St. Louis Argus

SURVEY OF 1922 SHOWS THE GREATEST YEAR OF RACIAL ACHIEVEMENTS An Exponent of Truth and Justice VOL. XI NO. 87 SURVEY OF 19 THE GREATEST RACIAL A Colored Americans May Well Look With Pride On Record Of Obstacles Turned Into Triumphs And Failures Into Successes PREVALENT SPIRIT OF POLITICAL INDEPENDENCE Race Has Taken Front Rank In World Affairs. Industrial Opportunity Unprecedented. Campaign Of Education Sweeping South Associated. Negro. Press Colored America may well look with pride on the achievements of 1822. It has been the greatest year of racial achievement. The millions within the ranks have marched forward, and their unquestioned treasure has shaken the world into careful observation. In all avenues of endeavor, there has been more than an awakening; there has been steady progress. The outstanding features of the forward march have been the widespread understanding with which it has been accomplished, and the unfinishing determination that animates the people everywhere. Obstacles have been turned into triumphs and failures into success. Timidity and fear are unknown quantifies, sacrifices are accepted as blessings and persecutions are held aloft as beacon lights. "The Negro Faces America," indeed, and also the world, resolved highly to sail into the Harbor of Opportunity on the "Rising Tide of Color." World Conditions. The complexity of world affairs is being studied by the people. Reading the same publications along with the rest of the nation, amplified with special contributions by sympathetic writers in all parts of the world, listening to lectures from returned travellers and watching the signs of the times; Colored America has a knowledge and vision on world conditions. Particular attention is given to the struggles, aspirations and achievements of the darker peoples of the world. Africa, the fatherland of America's Colored population of 15,000,000, has taken front rank in consideration, for the political entanglements and oppression in certain sections as well as the stupendous resources and future possibilities. Africa is no more ridiculed; it is loved. England's darker millions in India, the millions in China, Japan and South America all afford field for observation and comparison. The opportunity is not being lost, it is being embraced. United States. Political conditions in the United States have experienced marvelously radical changes during the past year, so far as Colored America is concerned. An unquestionable ally of the Republican party from the time of enfranchisement, this year's elections in all sections of the country have revealed an unprecedented spirit of independence which has been to the profit of the Democratic party in the North, but is not to be construed as being in the least sympathetic with the beliefs and methods of the Democratic party of states South. Concentration of hope centered in two measures before Congress, the Liberian Loyal and the Dyer Anti-Lynching bill, both of which passed the House of Representatives, but failed in the United States Senate. This condition of surrender to Democratic minority tactics has disturbed the noise, and dampened the enthusiasm of Colored Republican leadership, while on the other hand it has spurred the masses of the people to resourceful political thinking. At least ten Colored citizens in northern states have been elected to place in state legislatures; one in New York, a Democrat and the others Republican. President Harding has been unsuccessful in having Colored appointees confirmed by the Senate, except in two instances, and there has been much criticism throughout the group against political compromise and official segregation. Colored political leadership at present is lacking in statemanship that is able to get effective nationwide results and demonstrates the absolute necessity of having in both the House and the Senate racial representation. Halli and Santo Domingo, West Indian Island Republics, under American domination, have been thoughtfully studied in this country. Study of these republics, aside from the complicating question of right or wrong of United States intervention, along with Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Central America, and South American republics have seemed to offer unusual economic opportunities for sympathetic action and development. The State Department appointed Captain Napoleon B. Marshall to a position in the American Legation, Port Antoine, Haiti; and there are at least The St. Louis Argus Historical Society. COLORED AMERICA AND THE FUTURE Colored America faces the Future. Demanding a Place in the Sum. The achievements of the past are but a foretaste of the glories that are to come. There are those in places of power today in the national life of America who are standing on dead men's bones. They flaunt their destructive views and scatter their seeds of dissention with wavering hands and cynical smiles; they create a discord of tyranny in the symphony of human happiness, but their day of elimination is fast approaching; the black sum of their follied hate is doomed to early settling. Colored America faces the future, covering the face, with shame upon the deeds of injustice and inhumanity; pointing with pride to the achievements for the good of all, in the sorry midst of handicaps and unwarranted oppression. The year of 1822 goes down in history as one of achievement extraordinary for Colored America; the record is made, and the die is cast—even God cannot change the past. To Colored America everywhere The Associated Negro Press extends greetings and urges Faith, but with it Work, tireless, unceasing, victorious Work!—"Labor Conquers All Things,"—and Has Its Own Rewards! ent, at least half a dozen business ventures organized by Colored Americans for the purpose of promoting commercial trade in the countries of the South, all of which have promising possibilities, and one of which is a line of ocean going steamships. Through exchange in reading and travel Colored America has learned with enthusiasm that the people to the South of this republic are brothers of a kind, in numerous instances; that color discrimination is an unpracticed art except where introduced by whites of the South, and the achievements in the field of business as well as along other lines promise to produce results that will be both profitable and satisfying. Economic. Industrial Opportunity. Colored America is in the midst of unprecedented industrial opportunity, and this is not excepting the unusual demands of World War times. Prosperity has been restored to the industrial world, and, largely because of the stringent immigration laws, labor is greatly in demand. So great has become the openings for Colored labor, that even at this winter period, there is now a progress a new exodus from the South. Observation in the great railway centers leading from the South, discloses in this winter season that thousands are coming North and finding their way into industrial fields. It is opportune and important to stage that the present migration angers serious possibilities for the Spring of 1923, when the opportunities, as well as the demands will be greatly increased North as well as South. The migration of 1917 and 1918 created a new consideration of the better class of whites in the South for industrial and educational betterment; but the continued feeling of unsafeness, the unabatement, of jynchings, disfranchise and various forms of oppression, serve to keep up the desire to move somewhere North, where additional problems are created for the pioneer residents of the northern sections, but in the face of industrial opportunities and thoughts of larger freedom, seem for the present to be beyond control. Unions and Open Shop. A majority of all Colored workers do not belong to any labor union. The increased Colored population of the North has caused the American Federation of Labor to give careful study to the subject, and in its basic law there is supposed to be no discrimination; and yet on the other hand, there are a number of crafts in the North in which it is absolutely impossible for Colored workers, to become members. This kind of discrimination has had a tendency to embitter workers against labor unions, and has created wide interest in the plan of the "Open Shop." In fact, the "Open Shop" advocates are the largest employers of Colored workers, and in many instances, the most notable of which course is the united States Steel Corporation, the treatment has been so fair, and the opportunities so encouraging, that the workers have steadily refused to come under the banner of nonunion. The Industrial Workers of the World have, with their radical propaganda, sought to encourage Colored membership. Their success has been only nominal, but their propaganda continues. The communists, from their far away headquarters in Russia, have, it is harbored on high authority, helped to finance propaganda and movements calculated to embitter Colored workers against the so-called "Capitalistic Class," as well as against the government itself. In the face of certain conditions, they are able to present convincing arguments, but thus Published In The Interest Of Colored#People COLORED CHILDREN GET TICKETS FOR FESTIVAL Major Wm. H. Butler Has Charge Of Distribution At Y. M. C. A. Three Thousand Children Benefitted Wheatley Branch Y W. C A. was headquarters for distribution of the tickets to the colored children for the Post Dispatch Christmas Festival, held at the Collisum, Dec. 25th. Nearly three thousand children stormed the gymnasium. Saturday afternoon and received tickets. The committee in charge had much difficulty in handling the crowd owing to the jam caused by the rush. Maj. Wm. H. Butler, who had charge of the distribution, was undaunted by the unruly crowd and seemed happy over his experience. Assisting Maj. Butler, were, Mrs. Young of the X. W. Mr. Simpson of the Urban League, Rev. O. C. Maxwell, pastor of First Baptist and J. E. Mitchell, Editor of the Argus. Officers Johnson and Waller had the experience of their lives, handling the Kiddles. NEGRO UNIFORM POLICE COMMENDED BY CAPTAIN In a recent issue of the Police Journal, two race policemen received special commendation for their efficient work. These officers were Probationary Patrolmen, Elisha D Pettis and James Taylor, both operating in the Eighth District. In a week's time these officers arrested and obtained warrants in three cases of robbery and one of assault and theft. Captain McGuire in speaking of this work said: "In my opinion, the above record is a very creditable showing and speaks well for the alertness of the officers." This is the kind of commendation of our officers we like to hear. FIRESIDE "Y" MEETING The meeting at the Pine St. Y. M. C. A., next Sunday, Dec. 31st, will be conducted in the lobby around the fireside at the usual hour. 4 p. m. Two home boys will be the principal speakers. Mr. T. L. McLemore, graduate of Summer High School, also from the law department of Howard University and now pursuing further, his law course at the University of New York, will be one of the speakers, Mr. McLemore is making good in his work and the future promises a bright career. Another home boy, Mr. Charles Stone, now studying in the Y. M. C. A. College at pringfield, Mass., will also speak. Mr. Stone is pursuing an industrial course in Y. M. C. A. work and expects to serve his people in this big field of endearor. Many things are expected of Mr. Stone and we are confident that he will measure up. He is also a graduate of Summer High School. The public is invited to this meeting which will open promptly at 4 o'clock. OLDER BOYS' CONFERENCE The Second Annual City-Wide Older Boys' Conference will be in session Saturday evening, January 6th, and Sunday, January 7th. The Conference will open with a luncheon and basketball game at the Y. M. C. A. A game will be arranged between a Summer team and the Knights of the Red Triangle for 6:00 p. m. before Saturday's opening luncheon. Besides some fine inspirational speaking, the usual "get-acquainted" program and a splendid meal there will be some fine fellowship and fun and an election of Conference officers at the luncheon. **Conference Theme** The Conference Theme will be "LEADERS WANTED." The subtitles to be discussed by the boys in discussional groups led by capable adult leaders will be: "Where is the leadership of Christian Older Boys needed in the School, Sunday School and Community?" and "How Should Christian Older Boys Approach Their Task of Assuming Leadership in the School, Sunday School and Community?" These discussions will be held in morning and afternoon sessions to be held at the Y. M. C. A. (9:30-10:45 a. m., and 3:00-4:00 p. m.) Open Session and A Chickens Dinner The boys will attend Church in a body in the forearm and hike from there in the "Y" for just such an excellent chicken dinner as brought joy on 'last year's' program. After a rest period the body will reassemble at 3:00 for the last closed business session. At 8:00 p.m. m.: Sunday night, January 7th, the Conference will assemble at St. Paul A. M. E. Church for its annual opening session. Among the features of this session will be 'this excellent experience' by three delegates of "Leading in the School, Sunday School and Community". The speakers will be Frank Mitchell, Chauency Elum and Patrobus Robinson. The message of the evening will be delivered by one of the leading thinkers on the social and religious problems of this section. Music will be furnished by delegates. Sunday Schools To Co-operate The Sunday schools will elect delegates as they did last year. The Hi-Y Club will send official delegates and the "Boys' Division" will be duly represented. Every Christian older boy should be glad to attend and every Church is expected to cooperate to the fulfilment. A great time is ahead for the older boys in St. Louis. ST.LOUIS,MO.,FRIDAY,DECEMBER 29,1922 WHITE POLICE JUDGE KICKS A COLORED WOMAN Brutal Assault On Prominent Teacher At Baltimore Arouses The Colored Citizens. ROANOKE, Va., Dec. 17—Miss Bertha Lawson, Colored School teacher and prominent church worker is reported to have been kicked by Judge Beverly Berkley, white, from the Judge's office because Miss Lawson went into the Judge's office by mistake. None of the many acts of brutality perpetrated upon Colored citizens of Baltimore have so aroused public opinion as this attack on one of our teachers. A committee of prominent Colored ministers, in an effort to avert retaliation by Colored men and boys, have called upon municipal authorities in an effort to have Berkly removed from office and punished by law. Looking for Tax Collector Miss Lawson entered the Municipal building for the first time looking for the Tax Collector's office. She had been wrongly told that the Collector's office was in the room occupied by Judge Berkly of the Police Court. Miss Lawson, upon entering the Judge's office, stated that she had come to see the Tax Collector. The Judge became infuriated at the "impudence" of a "Negress" using refined language and lady-like deportment in making inquiry. The Judge, aroused, began brutally kicking and beating Miss Lawson, forcibly ejecting her from his office. The Ladies' wide social and civic connections have tended to arouse a city wide interest in the incident. TWO NEGRO FISHERMEN CAPTURE RUNAWAY SHIP NEAR PALM BEACH, FLA **Pretston News Service)** WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 28—Two Negro fishermen brought a runaway vessel into port here last Monday afternoon, the vessel registered 32 Loma. They reported to officials that they found the vessel under sail in the Gulf Stream about 14 miles of upstream. The sloop was unmanned, although a good supply of provisions was on board, and there was evidence that it had only recently been abandoned. No identifying papers were found aboard. The word "British" is painted on the sloop's bow, followed by the letters "N. H." Local author titles believe the vessel may have been used as a rum runner, and think it is probably a Bahama craft. No reason is known for the crew leaving the sloop. It appears to be in good condition and when encountered by the Negro fishermen it came near to running them down. Wounded Soldier Who Would "Ask The Senator A Question," Gains Many Friends WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 27—The gallery incident in the Senate when Lutelius J. Jones, the wounded Colored soldier arose and attempted to ask Senator Hitchcock a question, has provoked considerable comment and discussion throughout the country. Practically all of the daily papers that have given mention to the incident sympathize with the wounded soldier and many are they that declare the propriety of Jones' action. The Hearest papers argue that it would be a good thing if the U. S. Senate rules were so amended that the public might ask questions from the gallery at special sessions. Lucus J. Jones, the convalescent wounded soldier, seemingly passes much of the Senate and since included just mentioned, he has received considerable recognition from many senators and persons in the executive and diplomatic families. Mrs. Sawyer wife of General Sawyer, and Mrs. Hardling's private secretary have, as well as Secretary of War Weeks, had personal chats with Mr. Jones and manifested a very kind and friendly interest in him. YULETIDE CONFESSION SAVES ANOTHER MAN FROM 10 YRS. IN PRISON YULETIDE CONFESSION SAVES ANOTHER MAN FROM 10 YRS. IN PRISON (Preston News Service) WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 27. — Leroy Nelson, aged 25 years, was saved from a term of ten years in prison last Friday. Justice Stafford the judge in "Juvenal Sentence," for highway robbery, imposed on Nov. 28 last, and the prosecutor attorney nolle proclaimed the indictment against the prisoner who was then released from custody. It is claimed that moved by the Yuletide spirit, George Eorrest who was given a term of eight years at the same time Nelson was sentenced admitted to the Court that his testimony against Nelson was perjured. Forrest told the jury that Nelson was his companion when he held up James E. Pass, a private of the War College, October 10 last, in an alley in South Washington and relieved him of $28. The prosecuting attorney investigated the matter and reported in the court that Nelson had XMAS FOR THE WIDOWS OF MASONIC FAMILIES The Past Masters' Council Provides Christmas Cheer For Widows And Orphans. Following the custom of many years, the Past Masters' Council of the Masonic Fraternity of St. Louis distributed Xmas baskets to the widows and orphans of deceased Master Masons, last Sunday. The office of Judge Crittenden E. Clark, 1403 Market St. was made the distributing point as he was chairman of the committee. And the Judge seemed happier than ever before, as he worked with the committee while forty baskets were being prepared for distribution. Among the good things listed were: 40 dressed chickens, 1 'box oranges, 1 sack sugar, 3 sacks potatoes, 3 sacks onions, 40 heads cabbage, 40 bunches celery, 2 cases canned corn, 2 cases canned tomatoes, 1 bushel Jonathan apples, 1 bushel mixed nuts, 50 lbs. candy, 1 large bunch bananas, 25 lbs. butte and cranberries. The Past Masters Council under whose auspices the distribution was made is composed of present and past masters of the craft. Oscar Flickin, chairman, Judge Crittenden E. Clark, Past Grand Master was chairman of the committee. XMAS IN THE CHURCHES Christmas in the churches of St. Louis was marked by a new spirit. Early Christmas services were held in most of the churches. Christmas Cantatas and midnight services were held at All Saints Episcopal and St. Paul A. M. E. Churches. *New Years Service* Watch Meeting Services will be observed in the several churches of the city. This will be regarded as the most important meeting of the year. In most churches regular services will continue through Watch Service. Liberty's negotiation and McPhetties Presbyterian will hold joint service at McPhetties church. Goode and Cote Bellinacle. Tabernacle Baptist will serve breakfast following watch services. "Let the New Year find you in the house of the Lord." Special program at Wayman A. M. E. Church. A Cantata will be rendered beginning at 8 o'clock. Urban League Activities The Neighborhood Department of the Urban League announces a Christmas Cheer Socioable by the Dumas District Neighborhood Club. Tuesday, Jan. 2nd, at the residence of one of the club members. 1023a Papin Street from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. The dates and places of Sociables for Whettley, Warling and L'Ouverture District Neighborhood Clubs will be announced next week. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH The men of St. Paul kept open house Christmas day to the women of the church from 4 to 10 p. m. It proved a most elaborate and enjoyable afair. The lecture room was beautifully decorated, with Xmas decorations, ferns and palms about the room and bouquets of cut flowers. The ladies parlor was used as reception room. The guests were received by S. A. Williams and S. W. Bunting and escorted by W. L. Hartgraves and Dr. C. M. Powell to the rostrum where they were presented to the pastor introduced and seated to be served. The committee efficiently served cheese straws and chocolate, caramel and vanilla ice cream and cake. Brothers Head. Furlong and Howell were excellent in the serving line. Brothers Lofop and Penny were adepts in the coat room. Music by Prof. Patterson and singing by A. Adams was interspersed throughout the evening. 1 Brother S. Gardner was general chairman. The men displayed great ability at entertaining The women will recrogate New Year's Day. NEW YEAR'S BREAKFAST AND MUSICAL RECITAL A New Year's Breakfast and Musical Recital by "Tabernacle Baptist Choir, at 2720 Pine Street. Breakfast at 12:30 A. M. Program begins at 2 A. M. Rev. S. A. Moseley, pastor; Prof. R. A. Austin, Chorister. The admission will be 35 cents. Program Opennig Chorus—"The Wondrous Story"—Palmer. ..... Choir. Invocation Trio—"Sing Sweet Stars"—Loretta . Mrs. A. O. Mosceley, P. Kenner, B. Greene. Grand Chorus—"And There Were Heroes"—Parks, ..... Chorl. Male Chorus—"The Hawks Are Telling Beethoven" Solo—Selected . Mrs. A. O. Moseley Obligato—"Xmas Hymn"—Ashford Mrs. L. Daily. BOND ISSUE AT MO. CLUB The Missouri Republican League club has opened headquarters in the interest of the bond issue, in the club rooms, 3444 Market street, where acte- campaigning and distributing information will be carried on with the hope of interesting the citizens in putting over the bond issue. A committee has been appointed to have charge of the work. C. H. Raker in chairman and Mrs. C. S. Till COHEN IN AND IS OUT AGAIN COHEN IN AND IS OUT AGAIN Political Baiting Doing Wonderful Stunts. Keeps Aspirants Guessing Nothing Is Being Done For Negroes. Cohen's Case Is A Good Example. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 27. Walter L. Cohen, Harding's Colored Louisiana appointee, at Federal Office is the latest theme upon which the administration has played its close harmony motif. Cohen did some real work during the nomination fight at Chicago and Cohen is capable of doing some real work in 1924. The administration knows about the real work (and that doesn't matter and would not) the administration also knows of the possible real work in 1924, and that matters a lot. The administration, however, appears to not count any Negro power as being near so important as pleasing the south and it would not please the south at all to have even one of its own Negroes appointed to important southern office—that might make Negroes ambitious. A Few Weeks Job Therefore Cohen received a recess appointment to the important office of Collector of the Port of New Orleans from President Harding. That he, Mr. Harding, as President, has the power to appoint the Joker in the deck of the Seasale has the power of confirmation, and the appointive power does not mean a thing without the affirmative power to back it up. Cohen's appointment came just before the recent election and aroused some of us to the enthusiastic Republicanism until Perry Howard sent a certain letter to Senator DuPont. Being citizens of the United States and trained in its customs we began to abate our enthusiasm for Cohen a bit because Howard's shadow fell on southern Colored politicians. Brains and More Brains There the administration showed brains, and then some more brains. If Howard had not pulled the bone of the Seasale, we would have thought that it was double-crossed by the Senate in the Cohen case. As it is now, we must scratch that little thought spot back of our off car and wonder a bit whether we wanted Cohen confirmed or not. Many of us are apt to feel that if Cohen and Howard are birds of a feather that we don't care whether he gets a job or not. On the other hand, if Cohen is not of the Howard ilk we've gota get mad. Policies and Principle In the meantime, Washington continues to play the south's game in the southern way and manner. The Democrat-Republican contest which has been rolling merrily on since 1878 is at last coming to real issue with all contests being won by the Democrat that memorable New Orleans convention both parties have had a large contingency which could absolutely be depended on, the solid south for the Democrats and the Negroes for the Republicans. That status quo has moved a bit out of balance during the Harding administration with the solid south still solid and the Negro wondering which way to turn. Count Your Chickens Before They Are Hatched Now count your chickens, the eggs are hatched. You and I and our black neighbors have always been fooled. Question is, are we still easily fooled? The first big egg hatched in our nest of hopes was spelled before it was put to rest. The Honorable Bad eggs can hatch, and no one knows better than the administration that we don't want them to hatch. We are with the administration both professedly wanted a good batching. Then came the Liberian Loan. All that Liberian Loan with its "$600,000 graft." That loan was a beautiful chicken in our pre-hatching count. Didn't make a chicken tho. Too bad. Then Haiti. Too bad the administration didn't turn that egg over so it could get enough heat. That egg spoiled too. It made a fine looking pullet when Mr. Harding was describing it to us before election. THEN, THE ANTI-LYNCHING BILL! Now, now, don't cuss. That Dyer Bill before our nest of political eggs were hatched, was our prize game cock. We put our hope of Heaven and fear of hell "into the counting of that egg. It was the best looking egg the nest and the enclosure (before shemone described what a beautiful big, big chicken breeding game cook it was going to be our hearts turned flip flops, our eyes watered with antilipatory enthusiasm and the kinks straightened out in our hair. Why, follow, owning that sort of a chicken we were to be Mem for the first time in our history, "Too bad" says the administration. That Dyer-Bell egg you Colored out of the nest, our wing has completely spoiled. Couldn't be hatched. Too much yellow in our system for us to hatch a good egg like that. Our hatching system will have to be changed but don't you get to thinking you can change it. Too bad, too bad, H-0-O Hum." Now here is the Cohen egg. Spoiled too. Maybe we'll start to thinking A Square Deal For Every Man ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRAT IN SESSION One Hundred Prominent College Men From Different Parts Of Country Attending Annual Convention. Program Filled With Entertainments. Pilgrimage To Lovejoy Monument At Alton, Illinois, Saturday. Over one hundred delegates representing five thousand Negro students in the largest institutions of the country including Harvard, Howard, California and other schools were call ed to order by Geo. W. Buckner, president of the St. Louis Chapter. Alpha Phi Alpha at the Y. M. C. A. last Wednesday in first session. Addresses of welcome were made by D. D. Jones, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. and Jos. H. B. Evans, secretary of the local chapter. The entire convention including citizens will make the pilgrimage to the Lovejoy's monument tomorrow. (Saturday) at twelve o'clock. Special cars will leave the McKinley station, 12th and Lucas avenue at noon. Fare for the round trip will be $1.00. One of the biggest features of all will be the session on Sunday afternoon 3 p. m. at Foro College when Dr. E. P. Robertis of New York City, member, Board of Education, and Kelly Miller will be principal speakers. S. S. Booker, general president, of Baltimore, Raymond Alexander, vice president, of Boston will also be among the distinguished visitors to appear on the program. Special music will be rendered by the Coleridge-Taylor double quartet. The meeting at Poro Sunday will start promptly at 3 p. m. VETERAN'S BUREAU CALLS COLORED