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A MERRY CHRISTMAS The Washington Tribune JESSE MITCHELL ELECTED MASONIC GRAND MASTER FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA All the News That's Fit to Print VOL. I. No. 33 JESSE MITCHE MASONIC GR FOR DISTRIC Has Held Many Posts of Honor Since Joining the Fraternity IS A GOOD BUSINESS MAN Organized the Masonic Hall Corporation and is now Its President Mr. Jesse Mitchell, president of the Columbia Realty Co., with offices in the Southern Aid Bldg., was elected Grand Master of the Masons of the District of Columbia, at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge held last week. Mr. Mitchell has been a member of Mr. JESSE MITCHELL the Masons for 14 years during which time he has held many important offices in the fraternity. He was Past Master of Social Lodge No. 1; Past High Priest of St. John's Chapter, R. al Arch Masons; Senior Grand Warden for two years and Deputy Grand Master. He is a member of Simons Commandery, Knights Templar; 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason and is a member of Mecca Temple Shrine. He was born in Novasota, Texas, and came to Washington in 1907. Three years ago he organized the new Masonic Hall Corporation with a capital of $225,000. Since the organization of this corporation, stock to the amount of $88,000 has been sold. A site at the corner of 10th and U Sts., has been purchased as a site for the proposed temple, which is estimated to cost $300,000. Building on this temple is expected to start some time in the spring of 1922, Mr. Mitchell at first was financial secre All Children who are readers of "The Children's Page" are invited to be the guests of THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE at a special moving picture matinee at THE HIAWATHA THEATRE Saturday, Dec. 31st at 1 P.M. (See detail on page 7) Published Weekly GRICE HELD FOR GRAND JURY James Chester Grice who was charged with breaking into Miner Normal School last week, was given a preliminary hearing before Judge Hardison in Police Court this week and was held on $5000 bonds to await the action of the grand jury. He was accused of breaking into a number of schools among which was Minor Normal, from which several hundred dollars worth miscellaneous equipment was stolen, most of which has been recovered. CONVENTION OF EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE CLOSES CONVENTION OF EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE CLOSES The Democracy Congress called by the National Equal Rights League, was in session practically all last week in an attempt to frame and present a petition to the Armament Conference to have the issue of color equality considered during the setting of the Conference, finally, joining with the race meeting held by the Committee of Seven, in their petition to the Conference, Monday the 19th. On Friday a Committee called on some of the French and English delegates at their respective headquarters, seeking their interest for a hearing before the Conference. An outstanding feature of the week's efforts was the sending of 400 letters to Representatives in the House seeking interest in the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, which was to have come up for a vote in the House last Thursday. Practically every member of the Equal Rights League present at this conference, went to the Capitol Thursday morning and held conferences with their representatives. Monday of this week, a committee, headed by Dr. Julia H. P. Coleman spent the afternoon at the Capitol in the interest of the Dyer bill which was being discussed in the House. Sunday night a conference was held between a committee of the Equal Rights League Congress and representatives of the Race Conference of the Committee of Seven and an agreement was reached between the two organizations. The Equal Rights League signed the petition of the Committee of Seven which was adopted by their national meeting held here on the 8 and 9 of December. This petition was presented to Senator Lodge Thursday, who presented it to the Armament Conference. Dr. M. A. N. Shaw, of Boston, is president of the Equal Rights League and Wm. M. Trotter, of Boston, is its secretary. Mr. J. L. Neill, M. W. Spencer and Dr. Julia H. P. Coleman are the foremost representatives of the Equal Rights League in Washington. tary for the corporation, but this year was elected its president. Dear Sister, Please bring us the following 1. A wandert in the Oldham can 2. More Oldham Orkneymen and Orkneymen! 3. The passage of the River Clyde spelling Ork! 4. More neat conical people 5. Equally appear hudders to make a huddder. All of us. Ada Bidson New York - All 'Twas the Night Before Christmas REV. S. HOOD SPEAKS HERE Newly Appointed Minister To Liberia Discusses Moral Obligations Rev. Solomon P. Hood, recently appointed Minister to Liberia, by President Harding, was the honored guest at a meeting of the Bethel Literary Society, Monday night at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church on M Street. Rev. Hood spoke on Liberia and his possible program of service to the little republic while there. He spoke of the possible. industrial awakening and commercial progress. He said that Liberia was linked more closely with the United States than with any other Rev. SOLOMON P. HOOD country. The Liberians are linked with the colored people of this country by blood, by language, by a like form of government and by religion. The moral obligation of the United States to help Liberia was greater than that of other countries. Rev. C. M. Tanner, the pastor of Metropolitan Church read an original poem recently written under the shadow of the Lincoln statue in Lincoln Park. A motion was sustained Former Governor Pinchback Dead The passing of ex-Senator Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback, Wednesday, at his late home 1341 U Street, N.W., at the age of 84 years, closes a long active life. Ex-Senator Pinchback was born May 10, 1837, while his mother was in transit from Virginia to their home in Mississippi, where his father was a planter. In 1846 he entered Gilmore High School, Cincinnati, Ohio. From 1854 to 1862 he followed steamboating on the Red and Mississippi Rivers. August 18, 1862, Mr. Pinchback enlisted in the First Louisiana Volunteers. On Oct. 12, 1862, he was made captain of Company A, of the 2nd Regiment of the Louisiana Guards. After the war, May 22, 1867, he was appointed inspector of customs at the port of New Orleans. On April 18, 1868, Mr. Pinchback was elected to the state senate of Louisiana. In 1869 he was appointed register of the land office in New Orleans. On December 25, 1870, Senator Pinchback began the publication of the "Louisianan," which he ran for eleven years. In November, 1872, Senator Pinchback became Lieut. Governor of the state of Louisiana. From December the 6th, 1872 to January 13th, 1873, he was actually Governor of Louisiana, therefore, the title of "Governor" has preceded his name more than "Senator." On January 15th, 1873 he was elected by the Legislature of Louisiana as United States Senator, and March 4, 1873, was sworn in for a term of six years. Since then he has filled a number of important positions. Gov. Pinchback has made Washington his home for the last thirty years. The funeral was held Friday night at eight o'clock at his late residence, and the remains were shipped to New Orleans for interment. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Nina E. Pinchback, who has been his faithful and constant companion all these years; two sons, Bismark R. and Walter A., and a grandson, Mr. Engene Toomer, all of Washington. for the printing of the poem by the society. The meeting was followed by a banquet and reception for the Rev. Hodd. He will leave on the S. S. America, January 8, for Liverpool, and after a three week stay in England and France, he will proceed on to Montreal. Office: 020 U St., N. W. Merry Christmas. Dear family, Please bring in the following of a volunteer in the Catholic care 3. New Island California and Oklahoma! 4. the passage of the first Sunday of Spring of 1813. 5. more race. 6. conscious people. 7. to equal oppers tunity to make a landmark. 8. yours. All of the Bess Bridson Merry Christmas to All. BOWIE AND FRYE SEEK NEW TRIAL Attorneys File Application Before Justice Siddons For Third Trial The second trial of Wm. Bowie and James Frye came upon Dec. 12th, at which time they were again convicted. Because of a technicality arising, their attorneys offered no defense. A motion was filled for a new trial Dec. 16th before Justice Siddons on the following grounds: There were two articles published in local daily papers on the morning of December 13th relative to one of the government witnesses in the case and in these articles, one appearing in the Herald and the other in the Post, the case then on trial was commented upon and the Brown murder was also given mention. When the case was resumed Dec. 13 counsel for the defense asked each juror if he had read or discussed or had talked with any one concerning the articles in the papers on the morning they appeared. Several of the jurors admitted that they had read one or the other papers and some admitted having discussed it in the jury room. A motion was made to withdraw these jurors and have the case passed and continued, but the motion was overruled by the trial judge. The motion for the new trial will not come up until some time in Jan. SPECIAL SONG SERVICE FOR CONFERENCE DELEGATES There will be a special Song Service given by the choir in honor of the Armament Conference delegates at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, M Street, N. W., near 15th, Sunday night December 25th. In addition to the Armament delegates, the President and Mrs. Harding have been invited and the vicepresident and Mrs. Coolidge. Rev. C. M. Tanner, the pastor, says that he hopes to make this one of the best services ever held in this church. The officials of the church are receiving many responses which indicate a large attendance of the delegates. Circulation Books Open To All PRICE 5 CENTS DYER BILL FILIBUSTERED BY DEMOCRATS Failed To Come Up After Being Given Priority on Calendar TO COME UP NEXT YEAR Speaker Gillett Accused Democrats of Obstructing the Bill After a heated debate in the House of Representatives Monday which lasted until eight o'clock, it was agreed that the Dyer Anti-Lynching bill would be taken up and was given priority over all bills for Tuesday's business. The agreement included, however, that it would not be