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THE RICHMOND PLANET Virginia State Library TO AIR REV'S. WILLIAMS-BECTON CASE A. Clayton Powell Answers Nannie Burroughs On Unemployment Relief VOLUME XLVIII. Number 6. A. Clayton Local Pastor To ClearBectonIssue Following the heated discussions evoked by two weeks of Revival Services led by Rev. Josephine Becton and her youthful party, at Leigh Street M. E. Church, at 5th and Leigh St, Dr. Robert Mozon Williams, Pastor, will answer pointed questions directed by indignant Richmonders in a Specially Prepared Sermon Sunday morning December 21st from his pulpit. To sate the demands of his pressing congregation Dr. Williams will present a fiery discussion on "Free Lance Evangelism". Rev. Mrs. Becton, famous female Evangelist came to Richmond two weeks ago at the invitation of Dr. Williams to conduct revival services for two weeks. In the midst of revival services Dr. Williams, outraged at the forceful manner in which Rev (Mrs.) Becton flatleyed the practices of the modern ministry, abruptly closed the services last week. Without an explanation of his extraordinary conduct Dr. Williams after effecting a compromise reopened the services and prevented the Inter-denominational Ministers Conference meeting at Ebenene Baptist Church, Monday afternoon to ban and condemn his guest minister. Current comment coupled with numerous demands for an explanation makes it imperative that the Rev. Dr. Williams respond. In a special message Dr. Williams will answer 6 Whys of Rev. Becton. 1. Why I brought Rev. Josephine Becton to Richmond. 2. Why the intelligent people of the city and congregation failed to support her. 3. Why I did not support her. 4. Why she was a failure—financially. 5. Why no minister attended her recital the offered free tickets. 6. Why I didn't allow the ministers to pass a resolution condemning her. FAMOUS INDIAN CHIEF WILI SING AT LEIGH STREET M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY Chief Kiutus Tecuniseh, famous Indian Chief of the Washington State Reservation will appea for the first time before a colored congregation here at Leigh Street Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Sunday afternoon at 3:30 P. M. in a recital Chief Tecuniseh is a singer of note and has appeared in many of the leading white churches of Richmond in recent weeks. He will be support- DR. JOHN M. GANDY GETS APPOINTMENT President John M. Gandy of Virginia State College has been appointed to the National Advisory Committee of Educational Specialists by the Commission of Education of the United States Department of the interior. Thus the National Office of Education, this department of the government is devoting considerable attention to the educational problems of the race. The purpose of this new committee is to assist the Government Specialist in the Education of the Negro in ascertaining and presenting the facts regarding these problems and to render expert advice on the interpretation of the educational needs of the race. President Gandy was already a member of the Advisory Committee of the general Secondary Survey and his appointment to this new committee is further recognition of his training, ability and experience as an educator of the highest order. Virginia State College rejoices in this new honor which has come to her President. Spingarn Heads N.A.A.C.P. New York, Dec. 12.—J. E. Spingarn has been elected President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, succeeding the late Moorfield Storey, of Boston, it was announced today at the organization's National Offices, 69 Fifth Avenue. Mr. Spingarn, a scholar of international reputation, is at present literary advisor and Vice-President of Harcourt, Brace & Co., publishers, and is the author of numerous works of literary history, criticism, and poetry. Mr. Spingarn was one of the charter members of the National Association for the eAdvancement of Colored People and has been actively supporting its work during its entire history of twenty-one years. He was chairman of the Association's Board of Directors from 1913 to 1919 and since 1919 has been the Association's Treasurer. He is also donor of the celebrated Spingarn Medal, which is awarded annually to a United States citizen of African descent for highest achievement in some field of honorable endeavor, the medal having been awarded in seventeen consecutive years. It has gone to Roland Hayes, Professor G. W. Carver of Tuskegee, Harry Burleigh, James Weldon Johnson, President Mordecai Johnson of Howard University and other distinguished colored men and women. Educated at Columbia and Harvard, Mr. Spingarn started teaching at Columbia in 1899 and retired in 1911 as Professor of Comparative Literature and Chairman of the Division of Modern Languages and Literatures. He has been a life-long friends of Benedetto Croce, the celebrated Italian philosopher and of numerous other European men of letters. In 1914 he was made honorary citizen of the city of Munich. Mr. Spingarn was one of the founders of the Progressive Party and was a delegate to its National Convention in 1912 and 1916. He was Republican candidate for Congress from New York in 1908 and delegate to numerous Republican conventions. He was an intimate friend of Theodore Roosevelt. He retired from politics in 1916. In the World War, Mr. Spingarn served as Major Infantry and on his return from France was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Officers Reserve Corups. He worked hard during the war to obtain training camp opportunities for colored officers. Moines works are. Among Mr. Spingarn's literary works are "A History of Literary Criticism and the Renaissance;" "The New Criticism;" "The New Herpesides and Other Poems;" "Creative Criticism" and "Poetry and Religion." Mr. Spingarn also edited "Critical Essays of the Seventeenth (Continued on page 3) ed by the I. P. E. A, Club and Miss Mary Mayo, of Virginia Union University. Mr. Claiborne Dickerson, musical director of the church will act as master of ceremonies. The public is cordially invited. RICHMOND, VA., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1930 Fine White Youth For Striking Colored Man Disturbs Brain New York—Has man a chance to survive the machine age he has created? Or is he changing his physical world so rapidly that he will be annihilated as were the saber-toothed tiger and the mastodon? Kaymond Blaine Fosdick, writer on political and social problems and a founder of the Rev. Harry Emerson Fosdick, declares that unless the social sciences are advanced to a place of equality with physics, chemistry and biology, there isn't much hope. We have utilized our growing acquaintance with the laws of nature to harness new forces and transform the physical world about us, but the scientific springs of his conduct, and of human relations, has not been pushed with anything like the same eagerness, and with little of the same technique," Mr. Fosdick says in Golden Rook Magazine. "In spite of his new weapons and of his increased powers, man himself remains as he was and always has been — irrational, impulsive, emotional, inherently conservative to change, bound by customs and traditions which he will not analyze, the victim of age-old conventions and prejudices. "Except for a certain urbanity, the good nature and good temper of the herd, modern man is probably not far removed from his paleolithic ancestors, Science has exposed this paleolithic savage, masquerading in modern dress, to a sudden shift in environment which threatens to unbalance his brain." Among current ideas that must be scrutinized and revalued, Mr. Fosdick says, are the conceptions of patriotism and of industry. "Once patriotism was a unifying force that brought order among small conflicting groups," he declares. "Today, in the world-wide society of mankind, it has become a disintegrating force." He believes industry has upset the scale of human values, for it no longer is one element of life, but the whole of life. "Industry was made for man, not man for industry," he says. Mr. Fosdick sees the way out in "a fundamental reappraisal of things that have hitherto been regarded as more or less sacrosanct" and in a public opinion "conscious of the growing disproportion of civilization and eager to encourage creative work in the sphere of human relationships." CAREY WHEATON ADDRESSES FREDERICKSBURG ELKS. Fredericksburg, Dec. 15—Carey Wheaton, prominent Richmond Elk delivered the address at the lodge of sorrow held here Sunday by Rappahannock Lodge of Elks, No. 229. He was introduced by Warren W. Lee, P. G. Willis is Exalted Ruler and Ben Hart, chairman of the occasion. Vigorous Defense Of Planet Writer To The Editor Richmond Planet:— Please accept my heartiest congratulations for your determination to give our people news, not garbled, but the news as it is, without favoritism and without fear. Knowing you personally, I know that you dislike to publish anything which will be hurtful to your race or any member thereof, but 'facts are facts' and "news is news". I am sure the white press regretted to publish a short while ago, that crime amongst the white youth was increasingly at a far greater pace than among colored. Nevertheless, when the statement of this "fact" made it "news", it was promptly published by the white press in their news columns and some of them commented on it editorially. It is indeed unfortunate that a minister should be the subject of sensational news, in the columns of the papers, but it is your duty to publish the news and it is the duty of each person, and certainly of each minister, to so live that no newspaper can be called on to publish any derogatory news with himself as the subject. I realize and recognize that this is a country of religious freedom I contend for this myself. I am aware that a Baptist Church is a sovereign body. I admit that any such church has the right to have whomever it desires as a pastor to shepherd the flock, and is amenable to no power (Continued on Page 2) GOVERNOR POLLARD WILL ADDRESS COLORED CITIZENS His Excellency John Garland Pollard, Governor, State of Virginia will address the Colored Citizens of Richmond at the First African Baptist Church, 14th and Broad Street, Sunday, December 21, 1930, 3:30 o'clock, p.m. Dr. W. T. Johnson, Pastor PROGRAM: Horace H. Scott, Master of Ceremonies. Opening Selection—Choir Devotions—Dr. W. T. Johnson. Music—Richmond Choral Club. Selection—Mrs. Ella Carter. Music—Crusaders Literary Club Offertory—Richard Thompkins Biennell Kemp Brien McCarthy History Chas. W. Robinson Introduction of Speaker — Dr. W. T. Johnson. Address — Dr. John Garland Pollar, Governor. Music — Richmond Choral Club, Benediction. Under auspices of Usher Board and Ecelserl Bible Class. Committee — H. H. Scott, Richard Thompkins, C. W. Robinson. Paid Damages Mr. M. A. Turner, 1403 Lakeview Avenue, who was struck while riding a bicycle at the intersection of Cary and Beech Streets by a truck driven by E. H. Cooke, 17, 4010 Crutchfield Avenue, was the victor at the trial which was held in the Juvenile Court, Judge J. Hoge Ricks on the bench, on Tuesday last. The significant phase of the case is the fact that Turner who was struck by the truck driven by Cooke, who was white, refused the offer of Cooke to pay for the damage done the bicycle because Cook refused to allow him (Turner) anything for the damage to his person.Officer R. W. West, who made the arrest, informed Turner that if he did not pay the arrest by which youth he would be placed under arrest, whereupon Turner informed the officer that, that would be all right, the officer then placed both under arrest. At the trial in which Turner was charged with "careless and reckless riding," the charge against Cooke being careless and reckless riding, the chares against Turner were dismissed and Cooke drew a fine of 12.50 and ordered by the Judge to make a satisfactory financial settlement with Turner, which he did. The charges brought against Mr. Turner the culprit of the initial comment by the News Leader; we however, failed to note any editorial comment on the outcome of the trial. Local Elks Hold Memorial The Memorial Services of Williams Lodge, No. 11, and Queen Esther Temple, No. 70 I. B. P. O. E. of W were held Sunday evening December 14, at the Hippodrome Theatre. The Memorial address was delivered by Lawyer W. Bernard Johnson of Trenton N. J. Lawyer Johnson was introduced by Dr. Leon A. Reid. Mr. Julian P. Jones, Ex. Ruler and Mrs. Emma Washington Dt. Ruler were presiding. The Eulogies were delivered by Bro. G. W. Boffman and Dt. Emily Ewell. The Elk's Last Song was lead by Bro. Roy Singleton. Mrs. Ella Carter gave a dramatic reading and Mrs. Olivia W. Smith rendered a solo. The Memorial Committee consisted of Brothers, Theodore Jones, Wm. McKissick, John A. Jones, William Lightfoot, Frederick Scott, R. A. Eggleston, Richard Johnson, James Robinson, M. C. McSwann, Flay Dixon and James H. Ammons, Daughters Maggie Dixon, Aretha Davis, Mary Tyler, Carrie McLaughlin, Ellen Coleman, Kate Smith ODE The Faults of our Brothers we write upon the sands Their virtues upon the tablets of love and memory. $2.00 PER YEAR; 5 CENTS PER COPY N CASE yment Relief Stresses Work Of Leaders Much comment has been heard this week anent the proposed union of certain churches in Richmond, the details of which appeared in our last issue. Members of the churches concerned have taken no definite action and the pastors have made no comments, but there seems to be an opinion among many that the move made by Messrs. E. R. Storrs and J. Henry Peters was not a bad one. Our reporters picked up some well authenticated reports that the members of two churches in Fulton are discussing the feasibility of a union of these two churches. If true, this would remove a great burden, now upon the people of Fulton. If these two churches could be housed under one roof, the saving in expenses would be a great help to this section. It appears that at the present time one of these churches is without a pastor and organic union should be a little easier. Discussion of church union has been gaining headway here since Dr. W. L. Ransome speaking through his editorial in The Planet advocated a reduction in the number of churches hereabouts. It will be recalled that Dr. Ransome was called before the Baptist Ministers Conference here to defend this position, which he did to the satisfaction of all. Economists say that the Negroes of Richmond are spending too much money each week for the maintenance of churches and too little for other necessities. The Planet's staff is now completing an investigation, which will show how much money is being spent to run churches here and will release this series of articles in the near future. Richmond Man Honored Washington, D. C., Dec. 15—(A. N. P.)—The appointment of T. Armold Hill to act in a cooperative capacity with the President's emergency committee for employment was announced today by Colonel Arthur Woods, chairman of the committee. Mr. Hill who was born in Richmond Virginia, is a graduate of the Virginia Union University. He has served for some years as director of Industrial Relations of the National Urban League. In his capacity as a representative of the President's emergency committee, Mr. Hill is charged with maintaining contacts between the committee and the colored people throughout the country. RICHMOND URBAN LEAGUE TO MAKE SURVEY OF NEGRO UNEMPLOYMENT IN CITY REQUESTS UN-EMPLOYED TO REGISTER In order to get the facts on the number of the unemployed among our group, and thereby plan for adequate relief, the Richmond Urban League, No. 2 W. Marshall Street, is asking all Negro men and women who are out of jobs to register at the Urban League office any day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. This is being taken into two reasons: Plans are being made to assist the unemployed in our city. By A. Clayton Powell Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, whose pen is mightier than a sword, in a syndicated article, about three weeks ago mercilessly castigated the preachers, churches, fraternal and welfare organizations for their indifference toward the unemployed, suffering Negroes. The national Negro leaders as "hilarious ground hogs who will peep out in February to see if winter is over," and concludes with this stinging challenge: "If we have leaders, now is the time for them to go leading the people and to stop bleeding the people." I have waited in vain for an answer to this indictment. For fear that silence may be construed as giving consent, I am breaking into the columns of every Negro newspaper in the United States I can reach. Every close observer will admit that the situation is the most tragic we have faced since the Emancipation. If there was any doubt about the seriousness of the depression among Negroes, that doubt was dispelled about two weeks ago when T. Arnold Hill of the National Urban League, completed and published a survey of "Unemployment Among Negroes" in the United States. This report shows that about one fourth of the colored people in the twenty-five large cities are out of work and hungry. This is not only a most pathetic challenge to every race leader and race organization, but to every Negro individual who has a job and is living comfortably. If the churches do not answer this challenge they ought to shut up and close up. The churches will give a glorious answer to this heart-rending appeal if the preachers will lead. I am inspired to make this statement by the generous response of most of the churches in Manhhattan, New York. Four churches in New York City have opened free food kitchens at the suggestion and under the leadership of their pastors. These, and other pastors have established a central Relief Bureau where clothes, food, coal and oftimes a little money are given to the 35,000 unemployed men and women of the race in the city. This Bureau is under the direction of Rev. Shelton Hale Bishop, Assistant Rector of the St. Phillip's P. E. Church. Rev. Bishop is working night and day to find jobs for the jobless and to give relief to the suffering thousands. Three weeks ago the Abyssinian Baptist Church opened a Relief (Continued on page four) COLERIDGE DAVIS AND HIS HARDY BROS. ORCHESTRA These fine and noble Richmond, Va., boys are now playing their 23rd week in Washington, D. C., and are