Savannah Tribune

The Savannah Tribune. VOLUME XXXII NEGRO·BATTALION SIGNALLY HONORED ASSIGNED TO DUTY OF PORTECT- ING CAPITOL Battalion Did Excellent Duty on Mexican Border Washington, D. C., March 28.—The First Separate Battalion, the colored branch of the District National Guard, has been accorded the post of honor in the preliminary work of protecting the capitol of the nation against the foreign foe. At a late hour Sunday night President Wilson determined to call the District National Guard to colors to take care of the vital spots in and about Washington. In view of this order, Brigadier General Harvey issued orders at once for the First Separate Battalion to mobilize for in struction and muster. Before breakfast the next morning the entire strength of the Battalion was ready for orders, awaiting at their armory, under command of Major James L. Walker. The first plan for the Battalion to do special duty in the city until further development, but a delay in receipt of definite instructions made it necessary for the boys to remain in the armory for the past two nights, sleeping in true soldier fashion on cots and preparing to comply with the regulations governing the mustering In. They will be placed in charge of watching the water supply system of the city, guarding its six immense reservoirs, and keeping tab on the Potomac river bridges and the powder plants, to counter any possible scheme of the enemy to cripple the capital by dynamiting these important points. The colored citizens of Washington regard this assignment of the First Separate Battalion to guard duty within the shadow of the White House as a compliment not exceeded by any since the Negro became a full-fieded citizen of the American Republic. The duty that is falling to the lot of the colored American, protecting the life and property of the capital, is comparable to the assignments of the "King's Own" Regiment in England, when men of undoubted loyalty and integrity are given the sacred obligation of protecting the St. James Palace, Westminister Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, the palaces that stand nearest to the welfare and dignity of the British Crown. Not a few pronounce the Negro the best American for the reason that his allegiance cannot be divided by any ties of foreign blood or kindred. Although of African descent, the Negro has no "Fatherland" as the French, German, Italian and English have, for the nondescript continent of Africa has no appeal to our pride or sympathy. The Negro is a bona fide, 100 per cent American—and the administration at Washington has recognized this fact by placing him at the first honor post in protecting the President, Congress and the executive departments, as well as the vital supply stations that make for the health, happiness and personal security of the key of the American Republic. The excellent work of the First Separate Battalion on the Mexican border is a household word throughout this section of the country. This battalion was the first to recruit up to the required war strength. CONFIRMATION SERVICE AT ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Confirmation services will be held at St. Stephen's Episcopal church, Sunday night at S o'clock. Bishop Reese will administer the confirmation. All are cordially invited to attend. CHARITY HOSPITAL BOARD EXTENDS THANKS TO K. of P. The Trustee Board and Staff of Charity Hospital extend thanks to the Pythian Period of March 25, for $10.00 toward building fund, also Miss Gross for an air cushion and sputum cup, and Mr. G. H. Bowen for a basket of fruit. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Herndon of Atlanta were in the city Saturday and Sunday. While here they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lindsayon Saturday morning Mr. Herndon who is president of the Atlanta Mutual Insurance Company, spoke to the local branch at its office in the Wage Earners Bank building. Mr. and Mrs. Herndon motored here from their winter home in Florida. They left Sunday for Atlanta. DOING GOOD WORK IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. Rev. Richard Bright Has a Large Field for Usefulness The former parishoners and friends of Rev. R. Bright formerly of this city will be pleased to note the success that he is attaining in Philadelphia. He is rector in charge of St. Monica's Episcopal Church. Along with his church work he is conducting social service work. As rector of St. Stephen's. Rev. Bright in an unostantious manner did a great deal of good among the needy ones. Under the head of "St. Monica's Episcopal Church", The Philadelphia Tribune says: "Woodhand avenue and 42nd street. Tuesday night a large and appreciative congregation was present at the dedication service of the second-story of the Parish building, which will be used as the church for some time. It is very spacious and capable of seating several hundred people. It is full of light and sunshine and nicely fitted up in every particular. "The public has already shown their appreciation of this new addition, especially for religious services, by their increased attendance. The latch string is always hanging out at St. Monica's, and all that you have to do is to pull it, you'll be sure of a hearty welcome. Neighborhood meeting on Thursday night, the 29th, at S o'clock. Some speakers and some new muscle. Rev. Richard Bright, minister-in-charge. BRUNSWICK, GA., NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Atwater were the happy recipients of a bouncing baby boy on last Thursday. He will be called Charles Cornellous. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Last Wednesday night Miss Vjola Wilson and Mr. Williard Hazelhurst were married. Miss Wilson was handsomely dressed and carried a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Miss Evedora Simmons stood as maid of honor while the brother of the groom stood as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Hazelhurst are very popular being from good families and active church workers. Dr. H. F. Taylor of the First A. B. church performed the ceremonies. The friends of Mr. Emory Kelly learned with regret that he was among the crew that was lost in the destroying of the Brown Bros., a month ago. Mr. Kelly was the only colored man on board, being the cook. Mrs. Alice Walker, his mother, is grief striken over her son's death. Mrs. Emma Collins and family wish to thank the friends for their kindness in the burlal of her brother-in-law, Mr. Lawrence Jackson. --- Mrs. Emma Lee, a well-known citizen, was buried last Sunday from St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Lee has been sick for some time and her death was expected at any moment. Mrs. Lee was a church worker. She was a member of Adelphin Court and Household of Ruth No. 548. Mrs. Lee leaves three children, Thomas, Allen and Miss Hortense Lee to mourn her death. The Pythians celebrated their anniversary last Sunday at the First A. B. Church. Quite a number took part in the celebration. Dr. H. F. Taylor, the entertainer, made the crowd merry. The Brunswick District Conference was in session last week at Gardi, Ga., the Rev. A. Parker presiding. The conference was a success. Revs. W. O. P. Sherman, J. W. Maxwell, Rev. D. W. Stephens and W. O. P. Sherman, Jr., visited the conference. The people of Gardi made things pleasant for the guests and Rev. J. H. Murphy, the pastor, was on the job. Miss Marie Eason, daughter of Mrs. Allice Jackson, was buried last Tuesday from the Mt. Olive Baptist church. Miss Eason was quite young and had a host of friends to mourn her death. Mrs. Lulu Burrell is on the sick list this week and her friends are wishing her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Annie White's body was shipped to Eulonia, Ga., for burial Wednesday. Mrs. White had only been a widow six months, her husband, Mr. Paul White, having died during last October. TAX RETURN BOOKS ARE NOW OPEN The regular tax digest for returns of property for state and county taxation is now open. It behooves our property owners to go to the court house at once and make their returns in order to avoid a long wait later on. Voters should especially keep this in mind so that they will not be double taxed. SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, SATURDAY MARCH 31ST 1917 MAPLE SCHOOL TOOK TEMPORARY LEAD IN WASTE PAPER CONTEST LAST WEEK WEST BROAD JUMPED INTO FIRST PLACE WEDNESDAY BY COLLECTING 37,638 POUNDS 164,100 Pounds Collected by Negro Schools Contest Being Waged Very Closely—Change in Leadership Looked For After Collections Next Week The waste paper contest among the four Negro schools of the city has reached the point where each week brings a change in the leadership. First one school and then the other jumps into first place and holds it only temporarily. On Tuesday of last week the Cuyler street school with a collection of 25,072 pounds wrested the lead from West Broad. She was only able to hold it for three days, then the Maple Street school took the honors from her on Friday afternoon by a collection of 15,484 pounds of paper. The contest will probably see a change in leadership next week as the West Broad Street school has already had her fourth weighing while the other three schools have only had three. The standing of the schools at the close yesterday was: West Broad Street School Magazines and Paper.....65,868 Ibs Average per student.....75.92 Ibs Maple Street School Magazines and Paper.....31,012 Ibs Average per student.....55.07 Ibs The Maple Street school remained in the lead until.Wednesday of this week when the West Broad Street school gained first place by a collection of 37,638 pounds, the largest single collection yet made surpassing the previous largest collection 25,072 pounds turned in by the Cuyler Street school on Tuesday of last week by a little over 12,000 pounds. Second Bapt. Church Calls New Pastor Second Bapt. Church Calls New Pastor REV. B. W. WRENN OF MISSISSIPPI GETS PLACE Church Made Selection at Meeting on Last Sunday After being without a parsot, for over five months, the Second Baptist church, Green square, has chosen Rev. B. W. Wrenn of Greenwood, Miss., to fill the pulpit. The selection was made at a meeting Sunday morning immediately after the 11 o'clock service. The position narrowed down to two applicants, the Rev. Wrenn finally getting the call. A committee was appointed to notify him of his selection for the pastorate. The last pastor the church had was the Rev. W. Bolivar Davis who resigned shortly after the meeting of the National Baptist convention here during the month of September. ELKS TO HOLD ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE Weldon Lodge No. 26 of Elks will hold its annual memorial service on Easter Sunday afternoon at the Pekin Theatre. These exercises are usually attended by many and it is expected that a large crowd will be out as heretofore. An appropriate program has been arranged for the occasion. AT THE Y. M. C. A. The meeting Sunday was interesting. The special address was delivered by Prof. Carl Flipper in most acceptable and creditable manner. During the week the boys' department of the Y. M. G. A. and the girls' department of the Ladies' Auxiliary held interesting business sessions at the,"Y" headquarters. The boys' department is growing. Already forty-two boys have enrolled as members. The campaign for funds is progressing. The following is the subscription to date: Previously acknowledged.....$665.00 A. J. H. Dunbar.....2.00 W. L. Tyler.....1.00 J. H. Pearson.....1.00 Ed. Johnson.....1.00 Dan Kelly.....1.00 Rev. Daniel Wright.....1.00 Miss A. L. Scott.....5.0 J. O. Meyer.....5.06 G. E. Dorsey.....5.00 D. Davis.....5.00 A. J. Andrews.....2.00 R. B. West.....2.00 T. H. Bradley.....1.00 Miss Beatrice Daughtry.....1.00 Lorenzo Green.....5.0 Alex. Thomas.....5.0 Augustus Wright.....5.0 The special address tomorrow will be delivered by Mr. G. W. Stradtman, formerly of the Columbus Y. M. G. A Come out to hear him. At the meeting, the officers of the girls' department will be installed. The public is invited. The contest will probably see a change in leadership next week as the West Broad Street school has already had her fourth weighing while the other three schools have only had three. The standing of the schools at the close yesterday was: West Broad Street School Magazines and Paper.....65,868 Ibs Average per student.....75.32 Ibs Maple Street School Magazines and paper.....31,012 Ibs Average per student.....55.07 Ibs Cuyler Street School Magazines and paper.....51,975 Ibs Average per student.....40.01 Ibs East Broad Street School Magazines and Paper.....14,645 Ibs Average per student.....10.5 &s Total number pounds paper and magazines collected by the four schools has reached 164,100, making an average of 45.28 pounds for each child in school. Pythian Period Largely Attended LODGES AND COURT CELEBRATE AT ST. PHILIP CHURCH Rev. R. V. Branch Delivers Two Excellent Sermons The Pythian Period celebration was held on last Sunday by the local K. of P. Lodges and the Courts of Calanthe. There were two exercises held, one in the morning by the Courts and the other in the afternoon by the lodges. Both exercises were held at St. Philip A. M. E. Church, Charles and West Broad streets. At the morning service an enjoyable program was rendered. The affair in the afternoon was equally as enjoyable. Rev. R. V. Branch, pastor of the church, preached two strong sermons and in a masterly manner outlined the principles and virtues of the order. The attendance was large and from the crowd it was plainly seen that had the two bodies held a joint exercise as has been the custom, it would have been impossible to accommodate them. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS AT ATLANTA UNIVERSITY Atlanta, Nov. 28.—Among the distinguished visitors at Atlanta University during the past week were Mr. and Mrs. Wendell H. Garrison, the son of the late Francis Garrison of Boston, and the grandson of the abolitionist, William Lloyd Garrison. All of the Garrisons have long been interested in Atlanta University. Mr. Pullifer of the Outlook of New York City was interested in all the phases of the work he saw the University doing. Miss Elmira Holmes, prospective missionary to Africa and principal of a school to be established there, gave our students a very helpful talk last Sunday evening. The recital Tuesday night of Mrs. Minude Cuney Hare and Mr. W. H. Richardson of Boston had an enthusiastic audience that was highly pleased with every number on the program. The baseball victory over Clark University by a score of 5 to 0 and over Talladega College in additional proof that the A. U. Team has a great has begun. record ahead of it upon which it has begun. The canvassers of the Endowment Fund are still at work and still meeting success. Mrs. C. C. Cater at present holds the record in accomplishment, but there are other very encouraging reports. Dr. R. W. S. Daniels was called to Sparta, Ga., this week on account of illness of his sister. Mr. Frank Callen who is employed in the government service in Washington, D. C., is spending his vacation here with his parents. REV. ROCKWELL S. BRANK TO DELIVER ADDRESS Holy week will be observed at the First Congregational Church next week with services every night beginning at 8 o'clock. Rev. Rockwell S. Brank, D. D., pastor of the Independent Presbyterian Church will deliver the closing address on Good Friday night at 8 o'clock. Special music will be rendered by the choir. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend all these services "JOE. SMITH OF CHATTANOOGA" By Rev. Horace Bumstead, D. D. Full of significance is the affectionate familiarity with which past teachers and graduates of Atlanta University, and all colored and white people who knew him longest and best, are now saying in deep sorrow, "Joe Smith is dead!" More formerly he is known as Rev. Joseph E. Smith, for nearly forty years pastor of the First Congregational church of Chattanooga, Tenn., where he died March 10. The story of his life is remarkable and inspiring. Born a slave, he became, by virtue of his long pastorate, the "dean" of all the congregational pastors, colored or white, in the South, though unfortunately many of them never knew him. For some fifteen years he was a member of the Chattanooga Board of Education, under annual appointment of the mayor and aldermen, and honored with resolutions of regret by them when declining further service. For thirty-eight years he has been a graduate trustee of Atlanta University and was the oldest member of the board in service at the time of his death. What was there behind his unusual record? When a boy, in the last days of the Civil war, he was sold six times over in one day on the auction block in Richmond. The last master who bought him was named Smith, so he became a Smith. Taken to Georgia, he was soon overtaken by freedom in the collapse of the Confederacy. On the truck of a freight car, he made his way to Atlanta. A kindly man, encountered on the street, gave him chores to do about his house and remarked that if he were not so dirty he might have something to do inside. That night the boy sought the pump in the yard, took off and washed his only shirt, and in the morning surprised his employer with his freshened appearance, which was promptly rewarded, as hoped. Later he was captured by teachers of the American Missionary Association and started on his education in the Storrs School of Atlanta. When Atlanta University was opened soon after, he was one of its original eighty-nine students. Eight years later he graduated with its first college class, having been given some training, for the ministry. For two years he served churches in Savannah and McIntosh, Ga. He went to Savannah, against the advice of friends, when the yellow fever was rugging there. He ministered to the sick and dying, took the fever and nearly died himself, recovered and continued his service of mercy. Then he began his long work in building up the Chattanooga church, at that time in its infancy, bringing it to self-support and completing a few years ago a house of worship valued at $65,000, practically free of debt. In this work he has been aided by his faithful wife, who survives him and who is also a graduate of Atlanta University. Two of their daughters have also graduated there and become teachers, and a son will graduate next year. Mr. Smith recognized the deepest needs of his own people and ministered to them faithfully. He understood the white people's inherited prejudices and dealt with them tactfully and patiently. Self-respecting, proud of his free manhood and vigilant for its rights, he never cringed or truckled to secure favor, nor went out his way to seek trouble. Few men have ever discerned so clearly the intricacies of the race problem or dealt with them so wisely. His influence, both as pastor and citizen, has been most salutary and far-reaching. I am proud to have taught him during the last year of his student life, and to have had his support for so man years in my