Savannah Tribune

The Many Delightful Affairs On For Christmas Week PUBLIC WILL HAVE MUCH OPPORTUNITY FOR ENJOYMENT Every Night to Present Some Features of Especial Attraction Savannahians will have no dearth of entertainment during the coming yule-tide season for from Christmas eve night until through the following Friday night holiday festivities galore both public and private will be held. Christmas eve night there will be several entertainments at the halls, chief among which will be a dance at the Masonic temple, the proceeds from which will be used to buy fuel for the poor. On Christmas day the kiddies will hold sway with their new Santa Claus toys and indications are that they will have some rollicking time if only the weather man issues out a fair day. Tuesday afternoon the boys at the Chatham County Juvenile farm will have their Christmas tree under the auspices of the Urban League. Many persons from the city are planning to go out and join with the boys in celebrating the day. At night, about 6 clock, the Yamaeraw kiddies will have their Christmas tree at the Urban League centre on Joachim street. This affair bids fare to eclipse anything which has ever been given for the poor of Yamaeraw and will doubtless be attended by many visitors. On this same night, a dance will be given at the Catholic hall for the benefit of the Child Welfare Committee. VOLUME XXXIII The principal feature of Thursday night will be the Community Christmas tree celebration at Dixon park, Henry and East Broad street, under the auspices of the Urban League. This will probably be the biggest affair of the week and will be participated in by about two thousand children and hundreds of grown people. On Friday night a concert will be given by the Negro Protective Association at the Municipal Auditorium at which choruses from the Ga. State College and the Cityler Street school will sing. GRAHAM-WATKINS On Sunday afternoon, December 9th Miss Lillie Mae Graham and Mr.David Watkins were married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Graham, Chapman avenue and Augusta road. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. N. Bembry. The house was very artificially decorated for the occasion and the affair was one of the most beautiful home weddings seen here. The welding march, Mendellshon's, was played by Miss Nellie L. Singfield. The first of the bridal party to enter the room where the marriage ceremony was performed, were the little maids of honor, Misses Jennie Vese Graham and Margarite Spann. They were followed by the flower girl, little Miss Elizabeth Spann, and the ring bearer. Little Edith Mae Sumpter. Behind these came the bridesmids and groomsmen, Miss Daisy Bland and Mr. Warren Oliver, of Wilmington, Del., and Miss Daisy Brown of Camden, N. J., and Mr. James Coleman. Following these came the bride leaning on the arm of her brother, Mr. M. G. Graham. The party was met at the altar by the groom, and under a beautiful arch with a background formed of a horseshoe of white roses the impressive marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Bembry. The bride was very becoming attired in a dress of white chiffen over satin with rich silver trimming. She carried a bouquet of bridal roses. Her veil was very artistically arranged in cap effect and caught up with orange blossoms. The bride is a young woman of a most admirable disposition and very popular as was evidenced by the numerous costly presents received and the big linen shower given in her horror at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wen Boggs of 613 Park avenue, west. And the many guests present at the wedding were several out-of-town persons, Mrs. Lephard of Augusta, and relatives from this and neighboring states. The ushers of St. Philip Memorial church attended the affair in a body. DALLAS NEGRO FARMERS ATTEND SCHOOL 165 Spend Three Days With Demonstration Agents Selma, Ala. Dec 18—One hundred and sixty-five colored farmers of Dallas county, besides women and children, attended a three-days Extension School held under the auspices of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute and the U. S. Department of Agriculture, and conducted by Thomas M. Campbell, district agent, Tuskegee Institute, Harry Simms, special United States demonstration agent for colored farmers of central Alabama, with headquarters in Salem; E. C. Dobbs, field assistant in seed treatment work, under the Bureau of Plant Industry and H. T. Toodle, local agent for Dallas county. The meeting was held at Sardis, on the Louisville and Nashville railroads, about nine miles from Selma, and at a church one mile west of the station. The instructors selected for their operation a home of a colored farmer near the church. Here, they taught by doing; or rather, by showing the farmers what to do and how to do it. Taking the home as they found it, the instructors showed how to make hotbeds, cold frames, rebuilt the hen house and pruned and sprayed the orchard, mixed the whitewash and white washed the house, built a sanitary closet, bottomed chairs and put the premises and everything about the yard in sanitary condition. So complete was the change made the owner would not have known his home if he had been away while the work of renovation was going on. Another interesting feature of the three days' school was the exhibit of the products of the year. The display showed that the farmers had made corn, phytons, garden products, meat, molasses, peanuts and soybeans in abundance. It was undoubtedly the most instructive school of agriculture for Negro farmers ever held in central Alabama. EURERA CLUB-TO HOLD EMANCIPATION EXERCISES Preparations are about completed for the holding of emancipation exercises by the Eureka Aid and Athletic Co. For a number of years this organization has been celebrating emancipation day and the program which it has presented to its guests has always been enjoyable and pleasing. It is therefore expected that this year will come up to former ones and it is even predicted that, judging from the participants on the present program, it will surpass all previous occasions. The exercises will be held at its club room in Masonic Temple and will begin at 4 o'clock. Rev. W. G. Alexander, presiding elder of the A. M. E. Church and a very forceful speaker, will deliver the emancipation address, the other participants on the program are all capable persons. After the exercises an enjoyable collation will be served. The printed programs will be in booklet form and will serve well as a memento of this occasion. It will contain the roster of members a brief history by Mr. H. T. Singleton and a partrayal of the president, Mr. Thos. H. Green; the executive committee, and the interior of the club's rooms. Mr. Jos. J. Brown is chairman of arrangements and efforts are being put forth to make the event one of landable achievements. Judging from the attendance of their previous celebrations a large and enthusiastic crowd will be out. AUDITORIUM SECURED FOR EMANCIPATION CELEBRATOIN Arrangements for the celebration of Emancipation Day have been completed and the exercises will be held held at the new Municipal Auditorium. The affair is being promoted by the Social Clubs Union with more than twenty-five clubs and labor unions taking part. The organizations will assemble at West Broad and Gwinnett street on New Year's day at 9 a.m. m. There is expected to be more than 1,500 men in line. Many carriages and other vehicles will be in the procession. WEDDING INVITATIONS OUT A wedding of much interest both to Savannahians and residents of Durham, N. C., is that of next Thursday afternoon of Mr. William Jesse Kennedy, Jr., of this city and Miss Margaret Lillian Spaulding of Durham, the affair to take place at the home of the bride's parents, 1006 Fayetteville street, Durham, N. C. SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, SATURDAY DEC. 22, 1917 COMMUNITY TREE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION TO BE HELD THURSDAY NIGHT CIERISTMAS EXERCISE OF BOYS' DEPARTMENT On account of the very cold weather the program of the "Y" was omitted on last Sunday. Everything has been arranged for the comfort of the members and patrons of the "Y" and a good program is assured for tomorrow. The address of Hon. W. B. Stubbs on Red Cross and the Y. M. C. A. must have aroused the spirit of every one who heard him as to their duties as citizens and what they owe the Y. M. C. A. especially at this time. The program for tomorroy begins at 5 p. m. sharply. Invocation. Selection.....America Opening remarks.....Prof. S. A. Grant Instrumental Solo.....Miss Ayler M. Williams Short talks by members. Violin, piano duett.....Messrs A. M. Ward and C. S. Stripjing Solo .....Miss Grace Brinson Selection.....Y. M. C. A. Quartetto Address.....Mrs. Rachel Moore Solo.....Mr. E. T. Hemby Y. M. C. A. Work Among Boys..Mr. Frank Erwin. Solo.....Mr. A. M. Roberts Collection. Benediction. CONFETTI SHOWER One of the pleasurable events for the ushering in of 1918, will be a "Confetti Shower" at Savannah Home Association on New Year's night. Persons that care to enjoy a real pleasing and amusing evening should avail themselves of this opportunity. And there will be "dancing amidst showers" a scene worth while witnessing. Aside from this rare pleasure which will take place in the auditorium of the association, other amusements equally as entertaining will be in progress on the third floor. An absolute bunch of enjoyment for the admission of 25 cents. ELDER MANNS' RETURN Elder J. W. Manns has returned to the city after spending three weeks in the city of New Orleans. A special sermon will be preached Sunday night at the church at 7:30 o'clock. The public is invited. CUYLER SCHOOL PARENT- TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION The regular monthly meeting of the parent-teachers' association was held on last Friday afternoon There were present several ladies of the county who had been invited to take part in a "Conservation Dinner" that had been prepared by the domestic science class and several prominent visitors from the city. A very excellent paper on "The girl's proper training" was read by Mrs. A. L. Platts. Mr. E. W. Sherman, one of the visitors present, very befittingly responded to this paper at the request of the president, Mrs. M. L. Ayers. Mr. Eugene Williams, of the Department of Agriculture, also spoke very encouragingly of the association. The position of the treasurer, made vacant by the resignation of Mrs. L. M. Pollard, was filled by the election of Mrs. Platts. The flag for the largest number of mothers present was awarded to Miss Robertson's class, second B. WILLING WORKERS HOLD MEETING The second meeting of the Willing and Sunshine Workers of the Urban League was held Monday evening at the chairman's home and much interest was manifested by the members who responded through our chairman. All members and friends are invited to attend the exercises at the farm December 26 at 2 o'clock. We will appreciate the assistance if any person who are interested in this effort. Mrs. Rachel Moore, president; Mrs. Lulu Allen, secretary. HAYES—WYLIE Mr. R. Eugene Hayes of Galnesville, Flan. was quietly married to Miss Octavia Cecill Wylle of Savannah, Sunday Dec. 2. at 7:30 p. m. at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Benj. Arkwright. An appropriate reception was given in honor of the bride and groom on Tues-evening, December 4th. TWO THOUSAND CHILDREN TO TAKE-PART At Dixon Park Exercise Expected to Eclipse Anything Ever Held Here The Community Christmas Tree celebration, under the auspices of the ladies of the Urban League, will be held Thursday evening, six o'clock at Dixon Park, Henry and East Broad streets. That the affair will eclipse anything of the kind ever held here is the expectation of those who have the celebration in charge. It will be bigger, better and far more spectacular than the successful celebration of last year and the singing grander and more inspiring. From present indications there will be fully two thousand children to take part in the affair and hundreds of grown folks. The children will march to the park, headed by one and probably two brass bands. Practically all of the Sunday schools and cholors of the city will be largely represented in the long line of marchers and the parade will start in two sections, one leav ing in Yamagraw and taking up all of the children from the Sunday schools in the western section of the city and the other beginning in the Old Fort and bringing out the multitude of little ones from the eastern section of the city. The west side crowd will come out West Broad to Hall to Habersham and then to East Broad street where it will be met by the Eastsiders who will march straight out East Broad street. At this point, the two sections will mee tand march together to the scene of the exercises in the park. The singing at the park, which will be led by Miss Alice M. Ellis, assisted by members of the St. Cecelia Music Club and, the Community chorus will be participated in by all of the children and hundreds of the older people. It will, beyond doubt, be the grandest singing of Christmas carols ever held in this city, and the whole demonstration gives promise of being one of indescribable beauty. The tree for the celebration, donated and set up by the Parish and Tree Commission, will be lighted by hundreds of electric bulbs and when illuminated will present a most beautiful scene. The singing will be led by an orchestra. Instructions, to the marchers have been issued as follows by the management of the celebration: The procession will start promptly at 5 p. m. from both the eastern and western sections of the city. All churches: Sunday schools and choirs are urged to be prompt. The western sectino will start at Mt. Bethel Baptist church on Bryan street and proceed to West Broad street, stoppling at First Bryan Baptist church. At West Broad street the procession will be joined by the members of the First A. B. church and proceed southly, being joined by members from St. Phillip Monumental. Tabernacle, Union Baptist, St. Phillip's