leaving the U. S. A. on April 16, 1931 for Madrid, Spain to fill a 24 week engagement at the Club Ambassador. They were booked there through Mr. A. E. Litchman, owner of the Lichtman chain of theatres. This group will be the first colored band to be featured in Madrid. It is composed of all Richmond boys and it will be the first trio aboard for any of them. The band consists of 14 men and will be accompanied by that little entertainer, Valoda Snow of "Shuffle Along" fame. Coleridge Davis pianist and Director, Wesley Hardy, Warner Carter, Ramon Valentine, trumpets; Henry Hardy, Robert Smith, Clement Pierre, reeds; Alvin Campbell, violin; Clarence Henley, drums; Levin Hill, string bass and tuba; Wendell Jackson, trombone. They tour carrying our best wishes. EDITOR EDITORIALS THE NEW PLANET The Planet wishes to thank the citizens of Richmond for their interest in its publication. The spirit shown durin the last two weeks was enough to encourage the weakest heart. The demand for The Planet was so great that we had to replenish all local news-stands. We had calls up through Wednesday and final check-up showed that 923 Planets had been sold at retail. This is in addition to our regular subscribers and route customers. We believe that the people appreciate our policy of trying to faithfully record all of the happenings and giving truthful reports as gathered by our trained reporters. Much commet is heard hereabouts on the high calibre of our editorial page. The policy and make-up of The Planet is undergoing a gradual change, which will be clearly discernible in our first edition of the new year. Our staff has been carefully picked and trained. The correspondence will be clearer. Sports, Reverend Parham BY JOE Reverend Parham And The Press BY JOE SIMPSON Since the publication of a certain article anent an unfortunate incident that the fates saw fit to cause to be enacted at the Mosby Memorial church, of which Dr. S. L. Parham, is pastor, there has been considerable discussion, pro and con, concerning the matter. the matron. Dr. Parham, from the gist of his sermons, has a misconception as to the aims and objects of the press in publishing incidents which are in themselves of high news value; he seems to feel that the press has picked him out as an object to be persecuted and ridiculed, he seems to feel that we are possessed of an urgent desire to destroy his reputation as minister and to annihilate his standing as a man, and if such is the case, the noted pastor has sadly misconceived our high purpose. sided the press as represented here endeavors to be fair and impartial in its presentation of news, it has no intention of using anything as a basis for news but that which can be backed up by facts, it has no quarrel with any individual, group, or faction, and does not contemplate creating any. It however, has set up for itself the task of presenting the public with the live news of the day when such news is of vital interest to the public, without any regard as to who or what may be affected thereby. We come not to destroy, but to make known to the world those things that are being done when such things come within the scope of our observation, or within the radius of our hearing, but only after a strict and careful investigation. When at any time we are faced with the investigation of any alleged overt act committed by anyone who is prominent in his own right, or who holds a position of prominence, we proffer the columns of the newspapers to such persons, after our interview, in order that they may be enabled thereby to clamp down the What's Wrong With Christianity? What's Wrong With Christianity? (From The Gary American) Sunday New York's mightiest cathedral rang with epithets. Church people shouted threats of lynchings and added blows to their outeries. Former Judge Ben Lindsey of Colorado had attempted to defend himself against the oral and character attacks of Episcopal Bishop William T. Manning and the congregation would have none of it. In such strange ways did Christianity work in the nation's sophisticated metropolis. The merits and faults of companionate marriage will not be discussed here. There are more important subjects. The main issues are the tendency of the clergy to use the pulpit to lambast and villify those with whom they disagree, the hypocrisy of American religion, the mediaeval fanaticism of church members who would wreak violence in behalf of a religion founded on peace, brotherly love and fairplay, and the common practice of white priests in avoiding mention of America's most baffling problem—the race situation. A history of Bishop Manning's record will show that the total amount of energy expended in behalf of the Negro race will not compare with the exertion spent in fighting companionate marriage. The Methodist church directs the bulk of its energy against anti-Prohibition sentiment. The notorious Bishop Cannon brays for the sanctity of the Eighteenth amendment while a large section of his constituency daily vio- WATCH The New JANUARY WATCH FOR The New Planet JANUARY 3,1931 PAGE TWO All communications intended for publication should reach us by Wednesday. Entered at the Post-office at Richmond Virginia, as second class matter. RIALS theatres and Negro religious economic and social life will flit through its columns with precision and lucidity, coupled with good make-up. The illustrated feature seaction which has been inserted in tabloid form will be carried in our regular columns and advertising will double its volume and present means of getting more for your dollar and the very latest. We ask you to support our new 1931 Planet by buying your copies regularly or subscribing, and by paying more attention to the advertising in its columns, for after all you get your news because business men pay for the news and their advertising, too. If the Colored people will follow the ads appearing in The Planet, they will convince the retail merchants that more advertising should be given the Negro press. We apologize for this personal use of this space which is dedicated for the public, and ask you to watch for and buy The New Planet next year. In And The Press E SIMPSON lid on the wild and unreasonable rumors that inevitably follow in the wake of all such happenings. There is not one single item which is of news value that has a higher news value, in the estimation of the public, than alleged corruption in high places. This fact is known to members of the press; hence their efforts to protect and safeguard the interest's of those so involved. This is not done as many might believe, to protect the press, for if the press is amply supplied with facts bearing on the case in question it has all the protection necessary. Any accusation, however false, against an individual who is himself prominent, or who holds any position of honor, or who lives by public support, in the stricter sense of the term, is held by the public as an indictment against such individual until such time as the individual so accused has completely disproved the charges brought against him; it is therefore readily apparent that the burden of proof rests upon the individual and not upon the press, the press however, in justice to the individual will gladly publish any statement in refutation of any charges which have been published through its columns, that being the way in which the wild rumors and false conclusions can be arrested or rectified. We endeavored in this case, as in others, to point out to the accused the logical course to pursue, knowing as we did what the outcome would be, but he persisted and continues to persist, that he took the most logical course, but as long as he continues to defy the press and public, refuses to present some logical reason for his past actions there will be discussion, even among his own supporters and the charge as it has been presented to the public will still stand. "He who would be master must be servant of all. Open confession is good for the soul." lates the Fourteenth and Fifteenth. It is apparently more essential to supervise post-marital relations and what one drinks than to promote the doctrines of a square deal for fellow-Christians of another color. It is unfortunate that the pulpits are not filled with Christians. The few who have somehow managed to get in are either too few in number or fearful of ridicule to let their true status become known. As it is, the non-Christian priests sway the land and lead congregations who have either been hoodwinked or go to church because they get what they like to hear. The records show that those who have imbibed deepest of the drink believed to be Christianity have been affected as has a youth by strong wine. They have fought, conquered, killed and tortured in the name of the church as a history of wars and of nations will show. Today the southern yokel of the Mississippi frontier has his churches and his lynchings and is interested equally in both. Christianity would probably put an end to racial and class antagonism if it ever became popular. The few glimpses the world has had of this strange and peaceful religion has caused thinkers to sing its praises. Some day a leader may come and cause the world to follow, even if it means stripping our pulpits of many preachers. H FOR w Planet Y 3, 1931 Dr. W. L. Ransome On City And Other Races compared with other races, even angle. The question is strength, degree of empathy, inferiority complex, titum. Which we raise in this issue and among themselves as a group themselves as a group so is no more divided than being the same. There gro to keep him from co- a thing is not true so free it becomes accepted as runs somewhat like the of his tent, "Come in, ever a sight which you never s ened in the ground, then ing and got four Negroes-HOUTed, "Pull! Pull! Pull! pulled as ordered. Then is over" But the crowd it to see. The circus man s er, did you ever see that b. about this story is this: u believe it than tell it. He dled already. It is true that Negro can not succeed in white man, but if the Negro rise higher even with this. Negro Unity And Other Race Unity The Negro is compared with other races, especially with the white races, from every angle. The question of variation in color, difference in brute strength, degree of emotionalism, mental inferiority or superiority, inferiority complex, degree of reliability and honesty-ad infinitum. and honesty. The question which we raise in this issue is this. Are the Negroes more divided among themselves as a group or race than are other people among themselves as a group or race? The writer holds that the Negro is no more divided than any other people—the circumstances being the same. There is nothing inately attached to the Negro to keep him from cooperating with his group. Sometimes we say a thing is not true so frequently and with so much emphasis that it becomes accepted as true. I have often heard a story which runs somewhat like this: A circus man shouted at the door of his tent, "Come in every body—ten cents—and I will show you a sight which you never saw before!" People went in by scores. The circus man nailed an iron ring to a piece of plank, firmly fastened in the ground, then passed two pieces of ropes through the ring and got four Negroes—one on each end of the ropes and then shouted, "Pull! Pull! Pull!" Each time all the Negroes obeyed and pulled as ordered. Then the circus man said, "Gentlemen, the show is over". But the crowd became furious and asked what was that to see. The circus man said, "You have seen Negroes pull together, did you ever see that before?" The crowd laughed and went out. The sad thing about this story is this: many Negroes tell it seriously, and more believe it than tell it. He who lacks faith in himself has half failed already. It is true that no man liveth unto himself and that the Negro can not succeed in this country without the help of the white man, but if the Negro lacks confidence in himself, he will not rise higher even with this help. I on what grounds or by that the Negro is no more scientific investigation, no investigation is necessary observation all go to people is not due to color the ignorant and untrain themselves, so do the ignor It may be asked on what grounds or by what authority we make the statement that the Negro is no more divided than other races. We need no scientific investigation, no piling up of certified data from statistical investigation is necessary. History, current events and common observation all go to show that lack of cooperation among people is not due to color. The educated and trained differ from the ignorant and untrained, but the educated also differ among themselves, so do the ignorant. In Governmental Affairs It is often said that Negro divided that they are not capa basis of reasoning the United Spine Islands, and Hatai must be investigated. If these govern they are of dark people, but rate of making. All governments pa many—the white—are still pass England was worth but litt Normandy came down and beat Jutes into a stabalized govern tribes were not black, but they any Negroes ever did. Now the Empire. Students of history ca In Chur The Negro is often criticized When it comes to religious masters in discord. Martin Luther Jno Wesley founded Methodism, so it goes until we have no end of the Negro has done is simply a seems best to him. After all a willing to cooperate than of the In Bw When it comes to business, and not a spirit of cooperation. M things because they have not t they cannot invest it where mat consolidation of three Negro be exponent of what the Negro is w at that Negroes and the are not capable of self go the United States takes catai must be supervised, these governments need he people, but rather because governments passed through are still passing through to north but little before 10 own and beat the warringed government under a fek, but they fought and quid. Now they have become of history can recall sim It is often said that Negroes and the darker races are so divided that they are not capable of self government. On this basis of reasoning the United States takes control of the Philippine Islands, and Hatai must be supervised, and Liberia must be investigated. If these governments need help, it is not because they are of dark people, but rather because they are in the state of making. All governments passed through similar stages and many—tho white—are still passing through this stage of infancy. England was worth but little before 1066 when William of Normandy came down and beat the warring Angles, Saxons and Jutes into a stabalized government under a fedal system. These tribes were not black, but they fought and quarrelled as badly as any Negroes ever did. Now they have become the great English Empire. Students of history can recall similar examples. In Church Affairs often criticized for disco- religious matters the w Martin Luther broke with Methodism, Calvin led the ave no end of sects and do is simply a choosing of After all a greater per- than of the white races. The Negro is often criticized for discord in his churches. When it comes to religious matters the white races are past masters in discord. Martin Luther broke with the Catholic church, Jno Wesley founded Methodism, Calvin led the Presbyterians, and so it goes until we have no end of sects and denominations. What the Negro has done is simply a choosing of one of these which seems best to him. After all a greater percent of Negroes are willing to cooperate than of the white races. In Business When it comes to business, it is capital that the Negro lacks and not a spirit of cooperation. Many Negroes do not take stock in things because they have not the money, even if they have it, they cannot invest it where maturity will be of long duration. The consolidation of three Negro banks into one in Richmond is an exponent of what the Negro is willing to do. When it comes to business, it is capital that the Negro lacks and not a spirit of cooperation. Many Negroes do not take stock in things because they have not the money, even if they have it, they cannot invest it where maturity will be of long duration. The consolidation of three Negro banks into one in Richmond is an exponent of what the Negro is willing to do. Current Observations If we are to judge the spirit current events, in international reasonable to conclude that its discord stalks abroad. We quote from daily news "Revolt Move Threatens King join in Challenging Hoover's Law Is Ruled Invalid by Judge Divided Over Ninth Street Bri If a Negro Council had done of Richmond has acted in the N Negroes would have been made Negroes are no more divided the deserve much credit, for: 1. Often efforts are made divided for political and economic 2. The Negro must sometimes of his group in order to k 3. Tradition is that they can fight as a handicap. bridge the spirit of cooperation, international, national and state that it is among the old. I daily newspapers the Watens King Alfonso," "R. Hoover's Relief Measure aid by Judge Clark," "City a Street Bridge Plans," council had done in a matter stated in the Ninth Street B been made the laughings he divided than other people for: is are made by white p and economic purposes. must sometimes remain an in order to keep his job. that they cannot pull toge If we are to judge the spirit of cooperation from the doing of current events, in international, national and local affairs, it is reasonable to conclude that it is among the other races that discord stalks abroad. We quote from daily newspapers the following headlines; "Revolt Move Threatens King Alfonso," "Rebellious Democrats join in Challenging Hoover's Relief Measure," "Adoption of Dry Law Is Ruled Invalid by Judge Clark," "City Council Hopelessly Divided Over Ninth Street Bridge Plans." If a Negro Council had done in a matter as the City Council of Richmond has acted in the Ninth Street Bridge problem, these Negroes would have been made the laughing stock of the world. Negroes are no more divided than other people and for this they deserve much credit, for: 1. Often efforts are made by white people to keep them divided for political and economic purposes. 