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Negro Race Health Shows Improvement LIFTING LIF OO State Historical Soc. Walker C H 01.01 $2.00 a -5 Cents a Copy Negro N.A.A.C.P. OFFICIAL ORGANIZES WOMAN'S OMAHA AUXILIARY Robert W. Bagnall, Branch Director, Visits Local Branch and Stimulates Interest in Militant Organization 'TRIP TO CALIFORNIA CONTEST' Opportunity Offered for Attending National Association Meeting and Visiting Pacific Coast Robert W. Bagnall of New York, director of branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, arrived in Omaha, Monday afternoon and remained here until Wednesday night in the interest of the organization. Tuesday night he held a helpful conference with the executive committee of the local branch at St. Benedict's Community House, giving many excellent suggestions for the development of the work locally based upon the experience of similar communities. Wednesday afternoon he held a conference with a number of women at the Lewis mortuary, the chapel of which is available for public meetings, at which time a Woman's Auxiliary to the N. A. A. C. P. was organized with the following temporary officers: Mrs. Herbert Wiggins, chairman; Mrs. J. H. Hutten, secretary; Mrs. Joseph D. Lewis, treasurer; Miss Ruth Seay, Mrs. W. J. Johnson, and Mrs. William Johnson, members of the executive committee, this number to be increased to five. The auxiliary has undertaken as its first work the conducting of a "Trip to California Contest" in which any one, man or woman, may enter. The contest is to begin May 20th and end June 20th. The first prize is a trip to the N. A. A. C. P. conference at Los Angeles, June 27 to July 3, all expenses paid. The second prize will be a round trip ticket to Los Angeles. Already two entrants are in the contest, Mrs. J. D. Lewis and Mrs. Minnie Dixon. The contest will not start, however, until May 20, when coupon books for votes will be given out and all entrants will have an even start. The next meeting of the auxiliary will be held next Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the North Side Branch of the Young Women's Christian association. Wednesday night Father Bagnall spoke at a mass meeting in Pilgrim Baptist church, and while the attendance was far below what it ought to have been, the speaker brought a thrilling and inspiring message of the work being done by this great outstanding organization battling for the rights of Negro Americans and made an eloquent plea for a larger measure of support in finance and membership. The meeting was called order by the secretary of the local branch, Rev. Russel Taylor, who presented the president, Milton L. Hunter, who presided. "America" was sung by the audience. The invocation was by the Rev. A. F. Martin, pastor of Pilgrim Baptist church. Father John Albert Williams introduced the speaker. Following the address, the Rev. P. M. Harris, a member of the executive committee, made an appeal for members. Father Bagnall stressed among other things racial unity, organized action and the use of the ballot. Speaking on the latter point, he urged the wisdom of voting for men and measures rather than blindly for party nominees. The work of the N. A. A. C. P., is educational; to educate men and women out of racial, religious and class prejudice, since prejudice is not innate but taught. Various agencies are used in this educational program, lectures, addresses, conferences, forums, and the press. It is also legal: to fight for constitutional rights in the courts. The association has on its national legal staff fifteen of the ablest and most outstanding lawyers in the nation among these such men as Morefield Storey, the national president; Louis THE MONITOR A REAL SURPRISE PARTY Mrs. Walter W. Craig and members of the Carter Benevolent club, sponsored a very delightful surprise party in honor of Mr. Joseph Taylor's birthday anniversary Monday night. One group met at the home of Mrs. Craig and the other group at the home of the president of the club, Mrs. Ardena Watson, 2718 North Twenty-eighth avenue. The two groups met at Twenty-eighth avenue and Miami street and proceeded to the Taylor residence, 2859 Miami, bearing many gifts. A delightful evening was spent by all, after which they left, wishing Mr. Taylor many happy returns of the day. INNOCENT NEGRO LYNCHED IN CLARKSDALE, MISS. Another Must Pay With His Life for Murder as Result of Action of Supreme Court in Jackson, Miss.