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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST. PAUL WILLIAM MONROE TROTTER, SECRETARY NATIONAL RIGHTS LEAGUE. FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOSTON GUARDIAN Boston.—The monster celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of the Boston Guardian, held at Zion church, in this city, recently, breathed with the spirit of loyalty to the Guardian and the principles it stands for, "For every right with all our might." The occasion was a veritable love feast for the interested friends who have fought the race battles for equality of rights and against the wrongs of segregation and discrimination, jimcrow cars and all other race discriminations wherever found, without compromise and without fear. The speakers recalled many of the stirring scenes of the past fifteen years, each one recording a memorable battle or a memorable victory for the cause of equality of citizenship and affirming those policies and principles of action on the part of the members of the race brotherhood everywhere which would give assurance of the strengthening and securing of the rights we now enjoy and carry us forward in the line of conquest of other privileges and liberties until full equality of privilege and opportunity shall be accorded to every member of the race in every part of this broad land. Among the speakers were Dr. C. P. Russell, W. Hall Jackson, Miss Eliza Gardner, Rev. A. W. Puller, Rev. M. W. Thornton, Rev. W. D. Brigham, Dr. Allce McKane, G. R. Margetson, Rev. H. W. Swain, Hon. Moorfield Storey, Dr. W. A. Sinclair of Philadelphia, J. S. Gains, Hon. W. H. Lewis, Emery T. Morris, Miss Elizabeth C. Putnam, C. H. Seales, Esq., A. A. Perry and W. M. Trotter. The dramatic moment came when Chairman Russell introduced Hon. William H. Lewis, former assistant attorney general of the United States, one of the chief objects of the Guardian's attacks for some years. He was given great applause and spoke very impressively and eloquently, saying that he was glad to come into the church in which he presided at a meeting where Mr. Trotter took issue with a former race leader. He spoke of the beginnings, when he was present at the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Trotter in their beautiful home on the hill and paid Mrs. Trotter a delicate compiliment. He spoke of working with Trotter against "The Birth of a Nation" and pledged co-operation. ective Page VOL. 6 Single Copies 5 Cents The speaker in calm retrospect recited many of the stirring scenes and events when the Guardian and its faithful friends in Boston were making race history, such as the founding of the paper by its present editor, William M. Trotter and others, the controversy with Booker T. Washington at Zion church, when Editor Trotter was arrested and sent to jail; the fight against the photo play "Birth of a Nation," the celebrated Bossfield case, etc. But by far the most interesting and important feature of this celebration was the coming together of the several opposing factions of Boston's colored citizens, who had been split asunder and fighting for the several conflicting issues that had been raised among them. Here in this celebration the big chiefs buried the hatchet and smoked together the pipe of peace, and now the spirit of good fellowship once more reigns supreme. With a united front and unbroken ranks they once more turn to renew the warfare against race discrimination, segregation and lynching. This fact is prophetic of a brightening future. This is the springtime of the race's hopes in America, and the Guardian must plant the seeds of hope in the heart of every reader and water them with words of wisdom and the inspiration of lofty ideals of citizenship full and complete. Nothing less is the goal to be striven for. May it carry high the watchword inscribed on its banner, "For every right with all our might." EFFORT TO HEAL METHODISTBREACH Question of Slavery Split Denomination Seventy-two Years Ago—Prominent Leaders of Both Races Are Members of Commission Called to Convene In Baltimore on Dec. 28. By HORACE D. SLATTER. Asheville, N. C.—The joint commission of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South will meet in Baltimore Dec. 28 to bring about if possible the union of these two great branches of Methodism. This merger, discussed pro and con with varied warmth and emotions during the past twenty years, has been rendered probable by legislative action of the general conferences of the two churches. Just what effect the union of these churches will have upon the more than 350,000 Negro communicants of the Methodist Episcopal church is problematical and is attracting considerable attention among thoughtful people of the race as the time for the commission meeting approaches. The original one body of Methodists suffered division in 1844 over the fact that a white bishop became involved in slavery by marrying a wife who had one Negro girl named Kitty as a slave. Thus seventy-two years ago the white people in the Methodist Episcopal church, north and south, parted company, with the Negro as the innocent occasion of the division. Now that the reunion of these two branches of Methodism is imminent the relation of the Negro to the reunited church is one of the innocent causes involved. Upon the commission representing the Methodist Episcopal church are two prominent men of the race, Dr. Robert E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La., and Dr. I. Garland Penn, corresponding secretary of the Freedmen's Ald society, Cincinnati. Drs. Jones and Penn represent the ministry and laity respectively upon the commission, but beyond that they are the sole representatives of the 350,000 Negroes in the Methodist Episcopal church, whose fortunes in a large measure are to be effected by the final conclusions of the commission. It is quite the understanding that these distinguished Negro leaders were placed upon the commission in order that the interests of the Negro members should be safeguarded. The assignment is an important and responsible one, for there has been no such historic commission touching the religious and educational life of the nation since emancipation. Holding briefs for the 350,000 Negro members, they stand unique and alone and yet hold their commissions from members who are organically a part of one of the great churches and who, in theory, should not be considered apart from the other members. Both the Methodist Episcopal church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South subscribe to a plan of unification by reorganization, in which each, it is supposed, will lose its identity in the unified church. Both have stated their positions as to the Negro. The southern church prefers that the 350,000 Negroes in the