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SECOND FLOOR FRONT OF NEW BUILDING GIVES WAY; WOODEN SUPPORTS ROT
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By Samuel H. Lacy
Flooring of the Masonic Temple structure at Tenth and U streets, northwest, threatens to completely collapse.
A second floor section on the north front of the building facing U street, fell on Tuesday night with a crash that could be heard for several blocks.
On an investigation by a Tribune reporter and staff photographer Wednesday morning, it was found that the entire second floor section of the U street side of the building has bene held up these many months by mere wooden supports. Exposed to the weather these insufficient supports could hardly be expected to do anything but rot. Rot they did, with the result that where there was once a floor and ceiling is now a large opening decorated by a lattice of half-inch iron rods.
In June 1922 work was begun on the still incomplete Acacia Grand Lodge building and the corner stone laid August of that same year. Since that time the property has gone through a number of suits and legal entanglements, and finally sold at auction on April 12, 1926.
The deed to the building was converted on September 18, last, to S. J. Solomon, white. At that time Grand Master Charles P. Ford said that work on the building would be resumed the following Friday which was September 25. Until now, however, nothing further has been done on the structure, and it looks as if haste is needed if any of the work thus far is to made use of.
The building, in its present condition is a hazard to children of the neighborhood, and to pupils of the nearby schools, because of the fact that the building is not enclosed so as to prevent the more venturous ones from entering it.
FREDDIE WOOD GETS DIVORCE
Freddie Wood, well known sportsman about Seventh and T streets, northwest, is single again. A final decree granting him an absolute divorce from Mrs. Elizabeth Carter Wood was signed by Justice James F. Smith in the equity division of the District Supreme Court last Friday. In his suit Freddie Wood charged that his wife and Charles J. Snowden were arrested on a statutory charge at No. 432, Neale place, northwest, August 10, 1925. They pleaded guilty in police court on the following day. He had not lived with his wife since 1920, when he caught her in a compromising position with a man and she expressed her preference by leaving him, Mr. Wood said. Freddie Wood and Mrs. Elizabeth Carter Wood were married September 23, 1912, by the Rev. James E. Willis. They have three children, Thelma, 14 years old, Goldie, 10 years old, and Geraldine, 7 years old. Attorney George E. C. Hayes represented Mr. Wood.
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MAN TRIES TO DISSECT GIRL
In what seemed to be an effort to dissect Dorothy Smith, 22 of 50 Hanover street, northwest, Frank Ayers, 28, of 23%, Hanover street, northwest, cut her from her right shoulder, across the back down to her left thigh.
She was removed to Freedmen's Hospital, where it was necessary to take thirty-five stitches in the wound. Although her condition was undetermined, she refused to remain at the hospital. Ayers was arrested and charged with assault and intent to kill. The altercation occurred Sunday about 3:30 p.m.
SEGREGATION IS NOT PRACTISED AT AUDITORIUM
SEGREGATION IS NOT PRACTISED AT AUDITORIUM
A rumor going the rounds the early part of this week led to the belief that segregation was being practiced against colored persons who attended the Aimee Semple McPhrison meetings held at the Washington Auditorium Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
An investigation and inquiry by a Tribune reporter revealed that no definite seating arrangement was used whereby race people were forced to occupy a section to themselves. It was discovered on a visit to the assembly. Wednesday night that people of every race and creed rubbed elbows.
The main floor and box seats were the only ones to which access was denied any and everyone. Colored people were found by the Tribune reporter to be comfortably seated in every section of the Balcony.
On being asked Thursday concerning the extent of the main floor and box seat reservations, Reverend Harry L. Collier of the Full Gospel Mission, who was in charge of the Evangelistic exercises said, "Every effort is made to reserve the boxes and downstairs for Senators, Representatives, ministers, city officials and out-of-town delegations. These seats, however, are only held until fifteen minutes prior to the starting time, then released by 'first come, first served methods.'"
Several colored persons were questioned at the Wednesday night performance concerning treatment accorded them on their previous visits to the auditorium, but none of them would corroborate the rumor concerning the discrimination.
One lady, a Mrs. Holmes of 525 Twenty-first street, northwest, said, "I have been here several times during her"—meaning the Evangelist's“stay, but except at the opening meeting when the ushers were evidently trying to seat everyone was any person designated a certain seat. This, however, has now been discontinued and you are urged to find your own seat."
CAVE-IN AT MASONIC TEMPLE
SIX MONTHS' OLD BABY ABANDONED IN HALLWAY
SIX MONTHS' OLD BABY ABANDONED IN HALLWAY
A six-months-old baby lies in a little white crib at the Children's Hospital, happy—because it does not know that its mother is unknown and perhaps intends never to return to claim it.
About 9:45 p.m., Monday, an unidentified woman, said to be of light complexion, seemingly between twenty and thirty years old, wearing a dark brown coat and small hat, rang the bell at 1730 Eighth street, northwest, and asked it Miss Brown lived there.
The names of the two persons who live at the Eighth street address are Mrs. Maggie Jackson and Mrs. Gertie Mason.
When informed that Miss Brown did not live there, the woman left. Later the wailing of an infant in the hall attracted the attention of the people in the house as well as that of passersby. Evidently, the woman had placed the baby fully in a corner of the vestibule.
As soon as Mrs. Jackson discovered the baby, she notified the police, who came and took the child to the Children's Hospital, at 12th and W streets, northwest.
Neighbors of Mrs. Jackson claim that they saw a woman leave the yard and run toward S street, but they did not know who she was nor why she was running.
Police have sent a lookout to inquire of all doctors and mid-wives concerning childbirths, for six months back, in an effort to apprehend the mother who abandoned the baby.
JAS. G. CARTER IS NAMED FOR LIBERIAN POST
JAS. G. CARTER IS NAMED FOR LIBERIAN POST
By Louis R. Lautier
The President last Friday sent to the Senate the nomination of James G. Carter, of Georgia, now a foreign service officer of class 7, assigned as consul at Tananarive, Madagascar, to be minister resident and consul general of the United States to Liberia.
This post has been vacant since the resignation of the Rev. Solomon Porter Hood, of New Jersey, in August last. It is being filled by Reid Page-Clark, white, who was sent to Monrovia, Liberia, by the State Department as charge de affaires when Mr. Hood came to the United States in February, 1926, on a leave of absence on account of illness. Clifford R. Wharton, secretary of the legation, was not put in charge because he was lacking in experience.
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BOY SCOUTS TO VISIT TOMB OF WASHINGTON
Scouts representing Troops 501 to 509 will take the annual pilgrimage of the Boy Scouts to Mt. Vernon on February 22. In connection with the exercises to be held by them, a wreath will be placed at the tomb of George Washington. This is the first time the Colored Scouts have paid this tribute to the Father of the Country. They will go by motor transportation.
The committee in charge of transportation has arranged to take as many of the public, who may wish to go to Mt. Vernon. Tickets can be secured from Mr. H. K. Howerton at the Twelfth Street Branch of the Y. M. C. A., and Mr. William L. A. Tancil. It is also planned to have motor coaches to leave from the Y at 2 p.m., on that date.
WASHINGTON, D. C. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1927
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DELEGATION OF NEGROES VISITS COOLIDGE AND PRESENTS PETITIONS
Representatives of the National Equal Rights League, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the National Race Congress, National Federation of Colored Women and of various religious denominations, beginning a "crusade of agitation" for civil and political rights, presented petitions to the President last Monday protesting against the denial of these rights in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Federal Constitution.
Dr. George Frazier Miller, of Brooklyn, Rev. W. H. Jernagin, Neval H. Thomas, Thomas H. R. Clarke, Rev. T. S. Hartén, of Brooklyn, and William Monroe Trotter, of Boston, Mass., were the spokesmen for the delegation.
The President requested that he be informed of the number of soldiers still in prison, and promised to take the matter up with the War Department.
Following complaint by Neval H. Thomas, president of the local branch of the National Association for Advancement of Colored People, and the Rev. W. H. Jernagin, president of the National Race Congress, against segregation in government departments, the President asked that he be informed as to the number of Negro employees in government service with complaints as to discrimination, saying that he believed that most of the basis for complaint had been removed. The delegation was received at the Capitol by Vice-President Dawes, who was asked to assist in having presented to the Senate a petition signed by persons from 30 States, seeking reduction of
WANT SCHOOLS TO HAVE BUST OF MILHOLLAND
A campaign has been inaugurated for the purpose of securing a bronze bust of the late John E. Milhooland to be placed in the library of Howard University. Mr. Milhooland was an outstanding friend of liberal education for the colored people, as well as the friend of the oppressed of all peoples. The committee to raise money for the bust is composed of Judge James A. Cobb and Neval H. Thomas, who were associated with Mr. Milhooland in work for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, of which Mr. Milhooland was one of the founders; Mrs. Amanda Gray-Hilyer, president of the Howard Women's Clubs; Miss Lucy D. Slowe, dean of women, Howard University; Mrs. Robert G. McGuire; Nolan A. Owens, president of the student council of Howard University; Emmett J. Scott, secretary-treasurer of the university, chairman of the committee. It has been decided to make a canvass for subscriptions thus giving opportunity to all who wish to
State representation in the House of Representatives proportionate to adult disfranchisement, asking legislation forbidding denial of accommodation by common carriers because of race or color, seeking punishment of peonage, and aiming to make lynching a Federal crime. Representative George R. Tinkham, Republican, of Massachusetts, presented the petitions of this conference in the House, Monday afternoon. They were referred to the judiciary committee. A mass meeting at the Metropolitan Baptist church Monday night was addressed by Thomas H. R. Clark, the Rev. J. L. S. Holmley, the Rev. Alice V. Winston, Neval H. Thomas, the Rev. T. S. Harten and W. Monroe Trotter.
The delegation, which visited the White House and the Capitol, was Dr. George Frazier Miller, Dr. T. S. Harten, W. M. Trotter, James L. Neill, of the Equal Rights League; Melissa Saunders, of the Universal Negro Improvement Association; the Rev. W. H. Jernagin of the Race Congress; Mrs. M. D. Butler, of the Political Study Club; Neval H. Thomas, Katie Jenkins, Thomas H. R. Clarke, I. S. Robinson, K. W. Roy, Mary Church Terrell, the Rev. C. C. Williams, the Rev. R. Alvin Fairly, the Rev. W. R. Moorthead, George A. Parker, L. A. Young, Irene F. Davis, Julia C. Collier, Pearline Colbert, Bertha Kelly, John Saunders, Henrietta Nealy, the Rev. John B. Pharr, the Rev. W. A. Taylor, the Rev. H. T. Medford, the Rev. Joseph H. Lez, the Rev. C. C. Somerville, the Rev. H. B. Taylor, W. H. Ferris, G. S. A. Brooks, Martin V. Stewart and the Rev. R. G. Barrow.
CHILDREN DIE IN FIRE
DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 17 (Preston News Service)—Driven back by the flames and unable to get beyond the door adjoining the room where the two victims slept, several persons were forced to stand and watch a fire of undetermined origin burn to death Charles and Bertram Ross, aged 2 and 4 years, respectively.
It is said that the mother of the boys left the house about 9 o'clock in the morning to go to a neighbor's home and when she returned in about 15 minutes, she saw clouds of smoke pouring from the windows of her home. She summoned aid. But the flames had gained such headway that the children could not be rescued.
do so to contribute toward this cause.
Busts are also to be placed in the office of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in New York City; the Cheyney Training School for Teachers at Cheyney, Pa.; and, it is hoped, also at Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn.
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MU-SO-LIT CLUB HAS FESTIVE CELEBRATION
MU-SO-LIT CLUB HAS FESTIVE CELEBRATION
The annual Lincoln-Douglas birthday celebration at the Mu-So-Lit Club last Friday night ran the gamut from the ludicrous to the sublime.
Musical literary skits, parodies written to the tunes of popular numbers, an auction sale and oratory featured the festivities of the evening.
The funmaking began when Mortimer M. Harris, president of the club, introduced Perry W. Howard, National Commiteeeman for Mississippi, and presented him with a two foot square gavel.