A. M. E. and all other churches between Day and Hall streets, west. The Southwestern section will start at Palen Memorial church and pass to West Broad street, being joined by Members of Friendship, Mt. Zion, First A. B. church, St. Augustine, Asbury and all other churches between Fifth and Hall streets. The northeastern section will start at the Second Baptist church and proceed to East Broad street and pass south passing by Butler Presbyterian church to Liberty street, west on Liberty to Habersham as far as Hall street, being polled by members of St. Stephen's Episcopal. First Congregational, Beth Eden Baptist St. John's Baptist, and all other churches between Bay and Hall, east. The southeastern section will start at Mt. Tabor Baptist church at Henry and East Broad, having been joined by members of the churches in the extreme southeastern section of the city, and proceed north on East Broad street being joined by members of the Harmon Street Baptist church and Bethel A. M. E. church, to Gwinnett and East Broad streets. The procession at Hall and Habersham streets will turn at this point and proceed south on Habersham to Gwinnett to East Broad and being joined by the south eastern section will TENACITY A VALUABLE ASSET IN BUSINESS Negro Basket League Weekly Letter 83 A. B. Singfield If those of our people who are engaged in business as well as those who are desirous of getting in business would pause long enough to realize the fact that tenacity is the rock bed and foundation of the success of all business it would serve as a great incentive to encourage the fellow who thinks that success is too long coming. Tenacity begets encouragement, and encouragement begets ambition, and ambition begets success. Too often it has happened that some of our people in business become discouraged because dull seasons and despondency along their line, especially when they follow the old time pessimistic views of business by waiting for something to turn up, rather than to go and turn something up. The time has come that the Negro in business must go out in the avenues of his line and look up the business by meeting competition and using good diplomacy, and last but not least, exercise business courtesy. Who wants to trade with a man in business that feels or acts as if it is a favor to his customers to patronize his business? It is also a question that remains unanswered as to who wants to trade or patronize a business where the proprietor or help appear to be too impatient to show their goods or explain sufficiently to the customer to satisfy them that the article is desirable or wanted. It frequently happens up town that Negro customers are snubbed and insulted by thoughtless and inconsistent white clerks; many times to the detriment of the proprietor's business, and after all the writer is of the opinion that such unnecessary insults are not made as detrimental and expensive as they should be, because all such stores who retain help that is not willing to, at least be courteous and polite to their constituency whether white or black should be branded and boycotted. Business, in the true sense of the word, has no color, neither has a dollar. A dollar holds as much value coming from black hands as it does coming from white hands. Therefore, people in business must learn that a dollar is one hundred cents regardless to the source from which it comes. Politeness is one of the greatest assets a business can have, and yet, it is the cheapest asset a business can have, so why not use a plenty of it since it is priceless and costless, and yet, so valuable. It should be practiced by the people in business abundantly. Let our people in business become more and more active in catering to the public for patronage and be ever persistent in keeping first-class, fresh, desirable goods, as good as can be had on the market anywhere, and ever keep in mind the fact that when the public spends a dollar they do not expect ninety-eight cents worth, neither do they want to order a dollar's worth and receive ninety cents worth. In fact, the best consolation in business is to give the consumers credit for being able to think some too, and make a fair estimate on the value of goods after having been delivered. These are the object and aims of the Negro Business League. PATRIOTIC SERVICES AT A patriotic service will be held at St. Stephen's Episcopal church tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. A flag which was donated to the church will be presented and the address will be delivered by Col. G. A. Gordon. Special music will be sung by the choir and congregation. This service is for the public and it is hoped that many of our friends as well as the members of the church will be present. There be a mid-night celebration of the service at St. Stephen's begin at 11:30 and closing at 12:30. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED The engagement of Mr. Lawrence W. Theus, Jr., of Philadelphia, Pa. formerly of this city, to Miss Estella Gayle of that city, is announced, the wedding to take place in January. all march south on East Broad to Henry to Dixon Park where the entire assemblage will join in singing the carols. Nearly $30,000 Distributed By Negro Banks MANY THOUSANDS MORE SAVED BY NEGROES, IN WHITE BANKS. Nearly thirty thousand (30,000) dollars were handed out this week by the three Negro banks of the city to the members of their Christmas savings clubs. The exact amount issued out to the members was $29,618. The number of persons taking part this year in the savings clubs of these banks was twenty-six hundred, giving an approximate average amount saved per member of $12.00. The largest amount saved by these clubs was that at the Wage Earners Savings Bank, $20,000.00 by 1,500 members, the next that by the members of the clubs of the Savannah Realty and Savings Corporation, $7,118, by 750 members, followed by 320 members of the Mechanics Savings Bank, who laid aside $2,500.00. This is a very large increase over the amount saved by the members of the Negro banks' savings clubs last year. New clubs have already been started by these institutions, and indications already point to a larger amount being saved in this way next year than ever before. Aside from the amounts issued by these banks, there were thousands of dollars received by Negroes from similar clubs in white banks to which they were members. The amounts raised by the various banks in this popular method of saving was as follows: Wage Earners Savings bank.....$20,000 Savannah Savings bank.....7,118 Mechanics Savings bank.....2,500 JUNION MUSICAL On Saturday evening December 15, at the home of Miss A. M. Ellis, Junior Musical Club was formed. The officers are Miss Catherine Reed, pres- ident; Alphonso Roberts, vice pres- ident; Miss Willie Mae Ayers, secre- tary; Miss Veronica Taylor, assistant secretary and Miss Louise DesVerney, treasurer The executive committee consists of Misses Ayler Williams, Iona Green, Hilda Edwards, Rebecca Curley, Mercedes Raine and Othello Woods, Henry Patton, Wm. Allen and Carl Tucker. All children interested in music, and whose ages are from twelve years to eighteen years are invited to join. The children will be directed by Miss Helen Ellis, Miss Nettie Houston, Miss Fannie Deveaux, Miss Ophella Lee, Miss Mae Jackson, Mrs. R. McNichols, Mrs. G. S. Williams, Mrs. T. J. Goodall, Miss Alice Ellis and other members of the St. Ocella Club. DINNER AT CUYLER STREET SCHOOL The dinner at Cuyler Junior High school to twenty-four farmers' wives on the 4th of December was a notable event in the Chatham county demonstration work. The planning of the details was in the hands of Mr. I. A. Williams the supervising agent for the district, and Miss Juanita Conyers, the home agent, special for Chatham county. The room was beautifully decorated with Christmas ivy, autumn leaves, Cuyler flags, emnied fruits, vegetables and handwork. The materials for the dinner were contributed by Negro farmers of the county. It was prepared and served by the Cuyler cooking department, under the immediate supervision of Miss Cornella McDowell. Among those contributing to the dinner were Amos George, S. Williams, E. Owens, G. Mungin, Robt. Royal, Peter Hamilton, Thomas Pinckney, Sam Gardner, A. Febling, Mrs. Annie Artson and Mrs. Sallie Brown: A great many visitors, white and colored passed through the dining room and kitchen to view the decorations and to see the girls prepare and serve the dinner. The dinner was followed by a meeting at night at the Second Baptist church, where the speakers pressed the home conservation program of the national government. Mrs. M. L. Ayers of the parent-teachers' association presided. Prof. C. Auburn Bryan of Tumpa, Fla.. pipe organist and pianist. is in the city. Tales Of The Tunic Tales Of The Tunic New Winter Modes—Smart Novelties for Winter Snorts New York, Nov. 30—Now that winter is really here, Thanksgiving safely past and Christmas plans and secrets in the very air, the modes of the moment have settled down into their winter galt, smart, conservative and unobtrusive. This does not mean, however, that there are not new things coming to pass every day or so, or that the styles for midwinter are uninteresting. Far from it! New York is turning out in tunics! Everywhere one sees them, on everytype of dress. Pleated, gathered, long (1) short shaped or plain, they are emphasizing the fact that the long line is the smart line. Indeed, there are just cause for their popularity, for they add height to the short one and slimness to the stout one, and cover up, as if were, a multitude of sins. Tonic Talk Your waist may be very, very plain; your sleeves very, very light; and your skirt very—well, not very narrow; but your tunic must be there, falling in the long straight folds gained by pleats or gathers. The ever-ready serge dress is tunicked, and the costume for afternoon occasions is tunicked. On the newest evening dresses the tunics are of net or lace and they, too, adhere to the straight silhouette. But doesn't it seem like auniform? No, not at all, for every tunic has a way of its own; and it's the fad of the hour to see how one may disguise the tunic, and still remain true to it. When One Wear Velvet Severely plain and yet adorably smart and becoming is the black vel ```markdown ``` Box Pleated Tunic and Surplice Waist vet gown or overdress illustrated here. The tunic (for, of course, there is one) is faced back with white satin; and the turnover collar, which makes of itself a side issue, is also of white satin. White pearl buttons fasten the waist on the shoulder and under the arm. With white-topred shoes or spats, white kid gloves and a hat of white pannet velvet the picture is perfect. If One Shate and everyone does this year—there are so many fascinating accessories to complete one's happiness. New concepts are seen every day in the hat scarf and bag field, and many are absolutely bewitching. One set I saw the other day at an in-door ice-sink where Fashion is learning to waltz and two-step, was of brown dyvetyn trimmed with beaver. The hat had one of those high soft crowns that can so easily be adjusted to the wearer's satisfaction, and it was stitched loosely in THE SAVANNAH TRIBUN wool a shade darker than the tone of the hat. The wile bril as bounded o. the ge eyer. The scar collar on the side arm oat, and it, too, was hoodered beaver. The n-shaped with a long strap to go over the arm; two or three prowr of beaver ran down it. The sets are easy to make and add a great deal of distinction to the sports costume. Then, there are bags to carry skates, and leather affairs with one's initials in silver or brass. Muffs are not carried while skating for they are only in the way, and the vigorous exercise soon warms the coldest hands. There seems to be nothing one cannot do with them this year, from the built bag through lingerie, to the ancient Egypt and the far East evening dress. The shades are wonderful, and some of the designs, copied are almost historically interesting. They are making bustles of ribbon, wide two-toned ribbon of satin or velvet; they are making camisoles and even pajamas of wide satin ribbon; in fact, ribbon is a recognized material for the winter. Hats, of course, and bags dainty suchet and other novelties for Christmas gifts one expects to find in ribbon. Box Pleats and Surplice Waist Type of the most popular of the season's styles are the box-plated tunic and the surplice waist. Illustrated here is a charming example. Note the narrow underskirt and the tight sleeves. The wide belt does not hug the figure too closely, but gives the long straight line from the shoulder to the hem. The wide loose belt is a distinct feature of the mode. The absence of trimming gives an added distinction to this frock. In the Superior Court of said County, October 1917. The petition of P. J. Jackson, Isadore Burrow, Charles Anderson, Frank Green, Henry Robertson, Isaac Greep, Frank Jackson, Alexander Roberson, Diddle Joiner, Peter Frazier and J. B. Forrestall of the State and County offices, respectively shows: 1 That they desire for themselves, their associates and successors to be incorporated and made a body politic, as a social and benevolent institution, under the name and style of the YOUNG MEN'S AID & SOCIAL CLUB OF LAST SAVANNAH. 2 The term for which the petitioners ask to be incorporated is twenty years, with the privilege of renewal at the expiration of that period. 3 The location and principal office of said corporation is East Savannah, Chatham county, Georgia. 4 Said corporation has no capital stock and is not organized for pecuniary gain, but is purely social and benevolent in character. 5 Petitioners desire to purchase and hold such real estate as may be necessary for the conduct of its business, and to sell or encumber, by mortgage, lien, security-deed or otherwise, the same for the purposes of the corporation. Wherefore petitioners pray to be incorporated under the name and style aforesaid, with the powers, privileges and immunities herein set forth, and as are now, or may hereafter be, allowed a corporation of similar character under the laws of Georgia. J. G. LEMON, Attorney for Petitioners Original filed in office of the Clerk of Superior Court of said County, this 13 day of November, 1917. JOS. J. CARR, Clerk S. C. C. C., Ga. W. VIRGINIA INSTITUTE HAS SUCCESSFUL TERM Institute, W. Va.