COMMITTEE FOR CONFERENCE ON PROGRAM Big Forward Step Taken By District And Local Heads In Interest Of Colored Trainees By G. U. Cloud The St. Louis Sub-division of the Veteran's Bureau has recently called together a group of Colored citizens for the purpose of studying the problem of the Colored disabled trainees. Officials of the bureau in frank statements to the Colored public spoke of the difficulties in the way of properly and effectively training the disabled Colored-ex service man for a new position in the economic world. In line with the growing idea of inter-racial co-operation on questions in which members of both races are vitally interested the Veteran's Bureau has decided to lay the Negro trainees problem before Negroes. The Bureau's single position as expressed by M. E. Head, Dist. Manager is to give to every disabled ex-service man the best possible training for the best possible vocation in the shortest possible time. On account of the peculiarities presented by the Negroes status the Bureau has met with increased difficulties in an already difficult task in fitting the Negro trainee to be self supporting. Fifty Percent of Trainees Uneducated A startling phase of the Bureau's task is presented by the fact that of 135 disabled Colored ex-service men in training in St. Louis, 61 are entirely uneducated, according to statistics gathered by the St. Louis office. Of these uneducated men are suffering from disabilities which unfit them for manual labor. None of them can be fitted to a clinical or similar vocational in the limit set, by the Rehabilitation Act. Almost none of them are willing to be trained for agricultural work. Most of the occupations opened to entirely uneducated men are closed to such Colored men on account of the custom of the community. Grover C. Davis, Manager of the St. Louis local office has expressed enthusiastic support of the Citizen's Committee idea. As manager in the community where the largest single group of Colored tainees live, Mr. Daxis knows and appreciates the training problem in all of its phases. Committee Formed Mr. Head and Mr. Davis has haked for and received the assistance of the St. Louis Argus in promoting the Citizen's Committee. The Bureau directed frank expressions of criticism of the program from the public. The Citizen's Committee is expected to assist laymen in the rehabilitation of the disabled Colored ex-service man through recommendations based on the committee's knowledge of conditions and possibilities of employment amongst our own people. Many well informed Colored leaders at St. Louis and in other cities have spoken of the need of a well equipped central trades school for the difficulties encountered by the Veteran's Bureau it is possible that the trade school needs may be allowed brought to public attention. Society AND LOCAL NOTES Another affair that ranks with the smartest social doings of the season took place on the evening of Wednesday day at the Pyrian Auditorium, when the Informal Dames, a group of majors of the exclusive set gave a grand formal dance, at the very violet tide of this delightful and gay Yule tide season. There was a very large attendance. The hall was decorated in crepe paper streamers in colors. The ladies wore very handsome gowns with fridescent and beaded sequins. The grand march was led by the president, Mrs. W. C. Gordon, who looked very queenly in a lovely armored chiffon velvet gown trimmed with rhinestones. She was followed by the other members of the club, then the visitors. A tip-top orchestra sent forth good music and the patrons tripped the light fantastic toe to many of the latest dances, and there is not the beast doubt that this affair was a crowning success. One of the delightful social happenings of Christmas week was the Garden Dance, given on Tuesday evening, at the Pythian Hall by the Entree Nouns. Dames. The hall was artistically decorated with Japanese lanterns and ornate paper streamers in colors. The affair was greatly enjoyed by city folk, school set and visitors. Among the visitors here are Miss Halle of Detroit, cousin of Mrs. J; H. B. Evans; Miss Childress of Nashville cousin of Mrs. Wm. O. McMahon; Miss Fait of Cincinnati, guest of Mrs. M. Laftimore; Miss Cawdroy of Cleveland, guest of Mrs. Laura Relle Robinson', Mrs. Smith, of Dayton guest of Dr. and Mrs. R. Haskell, and Miss Louise Reynolds of Baltimore, guest of Mies Mirman Curtis. Dr. and Mrs. G. B. Key, of Finney Ave., and as their guests Kins Day, Dr. and Mrs. Roscoe Haskell, Prof. and Mrs. T. A. Thoums, Mrs. Nellie Agge and Mrs. Smith of Daytog, Olkso. Mrs. Robert Hamilton of Clarksville, Tean, is visiting her children at 2046 Lawton avenue. Mrs. National Patton of Kansas City is the house guest of Miss Hallie Goodle of Enright avenue. Mrs. W. H. Smith of Kansas City is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Ross of 2061a Lucas avenue. Mrs. Frank Clay Bruner of Pawhuska, Okla., is spending the holidays with her father Henry Clay of St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence A McCoy of Chicago are the guests of their mother Mrs. Leroy Green of 1312 Bayard avenue. Mr. Victor Pierson, 4035 West Belle Place, made a flying trip to Chicago Christmas eve. His many friends wonder why. Mr. James W. Sykes, head waiter employed by the City Club, is very much indisposed at his home, 26 N. Compton avenue. Miss Clometine Reeves of 4135 Flinley avenue has been appointed special agent for the Negro Year Book, in St. Louis and vicinity. Mrs. Alice Stuart, 4049 Cook avenue has returned from visiting her cousin, Mrs. J. H. Kennedy, 3705 State street, Chicago. Miss Ora B. Johnson, one of the tenchers of B. St. Murrys, Mo., public schools, is visiting her parents of 4409 Enright avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Glass, 4416 Kennerly avenue, had as their guest during the Vallede, their niece, Miss Georgette Drewry of Jacksonville, HI. Mrs. Ruth I. Smith left Saturday, Dec. 27 for Cape Girardeau, Mo. To spend the Christmas holidays with her mother, Mrs. Rose Bud Lewis. Mr. James Pearson of, 2730 Morgan street left on last Saturday night for Memphis. Tenn., his former home, to spend the holidays with his brother and sister. Mrs. R. A. Manuel. 4055a West Belle is spending the holidays visiting reatives and friends in Tennessee and Arkansas. She expects to return about the second of January. Rev. J. C. Coledughs of Parrish Chapel C M. E. Church will deliver a special New Year message at the Veuer services of the Wheatley Branch. Y. W. C. A. Sunday, December 31 at 4:45 p. m. All are cordially invited. Miss Georgina Sydnor. Mrs. Hettle Bailey, Mrs. M. Webster and R. H. C. Sydnor, Jr. visited the House of Detention on Tuesday and gave the children an abundance of candy and fruit in memory of their father, the late Rev. R. H. C. Sydnor. Mr. Chas. M. Sheld, secretary and treasurer of the Bystander Publishing Company, of DesMoines, Iowa, was in the city Thursday enroute to Indiana; Miss., where he will spend the holidays with his parents. Miss Bessie Dickens, 3112a Lucas Avenue, left Wednesday evening to spend the holidays through the South. Before she returns she will also visit New Orleans, La. Miss Geraldine Jackson of Wilberforce, O., accompanied by Miss Frances Thornton of Little Rock, spent Thursday in the city as the guest of Miss Jackson's cousin, Mrs. Emma E. Ingram of 18 N. Compton avenue. The ladies were enroute to Little Rock to spend the holidays with relatives. Don't forget the New Year's Breakfast at Tuberclema Baptist Church, Sunday, Dec. 24. Mrs. A. Hardiman of 4245w Lucky street is slowly convulsing after several days of illness. Miss Vivian Simms of Topeka, Kans., is visiting Dorothea Brockman of 4401 St. Ferdinand. Miss Gladys Roberts, Mrs. Maud Troude and Miss Glion Horton were guests at the home of Mrs. Rose Sheuite of 3316 Lucas avenue last week. Gold and silver loving cups will be awarded to the four most popular clubs, Jan. 3, at Pythian Hall—Adv. Mrs. Grace Lowery of 3338 Lucas avenue, is spending the holidays with her parents in Jackson, Mo. Mrs. Lowery was formerly Miss Grace Eulinberg. Dr. J. E. Ramsey, 103 N. Jefferson Ave., the careful and reliable Dentist. (12-8-6).—Adv. Hutchins F. Inge of the University of Minnesota is spending the Christmas season in the city. He is the guest of Prof. J. W. Myers of Lucky street. Miss Evelyn and Miss Flostine Mies and their mother of 1107 N. Leporell left for Chicago Monday night to visit relatives. They will return after New Year. Only four or six months to complete the Business Course at Tucker's Business College.—Adv. (12-8-4) Mrs. Lila Williams of 1225 Lucky street memorialized by her brother, Mr. W. D. Young left to spend the holidays with their father in Birmingham, Ala. Miss Grazia Corneal of the Will Jamison and Corneal Studio of Music, 1102 N. Penelton is spending the holidays at Minneapolis, Minn. the guest of her mother. She will return to the City about Jan. 8. You cannot prove anything without facts. The Negro Year Book is full of them. Order your copy to play through the Wheathly Branch, Y. W. C. A., Romont 2569 - Adv. Cifford V. Smith of Kansas City, Mo. student at the University of Fla. is spending the week with his count, Mrs. Beulah Penelton. 4025 West Belle Pl. during which time he will attend the Alpha Phi Alpha Convention. Mrs. B. F. Bowles of Enright Ave. was at home Sunday evening in honor of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frank Bowles of Jefferson City, Moss who in company wilt her husband, Mr. Frank Bowles, are spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Bowles. Mrs. James E. Gipson, wife of Dr. James E. Gipson, left Sunday morning to visit her mother who is directress of the boarding department at Alcorn College. Miss. Mrs. Gipson will also visit her sister at New Orleans, Va., and Dr. Gipson's mother at Sulphur Springs, Texas, while she is away. The New One Eleven Music and Confectionery Store has opened with a new line of player rolls and records of the latest jazz music for the holidays. Misses M. Gibson and Lily Brown Company, 2742 Lucas Ave. Come in and hear the jazz music. Reasonable prices on records and player rolls. (11-24-in)—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Mose Vaney, 2318a Wash street, entertained with a seven course dinner. Dec. 25. The guest were Mrs. Dovie Marks Mason of Detroit, Mich., formerly of St. Louis, Mrs. Maud Young of Pontine, Mich. formerly of St. Louis, Mr. John Hicks of Mobile, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Thompson of Egg Harbor City, N. J., Mrs. C. M. Young, Mr. Cato Foster of St. Louis, Mr. F. W. Thompson furnished music. After dinner a theatre party was formed. The evening was enjoyably spent. Miss Bertha Dent of 2618 Clark avenue gave a birthday party for her uncle, M. A. Hall of 2604 Walnut street. The house was decorated with red and green. Mrs. Will Harper of Chicago, Ill., made delightful music. Miss Dent were a dark brown georgette crepe, beaded overskirt, over lavender satin. The guests of Miss Dent were Mr. Wardlow, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Blunt, Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pryor, Mrs. Washington, Mrs. Thomas, Mr. Floyd Williams, Peter Payne, W. S. Brown. Joe Howered, Robert Howard, R. Robison, Jeffrie McMurry, D. Franklin, Miss Rolls Cole, Sam Henry of Chicago, Ill. Will Pryor, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Walter Hartes, Miss E. Smith, Mrs. E. Hall, Mrs. Edith White Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mrs. C. White, Mrs. G. Goins, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson) Mr. and Mrs. Dotson, "Mrs Bowle and Miss Hgavey of Gary," Ind., Miss P. Williams. Mr. Dec Franklin of 2123 Division street, entertained in honor of his mother and sister, of Clarksdale, Miss on Tuesday evening, Dec. 26. Lunch in courses was served at 9:30 p. m. by the Mrs. Morris and Smith, after which music and games were indulged in by the guests until the wree small hours of the morning, when those present reluctantly departed, after having voted the entertainment a complete success, filled with hospitality. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Young Mr. and Mrs. Geo House, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blunt, Miss Bertin Deats, Miss Rolla Cole, Meadiamens Fanny Jones, Mell Stenton, Mattie Morris, Mary Smith, Rose Sallie Franklin; Mosses Alexander Hall, Lewis Cole Walter Hart and Lewis Franklin. CLUBS POPULARITY CONTEST JAN. 3 AT PYTHIAN HALL THE WEEKLY NEWS Miss Fannie Fay Foster Miss Fannie Fay Foster Miss Fannie Fay Foster, 2020 Olive St., formerly Mrs. Fannie E. Roes, who was granted a divorce from Elmer E. Roes, Dec. 22, and the restoration of her maiden name, Miss Fannie Fay Foster. She spent a very happy and enjoyable Christmas. DIVORCE GRANTED Mrs. Alice Smith of 2034 Lucas avenue was recently granted a divorce with the restoration of her former name. She is now Mrs. Alice Alfred. All aboard for Coney Island, Jan. 12th. —Adv. Mrs. E. S. Bailey, 4224 Enright, gave a whistle party Thursday afternoon. Mr. A. W. Wilson of Leeland, Mississippi, is visiting Mr. S. Jackson of 4422 Enright. It arr the Harmony Kings. The Medianah Glee Club, the second week in January. —Adv. Mrs. Chris J. Gates of 4124 Cook Ave., and Miss E. A. Rhinechart, entertained on Tuesday afternoon with a whistle party. The clubs, winners in the popularity contest, will be highly entertained at Chauffeurs' Garden. Miss Dora Robinson, who has a position in Memphis, Tenn., is passing the holiday week with her mother and sister of 4418 Enright. Mr. and Mrs. Fsank Dixon of 4060 West Bale, received Sunday evening in compliment to Mrs. Walter M. Farmer of Chicago. Miss Chara Vincent of Memphis, Tennessee, is visiting Dr. and Mrs. E. R. Livingstone of 4234 Enright, and Miss Bentrice Tyler 4142 Enright. Coming soon! What! The Arrow Dance. Adv. Miss Consuelo Mansifee, who is attending the Northwestern University in Everton, Illinois, is spending the Christmas holidays, with her parents Dr. and Mrs. Mansifee, 4415 Enright. Watch for the announcement of the Medinah Glee Club in Song Recital under auspices of Y. W. C. A. — Ady. Miss Magie Gossin, physical culture teacher in Lincoln High School at Kansas City, is passing the holiday week with her parents, Prof and Mrs. A. J. Gossin, Miss Rosa Barbee, also of Kansas City, is the guest of Miss Ann Croswite and Mr. C. S. Shaw, 3355 West Rolle. Dr. E. Wilkins of Memphis, Tennessee, is visiting Dr. J. W. McClellan and Dr. E. J. Gregg, 200 N. Jefferson. Coney Island is a place for old and young. At the Black Swan's Anniversary, There's where we'll have some fun Jan. 12h. Adv. CARD OF APPRECIATION I feel very grateful to my many friends and patrons for the business they have given me in this past year. Especially to the young men of the social clubs for whom I have had the pleasure of making and remodeling more than 2700 bell bottom pants, which is the latest fashion for the well-dressed young man. I also appreciate the patronage of the young girls social clubs for the recognition of my ability to do the technical work in taking care of their gowns and dresses. I am not forgetful but very thankful for my patrons in East St. Louis, Lacejoy, Deentur, Centralia and Chicago for their mail order business. The great amount of work I have had in the past year tells me that the public recognizes my workmanship, my ability as a first-class tailor in making alterations, relinquitions, remodeling, latest forms and fashions. To my many business friends, I wish you much success during the coming year, wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Signed: Eugene McNeely. Sole owner and manager of the Paramount Pressing Club and President of the Paramount Social Club, 104 South Ewing avenue; Bell Phone, Bemont 1202. PASSION PLAY. In the dramatic interpretation of the Passion Play as presented at McPhectors Memorial Church, Goode and Cafe Brilliantic Aves, Friday, Long of Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. Long will enact the roles of the principal characters, Jesus. The Twelve Apostles, Mary the mother of Jesus and the High Priest. The origin of the Passion Play will be given by Miss Grace Nichols of Summer High School, Mrs. Smith Hawkins, Septano will sing. An incidental musical setting by Miss Fiss May Johnson. Tickets 25, ets. on sale at Pore College, Y. M. C. A., and Urbahn League. Clubs Popularity Contest and Dance January 3rd at Pythien Hall—Ady. Mt. Zion Baptist Church which for many years has been located at 3224 Papin St. They have started building their new church. Plans have been submitted by a firm of architects of this city and have been accepted. The ground has been bought and soon the foundation will be laid. All organizations and churches will be invited to this occasion. Mt. Zion will be remembered as the Mother of Baptist churches south of the railroad tracks and many prominent ministers have had charge from time to time. The former property has been sold to the Board of Education for extension of L'Overture School play grounds. When completed this church will be one of the finest in St. Louis, as all up to date appointments will be installed. The church is now holding services at 2818a Chouteau Ave., and all friends are invited. The hours are as usual. Notice will be given the public of ground breaking and corner stone laying. Dr. J. W. Brown, pastor. John B. Thornton, Clerk. (12-27-3) What four clubs do you believe are the most popular? See Jan. 3, at the Pythian Hall - Adv. MARRIAGE LICENSES Eddie Clay, 4549 Cottage, Daisy B Shelley, 4549 Cottage avenue. Joe Maxwell, East St. Louis, Ill. Lula Jackson, East St. Louis, Ill. Johnnie Slaughter, 3516 Lawton; Mary Taylor 3208 Chouteau. Stanton Lewis, 3129 Lucas; Elizabeth Brooks 911 N. Cardinal Ave. Sam McCoy, 2236 Pupin; Mary Jones 2110 Gratiot street. Haygood Dunn, East St. Louis, Ill. Mrs. Willis L. Sterling, East St. Louis, Ill. Harry Gallaway, 1923 Linden St. Mrs. Myrle Davis 1923a Linden St. Samuel Riley, 1700½ N. 10th St. Mrs. Anna Parker 1724 N. 11th St. Wiley Hunt 2134 Division; Viola Ransburg 2132 Division. Vivian Rogers 3515 Laclede Avenue Nella Augustine, New York City. Ransom Duckworth, 2013 Lawton Today 2022 Loston atropa James D. Smith, 708 N. 18th street Ida M. Berry 6213 S. Broadway Ezekiel G. Gambry. Brooklyn. Ill. Johanna Clark. Brooklyn. Ill. Vannie Thomas 1233 Linden St. Harvelia Muse 1233 Linden street. John Vaughan. 4200 W. Cook; Mrs Pfrederica Crowder 4318a Garfield. William DeWalt East St. Louis, Ill.; Mrs. Mattie Johnson, East St. Louis, Ill. William McIntosh 1715 Texas avenue; Mrs. Julia A. Nevings, 1715 Texas avenue. William Matlack, East St. Louis, Ill.; Juanita R. Jackson, East St. Louis, Ill. Mark H. Kay, 2339 Chestnut; Flora H. Hickman, 2339 Chestnut Sandy Henderson 704 N. 11th St. Mrs. Pearlean Allibritton 704 North 11th street. James W. Smith, 222 N. Compton avenue; Edna Cheers 3320 LaSalle; Samuel Barnett, 3316 Lucas avenue; Mrs. Laura Jones 3316 Lucas avenue; James Green 2516 Baldwin; Mrs. Mallsa Chroner, 2516 Baldwin. Nathan Hopkins, 2054 Lucas avenue; Earle M. Starks 1421 Linden. Abner Austin, St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Elnora Rhodes 2103 Division St. James Lane 4203w Finney avenue Mrs. Madoline Wilford 4203a W Easton. Luther Johnson 3703 Vista avenue Mrs. Laura Archibald 3703 Vista. Alfonso C. Phillips 2334 Market; Sadie Simmons 2334 Market. Thomas Hawkins 1449 Maffitt avenue; Myrtle Wilkes 3049 Clarence. George H. Lewis, Madison, Ill.; Inez Hodges, Madison, Ill. James Ellis, St. Louis, Mo.; Muzetta Boyers, St. Louis, Mo. Henry Johnson 2700 Wash street; Mrs. Blanche Pope 2700 Wash. Rufus Jenkins, Jr. St. Louis, Mo. Virgie Gordon, St. Louis, Mo. Ben L. Winn, St. Louis, Mo.; Mary C. Heiselsh, Colp, Ill. Edgar McMillan 1403 N. 16th St. Annie Yarber 1403 N. 16th street. John Benion, St. Louis, Mo; Luella Winston, St. Louis, Mo. Henry Wallace, St. Louis, Mo.; Lorine Walker, St. Louis, Mo. Grant Irwin 2034 Market; Mrs. Emma Fulton 2034 Market. Arthur Prince, East St. Louis, Ill; Mrs. May W. Moore, East St. Louis, Illinois. Walter Simpson, St. Louis, Mo; Mrs. Tillie Griffin, St. Louis, Mo. Foster Jones 2008 Lawton; Lottie Whitsett, 2008 Lawton. John Townsend, St. Louis, Mo; Laura Baty, St. Louis, Mo. Will H. White, 2018 Pine; Maud Whitfield 2018 Pine. Frank Meals 2729 Clark avenue; Willie M. Thomas, 2729 Clark Louisville Theatre, St. Louis, Mo. Samuel W. Taylor, 4362 Cook avenue; Bessie M. Turner, 2702 Clark. Jerry Richmond, Indiana Harbor. Ind.; Lodie Deberry, 1403 N/11th. Kefley Lewis, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Euhl M. Williams, St. Louis, Mo. Samuel Brown, St. Louis, Mo.; Susie Hester, St. Louis, Mo. Robert Gates, 4145 Flaney avenue; Mrs. Annie Phillips 4145 Flinney. Clayton Benry White, Wellston, Mo.; Fannie Davis, Wellston, Mo. Sam Cunningham, Kirkwood, Mo.; Lavinia Anderson, Kirkwood, Mo. Earl Green 643 Holly Ave.; Ethel Brown 5290 Broadway. DAVID BOWE W. H. DAVIS One of the most elaborate, as well as one of the social affairs of the,bolt, days was the dinner party given by Mr. W. H. Davis of Marnice Place, in honor of his daughter. Bethel. The guest were Mr. Herbert W. Fields, grand master, A. U. K. and D. of A. A. W. Lloyd, grand chancellor, Knights of Pythias, Mrs. Ada Harris, State grand queen, A. U. K. and D. of A. Mrs. Malissa Johnson, Mrs. Jessie Ward, Mrs. Estell Thomas, Mrs. Katie Kitchen, Mrs. Maggie Madison, Dr. Dowd and Mrs. Bethel Dowd. Guest of honor, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Cunningham, Mrs. Nora Holiday and the host. The little folks were: Miss Aledda Ward, daughter of Mrs. Ward, acted as chaperone for little Misses Funie Brooks, niece of Mrs. J. L. Cunningham, Marion and Edith Dowd, daughters of Dr. Dowd who were seated at a special table are ranged for them. The living room and library resembled a bowery of flowers, so tastefully were they decorated, blue and orange being the color scheme. At the proper time the guest, led by the host, entered the dining room the shades had been lowered and the ray of one light was all that was visible. After all had been seated the dining room, as if by magic was a glare of electric lights. At the east end over the buffet, a large electric sign displayed the words: "In honor of Bethel Davis Dow." The dining room and tables were so beautifully arranged they gave evil dances as having been arranged by an artist, but it was the work of the host. The table decorations were Moss ferns, American beauty roses, Honey suckles parrots and butterflies. At each corner of the table was a small boudoir lamp which gave blue and green light. The place cards consist of small decorated Christmas boxes, representing bridles and groomes; these were filled with almonds and mints, which each guest retained. Covers were laid for 18 persons and individual menu cards were placed at each cover and each card bore the following menu, which was seeded: Roast young turkey, Chestnut dressing, crumber sauce; stuffed celery; hot biscuits; coffee; Mint julip; broiled young squab on toast; asparagus tips; candied sweet potatoes; Saratog chips; radishes; gin (gerale); cocktail; deviled crabs; mixed fruit salad; 1000 Isle dressing; olives; orange silberet; spiked oysters with Tabasco * sauce; Unedea crackers; plekes; grape juice; pinch; individual ice cream; strawberry cake. THE NATURE OF THINGS By Thos. Atkins Tis easy to complain, But painful to refrain; From common gossip of the day, And to thy better self obey. When the gossip peddler has gone, And thou art to thyself alone; Then a thought will o'er thee creep. To shake thy conscience up from sleep. Ye are by nature thus inclined. To Adam's fall ye are confined; Since grace, love and truth abound. Thou art not still by nature bound. 30 to 40 clubs will be at the Dythian Hall, Jan. 3.—Adv. MADAME C. J. WALKER PERFECT SYSTEM. The Madame C. J. Walker Perfect System Club visited the disabled soldiers at the U. S. Service Hospital at 500 Arsenal St. Baskets of fruit and other delicacies were served as refreshments and an interesting program was rendered commemorating the 50th birthday of Madame C. J. Walker. In response to the program, splendid speeches were made Dr. Queen Mrs. E Worthington and Sherman Williams, representing the patients in the hospital. What is the favorite of Coney Island? (Hot Dogs) —Adv. GREETINGS Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Breedlove extend to all patients and friends their best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. If you be there, when I get there, we will all be there—where? At the Black Swans Coney Island Fun Festival. Pythlian Hall. —Adv. ANNOUNCEMENT Mrs. Della E. Broomfeld, the Horta tona Hair and Sculp specialist, 4208 Finney Ave. Phone Lindell, 2797. (Adv.) 11-2-1ndf. NOTICE Rev. M. C. Conley has resigned the First Baptist Church, Elmwood Park, because the deacons discloct to him about how he should lead the church. Rev. M. C. Conley. McNichols Jubilee Sale OF HOME NEEDS This large-size genuine STANDARD Oil Heater, advertised the world over less and odorless Perfection, will be here at the low cash price of ..... Do not confuse this Heater with cheap, inferior makes. This is the standard and genuine Perfection—full size. one Italian Walnut, $187.50 Do not confuse this Heater with cheap, inferior makes. This is the standard and genuine Perfection-full size. Duo-Tone Italian Moderately Priced 9 Pieces This Queen Anne Dining Suite A very distinctive and interesting lime embodies all the well-known details from the poor. 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High Grade Coal DELIVERED FROM ONE TON UP Mine Run, 50% Lump $6.00 per ton Domestic Lump $6.75 per ton Family Special $7.50 per ton Telephone Your Order, Bomont 951 SUMNER HIGH EVENING SCHOOL The Summer High and Elementary Evening School will open on Wednesday night, Jan. 3, 1923 for the second term. All new people who wish to pursue courses in the High and Elementary school should register on Wednesday night, Jan. 3, or Thursday night, Jan. 4. Courses are offered in the usual academic subjects. In addition, courses will be offered in Blueprint reading and Estimating, Millinery, Sewin', Tailoring, Automobile Mechanics, Cabinet making or any other subject where there will be twenty or more persons who desire that subject. Ben H. Mosby, Principal. Are you a capitalist with a bank account? Ans. Yes. Then you are independent. So say, the Plecadilly—Adv. The Popularity Dance is the biggest A ```markdown ``` PETER H. 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Undertaker ha moved from 2635 Market St. to 351 Laclede Ave. Open day and night. Phone, Lindell 2437. (12-22-3). Now is the time for a PHOTOGRAPH, while We are All Together. Holidays Will Soon Be Over and the Kiddles Will Return to School. So don't delay. Call Today at GIFTS THAT LAST GET YOUR WATCHES Ladies And Gentlemen. A Most Pleasing And Valuable Christmas Present At DR. WM. KNIGHT Jeweler, 1235 WAREHILL ST. CLUBS CLUBS AND NEW YEAR ‘i Diack > , < At the close of 1922 what hate. we to Baht crt We bate spent an inter. eSting Year. crowded with many a Feaee wctal affair, if success ts tc measured by dances and other at: tractions and the receipts: therefrom “together with the -teraporary pleas: args fter supply, then we lave just a @ Very _suecessfal pear, for Which we, thank our many friends and the public. Our name has heeg exalt- ed, our recourses Increlised, but fet asa club we feel there is a xreater abd better service which shonld have been renilered, an unfinished work that, bids fory the attention of clubs and’ it is our dnty 8 organized groups to get togetber iu’ 1923 and formulate somie plan that can deal effectively with this Inereased derxnd.. An organtzi- tion through which a more concerted -action can.take place, a better under- standing effected, and a more noble Work done. It fs-up to those who face this question to say, what method can best be eiyployed. It matters not Whether an association or federation Of clubs or any other appropriate organi- gation, but if clubs would be worth While let the organization come. We a8 younger people are the gaandians ‘and preservert.of peave and good will, which we adore. We lave materially conteibuted to the welfare of oursstus amd associates but it has not been all that ik should” and we have been struck with the idea of putting forth a greater fort. * With the past gone, the present here, the future not promised, it becomes us to jnake well of the Hae gf and. test we pass off the stage oftcton with- out having left any werk worthy of praise. With this thonght and sug. gestion in thind, we wish you a Hap- by and Prosperous New” Year,-and We face 1922 with a new detormlna- Hon to reader a better-seryice than we have in 1922, . . Boyd L. Wilson, President. 