Methodist Episcopal church shall be organized into a separate and independent body, holding only fraternal relations to the unified white body, if such union should be accomplished. The Methodist Episcopal church at its general conference in Saratoga last May stated its position as follows: That the Negro should be a part of the reunited church, with representation in the general conference, and supported its position by naming these two colored men on its commission to meet the white commission from the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The members of the commission are: Methodist Episcopal church — Bishops William Frazer McDowell, Earl Cranston and John W. Hamilton of Washington; Frederick D. Leete, Atlanta; R. J. Cooke, Helena, Mont. Ministers—Edgar Blake, D. D. Chicago, secretary board of Sunday schools; J. R. Day, D. D., president Syracuse university, Syracuse, N. D. Downey, Downey, New York; F. Gouch, D. D., Baltimore; Robert E. Jones, editor Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans; A. J. Nast, D. d., editor Der Christliche Apologete, Cincinnati; Frank Neff, pastor first church, Oklahoma, Okla.; E. M. Randall, Seattle, Wash., pastor Gilman Park church; C. B. Spenser, D. D., Kansas City, editor Christian Advocate; A. J. Ancle, Chicago, executive coronary commissioner, Laymen-George Warren, St. Louis, St. Louis, shoe manufacturer; C. W. Fairbanks, Indianapolis, Ind., former vice president of the United States; A. W. Harris, New York city, corresponding secretary board of education; C. W. Kline, Jacksonville, Fla., real estate; I. Garland Penn, Cinchnath, corresponding secretary Freedmen's Aid society; I. E. Robinson, Charleston, W. Va., ex- chief justice court of appeals of West Virginia; Henry Wade Rogers, New Haven, Conn., judge United States district court; Colone William Killip Journal and Tribune; Alexander Simpson. Philadelphia, lawyer; Rolla V. Watt, San Francisco, insurance. It will be seen that Drs. Jones and Penn are in distinguished company. However momentous the situation confronting them, the affairs of the people they represent are in capable hands. No church in which there are colored people ever recognized the race in such a conspicuous way, but these men are well worth it, and there is no question but that they will measure up to every demand. Dr. Jones is regarded as one of the ablest editors in the church and has been re-elected four quadrennulums, having been unanimously chosen at the Saratoga General Conference. Dr. Penn was for seventeen years assistant general secretary of the Epworth league and is now serving his second term of four years as corresponding secretary of the Freedman's Aid society. It is safe to say that the interest of the Negro in the Methodist Episcopal church will be carefully safeguarded by these two distinguished sons of the race and of Methodism. TUSKEGEE'S WORTHY APPEAL Principal Moton's Effort to Spread Christmas Cheer Among Children. The following letter of appeal, issued from the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute by Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal, is a worthy one, to which, it is hoped, many will respond liberally. Dr. Moton says: "The late Dr. Booker T. Washington, founder of the Tuskegee institute, year by year appealed to generous friends for Christmas remembrances of one kind and another to be distributed through him to the colored children of the south, who without such Christmas remembrances would have nothing to remind them of the Christmas season. "Floods, the boll weevil and industrial conditions generally among the farming classes have brought about a rather depressing state of affairs. Many people are in actual distress and want, while in hundreds and thousands of homes there will be little to indicate that Christmas is a time of joy and blessing. Anything whatsoever, no matter how inexpensive, will brighten a situation otherwise largely unreleived by any cheering ray. "I shall be glad to serve as did Dr. Washington—that is, to act as the intermediary through whom the public may transmit their gifts to these children and to take palms to see that they reach those who are worthy, distributing them over as wide a section of the south as possible through Tuskegee off-shoot schools, graduates, former students, Jeanes fund workers, etc. R. R. MOTON, Principal. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, December, 1916. New Regime at Salem Baptist Church. The Salem Baptist church of Jersey City, N. J., has taken on new life under the leadership of the new pastor the Rev. Dr. R. C. Judkins, formerly of Birmingham, Ala. The members who had been absenting themselves from the services are now in regular attendance. Dr. Judkins will start the year 1917 in his new field with about all of the current indebtedness of the church pald. College Men's Big Pre-Holiday Event. The big event among college students in Pittsburgh Friday evening, Dec. 15 was the pre-holiday social and promenade of the Alpha Phi Alpha Omicron chapter. Wray M. Banks was chairman of the committee of arrangements. The younger social set responded nobly to the invitation of the fraternity. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR BUY RED-CROSS SEALS! "MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!" EVERYBODY !" Where Did Santa Claus ComeFrom? THESE post-Christmas days shine with a light softer but perhaps more comfortable than that of more comfortable than that of the great feast itself. Particularly is this true of the first day after Christmas, especially when that day is Sunday. In England, of course, as in the time of the late Samuel Pickwick, Esq., who brought about the renaissance of Christmas, this is called boxing day, not because it is the occasion of static encounters, but because it is the time appointed for the distribution of those more or less spontaneous expressions of good will which are called Christmas boxes. Its more orthodox title is St. Stephen's day. It is, you know, the day on which the illustrious King Wenceslaus, with the assistance of his page, did his noble almoning. We are not old English kings, so instead of having our page bring flesh and wine to the poor man on St. Stephen's day we give a dollar to the youth from the still vexed Bermuthes who chaperons the elevator in our apartment house, and for wocks before Christmas we affix to the flaps of the envelopes containing our letters little stamps bearing so called portraits of St. Nicholas of Bari. Theoretically this last process provides a modicum of Christmas cheer for certain carefully selected and organized poor people. However this may be, the fact remains that the day after Christmas is a very good day indeed. The excitement of giving and receiving has passed away; there remains the quieter joy of