a group of children and two numbers by the Boys' Glee Club directed by Miss B. C. Smith contributed largely to the success of the program. The others taking part were all very good. There may have been others in the audience, as this writer, who went to the affair prepared to endure an ordinary 'comedy', but from the minute those youngsters made their appearance on the stage till the last curtain, there was nothing but spontaneous envy, and they were in the house. They were all perfectly at ease and had a manner that many a professional would have envied. Producers and cast are to be congratulated on giving the jaded public a delightful surprise. Virginia G. A. R. 20th Anniversary The Provisional Department of Virginia G.A. A. R. held its regular session Wednesday, April 14, at the Samaritan Hall, St. Paul St. The session was called to order by the junior acting vice president at 10 a.m. The usual routine of business was followed. Mrs. Alice D. Morris, president of the department, who attended as a delegate to the National Woman's Relief Corps which met in Detroit, Mich., made her report. OPEN DAY HALE AND Undertakers a SAFETY TAXI SH 922-924 WIDE STREET Phones Residence 37152, Office DEAR CUSTOMER: As usual we will arrange to go rial Day. Come to our Office on the day of the Thirtieth, and your seat in the bus. Phones, Resiidence 37152, Office 22820 Norfolk, Virginia DEAR CUSTOMER: As usual we will arrange to get you to the Cemetery on Memorial Day. Come to our Office at 9:30 o'clock in the morning, on the day of the Thirtieth, and we will see to it that you get your seat in the bus. HALE AND COMPANY EUREKA LODGE NO. 5 I. B. P. O. E. OF W. Membership Campaign EUREKA LODGE NO. 5 I. B. P. O. E. OF W. Membership Campaign NOW OPEN It is a distinction to be an Elk and continue your material and spiritual development. Eureka believes that growth is the purpose of life. To keep on developing is the inherent necessity of all true living. Our development has been phenomenal and is only excelled by our Altruism. You will never know all until you become a Bill. We invite you to join. See any member or call at Elks Home, 410 E. Brambleton Avenue for particulars. which was replete with information, inspiring and delivered with enthusiasm. It was greatly applauded and a vote of thanks was tendered her for the same. Mrs. Morris said while attending the sessions all courtesies extended other delegates were likewise shown her. Mrs. Clogan, the National past junior vice president, of Hampton, made her annual visit and delivered a short, timely and inspiring address. She presented all members with a small souvenir button. Her words of thanks for the pin sent her as a token of esteem from the Provisional Department showed that she appreciated the gift. At 1 o'clock, adjournment was followed by a dinner in St. John's Church lecture room, when there was an opportunity to exchange greetings and meet old friends. The women of the Relief Department note the passing of the "Boys of '61," and desire to give all honor to them and to rally to their cause. The following department officers were re-elected: Alice D. Morris, president; Mary Frederick, Hampton, senior vice president; Patience Broadwater, Mappsville, Va., junior vice president; Hattie Bess Young, Portsmouth, department secretary; Esther E. A. White, Norfolk, inspector; Sarah Hardy, Norfolk, chaplain; Caroline Eley, Hampton, treasurer; Annie Hope, Moffett, Moffett, officer; Linda Morris, counsellor; Pauline Morris, Cape Charles, assistant inspector; Ida W Bagnall, press correspondent; Fannie Jones, senior guard; Emma Lindsay, senior aide; Margaret Fittchett, of Nelsonia, Va., patriotic instructor. Defense Opens in Sweet Case (Continued From Page One) ruling gives the defense the right to examine witnesses on their mental attitude to Negroes. Alfred H. Andrews, on cross-examination by Darrow admitted that speaker at the Water Works Improvement Association advocated violence in keeping Negroes out of the so-called white district. Deny Mob Spirit Nine Negroes mob spirit existed at their Brenner was shot. "I heard a volley of shots—saw the flash of fire; then Leon Brenner yellled, 'My God, I'm shot!' I strained to run away but the first step I took I was shot." State Builds Its Case Defense: Counsel Clarence Darrow and Thomas F. Chawke have battled to mar the state's picture of the crime, and have succeeded to considerable extent in drawing from witnesses admissions that a crowd had assembled in the vicinity, that stones were hurled at the Sweet residence prior to the shooting, and that people in the neighborhood were opposed to the presence of Negroes. A strenuous effort is being made by Darrow to wring from witness AND NIGHT COMPANY and Embalmers SERVICE COMPANY NET. COR. CALVERT 22820 Norfolk, Virginia let you to the Cemetery on Memo- ment 9:30 o'clock in the morning, and we will see to it that you get DGE NO. 5 E. OF W. Campaign Mrs. Maggie Anderson has returned from the hospital and is doing well. Liquor Raids Crowd Court (Continued from Page One) former police officer in Brambleton, and envious eyes looked on it when it was being carried into the federal building. Some of those arrested and held under various charges under the Volunteer Abuse Law John McGowan (as Mrs. Mrs. Plora McGowan, $1,000 bond each; Alonzo V. Pentzle, white; $2,500 bond; Harry Our Beauty For I Is fully equipped and is beauty culturer, Madam to our shop is in line with customers the most co- service to be received in city. Ladies now will n to receive beauty treat- sable to her good looks. of the city a cordial in- spection of our splendid Standard & Beaut Is fully equipped and is in charge of a competent beauty culturist, Madam Johnson. This addition to our shop is in line with our policy of giving our customers the most complete and satisfactory service to be received in any barber shop in the city. 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The choir was out in full singing songs of praise, while Rev. Lasister held the congregation spell-bound, while he preached a most wonderful sermon. Mr. Sawyer, of 22 A street, S. Norfolk, has guest visiting from Ahoiskie, N. C. She is the sister of Mrs. Sawyer. Miss Fannie Perkins was quietly married Saturday afternoon to Mr. Minor Baker. The bride wore white crepe carrying white and cink roses. The groom wore grey. Rev. Hines of Campostella, performed the ceremony. The bride and groom will spend some time with the parents of the bride in South Mills, N. C. Misses Pearl, Hallie and Lillie Perkins will spend some time with their parents in South Mills, N. C. REGRINDING SAVES THE SEASONED SCORED CYLINDER Having us regrind the car's cylinders makes the motor more powerful, economical and quiet. Those worn or scored cylinders, besides wasting power, waste oil and "gas." Having them reground here means economy and power. Inquire. GENERAL MACHINING & WELDING CO. 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JONES ee ee See Tee ee ae = ‘ ee Ae CU UNTO MOM OSA MSU NT UU ADEE A BAAN AST TEI TS TTS TS TIT ISITE TNS CAT KOE TACAUAUAUI Y | «a Mar’s = Pagescanec Ang | rag are “All For One: | ames, | EUSIMess ANC if eview | ll For One NoBetter et 2) “Devoted to the:growth-and.development of the commercial, agricultural and professional interests of Tidewater | | 4 ” this Information” 2% . : pies: ae a One For All’ : ee aH: ‘Conducted by G. W. C. BROWN , i rN ENE OTTO IEE ANAT AON, NTT "Now is the Time cee “ TO TAKE STOCK. WITH THE i Norfolk Home Building and Loan Association, Inc. : NEW SERIES OPEN APRIL 5. CALL AT THE OFFICE ° : 705 St. Paul Street | TWELFTH ‘ANNIVERSARY = Twelve Years of Public Service “ ov the first of May, 1926, we will — have completed our twelfth year of Service to the Public, our plant as well as our employee’s have been at | your service, and today, our only re- * gvet is that we couldn’t have been of more service to our friends and tothe - community. We have not only ca- | tered to those in our immediate vicin- ity, but to countless numbers of out ; of town customers and friends as. well. : » Our name and our methods are = known all over the Country, for Ser- vice that cannot be excelled. Thisiis = an institution owned entirely by your. ; color, operated by your color, ex- ° changing money with your color, and ¢ always seeking to aid your color in its every undertaking. a We therefore on our twelfth anni- ~- versary, ask you to inspect our plant, and we solicit your suggestions. We | _. extend to the General Public our best wishes for their aid in making this | one of the finest, second to none-Un- dertaking Plants in the South today. And we are very proud of your hearty ~ support, and will always try and maintain that. humble feeling that | has pushed us on so far. oe Thanking you for past favors and ~ Soliciting your future patronage, We | ‘beg to remain 3 Very truly yours, : . SpRVICE UNBXCELLED Resienen Phone gris =v. Wide Steals 60 OF NORFOLK plAN 10 ERECT A HANDSOME HOME E ihe Sons of Norfolk Social and Facil Association Iaunched. pemoesship arive, March, Bist fox pany days with Walter Smith, the thign manager, and J.T. Me- anmeretaty. ‘The. teams cap- our Sere: M. H. Tabb and I H. ppeocket!» The, drive closed Sun- ersith one hundred and seven ay kcborn new members and re- ipts of $428.00. ‘the Association voted to pur’ gas alot on Washington avenue, er untersville for $3000.00. ‘the sons of Norfolk will erect on tje Jot at ai estimated cost of grgat, a home, W. E. Carter, Bint, has appointed a build- Frcommittec to:bring in plans for the building. ‘The Sons of Norfolk desire to tare one of the best homes in Nor- fk that will be the headquarters for all the Negro public meetings, ie may desire to use the build- fag. A drive for $5000.00 for the afding is first aim of the Asso- ation. ciation _________ Edward Irby . GROCERIES and NOTIONS for. Goll and Chicazola Sts. i]. Phone 21773 Norfolk, Va. 4 How To Tell The ‘Relative Strength or Weakness of a Bank From. Its Statement. (Continued from last week) Although this is somewhat a technical subject hard to treat without an actual demonstration with several bank statements, ithe attempt will be made here to dis- cuss the subject in simple language without reverting to figures, and yet have the article of some bene- fit to the laymen.’ The very fact that -the law -requires banks to publish their statements in recog- nized newspapers attests the fact that the Banking Departments. of the various. states: ar anxious that the: public read and understand the financial condition as shown by the -statements of the banking: in- stitutions with which they deal. ‘And_ yet how -many_ individuals, simply glancing at @ bank’s state- ment, pronounes everything 0..K. if the assets balanco the liabilities. But a sadder state of. affairs still is the condition prévalent when a good many bank directors look up- on a bank's statement.as so much Greek. Important Items ‘The relative strength or weak- ness of a bank is.shown in the fol- lowing accounts: * iS Loans and Discounts, or the money the bank has loaned out should be compared with the total amount the bank has in deposits. ‘As a general rule, the loang should not exceed by a too large a margin the-total deposits of a bank. ‘Banking ‘House And Lot And Other. Real:Estate Owned Since real estate’ is not easily converted into cash, too much of the bank’s money should -not be found here. If however the bank can. chow a large-Surplus and Un- divided Profit account, the danger is minimized. Cash And ;Due From Banks A very important item to wateh always. The cash account of 2 bank is like a thermometer—it tells when things are. getting too hot. A liberal margin of safety for any bank to carry in cash’ is around ten per cent of its total deposits. When banks carry more, they arc taking extra precautions for the depositor at the cost of possible profits they might ‘bo making from additional loans. Capital Stock—Surplus Fund And . Undivided. Profits These three accounts combined constitute the resewve fund or saf- ety valve of the bank; they stand between the depositor and any pos: sible loss he might suffer. as these three funds must be wiped out completely before a single deposi: tor can lose a-dollar. Some banks have a very small capital and a large surplus and undivided profits account. This indicates that the bank is prosperous and is making money. On the other hand, @ lean surplus or undivided profits ac count shows that the bank is not making any money or at least i not able to save much money after expenses are paid. , Bills Payable Some persons believe when a bank borrows it is not playing safe. This is far from being true, . A very few banks in the country “do not have a:bills payable account. It is certainly, good business to be able to borrow money at ‘and 4% and reloan it at 6 and 8%. —_—_e * Order your coal early. Iv’s dead easy to die—its the keeping on living that’s hard. Learn. to think straight and right and close your ears to the other’ féllows advice. Se'w'a¥d, Secretary of War in Lincoln's cabinet, advised him not to at- tempt to maintain the entity of the ‘Union by fighting. ‘Be your- Tn conversing a few days ago with a local dealer in used furni- ture, an alarming condition of im- providence among a certain class of our people was revealed, The merchant called attention to sev- eral coal blast heaters he had. for sale in his show room, which he said ke had purchased for $5, but which -had cost. the sellers. $35 or $40 just a few monts. prior. He explained that there was a large class of ‘our people, who like the proverbial grasshopper, cared nothing-.at all -for winter -and its necessities when warm weather came. “Next fall,” he said, “these same persons will go back’ to an installment furniture dealer and contract to buy another heater for $10 on a $1 down—$1 per week basis.” We can never .make it as THIS MEANS— Ee ee | Hee EE BRS] oa a SC. ee on Next time try DORSEY’S MEALS. -Prices same as. the Japs, Greeks ‘and Chinamen. 344 NICHOLSON STREET * Where you may Will-not find..a-store with ‘Higher Quality, “Better Service,: Lower: Prices, ~ *Make Us Prove It * | DIAL 24921 : RYALL’S: . COMMUNITY STORE | 144 B AVE. = (Ria Ig Juanita’s Delicatessen 7: CY catering toParties and Chibs ah Sh . <a iis Sandwiches and ad eS Salads a Specialty CO af _wites, 6. RUSSELL ana A, GLESNARD, Frome eg = 738 Church Street “Opp. Norfolk Auditorium Keto PHONE 1078 a ee ee ———___— ——— Norfolk Funeral Home | ie | a ea UNDERTAKERS” ieee pe aND a aay a i ae PMBALMERS Seow a peten ea ar si CORNER Fd, Sos (<3 CHAPEL 4 ee ae oe AND.BUTE + ee eer eemeten =| STREETS 3 [acer EOE MGM stents) W. H. McCOY, Proprietor and Funeral Director a PHONE 27915, NORFOLK, VA.) “Hearts of Men” “Hearts of Men” will be pre- sented by -Bible class No, 8, and the: Dorcas Class of the First Bap- tist Church Tuesday, May 11, at 8:15 pm. “Hearts of Men” is a fine play and an able cast has been assembled to present one of the best plays, at the church in some time. Educational Program On-Friday night, May 14, an edu- cational program will be rendered by-the I, B. P.O. E. W. lodges and temples .of the Norfolk district. This program will be part of the Elk’s campaign. The performance is scheduled to begin at 8 o'clock. Excursion ‘The Beacon Light Lodge No. 34, 1. B. P.O. E. W. will run a ‘Hello Bill’ Excursion from Portsmouth to Newport News, Tuesday, May 18. This excursion will be run rain or shine. _ Refreshments will be served at city prices. A good time is as- sured all. Boat leaves foot of High Street at 11 p. m., returning leaves Newport News at 11 p.m. The Wishing Gate “The Way to the Wishing Gate” will-be presented again by_ the Douglas Park graded school, Tues- day, May 11, at 8 o'clock, p.m, The play will be staged at the Booker Washington high schoo! audito- rium. “The Way to the Wishing Gate” is a four-act play and pleased many lust: time it was staged. « “The Gates Ajar” “The Gates-Ajar,”” a sacred play will be played at the Union Kemps- ville church Monday, May 10, at 8 p.m. A large cast of characters has been rehearsing for the play for sometime, and it is expected to be one of the best of the season. The play is directed by Miss B.Y. Forbes. Prof. C. W. Johnson is musical director. ‘a peopde if money is to be thrown away like that. If your courage rises when dif- ficulties befall, you are made of the stuff that wins. No min is so’ important as to berthe whole works, non2 toa small to be'a spoke in the wheel. ‘The time to buy is when cvery- body wants to sell, and vice. versa. Take a chance—Columbus did. See eee a RICH HEADS SOCIAL = we At the annual meeting of the Norfolk Council of Social Welfare Agencies held ‘Thursday, April 29, the following officors were elected: William M. Rich, president; E. S. Peters, first vice-president; Mrs P. B. Young, second vice-president: Abner Lee, secretary, and Mrs. D. W. Byrd, treasurer. ‘The following members were also elected to the Couneil: Rev. Dr. L. L, Berry, Miss Constance Fuller, C. G. Owings, G. W. C. Brown, W. W. Foreman, John R. Riddick, ‘Rev, J. C, Dia- mond, Mrs, 4. N. Diggs, C. A. Palmer and Rev. Dy. 0. J. Allen. ‘The Council anticipates much heavy work during the suvamer perfecting plans for its fall cam- paicn, : FOR ANY KIND OF CONSTRUCTION CONSULT US— * Peoples Home Building Construction Co., Inc. Buite “4, Liberty Bailding,, Princess ‘Anne Road and Church St. PHONE 39828 EXCELSIOR BAND EXTENDS THANKS The Excelsior Brass and Reed Band has browzht to-a close its campaign to Vaise $5,000 to enable the organization to extend its use- Lulness, and although the.goal was not reached, its members extend thanks to the public for aid in making the drive the success that it was. D, Gatewood “Thomas, secretary and’ manager ‘of the campaign makes the following announce- ments 4% ecto “The Excelsior Brass and Reed Band, through its committee, takes this method of extending its sin- cere thanks and grateful appreeia- tion to the organizations and indi- viduals who in any way contrib uted toward the success of its re- cent campaign. “While we did not by a wide margin reach the amount neces- sary to put over in its entirety the program us planned, we shall nev- ertheless be pleased to do as much as out -means will allow. “We feel that the largeness of ‘attendance and its accompanied applause on each of our public ef- forts is bona fide evidence of the appreciation shown toward the gratifying of a much needed com- munity enterprise; and the moral support incurred thereby shall re- new. our inspirations in civic re- gard. “Our further activities are left to those city. fficials under whose direct -head we come, and to the advertising branch of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce. “Bor the henefit of those who are unable at this time the Ledger-Dis- patch will officially reeeive any ad- ditional contribution intended for us during the.entire summer. “Again, assuring you of our sin- cere thanks, we are respectfully, Yours for civie good, EXCELSIOR BRASS AND REED BAND. Rapid Fire Pocket Adding Machine in Vogue The readers of this newspaper ‘will note a large display advertise- ment setting forth the merits of a “vest pocket size” adding machine, in this issue. This small device not only is:a lightning fast and ac- curate adder, but it also multiplies, subtracts and divides, doing every- thing. that adding machines cost- ing hundreds of dollars will do. It is called the “Baby Calculator Machine” and as readers of the ad will see, it certainly fills a long felt want and at a price within the reach-of all. Tony Langston, the general dis- tributor of the machine, states in a letter that over 70,000 have been sold within the past year, not only to business people but to students, housewives and all who form the great class who come in contact _ REPENS SSS _ DIAMONDS “WATCHES — ‘JEWELRY No Money Down! A Year To Pay! Gateibere's HERMAN fl, BARR, President A 208 GRANBY STREET with situations through whieh ac- curate figuring must:be done. In fact, he declares that. one of these Calculators should be owned by every. individual who is ever re- quired to use a lead pencil. It is so, accurate that there ix no posst- bility of a mistake as far as the device is concerned, ft is practi- cally indestructible and carries a five year guarantee against wear. The size of the Caleulator alone should make it popular. {t can be carried in the vest pocket or in milady’s purse, is less than a third of an inch thick and weighs about four ounces. Roscoe Conkling Sim- mons claims that results obtained by the use of it guarantees against errors in such a way that it will save its own price in one transae~ tion, He says that he finds, the one he carries with him at all times absolutely indispensiblbe. Be sure to-read ‘the advertisement—it should interest_you, peut Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson had the funeral of their little five- year old daughter, Osteele, preach- ed at their home’ with Rev. A. S. Lomax officiating, assisted by Rev. H, Parker. ‘The concert given at, Mt, Gilead Church onthe 26th of April was under the auspices of the women of the’Euster Star Lode, and was quite a success. ‘The Mixxed Quar- telte, of Norfolk, rendered Some fine selections. Rev, R, Thompson, former pas- tor of Oakwood, filled the pulpit ‘on Monday and Tuesday nights of this week. Many friends and mem- bers thronged to the church to hear him. ‘The Missionary Cirele will begin its anniversary services on the fourth Sunday in t his month, Plans are being made for an elaborate program to cover ten nights. BLUE FRONT DELICATESSEN 517 E. Brambleton Avenue We serve only the best in our’ line of food. Our evening ment. offers a delicious appetizing dinner that will melt in your mouth. 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Madison Shirt Makers, 562 Broadway, N e w York. INCENSE TO BURN OLD EAST INDIAN CO'S Joy Brand Incense Powder now only 2% package; 5 packages for $1.00; agents price, $2.00 per dozen. They sell fast, are highly recommended and are very fragrant. Enclose 10c extra for mailing. Send your order now to LEO S. OSMAN, 1536 1-2 Penna, avenue, Baltimore, MD. AUTO FOR SALE OVERLAND Model 4 Coupe for sale. $160.00. Good condition. Good tires. Many extras. 734 Chapel street, Norfolk, Va. Nathaniel Boone. MAKE BIG MONEY! MEN, WOMEN, make big money in your own town, learn Real Estate. Good future. Write General Real Estate Co., 2305 7th avenue, New York. AGENTS WANTED MAKE $5.00 to $15.00 a day. All or spare time. Men, women, students sell our toilet articles, 55 per cent yours. Free samples. Hindu Company, 223 S. Winchester, Chicago. LEGAL NOTICES VIRGINIA: IN THE CLEK'S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUT COURT OF THE CITY OF NORFOLK, ON THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 1926. Adelia Daughter Complaint in Chancery vs. Charles Shaugter Defendant The suit against the suit is for a plaintiff to obtain from the defendant a divorce a vincule matrimonii, on the grounds of desertion; and affidavit having beaten the defendant, is not a president of the State of Virginia, he is hereby required to appear within ten days after due publication heroic and do what must testate. Cecil M. Robertson, Clerk David H. Edwards p. q. by Edw. L. Breeden, JR., D. C. VIRGINIA: IN THE CLEK'S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUT COURT OF THE CITY OF NORFOLK, ON THE 30TH DAY OF APRIL, 1926. Sarah E. Miller Complaint in Chancery The object of this suit is to the complaint to obtain from the defendant a disclosure of desertion; and affidavit having been made that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, he is hereby required to publish a publication hereo, and do what may be necessary to protect his interest. Were Cocil M. Robinaon, Clerk W. Cocil M. Robinaon, D. C. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Master Alexander V. Williams, Jr., wish to express their many thanks and appreciation for the kindness and the beautiful floral designs that were sent. The Family. IN MEMORIAM Why should we morn at parted friends, And shake at death alone, Twas but the voice that Jesus sent That calls us to His arms. In loving remembrance of my dear mother, Mrs. Ida Whiteing, who died, May 6, 1925. Sadly missed by daughter, Bertha Whiteing. 2062 Lombard St., Philadelphia, Pa. IN MEMORIAM In sad but loving remembrance of our dear sister, Pauline Constance Dix, who departed this life in Edenton, N. C., May 6, 1912. And when we think of her so dear, We feel her angel presence near; Her voice flaring on the air, Reminding us of sister's care. Sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Askew Herndon and Elizabeth Dix Vaughan. IN MEMORIAM In memory of my dear husband, and father, Abram Ricks, who departed this life, May 2, 1922. Lucy Ricks and family. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear daughter and sister, Mrs. Lillian Upperman Woodis, who died May 6, 1925. The month of May is here, to me the saddest of the year. Sadly do we miss you. Mrs. Mary E. Hart, mother. Mrs. Kathleen Alexander and Mrs. Louise Blount, sisters. In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother, Mrs. Susan Ford, who died May 15, 1922. Gone, but not forgotten. Her daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Ford Green. Grandson, Austin Green. Telephones are being installed for the first time in parts of Ire- ACCEPTS CALL TO PASTORATE OF BANK ST. Rev. G. W. Watkins, of Shaw University, Comes Here As Leader of Historic Congregation. Rev. G. W. Watkins, of the Theological Department of Shaw University, who was recently extended a call to the pastorate of Bank Street Baptist Church, has announced his acceptance of the call and will soon assume charge here. On Sunday last, he filled the Bank Street Church and preached a very practical and instructive session during the morning service. Rev. Watkins spoke on the subject, "Blessed to be a Blessing," from Genesis, first three verses. In the evening he administered the communion. The congregation at both services was large. Rev. Watkins is a pupifer of commanding eloquence. His sermons have a wide and practical application as well as a scholarly depth that marks them entirely appealing. A.M.E.Mission Board Meets in New York Rev. Dr. L. L. Berry, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. Church, will leave for New York City next week to attend the meeting of the Home and Foreign Mission Board of the A. M. E. Church, of which he is recording secretary. T he he meeting will convene on May 10-11. Bishop W. Sampson Brooks and Bishop J. A. Gregghe will just return from West and South Africa where they are stationed, and will make their reports at this meeting. The Missionary Department of the A. M. E. Church will at this time move from its old town-courtyard Bible School to the town district of New York, to its new quarters, 112 W. 120th Street. Dr. Berry at the recent Virginia Annual Conference received the unanimous endorsement as Virginia's candidate for secretary of missions to succeed Dr. E. H. Coit, who is prominently mentioned for the bishopric in 1928. Baby Contest at Lambert's Point Church Closes On Sunday, May 2, at 3:30 p. m. at the First Baptist Church, Lumbarton's Point, the baby contented with a delightful musical program rendered by the students of Prof. W. E. Patterson. Rev. Dr. D. Jennings, the pastor, and Mr. H. W. Melvin made inspiring remarks. The judges made the following reports: Sofronia Macklin thornton. $51.75; Alonzo Russell. $41.25; Margaret Luvenia Craft. $15.33. The winner will receive "HEALTH IS WEALTH" Stop, Read, and Think. A SPECIAL SPRING TONIC made of pure Herb, namely, Long Life, which is an enemy to all diseases. Give it a trial. Call at office, Long Life Medicine Company, 1809 Lombard street. Orders filled through mail. Agents Wanted in the South. Liberal terms offered. 1809 Lombard street, Philadelphia, Pa. Old Dominion Line Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc. Direct All Water Route To New York Passenger and Freight Sailing 7:15 P. M. Monday, Wednesday Thursday and Saturday. Freight Only: Tuesday and Friday. Pier "S" West End Boisevain Avenue Ticket Office: 159 Granby St. Telephone 25784 NORFOLL & WESTERN RAILWAY (Ticket Office, 105 Granny St. D1865979 ALL-RAIL ROUTE TO BICONDEM 9:00 a. m.-Daily. Fast train to RICHMOND Connects at Richmond Union Station for Washington, North and East. Parlor car. 12:46 p. m.-Daily for Suffolk, Petersburg, Lynchburg, Hoakens and local points. 1:25 p. m.-Daily fast train to Richmond. Connects at Richmond Union Station for Washington, North and East Parlor car. 3:00 p. m.-Daily for Petersburg, Richmond Roanoke, Bluedeet, Portsmouth Ohio, and intermediate points. 1:25 p. m.-Daily ST. LOUIS AND CHICAGO LIMITED. Through Pullmans Norfolk to Chicago via Lincoln; Richmond-Petersburg to Columbus, connect; Portsmouth to Roanoke; also Norfolk to Roanoke and Bristol, connecting Pullmans to Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis Nashville, Birmingham, New Orleans, Shevport and Special Accommodation for Automobiles. (Double-End Ferry) Boats leave Willoughby (16th street) every hour, on the hour, beginning 7 a. m., to 8 p. m., then 10 and 11:30 p. m. Leaving Old Point (C. & O. Station) every hour, on the HALF hour, beginning 7:30 a. m., to 8:30 p. m., then 10:30 and 12 REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTING IN VIRGINIA 1. You must be 21 years of age at the next election. You must be a resident of the State for two years; of the county, city or town for one year and of the precinct in which you offer to register thirty days. 2. You must have paid, at least six months before the election, all State poll taxes assessed or assessable against you for the preceding three years, which amount to $4.50. If you have just become 21 years of age, however, you are required to pay the poll taxes for only one year, or $1.50. 3. You must take your poll tax receipts, and unless physically unable to do so, make application to the registrar to be registered as a voter, in your own handwriting, without aid, suggestion, or memorandum in presence of the registrar, stating therein your name, age date and place of birth, residence and occupation at the time, and for two years previously, and whether you have voted before; and if so, the State, county and precinct in which you last voted. 4. You will be required under oath to answer all questions affecting your qualifications as a voter, submitted to you by the registrar, which questions and answers he will reduce to writing and preserve as a part of the official record. 5. Persons who have been convicted in or out of the State, of treason, bribery, or any felony, petit larceny, obtaining money under false pretense, embezzlement or forgery or perjury, or inmates of charitable institutions or paupers are ineligible to vote, and the questions asked by the registrar affecting your qualifications have reference to these disabilities and are not given as a literacy test. 6. A person denied registration has the right to appeal, without any court costs, to the Circuit or Corporation Court of the city or county in which he offers to register, or to the judge thereof in vacation, by presenting to such court or judge within ten days thereafter a petition in writing to have his right to register determined. This proceeding takes precedence over all other matter coming before the court and it is mandatory upon the judge to hold a hearing as early as possible. 7. There is a mistaken impression among a number of people that they are required to pass a rigid educational test to become qualified voters, which is not a fact. The code of Virginia makes no reference to an educational or literacy test as a voting qualification, but it is presumed that person with sufficient intelligence to properly make out application for registration in his own handwriting and without aid or suggestion in presence of the registrar meets the intelligence requirements. 8. Pay your poll taxes, take your receipts to the registrar and make application to registrar. But registration merely gets your name on the books as a qualified elector, and your duty is not done until on the day of election, you have marked your ballot. National Evangelist Coming Here Rev, John S. Thompson, national evangelist, of Kremlin, Westmorland county, Va., will begin a series of services at the Queen Street Baptist Church Sunday, May 9, to continue through May 21. All are welcome. Come out and let us have a good time. $10.00 in gold; the next highest, $5.00 and the third, $1.00. The total receipts for the contest were $109.33, for which the managers extend thanks to the public. The affair was held under the auspices of the Female Usher Board, Mrs. Blanche Patterson, chairman. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH All services are showing a marked increase in attendance. On last Sunday our pastor delivered three inspiring sermons, all of which were delivered with great power. The auxiliaries of the church are busy in executing their spring programs, and every effort launched by them is meeting with notable success. Large numbers of students from all of the city are attending our services and our ranks are being rapidly recruited with eager workers. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Berkley Ave.) It was a busy day at the First Baptist Church all day, being Men's Day. Every man was very anxious to see what the end would be. The pastor touched on the subject, taking his text from the 30th chapter of Ezekiel 3 verse: "The Lord's Day." He very clearly told why the first day was kept and also the significance of the Lord's Day. He reserved the subject, Man's Day for Rev. White, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Norfolk who very cloquently discussed man from every angle. The Men's Day program was quite a success. The second Sunday will be Women's Day in connection with Mothers' Day. All are looking forward to a great and full day. Among those who were not mentioned in last weke's issue are Miss Wanser Bagnall, who will address the women at night, and Mrs. Blanche Bailey, who will read a paper in the morning. Canned peaches from the United States are now shipped to 100 different countries. NORFOLK JOURNAL AND GUIDE REV. ALLEN ENDORSES N.A. A. C. P. DRIVE First Calvary Pastor Urges Whole Membership To Get Into Local Branch Of The Association. On last Sunday morning, Dr. O. J. Allen, pastor of First Calvary Baptist Church, whose membership is the largest in this city, took time to speak at length on the history, objects and work of the N. A. A. C. P. The church, crowded to its utmost capacity, listened with rant attention to its pastor and seemed highly elated when he concluded his remarks by saying that he was in the race to win $100 offered by the local branch to that church whose committee brought in the greatest number of members over 200. Dr. Allen spoke of the beginnings of the N. A. A. C. P. fifteen years ago, of its avowed purpose to fight the Negro's battles against segregation, discrimination, disfranchisement, lynchings, and all kinds of racial injustices. "How well it has carried out its organizers' program," he said, "may be seen when you consider the great victory won for our people against Segregation in 1917. Today it has several cases in the United States Supreme Court that are vital to the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness of colored people." Dr. Allen further stated, "I am a member of the organization. I have attended some of the national conventions and was always greatly inspired. I am a Race man and can think of naught but of the great future ahead of our people if we will unite our efforts in a great association as this is. No other organization in America BEGINS to do the work that this association successfully finishes. I SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH The Sunday school which met at 9:30 o'clock was well attended, with each teacher and officer in place. At 11:30 Rev. V. V. K. Stokes preached from the subject, "Soul Prosperity." "Beloved I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health even as thy soul prosperity, III John 1:2. The sermon was full of helpful thoughts and seemed to be just what was needed by the congregation. At 6 o'clock U. services begun. The topic was interestingly discussed by the vacious group teachers. At 8 o'clock the sermon began with a special selection by the male chorus. The pastor preached another edifying sermon, using for his subject; "The Light of the Gospel," I John 2:S; "The darkness is past and the twilight now shineth." In 1830, Lloyd's Register listed 100 steamers. "Sanity in Religion" Sermon Topic Rev. Richard H. Bowling will preach a special sermon this Sunday night on the subject, "Sanity in Religion. He says he will answer such questions as follows: Why do certain religious denominations have more crazy people than others? What is the danger period in religion? Is religious insanity any more preventable than other kinds? Who will be the next people to go crazy because of religion? The mausing of such questions takes one into an almost untouched field. Here is where the work of the minister reaches over into the domain of the psychiatrist. Here-tofore he has only death with such problems in a spirit of hate and retaliation in polemical battles. The choir will render special numbers at the morning services. At this time appropriate honors will be paid the mothers. Members and visitors are asked to wear the usual white or red flower as custom dictates for the occasion. MACEDONIA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday school was largely attended. Many new faces were present. Mr. Lomax, the superintendent, left Sunday night for Washington, D. C. The school regretted very much to lose him as he was a very useful young man at the University of Michigan of Hawkins, Michigan, was present and gave a very interesting talk. At 11 o'clock the pastor preached to a very appreciative audience. There were many words of congratulation spoken of Mr. Lomax, who was leaving the city. At night the pastor preached again. SECOND CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH The services at the Second Calvary Baptist Church on inst Sunday were all that could be expected from those who were present. The Sunday school was largely attended and the officers were at their posts of duty. At 11:30 the Sunday school orchestra joined in with the choir to help make the music charming to all who were present. The pastor spoke from the subject, "The Requirements of a Friend." A large crowd was present and seemed to have enjoyed the message. There were four persons to join the church at the close of the service. At 8 p.m., another large crowd was present and listened attentively to the message, "Too Much Sin in the Church." The rally for $5,000 is now on, Sunday being the beginning. Twenty-three of the thirty-four captains made small reports. On this coming Sunday all of the captains are expected to make some report at which time it is hoped that the rally will get on in full. On this coming Sunday the pastor will deliver a special message to the Mothers at 11:30 and at 8 p.m. the pastor will speak on "Dry Bones," after which communion will be served. "OPPORTUITY" PRIZE WINNERS "OPPORTUITY" PRIZE WINNERS New York, May 3—The annual award dinner of "Open the City Magazine" was held at the Fifth Avenue restaurant today when prize winners were announced in the magazine's second annual literary contest. Prize Winners Twenty-three cash prizes totaling $1000 were awarded in addition to the Alexander Pushkin prize for $100 and the F. C. W. C. prizes for constructive journalism, donated by the Empire State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. The first prize winners were: Arthur Huff Fauset of Philadelphia, for "Symphonique," a short story and in the essay competition for his essay, "Segregation"; F. H. Wilson, Coronavirus; F. John Sawyer, Canal; John Matthews, of Institute, Wa, for a personal experience sketch, "Sand," and Edmund T. 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Detective Novitzkay stated that he had thoroughly investigated the circumstances of the killing and had concluded that the accident was entirely unavoidable, the child having started out from behind a wagon directly in the path of the truck and was struck before the driver could bring the machine to a stop. Johnson, after striking the child, picked him up and carried him to St. Vincent's Hospital. The coroner's jury sitting in the case Tuesday afternoon exonerated Johnson. The accident happened near the corner of Church and Nicholson streets. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Bolling Brook) Services at the First Baptist Church, Bolling Brook, were well attended Sunday: The Sunday school, like the other auxiliaries of the church, has taken on new life. The pastor preached on the subject, "Hope, the Anchor of the Soul." Rev. E. T. Kee, B. Th., is the pastor. At night Rev. Bowling spoke from Luke 21:18 subject, "The Promise of Providential Care." This was another interesting and helpful sermon. The Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. came in for their share of interest. Both services were largely attended and greatly enjoyed by those present. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH The services at this church on last Sunday were marked by a wave of spiritual enthusiasm. At Distinctive Luggage It DOES make a difference what kind of luggage YOU carry. Men and Women are just as surely judged by their luggage as they are by their associates. The "Regal" specializes in DISTINCTIVE luggage of all kinds. Hat Boxes $3.50 to $25 Enameled Duck Cases With Tray, $10 to $27 Pullman Cases 3-ply wood veneer; very light and strong $15 to $30 Ladies' Fitted Cases, 12 to 22 inches $21 to $75 Suit Cases, $9.95 Up Brief Cases, $4.50 Up When you want luggage you'll not be ashamed to carry, come to— THE REGAL CO. 253 Granby St. Phone 23171 Formerly Norfolk Trunk Factory Umbrellas Covered and Repaired the present life. The pastor said it clear that compensation for her sin or doing well is certain; is not delayed until after His sermon was delivered and a characteristic eloquence and a characteristic scholarly directness. He voked a wave of spiritual enamble. At night Holy Communion was served. On Sunday morning, Mother's Day, Dr. Berry will liver a special sermon for the occasion. Mrs. R. J. will talented local solist, will serve a solo at this service. BRUNCART Of Course You Will Give Jewelry for Graduation Because no graduation is complete without a tok citation and admiration of that first success in L cause there is nothing like jewelry for permanence satisfaction. Nor is there any thing that may be graduate that will develop greater appreciation. These suggestions may help you in your selec complete without a token of appro- firm first success in Life—and be try for permanence and lasting thing that may be given to the her appreciation. you in your selections. 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Dr. Berry emphasized that the law of reward is inexorable and will always show itself, not only in the world to come but in FOR GIRLS WRIST WATCH NECKLACE PEARLS BRACELBT VANITY CASES Services 11:30 and 8. FOR BOYS WATCH WATCH CHAINS CUFF LINKS TIE CLASP RINGS 国画印 国王印 ```markdown ``` SO BIG [ BY EDNA FERBER ] ILLUSTRATIONS BY CLARK AGNEW. Copyright by Doubleday, Page & Co. WNU Service. SYNOPSIS THE evenings turned out to be Tuesday, Thursdays and Sat- days. Supper was over by six- hours in the Pool household. Per- son was there by seven, very clean toilet shirt, his hair brushed till it came; shy, and given to drooping and bumping against chairs, looking solemn. Selwyn was also had a bristle. If he had beaded a blurrier, he man put the world on the crustite. A gentle giant dismisses it. Selma got out her McBride's summer and Duffy's arithmetic, and together they started to parse paper walls, dig cisterns, and mirror square roots. They found lady impossible at the oilclothco- kitchen table, with the Pool child eddying about it. Jakob a fire in the parlor store, still feet-foot resting cozy on the ninety nickel rolling that encirc- led wood burner. On the evening of the first les- Roel had glowed throughout paper and had disappeared into the workshred, whence issued a sound of hammering, saw- ing and general clatter. He and Jona had got into the way of guiding much time together, in or of doors. The key worshiped in articulately. She had early covered that he had a feeling beauty—beauty of line, texture, color, and texture. The feel of his years. The feel of rubbon in his fingers; the rings and rose of sunset; the sight of the wine-cedar cushion; the cadence of a spoken line, a look to his face, that told her. She gathered at Ooms' hall had been moody and sullen; had to answer when she spoke of his old for her basket. he would only say, "Oh, its just fun to make old Ooms know, with the advent of Pervus Roel presented that most being and miserable of specta- tion in jealousy. Sellun had him gone to the theater of lessons; had, indeed, insisted that he be a pupil in the class and the parlor stove. he would not. He disappeared his work-shred after supper; that emerge until after DeJong's curture. there was something about the this great creature bent in- ously over a slate, the pencil nursally in his huge fingers, and moved Selina strangely. Pity had thought this pity was skim might have taken away the and given him a tablet, whole course of her life could be different. "Poor lad," thought. "Poor lad." Childed for being an aunts at his likle earnestness. He did not make an apt mpu, with palmstaking. Selina would over a problem or a sentence and again, patiently, patienti- Then, suddenly, like a hand over his face, his smile, and come, transforming it. He and like a child, and Selina and been warned by the mur test joy that his smile and he. She would smile, too, was as pleased as though he made a fresh and wonderful drery. It is easy. he would say, "when know it once." Like a boy, usually went home at eight- or nine. Often the Poools to bed before he left. had gone Selina, was unkewful, would heat water and wash her hair vigorously; feeling booey and depressed. Sometimes they fell to talking, she had died in the second of their marriage, when the brown born. The child, too, had girl. He was unlucky, it was the same way this time. Selinna's heart melted in pity. He would look down at the great caulled hands; up at her. One of the charms of Pervus DeJoflay in the things that his eyes said and his tongue did not. Women always imagined he was about to say what he looked, but he never did. It made otherwise dull conversation with him most exciting. His was in no way a shrewd mind. His respect for Selina was almost reverence. He had this advantage and married a woman he lived with her for two years. She had borne him a child. Selina was a girl in experience. She was a woman capable of a great deal of passion, but she did not know that. Passion was a thing no woman possessed, much less talked about. It simply did not exist, except in men, and then it was something to be ashamed of, like a violent temper, or a weak stomach. By the first of March he could speak a slow, careful and fairly grammatical English. He could musser sums. By the first of March the lessons would cease. There was too much work to do about the difficult night work as well as the school. She found herself trying not to think about the time when the lessons would cease. She resumed to look ahead to April. One night, late in February, Selma was conscious that she was trying to control something. She was trying to keep her eyes away from something. She realized that she was trying not to look at his hands. She wanted, crazily, to touch them. She wanted to feel them shout. She wanted to brush her lips on his hands—brush the backs of his hands, slowly, molestily, with her mouth, lingeringly. She was terribly frightened. She thought to herself: "I am going crazy. I am losing my mind. There is something the matter with me. I wonder how I look. I must look queer." At half-past eight she closed her book suddenly. "I am good. I think I am coming on." She smiled a little warmer smile. He rose and stretched himself, his great arms high above his head. Selma shivered. "Two weeks more," he said, "is the last lesson. Well, do you think I have done petty good—well?" "Very well," Selina replied evenly. She felt very tired. The first week in March he was—ill, and did not come. A rheumatic affliction to which he was subject. It was the curse of the truck farmer. Selina's events were free to devise. She sweed. she sweed. toe; read, helped Mrs. Pool with the housework in a gust of sympathy, and found strange relief there; made over an old dress; studied; wrote all her letters (few enough), even one to the dried-apple ants in Vermont. She no longer wrote to Julie Hempel. She had heard that Julie was to be married to Kansas man, and the little book she did not written. The first week of March passed. He did not come the following Tuesday or Thursday. She was bewildered, frightened. All that week she had a curious feeling—or succession of feelings. She was restless, listless by turns. Period of furious activity, followed by days of inertia. It was the spring, Maartje said. Selina home she wasn't going to be all. She had never felt like that before. She wanted. She was irritable. She the point of waspfulness with the children in the schoolroom. On Saturday—the fourteenth of March—he walked in at seven, Klaas, Maartje and Roelf had driven off to a gathering at Low Prairie, leaving Selina with the piglets and old Jakob. She had promised to make taffy for them, and was the midst of it when his knock sounded at the door. All the children in her body rushed to her and pounded there hotly. He entered. There slipped down over her a complete armor of calmness, of self-possession; of glib how do you do Mr. DeJolng and how are you feeling and won't you sit down and there's no fire in the parlor, we'll have to sit here. He took part in the taffy pulling. Selina wondered if George and Jozina would have done squealing. It was half past eight before she tilted them off to bed with a plate of clipped taffy lozenges between them. She heard scuffling and scrimmaging about in the rare freedom of their parents' absence. Pervus DoJong and Selina sat at the kitchen table, their books cloth. The sweet, heavy juice filled the room. Sew brought the parlor lamp into the kitchen, the better to it. It was a nickel- bellied jar with a yellow shade just a golden gold glow. that case. "You didn't go to the meeting," prinzip, "Mr. and Mrs. Pool went," "Mr. I didn't go." "Why not?" She saw him swallow. "I got through too late. We're fixing to sow tomato seeds in the hotbeds tomorrow." tomorrow. Sellinn opened McBride's grammar. "Ahem" a school-teacherly cough. "Now, then, we'll parse this sentence: Blucher arrived on the field of Waterloo just as Wellington was receiving the last onslaught of Napoleon. 