—In 1925 a Negro was lynched in Clarksdale for a crime which he did not commit. And now another Negro is to be executed for the same crime for which the victim of the mob died, as the result of the action of the supreme court in affirming the case of the state against John Fisher, charged with the slaying of Grover C. Nicholas, white planter of Coahoma county, Mississippi. Lindsay Coleman, who was tried and acquitted at Clarksdale for this murder was lynched by a mob as he was leaving the courthouse with his attorney. OTHER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE AWARDED HONORS Three colored students of Central High school were awarded honors this week. They are Miss Ollie Mattison, of whose scholastic standing The Monitor spoke a few weeks ago; Carlton Goodlett, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Goodlett, 2815 Binney street, and Ralph Adams. Ollie Mattison has been elected to the sophomore honor society and Carlton Goodlett, to the freshman honor society. Ralph Adams, who was one of the two chosen from Central to compete in the state scholastic contest in Spanish at Lincoln last week, won third place in the contest. The Monitor is pleased to extend congratulations. LOCAL PASTOR LEAVES FOR GENERAL CONFERENCE Rev. John H. Grant, D. D., pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church, a delegate to the Methodist general conference, left Sunday night for Chicago, where the conference convened Monday, for a month's session. The conference has a membership of nearly 1,100 ministerial and lay. Many important questions, including suggested reforms, are to be discussed by the conference, bishops and general officers are to be elected. From pre-conference rumors and forecasts it is believed that a once popular song will not be of place in the song services of the distinguished and important ecclesiastical assembly, "There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight." Marshall, A. P. Spingarn and Clarence Darrow, supplemented by strong legal talent in various local communities. The membership of the association, colored and white, is 175,000, but it ought to be 1,000,000. It is contending for true democracy in America, the elimination of prejudice and hatred and the bringing in of justice for all American citizens. Its program is one that all American citizens of vision can most heartily endorse, it is a cause in which all American citizens should unite. Every Negro American who has at heart the interest of his children in the future ought to be a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Memberships run from $1.00 a year upward to life memberships of $500. Father Bagnall left for Colorado Springs following the address. Omaha, Nebraska, Friday, May 11, 1928 "Mother of Mine!" "Mother of Mine!" So brave she was and good— In worth of womanhood So like the snow— She, smiling, gave her life To blend the name of wife With Mother—So. God sees in her a worth Too great for this dull earth And beckoning, stands At Heaven's open gate Where all His Angels wait With welcoming hands. —James Whitcomb Riley. HAS VANN BECOME A WEATHER VANE? Why has Vann of The Pittsburgh Courier about faced on the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters' just demand for a living wage and better working hours? Where does he get his information that if Randolph will eliminate himself from the fight which he has so intelligently waged the Pullman company will be willing to treat with the brotherhood? Why is he so oracular in his declaration that the porters will never win with Randolph in the forefront because the powerful Pullman company will never consent to negotiate with a socialist which Randolph is and has a perfect right to be? What under high heaven has Randolph's political views to do with the justice of the Pullman porters' plea for improvement of their status? Are they right or wrong? Are they making a just demand? That is the whole question. Hitherto the Pittsburgh Courier has claimed that the brotherhood is right and has ardently supported its intrepid leader. Its somersault into the outstretched arms of the Pullman company and invitation to Randolph to withdraw looks just a little suspicious. What is in the offing, Vann? Have you political ambitions to be Matthew's successor, which you believe this sudden conversion will promote? "Speak up, honey, 'spress yo' sef." What is it, dear Willie? Have you decided to change the last consonant of your significant name into a vowel, "N" to "E"? When we see your initials, "W. V." hereafter are they to suggest With the Van, in the forefront of the fight for right or Weather Vane? Vann or Vane, which henceforth will be your name? What of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters? By Robert W. Bagnall Director of Branches, N. A. A. C. P. The movement towards the organization of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters is one of tremendous importance to Negro labor throughout America. If it succeeds it will cause Negro labor to be encouraged to organize all along the line. The organization of ten thousand porters also will convince white labor that the Negro is fully capable of mobilization and should be freely accepted into the ranks of organized labor. The failure of the movement on the other hand will discourage Negroes in all other lines from attempting to organize unions and will discount the Negro in the eyes of white labor. The