Savannah Tribune

The Savannah Tribune. VOLUME XXXII C. J. PERRY PRES. NEWSPAPER MEN MID-WINTER SESSION OF THE PRESS ASSOCIATION Important Business Transacted-Officers Elected Nashville, Teun.—After electing C. J. Perry of Philadelphia, Pa., as president for the ensuing year, and after the transaction of much very important business, the National Negro Press Association adjourned the twelfth annual session since at two thirty o'clock Saturday. More interest was centered in the session just closed than in any meeting since the organization was revived at Louisville, twelve years ago. A large representation of newspaper men was noticed when the regular session was called to order on Thursday morning in the board rooms of the National Baptist Publishing House at Second avenue and Locust streets. Preceding the regular session came an executive committee meeting and although Chairman Jones was absent, he was ably represented by President Perry. Nashville opened wide her gates and from the time the newspaper men and women began to arrive until they said their final good-bye at the station, they were in the hands of the local committee, whenever the sessions, and the business of the representatives of the press would permit, The report of the advertising committee and the work they plan, with the benefits to be derived from the standardized advertising, mean thousands of dollars in the course of the next two years to those papers who belong to the association. An able address on advertising was delivered by a representative of the Frost and Frost Agency. The demonstration of the stereotype plate service, how to procure and send out mats from which stereos can be made, which was exhibited by Dr. Boyd of the National Baptist Publishing House was one of the most interesting things of the session. A line on the code service and an order from the early publication of a real code to be used by the members of the Press Association was issued by President Perry and sustained by the Association. The reports of the Vigilance Committee, the committee on the Address to the Country, the committee on grievances were all well received, while a new standard committee known as the committee on Foreign Relations was named. More than five hundred communications that had been sent into the corresponding secretary's office were given consideration. Several cases of misdirected or miscarried justice, justice where members of the race were involved were reported. One special case was that of a man in Chicago recently brought up to receive the hearty endorsement of the Association, with a pledge of support. The association commended in session the effort on the part of the National Federation of Women's Clubs to purchase the Douglass home. It went on record as favoring not only the Lincoln Memorial but the Douglass Memorial movement. The executive committee's report embraced a multiplicity of activities on the part of the individual representative belonging to the association and it was agreed and understood that the motto of the association should be paramount in their minds at all times, while nothing definite was done with regard to the executive committee session to be held some time in August it is understood that the president and chairman of the Executive Committee will confer to hold the meeting in the most centrally located place. The members of the Press Association, according to the report of the corresponding secretary numbered one hundred and sixty-six publications and their combined circulation per week, according to statements on file in the secretary's office, aggregated one million, one hundred and thirteen thousand copies per week. It is understood that Nashville is already preparing for the next session to be held in February, 1918. The four universities visited agreed, so it is claimed, to accept an invitation to entertain the newspaper men at the Ryman Auditorium, which holds about seven thousand people, next February when they meet in annual convention. BABY GIRL Mr. and Mrs. S. B. McCottry of 602 East 34th street announce the birth of a daughter on Fridays February 10th. She will be named Theodolia. HELENA NEGRO SECURES PATENT ON INVENTION Dr. Johnson, a Leading Dentist, Perfects Typewriter, Attachment On January 30, letters patent were granted to Dr. D. A. E. Johnson a colored dentist of this city, for a typewriter attachment which has attracted the attention of sales companies in the United States and Canada. One Company offers the Inventor $25,000 for the right to manufacture the attachment in Canada and $50,000 for the ownership of the device in Canada. Other concerns, principally in the United States, offer attractive propositions for control of the device in this country. The device is designated for attachment to any standard typewriter, and carries a roll of paper which is fed into the machine automatically. The operator tears off the written sheet when completed and proceeds with his work without further delay usually caused by taking out one sheet of the typewriter and inserting a fresh sheet. By an ingenius arrangement embodied in the device a carbon sheet can be inserted in the roll of paper so that duplicates can be made at will. Dr. Johnson began work on the device about three years ago, since which time he has made various improvements. Letters patent were issued by the United States Patent Office on January 30th last, and the inventor is now seeking the backing necessary to manufacture his device and place it on the market. The attachment is very light, and comparatively simple in construction. Dr. Johnson says it can be sold profitably at ten dollars. —Royal Messenger. $500 DEATH CLAIM TO BE PAID The death claim of the late Mr. Robert L. Jones will be paid by the American Woodmen on tomorrow night at St. Philip A. M. E. church, Charles and West Broad street. The presentation will take place immediately after the conclusion of the services. The amount of the claim is $500.00 and the check will be presented to the widow of the deceased, Mrs. Lizzie Jones by Mr. W. R. Moorer, deputy of this division. DR. E. J. SMITH BUYS AUTO Dr. E. J. Smith, a mustling young practicling physician of the city, with office at 24 South Fahm street, has just bought a run-about machine of the Ford make. The purchasing of this car will enable him to give quick service to the large practice which he is building up. The doctor has recently returned from Huntingdon, W. Va., where he was called on professional business. INTERDENOMINATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE A meeting of all the Sunday school workers of the city will be held at St. Philip A. M. I. Church, Charles and West Broad streets on Sunday March 7 for the purpose of forming an organization for more effective service. Those behind the movement seem determined to make it a success, which it deserves to be. Every Sunday school worker, regardless of denomination, should become interested and attend. GENI MELDRIM NOW JUDGE OF SUPERIOR COURT It was indeed the "survival of the fittest" in the appointment of Gen. P. W. Meldrim as judge of the Superior court of this circuit to succeed Judge Charlton, deceased. Of the several gentlemen presented, the general towered over them all. All of his friends, especially among the colored citizens, are sincere in their delight of his selection. PHOTOGRAPHER JOHNSTON MAKES LARGE GROUP Photographer Johnston, our popular photo man added another large group picture to his collection on last Wednesday when he took a photograph of several hundred farmers at the Ga. State College farmer's conference. A pleasing incident in connection with the taking of the picture at the college resulting in a touch of humor, was caused by Photographer Johnston when he ordered Judge P. W. Meldrim, the newly appointed judge of Chatham county Superior court, who was seated in the group to rise for his picture. Photographer Johnston received many congratulations upon hearing the dis congratulations upon having the distinction of giving Chatham county's newly appointed judge his first "official order." SAVANNAH, GEORGIA,SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24TH 1917 National Negro Health Week Plans ALL ORGANIZATIONS ASKED TO CO-OPERATE IN OBSERVANCE Dates Decided Upon are April 22-28 Campaign Launched Tu-kegee, Ala., Fell-At the Workers' session of the annual Tu-kegee Negro conference, the campaign for the 1917 National Negro Health week was actively launched. Mr. Emmett J Scott, secretary of Tu-kegee Institute read to the conference the official call for the National Negro Health Week and explained its purpose. "In this effort for improving Negro health" he said, "in addition to the co-operation of the leading organizations among the colored people, we also shall have the co-operation of the leading white organizations that are working for health improvement in the country; as for example, the National Anti-Tuberculosis Association. The National Child Welfare Association, The Alabama Anti-Tuberculosis Association, The Southern States Anti-Tuberculosis Workers. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, The Prudential Life Insurance Company, The United State Public Health Service, and the various state and city health departments." The need of continued efforts to improve Negro health conditions was especially emphasized at the Tu-kegee Workers' Conference which had for its subject, "Health Improvement for Efficiency." It was pointed out that ill health among Negroes is causing financial losses greater than the combined revenues raised by towns, counties and states throughout the South; that education and health improvement will double Negro efficiency; that tuberculosis among Negroes costs the South annually, to establish three thousand, five hundred factories which might employ seven hundred thousand (700,000) persons; that contrary to the popular idea, malaria is more common among Negroes than whites; that in malaria sections of the South, two Negroes to one white have malaria each year. It is through such efforts as the National Negro Health Week that is hoped that health conditions among Negroes will be greatly improved. Those present at the conference agreed to return to their respective states, localities and communities and there begin an effort to arouse interest among the people in order that they might enthusiastically enter into this nation-wide effort for their welfare. In support of the movement, President Charles F. Meyer serve of Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C., writes: "It is a matter in which I am deeply interested, and I am sure you will be glad to know that North Carolina has one of most progressive boards of health anywhere in the South or perhaps in the United States. They co-operate with us and come and address our students whenever we invite them. I shall be glad to receive the booklets to which you refer and rest assured I shall give all the publicity possible to them." Mrs. Nettie F. Trowbridge, secretary of the Calhoun (Alabama) colored school, says: "We shall be very glad to co-operate in this health movement and will arrange to have the attention, not only of the teachers and students, but the people of the community, called to the movement." Mr. F. H. Henderson, principal of Howard Normal School, Cuthbert, Ga.: "Permit me to say that I shall cooperate with you by interesting my school and the community in the interest of the movement. You are doing the South an incalculable service and prolong life among Negro people." President William T. Holmes) of Tougaloo College: "I am greatly interested in your, letter and the enclosed circular which gives information concerning the National Negro Health Week. I shall certainly see to it that Tougaloo makes some kind of an observation of this Health Week. I am writing at your suggestion to the National Clean up and Paint up Campaign Bureau. I shall propose that we not only observe the week for our own campus but make it a part of our Extension Movement as well." A booklet on Negro health is now being compiled and prepared. This booklet will also contain suggestions for conducting local Health Week campaigns. Interested individuals, members of local committees and officers and members of various organizations are requested to send in their names early in order that copies may be sent them. The supply of booklets will be limited to those who are interested J. C. Lindsay Heads Protection Society BRANCH OF N. A. A. C. P. ESTABLISHED HERE Meeting Held at Savannah Home Association Sixty of the leading men of the city, representing practically every business and station in life, turned out on Friday night February 16th to hear the Hon. James W. Johnson, national organizer, of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, talk of the work of the great organization which has done so much for the advancement of the race. Mr. Johnson, who is well known here, is one of the most widely known and accomplished men of the race. His address and manner are very pleasing and entertaining. He gave a very clear and adequate account of the aims and achievements of the parent association and its great hopes for the future. He emphasized the great importance and necessity of organization, especially at this time which he characterize as the "psychological moment." At the conclusion of Mr. Johnson's masterly presentation of the proposition, there was not a single one present who questioned the propriety or urgency of entering into organization. Every person present signed the membership application and paid his fee of one dollar or more. The total membership amounted to 59, the collection to $68.00, outstripping, to-date any southern branch. On his return from Florida points Mr. Johnson will address a mass meeting under the auspices of the new branch. The meeting will be held at St. Paul's church about March 7th. The officers elected for the Savannah branch are: J. C. Lindsay, president; F. S. Belcher, M. D., vice president; J. G. Lemon, secretary; A. B. Singfield, treasurer. GUARANTY INS. CO. MAKES CREDITABLE REPORT In another column of this issue will be found the semi-annual statement of the Guaranty Mutual Life and Health Insurance Company, which shows a flattering increase in business done for the past six months over any other period of the company. The premium income for the past year was $124,977.30, and for the year of 1915 it was $104,597.12, being on increase of 20 per cent over the preceding year By the prompt payments of claims it has built for itself an enviable reputation in the various cities and towns where it has branches, at this time having 40 offices. This company is a Savannah enterprise and employs more people in Savannah than any other concern among our people. The annual meeting of the company was held on February 13th at which time the same officers were re-elected for the coming year. The officers are: Walter S Scott, president-manager; P. Edw. Perry, vice president; L. M. Pollard, secretary-treasurer; and directors, Edw. W. Sherman, Wylly Smith and Robert E. Scott. DR. GILBERT TO LECTURE Dr. M. W. Gilbert of Nashville, Tenn. will give his famous lecture "Lessons from Negroes of the past" at the F. A. B. Church, Franklin square, Wednesday night February 28, for benefit of the church, under auspices of sewing circle. Admission 10c. A treat is in store for all who may attend. NAME OF STUDENT OMITTED Among the names of students of Beach Institute, published last week that of Edna Sutton of the ninth grade was omitted. She received the proper average in sewirg. Latin, algebra, music and cooking. GAREY'S BAKERY CLOSED Garey's Bakery, for several years doing business at 506 West Broad street, closed its doors during the week. It is stated by Mr. Joseph G. Garey, proprietor of the concern that the high price of goods which is necessary to be used in order to give satisfactory service to his patrons, necessitated his discontinuing