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Durkee May Leave Howard Univ. Soon FIRST IN ADVERTISING AND CIRCULATION Vol. 5, No. 31 Winner O Durke FAMOUS CHURCH MAY CALL H. U. PRESIDENT The Daily papers have the following item; New York, Dec. 29—The most likely minister to succeed the Rev. Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis as pastor of Plymouth Church is the Rev. Dr. J. S. Durkee, president of Howard University. It is known he will be asked in a few days to consider the call. Dr. Durkee has been preaching in Plymouth Church for more than two months. Plymouth Church is one of the most famed churches in the country; and one with a record for retaining its pastor for long periods. Occupancy of its pulpit is conceded to be one of the few high spots in the whole ministry of our country. Almost every pastor has remained there for a quarter of a century. This is the church which Henry Ward Beecher pastored, and in which occurred so many stirring events during slavery days—including the famous collection of money to buy a Negro slave girl her freedom. Some of the pastors who have succeeded Mr. Beecher were professed friends of the Negro; none, however have done anything notable to compare with Mr. Beecher. The Tribune made an effort to reach Dr. Durkee at Howard University, but was advised that he is out of the city. It is known that he has been in New York during the past week. It is likewise known that he has had several such offers, some from New England, under consideration. Should the new call be accepted, it would hardly become effective until after the close of the school year. There is of course much agitated inquiry to a possible successor. The group that has harrassed him into retirement are not at all in accord as to whom they could, or would, recommend to the board of trustees. LOCAL BRANCH OF SO. AID WRITES RECORDBUSINESS The year, 1925, was a banner year for the Washington District of the Southern Aid Society of Va., Inc. The splendid patronage of the people of the District of Columbia attests the fact that they appreciate the superior policy issued by the Society and the splendid service rendered by its aggressive field staff. The premium income for Washington District for 1924 amounted to $42,245.57. The premium income for 1925 will reach a total of nearly $56,000.00, showing an increase in 1925 over 1924 of nearly $14,000.00. At this rate of increase in business, the Washington District will soon be self-sustaining. That means the premium income from the District will provide for all claims, salaries, taxes and sundry expenses required to maintain the district. The Society made its debut in the District, June 6, 1921. The above record has been made during its four years and six months effort in this field. Although the Society entered the local field in recent years, it has been doing business in the State of Virginia over a period of 33 years. Through its efficient and conservative management, it has built assets of more than $750,000.00. The income from the State of Virginia and District of Columbia for the year, 1925, will exceed $900,000.00. This is the largest income over a similar territory of any race insurance company. The local staff is as follows: Superintendent, John E. Hall, Jr.; Assistant Superintendents: C. E. Bryan, C. L. Smith, J. H. L. Baxter; Clerks: Florence A. Johnson, Cora M. Jonathan; Agents: S. E. Allen, C. L. Beverly, W. T. Brown, H. T. Bryan, A. L. Hays, S. Hearne, W. H. Holland, Frank Johnson, I. F. Jones, C. H. Oatney, G. J. Richardson, J. E. Scott, R. S. Simmons, J. S. Stroud, J. H. Taylor, Guy Wills. Tribune Ads Bring Results The Washington Tribune THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY, FIRST ST., S. E. The PUBLISHED WEEKLY Of Sping ee Ma Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Convenes Here The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority conducted a 'very successful convention in Washington last week as the guests of Omega Chapter. The sessions were held in the Library of Howard University. A most diversified program of events was provided. Seven business sessions, four luncheons, a reception, a grand ball and a sight-seeing trip were the scheduled events. To these were added a trip to Arlington cemetery where wreaths were placed upon the graves of Col. Charles Young, Major James Walker and the unknown Soldier. A number of small affairs, given by different local members and their friends for the visitors, added greatly to the social phases of the convention. Among those who addressed the different sessions were Dr. J. Stanley Durkee, president of Howard, Rev. Robert W. Brooks, Rev. H. B. Taylor, Dr. Alain Locke, Prof. Wesley Howard, and others including sorors Anti-Basileus Lucy Lesser Holmes, Pauline Simms Puryear, Louise Jackson, and many delegates, all of whom evidenced a live interest in the modern requirements and responsibilities of our educated women. The officers and members of the local chapter re: Officers: Harriet Brooks Allen, Basileus; Lucy Messer Holmes, First Anti-Basileus; Sadie I. Daniel, Second Anti-Basileus; Gladys E. N. Toliver, Grammater; Ruth E. Weatherless, Epistoleus; Norma E. Boyd, Tamiouchos. Committee on Budget: Ethel C. Harris, chairman; Norma E. Boyd, Lillian Duckett. Committee on Decorations: Theresa Cohran, chairman; Valeria Cohran, Thomasine Corrothers, Marguerite Thomas, Irene Miller. Committee on Entertainment: Norma C. Bacchus, chairman; Thomasine Corrothers, Harriet Heard, Marie Jordan, Georgianna R. Simpson, Gladys E. M. Toliver, Gertrude Watkins, Ethel Wilkinson, Jennie T. Wilder. Committee on Sight-Seeing: Jennie T. Wilder, chairman; B. Beatrix Scott, Gertrude Watkins, Alice N. Williams. Committee on Transportation: Sadie I. Daniel, chairman; Leanna F. Johnson, Marie Jordan, Ethel Wilkinson. Committee on Program: Corinne E. Martin, chairman; Norma E. Boyd, Bernice E. Brown, Thomasine Corrothers, Virginia Crawford, Sadie I. Daniel, Carolyn Grant, Ethel C. Harris, Mae S. Hundley, Madeline Wand, Ruth E. Weatherless. Committee on Publicity: Marguerite Thomas, chairman; Pauline Simms-Puryear. Committee on Registration: Leanna F. Johnson, chairman; Carrie Snowden, Members of the Program Committee. Committee on Music: Ruth E. Weatherless, chairman; Madeline Coleman, Carolyn Grant. Committee on Housing: Lucy Messer Holmes, chairman; Harriet Heard, Bertha McNeil, Carrie Snowden, Ethel Wilkinson, Madeline Wand, Alice N. Williams. CURTIS CASE UP NEXT WEEK James A. Cobb, member of the National Legal Committee of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, reports that the Washington Segregation Case will be heard in the United States Supreme Court on approximately the same day that the second Sweet trial is begun in Detroit. Mr. Cobb has received a letter from William R. Strausbury, Clerk of the U. S. Supreme Court in which Mr. Stansbury writes: "I write to inform you that the case of Corrigan vs. Buckley, No. 104, of the October Term, 1925, is on the day call for Monday, January 4th, and will probably be reached Tuesday or Wednesday, January 5th or 6th." Moorfield Storey of Boston, President of the N. A. A. C. P. and Louis Marshall, member of the Board of Directors, and Arthur B. Spingarn, vice-president of the N. A. A. C. P., will come to Washington to argue the case together with Mr. Cobb. Roland Hayes to Sing Here Despite Humiliating Segregated Accommodations Refused to Answer Telegram Asking for a Statement on his Position Roland Hayes, the famed tenor who has brought credit to his race by his artistic triumphs that cover virtually the whole civilized world, is scheduled to sing in Washington on January 5, at the Washington Auditorium. Self-respecting Negroes will not be able to hear him, for the hated policy of segregated seating prevails in the auditorium. ROLAND HAYES Negroes were among the first to apply for tickets when the coming of the great tenor was announced. From that time the Tribune has been beset with personal calls and telephone inquiries concerning the policy that would prevail. After a few test inquiries, the Tribune is convinced that the Leopard had not changed its spots, and that Negroes will be obliged to sit in teh gallery if they would hear the great Hayes on this occasion. Neval H. Thomas, militant fighter for Race rights, made an effort to obtain tickets with the result given below, as written by him for the Tribune. Mr. Thomas-authorizes the following statement: "I visited the Washington Auditorium to secure a ticket to the Roland Hayes Concert to be given there on Tuesday night, January 5, with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. I was refused, unless I took a seat in the gallery, being told that the gallery was reserved for colored people and that I had better see Mrs. Wilson Green who has charge of all concerts there, including the Chicago offices at Drogo's Music Store. "I repaired at once to her office to find that she blames the board of directors of the Auditorium, and says that she is interested only in art, and could not control the seating policy of the Auditorium. The president of the company is Mr. Robert N. Harper, wealthy banker and society man for whom President Roosevelt asked a jail sentence fifteen years ago for violations of the Pure Food Act. I protested to him last spring, when our colored artists refused to appear because of the segregation of colored patrons who were attending The World's Congress of Women, but he refused even to answer me. Subterjuges "The agency today resorted to all of the silly subterfuges, such as: "The gallery seats are the best—"; "They did that in Atlanta when Mr. Hayes was there"; "There will be some white people in the gallery," etc. I made it plain that the colored people resented the insult of segregation, and would object just as strongly if we were confined to the first floor in the best seats in the house." The management would feel a higher respect for Negroes if they see to it that the gallery remains empty; for, those in a position to know say that the gallery represents the profit to any promoter. Without the money ac- (Continued on Page 8) WINS CLAIM TO $20,000 ESTATE IN CANADA Announcement was made this week by Assistant United States Attorney Thomas L. Jones, counsel for Frank West, that the case involving the will of the late Agnes West, who died in Nelson, B.C., in 1923, has been decided in favor of his client. The estate is valued at nearly $20,000. This case has been pending in Canadian courts since 1924. Mrs. West died without a will and without any known heirs to the Canadian ATTORNEY THOS. L. JONES court. Upon learning of his mother's death, Frank West employed Attorney Jones to establish his claim to his mother's estate. Mrs. Agnes West was born in Louisa County, Va., and came to Washington over twenty years ago. After staying here for a while, she moved to Nelson, British Columbia. By hard work and frugal living, she acquired property both real and personal. The estate after deducting all expenses will leave over $9,600 in cash, over $1500 in jewelry, and in real estate valued at several thousand dollars. The case involved much international law as the Canadian courts, so far as estates are concerned, have entirely different practices from the American courts. Before Frank West's claim was established, the estate had virtually been claimed by the court. On December 3rd, 1925, the Supreme Court of British Columbia decided that Frank West was the rightful claimant of the estate. Papers transferring the estate to Mr. West are now being drawn by the Canadian courts and are expected to be forwarded here within a few days. Assisting Attorney Jones in the case/were Attorneys O'Shea and Irving of Nelson, B. C. To Hold Emancipation Celebration To Hold Emancipation Celebration The 63rd Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation will be celebrated at Metropolitan Baptist Church R Street between 12th and 13th Streets, Northwest, January 1, 1926, beginning at 1:30 p.m. under the auspices of the Emancipation committee of Washington, D.C. Mr. A. Philip Randolph, editor of The Messenger, of New York, will be the principal speaker. Other speakers are Prof. Neval H. Thomas, president of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. and J. Finley Wilson, grand exalted ruler of Elks. The prize offered by this committee for the best composition on the Emancipation Proclamation will be awarded at these exercises to the winner by C. Leslie Frazier, editor of the Children's Page of this paper. Judge Terrell is Buried with Simple Rites Funeral services for Judge Robt. H. Terrell, age 68, who died at his residence, 1615 S Street, Northwest, Sunday night, December 20, were held last Thursday at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. The services were brief and simple. The Rev. R. W. Brooks, pastor of Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church, of which Judge Terrell was a member, officiated. After a hymn was sung, the scripture was read by the Rev. Charles E. Stewart, pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. He read from the ninety-first Psalm. Prayer was offered by the Rev. F. I. A. Bennett, pastor of Calvary Episcopal Church. The obituary was read by L. M. Hershaw after a vocal solo had been rendered by James McIntosh. Remarks were made by the Rev. Sterling N. Brown. A vocal solo was rendered by Miss Estelle Pinkeyne. Remarks were made by John R. Hawkins. The associates of Judge Terrell on the bench of the Municipal Court were asked if any of them cared to speak. Judge Robert E. Mattingly responded. Lauded "We loved him; we honored him," said Judge Mattingly. "Words are too weak to express what we really thought of Judge Terrell. He was a man and a gentleman in every sense of the word. Honored; as has been said by four Presidents of the United States, by his fidelity to duty, his faithfulness at all times, his absolute fortune send justice on all occasions. PINCHBACK IS NEW MANAGER AT LINCOLN On Tuesday morning, December 29, Walter A. Pinchback assumed management of the Lincoln Theatre relieving Charles E. Lane who voluntarily resigned to be at liberty to negotiate with Firestone, the rubber magnate concerning the assumption of an important place in the organization being assembled to handle the rubber exploitation of Liberia. The retiring manager is a college graduate and a graduate in law. He has been in charge of the theatre since June 9, 1923, after having been assistant manager there from October, 1922. He served in the army in the Judge Advocate's office with the rank of captain and made an excellent record. His retirement, it is claimed is due to disappointment at falling to achieve the organization to take over an option he held for the purchase of the theatre. The new manager, is the son of the former Governor of Louisiana. Mr Pinchback enjoys an enviable reputation as a showman. He opened the Republic Theatre four years ago and leaving there was for a short while manager of the Howard. He then entered into the practice of law, being associated with Benjamin L. Gaskins of this city. Mr. Pinchback, according to an interview, stated that for the present at least there would be no changes in the policy of the house nor of the personnel. He wants to thoroughly, acquaint himself with the desires of the public before he attempts to instill his personal views in the form of entertainment offered them. He further stated, that he at all times will cater to the desires of the theatre going public of Washington and will appreciate any suggestions that they may see fit to make. Joseph Morgan, of the general offices of the Crandall Company, owners of the theatre confirmed the statement of Mr. Pinchback in every respect. The new manager has a wide and favorable acquaintance in the city. The Lincoln Theatre was opened the fall of 1921, with Rufus G. Byars as house manager. He served in that capacity several months. Since that time the following have served in turn as managers: Andrew J. Thomas, J. Williams Clifford, and Charles E. Lane. The Lincoln has the largest seating capacity of the theatres patronized by colored people in the city. Rev. J.W. Howard,Famous Preacher and Race Leader Dies after Long Illness THE TRIBUNE wants to engage the services of a dozen Young Men and Women who are not afraid of their own abilities, who are willing to work, and who have a realization that the foundation of success is a knowledge of business that is best gained by experience. To such persons, The Tribune offers excellent opportunities in its circulation department. Apply to the Tribune Office at once. OFFICE: 920 U STREET, N.W. ey Over d Univ. Rev. J.W. Ho Preacher and Dies after l DANIEL MURRAY DIES ON NEW YEAR'S EVE Daniel Murray, 934 S Street, Northwest, for 42 years assistant librarian at the Library of Congress, died at Freedmen's Hospital on New Year's eve from Bright's disease. Funeral services for him will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, corner of Fifteenth and Church Streets, Northwest, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Murray was 74 years old. He was born March 3, 1852, in Baltimore, Md., and received his early education in the public schools and Unitarian Seminary of his native city. He came to Washington 60 years ago and worked in the restaurant of the Senate where he attracted the attention of the late Ainsworth R. Spofford, librarian of the Congressional Library. Mr. Spofford gave him employment in the Congressional Library as his personal assistant. In 1880 he became assistant librarian and continued in this capacity until January 1, 1922, when he retired. Through the training he received from Mr. Spofford, and extensive research work, he became an authority in certain historical lines and was able to compile a history of the achievements of the colored races throughout the world, and particularly the contribution of the American Negro to this republic, under the title of "Murray's Encyclopedia of the Colored Race." It is intended for 6 volumes and represents about 20 years of research and work. He had hoped to have Congress issue it as a Government publication. He also induced the library authorities to set aside a division devoted entirely to literature of the colored race. It now forms a reference library for those who are interested in the literary development and contribution of the Negro. Mr. Murray was a frequent contributor to various magazines. These articles alone, if collected, would probably make a good-sized volume of great interest and value. Mr. Murray was interested in civic matters. Because of the assistance given to the leading men of the city, who were interested in questions relating to the proper assessment and taxation of property, he was complimented by the late B: H. Warner with He was a member of the committee that escorted Admiral Dewey from New York to Washington upon his triumphant return at the close of the Spanish-American War when the Congress presented the admiral with a $10,000 sword. Mr. Murray was also a member of a commission that prepared a literary exhibit of the American Negro for the Paris exposition, and also a member of a commission that prepared a similar exhibit for the Jamestown exposition. then being Gas- He was a member of the Douglass Relief Association, the Congressional an in- presentes in of the doughly, desires to form He times thea- n and that offices ers of of THE TH wants to engage the Young Men who are not afraid of their to work, and who have a re of success is a knowledge of 12 PAGES TWO SECTIONS PRICE 5 CENTS Principle v. Soon Howard,Famous nd Race Leader r Long Illness DAY The Reverend William James Howard, 71 years old, died at his residence, 100 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Wednesday, from pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at noon Sunday at the Zion Baptist Church, F Street, between Third and Four-and-One-Half Streets, Southwest, of which church he was the pastor for a period of 39 years up to his death. His body will lie in state from 10 o'clock Saturday morning. Rev. Howard was born in Fredericksburg, Va., June 15, 1854. At the age of four years, his father died and it became his lot, to help his mother care for three other children. At the age of 22 years, he married Miss Alverna Brown of Orange County Va., and of this wedlock eight children were born. Seven girls and one was a boy. In the rearing of these children, he disproved the adage that a minister's children are no good. He prepared for the ministry at Weyland Seminary, which was at that time located near Sixteenth Street and Florida Avenue, Northwest, and has since been merged with Virginia Union University at Richmond, Va. In 1886 upon the death of the Rev. Gibbons, he assumed the pastorate of Zion Baptist Church and continued actively pastoring there until his death. After the morning services last Sunday he was carried home ill, but insisted upon returning for the communion services in the afternoon. Monday morning he preached a funeral sermon and made purchases for Stoddard Baptist Old Folks' Home, which is operated by the Baptist mindey evening his son, Dr. William J. Howard, Jr., had Dr. Carroll Brooks to attend him. He died Wednesday. Prior to his pastorate at Zion Baptist Church, he was connected with it as Sunday School superintendent and had been a member almost from the time of its organization in 1864. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alverta Howard; one son, Dr. William J. Howard, Jr., and six daughters, Mrs. Bertha Collins, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Lewis, Mrs. Louise Pack, Miss Juanita Howard, Mrs. Erma Allen of New York City, and Miss Ruth Howard. Rev. Howard was especially noted for his successful pastorate and his work for charitable institutions and among the poor. He gave much of his time and efforts to the operation of the Stoddard Baptist Old Folks' Hime, which is operated by the Baptist Ministers of the city. He was a trustee of Virginia Union University, of Manassas Institute and other institutions. He was also prominent in fraternal circles, being a thirty-third degree Mason and an Odd Fellow. The Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, declared that "there was not a man of any denomination the equal of Reverend Howard in looking after the sick, the poor, the afflicted and those in distress—anybody's members, anywhere, in any street, in jail or out, poorhouse or anywhere else. He was companionable and sympathetic." Library Association and the Association of Oldest Inhabitants. He was a delegate from the District of Columbia to the Republican National Convention of 1908 TRIBUNE are the services of a dozen men and Women their own abilities, who are willing a realization that the foundation ge of business that is best gained A PAGE FOR WOMEN FOR WOMEN WHO CARE FOR THE HOME BE BEAUTIFUL PAGE TEN FOR WOM CARE FOR Results of Eating between Meals Some people require food in smaller quantity and with greater frequency than others. This is apt to be the case with children and invalids, although there are many others that have systems which need more frequent nourishment than the usual three meals a day. To them, eating between meals should become such a regular thing that it is established into a mid-morning meal or one in the mid-afternoon A mother whose young daughter was not in the best of health consulted a doctor. The doctor told her there was no cause for alarm, but that the child's stomach required food in some what different proportions and at different times than others. In order to fill the need it was decided to try the mid-morning meal. Although the child was in school, it was not hard to secure permission for this little snack. Crackers and milk went with her to school in a little package that was opened at about 10:30 o'clock. Improvement was soon noticed in the little girl's health, and so well did the plan agree with her that it was kept up for some time beyond that actually prescribed. Wisdom in Choice The mid-morning or mid-afternoon meal should be confined to certain foods that are known to be good eaten at such times. Other foods should be definitely barred, and among them all the heavy foods, such as meats or rich sweets. There are foods which, eaten between meals, actually serve to stimulate rather than spoil the appetite. Fruit juices, grapes, oranges, pears, have such properties. These pique that appetite rather than satisfy it, and are an aid rather than hindrance to digestion. Of course, it is not recommended that the eating of any of these foods immediately precede the mealtime. The foods which contain much fat are too rich for eating between meals. When Appetite Is Poor If your child seems to lack appetite do not worry or contemplate a change of diet without some investigation. This investigation might begin with the cookie jar or in the apple orchard. If Johnny is eating what they have to offer, it is not likely that his appetite will improve, nor perhaps desirable that it should until such invasions are stopped. Mid-Meal Preparation If one wishes to take real pleasure and put some effort in the preparation of the mid-meal diet, for a child or invalid such dishes as junket, tapioca made with fruit and served without cream, custard, berry juice and crackers and other like foods are suitable and not difficult of preparation. Avoid giving anything that is very rich, sweet or cloying. Dishes of that kind will interfere with the appetite at mealtime. A cup of beef tea or other broth is suitable to those whose stomachs are weak. Tea or coffee is not recommended for the mid-meal diet unless afternoon tea is to take the place of the mid-meal. Milk, hot or cold, is much better for the child or invalid. AFTERNOON TEA Afternoon tea is becoming an established fact in many households and the housewife who entertains almost daily in this way is always on the lookout for new things with which to vary her service. These things are cleaned only by seeing what other BE BEA Question—I am thinking of bleaching my hair. What is your opinion of bleached hair? Mrs. A. N. B. Answer—I do not see why a woman who has beautiful brown, black or nuburn hair should want to bleach it. By bleaching your hair, you will put upon yourself the task of keeping it from showing its natural color as it comes in and of caring for the hair line where the difference is most perceptible, besides subjecting yourself to unfavorable comment, because of the lack of harmony between your "newly made" hair and your complexion, eyes and brows. If, however, you are determined to have your hair bleached, it should be done by a specialist and should be attended to regularly, for the new hair always comes in, in its natural color and it is necessary to doctor it regularly. Question—My skin is very dry and scaly and will not take face powder. What do you recommend for this condition?