5 PATHE BOYS If you hear a bunch of roosters Janf Sth it's the Pathe Boys with their Mid-winter Daner, at Pythian “Hall, S137 Pine. street. Ask Dad. he knows what the Pathe Boys are going to do Jan, Sth, Tickle your toes’ from p. m. to a, m. with the Pathe boys Jan. Sth at Pythian Hall; - THE FLORIENT BOYS —— 50 The Florient Boys thet at the resi. aener of Mr. Leonard Anderson, 3093 Laclede avenve, Sumday. Derember 24.” Important business wae disenss- ed. Mr. Edgar Harris and Mr. BOM. Donaldson, whe hare heen off fo col- Avge were given 'a hearty welcome by “the members. « oe “Wh Florient Bors send many thanks to the Marsheneil girls. thelr sister ‘ine “for ‘entertaining Ae. “alse the Christ maaeprosenteiten them. Tiyar- dar. Pioorte Nenrg es ‘and, rest a while." + 4 a @ George reporter, CARD OF THANKS. We, the Marshetiell girls wish to. éxpress_ our thanks %0°MreVirgit ‘Al Jen of the Florfent for the muste he * “Signed: Marstieneil “Girls, THR MARSHENEW, GIRLS ‘The Marshenell stirlé entertainer with a Christmas narty, Dec. 98, at the residence of Miss Lillian Jackson, 3524 Lawton avenne, ‘A dainty. Innebenn was served and <ill left , expressing whpt an_enjoralle evening they had. Alda Polkinghorne, president ;, Cla- rice King, reporter. ‘ THE GREAT WESTERN BOYS. | ‘The Great Western Roys held thei- inoeting at the realdence of Mr. TR. Gates, 2987 Laclede Ave, After reg: ular business. the club enjored a dinner which was. prepared by Mr. Gater, after which we adjourned to Meet at the residence of Mr. R. Sandford, $105 “Lawton Aves We also wish the entire social world’ the Rreatest ances ip the Incoming year of ninéteen hundred, twenty-three. 1, H. Perry, Reporter. WATCH THE VAN DYKES. © Phe Van Dekes held thelr teeular meeting at tho home of Mr. James Henderson, 827 N: Leonard Ave. A Very snccessfil mevting was enjovedt After ail business had been carefully. cared te, elnh adjourned, Ri | Smith, President, -Julins Stanteld, Reporter, AR. O€ APPRECIATION. = Yan Dykes wish to express: their thanks to. the Romanelia iris Se Gu ror wa they were reatd at thelr Xmaw’ party: Tne. May, Dee, 20; 1922, = Signed. ‘The Van # CARD OF THANKS. ‘We, the Etmacco Boys wish to-¢x- tend dar heartiest thanks.” Apprectit- tion and best wishes for a Happy and Stiereskfol New Year to ovr past and fature, patrons. We also. wish to state thet we Will stand back of ny soetal elnb or individual that. un- dértiker anvthing for the good of our social world. | Sige, “Bimacdo Biys—Chartic ite Revorter. Frank Crook, Pres, sie ie esha © OF THANKS |. Wo, thse Boys wish. to Jen our greatest thanks and ‘siattom, to the ta 168 the sepa aig irae Ano ‘Pupavlay’ m. Dee. “Soh, 1922“ at. thet vat , oo ta, som: Girls, « SW PUNO A. Pr oe So Rowen. tenis CHAUFFEUR’S. WINTER GARDEN >» OPEN ALL NIGHT LONG "3 x NEW YEAR'S EVE | Se |= __ Tables Reserved Fr Parties In Avance. Phone or Call For Reservation Today | ® THE. BLACK SWANS. { THE LOIRE GIRLA. 1 poe OES Se en tan Which is the ciub that tramscends all the rest? si Whose’ dances are “atknoplylged as < the best 7 x _ Whose the Sadew Folks still speak + of with zest? . One guess is sufficiént—the Black Swans. What are its policies; what are Its aims? ~ Who are’ its Teaders ‘and what are thelr names? Where are thy proofs to substantiate its claims? . Follows the tale of the Black Swans, Pant Sediens and Witten — whose friends call him “Chip.” (If you see one alone then the other is sick) Young men of ideas, with» minds sharp and quick— These are the dads of the Black * Swans. x > “Lets start a dance club,” said Wil- tow’ who's’ bright, “Let's” said Paul Seddens, and that “very night, They pondered api planned until . morning's gray light, x Witnessed the “bitth of the Black to ‘Swans, es ® THE ARROW ROYS The Arrow Bore Social (tb "held their regular meeting, Tuesday night at the residence of Mr: J. Hilue, 419 South Garrison «Ave. | After | busi ness of Importance was:transacted, the cin adjourned to meet at the rest- dence of Mr. George Lee, 4106 'W. Belle Pl % Wilbur Clark, Pres.; Joseph Hailey, Reporter. - . Ps ~ THE LIBERTY Boys. The Liberty Lges Sociat Club held their regular “iueeting on Tuesday evening. Dee. 20th, at the residence of Mr. W. ME. Spencer, 2124 Olive’ Str After, routine. of business, a new memfitr Was’ welcomed into the club ee the person of Mr, ore After been attended to, the sie ae ‘Mrs. Spencer, ts treasurer, of the Intersay Girls - who met at their residenée. Roth clube were Joinuy: served ~a delicions “five: course hmcheon, which was enjoyed by all Mr. Buchan, Miss Murphy fnd others were entertainers of the evening. * Intersay girls will: enter- tain inhonor of: the,-Liberty Boys, ‘Thursday: evening, Dec. 28th, at the residence of Mrs, “E. Burget, 4386 Finney Ave. “ : + THE CASSANDRA CLUE; Mrs. Georgia Haywes was Lostess to the Cassandra Club at their regu. Jar meeting, ‘Tnesday, Dec. 24, after the general routine of busincas. Each member was preseited a Rift from thelr Cliristutias exchange hae: Mr. Taynes presented the gifts, after which “a delightful. dhickon, dinner ‘fas served be the hostess. ~The club adjourned wishing Mr, pind » Mrs. Haynes « Happy Now Yetr-api wi Merry Christmas, ‘The next mecting wil be with Mrs, Mamie Craig, Jan. Oth. AC Craig, president: 1. Netris: reporter, _* = oo “A HAPPY NEW-XEAR <After a month of hard ‘toll. plekins ont Uaid-ones and picking up. good anes, the Plecadiliy Club on Nov. 11 was-only seen as the loom, bit fnal- ly on Dee. 12%h, it picked up into full ‘Bloom with Mr. As Bnrchfield, former secretary amd: assistiat organizer of the famous “Foxes Club, picked _ as president, Sine ge pow felend reader and al ie Season's beat xreetingn- = pean baie THE GOLDEN Bim cara ne OR — ee CTh met onthe Above date at Mes. Eliza Howell's T12t N. 2tst street. After the regular Toutine of buiies the meeting was turned into a. speaking: meeting after all Gnd testified one@inner asked to be prayed for. Rev. J. W. Hunt. ‘ot- fered to pray for him, Meet}ig closed with’ a -nice lunch. Next place of meeting st Mr. James Robersou's 3005. Morgan street, Mra. Amanda dackson. presitent. es enteridin. the Havana and Don Ray Hors “Tuesday: evening, Dee. 30th, PRE Sea Beasie Walker, Prosident: Kather- ine Norman, ‘See, Georgia Dinnavant, Reporter.” (4292-2) een : the ‘Bxdelajor Art Club Avoh Novy 16th, “After ail bt War transocted, the: hostes served. a dainty. repast, On Dee. 6, rae tents 1080; W Bette. SOE the ane ee MR oa sae cen ences ee acre i a THE LOIRE GIRLS. The ‘Loire Girls held their regular Meeting with Miss Franklin: of Clay Aye, The election of ‘officers was the main feature of the evening. The new officers are: Katherine Minnard, President; Frances Askew, — Vice President, Isa"McCall, Secretary; §. Hackney, Asst Ste. Virgie Gray, Business Mer. Evi Price, Treasurer, Verneta Smith.Reporter, Mempers, Mary, Bell, Delcenia Moss, Katherine Bulkey, "Mande Johhson. Georgia Reith, Gepraia, Marchman, Emeline Hall. Katherine Franklin, Marie Graves. THE. WEDNESDAY EVENING SEWING CLUB. The Wednesday Evening Sewing Cinb of the executive board of the Old Folks’ Home, met the first: Wed- fesday in each month’ in St. -Patt Church patlor, ~ “Phe hifi will serve lunch at the Olt Folks “Home, Dee, Sith, at 12 o'eldek oon, Eveybody in: Vvited. _ Watch” for the membership drive, Mra. Emma-. Washington, Pres, Mre.-Clara Jones, Secretary, Mrs. Georgia Harper, Reporter, 2655 Mor- gan St. . DELMONTE GIRLS. ° Miss: Dell Milliner of 3508 Law. ton Ave:, was hostess to the Delmonte Girls on Tueslay, Dee. 19. After the transaction of all business, the hostes “served a two course luncheon. ‘The club adjourned to meet Tueday Dec. 20th, at the, residence of Miss Buena Moore, HT North lol. St, East St. Louis, 1. The club had ax their special guests,” the Belmont Boys, ——_.__.__ CARD OF APPRECIATION, We, the Delmonte Girls wish — to thank the varions clubs fur their sup- Port in the niaking our Pre-Christmas Dance a success. Again we thank Mr. Willie Murtin of the Liberty. for rendering his service 48° Sante Claus. Again we Wish you au enormous-sué- cess in the future. le ‘The Delmonte Girls. feces tans ee r DELANCY GIRLS. ‘The DeLancy Girls held thelr’ reg- ular meeting Tuesday, Dee: 12th, at the residence of Miss *H. Morton, Business of importance was discuss. ed. A delicious repast was served. The club adjourned to meet at Miss Myrtle Sydnor's 22 $. Compton Aye. Mildred Wyatt, Pres, Blanche ‘Tatum, Reporter, a THE SURPRICE crip athe Surprise Club will meet 2nd Friday, Jan. 12, 1922, at the Tesi- dence of Stster Virginia Williams, 2735 Lucas Ave, 2nd Friday, social meeting, 4th Priday, Business meet- ing. View President James F. Wat. on entertained the cinb with a. pri- ‘Yate party. Christmas evening ~ at 3045 Washington Ave!" ‘The - Sur: ‘Prise club also wishes its members and friends a Happy New Year: Virginia Williams, President; Jas. F. Watson, Vice President; Bennie Kincail, Secretary; Julia Gramsber- ry, Reporter. ———___ LA TRAVAITA GIRLS La Trayaita Girls had their meet- ing Tuesday night. December 26, at the residence. of Miss Olivia Collins, B22 Clark Ave, After business, the ‘hostess secved a very dainty repast. ‘The club was also highly -entortained by one of thé distinguished members, Mist “Georgia ©. Brown, with her classical dandag. ‘The club will meet Sunday Dec, 31, 1922 ac the residence ef Miss Marie Yates,. 8ta- 8. 20th ‘Street. * ‘Reporter, R. Robinson. : sae ica aa JOHN MeCORMACK WINS n rr AUTO IN CONTEST A very successful contest was pulled oft-Christmas—night—at- 4154 Fairfax Avenue, thé home of Mr: and: Mrs. Edward Carter, the promoter’ of the contest, ‘The prize was a five pas- sengér Dert automobile’ which was wou by Mr. John McCormack of 2741 Chouteau Avenne, who hekd-the lucky number, 794. Mr. Carter is a pro- gressive young man gnd pats his soul iuto' whatever he undertake. He and his associates wish to thank their many fricods and supporters for thelr Valtinble assistance in this moyement snd wish each of them a Happy New ‘Year. ~ 9 « Ann'l. Tuskegee Conference Ansociated Negro Drew eg INSTITUTE, Als., a 2 — ‘Tuirty-decomdy Annual i oats Ta which will be aty Institute, January meee wildcant ao east Stee Name po mec a asitnaie back arate ot meee ene Futitonde have granie 2 Sine und tet Foe oh gis ata ee os toe Ente aes Tans tee Tever Act:, Vocational Teachers work- BS eet the iad Seen Act: vehera_in- eves el ols; and Supervisérs of Rbral. Schools ao the. J Sitter Fund. The presi- Sn SU Beeethen WE PRP PAE Colleges of the South will also bold a Tmeeting heré at this time, The repre- sentatives of. dbe varions agencies will remain at the Institute throughout the Conference and, will take an active part on the program, —__———___, Annual Matinee Dance | of the SLYSIUM CLUB New Year’s Afternoon | 2to7) PYTHIAN HALL Music Py Charles Creath | Admission 35c, Souvenirs. Given Not knowing the names and” ad- dresses of all Our friends: and cis. tomers, Wwe take this method of thanking you for past patronage. and (6 show our appreciation, we are golug to give you a ten per cent discount on all purchases made dgur- Ing the first week of 1922, begin- ning Monday, Jannary First, Our Biggest Feature will (Saver 1,000 Phonograph Records ‘at 50 cents exch, | ey all must go; all in porfect coMlition, To every boy or girl wha cuts. this ad during the week and beings it to this..etéee...,will be given one game set worth 10, free,” 7 HUMPHRIES’ NOVELTY — 206 N. Jefferson Ave. THEIR NEW FOUND HAPPINESS Be Lewy M. Jachses. | ‘They had married only a ‘few hours before, Fdward Blaine, Samner ate—ambitious—and long. lyhel ed by scheming. mama's, "a catch’ had weo'd amt won the -relgning belle of West Belle Place; beautlfal, say and vivacious Therese Lamar. It was their first evening, alone. Alone from the maternal care of their moth- ers, and. the. frollesome joy of thelr “get.” And frankly speaking, they were embarassed” and abashed over thelr newly married: state, : It wag New Year's Eve and in’ the apartments," Edward, to_ combat _the coxy living room of their “Enright mignotony that was fastly descending upon them ; suggested boldly : “Dear, cb.... sippose we motor to “Bohe- mia where thege’s dancing to’ the strains of an orchestra; superb £ood, fif for a king and gifts galore. Gifts. In the form of imported, flawless, white Jyory toilet sets that “would, no doubt, improve even: the rireness of your own exquisite beauty.” There ure also, bar pins. Mexican’ dress combs and wrist wateches—all of su- perior design and Inlaid with precions Jewels, ‘These, Dear, are only a few ‘of the many wonderful gifts which our “Bohemia” will give, free, to ber Patrons on New Year's Eve and New Year's night, There, we may also, crash the tender leg of an Atlantic Coast frog. ‘Phere, we may consume the juley meat of a young turkey, es- pecially prepared and decorated for the occasion. Shall we go, Sweet henrt?" . Therese, whose one admitted weak- hes: Was an ever presept desire for beatiful gifts and the -most~dainty: anc: delectable foods, readily consent- ed, . An hour Inter, comfortably sex'ed-In a speclally reserved section at JAZZLAND, dined; Edward and dis wife. ‘To weird and ‘fantastic ‘musle they danced. Valuable and Jong desired gifts, ther recelved. 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Open Sundays : This Nice Table Lamp Should Be® _' *— In Every Home ee Ge = Cae ae ‘ 3 “ie Che Bt, Luts Segue PAGE FOUR ETHEL WATERS A WONDERFUL MAGNET AT THE BOOKER WASHINGTON THEATRE Probably the largest crowd that has ever been at the Booker Washington Theatre on a single night, greeted Miss Ethel Waters Christmas. Incidentally, the patrons were treated to one of the best shows, as a whole, ever seen at this house. Miss Waters, the phoneograph record star and singer of the blues is the feature of the show. She sings three favorite numbers and wins the hearts of her hearers, not alone with her voice, but with the assistance of a most wonderful personality. In the act is a piano accompanist and Ethel Williams, a sensational dancer whose motto seems to be, "Never Give 'Em Enough." Miss Waters maintains her reputation as "The Queen of the Blues," and presents her numbers with usual grace and expression. An act that can easily feature any bill, on its merits is that of Baron and Brown. This team offers only dancing. During their waltz, Spanish and Jazz numbers, they execute the most remarkable feats of acrobatics movements ever seen here. Green and Bailey are a scream from entree to exit. Their comedy is original and everything they offer makes a hit. Their "Chocolate Soldier" and "Wonderful Land of Ease" will ring in the ears of the patrons for a long time. Willie Too Sweet - the original fun maker, was at his best Monday night and he had a punch in every word of song or comedy. His parody on "Tho Sheik" and his characteristic monologue take the house by storm. This show will close Sunday night and the indication is another record attendance will be broken. A matinee will be given Sunday afternoon. The Booker Washington Theatre announces another star attraction for next week. Featuring the vaudeville bill will be Cuney Connors, styled, "The Piano Eater." The other acts all topofchurchers, are Billie Walker and Babe Brown, the "Mr. and Mrs. Black Pepper," Sam Gray and Virginia Lliston, in a new musical comedy melange; and Lizzie Taylor, the Buxom Soubrette. This show should be a winner. There will be a special matinee Monday, New Year's day. That "Love is an Awful Thing" will be shown in the farce comedy by that title, featuring Owen Moore and Marjorie Daw, at the Star Theatre this Saturday. On Sunday, the feature will be "In The Name of the Law." Among the features are the dramatic robbery of a bank, the fast work of the police in rounding up the culprits and the accidental shooting of his own son by one of the policemen. "When the Devil Drives" will be the New Year's day feature. It is based on this theme: Good women may become bad, when the devil drives. If a woman loves love, and her love is taken from her by an other woman, who knows where the road heads when the fiery eyed mons ster snaps the whip? On Thursday and Friday, Elaine Hammer-stein will be seen in "One Week of Love," a modern romance with the caveman angle and a lot of photodramatic thrills. THE COMET "Queen of the Moulin Rough," a heart opening story of the tremendous sacrifice a girl made that one of her protectors might achieve fame, will be the Comet Theatre feature this Saturday. On Sunday, Wallace Reid will be seen in "Clarence". The story deals with the troubles of an American family, the members of which are constantly at sixes and sevens and who are reconciled through the painstaking and humorous efforts of a rookie. The love element is strong and every scene has a laugh of its own. Tom Mix and his horse "Tony" will delight the crowds on New Year's day in "Arabia." It is filled with romping romance and restive rogues. Another big feature, "White Shoulders" with Katherine MacDonald, will be shown on Tuesday. Rudolph Valentino in his new picture, "The Young Rajah" will be featured on Thursday and Friday. It is a picture of many thrills. According to the story, Valentino is a Hindu Prince who, as a child, is smugged out of India to save his life and is brought to America and placed under the care of a New England family. The boy grows up and becomes an athletic hero at Harvard. His love affair with a young heiress is broken off when he is suddenly kidnapped by enlistees from India and taken back to his native land. The rest of the story is a series of sensations bounding between love and duty. THE OLYMPIA "While Satan Sleeps," at the Olympic theatre this Saturday, is a romance full of thrills, fire and luminous shading. Jack Hole has a role fashioned to order and makes the most of his opportunities. He fights like Dempsey and as a lover, Rodolph, the Shaku has a worthy rival. The New Year's feature will be "The Pride of Palomar," a picture of the big outdoors and filled with exciting incidents with startling climaxes. Moe Murray will be seen in "Broadway Rose" on Thursday, and (Continued On Page Five) The Funniest Photoplay Farce In Years A merry mix-up which results from the smouldering ashes of an old love affair suddenly bursting into a near-flame at the most inopportune time. ALSO OTHER GOOD SUBJECTS If You Want To See a Real Good Picture Story —the That Will Remain In Your Mind Forever— SEE A Story of What a Home Means When You Haven't One. Vaudeville Bill HAPPY N-W YEAR TO ALL Extraordinary Special SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 Wallace Reid And Agnes Ayres In The Biggest Paramount Picture of 1922. BOOTH TARKINGTON'S Greatest American Comedy In 8 Parts —ALSO— "ONE JUMP AHEAD" Leo Maloney's Western Drama AND MUTT & JEFF MARY PICKFORD'S "Little Lord Fauntleroy" THURS. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11-12 RETINA Market Street's Pioneer Playhouse On TWENTIETH. STREET STAR EXTRAORDINARY Owen M "Love Is An A The Funniest Photop A merry mix-up which results from affair suddenly bursting into a near-fla ALSO OTHER GO TUESDAY — JANUARY 2 DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM George Chesebro in "Blind Circumstances" A gripping story of a man and a girl in Canada trailing through the boundless white snows and trackless forests. A funny little Italian aerobat who, with the aid of a beauty doctor and a press agent, turns into a radiant American beauty. ALSO GOOD COMEDY LINCOLN Open From 6:30 To 11 p. m. SATURDAY DEC If You Want To See a Real Good—One That Will Remain In Your M SEE Bessie Love & Gareth Hu THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, DEC., 29, 1922 CUNEY CONNORS--The Piano Eater MARKET STREET'S BEST- COMET THEATRE AT 21ST ST. George Fawcett, Harrison Ford and Fritz Ribway. In the Immortal American Drama that has Drawn Tears and Laughs From a Million Heart. "TOM MIX IN ARABIA" WILLIAM, FOX PRODUCTION And LARRY SEMON'S Newest Comedy, "GOLF" SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 Jack Hoxie IN The Crow's Nest R THI SATURDAY, DEC. 30 Moore In Awful Thing" play Farce In Years in the smouldering ashes of an old love me at the most inopportune time. OOD SUBJECTS WEDNESDAY — JANUARY 3 Wheeler Dryden In "FALSE WOMEN" The stirring tale of a battle fought out on the battlefields of a human heart. All, the greatest struggles in the history of the world have been fought out of the heart and soul of some man or woman. Also Eleventh Episode of—“SPEED” with “HUTCH” COMEDY and MOVIE CHATS "I AM THE LAW" "MOTHER ETERNAL" COLN m. Sundays and Holidays SEMBER 30 SUNDAY I Picture Story Heart Ankal. MET RE AT 21ST ST. TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 'Queen Of The Moulin Rouge" WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 Norma Talmadge And WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 Norma Talmadge And Thomas Meighan —IN— "The Forbidden City" Supporting Cast Includes Bryant Washburn, Tom Forman, Nigel Barrie, Richard Headrick FIRST NATIONAL ATTRACTION IN 7 PARTS —ALSO— "THE CHANNEL RAIDER" A Sea Drama And Others An Action Romance Told In Beautiful Pictures Of The Land Of The Som-nolent Poppy —ALSO— "THE BATTLING KID" A Smashing Drama, And Comedies COMING SUNDAY JANUARY 7—— Monroe Salisbu "THE BATTLING KID" A Smashing Drama. And Comedies Monroe Salisbury MONDAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY Pete Morrison In West vs. East BEN TURPIN COMEDY RE 14-16 OPEN 10 SUNDAY, DEC. 31 Bry Johnson, Ella Hall, Claire McDowell love and Father-Love of this Year. "of The Law" Rash—A Whistle Blast, Drawn Clubs, Creman Dead! "Good God! It's My Police Round-up, the Brave Blue Coats 's Grief, the Mother's Devotion, the Defending Brother, and a Thousand DAY, JANUARY 4-5 And Conway Tearle in K of LOVE" Arrashed into his life from a hurtling formation, the rehabilitation of a good glorious womanhood of a fluttering airplane crash. —The terrific own society revels which rival the ancients. AND OTHER FEATURES EATRE SPECIAL FEATURE — SUNDAY, Johnnie Walker, Emory Johnson, Ella H. Ralph Lewis and Claire McDowell In The Greatest Picture of Mother-Love and Father-Love of the "In The Name of The I" A Skulking Shadow—a Crimson Flash—A Whistle Blast, A Crashing Glass, A Pistol Shot—A Policeman Dead! "Good Grizzly Son!" "God! I've Shot My Own Boy!" SEE—The Bank Robbery, the Big Police Round-up, the Brave with the Yegmen at Bay, the Father's Grief, the Mother's Shooting in the Court Room, Brother Defending Brother, and Thrilling Scenes. THURSDAY and FRIDAY, JANUARY 4-5 Elaine Hammerstein and Conway Tearle "ONE WEEK of LOVE" Out of a clear sky she literally crashed into his life from airplane. Then began a double reformation, the rehabilitation man gone wrong and the saving for glorious womanhood on society butterfly. SEE—The Thrilling airplane crash. —The railroad wreck. —The modern society revels within splendor the pleasures of the ancients. ALSO GOOD COMEDY AND OTHER FEATURES Johnnie Walker, Emory Johnson, Ella Hall, Ralph Lewis and Claire McDowell In The Greatest Picture of Mother-Love and Father-Love of this Year. "In The Name of The Law" A Skulking Shadow—a Crimson Flash—A Whistle Blast, Drawn Clubs. Crashing Glass, A Pistol Shot—A Policeman Dead! "Good God! It's My Son!" "God! I've Shot My Own Boy!" SEE—The Bank Robbery, the Big Police Round-up, the Brave Blue Coats with the Yeggmen at Bay, the Father's Grief, the Mother's Devotion, the Shooting in the Court Room, Brother Defending Brother, and a Thousand Thrilling Scenes. Out of a clear sky she literally crashed into his life from a hurtling airplane. Then began a double reformation, the rehabilitation of a good man gone wrong and the saving for glorious womanhood of a fluttering society butterfly. SEE—The Thrilling airplane crash. —The terrific railroad wreck. —The modern society revels which rival in splendor the pleasures of the ancients. Not Recommended For Children 3037-39 OLIVE ST. From 2 p. m. Until 11 p. m. DECEMBER 31 A BIG NE MON We Will Presen featuring The Man O I on "The ing Well Known Story with a Human featuring OLD "DADDY" OF THE SCREEN RE ROBERTS, supported by MONDAY, JANUARY We Will Present The Greater featuring The Man Of A Thou Jon Chance "The T They Stole His Gold His Girl!—They Twisted They Stole His Gold—They Stole His Girl—They Twisted His Soul— But He Found Love At Last In Heart of a Child. See the Great Thrilling Struggle Between a Wolf and a Man Caught In a Trap. Should a mother train her daughter to be an offering in the auction mart? There's the theme about which all the drama, thrill, romance of George Kibbe Turner's great story revolves. "White Shoulders" Supporting Cast Includes Bryant Washburn, Tom Forman, Nigel Barrie, Richard Headrick SUNDAY COMING JANUARY 7 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 Roy Stewart in "BLUE BLOOD and RED" also Larry Semon DAY, JANUARY 3 La Talmadge And Thomas Meighan —IN— The abidden City" Extraordinary THURS VA 'THE Never portunities BATTLING KID" Drama. And Comedies zing with adver Wanda Ha roe Salisbury in ' NEW YEAR'S DAY e Morrison In TUES., JA WED., JA THURS., J 14-16 S. JEWEL OPEN 10 A. M. T. SUNDAY, DEC. 31 in, Ella Hall, McDowell Inner-Love of this Year. "The Law" Stestle Blast, Drawn Clubs. "Good God! It's My up, the Brave Blue Coats the Mother's Devotion, the Brother, and a Thousand NEW YEAR A B Wh If every girl the upper band It's a heat women like an ALSO JANUARY 4-5 My Tearle in LOVE" his life from a hurtling rehabilitation of a good manhood of a fluttering ash. —The terrific revels which rival ents. FEATURES Children A BIG NEW YEARS SPECIAL MONDAY, JANUARY 1 Will Present The Greatest Screen Triu ing The Man Of A Thousand Faces Jon Chaney in The Trap' They Stole His Gold—They S Girl!