2. The Negro must sometimes remain aloof from the movements of his group in order to keep his job. 3. Tradition is that they cannot pull together—this he has to fight as a handicap. A CALL TO VIRGINIA'S GEN- EROSITY By Ennion G. Williams, State Health Commissioner We who are interested in tuberculosis control in Virginia—and that means you, and every other good citizen of the State, are confronted with a serious situation. Patients are having to leave the sanatoria because their families are unable to keep them there. This sad condition is largely due to the months of depression and drought from which we have been suffering. These patients, in many instances, go back to homes where they cannot receive the treatment necessary to effect a cure. They infect other members of their families, particularly children, who are especially susceptible to tuberculosis. Funds from the Christmas Seal Sale now being conducted by the Virginia Tuberculosis Association, through its county and city branches, each year pay for just such cases as those who are now leaving the sanatoria. In 1929 nearly 800 months board was paid for sanatorium patients by this organization as well as 279 X-Rays; and food and clothing provided for patients ill at home, in addition to the preventive work among children and the campaign of education. Buy Christmas Seals generously this year, remembering that there are many who cannot at this time have a part in the saving of precious lives. Tuberculosis is curable if treated in time, but hopeless when allowed to progress too far. Christmas Seals help to save Virginians for Virginia. THE RICHMOND PLANET Ransome AN LOGY Other Race Unity In other races, especially with the question of variation in color, degree of emotionalism, mental complexity, degree of reliability, we in this issue is this. Are the themselves as a group or race than as a group or race? The writer divided than any other people—name. There is nothing inately him from cooperating with his not true so frequently and with so accepted as true. I have often what like this: A circus man come in, every body—ten cents—in you never saw before!" People can nailed an iron ring to a piece, then passed two pieces of our Negroes—one on each end of all Pull! Pull!" Each time all the adhered. Then the circus man said, but the crowd became furious and circus man said, "You have seen ever see that before?" The crowd story is this: many Negroes tell it man tell it. He who lacks faith in it is true that no man liveth unto not succeed in this country without it the Negro lacks confidence in even with this help. Morality grounds or by what authority we Negro is no more divided than other antigation, no piling up of certified man is necessary. History, current man all go to show that lack of due to color. The educated and untrained, but the educated do the ignorant. ties and the darker races are so sole of self government. On this states takes control of the Philippe's supervised, and Liberia must beents need help, it is not because her because they are in the state passed through similar stages and ing through this stage of infancy, before 1066 when William of the warring Angles, Saxons and ant under a fedral system. These bought and quarrelled as badly as they have become the great English in recall similar examples. Eth Affairs led for discord in his churches. Matters the white races are past or broke with the Catholic church, Calvin led the Presbyterians, and set sects and denominations. What choosing of one of these which is greater percent of Negroes are white races. Business It is capital that the Negro lacks many Negroes do not take stock in the money, even if they have it,arity will be of long duration. Theanks into one in Richmond is an willing to do. of cooperation from the doing of national and local affairs, it is among the other races that papers the following headlines; Alfonso," "Rebellious Democrats relief Measure," "Adoption of Dry Clark," "City Council Hopelessly Huge Plans." be in a matter as the City Council ninth Street Bridge problem, these the laughing stock of the world. an other people and for this they by white people to keep them c purposes.anes remain aloof from the move-keep his job. not pull together—this he has to (Baltimore Afro-American) Clarence Darrow doesn't believe in the Christian and the Jewish God. He says so himself. He goes further. He says it every night or so on the lecture platform before thousands of listeners who pay a dollar a seat to hear Mr. Darrow riddle arguments of Catholic, Protestant and Jewish preachers who claim for Christianity unity, and brotherly love. The Catholic church teaches that through it alone passes the divine way. It is intolerant, said the Protestant speaker at a quadrangular discussion in Washington last week. Who was intolerant when Al Smith ran for the Presidency? asked the Catholic and the Jewish rabbi, condemning neither, merely directed attention to three thousand years of Jewish history. Mr. Darrow referred sarcastically to all of their pretensions. Colored folk, who were refused admission to this debate, except to seats in the gallery, appealed through the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. to each of the speakers. Darrow, the Agnostic, alone responded. He threatened to withdraw unless what he regarded as segregation was corrected. So the gallery plan was abandoned for a plan more subtle and tricky. Effort was made to keep colored folk together in single rows, albeit in no one section. The point is, however, that of the Catholic, the Jew, the Agnostic and the Protestant, "the so-called Agnostic alone did the Christian thing." Such was the comment of a Washington minister. Our own goes much further. As we see it, Darrow was the only Christian there. Others have only the labels. SOCIOLOGY Authority In Business THE LABELS THE THIRTEEN MOST Gifted Negroes In The United States BY EUGENE GORDON, Brilliant Essayist An extraordinary article promised our readers some time ago, will appear in the BY JOE SIMPSON THE CONSTITUTION Preamble: We the people of the United States, in order to form, a more perfect union establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. ARTICLE 1, Section 1: All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. ANNUAL SENTENCES The time is almost at hand for men to go down-town and make debts which will tax their earning powers to keep up the payments on for the NEXT TWO YEARS. For many years this has been an annual custom, but taking into consideration the shortage of money, the scarcity of jobs, we feel that this is one year in which those who are not financially independent should forego the customary exchange of expensive presents. If you buy, buy what you can pay for in cash, dont mortgage or sell your labor for the NEXT TWO YEARS. THERE ARE DIAMONDS AND DIME-ONES Some men who go to college come out more of a fool than they were on entering. A college education is beneficial only to those who are endowed with common, ordinary HORSE-SENSE. The MORE education acquired by a FOOL the BIGGER idiot he becomes. An individual or RACE void of a back-bone is of no economic value, they are a hindrance to themselves and a drawback to the nation. CURIOUS TO SAY THE LEAST It has been said that hardships make for strength in a race or an individual. We fail to see where it has helped the Negro to any considerable extent. It has also been said that, to deny an individual or a race a thing makes it seem to him, or it, the more desirable. Where the Negro is concerned it all depends on who, or what, is doing the denying. White folks deny him the vote, he murmurs not; deny him his vote in the club meeting, or in his lodge or church, and that same man will shake the very foundation of the building. NEGRO NEWSPAPERS If the Negro newspaper will live up its obligations and print the NEWS as it happens, as some have begun to do, irrespective of religious ideals and obligations, irrespective of the petty whims and caprices of obsolete cliques and clans, it will shortly become one of the most potent factors in the development of industry among Negroes. People who are employed on the staff's of the newspapers have, or profess to have religion as well as the public; this however, does not in any sense nullify the duty they owe to the public; they sell the public a few sheets of paper called a newspaper and if they fail to give to the public those things that it is supposed to contain they break faith with the public and drop to the level of THIEVES AND ROBBERS. If the Negro will increase the circulation of his newspaper his advertisers will not be limited to those of his own race. The opposite race will use his pages if he has the circulation, to place their wares before the eyes of the Negro public. Negro newspapers in the main are twenty-five years behind the times, they must either catch the spirit of the times or be trampled beyond recognition, and left in oblivion by the onrushing procession of progress. VIEWS OF THE PUBLIC FURTHER OBSERVATIONS ON PASTOR'S ANNIVISARY Editor, The Richmond Planet, Sir. While the Pastor's Anniversary is not a thing of the most vital importance to the church, yet it is important and some good may result from a further consideration of the topic. To many minds, the Anniversary above mentioned is held largely for the aggrandizement of the pastor. He is lauded to the skies and this laudation lacks candor. His smallest achievements and his most trivial acts are seized upon by speakers, magnified, misrepresented and extolled. This is an attitude that should be condemned. Such exaggerated and extravagant adulthood is positively embarrassing and distasteful to any modest and sensible man. An intelligent minister of the gospel would rather that his personal achievements go unnoticed than to have them proclaimed from the house-top and his little every day acts given undue notoriety. For after all is said and done the general public is not interested in a minister's honorary degree, or the petty offices he holds any more than it is concerned about the shoes he buys, or the clothes he wears, or the things he eats. An element of the public, however, is interested in his work, in the contribution he makes to his church, in his spiritual equipment and in the other things that really matter. Another sad aspect of the pastor's anniversary is that it has become an occasion for the raising of money, the presentation of a purse or other gifts. Many members of the church contribute to this fund who are not able to give. Others beyond them means mistakenly assuming it to be their religious duty. Thus false standards of religion are set up in the house of worship, and by these standards the anniversary must be judged. In some cases the pastor's wife and his children are called to the pulpit and made the recipients of gifts of gold and silver. Instead of the pastor's anniversary reaching higher levels it is on the down grade, it is fast taking its place with the anniversaries of fraternities, the annual sermons of numberless organizations, and even various clubs that worship mammon and not God. Is it strange, is it surprising that so many people are at sea as to what religion is, as to what purpose religion serves, when churches and their pastors descend to such common things? A greater than I have said; "The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified." Then let us stop glorifying ourselves and each other and glorify our Maker. Let us stop lifting up the pastor as an example and lift up Him who declared; "And I, if I be lifted up I will draw all men unto Me." Surely the servant is not greater than his lord. We should no longer practice idolatry by idolizing a minister, nor by worshiping the god of money, or riches, or pleasure, or prosperity, or success, but remember that we owe homage to a jealous God who has commanded saying: "Thou shalt have no other gods before Me." Theodore W. Jones Richmond, Va Planet Writer Defended (Continued from page one.) property. If anything transpires which is sensational, it immediately becomes "news" and it is not simply your privilege, but your duty to publish it. When reporters are sent out, they go to get "facts" which make "news" not to be friend anybody. The public which pays for papers is entitled to the "news." I have the honor of knowing all of your reporters, and know them to respect the ethics of their profession, and that relations would be immediately corrected you, without waiting for any one to let loose an amount of temper which all people and ministers, especially, are supposed to control. I have read everything you have published with reference to the unfortunate affair at Mosby Memorial Baptist Church and have read your report of the pastors remarks. As I see it you and your reporters deserve nothing but commendation for the manner in which you have performed your duty with reference to this unfortunate affair and the minister nothing but criticism for descending to a campaign of denunciation and abuse instead of statements of denial or vindication. It ought to be well known that while a newspaper is supposed to publish the news it must stick to the "facts" in the "news" and that unless it promptly corrects any misstatements it is liable to suits for libel. I think that the pastor in question, and certainly with a lawyer to advise him, should have known this and it would have been far more becoming a public gathering. Everything which happens when the church doors are open to such a gathering, is public open to the public, is regarded as a public place, and the congregation as The church building however is on one level. HIRTEE roes In The An GENE GORDON, Brillian promised our readers some t "Richmond Planet" at an early date and far more beneficial to him to have sent you a statement showing in what particular any statement of any reporter was wrong. I am sure you would gladly have published it and offered an apology. The failure of an intelligent man to do this, seems to me to indicate that there was no way to show it. It looks like an admission that there was no successful dispute to any statement of any reporter, and that most regretfully, he fell into the error of denunciation and abuse. This satisfies unthinking people only. Thoughtful people are still thinking, and "thinking" makes them wonder why the pastor did not make clear cut denial of at least one of the reporters statements. Other persons with whom I have talked think, as I do, that it would have been better for him to have maintained an absolate silence. Your publications were of things which happened, and statements which were made in a public place. Both the statements and actions were public property before your publication of them. Rev. Parham's quarrel is with his former wife and not with your reporters. She publicly charged wife No. 2 with breaking up her home. All of us know the charge has been publicly made. It must stand until at least denied. A minister is supposed to be an example, his wife a model. Children unconsciously imitate their examples and models. For their sakes, a pastor should be above reproach and his wife above even the intimation of suspicion. As for your reporter, J. Henry James, the Amplifier, whom the pastor so specifically denounced, it seems to me that many pastors would do themselves credit to preach a sermon as meaty and as instructive from a biblical standpoint as the article which so fired the pastor. Amplifiers subject was Divorce. His theme was that "men, and certainly preachers should go slow in divorcing their wives, and he stuck to it. Many a case has been won in court where the lawyer did not quote one half as much legal authority for his position as Amplifier quoted of biblical authority for his plea of "less divorce. Judges, even up to the justice of the Supreme Court are bound to respect temporal law when quoted to them regardless by whom it is quoted, and I thought that ministers of the gospel were bound and compelled to acknowledge and respect biblical law or injunction as taken from the gospels, and that they knew all of this so well that no outside person needed to quote it to them. Since the main part of Amplifiers article is composed of quotations from the gospels, apt quotations, quotations bearing directly on the question of divorce which was his subject, I am closing this article with certain quotations taken word for word from the Amplifiers article and trust that the pastor concerned will give his version of these quotations to a waiting and much concerned public. "Art thou bound unto a wife? Seek not to be loosed. 1 Cor. 7:27." Let's turn to Saint Mark 10:11: "And he saith unto them, whosoever shall put away his WIFE, and marry another, commitit adultery against her." When Christ came on the scene everything was seen thru' different eyes. We are his followers, therefore, we should go by His teachings which are found in the New Testament. When He (Christ) came He brought light, hope and love; and He came to fulfill and bind us closer together—not to separate us. There is absolutely too much separation and DIVORCING done—too much, too much. Let's see what Saint Matthew says about it: 'But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecrete you, Matt. 5:44. We often act too quickly. We should Take that which we have and ask the Lord to make what we want. And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord. Let not the wife depart, from her husband, 1 Cor. 7:11. We are just sore and sick of preachers failing to practice what they preach. I do not think very much of people divorcing their wives. If you have a wife and she doesn't do as she should do, don't put her aside, pray with her, plead with her, ask the Lord to change her, and make her what He would have her to be. A little more praying would have made everything alright. God can change anybody. I thought this pastor believed that prayer is the key to heaven and faith unlocks the door? Ah, I see, he did not pray to the Lord to change his wife No. 1? He prayed for another wife, No. 2? "You need not be surprised at me telling the naked truth. Some of our nubits need to be cleaned out; of course we can not clean them, but we must not assist in covering sin. Let the truth be told." Which of these quotations makes Rev. Parham say: "any man that would do the thing that he (Mr. James) has done would steal the throug from his dead mothers back?" A Husband and Father. DELUXE Colored Balcoy Special Rest Rooms Distinct Comforts Be A Regular Get Into The Le The WIDC CHIC the Windy city's Big lowout auto The Love Racket W WIDOW HICAG "Widows made wait." is the n And when this into gangland- With Ed ROB I NEIL HA Alice Get Into The Love Racket With The WIDOW from CHICAGO The Windy City's Big Blowout "Widows made while you wait," is the new racket now. And when this widow steps into gangland—what a riot! With Edward G. 