Judge James A. Cobb was presented as the first speaker of the evening. He arose with trepidation. Before Judge Cobb could begin his five minute speech, Thomas H. R. Clarke interrupted to say that he had been engaged to create atmosphere for the judge. Lieut. Clarke read the following poem:
The Muse Muses
"When Terrell died all of us cried, And so did Jimmy Cobb; Bold Horner wept until he slept And dreamed he had the job.
"McLaurin too came into view, A likely man was he;
And Gus Gray who knew how to sue,
he just look at me!
He said, 'Just look at me.'
"Melendez King said: 'I will bring
A safe and sane outlook.'
But Gaskins, Ben, would bet a ten
He could their geese all cook.
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SCHOOL ITEMS ONCE OUT,PUT BACK IN BILL
SCHOOL ITEMS ONCE OUT,PUT BACK IN BILL
The District of Columbia appropriation bill, carrying provisions for segregated bathing pools and a segregated park, was reported to the Senate, Monday by the Senate appropriations committee with amendments which included items for the purchase of land for the Harrison health school and the Crummell School. These items were stricken from the bill by the House appropriations committee. Granet C. Wilkinson, first assistant superintendent of public schools appeared before the subcommittee of the Senate appropriations committee and urged restoration of these two items. He told the sub-committee that the proposed six-room addition to the Crummell School would relieve congestion in the Logan, Lovejoy, and Crummell Schools.
There are two part-time classes
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HOWARD MAN HONORED BY HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Notification was received at Howard University last week that the authorities of Harvard University Cambridge, Mass., had awarded Charles Clifton Andrews, graduate of Howard University College of Liberal Arts, 1926, a Fellowship in Zoology. This announcement is rather unusual as the usual requirements to receive a Fellowship at Harvadvad make it necessary to spend one year in residence at Harvard before the award is made. Since graduating from Howard University, Mr. Andrews has been doing research work in Chicago, and at Howard, under the supervision of E. E. Just, Professor of Zoology.
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MCDUFFIE IS OVER QUALIFIED DURING STOR
MCDUFFIE IS RAILROADED OVER QUALIFIED TEACHERS DURING STORMY SESSION
WOMAN HITS MAN WITH MIRROR Either having no superstitions about breaking a mirror and being liable to seven years' bad luck, or else forgetting the evil omen, Jennie Williams, 26, of 65 R street, northwest, in an altercation with Amos Powers, 30, of the same address, picked up a mirror and struck him over the head, breaking the mirror and cutting Powers' head. Powers was taken to Freedmen's Hospital and treated for slight lacerations. His condition is not serious.
PARTNERS FOR 20 YEARS, SUE EACH OTHER
Snowden Keyes has appealed to the equity division of the District Supreme Court for an adjustment of his partnership rights in the poolroom business, which he and William B. Moorman have conducted at 1819 Fourteenth street, northwest, since August 28, 1908. He asks the court to decree that the property in which their business is run, be held in trust for the partnership and to require Mr. Moorman to convey an undivided half interest in it to him or to give him a lease for the period of his natural life at a rental of $00 a month. He also asks for an accounting between him and Mr. Moorman. According to his petition, this property was rented by the partnership until Mr. Moorman purchased it February 11, 1920, without notice to him. Mr. Moorman then demanded that he pay $55 a month out of his share of the profits as one half of the rental, which he has done, he says, although the place had previously rented for that sum.
Within the past two months Mr. Keyes claims, Mr. Moorman has offered to sell him his interest in the business, provided he would pay a rental of $200 a month January 15 last his rental share was advanced to $75 a month, Mr. Keyes states. On January 21 through his attorney, Mr. Keyes asserted his claim to an undivided half interest in the premises.
The law firm of Houston and Houston has been retained to defend Mr. Moorman in this suit.
TO BUILD NEW EIGHT-ROOM BELL SCHOOL
The President last Wednesday transmitted to the House supplemental estimates of appropriations for the District of Columbia containing an item of $25,000 for a new school building to replace the old Bell School.
The land on which the old Bell School is located will be taken over by the United States when land is acquired for the purpose of enlarging and relocating the Botanic Gardens.
The sum of $50,000 of this appropriation will be to purchase land in the vicinity of the Randall Junior High School, and the sum of $175,000 will be for the erection of a building on this land for the accommodation of the pupils attending the old Bell School. The proposed new building will contain eight rooms and a combination gymnasium and assembly hall.
Let our classified column rent that vacant room. Call Botomac 1667.
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A schism developed in the Board of Education at its meeting in the Franklin School building last Wednesday over the appointment of a head, of the department of modern languages in the colored divisions of the public schools.
After an acrimonious discussion the board approved the recommendation of C. C. McDuffie, a teacher of languages in the Dunbar High School, to fill the position. This recommendation was made by Garnet C. Wilkinson, first assistant superintendent of schools, and had the approval of Superintendent Frank W. Ballou.
The vote in favor of the Wilkinson recommendation was 3 to 2. Henry E. Gilligan, Dr. J. Hayden Johnson and Mrs. H. L. Hodgkins voted for the recommendation. Mrs. William C. McNeill and Rev. F. I. A. Bennett against it. Two whites joining with Dr. Johnson to put McDuffie over. However, the colored board members
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MAN BEATEN AND ROBBED
After getting a package of cigarette and paying for them with a twenty-dollar bill, Arthur J. MoTen, 1718 Oregon avenue, was beaten unconscious and robbed a few feet from the store between U. and T. streets, on Seventeenth, a about 8:30 o'clock Tuesday night. He had entered the store, where he trades regularly, and purchased some fruit. He asked the salesman how much was his bill. Alert being told that the bookkeeper was not in, he purchased the cigarettes and paid for them out of a twenty-dollar bill. The fruit, he had charged to his account.
At the time, there was another man in the store, who was also buying some cigarettes. Two of his companions awaited outside. When Moten reached the street, one of the two asked for a little change to get something to eat. Moten answered: "I haven't any money, man. None to give away, and none to lend."
"Oh, yes, you have!" was the reply. And the three followed him. After walking a few steps, one of them grabbed him by his coat, another cuffed him across the head with his fist, which stunned him, another struck him on the forehead; and then a blow with some hard instrument knocked him unconscious.
Moten was unconscious from that time until after midnight. When he had revived, he found that the money which he had had, amounting to $58 was gone, as was his package of cigarettes. He reported the assault and robbery to the police.
MAN MADDENED FIRES AT WIFE TWICE, MISSES
Angered beyond control Saturday night, Simms Holland attempted to kill his wife, Isabelle Holland, both of whom live at 2418 Seventeenth street, northwest. He fired two shots, neither of which took effect, however.
The altercation occurred in the rear of their home. Holland was arrested and charged with carrying concealed weapons and discharging firearms.
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"From out the West, Beatty, the best,
Said, I will take the job!'
Then charges came on every name,
Just like they rained on Bob.
"The candidates all once had mates With a robber or a tot;
Diogenes said look at these,
And put his lantern out.
"And then it was that Jimmy Cobb Took one long chance for fame
He showed that Cobb would rhyme
He showed that Cobb would rhyme with job
Which wasn't any shame.
"Then Coolidge he saw thru this plea.
And said, 'Tll name you now,
Since all are thieves and me it grieves.
And thus he closed the row."
Lincoln and Douglass
Before Judge Cobb concluded his remarks on Lincoln as an abolitionist; a bell notified him that his time had expired. A quartet, composed of Lieut. Clarke, Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, William Wilkinson and W. E. Lew, drowned his closing sentence in "Didn't He Ramble." "Abraham Lincoln as a Moral Genius" was the subject of the remarks of Kelly Miller. Following his eulogy, a minute's silent tribute was paid to the memory of Lincoln and Douglass. Stereopticon slides of the Emancipator and his compatriot were shown.
Perry Howard introduced Judge Edward W. Henry of Philadelphia, Pa. The judge yielded the floor to J. T. Settle and Mr. Clarke, who engaged in a contest for poet laureate of the club. Mr. Settle was awarded the laurel wreath for his reading of a descriptive poem on the annual Howard-Lincoln football classic. The poetic description of the entry into the stadium of Judge Cobb with the heiress of the Madam C. J. Walker millions and the witnessing of the kick-off by Perry W. Howard in "a high silk hat" were the high notes in the winning poem.
"Bye, Bye, Coolidge"
"Bye, Bye, Coolidge," written to the strains of "Bye, Bye, Black Bird," served as a further introduction of Judge Henry. It detailed his desertion of the Coolidge camp and support of John W. Davis in the last Presidential campaign and his appointment to a Philadelphia judgeship after his return to the Republican fold by Governor Pinchot. Judge Henry sketched parallel experiences in the lives of Lincoln and Douglass, and bespoke for both an equal glory. Garnet C. Wilkinson, first assistant superintendent of schools, was introduced. George Henry Murray announced that a lady outside desired to say something. He was told to usher her in. She was the president of the Parents League and wanted to have Mr. Wilkinson ousted from the school system. This "lady" was revealed as Morrissey S. Koonce.
Boquet of Vegetables
A package was delivered for Dr. J. Hayden Johnson, a member of the Board of Education, with instructions to Perry Howard to open it before its presentation. It was a bouquet of vegetables—carrots, beets, celery, onions and paprika—sent with the compliments, love and admiration of Captain Julius L. Peyser, former member of the Board of Education, who has attacked Dr. Johnson for his conduct on the school board.
Mr. Wilkinson spoke of the results of Negro History Week in the public schools.
"Joshua at de Battle o' Jerico" was the remain that served to introduce Emmett J. Scott, secretary-treasurer of Howard University, who emphasized the intent of Lincoln to abolish slavery as well as preserve the Union.
Auction Sale
The auction sale of the club property, subject to 13 trusts, all of which were past due, was interrupted with a court order presented to the auctioneers, Addison N. Scurlock and Robert A. Pelham, by Major West A. Hamilton. This order enjoined the sale, but Mr. Pelham decided that it did not prevent his selling the personal property of the club piece by piece. Perry W. Howard was the successful bidder for a volume of "Revell." A box containing pledges given to the club secretary, J. C. Burlls, by members in arrears with their dues was sold to Mortimer M. Harris after Dr. A. M. Curtis had objected to the reading of the names of the members, some of whom were 47 months behind.
A Parody
The toastmaster introduced William Monro Trotter of Boston. Mr. Pelham read the words of a parody, the first stanzas of which were as follows:
"Trotter he went
The President
To see one day in June,
His tale of Woe
Cal let him blow
And this was Cal's sweet tune:
"Gradually, just gradually,
I'll abish segregation
Gradually, just gradually,
You'll be some pumpkins in this nation."
The arrival of the White House spokesman, impersonated by Henry P. Slaughter, was announced. Thru him, the President having in mind his certain election to a third term, submitted to the Mu-So-Lit Club for ratification the following changes in the administrative personnel: To be wet nurse to the third party, Thomas H. R. Clarke; director of prohibition, G. Fred Cook, a man thoroughly in sympathy with the Elekteenth Amendment:
commissioner of education, Robert G. Ashton, Mu-So-Lit Club porter; to pose with the President on all occasions, Mortimer M. Harris; to settle the location of the white people during the race riot, Robert A. Pelham and Dr. William Wilson (Marquis of Queensbury rules); to wear knee breeches, silk hose and all other evidences of aristocracy, "Dr. Armond W. Scott; collector of internal revenue with special reference to club finances, James C. Burlls; to make all the short speeches, Whitefield McKinlay; to make all the long speeches, Capt. Napoleon B. Marshall; director of the mint with special reference to juleps, Augustus W. Gray; to tell Bible stories, Morrissey S. Koonce; official fence straddler, collector of Sanhedrins and self effacers, Kelly Miller; dean of the White House correspondents, Louis R. Lauter; fellow delegates to the peace conference, Robert L. Vann and Weldon Johnson; president of the "sinker club," Dr. D. I. Renfro; chairman of the ukelele commission, John L. Polk; to keep out of politics and wear all derbys, Perry W. Howard; to be "Sum" Wormley's goat, W. L. D. Wilkinson, and to condemn all Ford cars, George Young.