sober contemplation. And when the day after Christmas is Sunday this contemplation will not be disturbed by the arrival of the postman, who, a relentless bill bringer, is, like the Greeks, to be feared even when bearing gifts And, in spite of the remarks of every humorist who ever borrowed from his mother-in-law 2 cents to put on an envelope which should carry a joke about her to an editor, this post Christ masa meditation nearly always is pleas ant. It is assisted by the consumption of wife-bestowed cigars, which (again despite the humorists) are better than a man buys for himself. It is a pleas ant meditation, for its subjects are things given and things received, good deeds done and good things expert enced. It also contains, this day after Christ mas feeling, a quality of reconciliation not of reconciliation with ancient enemies—this was all orthodoxly attended to on Christmas eve—but of reconciliation with affairs, of readjustment. Queer Christmas Dinner Queen Christmas Dinner. Roast ostrich was the prime dish at the Christmas dinner of the Young Men's Christian association of Los Angeles. Cal., a few years ago. More than 1,500 persons were served from one bird. While Shepherds Watch'd WHILE shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around. "Fear not," said he, for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind; "Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind. "To you in David's town this day Is born of David's line The Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, And this shall be the sign: "The heavenly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed. To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands And in a manger laid." Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels praising God, who thus Addressed their joyful song: "All glory be to God on high And to the earth be peace, Good will henceforth from heaven to men Holiday Season Plants. Among the red berried plants the most beautiful of all are the holly trees and aucubas from Holland; shapey ardisias, brilliant fruited Christmas peppers, the old time favorite Jerusalem cherry trees, oatlebe orange, ponderosa lemon trees, with their larger fruits of dark and light yellow, and those pretty little trailing plants, the partridge berries, grown in glass berry bowls, raised in America. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TMOKE THE PRIVILE SIGHT DRAFT THE BEST 5c. CIGAR No.45 WILL ADMIT NEGROES. Federation of Labor Decides They Are Worthy of Membership. worry of membership. Negroes are no longer to be shut out, either directly or indirectly, from the American trade union movement. Instead, they are to be welcomed in. This is the stand taken by the American Federation of Labor in convention upon the issue raised by the wholesale migration of southern negroes to the industrial centers of Pennsylvania and the middle west. This resolution, presented by the delegates from the Ohio State Federation of Labor and the Cleveland Federation of Labor, has been approved: "Whereas, The emigration of southern Negroes to northern labor centers, which has lately attracted the attention of the United States department of labor and has occasioned anxiety on the part of the organized labor movement because of the danger such emigration will cause the workers in the northern states; and, "Whereas, The investigation of such emigration and importation of Negroes into the state of Ohio has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the labor leaders in that state that they are being brought north for the purpose of filling the places of union men demanding better conditions, as in the case of the freight handlers; and, "Whereas, The shortage of European labor has made the southern Negro an asset in the labor markets of the north and the conditions that prevail in Ohio may apply in all northern states; therefore, be it "Resolved, That this thirty-sixth annual convention of the American Federation of Labor instruct the president and executive council to inaugurate a movement looking toward the organization of these men in the southern states, to the end that they may be instructed and educated along the lines of the trade union movement and thereby eliminate this menace to the workers of the northern states." ATLANTA UNIVERSITY FUND Noted Southern School Starts Campaign to Raise $500,000 Endowment. Atlanta university will be aided by many organizations and heads of notable educational institutions in the campaign recently started to raise $500,000 toward its endowment fund in honor of its fiftieth anniversary, which occurs in 1917. The university is an open door of opportunity, a college, normal school and high school for the preparation of young men and women of our race for greater usefulness. The financial campaign is indorsed by Charles W. Ellot, president emeritus of Harvard; Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia; P. P. Claxton, United States commissioner of education; Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Constitution; Rabbi David Marx of the Temple; Atlanta; Talcott Williams of the Pulitzer school of journalism and Cleveland H. Dodge of New York. Contributions may be made to President Edward T. Ware, Atlanta university, Atlanta, Ga. South Fears Shortage of Farm Labor Fearing that a shortage of labor for the 1917 cotton and tobacco crops may result from the large numbers of colored people which have left the south the past eight months of 1916, an effort is being made to stop the exodus of southern laborers going north. At Atlanta, Ga., both white and colored leaders held a series of mass meetings the early part of December in an effort to check the movement. HIGH BRANCH OF THE MOSES. Naomi Household of Prince and Princess Heena, Annual Sermon. Naomi Household of Prince and Princess No. 4 of the Grand United Order of Sons and Daughters of Moses held its annual Thanksgiving service at the Concord Baptist church, Brooklyn, on Sunday evening, Dec. 10. Members of the household were dressed in full regalia. This branch of the order is composed of all the passed supreme officers of the various tabernacles who must be members of the fourth degree house and have received their recommendation from the passed supreme officers' council. Naomi Household has eighty members and is in a very prosperous condition. The various symbols were displayed upon the altar of the church at the service. The ark of the covenant, the seven lighted candles and the display of fruits were among the most striking scenes. The Thanksgiving sermon was delivered by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss, who reviewed the origin and history of the order in a most able manner. The order was founded by Peter Paul Brown, a native of the West Indies, in 1867 and has a large membership