—They Twisted His Soul— The story of a girl who sacrificed her good name by dancing her way the queenship of the most notorious of all tinselded palaces of extravagance in the night-life district of Paris—the Moulin Rouge—that a youth's soul might be awakened. Never has Valentino been given such wonderful op portunities as in this picture. First as an American college hero, then as a jewelled prince of India, he offers his greatest performance to date. In a story vibrant with passionate love scenes, dazzling with gorgeous settings and costumes, thrill-sweep with adventure and mystery. Supporting cast include Wanda Hawley. TUES., JAN. 2—Dorothy Dalton in "THE SIREN CALL" WED., JAN. 3—Wallace Reid in "NICE PEOPLE" THURS., JAN 4—Jane Novak in "BELLE of ALASKA" If every girl is one half angel and one half devil, how does the devil gal the upper hand? SEE THIS DRAMA OF THE DEVIL' DOING. It's a heart story of a girl who won and lost love. It's a drama that women like and men crave to see. ALSO COMEDY _____ AND OTHERS ELAINE HAMMERSTEIN and CONWAY TEARLE in 'ONE WEEK OF LOVE' A SELZNICK PICTURE SPECIAL FRIDAY JAN.5 PAY DAY—MONDAY Everybody Entering the theatre will receive A Pay Envelope Containin Sums of Money from 1c to $5.00 o Trading Stamps from 10c to $40.00 Passes to the Theatre or Jazzland. SPECIAL MATINEE NEW YEAR'S DAY For Cast, Including Eth Striker—Henry Harmon her good name by dancing her way of all tinseled palaces of extravagant Moulin Rouge—that a youth's soul mig JANUARY 4, 5 e Been Waiting For O seen given such wonderful op- tions. First as an American co- prince of India, he offers hi- se. BIG PARTS passionate love scenes, da- ss and costumes, thrill-sweep y. Supporting cast include at Alone" Alton in "THE SIREN CALL" d in "NICE PEOPLE" k in "BELLE of ALASKA" name of The Law' GOOD MUSIC UNDER THE DIRECTION OF Miss Birdie E. Doudy MONDAY, JAN. women And Their Loves evil one half devil, how does the devil gal THE DEVIL' DOING. von and lost love. It's a drama tha AND OTHERS THURSDAY JANUARY Johnnie, Walker, Emory Johnson, Ell Hall, Ralph Lewis and Claire McDowe In The Greatest Picture of Mother-Love and Father-Love of this Year. "In The Name of The Law" A Skulking Shadow—a Crimson Flash—A Wh ittle Blast, Drawn Clubs, Crashing Glass, A Pistol Sh —A Policeman Dead! "Good God! It's My Soul "God! I've Shot My Own Boy!" Don't Fail To See This — One Day Only Friday. As a Broadway dancer who sacrifices her career for love, only to find her lover kickle and shallow, Miss Murray creates a charmingly sympathetic characterization. Its a lavish production with many thrills. THE JESTAMERE Evelyn Nesbitt will be seen in "The Hidden Woman" at the Jestamere Theatre this Saturday. The feature on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday will be "In the Name of the Law." It depicts, in most vivid fashion, the dangers with which the policeman has to cope in the every day performance of his duties. That however, is not the main theme of the story. The plot has to do with the experiences of a plain little family—the family of Policeman O'Hara who patrols the streets of Sun Francisco. All sorts of troubles beset the O'Hara's but finally happiness breaks through the barriers of misfortune. The story is crowded with action. On Thursday and Friday "More to be Pitted than Scorned," will be the feature. *It is a story of a woman who loved wisely but not well. THE CASINO Helen Gibson will be presented in "Nine Points of the Law" at the Casino Theatre this Saturday. The plot is an interesting and novel one from start to finish, telling of the manifold problems of a young girl, alone in a mining town in the early days of the West. Charles Jones will be presented in "Bells of San Juan" on Sunday. It is an unusual screen plan and tells the story of a young sheriff who is doing his best in a "bad" community. A lady doctor comes to town and gives him first aid. Jane Novak in "The Snow Shoe Trail" will be the New Year's feature. It is a picture of big thrills and dangerous action. "Mother Eternal" will be presented on Tuesday and Wednesday. It is a drama of every day life in a large city and has many surprises. LINCOLN A story of faith and love and yearning for happiness that is thoroughly human from beginning to end, will be seen in "Forget-Me-Not," the Lincoln feature this Saturday. On Sunday, "The Old Homestead" will be offered. It is one of the most beautiful photoplays on the screen. Theodore Roberts is excellent as Uncle Josh, the role made famous by Denman Thompson on the stage. The picture is thrilling and the various roles are admirably played. Lon Channey will be presented in "The Trap" on Monday. It is a firey, thunderning story of a simple hearted French-Canadian who becomes a wolf in human form after he is cheated in love and business. His demonical cunning reaches a climax in his hendish death trap for the man who had taken everything from him. "In the Name of the Law" will be required next Thursday. THE RETNIA The Retina - Theatre program includes Jack Hoxie in "The Crow's Nest," on Saturday; Roy Stewart in "Blood Blue and Red," Sunday; Pete Morrison in "West vs. East." New Year's day; Dorothy Dilton in "The Siren Call," Tuesday; Wallace Reid in "Nice People," Wednesday; Jane Novak in "Belle of Alaska." Thursday and "In the Name of the Law" next Friday. THE CRITERION The Criterion Theatre feature this Saturday will be "The Man from Home." The scenes are laid in England, France and Italy and this aspect of the picture is beautiful in itself. The interpreting cast is headed by James Kirkwood. Action, thrill and heart interest follow each other in quick succession. Broadway Rose on Sunday. The New Year's day special will be "To Have and To Hold," featuring Betty Compson and Bert Lytell. The story starts in 1615 in the great throne room of Hampton Court Palace. King James I is being entertained with a special performance by William Shakespeare and his players. Shakespeare himself is shown by Director Fitzmaurice; also such equally historic paragones as Ben Johnson and the Duke of Buckingham. Colorful costumes are a feature of this sequence, the gorgeous hoop-skirted, beuffled gowns of Betty Compson being specially notable. THE NEW COLORED PHOTOPLAY THE NEW COLORED PHOTOPLAY "WHY WORRY" IS READY The McFall Film Company, St. Louis colored producers, announces that their new comedy: "Why Worry" featuring Byron Smith and supported by Mae Morris and Frank O. Brown; is ready for the screen. It is expected that the picture will be seen in local theatres soon. GREETINGS Preston News Service COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 27. —Arthur Simpson, who was brought back here from Winston-Salem, N. C., is said to have made a complete confession to the police of killing Charles Jones here on November 12, last, following a quarrel. Simpson said the quarrel arose over who should pay for a sandwich. During the verbal battle several remarks were made by Jones that made Simpson very angry. He said he went home and returned an hour later with an automatic pistol and shot Jones five times, according to his confession, detectives said. A Skulking Shadow—a Crimson Flash—A Whistle Blast, Drawn Clubs, Crashing Glass, A Plistol Shot—A Policeman Dead! "Good God! It's My Son!" "God! Ive Shot My Own Boy." OLYMPIA 1420-22 Market Street MARKET STREET'S MOST BEAUTIFUL THEATRE OPEN FROM 10 A. M. TO 11 P. M. Showing The Best Selected Pictures, Made By The Foremost Producers, And Of the Most Popular Stars And Stories. No Picture Is Too Good, Nor Is The Cost Too Great For Our Patrons. ADMISSION EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK WHY PAY MORE? CASI 1618 Mar Open From 10 A.M. To 11 P. SPECIAL AN We Have Reduced The 10c-ADU 5c CHILDREN 5c WHY PA COME AND SEE THE BEST CRIT THIS SATURDAY James Kirkwood a Supported By An Exce The ManF The Sweetest Love Story that Follow To MONTE CARLO. With Intrigue a SURVEY OF 1922 SHOWS THE GREATEST YEAR OF RACIAL ACHIEVEMENTS Open From 10 A.M. To 11 P.M.—Program Changed Daily SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT We Have Reduced The Price Of Admission To James Kirkwood and Anna Q. Nilsson Supported By An Excellent Dramatic Cast In The Sweetest Love Story that Follows a Warm Trail From MAIN STREET To MONTE CARLO. With Intrigue and Adventure at Every Turn. CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE far they have had but little effect on the masses. However, the gravity of the situation is recognized, and counter movements and activities have been launched by the more conservative, who, through wise counsel and education hope to bring about a state of affairs based on practical possibilities and sympathetic understanding that will redown for all time for the benefit of the great and increasing army of Colored industrial workers. Triumvirate of Great Frederick Douglass. This year marks the dedication of the estate of Fred. Douglass, anti-slavery agitator, as anetheral shrine to nurture the hepes of Col. America. The occasion was one of national significance, and was attended by thousands from all sections of the country. The care of the estate is under the direction of a group of women headed by Mrs. Mary B. Talbert of Buffalo, N. Y., and their ability to free the place from debt, beautify it, and dedicate it to the inspirational benefit of the people, marks a real triumph in racial achievement. Booker T. Washington. A magnificent monument was dedicated to the memory of Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee Institute this year. The monument was erected with funds from Colored America, the funds collected under the direction of Dr. Emmett J. Scott, who for twenty-one years co-operated in the development of Tuskegee Institute. The event, which was attended by both groups of Americans from all sections of the country, emphasizes further the growth of appreciation and gratitude within the race. Counsel Charles Young. The death of Colonel Charles Young, of the U.S. NO Market Street M.M.—Program Changed Daily NOUNCEMENT The Price Of Admission To ULTS-10c NO WAR TAX Y MORE? T FOR THE LEAST MONEY ERIO DECEMBER 30 and Anna Q. Nilsson Illent Dramatic Cast In from Home Lives a Warm Trail From MAIN STREET and Adventure at Every Turn. ed States, Army, a graduate of West Point Academy, called for a national memorial observance on his birthday, March 12, which surpassed in significance and scope, any previous similar event ever held in America within the group. Colonel Young died in Nigeria, West Africa, and the War Department has arranged for the removal of his remains to this country where it will be interred with military honors in the national burying ground of the military dead, in Arlington Cemetery, Virginia, outside of Washington. President Harding. General Pershing, Secretary of War Weeks and others paid notable tribute to Colonel Young. The suggestion for the memorial was made by the Associated Negro Press, and was heartily endorsed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and other organizations. The memorial will probably be made as annual event. Abraham Lincoln Memorial. The national memorial in Washington as a tribute to the life and deeds of Abraham Lincoln, was dedicated this year. There were only three speakers for the occasion, including President Harding, and Dr. Robert R. Moton, Principal of Tuskegee Institute. The event was international in scope, and Dr. Moton delivered an address of genuine interest. The occasion was marred by an effort to segregate Colored guests, which was represented by a majority, who left the assemblage in disgust. Newspapers the Voice. There is a generally accepted opinion that the voice of Colored America today, as of white America, is most audible through their press. Never before have the newspapers hold such a commanding position, nor have they ever before had such a high standard of news and opinion as well as circulation and commercial business. There are two publications recently from the press, both written by white huthers, that deal with the growth and power of the press for Colored America. One, the "Voice of the Negro," by Prof. Robert T. Ker THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, DEC., 29, 1922 SATURDAY SUNDAY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 A Crashing Catapult of Cyclone Drama—A Juggernaut of Big Action, with the Biggest and Most Soul-Stirring Climax Ever Flung Upon the Screen. More gorgeuos thrills, more daring adventures, more brilliant beauty than you've ever seen on the screen before. The famous story of the love that dared a hundred deaths. A romance that sweeps the seven seas for thrills. The greatest story of romantic love ever written. A picture that races thru a hundred breathless scenes of dazzling beauty. by reason of the unusual treatment accorded some Negro soldiers abroad there might, be an effort on their part to create an unhappy situation here. Another is an anti-Catholic sentiment, which would seek. If not to punish, at least greatly to subdue all those who believe in that religion. Another was an anti-Jewish sentiment. Another, and perhaps the most general—and I do not wish to be vituperative—was in arrogating to themselves a super-knowledge and virtue, by which they would determine what things were wrong, and that they could correct them wholly independent of government, courts and law. "I ask you, gentlemen." Judge Barrett continued, "eye to eye and face to face, to ask any member of the klan, if perchance he has a young daughter, if he is willing to so carry on his life and activities that her virtue and her protection shall depend, not upon courts, not upon law, but upon the passions of men. Ask him, if he has a young son, if he is willing for him to grow up in a country that knows no law. Ask him, if he knows he is right, why-mask? The cure of wrong is light, and you may count upon it, when a mask feels that he must act with a hidden contenance and in secret, in the depths of his heart he doubles his rightness. I call to hif attention the fact that a mask may conceal not only an honest man and a patriot, but it may conceal a barbarian. One cloak with iniquity, who seeks to wreak his own personal hate or jealousy by taking advantage of the organization. I ask him if a mask cannot just as well hide a Negro's face as a white face, a Catholic face as a Protestant, a Jew's as well as a Gentile's. Ask him if he does not realize that by this practice, however worthy he may think for the movement, he is turning loose the beast which will however all good government, all law, all justice, all love of man, and bring our country to desolation and despair." Some people hold the key to the situation and then are too lazy to turn it. N. C. H. Progress "IN THE NAME OF THE LAW" SEE—The Bank Robbery, the Big Police Round-up, the Brave Blue Coats with the Yegmen at Bay, the Father's Grief, the Mother's Devotion, the Shooting in the Court Room, Brother Defending Brother, and a Thousand Thrilling Scenes. the City, 3 Days Only PLEASE COME EARLY AND AVOID THE CROWDS SATURDAY DECEMBER 30 BIG NEW YEAR SPECIAL MONDAY, JAN. 1 Jack Holt $^1$One of the Biggest Pictures Of The Year, is In The Great Heart Drama That Will Bring Teats To The Eyes of Strong Men "WHILE SATAN SLEEPS" "The Pride of Palomar" "Life Aint In Holding Good Cards—but In Playing a Bad Hand Well." "The Worst In Doin' Wrong Is In Hurtin' Those Who Love Us." SPECIAL EXTRA — SUNDAY, DEC. 31 FEATURING Marjorie Daw and AMERICA'S FOREMOST DRAMATIC ACTOR Brings To The Screen the Most Thrilling Performance of His Brilliant-Career. As The World Famous Detective Genius in The Great Story Of A Man's Thrilling Fight For Love And Honor In The Far West The Greatest Detective Story in the World, With the Greatest Cast of Players Ever Assembled for One Picture. IN EIGHT PARTS _____ DON'T MISS IT DON'T FAIL TO SEE THIS IT'S A WINNER — IN 8 PARTS DECEMBER 30 Helen Gibson, Leo Moloney & Ed Coxen IN A STORY OF THE YOUNG AND RECKLESS WEST "NINE POINTS OF THE LAW" Start The New Year Right. If You Want To Thrill To Your Toes, DON'T MISS— *Would You Trade a Fortune In Gold For a Thimbleful of Water? We Know You Would. It's a Tense Situation. See the Answer On The Screen.* **ONE DAY ONLY** — **DONT MISS IT** DECEMBER 31 Are You Looking For Excitement and Thrills? If You Are, SEE CHARLES (Buck) JONES IN HIS LATEST THRILLING WESTERN DRAMA "BELLS OF SAN JUAN" A Story of a Lady Doctor and a He-Man IT WILL LEAD YOU INTO— The Most Thrilling Adventure! The Most Wonderful Romance! The Greatest Excelsion! Every Thing That Means Big Enjoyment For New Year's Dry. DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR'S DAY The Drama of a Girl Who Didn't Know She Had A Price Tag On Her Heart. Story of a Dancer who knew the Most Dangerous street in the World Better Than Her Own Heart. ALSO GOOD COMEDY AND OTHERS ill; the other "The Negro Press in the United States," by Frederick G. Detweller. Added to these important productions, as a vital treatise on race adjustment in America must be "The Negro in Chicago," a publication of 300 pages dealing with the problems in the frankest form, and impartially; the study covering a period of two years. the erection of a new Shorter Hall, at Wilberforce, Ohio, to take the place of the original building destroyed by fire. The building, when completed, with all equipment will cost more than $300,000 and demonstrates that Colored America has more than arrived at the awakening to the value of education. The Episcopals, Baptists, Presbyterians, Congregational- the erection of a new Shorter Hall, at Wilberforce, Ohio, to take the place of the original building destroyed by fire. The building, when completed, with all equipment will cost more than $300,000 and demonstrates that Colored America has more than arrived at the awakening to the value of education. The Episcopals, Baptists, Presbyterians, Congregationalists and Catholics are all devoting thousands of dollars and developing remarkably efficient leadership of a high order of intelligence and spirit Magazines of national circulation have this year given unusual consideration to stories and articles dealing with Colored America. A number of the fiction stories have been reduced to book form, and are having a wide circulation. Daily newspapers in all sections of the country, have been more liberal in their placing the better side of Colored America before the reading public. A number of the metropolitan dailies have Colored writers on their staff, probably the most important instance being Lester Walton, an experienced journalist, who is a staff writer on the New York World. CONCLUDED ON PAGE SEVEN FEDERAL JUDGE CALLS FOR BATTLE ON K.K.K. IN GEORGIA DIST. COURT Preston News Service ALBANY, Ga., Dec. 28. —Sharp criticism of the Ku Klux Klan assertions of its harmfulness and suggestions for combating it were contained in the charge to the grand jury last Monday by Judge Willism H. Barrett of the United States District court for south Georgia, at the opening of the Albany division. Denominational divisions continue, but are growing more and more cordial each year. All of the great denominations accept the belief that, after all, "In unity there is strength." The common enemy of Prejudice and the altogether too obvious slant of white American Christianity that falls down at the Color line, places a task upon religious leaders as well as affords a militant opportunity for cooperation along helpful lines. The Federated Churches of Christ in America, while always working in the interest of general advancement, have seen the importance of more officially recognizing the problem, and Dr. Geo E. Haynes, of New York, has been made an executive in that big deal. "With the earnestness and zeal of a Georgia citizen," said Judge Barrett, "one who loves his state and his country, I implore you to co-operate in combatting what is unquestionably a menace, what I believe has not yet assumed as great magnitude as many people have us believe, but which is undoubtedly a disease in the body politic and if we are to treat it wisely we should treat it now, in its insincerity, and that is the Ku Klux Klan." "I are told that the constitution of this organization is worded in such a way that no patriotic citizen can cavil at it." Judge Barrett continued," but my information is that the real motives that lead to joining, though not professed in the constitution, are usually one of four, I may say. One that perhaps had considerable force at the initiation of it was an anti-Negro sentiment, founded upon the preposition that It is most encouraging to note the renewed interest in education for Colored America being taken by all the great religious divisions, including the Catholics. The Methodist Episcopal Church heads the list in the amount appropriated and expanded the same being between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000. The African Methodist Episcopal Church, is enthusiastic in The Story Of A Woman Who Loved A Married Man —FEATURING— ROSEMARY THEBY A WONDERFUL DRAMA' COME EARLY To Avoid The Crowds Also Other Good Pictures SPECIAL EXTRA — JANUARY 4, 5 THURSDAY and FRIDAY MAE MURRAY and MONTE BLUE In The Drama of a Dancer, Who Knew The Most Dangerous Street In the World Better Than Her Own Heart. "BROADWAY ROSE" A Glittering Drama of the Bright Rights Of Broadway. In Which a Famous Dancer Sacrifices Her Career For A Vain Love. A BRILLIANT STAR IN THE MOST EXPECTACULAR PRODUCTION O FHER CAREER. In 10 Parts. No Advance In Prices An Extraordinary Mother-Love Story TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY JAN. 2-3 Do You Know What Mother Love Is? Which the Two Would You Cast Off First, Your Husband? Your Mother? Does It Pay to Make Sacrifices For Children? All These Questions Can Be Answered By VIVIAN MARTIN In Ivan Abramson's Most Wonderful Story Of Mother Love Ever Told "Mother Eternal" They Call Them Angels In Heaven—We Call Them Mothers, Down Here!! DON'T FAIL TO SEE THIS—IT WILL GIVE YOU A LESSON YOU ALL NEED Two Days Only In The Drama of a Dancer, Who Knew The Most Dangerous Street In the World Better Than Her Own Heart. A Glittering Drama of the Bright Lights Of Broadway. In Which a Famous Dancer Sacrifices Her Career For A Vain Love. A BRILLIANT STAR IN THE MOST SPECTACULAR PRODUCTION O FHER CAREER. In 10 Parts. No Advance In Prices Do You Know What Mother Love Is? Which of the Two Would You Cast Off First, Your Husband or Your Mother? Does It Pay to Make Sacrifices For Children? All These Questions Can Be Answered By VIVIAN MARTIN In Ivan Abramson's Most Wonderful Story Of Mother Love Ever Told They Call Them Angels In Heaven—We Call Them Mothers, Down Here!! 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Ome YOO occ sccececesteecensecessneeseessseceascestesesresseqseses $200 Mix MoDthe 22.2.6... eee e cee ececeae teste eceeneecesesacetecaseseene LS. Three Months 2... 2.22.5. cease ec ec cece eceetteceeeseretstecaganceteee 6B = ~—-fAdRertishag Rates Furnished On Bequest — a ET ‘Entered ab second-class suatter April, 1912 at the Post Qdiceat Saint Louis, Missouri, under daa eee Marea hte 3 MEMBER re MISSOURI PRESS “ASSOCIATION * ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS He ae avert ing Representatives. se eteeaeenne ‘oreign ising Represent ¥ W, B. Ziff Co., 608 South Dearborn St., Chicago, Il. ae NEW YEAR:GREETINGS. f ‘The Argus wishes its many customers and friends a “Happy New Year. ‘We do not use the expression merely because it is a eustom, but because if it were ours to give, happiness would be your lot during-the coming year and Faany more. Therefore, by:our wish, you may. draw upon us to contribute whatever we can to make you happy duringthe coming year. The New Year is here. “Happy New Year,” will fall from the’lips of thousands, yes millions. The goog wishes of one’s friends mean much to the individual. But after all, one’s fu- “turesdepends largely upon ourselves. The populace enters into the New Year with joy and mer- rimenty symbolizing bot the coming year will mean to them, Many Inake resoluti’.: _ yenifying their Intentions for the fu- ture. All of which &.. soon forgotten. And while we for the time make merry in. autiipation 6f the ‘future, yét we know that the future. is dark, and no man is able to tell what tomor- row will bring forth. Let us therefore, be thoughtful in ofr plans for the ‘coming year. * Let us have faith in ourselves for by faith we can move mountains. ©The New Year ‘will mean very little’ to those who ure planning tu move in the same old rut in the coming year as in the past. The New Year should bring new faith, new hopes and new aspirations. i As we gaze into the future we tremble as it were, as the child who looks-into the darkness. We ‘would despair were’ it not forthe faith that is within us.- In the path before us may, be seen happiness, pleasure, discouragements, disappointments, life and death. We see the strong and faithful surviving and forging ahead, while the careless and unconcerned will-be falling by the way. Therefore, let us resolye to be men, men who fear only Him who made ull flesh. Let us resolve tobe true to our- selves and ours, regardless of the consequences. LET THE “BOSSES” TAKE CARE OF SELVES. We regret very, very much to see the controversy between our political and ciwWe leaders. Charges and counter charges are being made by the warring factions. - Deep suspicion on the: part of the public: will always be pointed at the Negro who is always ready to attack another of his“race in defense of some-boss politician. , Coniing to the rescue of the “bosses,” is a weakness in most of our would be pgliticians, especially those who hold political. jobs, which has denbethe race more harnr'than any other evil in polities. © Wisdom would suggest- that silence is golden at times. Let's: learn a little political sense. : The Argus wishes-to acknowledge Xmas Greetings from the Mme..C.J. Walker Manufacturing ‘Company of Indianapolis. We wish to acknowledge receipt of yolume 1, No. 1 of the ‘Commercial Gazette, published at Muskogee, Oklahoma. The new sheet, judging from its editorials and news make- up, will be another force striking at the line and fighting our battles. Congr thyself lest the city or state take charge of- you. The jafls ‘and penitentiaries are asylums for those who-can’t control themselves, Start on NO. ONE.and conquer him and spe if the remain- der of the batQe won't be-easy. = . Wonder what would happen if we alfishould resolve to, and. then sturt the New Year with a Pull together. There is always something happening to keep us apart, despite the sincere efforts of a faithful few. One writer said, “Know thyself,” which is good philoso: phy, but it would be better still to say, “Conquer thyself.” Z ee ~ Most of-us“bear-the-other fellow's burden until we get a chance to unload it on somebody else. : —— ’ If we would go forward polit ically, it will be necessary to discard some of the would-be leaders. . Somehow, you cui not respect a man- who-does-not_respect his own word. ' Don't envy the «ther sellow because he is trying to rise Give him a boost as he-caanot- rise without helping you, CHICAGO RIOT OF 1919 snbcommittes competed of Aldermat Guorusey, Te B. Anderson, Crowe WILL COST TAXPAYERS | Se!2rt# ond Rictert. the Sites Osher deaths will cost” $67,500. MORE THAN $500,000 ‘The rint Injured total 543, accord : " ing to the Javestigating body, th . aia Lowden commission, of which’ 17 ’ Touneil 14] Were white, 345 colored’ ind seven i Porgy hl dg re bien iat uedeteranee Face. ‘ Other Death Claims ‘Thirty-three were sufficiently injur Pald $20,800. - 3 to have Sled unite te a eset a, MPROTATES ECS FTO CHICAGO, IL, Bee. 7—It ia now éattymfed that “Mob Kaw" for eigtit Sods during the Phicago Riot ie AOD iM vost, the }eal taxpayers shore than, $500,099" in saan 19th phare of the experise of murfotaining ‘an ‘eatiated 6,000° state-troops in the city for pine days. ‘Thee estimate followed the council] finatice commit, Wwe's Upprovar yesteriiay afternoon of sighteon’ “death claim aggregating $81,008. * Fur five other deaths the city had previously paid $20.00, and probably with be forced to pay for fifteen oth. er Killing’. which both the. coroner's —— the Lowden commission i. ‘ty thee, race’ riots Se (aa, Recht free semen snbcommittes composed of Alderman Guernsey, Th B. Anderson, Crowe, Sebvarte and Richert, the Bfteen Other deaths will cast’ $67,500. The riet Injured total 543, accord. ing to the lavestigating body, the Lowden commission, of which’ 178 were white, 345 colored’ and seven- teen of -andetermined tace. 4 ‘Thirty-three were sufficiently injur- ed to have filed suits for a total of $170,000, ‘Three. have obtained Joiigments aggregating $11,375—an average of S371. It Is roughly es- timated that the thirty-three ‘wi Ne talnAin average of $1,000 each/whith adds Sai the oxpense, ——— ps Y f (Preston News ? Sores See Foes =I. A. Peoples. ‘ene ,. Oa 45, (omnite) “were arrested ey the police ureday night connection with robberies said » to have occurred im local,railroad yards when a party of three men ee offcers held up a of impersonating ga off S cording to the police, railroad men claim to have caught him in the det ot holding up Negroes. He was tak- en to headquartera and. turned over to city detectives, While being grill- ed by the detectives, Peoples came down to the police stution to see him. He was taken in before Rich- ards who is said to have immediately identified him as one of the two others alleged to have been with him at the time of the alleged crimes. Richards is a meter reader for the Georgia Railway and Power Com- pany, and at the time he was arrest- ed he was wearing a badge of the company. His bond was fixed at $1,000 in default of which he was held at’ headqiarters: “Peoples was charged with guspicion and also held. ae S Mer Rouge jiana, ‘Foe Kid charges that these ‘men were guilty of crimes agufust cltidenship. UT Geapier ako “hawe=ltved on. oat gulf const know the prevalence of ct: ses of white men living with colored women, Any American and most well {Sirformed people-ty tue clvilized world | know also how brutally Negro meriare murder down South if there is even a suspicion that those Negro men are inthuate with white women, Killing Negroes in the United States and especially Uhe South, does not Fnwan anything to our national con: | selence, Killing white mew becomes 1h personal thing and the state ane na- tonul. goverment. immediately” be- comes busy. ‘The Mer Rouge case will probably do two things: test the valne or logs to the nutién of having a minority group) taking the law lute its hands and Lshow the world the real, underlying ‘cause of the South's claim’ for white supremacy, \Unlicensed Tust and con- cubinage down South have a great deal more to de with the race preb- lew thay the nation has heretofore realized. ON. ALAL ©. P. Advertising | Perry Howard has “answered” te publishing by the NAL ASC. BL of “Howard's DuFont letter One of the Mississlppl politieluos biggest: charges auwinst the association Is that the pub- Heity committee spent $6,000 for adver- tisinents in white uewspapers and none with the Negro press... ‘Tw the political mind it is probable that any money spent and not spent with the’ politicians is money wasted. ‘Yo the average Intelligent Negro journalist ANY MONEY SPENT TO THE ADVANTAGE OF THE RACE IS MONEY WELL SPENT. Leaders of the NAL ALC. B., amust have bad courage, based on knowledge to have spent so much amoney with white newspapers, ‘The knowledge must have been that altoNegroes -who- were well enough inforuied und deeply enough interest- ed -would realize that there is no need to tell the Negro: public the Ne- groes’ side of the lynching evil and ‘hat it is absolutely necessary to tell the white publle all ‘about it, No Negro editor -worth the price of a single copy of his paper will resent the $0,000 advertisement. Most edi- tors Will heartily ~cummend it —Ne- gro newspaper men are. working for the advancement of the race, prlmari- ty, for personal advancement incilen- dally, and no one. knows better thar Negro newspaper men the. value of advertisement