'Just' may be treated as a modifier of the dependent clause. That is: 'Just' means: at the time at which. Well. Just her moor modifies at the time. And Wellington is the . . . "This for half an hour. Selina kept her eyes resolutely on the book. His voice went on with the dry business of parsing and its deep resonance struck a response from her as a harp responds when a hand is swept over its strings. Selina kept her eyes resonantly on the book. Yet she saw, at though eyes reacted with strength on the backs of them was a fine golden down that deepened at the wrists. Heavier and darker at the wrists. She found herself praying a little for strength—for strength against this horror and wickedness. This sing this abomination that held her. A terrible, sturk and pitiful prayer, couched in the idiom of the Bible. "Oh, God, keep my eyes and my thoughts away from him. Away from his hands. Let me keep my eyes and my thoughts away from the golden hairs on his wrists. Let me not think of his wrists. . . " "The owner of the southwest quarter sells a strip 20 rods wide along the south side of his farm. How much does he receive at $150 per acre?" He chirped in this transaction, bored the struggle with the square root of 576. Square roots agonized him. She washed the cloth clean with her little sponge. He was leaning close in his effort to comprehend the fledgish little figures that marched so tractably under Selina's masterly pencil. She took it up, glibly. "The remainder must contain twice the product of the tens by the units plus the square of the units." He blinked. She was breathing rather fast. The fire in the kitchen stove snapped and cracked. 'Now, then, suppose you do that for me. We'll wipe it out. There! What must the remainder contain?' He took it up, slowly, haltingly. The house was terribly still except for the man's voice. "The remainder . . . twice . . . product tens . . . units . . ." CLARK MONEY Her Cheek Knew the Harsh Cool Feel of a Man's Cheek. check knew the harsh, cool feel of a man's cheek. She sensed the potent, terrifying, pungent odor of close contact—a mixture of tobacco smoke, his hair, freshly hungered linen, an indefinable body smell. It was a mingling that disgusted and attracted her. She was at once repelled and drawn. Then she felt his lips on hers and her own, incredibly, responding eagerly, wholly to that pressure. (Continued next week) BLACKSTONE Blackstone, Va.-Rev. J. W. Megginson, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, preached masterly Sunday morning from Ecc. 11:1.1, of Richmond, jubbah Glee Quartet, of Richmond, delighted a very appreciative audience, with "Negro Spirituals," and melodies, at the Shiloh Church Friday night of last week. *A* local baseball nine of South Hill was slaughtered ignominiously by the fast and alert B. B. Sox at South Hill, Monday April 6th, to the tune of 14 to 3. *On Thursday night, April 29th, before an unusually large crowd, a very enjoyable program was rendered by the pupils of Mt. Gazeerine Public school in Richmond, president. Various patrons expressed appreciation of the excellent record maintained throughout the term by scholars, as well as teachers. Patrons and friends are desirous that Misses Dorothy C. Miller and Minnie Hawkins, teachers, will fill their post during the ensuing term. *Mrs. Carrie Briggs spent some time in Washington. D. C. and has returned home.* *Mr. Alex. Bridgeforth, motored to New York. B. B. Harris, of Just visit friends.* *Mrs. Sarah Hargens of Richmond, is the guest of Mrs. Mary Greenhill.* *Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Harris, of Nottonway, were the guests last Sunday of Miss Janie Shelton. NORFOLK JOURNAL AND GUIDE THE WORK OF MOBS First: Baptist Church, Cartersville Sunday evening two weeks ago whi The pastor stood on the steps and p The congregation was driven from down the charred walls shown here. Peckskill, N. Y., April 27—Mrs. children who were forced to prosec shotguns against threatened ku kik the marriage of her beautiful young and prosperous young white bride. The marriage of barrett and white man and whose mother is a n said, the disturbance being fester. BOYS PLEDGE TO AND STRONGER COLRED OLDER B Baptist Church, Cartaret, N. J., which was facing two weeks ago while services were in progress on the steps and plead for mercy but noneation was driven from the city. Boys have hurried walls shown here. I, N. Y., April 27—Mrs. John Williams and her wife were forced to protect themselves and their child threatened ku klux klan attacks recently of her beautiful young daughter, Hazel, 17, to our young white former, Sidney Barrett, 28, marriage of Barrett and Miss Williams, whose mother is a mothatto, stirred the count turbane, being fostered by the Klax. PLEDGE TO HIGHER ID STRONGER MORALS IN ED OLDER BOYS' CONFER First: Baptist Church, Cartzret, N. J., which was fixed by a mob Sunday evening two weeks ago while services were in progress inside. The pastor stood on the steps and plead for mercy but none was shown. The congregation was driven from the city. Boys have since torn down the charred walls shown here. Peckskill, N. Y. April 27—Mrs. John Williams and her two small children who were forced to police themselves and their home with shotguns again—threatened ku klux klux attacks recently because of the marriage of her beautiful young daughter, Hazel, 17, to a dashing and prosperous young white former, Sidney Barrett, 28. The marriage of Barrett and Miss Williams, whose father is a white man and whose mother is a molatto, stirred the countryside, it is said, the disturbance being forced by the Klans. BOYS PLEDGE TO HIGHER IDEALS AND STRONGER MORALS ON FIRST COLGRED OLDER BOYS' CONFERENCE The first Older Boys' Conference for colored boys in the state of Virginia was held at the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute, Petersburg, Va., April 16, 17 and 18. The Conference was held under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association with Mr. Ralph W. Ballock, National Secretary of Colored Boys' Work, Secretary D. Theo State Boys' Work Secretary and Dr. John M. Gandy, president of the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute, as the guiding influence if the movement. Big Representation One hundred and twenty-five boys and leaders representing high schools, churches and boys' clubs from all sections of the state came together for this three-day session. The following cities sent delegations: Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton, Richmond, Petersburg, Danville and Roanoke. The meeting was conducted by the boys themselves, who elected the following officers for the conference: President, Presidency, Shettett, Orem High School, Portsmouth, Clarence Willey, Booker or T. Washington High School, Norfolk; secretary, Feverett White, Armstrong High School, Richmond; assistant secretary, J. Warren Whitten, Harrison High School, Roanoke; treasurer, Beverly Hendricks, Harrison High School, Roanoke. Prominent Speakers Prominent among the speakers and leaders of the Conference were: Dr. John M. Gandy, president, Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute, Petersburg; Dr. Channing H. Tobias, Senior Secretary for Colored Work National Council Y. M. C. A. A. New York; Mr. R. W. Bullock, National Secretary Y. M. C. A. for Work With Colored Boys; Rev. V. C. Johns, pastor Street Baptist Church, Lynchburg; Mr. A. P. F Williams, Executive Secretary Y. M. C. A. Newport News; Mr. L. F. Palmer, principal Huntington High School, Newport News; Mr. W. C. Craver, Student Department National Council Y. M. C. A. Southern Region; Mr. Archie C. Richardson, student V. N. and I. L. Petersburg; Dean C. W. Florence, Dean of V. N. and I. L.; Mr. Lawrence Burwell, Roanoke; Mr. John Casey, student Hampton Institute; Mr. Fred D. Thompson N. J., which was fixed by a mobile services were in progress inside, dead for mercy but none was shown in the city. Boys have since torn John Williams and her two small themselves and their home with six khan attacks recently because of daughter, Hazel, 17, to a dashing Sidney Harvey, 28. Misa Williams, whose father is a matto, arrived the countryside, it is by the Khna. HIGHER IDEALS MORALS IN FIRST BOYS’ CONFERENCE State B. W. Secretary Y. M. C. A. of Virginia. YOU And Every Member of the Race BARRACUATOR FACILITY GOES WITH AGRICULTURE INSTITUTION MULTIPLICATION INSTITUTION Vest-Pocket Size 5 1/2 x 3 Inches Weighs 4 Ounces GUARANTEED Not to Get Out of Order Built of Thin Sheets of Rolled Steel—No Adjustments Ever Required—No Wheels to Oil— No "Parts" to Go Wrong— Will Last a Lifetime. Any Adder Showing Wear or Defects Within 5 Years Will Be Replaced By Us Without Argument! 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The conference closed Sunday afternoon with an address by Dr. Tobias. In a noelquent appeal Dr. Tobias exhorted the boys on "The New Day When We Get Back Home. Resolutions Adopted The conference adopted resolutions extended appreciation to the teachers and students of the Virginia State College for their hospitality and cooperation, and particularly to Dr. Gandy, Dean Florence, Mr. Richardson and Mr. S. A. Brown Jr., as well as thanks to the principals and teachers from the various parts of the state who assisted in the conference. Especial thanks were extended to Mr. Bullock, Mr. Craver and Mr. Tobias of the National Council of the Y. M. C. A., and to Mr. Fred Thompson, State Boys' Worker, of the Y. M. C. A. The boys also adopted resolutions pledging themselves to personally apply Christian standards in their lives to promote "A Come Clean Campaign" among the student bodies and to converse with parents concerning the bad habits of their children. Particular attention was given to the question of illicit sex relationships common to the life of the young, which was approached in the following resolution. 1. We resolve to hold conference with student body concerning these questions. 2. To abandon false modesty that we may discuss the question freely. 3. To work consistently to an effective solution of these problems. 4. To discuss these problems with parents, teachers and leaders and try to secure sex education for adults and students. 5. To apply these solutions to our own lives, and see that our leisure time is properly occupied through the use of parks, libraries, clubs, etc." Dr. John M. Gandy, president of the State College at Petersburg, Rev. W. F. Grasst, principal of the Westmorland High School, Dapville, and Mr. L. F. Palmer, principal of Huntington High School, Newport News, were appointed to arrange for the meeting next year. 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At times it carries with it the idea of self-control, with time it carries with it understanding of a mind if developed above the average mind; a mind that encounters in it ideas the world at large would be benefited by. His relation with boys has somewhat aided the broadening of his views, his daily relation with them has shown a broader view of the life of boys. His contact with boys has disclosed to him their problems. The things that are common to boys the world over, and his tone when he speaks to boys carries with it the desire to be inspiring to them. This desire to be a help to them is more than expressed in his address, delivered at the First Older Boys Conference, Petersburg, Va. It contained a feeling that could be expressed by the Tobias caliber. The volume of his voice made it possible for him to be doubly heard by those under the hearing of his voice, and that volume carried with it an inspiration seldom if ever felt by an audience; all the pent up knowledge of the actions, ways, manners of boys was expressed in his address to the delegation of Tidewater. The extensiveness of his vocabulary, his poise, the manner in which he explained the subject all tended to further establish Mr. Tobias in the minds of the boys. Mr. Tobias, after all is said, could be voted as a lover of sports, a man who delights in watching the clean lives of men, put into outward form, by that is meant that, after months and months of practice he knows what his practice has meant, he shows the life that he has lead during those months of practice, it is this that shows whether the lives have been clean and wholesome. So he addressed us on athletics and put athletics as a factor in our daily lives. After all, Dr. Tobias is unusual. DR. JOHN M. GANDY Ry. Patrick Leffing In reviewing the attitudes of the various leaders and promoters of the Colored Boys Conference of April 16-17-18, at Petersburg, no expression of gratitude is too immensive to their honor. To Dr. John M. Gandy, the President of Virginia Stato College, and a principal promoter of this conference is much credit due. He filled active positions in the con- Member of ed in This Amazing liest Calculator In Adding Machines ULTIPLIES TS-DIVIDES ND ACCURATELY G COLUMNS Handling of Figures of Adding Machines Hosting — old can use it. Every man and business, at home, or anywhere purpose. You need not be an let the CALCULATOR OILY AND ACCURATELY CAN'T WEAR OUT TIME AND MONEY Bankers, Insurance Agents, Col Farmers, Storekeepers, Book ference meetings. At no time of the conference meetings was he too busy, to be present. Dr. Gandy's forceful demonstration of his personal interest in Negro youths was fully realized in these meetings. No other discussion, address or speech of this event, hurried such an appealing challenge on the subject: "Our Personal Issues Our New Way," as strikingly portrayed the personal interest of the individual. Dr. Gandy's attitude and endeavor were not mere expressions but fully realized executions. Ho is a pioneer of Colored work of Y. M. C. A. Conferences, which accounts for his contribution to the success of this recent event. His line endeavor and success which attends it is a concrete evidence of his personal interest in the promotion for more wholesome lives among men and women. The Norfolk delegation to the Older Boys Conference assures Dr. Gandy and his assistants of our indebted gratitude for wonderful exhibition of their hospitality. MR. FRED THOMPSON By Clarence Willey and Cornelius Blackwell Mr. Fred Thompson (white), who is State Boys Work Secretary of Y. M. C. A. of Virginia, is largely responsible for the bringing to pass of the Older Boys Conference which was held at N. I. Petersburg, Va., April 16, 17, 18, 1926. The first of its kind to be held in this State for Negro boys. We the boys of Norfolk, feel very much indebted to Mr. Thompson; we feel that he is a man irrespective of his race or color, who is dearly interested in the Negro boys of this State. We found him to be one of that kind of men that can be admired for his frankness, and many other qualities which go to help make man, who can and who has won the confidence of the boys from both races. We the boys of Norfolk, feel that all boys who attended this conference have got the same idea about Mr. Thompson. We the boys of Norfolk, take this method as a means of expressing our appreciation for the interest he has taken in the Negro boys of this state. THE BANQUET By Those Griffin The Conference Banquet was held Saturday night, April 17th at 7:30. The leaders of the banquet were Dr. John M. Gandy, President of V. N. I. I., Petersburg; Mr. R. W. Bullock, National Secretary of Y. M. C. A. for work with Colored Boys; Mr. A. E. Williams, Executive Secretary of Y. M. C. A. Newport News; Mr. Euric Peters, Attorney; Mr. Turner, Metropolitan Bank of Norfolk, were present. They are the leaders of the boys club of Norfolk. They were the leaders of the Norfolk boys at the conference. Mr. L. F. Palmer, Principal Huntington High School of Newport news, Mr. W. G. Craver, Student Department of National Council Y. M. C. A. of Southern Region; Mr. Archi I. Richardson, Student of I. I. also the assistant director of that Institute. C. W. Florence, Continued on page 13thcenten. COL. ROSCOE SIMMONS, The Race's Greatest Thinker and Orator Says: "The work performed by this wonder instrument is marvelous and the results are actually unac- cany. I believe that every man, woman and child should within itself and will prove and dispensable to clerical workers, teachers, students and the great rank and file who are required to 'figure' from time to time. One of these, adders should be in every household in the land." PORTSMOUTH AND SUBURBAN TERRITORY MRS. EDITH E. MARTIN 1234 Glassew Street Agent and Correspondent Phone 623 CARD* OF THANKS We take this method of expressing our thanks and appreciation to the many friends we kindly ren- ward their service and sympathy to us in our bereavement of our mourn and bereavement, Thomas J. laker. Mrs. C. Baker, wife. Mrs. Dorothy Black. Mrs. M. L. Davis. Mr. George Baker. IN MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of our dear husband and father, Augustus. Watts, who was swept into eternity one year ago, May 4, 1925. Sleep your sleep, dear husband and father. Rest in your wife's eternal peace. Your spirit dwells with us forever. You shall be with us 'til memory cease. I twelve months your face has been hidden from us, I twelve months of missing, of Twelve months of missing, of longing for you. Mrs. Vertley Watts and children Edward F. 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Mosby's Pharmacy Cor. Glasgow St. and Mt. Vernon Ave. Station for Bus Line, Suffolk J. P. Lane & Son Cafe 511 CRAWFORD STREET PORTSMOUTH, VA. While waiting for your Bus for various sections, stop at our Cafe for nice rooms, meals and comfortable waiting room. Open from 6 A. M. to 1 A. M. PRICES REASONABLE John H. Corprew Funeral Director, Undertaker and Embalmer John H. Corprew Funeral Director, Undertaker and Embalmer Lady Assistant In Attendance 901 Glawst St. Portau, Va. Offering a fitting memorial to those who fall asleep, soothing bereavement with quiet sympathy and prompt attention to those who are Up-to-Date Equipment Day and Night Calls Answered Phone: 1282-8 PERSONALS Mr. Maurice Ashe of Washington, D. C., was in the city Monday. Mrs. Grace H. Blake and children spent the week-end with her sister-in-law, Mrs. S. B. Bynum, 48 Carroll street. They left Tuesday morning for Wytheville, Va. o join her husband, Rev. D. A. Hake, who is stationed there this conference year. Lawyer Vernon C. Riddick of New York and Dr. Joseph A. Johnin of Philadelphia were unexpectedly called home on account of the death of Mr. William Riddick, he being the father of Lawyer Riddick, and uncle of Dr. Johnson. Mrs. Lizzie Jefferson of New York City arrived in the city Saturday to attend the funeral of Mr. Mary Reynolds. She returned in evening. Mrs. Mary Holly and Mrs. Jeanne Perry of Franklin, en route to New York spent Sunday with their aunt and sister, 1003 Green street. Mrs. Anne Jones of Petersburg, was in the city to attend the funeral of Mr. William Riddick. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harvey and little Miss Bernice, who are now making their home in Willamport, Pa., are in the city, having come to be present to the funeral of Mr. Cary Jefferson. Mrs. Emma Crawford, who has been quite ill, is now able to be out. Mrs. Annie Williams formerly of this city, now living in Baltimore is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Plunkett, Summitt avenue. CLUBS CARNATION ART CLUB The Carnation Art Club met at the home of Mrs. Maggie Arrington. Friday evening. On this night a supper was dedicated to the husbands and friends. menu was very tastily arranged and tempting. Misses Nora Lee misses Campbell and Catherine White misses Campbell and the club members in serving. Among those present were Misser Jesse Campbell, Bessie Smith and Stallion of Norfolk, Messrs. Coffee Whitehead, Smith Arrington and Mitchell, Desdames Williams and Henderson. EAGLES ATHLETIC AND SOCIAL CLUB The Eagles Athletic and Social Club held its regular meeting at the residence of its president, Mr. Harold C. Hill, 2316 Green street, Sunday afternoon. After the regular routine of business the meeting adjourned. SPARE MOMENT ART CIRCLE The Spare Moment Art Circle met at the home of Mrs. Cora Jines, Oak street. An hour was spent on fancy work, after which the guests were served a delightful repast. J. D'S SURPRISE MRS. SAN- FORD Mrs. Willie Mac Sanford was delightfully surprised on Sunday evening with a party given by the J. D's Social Club. Only the members of the club were present. The party ended with an automobile ride to Churchland. The purpose of the party was to say goodbye to Mrs. Sanford, who is leaving Tuesday for Plainfield, N.J., to be gone until fall. VOLUNTEER WORKERS' CLUB The Volunteers' Club of Third Baptist Church, held its meeting last Tuesday evening in the chapel. Many members were present and much business transacted. Members were added to the Club. Interestin gremarkes were made by the vice president. All are asked to be at the next meeting. VIRGINIA ART CIRCLE The Virginia Art Circle held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Sophia Copeland, 940 County street, Tuesday evening. New business was taken up and discussed. One hour was spent in fancy work. The hostess served a dainty repast. The meeting adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Willie Hunter, 621 Stonewall St. "Service Above Self" JOHN ELLIOTT Funeral Director and Embalmer 806 COUNTY STREET PHONE 2615 PORTSMOUTH, VA. CALL OR WRITE JOHN JONES who by a strange and mysterious soul power, and with the aid of his Herb Medicine, heals and banishes diseases, given up by doctors as incurable, as if by magic brings success to those who are down and out. 1804 GREEN STREET PORTSMOUTH, VA. PHONE 306-J SUNDAY FUNERALS DENOUNCED BY THE REV. B. W. DANCE C Third Baptist Pastor Declares Great Display In Burying The Dead On The Sabbath Is Misuse of The Holy Day. In meaching from the text, "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy" the Rev. B. W. D. Wance, pastor of the Third Bantist Church on last Sunday said in part that "the decree of God is that no work be done on the Sabbath day. He is so gracious and merciful to man that only one day out of seven is consecrated to a holy rest, and who would dare to infringe upon the rights of the day sanctified? "To preserve the Sabbath, as taught in the Divine mandatory, is to avoid all manual and sinister labor possible, and to deceive self to the objectives of Sabbath exclusively. To idolize the dead in a grave offense before God. That is why he is buried in funeral of Mosos out and concealed his grave, to prevent the Israelites from worshiping his dead body. We are worshipping, idolizing and making sport of our dead. This is something we never expected to realize. "Our dead are now funeralized in the most ostentatious manner. Pride and vanity, emanating from relatives, secret orders, and even churches, tending only to popularity, count mostly for Sunday funerals. There would be less Sunday funerals; but large crowds are courted in order to give the dead, and organizations a big send off, when a small crowd would do just as well. "A large crowd, at death is not always an honor of marked distinction. All, well known people, even the most inferior, if connected with secret organizations, are able to gather many dead. He will hear devils from large gatherings. They seldom contribute to the maintenance of the widow of the deceased, or to defraying the cost of the burial. Quite often a more expensive provision is imposed upon the widow and relatives to evade criticism of the course of people. "Respect for the dead," said the pastor, "has waned until people will not sacrifice two hours in the week to attend a funeral, but prefer keeping a corpse up from Monday or Tuesday until Sunday for each one's convenience, who desires to take part in the big parade. We have a great chain of automobiles, uniformed men and women, at times instrumental music, and grave digging all of which could have been on the day of the week. Much of the sacredness of the service is certainly lost in the grayey, and unrality of the procession of Eunday funerals. We must realize one who deceased on Friday is not a time that reason and justice would demand a Sunday funeral, is not trespassing on the pure virtue of the Sabbath day, but is of the same kin or family of the ox in the mire, or the Sabbath corn pullers. "To keep a corpse out of the ground a week, waiting for Sunday, without any just cause is an imposition. It imposes a multiplicity of services on the churches and pastors; it deprives the undertakers of the benefits of their regular