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The modern racketeer is often found to be ultra-scruppious in his attire; often he is even somewhat refined in appearance, and boasting a smattering of education, which he is always proud to display when he thinks it will impress his associates, according to Baldwin, whose hobby it is to know all about such characters. Dramatists once presented the crook as dirty and unshaven, having beady, shifty eyes and a retreating forehead. This was the stock conception of him for many years before organized crime began to attract a shrewder and more polished type, Baldwin points out. Of course, he adds, the essential characteristics of the criminal remain unchanged! "The Widow from Chicago" was directed by Edward Cline and has a cast consisting of such names as Neil Hamilton, Edward G. Robinson, Frank McHugh, Alice White, Lee Shumway, Brooks Benedict, Betty Francisco, E. H. Calvert and others. The crooks who play so prominent a part in the plot are said to be of the very latest type. 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She is not only a songstress if exceptional charm but an actress of great ability. The cast in general is of stellar quality. John Garrick, the young English actor, plays opposite Miss MacDonald and steps into the front ranks of popularity. Honors are by Joseph Macalay and Robert Chisholm, both well known on the New York stage. A comedy trio consisting of Joe E. Brown, Zasu Pitts and Harry Gribbon leave nothing to be desired in the way of laughs, and excellent characterizations are given by the youthful Carroll Nye and the veteran, Max Davidson. w was has names G. Alice brooks E. H. romi- aid to One of the most striking features of the production is the artistry of the settings by William Cameron Menzies. In design- ing the backgrounds, which range from scenes in Norway to the ice fields of the Arctic, he has given an enlightening illustration of how well modernistic and impress- sionistic settings are adapted to the new type of musical screen play. At The Colonial KIDS 10c. All The Time With CLAUDETTE COLBERT And FREDERIC MARCH SOUTHERN BEAUTY TO JION "BLACKBIRDS" Among the many Southern brown-skin beauties that have invaded Harlem, seeking a professional career on the legitimate stage, is, Miss Mazie Gordon, who hails from the state of Virginia, which is noted for its beautiful girls and hospitality in abundance. Miss Gordon is planning to join Lew Leslie's "Blackbirds" now in rehearsal. Besides being pretty and blessed with a symmetry of figure that would rival one of Ziegfield's beauties, this cute little Miss possesses a beautiful soprano voice that would due credit to any musical comedy producer who is fortunate enough to secure her services. Here's wishing her much success in her new field of endearment. Yes boys, she is still single! STOP! The holidays are here! Merry Christmas! Glad New Year! May good health and friendship true Be with you in all you do. Gershman's Meat Ma 2 E. Leigh at St. James Dial TOY LAN This Darling Baby S Meat Market st. 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The church, the most imposing in Harlem, was packed with members of both races. The Rev. Dr. John W. Robinosn, pastor, chose his text form Luke 1, 18-20, the prophecy of the angel Gabriel to Zacharias. But Harlem took for its farewell a paraphrase of Wesley Hill's line form the show: "Ganway for de Lawd!" And the preacher recognized this in his sermon as he described the actor's death on Wednesday, when Hill was struck by a taxicab. "He stood there in the shadows of the elevated," said the minister with emotion, "and neither right nor to the left was there any gangway for Gabriel." The venerable Richard Harrison, De Lawd of the play, sat behind the altar with the ministers. Adam and Eve were there. And so were Abraham, Moses, Shem, Ham, Cain, and Japheth. Daniel Hayes, Adam in the play, sat with Marc Connelly, the author. The Lord delivered the eulogy and Adam traced Gabe's career from medicine shows to Broadway via ministrels and vaudeville. Spingarn Heads N.A.A.C.P. Century." Goethe's Literary Essays, "Criticism in America," and has published at his hom eimen Amenia, New York, the "Troutbeck Leaflets." His poems are included in many anthologies, among them, Stevenson's Home Book of Verse, the Home Book of Modern Verse, Braithwaite's 1926 Anthology and others. Among the tributes to Mr. Spingarn's work in behalf of the Negro is the following: Dr. DuBois in the Crisis, January, 1918: "No more earnest and sincere friend of the Negro has arisen since the Civil Ward." MR. SPINGARN'S LETTER Mr. Spingarn's letter to the N. A. A. C. P. Board of Directors, accepting the election as President, is as follows: To the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People: "I am touched and honored by the unanimous vote by which you have asked me to be president of this Association. It is a real honor to be asked to succeed Moorfield Storey, who as the young secretary of Charles Summer shines in the pages of "The Education of Henry Adams" and who in his older age represented the nobility of purpose, the dignity and charm, of a day that can never come again. But more than this, I am honored by your confidence—the confidence of men and women who have been my friends and colleagues for so many years. I have tried to persuade you that there are others who could serve far more worthily than I, but I realize your predicament, and I see no way of evading my clear duty that I serve until you can decide on a more appropriate choice. I therefore accept what you so generously offer, regretting only that I cannot bring the weight of more honors to help in the cause to which this Association is dedicated. "Perhaps few of us realize what an extraordinary Association ours really is. Every shade of opinion, political, economic, social, and religious, is represented on our Board and in our membership. It is one of the few organizations in the world in which men and women who believe in things as they are and those who advocate a complete reconstruction of the social order have been able to work in harmony, and to serve a single cause, side by side. It is my dearest wish that this, which is one of the main sources of our strength, may not be altered, and that hand in hand we may continue to give hope and guidance to the millions who look to us for militant and disinterested help." (Continued from Page 1) STAUNTON SOCIETY wes ML. PANNELL Mrs. M. L. Pannell, visited © springs Sunday, While there she visited the Pine Grove church for the qnorning services. Her son Dr. R C. Pannell, Jr. accompanied ‘Mr. Pan- nell. miss ALEASE MABREY f Miss Alease Mabrey, RN, is spending some time with her parents Me and Mrs. A. C. Mabrey on Celarama St. VISIT RED STAR Mrs Effie Murray, Mr, and Mrs. William Lawson, Mrs. Clifford Mur- yay, visited Mrs. Jefferies, the Gaughter of Mrs. Effie Murray, last daughiey “at Red Star, W. Va. the party has returned after a very Freasant trip. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Di visiting these parts from Ohio. Mr. Lawson is ‘connected with the Highway dep’t in Ohio. BIRTHDAY TEA ‘Miss Eva Becks, was the honored guest at a birthday tea on Dec. 6th, Er'the home of her pareats Prof. and Mrs. J. H. Becks, Park addition. MR. W. M. JOHNSON ‘Mr. W. M. Johnson of Charlottes- ville was recent ‘visitor in the city, as the guest of his mother, ‘Mrs. Sophia Johnson and Mrs. Beverley Carter. “T" AT BOOKER “T” ‘A social “T” was held at Booker wp? ‘Tuesday evening, a representa tive crowd ‘attended. The ‘proceed: went to the school fund. Mrs. Jenni Perkins was the sponsor. ‘AUGUSTA ST. M. E. CHURCH ‘Rev. A. Hall Whitgeld preached ar inspiring sermon Sunday morning the sermon was dedicated to the Uni- versal Bible Sunday. The ‘Subject was what is the bible, Sunday will be Men’s Day at Augusta St. ‘The Sun- day. School. continues to progres: under the Rev. W. D. Washington . popular Superintendent. The genera public is ‘cordially invited to attend fhe Men’s Day services, both morn ing and night. INSURANCE AGENT ILL ‘Mr. Newman, the representative here of the Richmond Beneficial Lite Insurance Co. of Richmond, is in cape! ‘at the present. Mr. John Ballard of Richmond is looking after his work while he is sick. MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH ‘Supt. J. H. Hardy, who recently returned from Hot Springs hac charge of the Sunday School services Rev. E. D. McCreary was in the pul vet for the morning at which time be preached an inspiring sermon. Ser vices were also held at night, with Rev. McCreary preaching. B. D. P. U. was held in the afternoon. Nex Sunday will be Boys day. Rev. Me- Creary will preach in the morning and the boys will give a program ai night. Girls day was held recently anc the boys are trying hard to beat thé girls in raising funds for the church MRS. MARY SPAIN “Mrs. Mary Spain of Philadelphia i: visiting friends and relatives in the city. She worshiped at Mt. Zion Sunday Morning. SOCIETY PLANS FOR XMAS ~ With the advent of Xmas just KC around the corner, many parties, dunees ete., are being planned for the holidays. Many of the collegiate set ‘will be at home for the holidoys. And much “Whoopee” is expected. For the first Xmas in many years, ther will be no public place of assembly as the Palace Auditorium which wa: burned to the ground last winter ha: ‘not been rebuilt, therefore, the affairs will all be private. CHISOLITS WILL ENTERTAIN ‘The popular Chisolit Club, whic has large club rooms, will entertain on at least two occasions during th aie Xmas day and New Year: a John evi an Mrs. Chiles, among those who attended the Howard-Lincoln Football game os Washington, Thanksgiving. Merrs. J. H. Hardy and Frank Woodson returned to the city frow Hot Springs, where they spent the fall season. Miss Marie White, a teacher in Effinger High School, Harrisonburg ‘spent the Thanksgiving holidays with her sister and brother-in-law, and Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Pannell anc Rev and Mrs. R. C. Pannell. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams 1 New Hope, spent some of the Thanks giving holidays in Staunton, visiting bi and friends. Mrs. L. G. Pannell has returned to the city from Washington where she has spent some time recently visiting friends in that city. Mr. Alfred Caves, has gone tc Roanoke, where it is reported that he associat it i ‘i Dr Pa Ps in business with Prof. T. C. Edmunds David Crockett, have See city after attending the State Teachers’ Association that _met in Richmond last week. Prof. Crockett also visited Tidewater while away. He visited Portsmouth, where he formerly taught and also Hamton, where he was taught the guests of Editor and Mrs. William Conkdin The Chisolits, entertained at Their elub rooms on Thanksgiving night. A large and representative crowd was 0. Girls Day ir! was held at Mt. Zic Baptist Church last Sunday. pin day will be held Sunday, December ‘14th. . Mr. Samuel Johnson 9 Beecher tie week, after a most successful tour OE the Pacis Ctlen Crean Co) Bie. ~ BATESVILLE, VA. ‘The Mt. View Ccurch opened Sun- day morning at the usual hour. Our superintendent, brother J. T. Green turned the lesson over to our public school teacher, Miss Mary A. Buch- anan and she taught a wonderful Tesgon from Stephen. Sister Alice Jones took charge of her class . All had a delightful time at Sunday School, ‘We had an interesting talk from Deacon Charlie Walkes also brother fet. . ROBERT @. SCOTT Funeral Director 2223. KE. MAIN STREET RICHMOND VIRGINIA ELKTON NEWS After one week of revival which was conducted by Rey. B. L. Shiflet, was a success at MeGaheysville Va. God poured out His blessings on us and gave us 5 to baptize and add to the church they went to the water valiant hearted soldiers. ‘Mrs. Sarah Brown passed away in death Saturday night at one o'clock. She leaves one daughter, Janey Brewn, three grandsons, Fred Gor- den and Floyd and eight great grand. children to mourn their loss, She was a member of St. Hebron Street Church for many years. She will be laid to rest in Hill Top Cemetery at Greenwood. Mr. Miller Davis and wife Gene of Boon’s Run are visiting her mother and father of Staunton, Va. Mrs. Mauda Davis is able to be out ‘again to fill her place in the church again. Everybody rejoices at her recovery. Mrs. Sarah Brown was buried Tuesday at 2 o'clock. Her funeral was preached by Rev. E. L. Shiflet which was a wonderful sermon. The church was packed with friends to mourn her loss. Mr. Floyd Brown has returned to Altoona, Pa., after being called to the bedside of her grandmother. Rev. E. L. Shiflet has gone to Rich- mond, Va., to be with his wife he wil: return’ to All his post at St. He- bron Baptist Church, first Sunday in December and the second Sunday at Mi, Sinia, at Boon’s Run, Va, Sister Maggie Bryant is going back to work after five weeks of ill ness with fever: Mr. Harry Williams has returned to her home after spending several months in West Virginia. Miss Fanna Lee Beck is very ill at her home. Her friends are praying for her recovery. Mr, Edward Bryant is still on the sick list. Our prayer meeting at Mt. Sinia Sunday night was a glorious meeting. God poured out His spirit on every one, and brought happiness and joy in our church. We went home | re- joicing in the salvation of God. Come to our prayer meeting every, Wed- nesday night and Sunday night an¢ have your spiritual strength re- newed. We are always glad when they lest go up to the House of the Lord. We are having some cold weather in our community, which is in favor of the people butchering. | HOT SPRINGS NEWS Mrs Bessie Strother accompany her daughter Mrs, Helen Haskins wh fare spending her vacation at he home in Charleston, W.Va. te Covington Sunday while there’ she were the guest of Mrs. Beale. ‘Mrs. Bell West is spending about a week or ten days at her home in Louisa. Rev. and Mrs, Luke Jones royally entertained the pastor and Churet Relief Club, Friday night ‘The Sunday School Teachers train- ing Course of the Piney Grove Bap tist church met at the home of Mrs Mary Hickman asst. Supt. Tuesday night. ‘Mrs. R. C. Pannell walked in to Warm Springs Sunday. She was accompanied by her son and two o! his friends who were motoring to Hot Springs and the car broke dow” on the East side off Warm Spring: Mountain and there was no telephon near so they walked about 7 miles be fore they could catch a ride to Hot Springs. WAYNESBORO NEWS | Miss Sallie Mae Lewis, left on the 6th to visit her mother, Mrs. Pear! Essex Davis of Pittsburgh, Pa. whom she has not seen or heard of until recently for 15 years. Master William H. Perry, son o! My. and Mrs. J. H. Perry, was giver a birthday party at the Aeolian Hall on the 5th, at which 72 children re. presented. An unusual supply of presents were presented him. All en- Joyed themselves. i Mrs. Carrie Essex arrived home from Pittsburgh, Pa. on the 5th. The ‘condition of the atmosphere dis. agreed with her asthma trouble, Mr. C. R. Perry attended service, on the 7th, at 8 P. M. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Staunton. Mrs. A. W. Spears was in Staunton on the 4éh, on business. Mr. 0. A. Jordan was in Staunton on the 8th, o business. The News Virginia, and the city government have coalesced in pro- Jects for eleviating the suffering of estitute families here. An employ- ment Bureau has been established for the registering of non-employed men and women. Up to the 8th, 195 had been enlisted. The outcome for the near future seems bright—-God will provide, Services at Shilo on the 7th were excellent. The Sunday School was well attended. Supt. W. M. Murray, St., presided. The monhly report of the secretary and treasurer will be submitted on the 14th. Dr. C. H, Harris, Pastor, preached two soul stirring sermons from Psa. 12:2, and Acts 26:2. A fine and appreciative audience witnessed both. EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH STAUNTON, VIRGINIA, Sunday School was held at 9:30, with Mr. McKinley Bryant as Super- intendent, with a full corps of teechers. "After Sunday School, business meeting, with reference to a, Xuias Tree, and presents for the children. At 11 A. M., there was a sermon by the pastor Rev. R. C. Pannell, and also at 7:30 P. M. afte which Baptising was held, four can- Staunton Thity Savers Receive $7,000 Peoples Bank Re- leases Xmas S’v’gs ‘The Peoples Dime Savings Bank, the pioneer Xmas Savings Bank of the city, released last week the Christmas Savings for 1930. The amount released was $7,000. While this is not quite up to the usual amount saved by Stauntonians, it showed that the depression has been evident in our city, that the spirit to Save under the trying conditions of the past year was just as enthusias- tie. Tt will be recalled that Staunton Banks have showed the greatest forti- tude of possibly any in this section, There has not been a single failure in the city or county. The Peoples Dime Savings Bank the only Negro Banking institution in the Valley. It has been established 19 years, The bank has had phenominal manage- ment and grown to be recognized as a strong institution. ‘The late cashier Thomas E. Jack- son, spent his life in building up the bank. The cooperation from the pub- lie has been substantial. As one it was stated the Negro Banks have a hard row to travel, for instance the white banks of the city can look for fa large percentage of the Xmas funds to be returned thru the merchants, but the Negro banks can only depend ‘on thrifty savers, as our business in- terests not only in Staunton but else- where is negligible. But strange as it may seem, the Peoples Dime Savings Bank has a good percentage of its Xmas savings returned, because it has hundreds of small savers. Yet hundreds of the dollars from this Xmas Savings and other savings of Negroes is spent with the local mer- chants, But much of that is returned as many of them hire Negroes and this money eventually finds its way back to the bank. ‘Many Negroes Shopping Early _ With the local stores chock full of Xmas things, hundreds of our group are to be found doing their Xmas shopping early. The stores are oker- ing at this time the greatest Xmas values, possibly ever offered in Staunton, Shop early seemed to have been well heeded by those who vead the local papers, for the past two weeks the Staunton Tribune and other local papers have been driving this home to their readersy __ Next week this paper will publish its annual Xmas number and in it the thrifty merchants of this com- munity will tell of their marvelous values. The readers and community in general are implored to visit these friendly merchants, Former 10th Cavalryman Visits Staunton | put J; H. Carter, retired, of St. Paul Minn., was visitor in Staunton on Thanksgiving Day. Lt, Carter is now connected with the U. S. Dep't of Agriculture as a farm demonstra. tor inthe state of Minn., he is the only Negro holding such’a position in his state. Lt, Carter, who was the guest of Capt. W. W. Green of this city spent fifteen years in the service of his country the most of his time ‘was spent in the famous 9th Calvary. Lt. Carter like his friend Capt Green, is world wide traveled. He ha: been stationed in the Phillipines, hely to put down the Mexican rebellion and knows also of the wet and cold trenches of No mans land. After the worlds war Lt. Carter was sent to the Univ. of Minn. by the Government and took Agriculture and since finish ing the course at Minn., has spent the most of his time in that state at a farm demonstrator. Lt. Carter graduated from the University of Minn, in 1923. While in the city as the of Capt. W. W. Green; Lt. Carter was the guest of honor “at two brilliant social functions. On ‘Thanksgiving day he feasted at the palatial home of Mr, and Mrs. Kramers on Tams St., where the conventional turkey with all its embellishments was the order of the day. Those wso were in- vited to attend the dinner at Mr, and Mrs. Kramers’ were: Mrs. Alfred Caves, Mrs. John Miller, Mr. Bolden Geern, Capt. Green, and the host and hotesss. On the following night Capt. Green entertained at a “Boots and Spurs” party at his beautiful home on Park Boulevard where Mrs. Lena ‘MeFerson was the hostess for her brother Capt. Green. Those invited to attend the “Boots and Spurs” party were: Mr. and Mrs. E. Kram- ers, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marshall Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Bryant, Dr. and Mrs. C. J. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Shorts, Mr. Richard Scott, Prof. and Mrs, Wm. Knox, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Caves, Mr, Earl Henry, Edi- tor William Conklin Brown, Dr, and Mrs, Staurt Scott, Dr. 00. W. Mar- shall, Mrs. Anna Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Dunnings, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, Miss C. Pryor. The party lasted until the Wee-Sma- hours of the morning. Lt, Carter left the next day for St. Paul, express- ing his pleasure in the hospitality of the Staunton people and his host and hostess. He expects to pass thru the Valley again in the early part of the New Year at which time he hopes to visit the Natural Bridge, the Cav- erns and other places of interest near-by. didates were baptised, they were Helen Burke, Mary, Portia Brown and two other children whose names we failed to get. The Men’s Day Dollar rally was quite a success. Mr. M. L. Brown, former Supt. presided at the collection table for the men’s pe BUY CHRISTMAS SEALS eee ee | 2 tease gy, [Rees YS g@HEALTH GOB, _2~ Ge, A HOPE BM io | CLG” MEA {HAPPINESS CAs Wo \\ ON EVERY LETTERy ee AY [oN EVERY PacKnor NS ey rk | Sian | NY Ni i san Ne SS ce es ee Bohtes Tiendee Thie Rannar W. I. JOHNSON’S SONS . . A FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND MORTICIANS 10 WEST LEIGH STREET Day or Night Service Within 1000 Miles When Ordered. W. L, JOHNSON’S SONS EXPERIENCED MORTICIANS Conduct Funerals Flawlessly. Our Many Years of Ex- perience Enables Us To Conduct All Funerals In A Most 4 Efficient Manner. 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They never do after 50.” In March, 1927, Macauley entered a hospital and underwent a difficult operation for tuberculosis vf the spine, For three months afterward he lay in bed, with his drawing board strapped up in front of bim Fighting every inch of the way. back to health. “{ would not be allve today,” wrote Macauley to one of his friends, “if it were not for the re markable advances made medicelly and surgically In the treatment of this disease.” WARM SPRINGS. VA. i Rev. C, A. Scott, pastor of the M. E. Church was at his post of duty Sunday and delivered two good ser- mons to an appreciative audience. Miss Virginia Feggons left Satur- day evening for Huntington, W. Va, to spend a while with her’ mother, Mrs. Dora Edwards, Mrs. Malsenia Jones, Mrs, Eliza. beth Bolden, Misses Alberta and Madlyn Jones accompanied her as far as Covington, ‘The Union Christmas tree will be at Mt. Pisgah Church _Chrictmas night at 8 o'clock. A Christmas pro- gram will also be rendered by _ the school. Our teacher, Mrs, Amie King will have charge of the program. ‘Mrs, Frances Morris is spending a while at Fort Lewis, Va. Mrs. May Belle Lee entertained the Girl Reserve Club Thursday evening, A good number was in at- tendance, Plans were laid for a box social on the 12th of Jan, 1981. ‘After the business was finished a delicious repast was served by Miss ‘Lee assisted by Miss Doris Watkins. Virginia: In the Law and Equity Court of the City of Richmond, the 6th day of November, 1980. Florine’ Morgan, plaintiff, against ‘Wim. D. Morgan, defendant, in Chan- cery. The object of this suit is to ob- tain an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony by the plaintiff from the defendant upon the ground of wilful desertion and abandonment for three years and more. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant is not a resident of the State of Virginia, it is orderer that he appear here within ten days after the due publication of this or- der and do what may be necessary to protect his interest in this suit. A Copy, Teste: LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk. by Ira M. Barr, D. C. J. Henry Crutchfied, p. a. ‘They said he was done, vut he wasn't. A few months afler he came out of the hospital, Macauley was drawing a cartoon a day for the Brooklyn Daily Bagle. For tw: years he has been turning out work ‘as vigorous as in the days when “T. R." were the dest known Initials tn the world, and he drew a cartoot fnyenting the “Big Stick.” And now, in 1930, as he nears the age o 60 years, this man who bad William McKinley for a god‘ather and men tor back in Canton, Obio, and was supposed to be a “has-been” —wins the cherished honor coveted by every cartoonist in America—the Pulitzer prize. “gure [ll draw a cartoon.” he sald when the subject was broached “I'm an old pal of the Christmas seal. Both of us have fought tuber ‘asicaia.® | LYNDHURST, VA Sunday School well attended, Mrs. Fannie Thomas and childrer of Harrisburg were the Sunday guest ‘of her brother, Mr. Awkward. Mr. and Mrs, James Monroe of ‘Phila was accompanied by Mr. White ‘of Charlottesville also Mr. and Mrs. James Reid of Avon were the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Burden. Mr. George Madden was the guest ‘of his mother, Mrs. Nealia Ladden. VIRGINIA, IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE OF - THE LAW AND EQUITY } COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND THE 30th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1930. 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However, it would seem nar- row in us not to sacrifice our let- tec for something much greater. We wish to extend the promoters of this great project our congratula- tions. ‘The news I have for you this week is more than interesting, decidely full. Tt might cause me to take longer portion of your time, but 1 ascure you that your enjoyment will be by no means diminished. If you have no objections, it would be. 3 source of delight for me to review th einncidents of the week just, past with a little “Sub-deb Chatter. Marshall Brown, the younger son to Dr. and Mrs. Fred Brown, of N. Fifth is one on whom we first fo- cus our attention. Master Brown, entertained a large group | of his friends on last Friday afternoon, At tendants at the party report that Marshall was most entertaining, and dent all possible efforts to see that his guests were well pleased. The young ladies present, and represen- itive of — Richmond’s soon-to-be- ics, wore the Misses Hermoine Pey- tou, 'Salligy Peyton, Mary Bragg, Miriam Robinson, Carlotta Robin- son, Nancy Robinson, Isadore Rob- inson, Doris Quarles, Clara Jack- son, Rosa Brown, Madelyne Jackson, ‘Alice Reed, Carlotta Brockington, Berthel Mayo, Jewel Watson, Mag- gie Laura Walker, Elizabeth | Fra- fier, dJuette Frazier, Geraldine Washington, Pauline Earley, Mayme Lou Fields, Lillian Swann, | Evelyn Swann, Leola Harding, Bernette Wood, Coralease Norrell, Elnora Ward, Daisy Taylor, Althea Wash- ington, Annette Washington. ‘These little ladies had as their partners for the afternoon, James Kidd, Franklin Kersey, W. I. Jobn- sen the fourth, Norman Jones, Ches- ter Lindsey, Roy Singleton, Haywood Blackwood, Jr., Walter Gee, Abner Johnson, ‘Matthew White, James Johnson, I. A. Jackson, Ii, Walter Wright, Armstead Walker, William Calloway, James Major Colsom, the fourth, Curtis Banks, Charles “Mal- lory. While we are not mentioning this age group, it seems quite appropri- ate {speak of the “We Moderns, Jr.” As far as I recall, ye have not this rather enticing group for At least a month, Our attention was again called to them, last week when they held their regular meet- ing with the Misses Sallie and Her- moine Peyton, daughters to. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Peyton, residents of North First Street. Completion of their plans for the fast approach: ing Yuletide season involved quite a Fit of the time usually allotted to business. ‘These congenial _ host- esses surprised their guests with a very refreshing menu. Those pres- ent were the Misses Margaret Wes- tray, Alice Reid, Faith Morris, Eve- lyn Gilpin, Marjorie Stokes and their president, Miss Edna Bradley. We have been waiting patiently, to see who we would have the pleasure of addressing as “Miss Sig- ma Gamma Rho.” Miss Mamie Brown, the petite co-ed, was the most ‘successful candidate. Miss Brown had very close rivals in the persons of Misses Mary P. Smith and Lavinia Cogbill. Their managers were elated over this apparent suc- cess, As was planned previously, Miss Sigma Gamma Rho will be pre- sented to Richmond, on Christmas Eve or I suppose that I shoud have said, Christmas morning at theit “Dawn” dance to be featured al Jchnson’s Hall. Congratulations Miss Brown, At the home of Miss Beatrice Edmonds, 506 North 5th Street, on Sunday, the members of the Delver: Literary, Club of which Miss Ed- monds is treasurer. Many favorable comments have been passed on the ‘ea by those present. “Among whot were Misses Blanche Coles, Henriet- ta, Barrett, Thelma Winston, Ella Hudson, Mary Wingfield, "Eloise Bowles, Geraldine Bolling, Olivia Cumber, Hattie Gray, Goldie Coots, Mrs. Ruth Jackson, Misses Hallie Ed- nionds, Laura Westray, Ruth Car- rington, Leola Cephas, Marian Ce- phas, Thomas Barrett, Joseph Ran- some, Paul Dill Morton, Mr. and Mrs J. Henry Peters, B. Addison Cephas, i, Charles Bland, James M. Almas Mrs. Henry Walton, Mr. and Mrs Hampton Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Clar- ence Saunders, Miss Madeline Ham- iiton, Mrs. R.'B. Sampson, Mr. and Mrs.’ Louis F. ° Jeffries, | Clarence Wright, Commodore Bennett, Eman- uel Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. C. Bernard Cephas. Some of these persons ap- peared on the program. This Musi- cal Tea, as I understand, is the first of a series that the Delvers hope to sponsor. So those of us who ae not have the opportunity of receiving the benefit of this program will have other chances to have the “Delvers” as our hostesses on one of the occa- sions. When you take into consideration the date, I suppose you will think that I should hav eincluded in my letter last week, reports from the en- tertainment which Coach Hucles al- lowed his football squad of the sea- son just past to enjoy. Coach Hucles was host, in an attempt to partly show members of the squad Bete ee eer ee ees DEAREST “DOT:” COD, SOS ee EE Rnwdant. aerd Smith, William H. Norileet, ticks, “Fatso” Gadsden, Junius Tay- er, Morris Kersey, Richard Keller, “Red” Harris, Edgar Peters, Chas. | ee, Lloyd Williams and John Wil- ams. » Members of the Dramatic Club at Virginia Union were the rather delightful host and hostesses at the home of Miss Grace Hughes, 503 N. “st. James Street, on Saturday ‘evening. Miss Hughes as we know {sa resident of Morgan Hall this season, but forsook her days of lei- Sure_on the campus for the bene- it of the Dramatic Club, Members of the club enjoyed having as their guests for the evening Misses Carolyn Dungee, Lucille Barco, Christine Williams, Shirley Duiguid, Elwyza Duiguid, Eunice Joyner, Na- omi Hucles, Christine Wade, Cath- etine Watson, Cora Turner, indiana Davis, Aretha Bedford, Coralease Hele,’ Gladys Stuart," and__ then Harold B. Jordan, William Yancey, Norvell Coots, James Green, Robert L. Cooper, H. Hudson, Lloyd Wil- tiaras, Herman Washington, Thaddeus Smith, A. Pledger, Richard Arm- stead, R. Myzee Anderson, William Tolliver, Charles A. Ukker, Jr., of Howard, Arthur 0. Waller, director of physical education at’ Howard, Henry A. Payne, assistant coach of football at Howard, Jake Mays, and John 0. Hopkins,’ II, of Lincoln; Eugene Kinckle Jones, II, E. Ray- mond Fairfax, M. Lamb, John Ash- ley, Ethel R, Harris, LT have been waiting for a length of time, closely akin to a week to relay to you those most favorable comments aroused as a result of the very elaborate party which those who were guest to Dr. and Mrs. Wil- lis Pettis, enjoyed on last Saturday evening. This host and hostess showed the best of their congeniality to “Jerry” Dismond, A’Lelia Walker, Miss Mayme White, Lloyd James, Mr. and Mrs. T. Everett Johnson, T. Everett Johnson, Tl, Miss Nina Hill, Dr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Gal- vin, Dr. and Mrs, Madison Jones. The honorees of this _ hospitality shown by Dr. and Mrs. Pettis, were the first named four, “Jerry” Dis- niond, A’Lelia Walker, Lloyd James and Mayme White. I have been try- ing to ascertain the proper name to be given the supper which the par- tiefpants enjoyed but all I can gather is that it was one of the swellest suppers possible, When the guests repaired homeward they agreed that the evening had been one of the most well spent, it had been their privilege to witness. Thisoceasion for which Dr. and Mrs. Pettis, brings to our minds the fact that Richmond had the unus- uality last week of having “Jerry” Dismond, A’Lelia Walker, Mayme White and Lloyd James to spend a period of three days in their midst. “Jerry” alias Lady Nicotine, was the house guest of Mrs, Mary’ Binga of 1308 Decatur Street, and also Mrs. Hattie N. F. Walker, 110 East Leigh Street, The other’ members of the party were guests of T. Everett Johnson, Jr., who inciden- tally is spending a short time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Johnson, 11 East Clay Street, These visitors ‘to Richmond were lavishly entertained, as no doubt you know. ‘An event which many of us had awaited since invitations were issued two weeks ago, appeased us on Wednesday evening. H. Berkely Jor- dan of Douglas Court was our host. We are indebted to Mr. Jordan for the most outstanding affair at whieh we have had the pleasure of being in attendance this season. A cordial hospitality was felt at the door. Immediately upon entering, the cedar, pine, red and green lights, placed you in an attitude appropriate for the fast arriving Christmas season. The proverbial mistletoe, though not heeded, hung between the living room and dining room. Special Christmas trinkets scattered effec- tively about, were noticed. Called especially to our attention were the poinsetta-like lights placed on the buffet, and the extravagantly. deco- rated mantel. A few hours of dancing and then the two course menu, Again the couples danced to the strains of Eddie Miller and his dance orchestra, and music furnished by John H. Hester. Those present were the Misses Alice Jackson, in shell pink, satin-back crepe, with E. Raymond Fairfax, Rose Sully in pea green chiffon ‘with B. Addison Cephas 11, Harriette Wilson in pink taffeta with Franklin Kersey, Jeanette Lathan in peach taffeta with Russell Gilpin, Laura Westray in tan lace with John Hester, Sue Clark in pink satin back crepe with J. J. Robinson, Jeanette Booker in blue taffeta with Charles Dial, Anne B..Taylor in pink ruffled taffeta with J. Alvin Banks 11, Madelyne Tyler in peach moire, trim: med with tulle, with Bruce, Williams Charlotte Thompson in blue satin, with George Peterson, Gene Kinckle Jones 11, Adelaide King in figured taffeta with Augustus Bundy, Evelyn nae in sweeping black taffeta, Mrs. Ruth McGuinn in black velvet, Arthur Davis, Naomi Hucles, in blue with matching accesories with Morris Kersey, Vivian Watson in salmon with black velvet trimmings, with ——Butler, Martha Coleman in pink taffeta and net, Christine Williams in peach with Charles Lee, Dottie Campbell in white satin and tulle with Walker Quarles, Ethel Harris in pink satin back erepe with Archer Mitchell. Mr. jand ‘Mrs. Robert C. Scott continued the feting of Jerry Dis- mond, A’Lelia Walker and Mayme White of New York, at their home Sunday evening." Those present were: the S. W. Robinsons, the Da- vide ‘Deans, the Bernard Kenneys, the Oscar Johnsons and the J. B. Dardens of Petersburg, the Ver non Harrises, the Nathaniel __Dil- lards, the George Hayeses of Wash- ington; James Eaton of Washington, Melvin Walker, C. V. Walker, Mrs, Hattie N. F. Walker, the T. Everett Johnson, T. Everett Johnson, I, of New York; the J. L. Hayes. | o C.1LA.A. Holds 20th Annual Session ; Ommittes Selects Three All ( | A A Ele opoee Sonia 1. A. Ae vers Improve Standard ee hh ae LAA. mek ini beene ;, tions are; his all-r i] e |. | annual session at Lincoln iniversity, Union-State Place sais si llc “tas? of] pry har ws trite i Bamber 18h aah 190, 30On Fi El other fellow, and with a degree of|evidence. Most of the guards were ivingstone