in the east, north and southern sections of the United States. Prince Joseph Shannon is royal king, and Miss Rosa Bossa is princess of records of Naomi household No. 4. ADVERTISE HERE — IT PAYS. Poff — UCUttC(<ts~ti‘i‘“iSS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE EXERCISES OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL OF THE PEOPLE’S CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY. ME Ps all f : We i — a ‘i baa Bt? ‘ : POS SRS . Fe SA beeen Res 2 wt Patent ce] \ a | ee 5 Mrs. G. W. Mitchell Mrs. boc Lewis ‘One of the much looked for events in South Minneapolis is the An- nual exercises of the People’s Christian Assembly, of which Rev. G. W. Mitchell is pastor. He has from a small beginning, established the greatest religious and social center among our people. He is ably assisted by his estimable wife, who has organized the Sunday School. She has done great service in religious and charitable work, and is recognized as an important factor in social uplift. ‘Miss Margurite Vinegar, is the efficient secretary of the Sunday School ‘and Rev. and Mrs. Mitchell speak in highest terms of her services. CHRISTMAS TREE PROGRAM. . Exercises begin at 7:30 P. M., Monday, Dec. 25th, Madam M. Reidell wlil have charge of the musical’numbers. Mrs, Essie Lewis will render a Soprano Solo. Mrs. Williams Solo. Master Lewis, Solo. Recitations by the children. Freddie Mitchell, the gifted soprano, will sing an appropriate selection. Mrs, G. W. Mitchell will recite. Presentation of Christmas gifts. All are invited to come and bring presents for your friends. Don't for- get the time and place, People’s Christian Assembly, 1204 Washington Av. S. WATCH YOUR STEP—GET THIS! Beginning Monday, Dec. 18th, extending to Christmas Morning AT THANN’S CAFE 122 East Third Street, St. Paul, Minn. GRAND VOTING CONTEST A Ladies’ Gold Wrist Watch will be given to the lady who secures the most votes. For each purchase a patron will be allowed as many votes as the amount of their purchase, For each penny spent you are allowed one vote. Give your votes to any lady you wish, AFTER TWELVE O'CLOCK WE WILL SERVE A REAL GAME SUPPER FREE. Special attention will be given to the waiters and our Minneapolis friends who will not be able to attend until late. Reports of the voting will be put on the blackboard nightly. MERRY XMAS. —_— You are cordially invited to attend the SECOND ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S MATINEE PARTY to be given by the Y. G. B. C’s * ON NEW YEAR'S AFTERNOON, JAN. Ist, 1917. HOURS FROM 1 P. M. to 6 P. M. cm at FINCH’S HALL. 614 HENNEPIN AVENUE. Music by Prof. Clarence Johnson. Clarist Lucas, Pres. Mildred Plummer, Vice Pres. Lillian Thomas, Sec. Eunice Smith, Treas. COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS ENTIRE CLUB Come and have a lovely time, we promise it to you. Admission, 35¢ Checkion Free WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE UNDESIRABLE PERSONS. DON'T FORGET THE DATE AND PLACE, Master Freddie Mitchell ELKS CHRISTMAS TREE. CHRISTMAS DAY-2 P. M. Ames Lodge of Minneapolis will have their Annual Christmas Tree at theirhall, Knox Bldg. on Christmas Day. All children present under 12 years will receive presents, A special musical program and other entertain- ment will be provided by Chairman Archer Watkins. THE TWIN CITY ENTERTAIN. ERS UNION TEMPLE HALL 28 Washington Ave. So. CHRISTMAS NIGHE, DEC, 25TH. NEW YEAR'S NIGHT, JAN. 18T. JUST LIKE OLD TIMES. There will be a Chitterling Supper at St. James A. M. E. Church, 403 Sth Ave. So., on Friday evening, Dec. 29th. Other food will be served un- der auspices of the Deaconess Board. Rev, G. W. Mitchell has moved to 1904 So. 3rd St. COLORED SINGERS WANTED. The Union City Mission wants to engage TWO GOOD COLORED SINGERS for Evening Gospel serv- ices, -either male or female, here's a chance to do good and get good— Advertisement. } NORTH SIDE CAFE. ‘The Home of Quality and Services it comes, from the North Side Cafe tmust be right. We pride ourselves ‘am our special Sunday Chicken Din+ ca 35 cents. NORTH SIDE CAFE, 723 6 Ave. N. ype . Bec is eta iti cn POPULARITY OF RED CROSS SEALS INCREASING. Minnesota citizens show a greater interest in the war against Tubercul- osis each year, RED CROSS SEALS are sold each holiday season to raise local and state funds for the fight against tuberculosis. Each year there is a gain of $0% over the number sold in previous years, as the follow- ing figures announced by the Min- nesota Public Health Association show: Red Cross Seals BOTA im 1913 eceeeneneeenneeeeneeeel (000,000 BON I 1914 eneeeennnen- 2,000,000 GONE fn 1IDS eeceeeeneeneeneeeeenees3 000,000 sold in 1916 should reach the six million mark, __A Merry Xmas and a Prosperous New Year is our Best Wishes to all. The South Side Barber Shop and Pool Room. THOMPSON & CARVER, 1100 Washington Ave. S. Phone M 2999 Mrs. Jennie E. Watson, of Wilber- force University, sends the season’s greetings to the Star and her many: friends. Mr. John Washington, 1500 Penn Ave, is ill at his residence, Mr. Claude Richardson and family of Duluth, Minn., are expected in the city during the Holidays. 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Call Hyland 4323, A Desirable Room, Steam Heated, Modern conveniences, near car line, for a respectable man or man and wife. 3732 Portland Ave. Phone Colfax 1150. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness shown us in our late sorrow and sad bereavement in the loss of our beloved daughter Shirley, also. for the many beautiful floral tributes. We wish to thank,the Rev. Father Lealtad for his kindness and impressive words of consolation, and for the tender words of sympathy from all. Signed, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Moss. Mrs. C. H. Lucas, and daughter Elfen, have been on the sick list for the past week. The Maids and Matrons met with Mrs. Susie Plummer on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Mildred Plummer, _ enter- tained the Afternoon Art Club on fast Saturday afternoon. A. delight. ful luncheon was served. Miss Clarist Lucas, was the guest of Miss Mildred Plummer at break- fast on Sunday morning. Look for Y. G. B. C’s announce- ment in this issue. Miss Elenora Rodney, of Duluth, Minn., will be in the city during the holidays, the guest of Miss Mildred Plummer, On Friday, Dec. the 8th, a delight: ful surprise party was given in hon- or of Miss Clarist Lucas’ by a num- ber of her friends, at her home ‘or 28th street. Dancing was the feature of the evening. Miss Lucas was the recipient of many beautiful and use ful gifts. THE TWIN CITY ENTERTAIN ERS UNION TEMPLE HALL 28 Washington Ave. So. CHRISTMAS NIGHE, DEC, 25TH NEW YEAR'S NIGHT, JAN. 1ST ANOKA NOTES. Miss Helen Waters, visited Geor- gia Jones of Owatonna last week. Mrs. D. Waters, received