properly placed. Salaries | Mr. Howard also jumped into the N. AL AL CD, guilicer® about their xal- artes, White men jiave Long held. the dew that high type Negroes should not reevive high salaries, All men know that good men'van't be bad at “poor salaries, Economists have long ago "Warned that ihe: best way to keep men hGnest apd duterested is to keep ‘the men well paid and well fed The second emancipation of the Negeo will be cheap at any price and the price will be big and big men aye required to accomplish It, Personal Publicity To any student of journalism how- ever there is apparent in the N. A. ALC. PL releases "a well detined and consistent system of “playing up” the mae of James Weldon Johnson, . ‘To our inind, based on seant knowledge, tis true, the aggrandisement of any. individual ts infmieal to the best in- terest of the NAL AL (. P. program. When the average ian hears the “words Natlonal Association for the Advancement of Colored People. be automatieally pictures DirBols In his <tuind. Alot of ux do nut care for ‘Dr. Dultols personally nor particularly, but most of us respect him for what ro Yas done.” It is rather ditieult | for She general public to believe that 'Janiex W. Jobnson is the whole ax. | soviation. . | Mr. Johnson has tertainly not done anything to merit the publicity be. | luis received. Being seeretaty Or the | N. AWA. C.D. should be a big enough | honor for any man to receive. If ay jman makes good at that job no fran- |tle publieity methods: will be neces: | aary because the publie will know and remember him, » | A Third Party | Lait Summer we mentioned in this | column the-Hace's need of am alllance | with some thift political party. ‘Phe | Crisis, im it Inet fswue ‘prints an ari- | tote onthe third party idea which we all shopldt read and think about. We don't be oly shat contin ned blind: incerta the Réepoblican piesa te fj 1 Alliance with, Nw fracty int ieee ene on keeping. nie — ul down: There are nen both ae in the North, a eee ‘nov darts Samal thems gcd. or | Ou task is to know the real Amer | can’ in ‘both parties ‘and mupport them i Semariiens 6, Benty Meee hese nS OO LEONE SO ir ‘There's a grent deal of good that ean be done in this world if we are ‘net Too ‘careful as to who gets the eredit~Taleott William... > ) . Comment By G. U. Cloud ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, DEC. 29, 1922 a A aT 5 = ; | cam OF tee Wm. Pickens |) 2 2, WEEKLY EDITORIAL |) zzprns suey aor - - er, Bila Jordan, who d PERRY HOWARD AND “SICH” | ite, Dec.” 18, 1. We .. It ts not necessary for anybody else to“try to-hurt. Perry Howard. His published letter, which Me <did — not think would ever Teach the eyes of the ‘colored public, “shows that he knows better how to hurt Perry How- ard than anybody else does, Even DuPont and the other politi cian to whowi lie wrote this letter, id: better sense than to belleve It, but at the same tine, it gave”some of them a ‘good excuse for “Lylng- down” ‘when-the— Democratic filibuster yes Attacking the antilynehing bill, And the biggest amount of sense Howard Showed in writing thie letter is that he wrote it’ just at the right tine to do the greatest harm to the colored race by assixting the defeat of antl- lynching legislation, What could have been the matter With the man, anyhow? You would suppose that ‘every Misalsslppt Negro Fee unlynehed would do.crerything In hix inortat power to belp-ansbody to pass anthlynching Jegisintion. It would seem that nny Negro in Missis- sipply and not in the insane asstom there, even if be jealously. bated ey- ery leader in the NX. A. A. G. P,. would agree with them on ONE thing at least: —antilynching — legistation, by: congress. Ant Yer Terry Howand bad: xo much “blood in his eyes" that he could ‘not see that an. antidynching law would help him and other Mis-| sixsippl Negroes more than it would, help anybody else in the world, out- side of Georgin and Texas, | If Howard bad any’ blood-at all ti the rest of his anatomy, he would have desired to fight for this bill, HeATAT DUT ont ore anytody ekee~ re | gardless of the little jub which they | have given him in the Attorney Gen- | cral’s. office. Well, we had just as well make up our minds that we will always bave | some traitors. Ay oppressed race | of apy color or climate, will produce | traitors to their cause.” In fact, the only way to oppress a race ito thd | touls IN THAT RACE. For seven centuries the- Irish have — struggled | against thelr master; for \ seven centugies there luve been Irish tral tors: \Traitors always spring up when Que race presses another race down, ‘There are still men who will sell their best friend for thirty pieces of nilver or lens, We had never beard very Inudable things ubout Perry Howard around ie Republican Nutional Conventions;| and we were not surprised that in| this last election, be was trotting | around at the bidding of his ihasters, | ising to elect the very men whom he rest of his race was determined lo defeat the men who had virtually roted that Negroes could be burued live without retress, : He says he “corrected the evil in Wilmington” A dewee of a “correc- ion” he made of (be.2matter. Du- Pont and Layton got defeated just ihe same, ‘There were evidently many Negrocs who wont to the polls there | without having Howard's corspetion | In their pockeis, | Why ‘In the name of political crookedness ditin't” Howard just «| and TELL DuPant this anyhow. with- out writing it and digging his own) grave, so far as colored people are] concerned 2 | Don't bother with what say about it. Just-read over Joward's dette ugain and think your own thoughts | “PROTECT MINORITIES"—IN = EUROPE. ‘The United States of Auerica, thru its onlookers at Lusanne conference is demanding. protection for mingri es in Europe and Asia, Measwhile the great United™#tates confesses its own Inability: to protect {t-own win orities at bome. The mipority in Ar- kansis cannot even te defgneded agsinst Delgk burned alive, or? wpher- wine: jcflled Sion legal process and without —juspiey-. * ‘Over three thotisand of this min ority at home thave bee@ done to death In little moré than thirty year cand by the most horrible cruel and useless methods kOhown to deyilx, Can such 2 country conscientious- Jy deniand that others protect their minority ppoples? What $s conscience anyway? If the United States govern: ment can conscientiously make such de- mands, it cannot make effectively: for ether peoples are not blind and dull; they will see jour hyprocrisy ; they wid! ansawer us hack If we press them too hard; they will.point at the beam In our eye and the dirt on eur boasted eleanness, Perhaps they smile at us in sectet_ even now, while tty restrain themselves for policy's sake. ‘The United States does not only fail te protect-His-great minerity-péople,. but it even cannot control its little minori- ty In the Senate. If there was a> mob spirit, the great Senate was recently ‘treated (0 an expression of it, and went down “before It. What hope is there that -a little group of jen who would mob the highest: faterests of alt the people in the Senate can be trusted not to inob a defenseless apd hated Negro, How inconsistent for these men to say that they are against lynching, . when they Showed the quintessence of the very ‘spirit that makes every lynching that was ever made; “We will haye our way,—law or no lnw,—sand dame tie wishes of the majority!" y ‘There was never a truer mob than that which waa \qud by -Osear W. derwood in the Senate, and ter es er Was 9 more Atiwxensable mob, thi <n ae p ot inteHigent, it cit] ar 1 * of ar * Z A - Why cannot the Americ iat peat a if-the lon of; the country ean- = ‘thea ‘the constitution 4 defective . thers aba ny 2) emtes Tat th amending of the in’ the Interests of the clitef Pg any legislator hax to deal—Human Life and Human Rights 0 ‘Things. do not happenin this world » CARD OF THANKS ‘We whi to. extend our’ sincere thaaks to our many friends for the sympathy shown us during the illness and: death of our dear beloved moth- et, Ella Jordan, who departed this life, Dec. 18, 1922. We thank Rev. Caston for his consoling remarks. Es- pecially do we thank the officers of the’ First” Baptist Church, aan ‘organization, friends for ‘vewutifal oral wferings Le 8. Wit ‘Mams for his efficlent services. Yours In sorrow ‘The Bereaved Husband and Children ais —Adv. CARD OF THANKS We with to. extend one’ -ninéere thanks to our relatives and friends for thelr kind words of sympathy and the leautiful floral offerings tendered us In the loss of our dear son, Jobn. We expecially thank Ter, €. A. Wil: liams for his kind and consoling words and undertaker Gordon for bis kind apd efficient service. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear father Henry'Jacksou, who departed this life Dee, 26, 1910: You are gone but not forgotten, Nor shall you ever be; As long as life atid memory last, We shall remember thee. At is twelve years sinew you left tis And we mist seu nore and wore, Our hearts are filled’ svith saduess, For memorg ix the only thing that grief cin call its own. Sadly missed by) children? Blanche Walker, Myra Caldwell, Paul Jack- son, . 1 Ady. MEMORIAM In sad but loving memory of our Gear.aother. Mrs. K. C. Vinegar who departed this life Jan. 1. 1920. A précious one from ux has gone, A voice we loved is stitled : A place fs vacant) in our home, Which never can be filled. “Apy— : JOHN BROWN’S TREE HONORED Preston News Service - BARKHAMSTED, Conn., Dee. 27 Residents here held a big cele- bration at the base of the famous John Brown's tree on Armistice Day. High tributes were paid the memory 6f John Brown by the orators of te day. The Chamber of Commerce placed the following inscription on a marker: “Registered in the Hall of Fame, American Forestry Asso- ciation, Marker Placed by Barkham- sted Chamber of Commerce, Novem- ber 11, 1922. Be sure yeu-eun't- aud uobody will contradict, yuu. PUBLIC NOTICE. In the matter of application of Geo. K. dames for parole, Notice is hereby given that “I. George BE. James, coivicted -of the cme of 2nd degree mnrier in the city of St. Louis; State of 'Miskouri, on the 22nd day of March, 1920, and sentenced to, (10) ten years’ Impris oument inthe penitentiary at Jeffer: son City, Mo, where Tam now con: fined, have made~application-for- pa role and will be given a public hear- {ng pefore thd Beate: Prisoul Woard at the Rearing office in said penitentiary on the 2nd Monday fn January, 1923, xame being the 8th day of said month, when reasons .in favor of or against tle granting of said parole will be heard by. said__State Prison Board. All persons awho fayor"ar oppose said application are favited. to communi- cate with board on or before said date, giving in writing such facts as they would have considered in this matter, * a INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE Located At 3100 Pine Street, St, Louls, Mo. In Old Poro College Bldg. The property has been sécured and is being arranged for the accommods- Gon’ of 500 Students. Seven large school rooms are seated off with chairs, The college, which fy situated on thé corner of Pine and Cardinal rSt. has 20 rooms, and is valued at $30,000. ‘This will be the permanent location of the First Bible College in the State of Missouri, % {k) All branches of studies, such as Primary, Intermediate and Normal Course. Typewriting Cand Special Business Course, ‘ The Bible will be ous standard. — Spevial Theologicat Stndies for. Ministers and Sunday School Teachers. (2) Special course of Law and Med- icine, pharmaceutical studies and, de- grees.of those who complete the course, 7. 3 3 Music—We have placed in the col: lege two fixe upright pianos, valued at $1200, A Conservatory of imusle vo- cal, instrumental, oratory and daily clocutionary training will be. taught. _ (3) The Bibe will be taughf in all ee Een: Fatin, Spanish and German, Honorary degrees of Doctors of Divinity, Master of Arts and othar-degrees, day and night. (4) Special Teachers” Course day and ight school. We have a tory and Gygunasianm Milita ine og tar jers“and Red res, Kk for yout. tint being roe ie Teanonabe res ‘women to. at = are-planning to have a College XW. CA and XM. 0 A. connected with the | Reading room ans Bitte studies day and night . Sta- ‘dent’ cin take « Correspondence course. ‘We hnve 9 drive for $25.00 and. we ‘want ae wees sat ‘ten. well pre- pared ed mre. ong” Ley at | pase ‘Bomont 242, Lae pS aes cali CNIS OS eae Rey, W. A. Dinkina, A. Mx D. Do Brew; How: Bit B. Taylor, Vico-Pree. ‘Dr. S, A. Moseley... . ahd, NEW YEAR GREETING There are days for sending merchandise; And days to send a bill; But this one day of all the year, We send you just “Good Will.” ae - — me ihe ce ee i jave an abundance of Health, Happiness and Pros perky in store for Soi YAWITZ DRUG STORE é Whittier and Fairfax GREETINGS ~~ The Euthola Mfg. Co. Wisties its Many Agents and. 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GENUINE VELOUR HATS $3.00 RUBIN THE HATTER 212 N, Jefferson Averiue Between Pine and Olive A prediction: Antomobile makerd will haye to do real-selling next years a ee ; 3 ee ; Greetings | INEY, see us! easonable,, and your Ue You Want The Negro Trade? See That Your: Advertisement Appears In This Paper. : ie ge PEOPLE'S PAPER e vs. Che t.. Lonis Arqus . f ; A ao oo ae ee IF YOU LOVE YOUR FAMILY 3 : Bay A Home---AMost Valuable Xmas Present — _ @® The Abernathy Realty Company - =: eae + Wishes Its Many Customers And Friends nee Sk. _ A MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR- _ __ We Have A Large List of Houses to Select From. “We Exchange Property in The South~See Us ABERNATHY REALTY CO, ‘uot on Pacino ere Survey of Achievements By _ Colored America in 1922 tuality for the betterment and ¢iro- grexs of Colored America, 9 ~ + ‘The Young Men's Christian Associa! tion and the Young Women's Chris- tion ,Axsoelation have shown splen- did growth for 1922, and the national leudersliip of these, organizations, centered In New York, 1s deserving of unstinted pralse and co-operation.» . ‘The death of Dr. E, C. Morris,” of Little Rock, Ark.,’ for more than twenty-five years President of the Na- tonal Baptist Conyentidn, ‘produced a yneancy that stirred Baptists from ‘one end of the country to the: other. ‘The Lox Angeles, Cal., session of thé Convention. being cancelled because of the tailroad strike in the anmer, a seasion was called during: November ‘th 8t. Louls;-Mo.; where a number of the mést able men of the denomina- ton were presented fpr considera- tlon. Atte due deliberation, Dr. Lacey Kirk’ Williams, of Chicago, pase tor of the Olivet Baptist Church, with a -membership of 10,000. was chose “President. This automatically __re- moves the head of the church to Chi- cago, where Dr, Williams will retiain Ws pastor of hin present-chureh,.The convention “voted wnanimousty” tore unite the two factions, which have been divided for several years, and it is expected itt 1923 will soe impor: tant resulis in this respect Colored America is religions at Deart, but.not as much in fact as In the days of the forefathors, — There are two_ reasons, principally, advanc- ed for this, first, the ministry bas not kept up an intelligent progress with the needs of the people; second, there are so many evidences of American Feligions Hypocrisy that many people Yemain away from denominational in- fluences and worship within ~ their homes. Nevertheless, there never was a time when the history of the race showed the churches’ more pros: perous, or achieved better Fesnlts Colored America is adding work to faith, and it Is producing, astounding results, : Education. ‘The Better White South, where the masses of Colored America live, is taking a lyely interest at* present fu education. School buildings are be- ing ‘enlarged and rebuilded ; terms ure being lengthened and teachers are ‘being Bald better wages, — It_t% pro- gress;,but it is not enough. It Is stil the theory in most places of the ‘South’ that. Colored. Ameriea should have only @ elrcumsctibed education: ‘that high schools and tol regard. less Of taxation requitements, are on- ly for white youths. Gradually ‘the convineing justice of an: éducated cit- igenry regurdless of color, is dawning upon-the South, and there are out- spoken advocates for larger opportun- itles who are Istened to with respect, and the“blatant mouthings of destruc. tlonists ary falling on deaf eara. © The ‘eollexes ‘and unlretsities con- ducted by and. foF Colored America nre-all crowded beyond capacity. ‘There ix a thirst for knowledge that Doth gratifies and amazes. ‘The sl- tuation Is remarkable in the face of the everyday fight for recognition in the world’s work, bat on goes the hat tle-with books, and-each year stes an inereased number of graduates feom all-the—sehoots, Northern — colleges -auil- untversities, avhore students are admitted solely on ‘merit, continte té have large quotos of students’ from ‘the group. Harvatd college, where for years tlie outstanding — principle has been educational equality, has Rad recent Murries of seomingls changed conditiqns, but, it ix pro elainied’ by those with authority. t knw, that at- hr, Harvard. soain fains jts Mustelows traditions. Howard University, in the District of Columbia, and, Lincoln Universit} fn Pennsylvania, have recently beet admitted Into the select circle a American schools of higher learning where graduates from these fnstitu tions have the same standing for pw gradnate work as those. coming from any other American colleges. ‘Thi fx notable educational advancement. Commercial Progress and Business, Colored America bas taken to. the field of business with a relish that ‘brings inspiration and cheer. Bank ing, Insurance, Manufacturing, Rea Estate, “General Merchandizing, ant Andeed, contact’ with Wall Street it ‘self, are among the present achieve ments of Colored America—faciny and overesating the depressing obsta ‘cles of 1922—that bids fiir to turn uy ‘side. down--the theories that. te--th ‘promotion. of commerchl enterjrise ‘the race has woeful limitations. ‘Pres ent achievements in these importan folds prove to the world that the Liu ftations have been the result of stud fed handicaps. ¢ Colored America ha: heen held back from the opportuni ty of getting commercial knowledg ani contuets. But the opportunities and needs baxe becoine-so great with ‘in the race Itself, ‘that through . the force of cirgymstances alone, these lines have been developed to a most surprising extent in the last — year. With all the results “to date,” the fields are yet virgin soll; they “have been barely tapped, 80 to speak. Con- fidence, , more general _ co-operation, visto and*hard work will produge results in the future that will be most gratifying, Aside from the standard professions, the commercial field is making the big openings for the college <bred man and wouzn. With 15,000,000 people to supply with All of the necessities of life, and ad- minister to thelr welfare und. bippl- ness in the multitude of ways afford. ‘ed by commercial progress, at ones produces a plete fur thy lmagina- tion that stirs the soil to action. Tn the commercial ffeld, there. are con- fending forees debating the Wisdom of using ail Colored: American Cupl- tal, all white capital, or a combina. tion of each, ‘Phere are nehieve: ments In-each "way that are abiding amd snecessful, "Pride, — sentiment. and even hate enter -into” the eiua- Hon, bat inthe Jast, analysis what Colofed America need and’ shoald de: ‘sire most are RESULTS—being guid Jet by experience, efficteney and coin mun sense in Keeping the standards both high and just, Amusements. Inthe field of amusements and Popular entertainment, Colored Amer Jeu hax had a bguner year, © Not only Tuts “trere® iso gidat ware of pop nlar approval from the publie and press, bit more than ever before there has been financial success “Shnfile Atong,” a musieal’ comedy with Miller und Lyles, Sissle aut Blake as the stars, and Lotte Geera: the feminine star, played for a yew and a quarter on Broadway, Nev York, following with several months In Roston, and going strong at pres ent indeitnitely” in’ Chieago.. ‘They have aronsed the theatre public to i clean and clear cut vision of talent Colored American ‘feminine beaut; gud charm, and clean mirthmaking “Strut Miss Lizzie,” with Creame and Layton as stars, had snecessfu runs in’ New York aiid Chicago, wht “Liga” a new effort at the Dayl Theatre, New York, with Miller ant Anthony, ax the ehje? fun admints ters, ix receiving splendid recognition Charles Gilpin, noted actor with “Th Emperor ‘Jones, continues, en tour to bring great credit to thé drama and ineidentally to the race, Boti theatrieal and moving picture produc ers, who have, by the way, the mini niin of personal prejudice but whi are somewhat guided in’ their consid erations by popular whinss, in Amer fea, are Feaching the point wher they are really. “xtepplug out” 4 ‘considering the talent’ of Calore Amerien. ‘They have a work! of re sources to raw from, and are delight: ed with the earnextnéss and — spirit with which the performers are devot- etl to, their work. High Ideals, clean living, and hard work bold great prowixe in the umusement Geld for Colored America, Phonographis Reproduetion has of: fered another new Meld for Colored America, Ir {8 no guess to state that much of the development in this field hax been due to the marvelous Success of the ace Phonograph Com pany of New York, headed by Harry H, Pace, a business executive of en- vied ability. Pace paved the way with such rapidity and zeal, that old line concerns that formerly refused to give Colored America a “look in” are now seramblinge for talent, and pushing. their wares with surpristig foreefuiness. Jn the musical and concert fleld, ‘Colored America continues to more than hold; there is splendid forging abead. In inany of the metropolitan cities, Colored Aineries orchestras furnish the finest music. Concert singers are. being presented with elaborate acclaim among the people of both races In all sections ofthe coun: try. The Howard Players of How: ard Vniversity, Washington, D.C. are successfully aiording a sertous opportunity to advanee in the drama, under the direetion nf Prof. Gregory. 4. A. Jackson, of the editorial staf of the [illboard, and ‘The Associated ‘Negra Tross, hus a taost complete fe view of amusement progress in th Christmas unmber of the Tillbeard, * Madam E. Azalin Hackley, of De troit and Philadelphia, who has beer called to her reward as this survey is being prepared, will go down fr history as foremost In preserving “Ne gro Npiriinals.” and producing in spirational pageants showing the pro gress of Colored America. A wom an of rare ability as a vocalist ane pianJst, as well as teacher, Madan Hackles\devated her life to develop ing mace pre in nmsical resonree: and possililities, Bert Williams, who reached 5 unique place in the history of Amer ican ‘entertainment, whosd death 1 recorded this, year, will “long. be re membered for his quaint humor an¢ his ability. to “Trouble trouble wher trouble troubles’ you.” Fairs, produced by corporations eon trolled by Colored America in man3 sections wf the South, in whieh th ‘progress along agricultural and in. dustrial nes is wellshown, hav reached a new standard, Practical; all of them are good money makers afford recreation, and, are of educa tional, value to both scroupse Sports. 5 In the eld of Sports, Colored Amer lea has always been an Important fac tor, when given, dpportunity;_ when denied opportunity, they havé made it for themselves. The year's efforts -denronstrate. that the belief prevails ‘that Sal work and no play makes Jack i dull-bay.” All of the various ‘sports have gad good Nearing. Be- ginning with’ baseball, and covering ait the vgrious Hines -down to tennis Rolf. and‘erequet, and “certainly — in- cluding foothall, basset ball. | prize Mention and the “Sport of Kings” Colored America bax taken part and observed. Bessie Coleman. of Chi- cago, retnrned to the Staton from Fu rope, where she perfected and gain- ed commendable recognition ax an vavinirix. The Natlonal Negro Base hall League, of which Andrew Rube Foster. of Chicago. Is the organizer ii President, clused a spenant” win- “ning .year, and has completed a pro- | rain for 1923. Colored Arertea_ in reaching the reereational stage of life, igpromoting and developing. snm- mer ‘and winter Yesarts; Idlewild in Michigan, ands splendid) Country | cin in New Jersey. near Newark, | where-Gold links are. available; Arun: | det. ‘on Chesapeake Bay and Buekroe Keach, in Virginia. care among-y the notalle places-of reereation “and rest. The most famous football game of the year for Colored America, is the “Footlati Classic of the Yeur," be. tween Howard and Lincoln Universt- ties, altertiating between Phifadelphia | and Washington. 'Thix year in “Wash: Hington:-where--the--game.awais_ played in American League Park, more than 253,00 people from all parts of the country, representing the highest stan dard of Colored American progress and success, witnessed the event, So cial activities. before and after. the game furnished a damaging rebuke to the monthings of demagogs that Colored America is clamoring for “Siial Equality,” in the sense of wo. cial Inthnaecy without invitation, and demonstrated with refreshing . pleas ure the high social development con trary notwithstanding. Urban Influences: It must be not. ed that the activities of Colored America ure jnfluenced hy initiative and results from a ‘number of cons munities throughout the — country. While the chief inthuencing centers upon the group’ ais a whole are in lange cities. speaking nationally, how: ever, smaller centers have demon strated their ability to focus atten tion on their achievements and from them emanates wide reaching activl ties that produce lasting results and heiptnyiess. Nationwide attention in the first instance is constantly fo. cused on Chicago, New York, — and Washington in the order named, Cht- cago is noted for its econumle enter prise and civic freedom; New York for Its metropolitan contacts. and Washington for its closeness to the neat of government. ‘Then follow Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, in the “Bast; Richmond, Va.: Norfolk, Val; Durhangf No C.: Jacksonville, Fla.; Savannah, Ga.; Atlanta, Ga.; Paskegee Institute,- Ala.; - Nashville, ‘Tenn.; Néew Orleans, La.; Indianap- alia, Tnd.:! Cleveland, Ohio: Detrolt, Michigan; St. Louis, Mo,; Little Rock, Ark.: Lonisville, Ky. Kansas City Mo; Tulsa, Okla.: Muskogee, Okla. ; Lox Angeles, Cal Portland. Ore. ; Seattle Wash.: Dallas, Tex.; Heustoa, Tex.: Pittsburgh, Pa.: Memphis Tenn.> Denver, Colo : and many other cltion not “named here. of course tn the order of the “importance of in- duence, Imt cach Ina major way eon- tributing help and significant efforts towards the advancement of Colored America, Civie Organization’ is the mew Watch- word of Colored America, Organiza: tion has always been an important factor in the life of the people, but ‘it is becoming more and more prac- eal, efficient, and. systematic; it is working with vision and understand. Ing. Organization ix a master enemy of prejudice and forgets its way, te just reeognition, Various bodies thit have fora number of years left their Impress on the, life of the peo- ple, continue to serve their needs and afford inspiration to gyide their ways These organizations, civie. pragession- at) fraternal, eo-nperative and snation: al. are working more and amore “mn harmony with the “fundamental faith that .actuatés all efforts -OPPOR- TUNITY AND JUSTICE FOR COL ORED AMERICA, ‘The opportunt. Hes desired afe not cireumseribed, as Some would Impress the ‘opportuni: thes desired are merely the inborn impulses of humanity, the eternal as- pirations of the Soul. Encouraged. by justice, they contribute nobly to the sum total of human’ welfare and happiness. They look to the achieve: ment, and net to the class; Colored America trembles with regret when American color prejudice denfes the right and privilege to rise; reflecting upon their loyalty to the patrfotic appealx of America from the begin ning of the republic, they are stung to the quick—bvut not dismayed—by the studiéd Insults, and obstacles of hatred-placed in the pathway of Pro gress and Suecess, But on they go, achieving and achieving, getting a stronger hold Year by year; among them are: * The Nat. Negro Business League. ‘The. National Association of Col. ored Women's Clubs, The. National Assoctation. for the Advancement of Colored, People: ‘The National Urban League, ‘The National Medical Association | “The Universal, Negro Improvement Association. > SA ‘The Young Men's Christian. Asso- elation. AAP ERE ‘The Young Wonten's Christan As sociation. Saag ‘The Secret Order Fraternities, — ‘The Greek Letter College Kratetnt- ‘tles_and Sororities. ‘The Religions Socleties, A Central Exeentive Counell of all these varlons divisions of advanced effort has been proposed. — Such culmination of plans is in embryo. By laying aside petty Jedloustes of en- vied leaderdhip eliminating the spirit of selfishness for the benefit of the good ‘of the whole people, a combined’ pro- gram of Colored America Advance ment under the intelligent directions of a Central Executive Council, will be the greatest constructive step pos- sible. — With the willing cooperation of thie’ newspapers it’ will afford “@ most tremendous Impetus to. human ‘progress; It will knock down the Bars of prejudice” and dpen wide — the Doors of Opportunity ; it” will be the universal radio of delicate comprehen- sion and understanding; stay the hand of unwarranted radicalism that now approaches” a dangerous ‘stage, And command” the respect and: consid- eration of patriotic White America to whom, In the last analysis, Color: edsAmerica must turn:for the realiza- tion of the “subatance of things hop- ed for, the evidence of things not Been.” fe = ..Colored America Faces the Future, Demanding a Place in the Sun. The achievements of the past are Yat a foretaxte of the glories that are to come. ‘There are those in places of Power today in the national Ute of America, who are standing on. dead men's bones. ‘They flaunt. thelr «des strnctive views and scatter thelr seeds of dissension” with wavering hands and cynical smiles; they, create a discord. of: tyrany in the symphony of human happiness, but thelr day of elimination Ix fast approaching; the black sun: of thelr’ follied hate, is doomed to early, setting. = 95 © Colored - America faces the future, covering the face with shame upon the deeda of injustice ty: polnting with pride in tones ments for the good. of all, in the sorry anidst of handicaps snd unwarranted oppression. ‘The year of 1922 goes down: In history as one of achievement extrabrdinary for Colored America; the record Is made. and the die Js cast—even God cannot change the part. 