College was admitted in First Eleven smsensiie wear, asd! Srost|strong to the defense, “but laced [State tae thcsenth member stency; his weak and strong|strong on the defense, but lacked) making the thirteenth member. Hampton Institute, Va., Dec. 15:— Football in the C. I. A. A. during the past season was much like that of last year. As a whole the play was of a middle class order, with just one or two teams standing out. ‘Teams that seemed to forcast won- derful aggreagtions as the season moved down the line failed before the half mark was reached, Hampton began with a rush, but faltered along the rugged journey. Union’s brand of play was maintain- ed, though the Panthers had nothing like the teams of old. Morgan main- tained her dizzy pzee with only one reverse and closed the season with an excellent team. Howard showed improvement over last year, but fail- ed to present a stron gwinning com- bination. Johnson C. Smith started out good, but bean to show sluggish- ness as the season rolled along. Lin- coln had an improved machine but not a great team. As for the other elevens a look over the final stand- ings will tell the story. The, players picked here for the season's honor, a place on the all- star eleven are placed because of their work during the gridiron war- fare. Every man’s qualifications have been considered. He has been closely watched and studied through- ‘ank the! seni. Askowia: these GUalitien: i Giga How to Play 7 | [a.7 BRIDGE Lege) “ign Tcefaon JER ‘Author of “PRACTICAL AUCTION BRIDGE” ARTICLE No. 16 The! English players adopted the informatory double some time ago, but they are still more or less inexperienced jn their use of this interesting conven- tion, Asa result many articles devoted to this conveution are written by their best players and many of them are most interesting. Here are sone ex: {racts from oue of the best that con- tains mighty fine advice for our own players to follow: flav you ever realize! how often plavers, think that an ‘Informatory Prouble’ has been successful when in fact it made no difference? Z bids ‘One No-Trump’; A doubles, ¥ says, ‘No Bid’; B, “Two Spades,’ and makes game, A‘pats himself on the back in Seli-congratulation for his double; he does not realize that even if he had sl No Bie B ould ail have bi “two Spades’, In the majority pf case incre a player doubles. "One No: Trump,’ and his partner makes a bi achich achieves contract or even game the puurtner would have made his bic without the encouragement of th YIntormatory Double’. “The writer suggests extreme cat tion in the double of ‘One No-Trump’ IZ deals and bids ‘One No-Trump, and holds a ‘No-Trump’ hand, b should, in the majority of eases, is in tie hope either that B will make s bid it his hand justifies it, or that if E passes, A's cards will prove sufficiently Food to prevent Z from making gare he use of the ‘Informatory: Double by A depends upon, (a) the score, (b the nature of A’s hand and (c) his knowledge of 2; 1 ZV are 20 or more up in rubbe game, or even in any game, and Z bid fise'No-Trump and A holds a ‘No ‘Trump’ hand, A should double. Th score is of importance, for Z. wins th fame if he maxes is contract. / He kd ‘chinresore: Gululitely Comneanc .aswer to Problem No, 12 Hearts — K, J, 7, 5,3 Clubs—9, 8,7, 8,2 Diamonds — none Spades— 0, 9, 3 —————_ Hearts — 10, 8, 2 : Y = Clubs —0, iA B : Diamonds—A, J, 10,9,6,4,2 : z } Spades—4 Hearts—Q Clubs As KJ Diamonds — K, 7, 5 Spades — K, 10, 8, 7, 6,2 No score, first game, (1), Suppose Z bids one spade and A ‘bids one no trump, What should Y bid? (2) Sup pose Y_ bids two hearts and B bi three diamonds, prbae shone 2 bid? 3) Suppose Z passes, A bids three no Grumpe'and all pass, what should. ¥ pean) ‘Suppose Y cpus the three of spades, what should Z play? Solution:_¥'s bid of two hearts with this hand is correct, but, if made, Y should determine to help his partners spade bid-on the next round. Bid in lor gusta hei or spade eieheve for game in hearts or spades, wi suusthia hand the beeser It B bids three diamonds, Z should bid three spade, His asi i so strong that he Whether theses or pz ether Z bi ‘or passes, ‘A should bid three no trumps. Y is now in a position where he can do one of two things: either bid four spades cr passin the hope that he can defeat the three no trump bid, Some players might double three no trumps, but such a double is a gamble and ean hancy be considered sound, Needless to® say, Y Zcan make four spades or can defeat the thiree no trump bid by five tricks. Su; Foren fess ts ince a crams : bid. What is his proper opening? With three spades to the queen, Y should open th trey of spades and Z should play the king. A win this trick and lead the queen of diamonds. Z| should win thi trick lead his Ling of clubs to indicate jie Se cotey aad nt Tead the deuce of spades. ¥ must win the next two epade tricks and place Z in the lead with a club. ¥ Z thus must win nine tricks. re upbose, however that Z, when Y lec the trey of spades, refused to pl bi ee Rlcoeit eta eae oa wi th jack and thus be able to make his bid. The lesson to draw from this | play is: “Never finesse against your| partner.” The foregoing represents the Copyright. 1929, by Hoyle, Jr. Hearts — A, 9, 0, 4 Clubs — 10, 6, 4 Diumonds—~Q, 8, 3 Spudes—A, J,'S tions are; his all-round ability to carry out his job better than the other fellow, and with a degree of consistency; his weak and strong points; his ability to out guess anc out smart the opposition; how _ he stands up under stiff ‘opposition; whether he is good only against soft foes and bad against tough as- signments, or whether he carries on sturdily against all that is sent a. gainst him, THE ENDS There were few outstanding ends thronghout the season, The crop was small and after the process of elimi: nation the two man for the flank positions were picked. Va. State had Payne; Lineon. Sydnor; Hampton, Smith, Red Ellis; at Union John Williams; St. Paul had Conliffe, But the selection narrowed down to John Williams of Union and Thomas of Hampton. THE TACKLES The crop of tackles was not of 2 ‘high order. The few who were out- standing ran a fairly close race. There was Lane of A. and T., Bara- bin of Va. State; Gaines of Hamp- ton; Robinson of Union; Kane of Lincoln; and Johnson of Morgan. These men faced the guns and were there at every turn. Their consist- ent work overshadowed the rest of the lot and after due process, Gaines of Hampton and Robinson of Union get the call for first team honors. THE GUARDS The outstanding guards were few ‘and far apart. While most of the B to bid; even though B's cards are useless, aad the side may fall, But A Chould be sure, before doubling, that fhe has a ‘No-Trump’ hand. The test question to put to himself is, C1 had Been dealer, woukd {have bid, ‘One No-Trump" on this hand?; and if the answer is Yes,’ Yet him double, “There are occasions when the na- ture of A's hand justilies him in conb- ling Z's ‘One No-Teurtsp', irrespectivs Jof the score. It is invpo"sible to teal With this in a stort article, cxcopt by means of an exumole, 2’ bids ‘Ons No-lruinp' -\'s hand is Spades, A, O, x, xj Hearts, K, J, x, 33 Diassonch, G10, x x3 Clubs," The first thought that comes into A's mind is that 25 !NocTrimp! hand consists chiefly of a tong and solid suit of Clubs, and if th’s is so, A caunot be sure that by bing Tow he can save the game. He should therefore double in the hove chat, 3 ‘ill bid ‘Two! of one of the majo" suit». Readers will doubtless grasn tie tle ‘which lies behind this ewumple “But in every phrase of the gare knowledge of one's partner ar we ‘opponents is of the utminst fmnnortane:, Can you not all call to mind ne oF pare players concerning whos, whea he bids ‘One No-Trump,’ you sie w | that he will detivee the gonds, He folts fun 18 carat ‘Une No-Irian band. Ca | the other hand, you can vis»wiize sore | whose ‘One No-Trump’ hus uiien tot much gold and a lot of alloy. You ein | kave a gamble on a fellow of the Inter kind; in the rubber game he may ve taking a chance and it his jaartner Holds nothing and you and, your jar | ner have good hands, a double of ‘Oe | No-Trump! left in may yield you 390 Jor 400 above; and is there any more Jenjoyable moment in the aie chan || when you penalize the dealer in tis | way?” AP ee Re gy ee You can figure out for yourseli cne ‘tremendous differences that resultea, Answer to Problem No. 13 Hearts—A, 0, 5,3,2 | ———— Clubs —., 3 z 1 : Diamonds —7, 5 tA ar ‘Spades — K, G, 9, § 20s No score, first game, Z dealt ian ul fone club, A bid one heart, \° pu sd and B bid two diamonds. (1) If Z aw bid two spades, what should A do? (2) TEA and’ Y passed D Bid three i monds and Z passed, what should A now do? Solution: @ A should pass the two- lepade bid. His hand is too weak to | justify a rebid at this stage, (2) 1° B should bid three diamonds, however, and Z passes, A's position is ent.re1;: different, Such a hilty B shoul iad cate a set-up diamond suit and some thing on the side. The fact that V could not assist 2's club, bi an! thet, Z wasn't strong enough te rebid mea fe protable that AB havea stopper in the club suit in theiz combined hands. A is justified, therefore, in bidding three no trumps. All passed and Y opened the jack of clubs. B's hand was as follows: Hearts — K, 7 Clubs — 10,'8, 5, 2 Diamonds — A, K, Q, J, 10,9 Spades —4 Needless to say, A B scored four odd at no trump and thus gained over those players who played Stance diamonds. There is no game at dia- monds; in fact, A B can score only two odd. ¥ Z will make the ace king of clubs, ace of spades and two trumps as Y held the eight six of diamonds and was thus able to overtrump A twice, The hand is a good example of clever deductive bidding, * Christmas Greetings! Idlewood Bakery Phone: Dial—5-9336 1817 Idlewood Avenue ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES FROM US—PROMPT DELIVERY eR ee ee Pee ES SU ea : af ir ies Ni ee ee ee ae i Y idl Ll ici Me lL i [ ¥ ol Be a F Ue ee pewene i itary Rel .. fo ee Soe | ii, pee ge Hare) pete vas Oa ang Fruit Cake, Devils Food Layer, Chocolate Layer, Cocoanut Layer, Pineapple Layer, Caramel Layer, Pound Cake, Raisin Cherry Cake, Mince Meat Pies, men played sturdy games at this post, there was little brilliance in evidence, Most of the guards were strong on the defense, but lacked that Knack of pulling trom a lin and showing the aggressiveness that upsets the opposition on many ce- casions. While some teams’ style of play do not call for this, there were ‘a tew players whose work and worth in this department cannot be denied. After weighing the work and worth of men in these capacities, Oliver of Va. State and Bogle of Smith were given the nod as first choice. This position fell far short of producing formidable centres. The play in this department was very oor. Some men looked good at. the beginning, but fell down under hard knocks and steady blows, The sclec- tion of Lewis of Va. State fills the pivot position on the first eleven. Lewis showed the best in this de- partment, He was off slow, but came along with a rush, a rush that stamp- ed him as a coming pivotal man. THE QUARTERBACKS This was another position that furnished few candidates of true worth. We have DeBerry of A, and T,, Cropp of Va. State; Murphy of St. Paul; Hall of Howard; H. Har- ris and Bean of Hampton; Bo Wil- liams of Morgan and Maxie Robin- son of Union, Taese men showed the work of most o fthem was steady. ‘the best during the season's play and For all-round play in this important position, Maxie Robinson of Union displayed the best and he got the post as general of the first team, THE HALFBACKS There many good halfbacks, but thera were few excellent ones. ‘Ti were Smith and LaMar of Lincoln; Conrad and Wilson of Morgan; Dab: ney and Howe of Va, State; Guess and Weatherford of Hampton; Als- ton of N. C. College and Armistead of Union. For all-round play and Versatility, Conrad of Morgan was the most impressive, followed close- ly by Marshall of Howard. Both were Yronderful defensive and offensive, sacks with plenty of speed and dash, god on forward passing and equal: good on the receiving end. They possessed the qualifications to place them on the first eleven and they were given their posts on their merits and worth to their squads. THE FULLBACKS ' There were some good fullbacks poses the fields and their work branded them as capable preformers in this position, The list offered Har- man of Lincoln; Bounds of Va, State; Hicks of Morgan and one or two others, but the work of Bounds was of a high degree, both offensively and defensively, and when the smoke and din of battle died in the distance hills, this Va. State preformer tops the list as fullback, While some may contend that it seems plausibe that a championship team should have a larger repre- sentation on the first team, one must not lose sight of the fact’ that it is also possible for a championship team to have only a few really out- standing players. Morgan presented a championship team, but only one or two men stood heads and shoul- ders above the rest, The play of these men, the general high. spirits of the team and the cooperation and support of the student body account. ed, in a large measure for the Bears’ success, The most valuable player to his team during a season of play is one hard assignment to hand anyone, In trying to decide the most valuable to his team one must try to picture just how that team would get along wihout him. There are any number of men valuable to their team, but their absence from the line-up sel- dom, if ever, cripples their teams. When it narrows down to picking a man who was of real value to his eleven, Marshall stands out as an im- portant cog in the Howard machin- ery. Marshall's versatility and high brand of play during the season made him valuable to. the Bison squad and he gets the berth as the most valuable man to his team, Since the membership list of the C.I.A. A. has been increased to twelve schools the All-Star Commit- tee decided to have three teams this year instead of two. This was decid- ed upon in order to do justice to the large number of players whose work was of value during the season. Make Changes To Improve Standard ‘The C. 1. A. A. met in its twentieth annual session at Lincoln University, December 12th and 13th, 1930. _ ‘Livingstone College was admitted to membership in the Association, making the thirteenth member. The Association took @ definite stand against allowing free board to be given to those students who are members of the various athletic squads, but who do not regularly board in the school dining room. lt, after daily practice, such students eat in the dining room, they- must pay the regular price paid by the boarding students. Beginning with 1931 only men of collegiate grade will be allowed to take part in intercollegiate athletics. | Exceptions were made in the case of St. Paul because of Junior College status and of those men who played as third year academy students and won their letters in 1930. They will be allowed to compete as fourth year academy students but no other academy men after this season will be allowed to represent (. I. A. A. institutions in athletics. ‘A new elegibility rule on partici- pation was adopted—Participation in any part of any game or event shall count a year of C. I. A, A. participa tion in that sport. AEA ELE e Cace OPENER IN INTER—FRAT CAGE OPENER ~~ Swishing the net in a third quar- ter mellee of baskets to overcome the Lambda Chapter of Phi Beta ‘Sigma’s lead, Alpha Gamma Chapter ‘of Kappa Alpha Psi led by_ Capt. Richie Keller ~defeated the Sigmas 24-19 to open the Richmond baskec- ball hostilities Friday Dec. 12, at Johnson's auditorium. Williams Cops Sigma Lead Smith, Thomas, Even Scoring Playing a slow breaking sure de- fensive against a brilliant Sigma offensive the Kappas, heralded as the under-dogs kept the game free of scores for ten minutes. At the begin- ning of the second quarter the Sig- mas with Williams in the van launch- ed a whirlwind attack to score nine points. Smith, Miller, Thomas the Kappa offensive receiving stiff passes frem Webb and Keller off the back- board retaliated with an eight point onslaught to end the half on the lower end of a 9-7 count, Kappas Outplay Opponents In Second Half The Sigmas again opened hostili- ties with a furor of passing which netted two baskets. Miller, Smith and Thomas swung again into offensive action with five baskets to take the lead at 18-13, A desperate Sigma attempt to recover met with failure at the hands of Webb diminutive wuard and Capt, Keller. In the third quarter the Sigmas counted six points and the Kappas in the fourth brought back six more to maintain the five point margin of victory. ‘The game was hard fought and displayed clean sportmanship. In the preliminary the Scrollers claub, pledgees to Kappa, led by “Off Chord” Yancey and “Teddy” Rovd flaved the Crescents 17-11. FIRST TEAM End_ J. Williams (Union) Tackle Gaines (Hampton) Guard. Oliver (Va, State) Center Lewis (Va. State) Guard Bogle (Smith) Tackle Robinson (Union) End Thomas (Hampton) G. B. M. Robinson (Union) Half Conrad (Morgan) Half Marshall (Howard) Full Bounds (Va. State) SECOND TEAM End Ellis (Smith) Tackle Kane (Lincoln) Guard Canada (A. & T.) Center Gates (Hampton) Guard Hill (Hampton) Tackle Johnson (Morgan) End Mack (Howard) Q. B. Williams (Morgan) Half Guess (Hampton) Half Wilson (Morgan) Full Hicks (Morgan) THIRD TEAM End Conliffe (St Paul) Tackle Lane (A. & 7.) Guard Hawkins (Howard) Center Smith (Union) Guard Martin (Va. 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Maurice Hunt.-’s body bears all the distinctions of a Bantu youth. The hallmark of beauty among the Bantus is not “regu- lar” features as conceived by the _Caucasian tradition, but a perfect body—a body tall and slender, long arms with powerful hands, firmly built muscles and a proud gait. A handsome Bantu has the suppleness of a panther, the majesty of a lion, the grace and timidity of a deer. It is the spirits of the jungle and the kraal that conspire to evoke beauty in the body of a Bantu youth. Hunter is surcharged with ar- tistic temper and temperament. His ambition is, as already inti- mated, to present a new art—an- other contribution of Africa to civilization to rank with her iron technique that changed the whole course of human progress and with her tom-tom, the father of radio. To pose is instinctive wit Hunter, One gesture, one smile, or movement of his eyelid, a brisk m¢ tion of his hand, or simply a tos: ng of his head instantly transforn nim into a new personality. 