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National Negro History Week Feb. 6-13 Official Bulletin Recently Issued by Industrial Relations Department of Urban League Discloses Disquieting Difficulties Encountered in Making Placements ```markdown ``` LIFTING LIFT 00 State Historical S $2.00 a Year $2.00 a Year prints a Copy Nation National Urban Reports Em Condition Official Bulletin Recently Issu department of Urban Lea Difficulties Encou Place "The day-to-day appeals for work during December resulted in scant relief and little or no promise of improvement throughout the country," says bulletin No. 20, issued by the industrial relations department of the National Urban league from its headquarters at 17 Madison avenue, New York City. The bulletin states further that reports from the league's advisors indicate considerable replacement of colored employees by white workers. In Boston a manager for a chain grocery store was discharged because patrons of the store not of the Negro race objected to his serving in such a capacity. In Chicago, Negro porters were discharged because the clothing manufactory that employed them to try an "experiment" with white labor in that capacity. In that city unemployment is said to be at its highest peak "There is moreover," the bulletin continues, "a large number of skilled and semi-skilled workers doing unskilled work, with the result that unskilled workers, customarily the most unprotected of all classes of indus TO PREVENT LYNCHING URGED BY COMMITTEE Nashville, Tenn.—More stringent laws to prevent lynching, the securing of bus transportation for Negroes in certain sections of the state, and the provision of better facilities for the training of colored doctors and nurses were among the definite goals set by the State Inter-racial committee in annual session here January 25. Encouraging reports were heard from many quarters, and a fine spirit of optimistic co-operation was evident. On the other hand, certain unfavorable conditions were brought out and frankly faced, and plans were formulated for their correction. Deep humiliation and concern was expressed as the result of Tennessee's backsliding last year into the list of lynching states. The need of effective anti-lynching legislation was pointed out and the executive committee was instructed to take steps to that end. Among the measures suggested were the suspension of sheriffs in whose jurisdiction lynchings occur, and the assessment of heavy damages against the counties involved, in favor of the families of mob victims. Attention was called to discrimination against Negroes in public busses in certain parts of the state, and a committee composed of Dr. W. D. Weatherford, Mrs. Charles S. Kincaid and Dr. C. V. Roman was appointed to see the officials of the bus companies and, if necessary, the public service commission, with a view to a correction of this condition. It was pointed out that the state provides no facilities for the training of Negro doctors and nurses, and a committee was appointed to bring this need to the attention of the state board of health. On this committee the chairman named Dr. J. E. Clark, President W. J. Hale of the State A. and I. college, and Bishop I. B. Scott. STEWARD'S BOARD BANQUETS The steward's board of St. John's A. M. E. church gave a delightful banquet last Friday night which was attended by 80 guests. The tables were attractively decorated. The menu consisted of baked turkey with dressing, lettuce salad, baked sweet potatoes, peas, mashed potatoes, rolls, ice cream and cake and coffee. The Trustee Helpers club was awarded $5.00 for the best decorated table. THE MONITOR trial workers, are out of employment to a larger degree than is usual." Because of the uncertainty of securing jobs there is an unusually heavy movement of people from place to place. Pittsburgh has experienced difficult problems because of this aspect of the situation due to the use of Negro miners in the strike regions in and around the city. The bulletin states that here and there some little change for the better was noticed during December. In Cleveland, the Urban league placed 19 per cent more people in December than in November, but 22 per cent less than in December 1926. In Milwaukee where a plant is employing 60 Negroes and another 50, these plants have resumed full operations, and in San Antonio "several large new hotels are about to open with crews of colored waiters." In Jefferson City, Mo., Hotel Missouri has now all colored domestic help and many colored men are being used in highway building. In Pittsburgh one department store began the use of colored elevator men and another announced its intention of doing so on February first. FIVE NEGROES PLACED ON LOUISVILLE POLICE FORCE Louisville, Ky.