pressed to a final vote until after the Christmas vacation. On Tuesday after the formal opening of the House, the Democrats under the leadership of Rep. Garrett of Tenn., began a fillibuster which lasted throughout the day and ended in the bill being deferred until after the holidays. When Chairman Volstead, of the judiciary committee, which favorably reported the bill, attempted to call it up, the Democratic leader, forced one roll call after another, each taking up nearly an hour's time. When a roll call finally showed that less than half of the House membership was present, Mr. Garrett made a point of order that a quorum was not present, and Speaker Gillett instructed the sergeant-at-arms to round up absent members. Declaring that less than a half dozen Democrats were on the floor, the Speaker charged they were attempting to obstruct the bill. Ten deputies attempted to find absentees, 30 of whom were needed on the floor before the House could transact business. After a two-hour tie-up, with little prospects that absent Democrats would appear to provide a quorum, Representative Mendell, Republican leader, agreed in conference with Mr. Garrett to delay beginning of debate of the Dyer proposal until after the recess. PARENTS LEAGUE CLOSES SUCCESSFUL YEAR PARENTS LEAGUE CLOSES SUCCESSFUL YEAR The Parents League met Monday night at Union Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, 23d St., Northwest; Rev. E. D. W. Jones, pastor. One of the principal features of the meeting was the report of Mrs. Daniel Payne Murray, on the school situation. Mrs. Murray took up the awful conditions existing at the John E. Cooke school, the Stevens school and the Net-Paterson group. She poll is appearing before the District Committee in the interest of the appropriation for the colored schools and asked the Committee to specify the exact amount that was to be devoted to the erection of colored schools or the appropriation might be otherwise used and the colored school buildings would not be erected. This was the last meeting of the League for the year. Owing to the First Monday being so year New Year, all the churches are to have prayer meeting on that night and the League will take a holiday until the 16th of January. AMA ICAN ACADEMY CONVENE NEXT WEEK The twenty-fifth annual meeting of the American Negro Academy will be held here next Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 27th and 28th. The public sessions will be held in Bankin Memorial Chapel, Howard University, at 7:30 p.m., each night. act (The Blue Bird) using three youngéters, billed as “the Three Ink Spots” playing’ on big time. * Tom .Howard’s Orchestra opened an’ indefinite engagement at the Desh. ler Hotel (white) in Columbus, Ohio, gecently. " Bert Williams is starring in “Un. der the Bamboo Tree” and is scoring heavily. His song “Puppy Dog” is a riot. The supporting cast (white) is all any actor could ask-for. Now play: ing the Studebaker (Chieago) for an indefinite. run. U.S. Thompson (Slow Kid) is now in the “Shuffle Along” company. Moss and Frye are splitting the week between (Moore) Seattle, Wash and (Orpheum) Portland, Ore. Lulu Coates and Co., (Empire) Omaha, Neb., 19 to 21 and (Liberty) Lincoln, 22 to 24. vr Austin and Delaney (Columbia) St Lonis 19 to 21 and (Majestic) Bloom ington, Ill, 22 to 24. It is really remarkable that sc many mocking birds exist in this cli mate. Of course you don’t realize i until you attend the Theatres anc hear their constant whistling anc humming. . Eddie Green with “Girls de Looks’ (Casino) Philadelphia this week. Bill Robinson is splitting the week between Evansville and Terre Haute Ind., this week. “Shuffle Along” is now in its thirty first week at the Sixty-third St. (N Y.) Theatre, using the original cas with a few exceptions. ‘Sam Wilson (Black Hebrew) wit! the Lew Kelly Show (Gaiety) Kansiis City, Mo. this week. Sheftel’s Revue, a singing and danc ing-act- composed of eight people is splitting between (Pantages) Sat Francisco and Oakland, Calif. ‘The Dunbar Players now playing Phila., are booked for the Howar ‘Theatre Xmas week. ' Gertrude Saunders it is rumored has organized an act, playing Yaude ville at the Warwick Theatre, Brook lyn, N. ¥. this week, Monte Carlo Girls and Johnny Hud gins (Olympic) New York this week Nip and Tuck with Miss New York Jr., is splitting the week betweer (Cohen) Newburgh and Pougkeepsie N. ¥. Greenlee and Drayton (Palace) Nev York last week. J. Rosaniond Johnson and Co., ar splitting time between (Orpheum San Francisco and Oakland, Calif, 7 POSE Ree | So oy Cr ay eon aD NE SODONORE Ce ate reer ace | Courtesy S GI FI ‘ELM AN Consideration sit | e ’ tre t F : E 3 1328 7th Street, N. W. . North 7202 ; a The House That Appreciates Your Patronage SE Are you ready for the Holidays? If not, we are pleased to offer you these Last Minute Specials. "All alterations are made absolutely free. We guarantee the fitting of each Garment. 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It was stated that the fire was extinguished by the Mt. Rainier Fire Co., which was entirely wrong. *The Colored Volunteer Fire Co. was ‘the first to respond to the alarm with thei epparatus,tand the credit which wa: given the Mt. Rainier Fire Co. wa: due the Brentwood Fire Go. No. 2. We We forced"to ask for this correctior as’ theit-Wwas no ‘mention made of the Brentwood) Fire €o.’No. 2. Thanking you in advance we re. ‘main yours, * THE BRENTWOOD FIRE CO { | ‘ELLIS SMITH, Pres. Dear Editor, * Pleabdioblige me by making the following “ebrrection.~ 2 yin last week!s' issue of the Tribune, thet bbdriigthe caption, Day was’ subscribed, Mrs. E. V. C. Williams, Supt. ‘Mrs, Lincoln Brown is Supt. and Mrs, E. V: C. Williams is Executive Béc'y.* Mrs. Browni was elected at the Novpmbet meeting sof) the Board of ‘Trustees to succeed; Mes. Milton J. Waldron, who “resignéd’ after many years of gratuitous, faithful service. MRS. E. V. C. WILLIAMS Exéctitive Sée'y} Day! 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Howard University io iene 4 pe abr ‘The invitation to President J. Star ley Durkee, of the Howard University, asked that representatives of Howard be'sent and attendance was’ urged up- on the following grounds: “To the youth of the-land now in college and high school, the significance of Presi- dent Harding’s attempt may be vast- ly greater than to any men of mid- dle age, or old age. -‘To these younger men it means # vast change in me- chanical and financial conditions, and it may mean the sacrifice of life in military service of multitudes of young men now in schools, or of their children. No part of the community has a better right to speak than those who niust carry the burdens and meet the troubles of the future.” ‘The success of the Convocation was attested by the important resolutions passed and the great interest which wasaroused among the students in the schools and colleges in the great problems now under discussion by the delegates to the Conference on the Limitation ef Arms being held in Washington, D. C. “The delegates to the College Convocation appointed by the President of the Howard Univer- sity were Dr. J. W. McDowell, Presi- dent of the Howard Alumni Associa- tion, Attorney Herman E. Moore, and Dr. H. Reginald Smith, all of Chicago, ml. DR. ALAINE LeROY LOCKE AND * PROF. GEORGE W. CARVER TO ADDRESS PHI BETA SIGMA Atlanta, Ga., December 23.—Atlan- ta will receive the representatives of 1,000 young Negro college and uni- Recitation, Mr. Asa Williams; Music, Instrumental; Solo, Mr. Holland; Solo, Miss Carrie Robinson. 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THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1921 Services at Third Church Funeral Christmas Cantata General Mention day night, December 29. Christmas services at Meade Chapel: 7 a.m. Holy Communion; 11 a.m. Morning prayer and Sermon; 3:30 p.m. Sunday School; 5p.m. Christmas Cantata. Recent Deaths Order Eastern Star MEN'S CLUB HEARS PROF. Evening Gowns Cleaned and Returned the Same Day S.E. Cor.11 & U Sts., NW. Phone N. 2125 Fraternity Smoker CONFERENCE CONVENES The Twenty-first Annual Convention of the Allen Christian Endeavor League of the Baltimore Conference, was held at Brown, Memorial A. M. E. Church December 1, 2, 3 The convention adjourned Sunday The best selections that you have ever heard are rendered by BLACK SWAN ARTISTS on BLACK SWAN RECORDS. Buy your Christmas numbers NOW. Sacred—Popular— Quartet—Dance—Blues. MADAM JONES M'F'G CO., W. 441 Biddle St., Baltimore, Md. Branch Office, 425 Four and a Half St., S. W., Washington, D. C. Phone Main 7734 For Sale at All Drug Stores evening, at which time a Special Convention program was rendered by delegates, assisted by local leagues. N. C. MUTUAL TO OPEN NEW BUILDING Durham, N. C., Dec. 15-The fine seven story office building of the North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company is completed and will be BLACK SWAN RECORDS Robert S. Boyd 1340 T St. N.W. cleaned and Returned th U Sts., NW. Pho officially opened Saturday the 17th. The first floor will be occupied by the Mechanics and Farmers Bank. The Bankers Fire Insurance Company will occupy the second floor and the North Carolina Mutual will take up the other five floors with its offices. This is a modern fire proof office building and has been under construction for the past fifteen months. Sandwiches—Salads DRINKS the Same Day Phone N.2125 oe THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1921 5: x a =THEATRES==AMUSEMENTS==SPORIS— ‘Week Starting Sun. Dec 25th Matinees Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. | Dunbar Players _ a HEADED BY N . Andrew S. Bishop and Cleo Desmond Supported by a Favorite cast in The Most Talked of Show in the History of the Stage “Over the Hill to the Poorhouse” CASTE: J. LAWRENCE GRINER, ISABELLE JACKSON, LION- EL MONAGAS, ELIZABETH WILLIAMS, ARTHUR | RAY, SUSIE SUTTON, ALICE GORGAS, CHARLES | MOORE. ra oF es YOU’LL NEVER FORGET : YOU-CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS , FOR ALL THE FAMILY FOR YOUR RELATIVES 4 BETTER THAN THE STORY OF EVERY DAY LIFE * “ : SUPPER SHOW 3 SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY—Marion Davies in “ENCHANTMENT.” WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY—Lewis Sargent in “THE SOUL OF YOUTH.” SATURDAY — William Fairbanks in “A AS eEN ~ ' DEMON.” COMIN I MID-CITY | The Dudley; ‘Ith near M | U St., near 12th bs coominpooe | sole Vaudeville | Vaudeville Photo Plays Pictures Shows 4 to 11 P. M. | é Shows §to 11 P.M. _ ee COLORED 22 4 “OVER THE HILL” “Over the