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OUT OF TOWN NEWS NOTICE—Out of Town Correspondents are warned to write plainly with TYPE-WRITER or LEAD PENCIL on one side of the paper only. Use plenty of paper and do not crowd words. Copy that must be guessed at will not be handled at all. Only important notes will be published. KIRKWOOD, MO. Rev. J. C. Helling of Earl, Ark. preached at Harrison Aye. Baptist Church, Thursday night, December 21st, ext Job 27:16, subject, The Balancing Clouds. He preached an excellent sermon. Will leave for Chicago Monday, December 25th, contemplating on making it his future home. Rev. L. W. Wright of 23 Highland Place, E. St. Louis, pastor at Collinsville, and Rev. J. H. Carmichael, were also present. *** Mrs. W. F. Balle has been on the sick list for two weeks under treatment of Dr. Chishan. *** Mr. and Mrs. James Woolrey entertained their nephew, Mr. Wm. Brown, last week. He later returned to his home in Katawasse, Mo. *** Mrs. Hattie Ming is yet sick. *** Mrs. Carl Hass has been confined to her bed, sick for two weeks. *** Mr. Austin Davis is sick. Mrs. Elmer Williams is improving well. *** Mrs. James Smith left last week for Barnse Hospital. *** Mr. Phillip Ming is not very well, Mr. L. C. McCrae has not improved much. *** Mr. and Mrs. Tanner. 6140 Minerva Ave. had as her dinner guest, Rev. Thomas Bellinger of Georgina, Rev. P. J. Wakers of Albana, and Rev. Jas. D. Ingraham of Philadelphia. ST. CHARLES, MO. Services were well attended and highly spiritual at St. John's A. M. E. Church Sunday. The pastor was at his best at each service and his hearers seemed to catch the inspiration and there was visible demonstration of the presence of the Holy Spirit. The Christmas tree was adored with gifts and Santa Claus made glisthe hearts of the faithful Sunday School children and workers. Mr. Martin of St. Louis was the guest of Miss Agnes Robinson. Sunday.*** Mrs Mary Alice Taylor of St. Louis was visiting her sister, Mrs. J. T. Jackson. Sunday.*** Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy spent Sunday in O'Fallon. The members and friends of the A. M. E. Church presented Rev. Monroe with a purse of $60.00 for his Xmas present.*** Mr. Gladstone Fleming, Lord Jenkins and Roy Kenner are home from Lincoln University spending their vacation with parents and friends. *** Mr. O. Murray, one of our teachers, has gone to Kansas City to visit relatives during the holidays.*** Mr. Craig Spoonson from Iowa University is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Spoonson. ***District Deputy G. C. A. E. Moore is installed the following officers: O. C. Snell, C. C. Henderson Palmer, V. C. O. J. Ellis, K. K. and Seal Edw. Kenner, M. F. Edward, M. W. Prekate, Wm. E. Hugh Woodfork, O. C. John Osborne, I. G. The installation, a banquet was served to the wives and friends of the lodge. More eats every year. *** Professor Murray, Professor May, Mrs. Gray and Miss Wilson teachers of Franklin School entertained the school children and parents with a very interesting programme and Christmas tree Friday night. Rev. Guyton spoke and Mrs. Freddie Kenner read a paper on the Life of Christ. A very pleasant evening was spent.*** Mr. Walter Howell and Miss Chara Stevenson spent Xmas day visiting friends*** Mrs. Annie Ellis and Mr. James H. Wise and Madam J. V. Lee of St. Louis were guests of Mr. M. Obanon and family last week.*** We can't have any St. Charles news unless you send it in to 636 S. Main or give it to Owen H. Kenner when he delivers you the paper. FREDERICKTOWN, MO. Mrs. Ida Nash and Mrs. Anna Matthews returned Monday from St. Louis, where they attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Ella Jordan.***Mrs. Anna Stieggar had as her guests Monday afternoon, Rev. and Mrs. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Evans of Farmington.*** Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Allan had at dinner Sunday, Prof. C. Britton and Mr. Frank Kemp.***Xmas exercises were carried out by the churches.***Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brown had at supper Tuesday night, Rev. and Mrs. Wade and daughter, Mrs. Belle Shannon. Mrs. Edna Kemp and nieces. Edna Johnson are spending the holidays in St. Louis.***Mr. Lewis Hamilton returned Sunday from Madison, Ill.***Mr. and Mrs. Will Brown are spending the holidays at Festus. ST. MARYS, MO. Mrs A. Johnson had a fine school entertainment Saturday night, at the school and it gave perfect satisfaction to all who attended. We feel proud of the grand and glorious work she is doing to make the school a success. *** Rev. C. W. Newton, presiding elder, made a fast trip over to our city Wednesday to get everything in line for the poster who he is going to send. He preached two sermons which stirred up the spirit and arranged for the Quarterly meeting. We only hope that the Bishop and presiding elder will take good care of the work. *** Mr. Engene Evens' little son is very sick at the present. *** Mr. Rufus Smith who struck a nail in his hand, is getting so he can work again. *** Christmas was one of the most beautiful days that anyone ever saw. *** Mr. Eljah Smith a son of Mr. Rufus Smith, who graduated from Lincoln University and is teacher in Poplar Bluff, is spending a wreck vacation with his parents. *** Among the host of young people who came home to see their parents was Miss Annie Thompson, and sister, Mr. Fred Coffman and wife and Mr. A. Hammis and wife. *** There never has been a newspaper taken off the press that is a light to people as this paper is to its race. It shows the people the many mistakes they are making in life. So THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, DEC., 28, 1922 read well, act well and you will get through this world as the Editor has told you. Lane. * * * Mr. Harry Yancy ber of Pleasant Green Baptist was the guest of many relatl CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO FLYING MISSILES PACIFIC, MO. By Gladys Marshall Last Sunday morning at the 11 o'clock services, our pastor Rev M. E. Ewing preached a wonderful sermon and Sunday night the pastor preached one of the most soul stirring sermons: It made many hearts rejoice.***On Christmas morning at 6 a.m. o'clock the A. M. E. Bethel Church had prayer meeting.***At 11 o'clock services Christmas at the churches came together and had a glorious meeting. * * The A. M. E. Bethel Church rendered a nice Christmas program Saturday night. * * Mrs. Emma Stovall is recovering her illness fine. * * Mr. Joe Stovall took his usual trip home Christmas and spent a few days with his wife, Mrs. Emma Stovall. * * Rev. Miller of St. Louis pastor of the Methodonians Church and his wife, Mrs. Agnes Miller, were the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lane. * * Mr. and Mrs. Lennan Lane of St. Louis were the guests of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Lane. * * Mr. Harry Yancy a member of Pleasant Green Baptist Church was the guest of many relatives during Christmas. * * Mrs. Reveer of St. Louis was the guest of her mother Mrs. Nannle Murphy. * * Mrs. Florence Carter and son. Mr. Clyde Wyatt were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. Lane. * * Miss Lula Ewing of St. Louis was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Turner. * * Mr. William Jackson was the guest of his wife, Mrs. Jackson. * * Mr. King Adams of Kirkwood was the Christmas guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Adams. * * Miss Viola Adams was the guest of the reporter, Miss Gladys Marshall. * * If you really want some good news take time and read The Argus. * * Mr. J. Sweezer of Robertsville was here on some important business Saturday morning. FARMINGTON, MO. By Dayse F. Baker Mr. Harold Grey of Festus was the guest of Miss Dayse McCallister Monday. * * Mrs. Lucy Bridges received quite a surprise on her arrival home Meslaes Lyons and Woods went to her home and had a splendid dinner awaiting her. Mr. Bridges and his son. Mr. Philip Bridges helped the ladies to make away with the men. * * Kossuth Baker, Elbert Baker, Sumner Swink, Miss Beatrice Swink, Patrick Cayce, Miss Jeanette Powers were among the visitors of the week. * * Mr. Gregory of St. Louis was the guest of Rev. Woods Sunday. Mr. Cornelius Cole was the guest of Mr. Scott Cole. * * Miss Daisy Smith of Colorado, a sister of Mrs. Woods is now in our city. * * Mrs. Tulleck of Pilot Knob was the guest of Mrs. Henry Amonette Sunday. * * Mrs. Stella of East St. Louis is the guest of Miss Ethelean Cayce who entertained in her honor Tuesday evening. * * The pupils of Douglass school were entertained with a Christmas party Friday afternoon, December 22 by their teacher. The program consisted of songs, games, etc. which delighted the pupils until often times the peals of laughter were rebounding the walls. The refreshments which were served by Mrs. Madison were enjoyed by all. The pupils expressed themselves as having had a splendid time and such feasts as that would make them love her more and more. * * Miss Mattie Valle attended to business here one day last week. * * The many friends of Miss Kitay D. Townsend regret to hear of her illness and wish for her a speedy recovery. * * Mr. Samuel Townsend was seen on the streets of our city Sunday, also Mrs. Alice Murphy and Mr. Ellis of DeSoto. The latter were guests of Mrs. Felix Poston. * * Mrs. Laura Somerville and Mrs. Emma Somers of St. Louis were the guests of Mrs. Henry Amonette this week. * * At the Spelling Bee at St. Paul Monday night, Miss Zelia Franks won the first prize and Mrs. Laura Somerville second prize. Mrs. Emma Fanks and Mrs. J. P. Evans recalled a few years and stood the test fine. Douglass School is planning to have one very soon. The receipts will be used towards buying a victrola. * * Mr. John Frankes and Mrs. Felix Poston will entertain the teachers meeting this week. * * Rev. Jos. Cole, Roberta Maul, Alberta Blanks, Alice Cooley and Gertrude Byrd were over from Ironton last Wednesday. While here they were entertained by Misses Anna Pugh and Zelia Franks. * * You could tell this week who had been flirting with Santa by the texture of his or her wearing apparel. When you flirt with him it costs you something. * * The morning watch at St. Paul Christmas morning was well attended and it was a spiritual feast. Let Watch Meeting Sunday night be likewise. COLUMBIA, MO. Miss Irene Sexton of Chicago is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ina Sexton...*Misses Frances Carter, Benth Washington and Mr. Kirklin Renfo of Lincoln University are visiting their parents this week...*Mr. Wush Davis is on the sick list...*Mrs. Rogers of Kansas City is visiting her on this week...*Mrs. Anna Mack and daughter...*Miss Logan Mack are visiting in Columbain...*The mission circle of the Broadway Baptist Church gave a surprise party for Rev. Caston last week. He received many useful gifts...*Mrs Octavia Ferguson is spending Xmas at home...*Mr. Dorsey Russel, a teacher of Mexico, Mo., is visiting here this week...*Mrs. A. A. Sanford of Carrollton and three sons are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Fields of 10 W. Walnut...*Mrs. Ella Smith of New York is visiting her sister, Mrs. Julia Scott...*Mr. Robert Moore is able to be out again on crutches. He met with a serious accident Oct. 18th, which caused him to lose a limb. He has been released from Boone Co. Hospital...*Mr. Robert Rummans is out of Parker's hospital after a month's illness Rev. G. C. Chim preached two excellent sermons Sunday morning and night at Virginia St. Baptist Church. ****Mr. Burton Miller and Mr. Edward Harrison were motoring to Kansas City last week and happened to have a very painful accident when the car turned over. Mr. Miller was very much shaken up and is confined to his bed. Mr. Harrison is going fairly well. Mr. Miller's daughters came to spend Xmas at his bedside ****Mrs. Corn Reed of Fort Madison, Ia., and Mrs. Wesley Carter of Kansas City, Mrs. Leta Henry of Fort Madison, Ia., and Mrs. Manuel Marshall of Detroit, Mich. are visiting Mrs. Mahala Marshall ****Mrs. Ellen Hopkins is still on the sick list ****Mrs. Murielia White's little son, John Lafayette White, was struck by an auto last week. 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Monthly Dues, 25 cents. Writers and Speakers Wanted. Good Proposition for Live Wire Organizers. Organize a Post In Your Community, Schools and Educational Groups. Elliot, Jr., is visiting his nunit this week. Mrs. A. M. Schweilch of Columbia, Mo.***Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Miles announce the birth of a daughter, which on arrival was dead. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh, Blessed be the name of the Lord. We extend to them our sympathy.***Dr. Fenton G. Goodson of St. Joseph, Mo. spent Xmas with his mother, Mrs. Richard Goodson.**Services at St. James A. M. E. Church were well attended Sunday. Rev. Jackson preached morning and night.***There will be a musical program given Friday night at St. James, A. M. E. Church.**Rev. Oaks is visiting friends in Carrollton this week. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. Rev. Johnson preached a grand sermon, Sunday night.***We regret the loss of Sister Johnson's sister who died Saturday morning.***The Literary met Thursday night at the Baptist Church and an excellent program was rendered.***The Sunday school enjoyed a nice Xmas tree Saturday and all children received gifts.***Mrs. Gant has returned from her trip.***The fire department was called to the home of Mrs. Flossa Marshall, but no damage was caused from the fire.***Rev. Johnson is home for the holidays.***Mrs. Brown's guests Xmas week were her mother, Mrs. John Dorsey of Carrollton, Mo., her brother, Mr. John Ed. Dorssey, Dalton, Mo., and Miss Ruth Jacksja. Kansas City, Mo.***Mrs. Charlie Moore served her Xmas dinner Monday at 4 p. m. The guests were, Mr. Bass, Mr. and Mrs. Williams and daughter, Mr. Brochis and Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler.***Prof. Payne and wife spent the Xmas holidays in the Springs.***Mr. Roscoe McKinzie was off of the city a few days.***Mr. and Mrs. Prutt spent the holidays with their parents in Kansas.***Those registered at the Albany Hotel are, Mr. Thos. Bass of Mexico, Mo., and Mrs. Cole of Kansas City, Mo. VANDALIA, MO The Christmas tree at the C. M. E. Church Sunday night was largely attended and a splendid program was rendered and enjoyed by all. * * * The Baptist members gave a dinner Christmas day clearing $20.00. The Christmas tree at the M. E. Church at Walsh's plant was Saturday night. * * * Miss Gertie Radford is home from Kansas City visiting homefolk Miss Radford attends school there. * * * Miss Cammie Radford of Peoria, Ill., is spending Christmas with relatives. * * * Mrs. B. Gibson of Wright City spent a few days here with her son, Fred and wife. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Henry Willburn were called home last Tuesday night to Martinsburg on account of the death of Mrs. Willburn's father, Mr. Frank Sill, Mr. Soll was the oldest citizen of Martinsburg. He had been living there fifty years. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Thurston are spending a few of the holidays in Hannibal with relatives. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lewis spent Christmas day with her mother Mrs. Ford Green in Curryville. * * * Rev. Davis preached at the Baptist Church Tuesday morning. FULTON, MO. Mrs. Cleague White is visiting her mother, Mrs. Pearle Nickins, Mrs. White is from Yandalin, Mo.**Mrs. Mary/Bell Hill of Jacksonville, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Army King.**Miss Maud *Homeland and Miss Evelyn Homeland are visiting their sister, Miss Lucie Homeland.**Mrs. Cecil Threadskel of Chicago, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Add Cason.**Mrs. Aidle Carpenter and Miss Albertina Black are visiting their grandmother, Mrs. Addie Berry of Anuxvassa.**Mrs. Doe Berry of Jacksonville, IL, was a visitor in Fulton. Sunday.**Mrs. Verna Lowla of Columbia, Mo. is visiting Miss Sullie Holt.**Mr. and Mrs. A. Young of Jeter. son City, are spending the holidays with Mr. Young's mother, Mrs. H. Smith.***Miss Helen Green of Slater, is home to spend the holidays with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Green.***Mr. William Nichols of St. Louis is the guest of his mother, Mrs. John Hill.***Mrs. Cleaske White is on the sick list.***The Fulton people wish everybody a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.***Mr. Joe Reese, is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Army Reese.***Mr. A. E. Vaughn was a visitor in Bloomfield and Guthrin Mo., Sunday, in the interest of the St. Louis Argus.***Miss Vernelle Newson of St. Louis returned to her home accompanied by Miss Viola D. Johnson.***Miss Grace Jeffers of Auxvasse is the guest of parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffers.***Miss Willie McClamham was a visitor in Mexico, Tuesday.***Mrs. J. Young is implying.***Dr. Hixson and wife motored to Jefferson City, Xmas day.***Mrs. Della English is the guest of her mother and father.***Mr. Cling Chambers returned from Kansas City, Mo., accompanied by her brother. Bud Chambers.***Mr. Norman Sims is spending Xmas in St. Louis.***Mr. Ike Kelly is visiting his mother who is sick.***Alvin McClutlin and son were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Cates.***Mr. and Mrs. Ray of Kanausa City are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Sims.***Mr. Ed Washington of St. Louis was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cates.***Mrs. Elliza Brown is the guest of Mr. and Jr. J. Sims.***Mr. Ed Williams, Jr., is the student of the D. & D. School of this city.***Mr. C. Chaney was a visitor in Cedar City Xmas Day, visiting his brother.***B. Bohn, F. E. Givins and Mr. M. E. Gray of Marshall, Mo., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cates.***Rev. E. F. Pate, pastor of St. James M. E. Church and family are rejoicing over a surprise party given them by the members of his congregation. Groceries to the amount of $10 were received. We appreciate this and thank them for their/thoughtfulness of us.***Mrs. Alpha O. Pate wishes to thank the members and friends of St. James M. E. Church led by Mrs. Emma Lynnes, for remembering her with the sum of eight dollars as organist of the church.***Miss Viola Johnson left for St. Louis, Tuesday morning to spend the holidays with friends.***The Misses Green and Lynes are home from their schools to spend the holidays with parents. JACKSON, MO. All sick are reported on the mend. Our Quarterly meeting was what we hold it to be, from the Love Feast, Friday night until the close of our services Sunday evening. Presiding Elder, C. W. Newton was with us and preached one of his masterful sermons at 11 a. m., from Text "Foxes of the ground have holes, birds of the air have nests, but the son of man bath no place to lay his head. At 3 p. m., Rev. C. W. Curie of Cape Glardean preached the Sacramental Sermon. Quite a few of his people came over with him. Thank the Lord, we went over the top, spiritually. Our Quarterly conference was put off as the presiding elder wished to spend Xmas at home. He left us Sunday after the evening service for St. Louis to join Mrs. Newton in a Merry Xmas,***At 6 a. m., Xmas morning the choir all dressed in white robes, marched in slinging Holy and rendered one hour contant The first of its kind for Jackson and it was rendered with much credit to the church and choir. Monday evening the Sunday School had its tree and program, conducted by Prof. J. C. Lucas and Mrs. Treadwell. The evening was spent enjoyably with a crowded house. People from Appleton, Oak Ridge and Pleasant Hill were here in large numbers to witness the program. *** Many of those who have been out of town returned and are going to spend the PERPETUAL YOUTH by CHRISTOPHER G. HAZARD © 1922 WESTERN NEWSPAPER UNION 19 - 23 TIME, to be ever young, is born again. With every year, and thus he flaunts his youth. Were he incarnate once alone, sure then He evidently would be old, in truth. Thus is he envious, yet all his frost But pales the crimson banner of the rose; It laughs upon his spiteful labor lost. Renewed in fragrances when winter goes. Nor knows the urchin the interior star That, all untouched by him, will yet attain Its heaven, and from its glorious heights afar Will twinkle down and smile at him again! GUT OF TOWN NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE EIGHT holidays with home folks. We are glad to see them. Among them are? Mrs. Grace Laurn, Mr. Clarence Valentine and wife and baby, and Miss Eunogene Richard who has been in St. Louis attending school...*Ms. Ruth Henderson had gone to St. Louis to spend the holidays with her son and daughter.***The choir send Santa Claus and made the church a present of a 44 glass individual communion set.***Ms. Nance has been called from, Cape Girardeau, to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Rhinie Lee who has been quite fl, is much better at this writing. MONTGOMERY, MO. Mrs. Irene Logan of 3323 Lutton Ave., is a little better. She is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins. I hope everybody will take their Argus this year. Please call at the office and get your paper us. I am so busy on Saturday until it makes me late. Take notice: If the Colored people will give me half of their trade I will give work to one man and one woman and put a boy on a delivery wagon to take orders and fill them. I want your products. I have a first class two story building. I am running a drug store, grocery, cafe, meat shop and fish market and I am selling cheaper than anybody in town. Why pass me by.**Mr. Chas. Starkes, Beneficiary of his brother, Edward, who died October 9, 1922, received a check on December 23, 1922, from Duke Diggs, Acting Treasurer of the U. B., for $135.00, just in time for Xmas.**Among the many Xmas visitors are Prof. W. S. Anderson and family, Wm. Banks and wife of St. Louis. Although December is as pleasant as May, all seem to have the Xmas spirit. Hunting is the principal sport.**Mr. an Mrs. Earl Smith entertained on Xmas night, Prof. Will Anderson and wife of Centralia, Prof. W. R. Anderson and wife of Montgomery, with a four course lunches.**The M. E. Church was well attended Sunday night. The Chair reminded a beautiful song service. Remarks by Pastor Howle, full of good thought. Rev. Dr. Lee is doing rush business and giving you value received in the grocery cell. Call and see his line of goods. **Prof. B. F. Harrington and wife of Paco. Mo., arrived Sunday to spend the holidays with Mrs. Harrington's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bledsoe.***Mr. Soad Simms, who is managing the Cadillac Automobile Co. in Moberly, arrived Saturday night to spend the holidays with his family.**Prof. Elmer Bradford, who is teaching at McKittrell and Maurice Bradford who is working in St. Louis, are home spending the Xmas with their parent.***Mr. Lee Harris who is assistant foreman of a Wabash extra gang working in the yard at St. Louis, is home visiting.***Mr. Thomas Pate of St. Louis is visiting his father. Notice Pate.***Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Banks of St. Louis are visiting Mrs. Banks' father, John A. Stewart, and her sister, Mrs. H. E. McLike and Mrs. Maund A. Anderson. Mr. Banks has the distinction of being the first one of our race to be appointed Deputy Probate Clerk in the State of Missouri.***Mr. H. E. McLike, who is one of the Walshod dining car service's best men is home visiting his family for a few days.***Mrs. Anderson appears to be improving in health.***Mr. Floyd Mad Johnson of Webster Groves. Mo. is visiting Mrs. Sade' Cole and family during the holidays.***Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas of Menola, Mo. were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Willis R. Anderson Sunday afternoon.***Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bryant of New Florence, Mo. departed for St. Louis, Sunday afternoon to spend the holidays.*** William Brookins of Martinsburg, Mo., was visiting Miss Julia Phleps, Sunday.**Mr. Johnle Thomas of Mineola, Mo., was in the city, Sunday, visiting Miss Maynette Bledsoe.**Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson have had a furnace installed in their residence and are very much pleased with same.**Mr. David Cole and Cornelius Thomas paid a mysterious visit by auto to Wellsvill, Sunday afternoon.**Mr. Frank Bess, who is assistant hostler for the Wabash Railroad at Moberly is home visiting his family.**Mr. George Marteen is in the city to spend the holidays.**Miss Rosie Belle Wyatt who has been making her home in Moberly, Mo. for several months, is spending this Xmas week in our midst. ROLLA, MO. Everybody is spending a Merry Xmas in Rolla, Mo., and Mr. Sauna has been very liberal indeed. **"Our Xmas in Rolla, Mo., and Mr. Santa a bazar, conducted by Mrs. Tyler and Miss Ann Clark, packed house, not proceeds." $2000. — The Xmas tree on Saturday night was visited by a real Santa Claus troop the arctic region. Its Imbues weer made to groan under the strain of the load which its utmost capacity. Many libraries were made glad. **"On Sunday at 11 a.m., many souls assembled at Elklin Church to worship Christ by freeing ourselves from deception of a red-nosed, pot-bellied climber and by allowing our minds to reflect back to the nativity. Christ as the saviour.** The following persons were dinner guests at the home of Mrs. Stella Clark on Sunday, 24: Mrs. Jeffers, Miss J. Jeffers, Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Tylers and Rev. Jas. McKnight.** A splendid Epworth University was rendered at our church at 8 p. m., Sunday by the President, Mrs. L. C. Christian, and was attended and enjoyed by a vast audience.** Fifteen or more persons were guests at the birthday dinner on December 25th in the home of her Jane Love, given in honor of her husband, Rev. Jas. Love and her son, Mr. Jas. Johnson of Chicago. We spent a pleasant evening. Rev. Love has seen his seventy-eighth birthday and is still a powerful preacher. May many more years be added to him. **"Leaving the residence of Mr. Simpson, a body of merry entertainers to make surprise party for Mrs. Jeffers at 8 p. m., Monday night at the latter's home. Prominent singers were serving this special occasion that is animated with the true Xmas spirit.