Trotter Speaks
"One was as remarkable an American as the other," said William Monroe Trotter in speaking of Lincoln and Douglass. "They both came from the bottom. They were both self-taught and self-made. Lincoln rose the higher, but Douglass went the longer distance because he began even the lower down. They were both great servants of their country. They both helped equally to rid the country of its greatest blot—human slavery. One was the benefactor of our race; the other our own liberator."
After Dr. M. O. Dumas had been introduced, George Henry Murray announced the presence of a strolling minstrel outside. Mr. Koonce in disguise rendered two guitar and harmonica numbers, playing both instruments at the same time. Dr. Dumas gave personal recollections of Douglass.
The Howard University alma mater song, "Howard, Fair Howard" was sung when Dr. Mordecai W. Johnson, president of Howard University, was presented. He was given the Chautauqua salute. After an interruption by Harold Haynes, in the role of the club chef, describing the "hams" of the billiard room. Dr. Johnson smoke
Mordecai Johnson Speaks
"The thing that made Lincoln and Douglass do what they did," said Dr. Johnson, "was the vision of a country by which they were persuaded—a country in which all men would be free, all men would know the truth and all men would control themselves by the love of the truth and in the interest of the truth.
"Such men," he said, "are always the gifts of God to the people. Their bodies pass away, but the thing for which they stood is always alive. The country for which they labored is never fully at hand. It is always approaching and always there are moral evils in the way of its coming.
"The men who truly love Douglass and Lincoln," he declared, "will not be content to enjoy that part of the country which has already been achieved, but they will be disturbed because of that part of the country which has not yet arrived."
The scope and purposes of the club and the program of his administration were explained by Mortimer M. Harris. The recitation of Lincoln's Gettysburg address closed the celebration.
Those Present
Those present included:
W. A. Cobb, Edward W. Henry, Philadelphia, Pa., Dr. E. M. Gould, Dr. M. O. Dumas, Dr. C. Fry, Dr. Mordecai W. Johnson, Emmett J. Scott, Haley G. Douglass, Dr. William Smith, C. E. Mitchell, Institute, W. Va., Dr. A. M. Curtis, Whitefield McKinlay, Maurice W. Spencer, J. Percy Bond, Dr. Cornish, Dr. Algernon B. Jackson, J. C. Nalle, W. R. Wilks, Wise Fleming, Dr. B. Price Hurst.
Dr. J. E. H. Taylor, Kelly Miller, B. G. Ried, E. L. Scott, Maurice Clifford, Dr. Lucius Butler, Baltimore, Md., Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, William E. Lew, John Wilkinson, George Young, August W. Gray, M. Grant Lucas, West A. Hamilton, John R. Wright, Rufus G. Byars, Dr. William Wilson, Morrissey S. Koonce, Edward H. Lawson, William L. Houston, Charles P. Ford, Clyde Glass, S. M. Dudley.
A. N. Scurlock, Dr. Roscoe Brown, Walter J. Singleton, Wm. Monroe Trotter, Boston, Mass. Frank A. Byron, Charles H. Houston, George E. C. Hayes, G. W. Allen, Dr. J. Hayden Johnson, Charles E. Hall, Edward Craig, Louis Russell, Louis R. Lautier, Dr. John A. Nicholas, Garnet C. Wilkinson, Dr. Robert G. Pearson, R. W. Harris, George Cook, J. T. T settle, Dr. John T. Risher, Dr. Fred Phillips, Robert A. Pelham, Dr. William J. Howard, Armond W. Scott, William O. Walker.
J. Howard, Armond W. Scott, Wm O. Walker,
Daniel M. Gary, Mortimer M. H. Harris, Perry W. Howard, Thomas H. R. Clarke, George Henry Murray, J. C. Burrs, Talley W. Holmes, Dr. J. A. Porter, Dr. Harry Williams, Harold Haynes, Henry P. Slaughter, Dr. William O. Warfield, H. H. Jones, Robert J. Bowler, Dr. J. A. Wright, L. T. Watkins, Wm. A. Joiner, J. A. Waters, A. Kiger Savoy, W. L. D. Wilkinson, Alonzo Brown, C. W. Banton.
William H. Burrell, Creed W. Childs, Captain R. G. Claytor, Louis A. Cornish, Walter Dyson, Dr. J. H. Dyer, Charles W. Flagg, Dr. Leo J. Foster, Percy Y. Hamilton, John T. Howe, Dr. T. Edward Jones, L. M. Hershaw, C. H. Powell, Herndon B. Jones, William Stevenson, William B. West, William H. Harris.
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The Coolidge and Dawes Republican league celebrated the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, with a banquet at the Whitelaw Hotel, last Saturday night. The attendance was made up (with but a few exceptions) of all of the Republican leaders of the district.
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Speeches were made by Attorney Perry W. Howard, who eulogized Douglass; Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, who spoke on Lincoln; National Committeeman Edward F. Colladay who praised the league for its work. Charles C. Glover, Jr., Attorney Littlepage, T. Lincoln Townsend, Robert I. Miller, Attorney Thomas L. Jones, Rev J. C. Olden, and Charles Marshall made short talks.
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There were six candidates for the position. Four of them are teachers in the Dunbar High School. Charles F. Carusi, member of the board, who did not vote, stated that three of them were outstanding. "Two of them have academic qualifications exceedingly impressive," Mr. Carusi said, "and the administrative officers might have recommended the selections of either of them but they were lacking in the qualifications needed to secure co-operation with the teachers who were in this department."
Rev. Bennett Resents
These remarks drew from Rev. Bennett a scathing attack upon the action of the administrative officers. He charged that the school officials had made a fetish of academic requirements, encouraging teachers to take extra courses, but in this case where a woman had remarkably fine equipment she was turned down because of temperament and independence. He denounced this action as unfair to those who have given time to improving themselves. Rev. Bennett was joined in opposing the recommendation by Mrs. McNeil, who declares that such action would break down the
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Dr. Johnson, chairman of the committee on complaints and grievances, reported that his committee met on February 14 to consider serious charges involving a teacher in the Dunbar High School. This teacher and his attorney were present, he said, but the persons making the charges failed to appear. The committee decided to wait about two weeks to give the complainants an opportunity to be heard. If they decline to appear before the committee, it will make its recommendations to the board. The Francis Junior High School will be ready for occupancy February 21, Superintendent Ballou advised the board.
Two Given Certificates
The board of examiners of divisions 10 to 13 reported that Miss M. B. Brown had taken a qualifying examination and had been given a certificate as teacher of biology. Mrs. I. W. Tyler, also took a qualifying examination and
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was given a certificate as teacher of ungraded boys. Changes in the personnel of divisions 10 to 13 are as follows: Appointments—M. B. Brown teacher, class 3A, Dunbar High School; B. R. Parker, probationary teacher, class 1A, Deanwood School; M. E. Ferguson, permanent teacher, class 1A, Stevens School. Transfers—Elizabeth Dougherty, teacher, class 1A, CardozoBell Group to J. F. Cook School; R. G. Robinson, teacher, class 1A, Douglass-Twining group to Sumner-Magruder group; E. M. Palmer, teacher, class 1A, from Sumner-Magruder group to Douglass-Twining group.
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SOCIETY and Club Shelby-Dorsey Nuptials Ministers' Wives Entertain
On Wednesday night February 9, a pretty home wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Henrietta Dorsey, 123 D street, southwest, when she became the bride of Mr. J. Henry Shelby. Rev. T. B. Watson of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church officiated. Only immediate members of the family and friends were present. The bride was fortunate in the selection of her orchard gown as it brought out the luster of her beautiful white hair. Her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Opie and granddaughter, Mrs. Edretta Opie Johnson, stood with her. The many beautiful presents attested to the esteem in which these two popular Washingtonians are held.
Entertains at Bridge
Mrs. Sadie Engram, of 42 M street, northwest, entertained at bridge on last Thursday evening. Prizes were won by Milured Giles, Marie Jordan, Mrs. Kelly Miller, and Frances Harmon. Others present were Pearl Adams, Louise Hayes, Gwendolyn Hughes, Mae Skinner, Justine Green, Vivian Turner, Vivian Pelham, Ethel Harris, Catherine Bibb, Ida Reid, Alice Bell, and Marion Westmoreland.
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A Valentine five hundred party was given by Mrs. Vivian Turner, 1716 Second street, northwest, on last Tuesday evening in honor of the Fortnightly Five Hundred Club. Those receiving prizes were Ida Mae Hall, Pearl Adams, Sylvia Patterson, and Sadio Engram and Ruth Steward the booby. Others present were Louise Hayes, Agnes Williams, Pearl Adams, Edna Perry, Bernice Trigg, Helen Washington, Ruth Steward, Vivian Pelham, Martha Manning, Rosa Martin, Mary Kelly, Gladys Houston and Ida Reid.
The Saps' Dance
The "Saps," a club of young women prominent in social and professional circles, entertained on last Friday night with one of the prettiest and classiest dances of the season at the Lincoln Colonnade. The hall was beautifully decorated with balloons of every color while a brilliant reflector in the center of the hall glistened as the various colors of lights were thrown upon it. Favors and hours were given the guests as they were served with ice cream at intermission, which added to the enjoyment and merriment of the evening.
Mrs. Robert Ashton Entertains
Those who had the good fortune to be invited to Mrs. Ashton's luncheon Wednesday are all voting it a wonderful and unique affair. Promptly at 12:30 private cars and taxi cabs commenced to roll up to 723 Girard street. The guests were greeted by Mrs. Josie Mitchell.
At one o'clock the hostess invited the guests into the dining room to a beautiful and elaborate luncheon. Then bridge was played from 2 to 4:30.
Those present were Mrs. Ruth Hix, Mrs. T. A. Bradford, Mrs. William Reid, Mrs. Ellen Brown, Mrs. L. H. Burwell, Mrs. Nannie Pace, Mrs. E. Barron, Mrs. Bertha Chase, Mrs. Nettie Currey, Mrs. Jean Nelson, Mrs. Lawrence Bradley, Mrs. Leland Simmons, Mrs. Effie Bostic, Mrs. Ella Burns, Mrs. M. D. Butler and Mrs. Joser Mitchell.
The prizes were won by Mrs. Barron, Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Nelson.
Surprise Smoker
Mrs. Alphonzo Carroll gave a delightful surprise smoker in honor of her husband's birthday, Thursday evening, February 10, at their residence, 1621'1 Eleventh street, northwest. Whist was the feature of the evening. Among those present were: Dr. J. W. Ross, William H. Davis, Captain Sylvester Epps, Herbert Akers, Edward Campbell, Lee Campbell, A. J. Gaskins, Morris Jackson, W. A. Fagans, Archie W. Wingate, Dave Leary, Isaac Young, B. Lewis, Hermain Fields, Thomas Watson, Alby Johnson, Oscar Deane, Charles Barker, Chester Frazier, and Wallace Sesco.
After the game, the party was ushered into the dining room where an elaborate repast, was served by Mrs. Carroll, assisted by her sister, Mrs. Wallace Sesco, and Mrs. Ruth E. Cole. A color scheme of pink and white was carried out.
Bridge Valentine Party
Mrs. Jane Ashby, one of the popular matrons of the younger set, entertained with a Bridge-Valentine party complement to her club and a few friends at her residence 2417 Ontario road, on Monday night.
Those in the company were Mrs. Iola Clark, Mrs. Bernice Brown, Mrs. Maud Lewis, Mrs. Fannie Dorsey, Mrs. Constance Spencer, Miss Edna Holmes, Miss Jossie Browne, Miss Gerrude Henry, Mrs. Sadie Murphy, Mrs. Eva Webb, Mrs. Estelle Franklin, Mrs. Hattie Butler, Mrs. Bessie Wilkins, Mrs. Dora A. Letcher, Mrs. Rosa Thomas, Mrs. Cordella Sphinks, and Mrs. Beatrice Lancaster.