work—The Congregationallst. Rev. Jos. E. Smith served as pastor of the First Congregational Church of Savannah, Ga., in 1870 and 1877. Mr. S. W. Wright of Sylvania was in the city last Saturday and called to see us. NUMBER 30 STATE NEGRO DOC TORS MEET HERE CONVENTION WILL CONVENE THIRD WEEK IN MAY Local Committee Busy Getting Ready For Annual Gathering The state convention of Negro doctors will convene here May 15th to 17th. About one hundred and fifty delegates are expected from out of town and the sessions give promise of being among the best in the history of the organization. Owing to the fact that Dr. A. M. Miller, president, who, up to a few months ago resided in Valdosta, has moved to Missouri, the convention will be presided over by First Vice President, N. W. Este, M. D., now of Hawkinsville, formerly of this city The business sessions of the convention will be held at St. Philip A. M. B. church, West Broad and Charles streets, Rev. R. V. Branch, pastor. The opening night's session will be held at the First African Baptist church, Franklin square, Rev. T. J. Goodall, pastor. The local entertainment committee, under supervision of Dr. W. A. Harris, president of the local medical association, is already busy preparing for the visitors. Among the side features will be a boat ride to the ocean for the doctors and their friends and also a star, the latter of which, of course, will be in strict obedience to the bone dry laws. Many of the doctors will motor the city and will be accompanied by their wives. The officers of the association are: N. W. Feste, of Hawkinsville, 1st vice president; and R. H. Carter, Atlanta, secretary. N. A. A. C. P. TO MEET Members of the Savannah Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will meet at St. Paul. C. M. E. church Maple and West Broad streets. Thursday night, April 6th at 8 p.m., for the purpose of electing an executive committee and otherwise perfecting said organization, and for transacting such other business as may come before it. J. C. Lindsay, President J. G. Lemon, Secretary. NEWS OF THE NATION CAPITOL One of the largest real estate and building deals handled by the race in recent years was pulled off a few days ago. John W. Lewis, president of the Industrial Savings Bank, has become the sole owner of the two story brick building at the northwest corner of 11th and U streets, until recently occupied by a series of offices and store rooms. The present building is now being demolished and it is expected that the new structure will be ready for occupancy about the first of June. Mr. Lewis came to Washington twenty odd years ago as a janitor and hod carrier. He is now a bank president, heading an institution developed through the laboring classes. The Industrial Association backing the bank owns a number of valuable pieces of property, and last year the bank did a total business of over $75,000. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley comes to this city this week to start work on her spectacular "Queens' Pageant." Some enterprising individuals have been circulating a report that the resignation of President S. M. Newman, of Howard University, is not true. Dr. Newman, himself, has not denied the statement that he has resigned, to take effect at the end of the school year of 1918. The calling of the First Separate Battalion to colors takes out of the schools a number of high officials. Mrs. Audie G. Lewis who mude such a pronounced impression during her brief sojourn with the Quality Amusement Corporation, is substituting as a teacher in the public schools. Prof. J. Henry Lewis, director of the Amphion Glee Club, is back at his desk in the offices of the Interstate Commerce Commission, after a severe wrestle with la grippe. A citizens' committee met Tuesday night at the residence of Judge Robert H. Terrell, to take preliminary steps looking to the tendering of a birthday (Continued on page Eight) AGE TWO Styles Seen On Fifth Avenue Straw Hats and Smart Gowns Meet The Eye at Every Turn New York, March 26—The glamour of Fifth Avenue acts like magic always, even on the grayest and drearliest of days that March brings with it. All outward gloom is quickly dispelled by the glitter of the shopwindows. Shoppers on their way from one store to another pause continually to gaze and enjoy the wonderful displays. On the great thorofare itself, a never-ending procession of limousines, taxies and omnibuses roll by, with interesting occupants. Here the cry latest whims of fashion appear, the very best dressed women are seen; in short, all that sums up the last word in fashion is at one's command! J. J. J. A Smart One-Piece Frock Developed in Two Materials What are the smart women wearing? And what are the tempting bits of finery exhibited in these glittering windows that cast such a spell about them? Straw hats are quite the accepted thing now. One can count the hats that are not springlike, so few and far between are they. The number of people who still cling to the idea that a straw hat is out of place before Easter, less and less daily. In fact, the tables are entirely turned, and it is hard to believe that the out-of-place hats are those bright, springlike creation all a-bloom with flowers, and not those of dark hues and heavier materials. Even as early at this, hats of satin or satin and straw are giving place to those of all-straw. Crepe and straw combinations are very good style. Sometimes the crepe is used for the ```markdown ``` crowns of the small high-crowned turbans with a little strow around the narrow brims, or else it is used for the brim of the wide sailor which have crowns of straw. Very high crowns and almost brimless are some of the most popular shapes, but the picture-sque, widebrimmed styles and fancy shapes are also being worn. Hats are not heavily trimmed this season. A beaded ornament, or flowers worked in worsted or chenille, and placed in front, often takes all the responsibility of trimming. Feather families and narrow velvet or plot-edged ribbon arranged around the crown with studied carelessness are other simple forms of trimmings. Very frequently one sees the Chinese hats. round in shape and sloping down gradually from a point at the top. Gray a Leading Color Evidently, gray is one of the smartest of the light colors this season. Sand, beige and putty are others which have already been successfully launched. The popular gray is a soft tone, most attractive in dresses of chiffon and crepe beaded or bralded elaborately in a deeper tone of gray. For the most part, all-gray is generally favored, but a touch of light blue or coral pink appears here and there. Even in shoes, gray is a color considerably used. Gray suede and kid pumps are exceptionally smart to go with afternoon dresses, and in shoes for street wear the gray suede uppers with gray kid or black patent-leather vamps are most desirable. Gray for gloves is also fashionable, especially to match the shoes or dress. Another color we see more and more of is the dull old-gold. Suits, dresses, separate waists and skirts alike claim it as their own. Very popular, too, are the mustard and citron shades. When used in combination with any other color, navy blue or black is usually chosen to be the companion with any other color, navy blue or black is usually chosen to be the companion of gold. Both navy and black, but navy in particular, used with sand and belge make excellent combinations. Just now the black satin skirt with a white chiffon blouse worn over it is considered very chick. The blouse may be trimmed with fillet lace, embroidery or fine tucks. With white satin or silk jersey skirts these long slip-on blouses are also charming. Still the Straight One-Piece Frock The appearance of the barrel skirt has in no way diverted attention from the straight one-piece frock. It continues to hold its sway and still finds favor with the masses. And new variations of it appears perpetually. The first sketch shows one of the latest forms of the straight frock. It has three large tucks over the shoulders, stitched to yoke depth and continued in soft pleats below the waist. The lower part of the dress, the collar and cuffs are of figured material. A belt extending around the sides and back, with two narrow straps filling the gap across the front, marks the normal waistline. The other sketch shows a design also suitable for two fabrics. The waist and kimono sleeves are of plain white voile, the yoke, cuffs and skirt of figured voile. In many of the frocks developed on two materials in this way, motifs from the figured material are cut out and applied to collar and cuffs to make the trimming. TOO MUCH TIME TO FROLIC IS DETRIMENTAL Negro Business League Weekly Letter By J. C. Lindsay The wabbles of the sweet songs of the birds, the coming forth from winter quarters of the proverbial flying ant, the unfolding of the beautiful dogwood blossom, all tell a story peculiarly their own of the near approach of the coming of lovely spring time, in which season of the year, we, the child race in this country, are so liable to forget the bitter sufferings and privations brought on as a result of the bleak winter out of which we now find ourselves just emerging. In less than sixty days from this date, no doubt, one will see placed in various public places large placards announcing times and places of the various plenics and excursions, which will cost every member of the family who takes them in not less than one dollar and fifty cents, when the passage and preparation are taken into account. As much as we may regret to admit it, experience with the most of us means but little, or anything at all. Like the thoughtless child who has been insulted, punished and humiliated, but when given a piece of candy or a red apple, its tears are dried up, the insults heaped upon it are counted for naught and forgotten and the humiliations to which it has been subjected pass into oblivion. We do not take the position that the Negro should not have a day's outing some time during the year, but we do hold that too much "good time" is not the best thing for us as a race, who must make every day count for something. We should know when we are able to lose the time and spare the money for that which is commonly called "a good time." We have seen young men who would throw up their jobs for the pleasure of being "off" for only one day. There is no same member of our race, nor any fair-minded man or woman of any other race, who will dare say, that all of the workers of the race are silly enough to throw up their jobs for the pleasure of one day's outing, nor for many days' outing as to that matter. But the fact that we are trying to stress in this connection is that there are entirely too many of us who are willing to leave our good jobs and take a day "off" when those who are furnishing us our jobs which give to us our bread and butter, can ill afford to dispense with our service. Therefore, the Negro Business League pleads with the young men of the race, who may hold positions of responsibility and trust, to stick to them and make the most of them, as many of our men in this city have done and are still doing. For example: Mr. A. M. Monroe has held his position with the Merchants National Bank for forty-four years. Mr. Jno. F. Jones has held his position and giving perfect satisfaction, for over thirty-eight years. Mr. Philip L. Smith has been the trusted utility man at the great Cotton Exchange for more than thirty years. Mr. L. M. Muck, winner of the first prize offered, by the humane society of this city for the person taking the best care of the team handled by him, has been the faithful right hand man of his firm for more than thirty years. Mr. Peter Denegal, a veteran in the cotton business, for more than forty years, has stalled at one and the same place and is still doing business at the same old stand, in his usual straight forward and honest way. Mr. M. G. Robertson, for more than thirty years, has walked up and down the Tay sampling and classifying the white staple, where the least error on his part would mean great loss so that firm which has made it possible for him to be classed as an expert in his line. Mr. "Jackey" Johnson, for more than a quarter of a century, has guarded, protected and served the hundreds, yea, thousands of white boys and girls who attended Chatham Academy, the high school of this county. Time and space forbid that we attempt further to go into detail to prove that the Negro as a faithful and honest worker will surely do his very best, provided, always that those for whom and with whom he may be working will show a disposition to appreciate the services he is endeavoring to render. If the average member of the other race would stop long enough and take the time to study the likes and dislikes, the wants and needs of those whom they may have about them, as servants and workers, much of this so-called labor problem would pale into insignificance. The Negro business men everywhere are pleading with the business men of the other race to stop long enough to consider the time in which we live. As a rule, the Negro of today is a different proposition to what the Negro of forty and fifty years ago was found to be. The Negro of today has absorbed the white man's civilization to a wonderful extent, and, indeed, wants and must have good homes to live in, wage commensurate with the service rendered, honest and fair facilities for the education of his children and last, but by no means least, he wants to be treated like a man. These things done, and the migration problem is settled once for all time to come. Again the Negro Business League is pleading with the white man to wake up along these lines. The next meeting of the League will be Wednesday evening. April 4th. Come early and bring a friend with you and join in a fine business subject which will be freely discussed. MOREHOUSE COLLEGE NOTES Atlanta, Ga.—The officers of the Young Men's Christian Association of the college have been elected for the ensuing year. They are as follows: John E. Nance, president; C. E. McFadden, vice president; John W. Beverly, secretary; W. H. Halyard, treasurer. The retiring officers are to be commended for the great interest and enthusiasm they have aroused in the work, and indeed for the splendid service they have rendered. It is expected that in a very short while voluntary training for the United States army will be started on our campus. These men are to offer their services to President Wilson for the country's cause should the worse be unavoidable. The annual glee club and orchestra social will take place in Sales hall next Saturday at 2:30. MORRIS BROWN WINS FROM MOREHOUSE 5-3 Atlanta, Ga., March 24.—Morehouse College was defeated by Morris Brown University, 5 to 3. For four innings Morris Brown got a lodge on first only twice while Morehouse had scored 3. The score then ran 3 to 1 until the seventh when two infield bobbles filled the bases and two more emplied them. Giving the University a lead of one run. Another was added in the eighth. Kennedy was in great form, giving up only one hit. The sphere got as far as outfield only three times for the entire game. The final score was 5 to 3. Watch Your Step When in New York, visit the Woman's Exchange, 135 W.132nd St. and Beauty Parlor of Mme. Rena Fields Voting, formerly of Savannah, Ga. Phone 199. THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE Mended with "MENDITS" and all ieaks instantly in granite ware and hot-water bags, tin, copper, brass and sheet iron. For sale by MISS G. HUGHES Box 197, R.F.D. 3 Savannah, Ga. Mail orders promptly filled. 10c and 25c packages. Honesty, Promptness and Fair Dealings are the Things the— 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 Rooms 301-311-312 Third Floor A. H. DUNBAR, President DUNCAN PRINGLE, Sec.-Mgr. USE Reginall Hair Preparations The Most Wonderful Hair Discovery of the Age For twelve years it has stood the test of the most critical and the most skeptical and is to-day being used by thousands of satisfied customers. Reginall Cocoa Balm is a hair food that makes the hair grow straight. For twelve years it has stood the test of the most critical and the most skeptical and is to-day being used by thousands of satisfied customers. Reginall Cocoa Balm is a hair food that makes the hair grow straight. If you want long and luxurious hair, and a scalp that is clean and free from dandruff, use Reginall Cocoa Balm. Put up in 25&f60 boxes. Reginall Skin Food and Whitener is unexcelled for removing impurities from the skin and for whitening it. It leaves the skin soft and beautiful. Price 25¢. Send for a trial box today. All goods sold on a money back guarantee. Write today. Stamps or coin taken for any amount less than $1.00. "Agents Wanted Everywhere. Write for terms today. Address Reginall Labaratory, Atlanta, Ga. Protect Your Horses' Feet Have Them Shod by The Cresceus Horseshoeling and Clipping Shop 315 JEFFERSON ST, Phone 3509 NELSON A. CUYLER "The Expert Horseshoe," Prop. Important—The only Expert horseshoeing shop in the city operated by a colored man. Mrs.Victoria B.Roberts Scientific Scalp Treatment a Specially Mmc. Estelle's "Nu-Life" System Estelle's Preparations for Sale 606 WEST 32ND STREET Mrs. Ethel B. Wilson DRESSMAKING AND PLAIN SEWING 530 EAST ANDERSON STREET Phone 3941 McCall Patterns McCall Pattern Dress No. 7667 APRIL PAT The McCall Book of H (by mail, 35c); Canada a FREE COUPON woe McCall Pattern. APRIL PATTERNS NNOW ON SALE I Book of Fashions (Spring Quarterly), L 15c); Canadian price 30c (by mail, 40c). OUPON worth 15c toward the purchase tern. The McCall Book of Fashions (Spring Quarterly), Price, 25c (by mail, 35c); Canadian price 30c (by mail, 40c). Including a FREE COUPON worth 15c toward the purchase of any McCall Pattern. J. H. KARSNER, 135 WHITAKER ST. Savannah, Georgia The Old Relief you will die a seeker, if you are one issued by the Pilgrim Home office, 1143 Gwinner, J. Walker, Sec. and T. The Company that has perished honesty and Justice," so that holders in particular, our dime or twenty-five you tangible results. The Pilgrim Heal- BRANCH OFFICE Local and Long S. PERRY, Supt. Outfit consists of one Durham Duplex Domino razor with white Ameri- mian Ivory handle safety band strap attachment and 6 Durham Duplex Blades, backed in a fine mine red leather Kit. DURHAM DUPLEX DO YOU WANT Wm. BUILDER 11 Henry Street E. POMARD'S EGY Is known throughout the ful hair grower on the follicles and thus promotes of unhealthy accumulation makes the hair soft and fills this wonderful hair growth Agency. Will not have A. E. 