the business. In this movement. Requests may be sent to Emmett J. Scott, secretary, Tuskegee, Ala. J. W. JOHNSON TO ADDRESS MEETING WEDNESDAY NIGHT On Wednesday night at S:30 o'clock there will be a public meeting at St. Paul C. M. E. Church, West Broad and Maple streets in the interest of the newly formed local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Among the prominent speakers will be Mr. James W. Johnson of New York, field secretary of the association and contributing editor of the New York Age. Mr. Johnson who was here last week at the time the local branch was formed and left immediately for Jacksonville, Fla., is one of the most polished and well-informed speakers of the race and no doubt his address here Wednesday night will be listened to by a very large crowd. Aside from the speakers there will be several musical numbers. It is very much desired that the membership of the local branch be largely increased for there is no organization which is doing more effective work for the Negro in assisting him to get his rights than this organization whose influence is felt throughout the country. The organization is not only one for men but for women as well and it is hoped that both sexes will attend Wednesday night's meeting in large numbers. There will, of course be no admission fee charged. Mr. J. C. Lindsay, president, of the local branch, will preside at the meeting. FARMERS' CONFERENCE AT GA. STATE COLLEGE The annual Farmers' Conference convened at the Ga. State College Wednesday morning. Both the opening day's session were interesting. Several of the leading Negro business men addressed the conference as did several prominent white speakers. CORNER-STONE TO BE LAID FIRST SUNDAY IN MARCH Arrangements are under way for the laying of the cornerstone in the new club house building of Navannah Home Association on Minis street, one door west of West Broad and extending to the corner of George street. The occasion will take place on Sunday afternoon March 4th, at 4 o'clock. The ceremony will be performed by Pythagoras Lodge of Masons. Aside from the Masonic ceremony, it is probable that an appropriate program will be carried out by the association. CLEAN-UP WEEK MARCH 5-12 Urban League to Interest Colored People to Enter Heartily March 5-12 will be observed as clean-up week, fostered by the Civic Beauty Committee of the Savannah Federation of Women's Organizations. Miss A. S. Porter, chairman of this committee has communicated with the officers of the Urban League to take the matter up and interest the colored people in its observance. At a meeting of the executive committee of the league on Thursday afternoon, it was decided to enter heartily into the movement. A committee will be appointed to visit the schools and get the children organized. A committee will also wait on the ministers in order that the members of the various churches may become more interested, and the committee will also endeavor to interest all of the Sunday schools. This is a nation-wide movement, and will be observed in all parts of Georgia, on March 5 to 12. All of our people should enter the clean-up movement with zest. This would mean so much for the better health of the colored people. During that week especially all of the old boxes and rubbish in the house, in vacant rooms and the attact should be taken out. Old tin cans and rubbish under the house and in the yards should be piled up for the scavenger men. RECENT DONATIONS TO SWANGIN SCHOOL The principal, teachers and pupils of Swangin Normal and Industrial Institute are very grateful to the following for their donations: L. M. Pollard $1.00 W. J. Kennedy, Jr., $1.10 Mrs. M. Robinson 5c; Mrs. J. Jeaming 5c; S. C. Johnson $5.00; A. L. Tucker $1.00; Dr. P. E. Love $1.00; R. A. Harper $5.00 J. R. Parllin, ink; Mrs. D. Grant, ink; Mrs. M. Grey 25c. MARRIED Miss Bessle Springs and Mr. Ed. Bradley were married on Wednesday night, February 14th, at 747 Gwinnett street, east. No cards were issued. NUMBER 25 WILL CELEBRATE 50th ANNIVERSARY HOWARD UNIV. TO OBSERVE HALF CENTURY'S WORK Many Graduates and Well-Known Social Workers to be Present Washington, D. C., Feb. 22.—Social workers from all sections and of both races gather in Washington next week, March 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The reason is the 50th anniversary of the founding of Howard University by General Oliver O. Howard. In connection with the gathering of the alumni, a conference of social workers has been called to present a comprehensive survey of the progress of the Negro in the last fifty years. 0:00 a. m.—Opening address by President Newman. 9:30 a. m.—Subject: Ownership of Rural and Urban Homes, Chairman, Dr. J. H. N. Waring. Paper—Dr. James Hard Dillard, New York. Discussion—President N. B. Young; Florida; Mr. R. R. Wright, Jr. Philadelphia. 11:00 a. m.—Subject: Business Enterprises, Chairman, Dean Kelly Miller. Paper—Mr. M. V. Work, 'Tuskegee Institute. Discussion—Mr. F. R. Moore, New York City. Friday, March 2: 9:30 a. m.—Subject: Education, Chairman, Dean L. B. Moore. Paper—Mr. Roscoe Conklin Bruce, assistant superintendent of schools Washington, D.C. Discussion—Prof. B. G. Brawley, Morehouse College. 11:00 a. m.—Subject: Health and Sanitation, Chairman, Asst. Prof. Martha MacLear. Paper—Dr. C. V. Reman, Nashville, Tenn. National Urban League, N. Y. With the distinguished social workers and guests from many schools and colleges, the gathering of the alumni, four thousand in number, will present the most interesting and striking educational event of the year. Daily luncheons, a musical by the University Choral Society at the recently dedicated Dumbar High School, and Alumni mass meetings will serve to make the three days full of thrills for returning graduates and their friends. Many of the guests are expected to remain at the capitol for the inauguration of President Wilson on March 5th. NEGROES AS INVENTORS It was a native Louisiana creole, A. P. Albert, who took out patents for a cotton-picking machine, and a Negro, John P. Parker, whose invention founded the Ripley Foundry & Machine Co. Since 1872 a colored man, Ellijah McCoy, has patented nearly fifty inventions relating to the art of automatic lubrication machinery. The late Graunville T. Woods had to his credit numerous inventions in telegraphy and for electrical railways, many of which were acquired by the large companies. Jan E. Matzelliger, a mulatto, invented a machine for lasting shoes which laid the foundation of an industry now operating on a capital stock of more than $20,000,000. Over a dozen patents have been issued to J. H. Dickinson and his son of New Jersey for devices connected with piano player machinery. Silby J. Davidson invented a mechanical tabulator and adding machine, and four Negroes have received patents for airship inventions Among numerous other appliances invented by colored men are corn harvesters, printing presses, automatic airbrakes, derricks for hoisting, railway switches, car and trolly wheels. It may therefore safely be said, in the words of Assistant Examiner Baker that 'the colored man's skin has not yet entirely succeeded in barring his admission to the domain of science, nor in placing upon his brow the stamp of intellectual inferiority."—Boston Herald. A BOY On Monday, January 29, at 12:45 o'clock p. m., the stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Hayward, Dale and Moore avenues, and left a bouncing boy. Both baby and mother and doing fine. BANNED IN PARIS, EVENING GOWNS FLORIS HIN N. X. The Graceful Turkish Effect is Highly Fashionable New York, Feb. 9—More fortunate than the Parisienne, who is not allowed to wear evening gowns since the French government has put a ban on them, the women of New York have had countless occasions to revel in them this season. Aside from the opera and theatres, there have been balls and dances without number, many of them given in the name of charity. The glitter of gold and the brightness of silver in the rich tissue cloths and metallic laces have been very conspicuous at evening gatherings. Sparkling sequins and gorgeous brocade silks have also added to the general effect of splendor which the ballroom of to-day presents. It is interesting to note the diversity of styles, color and materials seen. Diaphanous tulles, nets and chiffons, lustrous chiffon velvet and supple satin and silks are accorded equal favor. Bright colors have been brought more J. MCCALL Rose Taffeta Evening Gown in Harem Style into prominence this season than ever before, though white and the pastel shades are much in use, offering a decide contrast to the bright gold, deep rose, ruby red, bright green and Chinese blue in favor. Evening Dress in Marem Style Of the many and diverse styles in evening gowns one of the most popular savors strongly of the Turkish harems. The sketch illustrates this mode. The soft, full skirt is puffed under gracefully and caught to the lower edge of a foundation, the effect resembling the Turkish trousers worn by the beauties of the harems. The bodice is little more than a band of cloth held up by straps over the shoulders. The material of the dress is rose taffeta with gold metallic flowers. Many gowns are seen in this style developed in pink silk or satin, entirely free of trimming, the richness of the material making decoration unnecessary. The harem tunic lengthened by a deep frill of lace is another form in which the Turkish influence is apparent. In this style the puff generally comes below the knees. The evening dresses of young girls are very frequently in the popular one-piece chemise style, as are those of the really grown-ups. It is only in the length of the dress that there is any difference at all, and that, only this season, when women's dresses are worn a little longer. Last winter, when women wore their dresses as short as the sixteen-year-old, one could hardly tell the difference. A dress of extreme simplicity and excellent style is made of crepe de chine lengthened by a deep flounce of lace. The loose sleeves of lace have tassels of silk hanging at the ends. This model is illustrated here on a young girl, but the same design has been seen in ladies' gowns. At the thes damsants, which have been strongly patronized in fashionable circles, smart suits of silk, satin or velvet, with dainty blouses of net or Georgette to match, have been much in evidence. The blouses are mostly in Russian effect, with long peplums falling over the skirt. One-piece dresses of velvet or Georgette, worn with fur coats or caps, are also worn at these afternoon dances. And speaking of furs, such are the inclinstencles of Fashion, that furs and stray hats are often seen together! The lingerie blouses of fine white volle and handkerchief linen begins to make its appearance. This is one of the signs that spring is on its way. The blouses this season are trimmed with deep filet lace or fine Irish cor- chet. Others have very fine tucks or drawn work. The drawn work edges collars and cuffs, or else outlines motifs in the front of the waist, and hand. embroidery is often introduced along with it. The filet lace is sometimes inserted with embroidery in over-and- © MCCALL Youthful Party Frock of Crepe de Chine and Lace over stitch along the edges. Filet lace bids fair to be very popular. It is combined with embroidered net in dainty white collar and fichus to wear with afternoon dresses. Will Eton Effect be Popular? There is an indication that bolerd and Eton effects will come in again with warmer weather. A smart costume for the South was made in this style. It had a jacket of deep blue, soft velour. The collar was high and the closing at the side. White silk braid about one inch wide outlined the jacket, and rows of it made the deep girdle which topped the white silk skirt worn with it. MUST MEET COMPETITION FACE TO FACE In this age of sharp competition, in this age of get-there the quickest, in this age when nine-tenths of the men and women who meets, wish it to be understood, that "they are from Missour," and tyell out in unmistakable English and say 'show me,' in this age of labor and time saving devices, used for caretail and accurate handling of one's business, such as the telephone, adding machine, dictaphone, typewriter and such other labor and time saving devices, which are so essential to the handling of the great volume of business which is being so successfully and sati-factory carried on by the business men and women of the race, until the Negro business men and women of this community, wish to go down on record as having the tenacity of calling the attention of their kith and kin everywhere who may be engaged in some honorable business pursuit to study well their local surroundings and ascertain if possible, what it is which canes the other fellow to succeed, right on the very spot, and in many instances entirely surrounded by our own people, where many of our so-called business men signally failed? No race loving Negro who may chance to walk into many of the business institutions, as conducted by business men and women of the race, but who feels a keen sense of pride that he cannot feel on entering a similar business enterprises conducted by the other fellow. The writer of this letter is a typical backwoods, country Negro, and as a natural consequence, he notices every thing as he passes, and in some instances takes in the entire situation at one glance. We are sure that you will be charitable enough to pardon this personal reference which he makes to himself, which, as you will readily see, he is trying to make you believe that he is a kind of a smart "elece". But suffice it to say, that many of our places of business are clean, sanitary and well kept, while there are other places we cannot say so much for. Now, this is the point we are trying to stress: We must wake up along twentieth century business lines. It is true that there are two, and only two calmful enterprises in which some of our men find them-elves engaged where they do not meet this sharp competition, about which we have been trying to write in this weekly letter; namely, the Negro undertaker and the exclusive Negro barber. But all the others must face the other fellow and get-there-the-quickest and do the work the best after you get there, or else the other fellow has the job. When we calmly view the situation from a conservative stand point, we are persuaded to say, that the sharp competition which we, as a race have had to meet, has been that thing which alone has enable us to discover ourselves. As Negro statesmen, Douglass, Bruce and Langston had to meet it face to face and grapple with it. As educators, Washington DuBols, Scarborough, Miller and Pickens had to meet it face to face and make it stand aside and let them get by. As business men Herndon, Pettiford and scores of others, who may be less known, but equally as resourceful in their special lines, as those whose names we have seen fit to mention, had to meet that strength-giving foe, competition, and beard him in his own den and said to him, "he still and remember that I am the boss, you must keep quiet while I am around." We might go on to tell you of the Negro physician, the dean of, that high class profession, as it pertains to the race, in the very front ranks, we would call attention to that eminent physician, Dr. Dan Williams, of Chicago, Ill., who met Mr. Competitor in the way, and, like the other great men of the race, said to him, "stand aside, and remember, that it is written, that Ethiopia shall stretch forth her hands." When the other fellow who may be downright mealt enough to attempt to discredit the great work which is being done through blood and tears by the unselfish Negro men and women of the race, in their special lines, where the race is given a recognized leader in his particular line that any race would be proud to own as one of its members, and too, since all of this has been accomplished in