—The West Virginia Collegiate Institute in this town has had a most successful fall term. The students have worked hard and are showing a loyalty to the school that has already won the admiration of President Byrd Fritterman and the faculty. They are practicing strict economy in food, dress and the use of fuel. This institution has pledged $787 to the student friendship war fund and the teachers, students and employees subscribed $2,000 to the Liberty Loan as a part of their share in helping America with the war. More than twenty students and graduates of the school have been drafted and are now at the various training camps, of the six who went to Port Des Moines, one has been commissioned as captain, and two as lieutenants. Two teachers have also gone to the front in the present conflict. "They are Professors D. L. Ferguson and Glidon E. Smith. The athletic department, although deprived of some of its best players has been quite successful. It won a signal victory from Howard University on that institution's own campus. The holiday spirit now prevaides the student body and many will go to their homes for the Christmas vacation. LEGAL NOTICE Georgia. Chatham County. Newark, N. J.—The outstanding feature among the young people of the various churches here on Sunday, Dec. 10, was the address, by N. B. Dodson, of the American Press Association, New York on Christian Patriotism. The occasion was a mass-meeting held under the auspices of the Newark City Young People's Union at the New Hope Baptist church. Marshall M. Hayes deserves much credit for the leading part which he took in working up the meeting which was both profitable and enthusiastic. The Union is doing good work among the young people of the city by showing them how to use the opportunities opened to them for education, employment and religious service. It also endeavors to do real social service by looking out for the hundreds of new emigrants from the south who are unacquainted with the ways of northern city life. Mr. Dodson made a strong plea to the young folks to be loyal to home, church, the race and the nation-in these perilous times. First A. B. church, Franklin square Rev. T. J. 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Duty Masonry lays on us the duty to lead clean, pure, useful temperate and charitable lives; that in every condition and circumstance of life we should remember our high calling; that we should know and do charity, not only in the relief of financial distress, but in all the manifestations that love distates to the just and generous heart; that we should never forget our duties as citizens and in all the responsibilities of citizenship be true in private and public life; that in the home relations our lives shall be such that content, comfort and happiness shall reign, and that as we journey through life we shall hold aloft the light of truth, making clear the way to those who follow—Masonic Journal. Scarcely a Masonic discourse is pronounced, or a Masonic lesson read by the highest officer or the humblest lecturer that does not earnestly teach two extremely simple and profound principles—love of God and love of our fellow man. That is the one true religion and it is the very spirit of Masonry, its light and power, its basis and apex. Upon that faith it rests; and in that faith it lives, and by that faith it will conquer, putting the doubts and bigotries of men to shame with its simple insight, and the dignity of its golden voice.—Selected. Are You A Mason? When anyone asks you the question: "Are you a Mason?" what is your answer in sincerity and truth? Do you answer according to the accepted form without thought of its import? Do you answer in the affirmative without reference to the ritual; but just as thoughtlessly? Or do you answer thoughtfully and earnestly with thankfulness in your heart that your answer is truthful? In this present day and generation there are Masons and Masons and Masons—three distinct types and kinds—each holding firmly to the thoughts the ideas, or the ideals which actuated them when seeking admission to our ranks and light upon our mysteries. One class of Masons is composed of men who have entered the fold for the good they hoped to get. Another class is composed of men who find in the ritualistic work of our bodies that satisfaction which comes from the approbation of their fellow men. While the third class is composed of men who see in Masonry an opportunity to give No man has any right to question the motives of another. No such question is implied in the outline of classes here given. No criticism of be thoughs or actions of others is intended to be expressed. No thoughts of condemnation is in the mind of the writer. No desire is in his heart to do anything but give light and serve those who appear to him to be in darkness. Every man desires the utmost of good that can come to him—but many know not the way to secure it. Many seek for something all their lives but fail to find it. Many trust in the approbation of their fellows to give that which they seek—and their trust is not placed where it should be. But the man who knows—and who knows that he knows, has learned that every good thing comes to him who gives of his time, his energies and his money to those who need his care, his ministrations and his assistance. If your life is not filled with every good thing—seek to get by giving. If your heart years for aprobation of your fellows—seek that approbation by trying to serve—and the good-will you seek will be showered upon you spontaneously. If your greatest desire in life is to do good—you need no guide or suggestion—because you have learned the lesson which reads—"Cast thy bread upon the waters for it shall return unto you after many days."—Contributed. --- That man who accepts the humblest place in the lodge, and realizes that his position is as important in its relation to the work of the lodge as that of the Master, has stood the test of fitness for office, and in time he will be found in the east, reflecting honor and dignity upon the lodge.—Selected. That which is morally wrong cannot be legally right.—Gladstone. The following speaks for itself, and shows how well our home is getting along: Oglethorpe, Ga., Dec. 12. 1917. Dr. H. R. Butler, G. M. This will inform you that I spent a week in Americus recently, hotting an institute for the teachers of Sumter county; and while there I made a visit to "Our Home". I just simply want to inform you how I was impressed with the manner in which things are conducted there now. It was on Thanksgiving Day that I made my visit and I found so many good things there for the pleasure and comfort of the children. Mr. and Mrs. Humbert seem to have the welfare of the children and home at heart, and seem to have everything moving along very smoothly. I feel that you brother Masons are doing a moble work in maintaining and supporting such a worthy institution, and we sisters are always glad to help you. Our Chapter plans sending a Christmas box to the children. Yours truly. The capturing of Jerusalem by the English army is an important event, and very significant to every Mason. There the Temple was erected by King Solomon, and around which Masonic history is closely allied and blended. Its retention means that important discoveries will be made and history substantiated abut its building and its contents. We extend to the brotherhood of the entire Jurisdiction, a "Merry Christmas." GAL. …. …. …. F.OUB Our Grand Master was confined at home last week by illness. We are glad that he is able to be out again. Many of the lodges are increasing their membership with good timber. Last week Worshipful Master J. J. Jeinkins of Landmark Lodge at Dublin, raised twenty-seven. Good for Landmark. --- Next Thursday will be St. John's day. It should be appropriately observed by each lodge. On this occasion installation services are generally held. Keep in mind the poor orphans at the Home in Americus. Send them a remembrance. PIANO LESSONS Miss G. A. Hurd will give plano lessons at her home during the summer. Children a specialty...For terms apply at 2512 Harden street. PETITION FOR INCORPORATION State of Georgia, County of Chatham. To the Superior Court of Sald County: October-term 1917. The petition of Samuel Gardner, William Gadsden, T. D. Oliver, John Simuel, Sam Germany Ben Hicks, and Ben Williams on behalf of themselves and such others who may become members of the association, herein named, respectfully shows that they are discreet and proper persons and residents of the county of Chatham and State of Georgia, and that a charitable and social organization has been established by themselves and their associates, in said county of Chatham under the name of, THE BUTCHERS AND MEAT-CUTTERS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION and they desire to be incorporated under said name for the term of twenty years with the privilege of renewal at the expiration of that time. That said charity consists in extending such aid and charity to its sick members and to the families of deceased members; and also in providing means for the funeral expenses of deceased members; said charity being extended in an organized form proportionate to the ability of the said association and its members, the circumstances of each case and according to the rules and regulations governing said association. That the social feature of said association consists of in the meeting of its members in some room or hall owned or rented for their social gathering with such conveniences as appertains to associations organized for said purposes. For the purpose of better promoting the objects of said association, your petitioners respectfully asks for corporate authority to enforce good order, receive donations collect fines, dues and assessments, lectures, literary gatherings and such other social functions as are promotive of the objects of the association; to preserve and invest all monies paid into the treasury from all sources in any manner petitioners and their associates or successors may deem best; to purchase and effect alienations of reality and personality or both, not for the purpose of trade and profit, and to mortgage the same and generally to do and perform all acts necessary to the welfare of said association, and petitioners pray that the court may grant to petitioners and their associates such corporate powers as may be suitable to their enterprise and not inconsistent with the laws of the state of Georgia, and not violative of private rights. 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Advertising Rates given on application. ```markdown ``` IT IS CHRISTMAS "Sing, O Heavens; and be joyful, O Earth; and break forth into singing, O Mountains: For the Lord hath comforted his people and will have mercy upon his afflicted."—(Joel) "For unto us a child is born, unto a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful, Conseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. "Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. "The zeal of the Lord of host will perform this." (Isalah) We thank Thee, Lord, for the matchless faith of our fathers before the first rays of hope flitted through the rehumanizing influences of bondage; We thank Thee, Lord, for the thread of faith which sustains us, the present generation,—when oppression and injustice are enthroned to crush our spirit, to torment our children and to deny us all the rights of freemen. We thank Theo. Lord, for the hope which our children feel in the future, to be wrought out of their own sweat and blood, in the great mental and moral and physical struggle of the races of earth. We believe in the capacity and prowess of our people in a field of just and equitable competition. We believe in the ultimate triumph of Right and the frutition of Thy rich promises to those who keep the faith. Grant us, O. Lord. Thy help and Thy benediction in our struggle; Purge our people of narrowness and gullie and selfishness and sin; Bring us to sympathy and love for each other and for mankind the world over. May "The zeal of the Lord of Hosts perform this." "Hear us, O, Father, in our, weak nees."