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Relieves the by accumulations and secretions. Gives a rich glo hair soft and fluffy. Anyone wishing to become an wonderful hair grower can do so by see or writing our Will not have more than four agents in one city. Allen, Agt., 751 Gwinnett S 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. Hornsby, General Manager. The Company that has perpetuated its motto, which is "Promptness, Honesty and Justice," so well that the public in general and the policy holders in particular, style it the "people's company.' in which your dime or twenty-five cents does its full duty in bringing home to you tangible results. For insurance taht really protects, join The Pilgrim Health & Life Insurance Co. Local and Long Distant Telephones, 4125 and 1465 J. S. PERRY, Supt. A. B. SINGFIELD, Gen'l. Supt. Outfit consists of one Durham Duplex Domino Razor with white American ivory handle safety guard, stroping attachment and 6 Durham Duplex Blades packed in a gemine red leather Kit. GET IT FROM YOUR DEALER OR FROM US. Every reader of this paper may secure THE $5. DURHAM DUPLEX DOMINO RAZOR FOR $1. DURING THE LIFE OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT DURHAM DUPLEX RAZOR CO. JERSEY CITY, N.J. BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR 531 Henry Street E. Phone 3031 POMARD'S EGYPTIAN HAIR GROWER Is known throughout the north, east and west as the most wonderful hair grower on the market. It nourishes and strengthens the follicles and thus promotes the growth of the hair. Relieves the scalp of unhealthy accumulations and secretions. Gives a rich gloss and makes the hair soft and fluffy. Anyone wishing to become an Agent for this wonderful hair grower can do so by see or writing our Southern Agency. Will not have more than four agents in one city. Pomard's Company. New York City POMARD'S EGYPTIAN HAIR GROWER W. J. AYERS General Contractor FOR BRICK WORK, WOOD, CONCRETE PLASTERING Grate and Tiling Set on Short Notice Residence, 539 E. Henry Street W. J. AYERS General Contractor ICK WORK, WOOD, CONCRETING PLASTERING Grate and Tiling Set on Short Notice. 539 E. Henry Street Savannah W.J. AYERS General Contractor FOR BRICK WORK, WOOD, CONCRETING AND PLASTERING Grate and Tiling Set on Short Notice. Residence, 539 E. Henry Street Savannah, Ga. Mr. H. Pa. Clouse No. 7609 Skirt No. 7607 SALE (arterly), Price, 25 (, 40c). Including purchase of any king Good Two of the McCall Designs many smart for April Becoming and inexpensive gowns for every occasion, made possible by the use of McCall Patterns The McCall Patented Cutting and Construition Guide furnished free with each McCall Pattern insures a perfect-fitting garment. Negro Woman Refused Pullman Berth ATLANTIC COAST LINE REFUSES TO FURNISH RESERVATIONS National Negro Travelers' Association May Institute Suit Jacsonville, Fla., March 24.—Even a reservation for Pullman accommodations made by a representative of the passenger department of the Pennsylvania Railroad will not be honored by the Atlantic Coast Lines if the reservation is for the use of a Negro passenger. This fact was demonstrated here this week when a determined effort was made by C. E. Howard, president and George W. Powell, secretary of the National Negro Travelers Protective Association to have a reservation honored, which was made in Philadelphia in favor of Mrs. W. N. White. Mrs. White is the wife of a messenger in the passenger department of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Philadelphia, and came South early in January on transportationu furnished by the Pennsylvania Company. Her reservation returning was made in Philadelphia by the passenger department of that railroad, but the representative of the Atlantic Coast Line, initial company out of Jacksonville, used one subterfuge after another to prevent Mrs. White using a Pullman out of Jacksonville. When she applied for her ticket, presenting the telegraphic memorandum, the clerk not only refused to accommodate her, but threw the memorandum in the waste basket. Mrs. White grew indignant, as only a woman-can, and forced the clerk to dig the memorandum out of the office trash. Another effort made by Mrs. White failed to receive any consideration when through a friend, she applied to C. E. Noward, president of the National Negro Travelers Protective Association. Mr. Howard telephoned the city ticket office, only to be referred to the Pullman office. The Pullman office referred him again to the Atlantic Coast Line. After several attempts to get an acknowledgement, the city ticket office finally stated that the reservation was there. Accompanied by George W. Powell, secretary of the association, Mr. Howard called at the city ticket office and was informed that the diagram was at the Pullman office at the Union Station, but that "Mr. Clarke there would fix you up." Driving to the Union Station, they went into the Pullman office without knocking, and walked upon the agent in a telephone conversation, evidently with the city ticket office about this reservation. Finishing the conversation, the Pullman agent flatly refused to sell the ticket, advising that the conductor would have to be seen. This incident, more than anything else, shows just what need exists for a strong association for the protection of Negro travelers. Unless Mrs. White was able to secure accommodations after boarding the train, she was forced to make the long ride from Jacksonville to Washington with her infant in a day coach. Mr. Howard states that if the National Negro Travelers Protective Association can gain Mrs. White's consent, suit will be instituted against the Atlantic Coast Line and the Pullman Company. HARDSTEW SEES RACE PROGRESS IN FLORIDA Also Learns of Severe Race Hatred In Miami Tallahassee, Fla.—What do you think about the immigration? What do you think about the exodus to the North? What about our people leaving the South, and what do you think about it? These are a sample of some of the questions to meet you every time you turn in the South today, and numerous other questions are being asked, and if they think you have been to the North you are sought on every turn by some one to get some information. That our people are leaving the South in large numbers can not be questioned, but some people are seeking into the cause, and if you ask those who, are going you get only "cause" or "nothing, just going to better my condition." Spring is now opening up and they are going in large numbers, and it is hard to tell just where this will end. I think it is now time for the southern white people to wake up, if they expect to make anything on this farming business in the future, for it will not be possible to get men from foreign lands to come here to take the places of the Negroes who are leaving. There is but one way to stop, them now, and that is to give them 'protection under the law, stop lynching and burning human beings. Make safe life and property, provide good schools, good teachers and longer terms, and you will 'see our people willing to remain right down here in the South, but if you keep on killing, arresting Negroes without charge, or beating them up by officers of the law, it is hard to tell where the end will be. I like to be conservative, and to take the common sense view of things. I want to be sane and deal with these problems in a sane way, hence when I tell you some of the few things which have happened, you will be willing to tell all of our people to get up and get. I am in Florida this week, and I have been around in the state a few samples if you please, and I have seen some few things which please me so much, and caused me to get happy. Of course there must be sunshine with clouds, and rain with sunshine. These things help to make life and happiness. I mean human happiness. No man can see D. A. Dorsey, in Miami without getting happy, for this man is a man who knows how to do things and how to make it in a world like this. He started from the bottom and worked up, until now he is one of the wealthiest men in this section of Florida, and perhaps the largest real estate man. He is not able to tell himself just how much he owns, and how many houses he is renting, owned by himself and wife. Mr. Dorsey has just erected a two story building occupying a half block, which is to be a fine hotel, and soon it will open. This will give a splendid opportunity for our people who want to come South to do so. I mean to leave the North when it is cold, and get down where they can enjoy warm weather. It will be strictly first-class, and will run to order like them big hotels down there. His property is not alone in Miami, but in other sections of the state, and he is just one busy man. Now then we will come next to I. H. Jones, a man who bought up some of them Florida Keys, and now he is a wealthy man. He was born in North Carolina, but in youth found his way down in Florida. He started life, working for a salary, and he worked hard. It is strange to say that he and Dorsey worked side by side, and soon he had saved up some money, and found that he could buy some of the Florida Keys, the little coral island, and he went right into them. He was called crazy, a fool and them other kind of outlaws, but he went on and worked just the same. He began to ship grape fruits, limes, tomatoes, and the Lord knows what else produced from these keys. I don't understand to save me how they can make those things grow in those rocks, but it is happening just the same, and now he is one of the richest men in the country. His main key, where is situated his palace is just 25 miles down the Biscayne Bay, and he is just one man that you cannot visit, unless the invitation comes from him, because there is no way to reach him, unless you have a boat. He certainly ha sa palace, and and it would be of interest to you to know that Mr. and Mrs. Carnegie have visited them, together with their daughter. He felt perfectly at home with this couple, and declared that they enjoyed their visit. I saw a letter from Mrs. Carnegie, and a book which Mr. Carnegie presented to them, a book in which he wrote something with his own hand or used the pen himself and told them how much he had enjoyed his visit to their home. This was one in their favor. I was indeed glad to see and hear about all this. Now you want to know about other things. I would like to tell you about them, but will not be able to do so now. I am now to tell you about the things which displease me. In Miami, Fla., they have a colored town and a white town, in the United States Post office, they have a white window and a colored window, a white desk and a colored desk, and I believe if they could they would have white air and colored air, white water and colored water, white heaven and colored heaven. The lines are tightly drawn when it comes to one of us. You will remember when Mr. Stone, of Roanoke, Va., carried his car down there, driven by a man of his race, they tried to lynch the man, and he had to run for his life. Then a few days ago, they had a fair down there, and a colored man, Mr. Alexander, a mail clerk stopped to listen to the music in white town, and a police officer walked up to him and told him that "niggers" were not allowed to listen to music in white town and if he did not more on he would whale h—l out of him. This young man is a man clerk and a good law-abiding citizen. Then in addition to this, a young man named Osborne Jenkins, of the bottling works of Jenkins, and Sampson, after getting through his business in coloured town, went white town to do some shopping, leaving his wagon in front of the store, and when he came out, found that Sampson's buggy had been searched and his also, and one white man held him under the influence of a revolver while the other one gave chim a good clubbing. Then he was not permitted to go back in the store where he had been shopping to get his groceries. Now you will agree with me that this is something that will not do to say to children in Sunday school, so I am not going to say it in the paper. "I am now here in this place, and will soon be headed for another part of the world. Look out for me in another letter. C. J. Hardstew. DONATIONS TO HOSPITAL FUND STILL COMING IN The committee on raising funds for building a new Memorial Hospital on the site of the present Charity hospital, is still collecting its outstanding pledges. There are a number of friends who hold contribution envelopes who, if they would kindly return them to the captains which they represent, the same will be appreciated. The following names have been added to the list of contributors: Dr. L. S. Parks.....$5.00 Mrs. Laura Fields, second contribu- bution.....1.00 Through Mrs. G. S. Williams.....2.50 Thru Mrs. Lizzie Hall: Mrs. H. M. Comer.....5.00 Cash.....5.00 Mr. D. Pringle.....5.00 Thru Mrs. C. W. Davis: Joseph Brown.....2.50 Wilton Wiggins.....0.05 Mr. J. Eckstine.....2.55 James Butler.....1.00 Cash.....6.00 Mr. Nichols.....5.00 H. D. Wilson.....5.00 A. M. Owens.....2.50 G. St. Clair, Boston, Mass.....2.55 W. P. Nelson.....2.55 Nelson Smart.....2.55 Conduus M. Davis.....5.55 Cash.....0.05 Thru Mrs. Emma Collier: Mrs. McIntosh.....5.00 Mrs. Reouf.....2.55 Mrs. Inglisby.....1.00 Mrs. Jennie Butler.....1.00 Mrs. Perpoint.....5.00 Mrs. Lawton.....1.00 Mrs. Cook.....1.00 Mrs. Paulson.....1.00 Cash.....1.00 Thru H. B. Wright: Ladies Hebrew Benefolent S. C. 5.00 Thru Club No. 1: J. M Mooney.....1.25 W. N. Work.....1.00 Thornton A. Harrison.....1.00 Chris Harris.....1.25 Ned Mainer.....1.25 Henry Mack.....5.00 W. Sims.....5.00 John Frances.....5.00 John E. Eubanks.....1.00 Miss Josephine King.....2.55 J. D. Robinson.....5.00 Columbus Burson.....2.55 Andrew Nelson.....2.55 J. A. Johnson.....2.55 WHY NOT MAKE FRIENDS? Edgar H. Webster. Principal Normal Department, Atlanta University Recently I asked a lad who has attained such years that he, might he called into active military service, what he would do if the United States should declare war upon Germany. The quick reply came, "I think that I should put on my short pants." We laughed and I said, "I hope that you have two pairs, one for me!" More recently, a young man, speaking of the approaching visit to Atlanta of ex-President Taft remarked, "I should like to hear President Taft. Do you suppose that I can get in." He is a young man who occupies a position of considerable prominence for one of his years; he has attained his majority; he pays his taxes; he is filling a place of usefulness rather unusual for one so young. I venture to state that few young men of his years are a more valuable asset to the state than he, and I could not but ask myself, why should he put this question? However, I simply asked him to make the venture and see how it would come out. Fortunately, it may be, an invitation came from the Chamber of Commerce inviting us to attend in a body, to listen to Mr. Taft, and incidently we were advised that seats would be reserved (?) for us. So in chapel it was announced that we were invited, tho no word was said as to the limitation. We trust that that would take care of itself. On the great occasion, some of us occupied some of the seats that had been thus set apart. It was a little trying, as all of these seats were not occupied, and we had naturally chosen the best of the assignment, to be asked to move over to the poorer section to make room for some belated people, who ordinarily do not have special seats assigned to them. But we were gracious, and moved as directed. Curiously enough, as we sat there we listened to a masterly presentation of present-day issues, among the crowd that stood at the rear of the great hall upon the floor, we noted a few of our sort; they were standing among the others, and seemed not out of place, and no one apparently marked their presence, or if so, to object. And I was led to wonder if after all certain lines of demarkation are not more artificial than natural. Early in the great war. I wrote an editorial with the title "Why not make Friends?" In it I called attention to the United States as the "melting pot" in which emigrants from all the countries of Europe were fused into a composite mass of American citizenry. And I developed the fact that some of us who are natives and not imported should somehow remain outside the melting pot. And I prophesied, that if the time should rise when America should need soldiers to spring to her defense, that shoulder to shoulder with the naturalized citizens from Europe would march to the defence of their native land those of us whose ancestors lived in Africa. That was two years ago. And in view of the possibility before us I raised the question, "Why not make friends?" The visitor to the southern states from abroad is always puzzled at the situation which confronts him. He cannot understand that a country whose cornerstone is Democracy, should also keep up a bureaucratic regime. In a book entitled "The History of Reconstruction in Alabama," a southern historian quotes an orator of the ante-bellum days just prior to the break of the war of 'G1. "The world is arrayed against us in our philosophy of government. It is therefore our business to educate the world." Since that day, the education has been reversed, and the remark now sounds foolish. But an orator of today, might exclaim in like phase, "In the treatment of our social problem, the world is against us; but it is up to us to educate the world." Perhaps the trend of events is the other way. Jesus of Gallilee once exclaimed to the Jews, "Your fathers stoned the prophets, and you build them monuments." Why must each generation repeat the same mistake and refuse to listen to the prophets of its own day, while building memorials to those of the present generation? "I have no lamp" exclaimed one of the Revolutionary fathers. "but the lamp of experience"; why not then learn by experience, and recognize that if the father made a mistake, we may likewise be making a mistake. The mills of the Gods do not always grind slowly, and just now the mill-wheels are moving with an accelerated speed. Nicholas of Russia who might have gone down into history as the greatest peace-maker of all time will now be happy if permitted to live as a private citizen upon his own estates. The Russian Jews suddenly find restriction lifted, and political prisoners find their doors opened. Even in Germany, some voices are speaking more boldly than formerly, and the prophecy seems to be, that autocratic Germany will put on something of democracy. How is it at home? A French assayist, writing upon "Nationalism" in comment upon all the nations of Europe, claims that France is the most completely unified nation of them all. This may account for the tremendous fight that all unexpectedly, that nation has put up in its self-defence. He writes enthusiastically on the other side of the power of the United States to be the "melting pot" of all the peoples from Europe that have sought its hospitable shores. But closed with the remark that this country has not yet been willing to nationalize either the African or the Aslasic; and he implies that here are two problems that will tax American statesmanship in the near future. There is no question in the writer's mind that the Heavenly Father intends that the nations and races of the world shall live together in peace, unity and harmony. For us, the Asiatic question can wait for the present. But the question of the status of our native colored citizens cannot long remain without answer. The lessons from the great war point to the proper solution. Surely if in the crisis that now faces this country, we felt we knew with a positive assurance that all the people within our borders were happy, we could feel sure of putting up just such a fight as we honor the French for doing. But one tenth of our population is not happy, and ought not to be. In the event of actual war, the colored people of this nation who have been loyal to the flag in every crisis hitherto, will be loyal now. But the war which has already emancipated the Russian, and the Jew of Russia, and which seems likely to emancipate the Poles of Germany and of Austria, and which will without doubt bury the Irish question for Great Britain, should result in a second emancipation of the Freedmen of this country. Surely, it shall not be said of us, aforetime, "Ye can interpret the signs of the weather; but ye cannot discern the signs of the time." And so again I press home the question :- We make a specialty of Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Clothes. Give us a trial call or phone Henry Street Pressing Club, 304 Henry Street, West —Phone 1487. Marion Massey ropristor. FRANK'S SHOE REPAIR SHOP PAINTER Insist That Your Hair Dr ENO DE L HAIR G A PARTICULAR HAIR DRESS FOR PARTICULAR PEOPLE PRICE 50 CENTS Everywhere Free Sample MAD Johnson&Wi RARD ST. COVING FOR SALE Face Cream Business FULLY EQUIPPED FOR WHOLESALE OR RETAIL TRADE. 