—Five colored policemen have been placed on the Louisville metropolitan police force. The city has had two colored detectives for several years. The five patrolmen were assigned to the police school Saturday. They are Robert C. Brown, 330 East Liberty street; William F. Downs, 1016 South Hancock street; John Hayden, 122 West Walnut street; William Scott, 1132 West Chestnut, and J. E. Shepherd, 1705 West Chestnut street. The new officers will be assigned to duty in the colored district. They have instructions not to arrest whites. It was said that another one would be appointed later so that a pair of them will always be on duty together. They are attached to the Second District station. NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECT BOARD MEMBERS New York—The National Urban League has announced its formal annual meeting for February 8, at the offices of the league, 17 Madison avenue, New York City. This will be the 17th meeting of this character held by this organization which now has branches in 42 cities. At this meeting, the executive secretary, Eugene Kinclek Jones, will render his annual report and the following board members, whose terms expire this year, will be presented by the nominating committee for re-election: Josiah P. Marvel, Mrs. Mary MacLeod Bethune, A. S. Frissell, John Hope, Mrs. Henry G. Leach, Mrs. B. B. Munford, Mrs. Albert S. Reed, Miss Elizabeth Walton, E. P. Roberts, Theodore Roosevelt, Miss Dorothy Straus, L. Hollingsworth Wood. The annual conference of workers in the Urban league movement has been announced for Philadelphia, April 10th to 13th, at which time the subject of co-ordination of social effort will be discussed. Representatives of many social service movements from many sections of the country will meet with Urban league board members and workers to discuss means of better co-operation, recent research projects, methods of applying remedies to social problems disclosed and industrial relations. The subject of the public evening meetings will be "Inter-racial Good Will" and will be a feature of the conference. Omaha, Nebraska, Friday, February 3, 1928 EDITORIAL As will be noted by an art. Ministers' Alliance is extending, attend a mass meeting, or for night at St. John's A. M. E. chr. situation. This is a wise and a non-employment is serious. That to our own people, but to other there is a shortage of employment as they are, our own people are charged and the last to be given there are certain kinds of stricted fields. Such jobs are a job." That is when labor competent. But when work is saidered "a white man's job"; out of what are considered "a That is just what has happily over the country, as reports from the National Urban League for enlarged occupational opportunities latest Bulletin is published in the ful and influential contacts of discloses the significant fact that group is neither encouraging fore, is no exception. Why the work, we do not know. That our people, in common with our business interests, too, are feel A conference on or consider prove helpful. We do not do taking and fact-finding. So of the proposed forum or conference We, however, want to point mittee has made in drawing up as submitted to us for publication is entirely too long. Several session, excellent though they be, at some subsequent meeting, affined to that of non-employment We would, therefore, suggest to the program and confine the day of the main topic, "Conditions of Confront Us." Instructions for Negro His As will be noted by an article published in this issue the Ministers' Alliance is extending an invitation to the public to attend a mass meeting, or forum, to be held next Monday night at St. John's A. M. E. church, to consider the local labor situation. This is a wise and timely move as the problem of non-employment is serious. This is true, not only as it applies to our own people, but to other working people. Whenever there is a shortage of employment, naturally, conditions being as they are, our own people are, ordinarily, the first to be discharged and the last to be given work. Under normal conditions there are certain kinds of work given to Negroes, in restricted fields. Such jobs are not considered "a white man's job." That is when labor conditions are normal and work plentiful. But when work is scarce any kind of a job is considered "a white man's job"; and so black men are crowded out of what are considered "a black man's job." That is just what has happened here and is happening all over the country, as reports from the Industrial Department of the National Urban League which specializes in opening up enlarged occupational opportunities for Negroes show. Its latest Bulletin is published in this issue, and despite the powerful and influential contacts of this excellent organization, it discloses the significant fact that the labor situation for our group is neither encouraging nor reassuring. Omaha, therefore, is no exception. Why there should be such scarcity of work, we do not know. That there is, we do know, and that our people, in common with other working people, yes, and business interests, too, are feeling it keenly cannot be denied. A conference on or consideration of the situation ought to prove helpful. We do not do enough of local, racial stocktaking and fact-finding. So The Monitor heartily approves of the proposed forum or conference. We, however, want to point out a serious mistake the committee has made in drawing up its program for Monday night, as submitted to us for publication in this issue. The program is entirely too long. Several subjects programmed for discussion, excellent though they be, should be cut out and discussed at some subsequent meeting, and the subject should be confined to that of non-employment, and how it can be remedied. We would, therefore, suggest to the committee that they revise the program and confine the discussion to two or three phases of the main topic, "Conditions of the Laboring People As They Confront Us." Instructions for Celebration of Negro History Week Call a meeting of the outstanding citizens of your community. Have them agree upon an efficient committee to make the celebration reach all groups like churches, schools, lodges, and clubs. Encourage each one of such bodies to have appropriate exercises