news from Auston, Iowa, that her mother, Mrs, Martin, is not expected to live. Mr. Early is suffering with an ulcerated tooth, and little Hellen Early is unable to attend school on account of 3 cold. Edna Phillips, is on the sick list at her aunt, Mrs: Waters. Mr. H. Edmonson, will visit his home in Omaha, Nebr. Xmas. ALLEN’S EASTERN VISIT. Mr. W. D. Allen, prop. of the Golden West Hotel of Portland, Ore accompanied by his wife and thre children are on an extended casterr trip. They spent a week in St. Paul the house guests of his old friend Mr William Martin, of 788 St. Anthony Ave., and was royally entertained by his many friends. Mr. Allen will at- tend his parents golden wedding in Nashville, Tenn., and visit the entire family relatives, stopping at Mon ‘treal, Can., his wife's former home, Washington, D. C., New York, Chat- tanooga, Tenn,, and Petersburg, Va. “Billy” has made good in the hotel business, having a modern hotel with 100 rooms; and is taking his first vacation in over 15 years. He will return shome about March 1. Mr. and Mrs. Glover Shull enter- tained at dinner last week Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Allen of Portland, Ore, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sumner Smith. WELL UACVOEY MEN ‘WEAR TAILOR-MADE CLOTHES When you need your next Suit or Overcoat. We solicit your order. 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MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. LADIES SPECIALLY INVITED EVERY DAY. Advertise Here for Good Results tive Page McCormack Caruso Kreisler Some of the most popular selections by great artists who make records for the Victor It is always a delight to hear the great artists on the Victor or Victrola, and here are ten records which are special "favorites." If you have any of these records in your collection you'll appreciate why they are so popular—and you will want to hear the others. 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FINISHED ROOMS ATT ALL HOURS Hotel and Cafe Phone: Cedar 9088 Souvenirs for Ladies every Wednesday afternoon and Evening THE TWIN CITY STAR for selections to records the great artists on en records which in your collection popular—and you Number Size McCormack 64120 10 $1.00 net Spencer 64189 10 1.00 n Williams 64389 10 1.00 Julia Culp 64397 10 1.00 Alma Gluck 64412 10 1.00 ra Sextette 70036 12 1.25 cha Elman 74163 12 1.50 itz Kreisler 74197 12 1.50 ale Chorus 74420 12 1.50 rico Caruso 88127 12 3.00 records you want to hear. Victor THIS MASTER'S VOICE Tel. N. W. Main 2634. MURRAY'S ORCHESTRA Music Furnished for DANCES, WEDDINGS AND PARTIES 2721 10TH AVE. SO., MINNE- APOLIS. If You're in SIOUX FALLS, S. D. You'll find Comfort at WYATTS' ROOMING HOUSE (Exclusively for Colored People.) 229 West 6th St. Barber Shop—Cigars C. J. (Kid.) Wyatt, Prop. PENTICOSTAL. Peoples Christian Assembly. 1204 Washington Ave. So. Services Sunday—11 A. M. Sunday School—1.30 P. M. Praise Meeting—3 P. M. Preaching—8 P. M. ELDER G. W. MITCHELL, Pastor. Assisted by Mrs. G. W. Mitchell. Comel and Serve the Lord. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 407 5th Ave. So. Morning Service 10:45. Class Meeting 12 M. Sunday School 1 P. M. Evening Service 7:45. Wednesday evening, Prayermeeting 8 o'clock. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH 1120 Eight St. So., Minneapolis. Service, Sunday 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School 12:30 P. M. B. Y. P. U. Society 6:45 P. M. Prayermeeting Thursday 8 P. M. Rev. D. E. Beasley, Shepherd, 905 Marion St., St. Paul. Phone: Jackson 2079. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 7th Ave. North and Hoag St. Rev. M. W. Withers, Pastor, Res. 2406 17 Ave. S. Phone Drexel 600 Regular Services. Preaching: 11 A. M., 8 P. M. Sunday School 12:30 P. M. B Y. P. U. Society 6:45 P. M. Prayer Meeting Wed. 8 P. M. A WELCOME TO ALL. ST. PETER'S A. M. E. CHURCH, 22nd St. Near 10th Ave. So. THOS. B. STOVALL, Pastor. Parsonage 2205 Elliot Ave. N. W. Phone So. 762. Sunday Services, 11:00 A. M. Preaching 12:30 P. M. Church Class 1:15 P. M. Sunday School 6:45 P. M. Allen C. E. League 8:00 P. M. Preaching. Prayermeeting every Thursday evening, 8 o'clock. Christmas Cribs of the Tyrol THE Christmas cribs, showing the first resting place of the infant Christ, which one sees occasionally in the churches of this country are not to be compared with those of Europe, especially the remarkable ones made by the peasants of Italy and of the Tyrol. In the latter country there has been of recent years a decided revival of interest in these groups representing the nativity of Christ. It is not unusual to see one with several hundred figures. Not alone the birth of the Saviour, but the adoration of the shepherds, the arrival of the kings with their soldiers and courtiers, the flight into Egypt, Jesus in the temple, and even the marriage at Cana are represented. The Tyrol's cribs have been famous for centuries, and the people were justly proud of them until the spirit of "modern enlightenment" invaded the land and crib building was denounced as child's play. Enterprising antiquarians and art sellers eagerly bought up all the old cribs and then sold them at good profit to tourists. Many fine specimens have disappeared from the land, but fortunately a few of the best were acquired by national museums. The best two Tyrol is known to have had, the "Ursulinen-krippe" of Innsbruck and the Moser crib of Bozen, are now in the Bavarian National museum at Munich. A third, the Jauenthaler crib, is in the Vienna museum. Originally it belonged to a family in Wilten, now a part of Innsbruck. It contained 154 animal figures, 24 building and 256 human figures. It included solid woodcarvings, figures the heads of which were wax and others whose heads and limbs were movable. Some of these date back as far as the year 1700. Seven scenes were represented. The Moser crib of Bozen was much more extensive. Moser's "city" was in itself a masterpiece and included palaces, gushing fountains, monuments of King David and towers with six city clocks striking the hours of the night. It was valued at more than $5,000 during Moser's lifetime. The Ursulines' crib was particularly famous on account of the gorgeous dressing of the figures. The angels were clad as courtiers of heaven in the rich court costumes of the seventeenth century. These masterpieces are now lost to Tyrol. It can hardly cause surprise, then, that serious minded men began to entertain grave fears for their remaining works of art. This fear had a practical result in the formation of a society whose object was to prevent in future the reckless exportation and selling of old cribs and to revive the spirit that produced them. Tyrolese cribs may be divided into two general classes, the oriental type and the