—Dorothy. Answer—This condition is due to lack of good circulation and eti- want of oil in the skin. Constitu- tional treatment must be undertaken and daily massage given with the application of an oily face cream at home. Do not use vanishing cream as a foundation for powder. Use cold cream instead. Vanishing cream is excellent for oily skin, but should not be used on very dry skin. The daily application of Mme. Dudley's peroxide cold cream and superfine face powder will give a happy result. Question—I am puzzled. I have a customer whose hair and scalp seem women are serving, taking tea occasionally at hotels, or exclusive tea rooms, or through columns in magazines or papers. There are always new sandwich fillings. The different toasts are very popular just now, among them cinnamon toast, an English tidbit, and cheese toast. Spreads of minced shrimp mayonnaise, minced chicken mayonnaise, minced egg, also in mayonnaise, and caviar, all on hot buttered toast, prettily garnished, are very attractive. After being spread, the toast is cut in inch-wide strips and they are served on a hot plate covered with a napkin. The cinnamon toast is stacked. One unusual combination is a package of cream cheese softened with a bit of cream, a half saltspoonful of salt, the same amount of cayenne, one onion grated and a saltspoonful of sugar. This is spread on lightly buttered whole wheat bread. Another oddity is a heavy rich and highly seasoned tomato puree with minced fresh muchrooms, that have been saused in outter. Men as a rule like both these illings. Oyster Mince Filling Drain eighteen fresh oysters and shop them, add two tablespoons of very heavy, rich cream, two teaspoons of fine crumbs, salt, pepper and a small egg beaten. Stir the ingredients over the fire in a saucepan a few minutes then turn into a small mould and set to cool. Slice in thin slices and spread between buttered slices of whole wheat bread MENU FOR A DAY BREAKFAST Cereal with Chopped Figs Poached Eggs on Toast Popovers, Raspberry Jam Coffee LUNCHEON Jellied Tongue Potato Salad Drop Cakes Tea DINNER Tomato Bisque Breaded Veal Cutlet French Fried Potatoes Kreen Peas Radishes Lemon Meringue Pie Coffee FRENCH ROLLS One and one-third cup milk, one egg, one-half level teaspoon salt, one teaspoon sugar, about four cups flour, two level tablespoons shortening, one-half yeast cake. Have milk lukewarm and add to it the well beaten egg and salt, sift flour and rub into the shortening. Mix yeast and sugar together, working them with back of teaspoon until yeast liquefies, then pour it into milk and eggs. Add all these to the flour. Knead to a dough as for bread. Let it rise three hours having dough covered to prevent a crust forming on top. Keep in warm room free from drafts. Form into rolls and let rise again, about one-half hour, or until very light. The length of time will depend somewhat on temperature of room. Bake rolls in quick oven, brushing over with butter before baking to make them a delicate brown. UTIFUL healthy enough and free from dandruff, but there is a patch about two inches in diameter at the nape of the neck which itches continually and is red from scratching. There is no soreness (like eczema) only occasionally there is a little dry skin. I have put on oil and tonics, which relieve the itching temporarily. What do you think it is, and what would you suggest?—Mrs. Neal. Answer—The patch is doubtless due to a condition of acidity. Your customer should have her physician prescribe a correct diet. As treatment, apply Mme. Dudley's Tetter Ointment. Use only an antiseptic shampoo, as it has good healing properties. Do not use alcoholic tonics of any kind. Question—Will you kindly tell me what effect massage has upon the skin?—Mrs. L. P. Answer—Masasage properly applied improves the skin greatly by increasing the sluggish circulation, emptying out the occluded pores the harmful secretions, gives tone to the skin itself through the agency of proper exercise so commonly neglected by many persons, and finally builds up the tired and unused or wrongly used muscles of the face. When the skin is dry massage promotes a normal flow of oil through the sebaceous glands. Many wrinkles are caused by the skin becoming too dry, thus losing its elasticity and tone. The skin is often too oily. Here there is an over-active condition of the sebaceous glands. The skin appears thick, course and shiny, and the pores are usually very prominent. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1926 Edited by VIVIAN T. TURNER Answers to Queries By Vee Tee Tee "Which fellow should a woman select for her future parther—one whose ideas are her ideas or continue with one to whom she is engaged, but who seems to abhor her type of pleasure or ideas?" Dear Vee Tee Tee: I'm in trouble—please come to my rescue. A year ago I became engaged to a young man who at that time I thought I loved devotedly, but after becoming better acquainted with him, I find our likes and dislikes run in opposite directions. Since that time I have become acquainted with a young man who strongly appeals to me, we get along so nicely and he seems just the opposite of my other suitor. Which fellow would you advise me to marry? How could I break with the fellow to whom I am engaged without causing hard feelings? ETHEL My dear Ethel: I am positive you are a girl who has many suitors and as yet you are not quite settled in mind to know just what you really want to do. But your problem is one which perplexes so many young girls and which should be given more attention than the majority of girls give it and I'm sure more marriages would be successful. How long have you continued to make this young man to whom you are engaged believe that you are serious? I hope not long, for you have done him a great injustice in not being fair and square with him the minute you found how distasteful his ideas were becoming to you. Honesty is always the best policy whether it be in thought or deed. If you haven't talked matters over—do so at once. I should say never marry a man if your ideas clash in the manner which you state—for such marriages are terrible failures. Marriage at its best is a game of chance—some hit the right number and collect the reward, while others turn the wheel with less success and gamble on and on, each turn being more disastrous than the other one. So to be mated with one where clash of opinions causes bickering, constantly means unhappiness in a very large measure and a break will come very soon in such marriages. Perhaps a situation might occur without divorce which would say, "You go your way and I will go mine." But, my dear, it is better to be separated than live this sort of life. What happiness can be found with a condition of this sort? Love has ceased to ablate in the household; a situation saturated with indifference prevails, the ties which make marriages successful have been broken into threads, therefore what is left—nothing but the alternative. But on the other hand a couple whose likes and dislikes agree, with perhaps only a few exceptions, you will find happy as larks. Perhaps as time rolls on and either of the contracting parties becomes of a more serious mind and changes somewhat in attitude and actions, he or she should have influence enough—guided by love, to cause the other party to change also. Let the two while young, enjoy pleasures together, then after there is nothing so terribly new to either, they will gladly later become reconciled to a more quiet mode of living. But to either party, who is prohibited the experience of seeing life, comes that period when there is a "call of the blood"—but should this call be experienced and seen together then when a more serious time arrives both are prepared and face it with happiness and no feeling of regret. In short, mutual understanding—congeniality, and an agreeable disposition will make for happiness, but clash of opinions means ruin. Truly, VEE TEE TEE. Helpful Suggestions If your bureau, or chest of drawers is too heavy to move easily, the problem of cleaning the floor under it and the baseboard behind it, is simplified by removing the bottom drawer. Half a rubber ball slipped over the handle of the paint brush will keep the paint from running down when you are working on an overhead space. When a caster in a chair or couch becomes loose fill the hole with putty and insert the shank of the caster in it. When the putty hardens, it will hold firmly. If you would welcome a change from plain mashed potatoes, boil an onion with the potatoes. Put the onion through the ricer too and season the potatoes as usual. When draining vegetables, use a cover a size smaller than that fitting the saucepan in which the vegetables are cooked. This gives enough space for the water to draw off, but the vegetables can be held firmly and will not slip through. A CHARMING NEGLIGEE Among the most charming new negligee models for fall are those of satin brocade in a graceful style that may be slipped into with ease. For what expresses a more regal comfort or luxurious repose than a neglige of this soft shimmering clinging fabric, One is certain to contribute its share to the full enjoyment of that half hour's rest before dinner, that tetde-tete with feminine friend or two in the privacy of one's boudoir. There are black brocaded ones—the most stunning on a fair haired wearer—deep rich shades for the brumette. THE FASHION REVIEW BY NAN VALENTINE Exclusive Tribune Feature. At this season we are apt to be interested in gowns for the formal occasions. There is a certain monotony about evening dress, especially to those who wear it four or five times a week, and we can not emphasize too much importance of simplicity in this particular gown. However, those who must see the same style of gown laid out night after night, are ever on the lookout for something that will vary the sameness. To those to whom it is the exception, it frequently provides a welcome relief to know that the black and white combinations have a most festive effect. The mention of black velvet leads one to refer to the continued emphasis on this evening medium by many fashionable women. In spite of the outbreak of gorgeous color, black is sustained. So also is white, and in the horse-shoe curve of the Metropolitan one spies almost as many creations of white velvet as appeared during previous seasons. Velvet of any color is flattering and if made on very simple lines will give even to the matron a very youthful appearance. It goes without saying that many of these black and white gowns fall into the spirit of the season by their touches of metallic lace or metallic trimming. The combination of black velvet with gold lace which I saw at a reception is especially effective. Here is a very excellent model in black chiffon velvet which was sponsored by one of New York's ultrafashionable set. There is an ex- From the Melting Pot The wise man will follow the same dictations of his own conscience and not be led by foolish advice of others. A woman in love is like a ship at sea without a captain - listlessly drifting, propelled here and there with the slightest wave, until some unusual occurrence brings her to realize what is going on. Don't try to show off in public. It invites unfavorable criticism. Your good reputation does not give you the privilege of being boisterous in a public place and getting away with it. Be able to control yourself better than that. Will-power is a more valuable asset than riches, for without it individuals become weaklings. Don't always think a woman is accepting everything a man says simply because she smiles and says nothing. She is simply weighing him in the balance to see if he will be found wanting. Gossipers never find good in anyone but themselves. Most people seem to delight in speaking ill of a person who has made a mistake instead of encouraging them and helping them to overcome their failing. "Let him without sin cast the first stone." A friend is one who sees your faults and tells you of them instead of telling others. Don't be a grafter. People are never in your presence long before they read your motives without any notification on your part, and soon shun you. A grafter gets by only so long. He thinks he is fooling others and is fooling himself. STORIES ABOUT THE PEOPLE WE KNOW Politeness to the humble as well as the rich was one of the characteristics of the late Booker T. Washington. Walking out early one morning, as was his custom when at Tuskegee, he met an old woman on the road. "Good morning, auntie," said Mr. Washington. "Good morning, Mr. Wash'n'ton," said she. "Where are you going so early, auntie" asked Mr. Washington, She replied: "Lawd, Mr. Wash'n'ton, I'm done where I use gwine." This story was told by a man well known to all but because of its very personal tone his name will be withheld. This particular benedict was in a leading department store buying silk stockings for a Xmas present, for one of his admirers. The clerk had helped him select several pairs of the leading shades when up walked his daughter to the self-same counter. Patting her on the shoulder he said, "Now, now, you have spoiled my Xmas surprise for you." And dad had to duplicate the order for one-half dozen pairs of expensive silk hose. William Jennings Bryan used to tell this good story on himself. He was on the program in a small town and before introducing him to the audience, the master of ceremonies turned to him and asked in a loud whisper, "Mr. O'Bryan, do you spake or sing?" A story indicating the presence of mind of Mr. L. M. Hershaw is told of his appearance before the Bethel Literary and Historical Society when it was in its prime and boasted of the --- tremely bold decollegee in the back, but the front, also in V shape, is comparatively high. Wing-like pieces of gold metallic lace fall gracefully from each shoulder. Beneath the irregular hemline one can see tiny scallops of this same lace. As usual, the gown was ably supported by its accessories. The feather fan of the willowy type is one of the most important of these, and the wearer of this gown carried a foam green version of this fan. For the debutante and the young matron the period frock still persists in some new and lovely interpretations. Quite a few of these picturesque wide skirted affairs are developed in heavy satin of which Sanvin seems very fond. One or two of the most charming of such models use moire as a basis. One of these moire frocks in soft pink on view at a recent New York show added deep bands of harmonizing velvet as decolletge, border of the wide skirt, and the girdle with long looped ends. Beading continues to be a favorite form of trimming for the evening gown and although it is used sparingly it is used effectively. A good example of this is offered by one of Paton's most stunning models of the season. In this gown of black velvet there is a necklace like band of strass that descends to the long waistline. Here it merges into an oblong motif of the same strass, and at this point one marks the upward draping of the skirt. Here trimming and line compliment each other, more than that, they blend into each other. best speakers and live-wire discussions in the country. Speaking in a very deliberate manner which characterized his delivery, Mr. Hershaw began his oration with the statement: "Born in West Moreland County, Va., unaided, by his own volition," but at this point the audience began to titter and finally burst into applause. Undaunted by this interruption, which to the best of speakers might well have been a calamity, Mr. Hershaw bowed to the audience, smiled and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, you have placed the comma in the wrong place," and proceeded with his delivery. When Using Elastic Elastic goes quickly if it is used for all the little undergarments, bloomers, etc. Why not use half the length of elastic and substitute with tape? This serves the purpose just as well. Put one-half cup milk one-half teaspoon salt, a dash of pepper, scant one-half tablespoon table sauce in the chafing dish, cover and when boiling drop in three eggs, sprinkle with three-fourths tablespoon butter in small bits, dash of salt and pepper. 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FRAZIER, CO. 232 T Street, Northwest Residence phone: N. 523 US FUNERAL HOME Delete Funeral is a matter of your choice. Expensive to go elsewhere when you need a E. W. BUNDY Funeral Director 99 Florida Avenue, N.W. Most Cherished among the Gifts bestowed by the Passing Year is the memory of the pleasant relations with those whom we have been privileged to serve. And so it is most sincerely that we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year PORO COLLEGE PORO HAIR AND TOILET PRODUCTS PROVEN WAY TO STOP FALLING HAIR and DANDRUFF The Thomas Frazier Co. Funeral Directors and Establishr wishes to announce to our many patrons eight years that we have been in business as "Efficiency and Service." As to our efficiency and service duri- nge to those families who have been our distress. We have never made or attempted to we leave that entirely to those whom we We think that every normal family to spend and is able to spend on any disinterested undertaker could kno- fect of cost entirely up to you. We do say, however, that we handle any or all of our competitors handle- one of them can or will display mon- n showing you through spacious sho- make the cost of your selection wha- and not what WE want to make it. Very respectful THOS. FRAZIZ 723 T Street, N Office phone: N. 7796 Private Ambulance North 575 BUNDY'S FUNE The price of a Complete Funeral is My prices make it expensive to go undertaker. E. W. BU Funeral Dirc 649 Florida Aven Most among the G Pass is the memory of with those who privilege And so it is that we Merry Happy PDRO HAIR Try This PROV TO STO HAIR and The Thomas Frazier Co., 723 T St., N.W. Funeral Directors and Undertakers' Establishment The Thomas Frazier Co., 723 T St., N.W. Funeral Directors and Undertakers' Establishment wishes to announce to our many patrons and friends that during the eight years that we have been in business our slogan has been and still is "Efficiency and Service." As to our efficiency and service during that time, we can refer you to those families who have been our patrons in their hour of great distress. We have never made or attempted to make the price of our funerals. We leave that entirely to those whom we serve. We think that every normal family knows better what it wants to spend and is able to spend on its deceased loved ones, than any disinterested undertaker could know; therefore we leave the subject of cost entirely up to you. We do say, however, that we handle the same line of goods that any or all of our competitors handle, and we can assure you that none of them can or will display more patience or take more time in showing you through spacious show rooms and helping you to make the cost of your selection whatever YOU want to make it, and not what WE want to make it. North 5750 BUNDY'S FUNERAL HOME The price of a Complete Funeral is a matter of your choice. My prices make it expensive to go elsewhere when you need an undertaker. E. W. BUNDY Funeral Director 649 Florida Avenue, N.W. Most Cherished among the Gifts bestowed by the Passing Year is the memory of the pleasant relations with those whom we have been privileged to serve. And so it is most sincerely that we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year PORO COLLEGE PORO HAIR AND TOILET PRODUCTS Dandruff, falling hair, itching scalp and baldness are enemies to scalp health and the growth of long, lustrous hair. Scientists admit they are "germ" diseases and to cure them the germ must surely be destroyed. There's no longer reason for having poor, unhealthy scalp and dull lifeless hair. It has been proven that MADAM C. J. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR PREPARATIONS are directly opposed to harmful Don't Experime USE MADAM C.J.WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR PREPARATIONS "WORLD RENOWNED" Experiment! C. J. WALKER'S FUL HAIR ATIONS OWNED" J. Walker's for sale by and by mail These and Mme, C. J. Walker's Skin Preparations for sale by Agents, Drug Stores and by mail The Madam C.J. Walker Mfg. Co. 640 N West St. Indianapolis - Indiana D Lincensed in Maryland germ life, that they attack only diseased tissues, tend to keep the scalp free from dandruff and itch, allay falling hair, enrich the scalp, stimulate growth and make for long hustrous hair. CHILDREN'S PAGE I am Proud of my Race. OUR LETTER BOX OUR LETTER BOX LETTERS OUR L APPRECIATES PICTURES Dear Editor: I have been too busy since the close of school enjoying my Christmas amusements to write to you, but I am doing so now. I want to tell you just how much I enjoyed those tickets to the Dunbar Theatre. I went to see Tom Mix in "The Everlasting Whisper." I will have to confess that it was a good picture, but not as good as Tom Mix in "Riders of the Purple of Sage." "Purple Sage" fascinated me more so than "Everlasting Whisper" because I have read Zane Grey's "Purple Sage" and wanted to see it in picture form. Editor, this is my opinion of "Everlasting Whisper." Dear Editor, please don't think me hoggish for trying for another prize, but I could not resist the temptation. THELMA E. CREW. P. S.—I am trying to make up for last time, so please consider this letter very long. BILL WRITES Dear Editor: I read your page quite often and just hadn't to make up my mind to write to you. I am in the eighth grade at Garnet School; Miss Payne is my teacher. I hope you will enjoy a merry, merry Christmas and a happy New Year. WILLIAM JACKSON. THE LITTLE PASTRY COOK (By Mrs. G. C. Hopkins) The editor of the Children's Page showed to me a number of letters asking him to start this department again. Here are two little recipes for you to try. Ideal Brown Bread You need 3 cupfuls of graham flour (salt to taste); $1\frac{1}{2}$ teaspoonfuls soda; 1 egg; $1\frac{1}{2}$ cupful Orleans molasses. Beat the egg and mix with the molasses, stir in flour and then add enough sour milk to make it thin enough to drop off the spoon. Stir all together just enough to mix well. Place in pan or bread cans. Place in oven until it becomes a light brown. Time about one hour. Inexpensive Cake You need 2 tart apples; juice and grated rind of 1 lemon; 1 cup sugar; 3 egg yolks; 2 heaping teaspoons flour. Mix flour with the sugar. Beat the eggs. Peel and nudge the apples into the lemon juice. Mix all of the ingredients and place in a double boiler and cook until the apples are tender. Not Guilty Traveler. "Your son just threw a stone at me." Irishman: "Did he hit you?" Traveler: "No." Irishman: Well, then he wasn't my boy." TRIBUNITE'S PLEDGE 1. I will never use the word "nigger." 2. I will learn all that I can about the history and traditions of my Race. 3. I will use my eyes and ears to detect slander against my Race, and I will champion my Race wherever I may hear such slander. 4. I will be proud that I am a Negro because God made me one, and, being a Negro, I will do all that I can add to honor my Race. SAMMY ENTERTAINS FOR CHARITY Sunshine Sammy and his company were playing Columbus, Ohio, Christmas week, and on Christmas morning he and his show presented a program for the Franklin County Tuberculosis Sanitarium and for the Children's Home of the City. Local daily papers devoted a column to describing the pleasure the little star and his unit provided for the distressed ones. SANTA WAS GOOD TO HER Dear Editor: I did not see my letter to Santa Claus on the Children's Page but he brought me everything that I asked for. Mother says that you sent my letter to him. I thank you for sending it to him and I thank him for being so good to me. Good-bye, from your loyal Tribunite. Very truly, BERNARD P. ROBINSON. BOOKS AND BOOKS Dear Editor: I am sincerely glad that you published the lists of books before Christmas. I made a selection of books and my parents gave me the books. From now on I am going to read more than I ever did before. I am going to get a library card. I hope that you spent a merry Christmas and I hope that your New Year will be a happy New Year. Lovingly and truly yours, FLORENCY C. FENNING(14) THANKS TO SANTA Dear Editor: Santa Claus was very good to me. He brought me a Negro doll, a carriage, an iron and ironing board, a dining room set of furniture, a stove, and a set of dishes. Thanks to him. Yours truly, MARY OWENS(9) NEGRO JOURNALISM APPROACHING 100th ANNIVERSARY (From the Buffalo American) The Negro press is nearing its 100th anniversary. John Russworm, a Jamaican Negro immigrated to the United States and graduated from Bowdoin College in 1826. May 30, 1927, Russworm brought out the first number of "Freeddom's Journal," not only the first Negro newspaper printed in New York City, but the first Negro newspaper in the United States. Russworm went to Liberia, Africa, when he edited the first paper in Liberia, the "Liberian Herald." He died in Liberia in 1851. May 30, 1927, the Negro press of the United States should assemble and pay its devotion to the father of Negro journalism in the United States. John Russworm—the William Bradford of the Negro press in the United States. POEMS By. Counten Gullen Mr. Cullen was recently awarded first prize for poetry in a contest, conducted by "The Crisis," since August, 1924, for the Amy Epingarn prizes for Negro literature and art. BLACK MAGDALENS These have no Christ to spit and stoop To write upon the sand, Inviting him that has not sinned To raise the first rude hand. And if He came they could not buy Rich ointment for His feet; The body's safe scarce yields enough To let the body eat. But Magdalens have a ready laugh; They wrap their wounds in pride. They fare full ill since Christ forsook the cross to mount a throne. And Virtue still is stooping down To cast the first hard stone. How Very Remarkable A traveler who was renowned for his tall stories on being asked out to dinner made arrangements with his friends, who were to accompany him, that they should kick him if he began to go too far. Quite early in the evening he started off. "That reminds me," he said to the hostess, "of a friend of mine who had a rose garden over ten miles long, and—he felt a kick—"and two inches wide." THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1926 C. LESLIE FRAZIER, Editor of The Children's Page SOLILOQUY OF A TURKEY Dey's a so't o' threatenin' feelin' in de blowin' of de breeze, An' I's feelin' kin' o' squeamish in de night; I's a-walkin' roun' a-lookin' at de diffunt style o' trees, An' a-measurin' dey thickness an' dey height. Fu' dey's somep'n' mighty 'spicious in de looks de da'kies give, Ez dey pass me an' my fambly on de groun'. So it 'curs to me dat lawly, if I caihs to try an' live, It conceals me fu' to 'mence to look erroun'. Dey's a cu'ious kin' o' shivah runnin' un an' down my back An' I feel my feddahs ruflin' all de day, An' my laigs commence to trimble evah blessid step I mek; W'en I sees a ax, I tu'n's my head away. Folks is go'gin' me wid goodies, an' dev's treatin' me wid caih. An' I's fat in spite of all dat I kin do. I's mistrus'ful of de kin'ness dat's errroun' me evahwhaih. Fu' its'jes too good, an' frequent, to be true. Snow's a-fallin' on de medders, all errroun' me now is white, But I's still kep' on a-roostin' on de fence; Isham comes an' feels my breast-bone an' he hefted me las' night, An' he's gone erroun' 'a-grinnin evah sence. 