church services; it withholds many of the people from the regular church services throughout the day. It is an injustice to the dead. On the account of other services many of the good deeds of the dead are omitted. The purpose of the service console and inspire the bereaved and that is usually done by telling of the good work of the deceased. "The practice of Sunday funerals seems to be more prevalent with our group. We are abusing our privileges, portraying our weakness, transcending our spiritual bounds, and doing violence to the Lord's Day. Sunday excursions, baseball, business, and all avoidable funerals should cease." WILLIAM C. RIDICK The death of Mr. William C. Ridick, which occurred at his late residence, 1108 Columbia street., came as a severe shock to his many friends. Mr. Ridick came home immediately and gradually grew worse until the end came. Friday morning 12:10. He was well known in the community having conducted business in Green street, for several years. He was a tailor by trade, and his work as clencher, presser, and repair work, reflected much credit upon his early training. His funeral service was conducted from the residence Sunday afternoon at 6 o'clock. The house was filled to overflowing with sympathy t h i z i n g friends. Rev. E. E. Smith, pastor of Zion Baptist Church, and rev. J. A. Young of Emmanuel officiated. During the service, Mrs. Johnsie Churchill sang with much pathos, "Calvary." The floral tokens were many and beautiful. DEATH OF MR. CARY JEFFERSON The remains of Mr. Cary Jefferson, formerly of Portsmouth, but who has made his home in Boston for many years, arrived in the city Saturday and were carried to the undertaking establishment of Mr. John Fisher. His funeral service was conducted from Zion Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 1:15 P. M. Even though he was absent for many years, the church was filled with friends, to pay the last tribute of respect to his memory. Rev. E. E. Smith and Dr. J. M. Armistead officiated. The floral tributes were many. FORMER PORTSMOUTH MAN DIES IN BOSTON The remains of Mr. Carey Jefferson who died in Boston last Wednesday, arrived in Portsmouth last Saturday accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson of Boston, Mass. The funeral services were conducted from Zion Baptist Church, Rev. E. E. Smith, pastor, assisted by Rev. J. M. Armistead, D.D., officiated. William Alston sang a solo. A glowing tribute was paid the deceased in the brief cULogy as to his worth and character. The large attendance and numerous floral tributes bore evidence of the esteem in which he was held. Although he had been living in Boston for about forty years, he kept in touch with his native city by spending his annual vacations here. He was Dispensary attendant at the Boston Navy Yard, which position he held with credit. The Evening Star Lodge of Odd Fellows attended in a body at the request of his lodge in Boston. Three brothers and other relatives survive him. CHURCHES M.T. OLIVET BAPT. CHURCH Mt. Olivet Baptist Church is fast awakening to greater realities in this Christian arena of life. With the Sunday school fully ablaze with inspiration, and our pastor, Rev. E. J. Welch, B. Th. preaching two powerful sermons, subjects: "The Storms of Life" and "Being Your Brother's Keeper," and with Rev. F. M. Jones preaching at 3:00 p. m., we placed on record another day's work for the Lord of which we are not ashamed. RECEPTION TNDERED REV. YOUNG AND FAMILY The officers and members of Emanuel A. M. E. Church tendered Rev. J. A. Young and family a reception Friday night of last week. A short program was rendered which consisted of welcome addresses by members of the church and community and songs by the members of the church. At the conclusion of the program, refreshments were served. The occasion offered an opportunity for the members and friends to meet the pastor and family. All extended well wishes during their stay. EBENEZER BAPISTE CHURCH The Sunday school was opened at the usual time, and the lesson was reviewed by the Supt. At the 11:00 o'clock service, the pastor Rev. M. N. Nowsome preached an excellent sermon. Holy communion was administered at the 3 o'clock service, a spiritual time was enjoyed. At 8 o'clock the pastor again preached, from Rev. 3:12 subject; "The New Name." The Ebenezer School at Ivor Va., won second prize at the County Exhibit on Friday April 23 Miss Mary E. Harrise, principal Miss Margaret Picee, teacher. Miss Mabel Mitchell of Aulander, N. C., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. S. L. Rainey, of Wool avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Waters of Norfolk were the guest of Mrs. S. L. Rainey Sunday. Mrs. S. L. Rainey has returned after spending some time in Winton, N. C., visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Thornton. ST. JOHN'S BAPTIST CHURCH The 24th anniversary of the church is being observed. It began on Sunday, May 2, at which time all services for the day were very good. At 11 a.m., the pastor preached on the subject, "Cutting and Plucking" Matt. 5:29-30. At 3 p. m., Rev. S. Dl. Sharpe with his choir and congregation worshipped here. B. Y, P. U. convened at 6 o'clock and at night the sacrament of the Lord's Supper was served. On May 4, 5, 6 and 7 at 8 p. m., Rev. C. P. Madison, D. D., pastor of Second Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk, preached here. He was accompanied by his choir and members of his congregation. Sunday, May 9, there will be special services conducted at this church. Mrs. Annette Somerville Watson, the organist and director, has avenged for special music for the occasion, it being Mother's Day. At 3 o'clock Rev. W. A. Preie will preach the anniversary sermon. His choir and congregation will accompany him here. NOBLE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH ALPHA SORORS VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE WEEK ALPHA SORORS VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE WEEK Dr. NISS EVELYN LIGHTNER BY MISS EVELEA Alpha Sorry it has been vitalized by the high purpose of making possible to the coming generations of college youth, greater success in achieving culture and greater opportunity to render service to their communities. Within the last decade, active interest in Vocational Guidance has become general. The need for guidance is age-old and it has been practiced by almost every grown person at sometime. It is seemingly human instinct to give advice. But, hawkward advice, without long, careful, scientific study of the individual is often worse than no advice. This study should include all the factors which make up human problems—mental, physical, social and economic. In addition a large body of information, up to the minute and in detail, about industry and about education, is necessary for efficient counselling. For these reasons Alpha Kappa Alpha urged to render services in this great field has inaugurated an annual campaign under the professional guidance of Mrs. Elise Johnson McDougal of New York City to give the children of this country vocational guidance of the best type. Coming at the "cross roads" often in the lives of those advised the scope and the degree of the influence exerted is great. Vocational guidance is too often taken to be concerned with the trades or hard work. We must understand that vocational guidance covers the field of the professions, arts, science, any field. A boy or girl well guided is a joy to the world but too often our boys and girls are misfits. They are in medicine when they should be in law, in the school room when some other calling could be hotter followed. Counseillors must be equipped with adequate knowledge about children and child problems. Knowledge of occupational problems, adequate knowledge of the school and educational problems—a technical skill in meeting and solving problems of individual children, placement experiences, psychology and testing, history, social problems and general knowledge of industrial conditions are assets to counsellingwork. Training in statistics is also extremely valuable. It is obvious then that the college women should take hold of this work. It is our aim to help every girl or boy find his place. Local chapters will present their programs guidance counseillors in their way to you. Help the youth of the country to take advantage of this great observance. The high school girls of B. T. Washington, Norcom and Huntington will be guided and entertained by the Tidewater chapters this week. teachers and scholars present. Rev. Robert S. Harper, the pastor, preached at 11 o'clock. Rev. Bowser worshipped here during the services. At 7:30 the pastor preached another helpful sermon. On Sunday, May 3, at 3 p.m., at St. John's Baptist Church a number of candidates will be baptized on behalf of the Noble Street Church. IMPERIAL SOCIAL CLUB The Imperial Social Club met at the home of Mr. Junius Fuller, 634 Clifford street, Sunday, May 2. Two more members were received. They were Messrs. Paul Taylor and Bennie Randall. After business Mrs. Fuller served the club with delicious repast. The members then went to Suffolk for an evening of pleasure. TAYLORSVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Services were inspiring, though not largely attended on last Sunday. Sunday school was at its usual hour. The lesson was interestingly reviewed. Class No. 1, Mr. Edward Christian, teacher, was awarded the banner. Many delinquent members were present. The pastor made an impressive and logical talk to the school. Plans for a May Festival are underway. At 11:30 a. m., the pastor, Rev. W. H. Harris, was at its best, but he preached to an amphibious audience. Much philomastis used in his discourse. At three o'clock holy communion was administered. Many were present. At the night service the pastor again officiated using as his text, "Come all ye that are heavy laden, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Rev. Davis of Norfolk was present at the morning service. Mr. Joseph Daughtery met with a slight accident while at work at the Stiaboard Air Line shops. Mr. Robert Johnson and son, Elbert Noble were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Edwards, Glasgow street, Friday night. Mr. James Griffin, Mesdames Lorine Parker Dozier, Elizabeth Beasley, Hattie Johnson, Irene Williams Braxton, and Mary Cloud Johnson, motored eight miles behindanklin Sunday, and visited friends. Mrs. Martha Perkinson, has returned after a brief stay in Philadelphia. Rev. W. H. Harris, pastor of First Baptist Church, has returned after a week's stay in Petersburg, where he conducted a series of sermons. Mr. and Mrs. Southall of Truxtun and Miss Elenora Jackson of Hattonville were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Southall on Sunday. HYACINTH ATHLETIC CLUB The Hyacinth Athletic and Social Club met Sunday at the residence of Mr. James E. Chatman. After devotionals, business of importance was transacted. The host served a delicious repast. The club met Sunday, April 25, at the home of Miss Ailleen Dunn. The hostess served a dainty repast. ORCHESTRA CLUB The Taylorville Orchestra Club holds its regular meeting at the residence of Mr. Bennie Montgomery, 124 Phillips avenue. The orchestra is doing good work under the direction of Prof. Hiram Simmons. NOTICE All persons having news items for Taylorville news, are asked to get it in the hands of Mr. Elbert Johnson Monday morning of each week, as the Portsmouth representative requires the news in her office by Monday night. CHURCHLAND Quite a number of worshipers were out Sunday at Grove, Rev. Saultor of N. C., preached Sunday morning. The pastor gave his usual sermonette to the Juveniles. The communion service followed the sermon. Rev. Mdodana preached at the First Baptist Church, Pinners Point, at 4 o'clock. The closing exercises of the Public Schools will begin Wednesday, May 12, ending Friday night. The school will close Saturday. A large school will teach the school at West Minden Tuesday to see the annual exhibit, of the county schools. Miss M. E. Gibson, supervisor of the sebels, and her co-workers are due credit. Miss Mary Franklin and Mrs. Nellie Drew, were the guests of Mrs. Bertha Witlock last week. Miss Franklin closed a successful year at her school and is at home. B. Y. P. U. Sunday was held at the usual hour. Visitors were present from Shiloh Church, Norfolk. Rev. Williams of Norfolk, pastor of Queen Street Baptist Church, and Rev. Jacobs of Bute Street Church, well known to the Churchland people have gone to Pittsburgh, Pa., and Alabama to pastor in these fields, respectively. President Ridgway, president of the Sunday School Union, is urging all schools to represent on the fifth Sunday in May at West Norfolk. The Union Missionary Meeting was held in Portsmouth Monday. PINNERS POINT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH First Baptist Sunday school opened with the Supt. Mr. Harris in charge. The lesson was largely discussed. The attendance increased. Rev. W. H. Willis delivered a stirring message from Matthew 16:18, subject, "The Christian Church", which was strong and powerful. At 3:30, Rev. D. B. Mdodana delivered a splendid message from Ez. 7:2, which was forceful and spiritual. On Friday evening a concert was rendered by some of our most able and noted pastors of this vicinity, though unique in nature, it was a marked success in every instance. The program consisted of solos by Revs. Harvey Johnson, Ez. W. J. Jacquless, Ez. Louis Nicholas Gould talk, subject, "When I Was a Boy." Rev. Mdodana gave a short talk on "Medicine Man of Africa." The program was very much enjoyed by all. An appreciative audience attended. Rev. A. S. Hoard was master of ceremonies. RUTH ART SEWING CLUB The Ruth Art Sewing Club met at the home of Mrs. Annie Johnson, Virginia avenue, and after an hour of sewing, and routine of business, a dainty repast was served. MT. HERMON Mr. Baker of Holland, Va, brother of Mrs. Rosa Stanback, was a welcome visitor in the city. Mrs. Mary Mackie formerly of Portsmouth, but now of New Jersey, is visiting relatives and friends here. Mr. F. W. Mumford attended the anniversary at Hampton on last week. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Robinson, of Norfolk, were the visiting guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Alden, Queen street, on last Thursday. Mr. Jacob Edwards left for New Olympic Sunday night for an indefinite stay. Mr. Walter Bullock and Master Henry Hall spent the week-and visiting in Henderson, N. C. While there Master Hall recited to a large audience. Mr. and Mrs. L. Hunt are the happy parents of a fine baby girl "Violet Antionette." Mother and baby are doing nicely. SENIOR HOME ART CIRCLE The Senior Home Art Circle met at the home of Mrs. Anna Brown, Douglass, avenue, during the past week. Owing to inclement weather only a small number was present but a very pleasant evening was spent. Mrs. Mary Botheen was present as a visitor. The previous meeting was held with Mrs. Jonah Williams and was well attended. A spicy program was rendered by Group No. 1. The meeting on May 5, was held at the home of Mrs. Marthin Bonner, Douglass obtainable. The Douglas is the old Colonial Theatre and has entirely renovated and put in modern condition. An effort is made to meet every demand the patronage. WEST NORFOLK Services were largely attended Sunday at the First Baptist Church Sunday and were提前受祭.The pastor presided at 2 clock, 2 clock and Deacon William Roane, the deacon of this church died on Wednesday. His funeral was held at the First Baptist Church. He third Baptist Church choreo render a program at the Third Baptist Church here Monday May 10, for the benefit of the Annie Willey's Club. Mrs. Eliza Cherry was her mother, Mrs. J. S. Todd Sunday. Mr. James Grim was panied Mrs. Cherry here to the funeral of Mr. William Hines Miss Grace Holmes is honored in Philadelphia to spend a few hours with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garrard and family, of Sanford, Va, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Perry. Mr. Johnnie Mitchell, of N folk, was the guest of Mr. W. W. L. Perry. IN MEMORIAM Dotson Campbell - In memory our dear mother, Ella Della Campbell, who departed this April 28, 1925. A mother's love is missing him But we remember still, "Twas just one year ago God called her home to live. We knew not then with a heart How hard it was to give, Lovingly, her daughters, daughters and grandson: Rebecca Edward Bue Lucille C. Edwards, Eugene A. Edward Alex Walton. 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Mrs. Sarah Harris and son, Mr. James Harris, visited Mrs. Lillie Hertz for lunch. Mrs. Luiele Williams of Truxtun, visited her mother-in-law, Mrs. Martha Williams, Sunday. Mrs. Agnes Allen continues sick at her residence. The "Will Do" Bible Club met at the home of Mrs. Lillie Hawkins Thursday. After business the guests were served with cocoa and cakes. Mr. George and Lee Miller, of Portsmouth, were the guests of Mr. Ed Nixon Sunday afternoon. Piedmont Heights The early prayer service last Sunday morning was very good, being conducted by Deacon Charlie Burk and Rev. C. Bowser. The Sunday school was opened at the usual hour, 9:30 by the Supt., Mr. A. C. Smith. The school was largely attended. Three new members were added. Class No. 6, taught by Mrs. Annie McClinton, promoted five pupils to Class No. 5. The lesson was very helpfully reviewed by Mr. T. H. Teamer, Remarks by Prof. Joseph W. Gray. There were many biblical thoughts brought out by the review of the blackboard by the Superintendent. Under the auspices of the Sunday school last Sunday there was a club organized known as the St. Mark Royal Entertainers. The church service of the day was very good. The sick members of the church are Mr. William Vaughan and Mrs. Cora Porter. The Usheres have launched a Dollar Rally; friends and members are asked to give their support. Rev. D. Brown preached his clising sermon of the successful campaign at the First Baptist Church; Sherwood Place, Portsmouth, May 2, at 3 o'clock p. m. SHOULDERS HILL The Union Baptist Sunday school was largely attended Sunday morning with superintendent, Mr. Lemuel Carney, and teachers at their posts. The lesson was very interesting and instructive. At 12 o'clock Rev. S. M. Thompson preached a strong sermon to a large audience which was full of interest. The Missionary Circle held its regular monthly meeting at three o'clock. Much interesting business was transacted. Mrs. Olivia Taylor was elected delegate to attend the Woman's Missionary Union. Miss Flissie Brown delightfully entertained the Young People's Club at her home on Friday evening. April 30. Mr. A. Parker opened the meeting with prayer after which was the transaction of important business. The club will meet next with Mrs. S. Goodfrey, Mr. B. H. Patillo was the evening guest of Mr. C. R. Carney on last Sunday. Mrs. Catherine Grocey is confined to her home because of illness. Douglass Theatre Presents Good Bills The Douglas Theatre, Portsmouth is presenting some very up-to-date pictures and seems to be searing with the theatre goers, each week stellar program is presented. Nothing is being left undone by presenting the public with the best SUFFOLK, FRANKLIN, NEWPORT NEWS--OTHER VIRGINIA NEWS Va.-No. I am not one of my close friends, he me saw at the head, this page last week, that Gussie L. Banks" had place as representative of her here. Just how she young self over me, I do. These composers, of what want to call them, are a I. S. Munger, of Chicago, the week-end guest of Jordan, at the S. N. T. and of the eRev, and Mrs. of the Boston section. She visiting her old home at N. C. Annual Sermon of the Suf- normal Training School will teach at the Allen Temple E Zion Church, First street, sunday morning, by the pas- side Rev. C. L. Alexander, D. The school boys and girls will in the chapel at 10:00 o'clock church in a body to the church they will meet the mothers, friends. You are in- troxhip with us. Amanda Smith, one of the wives in the Rich Square Insti- tutional Square, N. C., spent Sat- nite in the city looking after the daughters of her children: Gladys and Clarine, who are at- tending the Suffolk Normal Train- school which will close next. She was the guest of her Mrs. C. E. Palmer, a teach- ship school. has Lillian Smith, of near Har- ville, N. C., and who has been named in the Bertie County, pub- lshers, Merry Hill, N. C., is bringing the summer in this city, has procured a very responsi- tional, and educational训 naires not to lead her to refuse other than teaching school. members of the Senior and High School classes, of the mound Institute, will present the public a grand debate on Thursday night, May 13, in institute chapel. question to be debated is: that the "Volstol Act" be Amended. It is a nation-wide subject to being discussed and de- signed in every High School and of the land. The English institute of this institution haged debating of popular themes in their advance classes. Will be an outgrowth of class actions. Affirmative speakers are: Mattie Davis, Bessie Grant, Joan Conner, Mary Lewis, support- the Negative speakers are: Daniels, Robbie Young, and Mary Gregory, with Sallie Lang- supporter. Miss Eta Davis, daughter of and Mrs. Nowal Davis, died late late home in North Jericho, day April 30. She leaves a a mother, two brothers, one IN MEMORIAM loving remembrance of our husband and father, Garrison in, who departed this life 10, 1922. the one we love so dearly, lonely, silent grave; may never be forgotten, shall your memory fade; thoughts will always linger and the grave where you are laid. one knows how much we miss you. one knows the tears we have issued; In heaven we hope to meet you. We are no farewell tears are shed. (ms.) Cornelia Boykin and Warren. IN MEMORIAM Loving remembrance of our husband and father, James T. who departed this life May 11. We have left us dear husband and father, on and take your rest. Day we will meet you there, in that Mansion blest. We all is bright and fair. (ms.) Maud Reid and children. Portsmouth - Suffolk WEST BOUND Leave Drivers Arrives Suffolk 10:30 A.M. 8:10 A.M. 8:45 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 8:45 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 10:30 P.M. 3:55 P.M. 4:30 P.M. 10:30 P.M. 7:40 P.M. 8:15 P.M. EAST BOUND Leave Drivers Arrives Portsmouth 10:30 A.M. 9:50 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 10:30 P.M. 1:50 P.M. 2:30 P.M. 10:30 P.M. 5:50 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 10:35 P.M. 11:15 P.M. STATIONS Portsmouth - High and Crawford Sts. Gat. E. Washington and Main Sts. FOR RENT FOR RENT OR LEASE 2 STORY BRICK hotel building, 16 Bain Cafe, Room for Barber Shop and Pool Far尔. Located Richmond city of Suffolk, Virginia, on the main highway from Richmond to Norfolk. A splendid location for business. B. interested write Nansemond Development Company, W. C. manager. Suffolk, Virginia. sister, and a host of living friends and relatives. The funeral was conducted from the home Sunday afternoon by the Rev. J. J. Edwards of this city. Interment was in the Rosemont cemetery. Mr. W. A. Cobb jr., who has been teaching near Lewiston, N. C., during the winter, is in the city, the guest of his father, the Rev. W. A. Cobb, in Madison avenue where he may spend the summer. Mrs. Frank B. Barnes, Norfolk boulevard, who has been ill for several days, is again able to be at her home duties. The Literary Program to be rendered at the County Training School, near Holland, May 12 promises to be one of great interest and pleasure. Misses Lewis and Goodman have the occasion in charge, which is a guarantee of great success. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Colien were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Boone out in the county, Sunday. Mr. Boone dove into town and took them out by the load and gave them to eat of his great farm products, including ice cream. They report another great time of their little lives. Mr. and Mrs. Boone are among our best farmers, and read the Guide. Miss Teaser Goodman spent Sunday with her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. W. T. Goodman, in Sixth street, and had for her guest little Miss Lozie Ritter. Mrs. Eina Vann Barnes, who is teaching at Handson, Va., was Sunday guest of her husband, Mr. W. T. Barnes, in Lee street. The children have been spending the winter with their aunt, Mrs. Annie Vann Reid, in Darlington, S.C., but will soon return home, says Mrs. Barnes. Bessie Jenkins, a sixth grade pupil, is very ill at her home in Tynes street. Her grandmother, Mrs. Annie Gatling, of Mapleton, N. C. came a few days ago and is spending some time with her. Mrs. Margaret Walker has come from Buffalo, N. Y., to witness the closing exercises of the S. N. T. School. She is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Rebecca Goodman, and will see her niece, Millie Goodman, graduate. Miss Harriet Bridgeford was the week-end guest of her mother in Boston section. She teaches in Norfolk; but will he here to see her niece, Alice, graduate. Miss Willie B. Porter left Monday to spend the summer with friends and relatives in Atlantic City, N. J. Always carry the Guide with you. Mr. Garfield Sharpe, of this city has returned to New York City for the summer. A large number of our folks have gone North for the summer. Mrs. Lois Harding spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Peebles, in Franklin, Mrs. Leticia Sharrock, of Kelpend, N.C., is spending one time with her aunt, Peg E. Biggs, in County street extended. Mrs. Lidie Stokes continues ill at her home in South Norfolk. Mrs. Nora Whittaker is ill at her home in Pleasant Hill. Mrs. Hattie Jacobs is improving. The Pleasant Union Baptist church held its regular services Sunday, with the pastor, Rev. W. A. Cohb, D. D., officiating in all services. The congregation was up to the large attendance, and the pastor was at his best. The sum of $50 was raised. All departments of the church are in good order. First Baptist Church, Mahan street, Sunday school services were largely attended. "God's Promise to Noah," was most helpfully taught. Supt. Wilson and his efficient corps of teachers were at their best. Tomorrow is "Mother's Day" with them, and will be observed in the Sunday school. All mothers are requested to come with their children. "Father and Sons' Day" was carefully and interestingly observed at the Pine Street Baptist Church last Sunday. The pastor, Rev. T. J. Johnson, made the occasion most interesting to the large crowd that heard him. This is one if the best working churches in matters best for young people. The churches will not send in their news. Don't blame us, please. CLOSING EXERCISES The second-second closing exer- IN OUR CHURCHES cises of the Suffolk Normal Training School will be held at the Broadway Theater, opposite the Phoenix Bank in E. Washington street, Monday and Tuesday evenings of May 10th, and 11th, beginning at exactly 8 o'clock—no sooner nor later. Tickets will be sold at the office of entrance for 25 cents for each and everybody. I cannot assure you a seat if you are later than 7:30. All other entertainments are suspended for or these two nights, letters to be sent will be may out-of-town folks, so we all will put on our host. Mrs. Annie B. Willis, of Norfolk, Va., one of the teachers, assisted by the other teachers, has well trained pupils and students for the occasion. There will be fourteen Grammar School graduates. ENTERTAINED It was one of little Grady jr., biggest events of his life, when his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grady L. Backus entertained, Tuesday evening, at a lovely party in honor of his fourth birthday at their lovely home in Suffolk-Norfolk boulevard. The home was most attractively decorated—the color scheme being yellow and white, Yellow baskets filled with yellow candies, a Poodle dog contest matched the scheme and candies. Our own Dunbar Barnes and Theresa Morris won the prizes, among which was little Grady. Refreshments were served by the parents, assisted by the Misses Helen Berry, Catherine White, Josephine Berry, Virginia Watkins and Mrs. Hattie Savage. Others present were Virginia Lassiter, Eloise Berry, Theresa Morris, Mildred Allen, Geneva White, Jauntia Joyner, Mildred Finch, Lorraine Finch and Audrey Vernice Backus, Masters James J. Richardson jr., Joseph Bairns, Columbus White, Dunbar Barnes, Exum White, Walter Allen and Grady L. Backus jr. The little host received many very valuable presents. EDUCATIONAL DAY Sunday was a big day at St Marks A. M. E. Zion Church over in Boston section. Mrs. H. A. J. Jordan was the preacher. The sermon is worth repeating before any of our most intelligent audiences. Mrs. Jordan is much in demand. She had for her honor guests the Palm Leaf Bible Fireside Band, and the Mothers' Band of East Suffolk. They took especial part in the "Recognition" services of the late Miss J. P. Moore, which was blended with the other services. A most interesting program was rendered. The choir gave excellent music, which made the occasion more inspiring. The offering for education was $10.00, while the two visiting organizations gave $10.00, for Missions. This Miss Johanna P. Moore was the founder of "Hope," a very acceptable and well read Christian magazine, read by a large number of leading women of this city. OUR PLAY GROUND OUR PLAY GROUND "They say" that we, over here, can get most anything from our white friends, if we just know how to do it. For years we have been trying to get somewhere for our children to play, other than where the automobile has to run. As some of us are wont to say, "Something told me to do it." But was this not the thing that old Mr. Robert Williams and his friend Mr. Robert Williams, to offer a large lot in Tyres street to the city on which to erect one of those sliding slides, a swinging set, and a seesaw right in the heart of a most child congested section in this particular street. It so happened that Mr. Williams had not yet decided to build another one of his many houses, and saw the pleasure for these boys and girls. He suggested and asked the City Manager to furnish the swings an so forth, and he would give the large lot. Mr. City Manager Brinkley saw the point, accepted, and now many of our boys and girls are sliding, seesawing, and swinging from early morning 'till at night. This, our first public playground, and all join in many thanks to Mr. Williams, and City Manager Brinkley. CREEDS Creeds, Va.—Services were well attended Sunday at Piney Grove Baptist Church. At 9:30 A. M., Superintendent J. H. Smith was at his post with his staff of teachers. At 12:30 the pastor preached a very stirring sermon, after which association money was collected. At 8 o'clock p.m. the pastor preached another stirring sermon. *Mr. Reubin Lamb was the weekend guest of Mr. Samuel Ridley. *Mrs. Rosa Brock and Mrs. Lettie B. Lamb were dinner guests of Mr. Smith. *Mr. Randolph Edwards and friend are visiting his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Boone Edwards. *Mr. Henry Johnson and wife, Mr. W. A. Wilson and faculty were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Grempstead Sunday. *Miss Lola Jeffries and Miss Hyacinth Brockett left for New York Monday morning. *Mrs. Mary Kelly is visiting her people in Creeds, Mr. Frank Lawrence and family. *Collection for Piney Grove Baptist Church was $85.00 eighty-five dollars; Tantium, a new metal for use in electrical work where great resistance to heat and acids is required, is said to last 1600 times longer than platinum and is one twentieth as cheap. NORFOLK JOURNAL AND GUIDE NEWPORT NEWS NEWPORT NEWS MRS. GUBSIE L. BANKS Agent and Correspondent 181 Marshall Ave. Newport News, Va.—Mrs. Mary Morris, of King William County, Va. is rere to make her home with her cousin, Mrs. Rosa Stephens, 1909 Marshall avenue. Miss Z. M. Malloy, teacher in the Booker T. Washington High Norfolk, spent the week-end here as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Thomas, 752 Hampton Ave. Miss Cora Fisher, who has been teaching in McKenney, Va., has returned home. Mrs. Porta Tynes spent Sunday in Buckroe with friends. Mrs. Rosa Fisher, who has been very sick, is able to be out again. Mrs. Frances Porter is sick at her home on Eighteenth street. Mr. Lee Campbell, who was injured while at his work has been removed to Clifton Forge and is thought to be improving. Mrs. Emma Simpson has returned to her home from the Riverside hospital and is greatly improved. Mr. Phillip Fitzgerald is at home from the Bpxton hospital and is recovering from an operation Dr. O. M. Fisher has been in the Friedman hospital, Washington, D. C., for the past two weeks where she is being treated. SACRED CANTATA The Sacred Cantata "Joseph" rendered at Lincoln theatre by talents of the Huntington High School assisted by others was witnessed by a packed house. Miss Laura Gratis Bassette was directress, Mr. James A. Clark, violinist, Miss Lucile Robinson, pianist. ST. LUKE COUNCIL CELLEBRATES The McKinley Council of the Independent Order of St. Luke celebrated its twenty-fourth anniversary Friday night with a banquet. Mr. Jeremiah Smith was tostmaster. An abundance of good and well prepared food was served and all enjoyed the occasion. TOOTH BALLY The tooth rally, given for the benefit of the Dental clinic, closed Tuesday night, with a program at the Y. M. C. A. Mrs. C. A. Eaton was mistress of ceremonies. Mrs. W. H. C. Brown, the general president, made very pleasing remarks. And Prof. T. C. Eaton was present and understood every occasion possible to make the occasion a success. All numbers on the program were very pleasing to the audience. The workers made their reports and seventy-four dollars was reported. PROGRESSIVE NEEDLE WORK WORK CLUB The club held its last meeting with Mrs. Tallifero in members. Were the number of members present. After searing period the plans for the exhibit were discussed. Mrs. Whitney, the new member, was present and made welcome by the members. Mrs. Tallifero served a very tempting repast which was enjoyed. THE WOMAN'S LEISURE HOUR CLUB The Woman's Leisure Hour Club met at the home of Mrs. J. H. Ridley in Marshall avenue Thursday evening, April 23. As this was the social meeting, games were indulged in, among which were an automobile contest and a pie contest. Mrs. L. P. Palmer win both prizes which the meeting was to接待 her at the meeting Mrs. Ridley proved a charming hostess, serving a most dainty repast. ST. AUGUSTINE P. E. CHURCH Rev. A. Birch, Rector Sunday school at 9:45 was well attended. Sermon by the rector at 11:00 o'clock, text: "For as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them and brought the prices of the things that were sold." Acts 4:34. The four children who were confirmed on the 18th received their confirmation certificate at the beginning of the service. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday morning found a large attendance at the Zion Baptist Sunday service in this well attended the collection was good; the Home Department received the banner which was presented by Mrs. S. B. Prel. At the morning service Rev. Jones preached from Psalms 19:7. "The Law of The Lord is Perfect Making Wise the Simple." One new member was added to the church. At 6 o'clock the B. Y. P. U. had a large attendance. The topic was discussed Mr. R. H. Snead in Four quartets the present and rendered several selections. Collection was very good. Mrs Ida Nash leader of group No. 3, received the banner. Night service was well attended. WALTERS TEMPLE There was a splendid crowd at Walters Temple A. M. E. Zion Church again last Sunday morning, and the services were greatly interesting. The pastor preached a captivating sermon which was beftiling and inspiring, after which the Lord's Supper was administered and her co-workers opened the V. C. E. Meeting, Mrs. New- VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Summer Session-June 21 - July 30, 1926 Regular college couses for elementary teachers, high school teachers, workers in specialized fields of education, and college students. Credit for all courses may be counted toward a degree. WRITE FOR BULLETIN OF INFORMATION by of St. Paul's Church beautifully discoursed the topic. SECOND HAPTIST CHURCH (East Fad) A large number of pupils was present in the Sunday school at 9:30 and a very good lesson was taught. Services began at 11:00 o'clock with an appreciation audience present. Rev. O. B. Allen, of Richmond preached a wonderful sermon from I Cor. 12; 31. subject: "The Most Excellent Way." At 3:00 p. m., he, accompanied by some of our officers and members served communion for the Antioch Baptist Church. A fine sermon was preached at this service. The B. Y. P. U., convened at the usual hour. At 8:00 o'clock, Rev. Allen preached another stirring sermon from I Cor. 15:21. The congregation was much pleased with each service. Rev. A. A. Watts left Saturday for Patterson, N. J., where he is serving his people. He will return during this week. FOUNTAIN BAPISTE CHURCH The members and friends of the Fountain Baptist Church have been gracefully entertained by some of the most instructive sermons delivered in the past two weeks by Dr. Cotman of Charles City county, Va., evangelist and pastor of three of the largest churches in that county. Sunday, May 2, the Sunday school was excellent. At 11 o'clock, the pastor, preached a siring sermon from Matt. 5:4, "Blessed are the pure in heart for thy shall see God." A splendid collection was then raised for the state convention. At 3 o'clock p. m., the Grand Order of Ideals of America with their Juveniles met in practice for a grand program that will be held at the Fountain Baptist Church next Sunday at 3 o'clock. Rev. Silas C. Ocey, district grand master. Mr. Brown, district secretary, B. Y. P. U., was another delightful service. Mr. T. Thomas is president and Miss Esee Harris, secretary. At 8 p. m., the pastor preached from Levi 17:11, subject: "The Blood." This sermon was beneficial to all present. CARVER MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. J. Metz Rollins, Pastor At the 11 o'clock service, Rev. Rollins preached from Acts 4:13 subject: "Evidences of Fellowship With Christ." The meeting was very inspiring. At 8 p. m., the Zion Baptist Church of Phoebus rendered very acceptable a pagan, "He is Risen" to a large and appreciative audience. We also listened to some very practical and encouraging remarks by Dr. F. A. Groomman the bassist or Dr. F. A. Groomman the bassist of the Hampton Normal girls' glee club will render a program in the church auditorium. This promises to be one of the most excellent musical entertainments of the season. Sunday, May ninth, the pastir will preach a Mother's day sermon. CHORAL SOCIETY SCORES SUCCESS IN "JOSEPH" Newport News, Va.—Scoring what everyone who witnessed the production has called the triumph of the season, the Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society of Huntington High School presented the stirring religious cantata "Joseph" at the Lincoln Theater on last Friday night. Months of careful, painstaking rehearsing under the able direction of Miss L. G. Bassett were required for the massive lust of tightly persons to master the difficult score. Every available source was drawn upon to give to the gorgeous costuming that touch of historical truth so necessary to a sympathetic treatment of biblical narration. The cast, aside from the chorus of students, was made up of the most reputable singers on the peninsula, a fact which added greatly to the success of this ambitious undertaking. Long before the scheduled hour for starting, groups were wending their way theatre-ward. By eight o'clock every seat in the auditorium was sold and at eight-ten standing room had been sold out and the ticket office closed. Many who arrived the customary fifteen to thirty minutes late, were turned away. Such was the drawing power of the play. The story which is beautifully unfolded in song, portrays in nine episodes, the life of Joseph beginning with the bestowal of the signal honor upon him—the coat of many colors and following him as he is sold, imprisoned, honored by Pharaoh and finally as he is remitted with his repentent brethren and aged father, Jacob. The principal characters were very capably handled by the following: Joseph's sister, (soprano) Miss Theresa E. Hamlet; Joseph, (tenor) Mr. Joseph Jordan; Pharohou—Krish; (bass) Prof. L. F. Palmer; Egyptian Queen (contralto) Miss Effie M. Bullock; Princess, (soprano) Miss Carrie J. Chambers; Angel, (soprano) Miss Loretta Ellips; Butler, (tenor) Mr. Anderson Ellipscob; Baker, (bass) Mr. W. A. Thomas; Jacob, (bass) Dr. S. A. Thomas; Judah, (tenor) Dr. John T. Lattimore; Reuben, (tenor) Mr. Clifton Brinkley; Guard (baritone) Mr. The dore Rainey; Semi-Chorus, (eleven brethren); Semi-Chorus, Jhennelites; Magicins and Guards. Full chorue of Canaanites and Egyptians. Mr. James A. Clark, violinist; Miss Lucille Robinson, pianist. So great was the popularity of the play that careful consideration is being given with the view to repeat it in Hampton in the very near future in response to local requests. PHOEBUS Phocus, Va.—Services at Zion Baptist Church were well attended throughout the day last Sunday. There was an unusually large attendance at the Sunday School Rev. A. A. Graham, the pastor prescheduled at the Eleven o'clock service. At night, the Resurrection pageant, "He is Risen" by some of the Sunday school teachers and church workers, was very well rendered and highly enjoyed by the large audience in attendance. *Mrs. J. I. Fountain entertained the Priscilla Art Club at her residence on County Street, last Wednesday evening.* The Ladies Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Downe Brown, Webster Street, last Friday afternoon. The meeting was well attended and at the close of the business session, dainty refreshments were served. *Mrs. Cary Winder, of 66 County Street is able to be out again after an illness of six weeks. Mr. Leonard D. Taylor has returned to his home in Charles City, Va., after spending the week end with his aunt Mr. Terry in Tyler, Booked Street. Mr. Keeney Chapman continues ill at his residence on Mallory Street. *Mrs. Margaret Harris, of Armstrong Street, spent the past ten days in Washington, D. C. as the guest of her two daughters who are attending the Dunbar High School there. *Messrs Rupert and Blanchard Lloyd have returned to resume their studies at the Dunbar High School, after spending a week with their parents Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd of County Street. *Mr. John Urquhart of Bordentown, N. J., formerly of Phoebe is at the Dixie Hospital for treatment. WAVERLY. VA. Waverly, Va.—A concert was given by the Mothers' Club of the Sussex County Training School on Monday night, April 26. Mr. Edward Sims suffered the accidental amputation of two of his fingers while at work last week. "Mrs. Mary Gospyre, of Portsmouth, is visiting her grand mother, Mrs. Elia Whitfield and other relatives here. "Mrs. Rosa Golston is very sick at her home. "The Sunday school of the First Baptist Church was well attended on last Sunday. "The Rev. R. E. Jones, pastor of Liberty Baptist Church, preached an inspiring sermon to his congregation last Sunday. "Mr. Emmet Jones was badly hurt Saturday morning while at work in the woods for the Gray Lumber Company. Saturday night he was carried to a hospital in Petersburg. KNOXIT PROPHYLACTIC Is a safe, efficient, dependable preparation. No prescriptions necessary. Why not be cautious. $1.10 at all druggists. Franklin, Van.-The faculty and students of Franklin Normal School paid tribute of respect to the founder, Mrs. D. I. Hayden, on April 12th to 16th, when they observed Memorial Week. The Occasion was held in form of a Bazaar beginning April 14th and ending April 21st. The success of the affair pleased all of the participants. The sum of $301.67 was raised. Among those represented on the programs for the week were the Branchville Quartette, the First Baptist Church, Isaacs, V. Allen Grove, Second Baptist Church, of Franklin; Gallile, White Springs and Piney Grove. From them came talents that greatly pleased the hearers. The Southern Cindelore," was played under Mrs. Hawks, directress. Mr. Foster was at the piano. A two-night moving picture entertained a large audience with Biblical, historical and romantic pictures. The tent was well decorated with booths containing all classes of purchasables, suitable for the occasion. The Cafeteria De Haydon, well arranged in modern style, was directed by Mrs. Ed. Woodley. The refreshment booths were directed by Mrs. Moss. The well-dried dry goods booth by Mrs. Hawks. The Gypsy camp by Mrs. M. B. Owen. The toyland camp by Rev. R. L. Hickey. The school chorus won for itself the first prize for its singing in the musical contest rendered by the school, and representatives of the various churches. The booth contest won for itself two prizes. First prize awarded to Mrs. Hattie B. Moss, $5.00 in gold; second prize, Mrs. Eusty W. Woodley, $2.50. First prize in the musical contest was $2.50 awarded to Mr. Foster. The Educational Co-operative Board of F. N. I. L. represented largely many donors, as well as things for sale. Many of the colored friends of Franklin donated real valuables to aid in the bazaar of money and goods as well as white friends. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jones and little daughter, Florine, of Suffolk, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hailey, on 3rd avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Thomas Collins, of Suffolk, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Garden, Sunday. Mrs. Jannett Perry left Sunday morning for New York to spend the summer. Mr. and Mrs. James Evans and two children, Ethel and Willie, of Suffolk, worshipped at the First Baptist Church Sunday and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Stephens. Mrs. Mary Jennings, of Norfolk, traveling deputy of the Independent Order of St. Luke, has recently concluded a visit with her sister, Mrs. Helen Brown, who teaches in Camptown public school. Mrs. Ella S. Beale, of Waverley, has concluded a business trip to Friar Hill. The Oak Grove Baptist Sunday school was well attended Sunday, Superintendent and teachers were out on time and in their respective places. At the regular preaching hour, Rev. Bynum preached a powerful sermon from Ex. 12:11. The service was largely attended. Mr. Roy Perry of the Senior College Class, of the V. T. S. C., WANTED Applicant must be experienced in all branches of the work—especially PERMANENT WAVING, Marcelling, Bleaching, Water Waving, Dyeing, and Bench Work. Salary and Commission. Applicant will please state experience, age and give references in first letter. Write to SANTAL MIDY NEWS spent the week-end in the home of Mrs. Roberta Ricks, as the guest of her daughter, Miss Mamie Ricks. Mrs. Harriet Porter, who teaches in Petersburg, spent the weekend with her husband, Mr. Luther Porter. Mrs. Agnes Scott, of Suffolk, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Penton Everett. The First Baptist Sunday school was largely attended. Mr. Rov Perry, of V. T. S. & C., Lynchburg, gave some helpful remarks to the Sunday school, which were enjoyed. At 11:30 the pastor preached a strong sermon which was enjoyed by all of the hearers. At night was Covenant meeting and Holy Communion. Mrs. Mary B. Owens made a trip to Delaware Sunday, where she visited the White Spring Baptist Sunday school. She spoke and was given a collection. PRESENTS BONATION Mrs. Rosa B. Bibbins presented the Sunday school of the First Baptist Church, $12.10, which is to be used towards the purchasing of new song books. The money was raised from a musical play given by Mrs. Bibbins Monday night, April 28, entitled "The Minister's Wife's New Bonnet." Those who helped to make it a success were: Mesdames Mary Ashe, Mabel Hardy, Mabel Hawks, Estey Hawks, Misses Miesse, Dolly Dale, Mary T. Holland, and Bontrie Mickelh, Messrs William Duke, Joe C. Taylor, William Ricks, James Morris, Jr., and Elijah Rose. Each character stood out predominately and made the play, with the able assistance of Mrs. Ethel Harris at the piano, one of the best social feats of the season. Much credit was given Mrs. Bibbins and her co-workers for their bravery in the play. Beale acted as mistress of ceremonies. The play will be repeated at the Nansen school. SCHOOL NOTES Rev. Blacknall, of Piney Grove, Franklin, Va. visited the school with a noble lecture, April 21st. "Southern Cinderella," went to Suffolk, April 20th. A large representation from Franklin witnessed the well-played drama, as well as Suffolk friends. Mrs. Estey V. Woodley was dining room and parlor guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Drake, of Hall St., Sunday, May 1st. Rev. Heck and Rev. Baker motor Sunday to Dendron to the regular services at the Second Baptist Church. Rev. Heck, pastor. Services were successful both day and night. Mrs. Mary B. Owen made a trip to Delaware Sunday, May 1st, where she visited the White Oak Spring Sunday school. She spoke and was given a collection. An Egyptian Company has obtained a government concession for the education of Egyptians in provincial towns and villages by means of motion pictures. LUCAS BUS LINE BETWEEN Suffolk - Franklin Operators ity Parlor be experienced in the work—especially VAVING, Marcell- ater Waving, Dye- Work. Salary and please state expe- PAGE ELEVEN MRS. MARY ASH Agent and Correspondent NEWS OF INTEREST FROM NORTH CAROLINA TOWNS AND CITIES FLORIDASUPREME COURT TO DECIDE STRANGE CASE (By Associated Negro Press.) Jacksonville, Fla., April 28—The famous Abe Washington case is now before the State Supreme Court, having been taken there by Atty. S. D. McGill; The case has attracted state-wide attention. Washington was tried for the brutal murder of a woman, and sentenced to be hung in 1923. Just before the date of the hanging, the legislature passed a law abolishing hanging in the state and substituted electrocution. On this technicality, Atty McGill, who was appointed to defend him, held up the case. Two death warrants were issued by the governor. One was to electrocute him, and the other was to hang him on a special scaffold in Duval county. Atty. McGill had both of them set aside. The first on the ground that Washington was sentenced to be hung and hanging had been abolished. The second warrant was set aside on the ground that hanging had been abolished in the whereas Washington was senate, and electrocution substituted, tended to be hung. At the last hearing of the case, the assistant attorney general of the state was sent from Tallahassee to Jacksonville to listen to the arguments in the case and to have it taken before the Supreme Court regardless of the decision. When the judge rendered an adverse decision Atty. McGill, acting merely for the sake of a precedent, took it to the Supreme Court, where arguments will soon be heard. COLUMBIA Columbia, N. C.