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Among the great works he has inspired are Daniel Chester French's “In Flan- ders Fields” that is now in Milton, Mass., and “A Wise Man from the East,” “Pirate,” “Wild Love” and others by varicus artists, Recently Ezra Winter, who painted murals ‘o: the Manhattan Trust Company at 40 Wall Street, the highest building in the financial dis- trict, has immortalized Hunter in three out of six panels. He appears in “A Scene at the Battery in 1799,” as a typical sailor of the period; in “The Taying of the Wooden Water Mains for New York's Water Supply,” as a foreman; and in “The Tontine Coffee House at the Eas. End of Wall Street,” as a specialist in bird-lore, inspecting parrots for wealthy patrons, . Hunter's genius is essentially cos- Should Young Girls Be Protected From Love? This question is asked by a youn vife in the windy city of Chicago. My dear Mrs. Jerome: When I married Jim two years ago he had an excellent job and he made me promise that 1 would never work out, He want- ed to take care of his wife, he said, and he felt proud that he could give me pretty things and leisure enough to always look and feel fresh and happy. He was wonderful to me! But now how different things are! He has been out of work four months and our savings are all gone. He tramps the streets by day, and by night sits silently staring at the floor. Now, I used to be a beauty ex- pert and know where I could get work but I am afraid to broach the subject to Jim. He is so proud that I fear he won't accept, my help. But if I don't do it he will in desperation go to racketeering or maybe worse. I know he’s had offers to enter a Do Not Neglect Preserving‘ Calory for calory, sugar stands to- day as the cheapest of all foods in common use. While other foods have been mounting more’ or less steadily in price during the last 50 years, the retail price of sugar today is so low that the consumer can purchese 353) calories for one cent. The same sum expende: for bread would pur- chase 182 calories; for ‘eef, 48 calo- vies; and for eggs, 24 calories. With these facts in mind, thou- sands of women will do more pre- serving this year than ever before, for preserves furnish adequate quan- tities of this economical food; com- bined with the vitamin-carrying fruits and vegetables. Try these rather unusual recipes and see what fan addition they will make to your preserve closet. 2 quarts fresh, ripe tomatoes 4 sour apples (peeled, cored, cubed) 2 lemons (cubed) 2 pounds sugar 6 sticks of cinnamon 1 tablespoon whole cloves 2 pieces ginger root 1 small piece of mace (tie spices in cheese cloth bag) Boil all ingredients except sugar until a thick mass is obtained. Ade sugar slowly, boil about 15 minutes, or until jeily stage is reached, which is when the mass sheets from the side- of the spoon. One cup of nut meats may be added to this just be- fore removing from the fire. > Hunter’s lot has been like that of ‘most artists. He has known the pangs of hunger and the shivers of cold. He has slept on park benches. Ups and downs have visited him as they have done his fellow artists. At the age of twelve, a penniless orphan, he was a chore boy in a hospital in Dutch Guiana, doing odds and ends. He heard while there, a dying American glorifying his native land on his death bed, Which lured young Maurice to take to adventur- ‘ing and seek his fortune in the United States. Sailing the high seas, shifting from one steamer to another, study- ing deeply the fickle moods of the ocean, Maurice came at last to New York, the enchanted city he had heard of in the hospital from the dying man’s lips in Dutch Guiana. That was sixteen years ago. Now he could realize his dreams. |Hunter is still a mine of dreams, jyet to be realized, although he has ‘already achieved international fame. But New York could offer him nothing instantly but a “Negro’s chance,” which meant that he be- came merely a waiter, a dishwasher, an elevator boy, and so on, by turns, And yet Maurice was a lucky boy. It was while he was running the |elevator that Goddess Fortuna picked him up and gave him a break, which opened the door wide to the Hall of Fame where he is now firmly estab- lished, ‘A Princess Bluebird it was that once stopped almost dumbfounded and stared at him. Then she smiled, the sweetest a woman could ever smile. She was a model herself and had a quick sense of the esthetic. She visioned in him immediately the fountain of inspiration for thousands of paintings, illustrations and statues. And the next day she got Maurice a job as a model for the Art Students’ League. Ever since he has remained a model, Artists with national and inter- national reputation have been eager to get Hunter to inspire them, and he has inspired them to greater achievements and to enduring fame. Among them are Charles Dana Gib- son, the great magazine illustrator and the creator of the renowned Gibson Girl, Others are Dean Corn- well and Walter Biggs, also leading illustrators; Onorio Ruotolo, Daniel Chester French, Mahoney Young and Eugene Savage, famous sculptors; and Meade Schaefer, Frank Leyen- : A HOUSEHOLD HINT LEMONS IN LAUNDRY AND PANTRE The lemon is perhaps the most useful of fruits. Not only does it enter into the preparation of all sorts of dishes, but it may be used in almost any room in the home. Lemon juice may be substituted for vinegar in any recipe that calls for the latter, except pickling. 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Through posing, he thinks that he gets nearer to the human heart and leaves an indelible impression that an African, that a Negro, is a human - erime ring. What shall I do? ANXIOUS. Stop feeling so much awe of your husband and have a comradely talk with him. Tell him that your love and re- spect do not rest upon money. Tell him that you have as much right to keep your marriage intact as has he; that you would a thousand times rather work than have him go into somethng which might mean the loss of his liberty. Say to him that, as an equal partner in your relationship, it is your duty in time of stress, to keep the home fires burning; that you do not mind working and would con- sider it rather a lark after your long rest. Remind him that wives all over the country now are going out to help their men and -you consider it an honor to contribute something to a love which has been so beautiful. 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An artist realizes more truly both the human and the divine in man at moments when he discovers the rhythmic beauty in the perfect form of his model. When Hunter is in such a philosophizing mood, one can easily see that he is on a spiritual adventure. With all his success, Hunter is not satisfied with his posing. In posing he is simply putting on a mask for the story, for the author, for the artist. None of his own dynamic personality could have a dominant part to play in the thing of beauty that is being created. He is de- termined from now on to make his personality a prime factor. How is he going to do it? He is now developing the art of panto- mime—an art demonstrated through gestures and rhythmical motions of his exquisite body. The spirit of a melody, the meaning of a poem, the unfolding of a story—all these he ex- presses through his new medium. He has already given these pantomine recitals with phenomenal success be- fore distinguished audiences of both races, He thinks that the camera will be a great ally of his new art. Its hid- den possibilities, in his opinion, for creative art are still unscratched. Posing for it is a new delight of his. Since he has a philosophy about his work, Maurice Hunter truly be- lieves that through this new art of human pattomine mankind could build for a higher civilization. At least such is his modest expectation and his ambition to blaze the way towards that goal. Mothers, Mix This At Home for a Bad Cough You'll be pleasantly surprised when you make up this simple home mixture and try it for a distressing cough or chest eold, It takes but a moment to mix and costs little, but it can be depended upon to give quick and last- ing relief. Get 244 ounces of Pinex from any druggist. 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Not only are these stories ing thrills, by depicting the possibilities the present generation has become ex- and picturesque imagination and y astonishing reality. The Author has below started a series of extraordinary hypothetical stories which draw heavily upon the imagination but which pique the curiosity of the thinking reader, by projecting the reader several years into the future, when doubtless air travel will have practically supplanted land travel, when science will have achieved the "impossible" in effecting frequent and comparatively easy communication with the planet Mars, and when life will have become completely controlled by the limitless possibilities of scientific invention. Not only are these stories ingenious but stimulate breath-taking thrills, by depicting the possibilities of life on the earth many years after the present generation has become extinct. The author has indeed a vivid and picturesque imagination and you must agree that he writes with astonishing reality. LOVE ON MARS By JOHN P. MOORE S. Q. BRENT, well-known 21st century writer, is giving you a series of his impressions of the two vast black kingdoms which people the planet of Mars, which were discovered by H. S. Tarner's epoch-making expedition, of which Brent was a member, and which left the earth aboard the eminent scientist's amazing "rocket ship" on the evening of September 8, A. D. 2030. Upon completing the hazardous trip through vast ethereal spaces, a series of interesting incidents transpire. First, the expedition falls into the hands of a band of hostile little black, man-like creatures and they are taken forcibly to the Kingdom of Els, which they find built five hundred feet below the frigid surface of the strange planet, the narrow, crowded thoroughfares being roofed over with a glass-like material to seal out the cold. 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A thousand years before, the black scientists of Mars had invented a sort of receiving station—a monstrous thing, a thousand foot tower—which they had gradually perfected until now, with the aid of a sort of ear-phone, one could bear faint whisperings—words—whispered words from earth! She stood there with the fan-like upon her breast, gasp A She stood there with the fingers of her right hand spread fan-like upon her breast, gasping. THE CHAMBLR WAS in pitch darkness. The helium torch that had hung against the stone wall wasn't there. Nothing was there. No green-clad figure of an Elsian captain met Sto's roving, aching eyes as he gradually regained consciousness; no prostrate form of the beautifully dark Ioane. Captain Sto groaned. He attempted to raise himself from his sprawling position on the floor, but his arms weakened and he SENSIBLE! SAFE! SURE! 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BEGIN READING HERE: a series of extraordinary hypothetical the imagination but which pique the projecting the reader several years travel will have practically supplanted achieved the "impossible" in effecting communication with the planet Mars, completely controlled by the limitless serious but stimulate breath-taking of life on the earth many years after extinct. The author has indeed a vivid you must agree that he writes with Leaving the more scientific revelations to his scientific companions, Mr. Brent here goes on to tell us about Captain Pasog Igan Sto, wealthy young Pragian bachelor, with whom he became quite friendly, and who, on the occasion of one of Brent's visits to his apartment, told him the story of Ioane—beautifully dark Ioane, Ioane the Illusive, Ioane the Man-hater, the "infant" of an Elsian mother and Pragian father. Some years before, at the end of the great Spite War between the two vast kingdoms, Captain Sto is walking along a dark thoroughfare in a deserted part of the Elsian kingdom, when from above a knife falls at his feet. Upon closer inspection, it brings out the fact that it is of Elsian manufacture. But the thing tied to its carved handle—ah! it is, unmistakably, a Pragian ring of gold, the band of a weaker one, a woman. Sto jumps to the conclusion that this is a sign of distress, that a woman of his beloved kingdom is in danger, and hurries inside and up the spiral steps of the dark structure, dart gun drawn. High above the thoroughfare level the steps end in darknes and Sto hears the passionate voice of a man threatening a woman with death if she does not give in to his advances. He hears the name of "Joane" called and this stirs his memory, for he, too, has fallen in love with the beautiful half-breed woman of the eating places. At a crucial moment Sto batters his way into the room and finds the woman of his heart confronted by an Elsian captain. There follows a series of dramatic clashes. Finally, however, when Ioane screams and rushes for the door, the enraged Elsian reaches into his pocket and then hurls something to the floor. Immediately the room fills with a sort of gas, and, quite soon, the three of them are stretched out prone on the stone floor—an Elsian captain, a Praigian captain, and a beautiful creation in untamed Martian womanhood, with the hot blood of two great kingdoms coursing through her veins! NOW FINISH THE STORY ngers of her right hand spread ng. ness; no prostrate form of the beautifully dark Ioane. Captain Sto groaned. He attempted to raise himself from his sprawling position on the floor, but his arms weakened and he slumped back with a gasp; and for a minute he lay there, a ghastly feeling at the pit of his stomach, the stagnant odors of foul chemicals clinging to his nostrils. Ya! It was as if it all had been a devilish dream! Then, suddenly driven by a thirst for action, Sto began to crawl. As his body moved spasmodically through the vast blackness it was all coming back to him — about Ioane; about the fiendish-looking Elsian captain. A great anger possessed him. He didn't feel the biting cold the stone floor on his hands, or on his bruised knees. Instead, with a sudden start, he became aware that he was crawling along flush against a stone wall, and he continued painfully onward, like a Pragian airship nosing its way through a black cloud. One, two, three minutes passed. His hands came into contact with Continued on page 4 PART TWO THE ILLUSTRATED FEATURE SECTION—December 20,1930 The BLACK LILY By CORA BALL MOTEN A Story of Romance and Daring, Laid Nationally Known Serial Writer in the Intrigue of a Strange South American Cult The "Inner Circle" Sentry Gives An Ominous Signal WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE John Northington, young adventu- versity, is wounded by a poison arro- college mate, Ramon Montez, million his fiancée from the hands of his fa- PRIESTS OF THE BLACK LILY. Dolores Ramirez, the fliancee, havi- drums that she is to be the object of Guards of the LILY also know, attem- in time to suck the poison from North and they make their way to the oppo- camp is located. Here they hear the sounds of the being put to the torture. They decide tell Dolores that all is over with Raz are chasing the "evil one from the vill They find a pirogue and after he they embark. At a wooded point, No a guttural cry and sees a pair of eyes own. John Northington, young adventurer and graduate from Howard University, is wounded by a poison arrow while trying to help his friend and college mate, Ramon Montez, millionaire Indian of South America, save his fiancee from the hands of his fanatical subjects and countrymen, the PRIESTS OF THE BLACK LILY. Dolores Ramirez, the fiancee, having been warned by the message of the drums that she is to be the object of the attempt, and knowing that the Guards of the LILY also know, attempts to reach and warn Ramon. She is in time to suck the poison from Northington's wound. He kills the guards and they make their way to the opposite side of the river where Ramon's camp is located. Here they hear the sounds of the torture dance and know Ramon is being put to the torture. They decide to make their escape after the sounds tell Dolores that all is over with Ramon and that the ferocious tribesmen are chasing the "evil one from the village." They find a pirogue and after killing the sentinel and stripping him they embark. At a wooded point, Northington at the paddle, is startled by a guttural cry and sees a pair of eyes peering from the underbrush into his own. John Northington's hand was stricken into frozen immobility for a single tense minute. The next, a wildeyed, half - naked figure plunged out of the undergrowth and dashed, stumbling and moaning inarticulate cries, directly toward the watercraft. The last stumbling leap carried him into the shallow water separating the pirogue from the shore. A great, ugly black head reared out of the oozing mud as he passed. Sharp saber teeth clicked, ominously. A shred of flying grey-green cloth was left waying like some sordid flag of victory between the monstrous jaws, as the head sprawled again into the slime. The stumbling, plunging figure reached the edge of the water, flung itself in and floundered, panting and sobbing to the side of the pirogue. With torn and bloodstained hands it gripped the side of the sturdy boat. The paddle in Northington's hands descended with vicious force. A sudden lurch spoiled the aim. What might have beer, a death blow struck the half submerged man a smacking lick that half turned his head back and up. The lifted paddle paused with a jerk in its descent for the second blow. The man who held it uttered an inarticulate cry and dropped his weapon onto the bottom of the boat. With the same movement he stooped and seized the slipping hands in a firm hold. A low moan trembled across the man's lips. He sagged into unconsciousness. With a mighty straining heave John Northington drew him into the boat. The water closed with a sinister splash over the spot where the big black corrugations of a predatory crocodile's body disappeared under the sluggish surface. The girl's eyes fluttered open when a