The club prizes were won by Mrs. Butler and Miss Henry and the guest prizes by Miss Holmes and Mrs. Clarke.
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The Methodist Episcopal Ministers' Wives Association, had a musical and literary concert at Ebenezer Church, of which Rev. R. W. L. Thomas, is pastor, Thursday, February 12. Those taking part were Messrs. Chester Dedson, Lewis Minor, Othello Ash, Erastus Ayers, G. Moss, E. Butler, Copeland Holmes, Rev. C. E. Hodges, Master Edward Ayers, Miss Margaret V. Hart, Miss Dorothy Ayers, Mrs. Lottie Barnes, Mrs. Eugenia Hewlett, Miss Ethel Thomas, Miss Virginia Hewlett, Miss Naomi Johnson, Mrs. Viola B. Jackson, Mrs. Alice B. Tibbs, Miss Edith Sewell, Mrs. Edna French, Miss Elsie Quarles, Miss Goldie Tonelo, and Mrs. J. C. Olden. Mrs. Fannie D. Tyler is the president, and Mrs. Mary S. Tonelson, the secretary.
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Mrs. Mattie Sydnor, of 837 Westminster street, entertained her bridge club Saturday, February 5 Those present were Miss Laura Arnold, Mrs. Robert Ashton, Mrs. Olive Brooks, Miss Pearl Adams, Mrs. Nettie Curry, Mrs. Anna Harris, Mrs. Richard Wells Jackson Dr. C. Taliafero, Mrs. R. C. Archer, Mrs. Rosetta Robinson, Mrs. Essie Bostic, Mrs. Alice Durloo Mrs. Bessie Clayton, Mrs. Devaughn, Mrs. Carrie Ford, Mrs. Jobez Lee, Mrs. William Reid, Mrs. Daisy Robinson, Mrs. Armond Scott, Mrs. Simms, Mrs. Shippen Mrs. Bessie Wilkins, and Misses Styner and Lillian Wright. The club prizes went to Dr. Taliafero and Mrs. Ashton. The guest prizes to Mrs. Devaughn, Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Styner.
Mrs. Hazel Hughes, popular matron and owner of the "Timgad," one of the most beautiful ladies' shops in Washington, has returned from New York where she was doing her spring buying. Word has come to Washington of the marriage Thursday evening of Miss Marian Denmedia Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Moore, who once lived here, to Mr. Howard Bouchet Day. W. Justin Carter, of Harrisburg, Pa., spent the past week-end in the city visiting his sister, Miss Jenette Carter, who is ill at Freedmen's Hospital. Mr. Carter is a prominent lawyer in Harrisburg, and is a senior member of the firm of Carter and Carter. Miss Lenora Taylor, Elmira and Carrie Shamwell were the guests of Miss Hazel Burke at her sewing circle Friday night.
Rev. J. T. Smith of Tasco Street Baptist Church, Philadelphia, Pa., preached for Reverend Anderson Sunday. While here, he visited his sister, Mrs. Suise Cook. He was entertained by his cousin, Mrs. Addie F. Dodson, 1823 Thirteenth street, northwest.
Mrs. Bessie Mayo, 754 Morton street, northwest, spent Sunday in New York City, visiting friends.
Ernest E. Adams, 927 O street, northwest, has returned from a visit to Tampa, Jacksonville, and St. Petersburg, Florida.
Mrs. Elma Barge is confined to her home from an attack of pneumonia.
Mr. Charles W. Asbury for many years an employee in the United States Pension Office now residing in Jersey City, New Jersey and running a prosperous business there, was a visitor to the city early this week.
Mrs. Susie Jones passed through the city Saturday, en route to Michigan City, Indiana, where her husband, Dr. K. S. Jones, is now located. Her mother, Mrs. N. V. Watkins, accompanied her as far as this city. While here, she was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. R. Turpin, 2126-a Eleventh street, northwest. Mrs. Watkins will leave the city Wednesday for Lynchburg, Va., where she will visit relatives before returning to her home in West Virginia.
Miss Mary E. Atkins, 1241 Sixth street, northwest, who has been confined to bed for three weeks is now improving, but is still unable to be out.
Mr. William I. Blake, of 211 S street, northwest, was hostess to her club on Saturday, February 12. Much enjoyment was produced by the strenuous efforts on the part of the losers to change their luck. Honors for the evening were given Mrs. S. E. Gray, Mrs. Grace J. Hughes and Mrs. Mary T. Latimor. Mrs. Julia Rose of 1009 Fairmont was hostess to the Arbutus Sewing Circle on last Wednesday evening. Those present were Mesdames Lena Howard, Emma Pritchett, Mary Jackson, Anna Colson, Bessie Carter and Josephine Sneed. A very dainty luncheon was served by the hostess.
Miss Zee Mason entertained with a Valentine party on last Monday evening at the home of Mr. Eugene Smith, 1757 U street, northwest. Among those present were Misses Polly Caldwell, Edna Brown, Edna Covington, Inez Turner, Elizabeth Howland, Wilhelmina Cannon, Edna Wayman, Lillian Holley, Minnie Dilworth, A. Scott; Mesdames Edna Perry, Agnes Williams and W. H. Greene; Doctors Goldsberry, Harry Harper, E. Bacote Salisbury, W. H. Greene, W. Pinkard, H. Huggins, M. Goff, Howard Jackson, L-compete, George Brown, Messrs Claude Smith, Eugene Smith, Carrington, Austin Greene, William
Forrester, Douglas Speaks and Al Dumas.
Mrs. Agnes Williams accompanied by her two little nieces, Pauline and Phoebe Broughton spent Sunday in Warrenton, Va., visiting relatives and friends.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Allen of 341 Elm street, northwest, was christened Gloria Marie on last Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. J. W. King. Mrs. Mattie Brewer stood as her god-mother. Others present were Mesdames Emma Wallace, Mary Woolridge, Mary Allen, Lula Wright, Elizabeth Lewis and Miss Loucey Allen.
Miss Irene Parker leaves this week for a two-weeks' visit with her sister in Boston.
Rev. Thomas S. Harten, D.D., of Brooklyn, N.Y., national organizer of the Equal Rights League, was in the city this week.
The Rev. Alice V. Winston of Philadelphia, spent several days in the city this week.
Mrs. Theodore B. Gordon, of Rhode Island avenue, left for South Carolina Wednesday on account of the serious illness of her father.
Mrs. Sarah Pelham Speaks, of 153 S street, has been ill for two weeks.
Mrs. Maxwell Smart, 4340 Sheriff avenue, northeast, entertained a number of friends on last Wednesday night. The special feature of the evening was whist. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Powell, Mrs. Annie Watson, Clarence Brown, Mrs. Hattie S. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Carter, B. A. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Adams. The champion players of the evening were Mrs. Jesse Powell and Mrs. Smart.
Miss Hattie Chase returned home from New York City where she spent several days.
Miss Daisy Ramos of S street, northwest, returned to her work at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing after an absence due to the death of her sister.
Mrs. Thomas B. Short, of 1107 B street, southeast, left the city for Chicago to visit her daughter, Mrs. Anna B. Alexander.
About fifty guests were ushered into the beautiful reception room of Mrs. S. A. Churchman, 1502 Thirteenth street, northwest, February 11, to meet Mrs. Daisy Angell Harris of Charlottsville, Va., where they indulged in dancing and were entertained with vocal and instrumental numbers. Assisting Mrs. Churchman were Messrs. Churchman, J. M. Johnson, Douglass Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Stacy J. Rollins, Miss Mary Gilmer, Miss Fannie Hill, and Miss Georgia Patterson.
Mrs. Daisy Angell Harris was guests of honor at a luncheon Thursday by Miss Georgia Patterson of Riggs street. Covers were spread for ten. After the luncheon, the party went on a sightseeing tour.
A surprise birthday party was given Mrs. Virginia M. Bolling, of 1116 S. Nineteenth street, Philadelphia, Pa., by her Washington friends, Sunday. All her immediate relatives, twenty-six in number, were present. The occasion was the fifty-eighth birthday of Mrs. Bolling. Corporal Leon O. Petite entertained the non-commissioned officers of the 372nd Infantry at his home 2023 Eleventh street, northwest, at a Valentine stag. Among those present were Lieutenant Sylvester Blackwell, Sergeant Leroy Davis, Sergeant Howard Sparrow, Sergeant Oscar Blue, Corporal Oscar Gray, Corporal Edward Young Corporal William Linsey, and Corporal Merrill Tomlin.
Mrs. Susie Cooper entertained her husband, who is chief engineer at the Metropolitan Hotel, with a surprise birthday party, Tuesday, February 14, at her residence, 3039 Sherman avenue, northwest. The evening was spent in card playing and dancing, after which the guests were served in the beautiful dining room. The color scheme was red and green.
Miss Isabelle Young entertained at cards Friday night at her home, 1013 Eighteenth street, northwest. Those present were Misses Mary Piper, Mabel Collins, Clarice Piper, Lehana McGhee, Elizabeth Jackson, Ethel Young, Messrs. Andrew Smith, Joseph Joyner, Albert Cosby, John Frazier, Albert Herron, Edward Young, and Saunders.
Mrs. Lillian Savoy, of 1325 Montello avenue, northeast, is still ill at Freedmen's Hospital.
Rev. Nicholson, of Davenport, Iowa, will preach for the Metropolitan Baptist Church, Sunday, February 20.
Rev. A. B. Fisher, pastor of Israel Baptist Church is confined to his bed on account of illness. Rev. Fisher succeeded the late Rev. John Burke as pastor of the church.
Mr. and Mrs. William George, of New York City, have returned to Washington. Mrs. George was formerly Miss Inn Jackson of this city. Mr. George is a graphologist. They are making their home at 35 I street, northeast.
Dr. Sara Brown returned to the city after a month's visit in Indianapolis where she carried on a health campaign. During that time she grouped her talks in order to reach all classes of women and girls. It is reported that very splendid results attended her efforts.
Mrs. Anna Martin Scott is still confined to her home, 132 S street, northwest, where she sustained a serious accident.
Mrs. Maxwell Smart and Mrs. Wilhelmina Watson were the week-end guests of Mrs. Marion Peterson of Jamaica, L.L., and Mrs. Mattie Farmer of New York City. Miss Jeanette Carter shows a very, decided improvement at Freedmen's Hospital where she was taken on advice of her physician and brother.
Judge Edward Henry was a guest of honor at the 24th anniversary of the Mu-So-Lit Club at their club home. Judge Henry was a guest at the Whitelaw Hotel while in the city.
THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1927
CLUBS
Bluebirds Give Beautiful Affair At Murray Casino.
The "Blue Birds" entertained a large number of their friends on last Friday evening with a very pretty "black and white" dance at the Murray Casino. The hall was very tasty decorated with black and white throughout. Large floor lamps were around the sides of the dance floor, which added much to the already cozy atmosphere of the Casino. A number of young men were dressed in black and white suits and served the many guests in every capacity that gave them comfort. The Bluebirds are a number of well-known society matrons of Washington.
J. A. M. Club Entertains Its Honorary Members
The Young People's J. A. M. Club, of which Miss Elise A.-Palmer is president, received and entertained its honorary members Wednesday, February 9. The club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walker, 1948 Eighth street northwest. Among the honorary members present were Rev. Robert Brooks, Messrs. Emory B. Smith, Rufus Byars, C. L. Robinson, and Mrs. C. G. Bradley, Mrs. R. N. Scurlock and Mr. E. M. Miller.
The club members present were Misses Madaline Taylor, Inez Davis, Marguerite Thomas, Lee Shipping, Ruth Moses; Mr. and Mrs. Oran Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Amos, Mr. and Mrs. R. Kelly; and Messrs. Walter Ellis, J. Flipper Derricotte, Albert Dumlap Horace Dowling, Jack Fortune, Charles Cornish, Charles Burr, and Stephen Bluet.
After a brief business meeting of the members a supper was served by the entertaining committee of which Mrs. Oran Thompson was chairman.