**"Miss Clark from Carthage, Mo., is spending the holidays in Rolla with her mother and slater. **"Mr. James Johnson from Chicago, is in Rolla for the holiday season, visiting his mother, Mrs. Jane Love and a host of friends and other relatives. Miss Laural Lane who has been visiting in Rolla for three months has recently returned home from St. Louis. A. M. E. CHURCH, KIRKWOOD (A. S. Fields) Our Christian Sunday School Jesus was studied with much enthusiasm from start to finish. Then Dr. Smith followed close in line from his text St. Luke 2:14. Subject, The Sky Anthem, test, Glory to God in the Highest, on Earth Peace and Good Will Toward Men. The people were heard to say it was the greatest for the occasion they over heard. After a good collection for the favors, Dr. Smith asked the spouses and class leaders if they knew of any person in the town who needed assistance from the church. Mrs. Jane Davis of Jefferson Ave. was spoken of and $4.40 was quickly taken for her. It is a truth that we have often taken charitable offerings for persons of our church, but we have not had a pastor befroe to be so brave, as Dr. Smith to ask to ask any one. At 3 P. M., the pastor the pastor in company with W. M. Motley, E. W. Wheeler and wife Smallwood Miss Motley Mr. and Mrs. Briggs and others attended the Quarterly meeting at Webster Groves. Our League is doing well under the management of Mrs. Harry Woods. At 8 P. M. the pastor preached another Sunday subject. Know Yourself. Text. Commune with your wom心 heart. It was the most logical discourse we have listened to in quite a while. He showed among the many good and important things that hardly any one of us knew ourselves. He also said the better we understand ourselves the better we will understand our fellowman. Our collection was good as usual. Monday evening we will have our Xinsa tree for the children. I think be a line arrangement when it is completed. The Christmas has dawned upon us like the golden streams from a cloudless sky. Everybody seems to be happy, and are looking forward to do more for our church and humanity in the future. Our pastor seems to be the most popular minister we have had with all the people of Kirkwood. He and family dined with Mrs. Lizzie Walker of Holmes Ave. Tuesday. He will be the dinner guest of Mrs. Emma Elkins, newport Ave. Webster Groves, then to the residence of Wilson. Some time during week they are to be at the residence of Mr. Henry Smith, Meacham Park. In fact, the doctor and family can hardly fill the engagements that are being made for them. Our sick are: Peter Elkins, Webster Groves, Patrick Ming, West Monroe Mr. McCrae, Prospect Ave, and Mrs. Chandler of Meacham Park. None of these are improving as fast as we hope for them. The funeral of J. W. Barnett of 3008% Market St. St. Louis, will take place at Olive Chapel. Wednesday at 1:30 P. M. Our Quarterly meeting Sunday and watching hour services in connection with same. When you want to attend a high class service, come to Olive Chapel. CLAYTON, MO The pastor preached an excellent sermon last Sunday morning. Rev. Mobley, formerly of Birmingham. Ala., now pastoring at Hamburg. Me, was with us and preached a wonderful sermon at night from Heb. 12 chapter and the 24th verse. Subject, "Our Redemption through the blood of Jesus the mediator of the new Covenant." The services were grafted at the church Christmas morning. The pastor preached from St. Matthew 1:21. "And she shall bring forth a son and thou shalt call his name Jesus." After the sermon the program of the Sunday school was conducted by Miss Mabel Lewis. It was carried out in an excellent way and the children did fine. * * Mr. Jake Anderson of Baldwin was in our town last Saturday on business. While here he presented many friends of his acquaintance. * * Mr. Henry Fleeks of Howard Place into a hole at the brick yard and sprained his back last week. He has been confined to bed every since. He is some better at this writing. * * Mrs. G. S. Jenkins of Howard Place departed last Friday for Pittsburgh. Pa., to spend several weeks with her daughter Mrs. Mand Campbell. * * Mrs. Maria Webster celebrated her 91st birthday at the home of her niece Mrs. America Tyler on Christmas day. Mrs. Webster has been blind for several years and keeps her bed. Covers were laid for seventeen. All departed after partaking of a hearty dinner. * * Mr. and Mrs. Charley Boxley spent the Christmas with friends in East St. Louis. * * * Mrs. Mary Curtis is spending the holidays with relatives in Chillicothe Mo. * * Mrs. Victoria Maysen who spent two weeks with Mrs. Minnie Cook returned to her home in Metropolis, Ill., last Tuesday. * * Mr. Harrison Pitts bought a new Sedan Christmas day. BONNE TEBRE, MO. Rev. E. Abbott preached a good sermon both Sunday and Monday. You should come out and hear him. It will do you good. Let us fill the church next Sunday and see what a grand and glorious time we will have. Sunday school has taken on new life. Please send your children to Sunday school. It will do them good. The Brown Chapel choir assisted by the Sunday school rendered a caint at the church Saturday night. It was our first attempt in this line but was all that could be expected. We believe we have the most faithful choir members to be found in the district. * * Mr. and Mrs. John Booker of Festus spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Rachel Booker left for St. Louis where she will reside indifferently. * * Miss Kitsey Townsend is till confined to her room. While we are glad to have her in our town and will be sorry when she leaves, we pray for her an early recovery. * * Mr. Coral and Miss Lora Robinson of 'St. Louis are visiting their parents. * * Mrs. W. E. Wise arrived Saturday night to spend the holidays with her husband and friends. She will return to the city after the holidays where she is taking treatments for her eyes. We are glad she is improving and hope she will be back soon to her husband. * * Marie Wright had as dinner guests, little Lillian Williams. * * Mr. S. L. Townsend was a Farmington visitor Sunday. He motored back with Mrs. Alice Murphy and a gentleman of DeSoto, who were enroute for DeSoto. * * Miss Lillian Fulton was called to St. Louis on account of a very sick sister. FESTUS, MO. Dr. W. L. Woolrich conducted quarterly meeting services at St. John Chapel Sunday. The pastors and congregations of the various churches worshipped with us in the afternoon. * * * The bed linen shower given for the Masque Home by the Court of Hephasles was very much enjoyed by all present. They left quite a number of articles at the home of the V. M. * * Mr. Grant Matthiws has been confined to his room for the past two weeks on account of illness. We wish for him a speedy recovery. His daughter, Mrs Orace Tats and her husband of Chicago spent Christmas with them. * * * Mrs Laura Williams of Chicago, and her mother, Mrs L. Boldake of St. Louis visited friends here* * * The old Malda Club given by the Stewardess board of Ward Chapel was a success. * * * We are worry that some folks cannot find their notes in the paper and will say that the reporter omits them. We are all Christians, and must show a Christian spirit. The holidays have been enjoyed and the Lion's Club a white organization sent donations to all of the colored widows and orphans. There was a community Christmas tree on Main Street and the A. M. E. choir rendered music for the occasion as did a white quartet. * * * Among the out of town guest visitors here during the holidays were Mrs. Bessie MeGee of the Cupe Mrs. Mack of St. Marys, Jos. DeBolse Rohla St. Bland, Louis Cole and officers of St. Louis. The program given by Douglas School was nicely conducted much credit is due to the teachers, but our people gave such poor attendance. The Christmas sermons delivered by Rev. Spurlock, Sunday morning were very instructive and the cannata delivered by the choir Monday morning at 6 a.m. was enjoyed by all present. * * Out of town relatives at the funeral of Mrs. May Gill Casey were Mrs. Haille Clay of De Soto, and Jrene Casey and sister of Peoria, Ill. POTOSI, MO Owing to some misunderstanding, we are sorry to say that there was no service on Christmas. But on Christmas night an excellent program was rendered conducted by our worthy teacher, Mrs. Jenkins assisted by Mr. J, Gill. Jr. The tree was laden with many gifts and there was a splendid audience. * **Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Walton entertained a number of friends at dinner Christmas Eve. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mitchell, Messrs Earl Walton, Buster Mitchell, Miss Bridget Jennings and Rebeen LaMarque. All reported a very pleasant evening.*** Messrs. Emmett Gibson and Walter Duncan of St. Louis spent Christmas here. * **Mr. Larry Johnson, Meshes Ola Kelley and Chloe Edwards arrived Saturday night and spent Christmas here, returning to the city Tuesday morning, accompanied by Miss Cleentine Johnson. * **Miss Myrtle Hill was the week end guest of Mr. W. Walton. * **Messrs. Casey and Colyer Casey spent Christmas at their old home, Mr. Colyer, returning to the city Wednesday morning. * **Mr. Aaron Jenkins was ill for several days, requiring the services of a physician, but is feeling very good at present. * **Keep in mind the spelling match and festival on December 30th. * **The Christmas spirit was what it should have been. Everybody seemed to be so loving, forging, peaceful and happy. Let us keep it going until next Christmas. * **The announcement was given that Rev. Thomas of DeSoto will be here on the 31st, for services. * **Mrs. Carter of DeSoto was the Christmas guest of Mrs. Ennis. * **Mr. J. A. Johnson has returned home for the winter. * **Mr. T. O.Vaughn spent a day or two in DeSoto last week Rummer has - it that Elizabeth Casse was lost one evening last week causing a deal of excitement on Vinegar Hill. Relatives believing she had been kidnapped, but she returned home shortly with a neighbor, so all is well that ends well. ELSBERRY, MO We wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year.**The Christmas exercises at the M. E. Church were carried out in grand style. The decoration, a Christmas scene, was most delightful surprise to the immense crowd that packed the house. Much credit must be given Miss Rogena Dawson for her unrithing efforts and patience in making the whole thing a success. ** * On last Sunday both churches were well attended. It looked more like Easter than Christmas. ** * Let us all get our minds made up and be ready to make our New Year's row. ** * A great meeting is planned at the M. E. Church. Rev. A. C. White announces plans are also under way to celebrate Emanuel celebration. Day with an elaborate program. Mr. Lamont Wheeler, a student of Lincoln University, and Mr. Matthew Williams of Summer High School, both home boys made excellent addresses at the church on Monday night at the Christmas program. Go on boys, the world need more of courage and determination. ** * Mrs. Irene Grimes was called to Kansas City to attend the funeral of her sister. She left Monday night. ** * Mr. Albert Carter and wife of St. Louis spent Christmas day with parents of this city. ** * Mrs. H. M. Cocfield and daughter. Christine of Payneville were holiday visitors in Elsberry. ** * Misses Mrs. and Eva Davis are spending the week in St. Louis. ** * Mrs. Lizzie Stewart, who has been on the slick list for more than a month is consalalese.***Mr. Geo. Webster, Mrs. Susie D. Johnson and Mrs. Dennie Johnson spent Mon. In troy***Mr. Jno. Smith of St. Louis visited in our city the latter part of last week. Prof. Goins is spending the holidays in St. Louis. ** * Listen, folks, if you want the folks of the whole country, to know that you are alive, tell them so—through the Argus, then read them. Make your resolutions now and keep them through the year. M: E. CHURCH—KINLOCH MO. The work on the new M. E. Church has been suspended until better weather is available. We are ready when the weather permits. Rev. G. D. Hancock has made good in Klinoch. Everybody is pulling for him. We had two lovely sermons. Sunday morning and night by the Rev. G. D. Hancock. The Christmas program was rendered Monday evening. Mrs. C. C. Collins of Joplin Mo. is visiting Rev. G. D. and Mrs. Hancock. She will spend the holidays. Our sick members are better. Mrs. D. Cross is up again. Mrs. George William is some better. The ladies have organized a pastor's aid club. Mrs. George Porter- president; Mrs. W. Simmona secretary. Mrs. W. Simmona had as her guest for dinner Sunday Roy, G. D. Handcock, Mrs. C. C. Collins of Joplin, Mo., Mrs. Belle Wintrey and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Porter. CHARLESTON, MO Miss Elizabeth Lingham is spending the holidays with her brother on Finney avenue, St. Louis Mo. * * * Mr. Luther Drasdale and Mrs. Amie Webster were quietly married Saturday evening. * * * School reopens January 2. Patrons are requested to have all eligibles ready by said date. * * * Mr. William Trice left Tuesday afternoon to visit his daughter in Indiana. * * * Miss Iruby Ogden is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Ogden. * * * Miss Odela Griggsy won the cake given by Lincoln School to the contestant raising the most money. The program was highly enjoyed. * * * Mrs. Omar Wright and sister are spending the holidays with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Mallory. * * * Shilohs 40th anniversary was a decided success. Interesting programs were rendered each evening. Rev. C. H. Green, former pastor graced the occasion as master of ceremonies. Several notes were burned and the final mortgages will be burned next Sunday evening. * * * The Baptist Sunday school, Mrs. M. E. Trice, superintendent, gave a splendid program Sunday evening and each pupil was remembered by Santa Claus. WEBSTER GROVES, MO. By H. J. Simms The Christmas exercises which took place Christmas night was above the average and it reflected much credit upon the participants at the various churches. **There will be a grand educational rally at the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the Mission Circle. A sermon will be delivered by an interesting speaker. **Rev. J. L. Brooks and family reported a very pleasant time spent last Monday as the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brooks of St. Louis.***The Quarterly meeting which was observed last Sunday at Parks Chapel was well attended. At the close of the meeting the congregation presented their pastor a purse of $10 as a Christmas token. This was a very agreeable surprise to Rev. S. R. Stanley. **Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Burrel had as their guest on Christmas day to dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Craig, newlyweds of St. Louis. **Mr. and Mrs. Henry St. James entered at dinner last Sunday their mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. St. James. **Mr. Frank Stone and family had a family reunion at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Madline of Chicago. Ill. **Mr. and Mrs. William Hall reported a very pleasant time spent in Kirkwood as the dinner guest of their cousin Mr. and Mrs. James campain had as their Christmas day guest, his sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. George Murry of St. Louis. **Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lewis were the guest of honor at a dinner which was given last Monday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Johnson of Clayton, Mo. **Mr. and Mrs. Bess Bush who has been the house guest of her mother Mrs. Jennie Williams for the past month left last Sunday for her home in Detroit, Michigan. **Mr. and Mrs. B. Howell and family gave a dinner party Christmas day at their home in honor of Master Anthony Reese, Englegrah and Joe Thomas who are home for the holidays from Jefferson City and Sedalia, Mo. **Mr. and Mrs. William Harris and family and Mrs. Susie Calvin and family attended the family reunion which took place at the home of their sister Mrs. Gussie Thompson of their mother Mrs. Mary Rankins and family for the holidays. **Mr. Jessie Greenlee arrived last Saturday from Rolla Mo. and is now the house guest of his brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Thomas. **Miss Adell Reil and brother Donald left last Saturday for a two weeks stay, visiting friends and relatives in Tupelo, Miss. **Mrs. Margaret Scott had as her dinner guest Christmas day her sons, Mr. Walter Ambrose, Arthur and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Scott and little grandaughter Edith Bowman, Mr. Horace Scott, the thanked for keeping the family together during the past year. **Miss Helen Harris entertained as her dinner guest Monday LAST, Miss Luelle Turner, Ollie Cunningham and Mr. Wm. Jenkin and Lewis Rogers. **The members and friends of the M. E. Church tendered a very agreeable surprise to their beloved pastor and his family. Rey. J. L. Brooks, last Thursday. They were the recipients of a large collection of useful presents as well as a neat purse containing money. **Mr. H. J. Shimma was the guest at the residence of the Mrs. Gussie Thompson of Manchester. **Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas has now as their house guest their sons, Mr. Christopher Gray of Chicago and Master John Thomas who is a student at Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo. **Rev. and Mrs. E. A. Graham have now at their house guest their son, Eugene College at attending George O. Wedding heals were heard again in Webster this week was joined in Mary Toliver Stone was joined in Mary St. Louis, which took place last Wednesday at Finney avenue. HERCULANEUM. MO. Rev. Theo. Morrison preached a wonderful sermon on the "Birth of Christ," Sunday night, Dec. 24th. The entertainment night night A. WE MANUFACTURE OUR OUN PREPAKATIONS Will positively promote the growth of Hair in 3 months. Cures Tetlar, Removes Dandruff and stops Hair from Falling out. Will make it Long Soft and Glosey. Phone: Remont 1724w was a grand success. Santa Claus was present. He delivered the gifts. Some of the children were afraid of him. Nevertheless, they accepted their gifts. * * * Mr. George Marsh, white, superintendent of the St. Joe Lead Company, remembered every child with a bag of nuts and candy. * * * The K. of P. Lodge, white had a Christmas tree down in town and everybody received a gift of some kind. * * * Mr. James Craig and Miss Myrle Warnsley were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. Hill in DeSoto Christmas day. * * * Those who spent Christmas in St. Louis were Mr. John Anderson, Misses Bessie Matthews, Lillian Kelley, Amelia and Della McGuire. * * * Mrs. Leixie Lomax was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Robert Bryant, Christmas. * * * Master Carl Staten of Lincoln University. Jefferson City Mo., is spending the holidays with his mother Mrs. Addle Staten. * * * Mrs. Mary Rozier of St. Louis was the guest of her brother, C. A. McGuire and his family for a few days last week. * * * "Jumbo Junn," was played at the Fairyland Theatre last week. There was a good crowd. * * * Prof. R. Hall and wife left Wellsville Mo., last Saturday to spend the Christmas with their parents. * * * Mr. Sylvester Walker of St. Louis is the guest of his mother Mrs. Antille Staten. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Antille Kinder and son Wilbert, Mrs. Minkle Walker to mourn to Mt. Zion Mo., Christmas night. * * * Mr. Philip Warnsley entered into rest Wednesday December 10, 1922. He was 47 years. 11 months and 14 days old. He was loved by most everyone. He loves a living wife, one son, one daughter and one grandson, two sisters and two brothers to mourn the loss. Funeral services were held at Buren Chapel A. M. E. and burial in the local cemetery. * * * I am glad to wish this same old wish, to one and all, "A Happy New Year." NEW HAVEN, MO. Rev. Devine preached at the Christian Church three nights this week and it was indeed a treat, as the sermons, were so instructive. He is the National President of the Christian Endeavor League * * * Rev. McAllister returned from St. Louis Wednesday morning. * * * Mr. George Kaiser is able to be at work again. * * * The Christmas trees at both churches were well attended, with many presents on them. * * * Rev. S. C. Devine was a visitor at the Booker Washington School Wednesday. * * * Mrs. Madeline Pierson of St. Louis gave a musical rectal at the A. M. E. Church Friday evening which was greatly enjoyed by all present. * * * Rev. James Randall, Rev. McAllister and family were the dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Smith. The weather for Christmas was just like a Spring day. Misses Blanche, Grace and Colle Rose and Mrs. Gussie Wallace are the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rose***Mrs. Lester Jacobs and wife of Chicago, 4th, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs***Russell Anderson and Clyde Jones are the Xmas guest of Mr. Burl Jenkins***The pupils of Washington School did not forget their teacher, as she received from a handkerchief to a beautiful shirt waist. She also received a victrola from her son. John. JEFFERSON CITY, MO. The Local branch, N. A. A. C. P. has announced a program for Monday Jan. 1 at 8 o'clock p. m. The Executive Committee stated that all phases of Negro progress would be discussed including education, industry, religion and economic progress. Hon. G. G. Williams and other local leaders will participate in the program. The program will also be supplemented with musical numbers. The program will be held at the A. M. E. Zion church of which Rev. J. W. Payne is pastor. CHICAGO ITEMS. Eugene Field, 3008 R. State St. is spending the holidays with relatives and friends after a long absence at Leavinworth. Kana.***The Virginia Society is planning to give a great literary and musical on Saturday evening, Dec. 30th at Balleroy Hall, 3038 R. State St. at which time it is hoped that all Virginia will be present and meet their friends in the 1st meeting of the year.***M. T. Bailey Realty Co. 3038 R. State St. has his guest during the holidays, many people from the city and surrounding suburbs can in. Morgan Park, overlooking this beautiful part of the city for which he has done Lilly White Hair Grower . . . 50 Adella Vanishing Cream . . . 35 Adalla Face Powder . . . 50 Lilly White Special Oil . . . $1.00 AGENTS WANTED MADAM A. D. GRAVES 3351 Morgan St., St. Louis much towards its growth.***The Giles Charity Club entertained a large number of children on Dec. 22nd, with a program and Christmas tree as is its custom annually. The tree was beautifully decorated and filled with many useful articles, candies, nuts, and other holiday treats for the children.***Mrs. Anna Clemmons, 4559 Champlain Ave. is improving quite rapidly at her home after an illness of several weeks which has confined her to Provident Hospital and her home.***The Enterprise Institute, 514 Aldreth Square, a trade school of which Rev. J. W. McDaniels is president and Mrs. N. W. Newland is matron, gave a Christmas program and tree for the children on Dec. 22, and Dec. 25. The program on Dec. 22, was given for the public and the tree which had been donated the school, was beautifully decorated and laden with presents, candies, nuts and other holidays treats for the children.***Star of East Juvenile, A. U. K., & D. of A., will observe its anniversary with a program on Dec. 30th, at 3038 S. State St. under the supervision of Daughters Ida Simmons, Eva Marshall and other officers.***Mrs. Jennie Chatham, 3402 State St. is spending the holidays in Ohio with relatives and friends. CARBONDALE, ILL Hopewell Baptist Church was well attended last Sunday as it was Christmas eve. The pastor, Rev. J. M. Williams preached morning and evening.**Sunday at Miles Chapel C. M. E. Church, the presiding elder failed to come to the pastor, Rev. W. M. Way, filled the pulpit morning and evening. Collection $55.00. At 11 o'clock Monday, which was Christmas day, the pastor preached on the Birth of Christ. At 1 o'clock, the funeral of Ben Harding was held. Funeral was preached by pastor. Next Sunday at 11 o'clock, there will be a special sermon preached by the pastor, "The Christmas Tree in Heaven." At 8 o'clock, Rev. Way will preach at Shilo Baptist Church in Murphysboro his chair and congregation are expected to be present at Rev. Bowers church.**Rev. Dorssey has accepted a call to Dionquin Mr. Olive Baptist Church to wish for him the success.**Mr. Webb Medlock is the guest of his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Medlock, Mr. and Mrs. Russel of Villa Ridge spent the Xmas with their mother in Carbondale, Mrs. L. T. Alexander.**Christmas eve, Rev. and Mrs. Way were given quite a storm party which loaded their table down with everything good to eat. The party was led by Mr. Henry Grundy and George Williams. Rev. Way said it was the greatest surprise he had ever received, so you may know how happy they are.**Mrs. Rosa Thompson of Danville is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Mattie Jackson and sister, Mrs. Lovie Williams, also Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Jackson.**Miss Eva Smith is Mrs. Jackson's guest.**Mr. Johnnie Earl Williams is spending the Xmas with his relatives in New Madrid, Mo.**These desiring notes to be published in the Argus must leave same at Peggy Barber Shop, North Washington, not later than Monday noon. EAST, ST. LOUIS, IL. Sunday, December 24, was quarterly meeting at St. Luke A. M. E. Church. Presiding Elder George A. Brown preached morning and night. **Mr. Blanton of Alton spent the Christmas, with his daughter, Mrs. Lovie Adams.** **Miss Gladys Lucas, daughter of Prince M. V. Lucas and teacher in Lincoln School, spent Christmas visiting relatives and friends in Indianapolis, Ind.****John Washington Johnson said to be from Brownville, Texas, fell a long distance while at his work Saturday and was instantly killed. Funeral will be from Truelight Baptist Church, Wednesday. **Mr. Jenkins, Supt. of Modern Wooden, is spending Xmas with his wife in Chicago.** **Miss Vivian Force, teacher in Lincoln School is visiting in Chicago.****Miss Sarah Smith is spending the holidays with relatives in Quincy, Ill.****Miss Florence Johnson, teacher in Dumbar School is visiting in Chicago. **Miss Hester Pugh of Richmond, Mo. will begin teaching in Dumbar school Wednesday, Jan. 7.** **Mr. A. K. King, principal of Collinsville schools visited the city Sunday.** **Rev Moseley, pastor of Taboracle Baptist Church, St. Louis, Mo. preached the Christmas sermon for the Bond Avenue, Y. M. C. A. Sunday.** **The Truelight Baptist Sunday School gave an excellent Christmas program Monday night.** **Supt. Nicholas and Mrs. Haken Jones received much praise for the excellent work.** **Send your news to Bill Blanton extend each week.** PAGE TEN CLASSIFIED ADS RATES ONE INSERTION Personal, Business and Professional Cards, Business Chancet For Sale or Rent Houses, Stores, Flats, Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms and Board, 5c per line; minimum 15c. FOR RENT—One furnished room for rent. Call at 3859 Windsor Pl. (12-29-3) FOR RENT—Furnished front room. Heat and all conveniences. 2310 Morgan. Excellent Printing by colored high school boy. Benj. Simmons. 4343 W. Labadie Ave. FOR RENT—Rooms for men with or without board. Phone Lindell 5462. 4345 W. Belle. 