—Amen. HERE LIE: Sergeant William C. Nesbitt Corporal Larson C. Brown Corporal James Wheatly Corporal Jesse Moore Corporal Chas. W. Baltimore Private William Brockenridge Private Thomas C. Hawkins Private Carlos Snodgrass Private Ira B. Davis Private James Dwine Private Frank Johnson Private Rosley W. Young Private Pat McWorter They "gave their lives a ransom for many." While, technically and legally, they erred, still in the light of the Ages and in the eyes of the All-Seeing, they were "more sinned against than sinned." It is written: "They went to their death with herole stoicism. There was neither bravado nor fear." The citizens of Savannah are afforded an unusual opportunity of coming together in a tremendous community folk-meet and spiritual service in the Community Christmas Tree Song Service which will be held in Dixon Park at 6:30 p. m. on the evening of December 27. It will be a splendid program which will be carried out on that occasion. The thousands of children of purge and, tender voices will sing the beautiful car- ols of praise and rejoicing celebrating together the anniversary of the birth of Christ. How beautifully spiritual and sentimental will be that solemn spectacle of service in honor of the Prince of Peace, against the horrifying holocaust of war which grips the world with lash of fire and hands of steel! How great the test of Christian faith when men remain "steadfast and unmovable" in spite of an almost deluge of civilized nations! Surely, "God is a Rock." Fully five thousand hearts will pour out their full heart's emotion in song-on that evening, for every church, every pastor, every church officer, every Sunday school, every man, woman and child in Savannah is invited to participate. The line of march, the one beginning in Yamacraw, the other in the Old Fort are so commemorative of "The Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem" of the King, now two thousand years ago. The pilgrims, the worshippers, the innocent children, and may be, the idly curious, will be there to make the vast assemblage typical, and to cause the imagination to reflect and recall the yester-years, when Christianity was young, and spiritual freedom was not yet born. The choruses of old and young, of teachers and pupils and worshippers, are busy at rehearsing throughout the city under the general direction of the competent general director, Miss Alice Ellis, and the beautiful celebration will in all probability, eclipse the charming and splendid occasion of last year when hundreds sang in the soft twilight, in the shadows of a beautiful tree, brilliantly illuminated with electric lights,—when thousands of singers and listeners, meditated, if but Christ child, Gehsemane, Golgotha and a moment, on the beautiful Mary, the Resurrection— NEGRO EDUCATION We quote the following significant statement from a memorial issued by the Southern University Race Commissions, composed of delegates from the State-Universities of 11 Southern states, and addressed broadly to the "college men of the South": "The South cannot realize its destiny if one-third of her population is undeveloped and inefficient. For our common welfare we must strive to cure disease wherever we find it, strengthen whatever is weak, and develop all that is undeveloped. The inadequate provision for the education of the Negro is more than an injustice to him; it is an injury to the white man." Except in very rare instances the appropriations for Negro education, rural and urban, have not only been perfunctory, but designed only to meet the requirements of such legislation as has been enacted in the interest of the education of Negro children. This has been the case because the majority of white administrators have lacked sympathy and interest in Negro education and have had no vision of its direct and vital relation to the white race and to the civilization and development of the South. What little has been appropriated in this behalf out of the state and local school funds has been given and left to the care of itself, as it were. There has been such little study and consideration and planning of Negro systems, city and county and state, that much of the potential in such appropriations as have been made has been lost through lack of supervision and direction. In the smaller and rural schools, plain neglect has been the rule, while in the larger and city schools the superintendents or supervisors responsible to a critical and exacting white constituency, have given only their spare and fragmentary time to the Negro schools, or they have run them through their agents, the principals. Chaotic condition could only result from such a regime. No element of progress or stimulus could survive such operation or atmosphere. No remedy for changing this order of things could come save from an interest in the education of the Negro portion of the school population, on the part of the white or on the part of the Negroes themselves. The rank and file of Negroes, in both city and county communities, even up to today, are too little lightened to understand these unfortunate conditions, or are indifferent as to them. Whites, as may be expected, have little or no interest in rigid efficiency and effectiveness in Negro schools, and, are content to let them "sham" along, because there is already too little revenue for purposes of their own children to have diverted to the channels of Negro education, his equitable share of the school funds. The school fund is derived from several sorts of taxes. The fact that Negroes own relatively little real estate has given rise to the oft-repeated legend that Negroes get more than their equitable portion based on a pro rata division of the taxes. This rumor is so fallacious, that we wish we could explain to every person who is so unthinking as to preach it. THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE, SATURDAY DEC. 22, 1917 If education were restricted to the large tax payers, to the rich—very few, pitifully few children, could enter the common schools, because the great majority of people are poor. Very few whites, we mean, could be enrolled in the public schools. Then there is a serious difficulty to be found in equitably apportioning between the two races their proper shares of the corporation taxes, fines duties, etc., all of which go to the school fund. PRESIDENT JONES APPOINTS COMMIS Vicksburg, Miss., Dec 5th—In pliance with the request made by of the leaders of the Southernist Convention (white) who were tendance at the National Baptist convention in Atlanta last September in compliance with the resolution ed by this convention after sp had been made by Drs. Gambla Hailey of Texas, President Jone Furthermore, and important too is the fact that the taxes on rental property are actually and certainly paid by the tenant, the landlord acting as his agent in paying it over to the tax collector. The Negro renter pays the taxes on the property he occupies. Who will dispute these plain facts? How have these conditions held on for years and years, except through the ignorance and thoughtlessness and indifference of the masses of Negro people, coupled with the studied schemes of the white administrators of public school funds which aim to profit to greater extent than their due in education of their own children. It would not do to awaken Negroes on this point. Let them "sleep on" as to their rights under the constitution and the law. This is the policy of the white education boards as a general rule. A very few of them are taking a more liberal view of recent years, mostly in the city communities. Negroes, heretofore, have exercised only their privilege of petition to the governing and administrating authority. They have not known of their right of protest. It will be a good thing when they do learn of their due privileges and rights in public benefits which are supported out of public funds. Few Negroes, even of the so-called educated, know anything about how the common schools are financed, how the funds are derived, and what is their just and equitable portion under the law. They have been too derelict to investigate. Not many more know what constitutes good school equipment, suitable study-plan and curricula, and efficient method and teaching. Most patrons are ignorant and are not to be blamed for it, but many who, with little interest and effort, could inform themselves, go on thinking—taking their children's word or the teacher's for what's going on. Parents-teachers' organizations are being formed, but unfortunately, these are failing to put their thought and energy on the thing of chiefest importance, viz. the grade of work being done at the school they patronize, and the degree of efficiency of the teaching forces in it. They have allowed themselves to be led off on the extra-school activities, the community social interests and the like. There is no record that they have ever gone further than to inquire "how is my boy—getting alone?" These organizations serve a useful purpose, but if their members should think for themselves, they would serve an infinitely more important purpose in keeping their school plant in tune with modern progress, keyed up to the reasonable thorness and efficiency, and productive of mre satisfactory results in their children. When we do not think—when we do not observe—when we do not study the purposes of the various engagements of ourselves and our children, we drift, and drift and drift, and thus get far behind the vanguard of ordinary progress and ordinary development. Why are there no more children in the public schools of Savannah? Is less than 4,000 Negro children a satisfactory number out of a population of over 40,000? In view of the fact that the Negro and white populations of Savannah are about the same, is less than 4,000 Negro children a fair proportion of the total enrollment of 14,000? Is this disparity and defection traceable to a lack of adequate school facilities? Is your child receiving the proper sort of instruction? Do you inquire whether his days are profitable and regularly engaged? Does he make progress? Is he kept busy at school work or is he interested in other things? Let us practice thinking, more, and let us try out t ona vital and practical subject—the schools. MERRY CHRISTMAS 17 AMERICAN RED CROSS HAPPY NEW YEAR Every one can help in fighting tuberculosis in the trenches in Europe by buying one Red Cross seal for one cent. PRESIDENT JONES APPOINTS COMMISSION ```markdown ``` Vicksburg, Miss., Dec 5th—In compliance with the request made by some of the leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention (white) who were in attendance at the National Baptist Convention in Atlanta last September, and in compliance, with the resolution passed by this convention after speeches had been made by Drs. Gamble and Hailey of Texas, President Jones announced today the personel of the company which it is understood, will meet a like commission from the Southern Baptist Convention and take under consideration certain matters affecting the Negro Baptist throughout the country. It was also learned here that the incorporated convention which held a session at Muskogee last September, has appointed a commission for the same purpose, but it could not be learned definitely whether or not these three commissions, two colored and one white, would meet at the same time and place. It was learned through President Jones, that in following the spirit of the resolution and carrying out the request of the convention, he blided his time, looked over the field and appointed the men he considered capable to take up and discuss dispassionately any matter pertaining to the future welfare of the Negro Baptists. THE WAGE EARNERS SAVINGS BANK Take this opportunity to thank itsfriends and patrons for their liberal patronage during this year and extends to them its best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year The commission as appointed is Rev. D. B. Galnes, D. D., editor of the People's Defender, Little Rock, Ark.; Rev. Geo. W. Alexander, D. D., Vicksburg, Miss.; Rev. Jno. W. Hurse, D. D. Kansas City, Mo.; Rev. E. W. Bowen, D. D., Spartenburg, S. C.; Rev. S. S. Jones, D. D., president of the Progressive Baptist State Convention of Oklahoma, Muskogee, Okla.; Rev. J. L. Harding, D. D., president of the Baptist State Convention of Tennessee, Nashville, Tenn.; Rev. S. R. Prince, D. D., president of the Baptist Sunday School State Convention of Texas, Forth Worth. This is the age of Preparedness We paid the Members of our 1917 Christmas Club $20,000.00 This will be a real Christmas for them, they are prepared. How about You? It is understood that this commission of seven will in all probability hold a meeting, organize and then await the notice from the Southern White Baptists as to time and place. Prepare for Christmas of 1918 by joining our 1918 Christmas Club. Now Open. For the past year, it seems from what can be picked up in this state that there are continued rumors relative to peace. It was said here this week that one of the strong corporation men of Philadelphia has issued a pahphlet telling how peace could be obtained among the Negro Baptists and that another editor in Virginia has responded to one Rev. Mr. Judkins on peace proposals. President Jones was non-committal as to what steps would be taken. He had just returned from an extended trip east where he had met a special committee that conferred with the War Department relative to some religious work during the present crisis, over in Arkansas and up in the state of Mississippi. WE HAVE FOUR CLASSES OF CHRISTMAS CARDS 10 Cts, 25 Cts. 50 Cts. and $1.00 And Pay Our Members 5 per cent Interest 5 PER CENT INTEREST PAID ON SAVINGS 6 PER CENT ON TIME CERTIFICATES One Dollar Starts an Account. COMMUNITY WHIST CLUB STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE WAGE EARNERS SAVINGS BANK SAVANNAH, GA. At The Close Of Business Dec. 15, 1917 RESOURCES The regular bi-weekly meeting of the Community Whist Club took place on the evening of Thursday December 13th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Blair, 750 Bolton street, east. The evening was pleasantly spent by the many members and guests present. Miss Harriett Parkhurst won the ladies' prize and Dr. Wm. A. Harris the gentlemen's prize. The latter part of the evening was given over to the enjoyment of the dalty repast prepared by the smiling host and hostess. The following guests were present: Misses N. A. Houston and Harriett Parkhurst Mrs. A. R. Holmes; Messrs Romeo Smith, Harry Gouldrock Earl Parks and Dr. Wm. A Harris. JIM BLACKSWAMP, COLORED DIED AT 145 YEARS The oldest man in this section, and no doubt in the state, died near Bascom in this county on Nov. 14th. This was Jim Blackswamp, an old colored man, who, according to the best information, was 145 years old when he died. Peter Prescott, his son, is now 77 years old, and he had five children older than Peter. Old Jim was in good health and active up to a few months before his death, and was able to walk around the place. He could tell three wars—the Civil war, the war of 1812 and the Revolutionary war. He was a young boy during the Revolution, and remembered very well when the British soldiers were in this section. His son Peter says his father was the oldest man in the world, and it is very likely that he was—Sylvania Telephone. Before me came L. E. Williams, president of Wage Earners 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. Mrs. J. G. Graves and little Bernice B. and Cyril Cole of Hawkinsville spent the week and very pleasantly in Mrs. Graves' parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Cole. They joined Mr. J. G. Graves in Brunswick and also spent a few days very pleasantly in Waycross before returning home. They attended