The next activity of the club is a musical and new rally to be given at Lincoln Temple, Eleventh and R streets, northwest, Sunday, March 6.
Hostess to Club
Mrs. Helen E. Jones was hostess to her club with five hundred Thursday evening. The color scheme was black and yellow, and very beautiful. Prizes were won by Miss Louise Alexander, Mrs. Rozena Nightingale, and Miss Emily Diceson. The club members are Mrs. Naomi Smith, Mrs. Beatrice Rainey, Mrs. Helen Jones, Mrs. Rozena Nightingale, and the Misses Ami Walker, Grace Collins, Louise Alexander, and Francis Dickerson.
Daniel's Music Club
The Daniel's Music Club met at the Holy Name Guild Sunday at 4 o'clock. The number present was somewhat smaller than usual because of the rainy weather. A brief business meeting and a heart-to-heart talk was had. The program included "Youth and Old Age" by Emma Mack, "Flying Spray," by Mrs. Nina Roblis, and "Butterfly," by Mrs. Evelyn Russ. Mrs. Eunice Fantroy is president of the club.
Treasury Social Club
The U. S. Treasury Department Social Club held a musical and literary evening at the residence of W. H. Perry, its president. Music was furnished by Charles Fenwick and his orchestra. The club is composed of W. H. Perry, W. I. Proctor, W. Proctor, F. Fragland, P. C. Stepney, W. Catson, R. Myers, R. Harris, C. Rogers, C. Fenwick, W. Blair, F. Harrison, M. Shirley.
THE MAROUIS
To know that we have served our patrons efficiently is to know that we have accomplished that which is foremost in our desires. We have spared no expense to make this Annual Pre-Lenten Barn Dance at the Murray Casino, on March First; the most outstanding feature of this season. The singing of Clarence Lee will afford an effective blending in all manifestations with the syncopation of Bell's Mexicans that will linger long in the minds of those who attend. "The Marquis," 1722 4th St., N.W. W. B. Foster 18-25
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Hutradena Club Entertained
Mr. and Mrs. Enoch G. Gray, Jr., of 121 Kendall street, northeast, entertained the board of governors and the legal advisory committee of the Hutradena Club on Friday evening, following the meeting of the groups for the signing of the articles of incorporation of the club.
A supper was served by Mrs. Gray and her sister, Miss Lillian Lee. Later the guests were treated to several vocal selections by Mrs. Gray and Miss Lee, a few piano solos by Miss Lee, and a novelty dance by George McGoines. Among these present were Capt. Howard D. Queen, formerly of the 368th Infantry; Dr. R. A. Easter, Lexford G. Ovelton, Edwin G. Fraction, Samuel Powell, J. Franklin Wilson, Augustine Frank, Frank L. Gardner, Charles M. Gordon, Albert A. Please, Oliver S. Brown, William A. Washington, C. A. Webster and Joseph Lee.
St. Mary's Council held a very interesting meeting in January at Mrs. Estelle Hall's residence, 2553 Georgia Avenue. The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 21 at Mrs. Bertha Jones' residence, 1451 S street, northwest at 8 p.m. All descendants of St. Mary's County, Md., are invited to attend.
The You-Tea Club
The You-Tea Club met Tuesday night with Mrs. Wilhelmina Wallace at 1735 U street. Those present were Mrs. Alma Cox, Mrs. Josephine Bailey, Mrs. Alice Durloo, Mrs. M. D. Butler, Mrs. Etta Walker, Mrs. Selema Thompson, Mrs. Anna Harris, Mrs. Leila Thomas, Mrs. Mary Reed, Mrs. K. Boldin, Mrs. Florence Brown and Mrs. Gordie. The club prizes were won by Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Butler. The guest prizes by Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Harris.
Mrs. Violet C. McKimmy entertained a group of sixteen at five hundred last Saturday evening at her residence at 1808 M street, northwest. Among her guests were Mesdames Dorothy B. Martin, Mildred Giles, Eunice Matthews, Katie L. Dean, Christine
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Holton, Jeretta H. Crawford, Mabel H. Jones, Nannie C. Peace, Lucille Kelley, Ruth W. Frazier, and Gertrude Waters, and Misses Daisy Pierce, Beatrice Holton, Suzanne Holton, Margaret Braxton and Ruby Duffy. First prize was won by Mrs. Mildred Giles, second by Miss Suzanne Holton, and third by Mrs. Katie I. Dean. The decorations and favors were in keeping with the spirit of St. Valentine's Day.
Crescent Club of
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On Friday, February 11, the Crescent Club of the Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, held a Valentine frolique at the Sigma House, 1922 Thirteenth street, northwest, which was replete with entertainment and dancing.
Among the young ladies attending Howard University present were Misses Marion Chambers, Pansy Borders, Beatrice Johnson, Bailey Lockett, Jeannette Bibbs, Mildred Carney, Hilda Colthrope, Julia Gibson, Julia Johnson, Margaret Smart, Eunice Crenshaw, Martha Buckingham, Isabela Fairfax, Florence Lee, Alice Barry, and Ruth Allen.
Mrs. Annie P. Ball entertained La Java Art Circle at her residence, 1211 U street, northwest, with a Valentine party on Friday evening. Those present were Mrs. Mary Mundy; Mrs. Annie Montgomery, Mrs. Lillian Hill, Mrs. Lillian Gibbs, Mrs. Lillian Gray; Mrs. Beatrice Bland; Mrs. Reta Ricks, Mrs. Ernestine Diggs, Mrs. Annie Ball and Mrs. Ruth Bryant.
Mrs. Bessie Hope Johnson entertained the Poverty Club at her residence Tuesday evening. Guests were Ethel Cowan, Lucy Childs, Mrs. Gladys Green, Mrs. Thelma Akis, Estelle Brown, Mrs. Helen Combs Pierre.
Members present were: Kathleen Bingham, Marguerite Butler, Antoinette Wilson, Wilson, Anne Walker, Adelene Bell, Edna Bowie, Virginia Fletcher, Ethel Alexander, Wille Coles, Capitola Williams. Guest prizes were won by Mrs. Thema Akls and first club prize by Antoinette Wilson; second, Mrs. Capitola Williams.
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E. Zion Church, Fourteenth and Corcoran streets, northwest, last Sunday. Next Sunday, at both services, Bishop E. D. W. Jones, resident of this city and presiding bishop of the diocese of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, will fill the pulpit. The Holy Communion will be administered at the morning service. Most of the fifty captains have already selected their quota of additional helpers and have started out in the spring financial rally. Dr. Medford, the pastor, has been called to Louisville, Ky.; for a few days in connection with an important business matter.
ENON BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. L. C. Scott of Enon Baptist Church, C street between 6th and 7th streets, southeast, has begun a series of sermons. His subject for last Sunday was "Was Christ both human and divine?" His subject for this Sunday will be "In My Father's House are Many Mansions."
At three p.m., Rev. A. J. Tyler will preach. At 8:30 p.m., Rev. Scott's subject will be "Is it sin for a Christian to Dance?"
FIFTEENTH STREET PREBYTERIAN CHURCH
The banquet held under the auspices of the Men's Club on Friday night, in the lower auditorium of the church was a brilliant affair. Cards placed at each plate gave each guest and member a topic of which from three to five minutes was allowed for speech. Dr. Stephen J. Lewis presided. A delightful collation was served. Increased attendance is found at both the Sunday school and Christian Endeavor meetings each Sunday. Eighteen mothers were present at a mothers' meeting held at the residence of Mrs. Jennie Jenifer Jones last Tuesday night.
LINCOLN CONGREGATIONAL TEMPLE
There will be special services at Lincoln Congregational Temple, Sunday morning. The church is hoping to complete its last lap of $25,000 toward its new building. Rev. R. W. Brooks will speak from the subject, "Where God Refuses to Help." There will be special musical selections. The Senior Christian Endeavor Society will present its program at 6:45 p.m.
TRINITY TO HAVE ANNIVERSARY WEEK
Anniversary week: begin Tuesday, February 22 at Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church, Morton street and Sherman avenue, northwest. Wednesday night will be Young Peoples' night. Dr. E. B. Watson
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will be the principal speaker. Thursday, the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society will hold a mass meeting. Bishop Edward W. Jones will preach at the night sessions. Friday evening at 8 p.m., the forty-second anniversary sermon will be preached by Dr. C. C. Williams. Women's Day will be observed the fourth Sunday. A splendid program has been arranged. Members who have drifted awa; would do well to visit the old church during the week and note the changes.
ASBURY M. E. CHURCH
Sunday will be "World Service" day at Asbury Church. The morning sermon will be delivered by Dr. W. L. Linzell, of New York City. Dr. Linzell会代表 representing the Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The evening sermon will be delivered by Dr. W. M. Swart.
CHORAL SOCIETY TO MEET
THURSDAY
The S. Coleridge Taylor Choral Society which is due to meet Tuesday, February 22, at Cleveland School, has postponed this meeting on account of this day being a holiday. The society will meet Thursday, February 24, at the Cleveland School.
DAVIS MEMORIAL MISSION
The Davis Memorial Mission will celebrate its 11th Anniversary, Sunday, February 20. The mission is located at 38 Myrtle street, northeast. Several prominent speakers will appear, including, Senator O. E. Weller, Attorney J. H. Clinton, Attorney L. Melendez King, Miss B. Robinson, and Mrs. N. O. Brian. Mrs. Essie Love Queen will sing.
SUNDAY SCHOOL, UNION TO
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The Baptist Sunday School Union of the District of Columbia and vicinity, and auxiliary to the General Baptist Convention of Washington and vicinity, held its monthly business meeting Tuesday, February 15, at the Wage Earners' Home, 1115 Rhode Island avenue, northwest.
The meeting was largely attended. Sunday School workers from all over the city and suburbs were present.
The business of the meeting consisted of plans for a reference library for the benefit of Sunday school and Young People's work in connection with a program of religious education. The library is to be maintained by the Sunday schools with headquarters at the Lott Carey Foreign Missionary Board, located at Eleventh and P streets, northwest.
After the meeting a committee consisting of the following persons served refreshments, Miss S. R. Whetts, Miss C. J. Woolfolk, Mrs. Mary Samuels, and Mr. W. E. Lindsey.
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7— THE SPORT REVIEWS
Tim Braddick Climbs:Carlisles, Commmity Win
GARLISLE GAPTAIN GAINS ON eons | YELLOWJAGKETS PLAY pene
PURPLE AND WHITE LEADER) CHECKS WIN | ROSES SUNDAY | nowne city
BASKETBALL POPULARITY CONTEST:
In my opinion the city’s best basketball player, con-
sidering ability and sportsmanship is:
MIST Gus rst esata. ocssou so SB votes
BEGOND sce vc cosccwers ticene 5 YOUR
a THIRD ..........0.0eeeeeeeeeeeeed vote
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Come on, you Turner rooters,
ur idol is being pushed, the
Braidishites are kicking up. ‘Then
again the girls need watching.
New names are appearing, and
“Gust watch the girls.
Now let’s have more responses.
Everybody is asked to vote. If
you do not care to go to the
trouble of mailing in your votes,
put them in an envelope addressed
to The Sports Editor and leave
them at The Washington Tribune
office sometime when you pass.
This is a contest to determine
the most popular basektball play-
er in Washington. Any active
Player you have in mind is eligible,
Ability’ and Sportsmanship. should
he considered, however. The play-
ers’ picture does not have to ap-
pear here.
In the event that you have a
Hvorite, do not: wait to see wheth-
er or not his or her picture is
Published, just fill out one of the
contest blanks, found on this page
and mail it at once to the Sports
Editor, Basketball Popularity
Contest, Washington Tribune, 920
U Street, Northwest, Washington,
It is our aim to publish the pic-
tures merely as a suggestive mo-
tive, so do not hesitate to enter
yout favorite candidate whether
‘or not his or her picture has been
published.
The voting system of recording
will be as follows: First named
votes; second named 3 votes, and
third named 1 vote.