Hill” is the show that will be put on at the Howard next week. This is the dramatization of the same story which has created such a furore in picture circles this season, and is ‘one of the classics of modern times. The cast will include Andrew S. Bishop, Miss Desmond and an array ef favorites which will insure a per- fect presentation of this great show. ‘The story is of the most touching sort and the opportunities for great work by the artists are many and the of- fering should be one that will be long remembered by those who take advan- ‘tage of the chance to see it. BASKET BALL TO START AT HOWARD AFTER THE HOLIDAYS The varsity basket ball team has not organized yet, but after the Holi- days, things will start off with a bang. ‘There is a lot of good material’ around the, university from which to choose and Howard hopes to perfect a cham- pion team. Kean, Payne, Carter and other var- sity players are having light prac- tices several hours each week, getting in trim for the rigid training after the old yuletied days are over. Morris Simms, one of the last year’s stars, whose work proved 40 be so effective and instrumental toward a Howard victory on more than one oc- easion last season is expected to be ‘in school the second quarter. All are eager to know whether he will come back and are hoping that he will; but if he does not, with the many’ appli- cants for this season, it is felt that this gap\will be filled. Real work begins imniediately after the holidays. SAM McVEY AT THE POINT OF DEATH New York City—Sam MeVey, a veteran prize fighter and one of the greatest Negro pubilists in the world, is reported at the point of death in Harlem Hospital here. _MeVey is said to be suffering from pneumonia. See erat wi ee Dean Kelly Millery of Howard Uni- versity will leave the city Monday for Detroit, Mich.; where he will begin a lecture tour, covering Ann Harbor, Gary, and Indianapolis, Ind. He will return about the first of the year. Sports of all Sorts Howard: Mea: Rewre S Letters Hampton Tatitute—? Jn connection. with the annual ban- quet to the Howard Football team, which was announced in The Tribune last week, at which time, Williams was electedd team captain for next year, the following varsity nten were awarded letters for the 1921 season: John R, Nurse, end; Albert Brooks, tackle; E. C. Melton, guard; Leo Hol- ton, center; Frederick Crawford, guard; Emmason Fuller, tackle (C'pt); Dennis Smith, end; ‘Ernest Johnson, guard; William Kean, quarterback; Pezavia Hardwick, quarterback; Ray- mond E. Contee, halfback; Aaron H. Payne, fullback; Charles Doneghy, halfback; L. L. Melton, halfback; Mer- rit C. Molson, half back. E. Gaylord Howell, Student Manager, was given a letter for efficient work and coopera- tion with players. The Asst. Mana- gers, Samuel Cheevers, John E. Smith, agd Robert Craft, were awarded nu- merals. For the very efficient work of Assistant Manager, Samuel Cheev- ers, the Squad voted that he should be given a special Varsity H. In connection with the banquet to the Squad, a most interesting program was arranged with Major M. T. Dean, Head of the Department of Physical Education, as Toastmaster. The pro- gram included the special “Team Song”; a speech by Captain Emmason D. Fuller, of the 1921 Squad; a toast to the University by fullback Payne; responses by members of the Varsity Squad; singing of the Alma Mater; ‘remarks by Coach W. E. Morrison; and a speech by Captain-Elect Wil- liams. Ending with the Howard Yell. Holy Name Guild Defeats Settlers The Holy Name Guild won the see- ond game on their schedule for the season when they defeated the speedy Settlers A. C., 33 to 17, in th Dunbar High School Gymnasium, on Thurs- day, the 15th. Getting away to a fly- ing starf, the Giuld boys piled up the comfortable score of 20 in the first half, while she Settlers were getting 4. In the second half, however, the Settlers, came back strong but were unable to overcome the big lead of their opponents, or to prevent further scoring by the lanky Frazier. This same Mr. Frazier demonstra- ted, beyond the shadow of a doubt, his value to the Guild team. Moving with a speed which would have done credit to a much smaller man, play- ing a most brilliant game and caging 7 scrimmage. goals, he provided the feature of the game. H. Brown was the heavy scorer for the Settlers, he caging 3 of his team’s 7 scrimmage goals. Spart Braves To Meet Carlisle Quint The Spartari Braves of New York City are coming again to Washing- ton, Thursday, Jan. 5th ‘at Dunbar High School. Capital City fans well remember that eventful 20th of February, 2 years back, when the famous New York aggregation invaded Washing: ton. It happens that these two clubs will flay 2 games in one week as the Caglisles journey to New York for New Year's day. ‘The Spartans, a mixed team com- posed of white and colored players are today the best club around New York by a wide margin and this game will go a long way to prove the rela- tive strength of Washington and New York in the realm of big-time bas- ket ball, A game between Spartan and Car- ilsle, is an attraction that will rank with any of its kind in the country; and all who are interested in clear sport should make a special effort tc gee so well known a club-as Spartar in action. It will be New York’s best versus Washington’s best. Preparations are also under way tc make this the leading social event of the season. All the followers of sports are expected to turn out to wel. come the visitors from New York By all means, read the Tribune next week for particulars. Carlisles Announce Big Schedule The following games and dates have been announced by the Athletic Coun. al of the Carlisle Field Ciub of thi city. t Poa e: sping ten 22, Spartan Field Club of N.Y. City— Jan. 5. Y. M. CA. of Wash.—Jan. 19. Holy Name Guild—Jan. ? Alco A, C.—Jan.-? Hampton Institute—? , Abroad: ‘Spartan F. C., N. Y. City, Mat. Jan. 2 Titan A. C. Orange, N. J., (Nite) Jan. 2 Atlas A. C. (white) New Haven, Conn. Jan, 3 Hampton Institute—Jan. 21 Newport News, Y. M. C. A—Jan. 20 St. Christopher Club, N. Y. City—? B. A. C. Brooklyn, N. Y.—? Hampton Defeats Shaw ll to7 “i (By Charles H. Williams) Hampton, Va.—The Hampton bas- ket ball quint defeated the. Shaw Uni. versity-five 11 to 7 on the Hampton Gymnasium court before a large and enthusiastic crowd of “basket ball fans. The game was one of the hard- est fought contests ever staged be- tween the two teams. The Shaw team scored first, but Hampton soon got the lead and held it-throughout the game. Hampton has a comparatively new team, and for that reason the Shaw- ites felt confident of victory over the “Seasiders.” There was a keen de- sire on the part of the Shaw five to defeat Hampton this season, as no Shaw basket ball team has ever won over Hampton, At the sound of the timekeeper’s whistle, with Hampton on the long end of the score, the Shaw team experienced great disap- pointment, while the Hampton stu- dents were correspondingly jubilant. The guarding: of both teams was good, but the passing andeshooting showed early-season form. Each team missed a number of set-ups. The game was played in the fine spirit which has long been characteristic of the ‘Hampton-Shaw contests. Much interest is being exhibited at Hampton over the two inter-sectional contests that are to be played this season, the first with Wilberforce University at Hampton on January 7, and the second with Morehouse Col- ce an. Wileente ie Line-up: Saunders .....-RP. ........-Lewis Wett ives. cee Ea Bocuws. sais Lytle mmnjsh ss. .+.,Ore «+s; e2+ Ashford Gunn ......0.6RG. ss +++. Mitchel Langston «11... s+.s++++-Hicks Substitutes: Watley for Hampton; Alexander and Wooden for Shaw. “Referee: Perry, Hiram College; Scorers: V. §. Brown and Hardy; Timekeeper: W. R. Brown; Time of ‘halves: 20 minutes; Score: Hampton, 11; Shaw 7. ‘Mr. Washington Inter- prets New Basket *. Ball Rules On Monday evening, December 19, there were gathered at the Armstrong Manual Training School, more than oné hundred and fifty basket ball coaches, managers and players who has assembled at the invitation of Mr. Benjamin Washington, one of the Approved Basketball Officials of the United States. ‘The purpose of the conference, as stated by Mr, Washington, was to clarify some of the misunderstood rules of the game, to exemplify legi- timate plays and to demonstrate the new rules for the present season of basket ball. = For more than an hour the players and coaches were the recipients of the most remarkable demonstration of plays and clarification of rules of basket ball that has ever been at- tempted in this city. Indeed, the country may well feel proud of this conception, on the part of Mr. Wash- ington, to’ educate the players in the proper ideals of the game so that the many hundreds of - sport-loving people here might receive the benefit of the best in the game of basket ball. Representatives from the Carlisles, ‘Aleoes,. Holy Name Guild, Armstrong, Dunbar, Just Us, Viavas, Excelsiors, Howard University, and Y. M. C. A, propounded scores of very interesting questions to Mr. Washington, concern- ing plays and interpretations of the rules. Not one question’ was unsatis- factorily answered, and the unanimous opinion of those present was that the meeting was a very happy solution to many difficulties that have been pres- entein the minds of players and codiches: of the popular indoor sport. Members of the Carlisles and the Holy Name Guild, were requested to play an exhibition game, and it was here-that Mr. Washington showed his technique of the game and“his_ mas- tery of the ‘rules, by the very clever manner in which he -officiited and in- structed his audience’ at'’the “Sainé neat Sood geile :sa0es Realizing the very kee fiiterest ih this game: here, the Washington Tri- -. (Continued on page 55) | DUNBAR THEME - #he 7thand T Sts. Open daily 1 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m. 20c admission _ Program for Week of Dec. 25th ft RNS Rae een rem OS ee ee ate Sunday ea § ALL’ STAR CAST in 6 9 The Orderly : VITAGRAPH COMEDY Monday and Tuesday : Wednesday and Thursday MABEL JULIENNE SCOTT and STUART HOLMES in “ : ” - “No Woman Knows The Amazing Story of “Fanny Herself” by Edna Ferber INTERNATIONAL NEWS. ‘COMEDY Friday and Saturday — ae MARIE PREVOST in “a is a ” Moonlight Follies A Peppy Picture of Romance and Realism NEXT WEEK—NAZIMOVA IN “CAMILLE” \ By Dumas the Younger _ Children’s Matinee Sat—10 Cents COMING! \ “Camille” Jan. 2, 3, 4, 5. “Conflict”. Jan. 9, 10, 11, 12.» “Judgment” Jan. 16, 17, 18, 19. | Open daily 6 p.m. ‘Thursday, Matinead p.m, ,... Program for Week, Dec. 25th SUNDAY—AII Star Cast in “THE FIGHTING KENTUCK- j IANS.” Eddie Polo in “DO OR DIE.” . | | MONDAY—Arsene Lupin Story “813” Mystery Drama. * “INVISIBLE RAY” Serial. 