—A full Sunday school greeted the superintendent and teachers at Salem Baptist Church or last Sunday morning. At 11:30 the pastor, Rev. W. H. A. Stallings, preached a very pointed sermon from Hossa 5:23, subject: "Complete Sanification." He preached to a large gathering again at night. "On Saturday, May 1, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Peel, and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wattford motored to Bell's Mill, Va., to visit relatives and friends." Mrs. Katie C. Baker was called to Plymouth last Friday, April 30, to attend the funeral of her brother, Dr. Ellis Norman, whose remains were carried from Plymouth to interment, Mrs. Beken, was accompanied by her husband, Mr. Samuel Baker. "Mr. and Mrs. Stanley James, Mrs. Nora Gibbs and Mrs. Tinnec Hassell, and Mrs. Alice Spruill motored to Plymouth Sunday to attend the funeral of their uncle, Alfred Mitchell. "A series of meetings were held at the A. M. E. IZon Church last week conducted by Rev. Ferebe, the former pastor, on behalf of the stewardess board, on Monroe the Bowser and son motored from Plymouth here Saturday, May 1. While here they were guests of their daughter and sister, Mrs. Ella James. SELMA. N. C. Selma, N. C.-The services at the various churches were very good Sunday—and well attended. The A. M. E. Church held its second quarterly meeting. Dr. A. J. Wilson, presiding Elder, preached a stirring sermon from Joshua 15, "As I was with Moses, so I will be with thee. I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." Subject, "The Companionship of His Promise." At 3:00 o'clock Rev. N. A. HIJA DUMPING HAIR DRESSING SINCE 1935 CENTS Beautiful Art Calendar Free So that every lady and gentleman may see just what Hi-Ja Quinine Hair Dressing to do to straighten and beautify hair, we are making the following remarkable offer: On receipt of $1.00 we will forward boxes of Hi-Ja Quinine Hair Dressing and 1 cake of Hi-Ja Medicated Soap. (Value of this assortment, $1.25) In addition we will send you ABSOLUTELY FREE our beautiful New Art Calendar. Alston pastor of the A. M. E. Z Church preached another able sermon. At 7:30, Rev. W. H. Hall, pastor, preached, after which the Holy Communion was given. *The Disciple Service was reported inspiring. Rev. W. A. Fordham, pastor, and also the A. M. E. Z. Rev. N. A. Alston, pastor. *Mr. Chas. Bradshaw spent Saturday and Sunday in Durham with relatives *Mrs. Bynum, who was the guest of Mrs. Lydia Jones, left Saturday for her home in Newark, N. J. *Mrs. Cecelia Fields, who has been here with her grandmother, who is sick, has returned to her home in Brooklyn, N. Y. *Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Tonkins, of Smithfield, spent day here Sunday, the guests of Mr. and M. Smith. *The Knight of Pythia and Courts of the celebrated their annual anniversary Sunday at the First Baptist Church. Rev. G. W. Best delivered the annual sermon. Mr. J. E was Master of Ceremonies. *Prof. J. R. Dupree, Messrs. George Mial, C. B. Henton, Daniel Benjamin, and Nathaniel Steel, royally entertained the faculty and student body (white) at their auditorium, Thursday morning with Negro spirituals. *Mrs. S. M. Smith entertained the Young People's Improvement Club at her home last Monday evening, at 7:30. After the routine of business, a dainty repast was served. Roper, N. C.—The Roper graded school closed on April 23. The baccalaureate sermon was preached Sunday at 3 o'clock and an excellent program was rendered Monday night by the primary grades. On Tuesday night the graduating class rendered a program. The graduates were Misses Edna Wilkins, Berdie Newbie, Alain Skinner, Mary Grimes, Mary Hall, Ethel L Howard, Daisy Clark, Christabel Hagans, Master Elma Wilkins, Rev. C. R. Anthony addressed the class and a reception was given on Friday night by the patrons in honor of the faculty and graduates. *Mrs. Katie L. Anthony was called to Plymouth Sunday to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Nancy Skinner. *Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Haggans motored to Tarboro Sunday. *Dr. A. J. Strong, of Norfolk, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Graves. *Mrs. G. B. Yarborough left Saturday for Norfolk. *Mesdames Haggans and Ida Freeman and Miss Modie L. Haggans left Saturday for New York. *The Willing Workers Club met with Mrs. Susan Anthony Thursday. Greenville, N. C.—Miss Carrie Wooten, Mr. Luther Wooten and Miss Oliva Gorham spent Sunday at Rocky Mount. *Mrs. Carrie Teel left Tuesday for Baltimore.* *Mrs. Anna Wilson left Wednesday for Philadelphia.* *Mr. K. D. Norcott went to Greensboro Wednesday.* *Mrs. Mattie Wooten left for New Jersey Wednesday.* *Miss Lillian Hopkins entertained the Twilight Strutters Club Wednesday night, April 24, at the club rooms on Pitt street.* *Mr. Slade Poel, of Williamston, was here Tuesday on business.* *Miss Viola Price has been suffering from a sprained ankle during the past two weeks, but is improving nicely.* *Miss Julia Keys spent the week-end in Washington.* *Miss Ima Outerbridge spent the week-end in Rocky Mount.* *Miss Anna Miller Edwards, of Wilson, spent the week-end here with her mother, Mrs. Francis Edwards.* WASHINGTON, N. C. Washington, N. C.—Misses T. 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ELIZABETH CITY The County Commencement which was held at the State Normal School, Friday, April 30th, was a success from every view point. It was largely attended by people from different sections of this county and adjoining counties. The chief speaker for the occasion was Dr. R. H. Bowling, of Norfolk, Va., who made a splendid address. The schools exhibited some excellent work under the supervision of Miss T. L. T. county supervisor. Much credit is due Master Melvin Whitchurst for his splendid carving (a wooden revolver). It deceived the eyes of several ladies thinking it was a real revolver. The people here have been informed that Miss Faulk will not be here another year. The community regrets to have her leave. She is full of cheer and sunshine and has striven hard to do her whole duty. "Mrs. Lucy Askew of Lynnhaven, Va., has returned home after spending some time with her Mary Keys Sunday. 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She was a member of the Court of Calanthe; Household of Ruth, and a graduate of Romoke Institute class of 1924. The funeral was held Monday at 3 p. m., the pastor, Rev. J. H. Chase, officiating. ST. STEPHEN BAPTIST CHURCH The church is steadily marching under the command of its leader Rev. D. J. Tate^3-5 The congregation is looking forward to very elaborate and impressive services during the installation of its new pastor May 31, to June 7. On Sunday last a timely communion sermon was preached by Dr. Tate. Appropriate Mother's Day services will be held at this church Sunday next during which time the newly appointed members of the Women's Usher Board will serve. PLYMOUTH Plymouth, N. C.—Services at the different churches were largely attended and enjoyed by Mrs. Stella Arnold, Mr. William Armold, Mr. Smith, and Miss C. Barkhill, Mrs. Carbworth, and Mr. Tarboville, N. C. were the guests of Dr. L. S. Mitchell, Friday. They motored to the fisheries and spent a most pleasant day. *Misses H. A. Bell and S. F. Fagan arrived Tuesday from Martin County where they closed a successful term of school. *Mrs. Georgia Axum of Rocky Mount, spent the week-end here as the guest of her friends. *The remains of Dr. Ellis, Norman, late of Washington, D. C. arrived Thursday and funeral services were held on Friday at noon. Dr. C. M. Cartwright of Elizabeth City, N. C. officiating. Dr. M. W. D. Norman, brother, and Mrs. Nora Ruffin, niece, accompanied the remains. Dr. Ellis Norman was a native of Plymouth, a graduate of the Plymouth State Normal and Howard University and a practicing physician of Washington. D. C. *Mrs. Nancy Simons and Mr. Isaac Mitchell died Thursday morning and a double church morning at Sunday at New Chapel Church with their pastor, Rev. C. S. Burke officiating, Mrs. Simony Church with a member of New Chapel Church for more than half a century of the household for many years. Mr. Mitchell was an active member of the church and of the Old Fellow and Gideon Lodges, which loyees to the memory of their deceased members. *Prof. and Rev. W. H. Lewis of Elizabeth City, N. C. are holding a series of meeting at Zion Hill Church with much success. Prof Lewis is formerly of Liberia, Africa and is now a member of the faculty of Roanoke Institute. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Moses White, while in town. *Misses Ethel and Leslie Borden of Rorer, N. C. were the dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Collins. They motored to Williamston in the afternoon and spent the time pleasantly with their friends. *Lawyer Clemons of Roner, N. C. sent Sunday in town. *Mrs. Ada Tynner of Williamston, N. C. was the week-end guest of Miss Hattie A. Bell. *Lawyer H. B. returned Sunday from Elizabeth City, where he met on the legal business. *Mr. Frank Simon of Baltimore, Md. was called home Thursday on account of the death of his mother, Mrs. Nancy Simons. *Rev. C. S. Burke preached Thursday and Friday at Cedar Land for Rev. A. B. Askew. *A drive is now on for more subscribers to the Journal and Guide. Read papers—read Negro papers that you may know more about your own people. HERTFORD Henford, N. C.-Drs. R. J. Brown, Jackson, Courafe, Trigg and Burke, of Norfolk motored here on Sunday, April 18, and were guests of Mr. Lloyd H. Felton, of Northwest Market Street. Dinis was served after which Mr. Felton was the entertainer at the piano "thonular numbers." The Perquimans Co.-Dryd School Union post with the First Baptist Church on Saturday and Sunday. The following stories were discussed "A Man Wanted" and "Some of the Advantages of getting toogether." Much inspiration was gained from each discussion. Rev. G. C. Lassiter's subject for 11:00 o'clock is "A Life That Gifts." Those who attended the union were so much helped that they say they will be glad to see the union come here again. "The Educational program which was undertaken by Mrs. M. Zion Church under the direction of Mrs. E. A. Felton was quite a success. The following appeared on the program: Solo. M. S. Sarah Liby; paper. E. A. Felton; duet. Misses M. C. Gallon and Emma J. Ferebe; paper. Mrs. M. J. Douglass; Solo. Miss Martha Asher; paper. Mrs. L. B. Hunter; recitation. Miss Geraldine 'Asher' Address Prof. E. A. Anderson; solo. Mrs. E. A. Anderson; Miss M. J. Felton; solo. Mr. M. N. Felton, Mistress of Ceremonies. MONROE Monroe, N. C.—Services were well attended throughout the city Sunday. At Mt. Calvary A. M. E. Zion Church, Rev. A. L. McDowal of Washington, D.C., delivered a grand sermon. *Mrs. C. L. Stevens and daughters, Misses Anne L. and Virginia Mae, motored to Marshville, N. C., to visit friends. The Young Ladies Jolly and Finance Club met Sunday evening at the residence of Mr. Jimmie Jones at which time important business was transacted. Refreshments were served. *Stewardess Board No. 3 met at the home of Mrs. Bessie Blount Tuesday. After business the guests were served chicken salad, hot rolls, ice cream and cake. ROCKY MOUNT Rocky Mount, N. C.—Services were well attended at the local churches Sunday. Rev. William Spaulding, the pastor, preached at St. John A. M. E. Zion Church at the usual hour. Mr. A. T. Spicer, the superintendent, introduced Mr. Reading of Kinston, District Superintendent of Sunday schools, who made a speech emphasizing the importance of a standard school. Mr. Nelson (white) Y. M. C. A. Winker, made some remarks about the pastor. The pastor occupied the pulpit in the morning and evening. $^2$Rev. J. H. Reed, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, preached at 3 o'clock and Rev. J. W. Lucas, pastor of North-end Baptist Church, preached both morning and evening. Wilmington, N. C. Wilmington, N. C.—One of the most delightful exhibitions of its kind was given at the Pender County Training School during its commencement, in the form of an industrial exhibit and festival. On the first day the art department had its exhibition which consisted on 18 dresses, three cretonne bed room sets, 25 princess slips and pillow cases, center-pieces and bed sets numbering about 15. All of these were done in the most artistic as well as practical manner, reflecting credit upon the exhibitors. The food was prepared on Wednesday for Thursday, the latter day being set apart as a holiday. The various foods were salads, white cream balls, rolls, stuffed steak, pound cake and lemon pie. There were 500-word papers written and read on each of the varied food preparations making up the exhibit. The agricultural and cabinet making department had a beautiful dining room table, a modern bookcase, taberrettes, swings, wheel burrows, farming tools, library tables, boarding boards, and chairs. The home economics work was under the direction of Miss Venetia Waddell, of Winston-Salem Teachers' College; the agricultural department under the direction of Mr. S. C. Anderson, of Hampton Institute. A week-end party was given by Miss Ama Cutler at her residence, 1111 South Ninth street, in honor of Miss Venetta Waddell, of Winston-Salem. Those present were Miss Juanna Russell, Thurba Brown, Ernestine Nixon, Augusta Moseley, Fannie Cutler, Lillian Sanders and Carlotta Smith, Messrs. Leon and Fred Davis, Benjamin Brooks, Sammie Smith, James Neal, William Malone, John Richardson, Fred McEachen, Harold Williams, S. C. Anderson, of Rocky Point, and Leroy Mack, of this city. The Buffalo Steppers Social Club pertained last Wednesday from 5:00 to 2:00 m their ends with a port of call at Ruth's music was furnished by Richardson's orchestra. Cash prizes were awarded the best dressed ladies as follows; Mrs. Theodore McClaren, first prize; Mrs. Charles Halsey, second prize; Mrs. Allen Pridgen, third prize. The Jazz Wedding of 1950, a unique and laughable presentation, was the big attraction at Ruth Hall on Monday night, April 19th, when a good crowd laughed itself heartseat at the eccentricities of the participants. This novel attraction was staged under the auspices of the Santonian Club, and the direction of Miss Lucile Newirk, who handled the event with commute skill. The participants were as follows: bride, Miss Beaise Brown; broom, Mr. Leroy Mack, minister; Mr. Carvin Hill; bride's maids; Misses Francis Stewart, Vina Lofton; Mesdames Maggie Thompson Fulton, Julia Naywood Spencer, Flower girls; Margaret Harvis, Josephine Nollen and Louise Ulmer; Groom's men: Mr. William Brown, Earl Quick, Edward Rogers, and James Holmes. Mr. Lindsay, possessed of a rich tenor voice sang popular songs, which brought generous and well merited applause. Dancing followed the stage program, and a large crowd enjoyed the every feature. EDENTON Edenton, N. C.-Mrs. Dora Muse entertained a number of her friends at her home in N. Oakum street, on Thursday evening, April 29th, in honor of Mrs. B. V. Halsey. A number of games were played after which an elaborate reast was served consisting of potato salad, punch, ice cream and cake. The faculty and students of the Edenton graded school witnessed the baseball game, the golf game, and the basketball between the high school team of Winfall and the Edenton high school team. "Mrs. D. Turner, Misses Jacox and S. Skinner, of Durant Necks; Miss Gilliam, of Elizabeth City, a n d M Miss Naomi Blount motored here Sunday and were the dinner guests of Miss Blount. "Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Howlett and Miss Lillian Biers, of Elizabeth City, motored here and were the guests of Mrs. Ella Blount. "The Usher Board met at the home of Mr. Thomas Blount on Thursday evening. After business was over a delicious repast was served by the host. 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To teach Unity, Economy, Thrift, Industry and for the Mutual Protection of its members. Lodges are organized with twenty or more members. Live Workers Wanted, good fields and abundant opportunities for promotion. Why not organize a Lodge? "Your satisfaction is our success." For further information write A. W. HOLMES. Founder and Supreme Master, No. 210 E. Clay Street, Richmond, Va. 5 REASONS WHY North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Largest Negro Life Insurance Company in the World Legal Reserve Insurance in Force on the lives of over 1 quarter million Negroes—$44,326,283.00, which is $1,006,056.00 more than any other Negro Company. Induring assets of $2,750,471.60 which is $1,642,916.00 more than any other Negro company. Adequate Reserve on all outstanding policies—$2,541,523.00 which is $1,742,406.00 more than any other Negro company. Expendable Surplus over all liabilities $137,709.50 which is more than any other Legal Reserve Negro company exclusive of Capital Stock. Sum Total Income from premiums and investments—$121,157,931.29 which is over $50,000 more than similar income of any other Negro company. N. C. Mutual Life Insurance Company Home Office-Durham, N.C. Hampton Singers in Splendid Recital Kinston, N. C.—The famous institute Quartette of Hampton, Va. rendered an exceptionally high-class musical program in Kinston College auditorium, Monday, April 26, 1926. It is needless to say that the program was superb. The Hampton singers have traveled the country over and have a national reputation. Captain W. R. Brown, of Hampton accompanied the singers. The audience was very appreciative. Mrs. Bailey, of Mountain City, Tenn., says: "I have been using Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener for two or three years, and don't feel that I could get along without it. It is wonderful!" This expression from Mrs. Bailey explains why Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener Preparations have, in a few short years, become the most popular beauty treatments for race people throughout the entire United States. The immediate and universal satisfactory results obtained from these preparations have astounded the most skeptical. Ladies in all walks of life, from Maine to California and from the Great Lakes to the Gulf, are improving their beauty, renewing the youthful texture of their skin and lightening their complexions with Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener Preparations, and there is a special preparation for each need. The Skin Whitener for lightening the complexion; Skin Whitener Soap and Powder for smoothing and beautifying the complexion and Hair Dresser for properly grooming milady's tresses. Any complexion, no matter how dark* muddy or oily, Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener Ointment will transform it like magic into a lovely, soft, velvety skin—the ```markdown ``` From Obscurity to Fame and Fortune! ELECTIONS OF MEMBERS OF BOYS' CLUB (Continued from Page Nine) man of men V. N. I. I.; Mr. Fred B. W. Thompson (white) State B. W. Secretary of Y. M. C. A., of Virginia. I want to emphasize that Thompson was the only man of the previous race mentioned present. We are thanking him for operating with our leaders in writing-over such a conference. Thompson mentioned. many things of encouragement to the bears. Mr. John Casey, a student of Hampton Institute was toastmaster. After each speaker the boys gave songs and songs which put plenty spirit in the banquet. We ad- mired by singing the Negro An- derson, led by the Norfolk delegate. OUR NEW DAY IN VIRGINIA REV. V. C. BROWN (Prepared for the press by Golden Brown) This address was delivered at clock on Friday night, April 16th, in the auditorium of V. N. J. I. The occasion was the first Older Boys Conference, held at Petersburg, Va. April 16, 17, 18. Rev. Jones is a thoroughly trained and well-read man, is a dynamic speaker and has an extensive vocabulary. He is tall and politically built, and above all he is engaging personality. has a pleasing way of speaking of what we must do to attain our new day, he reviewed for us other new days in Virginia, and their effort upon the State. Rev. Johns told us of the first new day in Virginia, that of the Glacier age. He very vividly pictured to us the prehistoric creatures, beasts, and men, and of how they lived in their day, in profound ignorance of many of the simple things of nature and of how their new day came when they began to think, and of how a greater race developed from them because of their thinking. This said, Rev. Johns was the first new day in the Virginia. He next pictured the dusky Indian lolling and sleeping on the beach and when they saw the boats of European ships, like great ships swoop down upon them, this was none other than the first settlers of Virginia, who had come to we shall come to bring about a new day. Then with the arrival of the Dutch ship at Jamestown in 1619, loaded with 20 Negroes, came a new day that has had such tremendous influence on the Neo-race. When Thomas Jefferson appeared before the Virginia Assembly and urged them to pass a bill which would give the slaves equal rights, and when his appeal was refused, was the beginning of another new day in Virginia. That of the slave controversy. This was the beginning of the freedom of the slaves as a result of the slave controversy came another new day in Virginia, a day that was unlike the other new days, a day that was teeming with importance to the parties concerned, a day that will remain forever in the animals of history, a day that will never be obliterated by time, and a day that marked for the Negro birth of a new freedom. This was the day of the Civil War. After the day of the Civil War, Peter Johns went on to another new day that the struggles of the Negro to rise from the depth of security. He pictured to us the trials, tribulations and of what hard times the Negro had in order to gain recognition; he showed us that how it had been through hard work and praying that we had made such splendid progress, to the present day. Having reviewed for us other new days in Virginia, Rev. Johns began to talk on what our future new day would be, and what we must do to attain it. He said that we must put away too much optimism and get out and make ourselves the men we wish to be. Our new day will be brought about by two things: "Quality of Conception," and "Manner of Execution" in a person's actions never get ahead of his ideas—it is imperative that we have good thoughts and conceptions of things. Although our dream of things we would like to have unless we put forth some effort to bring them about it will profit us nothing. We must also have some method of doing things in order that they will bring the best returns. If these fundamental things are observed throughout our lives, our new day will be the greatest success because of it. EASTVILLE Eastville, Vn.-Mrs. Mary Hyslop, who has been sick for several months improves very slowly and a surprise party was given her by Mrs. Sephela Giddens, Mrs. Bess-L. Wise and Mrs. Ella Whirls, on Thursday afternoon which was largely attended. "Mr. Litton Caspion spent last Sunday at Eastville his relatives." 