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LOUIS The Thousand Homes Club THE THOUSAND HOMES CLUB of South Kinloch Park, sends a cordial CHRISTMAS greeting to every member of our race. THE GREAT GIVER OF GOOD GIFTS has laid our lines in pleasant places. He has enabled us to secure homes for ourselves; to build houses and churches, schools and roads. We have food and shelter; while our employment and wages could be worse. Peace, comfort, hope and the security of numbers are ours. Our little City is growing. We ARE a city, a community of our own. For you of the right sort, we have room. Why not come out and get yourself a home while the getting is easy? (12-15-3) —Adv. When Black Meets White Chapter XV 37th Installment THEORY AND PRACTICE Associated Negro Press The late Dr. Booker T. Washington once said, "I propose that no man shall drag me down by making me hate him. Were everybody like Dr. Washington in this respect, the 'race problem' as well as all other social problems would be robbed of their sting, and in the natural course of events would bring complete chaos in the world today. The time is ripe in the North for some immediate changes in interracial relationships, and it a question of only a few years when the same will be true in the South. First among these is the abolishment of the practice of segregation, lively free citizen of this country has the legal and moral right to own property and to live in any community made possible by his financial ability and moral character. Nothing but unwarranted prejudice can gainsay this proposition. In many Negro homes, religion, culture and high character reign supreme. Such families are an asset to any community, not a liability. The Negro is entitled, now to equal economic rights and recognition. The law in most states gives the Negro equal privileges on the common carriers of the country. Eventually this will be true in all the states of the nation. Is he not also entitled to equal business privileges. It would be well to have worthy Negro representatives among the stockholders and in directorates of the great business organizations of our country, such as banks, big stores, public utilities, and others seeking patronage of all the people, regardless of color. The Negro should have political representation in proportion to his percentage of the population. In a city the size of Chicago a representative Negro should be on the Public School Board. The same principle applies to the Federal Government. With about one tenth of the population of the Nation, Negroes, with no traitors among them, with every one a loyal supporter of the Government in times of peace and with every abbandoned son of the race ready to make the supreme sacrifice for his country in time of war, why should they not be represented in the halls of Congress? There are Negroes in America, in every way eminently fitted to fill a Cabinet position, and the time is soon coming when this fitness will be recognized and rewarded by some great President. A few years ago in one of the leading Southern cities the churches united in a Thanksgiving service held in a great tabernacle; and one of the colored ministers of the city was invited to preach the sermon, which he did to the satisfaction and edification of all present, both white and black. Nothing could more surely cement the inter-racial relationships of the white and black people than public gatherings in great meeting places, with the guilds of both races there to discuss the issues of the hour. Such movements would render 'race riots' impossible, and would lead to lasting friendship and fraternal regard between the two peoples. It will be a happy day for the nation when some American city sets such an example. Back to the question of "equality" which will ever arise in the minds of many seavous or prejudiced than wise, let us remember that equality or inequality are conditions which cannot be forced. With every obstacle out of the way, time alone can adjust the so-called "social" differences will be adjusted. The time will never come when general intermarriages between the races will be practicable; the wise of neither race desire it. There is no doubt that full understanding, permanent cooperation and eternal brotherhood between the black and the white races in America will obtain in the future. The series of articles on When Black Meets White, by John Louis Hill may be had in book form, prepaid, upon receipt of $1.50 by The Argyle Publishers. Office Suite 222-224 Monadnock Block, 53 W. Jacksm Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois. Some critics are like chimney-sweepers; they put out the fire below, and frighten the swallows from their nests above; they scrape a long time in the chimney, cover themselves with soot, and bring nothing away but a bag of cinders, and then sing from the top of the house, as if they had built it—Longfellow. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS, FRIDAY, DEC., 29, 1922 THINK of an Egyptian pyramid—the Sphinx, for instance, that stone forged head of a man. It stolidly stares out of sightless eyes over the wastes of sand. Now think of a big town clock in the forehead of that hard face. The hour hand has been wagging around and yet around for all these centuries. And now it marks the beginning of another New Year. Does the stony face smile? No. Do the granite lips move to bid us, of this age, a Happy New Year? No. If we speak up to the broken ears do they hear? Never. Such a senseless, heartless thing is time. It knows us not nor cares for us. It has no eyes to see us, whether we be Greeks, Egyptians or Yankees. As well might be the countless grains of the desert sands, we and the generations gone before us. Our laughter and our tears are alike to gime. If we living beings carve a clock on its brows; if we renew its wheels as they wear out; if we wind it day by day and apoint our children to keep it going after us; if we make its iron tongue strike the hours on a bell, it yet is nothing to the sphinx of Old Time. We only are the living ones. Time is not alive. And if there were no living ear of man or beast on the vast Sahara there would be no sound of the striking clock. We speak in error of the New Year's coming. It is we living souls who come and go. Time never comes, never goes; is not new, not old. Time is a fetish, an imaginary thing. Man is all, in fact, since the soulless beasts take no note of time, and God's measure is Eternity. What we do on New Year's day is to take note of our existence. Away back of us are multitudes of human lives to whom we realize our relation. We say back of us. Why not say before us? For they are the procession that passed this way. Are we the head of the column, or is it they who have gone before? In either view we are all one. It is Humanity that is passing over the earth. The Sphinx is nothing since it has no soul to see us pass, or to hear us as we pause and toss our caps in the air before him in a New Year's festival. Instead of the pyramid let us look up to a Father. How different the thought! Eyes has He and He sees us; ears, and He hears our, thankful acclaims. Hands has He, which extend themselves to sustain us, to help the toddling children, to uphear the aged. "For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is passed, and as a watch in the night." We think today of brotherhood. We are conscious alike of our mortality and our immortality. Life seems sweet and we are glad to be alive. Life seems all embracing, all conquering, for we have survived so many trials and yet are living. In vain does one seek to put it in words, this might shout of men into the faces of the aged stars and to the sunrise. "A Happy New Year." It is a day of tinkling bells and music with dancing feet. Yet poor indeed must be the mind that cannot also rise to say: "When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which Thou hast ordained, what is man that Thou are mindful of him?" And so give thanks. GREETED WITH COLD WATER A quaint New Year's custom observed in South Pembrokeshire, the "Little England beyond Wales," is described in a London newspaper. Between six and seven o'clock on New Year's morning the householders are aroused by a succession of smart taps at their doors. On opening them they will be greeted by one or more children, chiefly boys, armed with a little year. I cheerfully resolve to obey all or other evergreen plant. The greeting consists of the words, "Will you take this New Year's water in, please?" No true native of the district would dream of refusing, for this water is supposed to bring good luck for the ensuing year. If the child's request is granted, he sends a spray of ice water into the face of the gentleman or lady of the house, with the words, "I wish you a happy New Year!" Every member of the household must participate in the luck-bringing water, so the child is brought up to the members of the family still abed and the formula is repeated again. MAKING THE YEAR A New Year is the starting place. Let's leave it with a smiling face. Let's start with laughter and with song. And when tomorrow comes along, Let's cling to all our happy ways. Until we've built a stack of days And weeks and months of faith and hope. New Year's Day of the Japanese BY CHUZO OGAWA ANUARY in Japan is the month of rest and festival; rest after hard work and harvest; festival as an auspicious beginning of the year. ANUARY in Japan is the month of rest and festival; rest after hard work and harvest; festival as an auspicious beginning of the year. Before the end of the old year pine branches are set up by the gateways, shrines of gods, hearth, well, and other places. These pine branches, signifying constancy, are hung with a straw ring made to imitate a jewel, with rays of light radiating from it, and stuck with a dried sardine, a leaf of evergreen, pieces of paper and a bit of edible seaweed. These rings are also put on almost all representative articles of furniture and kitchen implements, and this is said "to let them take oneyear." The festival of "going over the year." is "Toshikoshi," is sometimes called "Toshituri," or "taking the year," and is a busy time for the housewife. She has to cook many different dishes, all of which have prosperous alliance besides her regular rice and bean soup. When food is ready gods are served, fries, but only in miniature. Lights are set before them; sake liquor is offered in a pair of small vases, which, by the way, I have often seen used for flowers in America. Before the gods on the shelf they hang highly colored leaflets, each, with a lucky meaning. One is the god of fortune under an auspicious gem, with a bagful of gold coins, coral and other precious things. Another has a bundle of edible seaweed, which is called "kobu." The phrase "to rejoice" in Japanese is "yorokobu;" so seaweed (kobu) means rejoicing. The last has under it a lobster. A person doubled up with age reminds one of a lobster with its doubled up waist. So the lobster quite often is picturesquely representative of "the aged of the sea." When the family have bowed down before the gods they eat the great meal and a few rounds of sake were ceremoniously served in former days. Once you have eaten this feast you have added one year; and a child born in December is said to be two years old right after this meal. I used to be reminded by older people that I should be a better boy from the first of January, as I had added one year during that one night. They say that one night of the thirty-first of December is worth fifty days of usual days, and those who go to bed early this night will grow old that much in one night. Early on the first of January New Year's callers begin to pour in. What do they say? With heads bowed down and hands on the sill, they mumble: "Congratulations for the opening of the new year; we received your favor last year, and pray that it will be continued in future." This phrase is so common that both sides speak at the same time, and yet both are well understood. One says, "Won't you come in? "No," answers the other; "I have more houses to call." "Then come when you are through," and the caller goes. If the caller should come in he is sumptuously feasted with food and drink. Superstitious people find omens and meanings in dreams, and the Japanese must have good dreams to begin the year. For this purpose they put a piece of paper under the bed. On this paper a Japanese junk is printed, lond- d with precious goods, her sails out- pread, on her decks men busy with ligging and ours. A Japanese poem is also printed on it: Na ka ki yo no, To no ne fu ri no, Mi na me sa me Na mi no ri fu ne no, O to no yo ki ka na. After a sound sleep of long night, Resting awake in bed, I bear a cheerful sound Of a sailing vessel Gliding over the billows. The poem in translation loses its power of calling up associations. But we can imagine himself living near in jihad sea, with its nooks, bays and offings, pine groves and plum blossoms hanging over from the hilly shores, the sun as yet below the horizon, and in the mist he can discern a vessel gliding smoothly, leaving merry songs of sailors behind to be carried away by the sun's rays. 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Have had 29 years experience with best league parks in the country. Will consider proposition. Write one at once. St. Louis, Mo. Recommendations: Howey Jennings Navin and "Connie" Mack. Public School Basketball League Games The end of the sixth week of the Public School Basket Ball series of 1922-23 finds Banncker leading in Group A and Lincoln tied with Montgomery for first - in Group B. The colored boys play on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Pine Street Department, Y. M. C. A. The games are under the supervision of W. A. Giles and W. J. Beckett. On Thursday, January 4 the Montgomery boys will play a regular scheduled game with Coyle, also a postponed game with Lincoln. STANDING OF COURS Group A Group B Banncker 7 0 Lincoln 5 1 Dumas 4 3 Montgomery boys 5 1 Waring 2 5 Uttage 1 5 Simmons 1 6 Montgomery 1 5 Harry Wills Only Man Who Can Beat Jack Dempsey Associated Negro Press NEW YORK, Dec. 27. Here is an interesting excerpt from the pen of Mike Gibbons, one of the craftiest fighting men ever produced by the American fighting ring. Gibbons always a close student of fighting tactics and technique, attempts to define the type of gladiator best equipped to compass the downfall of the formidable Jack Demessey: "If Willard was helpless before Dempsy, if Fulton was able to last only a few seconds, and if Carpenter could last har a few rounds, is there anyone who can make a showing against Dempsy? So for as slow-moving, slow-thinking, terrific hitting heavy-weights are concerned, Dempsy can dispose of them with ease. Some day Jack will meet his master. Of course, granting that he is smart enough to take good care of himself he may eventually down to defeat after a terrific battle. What sort of a boxer must his master be? Must Be Hard Hitter "In a nint shell, Dempsey's master must be a fairly hard hitter, but extraordinarily fast, clever, unusually resourceful and exceedingly courageous. It has been said that William might have beaten Dempsey, if he had weathered the initial attack. I don't know. I did not see the bout. It is natural, however, for a boxer of experience to wonder just what Dempsey will do when he goes up against a man who can out-box him, out think him, absorb considerable punishment, keep cool, plan his own fight, make Dempsey miss, and hit him freely. "What will happen if Dempsey is matched against a man who can make him miss those awful books in the first couple of rounds, and who can box the champion in such a way as to make Dempsey miss, and hit him freely." "What will happen if Dempsey is matched against a man who can make him miss those awful books in the first couple of rounds, and who can box the champion in such a way as to make Dempsey lose his head and toss/discretion to the winds? "There is not a man in the world who can take Dempsey's punches standing flat-footed. But it is an other thing to be going away with the punch, to be left sticking left into Dempsey's face or his body as he starts one of those deadly wallops. "A boxer, therefore, must be able to surprise and disconcert Dempsey. He must be of the super silver class, for it will take a super silver arm to out general the Salt Lake Cities during the first three or four rounds. Kid Norfolk, often reading the Gibbons opinion, said: "Harry Wills is the man who rills the Gibbons' bill." Ban Against Negro Boxers NEW YORK CITY, Dec. 27—Damon Rumyen, the noted sports writer said reality: Negroes are protecting "I'm Goin' Away to Wear You Off My Mind" How that girl does sing! No wonder everyone admits she's America's Supreme Blues Artist. She puts all kind of pep into her Paramount Records — every one is a hit. Don't miss hearing What! You haven't heard Alberta's Greatest Record? "DOWN-HEARTED BLUES" is the most popular Blues song out. Ask for it on Paramount Record No. 12005 with "Gonna Have You. Ain't Gonna Leave You Alone" on reverse side. It's the real hit of the year. Song Hits by Stars of the Race 12006 I’m Going Away to Wear You Off My Mind and Jazmin’s Baby Blues. Alberta Hunter with Eublek at piano. 12001 Don’t Pan Me and Daddy Blues. Bethby Alberta Hunter. 12008 You Can’t Have It All. Alberta Hunter with Eublek. 12007 You Didn’t Didn’t Let Me Let You? Yousal Blues with Orch Acc. Sung by Alberta Hunter. 12007 Lonecome Monday Morning Blues and Crazy Blues — Sung by Alberta Hunter. 12008 He May Be Your Neighbor He Comes to Sao Me and I’ve Heated Him When He Went and When He’s Coming Homo Blues — Sung by Lochelle Gerganian, acc. by Blue Flame Synaptes. 12001 I Wish I Could Shimmiike Like My Sister Kate and Strutting rhythm by the original Renaissance Five. Paramount Records These popular records are on sale at the following dealers' stores. If there isn't a dealer near you, mail your order direct to factory. SEND NO MONEY-All records mailed C. O. D., postpaid. Just pay postman 75 cents each on delivery. Agents wanted everywhere-write for proposition. Harry Bowman, Pastime Music Shop, 2339 Market Franklin Music Co., 1719 Franklin Ave. Goodes Music House, 2303 Market St. Jesse J. Johnson, 2234 Market St. Wilson Robinson, 2918 Pine St. THE NEW YORK RECORDING LABORATORIES, Inc. Port Washington, Wis. fore election the Republican administration caused a number of unimportant bouts at unimportant clubs to be put on to impress the colored voters with the idea that there was no ban against the colored boxes. This writer pointed out the subterfuge. Now election is over. "Do you bear of any mixed bouts being scheduled for any of the larger clubs? You know you do not. You know you will not, unless there is a sudden change in policy. It is rank discrimination." PEN SKETCHES W. E. BURGHART BOIIS Associated Nero Press Associated Negro Press The personal note in the life of the American Negro is pronounced audible. Our controversial storms generally center about some one individual. Just now it is W. E. Burghardt Du Bois. He is auspiciously loved and widely hated. He has talent, he holds attracting attitudes and he evolves if snape positivity that is gracefully uttered and maintained with a fair measure of consistency. Most members of the race are very proud of the fact that he is one of us. This is his just due. His literary achievements are highly commandable and bold, if not a first rank, a very distinctive place in the ranges of what is now being presented by American writers. When I declaim that he is widely hated geography. I imagine plays a more dominant role in that conclusion than people. It is one of the malformations of this period of controversy through which we are passing. The "groups" literally hate each other. The "readers" commonly" come in for their share of the flayings hung around with a lavish disregard for fair dealing. No man can hope to hide behind his assumptions with any chance of escape from the hide skimming in store for him at the hands-of the fellows in the other camps. In this particular we are running true to form. It proves that we are human and it gives clear view of our vanities. And then Mr. DuBois was most unfortunate when some nerd admirer named a "movement" in his honor. He may have deserved greatly the honor. It is as one feels about it. That he himself deemed the something worth possessing is proven by his graceful acceptance of the gift and by his ready taking of the retins of the "movement" and there upon driving it with a resolute regard of consequences that is admirable in aspect if not wholly justifiable in point of principle. The relativities of wisdom are not, easily discoverable. Many men have been wise quite far beyond not only the percept but the belief of their contemporaries. History shows us many other instances where men of neatly attuned sensibilities have run wild in the pursuit of burdens of high places when their judgments should have called a halt and led them a way from the finality of a probably inevitable placed Mr. DuBois daily between these two concepts of his availability for the leadership of the race in this country. He is at one and the same time the beneficiary and the victim of a state of public mind—which is a direct result of those measures of asperity that insistently give increasing heat to the glows of controversy. His is a double burden to shoulder. He must live up close to the standards of character and ability to do set for him by the elements of the race who have chosen him as the one most capable and likely to give force and purpose to their ideas of social philosophy. On the other hand he is obliged to live down the determinations of his detractors who have concluded that he is little more than a literary excombined possessed with an obsession of his importance that is not established by either the promises or accomplishments of his career. I confess to small sympathy with either attitude. We poor humans, at best, are ignorant and blind. Not ignorant in the absolute sense nor wholly blind in perceptive acquisition. But we yet are ignorant and blind in that we are of life values are oftenest imperfectly expressed because they are oftenest indifferently conceived. It matters but little to me that William E. Burghardt DuBois is perceptibly self centered; that he affects an attitude of authority somewhat on the nether side of what he has actually achieved since he has come into historical view. He is one of the big figures in a "group" that is just getting out of its swaddling clothes and consequently not sure which is cast and which is west Vanity is the bestening sin of all social climbers. Whether they are beginners in the social game or misgled seasoned veterans in the pastime, it is one and the same. America is drunk from the drink of it: Negroes behin Americans can not but reflect American dispositions. William E. Burghardt DuBois is a capable man and believe sincere in his expressed hope for the future of the Negro through out the world. I pray for him a long life and a continuance in the gifts of high honors at the hands of his race. CURRENT AND OTHERWISE By W. H. A. Moore Associated, Negro Press Associated Negro Prohibition and Ku Klux Klanism, were two questions considered by a group of State Governors last greek. There was a general unanimity of opinion regarding the undesirableness of the presence of the Ku Klux as an tribaler of our social, political and religious differences. The governor of Maryland though dissented in the matter of a unanimous endorsement of the Volstead plan of enforcing the Prohibition provisions of the 18th Amendment. Klanism is a menace. Prohibition is a joke. Both are expressions of the ill-tempered hysteria of the characteristic mob spirit that is of the woof and warp of American life. We do the most of things either with a whoop or a loud hurrah. The Ku Klux mob is to be met with the determined resistance of a mob comprised of the elements against whom the virtuous and patriotic defendants of the Ku Klux are dis A HAPPY NEW YEAR I WISH, hereby, to extend to my many friends, clients and the public, a Happy New Year also to thank you for your past support, in helping me to make a success in the Real Estate Business, beginning with the Acme Real Estate Co., located at No. 1026, N. Pendleton, Avenue; later with the Springer-Hays, Real Estate Co., at No. 1506 Chestnut street, at which, both places, I was enabled to make a wonderful success in business, as may be witnessed or evidenced by the many "SOLD" signs displayed on the best flats and houses owned by our people in this City. Having found by experience, that to meet with the greatest success in my many efforts, it is necessary to have sufficient financial backing to accomplish the desired results, it is to that end, for that cause, that I have resigned and severed all connection with the Springer-Hays, Real Estate Co., and opened out into broader fields by becoming identified with the Albert Wenzlick Real Estate Co., located at No. 1010 Chestnut street—one of the strongest Real Estate Firms in the City with resources at their command aggregating $1,500,000.00. It is my earnest desire to continue the patronage of my many friends and the public in general, and extend to you a cordial invitation, when in need of my service, to call to see me, at my new location with the Albert Wenzlick Real Estate Co., assuring you, that no deal will be considered too large or too small, whether for Churches, Halls, Business property, Flats or Residences, to demand and to receive my earnest attention and efforts. I may be found in office at No.1010, Chestnut street, during business hours phone Olive, 1428, 1429; Central 5989; after business hours, at my residence, No.3845 Cook avenue, phone Lindell 3543. rected. Recently it has been asked, is American soft, silly or selfish? Prohibition and Ku Klux Klanism is the answer. I would be doing the unfair act, if I did not include the Negro as full fledged American in all particulars and therefore a component, part—silly or wise of whatever stands for American as an idea or a gospel. We are 101 per cent American. It is not for me to say who searched the gravy when the Dyer, Bill was thrown into the political waste basket of the hour. However, one cannot but watch with more than casual interest the passage at arms that is on between James Weldon Johnson and the estimable Perry Howard, the new "Kitchen Cabinet" custodian of the Republican political fortunes of the race. As a letter writer, I am disposed to regard custodian Howard as an effigy of political astuteness that has possibly brought itself within the range of as hot a fire as ever came out of the reaches of the peach groves of Georgia. The Johnson brand of lobbying generalship emerges from the shadows of the congressional woods, a little the worse looking from the kicking it received at the hands of the Brigadiers. Meanwhile the race is trudging along the hard road making progress and saving a little of the money it is earning. It will continue to do so long after "Jim and me" have been gathered home to that place where the good and the other ones go, finally. The Kansas City Call finds reason to THANK GOD FOR THE AVERAGE NEGRO. I am inclined to ask why the "average Negro?" I wonder if it has occurred to the able editorial staff of the Call that they are belonging a nest of hornets about their ears by trying to establish "The only colored family in our block" as "little Negroes." It may be well to remember that college training never educates people; it only shows them the way to become educated. Coming into the presence of an educated person is a rare happening. A diploma is a sign of a thing signified and not the thing itself. A fool is a fool whether he has come of a college or lives in an alley. Would it not be better if we thanked God for the Negro with a true heart and sound mind? I think it would be better. Veteran "Tim" Fortune is at the editorial helm of The Negro Times, the first Negro daily I have seen showing signs of real journalistic character, Mr. Fortune is a man of commanding qualities and a journalist of tipped experience. The Times will grow to the position of a journal of sound influence in his hands. "The shadow of Garvey"—I am using the words of a friend who spoke to me of the probable length of life for the new newspaper venture—ought not to blind the Colored people throughout the country to the absolute necessity for giving their hearty support to the Times. We ought to give it a circulation of one million. Long life to you, Brother Fortune. The difference between the attitudes of Senator Lodge and Senator Underwood is that the Northerner is an amused spectator of the frank oefforts of the Negro to get his Constitutional due, while the Southerner is frankly contemptuous and brazen enough to openly deny the righteousness of the Negro's plains. It is merely a difference in degree that is all. But let us be happy. A New Year is upon us. We are growing wiser and I hope not weaker. I am quite sure we are living stronger in our resolutions and braver in our stand for the right and uplifting. May the New Year be the happiest, the fullest in substantial progress, and the froest from the ills that have beset human being throughout all the long centuries, is my prayer. COLORED FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY RUSHES CLAIMS TO DURHAM, N. C., VICTIMS Associated Negro Press. DURHAM, N. C., Dec. 20.—The Banker's Fire Insurance Company, scored decisively last week. It was the two million dollar Newbern fire that gave this strong Negro company its chance to jump overnight into the business limelight of this section of the country. / Less than 48 hours after the big conflagration the representatives of the Bankers' were on the scene and adjusting the claims and making arrangements for immediate settlement of losses. This was a record business achievement and has made a profound impression throughout the State of North Carolina. 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First Class Service Is Our Motto SPECIAL ATTENTION TO COLORED CUSTOMERS SWEELLEST PLACE WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI Sweet Heart Candy Shop Jefferson And Market St. that they called upon the Bankers' to call a temporary halt in its speed payment campaign, so as to give their brother business companies a chance to catch up with them. The request was complied with, but not until the Negro company had paid out something more than $20,000 in claims. This action was not a delimiter atempt to cause other insurance concerns embarrassment but for the simple reason that a large number of colored people were big losers in the fire which covered forty blocks and destroyed more than 1,200 homes and needed immediate help. This humans attitude of the Boers' Fire Insurance Company has done much to improve the position of the colored business men here. 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