spending the Christmas in Savannah. Mrs. Clinton Johnson returned home from New York on Thursday night. --- ```markdown ``` Locals and Personals Mrs. E. D. Armstrong attended the meeting of the executive board of Odd Fellows at Atlanta on Wednesday. Miss, Effle Avery of Augusta, sister of Mrs. Chas. Squire, is in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. Squire. Miss Islanda Smith of Washington, D. C., niece of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Patterson and Dr. E. J. Smith, will arrive in the city Monday to spend the holidays. --- Mrs. Ella Nora Harris is visiting at Ludiwlei. Miss Marie E. Blalock left the city on Thursday night to spend the holidays with her relatives in Raleigh, N. C. --- Mrs. Sarah Murray arrived in the city Thursday from Buffalo, N. Y. for the holidays. Mrs. Murray was formerly Mrs. Sarah Riley and is a native of this city. She is stopping with her sister, Mrs. Maggie Montgomery, 507 Park avenue, west. A Christmas program was rendered at Reidsville High school Friday afternoon, Dec. 21. Miss Florine Seutching is in the city to spend the holidays with her sister. Mrs. A. B. Culbreath. After the holidays she will return to Ballard Normal school of Macon. Mrs. Cora Allen is out again. Mrs. Martha Norris spent the week in the city. Mr. W. H. Logan who was in the city a few days ago, is now in Griffin. Mr. J. W. Bennett spent the week in Jesup. Mr. Wilber Deadman is in the city to spend the holidays. Mr. Jos. Teasor has returned from the north. Mrs. Ella Henderson spent Saturday and Sunday in Glenmore, Ga. The services were well attended at Gaines Chapel Sunday. Mrs. Jeanie Harris spent the week in Waynesville. If you want to know of the people and events of the south, read the Savannah Tribune. Mr. George D. Clemmens and many others who have finished in the public here are making good in Tallahassee College. Mr. D. A. Martin has returned to Hiliza, Ga., after spending a plensant stay at the home of Prof. and Mrs. R. R. Holmes. Mrs. L. A. Taylor of 117 Butler street spent last week in Jacksonville, Fla. Rev. J. W. Johnson delivered an inspiring address Sunday 5:30 p. m. at the Y. M. C. A. Prof. R. R. Holmes wishes to thank the teachers and students of the school for the contribution on the song books. The graduating class of 1018 has elected the following offices: Birdia McDonald, president; Mary Lou Thomas, vice president; Oneeda Everett, treasurer; Alma Duggard, secretary; Booker T. Simmons, asst secretary. 3 PHILADELPHIA, PA., NEWS Dr. Williams, M. D., of Chester, Pa., is assisting the good people of Chester to send the boys at the camp some gloves for Christmas. Glad to see Mr. Wm. Russell out again. The 12th anniversary sermon of Sons and Daughters of Moses was preached Sunday evening at Mother Bethel by Rev. R. J. Williams. The reverend was at his best and all who heard him were made to rejoice. Rev. Page (white) preached a wonderful sermon Sunday a. m. at Mother Bethel. Rev. Page appealed to the colored people to set up a family altar in their homes, thereby create a love for home. Mrs. Hattle Perry is vice president of the automobile club that is buying the car for the pastor. Mrs. Rosa Hodgers issecretary. The car will be here in a few days There are more than 3,000 colored people working on Hog Island, building ships Don't forget to leave orders for The Tribune at 1819 Catherine St. Mrs. Ada Bell of Waycross, Ga., is living in her beautiful three story brick home in Darby, Pa. Miss Gertrude Norris, the efficient clerk for Home Extension Ins. Co., possesses a great personality. Mr. A. Henderson, and old Virginia boy, is making good in Philadelphia. Mrs. W. O. Castleberry spent a few days in Camden, N. J. this week. Miss Gladys Hyman, once head clerk for the Home Extension Ins. Co., has accepted a position as book keeper at Brown and Stephens bank. Rev. R. J. Williams, pastor of Mother Bethel A. M. E. church, was elected Grand Master of the Masonic fraternity of the state of Pennsylvania. The election of Rev. Williams to that office adds much to the executive part of the order: In Memory KYLES—In sad but loving memory of my dear mother, Mrs. Rachel Kyles, who departed this life December 23rd, 1916. My heart in deep sorrow recalls to the day, As memory recalls how death bore thee away; And left me in tears, in grief and in woe. When I stood by your grave one year ago. After the toll and the trouble, There cometh a day of rest; After thy weary conflict, Peace on thy Saylour's breast. Beautiful toiler thy work all done. Beautiful soul that heaven has won. Loving daughter MAXWELL-In sad but loving remembrance of our beloved mother, Elizabeth Maxwell, who entered into eternal rest three years ago December 19, 1914. Whose love can equal the love of a mother? Whose devotion so loyal and true? Who suffers so much with such joy for another? Who works with such pleasure as mother for you? ```markdown ``` محمد بن محمد CHARITY HOSPITAL The Board of Trustees of Charity Hospital ishes to thank Miss Sallie Houstoun for $18.90, proceeds of an entertainment given by her for the hospital, also the ladies of the Charity Hospital Circle, for $44.48 from their last entertainment and $10.00 worth of linen from the same young ladles. Charity hospital desires also to thank Mrs. L. A. Newton for the grocery cans that she gave as a thanksgiving-donation. Also Electa Chapter of Eastern Star for six bed spreads. Young Bros. Grocery Special Best White Meat.....38c lb Sugar .....10c lb; 3½ lb Bag 33c Bulk Lard.....24c lb Best Creamery Butter.....50c lb Better Butter.....58c lb Cream Cheese.....35c lb Whole Rice 10c lb; per peck.....$1.35 Meal, per peck.....63c Grits, per peck.....75c Tall Pet Cream.....13c Small Pet Cream.....6c Tulip Devan Milk.....13c Eagle Brand Milk.....20c Heinz's Polk and Beans.....17c Heinz's Spaghetti.....15c Heinz's Sweet Mixed Pickle.....15c Heinz's Sweet Plain Pickle.....15c Heinz's Peanut Butter.....15c ½ lb Rumford Baking Powder.....15c 1 lb Rumford Baking Powder.....17c ½ lb Royal Baking Powder.....25c Passof and Monkey Baking Powder Davis Baking Powder.....5c Puster Brown Salmon.....20c Oil Sardines.....6c Alaga and Sunny Gold Syrup.....15c Octagon Soap.....6c Swift Pride Soap.....5c Swift Pride Washing Powder.....6c Swift Sunbrite Cleanser.....6c Sweet Potatoes, per peck.....30c Irish Potatoes, per qt.....10c Onions, ) ( .....10c Ivory Soap, each.....5c Sweet Heart Soap.....5c Sweet Heart Powder.....5c 6 lb Self Rising Flour.....45c 12 lb Self Rising Flour.....85 24 lb Self Rising Flour.....$1.65 36th & Burroughs St. Phone 4291 # 1. 什么是区块链? 区块链是一种基于区块链技术的数字货币系统，它利用区块链技术实现去中心化、去匿化、去信任的交易和结算。区块链技术可以实现数字货币的去中心化，避免了传统金融机构的集中管理，提高了交易效率和安全性。区块链技术还可以实现数字货币的去匿化，避免了传统金融机构的集中管理，提高了交易效率和安全性。区块链技术还可以实现数字货币的去信任的交易和结算。 December 17 to 24—Monday, Six night bazar at U. B. of A., hall by District Temple U. B. of A., Admission 15 cents, first night, other nights 10 cents. December 26, Wednesday—Allegro Frolique Saus Sousi at Catholic hall by Child Welfare Committee. Admission 15 cents. American Furniture Co. Near Perry Street DO NOT FORGET, WE BUY AND SELL SECOND HAND FURNITURE. Phone 1321, ... W. C. Paul Manager HELP WANTED—Female help wanted, over 16 years old to work in the best ventilated factory in the city, plenty of heat, all new electric machines, steady work year around, liberal salaries while learning... Any one willing to work can earn from $5.00 to $7.00 a week...Half day off on Saturdays. Globe Manufacturing Co., Paulsen & Joe streets. Mechanics Hall. Dr.A. S.La Fayette DENTIST All work done at reasonable prices and guaranteed Gold Work a Specialty Free Examination Hours 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Phone 2171 TRIBUNE BUILDING 1009 West Broad St., Cor. Waldburg L. CERVUS ALCES Weldon Lodge No. 26, L. B. P. O. E. of W., holds its regular meetings the first and third Tuesdays in each month, 8:30 p. m. at Masonic temple, Gwinnett street, west. F. A. DILWORTH, E. R. J. D. POWELL, Secretary MADAME DeLONG Clairvoyant Medium If you are undecided, in doubt, unhappy, consult the old reliable life reader-adviser. Without knowing whom you are or from whence you came, she tells your name, names of friends, enimies rivals. Tells whom and where you will marry; about persons you wish to know of—their thoughts, actions, intentions. About changes, new undertakings, health, travel, investments, mysterious influences, unnatural conditions; what occupation to follow for success; whom to trust, whom to avoid. Fulil life clairvoyant reading tells all; permanently located Bluff Road, near postoffice, THUNDERBOLT (Car stop Nelson switch in front of residence). Phone 655-J AT MAPUNIC TEMPLE From 2:00 to 7:00 o'clock. Clean dancing strictly. Classical music. Come and have a good time. Admission 10 Cents. Ticket Committee—Miss Eva Robinson, Miss Loitie Burke, Miss Nona May Mitchell, Miss Erline Brown, Miss Veronica Taylor, Miss Gussie Whitfield, Mr. J B. Pleasant, Prof Augustus Price, Manager. Job Work ransfer Co. Packing Shipping storage for Straw Rides Picnics PHONES Residence 3067-W NU-LIFE The Preparation has won its tremendous success with it has met the demand for a soothing, medicated, scientific compound. By living up to the expectation of its user, it has won being, the best known hair grower and beautifier. PRICE 25 CENTS OTHER PREPARATIONS Estelle's Dandruff Remover, guaranteed to cure tetter and a diseases. Estelle's Specialine for the temples, tender scalp and very fine Ectelle's Antiseptic Shampoo, for cleaning the scalp and hair. Special inducements are made to agents looking articles. ADDRESS: MADAME ESTELLE U-Life College of Hair and Beauty 72 WEST 133RD STREET NEW Or write your nearest "Nu-Life" Hairdresser, DR. GEO. W. 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If not, call on one of our agents today, or Phone 3713, J. H. Doyle, District Manager, Wage Earners Bank Building, or write to A. F. Herndon, President and Treasurer, or J. C. Lindsay, Xice-President and General Manager, 200 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, Ga.; C. C. Shanks Secretary and Auditor. We hear much these days colored people, not patronizing business enterprises— The truth of the matter is that many Colored bus have neither kept pace with the broadening and d ing tastes of the Colored customer nor with the efforts of their white competitors. these days about not patronizing colored t many Colored business men broadening and discriminat- mes nor with the specialized. 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 an ored merchant must "fall in" or "fall out." The difference between the business which is "m and "just so-so" is the difference in merchandising. We can help you to put your business into the "m class. Write for booklet entitled, REACHING THE MAN'S PURSE. Use your business letter-head. selling methods and the Col- "fall out." business which is "mighty fine" in merchandising methods. business into the "mighty fine" LEACHING THE COLORED business letter-head. Address BUSINESS SERVICE Muskegee 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 Is playing its part in the matter of solving the race problem, not only in this our own state, Georgia, but has extended its work of helpful uplift to the states of Alabama and Arkansas as well. What do you think of a Negro Industrial Insurance Company, whose debit is nearly Eleven Thousand Dollars Weekly? Do these figures not show what the race is capable of doing in the mat- ```markdown ``` PAGE FIVE Topeka, Kans.—Cold is plentiful and coal is scarce in this part of the world, yet the people are going right on living and trying to make each day count for something. Our government is fitting up its soldiers and getting them ready to win victory for old Glory, and they are delighted with the idea, and some of them are really restlessly anxious to get into the fight. When they get over there of course Germany will know that they are and then they will know that Germans are on hand to greet them. Such a greeting and such a meeting it will be, but our brave boys will take care of it all, and will soon bring to a close the war and establish for all mankind universal peace and democracy. Now where will we be as a race? We will be counted in with the victors, because right now we are in common with other Americans striving to do all that our President asks us to do. Anything that means success we are ready to do. We will do without our favorite eating if that will win. We will give upour sons if that will win, and then we will go if that will win. When the war is over and we take our inventory, it will be found that some of our best young men will not be here to answer the roll, only their comrades will answer for them and tell how they died and were buried with the stars and stripes wrapped about them. Their bodies will be in a sunken grave in France or England, and their is returned to the God who gave them. They will be numbered among the heroes. In this connection then we will have a part in our country. This is not the time to discuss racial differences, but we hope that after we and the white men have died, that those who are left will have protection under the law, and that there will never be a blot on civilization as was in Dyersburg, Tenn., a few days ago. That every man will be a man and will count for one and when it comes to law we will all stand the same. I wonder if it will ever be in America, one north, one south and one human race. Will Jim Crowism, race prejudice, race discrimination and the like become of the past? I can see here and there a few signs. That was a great position of the Supreme Court of the United States a few days ago, when it declared segregation unconstitutional. That is final, for to appeal from the decision of that court means to appeal to arms. We all rejoice in that. Now we find that the young men who are not in war are in school, and the young women too, for they believe that the test in the future will be on fitness, on the mind and not on color, skin or hair, hence they desire to have their minds trained. The man who is at the head of an institution now is a great