Three valuable prizes to be a-
warded to winners will be an-
nounced later. 2
Contest closes noon Friday,
‘March 11th. 5
Several votes have come in for
‘employees of this paper. This op-
mity is taken to announce
Bust mone of our employees are
eligible for participation in the
Basketball Popularity _ Contest.
‘While we sincerely appreciate your
kind mention, we feel it would be
unfair to allow entrance of the
name of any person connected with
ae Tibane.
Richard (Dick) Graves on a yis-
it to the office of the Tribune,
Tuesday night, gave no excuse, for
the two defeats the city champions
suffered at the hands of the Car-
lisle and Community teams last
‘Thursday and Sunday respectively.
‘The Alco business manager said,
“I wish to be quoted as saying that
the Alcoes have no alibis to offer
to anyone for having lost any of
her basketball games this season.
Just watch our smoke from now
“aan
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4 February 15, 1927
On behalf of the Alco Club and
‘as captain of that team, I take this
opportunity to state that I do not,
nor does any member of the Alco
gaint, wish to offer an alibi for
defeats handed us by the Car-
Tisle and Community basketball
clubs last week. Each team is
well organized and both have very
strong combinations.
These two setbacks may make
B appear a5 if the Alco chances
gaining the championship
are slim, but I feel safe to say that
they will serve as an inspiratior
for each of our players to fight for
ipa actieve victory in the end.
HARRY (SOUP) TURNER)
‘Alco A. C. Captain
‘ARMSTRONG CONQUERS
SCHOLASTICS.
| | The Washington Scholastics fell
‘before the attack of Coach 1. N.
Miller’s Armstrong quint last Mon-
day afternoon 32-25 on the latter's
| floor. :
Tt was a fast game characterized
by good sportsmanship, and were
it not for the fact that Graham
was allowed to run wild during
the second half, the score wouid
most assuredly have been close,
sad wevbebly the winner doubt-
Armstrong showed a stronger
offense than usual and her guard-
ing was superb.
STANDINGS
IN CONTEST
Name Team Votes
Soup Turner—Alco ........+ 197
Tim Braddick—Carlisle .... 188
Benny Hill—Carlisle ........ 188
Joe Suter—Alco ..5....1.0.-- 66
Mike Jones—Carlisle ....... 58
Ev. Davis—Carlisle ..0...... 46
Horse Williams—D.N.S* <1. 46
Slim Goff—Omega .......1. 43
Van Harris—Alco.......... 39
Archie Berry—Howard ...... 39
Jim Lee—Community 22111. 37
Slim Thomas—Community :. 34
Jeanie Downing—Nat'l Ben... 33
Gross—D.N.S." .2.sses--050- 28
Slim Henderson—Carlisle .... 22
Neagio Ellis—Community .-. 21
H. Given—Community .....: 19
Runt White—Scholastic ....1. 12
Ed. Davis—Carlisle .......:. 11
Red Heywood—Scholastic .... 11
Chas. Baltimore—Miner Nor’l 11
Bus Childs—D.NS ..00..56 11
Chas. French—Scholastic :.. 10
Geo. Adams—Carlisle ...... 8
L. Meredith—Scholastie 1.11.7
Robinson—H.U. Girls........ 6
Anita Gant—Y.W.C.A, ..... 6
Nettie Nelson—Y.W.C.A. 21. 6
R. Spears—Howard ........ 6
Geo. Dines—D.N.S,* ......) 5
L. Graham—Armstrong ...-. 4
L. Coates—Howard ......... 4
PittsNatl Ben. ...ccsssss 4
Hooks Simms—Carlisle ...11! 4
Augustine—Nat'l Ben. 1.1... 4
Vic. Lewis—Shiloh Girls....: 3
Sonny Hawkins—Carlisle .... 3
Bro. Gray—Alco -.......00- 8
A, Carter—Scholastic 2115123
Willie Hope—Alco ......... 8
Dick Graves—Aleo 20.22... 8
Asa. Reese—Shiloh Girls... 1
Amos—Dunbar ......4e000000 1
Cooper—H.U. Freshmen <2.)
Zig Johnson—Community ... 1
Rin Stewart—Shiloh ......0.. 1
Gream Gregg—Armstrong ... 1
Burrell Kenner—Aleo ........
Tke Kendrick—Scholastic <2! 4
*Dunbar Night Sehool..
Coach Perkins at Dunbar feels
confident that come what may, he
will be ready for Armstrong, Mon-
day when the second game of the
annual Interscholastic Champion-
ship series gets under way in the
Armstrong gym.
On Wednesday, February 9, the
Orange and Blue quint literally
ran roughshod over. their lighter
and greener rivals and won 40-10.
Immediately following the decisive
defeat, however, the Red and
Black ‘mentor gave an opinion that
the contest coming Monday will be
different. Since that time the Dun-
bar coach has been laboring. dili-
gently and none.of his charges can
be persuaded to say that the clash
will not be a fight to the finish.
Beginning at 3:15 Monday after-
noon, then, the prides of Armstrong
will’ meet the Dunbar idols on
the former's floor, in the second
game of the 1926-27 scholastic
championship series.
TIGER FLOWERS TO MEET
LEW BOGASH TONIGHT
IN BOSTON
(Preston News Service)
ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 18—Tiger
'| Flowers, former middleweight
champion, is prepared for his
ten-round bout with Lew Bogash,
| the Boston slasher, in Boston, to-
|| night, according to a recent’ an-
.| nouncement made by Walk Miller
-| manager of Tiger Flowers. They
;| will fight as light-heavyweights.
Miller said that he received the
{| largest guarantees for the botit
| ever given by Eddie Mack of the
|| Armory Athletic Club, who will
stage the encounter, but he de
to name the figure.
|| Flowers while in: training, as-
‘| sisted Young Stribling, member
of Miller’: stable, to train for his
ware battle in Madison
| Square Garden with Eddie. Hug
man s
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CONWAY'S
CHECKS WIN
OPENER
It looks very much like the Car-
lisles are going to even an old old
score with the Alcoes this season.
Conway's cohorts drew first blood
in the opener of the series last
Thursday night and just ran cir
cles around the City Champs to the
tune of 42-27,
The Colonnade was fairly well
filled and though the Checks ‘en-
tered the fray 7 to 5 favorites
there were plenty of Alco backers.
Each team had its array of fol-
lowers, but as is usually the case
when ‘champion meets challenger
the Taylorites had the better por-
tion of the rooting section.
Carlisles ‘Take Lead
Conway’s. ‘and Taylor's quint
jumped off to a big lead and were
ahead 7-1 before the champs could
gamer a field basket. Kenner
caged one for the Alcoes and his
team rallied. It was during this
spurt, which brought the Purple
and White into a tie at 11 all, that
Judge Smith's’ men resembled a
machine for the only time during
the forty minutes,
At this point, however, the seem-
igly disspirited Aleo quint was a-
gain flagged and when the gong
sounded for the half, the checks
had them groggy under a 19-11
lead.
When the second period opened
it appeared that the Black and
White five had instructions to “cut
loose.” Henderson took three suc-
cessive taps-off, dribbled up to the
basket and shot in a shorter length
‘of time than it takes to tell about
it and from then on the champions
didn’t seem to know “what it was
all about.”
Aleoes Outclassed
Captain Turner ail‘bat threw up
his hands in despair, Coach Smit
stopped chewing his cigar—ean you
imagine that?—and Manager. Hill
started walking. All this while the
‘debonair “Matt” knelt on one knee
and put on the “desert sign.”
The Purple and ‘White mentor
substituted player after player, but
all to no avail. It was a Carlisle
night and they were not to be de-
nied. Punch-drunk and bewildered,
the bell, to the end one sided tus-
sle, was the only thing that saved
the Aleoes from a compltte kayo.
Miller and Cupid handled the game
in fine style. —
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Carlisles gfgplAleoes g fg p
Davisif ..5 010/Turnerf ..0 1 1
Hilf ....3 2 8/Suterrf ...1 2 4
Hender'nc 5 111/Harris,c ...1 2 4
Jones,lg ...2 0 4Hopesig ..4 08
Simms,rg .1 2 4/Kenner,rg .1 0 2
Hawkinslf’ 10 2Whitediré «2 1 5
Brad'ick,rg 1 1 3)Gravesjlg .0 11
Smithrf ..0 0 Cae re +102
Totals .18 642} Totals .10 727
ASBURY PARK, N. J., Feb. ‘11.
sie local Monnioutiy Ell quint
experienced another setback here
tonight when Henry’ Hill’s Sophis-
ticated Order of Alco Tossers
journeyed nofth from their Wash-
ington home and tied themselves
on to the better end of a 24-22 ar-
gument.
‘The Capital City team was slow
starting due to the: fact that they
had just completed an overnight
auto journey here. After warming
up, however, they succeeded in
crumbling Elk hopes under a whirl-
wind finish. A tie score at 22
forced the tilt into extra minutes
of play, but the local five was un-
able to'get anywhere.
Line-up and summary:
Aleoes (24) Elks (22)
g fp! gfp
Suter .....81 7/Brown ....2 0 4
Hope ....1 0 2/W. Keyes .5111
Turner ...4 0 81Bluford ..1011
Jackson ":-2 0 4/8. Keyes ..0 3 3
Harris ...11 3/A. Keyes 11011
——-Vincent .110 2 2
Totals 11224) Totals ..78 22
DUNBAR NITERS DOWN
BAPTIST TOSSERS
In a fast game featured by snap-
by passes and long shots, Dun-
bar Night School took the measure
of Zion Baptist team, 26-22. Car-
ter was the high scorer for Zion,
counting 14 points, Brown and Wil-
liams, of Dunbat ‘were second and
third with 10 and 9 points respect-
tively.
Dunbar gf p'Zion gfp
Landers .1 0 2\Cartert ,.1014
Williams 83 9\Allen¢ .1/20 4
Staplese .0 $ i/Thomas ..1 0 2
Browne ..4210Robinsong 0 0 0
Childs 2100 ODouglasg” .1 0 2
Dinesg 1.20 4) :
Crosst.220.0 0,
‘Meyers,t’ 20° 0:
Totals 10626) Totals 31092
| Line-ups and summarary:
ees, ‘Mr, C. Anderson, A. T.
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THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE FR)AY, FEBRUARY 18, 1927
YELLOWJACKETS PLAY
ROSES SUNDAY
For the first time di the
team’s existence the octal Epi-
phany Roses quint will appear at
the Lincoln Colonnade aaa a
colored basketball team. ie Com-
munity Yellowjackets, with a well
earned victory over the Aleo Dy C.
champions to their credit, will en-
tertain the championship white
senior organization of Washington,
Sunday afternoon.
‘This game will be the third Sun-
day game of the season, and will
bring together the two best sen-
ior teams of the city.
As all Washington knows, the
white team has a record of wins,
stretching over the past three
years, that would bring envy. into
the heart of any basketball player,
coach, manager, or loyal fan.
With the original McGann-Brad-
dock-Hayes-Shields-MeDonald com-
bination in action the Epiphany
Rose quint is capable of affording
the best a battle.
‘This quint has beaten everything
in white senior ranks and. they
will journey to the Colonnade this
Sunday to do battle with the Or-
ange and Black of Community.
The Epiphany Roses and the
Wonder Five are one and the same
team. Every player on the Won-
der Five is an Epiphany Rose per-
former. A lightning fast game
similar to, if not better than the
one last Sunday, is anticipated.
MANCHESTERS FINISH
GOOD WEEK
‘The boys who sport the Blue and
White of the Manchester Athletic
Club have a creditable record be-
hind them, in that through a-game-
a-day period of five days last week
they won three of their contests.
After losing to the Howard
freshmen and Shiloh teams they
turned back Armstrong 28-24, Dun-
bar, 19-14, and the LeRovers, 32-
12.’ The Shiloh team was previ-
ously defeated in a Y League con-
test.