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Life holds no stranger tale than this thrilling narrative of the woman with the heart of purest gold. Written especially for this paper By RAMSAY RAY Feature Writer (I.R.N.S.) Written especially for this paper By RAMSAY RAY Feature Writer (I.R.N.S.) On a blustery March day some years ago, there had gathered in the cozy little home of Anderson and Melissa Doke, a well-known and respected couple of the then rapidly growing town of Macon, Georgia, a small circle of good friends who had come to pay homage to the family's newest arrival. Papa Doke, with inflated chest and a sense of superiority that only a father feels, was strutting about, with the reckless abandon of a proud peacock on dress parade, smilingly acknowledging the well wishes of all who thronged his spacious parlor that eventful day. Mama Doke, convalescent from her recent trying ordeal, wistfully smiled her happiness upon the laughing, chatty group. To the left of the parlor was the gently bedded bedroom . . . and there ...right in its center ... snug and secure in the white recesses of carefully placed coverlets, lay the coining, brown bundle of bliss, who had just been baptized and christened "Mamie." One by one the guests softly tiptoed over to the cradle to venture. a look upon this newly arrived "queen of the household." Many indeed were the words of praise showered upon the happy couple destined, to the priceless parenthood of one of the Group's greatest women Madame Mamie Hightower's Most Prized Possessions Madame Hightower has thousands of letters addressed to her personally by men and women she has never seen, endorsing her Golden Brown Beauty Preparations. Some are from famous stars of stage and screen, others from obscure individuals, but all are equally precious to her. Early Days in Memphis, Tenn. Baby days passed quickly for little Mamie. While she was young the family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, and ere long she was a familiar sight in the neighborhood of the Old Charleston Depot. "Lil Mame" as she was fondly called, was quite precocious for a little miss of four and she endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact, by her alluring smile and invariable "Howdy do." Naturally Mamie was a source of continual pride and joy to her parents but little did even they in their fondest dreams vision for her the place she was to occupy in after years. Bright by nature and studious by inclination Mamie early gave evidence of accomplishment and she was continually plying questions about this or that to her, fond mother and dad. And here it may be stated to the everlasting credit of her parents that, with the limited facilities at hand as well as with their none too plentiful finances, they did all in their power to inspire their little daughter to bigger and better things. Mother Doke was a patient and willing teacher and many's the night in later years after Papa Doke had come home from a hard day's work, that the happy family group gathered neath the glare of the lamp to discuss a variety of subjects. Inspired to Lofty Ideals by Her Parents Under such tender guidance and care it is only natural to expect that this most Make a better mouse trap and the world will make a path to your door. Said Emerson. What This Wonderful Woman Has Done in Her Short Lifetime BEGINNING with no capital except her knowledge of hair dressing and cosmetics and indomitable pluck Golden Brown Beauty Preparations are now shipped to all points of the world and are sold by possibly 12,000 drug stores in United States, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, England, France, Liberia and other countries. She is known to hundreds of thousands of men and women of our Group who bless her name. R.R. unusual child should develop into a glorious and buoyant type of young woman. As one of the social leaders of the younger set, Mamie, despite all of her popularity, never forgot to spread words of happiness and good cheer among her less fortunate and less attractive "sisters." It is even claimed by many of those that Inew Mamie Doke best that it was in these early days of social gayeties that she developed an intense interest in the beauty problems of our Group and that it was her genuine love for her people that awakened in her the desire to concentrate her activities toward creating and developing, a system of "beauty aids" that would raise our standard of racial beauty. The Act of Kindness That Started Her to Fame and Fortune An interesting tale is told by one of Mamie's old time admirers that does much to establish proof of, the sincere feeling of interest that Mamie felt for those of her girl friends with whom Beauty had dealt less kindly. At one of the outstanding social events of the season at which Mamie was the reigning belle there was one little unattractive miss who sat sad and forlorn in one of the unfrequent spots adjacent to the joy-filled ballroom. As Mamie whisked by in the swing of the waltz she cast a glance in the direction of the pitiful "wall-flower." Imagine the surprise of Mamie's partner when she immediately ceased further dancing and with a hurried "Excuse me" fluttered quickly over to the saddened one. "Twas Selma, one of Mamie's intimates, whoseunattractive complexion persistently marred an otherwise pleasing countenance. Schma, upon perceiving Mamie, greeted her with a pitiful look and eyes fast filling with tears. "Don't worry, honey," soothed Mamie, "you are not missing anything by not dancing. Never mind, before long you'll be the envy of all who spurn you now. We'll change things a bit and The Remarkable Career of Madame Mamie Hightower Beauty Culturist of International Fame and Creator of the "Golden Brown Beauty Preparations". "Selma" Mrs. Jefferson Jefferson Home Laboratory The Humble Beginning Golden Brown OINTMENT FROM THE LABORATORY OF GOLDEN BROWN CHEMICALO MEMPHIS TENN. The First Can of Ointment door with an excited, "Here is yo the next dance you go to it will be different story." Turning Tears of Sorrow to Smiles of Gladness Mamie's kind words brought happiness to poor Selma. But how little she realized how well Manie would make good her promise. How little she realized that her own pitiful self would be the inspiration that would guide Manie to her creation of a world-famous beauty ciment that would prove a blessing not only to herself but to thousands upon thousands of others of her Group seated throughout the length and breadth of this great nation. Mamie Delves Into Secrets of Chemistry Being naturally inclined toward chemistry, Mamie proceeded the very next day after the party, to work upon a mixture that would be the salvation of her forlorn friend. Tirelessly delving into the mysteries contained in many books upon the subject and augmenting this information with practical knowledge gained from one or two of her druggist friends, Mamie made rapid strides in her endeavor and at the end of about a month of arduous work succeeded in perfoming her compound to the extent that she shipped daily down to Selma's and prefected this bewildered individual at the door with an excited, "Here is your beauty, honey!" Selma was the willing pupil and gazed upon her benefactress with admiring eyes. "Honey," said Mamie, "spread this ointment on your hands and then rub it briskly into the pores of your skin. Repeat this process every night and when the boys of The Robin Club give their big ball in the spring I'll bet you have the time of your life." With eyes glowing with gratitude Selma thanked Mamie profusely for her kindness and promised to begin and rigidly adhere to the plan as outlined by her sincere friend. The Grand Ball and the Miracle Time passed quickly and are long the glorious Springtime arrived . . . and the gala ball of the Robins was at hand. It was a carnival of beauty . . . for all of the flower of Memphis manhood and womanhood were present. Mamie, as usual, was scintillating in her distinctive charm, and Selma, to the surprise of many of the guests, was the object of admiring eyes. "What change in Selma!" explained many in whispers. "Why, the ugly duckling has become a beautiful swan," philosopherized one old gray haired dignitary whose eyes took in every scene. Selma's conquest was complete. The young men present besought her with entreaties to dance. Dashing beauty who had previously shunned her presence now came forth with compliments and pleasanties. Selma's handsome golden brown complexion was charm in itself. Gone were the blotches and blenches that had previously sentenced her to the dreadful existence of "wall-flower." But even in the midst of all this happiness Selma's heart was full of gratitude for her faithful love friend . . . the loving fairy who had waved her magic wand o'er her and made her beautiful. Slipping for a moment from out the throng of admirers who surrounded her, Selma geeyi slipped o'er to Mamie who herself was the center of another enjoyable gathering and with outstretched arms took her fond embrace, thanking her again and again for her great gift. But Mamie with her characteristic modesty, which was to win her so many friends in after years, soothed the sentimental outburst of Selma and with a knowing smile calmly said, "I have made good my promise, honey, let us give thanks." One User Then; Nearly a Million Users Now How this act of friendship was to lead to grand and glorious heights of success and how this same beauty ointment fashioned with loving hands to help a friend was to be sold as Madame Mamie Hightower's Golden Brown Beauty Ointment in drug stores throughout the land is a tale that even rivals the fantasy of the Arabian Nights. But this must be told in a later issue of this story which will be printed in this paper in the near future. Madame Hightower Belongs in the Hall of Fame Our Grouphasmade remarkable strides of progress. We have produced our full quota of great scholars, lawyers, doctors, preachers, writers, artists, etc. We have our great universities like Wilberforce, Howard, Tuskegee and others. Everywhere is there evidence of our industry SELMA and Mamie were girlhood chums. Mamie was beautiful, Selma an "ugly duckling." Mamie's kind heart prompted her to make an ointment which would clear Selma's complexion. Her success is told in this stor'. R. R. and activity. Madame Hightower is proud of Menphis and Memphis is justly proud of its most accomplished daughter. Memphis has reason to be proud, not only for what Madame Hightower has done, but because of the fact that it has contributed much toward the rapid advancement of our Group. The South has given us the great and gifted writers and orators whose potent pens and powerful voices are mighty instruments of our People. Memphis has given us a politician who is a power at our nation's capital and a man whose vast political influence has stretched far and wide. Another of Memphis' noted sons is a preacher whose spiritual influence has done much for the good and betterment of our People. The Hall of Fame has opened wide and Memphis has answered by giving to it many of its best loved sons and daughters who have achieved international prominence. Golden Brown Beauty Preparations are highest quality The success of Madane Mamie Hightower's preparations is due entirely to their high quality, for very little money has been spent for advertising as compared to the huge amounts spent by imitators. First there was only Golden Brown Beauty Ointment at 25 cents. Gradually new things were developed, tried and proven and then offered Madane Hightower's friends, Golden Brown Hair Dressing, 50 cents; the Face Powder, 50 cents; Beauty Soap, 25 cents; Cold Cream, 50 cents; Vanishing Cream, 50 cents; Compact, 50 cents; Rouge, 50 cents; Lip Stick, 25 cents; Talcum, 50 cents, and the wonderful Flowers of Liberia Perfume, $2.50. All of these are sold by those drugists who value the patronage of our Group. Write to Madame Mamie Hightower Success has not spoiled Madame Mamie Hightower. She still gets a thrill out of helping others improve their personal appearance. She receives many letters from men and women who ask her personal advice. Many have gotten to know her personally and there has spring up between them a friendship which will grow to intimacy. If you are bothered by a biotachy complexion, harsh, unruly hair or other things that detract from your appearance and charm, you may feel free to write Madame Mamie Hightower, care of Golden Brown Chemical Co., Memphis, Tenn. She will be glad to help you all she can. Lawlessness has become so general and alarming in Puritan Boston that the police are now armed with riot and machine guns and travel in pairs. In the matter of crime, whither are the American people drifting? Mother's Day Mother's Day will be observed with touching form of sanctity on next Sunday. It ought to be. Among terrestriales there none to whom a higher reverence is from son and daughter. The pity is true conception of mother too frequent comes only after she is gone. But Mother's Day is both for the life and the dead. A very hallowed memory the legacy of one; a very tender affect the bequest of the other. No child a moment of requiring mother love will fail to sigh it on her day. It calls for no ostentate display of devotion. A seemingly insignificant thing will be much to her. A litle home, a grateful attitude, a frank action will mean worlds to the living monarch. One of the finest concepts of human lations is back of the Mother's Day obsession. It cannot be soiled readily. It is special privilege of none; the common possession of all. Few are immune to its apa. It exhales wholesomeness and soothes soul. Mother's Day will be observed with a touching form of sanctity on next Sunday. It ought to be. Among terrestials there is none to whom a higher reverence is due from son and daughter. The pity is that true conception of mother too frequently comes only after she is gone. But Mother's Day is both for the living and the dead. A very hallowed memory is the legacy of one; a very tender affection the bequest of the other. No child capable of requiring mother love will fail to show it on her day. It calls for no ostentatious display of devotion. A seemingly insignificant thing will be much to her. A letter home, a grateful attitude, a frank affection will mean worlds to the living mother. One of the finest concepts of human relations is back of the Mother's Day observance. It cannot be soiled readily. It is the special privilege of none; the common possession of all. Few are immune to its appeal. It exhales wholesomeness and soothes the soul. Living As An Art When the patient Chinaman wishes make spheres of crystal or of jade he the stones as nearly round as he can, then, placing a few of them in a leaf bag, shakes them hour after hour and after day. He knows that the friction one against the other will eventually r them up and make them fit for polishing. When the author of this universe deci to bring into being a well-rounded and ilized race of men and women. He pli in them a grazarious instinct which o them together in groups where the fri of daily contact would wear off the s edges and bring a polish. Hour by and day by day we shake around in cosmic pocket of a world and learn how live together. Civilization is the art of living. best civilization we know of, modestly ceded to our own, is derived from dominant religions, both of which teach men should live with one another rather than upon one another. Cannibalism did not pay. That's w was given up for fraternism. Even a age can see the advantage of a cove guaranteeing that A will not eat B will forego the pleasure of eating A. higher and more ethical bargains si extend this formula. The great inquiry before civilized plies today is whether the time has not for the individuals and nations to say will help you and you will help me." Here we are, the inhabitants of one sphere, moving through space much ship moves through the waters of the We may not always like the company find ourselves in on this voyage. But body can get out and walk. In other words, living together in a degree of brotherhood and fellowship is normal human relationship. It is the f of the fine arts. When the patient Chinaman wishes to make spheres of crystal or of jade he chips the stones as nearly round as he can, and then, placing a few of them in a leather bag, shakes them hour after hour and day after day. He knows that the friction of one against the other will eventually round them up and make them fit for polishing. When the author of this universe decided to bring into being a well-rounded and civilized race of men and women, He placed in them a gragarious instinct which drove them together in groups where the friction of daily contact would wear off the sharp edges and bring a polish. Hour by hour and day by day we shake around in this cosmic pocket of a world and learn how to live together. Civilization is the art of living. The best civilization we know of, modestly conceded to be our own, is derived from two dominant religions, both of which teach that men should live with one another rather than upon one another. Cannibalism did not pay. That's why it was given up for fraternism. Even a savage can see the advantage of a covenant guaranteeing that A will not eat B if B will forego the pleasure of eating A. Our higher and more ethical bargains simply extend this formula. The great inquiry before civilized peoples today is whether the time has not come for the individuals and nations to say, "I will help you and you will help me." Here we are, the inhabitants of one little sphere, moving through space much as a ship moves through the waters of the sea. We may not always like the company we find ourselves in on this voyage. But nobody can get out and walk. In other words, living together in some degree of brotherhood and fellowship is the normal human relationship. It is the finest of the fine arts. Labor Rioting in New Jersey The race question in the United S has been definitely reduced to two ph with other phases grouped about t The like problem has developed in Br South Africa, the West Indies and Aus a. Wherever the English people con contact with off-color peoples they are more and more the attitude that are the superior people and that they conquer and take the lands and control regulate the labo of the subject p The race question in the United States has been definitely reduced to two phases, with other phases grouped about them. The like problem has developed in British South Africa, the West Indies and Australia. Wherever the English people come in contact with off-color peoples they are taking more and more the attitude that they are the superior people and that they can conquer and take the lands and control and regulate the labon of the subject people without their consent. The policy has become fixed, and is causing more or less trouble and will continue to do so as the policy is developed and extended. No man has a right to rule another without his consent and no man has the right to rob another man of his possessions and his labor even with his consent, on the principle of law that if it can be done with the one it may be done with the other. The wholesale race rioting in St. Louis and Chicago of late years was caused primarily by economic pressure of black labor on,white labor, the whites being organized for the most part in their labor unions while the blacks were organized if at all but differently. The race rioting in the South, where the rioting agony began, was originally due to political causes. The Afro-American was expected to do much of the rough work and some of the skilled work. The native white seldom even now takes kindly to either sort of work. But with the coming of Northern working men into the South the trade union also came and the whites began with barring the blacks from the skilled work and then from the rough work, as far as possible. They now want to hog all sorts of work, and do it where they have enough of their own sort to do any given job. Only when they have to, do they allow themselves to work along side of off-color people or non-union members. Afro-Americans have not learned to organize in their peculiar line of work and fight to hold their work, and until they learn to do so they will be driven from pillow to post by the organized white worker, who has no more conscience, as they show in all of their strikes, than a machine. "You may starve, for what we care, so we get ours," is the organized watchword of organized white labor, and we need to organize with a like slogan. The question of bread and meat is simply a question of life and death. Our masses do not understand this fact, and they may come to do so when it is too late to save themselves. There are little manufacturing towns all over New Jersey and over since the Northern movement of dissatisfied Afro-Americans began, some of them have drifted into one or other of these places. Opposition of foreign workers, and most of them are foreign, develops at once, and continues to fester, until there is an outbreak more or less serious. One such outbreak took place at a little town called Cateret in New Jersey in the week ending May 1. The riot started by a collision between three colored and two white persons, who met in the neighborhood of their work places. Who started the row? A popular fellow of the pugilist class and his friend got the worst of the mix-up, the former getting stabbed to death. What then? The town went daft and ran out the 100 colored families and burned their Baptist church. Six colored persons were arrested at this writing, but none of the white riots have been. The police may not do any arresting, but the grand jury may do some indicting, for New Jersey justice has a long arm and is relentless. Some of the 100 who were run out threaten to return to Carteret, but unless they intend to shoot to kill those who shoot to kill them they had better remain away from the place. It is useless to reason with a mob or expect it to be reasonable; it will listen only to the same kind of argument it uses. Georgia Paper Gets The Pulitzer Medal The Pulitizer gold medal for the most disinterested and meritorious public service rendered by an American newspaper for 1925 which has just been awarded the Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer-Sun could hardly have been more justly bestowed. In the words of the judges, the award was made for the paper's "brave and energetic fight against the ku klux klan, against the enactment of a law barring the teaching of evolution, against dishonest and incompetent public officials, against lynching and for justice to the Negro." Any one who has followed the editorial columns of the Enquirer-Sun knows that their quick perception of injustice and their readiness to meet it with a vigorous, uncompromising and fearless stand make that newspaper a brilliantly illuminated torch of justice pouring forth penetrating rays upon the surrounding darkness of oppression, intolerance and bigotry. It is of especial encouragement to the Negro to know that at last an American newspaper can fearlessly advocate justice for him and have its action recorded a "most disinterested and meritorious public service." It hasn't always been that way. Indeed, we are coming upon better times; for who does not see in this a steady and healthy changing public sentiment regarding the colored race. In advocating justice for the Negro, just last week the Enquirer-Sun in an editorial which is reprinted on this page asserted: "The capital, or what the old-time printers call the 'upper case' N is not used by many in writing the word Negro, but it should be used by all. The word Negro is as much a proper noun as the word Indian, or Mongolian or Malay or Caucasian, or American of European or of any other used to designate race or nationality." That assertion is irrefutable, and there is not a newspaper anywhere, nor anybody else with as much as an elementary conception of the proper usages in writing the English language who does not know it to be a fact. This Georgia newspaper which, it is pleasing to note, invariably capitalizes the N in the word Negro, being a pioneer among the steadily increasing number that does it is uncertain why the word should ever have been written in any other way than with a capital letter. Though it is true as the Enquirer-Sun states that it is the rule in some newspaper offices to play everything "down" and in others to play everything "up," meaning the liberal or sparse use of capitals, there need be no uncertainty on the point of why the word Negro is almost invariably played "down." The object is to play "down" the race it designates the same as is the practice of refusing to prefix the title Mr. or Mrs. to the names of Negroes by the same newspapers that spell the word with a little "n". Obviously that is true, or how else to account for the fact that even the newspapers whose office rules are to play everything "up," that is to make free use of capitals, still persist in playing the word Negro "down." It is simply a part of that Caucasian psychology complex ridiculously inexplicable when it confronts the color question, and from which the Negro has suffered most through the public press. But there is no justification in latter day public attitudes nor in the English grammar for beginning the word Negro with a small "n" and the practice insults a whole race. The Enquirer-Sun strikes a note for justice which is appreciated by every intelligent Negro in America when it insists that the word should begin with a capital N. And, back to the Pulitzer medal, since the Georgia paper has won the coveted prize, we are going to take the liberty of picking the "runners-up" or "honorable mentions" on the same points which gave the Sun first place. Thy are: Greensboro (N. C.) Daily News, strong contender for first honors; the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, head and shoulders with the rest, and Columbia (S. C.) State. Norfolk Journal and Guide THE GUIDE POST By RICHARD H. BOWLING Fashions and Morals Short skirts and bobbed hair will bring us to ruin. Women have no modesty these Women have no modesty these days. You can't tell the decent women from the courtean. How can we rear boys to be decent and respectful to women when even grandmothers go half clad? So run the lamentes over our present styles in women's clothes and hair dressing. Here is revealed the same old error of predating morals upon outward regulations. A. B. C. The same group that appeals to the Bible against bobbed hair is strangely silent about Paul's injunction against braiding or plating the hair. But in the face of I Tim. 2:9, why is it not reprehensible to follow the old fashion of interweaving