just fifty years, then, why may not every young Negro man in this country resolve today and say, if A. F. Herndon, can lead the country in the matter of industrial insurance, and the Negroes of Savannah can give to the race its greatest bank, if the Rev. R. H. Boyd, who was a full grown man before he could discriminate the difference between A and B, could give the Negro his greatest publishing plant, if the Rev. C. T. Walker, who is familiarly known the world over, as the "black Spurgeon" can make the city of Augusta Ga., the winter resort of northern capitalists, in order to play golf during the week and listen to him preach on Sundays, we say, why may not every embellious Negro boy say today "if these ex-staves have been able to meet Mr. Competitor in the way and make him stand aside long enough for him to get by, as they have compelled him to do, I too, will go and do likewise." Woman's Exchange The latest and probably the greatest enterprise that looms up bright on the business horizon is a WOMAN'S EXCHANGE. What a difference this will make in the pleasure, comfort and economic conditions in this community. Such an agency has been a long felt want and, alas! it is gratified. A woman's exchange is not a new idea, the better class of white people have maintained an exchange for a number of years. Its advantages have in some way been withheld from the general public. But now we have it with us, and it is up to you to take advantage of its service. The alertness and ambition of one of our young business women has made this possible, and by her skillful management has given a tremendous equentus to the enterprise. It is founded on sound business principles, and has come to stay. Every detail has been thoroughly planed and convincingly demonstrated. Just think, here is a place where you can buy all kinds of hand-made necessities and where you can sell the little articles that you have made in your spare time. Every woman should learn about this efficient accommodation. Tell your friends and at our earliest convenience go around to Mine Fields-Vouting's, 135 W. 132 St. FOR RENT—Two lovely apartments on Burroughs and Grape Vine avenue; five rooms and bath eacn; hot water; electric lights; nice porches. Rental reasonable. Apply at Chatham Real Estate & Improvement Co., 10 E. Bay Street. Madam Cargo Hair Dressing, Manicuring and ..and Massage. Poro Treatment our Specialty..... Combings made to Order 2013 Harden St. Savannah, Ga. Phone 3534 CHARLESTON PRESSING CLUB CLEANING, DYEING & REPAIRING Ladies work a specialty. ...All work guaranteed. Suits sponged and pressed, 25c. Work called for and delivered. To club members—Six suits sponged and pressed per month for One Dollar In Advance. Phone 5637. 576 BRYAN STREET. W. F. L. Suares, Proprietor THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE Lesson VII.—First Quarter, For Feb.18,1917. Text of the Lesson, John iv, 43-54. Memory Verses, 49-51—Golden Text, Matt. viii, 13—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M Stearns. The story of today is called the second miracle in Galilee, and it was wrought at the same place as the first, in Cana of Galilee. Verses 40, 54, compare chapter 11, 2, 11. At the marriage he manifested forth His glory, and it was on a third day (chapter 11, 1, 11), and I must confess to a special delight in working out the third day and the glory or kingdom veins of truth in the Scriptures, believing that it is only as the glory of His kingdom takes hold of us that we shall be the faithful followers we ought to be in this present evil age. It would seem from verses 43, 40, that this was another third day event, though it is just possible that there may have been an interval of a day or two between the two verses, but I think not. The marriage of the Lamb is the next great event in the future, and, counting a thousand years as one day, it will probably be the third day in the morning. Somewhere about that time will be the redemption of Israel, as it is written in Hos. vi, 2, "After two days will He revive us; in the third day He will raise us up, and we shall live in His sight." Our Lord seemed to have the same thing in view when He said, "Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I shall be perfected" (Luke xill, 32). It will be the time of the resurrection of a righteous Israel, according to Isa. xxv, 8, 9; xxvI, 19-21; Dan. xll, 1-3, when "the King of Israel, the Lord, shall be in the midst of them and they shall not see evil any more" (Zeph. ill, 15). Note the sayings already in this gospel concerning the Son of God, the King of Israel; heaven opened and Jacob's vision a reality, the temple of His body raised up, the kingdom which can only be entered by the new birth, the saying about the bridegroom and the bride, His declaration that he was the Messiah and His reference to the harvest (chapters 1. 50, 51; 11, 20, 21; 11, 3, 5, 29; 1v, 20, 35). Surely we cannot but be fully persuaded that the kingdom and the glory were the joy ever before Him which enabled Him to endure (Heb. xll, 2). And how can we, His followers, hope to endure in any other way? This teaching will not bring us honor from men, but the honor which cometh from God only will more than suffice (lv, 44; v, 44). The Gallleans believed because they saw the things that He did at Jerusalem, and I do not know any truths which will work in us the Christ life like those concerning His coming and kingdom. A letter just in from the Philippines tells of a worker whom many people, think queer because of these truths, but the remark was added that her lovely life wins many people to Him. That is the one thing worth while. The healing of the nobleman's son in this connection makes us think of the time of the kingdom when the inhabitant shall not say, I am slick; the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity (Isa, xxxiii, 24). After He had spoken the kingdom truths of Matt. v-viil He gave samples of the kingdom in the healings of chapters vill and fx. While the kingdom is postponed because of His rejection, we may not expect kingdom miracles, though in His great grace He has wrought many for many of His simple minded believers and has made it manifestly true that His word stands "according to your faith be it unto you." We may journey with this nobleman and imagine something of his heartache as, having left his son at the point of death, he seeks the Great Physician. We may not know how He was encouraged to believe that the Lord Jesus would help him, for the healings at Capernaum of the demon possessed man, and Peter's wife's mother, and the centurion's servant, and the ruler's daughter, seem all to have taken place after this. But he must somehow have seen or heard enough to convince him that here there was help for him, though he seemed to think it necessary that Jesus should accompany him home (verse 40). That gracious word, "Go thy way; thy son liveth" (verse 50), did its work in both father and son, and the father went his way believing and found on reaching home the next day that the boy had been healed at the very time that Jesus had said the word. One result was that the man's whole household believed in Jesus. Just as the Gallieans who had been to Jerusalem saw His works and believed, so this household saw and believed, and there are still those who need to see something of the power and grace of God in human lives to lead them to believe, and they ought to see it, for His life should be manifest in His redeemed (Ii Cor. iv, 10, 11). For saved souls like Thomas it is always true "Blessed are they that have not seen, yet have believed" (John xx, 20). The verb "to believe" is found in some form in this gospel ninety-nine times and reminds us that without faith it is impossible to please God, and also that the only way to be filled with joy and peace is by believing (Heb. xi, 6; Rom. xv, 13). We may well ask ourselves, Do we know this same Jesus? McCall Book of Fashions SPRING QUARTERLY A charming and Authentic Presentation of the Smartest Spring Fashions Fabrics and Trimmings Exquisite Embroidery Designs McCALL BOOK OF FASHIONS Price 25c, (by mail 35c); Canadian price 30c, (by mail 40c), including a FREE PATTERN COUPON good for 15c toward the purchase of any McCal Pattern THE McCALL COMPANY New York San Francisco Atlanta Chicago Boston Toronto The Old Reliable Still Making Good You will die a seeker, if you are seeking for a contract better than the one issued by the Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company, Home office, 1143 Gwinnet Street, Augusta, Ga., H. C. Young, Pres.; T. J. Walker, Sec. and Treas.; W. S. 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Reading Mason's konw this. They are the men upon whom the craft can rely when assailed by the votaries of superstition and ignorance. The Masonic Standard of New York says, "Symbolism is an interesting and instructive study, but the entire philosophy of Masonry is comprised in the word 'brotherhood.'" There is a great deal of truth in this statement but our problem is how to present our symbolism to the neophyte in a way and manner that they may cause him to realize this fundamental fact. Introduction into Masonry Every step necessary to the process of introduction into Masonry should be so fitted as to prepare the candidate in mind and heart for the reception and retention of her doctrines. To this end, the officers who are charged with the duty of clothing the novitate should be circumspectly careful of their words and their conduct. Very much depends upon the first impression. If, in the preparation room there is permitted coarseness of conduct and slippancy of speech, these will preocupy the mind of the candidate and the chances for favorable and lasting impressions will be almost impossible. When the process of preparation begins, no one should be permitted to converse with or suggest to the candidate things which will not prepare him for the lessons which are inseparable from the conference of the degree. If every step in the process is not dignified and considerate, he will not be favorably impressed and his promises of faithfulness and loyalty to his obligations will be frequently disregarded. The membership in general should be thoughtful and considerate even in the presence of each other, especially in that of a novice. He is critically observing the words and actions of his new friends. If they are unkind and coarse in conduct and profane in speech, he will be forced to conclude that Masonry is a farce.—Masonic Journal. --- Masonry Outside the Lodge There are Masons and Masons. There is the Mason who is perfect in his work of the Order, always present at the meetings of all the bodies, decorated with charms and pins and rings, the admiration of himself and the envy of the younger brethren. But examine him closely. What is he outside the lodge room? If he is selfish in aims, hard with his tenants or employees neglectful of his family, unscrupulous in his business methods, smutty or profane in conversation, deaf to the appeals of the needy; if he is any or all of these, that man is no true Mason. He is rather a hindrance to the Order. The strongest argument against Masonry is the Mason himself. The world knows, as well as we do, what our order inculcates, and it also knows far better that we realize, whether we are practicing what we profess, and when it sees the divergence between practice and precept it despises you and the order. The unfaithful Mason in injuring the whole fraternity. As an individual, he may not care what the world thinks of him, but he was sworn to protect the good name of his brethren, and when he brings his own good name into disrepute he is inflicting a most serious injury on every other Mason in the community. As a secret organization, the only knowledge that the world can have of our order is the effect that it has on men who belong to it. If it tends to make them good men and true, then it will judge well of the institution; if it does not do this then the opinion that will be formed must be evil. The only real use Masonry is in the world is in its effects on men outside of the lodge room. Its reachings and ritual, beautiful as they are, are only means, not ends. We are brought to light in order that we may let our light so shine before men that they may see our good works and glorify our Father who is in heaven. If we fail to do this, we are untrue to our obligations—unworthy Masons.—Illinois Freemason. Masonic Teaching "Volumes have been written touching Masonry's teachings and labor in behalf of the sorrowing and the distressed among men, but the half cannot be told in words. It is the story of the heart speaking to the heart even when no sound is heard. And yet when occasion requires, it echoes its thunderings as from the cannon's ponderous throat, its music is heard as in the mocking bird's thrill and in the blue bird's song; it whispers its geptle, soothing tones as in the sighing of the summer's quiet breeze, it vibrates in its grandeur as in the cyclone's mighty voice. "In its search after wisdom it flies through the vast domain of the universe and garners knowledge from every source. Ascending the skies, it takes sun, moon, and stars and wraps them in the comet's filery tail to instruct us about that All-Seeing Eye that never slumbers nor sleeps. Descending into mother earth, it brings forth chalk, charcoal and clay, teaching us freedom, fervency and zeal. From the harvest field of nature it takes a sheaf of wheat and suspends it near a waterford, whilst amid strains of most delightful music it teaches the lessons of a beautiful and sublime symbolism. "And even when strife and bloodshed, wars and contentions, malice and hatred tears the breast of men and nations, and scatter death and destruction among individuals and races, the true Mason, encouraging his fellows, whispers to them in their hours of despair: "All ye who doubt and are afraid, Look forth, look up, be not dismayed; Soon you will hear a voice ring clear,— C. C. Johnson, Grand Master. South Carolina WOMAN'S PLACE ON THE FARM By Miss Juanita H. V. Conyers, Agricultural Instruction Division, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Every housewife can look inviting in her home. She needs only to wear a plain gingham dress. Such a dress can be bought for the small sum of seventy-five cents. She should never enter her kitcher for the purpose of preparing a meal without having on a gingham apron and cap. Each of these serves a particular purpose. The cap, which can be very easily made from the scraps of cloth left, either from the dress or apron, is worn to prevent the hair from falling into the food. The apron serves as a protection for the dress; thus attired, the wife is a cheerful personage to the home, a charm to the kitchen and a guarantee against un-anitation. True to her row, the housewife should have her husband's welfare constantly at heart. Her's should be the aim to prevent extravagance, and to promote economy. Beginning with herself, she should be moderate in dress rather than attempting to follow the extreme fashions of to-day. Simplicity in dressing and economy in buying should be her determined aim. To a still further degree, she can protect her husband's interest. Instead of buying his shirts, the dresses for the children and even her own dresses, let her make them herself. What joy, what delightcomes into the home as a result of such deeds! Through them her husband knows and appreciates his wife as a perfect homemaker. The place of the woman centers in the home. She should spare no pains in making her home beautiful and attractive. The housewife of today is blessed with having the rural supervisors and Home Economic teachers who bring all the great and good things to their doors. Invaluable are the services of these to the modern farm woman. By these teachers they are taught that every picture should be in a frame and that there is nothing prettier than frames made from corn shucks which can be got from the field. They learn too, that the corn-shuck doormat is always appreciated and very easily made. That the sewing basket and sandwich tray can be made from the pine needles that grow just back of the farm. If the teachings of these people are carefully followed, I am sure that no housewife will let her chairs be without bottoms, but will cane them herself with the oak splints that come from the tree that has grown by the brook. The housewife that loves to see her home made attractive will seek every opportunity to learn the things that afford comfdrt. This knowledge, the supervisor and home economic teacher stand ever ready to give. The slogan of today is, "The South must feed herself," if this be true, man must be taught first to raise his own food-stuffs. As she learns to make it, woman must be taught more thoroughly to save and prepare for the table. It is true-that the husband may devote most of his time to the growing of corn, cotton, velvet-beans, peas and sweet potatoes, but the wife can fill her place and have her little garden the year round and have such vegetables as lettuce, onions, beets, parsley and collards ready for market. As the cost of living is getting higher each day, the wife should take great interest in having her eggs, milk and butter ready for sale, with the profits from these, she can help her husband wonderfully. As the husband and wife thus co-operate and the spirit spreads from household to household, the slogan. "The South must feed herself," [Picture of a man with a long hair, wearing a suit and a hat.] Mme. Estelle, whose likeness is here shown, is one of New York City's successful hair culturists and beautifiers. 