B. E. Whittaker, athletic direc-
tor of the club has experienced a
great deal of trouble with his squad
this season. Two of his playery
left him and are now with the Car-
isles and this has placed the Blue
and White manager under a great
handicap, Whitaker's quint, fuish
: in the Y. M. ©, A. Sen-
for boop and was the only team in
that league to defeat the Com:
munity Yellowjackets last year.
The Manchester Junior tea
which won the title in the Y. M.
A. Jupior League last season,
an entirely different outfit thi
year. Jackson, Robinson, and Platd
are now with the Big Five, whild
Grahanf, and Berry the other tw<
memberd of | that championshiy
quint aré dependables on the Arm:
strong and Dunbar fives respective,
ly.
ARMSTRONG BASEBALL
TOSSERS LIMBER UP
Nearly fifty candidates for the
Armstrong baseball squad taking
advantage of the pleasant weather
during the week, did a little loos-
ening-up at the James E. Walker
Stadium.
©. W. Adams, the Armstrong
coach, with visions of another con-
secutive championship, gave a
hasty glance at the mew mater-
ial, but declined to comment on the
rogpects of this year's campaian,
minutive Norman’ (Kiki” Hutch)
Hutchinson.
MYRTLE A. 6, BASE-
BALLERS ORGANIZE
The Myrtle Athletic Club held
a meeting at 908 First. strect,
northeast, last Tuesday, for the
urpose of re-organization. The
Eoieeine officers were. slected:
Philip P. Watkins, president; Mr.
Johnson, vice-president; Mr. Leroy
and Mr. Lewis, secretaries; Mr. Ty-
ler, treasurer Sheppard, sergeant
at-arms; James Wallace, legal ad-
viser; Robert Jackson,” manager,
William Harris, captain; Rufus
Barbour ‘and Chester Johnson,
coach and scout.
The Myrtle baseball team will
take the field this season under
Bob Jackson, formerly of | the
Deanwood A. C.. Most of the play-
ers worked under him with the
Deanwood aggregation.
In 1920 the Deanwoodérs made
a record in Washington by winning
47 out of 51 games.
“But all the good. things that
have been said odd for this
club should be credited to its pres-
ident, Philip Walking, who has put
ped ee ot ‘the map,” was a
% ny,
eae
“Twas a Sunduy afternoon, and
‘a goodly crowd was there
deo leads were always minus,
nd her ties were really rare;
dgame of basketball in which
old age gave way to youth,
Yren Community beat the ‘Al-
coes folks, and that’s the
‘gosh-darned truth.”
fe Community A. A. Yellow-
Jats defeated the Alcoes 36-27
Jaf Sunday afternoon at the Lin-
co! Colonnade.
outh, spirit, and speed came
ouof the game astride a victory
win the heavier and more experi-
eed Alco team was outgamed,
oxfought, and out run. Only at
th very ‘outset on Kenner’s field
gel, the first of the game, were
theity champs ahead. This lead,
hoever, was overtaken on the next
taplay and from‘then until the
en, the best the Alcoes could do
wi tie the score—this on two oc-
caons.
the count of 11 and at the
cout of 20 the Purple and White
quit was Recstal at matching
theamateur champions? score,
‘Te Orange and Black Club used
only five players, while in the
coute of the forty minutes eight of
the ity champs saw action.
ore the rain, which started
to fil early Sunday morning and
contiued throughout the day a
verygood crowd turned out, and
werein exceptionally good spirits.
“louse” Johnson officiated a-
Ione and everybody seemed satis.
fiedwith his work.
~ Lae-ups and summary:
Cormunity (36) Aleo (27) gfp
E f p\Whittedf 13 06
Leylf ..5111|Suter,rf ..124
Eisrf ...1 1 3\Harrise ...0 2 2
Tomas,c .4210/Kennerlg .1 13
Thnsonlg 22 6\Turnerrg 14 08
Ferg ...3 0 6\Graves,rg .0 2 2
Hope ....1 02
Jackson.le 000
BIG OPPORTUNITY AWAITS
NEGRO JOCKEYS
Mr. C. Manley, the head trainer
for ny stable has been confined
to his ‘hut, but the assistant trainer
J. E. Manley, his son, has carried
on the work fine. I am very proud
of this youngster and intend to let
him train my horses and let. his
father have the string owned by
J.B, Key.
The time is not far off now, as
they will start at Bowie, Md. on
Apil 1, and we are getting the
nafs ready to strut their stuf.
ry are looking well, but will
thy run like they look, is the
vil question.
| No Prejudice
{ft they can run on the tracks
asthey can run up bills, they can
n¢ lose a single race,
am still searching for a colored
to make a jockey out of. There
isla wide field. Plenty of money
avaits the right boy, and I must
that there is very little preju-
here is enemity but even the
wiite Jockeys are enemies to one
arbther as they are all aspiring for
ith honors. Jockeys and the rac-
inf business is much like the show
bupiness, for after you once be-
a star you are at once a
favorite; and all owners who hap-
to own horses are ready to give
yai the mount on his horse.
Owners’ Comments
times they set their con-
jockeys down to let you
Fide because you are ina winning
stieak, but when you start losing,
01 boy— how they can say, “He’s
good; he never was a rider; he
mounts on horses that could
lose.” “I could have rode those
he won on, and won.”
in after you strike you
ide and ride in a few long shots
these same guys will say, “Oh you
boy,.I knew you were ‘the bes!
jockey out here.” “I knew you
‘were pulling your mounts because
these fellows you were riding fot
are crooked.”
So, there you are. It goes tc
show that the world loves a wine
and I am with the world. Whe
in tarnation wants to be a loser?
UNION LEAGUE MANAGERS
MEET
There will be a meeting of the
Union Baseball League Managers,
Sunday, February 20, 1927, at the
residence of the League President
Hayes Jones 115 4% street, south-
west, at 2 pm. =
The LeDroit Tigtre last mies
champions wi four new play-
HOWARD - MORGAN
GAMES NEXT WEEK
_Twice, before the sun rises on
another Friday and the Tribune
makes another appearance, will the
Howard Bisons go forth to do bat-
tle against the Morgan Bears.
‘The teams are on odge, and in-
terest is sky high for the engage-
ments to take place—one tonight
the other Tuesday, Februaty 22.
Baltimore, tonight, is the scene
of a wild melee. A basketball mad
public, there, will register en-
thusiasm that can be surpassed
only by the battle loving, erying-
for more populace of East Orange,
N. J., where the Washington Birth-
day clash will be staged.
‘Lanky Jones, the invincible who
is capable of doing any and every-
thing unimaginable with a basket
ball will lead his‘Orange and Blue
warriors against Captain Spears
and his much respected Capital
City aggregation.
The Morganites have one vic-
tory to their credit already, hav-
ing defeated the Hill team 24-19
on their visit to tlese parts Janu-
ary 8. However, since that time
Coach Burr has been working di-
ligently and he feels confident that
he has at last struck the right com-
bine.
Morgan Good
Man for man the locals compare
favorably with any college team
hereabouts, but for some reason or
other Coach Drew's Bears is always
the better machine. Spears is out-
shone by his rival Jones, because
the Lanky Oriole is without rea-
uouable doubt the best pivot man in
present day basketball. This, of
course though, does not mean that
Spears is not a great center—he
is.
There is no more aggressive and
consistant forward, to be found,
than Coates, while’ Berry and his
merits are always. spoken highly
of. Bundrant and Trigg or Hill
form a mighty good defensive pair
sind can be depended on for a cred-
itable account of themselves.
Considering all, Howard is in
for a battle and Morgan needs to
ener a finish fight is both con-
ests.
CITIZENS’ GOLF CLUB
REORGANIZES
At a recent meeting held at the
Twelfth Street Branch Y. M. C. A.,
the Citizens’ Golf Club reorgan-
ized and elected officers for the
ensuing year.
Officers of the 1927 organization
are as follows: Dr. F. Barber,
president; Dr. F. Buford, vice-
president; Mrs. L, Eaton,” secre-
tary; Mr. J. Shipper, correspon-
dence secretary; 'T. Edwerds, fnan-
cial secretary; 'G. Johnson, treas-
urer; Mrs. K. Waters, auditor, W.
West, assistant secretary, and W.
Carter, reporter.
All members are requested to be
present at the next meeting on
Thur-‘ay, February 24, at the Y,
M. C. A.) at 8:30 sharp.
MANCHESTERS HUMBLED BY
BAPTISTS
By J. O- Williams
The fast stepping Manchester
A. C. team was forced to taste de-
feat at the hands of the Shiloh five
last Thursday night. Slim Hender-
son’s Blue and White tossers saw
to it that the cash customers at the
Alco-Carlisle game got their mon-
ey’s worth by overcoming a seven-
point lead with ten minutes to play
and then freezing the ball for two
mintites.
Holland, the Manchester main-
stay, was again their best player,
while the Shiloh team played as
such, no player outshining another.
However, Cherry Reds Atkinson
made a beautiful circus shot to put
the game on ice.
BORDENTOWN 25; LINCOLN 20
BORDENTOWN, N.J., Feb. 17—
The Bordentown basketball team
defeated the Lincoln University
Lions here tonight by the score of
25-20. Russ and Neale. played
their same bang-up game at for-
ward.and center respectively.
The military boys go on the road
tomorrow and will meet the Com-
munity Yellowjackets Monday,
February 21) in Washington.
DELTA FINN TRIMS DUNBAR
NIGHT
In_a game marked with thrills,
the Delta Finns edged out a 36-35
victory over the much heavier but
less superior Dunbar night school
quint. The brunt of the battle lay
between two players, Saunders of
the winners, and Williams of Dun-
bar, each making 11 field goals and
one foul shot. Jackson, better
known, as. “Jelly Legs”’ was a
threat’ by his clever passing and
was the brains of the Finns.
Dunber gf piDelta Finn gf p
Crossf ...2 1 5|Underd’n,f 20 4
Wil'ms,t 11 123\Wallace,f ..2 2 6
Landers.g .2 1 5/Saun'rs,c 11 123
Harris,g ..0 0 0/Jackson,g .11 4
Dines,g ...0 0 0|Shorter,g ..0 0 0
Btaplesc ..1 0 2
Lacas,g’...00 0
Totals .16 ia Totals 16 436
Before another day
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CHAMPS TO
PLAY ALCO
On Thursday, February 24, the
Cleveland Elks’ Basketball team
will appear-at the Lincoln Colon-
nade, as oc of the Alcoes.
The Ohio team is no doubt the
greatest team to come east since
Cum Posey brought his world fa-
mous Loendi here 7 years ago. On
the squad are such stars as Pete
Willett, ex-Wilberforee mainstay,
and Rock Anderson, formerly with
the Loendi Club. Though he is
still a youngster, Anderson is con-
sidered the sensation of Western
basketball. The Elk aggregation
has yet to taste defeat at the hands
of a colored quint.
- On their trip west last month,
the Baltimore Athenians were
downed without trouble by the
Clevelanders. “The Cleveland
Elks,” said Bill Harris, Athenian
manager on his return, “is the
best colored team in the country
barring none. They have height,
speed; and ability which is hard to
vat.”
Last month the colored five play-
ed the Cleveland Rosenblums, 1926
world champions and winners of
the American Professional League
first half championship this year.
The Rosenblums won after an ex-
tra five-minute period.
With rehearsals held weekly,
since October, the members of the
Birney Choral Society are now
ready for a series of social con-
certs already scheduled for vari-
ous churches of the city.
Work of a permanent nature will
soon commence in that part of Bar-
ry Farm east of Nichols avenue.
Bids are being received by the Dis-
trict authorities ‘from numerous
contractors for the early beginning
of this work.
Barry Farm Municipal Play-
ground is open all the year now.
Mrs, Florence Matthews, director,
is now mapping out her spring
program. The daily attendance is
large.
Y.W.C.A, NEWS
On February 23, at 8:30 p.m., the
Washington Krigwa presents three
one act plays in the gymnasium
of the Phillip Wheatley Y. W. C. A.
Those who were not able to hear
them a few weeks ago, will have
the opportunity at that’ time.