during Negro History week. Secure the interest and co-operation of a number of professional men, business men, teachers, and ministers, who will serve as speakers at such exercises. Appeal to those who are not trying to exploit the public. He who charges a fee for making a speech or singing a song on this occasion does not grasp the meaning of the movement and should therefore be avoided. Persuade your pastor to deliver an address on the Sunday beginning the celebration. No one is more influential than the pastor in arousing the people to the performance of civic duty. Do not fail to secure his assistance and through him the support of his communicants. Set aside one day of this week as a Book and Picture Fund Day when all groups of the community will join in raising funds to buy books bearing on the Negro and pictures of distinguished men and women of the race. If you can persuade your public library to purchase these things it will be a fine stroke; but do not stop an important work by waiting on others. Raise the money yourselves and buy these books and pictures for your schools and churches. Appeal to the board of education of your local school system and the head of your school, college or university for the adoption of textbooks treating Negro history as it really is rather than in the present biased fashion. Secure their co-operation in publishing the whole truth to free the mind of the youth from the evil consequences of error. Organize in every large city and in every state of small urban communities a branch of the association for the study of Negro life and history. A small city or town has not a constituency large enough to support a branch, but a number of clubs in such places may combine through their representatives to organize a state branch with headquarters in its largest city. The purposes of a branch are: 1. To save such records of the Negro as old newspapers, receipts, article published in this issue the king an invitation to the public to rum, to be held next Monday march, to consider the local labor timely move as the problem of this is true, not only as it applies her working people. Whenever ment, naturally, conditions being be, ordinarily, the first to be disen work. Under normal condi- if work given to Negroes, in re- not considered "a white man's conditions are normal and work carece any kind of a job is con- and so black men are crowded black man's job." opened here and is happening all from the Industrial Department which specializes in opening up unities for Negroes show. Its this issue, and despite the power- this excellent organization, it that the labor situation for our nor reassuring. Omaha, there- here should be such scarcity of there is, we do know, and that other working people, yes, and it keenly cannot be denied. tion of the situation ought to be enough of local, racial stock- The Monitor heartily approvesference. It out a serious mistake the com- its program for Monday night, ion in this issue. The program subjects programmed for discuss- should be cut out and discussed and the subject should be con- t, and how it can be remedied. to the committee that they revise discussion to two or three phases of the Laboring People As They Ar Celebration of History Week manuscripts, mission papers, deeds, wills, and the like, and bearing on the past of the Negro. 2. To write the life histories of the "near great" but useful Negroes of whom editors and authors take no account. 3. To promote the actual study of the Negro in a club or class proceeding according to a definite outline and under the supervision of the director of the association. 4. To secure the co-operation of a number of persons who will learn to tell intelligently to children in schools and churches interesting stories of distinguished Negroes who have achieved things worth while as pioneers in business, professional men, teachers, and ministers. To become a permanently organized branch requires at least ten persons, each paying the active membership fee of $3.00. Fifty cents of this fee is kept by the local branch to pay its expenses. The remaining $2.50 is sent to the national office. For this fee, each member receives The Journal of Negro History for a year. The branch, as such, moreover, is entitled to call upon the director for such supervision of study as may be given by mail. This, however, must not be confused with the individual instruction by correspondence offered by the Home Study department of the association.—From Bulletin, Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. THE NEGRO OLD FOLKS' HOME Donations to the Old Folks' Home were as follows: One beautiful radio table, one large white granite coffee pot and three oatmeal dishes by the Modest Art Charity club, Mrs. Queen Jackson, president; two pair house slippers and two pair hose by the Dorcas Charity club; four beautiful house sacks, by Zion Mission society, by Mrs. J. A. Archie; one glass of jelly, one jar of cherries and one jar of tomatoes by Mrs. Maggie Smith. The Cupid club was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones at their home, 115 South Thirty-fifth street, January 25. Time was spent playing whist and dancing after which a delicious luncheon was served. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Vol. XIII—Number 31 NEGRO HISTORY WEEK WILL BE OBSERVED BY ORGANIZATIONS North and South Side Will Unite in Giving Program in Spacious Auditorium of South High School The South Side Cultural Center has taken the initiative in perfecting plans for the first observance of National Negro History week in Omaha, in which other organizations of the South Side have heartily joined. The Center invited the Omaha branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Business and Professional Men's club, and other organizations on the North Side to unite with them in putting on a program in keeping with the spirit and intent of the occasion next Friday night in the beautiful and spacious auditorium of the South High school, Twenty-fourth and J streets, secured for this meeting. The organizations accepted the invitation. An interesting and instructive musical and literary program, featuring exclusively the work of Negro authors and composers will be given. The public is cordially invited. It is hoped that there will be a large audience present. MINISTERS' ALLIANCE INVITES PUBLIC TO CONSIDER THE LABOR SITUATION The Ministers' Alliance hereby invites all churches and pastors, professional and business men to meet with us at St. John's A. M. E. church, Twenty-second and Willis, Monday evening, February 6, at 8 o'clock to consider the labor question as it now confronts us. The program will be as follows: Devotionals: Music by St. John's choir; scripture lesson by Rev. O. J. Burckhardt; prayer by Rev. J. W. Fort; solo by Rev. M. L. Hamlet; remarks by master of ceremonies. Among the subjects discussed will be, "Conditions of the laboring people as they confront us," R. L. W Williams; "The Working Woman," Rev. Charles H. Trusty; "The Need for Leadership," Rev. E. H. McDonald; "The Necessity of Negroes Patronizing Negro Enterprises," Rev. J. H. Garner; "How to Hold Negro Patronage," Rev. Z. C. McGee; "Good of a Newspaper in a Community," Rev. John Albert Williams; "What Relation Does the Minister Sustain to the Business Interests," Rev. John H. Grant. Brief remarks by the Rev. Messrs. P. M. Harris and J. H. Jackson, Mrs. J. D. Lewis, Mr. Charles Solomon and Dr. A. L. Hawkins. Rev. J. H. Brewer will be master of ceremonies. LADIES' AUXILIARY, ALLENSWORTH CAMP, HOLDS INSTALLATION The Ladies' Auxiliary of Capt. Allen Allensworth camp held their public installation Wednesday evening at St. Benedict's community home. The president and other officers, also the ladies' drill team, besides other members and their husbands from Lee Forby camp were present. The president of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Lee Forby camp was master of ceremonies. Mrs. Alma Miller was the installing officer. The following officers were installed for the year: Mrs. Madge Bailey, president; Mrs. Georgie Gray, senior vice president; Mrs. Margaret Elliott, junior vice president; Mrs. Margaret Anderson, chaplain, and Mrs. J. Wright, secretary. Mrs. Anna Miller of Lee Forby auxiliary and Mrs. Madge Bailey, president and George Douglas, retired commander of Capt. Allen Allensworth camp made some very interesting remarks, in behalf of the work of the organization. After the installation a dainty luncheon was served to the guests which numbered about 75, after which the ladies' drill team entertained with singing and music. Mrs. A. H. Massey, wife of the proprietor of "The Small Store" has successfully undergone an operation from which she is recovering. GROWING THANK YOU 31 Whole Number 653 b. 6-13 FEDERAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES SPONSORS RACIAL CONFERENCE Executive Committee Takes Emphatic Stand for Enforcement of All Amendments to Constitution PROTECTION FOR DELEGATES Church Organizations Urged to Meet Only in Such Places Where All Delegates May Avoid Embarrassment Cleveland, Ohio, January 24.—The annual meeting of the executive committee of the Federal Council of Churches met here this week, and among the several reports of the various commissions was that of the commission on church and race relations. The executive committee approved a proposal that its commission on race relations co-operate wiith 15 other national organizations in sponsoring the second national inter-racial conference to be held next November. Following a report on the recent national exhibit of fine arts by Negro artists in New York held in cooperation with the Harmon Foundation, the session approved the proposal that such an exhibit of fine arts by Negroes be fostered annually. The question drawing the keenest attention was a recommendation on the enforcement of the amendments to the constitution, involving the fourteenth, fifteenth and eighteenth. This recommendation was presented by George E. Haynes, secretary of the commission. Fear was expressed by some of the delegates that such a resolution would partake too much of politics and thus involve the churches in partisan political controversy. Bishop George C. Clement, chairman of the commission, defended the resolution on the ground that law enforcement was primarily a moral question, especially the enforcement of the constitution which is the bulwark of our liberties. Bishop R. C. Ransom of the A. M. E. church, a member of the commission, said, "We must face the questions; I am inclined to believe that our not being willing to face them is an evidence of cowardice on the part of the white people and hypocrisy on the part of us colored people." The resolution, after being referred to the business committee of the meeting and receiving a final draft following the discussion on the floor, was adopted by the executive body as follows: "The question of enforcing the 18th amendment has become an outstanding moral issue in America today and has raised the question of obedience to the