4 | PATHE NEWS. / TUESDAY—AlIl Star Cast in “THE ORDERLY.” < Eddie Polo in a new serial “THE SECRET FOUR.” WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY—Elaine Hammerstein in “REMORSELESS LOVE.” FRIDAY—Wn. S. Hart in “BRANDING BROADWAY.” Art Accord in “WINNERS OF WEST”. No. 8. SATURDAY—Marie Prevost in “MOONLIGHT FOLLIES”. Chas. Chaplin in “WORK.” rca on rad i 7 oe Total Admission to All - 15 Cts. FORAKER HATE 20th Near ‘L- ‘Open Daily 6 P. M., 20c admission AS Program for Week, Dec. 25th SUNDAY—Frank Mayo ‘in “THE BLAZING TRAIL.” Chas Hutchinson in “The WHIRLWIND.” MONDAY—All Star Cast in “THE ORDERLY.” TUESDAY—All Star Cast in “THE. FIGHTING KEN- TUCKIANS.” j 3 “MIRACLE OF JUNGLE” No. 18. WEDNESDAY—All Star Cast in “THE. DAUGHTER OF — THE LAW.”. nhs heres THURSDAY—William Fairbanks ‘in “A WESTERN. > DEMON.” % wee _ FRIDAY—Marie Prevost in “MOONLIGHT FOLLIES.” _ | Eddie Polo in “DO OR DIE” No.7. | SATURDAY—Arsene Lupin Mystery Story “818.” ~" 2 LMBLUE FOX” Serjal.NojQe <1) 2 eye { fonenatts| ont 2S op ia MU eo pooh sts) eegOULi. BURGOYNE COMPANY. vo¥ vs. 36 Fea phnesteaigtss SOR 1OPMOPER Bo Sd doe;< y . LOGALS bune has decided to allow its columns to be used as a "Question Box" thru which answers will be cheerfully given to any question concerning plays and interpretations of the rules of basket ball. Managers, coaches and players are urged to accept this opportunity to gain a full conception of the game and its government, through our columns. Howard Freshmen Defeat Sophomores Saturday afternoon, on Howard campus, the annual Freshman-Sophomore gridiron competition was held. The Freshmen came back with the same form that they had in the Dunbar game, while the Sophomores fought and struggled in playing a defensive game. The Sophomores, from the lack of sufficient training, made many fumbles; had big gaps in the line, and had poor interference. Coach Doneghy, did good work in the short time that he had in producing such a strong bunch of opponents for the Freshmen's well and thoroughly trained team. The Freshmen kicked to the Soph. 20-yard line—Murray advanced the ball 7 yds. The Freshmen held the Sophs. on their onw 35-yard line for downs, forcing Rucker to kick. The kick was blocked and covered on the Soph's 15-yd line. By a series of line plunges the Freshies were soon within 3 yards of the goal. Carr in an off-tackle play carried the ball over for a touchdown and Cook kicked the goal. Before the quarter ended the Sophs—due partly to a penalty against the Freshies for holding—got the ball within 5 yards of the goal, but were unable to put it over. During the second quarter, both teams played air tight ball. The Sophs worked hard for a tie in this quarter, but fumbles caused them to go lacking. The Freshies received many penalties in this quarter for holding, offside and roughing. Murray for the Sophs in the latter part of the quarter sprinted twenty-five yards placing the ball in mid field; but the ball was fumbled and lost on first down. Half ended: Freshmen 7, Sophomores 0. The third quarter the Sophomores came back with a determination to win. They fought hard, but to little effect. The Freshmen gained consistently throughout the first of the quarter. They also made several short complete passes over the line. There was no scoring in this quarter. In the fourth quarter the ball was put in play on the Sophomores 35-yd. line with the ball in their possession. Busch, Bacchus and Murray worked hard to bring victory for their class. After good line gains offtackle, it was the Sophomores fourth down and 2 yards to gain. They failed to make it. The ball went over to the Freshies in a dangerous area. Cook worked his machine down to the uprights, and Freeman carried the ball over for another touchdown. Cook kicked goal. The Sophomores kicked to the Freshmen. Rucker sent the pigskin down to the 15-yard line. The ball remained in this area for three downs, and through the Freshies' carelessness, the Sophomores scored a touchback, saving a "Boston." Final score: Freshmen 14; Sophomores 2. Carter, referee; Nurse, umpire; Kelly, headlinesman; Doc Morrison, time keeper. All varsity men officiated. Those who might seem to be prospective varsity material from the Freshles are: Cook, Jackson, Dokes and Carr; from the Sophs.: Murray Monroe, Rucker and Busch. Last Friday evening, from 8:00 to 12:00 p.m., Dean Geo. W. Cook, entertained the students of the Department of Commerce and Finance, the faculties of that school and their friends at his home. There was a program rendered consisting of two instrumental solos by Miss L. M. Burleigh; two select readings by Mrs. G. W. Cook; and two vocal solos by Mr. Jas. B. Majors. Refreshments were served, and the remainder of the evening was spent at whist and in general socializing. Many Students Leave for Holidays Many students left Friday night for the holidays. Some went to their various homes, others to new York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and other neighboring points. The University reopens for the winter quarter on January the third. SPORTS (Continued from page 4) H. U. NOTES H. U. NOTES Dean Cook Entertains School of Commerce and Finance THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. During the holidays, not only will the students go home or to other nearby points, but a host of them are planning to attend the great conclaves of the four fraternities: Alpha goes to Baltimore; Phi Beta Sigma and Omega Psi Phi to Atlanta; and Kappa to Cleveland Ohio. Howard chapters will send delegates to each meeting. A host of members (respectively) will attend. The J. K. Bricks School Club The Joseph K. Bricks School club was delightfully entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Brooks, 1819 9th Street, N.W., on Thursday evening November 10th. The early part of the evening was given to games and other amusements, the latter part to transaction of business. Mr. Robert R. Wilberforce and Lord George Riddle Visit Howard At the chapel services Friday morning December 16, Mr Robert B. Wilberforce, who is a member of the English Delegation to the arms conference, and a great grandson of William Wilberforce, who in 1789 began that great battle for the abolition of the slave traffic, visited the University. For 36 years the grandfather of this delegate fought and saw slavery abolished in the British Empire. He was buried in Westminster Abbey. Mr. Wilberforce, Jr., did not speak, but Lord George Riddle, representative of the newspaper publishing Association of London, and its unofficial spokesman here, gave a very interesting talk on "Acquiring a habit of mind." Dr. Bagdadi Speaks Dr. Bagdadi, a Persian physician, now residing in Chicago, spoke to the student body at Monday's Chapel services on the subject: "Oneness of Mankind." He brought to the students a wonderful message. He spoke with reference to and in the defense of the Abdul Bahai doctrine. Dramatics The Dramatic Club met Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in Memorial Chapel to select the cast for Shakespeare's "Othello." It is the intention of the club to stage this play in the near future. Mr. H. G. Wells, Prince and Princess Bibesco of Roumania visit Univ. Mr. H. Wells, the noted British writer and publicist, with Prince and Princess Bibesco of Roumania (the daughter of Hon. H. H. Asquith), called on president Durkee, Friday morning December 16. The party was unable to stay over for the chapel services, but promised to attend them at some later date. Deans Woodard and Holmes, and Prof. Williams guided the party about the university. Special graduation exercises On Wednesday at moon, special graduation exercises were held at which were conferred degrees upon two young men. The march consisted of Mr. Claude Riley, '22, who led the procedure; the two candidates for degrees; Dr. Durkee and the deans from the two schools from which the candidates were to graduate. The University Orchestra rendered the music for the occasion. After the candidates and faculty were seated, Miss Grant of the school of music rendered a vocal solo: "This is My Path." The president addressed the graduates briefly The candidates were: Mr. William Andrews, Jr., for the degree Bachelor of Arts; and Mr. Thomas Hezekiah Lloyd, for Bachelor of Science. in Commerce and Finance. The Diplomas were presented by Dr. Durkee. LOCAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS The Daffodill Industrial Club entertained a number of their friends with a dance party in Room 10 Pythian Building, last Monday evening. The Officers of the club are: Mrs. Helen Brown, president; Mrs. W. L. Coates, vice-president; Miss Laura Murray, secretary and Mrs. Katie King, business manager. On Sunday, Dec. 25th the A. M. E. Zion Church of Brentwood, Md. will hold Service at 4:30 a. m. Christmas exercises will be held by the Sunday School at 7:45. The Sixth Annual Christmas Carol Service participated in by all the schools of the city, under the direction of Miss Josephine E. Wormley, director of music for the public schools, was held Tuesday night at the Dunbar High School. Miss Wormley was assisted by Miss Estelle Pinkney, of the Oberlin Con- servatory and Mrs. Emily, Panifer Taylor, who rendered an excellent reading. Miss Pinkney rendered a solo. The Chair of St. Mary's Church and the Howard Glee Club, under the direction of Prof. Roy W. Tibbs, sang carols. A capacity house attended the exercises. The children from the graded schools, seated on the large platform of the Dunbar Auditorium, presented a beautiful scene, with the evergreen background illuminated with many colored electric lights. "Christmas in the Various Countries" has been the subject at the morning exercises at Miner Normal this week, under the direction of Miss Irma Craig. On Monday the "American Christmas" was related by Miss Sammenetta Simms; Christmas among the Indians was told by Miss Dorothy Cole and Christmas in the land of the Eskimo was related by Mrs. Anita Mathews. Tuesday Miss Eunice Mathews told of Christmas in Japan; Miss Hortense Freeland portrayed Christmas in Italy and Miss Gladys Landers told of Christmas in Norway. Wednesday, Christmas holidays in Holland were represented by Miss Dorothy Fletcher, in Germany by Nellie Butcher, and in Sweden by Miss Josephine Lankford. Thursday was "Santa Claus Day" acted by Miss Theresa Douglass. This was the climax for the week and all the classes took part in the exercises which lasted for some time. A tree was placed in the center of the gym and songs, drills and exercises were held around it. The spirit of good cheer prevailed and the day passed into memory as one of the happy ones. Two Bureau Employees Pass Away Col. Benjamin Young, one of the old employees of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, died Dec. 14, at his residence, 1739 New Jersey Ave., N. W. Col. Young was a civil war veteran and had passed his 80th birthday. Funeral services were held at St. Cyprian's Church, Monday, Dec. 19th at 9 a. m. Solem high mass were celebrated in his honor, Rev. J. R. Mathews officiating. The speaker used as his text, "Be thou faithful until the end and I will give thee an eternal crown." There were many organizations of which he was a member represented at the funeral, also many employees from the Bureau. William E. Howard an employee of the machine division died Dec. 14th at Garfield Memorial Hospital. His death was quite a shock to his friends and relatives, being sick only a few days before the end came. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p. m., Dec. 18th at Simpson Memorial Church; Rev. Dean officiating. Brief remarks were made by Bro. Howard, Rev. S. T. Goffray and Rev. B. F. Moss. Representatives of the Odd Fellows and Local 110 Laundry Workers Union attended the funeral. He is survived by a widow, five sons and one daughter. School Teachers Inspect Post Office Miss Corinne Martin, assistant director in penmanship of the city schools, has recently been stressing the importance of legibility of writing in the addressing of cards, parcels, and letters. This has been done in connection with the mail early and deliver early campaign that has been under way by the post office. Postmaster Chance addressed a letter of appreciation to Miss Martin and invited her to inspect the mailing department of the post office. Assistant superintendent of schools, Garnet C. Wilkinson, the principals and directors of the colored schools accompanied Miss Martin last Thursday on the tour of inspection. They were shown the various methods of handling, preparing and dispatching outgoing and incoming mail. Legibility in addressing parcels and packages facilitates the handling of the mail and assures correct delivery. Miss Mildred M. Ford of 952 R Street, N.W., has as her guest for the holidays, Miss Gertrude M. Diggs of Jersey City, N.J. The Washington Sketching Club, which was organized on December 4, by local people who are interested in sketching work, desires to issue an invitation to all persons who are interested in work of this kind, to attend their classes, which meets every Sunday morning from nine to two p.m., and every evening during the week from six to eight p.m. The club meets at 923 P Street, N.W. The officers of the club are Mr. Samuel O. Collins, instructor; Mr. Edward S. Budd, president; Mr. Chas. Graceson, vice-president; Miss Thelma Blake, treasurer; Miss Alice Boarman, secretary; Mr. James E. Boarman, assistant-secretary; Mr. Manuel Lammer and Mr. Frank Talbert are on the board. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 24. 1921 SOGIETY 6LUBS Mr. Billy (Agate) Pierce, widely popular here, erstwhile manager of the Attucks Theatre, Norfolk, Va., is among the holiday visitors. Mrs. Carrie Minor has returned to Atlantic City after a two weeks' visit to her sister Miss Budd. The Poro Agents gave a successful dance and Million Dollar Wedding last week at the Odd Fellows Hall. The Stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon L. Foster, Seaton Pl., N. W., and left a baby girl. Mother and daughter doing well. The Annual Sermon of the Bricklayers Benevolent Association was preached at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church by Dr. C. H. Wesley, pastor, Sunday night Dec. 11th. The Association was well represented by its members and friends. A cordial invitation is extended to all the colored bricklayers of this city to join and help to make this year the most successful one. W. L. Burrell, president; E. L. Perry, secretary. IMPRESSIONS OF A PROGRESSIVE VA. COMMUNITY After a delightful trip through the wooded hills of historic Virginia, I arrived in a well-populated little community that answers to the name of Nauck and there I found a commendable group of race people that are really working for the uplift of the race. Nauck is easily within a stone's throw of Peyton and Green-Valley, two delightfully pleasant little villages where there is an air of genuine Virginia hospitality which encompasses the three hamlets. This community, with an approximate population of 50 people, proudly boasts of two mercantile enterprises, realty dealers, cement block makers, contractors, physicians, lawyers and a number of other industries that make for progress. Two years ago, there was only one small grocery store and that was owned and operated by persons of the other race; but with a feeling of race pride surging in their bosoms, a group of young men of this community banded themselves together into a corporation and bought the little establishment out. Having acquired the same, they have bounteously stocked up the store and a capacity business is being done daily under the firm name of Arlington Mercantile Company, Incorporated. Mr. Webster, another live-wire business man is also successfully conducting a mercantile store. Many former Washingtonians, thru the realty firm of Thompson and Hoffman, have acquired many attractive lots and have built a number of beautiful homes upon them. According to one of the promoters, out of a five-acre sub-division, all but seven lots have "No WOMAN KNOWS" The Amazing Story of told in a great picture FANNY 'HERSELF EDNA PERBER DIRECTED BY TOD BROWNING HERE is marvelously pictured the drama of a woman's battle with the world. Caught in a whirlpool of desperate experiences, she is finally swamped by the cross-currents of love and swept to the crest of happiness. It's a great picture—don't miss it! Dunbar Theatre Dec. 26, 27, 28 & 29 MONDAY Dec. 26th Santa Claus Ball 8 to 1 A. M. Xmas Gifts to Lucky Ladies MONDAY Jan. 2nd. The Carnival Ball 8 to 1 A. M. Prizes Confetti Favors WASHINGTON'S TWO LEADING ORCHESTRAS GERTIE WELLS' ACES SNOWDEN'S JAZZ WOLVES 2—BANDS—2 EACH DATE "A MERRY XMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR" The "ORIENTALS" ENTREE 60 CENTS OUR SPECIALS: Fussell's Ice Cream, 55c a qt. Sugar with a meat purchase, 5c lb., regularly 6c. Coal 70 lbs. for 55c. Coal Oil 15c a gallon SPECIAL MEAT PRICES EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK OUR CASH PRICES ARE EQUAL WITH OTHERS Patronize the Dunbar Home Candy Store 702 Florida Avenue, N. W. Woodson, Vaughn and Ferguson ARCHITECTS Phone North 7798 1353 U St., N.W. Washington, D.C. been sold and the purchasers are expected to build in the spring. Another remarkable demonstration of race unity in this little locality is that all the homes that have been built is product of Negro labor. West and Bray, building contractors have just recently taken into their firm Mr. Sterling H. Harrjs, a rising young mechanic. In the future, the county proposes to build a handsome school building. Plans for the erection of a $15,000 church by the Lomax A. M. E. Chapel are under consideration. WEST WASHINGTON .CENTER The West-Washington Community Center, Phillips School, N Street between 27 and 28 streets, N.W., rendered a special Christmas program Tuesday, December 20; Prof. Wellington Adams conducted a community Center Chorus Club, and selections were well rendered by Miss Offutt, Mr. Jas. Lomack, Miss Janie Green, Miss Mae Stewart and Miss K. Lewis and Mr. C. Dorsey. Every second Tuesday night this choral club will meet and sight reading in music will be taught free of charge to all. Do not miss this splendid opportunity. Come and join the club now. Miss Henson in charge of Junior work at the center is preparing a pageant entitled, "Miracle play of the Nativity," to be rendered-December 27. Come, enjoy this delightful evening. Two athletic clubs are now organized at the Phillips Center. Football, basket ball and baseball teams have good times every Tuesday night. Come and see. Take the exercises and grow young. You are invited. You are welcome. GEO. BEASON, President SADIE A. GASKINS. Com'tv Sec. PULLMAN PORTER TIPS Levi Price of Chicago Western District was fatally injured and robbed last week in the Pittsburgh yards. T. C. Adams is now on line 2319 in place of W. H. Edmonds. N. E. Bradford has recovered and is at work. Frank Cassel is on the Federal Express to Boston. Q. Williams has been appointed a member-of the sick committee. Whit Williams one of the W. B. & O. dining car waiters is now employed by the Southern Railway. Get the Tribune every Saturday from N. Richardson, Porters' Quarters. TRUSSES, ELASTIC STOCKINGS ABDOMINAL BELTS, ARCH SUPPORTS ```markdown ``` I guarantee to hold your rupture with comfort regardless of Sex or occupation. BENJ. A. MURPHY Hernia Specialist, M. T. Phone, North 4938 Lady Attendant 1732 14th ST., N. W. SPECIAL NOTICE High grade Perfumery; Finest Candies in handsome boxes; Cigars and Toilet Articles of real merit are now on display for the Christmas holidays at Board's Drug Store 1912½ 14th Street. GREETINGS FROM The Journal of Negro History Four Leaf Clover Dining Room and Cafe STRICTLY HOME COOKING SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DINNER MRS. H. P. JACKSON, Prop. 1336 U Street, N.W. West A. Hamilton Percival Y, Hamilton Phone, N. 7798 Hamilton Printing Co. 1353 U St., N. W. "Service That's All" Douglass Cooperative League Store COR. 8th and FLA. AVE., N.W. Phone, N. 3093 The Ross Pharmacy 10th and R Streets, N.W. Phone, N. 2670-71 Merry Christmas Imperial Commercial Co. 1214 U STREET, N.W. Ovington Hotel Co., Inc. of ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. JOHN W. LEWIS, Pres. 904 Barry Place Repairing, Stora 04 Barry Place repairing, Storage, Ac A Merry Christmas HIAWATHA AWATHA THEAT HIAWATHA THEATRE 11th & U Sts., N.W. Greetings of the Sea eetings of the Sea to our patrons and Greetings of the Season to our patrons and friends Murray Bros. Printing Co. 920 U St., N.W. MERRY CHRISTMAS We Wish for you the Happy Returns of the Season Hair-Vim Chemical Co. 1234 U STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Columbia Realty and Investment Company JESSE H. MITCHELL, President 1901 7th St., N.W. IF IT'S CANDY FOR A XMAS GIFT WE HAVE IT Banks and Burwell DRUGGISTS 12th and U Sts., N.W. Phone, N. 2330 Bohanon's Superior Electrical Shoe Repairing 2449 Nicholas Ave., ANACOSTIA, D. C. ge, Accessories THEATRE TH the Season THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1921 ROBERT H. PALMER The Lawin Co. CARPET.CLEANING 2018 14th Street, N.W. Phone, N. 9160 Ideal Candy Shop 625 T Street, N.W. Phone, N. 3730 FRESH AND DAINTY WHOLESALE & RETAIL The Variety Book Shop BOOKS, BIBLES & STATIONERY 1102 U Street, N.W. Trio Beauty Parlor & School 1814 7th Street, N.W. Supreme Council of the Royal Sons of Abraham PYTHIAN BUILDING, Ph. N. 7171 Rev. N. S. GILLESPIE, Mgr. Metropolitan A. M. E. Church 15th and M Sts., N.W. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME DR. C. M. TANNER, Pastor Madden Bros., Inc. 1729 7th St., N.W. Phone, N. 1037 The Scurlock Studio 900 U STREET, N.W. PHOTOGRAPHY BERT H. PALM Ray Batteries Universal Coal Co. 1330 U Street, N.W. Office Phone, N. 8214 Yard Phone, Lin. 5410 A. J. COLLINS H. CONTEE Red Cap Dime Messenger Service 12th St. Entrance Pythian Bldg. Phone, N. 7171 Harris and Borden Cafe 1112 U Street, N.W. SPECIAL TURKEY DINNER, 75c Let Us Wear FAMILY WASH WE NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOL LINCO Let Us Wash For You FAMILY WASH WET WASH FLAT WORK NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS LINCOLN 1777 HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D. C. Founded by General O. O. HOWARD J. STANLEY DURKEE, A.M., PH.D., D.D., President EMMETT J. SCOTT, A.M., LL.D., Secretary-Treasurer COLLEGIATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS Students may enter for collegiate work at the beginning of any quarter REGISTRATION—Winter Quarter, January 3, 4, 1922: Spring Quarter, March 18, 20, 1922. For Catalog and Information Write— F. D. WILKINSON. Registrar WASHINGTON, D. C. J. STANLEY DURKEE, A EMMETT J. SCOTT, A.M., COLLEGIATE AND PR Students may enter for collegiate Washing, Polishing, Towing DUNBAR THEATRE 7th & T Sts., N.W. The Season's Greetings FORAKER THEATRE 20th & L Sts., N.W. A New Laundry Enez Beauty Parlor and School MRS. BEATRICE S. WOODLAND and ASSISTANTS Union Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church 23rd between L and M Sts., N.W. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME E. D. W. JONES, Pastor I am Wishing my Patrons A MERRY CHRISTMAS Charles E. Norris TINNING and HEATING 1827 9th Street, N.W. Gaskins and Watson ATTORNEYS Pythian Building, Phone N. 4961 Luke G. Reynolds Co. CLEANERS and DYERS 1731 7th Street, N.W. Phone, N. 2016 sh For You WASH FLAT WORK DOL FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS N 1777 Bounded by General O. O. HOWARD M., PH.D., D.D., President L.D., Secretary-Treasurer PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS work at the beginning of any quarter January 3, 4, 1922: March 18, 20, 1922. GREETINGS are so many wishes wish for you today, sh, of joys and health, of the Godly Way." give my fondest wish God alone, in, through calm and storm the "Good Souls' Home." Children, there are so many wishes That I could wish for you today, Wishes of wealth, of joys and health, And "The Trail of the Godly Way." So I guess I'll give my fondest wish To the ears of God alone, To guide you on, through calm and storm To the realm of the "Good Souls" Home." are tickets Two to sending arrest ane three highest Call at tickets. I am a little girl. I go to Lovejoy School. I am 10 years old and in 6-A Grade. I am the sister of Mary A. Thomas who has been Honor Child twice. HILDRED THOMAS, 1113 B St. S.E. 1219 S St., N. W. THE TRIBUNE TO GIVE BIG FREE MATINEE TO READERS OF All children who are readers of "The Children's Page" are to be given a big free moving picture matinee at the Hiawatha Theatre, on 11th St., N. W., Saturday afternoon, December 31st, from 1 p.m. The management of The Tribune extends a cordial invitation to all of its juvenile readers to come out and make this day a big day as guests of the paper. Admittance will be by coupon only. So don't forget to clip the coupon appearing on this page. A big feature has been billed as well as many other special features, so don't fail to attend. The Tribune will be there to greet you and help you have a good time. Mr. C. Leslie Frazier, the editor of "The Children's Page" will try to arrange to be on hand and make a short talk to his little friends and greet them one and all. A big prize will be given to the child holding the lucky number; a second prize will also be offered. Come out and let The Tribune assist you in enjoying the holidays. Don't forget to clip the coupon and bring it with you so as to insure your admission. CHILDREN'S PAGE By C. Leslie Frazier THE PRIZE WINNERS Please write all communications plainly, giving your name, age, address and school class. Address your letters to "Children's Page, The Washington Tribune, Washington, D. C." Winner's names appear two weeks after puzzles appear and the answers are always given the following week after the puzzles appear. If you answer only one question in history or solve one puzzle, send it in. Five moving picture theatre tickets are given away every week. Two to the "Honor Child" (the child sending in the greatest number of correct answers) and one each to the three children sending the next highest number of correct answers. Call at the Tribune office for your tickets. When a child has ever become an "Honor Child" his or her name will be preceded by a star whenever the name appears again on this page. Announcement of Dec. 10th Winner "Honor Child": Malcom Daniels. "Specials": Hildred Thomas, Thaddeus Acwith, Alexander Smith. (Note: It seems as though the boys have become tired of the girls receiving all the honors. Girls, you'd better watch yourselves or else the boys will push you clean off the page.) Little Letters to Santa Dear Santa: Please bring me a fire engine, a sled, a train of cars, a bicycle, and a suit of clothes. Please bring my sister a doll and carriage, a pair of skates and a set of dishes and a dining room set. ROBT. YOUNG, 219 V St., N. W. Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a pair of shoes, two pair of stockings and some little toys. CASILLE J. HALL, 327 V St., N. W. Dear Santa: Please bring me a red train, a beaver hat and a rain cape. JUANITA JONES, 455 Fla. Ave. Dear Santa: I want a pair shoes, set of dishes, bureau, telephone, candy, doll, carriage, and a pair of stockings. My Dear Santa Claus: Plesae bring me a drum, pair of stockings, boy's blouse, size 13½, some nuts, candy, oranges, and handkerchiefs. DAVID HALL, 310 V St., N. W. Santa: Please bring me a two wheel bicycle, suit of clothes, pair of shoes, a train, some games, and a telephone. JAMES VAILOR, 2040 Ga. Ave. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1921 C. LESLIE FRAZIER Dear Santa: Please bring me a beaver hat, a doll, a set of dishes, skates, a telephone and a blackboard. JANE GRANT, 323 Tea St., N. W. Dear Santa: Please bring me a doll, a telephone, pair of shoes, and a pair of stockings. WILMA BOONE, 1909 3rd St. Dear Santa: Please bring me a pair of skates, telephone, and a new coat. Please bring me a train, something nice to trim my tree with as I am a little boy 7 years old and live at 638 W St., N. W. EDWARD TAYLOR Letters From Our Little Friends Dear Editor: Here's answers to number of puzzles. I am 11 years old. Attend Mott School in 6-A Grade. I live at 321 U St., N. W. HILDA WASHINGTON 1373 Morris Road Anacostia, D. C. Dear Sir: I am sending to you the answers to a puzzle and I hope they are right. I am 12 and go to Birney School, 6-B Grade. SADIE HARRIS Dear Editor: I herewith inclose you an Xmas poem entitled, "Jesus the Newborn King." I am 9 years old, in the 5th Grade of Parker-Gray School, Alexandria, Va. I read your page every week as my father is a subscriber to the Tribune. FLORENCE E. HAYNES, 614 S. Washington St., Alex., Va. My dear Mr. Frazier: Dear Editor of Children's Page: I am in the 8-A Grade of Garrison School, age 11 and Dr. J. C. Washington is my teacher. I am sending in answers to puzzles and questions. I am also sending a poem on another sheet of paper. Dear Sir: I will write below what I think are the answers to some of the puzzles on the Children's Page. I am 12 years old and live at 1507 Swann St., N. W. MALCOLM DANIELS BRAND NEW PUZZLES Hour-glass * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Central: Highest male voice in singing. Across: 1. Companions. 2 A flying insect. 3. In million. 4. Weight of 2,000 or 2,240 pounds. 5. Stalk or stem of grain. Double Cross 1 * * 5 * * 2 * * 6 * * 7 * * 3 * * 8 * * 4 From 1 to 2, a bandage; 2 to 1, to stop, as a wheel; 2 to 3, to bring forth; 3 to 2, to come together; 3 to 4, temper of mind; 4 to 3, fate; 5 to 2, portion; 2 to 5, a snare; 2 to 6 and 6 to 2, noise made with a tin horn; 7 to 3, to judge; 3 to 7, a reward; 3 to 8, a market place; 3 to 3, a coal wagon. Explanation: This puzzle consists of fourteen words. Seven of the words spelled backward will give the other seven. “Ni eth autyeb to heit isell, Christ saw roub crassos heit eas, Twih a olgyr ni Hsi sobmo Hatt ansguresfirt uyo dna em; Sa He ddie oft kmae dm Hloy Tel su ied ot kmae emn efre." Answers to last week's puzzles: Hidden City: Baltimore. Double Diagonals; Lemuel Haynes Frazier's Anagram: T O O T O T T O O T T O T O O T Printer's Pi A fool and a sage got into a fuss, Said the fool, "It seems to me, God made four fools, and I am one, And you are the other three." Answers to last week's questions: 1. One of the most distinguished colored composers and one of the best known modern composers. 2. Born in London, August 15, 1875. 3. Inventor of a machine for making shoes. 4. August, 1866. 5. One of the founders of Mound Bayou. 6. Discoverer of Arizona and New Mexico. 7. Harriet Beecher Stowe (white) 8. October 16, 1859. Questions for this week: 1. For what does the following letters stand: N. A. A. C. P.? 2. A. N. P.? 3. Who was the first "Honor Child" for this page? 4. Who is Kelly Miller? 5. Who write the book called "Emancipation and the Freed in American Sculpture"? 6. Who wrote "The Negro in American History"? 7. Who is Ned Gourdin? 