general and is doing great work. I am proud of some of them. As I write to you this week, I am with a great general who is at the head of a great army of young people, who are fighting ignorance and illiteracy and are coming out successful. It is Dr. William R. Carter, at the head of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, located about two miles from the City of Topeka, Kans. Kansas has always stood for an educated citizenship, and to that end has been willing to invest money. I am sure you have heard of this school and its great president. He is putting his life into the work, and is bringing things to pass. It has often been called the Western Tuskegee, because of the work and the man at the head of it. Dr. Carter is a worker. So into Kansas he has thrown his life and is showing the people the necessity of education. He has organized the farmers into the Sunflower Agricultural Association, which is for the purpose of bringing together the farmers during the month of December and there they plan their work for the year and get in position to do moer and better work. The association is in session this week, and Dr. Carter is the president. He has pointed out the work for this year and has shown these young people what will be required of them. I mean the farmers. They are to make enough food stuff to feed themselves, then they are to help to feed the soldiers of this country and the allies. They are going to put in much stuff in the ground and hope to bring it out in good shape next fall and during the winter months, and even in the summer. They have talked about planting more poultry, making more eggs, which must take the place of meat. They have talked about the corn meal and the various ways it could be used. They have shown each other how to raise chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and other things belonging to the same family. The pigs came in for a free for all discussion. I had the pleasure of meeting that "Potato King" J. G. Grove, of Edwardville, Kans. I am told he has made a fortune raising potatoes for the market. He is some wealthy man now and it is just an education to hear him talk about the soil and how to make it work. At present he is treasurer of the association, and he is a good one I am told. At the session, you are reminded of a country fair, because the people bring along some of the things they have made, and present them to people to see and admire, and then they are given premiums, and blue and white ribbons. Fine chickens, fine ducks, fine geese are all here to speak for themselves, and some of the finest I have ever seen since I have been in this world. Of course you have heard of the death of Rev. J. Frank McDonald, D. D., editor of the Western Christian Recorder. I shall have to bring this letter to a stop now. C. J. Hardstew. NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITOL Washington, D. C.-Mr. James L. Wilmeth is the new head of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, succeeding Mr. Joseph E. Ralph, resigned? He is an administrator of ripe experience having served with marked efficiency for several years as chief clerk of the Treasury Department. The fact that at he "Bureau" there are hundreds of colored employees renders the personality of the Director a matter of especial interest to the race. All will be glad to know that Mr. Wilmeth is a Christian gentleman, broad-minded and far-visited, and absolutely fair and square in his dealings with all classes of people. ... The Baptist Ministers' Conference of the District of Columbia, in session a few days ago, extended a unanimous vote of thanks to Secretary of War Baker for his stand in favor of liberty and equality of all citizens before the law, without regard to race or color in his appointment of Mr. Emmett J. Scott as special assistant to the War Department. The conference met at the Metropolitan Baptist Church and Rev. M. W. D. Norman presided. The conference also voted to name a committee of five to draft resolutions condemning Commissioner Gardiner for his reference to the colored population of the District in the course of his speech before the Board of Trade opposing suffrage for the district. . . . The Morning Star Lodge, No. 40, the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, has adopted the distinctive button recommended by the Grand Lodge of Colored Elks, so as not to conflict with the white Elks. This is the lodge of which Grand Exalted Ruler Armond W. Scott is a member. The new officers of the local lodge include Alexander Taylor, Robert F. Plummer, James Franklin, R. P. J. Williams, S. A. Jones, William Millard, George F. Hatton, Haymond Jaryis and J. C. Smith. It is the desire of the Scott administration to get along in peace and harmony with the white Elks and to avoid friction that is not only annoying but productive of expensive and unnecessary litigation. Salem Tutt Whitney and J. Homer Tutt's "Smart Set" is drawing finely this week in "My People" at the Howard, notwithstanding the fact that the week before Christmas is regarded as the dullest theatrical period in the year. Romeo L. Doughterty, dramatic and sporting editor of the New York News predicts that the Howard University quint will make a strong showing in the game scheduled for New Year's in the "Big City," although they are going up against one of Gotham's monster machines. William H. J. Bockett is winning laurels as athletic instructor at Howard University this year. He is pulling hard for a "gim" that will give him the facilities he sorely needs. S. H. Dudley is receiving estimates for the enlargement and equipment of his Mid-City Theatre. The capacity will be almost doubled and a new and commodious stage will be installed. The Quality Amusement Company presents "The Girl from Rector's" next week, with "The Servant in the House" to follow. ```markdown ``` Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis has been giving a series of recitals in and about Pittsburg. In dramatic interpretation and travelogues Miss Davis is doing the best work of her long and brilliant career before the public. Miss Jennie Watts Brown, in dramatic impersonations, is pleasing large audiences throughout the Dudly circuit. Mr. John A. Lanford, the well-known architect and builder, who has done effective service at a number of leading schools of the race and who was in business here for a number of years, is now holding down a fine position as inspector of construction work at the Washington Navy Yard. He is thus far the only colored man so employed there. Mr. Lankford organized the first branch of the National Negro Business League in this community and was for a long time a vice president of Booker T. Washington's monumental Board of Trade. Mr. Emmett J. Scott is to be guest of honor at a banquet in Baltimore January 14, tendered by the Maryland Division of the Colored Council for National Defense. A number of Washingtonians will accompany Mr. Scott. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has formulated plans for a public meeting to testify to the gratitude of the race in connection with the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in overthrowing the segregation ordinance. The directors are not able to set a date for the meeting as yet, as they are awaiting a time when it will be convenient for Mr. Moorefield Storey, of Boston, to be present and deliver the principal address. Mr. Storey was principal counsel in the fight against the segregation ordinance, and it was his brief that put the miserable make-shift out of business. --- At the election which resulted in the choice of Dr. S. M. Newman as president of Howard University, it is understood that the votes of Dr. Booker T. Washington and Mr. J. C. Napler were cast for Prof. Kelly Miller. They believed that the time had arrived when a high-class colored man could be entrusted with the direction of a high-class institution for the education of the colored people. A great many more believe that way today, and it is to be hoped that the number includes a majority of Howard's Board of Trustees. --- Mr. Daniel Murray, an assistant librarian of Congress. is now the only colored member of the Washington Board of Trade, others of the race having dropped out year by year. The Third Baptist church has called Rev. W. O. Bullock, formerly pastor of Friendship Baptist church, Winston-Salem, N. C. and Trinity Baptist church has a new shepherd in the person of Rev. Grover Ley Davis. . . . Dr. J. J. Porter, of the Treasury Department, formerly of Little Rock, Ark., has been elected president of the Central Northwest Citizen's Association. Mrs. Jewel Jennifer Phillips, recently married to Dr. W. H. Phillips of Raleigh, N. C., and Mrs. A. Louise Wormley-Davis, recently married to Lawyer Harry Davis, of Cleveland, O. will continue their work as teachers in the Washington schools, at least until the close of the present year. . . . Capt. Elbert Williams, bandmaster in the United States Army during the Spanish-American war and later doing similar work at Tuskegee Institute has gone to Camp Jackson, Columbia, S. C., to organize and instruct a band for service in the national army. Rev. William Tecumseh eron, register of the United States Treasury under President Roosevelt, is pastoring Avery Chapel, Memphis, Tenn., one of the largest A. M. E. churches in the South. . . . Colored young men are being employed in large numbers in the department store elevators and colored girls are in charge of elevators in numerous up-town houses. The day nursery at 1135 New Jersey Avenue is being heaped through the Alley Improvement Society, of which Rev. J. Milton Waldron is president. The nursery cares for as high as forty infants a day, left by poor mothers who must go out to work. It has been in existence five years, but is having the hardest time of its career, owing to the increased demand of war time upon the purse-trong of the people. Congressman Johnson, chairman of the Congressional committee that investigates the East St. Louis riot, will place a transcript of the evidence advanced before Congress and will make a personal report to the President. He says he is in earnest about seeing that justice is meted out to the guilty and declares that there will be no temperizing with the situation. The Colored Business High School is working five nights in the week, giving instructions in typewriting, stenography and book-keeping. The colored students should prepare themselves for this service, for the demand grows stronger all the time. Let us get into the habit of being ready when opportunity knocks, at our door. Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Viola Rowe, of 220 T. street north west, a popular member of the younger society set of LeDroit Park, to Mr. Bernite Castello, a Cuban connected with one of the embassies here. The wedding is set for January 2, and bids fair-to be one of the stellar events of the New Year season. C. E. ELLISON WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN TOILET GROCERY Our Line Includes: Straightening Combs... Wood Alcohol Heating Stoves... Belmont Hair Dressing and Skin Whitener... 50¢ and 25¢ The Famous Kashmir Line of Facial and Scalp Foods at 35¢ e. Prices, etc., furnished upon request. We cater also to Hair and Beauty Parlors. Patronize a race concern that will be same more than your money. Mme. Bridle Freeman of S. Ga., handles our goods. Order from her at 450½ Montgomerie if this is nearest to you. Address all matter to C. E. ELLISON, Box 18, Cedartown WINTERCOOL All suffering humanity is invited to try "Wintercol", without delay. Why suffer the tortures of Group Golds, Neuralgia, Sore Throat, Rheumatism and all allied conditions from exposure due to the cold? Banish the above condition use of that wonderful preparation, "Wintercol" made from the oil of Wintergreen and other valuable ingredients. Use comp. Buy "Wintercol" for that cold. Prepared by the Sheppard Company. PRICE 25 AND 50' CENTS. Sold at Savannah Pharmacy SAVANNAH'S ONLY COLORED DRUG STORES Moody and Fonvielle, Proprietors 719 WEST BROAD STREET AND 140 FARM ST PHONES 3570 AND 4313 THE STAR HAIR GROWER AIL DEALER IN TOILET GOODS Online Includes: $1.25 $8.5 Cents Skin Whitener...50¢ and 25¢ Per Box Facial and Scalp Foods at 35¢ & 50¢ Box on request. We cater also to Druggists, size a race concern that will appreciate Mme. Bridle Freeman of Savannah, or from her at 450½ Montgomery street, E. ELLISON, Box 18, Cedartown, Ga. ERCOL Is invited to try "Wintercol". 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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 MGR., P. O. Box 812, Greenshoro, N. C. rs Feed Company ers in Hay and Grain of All Kinds 309 BERRIEN STRE --- Henry Mears Feed Co Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Hay and Grain of A DNE 3461 309 BERRIE 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 The Handy Dye Works Movers...We Pack, Store and Sh with anyone else, Ring 3461 309 Berrien St y Dye Work Expert Piano and Furniture Movers...We Pack, Store and Ship Before closing out with anyone else, Ring 3461 Henry Mears, Proprietor. 