dripping form was dropped beside her own. She turned her head with the quick jerk of reflex fear. Her eyes blinked and dilated queerly, as she gazed on the still face. Blood was oozing slowly from a cut high up under the hair line. One arm lay awkwardly limp and twisted half across the chest. The girl raised herself limply onto her elbow and with a ragged corner of her robe attempted to staunch the oozing blood. Her lips whisperingly caressed a name. "Ramon," she said, and in the word was all the garnered sweetness of the world of human love. Northington still panting from the exertion of a moment before retrieved the paddle. "Do what you can for him, senorita," he admonished anxiously. "We'd better get away from here. It's a safe bet CLASSIFIED ADS HELP WANTED—MALE DECTECTIVES—Travel, make secret investigations. Experience unnecessary. Particulars free. American Detective System, 2190-D Broadway, New York. BANKRUPT — Rummage, Bargain Sales. Large profits. Everything furnished. Desk 125, Lincoln, 3453 Indiana Ave., Chicago. WOMEN—Don't Suffer with female trouble. We guarantee our treatment. Indian Medicine Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. AGENTS WANTED rurer and graduate from Howard Uni- now while trying to help his friend and maire Indian of South America, save national subjects and countrymen, the long been warned by the message of the of the attempt, and knowing that the apts to reach and warn Ramon. She is washington's wound. He kills the guards osite side of the river where Ramon's the torture dance and know Ramon is to make their escape after the sounds smon and that the ferocious tribesmen mage." killing the sentinel and striping him arthington at the paddle, is startled by peering from the underbrush into his that those devils are on his trail and he must be pretty easy to track in his condition." He set his lips grimly and sunk the paddle into the dark water. The movement sent the craft out into the middle of the stream. Overhead the sun beat down with merciless white heat. The raucous, unmusical cries of brilliantly tinted tropical birds, the chatter of monkeys and the dip-dip of the paddle were the only noises that broke the silence as the pirogue shot along the bosom of the sluggishly flowing river. Once Northington had stopped and filled a big calabash that was rolling about in the bottom of the craft, with water from the stream. With this the girl bathed her own and Ramon's wounds with much labor and many pauses for strength. Now they both lay in a half stupor of pain and exhaustion on the bottom of the boat inadequately sheltered by the crude awning that Northington had erected. Ever and anon the man at the paddle would stoop and dash handfuls of sunwarmed water over his own face and arms. But this treatment only seemed to accentuate the heat. His breath was coming in panting gasps. Perspiration streamed into his eyes and half blinded him. The rough cloth of the priest's hood clung in damp folds against his cheeks and rubbed his dripping neck uncomfortably. His muscles ached until it seemed that he could not lift the heavy paddle for another stroke. His eyes burned with the terrible heat and from sleeplessness, but he knew he must keep on. In the thick tangle of forest and impassable bush on either side of his river path there lurked unknown dangers from man and beast and reptile. The wounded man and girl in the pirogue were worse than useless for help in case of emergency. Suddenly a faint, long-drawn ululating call seemed to spring from nowhere and everywhere at once. It swelled and died and swelled again ever nearer and nearer until the very tree-tops seemed to quiver and respond to it. Then—it ceased as suddely as it began. Like an answering cry a strange throbbing sound began. It beat through the abrupt stillness like the smothered thump-thump of a giant heart irregularly spaced a n d strangely agitated. 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GET YOURS NOW! 1 AMAZING STORIES THE BLACK LILY (Continued from page 3) a heap of battered material which must have once been part of a door, and he knew instinctively, rather than remembered, that beyond ley a long, musty hall. On, on. As his feet left the last sign of the wrecked door a gust of cold air poured into his face and he felt suddenly strengthened. Soon, quite soon, Captain Sto was up and leaning against the wall — And then to darkness and silence was added something that made him reoil in his tracks. From somewhere nearby came a thick voice. His face hardened. He knew that voice, yet it sounded somehow different — soft, passionate, so soothing. It said: "Ioane." "Ioane," it burst out again suddenly, "you do be open the beautiful eyes! Ya! You do! Say to Captain Pignoff, yes." From out of the darkness came a woman's scream. Captain Sto crouched a moment against the wall and then threw himself against the invisible door with the ruthlessness of a demon. His body crashed again into something that gave way immediately and the nex. instant he went staggering into another tiny room, a helium torch flickering against its wall, the green-clad, pouchy little figure of the Elsian kneeling over the beautiful Ioane, as if he had just pressed his lips to hers Sto rushed him instantly. The woman went back to the floor and the Elsian went grunting backwaris across the room. The wall stopped him. The Elsian war cry suddenly burst from his lips. Sto had reached suddenly down and grasped Ioane up in his arms. "She does go out of here now!" he spat, and started for the door, but the now enraged Elsian flung himself across the room and dealt out a terrific blow on his rival's face, stunning him. "Na! She do stay!" The Martian in green sprang to the door, whirling his fists, while Sto staggered out there in the middle of the floor. "She do stay! Ya! Go you — or me — we do see! Captain Pignoff be rather die! He be love her!" What happened then must have gone down in Martian romantic history! The great Spite War between the Elsian and Pragian kingdoms was literally fought all over again. Ioane, trapped in a corner, watched them. Her reaction bore out the reason for the nicknames she had earned as food girl in the fine feast- Charming Chorine m. L. OOROTHY KENNEDY, one of the main attractions in Lew Leslie's "Blackbirds" now running on Broadway. 4. Silence. "Ioane." Silence. ing places of Kobo, in the western part of the recently conquered Elsian Kingdom, where Captain Pignoff had many a time ordered "veak" and "fingo" when he neither thirsted nor hungered, where Captain Sto's romantic advances had been smothered with a cutting, almost scornful laugh. Neither soften nor crease the disdaining curl from her lips, did she now, which wasn't strange, for all her life the girl had lived in fear of men. "Be fools!" she suddenly cried, as the two black Martian officers whipped into each other again and again; "Be fools! What be it you battle for?" The battle went on. No answer came from them. Anyway, Ioane knew the answer, and so she answered her woman's soul, "You be love Ioane! Na! All men do say it! Men say it to my mother — and where be she now? Deserted! You be fools! Ioane love . . . love no man." And yet, if you had been there you would have seen the beautiful dark woman's lips tremble, seen the scorn gradually vanish from her eyes, seen the great change which came over her when the two compact bundles of Martian flesh and bones collided again now with an impact which gave off a dull thud. It had been a battle of brains and brawn. Even now they were battling as if they were two of those deadly little monsters that are said to dwell in that vast snow-bound area between the two great black Martian kingdoms! — gothas. They charged and countercharged. They ripped and sputtered. They smashed and they shattered — Their faces and fists smeared with blood, their uniforms ripped to shreds, the men, both reeling with exhaustion, made their last stand. Both shrieked the war cry of their kind. Both charged. Two pairs of black fists smashed into black flesh. Two fierce grunts were born; two Martian curses filled the room and two tattered bodies went crumbling down to the stone floor. The battle was over — the battle in which neither brain nor brawn had triumphed! Ioane saw them go down. She saw them go down. She saw the one in green, quiver and grow suddenly very still. She saw the one in red, writhe and writhe. Why be he not die? Wild-eyed, Ioane scrambled weakly up against the wall. What to do, what to do? What be it Ioane the Man-hater should do? "Ioane!" THE ILLUSTRATED FEATURE SECTION—December 20, 1930 now half sitting up in tense listening attitudes, turned bloodless faces to the exhausted man above them. "There is no hope, Jack?" Ramon Montez, his fine dark eyes glazed with terror, his tortured body still quivering with the pain of the horrible searing irons of the torture rite of his savage subjects, and exhausted by the superhuman efforts that had carried him thus far toward escape, dropped hopelessly back on the rugs, as he uttered the words. "What is it? What do those sounds mean?" John Northington's face grew grim with purpose and determination. He waited for the answer. "They have found our trail. A Already she had flown to the door. "Ioane!" She stood there with the fingers of her right hand spread fan-like upon her breast, gasping. "Ioane!" Now, like an earthly bird which hesitates to accept freedom, she drew further back into the room, her lips trembling. Something penetrated into her woman's heart, something new, something compelling, something sweet, exhilarating, soothing. "IOANE!" "It be I, Captain Sto." Silence, a long, sweet silence, and then, "And . . . And I. . . be love you, Captain Sto. I say you be fool. But . . . but it Go be Ioane who be fool —" As Captain Sto ended the story of Ioane, I was suddenly presented with an example of Martian enthusiasm. He jumped up to his feet and, with a single stroke of his hand, the row of little stone images, each representing a woman in his life, went crashing to the floor! "Ioane!" he cried. "Ioane do bless this house soon!" (THE END) UNUSUAL RECIPES If you are always seeking unusual dishes that will both surprise and delight your guests, the two recipes below should prove valuable additions to your file. COFFEE CARNIVAL 4 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca $\frac{1}{4}$ teaspoon salt 1-3 cup seedless raisins 2 cups decaffeinated coffee infusion $\frac{1}{2}$ cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup cream, whipped Add tapioca, salt, and raisins to coffee, and cook in double boiler 15 minutes, or until tapioca is clear, stirring frequently. Add sugar. Chill. Add vanilla; fold in cream. Serve in sherbet glasses. Serves 6. COFFEE SOUFFLE 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon ground decaffeinated coffee $4\frac{1}{2}$ tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca Dash of salt 1-3 cup sugar 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten 3 egg yolks, beaten until thick and lemon-colored Scald milk with coffee and strain immediately. Add tapioca and salt, and cook 15 minutes, or until tapioca is clear, stirring frequently. Add sugar. Cool. Add egg yolks and fold in egg whites. Bake in greased baking dish, placed in pan of hot water, in moderate oven (325 d. F.) 60 minutes. Serve with custard sauce. Custard Sauce for Coffee Souffle 1-3 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon vanilla $ \frac{1}{4} $ cup cream, whipped (if desired) Combine milk, egg yolks, sugar, and salt, and cook in double boiler until mixture coats spoon, stirring constantly. Cool. Add vanilla. Chill. Fold in cream just before serving. Serves 6. PERHAPS A TREE SITTER A recent report states that a wealthy Scotchman brought suit against one of the national ball clubs because he broke an arm while watching a double header. He fell from a tree. Continued from page 3 single searcher is watching us. The call was his tribal 'view halloo.' The answer will bring a bunching of the hunt that all may be in 'at the death.'" He shuddered and the girl shuddered with him. She drew closer to her lover and with a despairing gesture threw her arms around him where he lay. He placed his good arm across hers in mute tenderness. "Iff ze death could come soon, my Ramon," she whispered, "it would be bettaire." She looked beseechingly into the face of John Northington as she uttered the words. "You haf the death—ze so kind death in ze gon, Senor. Eet iss bettaire for all. Ze othaire—" She hesitated and a violent trembling swept over her. Ramon turned his gaze up to his friend's face. There was a dumb acquiescence in his looks and the words that followed were hollow with despair. "She is right, Jack. There is nothing that can surpass the hellish torture to which they will put us, and you will share it with us. I am a priest of that Flower of Hell that they have made of the Black Lily of our forests, because of its queer phenomenon at blooming. Think of it!" he laughed bitterly. "Because a flower is oddly colored and at its blooming explodes its seed in a fine mist of spraying moisture, a nation of people worship it and prostitute it to nameless terrible orgies and rites. And even the knowledge of its ruler and high priest cannot convince them of the ignorant superstition that makes of innocent people ravening fiends. My God—" "But," the girl had placed one hand over the man's mouth, "my Ramon forget ze evil power. Zere iss a Spirit." There was abject fear and belief in her trembling, awed tones, "Ze Flower He iss bring Ze Death Spray to unbelievers an' in marriage He take ze Bride by Ze Breath off Hiss Lof, to Himself." She shuddered. "Eet iss so, Senor." She looked at John Northington. There was no doubt of her utter faith in the things she uttered. "Well, maybe all you both are saying is so, and maybe not. But I'm not dead till I'm killed and I am going to get out of this or die trying, and I am going to take you both with me." The big bronze man gripped the paddle more firmly between his hands and sent the pirogue shooting ahead. Along the left bank there was a steady rustling that ran along paralleling the course of the traveling boat. Northington, with his hearing preternaturally sharpened by anxiety, heard it. Already at the limit of his strength, his face paled as he realized his inability to cope with superior strength just now. Just beyond lay a bend in the stream. A somewhat more thinly wooded cape projected into the stream almost directly in the straight course of the pirogue. As he neared the point the rustling sound advanced and seemed to bear outward towards the point of land. John Northington slowed the stroke of his paddle as he drew near and peered cautiously into the deep shadows of the green bordered point of land. His gaze was rewarded. He caught the flickering irregular movement of a bit of grey-green cloth that under less careful scrutiny might have passed for a waving bough or fluttering leaf. Boldly he turned his boat in-shore and ran it against the projecting beach. The bit of grey green instantly paused in the shadows. John Northington gathering his little remaining strength together climbed out of the long craft. He stepped onto the shore. "There's no good in trying to get away," Ramon's voice followed him. "The scout trailer is watching us from somewhere even now. Of course he could pick us all off with a poisoned arrow. But that is not my people's way when a Chosen Bride of the Sacred Flower and its High Priest have recanted their faith and broken the Oath. DEATH in its most horrible form alone can The atone for that crime." He laughed bitterly and fatalistically. thing but Northington did not answer. He turned as if to rest a minute from the labor of pulling the pirogue up onto the sloping bank. As he leant forward he fumbled for a minute in the bottom of the boat. When he straightened he held the strung bow that he had taken from the dead guard in his hand. and He is in soon, "it be- John the atone for that crime." He laughed bitterly and fatalistically. thing but Northington did not answer. He turned as if to rest a minute from the labor of pulling the pirogue up onto the sloping bank. As he leant forward he fumbled for a minute in the bottom of the boat. When he straightened he held the strung bow that he had taken from the dead guard in his hand. Before a man could run two steps he had raised the bow and a small red winged shaft sped through the air into the shadows. It struck with a dull muffled thud at the same instant that Northington leaped forward to the place where the small square of grey-green cloth began a violent fluttering. Before he cleared the space, a long ululating cry split the air and went echoing and re-echoing out into the forest. Ramon and Dolores, overcoming wounds and exhaustion, sprang up and joined in the struggle of John Northington as he dragged the struggling, fighting, grey robed form of a panting man toward the boat. Before the cry could ring out again, Ramon's right hand gripped the man by the throat, and Dolores lent her aid in dragging him into the boat. As he was pulled in, his struggles suddenly ceased. He stiffened and grew rigid, then wilted two or three convulsive tremors, lay quite still. Northington leaped into the boat and hastily pushed it again into the stream. The thud-thum-thum of far drums was sounding from all around them through the trees as he gripped the paddle and with desperate strength sent the laden craft down again to the center of the river. The current, a little swifter here, caught it and helped it forward. "If we can only make the rapids." It was Ramon who spoke. As he finished, John Northington, weak from loss of sleep, and food, and hunger, suddenly slumped forward and slid into the bottom of the boat. The paddle slipped from his hand and hit smartly against the side as it splashed into the water. END OF THIRD INSTALLMENT EACH TOWN TALKS ABOUT— Its leading citizen. He leads everything from the Sunday School picnic to the annual banquet of the Eastern Star. Its honest man. His word is as good as his bond. Two generations of little boys have had him pointed out as a model for their future years. Its public scold. There is more bite to her tongue than there was to the dog that went mad on Main Street several years ago. 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