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N HAIR GROWER New York City Special Offer of Free Treatment ential eration C., March 5th SHIP FARES VIA Line Railway way of the South" STEEL TRAINS DAI- ON FAST AND CON- AGENT FOR FULL IN- N. ETC. ana COMPANY d to furnish erate Cost MONROE, MANAGER THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE Established 1875 By JOHN H. DEVEAUX Published by SOL. C. JOHNSON Editor and Proprietor JAS. H. BUTLER Asso. Editor and Manager ED. H. BURKE City Editor Published Every Saturday 1009 WEST BROAD STREET Phone 2171 Subscription Rates One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....1.00 Remittance must be made by Express or Post Office Money Order, or Registered Letter. Advertising Rates given on Application. Entered at the Post Office at Savannah, Georgia, as Second class Mall Saturday February 24, 1917. Collier's Weekly stepped into a veritable honest's nest when it compared Gen. Von Bissing's deportation of the Belgians to the treatment of the Union soldiers at the Andersonville prison in the 60's by Capt Henry Wriz, commanding officer. Both had their defenses in "military and economic necessity"—the exigencies of war. After referring to Collier's as the "stenchful" self-styled national weekly, the Americus Times-Recorder rises to say: "A monument to the memory of Capt. Wirz stands a few miles north of the city—and if the editor of Collier's weekly will stand in the shadow of that memorial and reiterate the statement he has made here, it will be our pleasure to chronicle where he was last seen." In some people, the thought of mob violence comes so naturally and logically to mind, when the logic of fact and reason should be their defense. JUDGE P. W: MELDRIM Of the several members of the Savannah bar who had been mentioned in connection with the recent vacant Superior court judgeship, we were "pulling" for the appointment of Gen-Meldrim. Gen. Meldrim appears to us fitted in every way to dignify and honor the bench. He is ripe in scholarship and experience, and possesses that rare equipoise and unwavering judicial temperment which come of a highly successful and respectable career such as his has, been. Gen Meldrim knows the traditions and history of the South and has an intimate knowledge of all its peoples,qualifications which are necessary to give one that broad conception of relative rights and the just and equitable proportion of things, so essential to the high duties of the judgeship. Judge Meldrim, as chairman of the board of trustees of the Ga. State College, has had a fruitful experience with colored folk. He has always taken a broad view of Negro education, has encouraged self-confidence in the race and has shown that he believes the Negro should have trained leaders. This is the only sensible view in Negro education. Gen. Meldrim has taken a timely interest in all matters affecting the welfare of our people in the city of Savannah, and as Superior court judge, it is only natural to expect that he will be deeply interested in such matters of uplift for Negroes as may come within his jurisdiction or to his attention. The colored people are gratified at the advent of Judge Meldrim. PREJUDICE A few days since, there appeared in the Morning News an article which stated that Negroes were being enlisted in the Canadian army. This information was furnished by a Georgia Congressman. Very anxiously and very hastily a denial was set up, in a letter to The News by a Canadian, a resident of Wind-or, who was very desirous of having the mis-statement corrected, lost the public be misted in a very serious matter. The case illustrates so well the behavior of so-called "acquired prejudice" that we cannot refrain from recalling it. Many persons come into the Southland, not having known prejudice but having heard of it, and proceed to "overdo" the thing in an effort to prove acceptable to their new associations, as they think. Their outbursts are very often over the most trivial matters and very much more severe. This "learned" antagonism toward Negro people possesses them, they are always conscious of it, and they study to exhibit it upon every provocation and opportunity. Before local people they seem to wonder whether they have behaved correctly in all their dealings with Negroes. They seem to "have it" severely. A good many foreigners "have it" too, and "have it" zealously and abundantly. They found their businesses, in the majority of cases, on Negro patronage in Negro communities and in- dulge or tolerate Negroes until they have built their fortunes. They then become less tolerant and more impatient of Negroes. They often change their business to a "white only" affair or change neighborhoods, may be. These lessons, these examples, should strike deep in the thought of Negro people. Negroes should see that they are being exploited, merely, and that affected friendship and comradships are only temporarily and purposeful. N. A. A. C. P. The organization, last Friday night of a Savannah branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, marks a great step forward for the colored citizens of Savannah. There were present more than sixty of Savannah's leading citizens, which indicates that the leading men are deeply concerned and thoroly awake to the great questions and movements which affect our people in the national life today. As was clearly pointed out, the organization is not a radical body and its methods are not radical and revolutionary. Its objects are racial advancement as its name implies. It proceeds upon facts and makes its appeal to reason. Its founders and its adherents believe that the race should have an equitable portion of the advantages offered by the public expenditures, equitable consideration in matters of state and national employment, absolute justice before the law and full protection there under, and a full guarantee of life, liberty and property, everywhere and at all times. The organization will be a success; we have no doubt about that as judged from the personel of its membership. The men of Savannah have recently demonstrated that they can co-operate in the matter or racial self-defense; that in order to save to the race what still remains of citizenship rights, it is imperative to bring the whole strength to hear upon a problem, and that, as has been pointed out, "no colored man is free or emancipated so long as the humble-t Negro can be oppressed and deprived of his manhood rights," purely upon the ground that he is a Negro. The business of this National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is to make sensible and respectful protest at injustice directed at the race. It is believed that the government, both national and local, is still in the hands of the right-thinking, fair-minded people, and that when reasonable contention for justice is made, and that based upon facts, we will be given just and equitable consideration. Matters pertaining to education, to city health and housing, to the public care and accommodation for the poor, the sick and the delinquent, to the benefits to be derived from uses of the public funds for public education, libraries and other civic improvements, all these, as they pertain to the colored people, need the attention of some such organized agency. The ideals of American city life and civic forces, are undoubtedly, built upon fair play. The incentive to American fair-play along all lines is growing, and we may expect that when our case is properly prepared and intelligently presented, to get a fair judgment of it on its merits. We cannot hope to win out against the forces that would circumscribe our already too narrow sphere of opportunity and perhaps, eventually, almost re-enslave us, unless we can learn to mobilize our forces; we must see a common problem from the same point of view and not from many diverse angles: partisan organizations must lose their shortsightedness and provincialism and must take such large vision that they can subordinate the minor things to those of momentous purpose, and then present a solid front for common cause. If not, conditions will surely grow worse till the flood tide which is now forming will sweep the race from its none too secure moorings. There comes to the editor's desk the January number of the Winerforce Bulletin, describing the commercial course given at Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. Among other interesting facts, the bulletin shows that there are opportunities in business for the Negro covering a wide range, and that the young man trained in commercial pursuits lacks not a field in which to exercise his training. The bulletin contains a selected list of occupations in which Negroes in the United States are engaged. The occupations shown are those which, from their very nature, seem to require training in commerce, finance and accounts. Among these occupations appear managers and superintendants of manufacturing concerns, to the number of 270; officials of manufacturing concerns, 44; manufacturers, 1,727. In the field of commerce or trade is shown -35 bankers and bank officials. 76 commercial brokers and commission men, 1,728 insurance agents, 105 of THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE ficials of insurance companies; 762 real estate agents and officials, 20,653 retail dealers and many others. The figures given clearly demonstrate that there are opportunities in business for the properly trained Negro. But an interesting question is suggested by these figures. Shall these opportunities continue, or shall they gradually become closed to the Negro, as many other occupations have become? The answer to this question will depend entirely upon the attitude of the Negro business man himself. Negro business men should train their sons for business pursuits. The sons of business men should be given every encouragement for obtaining commercial education to study for business, to prepare to step into their fathers' shoes. Our white brother does this very thing. White colleges and universities are giving an increasing share of their attention to training for the sons of white business men, because white business men and their sons demand this type of training. Thus is the business of the white man perpetuated, handed down from generation to generation, growing and expanding as each succeeding generation gives to it new ideas and new methods. Thus has the vast organization headed by the Armours and the McCormicks, for instance been built up. To hold his place in the business world, it behooves the Negro to prepare. Negro business men should use every method possible to interest their sons in their business. Then they should be encourage to seek commercial training for business, training that will fit them to take over and manage their father's business. Under such conditions, the business enterprises that our business men have built up through years of sacrifice, will not dwindle and waste away, but will continue to expand and grow with the next generation, and the youth of the future will be benefitted immeasurably by the wisdom of such a policy. Every Negro business man, then, should train his son for business and every Negro business man who has a son to train should read this bulletin, issued by Wilberforce University. AT THE Y. M. C. A. The program for tomorrow at the Y. M. C. A. promises to be in keeping with the high class program of the past several weeks. The principal address will be delivered by Prof. Carl Flipper. A recitation and solo will be given by Mr. W. H. Johnson. Other features will be the special chorus singing led by the newly organized choir under the leadership of Director Davis. The meeting will begin promptly at 5 p.m. MISS HEARNES GRADUATES FROM GEORGIA: INFIRMARY Miss Mamie J. D. Hearnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hearnes, graduated February 15, in nurse training from the Georgia Intirmary. Immediately upon graduation she was called to nurse a private surgical case at the infirmary. She will be at her parents' residence 407 West 47th street until June when she will leave for Washington, D. C., to take a post graduate course of two years at the Freedmen's hospital. PRISCILLA ART CIRCLE CELEBRATES 3rd ANNIVERSARY The Priscilla Art Circle held its third anniversary Thursday night at the residence of Mrs. R. L. Barnes, 525 East Henry street. The affair was a most delightful one. The house was decorated in pink and green, the colors of the circle. The exhibit of the club which was displayed upstairs was a most creditable one. The winner of the guessing contest was Miss Alma Tyson, Miss Mamie Brooks getting the booby. Those present were, guests: Mr. W. J. Ayers, Miss M. Robertson, Mrs. W. Brown, Mrs. W. Blair, Mr. E. C. Blackshear, Mrs. Faunviel, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas, Mrs. M. Law, Miss Ethel Cole, Mrs. Robt Davis, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Roscoe Bryant, Mrs. Ella Parkhurst, Rev and Mrs. Wm. Durden, Rev. T. J. Goodall, Mrs. M. Brooks, Mr. Hardwick, Mrs. Cargile, Mrs. C. Rivers, Mrs. W. P. White, Mr. Harell, Mrs. Jordon, Mr. T. Hopkins, Mrs. W. Fields, Mr. Howard, Miss R. Rogers, Mr. Hubert, Mr. Pearl Smith, Dr. Moody, Mr. Dunbar, Mrs. Newton, Mr. Shirman, Mrs. M. E. Tolbert, Mr. H. Simmons, Mrs. LaGear, Mr. A. B. Sinefield, Miss F. Wilson, Mrs. W. Hill, Mrs. E. Gilmore, Mrs. Sullivan, Miss M. Shivery, Dr. C. B. Tyson, Miss Alma Tyson, Mrs. S. Singleton, Mrs. R. Bryan Miss E. Quinney, Mr. J. H. Better Mrs. W. Warthen, Miss C. E. Lewis Mrs. J. Hamilton, Mrs. L. Tion The members of the club are M. L. Ayers, Mrs. R L. Barn Mrs. E. C. Blackshear, Mrs. G. Brinson, Miss M. A. Cole, Mrs. A. W. Davis, Mrs. S. C. Duncan, Miss M. A. Durden, Mrs. T. J. Goodall, Mrs. A. Hardwick, Mrs. M. E. Harper, Mrs. M. Harrell, Mrs. I. Hopkins, Mrs. C. Howard, Mrs. L. J. Hubert, Mrs. M. Moody, Miss A. Scott, Mrs. M. E. Sherman, Mrs. L. Simmons, Mrs. A. B. Singfield, Mrs. J. Singleton, Miss M. O. Smith, Mrs. L. J. Stripling, Mrs. R. Tyson, Mrs. A. Welch, Mrs. L. A. Woodard. BEACH TO PRESENT PLAY "Mishaps of Minerva", a farce in two acts, will be given by the senior class of Beach Institute at the new Catholic hall, Gordon and East Broad streets, Monday night March 12 at 8 p. m., admission 25 cents. The proceeds will go to defray the expenses of the graduating class. The cast of characters are: Martin J. Sterling, a business man, Charlie Rogers. Doctor Victor Brown, friend of the family and especially Minerva, James Hardwick. Harvy Stevenson, reporter, attentive to Clara, Claude Williams. Barnes, the butler, Henry Williams. Mike Shannon, policeman, Nathaniel Melrose. Mrs. Lydia Sterling, very quiet, Miss Ruth Anderson. Minerva Sterling, very obliging, Miss Irene Joice. Clara Sterling, her younger sister, Miss Lucretia Smith. Molly, the maid, Miss Emeline Epstein. Bell Brantley, reporter for "The Screamer", Miss Bessie Durden. Mrs. Wright, a club woman, Miss Helen Watkins. Miss Palmer, a philanthropic worker, Miss Florence<Charlton. Mrs. Jennie Van Densen Spnyker, a personage James Hardwick. Members of the reception committee, Miss Evola Weston, Miss Jacquelin Dicks, Miss Willie Grant, Miss Daisy Daniels and Miss Viola Robinson. [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. Rev. M. W. White Misisonary MISSIONARY RALLY Savannah, Ga. February 21, 1917 Editor Savannah Tribune Savannah, Ga. Please give me space in your paper for us to express our grateful thanks to the brethren and friends for their liberal response in our missionary and educational rally held at the St. John Baptist church, Sunday afternoon, February 11th. Rev. Wm. Gray.....