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Insist That Your Hair Dresser Uses RENO DE LUXE HAIR GROWER "A PARTICULAR HAIR DRESSING FOR PARTICULAR PEOPLE" PRICE 50 CENTS od by agents Everywhere Write for Free Sample MADE BY Johnson& Winn M'f'g Co. 3 GARRARD ST. COVINGTON, KY The soothing, medicated, nourishing hairdressing. Beyond question the first application will improve the appearance of your hair. Continued use will adroitly vitality, lustle and promote an abundant and healthy growth. "NULIFE" lives up to your Expectations. is an neat little Booklet by Mme. Estelle, full of information about the hair and scalp. Yours for the asking. Send 2c in stamp to cover cost of mailing. MADAM ESTELLE NU-LIFE COLLEGE OF HAIR AND BEAUTY CULTURE 72 West 133rd Street New York City Nu-Life Representatives in Savannah Mrs. Victoria B. Roberts..... Mrs. Anna E. Cooper..... Mrs. Addie Brooks..... Mrs. Emma R. Dennis..... Miss E. W. Swangln..... Mrs. Bessie Williams..... Mrs. Rachel Doyle..... Mrs. Emma G. Bryant..... 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No matter what has failed to grow the hair, just give THE STAR MAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent, send $1.00—and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once, also agent's terms. Send all money or money order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER MGK, P. O. Box 812, Greensboro, N. C. THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE Established 1875 By JOHN H. DEVEAUX Published by SOL. O. JOHNSON Editor and Proprietor JAS. H. BUTLER Editor and Manager gro laborers will impoverish the labor market in the South, causing many thousands of potentially productive access to lie fallow and making "bulish" the market for all grades and kinds of labor. And thus it comes about that the wealth of the South is gradually slipping through the fingers of its people, while stubborn demagogues are ways wait to take their tip from the white people. They are unable to recognize artistic merit in anything that is purely Negro, unless they are first told by the white people that it is great. There were colored people, and perhaps there are still some now, who as recently as fifteen years ago thought that poem written in Negro dialect was Deaths Miss Elizabeth Singleton Miss Elizabeth Singleton, youngest daughter of Mrs. Dollie Singleton, died on Wednesday morning last at 9 o'clock at 707 East Hull street. The funeral PUBLISHED Every Saturday 1009 WEST BROAD STREET Phone 2171 Hamilitance must be made by Express Post Office Money Order, or Register Letter. Advertising Rates given on application. Intered at the Post Office at Savannah, Georgia, as Second class Mall BOND DRY LAW IN FORCE The special session of the Georgia legislature has enacted into law the "Bone Dry" prohibition bill. This forbids the transportation of spirituous liquors in any form into the state, and having possession of same. This law is more drastic than any that has been passed by the other states, and it went into immediate force. Many leading men of the state believe that the law is too drastic and will cause a reaction in public sentiment. NEGRO MILITARY OFFICERS Some wide-awake coroted men have suggested to the war department to establish a military training camp where colored men could be fitted for service as army officers, to lead the Negro troops in the event of war, and the proposal has put the army heads in a quandary as you might imagine. They do not wish to turn down such a proposal for they fear they may need the Negro soldiers in the event of war, and yet they will be setting an undesirable precedent—undesirable from their point of view—which might prove embarrassing after the war clouds have passed and the sky is bright again. As is well known, Negro troops are commanded by white officers, there being very few Negro officers and these being of low rank. Students of race conditions know the bugaboo which the war department sees if such a thing were done and yet they are face to face with the preparedness program in which they plan to include some Negro troops upon the basis now maintained for them in the standing army—troops officered by white officers and shifted about according to the vagaries of prejudice and narrow advisers. Colored men do not relish the discrimination which this proposed training camp implies—it would seem these men are themselves making discriminations. They have concluded however that this method must be employed or we will have no army officers. There will always be Negro soldiers, they hope to develop competent and trained Negro officers. These disriminations, practiced by the national authority itself against ten millions of colored citizens, are clearly unreasonable and untenable. It will take a great emergency to bring forcibly to them the fallacy of their position. They know it to be unjust and unsound and yet they do not yield, it promotes disorganization and lack of unity in the nation, and but for the unchanging loyalty of the Negro to American principles and institutions, lack of unity would be pronounced and might be taken advantage of by some outside power in a crisis. In the event of war, this nation knows the Negro soldier can be depended upon, and the past has demonstrated that his services to the cause are better than ordinary. Moreover, the general policy of preparedness will be in the program of every nation in the future. Preparedness for war is the best insurance of peace among nations. Our government cannot maintain its rank without this program. This has been amply demonstrated in the recent past. The Negro confinement of the nation cannot be overlooked in this program, and thinking Negroes are going to ask for a man's chance, a citizen's consideration. If our great republic is sensible and fair it will be granted. NEGRO MIGRATION Negro leaders are not encouraging migration; it is not to their direct interest to do so. Migration is depleting the churches; it is reducing the debts of Negro insurance companies; it is cutting down the number of patients of Negro dentists and physicians; it is taking the clients of Negro lawyers; and is taking off the patrons of Negro merchants and other business men. Migration is directly detrimental to Negro business, affects it more than it affects that of other people, because the Negro business and professional man is confined to a Negro constituency. The Negro laborer is moving to the more lucrative fields of the North of his own accord, under inducement of higher wages and more congenial employment. The only remedy to stop this lies at the hands of the white people of the South. These only can check it. The "pull" of high wages and the "push" of unfair treatment and a too low living wage provided, the momentum. Many of the leading southern news-papers are claiming that it will prove a good thing for the South, in that it will acquaint the North, at first hand, with the "vexing" race problem, in addition to convincing the Negro that the South is the best place for him and that the evodus does not exceed the natural increase of the Negro population in the South. Now all these theories are fallacious, bodies being largely academic. The stern reality is, that the northward movement of great numbers of Ne gro laborers will impoverish the labor market in the 'South, causing many thousands of potentially productive access to lie fallow and making "bullish" the market for all grades and kinds of labor. And thus it comes about that the wealth of the South is gradually slipping through the fingers of its people, while stubborn demagogues are unwilling to employ the reasonable and just means to prevent it. Under proper living conditions—justice, fair living wages and protection to life and property—the South is the logical habitat of the Negro. He has a great claim upon its soil and its people. As the South has often claimed, it understands him—but, unfortunately the South has not used this great advantage to help the Negro. It is not willing to recompense him for his great service to this section—it will not divide the profits of labor with him. None but the fair-minded, broad-hearted white South may check migration, and this class of men should rise to the task of doing it. It cannot be done by intimidation, threat and cruelty; it cannot be done by anti-migration laws and the punishment of labor agents—these things incite to it and promote it. It can be accomplished, however, and in a way to make the great South, white and black, happy and proud of our section. Here followeth the remedy: The South must extend to the Negro a man's chance—it must hold out to him hope for himself and his children,—it must open wide the door of opportunity. It must do these things openly and unmistakably. We know there are great numbers of good people who feel this way but who may lack the courage to fly into the teeth of an adverse-thinking majority. These should undertake it. If they do, they will succeed. "NEGROES STILL DEPARTING" The Svaannah Press, in its Wednesday edition, has awaken to the fact that "The exodus of Negroes from the South to the North has not stopped if all communities' are having the same experience that Savannah is having. Any one who believes that, the Negroes have stopped going North is deceived. We imagine that nearly one hundred a week are getting out of savannah. This may be a slight exaggeration, but it is true, nevertheless, that the departures are many and numerous. And those who are going are the better class of the blacks." The above as stated by the Press are facts, without the least exaggeration, and from the present sentiment there is no holding up. "The worthless ones are remaining here to be cared for. The Negroes who are thrifty and industrious are going North because the wage scale is higher and because those who are inducing them to go are painting very alluring pictures of the advantages that come from living north of the Mason & Dixon line. These include everything from more pay and shorter hours to social equality." We are compelled to refute the above. Thousands of those remaining are among those who have assisted in causing Savannah to attain its present standing and will remain until events get too unbearable. The cause of their leaving is true except that of "social equality." It seems impossible for our white friends to discuss anything about the Negro without bringing in this bigbear of "social equality." The Negro never thinks of it until he sees it in some white man's paper. He is not aiming for "social equality." He simply wants an equal chance to live, equal chances as a citizen and equality in law. "The departure of these Negroes is not spazmodic. It is a steady drain of the best class of laborers that the South now has. Just what the remedy is to prevent it we do not know. But we do know that many a faithful servant and many a good cook is showing up missing in families where they have been employed for years and that all that can be found out about them is that their address is to be 'somewhere in the North.'" There is a remedy. This remedy is known by some of our white friends, but who do not care to give public expression. The Negro prefers living in the South and will do so if conditions would change. If our white friends want them to remain here let them "out out" lynching and the mob spirit. Have the police officers use their clubs less frequently and refrain from interfering with us on the slightest provocation. Give equal chance before the courts, as well as equal school accommodations. Improvements in colored neighborhoods. Better accommodations on public carriers, as well as better housing conditions. Then to o, increased wages, especially in these times of high cost of living. "MOCK CULTURE" Under the above headline, Contributing Editor James W. Johnson of The New York Age gave vent to a thought that should permeate every patriotic member of the race. Mr. Johnson says: "There is something prevalent among us for which no better term than mock culture can be found. It is the tendency to assume a veneered imitation of white culture and to disdain anything in literature, music or art that is fundamentally Negro. There are colored people who would be ashamed to have their children read Uncle Remus stories, the only folk-lore this country has produced. There are those who would be ashamed to sing out of the old jubilee songs and who through ignorance speak disparaggingly of this body of most beautiful and noble music. There are those who feel that there is something grinding about a poem or song written in Negro dialect, forgetting that Bobby Burns made the Scotch dialect an immortal classic, and not knowing that, for singling, Negro dialect is superior to straight English. ways wait to take their tip from the white people. 'They are unable to recognize artistic merit in anything that is purely Negro, unless they are first told by the white people that it is great. There were colored people, and perhaps, there are still some now, who as recently as fifteen years ago thought that poem written in Negro dialect was reflection on the race; after the white people pointed out that the dialect poems written by Paul Dunbar were works of art, there sprang up all over the country literary societies, and schools, and babies and various other institutions named in honor of Dunbar." RUSS AUTOGRACY FALLS RUSS AUTOCRACY FALLS The overthrow of absolutism and ezarism in Ittania, followed by the social and political enfranchisement of the hitherto repressed peasant class and colonial subjects, marks but another step in the passing of arbitrary government by the few and the placing of political power where it logically belongs,—with the people, the masses. The revolt of the masses and the overthrow of autocratic rule was so significant, so well planned and so inertable, as to be well nigh bloodless—not more than five hundred dying in the little rioting, and these mostly at Petrograd. The new order and regime was set up almost in a night, with the executive council of the duma in control temporarily. At the instance of this council the erstwhile emperor signed a document abdleting the throne for himself and son. The jails were emptied of political prisoners and resumed with leaders of the old order. Jews, Poles and Armenians are to be given equal rights with Russians, and thus another remnant of the old feudal system and the reign of serfdom passes away. This internal upheaval is expected to spread to Germany, Austria and Turkey. In fact, the narrowing of the German fighting front and the general draw-in of troops is interpreted to indicate that the imperial government is providing against similar internal uprisings by stationing large bodies of troops in the large centers. A general shifting and rearrangement of troops on the battle front is being made, to prevent insurrection from that source. Taken all in all, it would seem that Germany is in a bad way. Surely "Unease lies the head that wears the crown." The unmistakable signs of the times indicate that despotic rule—government by force—cannot last very long. The basis of loyalty and patriotism must lie in universal suffrage which secures equality of opportunity in all lines. This cannot be in a government based on militarism. The incompatible and biological social and political order in America must always be a source of internal trouble until there is righteous re-adjustment, and that, based upon universal suffrage and the unqualified "square deal." So long as millions of the nation's substantial citizens are deprived of the suffrage, which means to be deprived every manhood right and opportunity, there can never be the national unity which should obtain in a great government. The international crisis of recent days, has demonstrated that America cannot tell just how the great groups of foreigners in our borders would behave if we were actually engaged in a fierce war with some European power, the few declarations of loyalty on their part, notwithstanding. There is plenty of evidence to support this belief. The trend of modern ophion, unmistakably, is that there can be no really sound government where there are political distinctions and suffrage discriminations such as obtaining in America. UNIVERSAL MILITARY SERVICE The plan submitted to the government war college for universal military training is as follows: (1) Eleven months of military training for boys in their nineteenth year; (2) Exemption to be extended to those physically or mentally unfit and those who are the sole support of other-wise destitute dependents; (3) Training to consist of 11 months during the first year and two weeks during the second and third years of reserve liability, war service to be required of all who have been trained in the first and second reserve, the first reserve duty to extend over a period of four years and one month after training, and second reserve duty for seven years; (4) In case of war the reserves will be called out in their order. The purpose is to constitute the first reserve as a fully organized and equipped fighting force with a strength of 1,500,000 ready to respond instantly to arms. Universal service in infinitely preferable to conscription, the one results from regulation, the other from force. Universal service breeds a more genuine patriotism than conscription; it is the only means of effecting that preparedness which is essential to national self-confidence and self-respect. It is confidently expected that Congress will soon enact a compulsory service law. ATLANTA UNIV. DEFEATS TALLADEGA COLLEGE 10-1 Atlanta, Ga., March 28—Atlanta University defeated Talladega College in a very much one-sided game Tuesday. At the end of the first inning it was evident that Atlanta's fielding and slugging, to say nothing of Jefferson's pitching, were too much for the visitors. Talladega had a large number of sympathizers because they were a likable bunch of young fellows. Three times during the game Jefferson allowed a man to reach third with one other base filled and each time he pulled out of the hole, and once when there were no outs, It looked as if he were tearing the visitors. In all the games played so far with colleges this season A. It's total score is 31 as against a total of 8 for opponents "A. It has some team" is what all the side-ners say. Deaths ```markdown ``` 20 LOOK OVER OUR BANK RESOURCES DIRECTORS RESOURCES Miss Elizabeth Singleton Miss Elizabeth Singleton, youngest daughter of Mrs. Dollie Singleton, died on Wednesday morning last at 9 o'clock at 707 East Hull street. The funeral will take place from the residence Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. David U. Williams On Thursday evening of last week, Mr. David Ulysse Williams, second son of Mr. Glasseow. Williams died at the Georgia Infirmary, after an illness of about three weeks. Mr. Williams was twenty-eight years of age and war from a lad up to his illness employed by the Lang-Delmonico company. Mr. Williams was very highly thought of by his employers and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was a member of F. B. B. church from which his funeral took place Monday afternoon. He was also a member of Crescent Lodge K. of P., Joshua Lodge, Good Samaritans, Savannah Home Association, the Young Adelphias and the South Side Social Club, all of which societies furnished active pall bearers. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Daniel Wright. The honorary pall bearers were Messrs Lewis Brown, Marion Massey, William H. King, Chas. W. Nagle, David W. Smith, and Nathan Callaway. The deceased is survived by, aside from his father, two brothers, Messrs. W. G. and Joseph B. Williams and five sisters, Misses Eloise M., Etta B. and Meta A. Williams of this city, and Mrs. Gertrude V. Ruggles, New York and Mrs. Sarah Ada Roberts of Kingsland, Ga. The floral designs were numerous and beautiful. A BANK strong in its resources, conservative in its management, progressive in its policy, with ample caital modern equipment, splendid organization, officers of experience, and a strong directorate The best evidence of the implicit confidence which the public has reposed in this bank is offered in the condensed statement of this bank Mrs. Lillie Simmons Mrs. Lillie Simonns, mother of Mrs. Corine Washington, died in New York on March 23th after a brief illness. The deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Corine Washington, Mrs. Minnie Harris, Mrs. Mildred Moore, and Mrs. Lizzie Brothers, besides several grand children, who were at her bedside when she died. The funeral will take place in New York. Statement of Condition of the Wage Earners Savings Bank at the Close of Business March 20th, 1917, as made to the State Bank Examiner RESOURCES Demand Loans..... $ 5,600.20 Time Loans..... 216,051.93 Bonds and Stocks owned by the bank..... 2,275.00 Banking House..... 66,167.70 Furniture and Fixtures..... 6,190.37 Other Real Estate..... 24,340.73 Due from banks and bankers in this state..... $ 631.65 Currency..... $1,551.00 Gold..... 80.00 Silver, Nickels, etc..... 558.03 Cash Items..... 1,548.18 Other Resources (itemized)..... 700.00 Lucius Harris Mr. Luclus Harris died in New York on last Monday. He was an old Savannahian but has been living in that city for a number of years. He is survived by a mother and several sisters who reside here and a sister, Mrs. Lula Mousserone of New York. Capital Stock Paid In..... $ 50,000.00 Surplus Fund..... 25,000.00 Undivided profits, less current expenses Interest and taxes paid..... 7,718.08 Due unpaid dividends..... 33.60 Individual deposits, subject to check..... 17,101.65 Savings Deposits..... 173,319.03 Time certificates..... 20,300.00 Cashier's checks..... 235.03 Bills payable, including time certificates repre- senting borrowed money..... 40,000.00 Total..... 323,707.30 State of Georgia, Chatham County. In Memory HENDERSON—In sad but loving memory of our dear mother and father, Elliza and Stephen Henderson, who departed this life three years ago. March 30, 1914. Gone but not forgotten. I often sit and think of you when I am all alone, for memory is the only friend that grief can call its own. It is grief that can not be compared and wounds that cannot be healed; there are sorrows so deep in the human heart they cannot be half revealed. Peaceful be thy sleep, dear ones. It is sweet to breath thy name in life. We love you dearly in death we do the same. A loving daughter and son-in-law Before me came L. E. Williams, president of the Wage Farmers Savings Bank, who being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank as shown by the books of file in said bank. L. E. WILLIAMS Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 24th day of March 1917 Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Andrews Son, James Henderson BARNARD—In sad remembrance of our dear mother and wife, Mrs. Rena Barnard, who departed this life March 20. 1914. 5 PER CENT INTEREST ON SAVINGS 6 PER CENT INTEREST ON TIME CERTIFICATES Three years ago you left us. God took you from our home: We have been sad e'er since. Life is lonely without you We have no one to call mamma. But we hope that the day will surely come When we shall be together still. So sleep on, and take thy rest. And did this body die? This mortal frame decay? And must these active limbs of hers Lie moulding in the clay? God our Redeemer, lives. And ever from the skies Looks down and watches all her dust Till He shall bid it rise. Joseph Barnard, husband A. P. Barnard W. J. Barnard Chas. L. Barnard, sons Nancy R. Williams Marie Barnard Hattie B. Muse. Springfield, Mass, daughters BLACKSHEAR. GA. DOTS Services at Zion Baptist church were well attended there was an interesting sermon preached by Rev. E. J. Carter, of Valdosta, which was much enjoyed by all who heard him. Rev. Carter lectured Sunday at the B. Y. P. U. The president, Mrs. Fannie A. Gray and Mr. H. J. Tatum, president of the convention are very diligent in their work for their respective organizations. Wage Earners Savings Bank --- Locals and Personals Mrs. Ardel Lord and M. A. J. Rannier were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on Wednesday night last, at her residence -712 West 39th street. --- Miss Viola Clark, of this city and who for some years taught in the public school of Lake Charles, La., has been employed by the Jeanes and Slater Funds to teach industrial work in the Tifton, Ga high school. Mrs. Peerson, white of Tifton took to the Land Show in Macon, some very fine exhibits from the Tifton County industrial school made by boys and girls under Miss Clark. Mrs. Minnie B. Hamil will leave leave April 3rd for Cranford, N. J. Mrs. James C. Cooper and daughter Edith, Mrs. S. Ada Roberts and son, Thomas, were in the city attending the funeral of their relative, Mr. David U. Williams. Mrs. K. Debro McLaurin of Gainesville, Fla., spent a fey days in the city last week on her return from the Missionary Convention in Atlanta. Mrs. McLaurin was a missionary in Africa for three years. She was the guest of Miss Ellen Gross, 2507 Florence street. Mrs. Geo. G. Allen spent last week in Augusta where, she went to join her husband who has been indisposed. While in Augusta she was the guest of Mrs. D. Brown, Mrs. Fannie Allen and Mrs. Nancy Burden. Miss Katie and Ida Benjamin of New York were called to the city a few days ago to the bedside of their sister Mrs. Mary Trawick, 604 East Anderson street. Miss Helen Price left on last Tuesday for New York where she will remain indefinitely. Mrs. Ellen Givens has removed to 402 West 34th street. Mr. Freddie Herb, of former Savanahian now living in Memphis, Tenn spent the week in the city. Social Happenings The Idle Hour Sewing Circle met on Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Annie Taylor, 564 Bay street, west. After sewing delicious refreshments were served. Those present were Mrs. Lila Pulge, Mrs. Ester Ranney, Mrs. Gertie Prophet, Mrs. Annie Taylor, Mrs. Kate Thomas, Mrs. Anna Willis, Mrs. Carrie Cargo Mrs. Isabella Mazo and Mrs. Jennie Miller. The Roger Williams University quartette of Nashville. Tenn were the guests of Mrs. Lizzie Ingram on Sunday, March 15th. They were very pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Ingram, the aunt of Miss Walton, who is a member of the company Mrs. Ingram was assisted by Mrs. D. G. Hamilton. The Martha Prentis sewing circle held its regular meeting at the residence of Mrs. Susan Lary, West Savannah. After business refreshments were served. Those present were Miss E. Swangin, Miss D. Williams, Mrs. V. Roberts, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. G. Wright, Miss E. Grant, Mrs. Adkins, Mrs. R. Hamilton, and Miss G. Hughes. Assisting Mrs. Lary in serving were Mrs. V. Roberts and Miss G. Hughes. One of the most enjoyable social event of the season was the select fancy dress ball on last Friday night at Catholic hall 30th street by the Idle Hour Literary and Social club. There were about seventy-five present and they were indeed a jolly set. The occasion was unique and brim full of merriment from start to finish. Most of the ladies wore costumes representing various characters, among them were Miss America, Miss Tybee, tennis players, Gypsies, school girls, bell boys, cow boys, the pink rose, the queen of hearts, trained nurses, peace. liberty, Japanese and even the devil. The club is composed of twenty ladies with Mrs. Willie Daniels as president and Miss Beatrice Daughtry, secretary. On Thursday evening March 22, Miss Beatrice L. Jackson of Newport, R. I., entertained at her residence. 20 Brinley street in honor of Mrs. Kellie Swangin, Mrs. Lizzie B. Timmons, Mrs. Ethel Williams, Miss Arrobell Walker Miss Emma Lousia Smith of Savannah, Ga., with a social. The evening was spent in playing games and dancing. Music was furnished by Miss Jackson. Miss B. Jackson played the march and the guests retired to the dining room which was beautifully decorated with ferns and sweet peas. Those present were Miss Jackson of Virginia; Mr. Chas. Jefferson, Mrs. K. Swangin, Mr. H. D. Ruport, Mrs. L. B. Timmons, Mr. D. A. Doyle, Mrs. E. Williams, Mr. G. T. Sanders, Miss Arnold Walker, Mr. A. B. Sims, Miss E. L. Smith, Mr. W. II. Hammett and Miss Beatrice L. Jackson of New Port, R. I. NEWS FOR BEAUFORT, S. C. Mrs. Simmons, sister of Rev. P. P. Watson, died at her home columbia S. C. The remains were brought to Beaufort Saturday and the funeral took place from Tabernacle Baptist Church Sunday morning, Rev. Peterson officiating. Mrs. Bythewood, the mother of Rev. D. W. Bythewood, passed away at Washington, D. C., while on a visit to one of her daughters. Her death came as a shock to her many friends here. She was indeed a most lovable character. It was a great pleasure to the writer to meet her from time to time and heed her word of advice. The remains were brought to Beaufort Sunday and the funeral took place on Monday from the F. A. B. church, Rev. Peterson assisted by Rev. McFadden, officiated. The Beaufort High school literary club gave an entertainment at the school chapel on Monday night March 26th which reflected much credit on the pupils as well as on the teachers. They all did their parts well. The Knights of Pythias and Courts of Calanthe, Uniform Rank and Juvenile celebrated their 38th anniversary at the Wesley M. E. Church on last Sunday evening March 2th. Long before the hour appointed, the church was packed. The parade from Castle hall to the church was led by Pluto Co. E U. R. K. of P., Corinthian Lodge No. 7, and Acme Lodge No. 78 and were met at the church by Queen Rosa Court No. 12. Juvenile Court No. 1. After marching into the church the following program was rendered: Music, Wesley choir, C. E. Mixon Master of ceremonies. Solo, Miss Rebecca Frazier. Singing, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." Responsive Reading. Paper, behalf Juvenile, little Mabel Williams. Music, Wesley choir. Paper, Calanthe, Mrs. Sadie Roache Address, Hon. J. I. Washington. Prayer, by prelate, Bro. A. Flsher. Anthem, Wesley choir. Scripture reading. Annual thanksgiving sermon, Rev. I. E. Lowery, pastor of Wesley M. E. Church. The speaker took for his subject Isaiah 50:14 "Truth is fallen in the street and equity cannot enter." Rev. Lowery held his audience for more than an hour. He spoke of the three great principles of the order, F. C. B. and F. H. and L. He also spoke of the part that the Negro will play in this coming war. Rev. P. P. Watson was in the city this week, called here on account of the death of his sister. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Washington. Rev. and Mrs. Meyers are in the city from Ruffin, S. C., for a few weeks. Miss Clara Sanders was in the city last week. She is still teaching at Sheldon, S. C. The March term of court opened here Monday the 19th, the Honor Earnest Moore, presiding, ery few cases were on the docket, which speaks well for Beaufort and county. Big mass meeting of the citizens at court house Monday Night to see what part Beaufort will play in the war. We are in the war zone. NOTICE—Articles in this column two cents a word, payable in advance. C Two cents a word, payable in advance April 9, Easter Monday—Outing at Lincoln Park by Original Royal Roosters. Tickets, public 25 cents, club members 15 cents. April 12, Thursday—Easter Hop at New Catholic hall by Empire Club. Admission 25 cents. April 24, Tuesday—Ball and spot dance by Savannah Social Club of S. S. City of Savannah at New Catholic hall. Tickets 25 and 50 cents. April 23, Monday—Spring entertainment at Masonic Temple by Griffin Benevolent Club. Admission 15 cents. April 18, Wednesday—Dance at Masonic temple by Lee Hugh Club. Tickets 15 cents. April 2, Monday—Spring dance by Georgia Home Boys at Harris Street hall. Admission 25 and 35 cents. April 2nd, Monday—Joint entertainment by Unity Temple and Swangin school at Masoule Temple, admission, 15 cents. The First Congregational Free Kindergarten will give an Easter Egg hunt, Monday, April 2nd, at Mrs. Wm. Blair's residence 750 East Bolton, street from 4 to 7 o'clock. Admission 5c. April 9, Easter Monday—Spring festival and opening of club room of St. Benedict Catholic, Mutual Aid Society at New Catholic Hall. Admission 25 cents. mission 15 cents, reserved seats 10c. April 10, Monday—Spring ball at Masonic Temple by Young Adelphia Aid and Social Club. Admission 25 and 40 cents. April 10, Tuesday—Confetti shower at Masonic Temple by "I Thank You Club". Admission 25 cents. CARD OF THANKS Mr. G. W. Williams and family wish to thank their many friends for their kindness during their recent bereavement, also for the many handsome floral designs. "IThank You Club" AT MASONIC TEMPLE TUESDAY EVENING April 10th, 1917 Black and Tan Orchestra DANCING AMID CONFETTI SHOWERS DANCING AMID CONFETTI SHOWERS While Johnston the photographer takes a flash-light. Can you imagine a more picturesque or pleasanter scene? If you can, we will gladly say, First Spring Festival "I THANK YOU" We make a specialty of Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Clothes. Give us a trial call or phone Henry Street Pressing; Club, 304 Henry Street, West Phone 1487. Marion Massey ro- Eleventh Annual Dance By DeSOTO HOTEL BELLMEN'S CLUB At New Catholic Hall, Gordon near East Broad Street MONDAY NIGHT APRIL 23rd, 1917 Admission, Single 35 Cents Double 50 Cents Gold prize will be given to the person holding the lucky Number The Young Adelphias' First Spring Ball At Masonic Temple Monday Evening April 16, 1917 Your presence is requested. Admission 25c Lady and Gentleman 40c Benj. J.ite, Chairman Eleventh Annual Dance By DeSOTO HOTEL BELLMEN'S CLUB At New Catholic Hall, Gordon near East Broad Street MONDAY NIGHT APRIL 23rd, 1917 Admission, Single 35 Cents Double 50 Cents Gold prize will be given to the person holding the lucky Number The Young Adelphias' First Spring Ball At Masonic Temple Monday Evening April 16, 1917 Your presence is requested. Admission 25c Lady and Gentleman 40c Benj. J. .ite, Chairman West Broad Street Correspondence School of Photography BANK OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA J. W. JOHNSTON, PHOTOGRAPHER & INSTRUCTOR Let me teach you to be a good and famous photographer. This school is open to any who is interested and has a common school education. I can have you making a good picture in 30 days. I will teach you by mail or by personal contact. My 18 years' experience in photography and commercial work will enable me to make you a master of the profession. Make application soo. Sittings made day or night. ADDRESS: J. W. JOHNSTON 605 WEST BROAD STREET SAVANNAH, GA. Phone 1820 J. B, BUTLER DEALER IN FAMILY GROCERIES SOFT DRINKS, ETC. DUFFY AND CUYLER STS. We hear much these days about colored people not patronizing colored business enterprises— The truth of the matter is that many Colored business men have neither kept pace with the broadening and discriminating tastes of the Colored customer nor with the specialized efforts of their white competitors. J. W. JOHNSTON, PHOTOGRAPHER & INSTRUCTOR Let me teach you to be a good and famous photographer. This school is open to any who is interested and has a common school education. I can have you making a good picture in 30 days. I will teach you by mail or by personal contact. My 18 years' experience in photography and commercial work will enable me to make you a master of the profession. Make application soo. Sittings made day or night. ADDRESS: J. W. JOHNSTON 605 WEST BROAD STREET SAVANNAH, GA. Phone 1820 J. B, BUTLER DEALER IN FAMILY GROCERIES SOFT DRINKS, ETC. DUFFY AND CUYLER STS. We hear much these days about colored people not patronizing colored business enterprises The truth of the matter is that many Colored business men have neither kept pace with the broadening and discriminating tastes of the Colored customer nor with the specialized efforts of their white competitors. "It's a far cry" from sentiment to business. This is the age of specialized selling methods and the Colored merchant must "fall in" or "fall out." The difference between the business which is "mighty fine" and "just so-so" is the difference in merchandising methods. We can help you to put your business into the "mighty fine" class. Write for booklet entitled, REACHING THE COLORED MAN'S PURSE. Use your business letter-head. Address NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS SERVICE Emmett J. Scott, President, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama This is the age of specialized selling methods and the Colored merchant must "fall in" or "fall out." The difference between the business which is "mighty fine" and "just so-so" is the difference in merchandising methods. We can help you to put your business into the "mighty fine" class. Write for booklet entitled, REACHING THE COLORED MAN'S PURSE. Use your business letter-head. Address NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS SERVICE Emmett J. Scott, President, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama After the Bird pass a BOX of John Ruskins around the Thanksgiving Table Every man will give thanks for a John Ruskin cigar, cause it's a "bird" too, a fragrant, big, hand made cigar and the Havana tobacco used is 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. I. Lewis Cigar Mfg. Co., Newark, N. J. Largest Independent Cigar Factory in the world John Ruskin THEY COULD BE SMALLER-BUT NOT BETTER GREENWOOD & CO., 225 WEST BAY STRET 704 Paulsen street.....5 rooms.....