Need No one who knows anything about the pitiable wage and the unfair working conditions of the porters will deny that such an organization is needed. It is not, as some suppose, an organization to do away with tips but an organization to do away with tips counting for wages. Dead-heading, long runs with insufficient sleep. working without pay for hours before his train leaves, buying his own polish and brushes, helplessness when charged unfairly, favoritism — these and other evils the porter suffers. Company unions offer no redress, because owned and directed by the company they work for the interests of the company. A union of the men, owned and directed by them is the only remedy. Collective bargaining instead of individual agreement, is a necessity if the porters are to be assured of fair treatment. Its Leadership The porters in their movement are being splendidly led. A. Philip Randolph, their general organizer, is one of the best economists in the race and knows more about the labor question than any other Negro in America. He is peerless in the presentation of his topic, absolutely incorruptible and thoroughly unselfish. He is fearless and cannot be discouraged. It was left to him to set his salary and he named $150 per month—an amount below living wages in New York City, for a man who has to keep up to the standards of a cultured group. If it were not for the assis- (Continued on Page Four) Vol. XIII—No. 45 ENTERTAIN AT DANCING PARTY The Misses Florence and Hazel Myers, Mabel Anderson and Helen Hunnigan entertained at a delightful dancing party Friday evening, May 4, at the Royal Duke club rooms, in honor of Miss Margaret Dallas, who recently was elected to the National Honor society at Central High school. The rooms were decorated with Central's colors, purple and white. Music was furnished by Mrs. Gaskin and a few of Simon Harold's Melody Boys. Special selections of dancing and singing were featured by Mr. Sam Brown and Mr. O. C. Winn. YOUTH TAKEN AWAY FROM WAITING MOB Prompt Response of West Virginia Troops Saves Neck of Alleged Attacker of White Girl Charleston, W. Va.—The prompt response to an emergency call by national guardsmen is believed to have been all that prevented the lynching of Henry Grogan, 18 years old. The troops were called after a mob of more than 300 infuriated whites had gathered about the Raleigh county jail at Beckley, where Grogan was being held in connection with an attack upon a white girl. The crowd milled about the jail throughout the night and was preparing to rush the building when the troops arrived. Grogan was immediately removed from the jail here. Although the youth strongly denied the accusation made against him, his life was in great danger. NEGRO RACE MOST FERTILE OF ALL IN U. S.—DR. DUBLIN New York City—"Of all the native stocks of America, it is and has always been the most prolific," declares Dr. Louis I. Dublin of the Negro, in a new book, Health and Wealth, a copy of which has been sent to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 69 Fifth avenue, by the publishers, Harper & Brothers. Dr. Dublin continues: "The doleful prophecies of those who saw the race problem solved through his (the Negro's) extinction, have been absolutely discredited by recent events. The recent gains in the average length of life are entirely commensurate with those of the white population. This fact alone holds out the greatest promise for the future of the Negro in America." Dr. Dublin reports a sharp decline in the incidence of tuberculosis among the Negroes and says: "The colored people have, as a race, good physiques and they are learning all the time to take better care of themselves in relation to their change of environment. In their native habitat, tuberculosis was either unknown or only slightly prevalent. There is no reason, therefore, why they should not ultimately have as low a tuberculosis death rate as any group of the American population in similar economic circumstances." On the other hand Dr. Dublin issues a warning against the high death rate from syphillis and degenerative diseases of syphyllitic origin, such as locomotor ataxia and general paralysis. "From every angle," he writes, "these venereal diseases appear to be the most important single obstacle in the health progress of the race." According to scientific research, Dr. Dublin reports, the Negro who now numbers about 10 per cent of the population of the United States, will not change his relative status in any marked degree. "He is here for good, and the years to come will probably see him playing an increasingly important and worthy part in the affairs of the country. His achievement in America will be ultimately recognized not only as the greatest experiment in racial adjustments ever undertaken by man, but as the most encouraging and gratifying episode in our national life." Dr. Dublin is statistician of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company of New York, Whole Number 666 NEGRO VOTERS WIN NEW VICTORIES IN THE SOUTHLAND "Lily Whites" Are Badly Defeated in Mississippi and Louisiana and Court Injunctions Are Denied TRIUMPHS ARE SIGNIFICANT Birmingham, Ala.