$1.00 Rev. T. J. Goodall.....1.00 Rev. M. W. White.....4.00 Rev. W. F. Paschal.....1.00 Rev. N. M. Clarke.....1.00 Mr. A. B. Singfield.....1.00 Mr. Sol. C. Johnson.....5.0 Mr. J. C. Lindsey.....1.25 Atlanta Mutual Agents.....2.65 Mr. D. Pringle.....2.5 Mrs. Mary L. Gibbs.....2.5 Central Baptist Church.....3.00 New Zion Baptist church.....1.75 F. A. B. Church, Franklin Sq......24.50 Mt. Tabor Bapt Church.....3.30 Mt. Zion Baptist Church.....1.25 Mr. W. W. Watts.....5.0 German Otis.....5.0 Mr. E. G. Herben.....5.0 Mr. Daniel Simmons.....1.00 Mr. Black Buckness.....2.0 Mr. Ed. Campbell.....2.5 Robt. Windfroe.....2.5 Simon Scott.....5.0 Earnest Noble.....5.0 Thos. Phillips.....2.5 Juby McCleod.....2.5 W. Larshea.....2.5 T. J. Tweedy.....2.5 H. Wingham.....2.5 St. John Bapt church.....20.00 Brady Johnson.....2.5 Rena Green.....2.5 P. Hamilton.....2.5 W. D. Alexander.....2.5 Mrs. F. Anderson.....2.5 C. Bartow.....1.00 First Bryan Baptist Church.....0.00 Rev. Daniel Wright.....1.00 The total amount raised at this time was $80.00, but there are others whose names we did not get who contributed to this amount. The full report will be made later. Again thanking all who contributed—to this worthy cause, I am. ```markdown ``` PUT YOUR MONEY in the BANK- BEYOND THE REACH OF BURGLARS A BANK account here eliminates all liability of loss by theft or fire. Our vaults are burglar and fire proof. Payment by check means safer and cheaper transmission of money and absolute prevention of disputes as you'll have a record and receipt for each payment you make. Ample cash is always kept on hand to meet any demand and the entire resources of this bank are your security for your funds. move you consider it, the suret you should see the wisdom of opening a checking account here at once. Wage Earners Savings Bank UNDER STATE SUPERVISION the Pioneer Negro Savings Bank of Georgia. You and Yours are cordially invited to join our 1917 CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB 10 Cents per week will pay $5.00 next Christmas, interest at 5 Per Cent. 5 Cents per week will pay $12.50 next Christmas plus interest at 5 Per Cent. 10 Cents per week will pay $25.00 next Christmas plus interest at 5 Per Cent. 11.00 per week will pay $50.00 next Christmas, interest at 5 Per Cent. The more you consider it, the sureer you should see the wisdom of opening a checking account here at once. Wage Earners Savings Bank UNDER STATE SUPERVISION The Pioneer Negro Savings Bank of Georgia. You and Yours are cordially invited to join our 1917 CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB 10 Cents per week will pay $5.00 next Christmas, plus interest at 5 Per Cent. 25 Cents per week will pay $12.50 next Christmas, plus interest at 5 Per Cent. 50 Cents per week will pay $25.00 next Christmas, plus interest at 5 Per Cent. $1.00 per week will pay $50.00 next Christmas, plus interest at 5 Per Cent. JOIN NOW! FURTHER INFORMATION-CALL, WRITE OR PHONE US. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION-CALL, WRITE OR PHONE US. Statement of Condition at the Close of Business October 31st, 1916. as Found by the State Bank Examiners RESOURCES: Alice and West Broad Streets Locals and Personals Locals and Personals Mr. A. B. Bowers, one of the prominent and most prosperous farmers of Fairfax, S. C., was in the city this week, stopping with his relative, Mr. Daniel Simmons of Nicoll street. Mr. W. G. Graham, a prosperous farmer of Hendersonville, S. C., spent several days in the city with his nephew, Mr. M. G. Graham. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Lauretta P. Livingston and Mr. Arthur Palmer of New York city who were called home on account of the death of their mother, wish to announce that they did not leave on last Saturday as was published but left the city on Wednesday. ```markdown ``` Young woman wants work, has normal school education, little experience in office work, energetic and willing to learn new work. Address "worker" care of Savannah Tribune. an tibu Mrs. L. B. Timmons arrived in New York on Friday, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Harris, 317 West 36th street. Mrs. Timmons is on route to Newport, R. I. Mrs. Rosa Davis left on Tuesday for New York to join Miss Laucreta Pazant. Mr. Edward J. Williams left on Saturday of last week for Springfield, Mass. Why should Negroes of Savannah longer crowd themselves in the way of white people in the hot summer days around their places of resort where they are not wanted, when they can get all they desire at Hope Crest, including a home site? Buy a lot there now and be happy. See my ad in this issue. G. H. Bowen-ff. . . . Rev. L. T. Black of Brooklyn, N. Y. who spent about ten days in the city on business, left on last Tuesday afternoon. His many friends here made his stay very pleasant. --- Mrs. Anna D. Singleton, wife of Mr. Chas. Singleton, has been confined to the house for several weeks. Mrs. Sarah Patterson is on the sick list. --- Mrs. Frances Mason left last Thursday for New York where she will be met by her husband, Mr. Robert Mason. They intend living in Newark, N. J., for a while. ```markdown ``` STOLEN—From the residence of Mrs. Bell Green, 545 Robert street, a ring with cluster of small diamonds, Set in platinum (one stone out) belonging to J. J. Brown. Any information about same gratefully received at 468 West Broad street or Savannah Home Association reading room. *** Editor J. M. Morse of the Albany Era. Albany, Ga., was a pleasant caller yesterday. Mr. Morse is a live new-paper man and his interesting paper is indeed putting Albany and South West Georgia on the map. His editorials are always enjoyed. *** Mr. H. D. Slatterer of Birmingham, Ala. the well-known correspondent, spent several days in the city, Mr. Slatterer is well-known among the press gang and held in high esteem by them. 左 右 左 Mr. Robert H. Burke who is now in Jacksonville, Fla., has just received a letter from Mr. Walter B. Shedrick, from Ontario, Canada, which states that he is contemplating joining the Canadian army. Mr. Shedrick was formally of this city. "There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, if taken at its flood, leads on to fortune." This is a great truth, and it is also true that you will make big money and get much real pleasure if you ride in on the Hope Crest tide, and invest your money there. See my ad in this issue. i. H. Bowen-ff. Social Happenings Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Wilson entretained the Round Tree Social Club and sewing circle at their residence, 600 Wesl. Anderson street on Wednesday evening. Refreshments were served and many amusing games were played. The ladies' exhibit of sewing was beautiful. Messrs William Jones and J. H. Smith won the whist prizes. Mrs. Belle Dixon, after suending two weeks with relatives and friends, returned to her, home in New York Saturday February 17. She was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Grace Champion, Mrs. Lula L. Grant and her husband, Rev. James E. Grant. She was entertained by Rev. and Mrs. Jas Grant. Among those present were Mrs. Della Wright, Mrs. E. Dennis, Mrs. Lula Allen, Mrs. Ella Rivers, Mrs. Julia Woods, Mrs. Olivia Jackson, Mrs. Amelia Grant, Mrs. Kattle Bostle, Mrs. Anna Mixon, Mrs. Jannie Piley, Mrs. Addie Kendrie, Mr. C. Welch, Mrs. Emra West, Mr. erry Butler, Mr. James, Frink, Mr. Alex, West, Mr. N. A. Scarborough, Mr. V. Champion, Mr. A. Riley and others. Mrs. Ella Rivers entertained at her home Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 7 o'clock in honor of Mrs. Belle Dixon of New York and Mrs. Frances Mason of this city who left during the week for Newark, N. J. Mrs. M. L. Johnson assisted in serving and Mrs. Olivia Jackson poured tea. Those present were Mrs. Belle Dixon, Mrs. Frances Mason, Mrs. Alice Blake, Mrs. D. Warring, Mrs. Lula Grant, Mrs. Georgia Manago, Mrs. Fanie Ford, Mrs. Emma West, Mrs. Lizzie Daniels, Mrs. Olivia Jackson, Mrs. Ella Rivers. Mrs. Sarah Nelson entertained for her sister, Mrs. Frances Mason, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ella Weston, 514 Huntingdon street, west, on last Tuesday evening. She was assisted by Mr. and Mrs. H. Crocker. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Scott, Mrs. Matilda Fields, Mrs. Carrie Haywood, Mrs. Maggie Slocum, Mrs. D. White, Mrs. Mary Robinson, Mrs. Martha Jones, Mrs. Virginia White, Miss O. G. Quarterman, Miss Rebecca Burke, Miss Jennie Hubert, Miss Cennie Holman, Mr. E. H. Burke, Mr. W. H. Stikes, Mr. C. A. Burke, Mr. Willie Jackson, Mr. James F. Butler, Mr. Chas. Squire, Mr. James Geogory. --- Mrs. Eliza Jones Whitehead entertained a few friends with a valentine party on last Wednesday night at her sister's apartment, Mrs. Colla J. Alvarez, 52 West 159th street New York. An enjoyable evening, was spent in games and dancing. At 12 o'clock three courses were served by three of the Colonial Hotel waiters. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Co. Mrs. Mary J. Jackson, Mrs. Lucile Bennette, Mrs. Viola Clouden, Mrs. Carrie Bartlett, Miss Georgia White, Mrs. Celia Alvarez, Mr. Leonard Pitt, Mr. Fitz Bosil, Mr. Lawrence Drayton, and Mr. Fred Taylor. --- On Thursday night of last week the Magnolia Social Club held a banquet at the Savannah Home Association reading room. The president, Mr. Robert Holmes, presided at the table. The principles of the organization were outlined by Mr. Tilley who also introduced the speaker of the occasion. Quite a number of ladies were present and a pleasant time was had. The choir of St. Philip A. M. E. church entertained in the ladies' parlor of he church on Wednesday night wit ha farewell social in honor of Mrs. Frances Maon who left for Newark, N. J. on Thursday. Refreshments were served by Mrs. J. E. Collier Mrs. A. M.Rurry, Miss N. M. Hart and Miss D. Scriber. Thoe pre-ent were Mrs. L. E. Johnson, Mrs. P. G. Jones, Mrs. Florida Johnson, Mrs. Mozella ulson, Mrs. Frances Roberts, Mrs. L. Lockwood, Mrs. M. Brown, Mrs. Murry, Mrs. M. Wicks, Mrs. J. E. Collins, Miss N. M. Hart, Miss Dora Seriven, Messrs. B. S. Reed, Jesse Brinson, David Johnson, Clinton Thompson, James Buisch and B. Moultrie. On Wednesday evening February 21 Mrs. Julia M. Ford entertained in honor of Mrs. Sadie Johnson Hodson of New York city, at her home, 106 West 36th street. Most of the evening was spent in social thats, after which delicious refreshments were served. Each expressed himself as having spent a delightful evening. Mrs. Hodson also received a very appropriate gift. Those present were Mrs. Sadie Johnson Hodson, Mrs. Stella Johnson, Mrs. Henrietta J. Houston, Mrs. M.J. Voss and Miss Ella McNichols assisted Mrs. Ford in serving. Mrs. Hudson left for New York Thursday. On last Saturday little Louise Elizabeth Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Butler entertained her friends in honor of her third birthday. The affair was very delightful, the children enjoying themselves with games and marching. The rooms were fastily decorated, the color scheme being pink and white. The predominating feature of the dining room decorations was the portrayal of mother goose characters, the beauty of which was accentuated by a soft glow emanating from pink rose shades over the electric lights, galefictal butterflies were scattered along the decorations. The favors, pink baskets, adorned with tiny rosebuds, filled with candy. In one of the games the prize winners were little Letitia Campfield and little Charles Johnston, the former receiving an imitation rose filled with candy and the latter a George Washington hatchet containing candy. Those invited were James Lemon, David Wilson, Calvin Brent, Frank Benson, Eugene Edwards, Lester Perry, John Davis Marion Johnston, Charles Johnston, Milton Reed, William Cash, Milton Weston, Paul Perry, I. D. Williams, Algernon Belcher, Samuel Grant, Catherine Middleton, Carolyn Lemon, Marie Moore, Susan Scott, Annie Scott, Laura Scott, Gerritt Scott, Mamie Edwards Erstline Belcher, Doris Belcher, Win- THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE Mfred Cash, Catherin Weston, Mary Annis Weston, Adora Benson, Letitia Campfield. J. W. DERRICK SUFFERS LOSS Mr. D. W. Derrick, who essays the art of truck-farming in the neighborhood of Thunderbolt, suffered serious losses to his growing crops of early vegetables during the cold snap of a few weeks ago. Mr. Derrick lost something like 10,000 head of cabbages, all about ready for marketing, besides a good crop of carrots. Many of the farmers in this district suffered likewise. Mr. Derrick has already begun to plant on a large scale. WAYCROSS, GA., ITEMS By Hiram West A literary society has been organized here and its first program was rendered to a mammoth audience at Gaines Chapel A. M. E. Church, Wednesday night, February 21. A new feature arose in the half hour devoted to current news and editorials from white and colored papers and magazines on the race. An hour is given to a musical and literary program and a half hour to a social and refreshments. The society's aim is to attract the young people once a week to a center where the agencies of social service may reach them for good. Mr. John Henry Adams is president and Mrs. Carlton W. Gaines, secretary. --- The local Negro Business League met at McGraw's auditorium Wednesday night. A large number of members was present. The routine business was dispatched on clock-like order after which the league took up the visit of the Savannah business men and discussed the benefits of such visits as that in which Messrs. Williams, Johnson, Linday, Singfield, Bowen and Tyon figured conspicuously on January 24. ```markdown ``` A significant valentine party was given by the Ladies' Club on the 14th inst at McGraw's auditorium. The auditorium was tastily decorated in the national color and in innumerable cut-out hearts and designs which swung from every border. Dancing and whist engaged the guests until a late hour when refreshments of a variety were served and then "Home Sweet Home" came as the last touch of the orchestra. --- Rev. Dr. Julian C. Coldwell of Nashville, Tenn. general officer of the A. M. I. Church and secretary of the Allen Christian Endeavor League, soke, at Gaines Chapel A. M. I. Church, Tuesday night. February 12, and was banquetted. He was the guest of Rev. I. D. Davis. A joint meeting of substantial white and colored citizens was held in the auditorium of the Central High School (white), Monday night, February 5, to prepare to entertain the Southern Socialological Congress on February 26. 