'Tain't de snow dat meks me shivah; 'tain't de col' dat meks me shake; 'Taint we wintah-time itsef dat's 'feetin' me; But I tink de time is comin', an' I'd bettah mek n break, Fu' to set wid Mistah Possum in his tree. W'en you hyeah de da'kies singin', an' de quahtahs all is gay 'Tain't de time fu' birds lak me to be erroun': W'en de hick'ry chips is flyin,' an' de log's been ca'ied erway. Den hits dang'ous to be roostin' nigh de groun'. Grin on, Isham! Sing on, da'kies! But I flop my wings an' go Fu' de sheltah of de ve'y highest tree. Fu' dey's too much close enttention— an' dey's too much fallin' snow— An' it's too nigh Chris'mus mo'nin' now fu' me. —DUNBAR. TO MAKE AN EXTRA FINE TOOTHED TRACING WHEEL The tracing wheel your mother has chucked away, some place is most too coarse for the things we fellows want to do. If she has no further use for it you may make a better one, no doubt, for her use as well as your own, by substituting a wheel from that old discarded watch works into the old handle. By using a whetstone and a little patience, sharpen all the teeth by whetting the sides of the wheel at the outer edge. Make them sharp enough to penetrate easily when borne lightly upon the material which is to have the perforations. After a perforation is made there is hardly any end to the number of tracings that may be made from it, and all alike too. Your mother will show you how to use the pounce bag to transfer the designs. WANTED 1. ANTED—Stories, poems, jokes, puzzles, riddles, essays, for this page. Boy Scout Work 1 SCOUT NEWS WANTED Scout masters are requested to forward their news to this page each week. News should reach this office by Tuesday noon before the Saturday on which they are to be published. Stories received after Tuesday noon will not be considered for insertion in the Children's Page. Mechanical requirements necessitate this early receipt of news. Copy should be mailed or delivered to the Children's Page Editor, 920 U Street, Northwest. Whenever possible, photographs of members of the Scouts who are prominent in their activities should be sent with the stories of the work of troops. PIONEER SCOUT In case it is not possible for a boy to affiliate with a troop and attend at least one meeting a year, he may upon application be enrolled direct with the National Headquarters as a pioneer scout. He is entitled to all the benefits and privileges granted to regular scouts. Blanks may be secured upon request setting forth all of the conditions of enrollment. VETERAN SCOUT ASSOCIATION When a scout has served a total of five years in the Movement, and has become a first-clas scout, provision is made for a suitable recognition of his long and faithful service through the establishment of the Veteran Scout Association, to membership in The Story of Mankind. By Hendrik W. Van Loon. (Boni & Liverighf) $5.00. Not only did it receive the Newbery Medal "for the most distinguished contribution to American Literature for Children," but it is the only modern book among 200 that has been chosen by the National Better Homes Council for its Ideal Home Library. Far famed as well for its splendid appearance and the fascinating colored and black and white illustrations by the author. A Short History of Discovery. By Hendrik W. Van Loon. (McKay) $3.00. This is one of the first and most delightful productions by the famous author of "The Story of Mankind." It makes history seem one of the most fascinating and entertaining and instructive of the arts. Fifty illustrations in Van Loon's inimitable style. Ancient Man. By Hendrik W. Van Loon. (Boni & Liveright) 95 cents. For children as well as for everybody else there is a good book in the Modern Library. It is "Ancient Man," which is a sort of "Story of Mankind" in prehistoric times. Illustrated like all the author's books with his inimitable drawings in black and white. Stories of the Vikings. By Maurice Dunlap. (Robbs) $2.00. Recreating the spirit of the Viking times in tales of legend, romance and bold adventure, this book contains seventeen wonderful stories of the Norsemen. Blood-red adventures, related one to another, founded upon the sagas of the great Snorra, the master storyteller of Iceland. Illustrated. BE PROUD OF YOUR RACE ace. outWork which he now becomes eligible. Life membership in the Association costs but fifty cents, and entitles one to wear a Veteran Scout Pin costing fifty cents to three dollars, according to quality. It also entitles one to wear the Veteran Scout badge on his uniform, and to continue to wear the scout uniform and badge of highest rank while in the United States of America even though circumstances have compelled him to give up, at least for the time, any other connection with scouting. The obligations of membership in the Veteran Scout Association are as follows: (a) to live up to his scout obligation for life; (b) to keep the local scout authorities in the community in which he lives informed as to his availability for service to the community in case of emergency; (c) to take an active part in the promotion of the cause of Scouting as the circumstances and conditions in his case permit. For veterans of ten years' service upon registration as such and payment of registration fee of fifty cents an appropriate badge is also available. In some communities, the local members of the Veteran Scout Association have organized themselves into a Veteran Scout Corps and besides camping together and having various social activities together, have taken definite leadership training, so that they could, in fulfilling their obligations as Veteran Scouts, be of greater service in their own troops and otherwise to scouting. Veteran Scouts should remain registered members of their troops for which no fee is charged. Scouts officials are also eligible. The Outline of Science. By J. Arthur Thomson. (Putnam) 4 vols. Each $4.50. A plain story simply told of the wonders of science. The whole field of scientific discovery is covered accurately and fully, but in so simple a manner that young people, whose interest leans in the direction of science, can easily comprehend. The Young People's Shelf of Science. Edited by Edwin E. Slosson. (Macmillan) Tenative price, each $2.25 Edwin E. Slosson, author of "Creative Chemistry," etc., is well known in many fields, but in this science he is most at home, and best able to introduce to the public authors whose fame hitherto may have been limited to professional circles. Each book fully illustrated. Everyday Mysteries: Secrets of Science in the Home. By Charles Greely Abbot. The Little Black Coal. By Ethel C. Elliot. (Stokes) $1.00. The wonderful story of coal, from beginning to end, told by a little Coal in the nursery scutter in the half-hour before it goes to join its glowing brothers in the grate. Illustrated in two colors. The Book of the Stars for Young People. By William T. Olcott. (Putnam) $3.00. This volume conveys all of the knowledge about the heavens for which children are so eager. It is accurate and authoritative without being technical. The author has made it almost a storybook by including the mythical tales of associated with the stars. --- Daughter—Our teacher is teaching us how to spend money. 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Mrs. Hankerson is spending the holidays with her son and family, Mr. Mrs. J. H. Hankerson. MISS GUNN-ENTERTAINS AT JANCHON Miss Dorothy Lee Gunn, the youngest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. A, H. Gunn and a school teacher of Snow Hill, Md., entertained a few of her friends at luncheon on Monday, December 28, 1925 at 1 p.m. at her residence 1312 9th Street, N.W. Among those present were: Miss Lillian Carter, a primary school teacher of Phoebus, Va., Miss Ethyl Preston, a kindergarten teacher of Washington D.C., Miss Ethyl McDowell, a French teacher in the Norcom High School, Portsmouth, Va., Mr. Bob Curtis, student of Hampton Institute, Mr. Preston, student of Hampton Institute, Mr. Madison Tignor, teacher of English Downington Institute, Downington, Pa. A welcome repast was served, after which the guests engaged in games, etc. UNIQUE CLUB Miss Elsie M. Cameron, 1920 R Street, N.W., entertained the Unique Nine 500 Club at her residence Wednesday evening. The guests included Mrs. M. Wayman, Miss Z. Wooding, Mrs. E. McDonald, Miss W. Brosn, Miss K. Beard, Mrs. W. Simmons, Mrs. I. Pierson, Mrs. A. Pitts, Mrs. V. Reid, Miss A. Menard, Miss C. Wilkins, Miss E. Graham, Miss M. Cardwell, Mrs. C. McDowell, and Miss R. Wilkinson. The club prize winners were Mrs. W. Simmons and Miss W. Brown, and the guest prize winners were Miss M. Cardwell and Miss A. Menard. A NEW YEAR'S DAY RECEPTION The St. Catherine Club together with representative members of the Ladies' Boards of Managers and Directors of the St. Anna's Home will receive on New Year's Day from six to eight p.m. at the Home, 2224 N Street, N.W. On the Ladies' Boards are Mrs. Taliafero, Mrs. Thomas J. Brown, Mrs. Arthur Brooks, Mrs. Joseph I. Greenlease, Miss Valerie Chase, Miss Julia Smith, Mrs. George Thompson, Mrs. Raymond, Miss Emma Smith, Mrs. Julia Brown, and Miss Maud Weymum. Prominent in the St. Catherine Club are Misses Fannie Cromwell, Eva Hunt, Pearl Denney, Mabel Freemann, and Marguerite Smith, and Mesdames Marion Sumner Westmoreland, Viola Collier Jaekson, Lumina Nunley Kiets, Nell McKinney Parker, Lula Howe Robinson, Emma Green Murray, Edward H. Lawson, Idea Profit, Alma Fortune, and Josephine Lawson Harley. HOLIDAY VISITORS Mrs. Margaret Porter Gilmore and baby Elizabeth Gilmore, the wife and daughter of Dr. A. C. Gilmore of St. Louis, Mo., were recent visitors in the Capitol City, spending most of the time with her parents Rev. and Mrs. John Porter, Sr., 415 B Street, S.E. and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gilmore, 142 Seaton Place, N.W. Ravford Logan of Virginia University faculty spent the holidays at the home of his father Arthur E. Logan, Sr. 1427 Q Street, N.W. NEW CHEF AT GRAVES Mr. Joseph Graves, owner of Graves Cafe has secured as head chef, L. Frederick, who for the past 22 years has been prominently identified with many of the leading hotels of the country. Since coming to Washington, Mr. Frederick has been chef at the Grace Dodge Hotel and the Monterray Cafe. With the coming of chef Frederick, Mr. Graves announced that he will specialize in turkey and chicken dinners, which will be in addition to his already established features. THE COLLEGE ALUMNAE CLUB On Saturday evening, the 19th inst. the club was at home in honor of newly elected members. After these were introduced, the president, Miss Juanita Howard made an address in which she welcomed those joining, re- lated something of the history of the club and set forth its aims and ideals. Several musical numbers were rend- ered during the evening. While re- freshments were being enjoyed an in- formal discussion of the report of an inter-racial conference was partici- pated in with much interest. Williston Parrott Wedding Williston Parrott Wedding Another beautiful wedding of this year took place on Monday evening when Miss Grace Williston, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edward D. Williston, was married to Dr. Owen Parrott of Baltimore, Md., at her home, 1612 S Street, Northwest. ; The bride was gowned in white crepe studded with crystals, pearls, and rhinestones, tulle and lace bridal vell. Miss Aisley Lindsay of the Baltimore High School was maid of honor, wearing green tinted tulle, silver trimmings, yellow roses, pink snap dragons and ferns. The bridesmaids were Miss Gladys Parrott, sister of the groom, and Miss Peggy Williston, sister of the bride. Miss Williston was attired in green taffeta, silver trimmings, and Miss Parrott in yellow taffeta with gold trimmings. The home was artistically decorated with a profusion of smilax, holly heather, blooms, ponsetts. In the large bay window in front of a huge embankment of flowers was a small Episcopal altar, where the Rev. Doctor William V. Tunnell performed the ceremony. Miss Jessie Covington of New York City, a schoolmate of Miss Williston at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and later the winner of the Juilliard scholarship - for the post graduate studies in music in the new school of music, came to play the wedding march. She was attired in pink satin with silver lace trimmings. The bridal party entered between silk ribbons stretched by the two small children. Mrs. Williston, wearing blue chiffon velvet with silver lace trimmings, led the wedding march on the arm of Master Thomas Williston, cousin of the bride. The bride entered on the arm of her father, Dr. E. D. Williston, who gave her away at the altar. The out-of-town guests were Miss Bessie Patterson of Hampton Institute who wore flesh color crepe dechine; Miss Harmione Parrott of Detroit, Michigan, sister of the groom, wearing blue georgette crepe; Mrs. A. Lamer, Fayetteville, N.C., who wore gold lace and green georgette; Mrs. T. J. Williston of Wilmington, N.C., who wore white satin, fur, and pearl trimmings; Mrs. Sue Peyton Wortham of New York wearing pink georgette with beaded and ostrich trimmings; Mrs. Joseph Sweeney of New York arrived in Princess lace studded with rhinestone trimmings over flesh pink; Miss Margaret Smith of New York gowned in silver lace and metal cloth. Edna Clifton West and Mary Francis Settles, both attired in pink chiffon acted as ribbon bearers, and Miss Helen West as flower girl. The couple were the recipients of a large variety of costly presents from their numerous friends in the city and from other parts of the country. A large reception followed the ceremony, after which the bridal party and assistants were served supper, and the younger set indulged in dancing. Dr. Countee Cook acted as best man and Capt. Mehlinger introduced the guests at the reception. JOHN WEBB'S DAUGHTER MARRIES Hot Springs, Ark., Dec. 31—(By the Associated Negro Press)—It has just been announced that on the fourteenth of November, Miss Emma Elease Webb, daughter of John L. Webb, supreme custodian of the Woodmen of Union, became the wife of Theodore R. Lawson. In the summer of 1923, during the sessions of the National Negro Business League, the life of Miss Webb and her father was saved by Dr. Robert R. Moton of Tuskegee, after they had been almost oversome while swimming. MASONIC FRATERNITY HOLDS 10TH ANNUAL SESSION Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 31—(By the Associated Negro Press)—The 110th Annual Session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of Pennsylvania, was held on December 14 and 15 at the Masonic Hall, 409 South 11th Street. James R. Williams, Acting Grand Master, presided. The session goes on record as being the most harmonious held in this jurisdiction, business being carried on with dispatch. NEEDLEWORK GUILD DISTRIB UTES GARMENTS The Anacostia Needle Work Guild distributed eighty-nine garments to the needy residents of the village on Christmas morning. They were assisted in their work by Drs. Smith and Walker, Messrs. Dyson, Stewart and others. Miss Sally Underdine is president; Miss Emma Hutchins, secretary; Miss Isabel Stewart, treasurer; and Miss Louise Sayles, director. MRS. R. C. ARCHER'S PARTY On Tuesday evening, Mrs. R. C. Archer entertained a 500 party of ninetables. Those present were Mrs. Lelia Thomas, Mrs. Nettie Jackson, Mrs. Marion Crusor, Mrs. F. D. Lee, Mrs. M. D. Butler, Mrs. E. C. Cox, Mrs. D. Williston, Mist Hattie Gilliam, Mrs. M. L. King, Mrs. William Tignor, Mrs. F, T. Wiggins, Mrs. C.-E. Barron, Miss Olive Young, Mrs. C. Bowlin, Mrs. Mayne Simmons, Mrs. A.-J. Beverley, Mrs. W, Simmons, Mrs. W. H. Wallace, Mrs. Albert Reed, Mrs. Alice Durloo, Mrs. Gates, Mrs. Mary Lew, Mrs. Wm. Stevenson, Mrs. Scurlock, Mrs. Reeder, Mrs. J. D. Baltimore—Mrs. J. A. Lankford, Mrs. R. O. Robinson, Mrs. L. Archer, Mrs. Gertic Williston, Mrs. H. Burwell, Mrs. R. C. Clayton, Mrs. E. M. Holcomb, Mrs. Edna Perry, Mrs. Andrew Lanair, Mrs. Etta Walker, Mrs. Velma Romans, Mrs. J. Cuney, Mrs. Ellen Brown and Mrs. A. E. Archer. The first prize was awarded Mrs. Barron, the second Mrs. Mayme Simmons, the third Mrs. Beverly, the fourth Mrs. Willie Simmons, and the fifth Mrs. Wallace. ter having spent an enjoyable holiday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Syphax. Mrs. Alice D. Cary of Morris-Brown University was in the city for a few days the guest of Mrs. L. U. Beckett and Mrs. Moller Carver. Mrs. Carl left Monday for Baltimore to attend the Zeta Phi Beta. Miss Marie Hardwick of Howard Pauline Mrs. H. Johnsons Jones Mr. tertain Princess J. Brit Day. MRS. OSBORNE ENTERTAINS CORTERIES Mrs. Richard Osborne of Linder Street, entertained the Corterie 500 Club Monday the 21st. The club members are Mrs. J. D. Baltimore, president; Mrs. Richard Osborne, vice president; Mrs. Ellen Brown, Mrs. J. Lewis Taylor, Mrs. Henry Simmons Mrs. C. W. Williams, Mrs. E. A. Holman and Mrs. O. A. Williams. Among the guests present were Mrs. Perry Price, Mrs. J. A. Lankford, Mrs. Leland Simmons, Mrs. Rose Mrs. Melendez King, Mrs. Hix, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Milton Mrs. F. D. Lee, Mrs. Tignor, Mrs. M. D. Butler, and Misses Berdie and Janie Page. The guests' prizes were awarded to Mrs. Simmons, Miss Janie Page and Mrs. Hix. The club prizes were carried off by Mrs. Simms, Mrs. O. A. Williams and Mrs. J. D. Baltimore. MRS. FANNIE WARE TAYLOR VOLUNTARILY RETRES Mrs. Fannie Ware Taylor, a teacher in the schools for twenty-eight years, was retired at her request, December 16th. Mrs. Taylor taught previous to her marriage when she resigned. She was later reappointed and assigned to teach atypicals, where she had splendid success. In 1000 she was assigned to the regular grades and taught the fourth, fifth and sixth grades with marked success. Mrs. Taylor served as head teacher at the Douglass-Simmons School for several years. MISS RUTH LANIER ENTERTAINS A most delightful evening was spent on last Tuesday evening when Miss Ruth Lanier, 152 Thomas Street entertained her Five Hundred Club. Those receiving prizes were: first, club prize, Edith Clayton; second, Pansy Cox; third, Eleanor Scott; first guest prize, Evelyn Winston; second, Lillian Eleazer. Those present were: Mesdames Camille Webb, Christine Holton, Evelyn Vanderhoof, Lillian Eleazer, Elennor Scott, Edith Clayton, Minnie Payton, Emma Lewis, Pansy Cox, Katie Dean, Beaulah Davis, Beatrice Lancaster, Vivian Turner; Misses Lucille Dean of Greensboro, N. C.; and Valerie Chase. A toothsome repast was served and a very pleasant evening spent by everyone present. BRAWNER-SPENCER NUPTIAL The wedding of Miss Constance Brawner, a teacher in the public schools, and daughter of Mrs. Catherine Brawner of Port Berry, Va., and Mr. Charles Spencer of Missouri, took place in the Parish of Father Lackey at high noon in Charendon, Va., December 25. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Oliver Brawner of Washington, D.C. She wore a gown of peach geogette, blonde satin slippers and a glittering head dress. Miss Lottie Jones, the bride's only attendant, was maid of honor and wore a gown of pea green colored georgette. The best man, Mr. Charles Mason, was neatly dressed for the occasion. Little Misses Catherine Brawner and Genevieve Winston also stood with the bride. After the ceremony a wholesome dinner was served, which had been prepared by the grand mother of the bride, Mrs. Mary Gordon, at the home of the bride, 1701 Second Street, Northwest. The dining room was beautifully decorated in keeping with the holiday season. The table was decorated with laurel and red candles, a basket of Christmas flowers forming the centerpiece. Among those present were Mrs. Catherine Brawner, mother of the bride; Mrs. Mary Gordon, grandmother; Mrs. Alice Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Overton, Mrs. Mabel Carroll, Miss Mabel Brown, Mr. Houstas Thompson, Mr. Harry Latisaw. Miss Mary T. Summer attended the Omega Psi Phi convention at Tuskegee, Ala. during holiday week. Due to serious turn in a long continued illness of Thomas H. Green of 1111 Gwinette St. Savannah, Ga., who is the father of Joseph H. Green, teller at the Prudential Bank of this city and of Ionia Green, stenographer on the staff of the Tribune, the letter has been obliged to hasten home. It had been hoped to have the father son his son and daughter in their new home in Washington, and the younger Greens may yet have their desire accomplished. Mrs. Matilda Wall Douglass and Mr. McKinley Douglass were tendered a most beautiful marriage reception Wednesday, December 16th at 8 o'clock by her sister Mrs. Blanch E. Meade, at her residence 115 Thomas Street, N.W. The guests consisted of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. King, intimate friends of each family and out of town guests of Baltimore and Westwood, Maryland. The bride wore a beautiful white beaded crepe-de-chee dress, silver slippers and stockings. Her veil was most attractive draped with orange blossoms. The house was beautifully decorated. Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Smith, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Durloo, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reed, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Archer, Jr., have as their holiday guests Mrs. R. C. Archer, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Archer, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Archer of Norfolk, Va. Messrs. Francis and Robert E. Svphax are returning to their respective universities. Boston and Michigan, af- ter having spent an enjoyable holiday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Syphax. Mrs. Alice D. Cary of Morris-Brown University was in the city for a few days the guest of Mrs. L. U. Beckett and Mrs. Moller Carver. Mrs. Carl left Monday for Baltimore to attend the Zeta Phi Beta. Miss Marie Hardwick of Howard University, entertained Saturday with a luncheon in honor of Mrs. Cary. Mrs. Corilia Johnson of Seaton Place had a dinner party Sunday in honor of Mrs. Cary. Those invited to meet her were Mrs. T. W. Wilson, Mrs. Fannie Taylor, Mrs. Emma M. Holcomb and Mrs. Marian D. Butler. Mrs. Julia West Hamilton spent Sunday in Baltimore where she addressed club women. Mr. and Mrs. Al Howe, formerly of this city who have been making their home in Chicago, Ill., are in the city the guests of Mr. Howe's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Howe of 1534 T Street, Northwest. Dr. William Brown of Philadelphia was the guest of Miss Etha Collins during the holidays. Mr. Hilyer Robinson accompanied by Miss Lawrence Smith, motored to Knoxville, Tenn., last week where they will be the holiday guests of Miss Smith's parents. Mr. William Dix is spending his vacation in Greensboro, N.C., visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Glovie B. Johnson who has been confined to her room is able to be out again to the delight of her many friends. Miss Lucille Dean of Greensboro, N.C., has been royally entertained during her stay in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Turner of 1716 2nd Street, Northwest. Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Freeman formerly of 237 Florida Avenue, Northwest, are now cozily domiciled at 1510 Q Street, Northwest. Mr. Sidney Williston, son of Dr. and Mrs. E. D. Williston and his little daughter, Isabelle, spent a few days in the city last week. Mr. Williston is located in Pittsburgh, Pa., at the present time. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gary of 208 S Street, Northwest, entertained at dinner on last Sunday in honor of Mrs. Alice Myers Wright, of New York City who spent several days in the city during the holidays. Miss Elnorist Young of Third Street left Saturday to spend a few days with her parents in New York City. Mrs. Ethel Cash, Helen Jones, and Miss Mabel Warren, accompanied by Messrs. Herbert Jones, Percy Maples and Oscar Johnson were the guests of Mrs. Isabelle Little in Baltimore who entertained them at dinner on last Sunday. Miss Jennie R. Woolridge spent Christmas in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the guest of her sister, Mrs J. W. Tyson. Miss Gladys Thomas from Oberlin College spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Thomas of 1021 New Jersey Avenue. Miss Annie Woolridge who has been teaching in Westmoreland County, Va., spent Christmas in the city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Woolridge of 345 Elm Street, Northwest. Miss Alice Preston of 151 Rhode Island Avenue, has returned after spending a pleasant Christmas holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Preston in Welsh West Va. Miss Madline Marshall of Keystone, W.Va., who is attending the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority convention at Howard University, will be the guest of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bridgeford, 340 Elm Street. Mrs. Ethel Cash entertained Misses "The Restaurant of the Little Trays" PHYLLIS WHEATLEY Y. W. C. A. Bids you come and try Home Cooking Regular Meals, Special Dinner Parties Banquets Pretty Colored Dolls Talking, Walking, Crying, Sleeping Specially Priced to close out Stock also Exquisite Perfumery and Stationery Good Cigars and Candies at Board's Drug Store 1912½; 14th Street, N.W. Phone, North 2221 NOTICE The annual meeting of the stock- holders of the Southwest Housing Company will be held at 319 G Street, S.W., Friday, January 29, 1926, at 8 p.m. Election and reports. R. H. CHAPMAN, Secretary 2-9-16-2 Pauline, Washington, Mabel Warren, Mrs. Helen Jones and Messrs. Oscar Johnson, Benny Caldwell and Herbert Jones on Christmas Eve. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bridgeford entertained Mrs. Mary Richardson, Miss Princess Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. J. Brinson at dinner on Christmas Day. Mr. Thomas E. Posey, a member of the faculty of the West Virginia Collegiate Institute, is spending the holidays with his parents in this city. Mr. Posey received his masters degree from Syracuse University, June.25. Mr. William F. Nailor, 1133 20th Street, was dangerously injured when he was knocked down by a taxicab. He was taken to Emergency Hospital in a serious condition. Indianapolis is represented at the Kappa Alpha Kappa Sorority by Mrs. Lorene Taylor as a delegate from the Kappa Chapter of that city and Miss Murray Atkins, a national officer of the Boule. Funeral services were held from Moon and Allen's funeral parulors for Mrs. Frances Acivith, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rachael Dixon, 1825 T Street, Northwest, on Xmas day. Mrs. Shamwell, 1328 R Street, Northwest, had as her guests Sunday, her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lockette, of Philadelphia. Miss Evelyn Johnson, sister of Mrs. Rufus Moore, 1316 U Street, is spending the holidays at Danville, Va. with her parents and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Headen were Sunday guests of relatives and friends, coming down from Philadelphia for the day. Mrs. Sarah Davis, 76 years old, was found dead in her bed by relatives at 1908 15th Street. Death was due to natural causes. Attorney Armond W. Scott spoke at Wilmington, N.C., Sunday, 27th. The Elks of the town made it a gala day for him. Mrs. Robert Croker of Boston, announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Gladys Gertrude, to Mr. Oliver Cromwell Neil of this city. The marriage will take place some time in June. Mrs. Harry Parker, is seriously ill at her home in Riggs Street. Messrs. Clyde Jones, Charles Roberts and Otto Washington, of Boston, are in the city for the holiday season. They plan to stop over in Canada en route home. J. Finley Wilson, exalted ruler of the Elks, is spending the Xmas season with his wife in this city. G. H. SAULSBURY -310 Pennsylvania Ave., S.F. Washington, D. C. Baby Photos A Specialty Prompt and Careful Attention Given Portrait Work Ball Room and Banquet Other High Class Group and Commercial Work When electric effects get out of order call upon C. F. SMITH, Electric Contractor. All day and night service. Repair work on lights, vacuum cleaners, motors, machines, stitchers, irons, bells, etc. 4612. Meade St. N.E., Deanwood, D.C., Phone Lin, 8361. Mme. 