fundamental law of our land, including all amendments to the Constitution. We, therefore, go on record as endorsing the honest enforcement of the Constitution including all amendments, and we ask the co-operation of all the communions of the Federal Council of Churches to that end." The executive committee of the Federal Council also passed without debate the following resolution: "We urge all our church organizations in selecting their places of meeting to insist that provision be made for delegates of other than the white race and that every precaution be taken to protect such brethren against embarrassment from any form of social discrimination." GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY HOLDS SOCIAL MEETING The Girls' Friendly society of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon, enjoyed a very delightful social meeting at the rectory Monday. According to the custom of the club, two girls were appointed hostesses to have charge of the social meeting. Those who had charge of this social meeting were Miss Celestine Smith and Miss Lucille Patterson. The time was spent in games, jokes, riddles and dancing. THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLQRED AMERICANS Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. 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MOSLEY, Lincoln, Neb. LUCINDA W. WILLIAMS SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 PER YEAR. Advertising Rates Furnish Address, The Monitor, Post Office, Telephone W. AN IMPORTANT WORD The postal regulations must be sent through the mail in advance. A reasonable time for renewals. At the expiration subscriptions are not renewed. If this is not done, post publication. Those, therefore receiving The Monitor must tions are paid, as the law ments are being sent to alllector will call—and unless we will be compelled to course, we do not want to. We, as publishers, MUST pay the penalty. AN ABSURD LIMITATION The restriction of the Louisville Negro police offers to the arrest only of Negro offenders is such a stupid and assinine policy of public safety and protection as to be almost unbelievable. Policemen are peace officers, commissioned for the protection of the public. Imagine a case like this: A white criminal or thug holds up or attacks, we will say, some citizen of Louisville, white or black, it makes no difference as to that. A Negro police officer, who, like other officers is under oath to preserve law and order, sees the attack, but not matter how flagrant may be the crime or offense, if the offender be white, the Negro officer dare not arrest him. How farcial and absurd and prejudicial to law and order is the limitation placed upon the Negro members of the Louisville police force. GOING AT IT IN THE RIGHT SPIRIT We are glad to know that Omaha this year will fall in line with other cities in the observance of National Negro History Week. The Cultural Center is to be congratulated upon its initiative in this important matter and the other organizations upon their alacrity and willingness to co-operate. This is, indeed, a good augury. Frequently a worthy cause or movement suffers through jealousy. An opportunity, overlooked or neglected by one group, seized by another, sometimes provokes an unworthy jealousy which prevents co-operation. We are very pleased to note an absence of this spirit among our people on this occasion, and we feel that all will unite in making the first observance of Negro History Week here a marked success. Cheerful co-operation can carry over a successful program. MAY IT SUCCEED We note with great interest the sentiment that seems to be growing among the numerous local Baptist congregations for merging, in keeping with the suggestion made by The Monitor some months ago and recently repeated. Two or three strong aggressive Baptist congregations here in beautiful, well equipped, debt free edifices would be able to accomplish vastly more for Christianity and the race, than a dozen small debt burdened churches struggling for existence. That is largely the situation now. It is true, in less degree, of other denominations among our people. FLAUNTING SIN The flaunting of the sin of a wealthy eastern widow who has recently given birth to an illegitimate child is anything but edifying or conducive to morality. If, instead of calling the child born out of wedlock, the "eugenic baby," it were called by what it really is, through no fault, however, of its own, by the harsh term given such children, it might not be quite so gratifying to the mother of the child, who now seems to glory in her shame. It is hardly to be believed that the respectable people of America will put a premium upon bastardy. High sounding names do not disguise the hideousness of degrading sin. Fornication is still fornication, call it what you may; and the illegitimate issue of fornication may be called a "eugenic baby," but that does not alter the fact of its illegitimacy no matter how much wealth surrounds it. FEBRUARY OPPORTUNITY The February Opportunity is an inspiring issue from its initial page to its last. Horace M. Bond contributes a controversial article of importance on "Human Nature and Its Study in the Negro College." "A Matter of Inches," a story by Warren A. McDonald has the virtue of being both well told and different. Marion P. Saul discusses the recent Harmon awards from the standpoint of the recognition of Negro ability; William H. Baldwin shows in an ingenious sketch what the Negro's impress is on "This White Man's Country." There