$8.00 per month 1414 Randolph street.....6 rooms.....$12.00 per month 516 Hartridge street.....6 rooms.....$10.00 per month Bonaventure.....1 Three-room House.....$3.00 per month 512 D. Charlton Lane.....4 rooms.....$7.00 per month 1508 Reynolds.....2 rooms, lower flat.....$6.00 per month 514 Price street.....2 story, 5 rooms and bath.....$15.00 per month 1008 R. 38th street.....6 room apartment.....$12.00 per month 752 E. Gwinnett.....6 rooms and bath.....$12.50 per month 520 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 17 East Broad steret.....4 rooms.....$5.00 per month 19 East Broad street.....4 rooms.....$10.00 per month 1142 E. Gwinnett street.....5 rooms.....$8.00 per month 1915 Reynolds.....2 story, 4 rooms.....$7 per month Thunderbolt.....5 room cottage.....$8.00 per month ```markdown ``` Madam Cargo Hair Dressing, Manicuring and ..and Massage. Poro Treatment our Specialty... Combings made to Order Every man will give thanks for a John Ruskin cigar, cause it's a "bird" too, a fragrant, big, hand made cigar, and the Havana tobacco used is the finest grown. John Ruskin THEY COULD BE SMALLER GREENWOOD & CO., HOUSES WEST 710 W. 40th street... 5 rooms at Foot of Charles street... 712 W. 40th street... 5 rooms 1019 W. 45th street... 3 rooms Rosignol Hill... 5 rooms 35th and Ogeechee avenue, 4 and 615 West Bay street, Rooms at 7 W 56th street... 5 rooms cottage Augusta Road... 2 rooms Ogeechee road... Augusta Road... 3 rooms 1707 Ogeechee Road... 5 rooms 1420 W. Gwinnett street... 3 825 58th street... 4 rooms 5 Mercer Avenue... 2 stories 615 West Bay street... 6 B Street... 3 rooms Tatemsville... 3 rooms 817 W. 42nd street... 5 rooms 611 Roberts street... 6 806 39th street... 3 rooms 905 West 42nd street... 6 rooms 901 Ellott street... 9 rooms 1613 Burroughs street... 4 1512 Ogeechee Avenue... Ga... 2001 Harden street... 5 rooms 702 West Gwinnett... 7 rooms 579 Olive street... 3 rooms 604 Oak Street... 5 rooms and 815 West 42nd street... 305 West Henry street... Store at Augusta Road... 2108 Harden street... 5 rooms EAST 3207 Bull Street... 5 rooms 950 Wheaton... 7 rooms and Sacksville... 5 rooms, 1 509 East Henry Lane... Ge... 1115 East Gwinnett St... 751 1-2 E. Gwinnett street... 5 rooms 807 Gwinnett... 5 rooms at 514 East Duffy lane... 3 rooms 29 Sixth street... 7 rooms at 808 1-2 Waters Ave... 5 rooms 314 Duffy Lane... 2 rooms 704 Paulsen street... 5 rooms 1414 Randolph street... 6 rooms 516 Hartridge street... 6 rooms Bonaventure... 1 Three-room 512 D. Charlton Lane... 4 1508 Reynolds... 3 rooms, le... 514 Price street... 2 story, 5 rooms 1008 H. 38th street... 6 rooms 752 E. Gwinnett... 6 rooms and 520 E. Henry street... 7 rooms 1917 Reynolds street... 4 rooms 920 E. 38th street... 5 rooms 17 East Braod street... 4 rooms 19 East Broad street... 4 rooms 1142 E. Gwinnett street... 4 rooms 1915 Reynolds... 2 story, 4 rooms Thunderbolt... 5 rooms G. H. BO Headquarters for Homes "THE REAL ESTATE" BANK REPORT CHECK BOOK MECHANIC SA 721 WEST B Henry Pearson, Pres; EXCURSION FARES To Atlanta, Ga., and Return on Account Grand Opera By Metropolitan Opera Company of New York City, April 23-28 inc., 1917. Tickets on sale April 22 to 28, inc. Final limit May 1, 1917. Ask any Central of Georgia Railway Ticket Agent for folder giving detailed information as to the dates of operas, cast, etc. PAY YOUR EASTER BILLS with checks on this bank. They are far better than currency, far safer. Open an account now so you can escape all the trouble and worry. You'll find this a good bank with which to have a connection. We invite attention to our latest report. It is a splendid showing and a ry that cash payments in guarantee of safety. VINGS BANK ROAD ST. F. D. Tucker, Cashier NK Cashier --- PAGE SIX Business Opportunities Offorded Negroes THE ICE CREAM BUSINESS A SPLENDID FIELD Copyright, 917 by J. E. Ormes, Instructor Commercial Dept. Wilberforce Univ., Wilberforce, O The ice-cream business is a field offering splendid opportunities to Negroes, for the following reasons: 1. It is peculiarly local, and therefore may be ventured into with relatively small capital. 2. It offers quick returns, and frequent turnovers with large margins of profit. 3. It is one of the types of business, which may, because of prejudice, enjoy a monopoly of Negro ice-cream trade of a community, and yet, should a Negro produce a cream which excells, his trade need not be confined to Negroes, but he may enjoy trade among whites as well. 4. Climatic conditions make it exceptionally desirable in the South because of the long season it may enjoy. 5. It may be developed in several ways, i.e., by building up family and social function trade, or by adding side-lines such as confections, fruits, cigars, soft drinks and soda-fountain, or by emphasizing the manufacturing the only side of the business. Small Capital Required- As stated above, the local nature of the business makes a relatively small capital investment necessary. From $300 to $3,000 appears to be sufficient to equip and operate a small manufacturing retail ice cream business. The amount of capitol needed, of course, depends entirely upon the size of the business, whether it is to be started on a large or small scale. Phases of the Business There are three phases of the business. First, the purely retail ice cream business in which the daeler buys from the manufacturer, at wholesale prices, and resells. This is not a profitable phase of the enterprise unless conducted in conjunction, say, with a drugstore having a soda-fountain, or a confectionery or bakery business. The reason is that the manufacturer must make a profit, which the dealer loses. The second phase of the business is the purely manufacturing end. This is usually carried on in conjunction with a dairy plant or a creamery business. In this phase of the business, the aim is to sell to the retailer, to families, social functions, restaurants and hotels. The necessary capital to enter this phase of the business is perhaps too great for the Negro. The third phase is a combination of the first two, in which the ice cream is manufactured and retailled by the same person. It is this phase of the business to which this article is devoted into which Negroes are advised to go. It requires the least outlay, and will prove the most profitable to a man now to the business. The necessary equipment in the manufacturing retail business is first, the freezing and storing machinery and equipment. Several methods of freezing are in use. Brine freezing seems to be most popular, but the machinery for this method is costly. Perhaps the best method for a small producer is the old-fashioned salt and ice freezing with the vertical freezer, operated by a mortar. Production of cream provided for, the problem then, remains to equip the "parlor" or retail end of the business. Delivery equipment may be necessary as the business expands. With freezing and storing equipment, one is able not only to make his own cream and take the manufacturer's profit as well as the retailer's profit, but he is able to put a part of the manufacturer's profits thus saved into making the quality of his cream. And, if more be any thing that sells ice cream, it is quality. Make your own cream—and make your own cream best the best in town—and you'll have no trouble selling it, even at an advanced price. To illustrate this, a Negro man in a nearby town, is now and has been for ten years or more, in the ice-cream business. People like his cream so well, that it is common to hear at a social function, the remark, "I hope they have ——ice-cream." He has so built up the quality and reputation of his cream that people demand it, regardless of his color. So great is the demand that he recently raised, the price of his cream to $1.25 per gallon, and yet the people continue to buy it—they prefer it. And most of his customers are white people. Ten years ago a lunch room waiter, this man today is owner of his own business property, his home, and owns in addition a farm and other real estate, and is a leading man in his community. Again, the injunction may be re- Equipment peated, Make your own cream—and make it the best. The Ice Cream Parlor a Social Centre After the problem of producing cream of high quality has been once solved, the next problem is that of marketing the cream. The ice cream parlor is the retail end of the ice-cream business, and in its proper selection, location and equipment rests the success of marketing the product of the ice cream factory. In, selecting a location and fitting up the parlor, one fact should be constantly borne in mind, that is that an ice cream parlor is a social center, and it should be located near the center of frequent social activities, and made as inviting as possible in its exterior and interior appearance. It is a social center that an icecream parlor will succeed because no such accommodations are provided by white ice-cream dealers, especially in the South. As a result a well-fitted, inviting parlor functioning as a social center for Negroes, has a monopoly of their trade. Location of Parlor As intimated above, the parlor should be located as near as possible to the center of social activities of Negroes. Carefully made estimates as to the exact center of social activities may be made. The most successful parlors the writer has known were located as follows:: Parlor number one—At point where hundreds of Negroes passed each week day on their way to the "movies" and on Sundays on their way to church. on Sundays on their own. Parlor number two—Between two churches. Parlor number three—in a building in which were several lodge rooms and a dance hall. Of the choice of locations in the above cases may have been made through sheer luck, but it is better not to trust to luck in the location of a Equipping a Parlor The social nature or an ice-cream parlor again appears in the problem of fitting up the parlor. Attractive and inviting interior and exterior decorations, fittings and furnishings are essential. Greeks and Italians, who are successful in the business, fit up their parlor with exceedingly good taste. They arrange continuous mirrors around the walls and install furniture of a pleasing design. Often they install a player-piano to emphasize the social nature of their enterprise. A soda fountain is indispensable as a means of setting the smallest quantity of ice cream for the most money. It may cost from $200 to $1,000 or even more to fit up a parlor, but if it is done in a manner to make the place inviting—if it gives the parlor the "come-hither" atmosphere, it is well worth spending. Profitable Side-Lines Cigars, candy and fruit form profitable side-lines for the retail ice-cream business for the following reasons: 1. Men smoke after they eat and partake of refreshments. 1. Young men, escorting young ladies into an ice-cream parlor are usually in a "spending mood" and will generally "spread" themselves on candy or fruit for the young lady accompanying them. Stocking up in these and similar side lines that will sell, not only is profitable, but renders the business less subject to seasonable fluctuations. Catering usually goes with the ice cream business when it has been built up to the point where it supplies the trade of social functions. In Washington, D. C., is a firm that sends men out with push carts, who peddle ice cream cones for a per cent on the sales. When the business has been well developed, and a storage system necessary, the manufacturer and sale of artificial ice may be entered upon with profit in itself, and with great saving to the ice-cream business. Quick Turnovers and Large Profits One outstanding feature of the ice-cream business is the frequency of turnovers. The more frequently a stated sum of money can be put into ice-cream and taken out again in sales at a profit, the greater will be the volume of business done, and the greater the total profits. If $15.00 can be put into cream today and the cream sold tomorrow, at a profit say of 50 to 100 per cent, and this repeated on an average of 200 days to the year, the result is total sales of $4,500 to $6,000 a year, with a profit of from $1,000 to $3,000. This principal of multiplying the earning power of a dollar many times, is one of the most important principles governing business of any kind, and in the ice cream business it is especially applicable. The successful ice-cream dealer carefully calculates the amount of cream necessary to supply his trade each day, and each day, should his calculations be accurate, his investment will be returned to him with profit. A further idea of the profits in the business may be gained by noting the fact that one gallon of ice cream, costing 20 to 25 cents, will produce one pound of butter worth 40 to 50 cents, or one gallon of ice cream worth from 60 cents to $1.25, or even more. Conclusion The ice-cream business, like many other businesses, is a neglected opportunity at the door of the Negro. Those who enter it, in many cases, lack the necessary education to successfully develop it, while men with the requisite training scorn it as having no attractions for their trained (?) minds. White men have dignified the business, have applied their knowledge of physics, chemistry and biology to a mastery cream company being organized with a capital of from $10,000 to $50,000 or even $100,000. Negro men of brains and training, for which he finds no opportunity to use in other fields, and with the necessary capital funds, can not only find here a profitable undertaking, but one that will give him the opportunity to gratify scientific inclinations, build up a business that will become a dignified social center—a power for good as against some of the disreputable "joints" maintained by Negroes—and to become a respected and Influential citizen of his community, as much for his ability to do good, as for the money or wealth he may succeed in acquiring. (NOTE—Free question and answering service. The editor of this paper has arranged with the writer of this article to answer any questions the readers of the paper may see fit to ask. Address letter asking questions to J. E. Ormes. Box 25, Wilberforce, Ohio. No charge will be made for this service.) (To be continued next week) BACK YARD GARDENS POSSIBLE NOW,POSSIBLE A garden is possible in any place admitting sunlight, and of any size from a window box up to large yards which admit of great possibilities, even of several small gardens. The utilization of these back yards and vacant lots for thrift gardens will have an immediate and effective influence to reduce the cost of living, thus solving a perplexing family problem. It has been estimated by authorities and experts on gardening and production that a back yard garden 25x50 feet, will supply a family of six persons with an abundance of fresh vegetables throughout the season; vegetables worth between $75 and $100. The estimated cost for the best seeds necessary for planting such a garden will be $2 while the cost of fertilizer varies all the way from nothing for rich soil to $5 for the poorest soil. Careful planting and cultivation, together with keeping the soil in continual use, will accomplish the result. Some few seed are being furnished to those unable to buy them, by the charitable organizations and through the city schools, and these efforts are going to bring very material results. Some cities have already realized the importance and economic value of utilizing vacant lots and waste grounds for gardening purposes with splendid results. The movement has resulted in more sanitary and more beautiful cities; has changed many poor people to self-sustaining citizens. There is great waste of nature's resources through unused back yards and city lots, aside from the general nuisances which result from such disuse. There is great possibility of beauty, sanitation and food production in their use. Let those who can buy seed, and let those who cannot, make application through the schools and civic organizations for seed to plant, and enter heartily and in a business-like way into the matter of home production. Do not be discouraged by the little size of your yard, the character of your soil or other obstacles and objects Clean up the yard; spade it up; get hold of a little fertilizer and plant something. Don't fail to see the opportunity for great beauty and food production which the humble yard affords. The very spring time suggests that we should "spruce-up," put on new life and make two blades of grass grow where formerly one grew. Let us catch the spirit of spring which is bursting, blooming, swelling all around us, and take on new life and resolution. We can grow some vines on the front and grow a garden on that little spot in the rear.—we can make home more home-like and a better place in which to live. NOTICE Representatives from the Medical Association, Nurses' Association, Ministers' Unions, schools, civic societies, insurance companies and other organizations to the health-week committee of the Urban League, will meet at the office of J. G. Lemon. 719 1-2 West Broad street, Wednesday at 6 p. m., March 28th. Health Week Committee: D. J. Scott, Chairman J. G. Lemon, Secretary Among the Masons Genuine Masonic Spirit It is incontestable that Freemasonry modifies the habitual state of mind in its members and also their conception of things. This change, of course, is not produced all at once; it may even be said that these modifications of ideals do not manifest themselves in all Freemasons. There are brethren in whom Masonry produces no transformation of heart and mind. But the men who have earnestly and perservingly cultivated Masonic symbolism, studied the history of the association and practiced the Masonic life with faithfulness, perceive at a given moment that their horizon has been widened, that their heart has grown, and that their ideas have been mordified to advantage.—Bulletin International Bureau for Masonic Affairs. "To sow that others may reap; to work and plan for those that are to occupy the earth when we are dead; to project our influences far into the future and live before our time; to rule as the kings of thought over men who are, yet unborn; to bless with the glorious gifts of Truth, Light and Liberty those who will neither know the name of the giver, nor care in what grave his unregarded ashes repose, is the true office of a Mason and the proudest destiny of a man."