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You undoubth phone call will bring full informa- uneral Home 8747 this establishment has given service and Quality to hundreds vice qually important in the con- ncy in technical require- tic understanding must go The National Association of Wage Earners, Incorporated Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, Pres. A Labor Organization With a Constructive Program. Headquarters located at 1115 Rhode Island Ave. N.W. Miss M: M. Kimball, Publicity Director SUPPORT THYSELF WORK N.A. OF W.E. Wage Earners' headquarters have been the scene of many social affairs of the season during the week, as well as a mecca for many out-of-town visitors to the nation's capital. The regular monthly meeting will be held at headquarters, Thursday at 8 p.m., January 7. All members are urgently requested to be present. This first meeting in the New Year will be social as well as business. The rush during the holiday season well nigh depleted our emergency list. Our practice classes will start anew immediately after the New Year, in order to meet the constant demand for "trained help." Our plan to give each member of our organization a memorial gift of one hundred dollars is meeting with popular favor. At the next meeting, let each member bring a new member so as to reach the 2,000 mark. Many of the out-of-the-city Wage Earners remembered to report their stockings in time for the Christmas tree. Please bring or send yours in before it is taken down. BARRY FARM NOTES In the absence of a regular pastor, St. John C. M. E. Church, recently had Rev. J. C. Carroll and presiding Elder G. T. Long occupying the pulpit on Sundays. St. John Church is preparing to erect a new brick building in the early spring. Attorney John H. Wilson is now occupying his new home on Nichols Avenue, the main thoroughfare of the suburb. It cost nearly $15,000. He is an active member of the Columbia Lodge of Elks, No. 84, and a success- ful member of the bar. Presiding Elder C. M. Blount of the Greensboro District, North Carolina, of the C. M. E. Church, is spending the Christmas holidays with his family on Stanton Road. We would like to see for new year: The Tribune circulation here reach 1000 weekly readers; The Campbell A. M. E. Church able to finish their new church in time for Easter Sunday; The Bethlehem Baptist Church will have selected a minister before February 22. St. John C. M. E. Church will have selected a minister before February 1. As usual, Watch Night services at the local churches, drew a large number of church goers. The singing of the old hymns rang out as the new year came in. Falls ChurchNotes Mrs. Lena V. Dixon, Agent Shrevees Street The president of the Colored Village Improvement Society, Falls Church, wishes to express her thanks for the presentation made on the 17th instant, at our third anniversary. It is one that I treasure very highly indeed, it being a bouquet presented to me in life—one I can see and use. I prize it dearly cause it came from this organization of the community. May every citizen of this town of ours give us their hearty support, and we'll assure you that we can make this organization the best of this kind in the community. in the committee. S. L. Lee, President Mr. Roscoe Ewin is improving very slowly, as also is Mrs. Mattie Thomas. Master Carson Prather has gone to his home, Gaithersburgh to spend his holidays with his parents and other relatives. Mrs. Mattie I. Talbert of Washington, Mrs. Lena Dixon's sister, paid her a flying visit. The Second Baptist Sunday School celebrated their Christmas tree exercises on Monday night. The program rendered by the little children was very good. Much credit due to Mr. Tolbert Thomas, Mr. Daniel and their code of teachers. The Queen Esther Household of Ruth No. 917 of the G. U. O. of O. F. spread joy among the sick and aged of the community with Xmas baskets of fruit. Sisters Fannie Richards, Rody Thomas, and Nettie Ford, carried the gifts to brighten the hearts of those who were bestowed with the gifts. The funeral of Mr. Robert Bradly was held at the Second Baptist Church on Tuesday, December 29. The speakers paid him a high and worthy tribute. ALEXANBRIA, VA., NEWS ALEXANBRIA, VA., NEWS Alexandria Agency. Mrs. Gertrude C. Hopkins 812 Madison St. Phone. Alexandria 293 Samuel Griffin, about wenty-five years of age, was fatally shot between two and three o'clock last Sunday morning by Joseph Smiley about twenty-four years of age. The shooting occurred at the residence of Clarence Reynolds, 812 Wilkes Street. Jealousy over a woman is believed to be the cause of it. The shooting was done in the presence of eight persons. Following the shooting Smiley fled but was later arrested in a house on North Henry Street. Griffin was rushed to the hospital in a taxi and it was found he had been shot in the abdomen and leg. The coroner's jury met Sunday afternoon, presided over by Dr. T. M. Jones, and hearing eleven witnesses, returned a verdict to the effect that Griffin died from the effects of gunshot wounds inflicted by Smiley. The testimony of witnesses was that the shooting was unwarranted. Following a preliminary hearing before Judge F. G. Duvall Smiley was held for the action of the grand jury. John M. Murray, familiarly known as "Uclee John," died on Christmas eve at the home of his brother, Freeman H. M. Murray, 813 Princess Street. He had been in poor health for some time, yet his death was unexpected. He was unmarried. See elsewhere in this paper for story. On Monday night, last, the Sunday Schools of Meade P. E. Chapel, and of the Presbyterian Churches' held their Christmas exercises and distributed candies and gifts to pupils and teachers. Roberts Chapel M. E. Sunday School and Alfred Street Baptist Sunday School held their Christmas celebrations on Tuesday night and the children of both schools carried out their parts beautifully. Gifts and candies were given to pupils and teachers. Special Missionary services will be held Sunday morning at Roberts Chapel Sunday School and also special services by the Epworth League at four o'clock. Miss Alouise Parker is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ruth A. Parker of 810 Duke Street. Miss Parker has been making her home in Philadelphia. Mr. Henry Brooks, formerly a resident of this city, was the Christmas guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary Brooks of 729 South Fairfax Street. Mrs. Mamie Evans of 805 South Fairfax Street continues confined to her home, her recent illness having left her in such a condition that it is difficult for her to walk. Miss Edith Littlejohn, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Littlejohn, 604 South Washington Street, was the holiday guest of her parents. Miss Littlejohn will return to South Carolina where she is attending Benedict College. The circulation campaign for this paper will be resumed the second week in January. Solicitors will visit every house in the city. If you are an old subscriber please mention the paper to your friends. Also mention your friends to the solicitor. Mr. Raymond Boisseaux is visiting the home of his parents for the holidays. The erection of the Ebenezer Church is progressing wonderfully. To date the outer walls have reached the height of the top of the second-story windows. The plans are to go into the new building in early spring. Rev. Thompson, the pastor of the church, is supervising the work of the building. Regular services are being held on a building on the premises. Mr. J. R. Craig Madella from Lawrenceville, N.J., is spending the holidays at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Norris Cooper, 801 Madison Street. Cards ar out announcing the marriage of Miss Gertie May Jackson, daughter of Mrs. Malaissia Jackson, to Mr. Thomas E. Martin, December 19, 1925. They were at home to their many friends, December 30th, from 9 to 11 a.m., 309 North St. Asaph Street. IN MEMORIAM MADELLA—Sacred to the memory of our dear loved one, Maggie Mr. Madella, who passed out one year ago, December 31, 1924. Gone, but not forgotten. By The FAMILY. Little Miss Ernestine Thaxton of 532 North Columbus Street, was entertained at her home on December 29 by her father. The evening.was spent in playing games and dancing, refreshments were served. About eighteen guests were present. Mr. Page Toliver of Brook Station, Va., Sunday, December 27, was the guest of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fields, 820 Madison Street. Emmet Miller, Jr., son of Rev. Emmet Miller of Petersburg, Va., spent the holidays with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert P. Tancil, of Prince Street. Dr. Leon Tancil of Chicago, formerly of this city, visited his sister and brother during the holidays, Miss Mollie Barrier and Mr. H. P. Tancil. Th All Stars Athletic Club gave a dance on the night of December 28, at Odd Fellows Hall. The hall was beautifully decorated and with the many beautiful gowns of the ladies THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 2. 1926 Church and Sunday School LINCOLN CONGREGATIONAL TEMPLE NOTES At Lincoln Congregational Temple Sunday morning, Rev. R. W. Brooks will preach his annual sermon. His subject will be "What of the New Year?" Have ye succeeded this year along our chosen lines or have we merely marked time? Shall our goals be higher this year than they were last year or are we satisfied to do no better? What is necessary to enrich and make life worth while? There will be special music. The public is cordially invited to worship with us. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Next Sunday at Second Baptist Church, Third Street between H and Streets, Northwest, will be conservation Day. At 11:00 a.m., Rev. J. L. S. Holloman, the pastor, will speak on "In the Beginning-God." At 3:00 a.m., the pastor will preach on "Joshua, the Courageous Leader." There will be the regular watch There will be the regular watch time: 10:00 p.m. Thursday, night, December 31 We wish everybody a happy New New Year. JOHN WESLEY A.M.E. ZION CHURCH NOTES Last Sunday at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, 14th and Corcoran Streets, Northwest, the pastor, Dr. H. T. Medford preached an able and interesting sermon from the subject "Xmas without Christ." At 3 p.m., the 75th or ("Diamond") Anniversary was observed, Bishop E D. W. Jones delivered the Anniversary Sermon, the Union Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church Ushers served, the Church History was read by Atty. S. M. Dudley, the Church Extension Secretary, the music rendered by the Senior Choir of John Wesley Church was a rare treat to the heart, with Prof. G. E. Battle, directing, and Mr. J. Leon Page, organist. At 5 p.m., the Anti-Segregation Drive, sponsored by the Colored women of D. C., held their mass meeting, a most interesting program was heard, Miss N. H. Burrowes, presided. CONSECRATION AT WATCH MEETINGS Boston, Mass., Dec. 29—As commencement of a nation-wide drive for fulfillment of the basic principles of the Declaration of Independence in its 150th anniversary year, the National Equal Rights League urges Colored America to follow water meetings with brief conservation service, to start enforcement movement with 1926, the sesquicentennial year. Prayer, readings of Declaration preamble, short address on its fulfillment, is a suggested program. Union services with midnight pilgrimages to a central church or special session at watch-meetings are alternatives. Gold prizes will be awarded for two best racial enforcement slogans sent to League at 9 Cornhill before February first. Those under 15 words will be given preference, Editor Carl Murphy of Baltimore Afro-American, editor Rhodes of Philadelphia Tribune and three others to be published next week will constitute the judges. The League will supply historical pamphlets of race's early services for the Declaration and afterwards for 6 cents in stamps to aid the 6 months' movement of repeated demands for fulfillment. BECKETT RECOMMENDED TO CARNEGIE HERO FUND COMMISSION Walter W. Todd, of 770 Columbia Road, and other friends of Andrew Beckett have sent a letter to the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission at 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, asking for the grant of a thousand dollars to Andrew Beckett for his bravery in saving the payroll of Jelleffs department store on Saturday, December 19, when attacked by three robbers. The carnegie Hero Fund Commission gives gold, silver and bronze medals, together with a sum of money to those whom they select for heroic deeds; each case to be judged on its merits. The letter to the Commission is as follows: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, May I call your attention to the heroic deed performed by Andrew Beckett, pay roll messenger, and respectfully ask that you consider him as one who is worthy of a medal and the money reward that is given with it. I ask for your earnest consideration of this worthy, brave man for the following reasons: He overcame and disabled three hold-up men. He subdued them all with the gun which he took from one of them, knocking one unconscious, and shooting the two others. He was unarmed when he was attacked. He had never carried a pistol in his life. He had never fired one. The $6,000 pay-roll had been taken from him. He alone recovered the money. He is small in stature. The hold-up men were large and powerful. He displayed pure and unadulterated courage of the highest order. Every newspaper, bank and business house in Washington endorse his splendid courage. President Coolidge summoned him to the White House for congratulations. Respectfully, W. W. TODD made a very pleasing sight. The Hotel McGuire at Frederickssburg, was almost completely destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning. The building and equipment was owned and operated by Dr. W. L. Harris, who until recently conducted the dental office now occupied by Dr. Blue on North Alfred Street. The loss is estimated at ten thousand dollars with insurance of about two thousand. The colored Baptist church next door was also badly damaged by fire and water. Social Activities of the Catholics (By Francis Spriggs) A grand military ball will be given by the Second District Commandery of the Knights of St John on Thursday evening, January 7, 1926, at Odd Fellows Hall. Music will be furnished by the Knights of St John Jazz Orchestra. The district officers are Col. L, DeReel Holton, Lt. Col. J, S. M. Gordon, Lt. tary ball will be given by the Second District Commandery of the Knights of St. John on Thursday evening, January 7, 1926, at Odd Fellows Hall. Music will be furnished by the Knights of St. John Jazz Orchestra. The district officers are Col. L. DeReef Holton, Lt. Col. J. J. Lancaster, Capt. C. M. Gordon, Lt. W. G. Gwynn, Lt. L. S. Holton, Lt. E. L. Kenney, Capt. C. B. Plummer, and Lt. J. E. Owens, and Major John Gresham. A New Year's Eve reception for the Knights of St. John Band was given at Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday, December 31. The Knights of St. John Orchestra played under the direction of Prof. Eugene Jackson. The Department of Commerce has awarded a license to The Council Review to operate a broadcasting station at their office, 808 C Street, S.E. This was made public by the editor at a reception held at the office Sunday. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wade of Hughesville, Md., Mr. John Cole, Mrs. A. J. Webster, Mr. Albert Edelin, Miss Susie Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Smothers, Mr. and Mrs. Lee, Miss Fannie Hall, Miss Mary Smallwood, Mrs Maria Spriggs, Mrs. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Simmons and the staff of The Council Review. Brief talks were made by all. Refreshments were served and a radio concert under the direction of Mr. Turner, the radio editor, was enjoyed. These round table gatherings of The Council Review grow in popularity. The call letters for the new broadcasting station are 3AJF. Mrs. E. Holton, mother of Col. L. DeRef Holton, was elected president of St. Monica's Auxiliary No. 140 of the Knights of St. John, succeeding Mrs. A. E. DeVaul, who made a wonderful record while in office. Col. Daniel Spriggs was re-elected president of Commandery No. 8 of the Knights of St. John, with the following officers: James A. Jackson, first vice-president; Frank Wood, second vice-president; James E. Brown, recording secretary; John F. Lancaster, financial secretary; John Holland, treasurer; C. Tippert, L. S. Holton, J. Plummer, S. Small and H. Quander, members of the board. A. Christmas entertainment was given by the Junior Ladies' Institute of St. Cyprian's Parish on Tuesday evening, December 29, at the parish hall, 13th and C Streets, Southeast, featuring Mr. Thomas Heathman. The splendid work of the young ladies was appreciated by a large crowd that turned out at the afternoon and evening performances. Talent from all parts of the city is registering for the big dramatic organization to be launched by the Council Review under the direction of Mr. Thomas Heathman. A Xmas Breakfast was given by Mrs. Mary Diggs at her residence, 314 Kentucky Avenue, Southeast, Christmas morning. This is an annual affair, to which those who are honored with an invitation go direct from the midnight mass to the home of Mrs. Diggs where a real old-time Xmas breakfast is served, stories of long ago are told and games of all kinds are played. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. John Lancaster, Mrs. Josephine Christian, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Plummer, Miss Henrietta Waters, Mrs. Jannie Christian, Mr. James Plummer, Miss Jannie Holton, the editor of the Council Review and Miss Sarah Simms. Miss Susie Franklin, Miss Marie Wade and Mrs. A. J. Webster, have been added to the editorial staff of the Council Review. The Christmas Reception at Murray Palace Casino on Xmas afternoon and evening was a grand success. The St. Cyprian Holy Name Society elected officers for 1926 as follows: Rev. Father Lee, spiritual director (re-elected); James R. Winter, president; James Fenwick, vice-president; William A. Johnson, secretary; John H. Brown, treasurer (re-elected); Captain Addison Dent, marshal (re-elected). RABBI KRASS PROTESTS AGAINST RACIAL PREJUDICE AT LAWYERS' CLUB The need for fellowship and greater racial and religious tolerance was stressed by speakers of the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Protestant and Jewish faiths at a luncheon of the Lawyers' Club, 115 Broadway last week. About 200 members and guests attended. Rabbi Nathan Krass of /Temple Emanu-El attacked the theory that the Nordic race is superior to all others. "No race is so superior to others that it can subject those others to its ideals and desires," he declared. In his studies of the Bible he had never been able to discover that ordinary races were made from earthly dust and that the Nordic race was made from gold dust, Rabbi Krass continued. "And I have not been able to learn from evolutionary history that the Simian ancestors of the Nordic race could crack cocoanuts any better than the forebears of the other races." he added. SCURLOCK PHOTO Standing: Mr. Harry L. Young, Mrs. Marie Curtis, Mrs. Julia Marshall, Mrs. Alice Anderson, Mr. Frank Tanner; Sitting: Mrs. Dorothy Williams, Mrs. Estelle J. Evans and Miss Estelle, Smoot. The Columbia Conservatory of Music, 1911 9th Street, N.W., Wellington A. Adams, Director, announces the establishment of Neighborhood Branch Music Studios in charge of Advance students training for Teacherships along with their regular major course. Beginning January 2nd, 1926, these branches will accept pupils who, meantime, will be under the direct supervision of the main office and shall be awarded promotion to the main school upon recommendation of branch teacher. Addreesses as follows: Branch No. 1—1778 Willard Street, N.W., Apt. 2, Julia Marshall, Teacher. Branch No. 2—2414 F Street, N.W., Marie Curtis, Teacher. Branch No. 3—625 Virginia Avenue, S.E., Alice Anderson, Teacher. Branch No. 4—1429 Duncan Street, N.E., Estelle Smoot, Teacher. Branch No. 5—Lakeland, Md., at residence of Gertrude Walls, E. J. Evans, Teacher. Branch No. 6-32 P Street, N.E., Harry L. Young, Teacher. Y.W.C.A.News Y.W.C.A.News Recently the Musical Art Club gave a most delightful recital at John Wesley Church. The program was a genuine treatment to all music lovers. The motive which prompted the entertainment was a desire to start a fund for a new piano for Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A., suitable for artist use. Up to date the receipts over and above expenses have been $170.75 which will reach at least $175 when all returns are in. The community unites with Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A. in sincere thanks to all the members of the Musical Art Club for starting such a unique fund. Which musical organization will be the next to add to this fund? Phyllis Wheatley extends to its many friends wishes for a most prosperous year. As is its custom for many years, there will be Open House by the Board of Directors on New Year's Day from 6 to 9 p.m. The main feature of entertainment will be a "Musical Tea." Special Vesper services will be held on Sunday at 4 p.m. Rev. U. G. King of Asbury M. E. Church will be the speaker and Miss Mary Martin will be leader. PULLMAN PORTER PERSONALS Mr. Alex Richardson has returned from New York after visiting his wife who is ill in the Rosevill hospital. Mrs. Ellen Cole formerly of Washington who resided at the Alanisted Farm, Md., is now with the Jimmie Cooper Darktown Frolic which will be at the Howard the week of January 4. Mr. N. Richardson has closed his farm The Alanisted Farm, Md., until March 15. December 31, 1925 Dear Porters:— Mr. Edward Scott whose name for the Birmingham District, for the Industrial Conference in Chicago is up before you, is asking the porters of Washington and other Districts for support. He is a veteran in the service but a man with the ideas of a twenty century man, assuring all that the interest of the men will be taken regardless to cost. Thanking you in advance for your support hoping to be able to carry to success the wish of all porters. I remain TED SCOTT Everyone Prefers The Velvet Kind ICE CREAM John Williams Dead Mrs. Frances Williams, wife of the late John Williams, departed this life December 16, 1925, at her late residence, 351 C Street, S.W. She was born in Arundel, Maryland, and came to Washington, D.C. when a small child, and had lived here until the time of her death. She was a devoted mother and bore her illness with patience and Christian fortitude. Her funeral was held Sunday, December 20, 1925, at 1 P.M. from the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church, where she had been a member for years. The pastor Rev. E. B. Watson, spoke touchingly and eloquently on her life as an exemplary Christian, as also did Rev. W. J. Howard. Rev. James E. Ennis, and Rev. A. Sayles, who were life long friends. Vocal solos were rendered by Mr. J. Stanley Brooks, Mrs. Gladys G. Green, and the directress of the choir, Miss Laura Tyler. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Interment was at Harmony Cemetery. She was survived by two daughters, Mrs. Daisy Miller and Mrs. Pinkney M. Gordon, one son, Mr. John Williams, and a host of relatives and friends. JOHN H. HARRIS PROTECT YOUR Purchase MORTGAGE REDEEM cover decreasing Mortgage in Policies issued in sums from provisions are grant Victor Insur Anthony Overton, Pres. PROTECT YOUR MORTGAGE Purchase MORTGAGE REDEMPTION POLICY designed to cover decreasing Mortgage indebtedness on your home. Policies issued in sums from $2,000 to $5,000. Disability provisions are granted with this policy: Victory Life Insurance Co. Branch Office: 1238 U Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. Local Agents W. L. RUDD W. H. HOLLOWAY L. W. E. LEW M. M. HA J. 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PARKER Subscription Ra $123. Deli For Sale 2 Advertising Die Washington Tribune Published Weekly at Washington, D.C, by HE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Incorporated 920 U Street, N.W., Phone, Potomac 1667 @iwtered 2s sc¢ond-class matter July 7, 1922, at ‘the Post Office at Washington, D.C., under the Act of March 3, 1879 3. MORRIS MURRAY ...........-..-President WILLIAM 0. WALKER ...... Managing Editor WAS. A. JACKSON ...........Executive Editer ~E.Z. PARKER .........<.. Contributing Editor Subscription Rate: One Year, $2.50; Six Months, ‘$1.25. Delivered by carrier, 20c a month For Sale st All Newsstands, Se per copy. Advertising Rates Furnished on Request. THE OLD AND THE NEW Smother page of our record is turned. No seat achievement has been accomplished. yet we awe continued our struggle for betterment with such persistency, muking s little improvement rere and a iittle there, that we feel encouraged. Segregation, discrimination, and the like, have scme nesrer and nearer to 2 show down. Our white brothers sre beginning to reslize that some scamfession must be made to the Colored races lest amb trouble result. ms a ‘Wegro business men have tzken a new interest, Veanching out from concessionaires, limited in @keir possibilities, into others of unlimited scope. Mace edusstors and leaders are turning their ef- istts into mice profitable channels /for the Negro. Heze und there are found many ceases of those cwho take advantage of existing conditions for sel- sh ends. However, there are others, few in num- Yeez, who have worked untiringly and fought un- eeasingly to gain recognition for the Negro on the basis of his merit. Segregation, discrimination, jim-crowism, and ait their atiendent evils are still causing humiliz- ‘tion and inconveniences. The fight ‘between labor ‘nd capital is no‘less intense. Educational facili- ties for the Negro have gained impetus especial- yin the Southland; interest in things racial, poli- tical, and economical has increased; and there is amare unity of purpose but no less confusion in ‘economies and religion. For the New Year, we look forward to more senganization and co-operation. We shall expect Begro business men to cater more to the public: sapplying its demands. We shall expect our Ne- gx political leaders to lay more stress upon working from within local politics to build up 2 “uation! aspect and interest for“a betterment of Race political health. Civie organizations need ‘te come to a niore definite point of view. Negro editors should set a specific plan of accomplish- ‘ment and never fail to drive home a thought, nor overlook an opportunity to press on to their goal, ‘Beads of fraternal orders should organize, co- seperate, and co-ordinate their thoughts, efforts ‘and finance so as to inaugurate a fund which may ‘be used by deserving individuals of their respec- tive orders for business, the purchasing of homes, sand other legitimate purposes. The church should ‘turn its attention more to the eare of the soul ‘than to the grandeur of the edifice and things for- ‘eign to the Christian or other religion, ‘We do not expect these to be perfected to- ‘marrow, nor next year; but wedo hope that Race ‘kadlers in the several and various fields will give sew impetus to the movement to place Colored ‘Americans in a position which will give them ree- egaition among-men. THE SWEET CASE AND OTHERS Colored Americans have been aroused high pitch in regards to the Sweet case, Lave teen stirred to such an extent that emotions have swayed their thinking and amg. ‘The question involved in. Dr. 0. Sweet's case, as his defenders aver, is in ¢ weally this: Has un American citizen. though he be a Negro—a right to prote ‘home? Contributions are asked for; contributio ‘given. For what? Surely not to prove th ‘tention of his'defenders for we read in the | a a ae ea Colored Americans have been aroused to a high pitch in regards to the Sweet case. They tave been stirred to such an extent that their vemations have swayed their thinking and reason- amg. The question involved in. Dr. O. Haven ‘Sweet's case, as his defenders aver, is in essence weally this: Has un American citizen—even ‘though he be a Negro—a right to protect his ‘home? ‘Gontributions are asked for; contributions are ‘given. For what? Surely not to prove the con. ‘tention of his defenders for we read in the Fourth ‘Amendment to the Constitution, “The right of the ‘people to be secure in their persons, houses. . . shall not be violated.” _ 3 is a common law maxim that a man’s home is is castle, and so may be protected. While we cangret that a fatality grew ‘out of Dr Sweet's ‘protection of -his ‘home, and while we are willing 9 give him'financial support in effecting his ‘final apquittal, we can not fully concur in some of the ‘assthods used imhis-ease and other so-called race wmses to secure financial assistance from the Public. ? ‘The Tribune believes that Dr. Sweet and his smssociates were fully justified in what they did “md are suffering legal jeopardy because of their zacial identity, and hence they should receive all possible assistance. Yet it should be made clear, “hat the case does not involve any matter of legal sagregation aud of course it is in no sense a ‘dest case of segregation. ‘And this is true of all the sezregation cases so Zar brought to the higher courts; not one has ‘Theen truly a test-case.» All, more or less, have theen of a personal character; and neither their cc nor“Tosing has had or can shave other a moral effect. ‘What is most needed is to draw specific test eases. An example of this sort of case is being moticed in the ‘papers here in Washington’ at this ime. A certain lady has notified the authorities ‘that she intends to drive a horse and buggy upon amy and all streets regariless of a regulation prohibitine the driving of horses on certain streets. Her object is to test the validity of the regulation. 