is an especially interesting and divergent page of correspondence carried this month, including a more amplified statement from Benjamin Brawley concerning his rejection of the Harmon award voted to him, a note from Mabel Byrd of Switzerland conferences, and a letter of invitation from a Negro student in Czecho-Slovakia. There are poems by Dorothy Littlewort, Frederick Adler, Robert Bonner, Ernest Hartocks, Abel Meeropol and J. Corson Miller; and book reviews by Kemper Harreld, Rayford Logan, Mortimer Weaver, and Leslie Pickney Hill. Charles S. Johnson's editorials, "The Ebony Flute," "The Dark Tower" and "The Survey Section" all contribute toward an issue that demands the thoughtful person's attention. Opportunity is the literary organ of the National Urban league of which Eugene Kinckle Jones is executive secretary. LETTERS FROM OUR READERS Approves Editorial Omaha, Nebr., Feb. 2.—To the Editor of the Monitor.—A few weeks ago you had an editorial warning against the too prevalent custom of charging all the misfortunes that befall us to the enmity of the other race. It was my purpose at the time your editorial came forth, to commend you for the position you took on the matter. But lack of time prevented me from doing so. I trust that this belated commendation will not fail in its purpose. Last year I took it upon myself to visit several of our leading churches successively, taking special note of what might be said in the way of race relations. To my great regret in practically every case either in the sermon or some after comment there invariably occurred remarks that could do naught but instill racial hatred and tend to stir up racial strife. Without exceptions the white man was held up as the arch enemy of racial progress in every line—industrial, economic, education, and political. Whatever ills we suffer were charged directly or indirectly to the other race. It is not the purpose of the writer to impugn the motives of those who speak and advise in the matter herein criticised. I believe they are acting in good faith. I do think, however, such methods show a dreadful lack of careful analysis of conditions, a lack of unbiased judgment, an unwillingness to courageously place the blame where in most cases it belongs. Too often the fault that we are underlings is not with our stars nor our environs, but with ourselves. And unless those who have the ear of the greater number of our people do not use diligence in searching out and properly placing the blame for our shortcomings, direful will be the burden and handicap placed on generations to follow. Devotional America, Autocipation Promotion Norris; Voca Venus Park ladies' orche Miss Ruth S trude Lucas dies' orchestral rector. Tea will b cial hour whi to all presen render a sele getting acqui welcome. Y hospitality. The Negro has suffered and is suffering many ills at the hands of members of the other group. This no one attempts to deny. But if we will carefully collect and sum up the benefactions received from the same group in the past and at the present time, it will be found that the good received will by far outweigh the evil. But I am taking more space than I intended, and trust you will pardon this too long drawn out comment and accept this expression of my approval of your stand in the editorial above mentioned. RUSSEL TAYLOR. The new board of management of the North Side Branch of the Young Women's Christian association held its first meeting of the new year, Tuesday evening, January 31. The religious and general education committee will have charge of the vesper service at the North Side Branch, Y. W. C. A., February 12, Lincoln's birthday, at 4 p. m. The subject, "My Duty to God and Community," will be generally discussed by the audience in brief talks during the program which is as follows: Butter-Nut "The COFFEE Delicious" Favorite in the most Homes... What coffee do most people drink? You may be surprised to know that 6 out of 7 people prefer your own favorite blend. Butter- Nut Coffee, to any other. Good flavor appeals to people in every walk of life—and money cannot buy better coffee than Butter-Nut. Roberts Milk, testing 3.6 pct. Butterfat Roberts Cream, testing 18.5 per cent Roberts Whipping Cream, testing 35 pct. Roberts Cottage Cheese Y. W. C. A. NOTES Devotionals, Mrs. L. M. Brewer; America, Audience; Reading, "Emancipation Proclamation," Miss Thelma Norris; Vocal solo, "My Task," Miss Venus Parker; Musical ensemble, ladies' orchestra under direction of Miss Ruth Seay; Address, Miss Gertrude Lucas; Musical ensemble, ladies' orchestra, Miss Ruth Seay, director. Tea will be poured during the social hour which follows program free to all present. The orchestra will render a selection while every one is getting acquainted. The public is welcome. You will enjoy the "Y" hospitality. CLAIR CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH The Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. and morning service is at 11:00 o'clock. Sunday morning, the pastor, Rev. A. H. Higgs, had as his text, "How Shall We Sing the Lord's Song in a Strang Place," Psalm 137:4, and delivered a very inspiring sermon. The report to the South-Western Advocate was read by Mrs. B. Bostic, the reporter. Mr. Thomas Dooley was present as a visitor. Sunday afternoon's sermon was by Rev. O. J. 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Smith, 2211 Ohio street, during their stay in the city. FIVE ROOMS partly modern. Near carline. Also 3-room apartment and 7-room apartment, partly modern. All near carline. Call WE. 4810. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Vinzant gave a turkey dinner last Thursday evening to a number of friends in honor of their little daughter's first birthday. Her father made the large four-layer pink and white cake. Little Jerusha was the recipient of a number of useful gifts. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases 2310 North Twenty-second street Webster 4162. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thomas on Wednesday, January 26. Mrs. Thomas is the daughter of Mrs. Birdie McRaven. Mother and son are doing nicely. Mrs. J. J. Jones, 2417 Binney street, who has been very ill for the past ten days, is improving nicely. FOR RENT—Five room cottage with garden spot. Modern. Rent reasonable. Near carline. Miss Louise Deckard gave a surprise linen shower at her home, 3521 Blondo street, Saturday evening, in honor of Mrs. Dwight Dorsey, a recent bride, who was the recipient of many beautiful and useful presents. FOR RENT—Two modern furnished rooms, $2.50 to $3.50 with kitchen privileges. Webster 1529. Meet at Dreamland hall for the Charity Costume ball February 14, given for the benefit of the day nursery by the L. C. A. club. Prizes will be given for the most unique and comic costumes. Music by the Nite Owls.—Adv. The class in unity announces the following lessons: Sunday, February 5, at 6 p. m., "Will and Understanding"; Tuesday, February 7, at 2:30 p. m., "The Secret Place of the Most High." Visitors are always welcome. THE TRI-ARTS SOCIETY The Tri-Arts society met last Sunday, at the Y. W. C. A. The Cultural Center of South Omaa is giving a program Friday night. February 10, in honor of Negro History week, which begins February 5. They would be delighted to have any members of the Tri-Arts or members of other North Omaa organizations, participate in their program. As there was very little business, most of the time was devoted to the program. Miss Catherine Williams recited a delightful piece, "In the Morning" by Paul Laurence Dunbar. A harmonious duet, "Sweetheart of Sigma Chi," was sung by the Messrs. Alger Adams and Theodore Bell, William Moore gave a very good vocal solo entitled "The Song Is Ended," and as an encore, sang "In the Heart of the Hills." Theodore Bell sang a charming new waltz entitled "After I've Called You Sweetheart," he sang "Among My Souvenirs" as an encore. Forrester Scott sang "Oh Promise Me," and he sang "What'll You Do," as an encore. Miss Margaret Dallas was his accompanist, and Miss Catherine Williams accompanied William Moore, Theodore Bell, and Alger Adams. Margaret Bell gave a reading, entitled "Old Bob's Life Insurance," and this concluded the program. INTERDENOMINATION SUNDAY SCHOOL ALLIANCE The Interdenominational Sunday School alliance will meet at the "Y," 22nd and Grant streets, Thursday evening, February 9, at 7:30 o'clock. The program will be as follows: song service, invocation, summary of lesson for February by Mr. J. C. Parker, instrumental solo by Miss Vera Chandler, president of the Sunday school; address, Rev. A. H. Higgs, pastor of Clair Chapel; paper, by Miss Jeanette Robinson, Pilgrim Baptist Sunday school; instrumented duett, Miss Margaret Dallas and Helen Hun- nigen, Zion Baptist Sunday school. All superintendents and Sunday school workers are urged to be present. ROSAMOND JOHNSON AND TAYLOR GORDON PLEASE LARGE AUDIENC A large and enthusiastic audience greeted J. Rosamond Johnson, composer and baritone, and Taylor Gordon, tenor, at Technical High school last Friday night, when these artists gave a delightful program of spirituals. It was their first appearance in the city. The concert was given by the Women's College club for the scholarship fund for Omaha high school girls. August M. Borglum, well known musical critic of the Omaha World-Herald, published the following appreciation of the work of these talented musicians in Saturday morning's issue of his paper: Due to the courtesy of the Omaha College club, an Omaha audience has had the privilege of hearing an exceptional presentation of art at the Technical High school auditorium on Friday evening, in the singing of Negro spirituals by J. Rosamond Johnson, composer and baritone, and Taylor Gordon, tenor. The art of Mr. Johnson and Mr. Gordon is an art which stands by itself, fascinating because of its absolute sincerity and freedom of expression. It is an art entirely racial on account of its characteristic simplicity, its decided rhythms, the individual quality of the voices and the totally free way in which they are handled. Always musical, always sincere, these singers aim to please and they do, in a most decided manner. The first group, consisting of "Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel," "By and By," "O, Wasn't Dat a Wide River," repeated, and the "Band o' Gideon," were all songs of a truly spiritual character and were delivered with deep feeling by Mr. Gordon, enriched by the fine voice of Mr. Johnson in secondary parts and his versatile accompaniment. The next three songs, "Joshua Fit de Battle o' Jericho," by Brown, "Roll De Ol' Chariot Along," and "My Lord Says He's Winter Rain Down Fire," were full of originality and character. "Stan' Still Jordan," was a very dramatic number and the closing group "Ol' Time Religion," "Scandalize My Name," by Burleigh and "Witness for My Lord," were given with a great deal of enthusiasm. Among the encores were "Go Down Moses," "Nobody Knows the Trouble I See," "There's No Hiding Place Down There," "Maybe You Will