27. 28. and March 1 and 2nd. Dr. G. P. Washington was made chairman of the colored committee of fifty and John Henry Adams was made secretary. --- The city council recently cut off some of the city officials, reduced the salary of many and appreciably raised the wage of colored city employees. The latter phase of the local change has received no publicity not even through the beneficiaries themselves. The exodus of people from this section for points East and West, has stopped. For a while the local labor marker was completely demoralized. Another exodus is anticipated in the spring when the test of the South's hold on the Negro will be exposed. Mr. J. J. Martin, R. P. C. of Savannah, was a visitor here on February 11th, through to the 12th, as the guest of Mr. D. E. Moore of the mail service. Being an old foot ball player Mr. Martin succeeded while here in making a 'touch-down' with hands up. Dr. Redman, brother of Mrs. Dr. Searlett of this city, is again stopping over, after several weeks vacation in Havana, Cuba. The doctor is returning to his home in Jackson, Miss. --- Mrs. Joseph Zanders is quite indisposed at her home on Jones street. Dr. S. D. Cotterell is the attending physician. The cozy home of Mrs. Mary Moore was partly destroyed by fire Friday of last week. Her many friends extend sympathy. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Williams are now, comfortably located in their own home on Reynolds near Samuel street. The Laborers' Penny Loan and Savings Bank is being hoisted on every hand. The officers have the confidence of the people. SAVANNAH HOME ASSOCIATION GENERAL INVITATION The pastors, officers and members of the various churches of the city, organizations and the public at large are cordially invited to attend the laying of the cornerstone in the new building of Sayannah Home Association at Minis and George streets on Sunday afternoon March 4th, at 4 o'clock. Edward H. Burke, President James F. Butler, Secretary. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. P. A. Morgan wishes to thank her neighbors and friends for the kindness shown her during the illness of her little niece, Lillie Brown. AMUSEMENT COLUMN! NOTICE—Articles in this column two cents a word, payable in advance. April 9, Monday—Dance by Red Rose A. and S. Club at Mechanics hall. Tickets 20 and 35 cents. February 20, Tuesday—Ball and Spot dance reception by the Social Club of the Steamship St. Louis at new Catholic hall Admission 35 and 50 cents. February 26, Monday—Midwinter dance at Masonic Temple by Young Adelphia Aid and Social Club. Admission 25 and 40 cents March 5, Monday—Annual entertainment of Isaiah Lodge No. 41, I. O. of G. S. and D. of S. at Duffy street hall. Admission 15 cents. March 2, Friday—Annual entertainment by Past Worthy 'Counsellors Union at Masonic Temple. Admission 15 cents. March 25, Monday—Annual dance by Friendly Brothers Social Club at Masonic Temple. Admission 25c. February 26, Monday—Big Western Show by Cunning Squirrels. Pleasure Club at Mechanics Hall. Tickets 15 and 25 cents. March 5, Monday—Annual entertainment by Isaiah Lodge No. 42, I. O. of G. and D. of Seat Duffy street hall. Admission 15 cents. February 26, Monday—Mid-winter social by Queen Esther Embroidery circle at the residence of Mrs. J. A. Ward, 503 W. 34th street: Admission 10 cents. sion 10 cents. March 5, Monday—Inaugural hall of Sarannah Home Association Ladies branch at Masonic Temple. Black and Tan orchestra. Admission 25 cents. March 5, Monday—Spring dance by Original Royal Roosters Club at Mechanics hall. Admission clubs 20 cents. public 15 cents. FRANK'S SHOE REPAIR SHOP EXPERT WORKMANSHIP BEST MATERIAL PROMPT DELIVERY WE AIM TO PLEASE A TRIAL WILL.CONVINCE WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED PARCEL POST ORDERS SOLICITED A Specialty Made of Repairing Children's Shoes PHONE 43 Barnard St. You are cordially invited to attend THE YOUNG ADELPHIA AID AND SOCIAL CLUB'S AT MASONIC TEMPLE Monday Night February 26, 1917 ADMISSION - -25 CENTS "You Know Me" HAVE YOU SEEN THE—— NEW TAILOR AT 463 WEST BROAD STREET (Near Gaston) Suits Made to Order at Popular Prices Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired. American Tailor M. I. FEINBERG, Proprietor After the Bird pass a BOX of John Ruskins round the Thanksgiving Table Every man will give thanks for a John Ruskin cigar, cause it's a "bird" tea, a fragrant, big, hand made cigar and the Havana tobacco used in the finest grown. Best & Biggest Cigar in the World at 5¢ On every day and every holiday, the John Ruskin is a uniformly satisfying smoke. A 10c. quality at 5c. Valuable profit sharing voucher on each cigar. 1. Lewis Cigar Mfg. Co., Newark, N.J. Largest Independent Cigar Factory in the world John Ruskins NEW COURT SMALLER BUT NO HOUSES FOR RENT 2207 Bull Street.....5 rooms and 5 lots.....$12.00 per month 950 Wheaton.....7 rooms and bath.....$20.00 per month Sackville.....5 rooms, 1 acre.....$12.00 per month 509 East Henry Lane.....Garage.....$3.00 per month 214 D. Bolton street.....2 rooms.....$1.75 per month 1115 East Gwinnett St.....5 rooms.....$9.00 per month 751 1-2 E. Gwinnett street.....5 rooms and bath.....$16 per month 20 Sixth street.....7 rooms and bath.....$20.00 per month 1605 Vine street.....3 rooms.....$5.00 per month 808 1-2 Waters Ave.....5 rooms and bath.....$10.00 per month 704 Paulsen street.....5 rooms.....$8.00 per month 1131 Wheaton Street.....5 rooms.....$8.00 per month 517 Minis street.....6 rooms and bath.....$15.00 per month Bonaventure.....1 Three-room House.....$3.00 per month 512 D. Charlton Lane.....4 rooms.....$7.00 per month 1008 B. 38th street.....6 room apartment.....$12.00 per month 752 E. Gwinnett.....6 rooms and bath.....$12.50 per month 720 E. Henry street.....7 rooms and bath.....$17.00 per month 1917 Reynolds street.....4 rooms.....$6.00 per month 920 E. 38th street.....5 rooms cottage.....$10.00 per month 511 D. Duffy Lane.....2 rooms.....$5.00 per month 1142 E. Gwinnett street.....5 rooms.....$8.00 per month 1915 Reynolds.....2 story, 4 rooms.....$7 per month 24th street near Randolph.....4 rooms.....$6.00 per month Thunderbolt.....5 room cottage.....$8.00 per month G. H. BOWEN THE REAL ESTATE MAN Headquarters for Homes for Colored People AUTO SERVICE FREE. Mrs. Marie Elliott Smalls Mrs. Marie Elliott Smalls, formerly of this city but recently of New York City, died last Saturday. John Hoffman Mr. John Hoffman, after an illness of about five weeks died on last Monday morning at his residence West 33rd street. He was buried on Wednesday afternoon. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and of the Uniform Rank. The deceased is survived by a wife and children. Every man will give thanks for a John Ruskin cigar, cause it's a "bird" tee, a fragrant, big, hand made cigar and the Havana tobacco used is the finest grown. John Ruskin COUNTY SMALLER BU < GREENWOOD & CO., 226 W HOUSES FO WEST SIDE 17 Chapman avenue...3 rooms. 559 Indiash street...3 rooms. 2011 Whitaker street...7 rooms and 4 712-714 W 40th street...5 rooms and 4 710 W. 40th street...5 rooms and 4 Foot of Charles street...Shop. 35th and Ogeechee avenue, 4 and 5 ro 615 West Bay street, Rooms at Augusta Road...2 rooms. 20 Chapman Avenue...3 rooms. Ogeechee road...Shop. Augusta Road...3 rooms. 1707 Ogeechee Road...5 rooms and b 305 W. Bolton lane...3 rooms. 1420 W. Gwinnett street...1 room 5 Mercer Avenue...2 story-5room 615 West Bay street...Store. 6 B Street...3 rooms. Tatemsville...3 rooms. 1108 Cuyler street...4 rooms. 905 West 42nd street...6 rooms. 901 Elliott street...9 rooms. 1613 Burroughs street...4 rooms. 1512 Ogeechee Avenue...Garage. 2001 Harden street...5 rooms. 604 Oak street...5 rooms and bath 604 Oak street...6 rooms and bath 21 Chapman avenue...5 rooms. 815 West 42nd street...5 room 305 West Henry street...Store and Sho 12 B Street...3 rooms. Augusta Road...5 rooms. 2108 Harden street...5 rooms. FAST SIDE 3207 Bull Street...5 rooms and 5 950 Wheaton...7 rooms and bath Sackville...5 rooms, 1 acre. 509 East Henry Lane...Garage. 214 D. Bolton street...2 rooms. 1115 East Gwinnett St...5 room 751 1-2 E. Gwinnett street...5 rooms and 29 Sixth street...7 rooms and bath 1605 Vine street...3 rooms. 808 1-2 Waters Ave...5 rooms and bath 704 Paulen street...5 rooms. 1131 Wheaton Street...5 rooms. 517 Mins street...6 rooms and bath Bonaventure...1 Three-room House. 512 E. Charlton Lane...4 rooms 1008 B. 38th street...6 room apartments 752 E. Gwinnett...6 rooms and bath 520 E. Henry street...7 rooms and bath 1917 Reynolds street...4 rooms. 920 E. 38th street...5 rooms cottage 511 E. Duffy Lane...2 rooms. 1142 E. Gwinnett street...5 room 1915 Reynolds...2 story, 4 rooms 34th street near Randolph...4 rooms Thunderbolt...5 room cottage. G. H. BOW THE REAL ESTATE Headquarters for Homes for AUTO SERVICE FREE. CHECK BOOK MECHANIC SAVING 721 WEST BRO Henry Pearson, Pres. PAGE FIVE The boys and girls of the eighth grade B of Cuyler street school met on last Monday and organized a Beacon Light Club. The following officers were eucted: President, Louise Melton; vice president, Mary E. Wilkins; secretary, Theresa Williams; assistant secretary, Seleka James; treasurer, Julian Heggs; clerk of order, Orita Segee; chaplain, Susie Woodruff; reporter, Edna Harrison. ```markdown ``` THE SUCCESSFUL uses the commercial bank extensively. Business could not exist without it. If you're not a client of ours there are many reasons why you should be Our bank not only affords a safe place for your money but pays interest as well. Let us explain our methods to you SAVINGS BANK BROAD ST. F. D. Tucker, Cashier PAGE SIX SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson VIII.—First Quarter, For Feb. 25, 1917. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, John v, 1-15—Memory Verses, 8, 9—Golden Text, John ix, 4—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. While the lesson assigned to us today covers only fifteen verses, we must consider, as far as possible, the whole of this wonderful chapter concerning Him who is the fountain of living waters and the only judge of all mankind. These feasts were all originally "feasts of the Lord" (Lev. xxiii, 2, 4, 41), but they had degenerated into mere religious formalities as feasts of the Jews. Jesus attended them because there He found opportunities to teach and to heal, and it was His custom to go everywhere preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing all sickness and disease (Matt. iv, 23). The scene of the healing of our lesson was at a pool in Jerusalem called Bethesda, which was by the sheep market or, as in the margin and the Revised Version, the sheep gate. Bethesda means house of mercy, but mercy can only be found in Him of whom the sheep gate is so suggestive, the Lamb and the sheep of Isa. lll, 6, 7, on whom all our inquiries were laid, the Lamb of God, who taketh away sins. It is interesting to note that the building of the wall by Nehemiah began and ended at the sheep gate (Neh. lll, 1, 32). This pool, with its troubled waters, was as useless for a really impotent person as were the feasts of the Jews to help any one, for he must needs be a lively impotent who would get in first. The poor, hopeless impotent of our lesson had his infirmity thirty-eight years, and we remember that the infirmities of Israel in the wilderness lasted just thirty eight years (Deut. ii. 11), and only the Lord Himself could and did deliver Israel. Without help from any mortal man or without ever touching the pool this poor impotent was made whole, for surely the fountain is better than the pool, and there is none other who can do aught for the really impotent, and such we all are, for the whole world is guilty before God, and there is not one thing that we can do, not one step that we can take toward the righteousness which God requires. We can only plead our guilt and utter helplessness, and then comes from Him the word of life and health, and we become justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus (Rom. iii, 19-24). As it is stated in verse 21 of our lesson chapter, healing His word and receiving Him we have everlasting life, have passed from death to life, and shall not come into judgment for our sins. The Judge Himself says so (verse 22), and that settles it. This is the life that is given to all the dead in sins who now receive Him, and the hour still continues, though it has already lasted nearly 1,900 years (verse 25). The other hour of verses 28, 29, will last 1,000 hours and will begin with the resurrection of the righteous at the coming of Christ (I Thess. iv, 16-18; Luke xiv, 14) and will end with the resurrection of the rest of the dead for the great white throne judgment (Rev. xx, 5, 6, 11-15). Note some of the testimonies of Him who alone can give life; before whom all sickness flees, and to whom all judgment has been committed: The Son can do nothing of Himself; the Father loveth the Son and slays Him all things that Himself doeth; the Father hath committed all judgment unto the Son; he that honoreth not the Son honoreth not the Father which hath sent Him; I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me; the Father Himself hath sent me; I am come in my Father's name; but he believed Moses ye would have believed me, for He wrote of me (verses 10-23, 30, 37, 43, 46). Yet this is the man whom they sought to kill, accusing Him of breaking their Sabbath and of making Himself equal with God. One would think that His words and His works would have convinced them (verse 36). But when people allow themselves to be blinded by the devil he does his work very thoroughly. When the truth is rejected God allows lies and strong delusion to grasp the heart (II Thess. ii, 9-12). One great lindrance to believing God is the temptation to seek honor from men rather than from God only (verse 44), the desire to be held in esteem by our fellows because of learning and scholarship, the unwillingness to be wholly for God and seek in all things only His approval. Jesus Christ came in His Father's name seeking in all things to glorify Him, and all His words and works were the Father's through Him. But there is one coming in His own name, and it may be soon, who will exalt himself and whom all the world will worship except those whose names are in the book of life (verse 43, with Dimit, xl 36; II Thess. ii, 3. 4). Israel's trouble and that of the whole world can only be remedied by Him who healed the impotent man at Bethesda, and He will come in His power and glory to do it. But the other man, the man of sin, the devil's man, must get in his work first. Before this wicked one shall be fully manifested the church, the hindrance to the full manifestation of the devil's power, must be taken away (II Thess. 11. 7. 