8. What painting made Henry O. Tanner famous? CHRISTMAS POEMS WINNERS The Christmas Poem Contest proved to us that young Negro boys and girls have good ideas along the line of poetry. This department will do all it can to help any child concerning any ambition he or she craves encouragement in. Write and tell us your intentions for the future. We're your friends. The three honor poems appear below: "December's Gift," "Christmas Time," and "Jesus the Newborn King." The ideas expressed by Beulah V. Bannister and Beatrice Robinson are worthy of special mention. Many of our little friends copied poems composed by others and sent them in. We feel it was a mistake on their part and hope that they will try tions of future contests before they enter them. Better luck to everybody next time. A theater ticket awaits each of the three winners at the Tribune Office. Call for them Saturday, Dec. 31st. These tickets will be good for the New Year's show at the Dunbar Theater. This theatre makes a specialty of running pictures that both young and old will enjoy. We hope this little treat will start the year off merrily. The verses sent by Richard Forbes, 12, and Sadie Harris, 12 are both very good. Stick to it. December's Gift December brings the snowflakes, December brings the ice, But best of all December Brings the birthday of the Christ. When in a lowly manger The Prince of Peace was born No sound of great rejoicing Greeted him on that morn. To-day we give gifts to each other, As the Wise Men did of yore, And on this day strive to make happy High and lowly, rich and poor. ALEASE WOOD (Age 13) Christmas Time The Christmas days are almost here, The happiest time of all the year; The stores all sorts of playthings show To greet us as we shop, you know. We children all so good must be, For Santa Claus will know, you see, Just what we've done; if bad we've been, He'll shake his head, "No toys for him." And then when Christmas, morning comes There are dolls and trains and horns and drums, And, Oh! the shining Christmas tree— If you are good—these things you'll see. HELEN PAYNE (Age 14) 1334 W St., N. W. Why Go Down Town? When It Pays To Deal At Taylor's You can get Gifts That Last at Taylor's Jewelry Store We invite your special attention to our newly-arrived XMAS PRESENTS. We have spared no pains to make this our banner season. We do not promise to save you 50 per cent but will sell you the same goods for less money. We are showing the Latest Creations in Jewelry which is the work of the most skilled craftsmen, and will suit the most fastidious taste and individuality. Remember, inspection does not imply buying. We therefore invite your attention to the following prices: Diamond Rings - $20 up Diamond Lavaliers 20 up Diamond Scarf Pins 5 up Diamond Brooches 11 up Gold Bar Pins 1 up Gold Cuff Buttons 1 up Gold Chains 1 up Gold Bracelet Watches 12.50 up Gents' Gold Watches - 15 up Birth Stone Rings 2 up Signet Rings - 5 up These and many other values can be had during our Xmas Sale. Remember our slogan— Buy Now, Pay Next Year Select your Xmas Present now. A small deposit will secure any article in the house until you call for it. Remember, we have the same goods for less money and you will profit by following the crowd to U at Eleventh St., N. W. Jesus The Newborn King Once there was a little babe Lying in a manger. He was wrapped in swaddling clothes And his name was Jesus. News of His great birth went forth, Spreading so far and wide; Until it reached the Wise Men In a far-off land, east. They started on their journey, Led by a brilliant star Brighter than those around it For 'twas the Christ Child's star. The Wise Men left the far east, On camels did they ride; They journeyed to a country Known then as Bethlehem. The Wise Men bowed before Him Presenting gifts so rare— Frankincense, myrrh and pure gold, They gave the Newborn King. FLORENCE HAYNES (Age 9) 614 S. Washington St. .Alex. Va. Christmas Morn It was in 1917, when the world was full of strife, And America had decided to join in the fight, Thousands of our boys were drafted and hastened into camps. Soon overseas they were hastened to help save France. I know of a widow who gave her only son, He wrote from the trenches that he was in the thickest of the fray; But knowing he was brave and true, She begged God to keep him safe and teach him how to pray. But months passed, thousands landed, Discharged soldiers hurried home, But from her boy No message came. All the country was preparing to celebrate The first Christmas after peace But this mother slowly faded Hope for her had almost ceased. When one day came a wire, "I was gassed and wounded, Mother Dear. But the doctor says, 'I am mending', And by Christmas I'll be there." The chimes were softly ringing On that bright Christmas morn. When the soldier pale and lame but quite recovered Reached, his humble home. We who are young and thoughtless Have no idea of the joy That filled that widow's heart As she greeted her soldier boy. BEATRICE ROBINSON (Age 13) Section E-2, Dunbar High School MATINEE COUPON good for admittance at 11th and U Sts., N. W. December 31st, at Matinee from 1 P. M. Special to readers of "THE CHILDREN'S PAGE" of THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE Admit one. No admittance without it. Tear this coupon out and present it at door. Joys of Christmas Morning Santa comes on Xmas night, A sleigh all full of toys For good girls and boys, Ah! when it is light, Oh! what delight! To see what he has brought us During the night. Is waiting 101. New. There are presents for mother and all, And just look at the tree in the hall, And I hope Old Santa at the top wont fall. BEULAH V. BANNISTER (Age 12) 1907 9th St., N. W. POST CARD MESSAGE Follow Their Example In America, Charles Gilpin, a Negro actor, is by vote acclaimed to have made the greatest progress of any actor during the year. In France, Rene Maran, a young colored author, a (Continued on page 2) A THEATRE Sts., N. W. Matinee from 1 P. M. THE GUIL DRENS BAGE" 8 2 THE WAS “: 22° “THE WASHINGTON, TRIBUNE gbeveint 0 ¢pe j; RUBUBREDUWRERLN, Hess 710: fhHte s2°80 .WASHINGTON TRIBUNE PUBLISHING CO., Inc. | 4 DRRDESION we peer erecnt Wer ue" frou ronyA | 2ety i, D. S10, pevep- | Ngee Hoe Be ‘Prone Norts esa x me A rt ae ee ae WILLIAM O. WALKER ..............2++0+++++++++-Managing Editor ‘The Tribune will be delivere€ at your door by carrier for 5c a week. For sale on all newstands and at all Drug Stores. Advertising rates will be furnished on request. » SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, OUT OF TOWN $2.00 PER YEAR ‘COLORED BUSINESS MEN AND_WHITE UNDERTAKERS Race pride, racial solidarity and race patronage have bee: and are the slogans of THE TRIBUNE. Every right thinking person believes, and logically so, that where colored people are in business, they should, wherever possible, patronage other racial enterprises. iin Sone S: This matter was brought vividly to our attention this week, by the death of Ex.-Gov. Pinchback. His son, Walter Pinch- back, is manager of the Republic Theatre, depending exclu- sively upon colored people for its existence; nevertheless, when the opportunity came for Mr. Pinchback to show his loyalty toward colored business men and racial enterprises, he flings the opportunity to the four winds by having a white under- taker to bury his father. : His illustrious father was heralded as a “race” man and his biographers have so recorded Gov. Pinchback’s attitude. _Hav- ing been a leader of his: people, it was not expected that his remains would have been cared for by other than a race man. The bodies of Dr. Booker T. Washington, Frederick Douglass and James Reese Europe, all nationally and internationally known, were buried by colored undertakers. In the theatrical world such renowned men as Ernest Hogan, Bob Cole and Geo. Walker were laid to rest by men of their own race, notwithstanding the fact that their great sutcess was due to their recognition theatrically by the other group. If it was the desire to have a fine casket; or an auto pauip- ment; or correct embalming; or proper funeral directing; there is no excuse to go to any other than our own, for there are colored undertakers whose equipment, service and direction re equal to any, and in some instances excell. Therefore, the question arises, “Why didn’t they have white pall bearers?” THREE THOTS FOR CHRISTMAS Whatsoever you would that others should do unto you do even so unto them—and do it first. The giving empties a place within your being for the getting; and the rule of heavenly grace fills up the emptiness within. 5 The first instrument of giving is your hand—Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might.” Isn’t there someone near you whom you can render a service this yule- tide by actually doing something for them? The giving of your mind. There are situations calling for the improvement of man’s well being on this earth that are endless. The world is always short of thinkers. Can you think of something that will be of service to someone? Learn to give your heart to society. We must learn to link pur lives with other lives about us. Help the other fellow to win and your winning is doubly assured, for— “We are travelers on the same highway, The same God watches o’er all; : The same sun lights the path we tread, The same goal lies before us all.” PROF. HART. AND HOWARD UNIVERSITY On December 5, Prof. W. H. H. Hart, of the Law Depart- ment of Howard University, published in a local paper, an open letter in defense of President Durkee of Howard. On December 9, the Executive Committee of the Board of Trus- tees of Howard met and requested Prof. Hart to “withdraw his letter” by publishing a statement to that effect in the same paper in which the letter appeared. On December 15; the statement was published, saying: “I beg leave in connection with my letter occurring in your columns of the 5th inst. b withdraw the same.” (signed) Wm. H. H. Hart. The statement of the executive committee says that it “con- siders his letter . . . . . very offensive and highly improper for a professor of the University to write in that it tends, with- out justification, to discredit the trustees and faculty of the University with the student body and general public from whom Howard must derive its support.” Since Prof. Hart's offense was serious enough to demand the immediate attention of the executive committee, forcing his retraction of the letter, the committee should have gone farther and demanded his resignation. When a professor in anybody's school will stoop so low as to publish such a scurri- lous letter as did Professor Hart, nothing less than his resigna- tion should satisfy. It is evident that he is not in sympathy with the trustees, the faculty, the President, nor with the best interests of the student body. THE TRIBUNE takes the posi- tion that Prof. Wm. H. H. Hart’s resignation should be in the hands of the trustees at their regular meeting in February and if it is not that the trustee board should demand it forth- with. ¢ Prof. Hart's letter of December 5, is an insult to the Presi- dent, faculty and trustees of the University. Was he trying to play “Uncle Tom” when he wrote—“Dr. Durkee has accom- plished miracles, as President of Howard University, in break- ing up abuses and throwing out of place and power the miser- able horde of selfish sycophants and incompetent Negro teach- ers and barnacles with which, he-found the institution fouly infested.” oa Teh 00" fl Speaking of the Board of Trustees:Prof. Hart said: “What is really needed is that the Negroes on. the board of trustees one and all, be.removed for good and all from that board THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1921 : which they. serve only to hamper and embarrass;-and be re- TG: athBee ieplaaed ‘by. white: edticators\of public peat Neral Gand es a | {2¢Di!Durkee’a free hand and enable hifi £6°HH} tba ‘Veal ‘live, ifrou yonjh | 1“ Tnodern. University, out of the lame and fit Fd Howard eta eeacu 4 heihitt.” enone on , see Would.a sane’man, being a member of the faculty of the saa hrestieae University, publish such letter as that? Would a professor mak Gity Editor | Who had the Progress of the University, the welfare of the | student body and the successful functioning of the trustee or be a week. | board at heart,.write a letter of that type? The letter itself Stores. is-conclusive evidence’ that Prof. Hart is out of harmony with the University and’ its officials and their program and should YEAR therefore resign: “He has merited the ill will and disrespect ________| of the faculty and should not hope to continue as a member ‘RTAKERS | of the faculty of a:sehool for which he has such little respect. : Prof. Hart should:be putout. HIAWATHA THEATRE 3 clit ‘and You Sts. “= HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS TUESDAY, DEC. 27 ; EDDIE POLO in a New Serial -. “The Secret Four” WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY > ue ELAINE HAMMERSTEIN in t “Remorseless Love” Se : ee a , - = ae + 4 : ——- \ toe . : bee eo \' ie yo a eg «So ee a ©. ene ae ‘4 Si? << eee FRIDAY ‘ WM. S. HART in “Branding Broadway” SATURDAY - - Special Added Attraction Chas. Chaplin in. “Work” LOWEST ADMISSION IN THIS SECTION__15 CENTS DORIC LODGE ELECTS OFFICERS At its last regular stated communi- cation held Dee. 16, 1921, Dorie Lodge No. 19, F. A. A. M,, the baby lodge in this jurisdiction, unanimously elect- ed their popular Senior Warden, Bro. P. C. Gray of 410 Tea St., N. W. to be Worshipful Master for the ensuing year of 1922, He is a talented young ‘man who has, distinguished himsel throughout the existence of the lodge, being selected as its first secretary, which office he held creditably until the war started, when he volunteered for service. The officers elected and appointec are as follows: P. C. Gray, W. M: J. A. Wilkins,-S. W.; M. N. MeClain J. W.; C. K. Newsome, 8. Di; J.°W Charleston, J. D.; J. L. Miles, 8. S. J. E. Walls, J. S.; W. A. Walker, 8 M. C; G. W. Fowler, J. M.C; C. 8 James, Marshal; F. W. Alston, Sec and Representatives for New Masonic Hall Corp.; T. T. Sewall, Treas.; Wil son, Tyler; Rev. B. Botts, Chaplain. AFRICAN NATIVES DEFEAT _ TPALIAN SOLDIERS Most of you children, and many old. er people, can only picture the vic tory of whites over blacks in war. fare. It is natural because all our school books and histories are writ- ten by white men for white childrén Do you remember the story. about the statue of a man conquering s Ton? Isn't it true; as the moral states, it would have been a different story if the lion had been able to have made the statue. “« ‘The first notable war in Abyssinis occurred in 1867. England did not approve of the “bossy” action of the Emperor Theodore (white) and de- clared war against him and he was conquered. - Tn 1889" Italy aided Menelek in gaining the throne, and was granted a large tract of land in the district of Eritrea onthe Red Sea, and Italy Was supposed to protect Abyssinia from other countries. Menelek did not deem it necessary to live up to the contract of Italy and in 1894 the Ital- inns invaded his kingdom. For a time the Italians looked for- ward to victory but in 1896 they met with a disastrous defeat and in the treaty (a treaty is a contract ér agree. ment between countries) that fol- lowed, Italy was compelled to ack- nowledge the complete independence of Abyssinia. This was the one ease where the natives of Africa were ale to hold their own against the invading na. tions of Europe. The parts of Africa unoccupied or unclassified by Euro peans are a portion of the Desert o! Sahara, which no one wants; Abys sinia, which no one could take; anc Liberia because England and the United States didn’t want it. TUSKEGEE CONFERENCE FOR JAN. 18th AND 18th . The Thirty-First annual Tuskegee Negro Conference will be held at Tus- Kegee Inst, Ala., Jan. 18th and 19th, 1922. This conference has become one of the largest of its kind in the country and yearly attracts hundreds of “farmers from all parts of the country. The Conference deals with farming and rural improvements. The subject for discussion in January will be “Cooperation of the Town and the open Country for Community Improvement.” Reduced rates have been offered on all railroads. The school authorities are planning on entertaining a record crowd. WELLS DID NOT SPEAK.AT., ‘MU-SO-LIT ‘The noted author arid publicist, Her- bert George Wells, who wis: to have appeared at the Mu-So-Lit Club on last Friday night, Dec. 16th, was pre- vented from doing so because of being ° ° TheWashingtonFamilyBakeryNo.2 at 1427 P St., N. W. | WE BAKE AND CARRY A FULL LINE OF HOT BREAD, | TWICE A DAY, CAKES, PIES AND HOME MADE | CANDIES : WEDDING and BIRTHDAY CAKES OUR SPECIALTY _ Madame Sadie E. Hayes _ 23 L Street, N. W. Wishes to announce the opening of her junior class on Jan. 2, 1922 in tailoring, Dressmaking and Designing, using “Ar- tistic System.” - All new scholars call to class before that date for parties- lars, Monday or Thursday nights of each week. Payee Seog Phone Main 7748 | __ PORO BEAUTY PARLOR 1223 7th St., N. W. Over Dudley’s Theatre Shampeing and Pressing by the famous Pere System at the pepular Pore Prices. Growth Guaranteed. Open from 10:30 to 6 o'cleek, unless by special appointment ‘MRS. ELIZABETH KING SOLD COST $25 to $45 Dresses of Original Creations and Designs. Nothing but the best, eo a Sizes ranging from NATIONAL DESIGNERS MODEL AND DRESSMAKERS ASSOCIATION $20 West 188th Street, New York City 5 Your Order by Mail solicited me called to New York City by The New ke WortaChieot ‘the papers for | ickd Walid Gaathig,on sone very vind! ‘Prtant business, ae A large crowd same outecto :sarect Mr. Wells at: the cue oe were dis- appointed when informed that he could not attend. ‘TO MY GRANDMOTHER By Mae Smith Johnson You ‘mind me of the winter’s eve When low the sinking sun Cast soft,bright rays upon the snow And day, now almost done, In silence deep prepares to leave, And calmly waits the signal “Go.” Your eyes are faded vestal lights That once the hearth illumed: Where vestal virgins vigil kept, And budding virtue bloomed Like stars that beam on summér nights, ‘Your eyes, by joy and sorrow swept. Asleep, one night, an angel kissed Your hair and on the pee The raven threads were silv'ry gray; ., The angel fair had borne Your youth away ere it you missed And left old age to bless your way. Smile on, for when you smile, it seems I cannot do a wrong; Your smiles go with me all the while And makes life one sweet song;, And oft at night my troubled dream Grows .gay at thoughts of your bright smile, Dark Africa with Caucasian blood © To tinge your veins combined, Your proud head bowed to slavery’s ‘thrall, Your hands to toil consigned. The Lord of hosts becalmed the flood, ‘The God Omnipotent o’er all. Your ears have heard the din of war, The martial tramp of feet, Your voice has risen to your God In supplications sweet. May angels kiss each furrowed scar Upon your brow where care* has * trod. 3 God bless the hands all withered now, By age and weary care, God rest the feet that sought the way ‘ To freedom bright and fair. God bless thy life and e’er endow Thee with new strength each new- born day. NEW MAN LOOMS AS RECORDER HERE According to news emanating from the White House, President Harding has made up his mind as to who he will apopint Recorder of Deeds for the District. The appointment however, it is stated, will not come until after the Christmas holidays. Rumor has it that J. A. Lott of In- dianapolis, Ind, a dark horse in the race, will get the plum. It is under- stood that Senators New and Watson of Indiana, who are very close to the President, are backing Lott. CELEBRATION ‘OF THE EMANCI- Hs PATION San uETON HG bed BP PRsident Rincon, Tana ry" 1, 1868. At on Avi ‘Baptist}Church, Rev James B> Willit ‘Waestor. Monday, January 2) 1922 8 pm. i Orator of the day, Dr. Marshall AJ Talley of Selma, Ala., Executive Secretary of the National Race Con: gress. All race-loving persons, churches; societies and other race ot ganizations are invited to join us in this celebration. “Suitable music for ‘the oecasion.,°\Under'the auspices of the National Race Congress. The Ex: ecutive and Local Committees: W. H. Jernagiti; Pres.; Rev. J. H. Randolph, Chr. Ex. Com.; Lawyer J. Lewis Tay- lor, See. esd. AN UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY + Churches, Suiday Schools, fraternal or other organizations needing enter- tainers sueh as soloists, quartets, and elocutionists during-the holidays will do well to address National Bureau of Negro Writers and Entertainers. 920 U Street, N.W. see eat Bes FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT— | 1406 Sixth Street, N.W. DIVIDEND NOTICE At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Colam- ‘bia Realty and Investment Company, held on December 7th, 1921, the fifth (6th) quarterly dividend at the raté of 8 per cent per annum on the capital stock was declared, payable Januaty 15th, 1922, stock of record en 81, 1921. COLUMBIA REALTY AND INVESTMENT CO. ; Jesse H, Mitchell, President FOR RENT—Desk Room and Phone service. Good for any business. 1601 7th St, N.W. ONE FURNISHED ROOM with privi- lege of light house-keeping for re- fined married couple. Apply 916 S Street, N.W., Apt. 1. ‘lectrical Treatments Violet Rays NEURITIS RHEUMATISM STOMACH TROUBLES COUGHS COLDS All Diseases Yield to Chiropractic Dr. 0. F. N. Madden Glectre-Therapist) CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN 1787 7th St, N. W. Office Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. Sundays: 3:80 to 6