—Morals and Dofma. IDEALS OF FREEMASONRY Freemasonry, widely spread as it is, should be a powerful factor in raising the standard of conduct; but it can only become so by each individual recognizing what is his duty as regards the common ideals of the institution, and carrying them out into daily practice. There are three ideals put prominently forward at the very outset of a Freemason's career, which may be expressed as fraternity, community and truth. As each of these has an equivalent value, it is a violation of the Masonic landmarks to elevate any one of these as having a higher value, a greater necessity, than the other two. It is the belief of the outer and uninstructed world that almsgiving, miscalled charity, is the one and only object of our institution; and this conception is sometimes expressed even in the arcana of our assemblies. There can be no greater mistake. Freemasonry is a moral system; it is founded on a belief in a Divine power who rules among the destinies of men, and will hereafter dispense and award punishments as men have obeyed and disobeyed the Divine commands. It is this fact which impresses the necessity for conduct in accordance with the highest ideal of a perfect moral being. And as a guide to the duty of carry- Henry Mears F Wholesale and Retail Dealers in PHONE 3461 THE MEARS' Expert Piano and Furniture Move Before closing out with a Henry Mears Feed Compay Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Hay and Grain of All Kinds PHONE 3461 309 BERRIEN STREET THE MEARS' EXPRESS Expert Piano and Furniture Movers...We Pack, Store and Ship Before closing out with anyone else, Ring 3461 Henry Mears, Proprietor, 309 Berrien Street JUST A REMINDER We have now installed a full our pairing of Shoes, which enables the shortest possible order. We Half Sole and Heels, Rubber He ing on short notice. Work call We have now installed a full outfit of machines for the repairing of Shoes, which enables us to get your work out in the shortest possible order. We do Whole Sole and Heels, Half Sole and Heels, Rubber Heels and all kinds of Repairing on short notice. Work called for and delivered. J. H. Washington PATE --- PART Duffy and West Broad Hall aand West Broad Phones 1488-1489 Phones 4710-4711 PHONE 3070-J three ideals of brotherly love, relief and truth are placed solemnly before the mental view of the newly-initiated candidate.—Masonic Sun. We cannot get more out of Masonry than we put in it. How much have you put in it, brother? The primal duties and fundamental privilege shine aloft allike stars; the sweet charities that soothe and heal and bless are scattered abroad like flowers; wisdom's path are spread out invitingly at our feet; truth offers us freely her living fountains. My brother, behold the stars, gather the flowers, walk in wisdom's paths, drink at the fountain of truth. There's no mystery here; no special boon for the high and not for the lowly, for the proud, and not for the meek at heart. The curling smoke rises as gracefully from the humble cottage hearth as from the lordly palace. He who understands rightly this true equality may walk the fields of earth with gratitude and with hope. It is not the proud man's contumely nor the vain world's contempt; it not the scepter of office the flatter's glowing praise; it is not the pangs of poverty nor the varying misfortunes that come to so many in such violent forms; it is not the shining gold nor the glittering gems of wealth; it is not the brilliancy of intellect nor the smallness of mental equipment; it is not the smoothness of one's pathway along life's journey nor the roughness of his road; it is not the charming breezes that walt him along over the sea of life nor the tempestuous storms that strive to wreck his little bark, that really decides a man's true place in the divine economy of the universe; but it is how he masters his circumstances whether these be good or bad. Some ships sail east and some sail west. By the self same winds that blow: 'Tis the set of the sails and not the That determines which way they go. Like the winds of the sea are the forces of fate. As we travel along through life; 'Tis the set of the soul that determines the goal. And not the calm or the strife. Fraternally, C. C. Johnson, Grand Master LADIES' AUXILIARY MEETING The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Negro Protective League meets at the Colored Carnegie Library every first and third Wednesday afternoons at 5 o'clock. Please be present. (tf) MECHANIC WANTED A first-class, all-round automobile repair man wanted to work in repair shop. None other need apply. Write or call upon Joseph Hall, 516 West 31st street. Feed Compay in Hay and Grain of All Kinds. 309 BERRIEN STREET S' EXPRESS vers... We Pack, Store and Ship anyone else, Ring 3461 309 Berrien Street --- outfit of machines for the rees us to get your work out in We do Whole Sole and Heels, Heels and all kinds of Repair- alled for and delivered. 309 WHITAKER STREET SAYS Go to either one of his Drug Stores and sak for the DOLLAR SPECIAL FOUNTAIN SYRINGE, while they last. We give you a cash register coupon for any amount of your purchase...Save them as they are valuable for dishes and other premiums given away. Also ask for S. & H. Green Stamps. We fill your prescriptions right and at the right Price. Hall aand West Broad Phones 4710-4711 CHARLESTON PRESSING CLUB CLEANING, DYEING & REPAIRING Ladies work a specialty. ...All work guaranteed. Spits 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 5697. 576 BRYAN STREET, W. F. L. Suares, Propreflector Dr. L. S. Parks, DENTIST 240 Barnard Street, Specialist in Gold and Bridge Work Savannah, Ga. Does all kind of high grade dent work of the best quality and workman ship. Gold crowns and bridge work. White Porcelain Pivot and Gold Crowns mounted on the natural roots. Gold Fillings, Cement Fillings, and Silver, or Amalgam Fillings. From nine to a half set of teeth $8.00 and $10.00. Broken plates mended and teeth added. All Gold Crown Grown Guaranteed 234 K Gold. Bell Phone 1244 Dr. J. W.Jamerson FIRST-CLASS DENTIST All Work Guaranteed Wage Earners Bank Building PONE 3227-L SPRING! SPRING!! SPRING!!! Our Fall and Winter Samples are Here, Call and See Them JOHN D. BAKER The Taylor Cleaning, Pressing, Dyeing, Repairing 519 Price St., Savannah, Ga. The South Atlantic Barber shop Headquarters for barber supplies and shoe polish. A fine line of cigars pipes and tobacco. Shoes shined and repaired. Hot, cold and shower baths. Also Sells the New York Herald, Chicago Defender, The Grit, Boxing Record, and the Morning News. H A. MANZO, Gen'l Mgr 145 West Broad St. Southern Umbrella Works Simon Bradley and Son, Papa MARK LO NEW MARK LO NEW MARK LO Umbrella recovered with out the akd detectives Keys fitted and locks repaired to keek burglar out nothing but honds people. COR. STATE AND DRAYTON STS. near court house Works, 25 E. STATE STREET Phone 3423 Mme. Hart's Hair Dressing and It will make the hair grow long and silky. Second to no hair preparation on the market. All who have trie it gladly recooms and same to others. Agent- wanted everywhere. Write for terms VIOLA E. HART Manufacturer J. W. Welcher CONTRACTOR and BUILDER Houses moved and renovated. Estimates on all class of work ALL WORK GUARANTEED 719 WEST BROAD ST PHONE 1225-J Seeme before Building Miss Marie V. Tolbert, recently graduated from School in Hair Culture, Manicuring and Massaging, is especially prepared for performing the very highest class of work. Being equipped with the very latest and up-to-date methods, the most satisfactory and lasting effect results. Hair dressed for special occasions Highest efficiency guaranteed on all work. Mrs. M. E. Tolbert is now associated with Miss Marie Tolbert and would be glad to receive a call from her friends. Agents for Madam C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower. Phone 3853. 506 Hartridge St. Weekly Church News ST. PAUL C. M. E. CHURCH * MO Paul ©. 3 EB, Church, West Hroad aml Maple streets. Rev. EL W. Whitg, pastor. Services on last Sun- day were well attended. Prayer ser- vier Ga, m.; Sunday school 10 a.m, YH, Hamilton, Ir., “superintendent ; peachy 11:30 and S$ p.m; class mevting Tuesday evening $220 p.m." FIRST SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH First Shiloh Baptist Church, Harden and 29th streets, Rev. J: W. White pastor. On last Sunday services were largely attended, ‘The early morning prayer meeting was led by Dea. S. S. Kelson, assisted by Dea. A. Rhanes. As the pastor was absent, Rev. 1. 3. Turney of Atlanta conducted the ser- cyiee. At $ p.m ‘Ter (1 2, Rurner preached. IST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH The First Congregational Church, Rey, W. L. Cash, pastor. Morning wor- ship at V1 a, im, and evening worship at § o'clocks A sermon on the siz: nificance of Bahn Sunday will be preached by the pastor and an anthem “The Palmy’ will be rendered by the choir, Sunday school at 9H am, Bible class at 10:00 a.m. Mr, 1. M. Jackson, superintendent; ¥. B.S. C. B. at 6:30 p. m.. Miss Mabel A. Rob- inson, president. Miss M. R. Shivery will Iead the meeting. Holy week will be observed by the church with ser- vices every night at $ o'clock, besin- ning Friday night. Rey. Rockwell S. Brank, D. D., pastor of the Indepeii- deat Presbyterian Church will deliver the closing address on Good Friday night at 8 o'clock, You are cordially invited to attend all these services. FIRST BRYAN BAPTIST CHURCH On Sunday night Rev, Wright read for the lesson Acts 16:19-27, His test was from St Luke 15:12. subject “The Prodigal Son”. Tt was an eloquent rermon was filled with many beauti- fal evsons. Quite a number bowed and prayer was offered. You are in- yited to attend our revival. THANKFUL BRPTIST CHURCH fhankful Baptist Church, Hunting- don street, west, Rev. J. H, Edwards, pastor, Services Sunday were well atended. Rev, G. I. Moore preached iu the morning. the pastor at night. Services Sunday: Prayer service 6 a. w.; Sunday school 10:15 2. 15.; preach- ing 11:30 and 8 p. m.: mission 3:30. We are carrying on revival, Come ous and be with us. JERUSALEM BAPTIST CHURCH Jerusalew Baptist Church, 46th and Jefferson streets. Rev. A, Darby, pas: tor. We have’made much success un- der the leadership of Rev. Darby. He bas been able to rebuild the old build- ing which has been standing more than seven sears, and has Just closed 2 three weeks revival, conducted by Bishop G. W. McLemore. ‘Twenty- four mebmers were added to the fleid. fourteen of which are .for bap- tian. ; BETH EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Beth Eden Baptist Church, Rev. N- M, Clarke, pastor. Last week Degin- ning Monday and ending the followin: Monday the church held a very inter- _esting week of services. During, the four years that Rey Clark has served the chirch as pastor it bas made wonderful progress, The original debt of the church was $7,000. The total amount raised In the last rally since September 1916 was $1,815.18; the to- tal zmouat raised for the last four years was $5,937.08 and the — total amount for eighteen years including interest approximated $12,000. ‘The ureat white elephant (mortgage) was cremated: Monday night, while_a num- her of the oldest members held lim honnd with bands vf white and pink ribbow the torch was applied by two other members, and a silver tray was held to catch the ashes by the youngest tember of the ehmrch, while the can- eresution joined heartily in singing “res at Lest.” ‘The program for tho week was splendidly carried out. We take this opportunity to thank — the ministers of the city for their hearty support along with their congregations. We ale thank Prof. RAR, Wright and his jubilee singers and Invite atl af “these to cone again, Just hefore the mortgage was burned Prof. 1. 2 Thompson, after his very egeellent d- dress in hehalf of the pastor. present- ed the pastor jn behalf of the church n beantiful allver pitcher and tray. Af- ter the presentation Rev. Clarke ne pind, thanking the members, ‘The church is now rejoicing over her triumph. Our rpvival rons up to Eas- ter Sunday. We invite von to attend Services tomorrow: Prayer meeting 6 @. m.; preaching 11 a, m.; Sunday rehool 2:20 p,m: B. ¥. PLU. 6220 1% pi: preaching 8 p.m, ST. BENEDICT’S CHURCH ‘The annual week of services will be- gin iu Nt. Benedict’s church tomorrow Sunday, April ist, called Palm Sun- day, because on that day the palms are solemnly blessed and slistributed to the faithful in commemoration of the triumphal entry of our Lord hito Jeru- salem. The masses on Sunday will be at 7 and § a. m.; blessing of palms and high mass at 10:30 a.m; during this mass the mournful Passion ac- cording to St. Mathew will be read. to foreshadow the sufferings of Christ during holy week. Evening service at 8 p.m, viz, rosary, sermon, bevedic- tlon. : Wednesday—Masces at 6:30 and 7 a.m. At 8 p.m, resary, lenten ser- mon and benediction. Moly 'Thursday—The anorninz ser- vice begins at 72m. by a solemn high mass In lienor of, the blessed sacra- ment, This is the day of the Inst sup- Tyr of our dear Lord at which | he instituted the sacrament ‘of the holy eucharist. After mass the’ blessed sacrament. is curried in solemn pre- cession to the repositary specially erected for {he eccasion ant on wilich the blessed sterament shall remain all flay for the public adoration of. the faithful. The solemnity of the day ‘ends with the holy hour from $ to 2 Pr. m, Good Friday—Morning service at 7 a.m, Reading of the Passlon accord: ing to St, John, unyelling of the cross amd mass of the Presanetitied, To- day the church looks bare and aband. -oned. All lights are extingmished, the pictures are veiled and the cross stands alone to proclaim the mourning for the crucifixion of our Divine Saviour. At 3 op. m., stations of the cross. At § ‘p.m, stations, sermon on the Passt 1 of Christ and yeneration of the cross Holy Saturday—At 6:30 a. m., bles sing of the new fire of the Paschal Candle and the Easter and Baptisma water, followed by the rending of the 12 Prophecies and the Litanies of the Saints, High mass at 7:30am. Witl holy Saturday the penitenthal seasor of Tent ebmes to a close. to give place to the joyous time of Easter. * Mise Ida Lapham, after ‘long suf fering, dled peacefully in Rrookitn, N ¥., Saturday, March 24th, Our heart felt Sympathy goes to. the bereaved family. The members of the Catholl ‘Mutual Aid Society will give an Eas ter entertainment for the benefit o! the club, Easter Monday, Aprit, 9th Tickets 25 cents. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Cental Baptist Chureh, Rev. J. 8. Irby, pastor. The revival meeting which is being conducted BY the pastor Is meeting with much sticces. On last Sunday the pastor took his text from the 65th chapter of Izerah, the thir- ‘teenth verse*And my servant shall be fed and you shall be hougry™ ‘The servives were largely attended, Prayer meeting Sunday 5:80 a. m.; preaching 11a. me; Sunday school 3:30 p. m.3 Be Y.V. UT p.m: preaching 8230 p.m, F. A. B, CHURCH, FRANKLIN SQ. First African Baptist Chuach, Frank- Min square, Rev. T. J. Goodall, pastor. ‘A large an enthuslastic congregation was present at the services on last Sun- duy. ‘The eurly prayer service was led by Dea. Geo. L, Binyard. At 11230 a. m. devotions were led by Rev, Chas. Hobinson. Pastor Goodall preached a special sermon to children, At 8230 p. mi. devotion was led by the pastor and Dr. Crawford, tbrresponding sec retary of the’ Foreign Mission Roard. was present at this hour and peached. The rally day is the 3rd Sunday in ‘April. At 4 p.m. the Brotherhood beld a public exercise, The program was well prepared and was well rendered. ‘The participants on the program were as follows: Solo, Mr. J.-B. Jobn<on; introdnetion of speaker, Prof. J. W. Hubert, address, Prof. Armond B. Strong, principal of Barnard Street school. ‘The address was very inter- esting and timely. Mat was render- ed by the F. A. B. chorus under di- rection of Mrs. T. J. Goodall. Ie- marks by the president, Dea. Belcher. On the 9th of April the Ttoger Wil- liams Singers will appear in a return engezement at the chnreh, admission 25 cents. At 10 a.m, Sunday school ine. The attendance was good, At G20 BY. P. U. met and Mr, W, Brown delivered an excellent address to the unfon. A solo way rendered by Mrs. Mamie Hamilton of the F, 1, B, church. Services tomorrow: Prayer meeting 5:30 a. m.; Sunday school 10 a. m.; prcchtng 11:30 a, m.; conimunton 3:30 p. m.; 8:80 p. m.; meeting of Doreas sewing elrcle Thursday 4 p.m. MT. TABOR BAPTIST CHRCH Services Inst Sunday were conducted by Rev. Wm, H. Benford, evangelist. At the morning, service 2 confession of faith In Christ was made. He will be a candidate for baptism tomorrow morning 11:30 a.m, Rev. Benford hae heen with us tll this week. The T. Y. B. U. will give a sacred concert on | THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE Ht the 1th of April, Wednesday night, vill be-) *s7 JOHN'S BAPTIST CHURCH norrow n Sun- ——- palms] &t. John's Baptist church, Rev. Wm. uted to| Gray, pastor, Splendid progress was of the] reported last Sunday by the clubs in o Jeru-| the rally, but not as much as was ex- will he] pected. Members are urged to pay palms] their assexsments promptly that the during | necessary amount may be realized. It ion ac- js hoped to buru the mortgaze on the » read,{second Monday night in April, The Christ ] week preceeding beginning with Mon. vice at|day night, April 2nd will be observed evedic-| with thanksgiving and prayer. A pro gram appropriate to the occasion is he. and 7] ing arranged. The co-operation of sis: en ser-|ter churches and frienss is eanestls requested. . wz Ser- We” an hich) SP, JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Sunday was quarterly conference day at St. James, Presiding Elder, C. C. Cargile, held his secoud quarterly meet- ing on Friday and Sunday. The re- ports on Triday night from all departs ments were very xoad as was said by the presiding elder that the report of the school was the best read lately at a quarterly meeting as it had improved spiritually afid financially. Presiding Elder Cargite preached Sunday. Mrs. F.C. Garsile conducted the review of the primary classes of thé Sunday school while the Superintendent C. W. Alexander reviewed the adults. The teachers are busy with the Easter practices, Mr. $. Jones was buried frow the church on last Friday even- ing. Tomorrow will be communion day Prayer meeting 5:30 a, m.; preaching and baptism 11 a, m.: communion 3 p.m. and 8:20 p.m, cs N.C. BOARD OF HEALTH ASSISTS IN HEALTH WEEK Offers to Furnish Literature and ‘ Exhibit Moterial As a means of co-operating with the National Negro Health Week, which is to be held April 2-78, under the ans. pices of the National Negro” Business League, the North Carolina State Board of Health makes a very generous offer, It is hoped that many schools, churches and other organizations among the col ore people will {uke advantaxe of thi offer to hel them inprove thelr health conditions. The North Carolina State Board of Health states that “It has available certitin quantities of behlth lteraturc on such subjects as tuberculosis, ty: phoid fever, malaria, hookworm di- sease, Mies, sanitary privies, cancer, care and feeding of babies and shnilar pimublic health subjects, a reasonable quantity of which we shalt be glad ta furnish free uf charge on condition that these asking will defray postaze or carriage charges. Furthermore we have sets of lantern slides and stock lectures on public health subjects which we will also be glad to loan free of ‘charge on condition that transportation arzes oth ways are provided for and provided further that those borrowing ‘these slides and lectures will be re sponse for them while in thelr pos session, und provided further, that re ports will he made to us in regard to the time and place of lecture and the approximate number attending these lectures, together with name of the lecturer.” For detail ay to how to secure this lecture and exhibit, write Mr. Warren 11. Rooker. Bureau of Engineering and aneatton. State Bourd of Health, Ral- clgh, N. C. This literature and exhibits fn be especially used’to advantage by committees which will contest for the “Clean Up and Paint Up" loving cup prizes that are being offered in con- nection with the Natlonal Negro Heulth week. NOTICE To the members of Light of Inhert- tance Lodge No. 123, 1. 