5) & “That is the proper method toqpur-ue in bring- 7 ing a Yen! test case; by which we mean, a case from witjch no individual proposes to profit or re- ceive reccripense on account of any Hitimiliation or THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, | JANUARY 2, 1926 See ee = ————— tion. Once legal-and public segregation oa i separation are “thoroughly scotched, offensive | # £ practices of that sort in all- walks of Jife will | # # eee eens | | COHEN GETS CLEAN SLATE \8 ther-Folks 2 ——— ‘The exoneration of Walter L. Cohen, comp- ‘troller of customs and Republican. leader in Louisiana, by a white jury, even though by order of Judge W. I. Grubb, is, indeed, almost conelu- sive proof of Mr. Cohen’s innocence. The odds ee against’ him. He is a Negro -hoiding ‘an ‘office of authority in the Federal Goverrment, in the South, an office wanted by all “4ily-whites.” ‘His position is an uneasy one, subjected to offers ‘of bribes from all angles. But his exoneration clearly shows that he has held fidelity above mubies. | The “lily-whites,” having failed in their ef- torts to prevent his appointment, have ‘put forth (strenuous efforts to remove him. ‘They have failed in every attempt to-prove his: ineffidiency, end it seems, as a last resort, working on the ‘theory that ali Negroes have a price, they had hope of removing him by getting him to-accept bribes. But-thanks to the mettle of which-he is | made, the principle of fidelity to-which be has dedicated his services has been held inviolate: Hie has evinesd that = Negro cam rise to high ‘office and prestige and yet not be buyzble. He has weathered a storm of the vilest opposition ‘and has‘come through unscathed. He chus rises ‘igh in thevestimation of those who thin‘, and he rhecomes 2 eredit to the Negro race and to the nation of which it forms a part. | THE LAST FIVE AWENDWENTS | Representative Thomas W. Phillips recently |said that the present unrest in the United States jean be daid tothe last five amendments to our ‘Constitution. “He says thst, beginning with the ‘Fifteenth, which exfranchised the Negro, and ‘ending with the Nineteenth, whith enfranchised ‘comen, we have @ “series of innovations which ‘have undermined rather thar strengthened our Government.” Representative Phillips is, apparently, confused |in his reasoning, for the Fifteenth Amendment ‘can not be placed in the same eategory as the ‘Eighteenth. The Fifteenth has strensthened our }Government. It has made the Negro a ¢whole man.” In the first article, second section, third ‘paragraph of the Constitution, the Negro was characterized as being virtually only three-fifths (of a person. It was the Fifteenth Amendment, |whieh gave him the lacking two-fifths and made him equaliy responsible with other citizens for ‘the rise or fall of our nation, He pays his pro rata tax, sheds or offers to shed his ratio or more of ‘blood that: this nation shall forever stand. _ Nor has the Fifteenth Amendment been a’ fi- nancial loss, No bureau is. maintained for its enforcement; no high-salaried officers are em- ‘ployed to use or to squander publie funds in car- rying it into eeffet, Whatever ‘burden has been added by its ratification has been’ placed upon the shoulders of the already constituted authori- ties, Nor has the judiciary become so oyer- crowded on its account that dispensation of jus- tice has been retarded. Its inception was a bold manifestation of those ‘sublime sentiments of our Declaration which pro- laim:— “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that ‘all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit ‘of happiness.” © | ‘This amendement is a law which serves as a protection of the weaker against the stronger, enabling those. most subjected to oppression to get a foothold and preventing them from being rushed by others, On the other hand, the Eighteenth Amendment restricts personal rights. If says in effect that you must be a Protestant even though ‘you-want ‘to be a Catholic. It has created a new crime which carries with it a lure of profit. It has en- gulfed men who, without its enactment, would be engaged in gainful occupation or production. It has diverted untold mental energy from the State, the church, and all other organizations, ‘Thugs and murderers have increased. As a con- sequence, our Government has lost and its prog- ress has been retarded. What-is needed is to protect ‘the masses from the individual ond the individufl from ‘the masses. Such should be the purpose of all laws. We need no civil law, as the Eighteenth Amendment, to Frotect the individual from himself. Such should ke left to his intelligence and his -conscience. We shpuld, however, instruct him along. those Jines whieh purport to'make him a bette ethical, mental, and physical being. We hope that Representative Phillips and his colleagues ‘may appreciate the proper function of law and direct their energy and influence to re- peal all those which do not serve as a protection and refrain from enacting those which restrict personal rights. > = Whatever may be one’s opinion concerning the Durkee case at Howard University, it ‘must give cause for thought to read in the press that at the recent hearing by the trustees that the white @eans and professors who were called upon, or who volunteered to make statenients, were all for the president, while thé colored members of the faculty, generally, spoke in opposition to his polities. One can scarcely imagine such a situa- tion in the days of General "Howard or of Presi- dents Patton’ and Rankin. What has brought bout the change? —_ Those felks who claim that the Almighty in- tertees directly in the affairs of men, and by so Going brings to pass the earthquakes, pestilences end other calamities to punish the wicked and the oppressors, should consider the fact that nearly’ all of :the men who lost theit lives in a recent mine disaster in Alabama were colored, end the most of them left wives and children. This suggestion is not intended as a reflection ‘on the ‘Almighty but rather on the intelligence of those who purport to interpret to us His wa) My People and Other-F, olks ‘L used to think that our musical comedies were far-fetched as to theme, overdrawn in the depic- tion of the Negro. character, and given to slan- dering the Race with clever euphonious expres- sions; but that was before looking into, with more or less careful attention, the Defense Fund ac- tivities during the past week. z First, I have, been assuredthat no theatrical production has ever been presented with such elaborate and'expensive costuming as we saw par- ade up and down the aisles of John Wesley Church as. the beautiful collection chorus “did their number,” to borrow a show shop phrase. The show shop isagaim recalled as we think of the many “gyp" managers: who never hesi- tated to change the billing for their shows, when they found the public Yailed to respond to the old show under its original title. Oh, well, “De- fense Fund” sounds as good: as does the old mcuth-filling term that connotes fat salaried boys on famed Fifth Avenue, New York. Even the government has had 2 hard time to keep tab on some'types of show people in its effort to get a report on ticket sales, and other income for the purpose of taxation. Just so, the same big public that the government represents ‘is having some hard time to learn “How Come,” and we hear the refrain: “Everybody wants to know where the money’s-gome” Fifth Avenue Headquarters took no chances, they had a staff tam. onthe grounds. ‘Seven affairs characterized the week. Three of them fone being termed am “Anti-Segregation dance”) were given im one of Mr. Crandall’s dance balls “Anti-Segregation™ How bout the ‘other eight play houses owned by Mr. Crandall? ‘Oh, we see! They ure not segregated—“darkies” are only “excluded.” Nice moral principle there. How pleasant and Sitting to“Anti-Segregate” as we dance to the profit of the most wholesale eegregator im the city. ‘There appears to be deep-dyed mystery in the plot to make a-hitherto dowager, the traditional villainess, 2 person of power in the Royal cir- cles. Then, too, there-are the counterplots to give eminence to certain strivers’ so-called clubs, while real clubs are permitted to carry the bur- den. Finally, there are the minor plots: to si- lence some officials and exalt others; secret meetings that are accidentally uncovered—Oh, the elements sve all present; all that is needed is a playwright, even a historian might make a pretty good flourish, so patent are the features, Alack-a-day. Nevertheless, it was a lot of fun for all concerned. The socially elect strutted their stuff; those who have been nominated, and yet hope for election, got a play for a small price, The Race lovers who had been neglecting the ‘parade of events heretofore were given » chance to get on the band wagon, and the low-brows were graciously permitted to buy into contact— for a aminute, Any wonder that we on the side-lines have been laughing so heartily? ai - Thé Negro is a culture loving group. Every- body knows that. It is also known that Wash- ington, D.C, is the cultural centre of the Race group, even as Boston is the traditiorial cradle of the general education of the American public at large, No other community can boast of so many well educated persons as the capital city. The Negro contingent of executive and civil service cffiee holders here is composed of pesnle who j were the cream of their respective communities; indeed, they were important leaders before they attracted sufficient political attention to get started in the direction of the Nation’s capital. Howard University boasts of a faculty of over a hundred’ to’ whom two thousand students re- spond, ‘Three thousand high school ‘pupils are | under the tutelage of perhaps a hundred teachers. | There are in all probability n half thousand dther | teachers with seal-bedecked diplomas: to attest their accomplishments in mental matters and to testify to their innate love of literature- Seores of lawyers 'have we in Washington, who-on divers oceasions spout Greek and Latin maxims. Doc- tors dre so plentiful that when children go to school they can hardly reach the temples of public learning “for the physicians*and-dentists’ cars parked thereabout as the professional men daily motor wives, sisfers, and sweethearts to the source of daily bread. The aforementioned with their ‘families make x host of leamed -people, people whom one “would suppose would be deep- ly interested in the American: Negro Academy, ‘that aeme-of Race heights in the realm of letters. ‘The “Academy ‘meets yearly in Washington where those “dicty” persons would -naturally be expected to provide a correct setting and a proper atniosphere-for the august body. But, Agnes, they are all wrong. ‘The idea don't work out. Why, My Dear Girl, don't you know ‘that™ even with Alain LeRoy Locke (former Rhodes scholar and Howard professor, of many ‘neademic distinctions, and with a history of’heavy sacrifice for the-alumni of Dear ‘Old Howard to say nothing of being author of the reigning. re- cent race"book) on the program, the opening ses- sion was a-dud. Girlie, really, would” you be- lieve me? ‘Phere were actually nineteen men ind five women sufliciently interested im the-histary of cur literature to respond. Nine of that few were from distant cities, one coming all the way from Wilberforce just to listen. The Academy is held in greater esteem elsewhere than in the centre of culture. Those who came were handicapped in-teach- ing the Cleveland school where the meeting was held by the-ears parked before the curb on T Street—cars ‘that belonged to the ypatrons who thronged the ‘Howard Theatre more than @ block away where Ethel Waters and her gitls were giv- ing a demonstration in Art in—in—, well, in about as pee ‘as the law allows. Our se culture. | Sa . le a : MUSIC FORUM BY WELLINGTON ‘ADAMS SSS SS SEE ROLAND HAYES SINGS HERE you dhe of the wonilers of the w NEXT TUESDAY } And ef course, she did. Next Tuesday evening, January 5th, at the Washington Auditorium, the ‘National Capital will hear one-of the world’s Zreatest singers, a _ native American whose career has. startled the entire musical world on both sid@s of the Atlantic. . |The management. of the Boston ‘Symphony presents this eminent ten: or and it is interesting to note com- iment ina local white daily, as fol- ows: “Roland Hayes, remarkable colored tenor, . ... has won his way ‘to international fame oyer many ob- stacles. Born on the Small Georgia farm of his mother, a former slave, Hayes: worked his way through Fisk ‘University, in addition to helping sup- port his family. It was at Fisk Uni- versity that he first learned something ‘of the quality of his voice, Aided and encouraged by a ceacher, .. . he gave a few concerts and then ‘decided to try his fortune in Europe. He-had barely enough to finance an appear- ance in London, but this recita) proved the turning point in his career, ‘The whole of London flocked to bis recitals... Next there came from Paris an invitation for ‘him to sing with the famous Colgne Orchestra, fhere and later in Vienna and Berlin, he became the singer af the season.” | ‘The Story of Melba The retirement, as told in a former cable from England, of Madame Nellie Melba, whose golden voice charmed the world through a long and -suecess- ful career, reminds me of aistory told by a close friend of thers, of the éarly beginnings of this great “singer. ‘When Melba first went to England from Melbourne, Australia, her birth- place—from which’ by the bye she hose the name “Melbe;"*now a house hold word with face ‘powders ‘and. ice creams called after her—she was very much disheartened when being igiven an audition by Sir Arthur Sullivan, of Gilbert and Sullivan fame, to hear that if she persevered in her determi- nation to be a singer she might posibly attain some success in comic opera. Melba, who had far. higher ambjitions,- was ‘terribly. diseouraged, and weeping bitterly, heart-sick with defeat, went to Paris in one final at- tempt to win'the interest of Madame Marchesi, then the best khown teach- er in France. Marchesi listened to her, and when the hearing was over, she’ took the giel’s hands in hers and said with a catch inher voice, “My child, stay with:meyand I-will make N. Y. INTERESTS PILE CLAIM AGAINST LIBERIA WITH STATE DEPARTMENT MEANWHILE FIRESTONE INTER- ESTS BEGIN ACTUAL WORK . William Karlin, coynsellor at law, New York City, on behaif of a client has filed ‘with the Department of ‘State a claim for $5,000,000 against ‘the Republic of Liberia. The claimant, acting for himself and for other’ ‘stockholders of the Americo Liberian Industrial Corpora- tion, alleges that the Liberian Govern- ment illegally refused to perform its part of an agreement as it was re- quired to do by an Act of the Liberian | Legislature, signed: and approved by \the then Liberian President, whereby gis corporation became possessed of very valuable noninfringible rights and privileges over an area of 768,000 [agate ‘acres--of Liberian territory, |The claimant further alleges that be- j cause of this failure on the part of in the agreement between the corpora- tion was prevented from exercising |the rights and privileges as set forth lin the agreement betwe nthe corpora- [tion and the Liberian Government. | Among the valuable privileges thas granted to the corporation were the following, viz: the sole right to grow, cultivate, purchase and sell all kinds of vegetable products, «including rub: Ider; to establish plantations, expert- mental farms, employ experts, etc. ; to construct, operate and keep in good eondition harbors, bridges, roads, res- ervojrs, canals, ‘docks, wharves; to make full use of spresent waterways, have full water rights; to build and operate railways, - tramways, ‘omni- busses, motors, lorries, wagons; to erect warehouses of all kinds; to build ships; to establish banks; and in gen- eral to develop a large tract of Li- berian territory. — In his claim to the State Depart- ment, William Karlin, “the attorney for the claimant, stated that in view ‘of the rights granted by ‘the Liberian Government to the corporation, com- prising as they do, rubber fields of inestimable value in 1200 square miles of territory, the damages suffered by the claimant may conservatively be estimated at $5,000,000. Inquiry at the State- Department ‘elicited an admission of the ‘filing of ‘the claim, but our reporte: could fret no statement as to the probable ac- tion upon the «matter. According to the Washington Star, ‘we get'the following story: “Firestone ‘Porees Clearing Liberian Jungle for Givantic Plantation : Scheme “Akron, Ohio, “November _30.— Clearing away of ‘the Liberian jungle preparatory to the planting of 1,000. ee acres of rich Afriean soil’ with 100,000,000 rubber trees fizs been be- jgun by forces miafthalled from the ends of ‘the ¢arth by Harvey S. Fire- ‘stone, president of the Firestone Tire rand: Rubber ‘Company. “By January 1, 240 representatives: of the Akron ree >= be~in ‘Liberia, pushing Pro} which ‘Mr. Firestone said will be supplying you dne pf'the wonllers of the world.” And of course, she did. The Story of Hayes As with Melba s0 with Hayes but in a more pathetic, disheartening man- ner. Consider his humble birth, color, poverty and still he plodded on »with defeat staring him in the face time and time -again. America, yes, this same America which now welcomes him with open erms, shut the door of opportunity in his face, so to speak, before he ‘went.abroad. And now, since Europe aeclaims hiny; since Par- is and Berlin worship his art; Ameri- ea forgot his COLOR, his birth and his environments and’ wraps him up securely in her mantle of “Divine Art.” All of this though in the pre- vailing scheme of American prejudice. _ The selfsame “local management” handling this attraction once refusedl to accept colored patrons because of offending loeal whites; the selfsame “Weshington Auditorium” segregated loeal citizens in ‘an international: fi; council entertainment composed of colored performers, and. very’ recently withdrew financial backing because of eolored participation in the ‘defunct ““Washineton May Music Festival As- sociation” affair. _ : Certainly they Want to heay him in [Washington now: and’ Why? because he is being engaged all through the South as well as North-and West and Washington grew abash, ashamed of herself and a Southern tity too of the deepest dye and shade passing up ‘such a desired attraction! eWe weleome Roland Hayes back to the National. Capital; ‘back “among some of his warmest friends and ad- mirers; back’ where staid intellectuals stalks through the “old town"; back where culture is bred in atmosphere; back where ‘music not yet is a lost srt but is growing slowly and surely to definite proportions devdided of sing- ular impediments. | Again, we welcome -ypu, Roland Hayes, taker of q Race in art! HARRIS PLEASES NASHVILLE AUDIENCE Nashville, ‘Tenn, (By The Asso- ciated Negro Press)—The recital of Charles Harris, pianist, in the A. and I. State College Chapel Friday even- ing was a brilliant musical perform- ance. Mr. Harris accompanied Roland Hayes for three years and proved to his large audience the reasort why he was selected for-such a distinguished acitBicn between 25 and 33 per cent of the }world’s crude rubber within the nex: ‘decade, | “The leasing transactions already are completed with the Liberian gov- ernment, The construction of wharf- age-facilities ‘has begun at Monrovia fhe Liberian capital, and the planting of the first 50,000 acres is under way. “This first ‘planting will be com: pleied within the next six months ‘and a quota of at least the same size will be completed in the six months following. “The Liberian acquisition” and de- velopment by. the American company is certain to bring down rubber prices which have bounded upward in the last several months, in Mr. Fire- stone's opinion. f 1,200 Acres Now Producing “Three coneessions~have been ob- tained by the Firestone company from the Liberian government. The _most was the lease of 2,000 acres of ‘land, previously held and partly de- veloped by British planters: Twelve hundreds acres of this land, now planted in rubber trees, is producing mypber and is to'be a nursery and experiment basis for the larger A- | mévigin- project. | The-second leasé, which is the mil- lion-aere acquisition, gives the Ameri- vean company ‘not ‘only the right to »plant» and produce’ rubber on ‘that bacreage, but gives it all other rights, ‘such as! mineral, sub-soil-and timber rights. The timber rights are given the company tax-free. | “A third ‘grant ‘by the Liberian gov- vernment gives the company the right ito construct its’ own lines” ‘af com- munication’ within'vand ywithout the plantation for its private ‘use, with~ “out taxation. ‘In addition to the planting, calti- vation and collecting the rubber, the ‘Firestone eompany is improving -the ‘harbor xt Monrovia. From the shar- oor roads will radiate into the “hin- Gerlands.: Tet he. entice ares of “the ‘country, whi 48,000 square’ mil fecalnck exactly that of’the State of ‘Ohio—there are ‘but_ 1000 miles. of passable “highway. This mileage. is. “segregated ‘and uneonnected. ‘Towns to be-Built “Hospitalsalso will be built and laborers’ huts will be -construeted for the ‘housing of the natives who ‘dre to be brought from their pagan vil-| Jages into the modern, sanitary Amer- iean-built towns. ‘Provision is being made for the im- portation of foodstuffs to replace the local production that willbe lost when the natives cease cultivating “their own farms and -¢@ to work on the fubber plantation. “Several thousand ‘of these laborers wil! shortly be at work for the Ameri- can conéern, employment being made on the basis.of-one man to every two, acres. Thus, if 50,000 acres are planted within the next six. month= as is contemplated. 25,000 natives will be employed for that tract. 