309 Berrien Street The Handy Dye Works B. F. HANDY, PROPRIETOR PERT DRY AND STEAM CLEANERS, PRESSERS AND Sults Pressed 25c Each Skirts Cleaned 50c Each. Sults Ladies Silk and Chiffon Work Our Specialty the 3018—Work Called for and Delivered to any part of the cl LEANERS, PRESSERS AND REPAIR kirts Cleaned 50e Each. Suits Cleaned Chiffon Work Our Specialty Delivered to any part of the city-Phone EXPERT DRY AND STEAM CLEANERS, PRESSERS AND REPAIRERS Men's Suits Pressed 25c Each Skirts Cleaned 50c Each. Suits Cleaned $1.00 Ladies Silk and Chiffon Work Our Specialty Phone 3018—Work Called for and Delivered to any part of the city—Phone 3018 717 EAST BROAD STREET PATE SAYS E SAYS He still offers most of the toilet preparations at the old price and as cheap as you find it on Broughton street. We carry a very complete line of toilets as well as everything else you will find in a good drug store—most folks in our part of twon trade at Pate's, so you must get the habit because you save money, and money talks. Our prescription is our pride and we fill them right and at the right price. We sell stamps and accommodate you in every way we possibly can. PERFUME TOOTH PASTE WASH SOAP Pate's Drug Store Hall and West Broad Phones 4710-4711 AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL Courses. Strong Faculty ning. ReasonableRates. alogue, address FORT VALLEY GA. FORT VALLEY HIGH AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL Literary and Industrial Courses. Strong Facility. Thorough Training. Reasonable Rates. For catalogue, address H. A. HUNT, FORT VALLEY GA. --- Literary and Industrial Courses. Strong Faculty Thorough Training. ReasonableRates. --- ```markdown ``` Duffy and West Broad Phones 1488-1489 LADIES' AUXILIARY MEETING The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Negro Protective League meets at the Colored Carnegie Library every first Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Please be present. (tf) 240 Barnard Street Specialist in Gold and Bridge Work Savannan, ga Does all kind of high grade denti 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 Amalgam Fillings. From nine to a full set of teeth $8.00 and $10.00 Broken plates mended and teeth added. All Gold Crowns Granted by UK Gold Dr. J. W.Jamerson FIRST-CLASS DENTIST All Work Guaranteed Wage Earners Bank Building PONE 3227-L FALL! FALL! FALL! Our Fall and Winter Samples are Here, Call and See Them JOHN D. BAKER The Tailor 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 Dealer in second handed shoes Clothes cleaned, pressed 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 Mrs. Wm. Mitchell, Employment Bureau. Jobs for both men and women in Summit, N. J.. Write for partnellars to Mrs. Wm. Mitchell, 86 Railroad avenue, Summit, N. J. Boarding and lodging also. THE PLACE TO GET UP-TO-DATE FURNISHED ROOMS WHEN IN NEW YORK Is at 237 WEST 137TH STREET (Between 7th and 8th Avenues) All Modern Improvements. By Day, Week or Month C. PITTMAN & W. H. WHITE Proprietors Mme. Hart's Hair Dressing and Grower It will make the hair grow long and silky. Second to no hair preperation on the market. All who have trie it gladly reccomme d same to others. Agent wanted everywhere. Write for terms VIOLA E. HART Manufacturer COLORED CITIZEN GIVES THIS STATEMENT A. E. Watson says:—For years I have been troubled with Malaria Fever. I was always constipated, had splitting headaches and feverish all the time. I was working on the docks and was compelled to stop work. After trying all kinds of medicines a friend recommended No 63 and after using a few bottles I am well and working again. I am more than glad to give this testimonial. adv.) WHEN AT HARDEEVILLE, STOP IN AND REFRESH YOURSELF AT Mrs. R. H. Scriven CONFECTIONERY STORE MAIN STREET, Near POST OFFICE Mme. Cargo Hair-dressing, Manicuring and Massage. "Poro" Treatment a Specially. Combings made to order. PHONE 3534 MADAM J. H. TURNER'S BEAUTY PARLORS Poro System of Scalp Treatment Hair Dressing, Manicuring. Com- bings Made to Order Savannah Home Association Building 508 MINIS STREET Weekly Church News ST. PHILIP A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. Branch, the pastor, preached at both morning and evening services Sunday and the services were inspiring. Interest ran high in the Sunday school and League. Miss A. Evers assisted the superIntendent in the review of the lesson. Mrs. Mattie Thomas will assist tomorrow. Miss Alice Ellis instructed all of the the Schools in the music to be sung at the community Christmas tree. At the same time and place at 4 p. m. tomorrow, St. Philip church, all of the Sunday schools will again practice. All of the Sunday schools are urged to be present. The Savannah Sunday school Association will meet at St. Philip Wednesday night, at 8 o'clock, December 26. Dr. W. G. Alexander and Col. W. B. Stubbs are the main speakers. The public is invited. THANKFUL BAPTIST CHURCH Thankful Baptist church, Huntingdon street, west, Rev. J. H. Edwards, pastor. Rev. L. A. Johnson preached at the morning service and Rev. P. T. Harper at night. The pastor is much better. Services tomorrow: Prayer meeting 5:30 a. m.; Sunday school 10:15; preaching 11:30; preaching 8:30; weekly services: Prayer meeting Tuesday night, preaching Thursday night, choir rehearsal Friday night. EANGELICAL MINISTERS UNION The Evangelical Ministers' Union met at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, at Asbury M. B. church, in its regular weekly session. Dr. R. V. Branch conducted the devotional services and led in reciting the 29th Psalter. Rev. J. W. Hollaway, D. D., of Thebes, Ga., was a visitor to the Union and spoke very timely on "Unity." He also gave a graphic description of our people in his section. Rev. Wm. Daniels responded to the address of Dr. Hollaway in behalf of the union. Mr. Frank Callen, the probation officer, was also a visitor to the union and spoke of his work and asked the co-operation of the union, which was assured him. It was voted not to meet next Tuesday, it being Christmas day, and every member was urged to be present at the first meeting in the new year. FIRST B. B. CHURCH Services on Sunday were well attended. Sunday morning Rev. Wright read for the lesson II John 3:13-17. subject "Truth and Love." It was a very practical and pointed sermon. At night Rev. Wright read for the lesson St. John 14:6. The honored guests of the church was the Guaranty Mutual Life and Health Insurance Co., officers and agents; Rev. Wright gave them a most hearty welcome. Several interesting speeches were made. Mr. C. L. Davis was master of ceremonies. A paper subject "Encouragement and respect for each other" was read by Mrs. F. A. Merchison. Mr. Jas. Crawford introduced the president of the company. Mr. Walter Scott, who gave an excellent history of the company. Mr. C. L. Davis also spoke in glowing terms of the company and its work. They donated very generously to the church and the pastor. Rev. Wright's text was from John 14:6. subject "Joining the King's Insurance Company." It was surely an insurance sermon, filled with the assurance of peace. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. J. S. Irhy, pastor. The service last Sunday were well attended. The pastor preached at both services, his text at night was from Matt. 23:30 subject "The Responsibility". The sermon was noble. The R. Y. P. U. had a noble lesson on Sunday afternoon, subject "The Virgins" Services: Early morning prayer meeting 5:30; preaching 11 a, m.; Sunday school 3:30; R. Y. P. U. 7 p. m.; preaching 8:30 p. m. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH On Friday night, December 7th an interesting origination service was conducted by the pastor. He was ably assisted by Revs. T. J. Goodall, of the First A. B Church and N. M. Clarke of Reth Piden Bargist Church. Mr. W. S. Roundsfield and W. H. Lazenby having been on trial for several years, the church at its last business meeting voted to have them ordained as deacons at once, and at the same time voted to place Mr. W. E. Searls and A. S. Lloyd on the list as trial deacons. At the close of the service, refreshments were served by the ladies for the members and visiting friends On last Sunday at eleven o'clock Rev. Wren preached a splendid sermon in the interest of the Red Cross movement. It was pronounced good by all who heard it. Preaching tomorrow at the usual hours. Sunday school at 3:30: B. Y. P. U. will meet at 7. Seaboard Air Line Railway UNION BAPTIST CHURCH Union Baptist Church, Charles street, Rev. A. D. Dunbar, pastor. Services on last Sunday were well attended. The pastor preached a fine sermon at 11:15 and at 8:30. Sunday school was held at 3:00, the lesson was explained by the superintendent. Services tomorrow: Prayer meeting 5:30; preaching 11:15; Sunday school v:00; B. X. P. U. 7; preaching 8:15. Our rally will be held on Sunday night. Each member is expected to do his best in the rally. The Christmas tree exercise will be held on the 26th. A program will be rendered by the Sunday school and the B. Y. P. U. The public is cordially invited. 1ST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH The First Congregational Church, Rev. W. L. Cash, pastor. Morning worship 11:00 and evening worship at 8 o'clock. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Mr. L. M. Jackson, superintendent; Y. P. S. C. E. at 7 p. m. The Christmas services of the church will be held on Sunday with a sermon by the pastor. The music will consist of anthems by the choir and appropriate hymns will be sung by the congregation. A Christmas offering will be taken. You are cordially invited to attend all these services. Visitors and strangers are always welcome. MUST CONSERVE FOOD TO WIN Dealers Not Allowed to Hoard Food Stuffs and Neessary Supplies Washington, D. C.—The American people are depending upon the United States Food Administration to see that our soldiers, Allies and ourselves have plenty of food at as reasonable a price as the war conditions will allow. This is one thing to remember, that we are living in war times; thence we must govern ourselves accordingly. The number of Food Administration window cards in the windows of loyal homes is one of the best signs that they who pass may see that these houses have made themselves to do what their government asks them to do in saving the wheat, meat, fats and sugar, by using less of these foods and substituting other foods in their stead. So don't be a slacker. Let other people know that you are with them in doing your "bit." If you have no card in your window, get one from the Federal Food Administrator of your state. If you want to have that "great and glorious feeling," do all the things your Government asks you to do. The Food Administration does not want you to go hungry. The Food Administration wants you to have plenty to eat, but you are asked not to eat all you want of those foods which we must ship to our soldiers and the Allies. Eat a little less wheat, meat, fats and sugar, and all you need of the other foods. Patriotie people are cheerfully making personal sacrifices in their eating. This is not the time for the "big cats." The United States Food Administration has had a commission merchant punished because he allowed several car loads of potatoes to deteriorate. It was found that this commission merchant would have allowed the potatoes to spoil rather than place them on the market for sale. It was a surprise to him when he received a summons to appear before the D. C. Food Administrator to have his license to do business, taken from him at once. The Food Administration does not intend merchant or wholesale dealer, who large quantities of food, shall allow food stuffs to spoil, or to become unfit for use as foods. It is also unlawful for food dealers to store food longer than a reasonable time after which time this food must be used on the market so that the people can buy it. Thus dealers cannot put food in large warehouses or in cold storage, and then keep them for a long time and sell them when the price is high. Through the prevention of the boarding of food, for a long time it will be possible for the people to secure food at a lower price than would otherwise be possible during war A coal dealer in Washington was reported to have in storage three hundred or more tons of coal. This coal should have been sold to the people. He may be allowed to sell coal when the war is over, but at the present time, and as long as the war lasts, he will not be allowed to buy or sell coal as a dealer. This is his punishment by the Fuel Administration. A few such examples here and there will convince those who are dealing in foog and fuel and are trying to profit by war conditions, that the Government is In earnest. home and that it is duly signed then teach them what it means. Every member of the conference signed a food conservation care special sermons were preached Thanksgiving day throughtor Connor's district by the minister "Food Conservation." Dr E. C. Morris, of Helena, president of the National Baptist convention, the largest Negro religious organization in the country, is the Baptists of this country to for food campaign, and help the you have confidence in our Government. It takes time to do things and there are many things being done for your benefit by your government which you never knew. Read your papers and you will soon learn some of these appropriates what our Government is trying to do for us all. The thought "Food will win the war", is giving our enemies much concern. There are rumors and rumors being circulated among women, that our Government intends to take a part of all of their canned fruits and vegetables for the use of our soldiers. These rumors are untrue and start from enemy agents who try to make the American people dissatisfied with their own Government. These persons here among us, who try to influence people against their Government by fault-finding and spreading the tales told them by our enemies are just as dangerous to our country as the Germans are. The following states has been issued on this subject by Herbert Hoover, United Sfaets Food Administrator: "I wish to say emphatically that no department of the Government has or will ever make such demand on householders, and that all such people are petty frauds and should hold for the police. The Government agencies are investigating various cases and information is a right of all such persons in this department." part in the thing within their power to help win this war and establish a country for the civilized world. The presidents are not only allies to encourage the coming plan to enlist the presidents are asked to speak at least one sermon each month on the conservation of food. "Food must win the war." Declared the Bishop in an address before two thousand people, "and at least must play an important part, and long since the Government has decided that the Negro will have to enlist in this great campaign. I am looking after the distribution of cards myself in this state. See to it that there is a card in every POMARDS EGYPTIAN HAIR GROWER MADE BY POMARDS MANUFACTURING