—Colored voters during the week have won significant victories in southern states where efforts were made by "lily whites" to exclude colored representatives from the republican party. In Louisiana the injunction against the Cohen faction and in Mississippi two colored persons were elected delegates-at-large to the G. O. P. national convention. Jackson, Miss.—Two of the delegates-at-large from the state elected recently at a state convention of independent republicans are colored citizens. Their election created a furor among the "lily whites," white delegates from Leflore county withdrew on the grounds that they were "led to believe the leaders would all be white. The colored delegates-at-large are D. W. Sherrod, Meridian, and R. L. Johnson, Jackson. Two groups, the independents and the Perry W. Howard's are slated to represent the state at the national convention and a contest over the seating is in prospect. The Howard group was instructed to vote for reelection of Howard as national committeeman and Mrs. Mary C. Bobze, Mound Bayon, as national committeewoman. New Orleans, La.—The "lily white" republicans lost in their efforts to obtain an injunction restraining Walter L. Cohen, comptroller of customs, or his followers, from being active as representatives of the G. O. P. party in this state in civil district court here recently. M. E. Norman, chairman of the republican committee, who instituted the suit, announced he would appeal to the supreme court. MOTHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET AT NORTH SIDE BRANCH The Girl Reserves, under the leadership and management of Mrs. Craig Morris, held a very delightful mother and daughter entertainment at the North Side Branch, Young Women's Christian association, Tuesday evening, May 8. The tables were arranged to form a triangle and the decorations were blue and white. Miss Josephine Martin was toastmistress. The following program was given: Opening song, "Mother," audience; Doxology, audience; Song, audience; Reading, Viola Brooks of the Blue ribbon club; Vocal solo, "Mother," June Artition of the Blue Ribbon club; Paper, "The Influence of the Home," Mrs. L. M. Brewer; Piano solo, Christine Dixon of the Up-to-Date club; Paper, "My Duty to My Mother," Ollie Mattison of the Athletic club; Vocal duet, Josephine Martin and Ollie Mattison; Remarks, Mrs. Walter W. Craig, Mrs. Craig Morris, Girl Reserve chairman, and Mrs. John Albert Williams. Songs were interspersed during the evening. Mrs. Morris was assisted by Miss Collins, acting branch secretary, the Misses Alice Hunter, Josephine Martin, and Ollie Mattison. GOES TO CHICAGO STUDY VOICE AND ART Miss Cuma Watson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Watson, 2925 Grant street, who is quite talented in music and a former pupil of Mrs. Florentine F. Pinkston, left Sunday night for Chicago to take a course in voice and art. PHYSICIAN MOVES RESIDENCE Dr. Herbert Wiggins and family have moved from 2833 Franklin street, where they have resided since coming to Omaha some years ago, to 2815 Caldwell street. TRY HAYDEN'S FIRST WHEN YOU PAY CASH-PAY A CASH PRICE A Record Family Shoe Sale Friday and Saturday New Spring Footwear Here's a bargain event that every member of the entire family can benefit by. Our buyer was fortunate in securing 4,500 pairs of the season's newest styles in Footwear—a dependable manufacturer had the shipment cancelled and sacrificed them to us, for cash. THE MONITOR A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA, NEBRASKA BY THE MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPANY Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter, July 2, 1915 at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 PER YEAR; $1.25 6 MONTHS; 75c 3 MONTHS Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Application. Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEbster 4243 Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone WEbster 4243 AN IMPORTANT WORD TO SUBSCRIBERS The postal regulations require that for newspapers to be sent through the mails subscriptions must be paid in advance. A reasonable time, thirty days, is allowed for renewals. At the expiration of this period, where subscriptions are not renewed, the paper must be stopped. If this is not done, postal privileges are denied the publication. Those, therefore, who desire to continue receiving The Monitor must see to it that their subscriptions are paid, as the law requires, in advance. Statements are being sent to all those who owe, or our collector will call—and unless your subscription is paid we will be compelled to cut off your paper which, of course, we do not want to do. We, as publishers, MUST comply with the law or