8). Weekly Church News The Sunday School Teachers' Union will meet at Bethlehem Church, Park avenue and Cuyler streets on Wednesday night, February 28, at 8:30 sharp. Interesting meetings at all times Prof. J. W. Hubert is our assistant instructor. F. A. B. CHURCH, BOLTON STREET The campaign is still on. The crusaders will visit various churches again on Sunday. A six weeks rally is on hand please come to our rescue. Sunday school meets at 3:30 and B, X, P, U, at 6:30. EVANGELICAL MINISTERS' UNION The Evangelical Ministers' Union met in its usual weekly meeting, Dr. C. G. Cargile, presiding. Devotional service was conducted by Rev. J. S. Jenkins. The 7th Psalter was then read. Having approved the journal of the last meeting, the topic of the day was taken up. Rev. G. W. Williams was recommended to the union for membership and was accepted. The union learned with regret the illness of Rev. W. L. Cash and Rev., J. W. Williams. The chairman requested the union to bow in prayer which was led by Rev. J. L. Taylor. Rev. Wm. Daniels read a paper, subject, "How far and with what organizations should the Evangelical Ministers' Union cooperate in the development of Negro life and manhood? The paper was indeed grand and after a timely discussion the union tendered the writer a rising vote of thanks. The union met again on Wednesday night at St. James A. M. D. church at which time the officers were installed. Quite a large number was out and the sermon by Rev. White was greatly appreciated by all. Benediction by Rev. James Jackson. ST. JOHN'S BAPTIST CHURCH "How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace," Rom. 10:14. is the text the pastor, Rev. Wm. Gray, expects to preach from tomorrow at 11 a. m. The Imperial Aid and Social club will be the guests of the church at S p. m. and the service will be suitable for the occasion. Splendid progress in the rally is reported. Many of the members in the North have pledged their support. The Sunday school will be represented by classes. FIRST BRYAN BAPTIST CHURCH On Sunday morning Rev. Wright read for the lesson Heb. 12:1:16. From Heb. 12:28 Rev. Green preached a very instructive and soul stirring sermon. His subject was "God a consuming fire." At night Rev. Wright read for the lesson Eph. 4:1:15, his text was from Isaiah 45:13, subject, "Salvation in Zion." It was an eloquent sermon and apparently enjoyed by all. Quite a number bowed and prayer was offered by Dea. Merchilson. Despite the inclement weather the B. X. P. U. meetings had very interesting programs. The Senior B. Y. P. U. will begin a five night fete in the lecture room on Monday night. BETH EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Beth Elen Baptist church, Rev. N. M. Clarke, pastor. Though the clouds were without Sunday there was sunshine within, those who came out went away feeling much strengthened. The subject for morning was "An organized people" Isaiah 43:21, and for night "Christian unity" Eph 4:3. Both sermons were delivered with force. It is hoped that each member will do his part tomorrow in the final effort towards burning the mortgage. Great preparations are being made to celebrate this beginning March 19 and extending through Monday of the next week by having our friends who have helped us in the great struggle and who have been so very generous now unite with us in our rejoicing. Services tomorrow as follows: prayer service 6 a. m.; preaching 11 a. m.; Sunday school 3:30 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. 7 p. m.; preaching 8 p. m. Watch for the program beginning March 19. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. H. M. Moore, D. D. of Anderson, S. C., will preach for us on Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:45 p. m. Members and friends are earnestly requested to be present. The Brotherhood which is making a very noticeable showing, meets at the close of the morning service. The public is invited to attend. GOOD WILL BAPTIST CHURCH Good Will Baptist Church, Rev. W. H. Prince, pastor. On last Sunday services were conducted at 11 o'clock by Lic. H. B. Lawton, who preached an able sermon which was much enjoyed by all who heard him. On Sunday night the pastor spoke from Isalab 65th chapter 12 verse, "When I called, ye did not answer; when I spoke, ye did not hear. This service was filled with inspiration. F. A. B. CHURCH, FRANKLIN SQ. First Africin Baptist Church, Rev. T. J. Goodall, pastor. In spite of the inclement weather on last Sunday the attendance was good. The early morning prayer meeting was led by Dea. Paul Walfort. At 11:30 a. m. services began with devotions led by Lic Robinson. Pastor Goodall preached an interesting sermon. Rev. Mohammed was present at this service and made a few interesting remarks. Rally cards are still being issued. All members are asked to take a card and pledge something for the work that is to be done. At 8 p. m. the pastor preached to the G. D. Club and Branch. On last Monday night the conference was held and the annual report was read which was an excellent report. all of the old officers were re-elected and six deacons were added to the board. The following were elected: Mr. John Dovis, Dr. Belcher, Mr. W. J. Ayers, Mr. Binyard, Mr. Henry Freeman and Mr. Burson. The Sunday school met at the usual hour, subject "Jesus heals the nobleman's son." The lesson was very interesting. The B. Y. P. U. met at the usual hour and the lesson was discussed by Dea. Ayers after which an excellent program was rendered. Order of services:Sunday school 10 a. m.; preaching 11:30 a. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m.; preaching 8 p. m.; prayer meeting 5:30 a. m. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. A. L. Sampson, pastor. At 11 a. m. a noble sermon was preached by the pastor. At 3 p. m. Sunday school was conducted by the superintendent. At this service there was a good attendance. The ministerial installation was held at the church on Wednesday night. An able sermon was preached by Rev. White of St. Paul Church and a good attendance was present. The funeral of Sister C. Watson was held at the church Wednesday evening at 3 p. m. The pastor officiated. Services tomorrow: prayer meeting 5:30 p. m.; preaching 11 a. m.; and 8:30 p. m.; Sunday school 3 p. m. A. C. 12. League 7 p. m. SOCIAL The Forget-Me-Not Sewing Circle met on last Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. C. L. Gilmore at 708 West 30th street. After business was over they were led to the dining room which was decorated with beautiful flowers and ferns where dainty refinements were served. Assisting Mrs. Gilmore were Mrs. Jennie Mack and Mrs. Lizzie McIntosh. Those present were Mrs. J. H. Fields, president, Mrs. C. L. Gilmore, treasurer; Mrs. Phenie Howard, vice president; Mrs. Rosa L. Crosby, secretary; Mrs. Lizzie McIntosh, Mrs. Claudia P. Mitchell, Mr. J. H. Frazier, 1ST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH The First Congregational Church, Rev. W. L. Cash, pastor. Morning worship at 11:00 and evening worship at S o'clock. The pastor will preach at both services. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., Mr. I. M. Jackson, superintendent; Y. P. S. C. L. at 6:30 p.m. Miss Mabel Robinson, president. The monthly meeting of the board of deacons will be held on Monday night at S o'clock. All applicants for membership are asked to meet with the board at that time. You are cordially invited to attend our services. MONUMENTAL CHURCH The rain had all the services Sunday handicapped, however the usual services were carried out. The Sunday school will have a rally on the second Sunday in next month, to be known as an age rally. They also have a series of entertainments each week from which they are realizing a neat little sum. She newly elected trustees are planning a thousand dollar rally on the fourth Sunday in next month. The church is divided into ten clubs and a great deal of interest seems to be manifested in it. The trustees of the church are Messrs. Daniel Macon, Henry H. Clark, M. G. Graham, R. J. Hamilton, Wm. Goldwire, treasurer; Thos. Wells, secretary; and Thos. Walker, chairman. The church is glad to note that Mrs. H. B. Love, one of the Sunday school teachers and choir members is able to be out again after an illness of about five weeks. Class meeting Tuesday night was well attended. Services tomorrow: Sunday school 9:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.; A. C. E. League 7 p.m. ST. PHILIP A. M. E. CHURCH Despite the rain there was a good attendance at the morning service Rev. Branch preached at this hour and also at 8:15 p. m. text Daniel 6:10 "Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house, and his windows being opened in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he knelt upon his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks. Many beautiful pictures were drawn from the discourse. Sunday school, in both attendance and contribution was good. Mr. Golden will assist the superintendent in conducting the review tomorrow. Last Sunday Mrs. E. G. Young assisted. There was no report last week because the reporter failed to get it in the office on time to be published. The rally is on good and strong and the 100 captains are busy looking up the members assigned to them. Each member has been assigned to some one of the 100 clubs, and it behooves every member to find out which one of the clubs he is to assist. The rally will close March 18th. Ladies! 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Phone 3853. 506 Hartridge St. J. C. LINDSAY MAKES STIRRING EMANCIPATION ADDRESS Asks That Full Manhood Rights be Accorded Negro Using as a subject "Abraham Lincoln the Benefactor of a Natoin, the Negro included" J. C. Lindsay, manager of the local office of the Atlanta Mutual Insurance Company and one of the leading Negro Business men here, delivered a very stirring address on Sunday night before last at the Lincoln's celebration held at the First Congregational Church. It was a masterly effort in which an appeal was made for full manhood rights for the Negro. The address which was listened to by a very large audience was as follows: As a token of our appreciation for the blessings of freedom and manhood rights, which we, the Negro race in this country were given to enjoy by one mighty stroke of the pen of the greatest of all Americans, whose berth we are here to celebrate upon this glorious and grand occasion, is the only apology which we offer to any man or to any set of men for the feeble part which we shall attempt to play upon this momentous occasion which means so much to the dusky sons of Ham, who have been breating in a limited way, the fresh air of freedom for just a little more than half a century. Just one hundred and eight years ago, our great benefactor, Abraham Lincoln, was born in a back woods of Kentucky, in a little hamlet known as Hodgekin-ville. I feel that you do not expect me to enter into any detailed account of the manner in which he was reared nor how many rails he split, nor his memorable trip down the great Mississippi river, not of the first speech of twenty-one words which he made when he was a candidate for the legislature of his state, nor of the more matured and seasoned speeches which he made in subsequent days, when, as it were, he felt devinely called upon to go to the rescue of four and a half million of my and your fathers, and break the fetters of slavery from off of their bound limbs, which had securely held them for nearly two hundred and fifty years. I am sure that all of these details have been completely and admirably presented to you by the great and good men who have spoken to you on former occasions of this kind. Their repitition by me would be but a poor rehearsal of that which I am sure is better known to you than I can tell. But permit me to say in this connection, don't forget them, remember them, treasure them, refer to them for they are the standards and ideals and principles which alone can enable us to perform our civic duties, as he, Abraham Lincoln, performed his. "Just fifty-four years have passed since Abraham Lincoln looked ahead and issued on January 1, 1863, the immortal document that gave liberty to four millions of human beings held in slavery, and guaranteed to them all the rights and privileges that their new birthright entitled them to enjoy. The issuance of he Proclamation was a war measure, a necessity growing out of the rebellion. While Mr. Lincoln looked with disfavor upon slavery, it was not his purpose to adopt any measure that would sever the Union. He frankly declared that if he could have the Union with slavery he would do so, but if not, then slavery would have to go. He well knew, however, that the inexorable logic of events would finally bring about the freedom of the slaves." "In his first inaugural address he stated his position in these words: 'Apprehension seems to exist among the people of the southern states that by the accession of a Republican administration, their property, their peace and their personal security are to be endangered. There has never been any reasonable cause for such apprehension. Indeed a most ample evidence to the contrary has all the while existed and been open to their inspection. It is found in nearly all the public speeches of him who now addresses you. I do but quote from these speeches when I declare that I have no purpose directly or indirectly to interfere with the institution of slavery in the states where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so; and I have no inclination to do so.' "It will be remembered that Mr. Lincoln issued a preliminary document warning the rebellious states what they might expect if they did not lay down their arms by January 1, 1863. These utterances were unheeded and as a result the inevitable followed—slavery was abolished. "It must be believed by every student of history and every thoughtful mind that the hand of Providence was in this movement, that the time had come for doing away with an iniquitous system that was bound. If continued, to work the ruin of both races, that God did thus use men and measures to execute his purpose in the rigness of the time. The result was an emancipation from slavery that had lasted nearly two hundred and fifty years. "It is a long cry from 1620, when the first slave ship-left its helpless cargo at Jamestown, up to 1863, when the descendants of these and all that followed were set free and given mastery of themselves and their future destiny, as it would be supposed from the fiat that went forth that New Year's day. But these centuries filled with sorrow, anguish and degradation were, after all has been said, years of preparation in which gradually the captive race assimilated to a wonderful extent the civilization surrounding it, considering how barred out it was from that participation which could bring about the best development of any people. "Barbarism gave way to enlightment, and Christianity, though it was preached as a religion calling subservience to masters, served to soften many of the asperities. "Today, the old wail is still heard that the period that followed the emancipation was filled with mistakes. It is easy to look back from the misty distance of fifty odd years and say that this or that was a mistake; that this or that was a mis-step; this or that should have been done or not done. To criticize at such long range is infinitely simpler than to face conditions then existing and which we cannot now reproduce. The reconstruction period that followed emancipation was a war necessity also, and was the natural order of existing conditions that the Negro should have the right of suffrage. It is impossible to conceive how it could have been otherwise. The ballot was the only safeguard the newly emancipated people had, their only weapon of defense, their only means of protection. This suffrage may have been improperly used and the right abused, but even then, it served to check political outrages and political impositions that were bound to follow in the wake of the war. Mistakes were made it was true. No great world movements are made without mistakes. But there were mistakes all around, those made not only by the Negro and his friends, but by those who had so recently held him in subjection. The chief mistake of the Negro was in putting too much confidence in men claiming to be his friends, in allowing him to be wielded by the carpet-baggers that infested the country. "Among the mistakes harped upon at this time, no one is more prominent nor so craftily used to our present hurt than the claim that the field of possibilities opened to the Negroes at that time was too broad, that the education that had served to train and strengthen the white race was unfit for the Negro, that he should have been allowed to rush into such unlimited educational pastures, to strive for higher learning; that in fact, all of the grand scheme of education planned and carried out in the South was one terrible mistake. "It was no mistake. The fifty odd years have proved it. It was a necessity of the time, of