CO. NEW YORK The Most Wonderful Hair-Grower ever Used. Thousands of people use it in the Northern and Western cities, where Short, Stubby Hair is a thing of the past...TRY IT ONCE. You see that we must / home and that it is duly signed and then teach them what it means." Every member of the conference has signed a food conservation card, and special sermons were preached on Thanksgiving day throughnor Bishop Connor's district by the ministers on "Food Conservation." Dr E. C. Morris, of Helena, Ark., president of the National Baptist Convention, the largest Negro religious organization in the country, is urging the Baptists of this country to join the food campaign, and help the young men to live while fighting in the trenches or on the battlefields. He spoke of over 10,000,000 American housewives who had already joined by signing the cards, and were living up to the jledge, but the question was as to whether many members of the race had signed the cards. "We are a part of the Government." he said in a letter addressed to the Baptists of America, and now is the time for us to do our duty. This is not the time for the discussion of racial differences. The United States expects every citizen to do his duty, and when it comes to the Negro, I am sure that he is going to do his part or report to God the reason why." The meatless Tuesdays and the wheat less Wednesdays are becoming popular throughout the United States. All Americans who thoroughly understand these two days are willing to observe them and the race must not be a whit behind. It is meant that on each Tuesday in the month we are to make our meals without meals. Of course you may eat fish, and chicken, but the meats which are to go to feed the soldiers can be cut out. On Wednesday we are to do without eating wheat bread. Corn or rye can be used in its stead. Everyone who observes these days will be helping his country to win the war. Mrs. F. J. Goodall Sarah Parlor LOWEST BROAD STREET Phone 4125 Savannah, Ga M. H. M. LINEAUX JEWELER AND WATCHMAKER THE WORK GUARANTEED 597 WEST BROAD ST. W. I. RIUNT Merchant E. Seabrook AND EMBRAER AMBULANCE FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE RATES 814 WEST BROAD STREET AT ALL GOOD DEALERS 50¢ UP STYLE 4523 east Line of Coffins, Caskets and Robes White and Black Burial Cara Livery Stable Attached OFFICE AND WAREROOMS, 325-331 JEFFERSON STREET OFFICE PHONE 676 Outfit consists of one Durham Duplex Domino Razor with white American ivory handle safety guard, stopping attachment and Durham Duplex Blades, packed in a genuine 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 ADVERTISMENT DURHAM DUPLEX RAZOR CO. JERSEY CITY, N.J. FORMULATED 1900 PORO HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amber Pepiturbs -Mallon ST. LOUIS MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP; GIVING LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABDUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF BOX ADOPTED JUNE 11,1915 PRICE 50 CENTS Poro College Company 3 00 Pine St. Dept. C. St. Louis, Mo. QUARTERLY MEETING of the Savannah Sunday School Association at St. Philip A. M. E. Church Charles and West Broad Streets Wednesday December 26th, 1917 at 8 p.m. COME PREPARED TO TAKE NOTES 1. Singing led by Musical Director 2. Invocation.....Dr. R. V. Branch 3. Introductory remarks.....Master of Ceremonies 4. Question—(a) Have you a teen-age problem in your Sunday School? (b) Have you a teen-age policy in your school 5. Selection.....Pilgrim Quartette 6. Paper.....Master Charlie Dixon 7. Remarks 8. Recitation.....Mrs. Ada Scott Dunbar 9. Solo.....Rev. William Daniels 10. Address.....Colonel W. E. Stubbs 11. Song. "Onward Christian Soldiers".....Congregation 12. Address.....Dr. W. G. Alexander 13. Selection.....Pilgrim Quartette Music. Offering. Announcements. Benediction. Mrs. E. R. Dennis, Organist. Mr. Jackie Johnson, Musical Director Rev. I. J. Yancy, President. Mr. I. D. Seabrook, Secretary Mr. Jesse Brinson, Master of Ceremonies. Harry L. Gouldrock .50 M. G. Graham .50 Mrs. L. C. Gerken .50 Georgia Supply Co. 1.00 A. P. Grant .1.00 Pierre Gaillard .1.00 Mrs. M. E. Harper .2.00 Walter C. Howard .25 J. H. Harper .2.00 R. A. Harper .2.00 M. D. Haynes .50 W. W. Hill .50 Walter T. Haynes .50 S. J. Howard .50 T. M. Holly .5.00 James Hundley .50 Chas. Heywood .1.00 Hilton Lodge No. 2, Masons .2.00 Mr. and Mrs. C. Harris .1.00 Mrs. T. J. Hopkins .50 T. J. Hopkins .50 Dr. W. A. Harris .1.00 John Helfrich .50 Mrs. Ellizabeth B. Hall .50 D. Hogan Co. .1.00 Haverty Furniture Co. .2.00 Mrs. Sarah Heywood .50 Invincible Lodge, K. of P., 1.71 Sol C. Johnson .10.00 Moses Jackson .25 Mrs. Frances Jackson .25 Jos. H. Jennings .25 Stephen A. Jenkins .25 David Johnson .25 Dr. W. H. Johnson .50 Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Johnston .1.00 M. A. James .50 J. F. Jones .1.00 Mrs. J. F. Jones .25 Wm. Jefferson .25 Mrs. Albert Jackson .1.00 Dr. J. W. Jamerson .2.00 J. H. Johnson .50 D. L. Kelly .50 W. J. Kennedy, Jr. .50 B. Karp .25 J. Kohlman .50 J. G. Lemon .2.00 Mrs. J. G. Lemon .2.00 J. C. Lindsay, Jr. .50 Miss C. Emma Lewis .1.00 L. & G. Soiree Club .1.00 Mrs. L. A. Lucas .50 Mrs. F. A. Merchison .1.00 Mrs. Sarah Manigault .25 M. H. Mullineaux .1.00 Miss C. O. McDowell .1.00 P. S. Moore .25 Shelby Myrick .1.00 Henry Mears .2.00 Miss A. B. Miller .1.00 Mutual Benevolent Society .3.00 Dr. L. E. Martin .50 W. M. Murry .50 C. M. Mathis .25 W. W. Mumphris .50 W. F. McCall .1.00 Mrs. Rachel Moore .1.00 G. J. Moore .1.00 Miss Florence Moore .50 Lee Roy Meyers .1.00 Maple St. school 5th grade .1.81 Mrs. Sophie Moulden .50 H. Marcus .25 M. H. Nichols .50 W. N. Nichols .1.00 Neal-Blun Co. .1.00 Mrs. L. A. Newton .1.00 Peter Nichols .50 Mrs. A. E. Orner .1.00 Apal Court, O. O. C., 2.00 L. Owens .25 Prince Hall Lodge No. 28, Masons 2.00 Pilgrim L. and H. Inse, Co., 5.00 J. M. Prophet .50 Willie Pleasant .25 A. G. Purse .1.00 Duncan Pringle .1.00 Stubbs C. Pughsley .50 Pythagoras Lodge, Masons .2.50... Priscilla Art Circle.....2.0 Rev. E. H. Quo.....1.0 Isalah S. Rlyers.....2.0 Miss M. J. E. Reynolds.....1.0 Adams S. Rogers.....2.0 Rev. S. T. Redd.....1.0 H. R. Rahn.....2.0 M. G. Robertson, Jr.....1.0 A. M. Roberts.....2.0 J. H. Raines.....1.0 M. C. Rhett.....2.0 Harden & Rouke.....1.0 R. M. Rlyers.....1.0 Mrs. Nathan Roberts.....1.0 Royal Co., U. R. K. of P.....1.5 A. Rauzln.....1.0 Miss Rachel Rogers.....1.0 A. R. Singfield.....5.0 Savannah Pharmacy.....5.0 D. J. Scott.....1.0 J. D. Smith.....2.0 H. T. Singleton.....1.0 E. J. Smith.....1.0 Solomon Temple Chapter O. E. S. 3.0 Savannah Home Asso.....2.5 Mrs. Pauline Scott.....2.0 J. S. Stripling.....2.0 W. H. Seabrooks.....5.0 Mrs. Frances Segee.....2.0 L. W. Sales.....2.0 Stozier & Waters.....1.0 Ephram Simmons.....2.0 Solomon Temple Lodge, Masons.....5.0 Savannah Chapter O. E. S.....1.0 Mrs. P. W. Small.....5.0 Frank Smith.....5.0 Jullan Smith.....5.0 Savannah Supply Co.....1.0 Savannah Transfer Co.....1.0 Semmes Hardware Co.....1.0 Second Baptist church.....4.5 Savannah Lodge, Masons.....2.0 Savannah Home Asso, Branch.....2.0 Morris Scheer.....2.2 Mrs. E. Seabrooks.....1.0 Mrs. L. Slocum.....5.0 Savh. Lighting Co.....2.0 W. S. Scott.....2.0 Mrs. M. E. Tolbert.....1.0 Mrs. M. E. Turner.....1.0 Mrs. Rebecca Styles Taylor.....1.0 Donald Thomas.....2.7 F. D. Tucker.....1.0 Tremont Temple Court, O. O. C.....1.0 D. W. Thornton.....5.0 D. W. Thornton.....5.0 W. L. Tyler.....5.0 H. Leigh Tolbert.....1.0 Theodore Theus.....2.5 C. A. Turner.....1.00 Miss Sadie Tyson.....1.00 F. H. Thomas.....1.00 Rev. J. L. Taylor.....1.00 W. H. Telfair.....5.0 Mrs. W. H. Telfair.....5.0 F. F. Traub.....5.0 U. Brotherhood Ladles' Branch.....5.00 Wage Earners Savings Bank.....10.00 L. E. Williams.....5.00 John Wilson.....5.0 W. H. Waver.....5.0 P. W. Wilson.....2.1 Ben Wright.....1.00 Dr. A. P. Williams.....5.00 Clarence Woods.....1.00 Gus. Williams.....2.7 Jno. S. Williams.....2.5 Edward Weston.....5.0 O. L. Woodruff.....5.0 J. H. Williams.....2.5 J. S. Williams.....5.0 J. Pierce Wheeless.....10.00 C. W. Weston.....5.0 Mrs. Matilda Williams.....1.50 J. A. Weises.....2.5 Mrs. Geo. S. Williams.....1.00 P. Alston, Waring.....1.00 Dr. Gwin 2.00 West Crockery Store.....1.00 1.00 Milton Wright.....25 2.5 J. S. Walker.....1.00 5.0 E. G. Young.....1.00 Mrs. Rosa Aarson, clothing. 1.00 Mrs. Sarah Heywood, half doz. sheets 2.5 Mrs. Emma Collier, pillows 5.0 Rev. N. M. Clarke, clothing 2.5 Mrs. Ophella Garey, bread 5.0 A Frield, pair slippers 2.5 M. Rubenstein, pr. hose. 1.00 Mrs. P. Layton, pr. hose. 1.00 Mrs. Frank Dudley, shoes 1.00 Ecstelns, mds. 1.00 Globe Shoe Store, 2 pr shoes. 1.00 C. & N. Thomas, gold pins. 1.00 Blumberg Bros., mdse. 5.0 F. W. Woolworth, mdse. 5.0 Marcus Co., mdse 1.00 Berenty, mdse. 2.5 R. A. Anderson, soap 1.00 Ameen Thomas, mdse. 1.00 M. K. Jones Co., mdse. 3.00 Slivers, mdse 2.50 Ideal Delecatessen, bottled goods. 2.5 J. Levy, pin. 2.5 C. A. Holman, mdse. 2.5 Hub Clothing Co., mdse. 2.5 A. & P. T. Co., lta. 2.5 Kress, mdse. 1.00 Hole in Wall, pair shoes. 2.5 W. L. Blunt, fruits. 5.00 W. E. Martin, coffee. 1.00 Pragen Laundery, sheets 5.0 Paler Bros., nuts. 5.0 Morrison-Sullivan, mdse. PUBLIC EXERCISES AT WOODVILLE SCHOOL The Woodville public school will hold its Christmas exercises on Sunday at 2 o'clock. A fitting community meeting is also to be held. Friends of educational endeavors in general are invited from the city. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. P. A. Morgan wishes to thank Deacons J. H. Sanders, J. H. Davis and Rev. J. K. H. Butler of First A. B. Church, Franklin square and other friends in and out of the city for their kindness shown during her illness of the past week. Also wish to thank the Guaranty Mutual L. & H. Inse Co., and the Chatham Mutual Ins. Co., for their promptness in paying her sick benefits during her recent illness. Buy Red Cross seals for your Christmas packages. FOR RENT—One story house, four rooms with electric light, No. 15 Sixth street, $7.00 per month. Apply J. Gary 28 W. Broad street. LISTEN! THE HAIR SPECIALIST, whose reputation is well established in this city by the best classes of white and colored patrons, as giving first class services in the line of Hair Work, Hair Dressing, Face Massage, Manicuring, Scalp Treatment and Chiropodist, and the maker of the Wonderful Oriental Hair Grower, which none other is its superior. SOLD AT 25 CENTS PER BOX Agents Wanted. FLOREENCE E. WILLIAMS Residence Phone 3941 530 EAST ANDERSON STREET J. A. Johnson, Ag't. will be at 457 WEST BROAD ST about December 18th, with a full line of SAYMAN TOILET PRODUCTS. HURRY! HURRY! HURRY! The Great Cut Price for Holidays COMMENCING MONDAY AND TUESDAY OF EACH WEEK Rubber Heels 25 AND 40 CENTS AT BROWN'S EAST SIDE SHOE SHINING PARLOR 217 East Broad Street ch ics ol? c on A modern Hotel will soon be erected to be completed for the summer season. Scores of new amusement features are being engaged for your comfort and pleasure. BEST LAWER Commonwealth Loan A VERY SPECIAL One Lot and Two Houses LET US HOLD Our business is to find the that will suit YOU. But you neither will we know what you KNOW. Now when we say the that will suit you, we mean the price and the terms. We ask and that is to LET US KNOW sale or one for rent, or want to If you want to borrow money or US KNOW. T. J. CARTER, President Phone 509 West Bro EMENT OF CONDITION OF THE AT THE CLOSE OF B RESOURCES Ad Loans ... 200.00 Loans ... 20082.06 Sure and Fixtures ... 4311.78 Estate Owned ... 3684.85 On Hand and Due from Bannks ... 2493.48 $31672.17 Barnard St. June 1314 FRANK SHOE REPAIR Commonwealth Loan & Rea A VERY SPECIAL OFFER! One Lot and Two Houses on W. 36th St. LET US KNOW. Your business is to find the very piece of land suit YOU. But you wont know what will we know what you want unless you know when we say the very piece of land suit you, we mean the location, the terms. We ask you to do only what is to LET US KNOW. If you have a one for rent, or want to rent one LET US want to borrow money or have some to LET US. RITER, President H. T. SINGLET Phone 1470 9 West Broad Street THE CONDITION OF THE MECHANICS AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS OCT. SOURCES Capital Stock Paid Surplus and Undivided Savings Deposits Individual Deposits Due from Bannks Dividends Unpaid Bills Payable and $31672.17 Certified Checks Our business is to find the very piece of real estate that will suit YOU. But you wont know what we have, neither will we know what you want unless you LET US KNOW. Now when we say the very piece of real estate that will suit you, we mean the location, the house, the price and the terms. We ask you to do only one thing and that is to LET US KNOW. If you have a house for sale or one for rent, or want to rent one LET US KNOW. If you want to borrow money or have some to loan, LET US KNOW. MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK 721 WEST BROAD STREET We do a general banking business Pearson, President Daniel S. F. D. Tucker, Cashier 721 WEST BROAD STREET We do a general banking business president Daniel S F. D. Tucker, Cashier LEATHER in our shoe repairing work. Our machines are built to do first class work only on good grades of materials. Shoes repaired by us are often better than when they were new. They are always as good. Save the high price of new shoes by having us repair your old ones They'll look all right. You needn't worry about that. Frank, s. SHOE REPAIRER In & Realty Do. REAL OFFER! on W. 36th St. KNOW. I have very piece of real estate don't know what we have, want unless you LET US a very piece of real estate in location, the house, the you to do only one thing. If you have a house for rent one LET US KNOW. I have some to loan, LET H. T. SINGLETON, See'y. 1470 Ad Street THE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS OCT. 30TH, 1917 LIABILITIES, Capital Stock Paid in...15529 plus and Undivided Profits...3235 Sings Deposits...10353 Individual Deposits Subject to Chec 1392 Dedends Unpaid...560 Payable and Re-discounted...1100 Filled Checks...1. D STREET banking business Daniel Simmons, Vice-Pres , Cashier ae ee et So SS ESS SS