pay the penalty. Our Choice for President in 1928 is WALTER W. HEAD of Nebraska An Astute, Able, Clear-headed Business Man and these not a few to whom we have spoken, advanced the idea that there was no use to try because that even though they did their best some subterfuge would be used to cheat them out of it. We have never encouraged this attitude because it generates an inferior complex which palsies effort. We have urged that it was a duty to always do one's best, let the results be what they would and that the satisfaction of honest, earnest, conscientious hard work would be to their advantage whether given recognition or not. Concrete illustrations like those brought to our attention lately of honors won by race students should and doubtless will act as an inspiration to others. Central High has given opportunity to race students to win commissions in the cadet regiment, honors in athletics, none barred, and in other school activities, as well as in scholarship, so there can be no excuse for our students at Cen- HAY WHEN YOU PAY CASH TAPERED HEELS PAGE TWO TWO FACTS TO CONSIDER It is gratifying to note that increasing numbers of our students at Central High school are winning and being awarded honors. This shows two things: (1) The fact that our youth, as we have always contended, have the ability, the same as representatives of other racial groups who attend our public schools, to do outstanding work and demonstrate scholarship, initiative, character and leadership; and (2) The fact that whenever they prove their worthiness for any coveted honor for which they compete the school authorities, so far as Central High is concerned, will not withhold such honor when fairly won. Knowledge of these facts should stimulate our students to always do their level best and to enter willingly, cheerfully and enthusiastically into all school activities. This is the ideal we have always tried to keep before our youth. Some. tral for not doing their part to attain and maintain the highest standards in deportment, scholarship and all school activities. All cannot attain the same heights, but all can do their best to climb as high as their strength and vigor will allow. The important thing is to climb. Let your motto be "Excelsior." provement race and crease in le scourge of ening, nec proving sa The great from vene shows the plain teac We have told that the number of gambling houses alleged to be run by Negroes in Omaha is not nine, but at least fourteen including South Omaha, and that instead of there being only six on North Twenty-fourth street there are eight. Again we ask, is this true? A publication of the names of these places and their proprietors might prove a startling revelation. Pitiless publicity may be necessary to close them. Such places do our race no good but a vast deal of harm. So do the bootlegging joints of which it is alleged that there are at least fifty in the northern part of Omaha. We have our own decided suspicions about some of these places, but not absolute knowledge or proof. The Monitor only speaks positively when we have facts that can be fully substantiated. People who have positive knowledge of such places not guesses or hearsay, but knowledge, should give it to the authorities; for seriously, we as a race are already under a heavy handicap in every community, without the added burden and menace of gambling dens, buffet flats and bootlegging joints. No sensible person, even though he be the proprietor of such a place, will contend that they are a help to our race or of any real benefit to the community. Is it true that these conditions obtain in our city? IMPROVING HEALTH An authority on vital statistics gives the gratifying information that there is steady im When You Have Your Rugs Cleaned, Have a Complete Job Done at These Prices: IS IT TRUE? provement in the health of the race and a corresponding increase in life expectancy. The scourge of tuberculosis is lessening, necessarily so, with improving sanitary surroundings. The greatest menace now is from venereal diseases which shows the need for positive, plain teaching concerning sex relations and sex-morality. Parents, pastors and physicians have an important, but sadly neglected duty to perform in this matter. WHAT OTHER EDITORS SAY One effect of the death of Representative Martin B. Madden seems inevitable. He will be succeeded in congress by a Negro. Nothing wrong in this, for the district is overwhelmingly populated by Negroes, and it is but natural that they will want to be represented by one of their own race, now that the man they esteemed so highly has passed. Election of a Negro to congress from a great northern city will provide a distinct contrast to the policy that prevails in the south. Down there the Negroes are in the majority in many districts, but they are not allowed to express any political choice at the polls. In Chicago it is different. Just as it is in Omaha, where two