0. G. 8. and D, of S: You are hereby urged to be present nt the next regular meeting on April 4th. All officers are requested to have their quarterly reports, Members fall. ing to be present will be dealt with according to law. Our regular meeting will convene the first and third Wed: nesday night in each month at S:3¢ o'clock. Degree lecture fourth Wed- nesday night ‘of same month, The joint committer will hold its first meet. ing on Sunday March 25th at 2:00 o'clock at Mechanics Hall to arrange for the Thanksgiving service ou May 20th. All members will govern them solves accordingly and attend Ordered by . ; Tom. Vrazier, W. C. 24-21 Mrs. Tula Small, PT. S.— EXCURSION FARES 20 AUANA, (ra. ANG FCIUIT ACCME Convention Southern Cattlemen's Associztion | April 4-6, 1917, Tickets on sale April 2.3 aud morning truine of the 4th, 1917. Tinal Mmit April 11, 1917. Ask the Ticket Agent, Central of Geor gia Railway. The Hight way. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson teen Genter For | . April 1, 1917. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. John ix, S—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. ‘This is the sixth of the seven mira- cles in John’s gospel before His resur- rection from the dead, and Te seems to teach us ere that all blind people and sick people of every kind and all Gifficult circumstances were opportuni- ties for Him to work the works of God and to glorify God. We should see all things in the pame light und remember Rom. viii, 2S. In all didiculti¢s and perplexities He always knows what He vvill do and is saying to us, “Now shalt thou see whut I will do” Gokn vi, 6: Ex. vi, 1). We must never conclude that because some special ailliction bas come toa person or ton household there is some specznl sin back of it, but rath- er should we see an opportunity for God to show His grace atti power, ac- cording to Il Chron. xvi, 9. «How strangely He wrought in this man's case! Clay and spittle, something of earth and something of Him, applicd to the blind eyes, then he is sent to the pool of Siloain to wash it off. He went his way, therefore, and washed and cume seeing. Sometimes He just sald the word, and the blind saw. On one occasion He took a blind man by the hand and led him out of the town, spit on his eyes, put Dis hands on him, and the blind man saw men as trees walk- ing. Then when He touched him again he saw clearly. « Yet there are people who want au experience Just Hke some one else. Why not let Him work as He sees fit and be content? Vor his way is al- ways perfect. In this case the clay suggests the human and the divine, a redeemed person, His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works prepared for ns—clay in the hands of the potter (Eph. il, 10; Jer. xvill, 6); you, {f you are redeemed and are willing to come as close to some spiritually blind person as this piece of clay did and then be washed off and lost sight of, instead of being carefully kept, framed, hung up to be praised. He was sent by. the Father, and Silo- am means sent™(verses 4, 7, and ubout thirty other places). Every good work must be from Hint and ended in Him ‘The neighbors could scarcely believe i, Lils parents 1eferred questioners to thelr sou, who had been blind, and his testimony was: “.A man that fs called Jesus made clay atid anointed mine eyes and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam and wash. And I went and J washed, aud U received sight, And oue thing | know—that, whereas I wus blind, now T see™ (verses 11, 25). On this testimony be could not be shaken. They might doubt and question and argue and call Lis benefactor names, but what he knew he knew, and they might treat him as they pleased, but the blessing was hfs. and they, could not take it from him. They could cast him out, and they did, but that, was a smal] matter. . Jesus found tim and revealed Bim- self to him as the Son of God, who had healed him, and the man cagerly be- lieved and worshiped Him (verses 34.38). What a blessed map, cast out by the professing church for the truth's sake, owned and acknowledged by God, whom the professing church knew not, and now he could ray, “I know Him whom I have belfeved.” “I know that my Redecmer liveth.” I know that I shall be like Him, and when He shall come in His glory I shall be with Him (QI Tim. i, 12; Job xix, 25; I John ili, 1, 2; Cor. iil, 4). We do not know that he actually said these things, but he could if he had known them, Do you knéw them, O fellow bellever, and are you ready to fearlessly confess the trath and, if necessary, be cast out of the professing church for.the truth’s sake? ‘The so called chureh is becoming so. lax and so corrupt In her teaching, her food so thoroughly leavened, that she may not endure those who preach gound ductrme much longer, but may separate them from her, that she may continue her worldly way in peace aud be undisturbed by those who are too narrow to so with her in the broad way of scholarship and worldly wis- dom and world improvement and fed- erations to promote church unity, ete. ‘Those who uccept Jesus as truly God, supernaturally born of Mary by the Holy Spirit, actually dying on Calvary as the sinncr’y substitute, rising from the dead in a literu) tangible body, the same in which Ie was crucified, but changed, and which He took to heaven with Him; fn which also He will come again in glory, bringing His saints with Him, to close this evil age, which grows worse and worse; to bind the devil and PAGE SEVEN roo *9 m “~m,myre M. ti. 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PINADD Bldg., New York Continued from page One) banquet in honor of Former Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, who is nearing his 80th milestone. The function will be given at the Odd Fellows' Hall early in May. It is expected that covers will be laid for one hundred or more diners, many of them from out of town. The Edward L. Scott Real Estate Company pulled off a monster surprise when it engineered the sale of the fine church edifice at the corner of 6th and N streets for the colored Lutherans of the District. The church was erected some years ago at a cost of $60,000. The trustees offered it to the colored congregation for $25,000, on time. Mr. Scott got the deal and made a flat offer of $19,000 in cash. The trustees accepted the offer and the title now resides in the general board in charge of the work of the colored Lutherans of this vicinity. --- John W. Lewis, president of the Industrial Savings Bank, announces his intention to erect a hotel for colored patrons at a nearly date in the populous U street district. * * * Dr. W. H. Goler, former president of Livingston College, now, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Zion church, was in the city a few days ago, the guest of the Hon. J. C. Dancy. J. Frank Balgburn retires from the office of the Recorder of Deeds the first week in April. He has been connected with this office for nearly twenty years and was an efficient clerk. A permanent committee for the promotion of the "Tuskegee Spirit" in this community is to grow out of the recent movement for the Booker T. Washington memorial fund. --- Lawyer J. R. Pollard, of Richmond, Va., was in the city several days of last week. He came to arrange for the presentation of a brief in the segregation cases soon to be re-argued before the United States Supreme court. He is to appear as an opponent of the restrictive residential act on behalf of the colored citizens of Richmond, who have joined with the council for the people of Louisville in making the Kentucky statute a test of the validity of the law. A new office building has been constructed out of the two residences at 905 and 907 U street. The Washington Eagle will occupy one of the main floors. The young men students of Howard University have subscribed to an oath of pure patriotism, prepared for their avowals by Prof. Kelly Miller. The colored people are divided over the Spingarn temporary training camp movement for Pittsburg, but are a unit against the Giles B. Jackson project for a permanent Negro West Point. Protests against the consideration of the Austin bill are coming in to members of Congress from all parts of the country. Arthur R. Carter, formerly secretary to Lawyer Thomas L. Jones has been appointed to a desirable position as clerk in the War Department. T. Thomas Fortune has abandoned his work as Washington correspondent and general representative of the New York Age, and will return to New York City to engage in book and magazine writing. Miss Captora Frye, is out again after a serious illness. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, the platform queen, is lecturing in the middle West. The Washington Bee is tongued on the school situation. Why? The social side of the stay of Dr. Robert Russa Moton and Mr. Emmett J. Scott, was not neglected. A committee met Dr. Moton and Mr. Scott at the Union Station and escorted the party to the handsome home of Mr Henry Lassiter. At 6 o'clock a magnificent dinner in honor of Dr. Moton and Mr. Scott was tendered by Mr. and Mrs. Lassiter, and the lavish hospitality of the Lassiters was shared by many members of the general committee and their wives. The menu was delightful and the chat at the table sparkled with wit and wisdom. Immediately after the adjournment of the Wesley church session the visitors became the quests of the Alumni of Hampton Institute and were escorted to the 12th Street Y. M. C. A. where a sumptuous banquet was given in their honor by the Hamptonians, under the direction of Mr. Ferdinand D. Lee, the president of the association Dr. Moton and Mr. Scott closed the festivities with plum, heart-to-heart talks upon the impression their warm reception had made upon them, and the deep sense of appreciation they felt for the generous treatment accorded them and the substantial supporte they had given Tuskegee Institute. Dr. Moton and Mr. Scott left Wednesday morning for Tuskegee Institute, knowing Washington, better than they had ever known it before. WAYCROSS, GA. ITEMS Bv Hiram West Madam Anita Patti Brown filled an engagement here at McGraws Auditorium on the 22 of March. A representative audience, greeted her and enjoyed her rare vocal talents. Mr. E. D. Moore deserves credit for bringing to our city a celebrity of Madam Brown's class. Mr. Raleigh Scott, a musical composer and poet, a native of Tennessee but now a subject of England, entertained a mammoth audience at Galnes Chapel A. M. D. church, Wednesday night, March 19th. Rev. McD. Spencer succeeded Rev. J. D. Ponder as pastor of Macedonia Baptist church. The change meets the approval of the people generally. The Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society of Talladega College honored itself and honored Waycross by having our Miss Ruth Washington, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. P. Washington, take a conspicuous part in its annual midwinter concert. Rev. J. O. Iverson, D. D., presiding elder of the Waycross district, held a successful quarterly conference at Gaines Chapel March 23-25. Dr. G. P. Washington made an interesting address on the European War at the Institutional Association Literary which met at St. Peters Baptist Church, Wednesday night March 14th. --- Rev. A. A. Iurus who has been spending several weeks in Philadelphia and vicinity by invitation of former members of his church here, will fill the pulpit the second Sunday in April and will tell some of the things he has observed. W. O. Castlebury who has put in some good work here in insurance business, has gone to another field. A hustling business man is always given up with regret. Mrs. Lillian Sessoms, wife of Dr. M. P. Sessoms, has gone to join her husband in Philadelphia where the two will take up permanent abode. The financial rally of Antioch Baptist church of which Rev. A. R. Starling is pastor, ran through one week and attracted large numbers of members and friends each night. The result of the effort is gratifying to the pastor and the members. Madam Porter, one of the noted singers of Texas, filled an engagement at Galnes' Chapel last Wednesday night. She is a mistress of song. A Waycross Surprise Wednesday evening, March 28, Mrs. Wilhelmina Gaines gave quite a surprise party to her husband, Mr. Carlton W. Gaines at their recently completed residence on Reynolds street. This was the occasion of Mr. Gaines birthday. Mr. Gaines' immediate friends and associates were invited and according to invitation, were present at the residence at S o'clock. Whist was indulged in until the retirement to the dining room where delicious refreshments were served and where many striking toasts on Mr. Gaines' were made. Dr. H. C. Scarlett was toastmaster. Among those present were Messrs J. C. McGraw, R. W. Williams, H. H. Thweatt, Dr. E. W. Verner, T. C. Williams, S. D. Cotterel, B. S. Adams, C. E. Davis, Dr. J. J. Creagh, Dr. T. W. Wells, Hiram West, Dr. R. M. Harris, J. H. Adams, R. W. Rhett and J. W. Butler. RESOLUTIONS Whereas, Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and goodness, has deemed it best to remove from our midst our beloved member, David U. Williams, and while we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well, and Whereas, we realize that in his death we have lost a true and loyal member, therefore in fraternal sympathy, be it Resolved, That the members of the Young Adelphia Aid and Social Club extend to, the sorrowing family our heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of bereavement, and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the minutes of the club, and the same be published in The Savannah Tribune. J. J. Mingledorf Frank Perry Raymond A. Hill Committee Done in the meeting assembled, this 23th, day of March, 1917. W. J. Richards, Pres. Jos. J. Mingledorf, Secretary. NOTHING OVER $2.00 BLUMENTHAL'S 5 AND 10CENT STORE CARE, SKILL AND LATEST METHODS USED TO GIVE YOU HIGH CLASS WORK The Colored Peopleof Savannah no longer have an Excuse for not owning a highclass Pleasure Resort "down on the salts." affords them this opportunity at the lowest prices and easiest terms ever offered on similar property. Hope Crest is located on the Isle of Hope and fronts the Isle of Hope river. The property is high and dry. The lots are wide and deep and are amply provided with large streets and avenues, and the scenery is wild and grand. There is a beautiful park more than 800 feet long on the river front, located on which is a flowing well of artesian water. A pavilion will be erected on the river with bathing facilities. Hope Crest can be reached by excursion steamers, trolley cars, or over one of the most beautiful auto-highways in the country. What more could you desire? The limited number of these lots make them an excellent investment opportunity. Call and let me show you. You will never get the chance again. AUTO SERVICE FREE! G. H. Bowen, Sole Owner All members of Light of Inheritance Lodge No. 133 I. O. of G. S. and D. of S., are hereby notified to be present at the next regular meeting, April 4th at 8:30 o'clock. Falling to be out will be dealt with according to law. All officers and committees are requested to have their reports for the first quarter. The worthy teachers of the Juvenile are urging the parents to have their children ready for the thanksgiving service on May 20th. Mrs. Marie L. Milledge teacher of White Rose Lodge No. 2 and Mrs. H. E. Thompson of Blue Rose No. 1 are expected to have the juveniles in readiness for that day. White Rose meeting Sunday April 1st at 2:30 at 543 Oglethorpe lane, east. Lodge regular meeting nights first and third Wednesdays of Phone 795 NOTHING O BLUMEN 5 AND 10 CENT Onions 7c Lb. 3 lb Tomatoes 12c Can Special Cut Prices in our Grocery Department Come to our Me BAPTIST MINISTERS' UNION The Baptist Ministers' Union held its regular weekly meeting at F. A. B. church, Franklin square, Monday, Rev. W. M. Gray, presiding. Rev. J. W. Spaulding conducted the devotions. The following visitors were present: Rev. D. D. Crawford, corresponding secretary of the State Baptist Convention; Rev. Benford of Jacksonville, Rev. H. F. Johnson of Tuskegee, Ala., formerly of this city and Rev. E. J. Carter of Valdosta. There was quite an interesting talk by Rev. Crawford. We deplored the loss of Rev. W. M. Ellis who died last Wednesday and was buried on Friday from Evergreen Baptist church. Phone 795 VER $2.00 THAL'S STORE Just received a large lot of Ladies Sample and Pattern Hats at $1.00 to 2.00 each Wonderful values. See our window display Monday 10c Sale ROTHERS SWEETS TY GIRLS MEET DAD STREET Mr. Lafayette ARTIST LEST METHODS USED H CLASS WORK BROAD STREET TRIBUNE BUILDING At the lowest prices and easiest tenor the Isle of Hope river. The property avenues, and the scenery is wild and is a flowing well of artesian water reached by excursion steamers, treasure you desire? The limited number will never get the chance again. No Interest. I. Bowen, 96 PSEY, A. S. ROGE COMMONWEALTH LOAN & G. H. BOWEN One moke Calls For Another King Highball 5¢ CIGAR A Perfect Smoke That's All Greenwood & Co., 226 W. Bay St. INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE FOR SALE AS AN INVESTMENT everone knows there, is nothing better than real estate. No matter what happens you have the best security for your money if it is invested in real estate. There is no chance for real estate to burn up or run away. We have some exceptional bargains for those interested in investments as well as those looking for homes of their own. 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