7 “Facilities at present provided to! Liberia will be sufficient, “Mr. Fire- stone believes. Ships now ply regu- larly coastwise from London and other European ports te Monrovia and from New Orleans,and New: York to Li- beria.” Letters to Editor SeOMMENAd Erie ‘Editor of the Washiricton ‘Tribune, 920 U Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. Dear Editor: = I assunre that-those who read the editorial columns of a paper expect to find there crystalized opinions on the problems that mest vitally affect the group of which that.paper is an or- gan of expression; opinions that are based upon such ap analysis of the problems’ involved as- will eliminate the superficial aspects and include the more ‘basic and fundemental aspects. If this assumption is dorrect, the read- ers of your paper, in:my opinion, will experience no disappointment in ‘their search for wholesome editorial opin- ion. have noted with much, interest that many of the colored: publications of. the country frequently quite ex- cerpts from your editorial columns, “The Chicago. Whip,” “Pittsburgh Conrier” and many ‘others. “The Washington Post,” a white publica- tion of this ‘ity: devdted ‘to discossions of “both national “and riternational questions, recently carried an excerpt frmo. your editorial colunm with a fav- orable comment, in whieh you had taken Representative Hamilton Fish of the 2ist District of New. York to task regarding stateménts made by him relative to the erection of mem- orials: to colored soldiers. “This. shows the estimate placed upon the editorial opinion of ‘your paper. _ To those who seek-wholesome opin- ion on the-problems most intimately associated with ‘our roup I would heartily commend .a ‘survey of your editorial columns ‘each: week. Yours -traly, RORSVACOBS. Christmas Greetings From Various Sources The Christmas card is a compari- tively small “and: inexpensive thing; ‘but ‘the wealth of’encouragement and ‘the thrills of_joyfulness: erated by. them is immeasurable. . ‘These. little ‘cards are a remarkable barometer of one's friendships. Often they arouse one to a remembrance of oné’s obli- gations, ‘and arouse a chain of happy recollections of the past . ‘They re- bind old volumes of friendships unc announce the britif-of new ones. ‘The Tribune is. indeed pleased to learn again of the’ fine assortment of ‘folks that include this paper in their lists af friends. It’s g democratic list ranging through the whole gamut of humanity. We are proud to be so ‘regarded by these folks" of such different interests, Ameng those who have honored us are: _. Attorneys Houston ind Houston. | ‘The Prudential Bank of Washing- ton, D.C. ‘The Madame Walker Company. Maj, R. R. Moton of Tuskegee. Jose Sherwood of Minnexpolis, In- ternational Past Gr. ‘Com, Knights ‘Templars. Elwood R. © Jackton, » Jewelery Expert; New York. Pope’ Billups, NewYork House of Representives. “National Benefit Insuranee. Co. John L. "Waller, Chief @lerk ‘Trans- portation Dept. Governors “Island, New York, U.S.A. Gordon” Whyte, Draniatic Critic, New York. The Attucks Hote!, Philadelphia. Neal Battey, ‘Puskegee —Photo- xvapher. Dr. Louis: B. Wright, New York. J. R. RB. Whitriey, "Advertising Manager, Negro. ‘Press Association, The Norfolk Journal and -Guide. Mr. and Mrs. Walker Turner. Mrs. G. F. Thompson. = The Chiengo YooM. . A. Bishop"W. J.Walls, A. MOE. Z. Chureh. Floyd Calvin Whe Pitestneg Courier G. Wgrren Gutelius, ‘Suspue- hanna ‘Press, Sunburg,, Pa. Izetta Mae MeHenry;-General Man- ager The Billboard, Albert Hartman, <Ghief-Bditor, The Billboard. Mr. Rhinehart, Advertising Man- ager, The Billboard. Dr. A. W. Britzier, New Orleans. ‘Caesar Re Bluke, “Emperial- Poten- tate, The ‘Shriners ‘of Oherlotte, N.C. Hudson Pryce: of the «Ziff “Adver- tising Agency, Chicago. Wesley Dobbs, Endowment Secre- tafy The Masons of Georgia. A.B Rien, Reatemnal stor, The Pittsvurg Courier. = Thomas Williams, Pemsylvania Railway, Supply -Deparement. Bishop E. D. W. Jones, A. M. E. Zion Church. ~Corean ‘Cooper “Fhe Hiker” Cleve- |. Ohio... : eee alts: kaeuap, prenkdend of Din ing ‘Gar Employees. Negro Presides Over New York Board-ef Aldermen New York, N.Y. December 31—(By the Associated Negro Press)-—For the first time in the history of the city of New York, a colored member of the board of Aldermen, presided ever the eliverations of that bedy Tuesday vhen William T. Cootins, president of “he board, extended the gavel to John ‘Villiam Smith, colored alderman ‘rom Harlem. As Mr. Smith ascended i sostrae his colleagues applauded [Picture of a woman with a patterned dress and a hat.] iate Christian. Endeavor Society of Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, D Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets, Southwest, will receive their friends and well-wishers of New Year's Day from 5 to 8 o'clock P.M. at 318 3rd Street, Southwest West End Laundry Drivers held their annual reception, Wednesday, December 30 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Cramuel Tyler, 1746 T Street, Northwest. The guests of honor; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Brown, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Amble Milton and father, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Flournoy, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Crowley, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ewell, Mr. and Mrs. David Easley, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. John Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Neal, Mrs. Sarah Lomax, Mr. Harry Coller, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel F. Edmondson, Mr. Mackal Tyler of New York and Miss Ethel Easley. An enjoyable evening was spent by all. Charity Club H. T. C. made its annual distribution of garments to the widows and orphans of deceased Masons. One hundred articles donated by the subordinate guilds were accounted for. The club also included two of the Opportunities of The Associated Charities. HARRIET BROOKS ALLEN, Basilus, Xi Omega Chapter, the local organization that entertained the National body HARRIET BROOKS ALLEN, Basilus, Xi Omega Chapter, the local organization that entertained the National body Around Our Town Mr. and Mrs. William M. Brewer entertained a few of their friends Christmas night in their home, 1010 Fairmont Street, Northwest. Among the guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. Victor Daly, Mr. and Mrs. Howard H Long, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haynes, and Mrs. Daniel Gary, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur Turner, Mr. Walker Savoy, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mehlinger, Miss Margaret Johnson of Detroit, Mich. Mis Louise Cook, Dr. Dorothy Boulding, Mr. William Bleak Dr. Herbert Marshall, Dr. John S Mitchell and Mr. Joseph Hill. The remains of Mr. Leslie Davis, long a resident of this city, were sent to Louisville, Ky., for funeral rites and interment. Dr. William H. Davis and Mr. John Davis, brothers, accompanied the body home. Dr. and Mrs. H. N. Smith, of Columbus, Ohio, have been guests of friends for a few days. They were en route home from Florida. Friends of Dr. Robert Jones were shocked at the news of his death which occurred at Freedmen's Hospital after a few days' illness from pneumonia. His father came from Richmond, Va., and took charge of the remains. Mrs. Laura Terrell Jones came on from Tuskegee, Ala., where she is teaching, to attend the last sad rites of her brother, Judge Robert H. Terrell. The faculty, office force and janitors force of the Miner Normal School presented Principal Eugene A. Clarke with $35 in gold and a chest of candy as a Xmas remembrance. Rev. Ulysses Creacy, pastor of the Lilly Memorial Spiritual Church, 1632 11th Street, accompanied by his wife Mrs. Mary L. Creacy, spent Xmas in Philadelphia with his mother. They notored back in time for services Sunday. Mrs. Polly Perry has closed her home at Keswick, Va., to spend the winter with her son and daughters at Winsor Apartment. The two poems which were recited by Mrs. Iola N. Sewall at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Xmas Eve were highly appreciated by her coworkers and the officials of the Examining Division. The poems were composed by Mrs. Sewall and were very witty and original. Mrs. Sewall is a lady of very rare ability. Mrs. Edna Silas has been confined to her bed for six weeks, with the gripe. She has recovered and is out. She thanks her many friends for their kindness. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, S. Thomas entertained a large party of friends at their residence in 13th Street, Monday night. After seven games of 500 a collation of all the dainties of the season was served. Dancing was indulged in until the wee small hours. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Wallace, Dr. and Mrs. S. S. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Meaurin, Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Gaskin, Miss Olive Young, Mr. Cornish, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lee, Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Waters, Dr. and Mrs. Raymond B. Thomas, Mrs. R. C. Archer, Mrs. M.D. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Lucaster, Mrs. Arthur Thomas, Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lucas, Mr. E. N. Broadnax. Dr. and Mrs. Henry L. Gowens of Philadelphia, Pa., were in Washington, D.C. during the holidays. Mr. Willard Gowens of New York City is in Washington for the holidays visiting his parents. Rev. and Mrs. Henry L. Gowens of 732 Harvard Street, Northwest. Mr. N. Richardson is leaving to spend New Year's in Philadelphia. From there he will go to New York then back to the capital. Mrs. Vina Jackson of Johnstown, Pa., is spending the holidays with her cousin Mrs. Henrietta Marshall and will remain some time longer. Dr. A. C. Gilmore, formerly of Washington, D.C., and a graduate of Dentistry from Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., class of 1924 has recently opened his office at 193. Biddle Street, St. Louis, Mo. The young Ladies of the Intermed- The Joy of a Satisfied Customer November 9, 1925 Murray Brothers, Printers, Washington, D.C. Gentlemen: The souvenir programs which you printed on the occasion of the Forty-third Anniversary of Dr. Walter H. Brooks have met the universal approval of everybody who has seen them. I wish to personally thank you for the efficient manner in which you handled the job upon so short a notice and under such adverse circumstances. WM. I. LEE, Chairman, Program Committee This is one of the many letters we receive from time to time. Murray Bros. Printers, 920 U Street, N.W. CHARITY CLUB "In as much as you do it unto the least of these my little ones, you o it unto Me." The officers are: Mrs. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1926 L. PEARL MITCHELL, Grand Basileus, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority of Mamie McCall, Grand Princess, cap- h, tain; Sir Knight Henri Gordon, Grand s, Royal Advisor; Mrs. Helen C. Wills, Is, chairman Charity Club. GRACE DODGE DIRECTORS ENTERTAIN EMLOYEES The colored employees of the Grace Dodge Hotel were the guests of the management Wednesday evening, December 23rd, at their annual Christmas celebration at the Lincoln Theater. Mrs. Nena Witthers, head waitress, Miss Irene Cooper, Mr. Joseph Diggs, Chef, and his assistant, Mr. De Lilly, assisted in the plans for the entertainment. The party began with the play, "The Wife That Wasn't Wanted." After that, the guests went to the large ball room, where they enjoyed themselves in dancing to the strains of an excellent orchestra. A buffet supper was served in the course of the evening and each person there received a prize. The ladies had tiny parasols as favors, and the men had fancy hats, horns and quawkers. Nearly one hundred and fifty persons attended. FORMER SLAVE STILL SEWS Camden, N.J., Dec. 31—(By the Associated Negro Press)—Mrs. Flora Mills, one of the last survivors of American slave days, is proud of her ability as a seamstress. She is now 94 years old, and her sight is getting dim, but she boasts that "I may not HOWARD MEDICAL NEWS (By Kelly Miller, Jr. Drs. Louis A. Ivy, Tolly b. Spriggs, Furman M. Jones, S. A. Sidal-Singh, Jay Otto Garland, M. Grant Lucas, and Christopher C. Stultz, all members of the medical class, 1925, passed the October Board of the District of Columbia. A. Dr. Percy S Richardson, graduate of the medi Kelly Miller, Jr. Richardson, graduate of the medical class, 1923, has been appointed on the staff of the New Rochelle Hospital, New Rochelle, N. Y. Autopsies at Freedmen's During the past month there have been a considerable number of autopsies performed at Freedman's Hospital. These autopsies have been attended by the members of the senior and junior classes of the college of medicine and all have been very interesting and instructive to all who have attended. PATENT MEDICINES A recent committee of the American Chemical Society has estimated that the annual drug bill of the nation is $500,000,000, of which amount $300,000,000 is spent for so-called patent medicines. Thirty years ago the report of this committee says, 2099 drug items were reported to be upon the market whereas today they are held to the number of 45,000. The increase is beyond all proportions to scientific research. The elimination of the ineffective drugs cannot but carry with it better health—investment and this $500,000,000, less exploration for those who pay This is a challenge to scientific medicine. see the needle, but I can feel where it goes." During the Civil War, she made uniforms for the Confederate soldiers at Monroe, Louisiana. She is hazy concerning dates, but she relates some fine yarns about "the South before the war." From a cozy arm chair in her daughter's home at 452 Berkley Street, she tells over and over tales of her slave days. SLEDGE TO SPEAK Dr. W. L. Sledge of Michigan will speak in New York at a big mass meeting on January 3 in interest of the passage of the Dyer anti-lynching bill and the Sweet case defense fund. He spoke in Annapolis, Md., last Sunday night before a large audience on the subject. "Race Solidarity and Cooperation." THE YEAR'S LYNCHING RECORD TUSKEGEE RESEARCH BUREAU SHOWS THAT OUR COUNTRY STILL QUALIFIES FOR MAN- DATE BY SOME CIVILIZED COUNTRY. The lynchings for the past year as compiled by Tuskegee Institute in the Department of Records and Research were 16 persons lynched in 1925. This number, ranking with a number 16 for 1924 as the smallest, number of persons lynched in any year since records of lynchings have been kept, the number was 33 for 1923, and 57 for 1922. Two of the victims were insane. Three others had been formally released by the courts, ten of the per- persons lynched were taken from the bands of the law, 2 from jails and 8 from officers of the law outside of jails. Two of these lynched were burned at the stake and one was put to death and body burned. There were 39 instances in which officers of the law prevented lynchings, 7 of these were in Northern states and 32 in Southern states. In 26 of the cases the prisoners were removed or the guards augmented or other precautions taken. In 13 other instances, armed force was used to repel the would-be lynchers. In three instances during the year persons charged with being connected with lynching mobs were indicted. Of the 41 persons brought before the courts, 21 were sentenced; 5 suspended sentences dependent on good behaviour, of from 4 to 12 months on road; 1 for 30 days in jail; and 15 of from 6 months on the road to 8 years in the penitentiary. Of the sixteen persons lynched all were Negroes. 6 or less than one half of those put to death were charged with rape or attempted rape. The offenses charged were: Murder, 6; rape, 4; attempted rape, 2; killing officer of the law, 2; attacking child, 1; insulting woman, 1. 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O. Box 217, Washington, D.C. Phone, Main 2332 Advertise in the Tribune Greb Gets Thirty Days to Accept Flowers Challenge PAGE SIX Savoy Says, Gibson Ruled Pass Complete By Louis R. Lautier In a signed statement, A. Kiger Savoy, who was the umpire in the Wilberforce-Howard football game here on November 6, last, put full responsibility for the ruling on the controverted forward pass in that game on L. U. Gibson, of Baltimore, Md., who was the referee. The play occurred in the fourth quarter of the game. McLean, Howard quarterback, threw the ball to Campbell, Howard right end. It bounced off his chest into the arms of Long, Howard left end. Gibson ruled the pass completed. Wilberforce players protested. He gave as his reason for the decision that one of their men had touched the ball after it had been fumbled by Campbell and before caught by Long. A few minutes later Howard scored the lone touchdown of the game. After the game, Mr. Savoy was asked for a statement regarding the play. He refused. He took the position that there had been too much controversy concerning that particular play and that nothing could be gamed by prolonging the discussion. In the meantime, Dr. E. H. Henderson, athletic director at the Dumbar High School| and president of the eastern board of football officials wrote an article for publication in which he stated that Gibson's error was in not calling for the umpire's decision. Did Signal At the meeting of the eastern board of football officials in Baltimore on Saturday, December 19, Gibson stated that the officials in the Howard-Wilberforce game worked by signals and on that particular play in the absence of a signal from Savoy that the pass was incomplete, he ruled it completed. Mr. Savoy in his statement denies that he failed to signal Mr. Gibson. He says that Mr. Gibson missed his signal and rendered decision as he saw the play. He further states that he called Mr. Gibson aside, quoted to him the rule and stated to him that the pass was incomplete. Mr. Gibson told him, he says, that he had seen a Wilberforce player touch the ball. The statement of Mr. Savoy is as follows: "As anxious as I am, and have been, to have terminated the unfortunate discussion of the McLean-Long-Campbell forward pass in the Wilberforce-Howard game of November 6, 1925,—and as you know I have refused to enter the discussion—I am not willing that that discussion should come at rest at the angle which it seems to have taken at the meeting of football men held in Baltimore on Saturday, December 19, last. My information comes from an article by Mr Louis R. Lautier published in several papers of last week. The Facts "At that meeting it seems that statement was made to the effect that failure of the umpire to signal that incompleteness of the pass led the referee to declare the pass complete. Such statement is not founded in fact. "Simply stated, the facts are these I, as ampire, covered the pass and signalled its incompletion. The referee, who had followed the somewhat short pass, was evidently giving all of his attention to the play and none to the ampire for signal and in the way mih the ampire's signal. Upon events as the refree saw them he rendered decision. The ampire immediately called the referee aside, quoted to him the rule covering the recovery of a forward pass, and stated to him that the pass was incomplete. The referee stated that he had seen a Wilberforce player touch the ball between its fumble by the original Howard receiver and its recovery by an originally eligible Howard player, thus making the ball free for recovery by any player. The ampire asked the referee if he were sure. The referee stated that he was sure. The ampire accepted the referee's statement of fact. Thus the decision of the referee stood. "Knowing the sterling qualities of the man, knowing how thoroughly competent, impartial and courageous an official he is, I have never entertained the slightest doubt but that the referee ruled on the play as he saw it. It is a matter of deep regret, therefore, that much unfortunate criticism has been directed at him. "As for myself, in the twenty-two years covered by my services as a football official. I have never failed to assume full responsibility for all of my decisions. Nor do I do so now." WANT HOWARD GYM NAMED FOR "SPEED" JOHNSON A number of alumni of Howard University, headed by Raymond Contee are proposing that the new gymnasium at Howard University, which will be dedicated Saturday, January 9, he named for Haywood ("Speed") Johnson, Howard University student, who died of injuries sustained in a football game. "Speed" Johnson was fatally injured in a football game between Howard University and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College on October 3, 1924. He sustained a fractured spine. He died at Freedmen's Hospital on October 6, 1924. At the time of his death he was a freshmen in the Howard University medical school. He graduated from the college department in 1924, and from Dunbar High School in 1920. He entered the medical school in the fall of 1924. He was a right end on the Howard varsity eleven. FIRST INTERFRATERNITY BASKETBALL GAME The first interfaternity basket ball game of the season will be played Saturday afternoon, January 2, when the Delta Big Five of the Omega Psi Phi meet the Kappa Alpha Psi in the Lincoln Colonnade. Greb Gets Boxing Board Orders Championship Fight New York, Dec. 31—The New York State Athletic Commission yesterday indicated that it regarded Tiger Flowers the winner over Mike McTigue in the recent fight at Madison Square Garden, although it was McTigue who was given the official decision. The commission accepted the challenge of the Tiger and informed Harry Greb that he would be given thirty days in which to decide whether he would defend his world's middleweight title against the Georgin fighter. Challenger TIGER FLOWERS A telegram to this effect was sent to Greb, but this was merely formality. It was learned yesterday from a most reliable source that Greb has already accepted the match and that it will take place in Madison Square Garden on the evening of February 5. Flowers sent with his challenge a certified check for $2,500. Both the check and the challenge were accepted. This removed all doubt as to the commission's attitude in this matter. Flowers, and not McTigue, is regarded by the local authorities as the logical contender for the middle-weight championship. The commission's action is to be commended for rights a glaring wrong perpetrated by one of its own judges who prosecute ourselves incredibly inefficient voted Mike McTigue the mayor the Council which was the indices gave the fight to but the crowd knew that I merged for Torlon, commission, and very much impressed the judgment of his index the finemanship of Time who accepted the weird situation with a gracious smile and was the first to congratulate McTigue on his so-called victory. Flowers raised no outcry whatever, and neither did his manager, Walk Miller. They didn't have to. The crowd did all the squawking that was necessary. A bout with Paul Berlenbach for the light heavyweight championship of the world was supposed to be coming to the winner of the Flowers-MeTigue battle, but Greb has been substituted for the Astoria Assassin. Paul is on his way South to do a little fishing and will not be available for some weeks. When he comes back he wants Tunney or Young Stribing. Paul is anxious to make his debut as a full-fledged heavyweight. In the communication that was forwarded to Greb yesterday by the New York boxing Commission the middleweight champion was informed that he must meet Tiger Flowers here before taking on any other opponent for the title. Greb must accept or have his name placed on the list of ineligibles. There is no doubt that Harry will come through. The bout will draw well and it will not seriously threaten Greb's own judging from the showing Flowers made against McTigue. There is no doubt whatever that Flowers beat McTigue, but there was also no doubt in the minds of experienced ringside critics that Flowers's pretty well burned out. The Tiger has been overworked in Walk Miller's pursuit of the dollar. He has been fighting about every week and often twice a week. He has been worked until there is little left of the fine power and remarkable aggressiveness his colored boy had when he made his first invasion of the North. Greb should have no difficulty in suppressing him over the fifteen-round route, which is the distance they will travel. Greb and Flowers have met before. It was in a no-decision affair, but the middleweight champion said afterward that he had never been hit so hard in all his life and he expressed the opinion at the time that he would never mix with Flowers again if he could possibly get out of it. "Tiger" Flowers will be in Washington next week and will appear at a local theatre. --- THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. SATURDAY. JANUARY 2. 1926 THE SPORT REVIEW Dunbar High Relay Team, Winners at Penn Relay Track Meet. TED THOMPSON National Singles Tennis Champion Champions 1925 Champions 1925 BASEBALL World and Eastern League Champions—Hilddales, Darby, Pa. Western League Champions—Kansas City Monarchs, Kansas City, Mo. 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LAUTIER, Sports Editor 1930 HARRY WILLS, Heavyweight Organized Colored Baseball Magnets Set for Pow-Wow Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 30—All who are big, or would seek to be big in colored baseball under the organized banner of the East and the West, will be found around the Christian Street Branch, Y.M.C.A., January 6, 7, and 8 when the Mutual Association of Eastern Colored Baseball Clubs and the Negro National League swing into action the Second Annual Joint Session. The first day will be marked by separate meetings of the two leagues, while the remaining days will be spent in a dual conclave. The Western visitors are due to arrive in Philadelphia, Tuesday, January 5. From advance information handed out by President Foster of the Western League, neither Birmingham nor Memphis who finished the past season as members of the Western circuit will be represented, and it is intimated that these clubs will be dropped and the Negro National League continue as a six club circuit. If such be the case the remaining clubs will be bolstered by players from the Southern clubs. The banquet that will be tendered the Western visitors at the Marion Tea Room January 7th, will comprise a gathering of many notables from all of the cities in the Eastern circuit. Accompanying President Andrew "Rube" Foster will be Dr. Keyes of the St. Louis Stars, J. Wilkinson and Quincy Gilmore of the Kansas City Monorahs, Steve Plerce of the Detroit Stars and Warner Jewel of the Indianapolis A. B. C. Club. President Foster will represent the Western Cuban Stars, as well as his American Giants. The seven clubs that finished the Eastern League season will all be represented. Although the Newark, N.J. Colored Stars applied for a franchise at the last meeting of the Eastern body and were considered favorably for admittance, they have not yet complied with the league requirements and it remains to be seen whether or not they are granted a franchise. Aside from league managers and representatives, the council will very likely draw to Philadelphia two owners of strong independent clubs in the person of George "Chappie" Johnson owner of Chappie's All Stars operating out of Schenectady, N.Y.. and Cumberland Posey owner of the Pittsburgh Homestead Grays. A SENSIBLE RESOLUTION FOR 1926 I will have my human machine thoroughly examined at regular intervals. By so doing, I believe that any departure from the normal of my vital organs will be detected early when it is easy to remedy. Interscolastic Athletics By E. B. Henderson Head of the Department of Physical Training, Junior and Senior High Schools One point used by critics of interschool athletics is that too few participants compared to the numbers enrolled in school, engage in games. Thus the opportunities afforded by playing the games are limited to a small minority. Of course there are other values. Large numbers training and trying out for the team, loyalty to the team and school which follows in after life in cooperative loyalty in citizenship and racial enterprise, healthy recreation substitution for vicious social outlets of overabundant potential energy are a few of the opportunities afforded to those other than the team players. To meet the general feeling that athletic competition should include more students, intra-mural—within the walls—games are used to as large an extent as the facilities permit. In the Washington high schools the plan is to organize the teams of each semester and play a. series of games for semester championship in volleyball, basketball, playground ball, track, tennis, basketball or soccer. In addition physical education classes are subdivided into squads of fifteen students under a leader and assistant and these squads compete for high record in the broad jump, hop-step and jump, basketball, goal throwing, dashes, distant throwing with balls, volleyball, basketball, playground ball and other events. This is done under direction of the physical education teachers and the best squad records are published and kept as a school exhibit each year. The following are the 1925 records in the standing broad jump. Shaw Junior High School Standing Broad/Junn—Girls are very given bea Murray Few 0 are very popu given in W beautiful Murray P Few Open MID-WINTER DAN are very popular given in Wa beautiful dance salon Murray Palace Casino Tuesday, January 12th Tuesday, January 26th Apply at Office: Murray Building Apply at Office: Array Building Apply at Office: 920 U Street, N.W Murray Building Phone North 667 5 ft. 102-9 in. D. Fulton, section A-4, 5 ft. M. Alston, A-4, 6 ft. B. 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Monday, average jump, 5 ft. 2 in. A squad, 6th hr. Monday, average jump, 5 ft. 2 in. Lucille Drew, F-1, 4 ft. 3 in. Nora Ford, F-1, 4 ft. 6 in. Dorothy Carter, H-1, 5 ft. 3½ in. Louise Lumpkins, H-1, 4 ft. 5 Agnes Mills, H-1, 4 ft. 6 in. Lillian Jackson, H-1, 5 ft. 10 in. Eleanor Atkins, G-1, 6 ft. 1½ in. Danzel Chase, G-1, 6 ft. 9½ in. Pearl Holmes, G-1, 6 ft. 3 in. Viola Wilson, F-1, 6 ft. 10 in. Carry Allen, I-1, 4 ft. Lelia Coleman, D-8, 4 ft. 3 in. Marie Diggs, D-5, 5 ft. 7½ in. Martha Goins, D-5, 3 ft.-11 in. Arline Johnson, D-6, 7 ft. ½ in. Roberta Tinner, B-8, 6 ft. Alice Watkins, D-3, 4 ft. 5½ in. Edna Ghee, D-3, 5 ft. 3½ in. Best jump— Arline Johnson, D-6, 7 ft. ½ in. Dunbar High School Standing Broad Jump—Girls Best quad: B squad, 4th hr, Monday, average jump 5 ft. 3 in. Marjory McKinney, M-3, 5 ft. 9 in. Hortense Tinsley, B-5, 5 ft. 9 in. Rebecca Smith, M-3, 4 ft. 6 in. Mabel Lancaster, A-4, 4 ft. 6 in. Thelma Scott, D-7, 4 ft. 9 in. Bethesda Harris, G-1, 5 ft. 3 in. 