or plating the hair? Again, if we are neither to braid it or bob it, how are we to wear our hair? It is evident we are to let it hang down or bush out as nature may deere in the individual case. But what would the mere following of such a style of hair dressing have to do with one's character? Now as to short skirts. One would suppose that countries where women wear knickers or trousers or more short aprons would be the more prone to harlotry and sex crime. But as is well known, such is not the case. Where men become used to seeing the female anatomy exposed, there ceases to be a snare in simple exposure. Bathing beaches are not lined with assignation houses. One piece bathing suits apparently have no appreciable effect on the statistics of crime. A woman, whether old or young, can be as decent with short skirts as with long ones. And her gentlemen friends can be as respectful of her and to her as they were in the old days when exposure came only on such chance occasions as rainy days or when climbing down from an old fashioned buggy. You will recall that buggy steps were not as close to the ground as automobile running-boards. Our simple care for protecting society from moral degeneracy through changing fashions can easily lead us into Puritanism. Puritanism erected high partitions in churches between the men's side and the women's side to afford protection against lustful glances. And that was in a community where women wore full, long skirts and allowed no finery in a personal adornment. In Jesus' day there was an injunction against looking upon a woman's heel or little finger, these being about the only parts exposed by the long flowing robes and concealing veils. All is is said, however, all decent people are laboring for one end, the exaltation of character and the protection of society. To save ourselves from prudery, it would be well to remember Jesus and what he had to say about such matters. It is not the part of the body looked upon or the letter of the moral regulation lived up to. It is the inward intention, the secret desire that counts. See Matthew 5:28. I visited a state normal school last week. Female teachers as well as students seemed vying with one another in the wearing of short skirts and bobbed hair. But I saw no more signs of adulterous gazes or moral breakdown among the male teachers or students than I witnessed in the same institution nine years ago. Members of both sexes mingled freely on campus, in hallways and in assembly rooms. But there was no lack of the same fine idealism that characterized our young collegians of a decade ago. The same is true in church, in home, in office, in factory. Those who are inwardly clean are clean in spite of changing fashions in women's adornment. Those who are inwardly foul would remain so, if skirts trailed the ground and hair hung unkempt. When all is said and done, fashions do not determine morals. bobbed hair is strangely silent about Paul's injunction against braiding or plaiting the hair. But in the face of I Tim 2:9, why is it not reprehensible to follow the old fashion of interweaving or plaiting the hair? Again, if we are neither to braid it or bob it, how are we to wear our hair? It is evident we are to let it hang down or bush out as nature may deceive in the individual case. But what would the mere following of such a style of hair dressing have to do with one's character? Now as to short skirts. One would suppose that countries where women wear knickers or trousers or mere short aprons would be the more prone to harlotry and sex crime. But as is well known, such is not the case. Where men become used to seeing the female anatomy exposed, there ceases to be a snare in simple exposure. Bathing beaches are not lined with assignation houses. One piece bathing suits apparently have no appreciable effect on the statistics of crime. A woman, whether old or young, can be as decent with short skirts as with long ones. And her gentlemen friends can be as respectful of her and to her as they were in the old days when exposure can only on such chance occasions as rainy days or when climbing down from an old fashioned buggy. You will recall that buggy steps were not as close to the ground as automobile running boards. Our simple care for protecting society from moral degeneracy through changing fashions can easily lend us into Puritanism. Puritanism erected high partitions in churches between the men's side and the women's ride to afford protection against lustful glances. And that was in a community where women wore full, long skirts and allowed no finery in personal adornment. In Jesus' day there was an injunction against looking upon a woman's heel or little finger, these being about the only parts exposed by the long flowing robes and concealing veils. After all is said, however, all decent people are laboring for one end, the exaltation of character and the protection of society. To save ourselves from prudery, it would be well to remember Jesus and what he had to say about such matters. It is not the part of the body looked upon or the letter of the moral regulation lived up to. It is the inward intention, the secret desire that counts. See Matthew 5:28. I visited a state normal school last week. Female teachers as well as students seemed vying with one another in the wearing of short skirts and bobbed hair. But I saw no more signs of adulterous gazes or moral breakdown among the male teachers or students than I witnessed in the same institution nine years ago. Members of both sexes mingled freely on campus, in hallways and in assembly rooms. But there was no lack of the same fine idealism that characterized our young collegians of a decade ago. The same is true in church, in home, in office, in factory. Those who are inwardly clean are clean in spite of changing women's adornment. Those who are inwardly foul would remain so, if skirts trailed the ground and hair hung unkempt. When all is said and done, fashions do not determine morals. Spirit of The Press Spirit of The Press Use of Capital "N" in Writing the Word Negro Edom Columbus. (Ga.) Enquirer-Sun The capital, or what the old-time printers call "upper case" N is not used by many in writing the word Negro, but it should be used by all. The word "Negro" is as much a proper noun as the word Indian, or Mongolian or Malay or Caucasian, or American, or European or of any other used to designate race or nationality. The capital, or what the old-time printers call "upper case" N is not used by many in writing the word Negro, but it should be used by all. The word "Negro" is as much a proper noun as the word Indian, or Mongolian or Malay or Caucasian, or American, or European or of any other used to designate race or nationality. It is uncertain why the word Negro should ever have been written in any other way than beginning with a capital letter. It may be due to the fact that the word "nigger" has been misused for it. But even if "nigger" be used to designate the black It is uncertain why the word Negro should ever have been written in any other way than beginning with a capital letter. It may be due to the fact that the word "nigger" has been misused for it. But even if "nigger" be used to designate the black man, there is as much reason why it should be capitalized as any other word used as a substitute. When, as is the case in parts of the country, the word *Greaser* is used, meaning a Mexican, or *Gringo*, meaning an American, the words are capitalized. Many writers, men of education and learning, often fail to use capital letters where they should and as frequently employ them where they should not. There is as great tendency to use too many capital letters as there is to use too few. In some newspaper offices the rule is to put everything "down", meaning the use of as few capitals as necessary, and in others to put everything "up", signifying the capitalization of every word for which there is any apparent justification. The application of either of these rules may lead to extremes in opposite directions. The middle ground is best. Then the reader is confronted by neither too few nor too many capitalized words. As a rule good judgment and good taste will dictate when and where capital letters should be employed in writing. If one should be in doubt he should consult some authority on the subject. Any standard dictionary contains this information. THE FORUM Readers of the Journal and Guide are invited to express their views upon publication, and this commitment should be brief and to the point, not seeking 200 words. The publishers do not assume responsibility for the views herein expressed. Voting Qualifications Editor Journal and Guide: Seeing an editorial in your paper reminding your readers of the great necessity of voting, I would like to state that there are many of our people that do not even know the first step to take to qualify themselves to vote. You would be surprised to know just how many I can think of that don't. I think you will render a great civic service if you will publish in your paper each step necessary for one to take to become a qualified voter in this state. GEORGE L. CARTER 915 Fremont street, Norfolk. See page 3 for information on the necessary steps to take to become a qualified voter. BookChat "FLIGHT" by Walter White. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 730 Fifth Avenue, New York City. Price $2.50. By mail. $2.60. To those familiar with the swing and intensity of "The Fire In The Flint," "Flight" will come as a surprise and perhaps as a disappointment. Despite its title there is nothing of the rush of wings in "Flight." It is a carefully written, unemotion a stray of a very modern young colored girl, who can pass for white, moving from one mileau to another, never to convince us that she has found the right one. For while we see our heroine, Mimi, in the last paragraph returning to the colored world and her child, we are not sure that she will not be both bored and disgusted with it, as she was before she went white. Somehow we do not take a passionate interest in her career as we did in the two brothers in "The Fire In The Flint." But recognize yourself to the fact that your emotion will not be stirred by "Flight" and you will find much to instruct and entertain. The description of Atlanta Negro society, its graduations according to color, its petty jealousies are cleverly told. There are delightful pictures in it: Mrs. Doquin dressed in her best, wearing as a last grand ornament "half mittens of black face from which her fingers, short and round, emerged shyly like little fat sausages." The Hunter House, represent the colored nouveau riche, "a huge pile of towers and turrets and bulging bay windows adorned at the most unlikely and unlooked-for places with startling varieties of woodwork." In this environment Mimi and her father Jean, New Orleans Creoles, find themselves at first very much at sea. Mr. White should know his Atlanta, but one is amazed to learn that they were denied admission to the Catholic Church. The little girl, sooner than the father, begins to feel at home, and we follow her Atlanta career until she is a woman. Then her beloved father dies, she gets into disgrace, and her second flight begins. She migrates Northwards and in Philadelphia her child is born. She works for him, enduring much hardship and some insult, until a kindly aunt persuades her to come to New York, putting her child in a school. But while New York at first is a haven, gossip reveals her secret and to escapes from the persecution of her people she goes white. It is interesting to note the way the young modernists treat the heroine to whom is born an illegitimate child. Stribling in "Tectfallow" and now White in "Flight" make you feel that the sin is of the slightest. And in this they have the sanction of the greatest of poets, for did not Dante put carnal sinners in the first circle of hell, while below in greater torment were the gluttonous, the usurers, the hypocrites and the traitors? But Mimi does not love enough to keep one from having sympathy with the society that condemns her. There are no centuries of home life back of the American Negro, and what the past two generations have laboriously striven to build up, should not be torn down, at least not by such poor lovers as Mimi and Carl. However, the Negroes show no such brutality as the whites in "Teeftallow," and Mimi in the end goes back to their world. She is a pretty picture at the last. "Free! free! free!" she whispered exultantly as with firm tread she went down the steps. "Petit Jean—my own people and happiness!" was the song in her heart as she happily strode through the dawn, the rays of the sun dancing lightly upon the more brilliant gold of her hair. Saturday, May 8, 1926 PROHIBITION----A POLITICAL ISSUE I received the other day a request from a student in one of the great Northern universities for suggestions on the question—whether the suffrage of the Negro race has been a failure. It appears that the question was to be the subject of a joint debate among the students of that university. My reply was to the effect that so fun it had proved to be neither a howling success nor a flat failure, but that it has been the means of effecting broadly speaking, the general betterment of the race. The Negro's interest in politics is essentially moral. This proposition can not be repeated too frequently. The ballot was given him as a moral weapon with which to defend himself against the onslaughts of cruel and unjust oppression. On the whole the race has used the franchise in the right direction. The black man has consistent- PETER H. HARRIS ly voted for the best man and the best measures which have been brought before the people. This has not been the result of conscious purpose or deliberate action. But from the first the race has been in alliance with the best influences and the best traditions in American politics. So long as there was a direct issue of loyalty and disloyalty, he has always chosen the better part. Wherever the question of human rights was involved, he has been found on the side of equity and justice. In the early days of his enfranchisement one of the great parties concededly monopolized the loyalty, patriotism and humanity of the nation. In these days the Negro was one hundred per cent Republican. He still holds to his old alignment with the diminishing hope that it will yet return to the good old days of its pristine virtue. There is still a lingering hope that it will again lift its voice in behalf of the rights of all men, as it once did immediately after the rebirth of the nation. But his hopes grow fainter and fainter and his faith falters in face of facts whose discouragement compels pessimism. From the present appearance of things political one might feel fully justified in saying that Negro suffrage is a dismal failure. It has been effectually denied him in those states where his numbers are greatest. In the South the Negro vote has no discernible influence on the local government. In the North his numbers are relatively too insignificant to be effective except in strategic situations where the white vote is equally divided. And even there its influence and effect are too faint for ordinary discernment. In national affairs, the race as a whole is treated as if its vote was wholly negligible. The Negro cannot secure favorable legislation; he cannot force or persuade fair and impartial treatment at the hands of the government; he can hardly secure the appointment of any member of his race to any important federal office. It makes little or no difference which of the great political parties is in power. If we consider the relative distribution of his vote between the Republicans and Democrats, it will be easily seen that he fares about as well under the treatment of the one as the other. There is however one fixed element of antagonism which persists with equal pertinacity under Republican and Democratic administration alike. The representatives of the lower Southern states are inimical to the political rights of the Negro. They make their influence just as effective when the Republicans are in power as when the opposing party triumphs. The Southern Senators defeated the confirmation of Lincoln Johnson under Harding as they did the confirmation of Adam Patterson under Wilson. They failed to defeat the confirmation of Terrell under Wilson, as they will fail to defeat the confirmation of Cobb under Coolidge. We may how- The story gives us the impression that the up-and-coming Negro of today has no root, that he is as uninteresting as the second and third generation of the European peasantry that h has migrated, to better itself, to America. Striving desperately to be rich and conventional, the descendants of newcomers lose their charm, their individuality. Against this tendency stands Mr. White's heroine. She is a protest against stupidity, conformity. Always she is dissatisfied, always she seeks for something deeper. And in the end she seems to find it among the uncultured, the peasant type, of her race. MARY WHITE OVINGTON ever always count upon this persistent opposing factor, and may as well discount it as a scarecrow in favor of or against any political organization. As the case now stands, the only practical function which the race now exercises in politics besides the mere mechanical performance of casting the ballot is to be seen in Mississippi and Georgia. There are two colored members of the National Republican Committee who exercise the ordinary functions of the office as trustees of this great organization. To them has been accorded the semblance of control of local patronage with the distinct understanding that this control must be subject to white overlordship. They may recommend whites men only to important federal offices in their respective states. But let it be conceded that this is a prerogative of great practical advantage. The fact that the white postmaster must needs receive endorsement of the Negro committeeman makes him much more amenable to the claims of his race in the way of minor patronage and considerate treatment than would otherwise happen, if the Negro had no say of any kind of character. To function with the left hand is better than not functioning at all. In the North, the Negro can only beg and plead with the powers that be for such place and recognition as he deems his rightful due. He is wholly with out compelling power. He holds no commanding position. He is always placed in the condition of the political mendicant. As matters political are now trending, the Negro will become of less and less weight and importance as his numbers increase and his intelligence grows. He counts for less under Harding and Coolidge than he did under McKinley and Roosevelt. He will in all probability, unless he changes his tactics, count for as little or less under the next administration as he does under the existing one. There is no statesmanlike policy in sight to alter conditions for the better. The only hope above the horizon is to align himself with some great moral movement. The shifting exigencies of political expediency hold no promise for him. He is living in a political blind alley. The only way out is by moral mooring to some great cause based upon the enduring foundation of moral quality. Fortunately at the present moment such an issue is upon us. Prohibition is a moral question. Like human slavery two generations ago, it has now become a simple question of right and wrong. As between law and lawlessness the Negro has no choice. The Eighteenth Amendment is a part of the constitution. Any one who votes to tamper or temperize with this amendment votes against the integrity of the Constitution. The Negro's salvation depends upon upholding the organic law of the land. He appeals to the conscience of the nation to enforce the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. Now let him show his moral consistency by voting to uphold the eighteenth. The claim of moral consistency upon him at this time is greater than any party ties or political obligation. The integrity of the law rises above party politics. The wily politicians are vying with each other as to which can win the most votes. They are wet, damp or moist according to the number of votes to be won by their shifting attitude. Party lines are completely broken down. Republicans or Democrats are assuming to favor whatever policy their state or party may espouse as a means of victory. With them politics is a game, whose reward is the spoils of office. The Negro has little hope for office, so that he runs no risk by standing by principle. The attitude of the government towards the Negro is the outgrowth of public opinion. It makes little or no difference which party is in power; it boots but little what individual is chosen as chief executive, the disposition of the administration towards the Negro will be dictated by public opinion. If the Negro under President Harding and under Mr. Coolidge is dealt with on the basis of political parsimony, it is not in the least degree due to the personal attitude of the President, but because he is under the domination of public sentiment. Change of administration will have no effect upon this attitude. Exchange of personalities in the presidential chair will bring little or no relief so long as this prevailing sentiment remains unaltered. The fundamental proposition before the Negro is to change public opinion. This, I am persuaded, he cannot do by continuing to vote the Republican ticket, nor yet by dividing his vote between the parties on the basis of sheer expediency. His best chance of propitiating public opinion is by aligning himself with the forces of law and order and public morality. This will put him in right alignment with the conscience of the nation. He will find himself in company with the best men and women intent upon the best welfare of the country. His franchise will be deemed worth while if found to be harnessed to the sound principle of respect for law and its righteous enforcement. People who find themselves working together for the same right ends will soon come to recognize and appreciate the worth and the worthwhileness of their co-workers. I firmly believe that if the Negro would stand firmly with the forces of temperance and sobriety in the titanic struggle now waging and should effectively help bring about the victors for righteousness and law, much of the political animosity of which he is now the victim would give way to friendly co-operation and good will. I further believe that it would tend to relieve the political animosity of the South whose dry proclivity would greatly appreciate assistance even from those erstalked held in political disesteem. At any rate under the new use of the ballot, the political future of the Negro could not possibly be more gloomy than it is today nor the outlook more dismal than the existing policy portends. The Poet's Corner Though many years have glided by it seems but yesterday to me. Since first I raised a nasty cry. Or lifted a prayer at Mother's knee. It seems but yesterday to me. When, metting close to Mother's breast I heard her sing a bully. And rock the drowsy babe to rest. II Ah I well do I remember now Her loving hands upon my head, And kisses sweet upon my brow When I was safely sucked in bed, I could not name the many songs Which first I heard at Mother's knee; The holy hymns at eventide Have still a soothing charm to me. III She sang to me of birds and trees, Of happy little girls and boys. Of flowers sweet and hummingbirds, Of earthy cares and heavenly joys. And better still do I recall The times when I would naughty be, Still kind and sweet she would impast The laws of right and truth to me. IV And now that I have older grown, I love her more and more each day; If I but heed her gentle words From wisdom's path I cannot virus. For by her actions, words and deeds The best example she has And all her teachings, love and line In future years I'll not forget. FANNIE MAE GOLD Portsmouth, VT Springtime Springtime The dreary days of winter are past. And beautiful Spring is here at last. The snow, the slect, and the ice are gone. And we welcome the Spring days one by one. How soft the air, how sweet the breeze! How merrily the birds chirp in the trees! Man, birds and flowers and everything, Rejoice to see the, Spring dear Spring. A million voices welcome the Thou plantest a kiss on every tree. While from stately dome and lofty spire. The bluejay sings to his hearty desire. Spring dear Spring, we welcome with joy. Oh! the babbling brook and the barefoot boy We greet thee, oh Spring. Where hast thou been? Comes from wooded dell and rocky glen. The stubborn glebe the farmer breaks To rid the soil of worms and weeds; While the dutiful wife the garden rakes. And fills the soil with nature? seeds. But hark! the lightning's flash and the thunders roar. The skylark twitters and the eagles soar; A mighty trembling shakes the trees. A mighty stillness grips the breeze. She's gone—lo! her flowers and roses fade, And the cattle seek refuge in the summer shade; And we lift our thanks to providence. For this beautiful panel in nature's fence. By S. J. McBain