districts largely inhabited by colored voters are represented in the legislature by Negroes. Political equality means one thing in one part of the country and something else in another. — The Omaha Bee-News. CLAIMS PULLMAN PORTERS IN FAVOR OF STRIKING A nationwide strike of 7,300 Pullman porters is inevitable within a very short time if the Pullman company persists in its refusal to recognize the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and to negotiate on wages and working conditions before the United States Mediation Board, Roy Lancaster, general secretary and treasurer of the brotherhood is quoted as stating recently. The brotherhood asks $150 a month for 240 hours and no tips. At present they are receiving a minimum of $72.50 per month of 11,000 miles with tips. $3.75 3.25 1.00 RSON, Manager 942 North 24th Street This Is the Time to Drink— ALAMITO LOCUST LANE Buttermilk Churned Fresh Every Day Central Chevrolet Co. 2036 Farnam — 2 Stores — 2215 Harney We have a nice assortment of late model closed cars CHEVROLET — FORD — BUICK JEWETT — DODGE and many others. These cars have all been reconditioned and are sold with an O. K. that counts. Phone ATlantic 9111 Petersen's Bakeries SUNDAY IS MOTHER'S DAY —and we know she would enjoy you helping her out on the Sunday Dinner. Cakes with the word "Mother" one can be found at our Bakery—but to make sure that you get just what you like order in advance. Bread, with a Good Flavor, 3 Loaves for 25 cents Parker House and Clover Leaf Rolls SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY Sally Brown Cup Cakes 25c Dozen Hermits 12c Dozen Coffee Cakes 10c Each Strawberry Shortcake Layers 15c Each Strawberry Pie 35c Each We Bake Our Ham—Try It A SPECIAL SALAD FOR EACH DAY OF THE WEEK "Dependable Family Service" Dry Cleaning of Ladies' and Gents' Wearing Apparel and Household Furnishings 0----0 SOFT WATER LAUNDERING 0----0 Wet Wash - - - 4¢ per lb. Thrifty Wash - - 6¢ per lb. Dry Wash—Rough Dry—Family Finish Linen—Curtains—Blankets, Etc. EDHOLM & SHERMAN LAUNDERERS AND CLEANERS 24th Near Lake Street PHONE WE. 6055 Tires and Batteries to Suit Your Pocketbook We always have a tire and battery to suit your pocketbook. We have been on one corner for fourteen years and we have had customers trade with us exclusively all that time. We offer SERVICE on any tire or battery and we guarantee complete satisfaction. 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Enter Contest and Get Your Friends, Your Lodge, Your Church, To Boost for You. And Win This Trip ENTRANCE BLANK I Desire to Enter N. A. A. C. P. “TRIP TO CALIFORNIA CONTEST” NAME Address , City Church, Lodge or Society : , Date Fill in Entrance Blank and Mail to Mrs. J. H. Hutten, Sec., 1624 N. 33rd St., Omaha. PERSONALS Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Pe- ters Trust Building, JAckson $841 or HArney 2156. Mr. James King of Kansas City, Mo., spent the week end visiting his aunt, Mrs. Walter Seals. Bungalow of Dreams? What? When? Where? Miss Ruth O. Collins, acting secre- tary of the North Side Branch of the Young Women’s Christian associa- tion, has returned from Sacramento, Cal., where she went as a delegate to the national meeting of the Y. W. Cc. A. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large ex- perience. Handles all law cases 2310 North Twenty-second street. WEbster 4162. Mrs. Mary Duncan is spending a two weeks’ stay in Chicago, visiting her sister, Mrs. Vivian King Mitchell and a friend, Mrs. Beatrice Wilkin- son. She will attend the sessions of the Methodist general conference. Bungalow of Dreams? What? When? Where? Mrs. D. V. Gordon has gone to St. Louis, Mo., where she was called by the serious illness of her mother-in- law, Mrs. W. Gordon. Bungalow of Dreams? What? When? Where? Mr. I. N. Maxwell, a resident of Omaha for many years, died Mon- day, April 30, after a three weeks’ illness. He was buried Tuesday, May 1, from St. John’s A. M. E. church, of which he was a membre. Carter Benevolent Society A very interesting meeting of the Carter Benevolent club was held last Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. R. K. Lowry, 114 North Forty- third street. The guests were seated at a beautifully decorated table, which had a gorgeous bouquet of sweet peas as the centerpiece. A de- licious lunch was served to guests of the club who were Mr. Harry Buford and his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Buford, Mrs. Mitchell, and Mr, Boston Hay- wood. Bungalow of Dreams? What? Where? When? Miss Gertrude Lucas is at home from the Wise Memorial hospital, where she underwent an operation two weeks ago, and is reported im- proving nicely. Mrs. Hiram Greenfield, who has been very seriously ill at her home, 915 North Forty-ninth street, is able to be out again. Coming—Carl Diton—noted pian- ist. Watch for date and place. The Rev. Robert W. Bagnall, di- rector of branches, National Associ- ation for the Advancement