Tyrolese. In the latter class the crib owner takes it for granted that Christ was born in Tyrol, hence scenery, people and dress are purely Tyrolese. In all the cribs the stable of Bethlehem is either the ruin of a castle (according to legend, Christ first saw the light of day in the ruins of the tower of David) or a part of a temple to show that the stable of Bethlehem was the first Christian temple, or else it is a simple cave on the mountain side. The stable of Bothelehem and its inmates always remain the center of the great scene, the rest is merely the setting. The crib means much to the family. After weeks of careful, painstaking labor everything is ready, but the holy family is not there. After supper on Christmas eve the parents, domestics and children gather about the crib, the gospel scene is read aloud, and the little ones, quick to detect the absence of the "Christkind," are told that the holy family are still seeking a shelter and finding none. The sadness that at first expresses itself on their innocent faces soon gives way to joy as they recall that perhaps there is room in their own home—at least they will make room. At midnight the solemn church calls bell all to mass, and when the family returns, lof there lies the infant in the manger, while Mary and Joseph kneel in humble adoration at its side. CHRISTMAS CARDS SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION HAMPTON'S GREAT VICTORY. Seasiders Take Howard's Eleven Into Camp to Tune of 12 to 3. For two consecutive years the famous Howard university football squad has gone down to defeat at the hands of Hampton's speedy machine. Howard has not sent a man over the Hampton goal with the pigskin since 1914. The defeat that was administered to Howard on "Turkey day" gives Hampton the claim to the championship title of 1916. Hampton's machine arrived at Howard on Wednesday evening in a light fall of rain that continued throughout the night. Every man on the squad was in good spirits and confident that Howard would go down to defeat. The only reply to the jeers and songs with which the Howardites greeted the Hampton machine was, "We didn't come to Howard to lose any more." The sun came up on Thursday morning and partly dug up the water soaked gridiron. The wet field was a great disadvantage to the light Hampton backfield men, who depend mainly upon dodging their opponents. The referee blew the whistle for the first kick-off at 2:30 p. m. The game was hotly contested, and when the final whistle blew there ended the greatest battle in the history of Howard and Hampton. Hampton was the victor to the tune of 12 to 8. Much credit is due the "Seasiders," for they were playing on strange grounds before thousands of Howard sympathizers. Yet they proved that it is not the crowd that wins the game. Hampton broke the record by using only thirteen men to defeat Howard, while the Howardites used twenty. The lineup follows: Hampton. Position. Howard. Dabney. center. Young. Dawson. right guard. Randall Thornton. right tackle. Matthews Dorsay, capt. right end. Green Gordon, G. left guard. Mara Paxton. left tackle. McCain Dixon. left end. Glimore Mundy. right halfback. Coleman Mendows. left halfback. Grinnage captain Rigney. fullback. Penderhughes Harvey. quarterback. Stratton Wheeler, G. C. green umple. H. E. Howell; timekeeper, H. Douglass; time of quarters, 15 minutes; touchdowns, Dorsay and Rigney; field goal, Penderhughes. Are you among the fortunate number who have completed their Christmas purchases and have them all neatly and daintily wrapped and labeled and placed in a large box or a drawer to await the proper moment when they are to be started on their way by mail, messenger or, perchance, personal delivery? If you are not, what are you doing with the little gift which you purchase or complete each day and add to the growing pile? Are you carefully wrapping each one after enclosing a pretty Christmas greeting card with soft white or gayly decorated Christmas paper? One cannot help but feel that those little remembrances which are received, all thoughtfully and artistically wrapped with a bit of holly or poinsettia paper and bound with red, green, white or holly ribbon and choicefully labeled and sealed with the numerous attractive little stickers which come for this purpose, mean more in their detail of taste and care than all the handsome and wonderful gifts which time and money can produce without these final touches. Then make the offering as simple and inexpensive as you choose, but if you would convey to your friend an atmosphere of thought and remembrance take a little time each day to complete the arrangement for each friend before laying it aside with the other gifts. Not only will the preparation of the gifts take on additional interest to you, but it will make the last days of bustle and excitement less arduous, and then, too, you will not be piling into the postoffice or the express office all your various bundles at one time, but will be prepared to start many of them on their way in advance of the last rush and thus avoid the often inevitable delay which means belated greetings and, worse than all, packages which give the appearance of hasty arrangement and lack of thought. Where Bayberry Candles Come From It was the women of Hingham, that quaint old Massachusetts town, that first brought down from their attics their grandmothers' old candle molds and began making the sweet smelling green bayberry candles for a few appreciative people who wanted them to burn in homes furnished in antiques. The women of charming old Deerfield, in the same state, shortly followed suit, and then the housewives of Cape Cod saw their opportunity, all of them using the molds that had been in the towns for generations. Four Ancient Christmas Carols THE ancient Christmas carol "Holy Night" is German in its origin and is considered by many persons to be the most beautiful of all Christmas carols. It has sometimes been ascribed to Martin Luther, but the consensus of expert opinion is that it is much older than his time and is one of the oldest of German folk songs. The carol "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," is English in its origin and dates back to about the beginning of the seventeenth century, although the author of the words and the composer of the music are unknown. The fine old melody sung to this poem possesses all the best qualifications of a sterling hymn tune and will probably last as long as the verses with which it is always associated. Originally the old carol was sung in polyphonic harmony with the melody placed in the tenor, as was the invariable custom of the seventeenth century. Modern transcriptions of it, however, have placed the melody in the upper voice part instead of the third voice part, as formerly. This