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Theatre, Danville—Jazz ees, Sige Theatro,’Baltimre—Bailey ani Rigvedrome. ‘Theatre, Richmond-—sfoé ‘Rosalia Theatre, Washington—Wil Hams and Williams Lincoin Theatre, Baltimore—Wig- on Pe bi Vi = eatre, etersburg, 7 Say a ‘Pisher Cox. ik My mcoln eatre, jewport ews — Grant and Wilson Co. — ee NT ERTAINS KIDDIES~ © @hieago, «Illy Dec. 80 (By The As- ‘wwolated Negro “Press)—Nearly four, score children from his immediate ueaghborhood were entertained in the heme of ‘the popular ‘dramatic actor, Glarence E. Muse, 506-East 42d Street, Guristmas Day. ‘The entire house was ‘tamed over to'the kiddies-and the per: ieemer, besides giving them a Christ- guas. dinner; ‘gave each a present. for “mor herself. Twice during the day “be performed’ for their pleasure a sharactoristic “bit: from the drama, We. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” while tie Beungsters pplauded -.noisily. “Mr. Mare successfully produced the ‘drama, “Thais,” for the benefit of the Na- “tesinl “University of Music here dur- ving: Thanksgiving week, A eS PULLMAN PORTER CHARGED WITH KILLING N. C. WOMAN Milleigh, N.C, Dee. 81. Follow » N. C., Dec. 31—Folloi adzinking party at her home, Mre El saibeth Butler, is dead and. Foster ‘Wason, pullman ‘porter ‘onthe \Sea- tamrd train }rimning: between. Raleigh andl Washington, ‘who is»accused of having shot ‘the “Butler woman, is —_ and:police areiundble to locate a shooting cecurred late Thurs- afternoon Decem! 24, at othe ‘Baller home.° William Harrison is'be- ing held in the city jail, after he told LM. Waring, Wake County Coroner, and the police two or three different statements about the shooting ‘atcord- aie 7. a * ei N a 2 ae i. oa 2 ee “. aa tr ia y ae — fa Sas . nes MISS ‘CATHERINE’ PATTERSON, “clever” soubrette is starring in Johnnie Lee Long’s “Dixisna” com- pany. She will be with the.com- pany playing anengagement ‘at the ~Foraker Theater week of January 4. aimee ‘ing to Coroner Waring last, Friday night. “Harrisonpxaccording to Coroner fiyarings Get asic he did not see Wil- fire the fatal shot and secondly the: saygehe did see the sine. ‘Harrison himself is held tail. “When Coroner Waring Yédched the ‘nome, he found the pistol and aquart ‘of whiskey “hidden under a ceushion, ttles were scattered about the room. Wilson had the regular run ‘between here and Washington, and was to have eft last Toareiey night. However the left ‘considerably -ewrlicr than he had expected. The eoroner stated last Friday night that he expected the net 'he had laid qvould ensnare Wilsontin @ short timey BROADWAY THEATRE | _ 1515 7th Street, N.W.RUFUS G. BYARS, Manager Phone, N. 7256 Open Daily at 2:30 P.M, —Sat-—Sun.—Holidaye—2:30 p.m. | ° : Week Starting’Sunday, Jan. 3 SUNDAY, MONDAY—Thuniler, the Marvel Dog; assisted by George ~“Hackathorne; Marjorie’ Day, ‘and-Mary Carr imo*HIS “MAS- ‘ STBR’S VOICE.” & a e TUESDAY—Richard Barthelmess. in “CLASSMATES.” WEDNESDAY, "THURSDAY—Mue Bush, Frank “Mayo, Eliott -Dex- > ter, Eva Novak in “THE ‘TRIFLERS” , FRIDAY, SATURDAY—Eleanor Boardman, Alec Francis, Creigh- ton Hale in “THE GIRCLE.” Our Country Store on Saturday Nights will surprise you. 3 Useful andveostly articles free. 7th and T Sts., N.W. DUNBAR ===" R. H. MURRAY, Mgr. M. M. TAYLOR, Asst. Mer. Admission | Adults. 2:30 to 6—100 Children 19¢ Nights 6 -p.m.—t5e SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS—ADU LTS, 15¢ ALL.DAY = Pri a ei be chon "+ Benet ee ae SUNDAY, LEFTY FLYNN in és *]: * 12” | Smiling in Trouble } Two Comedies | MONDAY— : KENNETH McDONALD in ‘“ ” South of the Equator Patho News Pathe Comedy TUESDAY— a BILL BAILEY in ‘“ ” Top Hand “Wild West”—Final Chapter Sunshine Comedy WEDNESDAY THURSDAY— Sine ART ACCORD in ‘“ ” The Call of Courage Charley Chase Comedy - Starring, KEN MAYNARD | FRDAY— ‘ Fox News—Stan Laurél Comedy - & ” : “$50,000 Reward SATURDAY— = DICK TALMADGE in “ . ” The Prince of Pep 4 “Searlet Streak” No. 3 Pathe Comedy , 5 ERE 3 i cc > “s ae ai ij ay a ges | oo é ALBERT W. JACKSON, who-in two seasons hay moved:from ‘chorus boy to. “principal comedian in ‘Runnin’ wild.” PO TR LEMONS TO HEAD STOCK IN qu 190. deter a FatdianacemeLine ai tracted "to a sto¢k»eompany in the Regent Theacre, Baltimore to “open next week. “The team has just jumped fronr the “Runnin’ Wild” show where Eddie had ‘been lending comedian: Baltimore is his *home town and his mother conducts one of the finest pro- fessional stopping places in the city. His father is connected with the Re- gent'house staff all of which augurs well-for his prospect of getting off on high. Writahs of de ocmas wal inciald Rosa Henderson ,Eva Mason, Petway and Reetor, Teressa Brooks, ‘Happy Williams, Yanks and Myrtle, according to Mrs. Lenton who was in Washington selecting chorus additions the latter part of this week. ‘She was accom- panied by Harry Lemon, brother of ha aeieeadbed. ‘RATERNAL-.RECEPTION MARK “NEW ‘WEAR; PROMINENT - OFFICALS RECEIVE - “Thereign' tals of the various Paceline Wibatteest” ccceptions on New ‘Year's "Day. “The "gay uniforms, Sacer pores ones “Tent «a 3 jue ‘aspect ‘to the .welcome:‘alecorded ‘the New Year in “Washington. ‘There was, too, a genuine “Substance 4nd a <distinet so- titty. flavor-to-the:several ‘receptions. Many ee gowning of ‘surprising ‘becomingness and style. ‘The Masonic ‘group’ received at-xev- eral, different branches, each *vied ‘one ee cicneptare ae qpoomeet trae an atmosphere 0} t hospitality, The membership, “however, without favor, as 0 rule, attended ‘all of ‘the ns. ter Charles P. Bord with hn grant star of Acacia Grand--Lodgq; Solomon Dade, Grand High Priest. of: ‘the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, and Eminent Grand Commander 8, 'S. Thompson of the Knights: Pemplars\ with his staff ‘received at ‘thé*home’of'Dr. Thompson 987 -R. "Street NW. from '6 to 8 p. /m. ‘the CE ne Davis Cor sistory, | Rite "Masons, togeth- ‘er with the officals of the Golden Cir- rele, its ‘women’s ‘uxilliary maintain- eda reception ‘line ‘at their Cathedral onfmelevente-Btroetmveer R from 6 to pm. ‘The'Grand*Guild*Heroines Templars Crusaders of which Mrs.-Mame Me- Call is Grand Princess Captain held their reception at her home, 816 New Jersey Avenue NeW. ,from 8 to 12 p.m. Mts: "Robinson: .Past » Commindrés lof the Daughters. of Isis, received the craft and its friends at 1211 Q. Street N. W. jfrom’s to 11 P. M. Mount Cavatry: Auxilliary received at St. Moniea’s Parish Hall at ‘the corner of South: ‘Capitol “Streets, S. ‘The Uniform Rank of Odd Fellows recéived in the Odd’ Fellows Hall, on M Street near ‘16th Street. N. W. ‘These receptions “are ‘the most “not. able among our group. New Year's Day “receiving” was al- ‘most universal here a few years ago. At the height of its popularity, iprac- tically all organizations of every Sort, including churches and their auxil- Varies, held receptions “niore Or less elaborate. The young ladies. -with- out exception, and the most of the Older ones, “Kept open house,” ‘as it was called. ‘This feature is now al- hiost a mere memory, The Presi- dent still keeps “up. the custom, al- though it was discontinued for’ sev- gral years under “President, “Wilson, it'no longer attracts attention. of *for- mer days. os Extends to All Greetings for the New Year For-a dollar fordollar value in reconditioned use? cars Dodge ‘Bros. 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THE HOWARD ' Opening at the Howard.Theatre for one week commencing’ Monday,, Jan- uaty 4th, at 8:15" with’ matinee ‘Pues- day, Thursday and ‘Saturday, is thet fast and red-hot colored rUsical ‘re- vue, “Datktown Frolies,” ani the tnan- agement. anxiously “awaits the “Pick and Choose” committee gf the ‘first nighters as there willbe" quite ‘a ‘Jol ahead “picking flaws amiong a large cast of stars consisting of-ten princi. pals, and-eighteer girls in the chorus that's “too bad” not. saying a thing about Lieutenant Tim Brymh’s fa- mous orchestra. Heading the cast is Mand Mills, sis- ter ofthe renowned: star of “{Dixie to Broadway” Florence Mills, ' Billy Cumby, “Doc” Straine, Grace’ Smith, Lionel ‘Monagas, Babe Jackson, Billy Andrews, Bessie Brown, Theba Ocomy Chris Smith and Ted Bowman, ‘those boys that write music. : “ Suggestion—At lunch» hour when your mind is clear from cares, ‘tall North 1004 and order “those seats. BOWSER AND BRIGGS 7th and Q Streets, N.W- Potomac 3701 _ TERMS ARRANGED Open Evenings and Sundays Le “THE LA TOSCA SOCIAL SET” ‘Announces Its FIRST DANCE AND RECEPTION At Murray Casino, 920 U Street, N.W. TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 5, 1926 8 to 1 AM. . BRANSON'S ORCHESTRA WILL PLAY Proceeds: forthe Benefit of St: Cyprian's Athletic Club THE CLUB | Chavles L. Billings, ‘president; C. “Edward Hager, vice-president F Preston R. Booze, secretary; James Jones, Asst, SeBvetary; Jerry Makel, Treasurer; Joseph Silas, Sergeant-at-Arms; Frederick Slade, business: manager; Ralph ‘E. Green, advertising agent, - if ADMISSION—50 CENTS —¢ * REPUBLIC THEATRE « Sunday and Monday, January 3, 4 —"East Lynne,” the greatest of all love stories, with Edmond Lowe, Alma Rubens and Lou Tellegen. | “East Lynne” is the gem of all plays in a setting of motion picture splerdor that ‘will amaze you. No play, ever swayed: the emotions as did "East Lynne”-—no picture will grip you like this one. Also “Adventures of Ma- zie.” ~“‘Puesday and Wednesday, January 5 and 6—"The Love Hour” with Huntley Gordon, Louise Fazenda and Willard Louis, A story of a social entangle- ment of a little shop girl and her mil- lionaire ‘husband. One of the--best ‘dramas of the year. ae and Friday, January 7, and 8—"The Lawful Cheater” with Clara Bow and Rayinond McKee, One girl against’ a whole gang of ¢rimi- nals, And “The Lawful Cheater” cheats the cheaters at their own game, Saturday, January 9—one" day’ on- ly—A first’ run picture “One of the Bravest” with Ralph Lewis. On the stage at 7:20 and 9:20 will be pre- sented:the Black and White Syncopa- tors assisted by talent, R blic Theatre You Street, near Fourteenth CONTINUOUS EVERY DAY—3 to ll P.M. W. E. L. SANFORD, Mgr. Phone North 7956- OPENING TO 6:30, 10e—6:30 TO CLOSING, 2¢¢ Same Hours EVERY DAY Same Prices: SUNDAY, MONDAY—January 3, 4 The greatest of all love stories! “RAST LYNNE” With EDMUND LOWE, ALMA RUBENS, and LOU TELLEGEN ‘Also “Adventures of Mazie” ~ tie hdres of Me TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY—January 5, 6 / “THE LOVE HOUR” With HUNTLEY GORDON, LOUISE FAZENDA, WILLARD LOUIS 2 ‘THURSDAY, FRIDAY—January 7, 8 CLARA BOW and RAYMOND McKEE “THE LAWFUL CHEATER” _“THE LAWFUL CHEATER’ SAPURDAY, JANUARY 9—One Day Only. On the Screen—First Time Shown RALPH LEWIS in “ONE OF THE BRAVEST” On the Stage BLACK AND WHITE SYNC OPATERS Assisted hy Tatent—Appearing at 7:20 and 9:20 ‘AT THE BROADWAY ‘Thunder, The Marvel Dog in “Hie Master's Voice” Starting Sunday ‘till Monday, the Broadway Theatre will present Thun- der, the marvel dog, in a picture with a "$5,000,000 title—“His Master's; Voice.” He will be assisted by such tars ay George Hackathorne, Barjorie Daw, Mary ‘Carr, and ‘many other sereen favorites. Without a doubt ‘Thunder will carry away the laurels ‘as being the world’s greatest animal actor. The uncanny intelligence dis played by Thunder in this photo play. wil Ithrill, surprise and delight your will thrill, surprise and delight, you. a please every one—the old, the middle-aged, the kiddies, and last but not least, the regular movie grouch. | “On Tuesday, Richard Barthelmess ‘Will play in a’ thrilling story of life. at West Point. On Wednesday and ‘Thursday, ‘a show built especially as an object lesson to the twenty-first generation, “Triflers,” with Mae Bushy \Eve Novak, Elliott Dexter and Frank ayo. 2 } While the week will end ou Friday land Saturday with a story guaranteed ‘to cure all prospective runaway wives; with Eleanor Boardman, Malcom Me- Gregor, ‘Alec Franeis and Creighton Hale. : \""The twenty-six piece set of Rog ers’ silverware given away at our jcountry store on last Saturday night |hhas created much favorable com: | ment. Try your luck and our goo INCO N THE TR Sey L . L / . . E ‘Chas. E. Lane, Jr, Mge. PRESENTING BEST MOTION PICTURES PRODUCED MATINEES DAILY 2 PM & <UNDAYS & HOLIDAYS 3 PM. “ 2 . ” Program for Week Jan. 3 The King on Main Street eee AL St. Sohn in “FAIR WARNING” SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY a a CORINNE GRIFFITH FRIDAY, SATURDAY Jack Muihall, Chartie Murray and Others. in a REX, THE WILD HORSE Screen Version of-Ednt Ferber’s “Want Ads" Re- Tian cArating Storyelinacted by a Cast of bed nansed Horse Flesh in the Rugged Nevadd Wilderness + F -¢° “ ” “Classified” Black Cyclone Kawy Langdom in “PHE WHITE WING'S BRIDE” | q..o9 Fable “Our Gang” in “Boys Will Be Joys” ee Sportlight WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY Second Episode _ ADOLPHE MENJOU - ‘ “THE GREEN ARCHER” . Greta Nissen and Bessie Love in Monta Bell's Pathe's New Wonder Mystery Serial “ ys . ” The King on Main Street” AL St. John in “FAIR WARNING” cae z FRIDAY, SATURDAY Bo REX, THE WILD HORSE In an Amazing Story~Enacted by a Cast of Broad Horse Flesh in the Rugged Nevadd Wilderness E “ 27 = Black Cyclone’ Acsop Fable ‘Our Gang" in “Boys Will Be Joys™ Sportlight < Second Episode “THE GREEN ARCHER™ mg Pathe's New Wonder Mystery Serial Season's Greetings FROM Southern Aid Society of Va. INCORPORATED to Policyholders, Co-workers and Friends THE BANK OF NEW YORK SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY OF VA., Inc. Instures against Sickness, Accident and Death Washington, D. C. District Office: Rooms 206-7-8-9 Southern Aid Building, 7th and T Streets, N. W. JOHN E. HALL, Jr., Supt. Home Office: 525-27-29 N. Second Street, Richmond, Virginia PAGE EIGHT Judge Terrell Buried With Simple Rites (Continued from page 1) he proved himself worthy of the confidence of those men who appointed him to this high office. "His place will be hard to fill. I say without hesitation that I do not think it can be filled by any man, no matter whoever may succeed him, for there was only one Robert H. Terrell. "He was loved by all of us there. We mourn his loss there as much as any of you his friends who knew him elsewhere. He was an honor to the place; he was an honor to his race, an honor to his city and an honor to his country. He fought the good fight; he kept the faith. What more glory than that he should pass away into that great unknown from whence, it has been said, no traveler ever returns. What could be more glorious than that he should go at this the holiest season of the year?" At the conclusion of the remarks by Judge Mattingly, Dr. Bush Hunter rendered a vocal solo. The closing remarks were made by the Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the nineteenth Street Baptist Church, who knew the father of Judge Terrell. Interment was at Harmony ceme- Pallbearers The honorary palbearers included Kelly Miller, Perry W. Howard, Armand W. Scott, L. M. Hershaw, Dr. C. Sumner Wormell, John R. Hawkins and Whitefield McKinley. The active palbearers included Garnet C. Wilkinson, August W. Gray, W. L. Houston, F. L. Cardozo and James A. Cobb. Bench and bar and officers of the Most Worshipful Acacia Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons joined the family and friends in the final rites for Judge Terrell. Three judges of the Municipal Court were present. They were Judges Robert E. Mattingly, who spoke, George C. Aukam and Charles V. Meehan. United States Marshal E. C. Sayder and Henry W. Holges, clerk of the Court of Appeals, were also present. The Jonathan Davis Consistory of A. A. Scottish Rite Masons conducted the beautiful Knights of Kodash ceremonies for the departed at midnight December 23. Such members of the third and last degree of Supreme Council as were in Washington, attended this last tribute of the order to one of its honorary members. The Bar Association George E. C. Hayes, president of the Washington Bar Association, assists: The members of the Washington Law Association have indeed lost a friend dat court. The death of the Honorable Robert H. Terrell, Judge of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia, means to our group, our community, the race, the country at large, the passing of a noble character, whose place will be hard to fill, learned and considerate, generous and kind, ever willing and anxious to assist and encourage others, Judge Terrell surrounded himself with a host of admirers and friends, all of whom now sincerely mourn their loss. We, as members of the Bar of the District of Columbia, enjoyed a peculiarly unique and intimate relationship with the late Judge Terrell, which makes us all the more keenly bereft at his parting. Since the time of his being incapacitated for service as Judge of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia, we have hoped against hope that he might recover and that the joys and advantages of his guidance and association might again be ours. He has answered the call of an All-Wise Maker, and his friends left behind glory in his life well-spent, and pledge ourselves to an emulation of the example and high standard, which he so eminently attained and so unswervingly kept. The Washington Bar Association pays due tribute at the bier of our leader and associate, the late Judge Robert H. Terrell." Roland Hayes to Sing Here Despite Segregation (Continued from page 1) cruing from that source, most engagements are without profit to the local sponsors. How many Negroes will sacrifice the pleasure of hearing on this occasion, Hayes for a principle? Judd's Statement Mr. Thomas added further: "On hearing through the Washington Trbione that Mr. Judd of Boston, public agency of the Boston Symphony orchestra, had assured colored ministers that there would be no segregation at the Roland Hayes Concert, I went again to the Washington Auditorium to interview the manager. I told him what Mr. Judd had said, and he replied that the Auditorium had nothing to do with the seating, and when I informed him what Mrs. Green's agency for the Boston Symphony Orchestra had said about the Auditorium management requiring the segregation of Negroes, he said emphatically, 'Tell Mrs. Green that she is a liar.' "He said that Mrs. Green and Mr. Judd came to his office after my protest and wondered what they should do to satisfy the colored people, and confessed that they had a terrible problem. They left after having said that they would give one side of the Auditorium to the colored and the other side to the whites, since that had been done in Atlantic and all over the South where Mr. Hayes had been. Old Arguments "He used the same old arguments, that this is the beginning of the South, and white people don't like to sit next to colored people, and that not enough colored people come for them to make any different arrangement. "I told him that he wouldn't have many colored people so lacking in self-respect as to accept such degrading terms as segregation; that if the Auditorium would adopt a decent policy it would find thousands of colored people who would patronize such cultural entertainments. "I left with the whole situation unchanged, thoroughly convinced that THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNEJ SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1926 Through your constant patronage, co-operation and good will, the Society has been enabled to serve, during 1925, a larger clientele than during any previous year. The Society is sincerely grateful for this tangible evidence of approval of its Superior Policy of Insurance Protection and Service to the race: Providing, for One Small Premium, Protection against Sickness, Accident and Death. The Society is not content with the heights attained. It has increased its Capital Stock from $30,000.00 to $100,000.00 (and the entire new issue was over subscribed without any public notice or appeal); and will perfect plans early in the New Year to extend to our group in other states, the privilege to have this Superior Insurance Protection, as well as to offer dignified employment to more of our young women and the assurance sent out by Judd was simply to fill the gallery with colored revenue, and yet to save the future patronage of the few prejudiced whites who raise a big fuss over Negroes "out of their place." Admittedly a few personally prejudiced are stamped by these tactics. It remains, however, for our race to show (by leaving the gallery empty) that even on the low plane of financial profit such practices entail more loss than gain." N. A. A. C. P. Medalist It will be recalled that Mr. Hayes holds the N. A. A. C. P. medal awarded annually to the Negro who has done most for the advancement of his race. That one of the important officials of the awarding organization should be insulted as he attempted to pay the tribute of patronage to the recipient of the organization's medal is especially galling. In order that Mr. Hayes might be apprised of the situation and that his views on the matter might be made known to our readers, The Tribune sent the following telegram to him on Wednesday night, December 30, at Carnegie Hall, New York, where he sang that night. The wire was sent at 6 p.m. and should have reached him before his concert in New York opened. It read as follows: Telegram Roland Hayes, New York City. Washington Auditorium has established policy of segregation. Negro singers left the hall last spring because of segregation in audience. Segregation dominates sale of tickets for your recital here January 5. Local N. A. A. C. P. head and others denied seats except in special section. City is aroused? What is your attitude? Wire at once our expense. Washington Tribune At the time of going to press, late Friday, no reply had been received from Mr. Hayes or his managers. American Legion Post Elects Officers At a meeting of the James Reese Europe Post No. 5, of the American Legion, 22nd inst., the following members were elected as officers for the year 1926: Lieut. M. H. Graham, commander; McCleon Leed Lewis, 1st vice-commander; Fred W. Hill, 2nd vice-commander; Alexander Mann, historian; William A. Haley, chaplain; Joseph C. Janifer, sergeant-at-arms; Clarence M. Washington, master-at-arms; Thomas J. Ellis, senior color bearer; John Handy, junior color bearer. George H. Rycraw, the retiring commander was elected as chairman of the executive committee. The officers will be installed January 12, 1926. The Post adopted appropriate resolutions incident to the death of the late Judge Robert H. Terrell. Auxiliary James Reese Europe Post No. 5, American Legion Auxiliary, elected officers for the year as follows: Mrs. Mamie V. McCall, president; Mrs. Susie E. West, 1st vice-president; Mrs. Fannie E. Wedge, 2nd vice-president; Mrs. Rosa Anderson, chaplain; Mrs. Henrietta Boone, treasurer; Mrs. Marie M. Marshall, historian; Mrs. Katie C. Goodloe, financial secretary; Mrs. Larada Landom, assistant secretary; Mrs. Nellie E. Baltimore, Sr. color bearer; Mrs. Martha Mann, Jr. color bearer; Mrs. Mary Bragman sergeant-at-arms. Officers were installed by Mrs. T. V. Walker, president of the Department of District of Columbia. The retiring president, Mrs. K. C. Goodloe and her co-workers, Mrs. Nellie Baltimore, Mrs* Susie West, Marshall, Mrs. Cora Young, Mrs. Mary Briscoe, finished the year's work by sending out 44 baskets to help our Race; entertaining 150 of Race World War veterans at St. Elizabeth's Hospital; 16 men at Mt. Alto; sent boxes to our men at Tuskegee Hospital; sent boxes to Hampton Road, Va.; made 5 families happy with filled baskets by Kenneth Lewis Post by request of the commander, and all other world's war veteran's widows and orphans as far as our supplies went until they gave out. The auxiliary thanks all donors for assistance. Pullman Co. to Sell Stock to Employees The Pullman company, according to associated press news published in the dailies throughout the country this week, has announced that it is offering to employees an opportunity to purchase 10,000 shares of stock at $140 a share. The market price is $160. The stock will be paid for at the rate of $3 a month and any employee of 3 months or more service will be entitled to subscribe for one or more shares of stock based on his annual salary. No mention was made as to whether the stock was being offered to all of the employees or to a particular group. However, it is altogether likely that the Negro employees in shops and in road service will be given opportunity to participate in the allotment. There has been a quietus in the Pullman Porters that may have the fight against the organization of led many to believe that the company had abandoned their objection to the Union. In all probability the stock offering is the latest plan adopted to gain control of the men for the company. If so, it is one that has been very effectively used by many corporations. How the offering will effect the situation remains to be seen. SOUTHERN BISHOP CITES TEST FOR CHRISTIANITY St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 31—(By the Associated Negro Press) "The test of white Christianity in America today is the attitude of white Christians toward the colored. In St. Paul's day the race lines were hard and fast, yet they were one in Christ." Thus, spoke Bishop E. D. Mouzon of Nashville, Tenn., at the Methodist Men's Council of the St. Paul area. The southern bishop has been a leader in the battle for the unification of For Rent Plenty of desirable apartments Now Ready For Occupancy 1 to 6 rooms and bath in the beautiful WINDSOR APARTMENT HOUSE 1425 T Street, Northwest Steam Heat Electricity Gas Janitor Service Elevator Service Positively the most modern apartment building now open RENTS REASONABLE For Reservations apply MORTIMER M. HARRIS 613 F Street, Northwest No Reservations made over telephone. All applicants must furnish references. the two great branches of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Almost single handed he has waged a war of reason against the forces of prejudice in a noble but futile effort to make the Christian forces of all races in the Methodist Church into a group of brothers in God. The effort seems to have failed. Commenting further Bishop Mouzon explained: "We must remember, too, that the conflict between races always comes on the lower levels. I am never afraid of race conflicts on the upper levels—it is on the lower levels. Your church and mine ought to take not less interest in education and salvation of the colored people; they ought to take more interest. "Every man of every color ought to have everything possible brought to him that he may stand on his feet and serve God as a brother man. "The thing the South contends is that we must not have a mongrel race or a merging of races. Some people in the South consciously and honestly believe that the attitude of the Northerners looks in that direction. "I do not believe that, but others do. And that is the reason they are voting against the present unification plan in some of the states. "One of the reasons that I am so anxious for the unification of our forces is that in many of the border states the two churches are spending their time and money contending for the towns, giving the country nothing; spending the bulk of their money for towns and leaving the country very much alone. "The united forces of evil call for united forces of righteousness. We