the ballot and the unconditional emancipation. Those opportunities which were offered, coupled with the eagerness for learning have been at the root of the progress of the race, have in fact, brought the Negro where he is today. Had education been limited to the rudiment as the cry goes up that it should have been done; had the race at the crucial moment held down to the idea of work with the hands as wisest and best, there would never have been the uplift in a people that has astonished the world. The ambition, the inspiration, the opportunity combined to give us today, who have made good, the standing of the Negro and have helped to prove the first thing necessary at that time to prove that he had a mind, that he had capabilities and could grow and that he was not a brute. That very education helped to give race leaders, without which there could not have been received the recognition that the world has been compelled to accord. "In conjunction with those earnest intelligent men who had wrung out and wrought out an education from slavery's hard experience or in spite of them, fitting these people to be the first leaders when the chains fell to the earth, with them these younger ones, ambitious, alert, determined trod the upward paths and beat a broad road on the long highways to that upper plane that is the goal that all civilized races strive to reach. I repeat, that without such advantage we would have no leaders in the world as we claim today, and no such inspiration as clings to us in spite of he effort to strip us of its possession. No, the world must never for a moment consider as a mistake this education offered to the Negro people as it emerged from slavery. It was a necessity. Federick Douglass said that the race must be measured by the depth from which it had come. I would add that a race is also to be measured by the road it has had to travel. Slav- THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE ery was a fearful road for the Negro. The wonder is that he came out from the tolls with as much grace and with as many virtues as he possessed in 1863. Then there was placed before him the long road which he has since traversed, and no one will deny that it has been a rough and thorny one. Freedom brought trials with the responsibilities that freedom everywhere entails. The Negro faced the condition—sink or swim, survive or perish. He had before him the making of a race, the setting up of ideals, the formation of homes, the overcoming of superstition, ignorance and degradation and supplanting these by enlightment, by education, by a general uplift. With this he had to work, to learn self-support and support to others, and he had to learn to sane "Is there a truthful soul, knowing anything of that day and of this, who dares to state that the race stands on a lower plane now than it did when freed? "What had emancipation brought to us, and where has it brought us, are two parallel questions. We built upon what we had when slavery ceased and who shall say that, considering the tools and conditions, the weakness, the poverty and ignorance and the oppression, that as a race, we have not built fairly well? Emerson's words surely apply to us: "The beginnings are slow and infirm, but 'tis an always accelerate march." The unparalleled progress in these years of freedom is a story that has been many times repeated with growing wonder by the unprejudiced observer and listener the world over. The results of emancipation have been marvelous when we stand and see the contrast to the past in the many contoured homes of today where refinement and learning are to be found, when we view the astounding material advancement which statistics prove, when we take into consideration the civil advantages which are not to be despised, though justice taintles deep in some channels; and when we see the multitude of humble homes where contentment, morality and industry abide, it is and must ever be a source of pride for us and our friends as we think that less than sixty years ago, homes and firesides were few and the race did not own its own flesh and blood, that it was but a prey to the vulturous propensity of the so-called superior race. The race is not worse today. Emancipation brought the Negro out into the full light of day where all things are seen and noticed. In former days the sins of the race were not noticed. Nothing concerning slaves, except 'runaways' or a suspected insurrection was deemed worthy of the public notice. There was then a sure way of disposing of a 'bad' Negro, and the world was none the wiser when crimes or indiscretion connected with them occurred. Today, the bad we do is shouted from the housetops, and the good is buried deep in the valley of silence. The vicious are called 'the race' and the refined and cultured, the honest and industrious are all commanded to suffer with them under a common ban. "Are we then to be pointed out as parials, all of us, because of the crime of a few, because base passions find lodgment in some brutish breasts? Emancipation has not yet made a saint of the Anglo-Saxon though he has had freedom for nigh one thousand years. Why should so much be expected of the Negro in less than a half century? No one denies that the Negro imbibed much of the evil passion set stirring in his breast and working out in assaults and conflicts, these are the natural result of expression of hatred and opposition flaming out in violent language at every opportunity and showing itself in those fearful deeds of mob violence that vie with the most fiendish of heathen countries of ancient times. The Vardamans and Tillmans are to blame for much of the evil wrought by the ignorant and vicious of the race. Ranting does not prove that a race is worse, and reason shows the proof to be on the other side. "Verily emancipation has a wide meaning—emancipation from iron chains and the overseer's whip; emancipation from ignorance, poverty and degradation; emancipation from wholesale, unmerited abuse, from unjust discrimination, from unrighteous treatment, from invisible bonds that forbid one to live freely, to act freely, to enjoy freely. We are not yet emancipated in full." "One-half century ago, our papers of citizenship were issued, but we have had to fight every inch of the way to the present. The fighting has not been in vain. It has developed our manhood and caused a settled determination in our breast to live free or die like freemen and not like slaves. We have tasted some of the fruits of freedom and its gall and bitterness for those who have climbed somewhat the heights of experience, had to encounter taunts, jeers, sneers, and had to be thrust aside, scorned and even denied common courtesies, humillated and even cursed. It is a poor argument for the sickly sentimentalist to say that it would have been better never to have emancipated this people; never to have opened the higher avenues to them as it created "delusive hopes" and fills them with impossible ambition. It's a detestable argument for the white race to use and a sorrowfully pessimistic one for the Negro to use. "The fact is we need today new moral leaders in the 'ranks of aggressive reform' to quote the expression of a strong present day writer, more perhaps than in the days of chattel slavery, but these are needed for the supposedly emancipated people. We need friends with backbone enough to say they are friends when out in the forum and to act their friendship, not shrink at the opprobrium our enemies would mete out to a Negro's friend. We need every bit of optimism that can be thrown in our way, that we may see through the present darkness and detect the least glimmer of light beyond the dead wall of opposition and apathy that confronts us, and we need to take hope and comfort in what has been achieved already for the race, for it undeniably stands on high ground. "To me, there breaks a light ahead, however, when I recur to the thought of that one dauntless man in the White House, Abraham Lincoln, who in 1863 had the courage to free four million slaves and then again, when I compare with him the other man Theo. Roosevelt, who stood at the head of the nation, and who dared even when his own political future was in the balance, to say nothing would make him close the door of hope against the ten millions struggling upward. "And more, a growing faith possesses me that in the stupendous overwhelming voice of the people that spoke, that there is a tendency to alqatement of intolerance, to lessening of prejudice, to allowance of a fair chance for all, the Negro included. "May we not find in it an indication that there will be less opposition and more encouragement, less malice and more human sympathy, less of the spirit that works for evil and more of that which works for Christian brotherhood? May we not hope that our full emancipation will dawn upon us soon, and that we too, like all the other Americans, can tune our voices and sing from the very depths of our hearts, and truly believing in every sentiment of that old familiar national air: My country 'tis of thee Land where my father died Land of the pilgrims' pride From every mountain side, Let freedom ring. WATCH YOUR STEP! Woman's Exchange MME. FIELDS VOTING 135 WEST 132 Street The Madame is offering as special ladies maid's course for $15, including plain sewing and domestic science, and after each pupil has completed this course a position is secured for them. The big advantage of Mme. Voting's Diploma is that you are a teacher yourself and know how to make preparations and are authorized to give diplomas and no commissions are required of you after leaving school. She will also teach a full course in beauty culture, which consists of manicuring, hairdressing, facial massage, shampooing and pressing scalp treatments and hair manufacturing, hand and arm molding, bust developing, singing, and clipping. Phone 2752 Morningside. FredHoustoun POULTRY DEALER Stall No. 12, City Market Orders Called For and Delivered PHONE 3733 Protect Your Horses' Feet Have Them Shod by The Cresceus Horseshoeing and Clipping Shop 315 JEFFERSON ST. Phone 3509 NELSON A. CUYLER "The Expert Horseshoer." Prop Important—The only Expert horseshoeing shop in the city op- erated by a colored man PAGE SEVEN WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Fruit and Commission Merchant 303 ST. JULIAN WEST AND 23 JEFFERSON ST Insure Your Teeth At all good stores 25¢ Peroxide Tooth Paste Better than the dentifrice you are using now. USE VIVAUDOU'S Peroxide Tooth Paste For a generous trial tube of this exceptional tooth paste, send 6c in stamps and your dealer's name to Vivaudou, Dept. 5, Times Building, New York, N. Y. OFFICE AND WAREROOMS, 325-331 JEFFERSON STREET OFFICE PHONE 676 L. M. POLLARD, Manager Mrs. W. R. FIELDS, V. Pres. Residence Phone 4241 Phone 2465 AS IT GROWS OLDER IT GROWS BETTER "PORO" A Hair Grower that Won for Itself Over 4.000 New Patrons Last Year For details write "PORO" COLLEGE CO. 3100 Pine St., Dept. M., St. Louis, Mo. it makes the scalp itch and the hair fall out. Be wise about your hair, cultivate it, like the women in Paris do. They regularly use ED. PINAUD'S EAU DE QUININE the wonderful French Hair Tonic. Try it for yourself. Note its exquisite quality and fragrance. Aristocratic men and women the world over use and endorse this famous preparation. It keeps the scalp clean and white and preserves the youthful brilliancy of the hair. Buy a 50c bottle from your dealer-or send 10c to our American Offices for a testing bottle. Above all things don't neglect your hair. The drama pulled off by St. Athanasious school last Friday night was excellently displayed. The play was well attended and Mrs. Mollette and her assistants deserve much credit for having taught the young participants. The "rally campaign" at Payne Chapel ends Sunday February 25. The uniform rank K. of P. will celebrate their anniversary at 3 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend the services during the day. Mrs. Annie Wilson is confined to her home, 1616 Ellis street suffering from an attack of the nerves. Mme Alice Myers, 1900 Albany street who recently completed her course in hair culture under Mme D. Carter of Chicago is now ready to serve the public with her hair goods. Mme. Myers is prepared to teach the system to those who desire to have a healthy scalp. completed her her Mine D. very ready to hair goods, to teach the e to have a Sleep little baby of mine, Soft on the pillow of rest; Jesus is here, to watch orer you dear, And nothing can harm or molest. Miss Hosannah Lee is spending a two weeks stay in Boston, the guest of friends. . the guest Heart of our life is burdened deep. Under the sod where he peacefully sleeps. of the par- The welfare committee of the parent-teachers association gave a literary entertainment last Wednesday night at the Grace M. E. Church. The participants played well their parts and every one enjoyed the evening pleasantly. Mrs. Elizabeth Smith entertained a few of her friends at her home last Friday night. The social was given in honor of the ladies going abroad. Those present were Mrs. Lula Ruth, Mrs. Hattie Tatnall, Mrs. Lucile Armstrong, Miss Ellen Minor, Miss Hosannah Lee, Miss Zena Smith and Miss Anna B. Sutton. And yearning and longing for you. Loving parents. Mrs. Hazel Day, mother Mrs. Mahalie Carswell, grand mother Mr. Willie Carswell, uncle Mr. T. P. Smith, a faithful and devoted friend. GUARANTY MUTUAL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY For the six months ending December 30, 1916 Guaranty Mutual Life and Health Insurance Company laws of the State of Georgia, made to the Georgia, pursuant to the laws of said State. Princess street, Savannah, Ga. Ordered. $12,259.77 68,736.65 80,996.42 1916. $69,534.67 11,461.75 $25,651.50 $400,255.00 Before the undersigned Walter S. Scott who, being says that he is the President of the Guaranty Insurance Company and that the foregoing statement WALTER S. SCOTT ed before me, this 21st Gay of February, 1917. WYLLY SMITH SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT GUARANTY INSURANCE CO. 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Ware, the newly appointed pastor at St. Andrews C. M. E. church is making good at his new field. In Memory In loving but sad memory of our darling baby, Vernon L. T. Day, who departed this life February 20, 1916. Dear is the grave in which he is laid, Sweet is the memory which never will fade. God called him home it was His will, But in our hearts we love him still. His memory is as dear to day, As in the hour he passed away. It seems as if nothing could part us Even death with its sting could not do; There is nothing left now but remembrance. Notary Public Chatham County, Ga. WE CAN HIT YOU JUST RIGHT if you are in the market for a good house. We can pleasantly surprise you in both price and terms. We also have several buyers seeking an investment in real estate. So if you want either to buy or sell you will find it decidedly to your interest to stop in and talk matters over anyway. Watch Your Step When in New York visit the Woman's Exchange 135 WEST 132ND STREET and Beauty Parlor of Exchange 2ND STREET by Parlor of Mme. R. Fields Voting formerly of Savanah. Ga. PHONE 199 Honesty, Promptness and Fair Dealings are the Things the— Chatham Mutual Life And Health Insurance Company STANDS FOR! This has been demonstrated in the large amount of business, done here and elsewhere in the state. It will pay you to secure membership in this Company for the protection of home and family. Every Policy Holder is protected by the Company having on deposit with the Insurance Commissioners, $5000.00. See one of our agents today or phone the office and someone will call. Phone 1516 HOME OFFICE Wage Earners Bank Building HOME OFFICE Wage Earners Bank Building Rooms 301-311-312 Third Floor A. H DUNBAR, President DUNCAN PRINGLE, Sec.-Mgr. 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