of Col- ored People, who was the house guest of the Rev. and Mrs. John Albert Williams during his stay in the city, left for Colorado Springs, Colo., Wed- nesday night. © FOR SALE-—Large house, 14 rooms. A good paying place. Call at 1004 North 24th St. Miss Lulu Rountree entertained a few guests in honor of Miss Helena Wherry and her sister, Mrs. Tobitha McClain, and Mrs. Arthur Dunham, last Wednesday afternoon, at her home. After the luncheon the party went sightseeing and left for home ‘Thursday. : Bungalow of Dreams? What? When? Where? Ray L. Williams attended a meet- ing of the Kappa Alpha Si fraternity at Iowa City last week. Mr. C. H. Hicks was detained at home last week by sickness. WANTED—Bundle washing or day work. 2402 T St. Cora Caster. Sell your property through me. My plan brings the buyers. Richard Elerison, Real Estate, 206 North Thirty-seventh street, Harney 4959. —Adv. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the many friend: who sent flowers to the funeral o! I. N. Maxwell. MR. and MRS. C. B. KITCHEN. THE MONITOR WILLA PEARL HAYES Mr. Karl PRESENTED IN RECITAL known musici PLEASES AUDIENCE ed The Moni peitan ae Miss Hayes’ 1s : Youthful Pianist, Pupil of Florentine "Testing te Frances Pinkston, Gives Excellent Program Displaying Talent WHI ‘end Ulasiclandilp Be es A torrential downpour of rain se- riously interfered with the attend- ance last Thursday night when Miss Willa Pearl Hayes, aged 14, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Hayes, was presented in pianoforte recital at Zion Baptist church by Mrs. Floren- tine Frances Pinkston. The audience, which numbered more than a hun- dred, composed of both races, was fully repaid by the excellent program rendered and the musicianship dis- played by Miss Hayes, reflecting credit upon herself and her pains- taking teacher. The demand for en- cores at the close of several numbers, which won a gracious response, at- tested the delight of the audience. The simple, but most artistic set- ting of the stage, was in keeping with the classical program presented, and the air of culture and refinement surrounding the recital was a most significant and pleasing indication of progress in the cultural life of our race in this community. Young men of the Intercollegiate club served as ushers. Several floral gifts were pre- sented Miss Hayes and a beautiful basket of roses to Mrs. Pinkston. Her rendition of Vals Arabesque by Lack and the three by Nathaniel Dett, the Negro composer, Night Humoresque and the Juba Dance were among her best numbers and ‘were played with brilliancy. ‘The program was aa follows: L Sonata Pathetique Beethoven . (a) Prelude No. 6 _. Chopin (b) Prelude No. 22 Chopin March of the Dwarfs Grieg I Love Thee Grieg Vals Arabesque __Lack m1. (a) Prelude (Night) Dett (b) Heacy (Humoresque) Dett (c) Dance (Juba) Dett At Sundown Butler Scotch Poem _.MacDowell Scherzo in E Minor. Mendelssohn Feu Follet (D Minor). Rogers Feu Follet (F Minor) Rogers Rondo Capriccioso___. Mendelssohn Mr. Karl E. Tunberg, the well- known musician and critic, has favor- ed The Monitor with his opinion of Miss Hayes’ recital, which will be interesting to our readers. WILLA HAYES RECITAL Florentine Frances Pinkston pre- sented Willa Pearl Hayes in a piano recital at the Zion Baptist church, May 3, in a program which was real- ly quite professional in character. Miss Hayes, although quite youthful, played most creditably. She pos. sesses a good technique, fine sense of rhythm, a well trained memory and has good ideas of interpretation. She began with the first movement of Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata, in which, as also in the following Preludes by Chopin, she showed a lack of maturity. This can hardly be otherwise in one of her years. In the Grieg numbers, the Valse Arabesque by Lack, and the Dett numbers, she was more within her range and play- ed them in good style. The Butler, MacDowell and Rogers numbers were also well played. The Mendelssohn pieces were creditably played but lacked somewhat in brilliancy that these compositions require. This, however, will develop as the pianist grows older and more experienced. Miss Hayes has exceptional talent and shows that she is diligent and painstaking in her work, which re- flects credit upon her teacher, Mrs, Pinkston, as well as herself. She is deserving of every encouragement and has unquestionably a most prom- ‘ising future, | KARL E. TUNBERG. AN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE PERKINS, DECEAS- ED. Notice is hereby given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, be- fore me, county judge of Douglas county, Nebraska, at the county court room, in said county, on the 12th day of July 1928, and on the 12th day of September 1928, at 9 o’clock A. M., each day, for the purpose of pre- senting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. 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