talk about foreign missions and the Far East. The battle ground of the world today is in America and the future of the world is conditioned by what we do in America today." GRACE DODGE DIRECTORS ENTERTAIN EMPLOYEES the colored employees of the Grace Dodge Hotel were the guests of the management Wednesday evening, December 23, at their annual Christmas celebration at the Lincoln Theater. Mrs. Nena Withers, head waitress, Miss Irene Cooper, Mr. Joseph Diggs chef, and his assistant, Mr. De Lilly, assisted in the plans for the entertainment. The party began with the play, "The Wife That Wasn't Wanted." After that, the guests went to the large ball room, where they enjoyed themselves in dancing to the strains of an excellent orchestra. A buffet supper was served in the course of the evening and each person there received a prize. The ladies had tiny parasols as favors, and the men had fancy hats, horns and squawkers. Nearly 150 persons attended. ANTI-LYNCHING BILL INTRODUCED BY SEN.MCKINLEY ANTI-LYNCHING BILL INTRODUCED BY SEN.MCKINLEY Senator William B. McKinley, Republican, of Illinois, introduced an anti-lynching bill in the Senate on December 8. His bill is identical with the one introduced by Representative Leonidas C. Dyer, Republican, of Missouri, in the House shortly after it convened Monday afternoon. The bill provides that any state officer, who fails to make all appropriate effort to protect a prisoner in his charge from mob violence or apprehend any person participating in mob violence, shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment not exceeding five years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or by both fine and imprisonment. The bill also makes it a felony for any state or municipal officer to conspire with any person to injure, kill, or suffer a prisoner to be taken from his custody. Those who conspire with him likewise shall be guilty of a felony. Upon conviction the persons so conspiring shall be punished by imprisonment for life or not less than five years. The district court of the judicial district in which a person is injured or put to death by a mob is given jurisdiction to try and punish those who participate when it appears that the state courts fail or refuse to apprehend and punish them or when the jurors obtainable for service in the state courts are so strongly opposed to such punishment that there is no reasonable probability that those guilty of the offense can be punished in the state courts. Any county in which a person is put to death by mob violence shall forfeit $10,000 to the family of the victim. If he has no family, then the money shall go to his dependent parents, if any; otherwise to the use of the United States. In the event that any person put to death by mob violence shall have been transported from one county into another during the time intervening between his capture and putting to death, the two counties shall be jointly and severally liable. The bill also makes any act committed in violation of the rights of a citizen or subject of a foreign country a crime against the peace and dignity of the United States, punishable in like manner as in the state courts. Three or more persons acting in concert, without authority of law, for the purpose of depriving any person of his life or doing him physical injury is defined in the act as a "mob or riotous assemblage." The bill is designed to assure to persons within the jurisdiction of every state the equal protection of the laws, and to punish the crime of lynching. It is provided in the bill that if any section or provision of the act shall be held by any court to be invalid, the balance of the act shall not for that reason be held invalid. VISITS CAPITAL Mrs. Ida Plummer Liston of Indianapolis, Ind, and manager of Senator Watson's campaign for the state of Indiana, spent the Christmas holidays in the city going over some political matters and visiting relatives. She was a pleasant visitor to the Eagle office. THE EAST INDIA Cough & Lung Balsam For the Relief of all Diseases of the THROAT, LUNGS & CHEST Such as Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis, Pneum or Oppression of the Chest, Hoarseness, Spitting of Blood and all Pulmonary Diseases PRICES—35c each; 3 for $1.00 For Sale at the Nearest Drug Store Manufactured by THE WASHINGTON, D. C. 2901 Sherman Ave., N.W. Phone, Columbia 9740 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE COLORED ACTORS UNION Eddie and Olive Lemon have closed with the "Runnin' Wild" company in Cincinnati, and will go into vaudeville after spending the holidays in a well earned rest. These special correspondents amuse one greatly. O. O. McIntyre sends copy about "New York day by day" to a number of out of town papers. One Washington daily receives his stuff. Three times he has had occasion to make mention of colored persons, and three times he has been in error. The latest one being the story about Florence Mills. He had the manliness to make a belated correction and inform the world that already had long known that U. S. Thompson and Florence Mills were man and wife. It is indeed funny how these all wise, up-and-down Broadway special writers manage to stay sleep on show business yet manage to have themselves accepted as authorities. Ray and Lloyd whom we last reported as playing in and around Boston, were in Baltimore at the New Royal last week. The act is laying off this week and receiving their mail at the C. V. B. A., 424 Lenox Ave. New York City. Ray is one of the fine old fellows of the real school of show man. His new act is a fine one according to reports from Boston and Baltimore. Mrs. Butler, male member of the team of Butler and Gross killed his partner in Baltimore last week, and after several days of avoiding the police has been apprehended. He is in the jail house now. Sarah Martin the Blues singer was married on December 3, to Hayes B. Withers of Detroit, Michigan. Louisville papers—the home town publications—gave their favorite a great spread on the front pages. The news was withheld from the Tribune by the participating parties for reasons that are probably well known to themselves. The John Mason Co. is playing this week in the Lincoln Theatre, Louisville. The Lyric in the Kentucky town is making announcements that they have booked the Gentry Brothers circus as an indoor attraction for the near future. Paul Robeson, recently returned from London, and Lawrence Brown, pianist, make a concert appearance at Town Hall, New York on January 5. It is said that this is the first of a series of such bookings that have been made for the team. Charles Hudsapeth and his wife mystics, are playing under the suspices of Masons and Elks in and around Jacksonville, Fla., and doing a nice business. Charlie, do you remember South Bend, Ind., and Youngstown, Ohio? Just want to know. If not, It's all right. "Minstrel Jack" of Hicks and Jackson does. Those were the happy days. Bill Steward and his orchestra is at 1322 South Washington Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. He says that the change of base was due to difficulties with the local Union Musicians who resented Foreigners coming into Saskatoon, Canada, where he was under a six months contract. A look at the thermometer, however leads us to wonder if the low register in the far north does not have an influence on the matter. Micheal Brothers Closed The Michael Brothers carnival company closed its season at Denmark, S. C., on December 19. The winter headquarters of the show is at 235 W. 139th Street, New York. Just prior to the closing, the secretary is alleged to have departed between suns with the ready cash of the enterprise, thus putting Mr. Michaels to some inconvenience. He announces that this show and other attractions of his will never again permit gambling, as every difficulty of the show grew out of the concessioners losing their money in the games. He had all gamblers removed from the show some weeks ago. The Tribute Exposition, the Nicholes other show will play through the southern states, principally Florida, all winter. Henry Globe is the manager of this outfit with a Mr. Hutchins as secretary. Both are white men. Michales will personally spend the winter in New York looking after the arrangements for next season for the two shows. TED POPE WINTERING IN ST. PAUL, MINN. Ted Pope and his company of fifteen people who have been touring through North and South Dakota and Minnesota for the past four months under the title of "Old Kentucky Minstrels" has put up for the winter at the Rondo hotel, St. Paul, according to a front page story in a local paper. The same story indicates that the company will spend the winter at the Rondo Street Hotel, playing club dates and making brief tours out of the headquarters. He is now negotiating a series of engagements under auspices of lodges, churches, and societies in St. Paul, and nearby towns. J.A.JACKSON'S THEATRICAL PAGE Sunshine Sammy Unit Show In Columbus, O. Reviewed by W. C. T. Ayres Vice-President, Deacon's Club Theatrical Writer Due to the fact that Frederick Ernest Morrison played a return engagement here, the patrons of the Duubar Theatre received plenty of "Sunshine" last week. Surrounded by a real strong vaudeville bill, 'Sunshine Sammy' packed 'em in nightly. Opening the bill is that well known and famous Sister team, Grayce Recor-Frances Smith (Grayce and Frances) with a fast, clean and up-to-date singing and dancing act. This team just off of the big time, stopped the show at each performance. By special request, they appeared with "Sammy" at the Children's Home, where a delightful program was given for the benefit of the inmates on Xmas Day. Second Spot Jenkins and Jenkins, old favorites here, continue to put over their comedy in first class style. Third Spot Brown and Marguerite, a dancing team that has appeared here several times were well received. Fourth Spot Sidney Easton Trio, another favorite group including Martha Copeland and Bert Howell, had a riot act. Sidney and Martha are so well known here we call them "Home Folks." Fifth Snot Then comes our favorite "Sunshine Sammy." This little star, who appeared here last April, is a combination of Bert Williams and George Walker, as he is really funny, can "strut" and sing. He seems to possess in an unusual degree the faculty of properly placing himself on the stage so his wares can be sold in the most enjoyable manner. Might say in passing that he has improved a hundred per cent since his last appearance here. Miss Moore, who introduces "Sammy" goes over well. Special mention should be made of Harold Barquet, Sammy's partner, the little sweet-voiced tenor. This young man is a real actor. He has a sweet, rich tenor voice, with a juvenile touch, but uses it with the ability, poise, and expression of an adult. We predict that in a short time Harold will be one of the greatest singers of the race. With "Santa Claus" and "Sunshine Sammy" playing here Xmas week, the natives of "Good Old Columbus Town" had an enjoyable Christmas, and are looking forward to a Happy New Year. Grayce, Frances, Sidney Easton, Martha Copeland, Mr. Wallace Smith, and Miss Grayce Marshall, Sammy's tutor, were royally entertained by their many friends here. SUNSHINE SAMMY PLAYS SANTA CLAUS Youthful Artist Entertains Inmates of Three County Institutions Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 28, 1925—Frederick Ernest Morrison, ("Sunshine Sammy"), late star of Our Gang comedies, brought happiness and sunshine to the shut ins of three county institutions while playing the Dunbar Theatre, here last week. On Christmas Day, at 9:30 a.m., with Harold Barquet and Miss Monnett of his act, assisted by Mr. Carrington, musical director; Mr. Neil, drummer; and Mr. Lyons, saxophonist; he gave a show at the Children's Home, after making a midnight show. On Sunday, December 27, he entertained the inmates of the County Infirmary and of the Children's Tuberculosis Sanitorium. Much credit should be given the members of the company for the interest displayed in the patients of these institutions. The daily newspapers spoke very highly of "Sammy's" efforts to bring cheer and happiness to the unfortunates of this city. W. C. T. Ayres, vice-president of the Deacons' Theatrical Club, assisted by Dr. Milton R. Tribbett, arranged the programs. Royals Had Good Bill The Royal Theater, Baltimore, formerly known as the Douglas is slowly picking up a nice following through the merit of the attractions, being offered. Road shows are being presented when they are available, and when not, the house is offering the best vaudeville obtainable. Last week, The Woodens, Bagby and Nanton, Ray and Lloyd and DeWayman Niles were the acts offered. Needless to say that it was a well balanced program. Films added to the variety of the performances. Moxley Niles, a colored operator has the projection in charge. Mr. Tinney the owner and Mr. Pierce his manager have sent New Years greetings thru the Tribune to the profession. SECOND SECTION The Washington Tribune SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1926 ON'S THEAT Parks, Fairs, The Deacons Club receives the Season's Greetings from Its Friends News of Theatres, Parks, Fairs, The Deacons Club and Allied Amusements A New Principle Comedian In Runnin' Wild --- WE GET SOME CARDS, PROVING THE SHOW BUSINESS KNOWS THE TRIBUNE The Editor of this department has had the pleasure of receiving Christmas greetings from the following professional folks, and acknowledges them with thanks. Billy. Chambers, theatrical correspondent. Fredrina D. Waring, N. Y. stenographer to the profession. Oliver Orr, the staunchest, White Southern friend the profession has. Hooten and Hooten, vaudevillians and record stars. H. W. Felts, the concessioner and agent. "Single" Herman Brown, with Johnnie Lee Long. Jenkins and Jenkins, of the Sunshine Sammy Unit. Sandy Trice, Ch'm'n Transportation for Shriners convention. A. C. Hartman, chief Editor, The Billboard. T. B. Watkins, Kansas City. "Big Elk" brother. Jines and Jacqueline of the "Rarin" to Go" show. Winfred Carr, Assistant National Secretary, The Deacons. W. C. Kilpatrick, Travelling Secretary, The Deacons. Marie Gossett Harlow, feature writer of Chicago. Ralph Rhinehart, Advertising manager of the Billboard. Jose Sherwood, District Vice President Midwest, of The Deacons. Maharajah, the Mystic Allen and Stokes, in vaudeville. Clarence Cameron White, violinist. H. D. Collins, vaudeville agent. Sam R. Ball, senior Deacon in Rochester, N. Y. Jack Murray, "Out in the open" editor of The Billboard. Winfred D. Carr, Financial secretary, The Dressing Room Club, New York. Mrs. Carr, his wife, a dramatic actress. W. J. Nelson, Salem, Mass., Theatrical company, manager. cal company manager. Garrick Dramatic School, Philadel- New York Vaudeville Review from the Billboard U. S. Thompson Reviewed Monday matinee, December 14, at Loew's State Theatre, New York. Style—Singing, dancing and talking. Setting—In one. Time—Ten minutes. A neatly dressed performer in a neat offering of songs and dances is this colored actor, who formerly appeared as a member of the team Thompson and Covan. While his comic songs are carefully rendered, they do not quite match up in excellence to his dancing, which is more or less of the acrobatic type. His knee-drops are still drawing big hands as they did when he played with his partner. His tap dances scored very nicely. Especially well sold were his imitations of a boy scout band, of a coal-heaver shoveling coal into a furnace and a drunk staggering home, all executed by means of taps. To further vary his routine he tells some jokes. Williams and Perry Reviewed Thursday evening, December 17, at the Republic Theatre, Brooklyn, N. Y. Style - Dancing, Setting - In one. Time - Ten minutes. A faster pair of colored dancers would certainly be hard to find. Not only is their dancing of the lightning-flash type, but they work hard and seem to be having as much fun as does the audience. Altho the routine includes some difficult step combinations, the specialty of the team is tap dancing. After doing their stuff singly and together, they wind up with an imitation of a horse race. While this includes straight, legitimate dancing, it is nevertheless worked up for much comedy, provided in the main by the attempts of each to cheek the progress of the other, and the mugging. Claiming a foul, the race is done over again. The time, at a very rapid pace, the two gradually work across the stage wings they suddenly about face and exit, providing a neat comedic close. The boys' jockey costumes are in good taste and fit the nature of the offering very well. The act moves fast and the boys get the hand their hard work deserves. P.B. Deacons let's know if you are going to meet us in Boston in August. Handicapped Two small boys were puzzling their brains to invent a new game. At last one of them said eagerly: "I know, Billy, let's see who can make the ugliest face." "Go on! No chance!" was the reply: "Look what a start you've got!" phia, Alonzo Jackson, Director. Neal Battey, photographic artist. Tuskegee. C. C. Lomas, advertising representative, The Billboard. "Mother" Robinson, protectress to the profession, New York. Bert and Lou Goldberg, Managers of "Seven-Eleven." 01 Seven-Eleven. Willie Moxley in vaudeville. Wilne Moxley in vaudeville. Cress Simmons, attucks hotel, Philadelphia. Miss Alice Ellis, cashier The Billboard. Wells and Wells, aerialists. John Henderson "Runnin" Wild Co.* A. W. Jackson, "Runnin" Wild Co.* Jack Cooper, theatrical assistant Chicago Bee. Gordon and Eva Whyte, dramatistic critic, New York Musical America. Dan Michaels, owner Tribune Expositions shows. Miss I. M. McHenry, Manager the Billboard. Amelia Tadlac, Mail clerk the Billboard, the most widely known girl to professionals in the world. Bill Steward and his orchestra, now in Minneapolis. Lucille Hagerman, record singer. Cryil Fullerton, pianist. Leigh Whipper, manager Orpheum Theatre, Newark, N. J. Habel Dilworth, in musical comedy, Chas. Somma, Richmond theater owner. Hi Tom Long, veteran performer now in California. T. O. B. A. Circuit general office. S. H. D. Dudley, Eastern Booking manager. Martin Klein, Northern Booking manager T. O. B. A. Sam Reevin, Gen'l Mgr. T. O. B. A. Earl Dancer, Manager Ethel Waters. Miss Ethel Waters, Plantation Revue. Ella B. Moore Theatre, Dallas, Tex. Bessie Allison, soubrette with Ethel Waters Co. The Colored Auxiliary, local 18, I. A. T. S. E., Baltimore, Md. Charles Hudspeth, Mystic, now in Florida. "Broadway" Jones. Claire Campbell, with Shettell's re- vue, now in California. Albert Wortham Jackson, son of the editor of this page, has assumed the role of principal comedian, replacing Eddie Lemon in the part of "Jenkins" that was made famous by Flourney Miller who originated the part and wrote the production. The young man started his expression of an ambition to be a performer by doing comedy entertaining with West's orchestra at sparadic engagements in and around New York. Later he practiced dancing, watched other comics and after rehearsing with several attractions that were of brief duration, he got into the chorus of the show in which he now plays. He spent the season with the original company; did two weeks with a film prologue on Broadway and endured a hard luck summer season around the New York clubs and rehearsal halls. Then he went on tour doing three character parts and a dance specialty in "Runin' Wild." The youngster has been married, and lost his wife over a year ago. He is a member of Iron City lodge No. 17, I. B. P. O. Elks of the World. His native home is Detroit, though he was reared in Chicago. Albert* Wortham Jackson, son of the Editor of this page whose birthday occurred on Christmas, and who has been with both the original "Runnin' Wild" show and the present road show of that title as a chorus man, understudying principal parts, celebrated his birthday by assuming the POLICEMEN IN ACTORS REST CASE STILL UNDER SUSPENSION The four policemen who were suspended under charges growing out of an unauthorized raid upon the Actors Rest were to have been tried before the police board on Thursday, December 24. They were represented by counsel who claimed unreadiness, and who was rebuked for what seemed to the trial officer to be an effort to wear out the actor witnesses by repeated delays. The case was continued with the understanding that the nine performers who were the complaining witnesses against the officers need not again appear, but that affidavits that were submitted by them be accepted without further challenge. Mr. and Mrs. Warbington, managers of the Actors Rest, will respond to a later call to testify before the trial board against the officers, and "Miss Charlezetta" says there will be no let up in the matter until her place has been vindicated. The police officers in charge of the investigation have been vary fair and diligent in the handling of the matter. We Receive Visitors The Page has been holding a reunion. The show that goes into the Howard Theatre next week is doing its conclusion rehearsals at Murray Palace Casino. There is a number of the old friends of the editor in the group, and for a time while the bunch waited for their call, Tim Brymm, musical director, Doc Straine, Billy Cumber, Maude Mills, Baby Jackson, Bessie Brown, Grace Smith, Billy Andrews, Wesley Hill, and Lionel Monagas hob-nobbed with us in the old-time fashion that made us think of Broadway and the Harlem district. It was a pleasure to escort the girls of the show through the printing plant of the Tribune. A finer lot of girls never distracted a bunch of liontype operators or caused make-up men to pie forms. The bunch included Essie Worth, Marion Bradford, Ella Scott, Gladys Scott, Madeline Brodie Bessie Williams, May Shelby, Lucille Smith, Melva Frye, Carrie Smith Marie Miles, Gwendolyn Posey, Ellen Coles, Goldie Dickerman, Shirley Abbey and Vivian Saunders. They learned a lot about how their publicity gets before the world and we were glad to have them as guests. J. B. Davidson, the cartoonist who recently had two very successful try-outs in local theatres, and whom we expected to have been booked over a long route by this time on the merits of the act; has sent out letters announcing that on January 15th, he will present the "Frivolity" magazine which he describes as "a live weekly that will cover Washington like the dew." The initial issue will be Ten Thousand copies, according to the announcement of the optimistic Cartoonist-Editor. The Four KOMEDY A. E. GEORGE WATKINS, President 1235 7th Street, N. Phone, Fri Give the KLUB a visit C. A. 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MARKS | SOME FRIVOLITY A CHILDREN'S PAGE FEATURES Dudley's Doings A Big Show in Preparation We learn through good authority that the Old Master of the stage is organizing a company of 22 people to play the T. O. B. A. and will be known as S. H. Dudley's Ebony Follies. This promises to be to the T. O. B. A. circuit what Zeigfield Follies are to the big white circuits. There is no reason why it should not be. We learn that Mr. Dudley is now negotiating for scenery and will go to New York in the next few days to get a modiste to design his costumes. The book and lyrics will be by Dudley (himself). He will also carry his own agent and a special line of paper. Uncle Dud is going to do things in a bigtime way and should set a few new records for the houses on the time. Just who the principals are we are not able to learn but was assured that they will be carefully selected and a chorus that will surpass any on the time. Perhaps this is the brown skin beauty chorus that Uncle Dud has been writing about; we will wait and see. We learn that this show will not open until after the holidays as Mr. Dudley wants to wait until after the T. O. B. A. meeting and election of officers. Besides he is very busy with his other business in Washington. We hope the Ebony Follies will come up to our expectations. We want Uncle Dud to know that we expect something above the ordinary from him for an ordinary show with the name of S. H. Dudley attached would be bogus and we hope that our Uncle realizes that fact, so we are now waiting to see S. H. Dudleys' Ebony Follies. A. The Deacons "Potey" Morris the National Director of the Deacons resident in Washington together with Honorary Deacon Charles Freeman met at a dinner party last week and in the presence of the National Secretary solemnly promised that they were going to see that beginning with the new year that the Corner which the Deacons was first accorded Masonic recognition would get busy in 1926 and it would be SOME CORNER from now on. Senior Deacon Jones has long been saying that it would come to pass. With his war horses and Finley Wilson, Ed. Lawson and other battered hat brethren in line it is now almost certain. Deacon Charles Thorpe of New York has had some Christmas. Besides sending out a bushel of special cards with family pictures portrayed thereon, he staged a party at "Happys" Rhones—another good boy with the alphabet—and then with the Nobles of Medina Temple, he staged a Christmas party with Santa Claus to school kids. Honorary Deacon Arthur A. Schomberg, 33 degree Grand secretary of New York and the Masonic authority of the country delivered an address in Washington before the Negro Academy of which he is president upon the history of Masonry. Oh, us Deacons are High brow. Deacon Eddie Lemon has jumped from roadshows to vaudeville. COLORED ACTS SCORE IN LONDON London, Dec. 19 (Special Cable to The Billboard.)—Layton and Johnson, colored team, are still scoring at the Alhambra, while the Four Harmony Kings, also colored, are scoring at the Coliseum. Williams and Taylor, also colored, have changed from Reeves and Lamport to Walter Bentley and play the Victoria Palace January 4. The above taken from the pages of last week's Billboard; and is lifted from their cable news because our people will be glad to know how their artists are faring abroad. This is authentic news. So much silly publicity copy has been broadcasted about performers who have gone to Europe that we are glad to provide some substantial news from a reliable source. Route Lists on Page Seven In order that a more complete list of dates may be presented to our readers, the route lists are presented on page seven which goes to press later than docs this page. PROFESSIONAL CARDS Cards with one-line bold-faced type, 75 cents for one insertion, four insertions for two dollars. All payments in advance. When out of town send express or P. O. Money Order made payable to THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE . JOHNNIE LEE LONG'S Miniature Musical Comedy Production DIXIANNA featuring the tiny cyclonic comedienne, Catherine Ratterson, and the spasmodic blackface comedienne, Ruth Coleman. Fifteen people with special scenery. Permanent: 1223 Seventh St, N.W., Wash., D.C. GIBSON'S CHOCOLATE BOX REVUE BETHEL GIBSON, Mgr. A Tabloid with Special Scenery Perm. 1223 Seventh St., Washington, D. C. Now managing ALAMO Theatre Washington, D.C. Write in BROWN & MARGUERITE Whirlwind Dancers featuring An Apache Number, in Vaudeville Permanent: Care Washington Tribune 920 U Street, N.W. Stopping Places TOM SMITH'S HOTEL When in Baltimore, Md. Druid Hill Ave. and Paca St. The Lincoln Theatre 60 West 133 St, New York City playing the best acts available. The New York home of most of the Race acts. Keep us posted on your open time. You know our standards and our scale. R. M. SNYDER, Manages