carol, too, is one of the most popular and most beautiful in the entire range of Christmas music. The carol "Draw Nigh, Immanuel," is one of the oldest pieces of coherent music in existence, and both the words and music far antedate any of the others. The music is an old French melody, dated from the thirteenth century, although, of course, it has been harmonized to conform with more modern standards. There is a most curious but beautiful musical effect at the close of this carol. The words of "Draw Nigh, Immanuel," are about 100 years older than the music, being taken from the Mozarabic brevival of the twelfth century, and it is generally believed that they were taken from the liturgy of the early Christians at Toledo, Spain, where the Mozarabic brevival was formulated. Another carol, "The First Noel," has a traditional French melody and probably originated in Breton, although the exact origin of this fine old song is somewhat in doubt. CHRISTMAS PLAYS IN THE HOME THEATER. The dramatic instinct is strong in most children and should be encouraged, says Mrs. Blanche Cole Rosedale in the New York Evening Sun. To the young child its exercise serves to while away many rainy hours; to the older child it can be made a source of inspiration to noble deeds and a means of gratifying the longing for romance and the desire for adventure. Where there are two or more young children Santa Claus plays of all sorts will occupy the pre-Christmas days. The most popular and simplest one is that in which one child represents the beneficent saint and the rest of the family go to bed after hanging the stockings. The saint fills the stockings and makes what other preparations his imagination can compass, then usually becomes a child again and goes to bed himself, not wishing to be left out of the Christmas morning fun so soon to follow. All Christmas stories may be dramatised. The story of Gretchen, who set her shoe by the chinney and found a poor sparrow in the toe, will be acted out with as many embellishments as the story teller has been able to add. There is a story of two children who awoke to find Santa Claus in their room. They accompany him to toyland and back with many adventures on the way. This lends itself well to play also. Relieving the distress of a poor family on Christmas morning is a pretty play. The generous Samaritans go laden with toys to the unhappy ones, and play ends in a joyous dance. While the dramatizing spirit is on the children will not stop with Christmas tales, but will play Cinderella, Goldlocks, Squire Nutkin and any other simple story which is familiar to them. GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS WHEN GRANDMA WAS A GIRL TP Defect THE TWIN C.LY STAR Sp PUBLSHED EVERY FRIDAY BY CHARLES SUMNER 8MITH, ‘305—So. Fifth Street. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Batered im the Pest Office at Min- ‘meapelis as secend class matter. | MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS { ASSOCIATION MINNESOTA EDITORIAL ASSN. ‘To Subscribe Is To Pay. Subscription by Mail, Postpaid. ONE YEAR .....000eceeeee ee oo 8200 SIX MONTHS ......seeeceeeee 1.00 THREE MONTHS ............ 65 Hamlet B. Rowe, Local Agent. ADVERTISING RATES. One Inch—1 Insertion—One Dollar. 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It appears that some Negroes al- ways want special concessions, when the club, saloon and other privileges are under discussion by an incoming Mayor. The Star sees no reason for any such actions. Negroes should have equal conditions with white men, each in their respective line. Our statutes provide for equal rights, yet some of us want more than is allowed to the white men. The Star will have much to say about “Negro Clubs,” if there is going to be segregation of Negroes to eliminate them from the enjoyment of their civil rights in public places, Negro clubs are for the Negroes who want to patronize them. They have a large following: but there are many Negroes, whe have nothing to do with Negro clubs If the Mayor sees fit to conserve the health and decency of the com- munity by regulating the white clays we have enough confidence in His fairness to all people to believe that he will in equal manner regulate the Negro clubs. The Star brought about many present conditions as tc closing etc. We have no free lodg: ers now that the clubs close at 2 A. M, and many former bums are good citizens. They must work to pay rent and live decently. Health con. ditions have improved nearly 100 percent, ‘The criminal class of Negroes de- serves every investigation by the new police department. The Star realizes that Chief Martinson jas done well. We know more about the conditions in police circles sa far as our race is concerned than many, who are “wise.” Generally, when a Negro is accused, he can, if guilty, get the best Negroes of the city to plead his cause. Negro lawyers are secured after other means fail. Chief Martinson has tried to deal merci- fully with our people. He should have been more drastic. Taking into consideration the wave of crime and the small police force, he has made a good record. In spite of handicaps he has proven himself‘a man. Should he not succeed himself, may his suc- cessor serve notice on the vagrants and floaters, who thrive on vice and immorality, that they must leave town immediately. Should they go to St. Paul they will find that Detec- tive Black is doing police duty and on the job. Mayor elect Van Lear is expected to tell those proprietors, who draw the color-line, “just where to get off” and his attention is called to The Pantages Theatre. BUY RED-CROSS SEALS! SUIT AGAINST PANTAGES. Dr. W. Ellis Burton and Miss L. ©. Smith have brought suits against Alexander Pantages, et al, owners of the Pantages Theatre in this city. Dr. Burton claims $500 damages for being refused admission to seats on parquet floor. Miss Smith also claims $500 damages for being re- fused admission to parquet floor and $1,000 for assault. They had tickets in their possession and were not al- lowed to use them. Messrs. L. C. Valle, Oscar Price and R. A. Skinner, are bringing similar actions. Dep’y. Sheriff John Allison served papers on Mr. Pantages on Dec. 19th at the Radisson Hotel. Atty’s B. S. Smiti and R, A. Skinner represent the plain- tiffs. It is reported that Negroes are discriminated against ifi all the Pan- tages Theatres. The Star is proud that the plaintiffs have accepted no compromise, and are making a fight for their race. Every Negro, who is denied his rights should resort to legal methods to obtain them, when- ever possible. Several suits against such as Mr. Pantages would be ef- fective. It would be a crusade for justice and a test of endurance along right lines, that would give our peo- ple equal recogniion in public places as allowed them in the Civil Rights