Love Me," "All God's Children Got Wings," "Don't Toucha Ma Garment," and "Under the Bamboo Tree," in which the audience joined in the chorus. Nearly all of the selections were opened by Mr. Gordon, Mr. Johnson answering with a subdued voice in contrapuntal style, and also taking a second verse, or singing in duet form, making a most effective ensemble. There were the peculiar inflections of the Negro voice, the emotional ejaculations of the overwrought religious enthusiast and the characteristic rhythms which belong to no other race and which Mr. Johnson, who has arranged all these songs, understands so well, all of which showed great versatility in both composer and singers. Mr. Johnson made a big success with his "Lil' Gal," sung and played by himself. Some of the selections were full of humor, and with the facial expression of the singers became very amusing. Mr. Gordon also sang "Onaway Shop Here & Save THE BRANDEIS STORE Where Economy Reigns Our Bargain Basement A NEW LOW PRICE ON TRAINMASTER UNION MADE Overalls $1.49 a pair Made of specially treated double double dyed denim. Woven extra heavy to insure long wear. Guaranteed as to material and workmanship. Brandeis Basement Awake, Beloved," by Coleridge-Taylor, and Mr. Johnson's "African Drum Dance," No. 1, played by himself, was a weird presentation of some of the rhythms of the African race. The audience was most enthusiastic throughout, and the sincere appreciation shown helped to make the concert a great success. AUGUST M. BORGLUM. PROBATE NOTICE N. W. Ware, Attorney IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE of THOMAS PHILLIPS, deceased. Notice is Hereby Given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, before me, county judge of Douglas county, Nebraska, at the county court room, in said county, on the 6th day of April, 1928, and on the 6th day of June, 1928, at 9 o'clock A. M. each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Three months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 3rd day of March, 1928. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 4t-2-3-28 County Judge. PROBATE NOTICE Ed F. Morearty, Attorney IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE of PETER CHRISTENSEN, also known as PETER JOHN CHRIST- ENSON, deceased. Notice is Hereby Given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, before me, county judge of Douglas county, Nebraska, at the county court room, in said county, on the 6th day of April, 1928, and on the 6th day of June, 1928, at 9 o'clock A. M. each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Three months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 3rd day of March, 1928. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 4t-2-3-28 County Judge. GET YOUR PRIZE NEXT THURSDAY NIGHT AT ZION Don't fail to attend the Children's Style show, February 9, at Zion Baptist church, in connection with a prize entertainment. Every ticket draws a prize. Many wonderful prizes will be given away. Several quarter tons of coal, stockings, flour, butter, coffee and other gifts too numerous to mention. Admission 50 cents. Entertainment under auspices of the Progressive club.—Adv. MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE At a regular meeting of the Ministerial Alliance, held at Cleve Temple, C. M. E. church, Tuesday, January 31, R. L. Williams, employment manager of the Colored Free Employment bureau, spoke on the unemployment situation among the colored people of Omaha. "It is more difficult to place a colored man in a job today, than it has been for six years," said Williams. "Unless these people be given employment, it will only be a short time until our Negro business in Omaha will be at a standstill, as these people are leaving seeking an equal opportunity to make a living. There is a great need of closer co-operation between the minister and the layman. Ninety per cent of our trouble is due to lack of understanding between different groups. If you are to progress EIS STORE Where Economy Reigns in Basement Basement THE MONITOR in Omaha, you must learn to respect and appreciate the other fellow's opinion," said Williams. The alliance endorsed the employment bureau, and pledged their support and co-operation in putting over its program. A committee was appointed to wait on the business houses on the North Side, to ask their cooperation in placing Negroes in jobs, especially those business houses, who are enjoying a large patronage from our group. On next Sunday morning a special sermon will be preached by each minister to his respective congregation on the industrial conditions in Omaha. On Monday night, February 6th, the ministers and their congregations will meet at St. John A. M. E. church, 22nd and Willis avenue, in an open forum to discuss the industrial situation in Omaha. The public is cordially invited to be present. Those attending the alliance were Rev. John H. Grant, Rev. John Adams, Rev. C. H. Trusty, Rev. J. W. Garner, Rev. P. M. Harris, South Omaha; Rev. W. E. Fort, Rev. O. J. Burckhardt, Rev. J. C. Brewer, Rev. Z. C. McGee, and Rev. L. Hamlet. LAKE THEATRE Saturday Fred Thompson in "JESSE JAMES" Sunday – Monday "FASHION MADNESS" 2514 North 27th W. 6052 A. H. Massey THE SMALL STORE Our vicinity backs us up for Efficient Groceries EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 Reid-Duffy PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY Phone Web. 0609 24th and Lake Streets and 24th and Cuming OMAHA, NEB. 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