Bill introduced by Hom J. Frank Wheaton and passed by the Minne- sota Legislature. On the Day After Christmas ‘UR word Sante Claus ts a cor ruption of the Dutch San Nic- olas, and the story of the original saint from whom the mame and the custom come is told im the Encyclopedia Britannica as fol- lows: “St. Nicholas, bishop of Myra, im Lycta, a saint honored by the Greeks ‘and the Latins on Dec. 6 “His cult is as celebrated as his his- tory ts obscure. All the accounts that have come-down to us are of a purely : legendary character, and it s imposst- ble to find any single incideat confirm: 4 historically. “The main facts of his life are usual- ly given as follows: He was bishop of Myra at the time of the Emperor Die cletian, was persecuted, tortured for the faith and kept in prison until the more tolerant reign of Constantine and ‘was present at the counell ef Nicaea. “It should be observed that this last ctreumetance is ignored by all histe- rian: and that St. Athanasius, who Imew all the notablé bishops of the period, never mentions Nicholas, bish- op of Myra. The oldest known monu- ment of the cult of Bt. Nicholas seems te be the Church of Sts. Priscus and Nicholas butit at Constantinople by the Emperor Justinian. In the west the name of St. Nicholas appears in the ninth century records of the mar- tyrs, and churches dedicated to bim are to be found at the beginning of the deventh century: It is more especial: ly, however, from the time of the re moval of bis body to Bart, in Apulta that his cult became popular, “The inbabitants of Bar! organtsed ‘an expedition, seized bis remains by means of @ ruse and transported them te Bari, where they were recelved {1 trtamph on the 9th of May, 1087, and where the foundations were laid for a new basilica in bis honor, ‘This was the origin of @ famous and still popu lar pilgrimage. There are nearly 40 churches in England dedicated to St Nicholas. He is the patron saint of Russia, the special protector of chil: dren, scholars, merchants and sailors. “In art St. Nicholas is represented with various attributes, being most commonly depictcd with three chil Gren standing in a tub by bis side. Of the various interpretations of this none fs absolutely certain. “One explanation has been sought ir the legend of St. Nicholas miraculously festoring to life three rich youths who had been murdered, cut up and con- cealed in a salting tub by a thievish tnnkeeper or butcher in whose house thay had taken lodging. “A legend of his surreptitious be stowal of dowrles upon the three daughters of an Impoverished citizen who, unable to procure fit marriages for them, was about to sell them ts said to have originated the old custom ef giving presents in secret on the eve ef St. Nicholas, subsequently trans ferred to Christmas day. “Hence the association of Christmas with ‘Banta Claus.’ an American cor ruption of the Duteb form ‘San Nico sas. the custom belng brought tc America by the early Dutch colonists.” When Chrietmas Gomes. STNG pesetes Gere ate ert end sold end While nighta are long, the longest of the While cruel winter solstice relgns supreme Ger cart and air, o'r tela and wood and cer Giaa ‘Christmas comes with glowing heart of cheer, ‘The brightest. bravest day of all the year TUisdtes" Horse Jouraal Southern Laborers Given Employment. Three hundred colored men from the south have secured employment in the mills and factories of Pittsburgh since the first week in November. It is re- ported that more than a thousand men ‘will be given employment in the vari- ous industries in Pittsburgh and vicin- tty before Jan. 1. THE TWIN CITY STAR ane ellen ; ; 5 HOupAY PR | DIAMONDS, ..WAT GLASS, JEWEL ve TOILET 8 ? ¥ Diamond Rings fro Watches from | Watch Bracelets fr Toilet Sets from aa Bracelete from ‘OE on « time in a queee littie 0 wean EVERY ARTICLE | On ov shove of the Suyder ¥XPRESSLY A‘ ‘When all the good people were fast Sante aslean, e ater a A strange thing happened to me. Alone the night before Christmas, T sat by the glowing fire, —— flame as it rove and fe] ‘While the sparks shot higher and higher. Suddenly one of the sparks began To flicker and glimmer and wink ‘Like a big, bright eye till I hardly knew ‘What to do or to say or te think, Quick asa flash it changed to 0 face, And what in the world did I see But dear old Santa Claus nodding his head And waving his hand to me! “Oh, follow me, follow me!” soft he orled, And up through the chimney with him I mounted, not daring to utter a word Till we stood om the chimney’s im. e “Now, tell me, I beg you, dear Sante Claus, Where am I going with you?” ‘He laughingly answered: “Why, don’t you know? To travel the wide world through. “From the crystal palace, far'ix the north, Thave come since dark, and see ‘These curious things for the little folk . Who live on the Zayder Zes.” ‘Then, seating himself in his rein- deer sledge And drawing me down by his side, ‘He whistled, and off on the wings of the wind ‘We fiew for a midnight ride. But first such comical presents he left For the little Dutch girls and boys— Onions and sausages, wooden face) dolls, Cheese and gingerbread toys, Soldiers that marched at the word of command, Necklaces, bracelets and rings, ‘Tiny gold watches, all studded with gems, And hundreds of exquisite things. Straight to America then, where I, Perched on a chimney high, Watched him scramble and bustle about Between the earth and sky. Many a stocking he filled to the brim, And numberless Christmas trees Burst into bloom at his magical touch. Then all of a sudden a breese Caught us and bere away to the south — And afterward blew us out west, And never till dawa peeped over the hills Did we stop for a moment's rest. “Christmas is coming!” he whis- pered to me. “You can see his smile in the sky. I wish merry Christmas to all the world. ‘My work is over. Goodby!” Like a fiash he was gone, and I was alone, For all of this happened to me ‘Ince on a time in a queer little town On the shore of the Zuyder Zee. “Whe Gave Us Christmas Day?” ‘A happy, happy Christmas Be yours today! Oh, not the falling measure Of fleeting earthly pleasure, DIAMONDS, ..WATCHES, CUT GLASS, JEWELRY AND . TOILET SETS. | Diamond Rings from $10.00 Up Watches from $5.00 Up: | Watch Bracelets from $5.00 Up | Toilet Sets from $4.00 Up Bracelets from $2.00 Up. EVERY ARTICLE WARRANTED EXPRESSLY AS REPRE- SENTED. S. SCHAFFER 15 NCOLLET HOTEL BLOCK $1.00 Discount will be allowed on all articles purchased Saturday, BRING THIS AD. SCALP TREATMENT and HAIR GROWING. Mrs. Maggie Martin wishes to announce that she is the Minne- apolis Agent for MADAM C. J. WALKER’S Wonderful Hair Grower and Preparations. Special attention given to Tet- ter, Eczema and Growing hair on Personal Instructions and Demon- temples. 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