The alumni demonstration will be
held Friday, February 18, at 8 p.m.
The Hostess Club will entertain
at a Valentine party in the gym-
nasium Saturday evening, Febru-
ary 19, ;
‘The girl reserves had a Valen-
tine party February 14. =
PEOPLE PROTEST
OPPRESSION
NEW. YORK, Feb. 17 (Preston
News Serviee)According to dis-
patches from Brussells imperialism
charged against. various nations
was denounced in scatching terms
at the first meeting Wednesday of
the International Congress of Op-
pressed Nations.
M.-Moor, delegate of the Genera
Association of American Negroes,
claiming to speak in behalf of
12,00,000 American Negroes, at-
tacked the United States’ and
pledged full cooperation in the com-
mon effort for political freedom and
social and educational emancipa-
tion,
Practically every oppressed na-
tion in the world was represented
at the congress. Many distinguished
students and scholars from Ger-
many, France, England and the
United States, who are vitally in-
terested in social and economic
problems and strong advocates of
fair-play and justice are attending
the sessions. William Pickens,
traveling representative of the
N. A. A. C. P., is among the dele-
gates. So far he has had very lit-
tle to say.
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The Revues are snappy;
The Songs are new and popular;
The environment savors of New
York Nite Club life;
The Service is polite and pleasing;
ay Music is unexcelled.
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BILLY GULFPORT HENRIETTA LOVELESS ;
NOTE :—We do not claim One Hundred Per Cent in F
the presentation of our Colored Photo Plays but we * a Bea
assure our many patrons and well-wishers that, after 4 a int
you see Miss Preer in “The Spider's Web” you will og =.
see a great future for the many young women and men ie bes vis " ¥
that will enter this type of work, we therefore attempt f *s
with your help to push these plays to the front in order fe:
to encourage the Producers. 4
SUNDAY & MONDAY—“HOME STRUCK.” ee =
TUESDAY—“THE FLAME OF THE YUKON.” <s i 3
“THE SPIDER'S WEB” WITH
ALL COLORED STARS AT
THE RROADWAY
Ca Peale ee Sees
Broadway ‘Theatre will present
Viola Dana in “Home Struck” in
a glistening story of the night life
of New York throbbing with the
glamour and heart aches of the
stage—the only way that the pub-
lic will ever know what really hap-
pens behind the asbestos curtain.
‘On Tuesday, as a special for
Washington’s birthday, a thrilling
melodrama of the Canadian north-
west is seen in “The Flame ofthe
Yukon” with Seena Owen and Ar-
nold Gray.
Evelyn Preer to Star
For Wednesday, Thursday, Fri-
day and Saturday, the greatest pic-
ture ever made with all colored
stars, headed by Evelyn Preer in
“The’ Spider's Web” supported by
Lorenzo McLane, of whom you
will be proud of as a Washing-
tonian; Eddie Thompson, Grace
Smythe, Marshall Rogers, Henriet-
ta Loveless, Billy Gulfport and
many others who are well known
Lafayette Players.
It is the true story of a Chris-
tian woman from the south. Af-
ter going to New York City she
falls into policy playing. You can
be assured that you will enjoy this
picture and at the same time help
to encourage the producers to en-
able them to give more employ-
ment to our own girls and boys.
White Brothers’ Famous Band
will furnish the melodies.
TOM MIX IN SPECIAL EXTRA
PICTURE AT DUNBAR
THEATRE
Tom Mix in “Hard Boiled” with
Helen Chadwick, Charles Conklin,
Phyllis Haver and Tony, the won-
der horse, will be shown at Dun-
bar theatre for two days next
week, Tuesday and Wednesday?
Tom thought Chicago was
tame—
So he left town to turn a peace-
ful dude ranch into a real hard-
boiled, rarin’, tearin’ West.
But he got more than he bar-
gained for.
‘A band of New York crooks, an
enraged steer, a runaway team, and
a breathless escape from the wheels
of a fast-moving train are only a
few of the “exiting situations of
this story in which Tom and Tony
do the most thrilling work of their
careers.
' HOWARD THEATRE
For the week of February 21,
the Howard management has gone
to a great expense to secure the
attraction, “Club Alabam,” the
greatest New York Colored Night
Club Revue, with original cast:
Jean Starr,’ Lottie Gee, Clarence
Robinson, Dewey Brown, Johnny
Vigal, Marcia Marquis, Jimmy
Mordecai, Teddy Peters, and the
famous “Club Alabam” chorus,
tetyeed and Sasad ty Elid
Webb, driect from a sensational
‘run on Broadway at $5.00 a seat.
This is without doubt the most
elaborate production ever staged.
Lottie Gee needs no introduction
to the Washington. theatre goers,
as she is nationally known, and is
ast back from a European dane
ing and singing tour. Jean Starr,
(the colored Belle Baker), and fa-
mous record artist, will keep you
spell-bound with her voice, Jimmy
‘Mordecai, the great tap dancer and
Dewey Brown, the comedian are
very funny and pleasing.
On the screen, Monday, Tuesday,
and Wednesday, the realistic dra-
matization of a fireman’s life with
its personal throbs and its public
thrills comes “Smoke Eaters” with
Cullen Landis and Wanda Hayley
in the leading roles. The produc-
tion reveals a ship burning at sea,
among other spectacular rescues
and marvelous feats of dare-devil-
ry.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday, “Prisoners of the Storm,”
featuring House Peters, test
of all emotional players,’ Suspects
ed as a murderer, he gives himself
up. Handeuffed and helpless, he
bucks an avalance.
MAE MURRAY IN “VALENCIA”
AT THE REPUBLIC
For the first two days of next
week, Sunday and Monday, Febru-
ary 30, 21, the Republic will pre-
sent as its feature attraction Paul-
ine Frederick, the screen's great-
est emotional actress in a story of
mother-love entitled “Her Honor,
the Governor.” The picture has the
most dramatic mother and son sit-
uation ever conceived. Miss Fred-
erick as the governor of a great
state fights against a corrupt poli-
tical ring to save the dearest
thing in life—her boy.
‘Mae Murray in “Valencia” her
greatest picture since “The Marrs
‘idow” will begin at the Republic
on Washington's birthday, Tues-
day, February 22, and run until
Friday, February 25, inclusive.
Mae “Muray, triumphs once more
in “Valencia.” ‘This picture has
thrills, romance galore, and is a
gorgeous spectacle. But most im-
portant it has Mae Murray.
The story of “Valencia” is laid
in Spain, in which Miss Murray
lays a flery Spanish gir] of Barce
lona, enmeshed, through a colorful
set of circumstances, in an intri
swith the governor that places the
life of her lover in dire peril, and
results in a sensational climax.
Roy D'Arcy, as the villian, and
Lioyd Hughes as lover complet
as great a cast as has ever been
assembled.
On Washington's, birthday, th
first show will start at 12 o'clock
noon and will be continuous to 11
p.m,
On Saturday, February 26, the
feature picture at the Republic will
be “When a Dog Loves” with Ran-
ger, the king of dog stars. Ther
will be three%talent shows begin
ning at 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 o'clock
‘The Intimate Playhouse Admission Seale
H OWA R Dimat. ait seats—25e
EVE. orch., 40¢; Bal. 25¢
‘THEATRE—T St. at 7th
Samuel M. Graham, Mgr. Continuous Performance
MIDNITB RAMBLE FRIDAY 3 SHOWS DAILY |
One Week Only Beg. MON., FEB. 21
NEW YORK’S GREATEST COLORED
NIGHT CLUB REVUE
“Club Alabam”
—WITH—
JEAN STARR LOTTIE GEE
Clarence Robinson Dewey Brown
Johnny Vigal Mercia Marquiz
Jimmy Mordecai Teddy Peters
FAMOUS CLUB ALABAM CHORUS
Direct from Sensational Run on Broadway at $5 4 seat
Produced and Staged by Elida Webb
On the Sereen
MON., TUES., WED.— 'THURS., FRI, SAT., SUN.
‘Smoke Eaters’ | ‘Prisoners of the Storm’
KF : Featuring
Cullen Landia and House ae
4 7 A stirring drama of the
Wanda Hawley! srozen North; thrilling in
A story of the searing|its suspense and with the
flames; a tribute to men|biggest avalanche ever
who protect your homes. |filmed.
This Week until Sunday Nite—“Stoppin’ the Traffic”
SPECIAL HOLIDAY BILL
‘The Lincoln is coming into its
own, with the attractions offered
‘on both the stage and screen. For
‘Sunday and Monday, February 20
and 21 “Kid Boots” will be offered
starring Eddie Cantor, Clara Bow
and Billie Dove. “Kid Boots”
held the boards on the legitimate
stage for many seasons and should
Drove one of the finest pletures for
entertainment yet presented.
For Washington's Birthday and
Wednesday and Thursday our fea-
ture presentation will be. Milton
Sills in “The Silent, Lover”. Fea-
tured with Sills is Viola Dana and
Charles Murray.
You'll never stop talking about
this triple romance of a handsome
Foreign Legion lieutenant | who
plays a lone hand among the sheiks
and slave marts of the deserts.
On Friday and Saturday, *.b-
ruary 25 and 26 we offer Warmer
Brothers’ classic, “My Official
Wife” starring Monte Blue and
Irene Rich. A drama of sinners in
sables, an aristocrat, gaily riding
the storm of a woman's fury while
the war clouds gathered.
‘On Saturday only the “Silent
Flyer” will be shown and on Satur-
day nité extra added talent will be
added making it a big night all for
25. cents.
‘More for your money than ever
before will be the motto at the
tice:
THE: WASHINGTON TRIBUNE’ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1927
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NASHVILLE Tenn. Feb. 11.—
Opening the week ot 3 pony 14,
a has been sange naager
Martin Klein of the Chicago of-
fice of the T. O. B, A. are to see
the following attractions booked
over the circuit, also as follows:
Joe Carmouche’s “Shake. Your
Feet” Company, Elmore Theater,
Pittsburg. Walker Company, Kop-
pin, Theater, Detroit, Mich. 'S. H.
dley’s “Darktown Frolics” Com-
pany, “Pythian Theater, Columbus,
Ohio. Boisy bsg ped “Bandana
Girls” Company, Wasington Thea-
ter, Indianapolis, Ind. Irvin C.
Miller's season’s big suceess “De-
sires of 1927” with Adelaide Hall
and J. Homer Tutt, Lincoln Thea-
ter, Louisville, Ky. Seals and Mit-
chell’s “Melody Lane Girls” Com-
pany, (New | Wasington Theater,
‘pringfield, Ohio.
Bubber Mack's “Whirlwind Step-
pers” Lincoln Theater, Kansas
City, Mo." Troy Brown's ‘“Bear-
Cats” Booker Washington Theater,
St. Louis, Mo. Famous Lafayette
Players with Andrew S. Bishop
and Cleo Desmond, Grand Thea-
ter, Chicago, Ill. Martin and Walk-
er company, Monogram Theatre,
Chicago, Ill. Chappelle and Stin-
nette’s “Kentucky Sue” Company,
Bijou Theater, (first time here)
Nashville. Teuh.
r, last Friday. Her bond was|his home Saturday, February
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REPUBLIC You St. near 14th
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SHOW STARTS EVERY DAY at 3 p.m.
SUNDAY and MONDAY
February 20, 21
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(Tuesday, February 22nd)
First Show Will Start at
12 O'CLOCK NOON
Continuous to 11 p.m.
SATURDAY, Feb. 26th—One Day Only—
On the Sereen—RANGER
the King of the dog stars, in
“When a Dog Loves”
On the Stage—% TALENT SHOWS
at 5:30, 7:30 and 9:20°
DR. EDW, LUCAS DIES;
BURIED FROM ASBURY
Funers1 services for Dr. Edward
Charles Lucas, who died at Freed-
men's Hospital early on the morn-
ing of February 9, were held from
the residence of his son-in-law and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Perry W.
Howard, '1829 § street, northwest,
last Friday. Rev. J. U. King,
pastor of Asbury Methodist Epis-
copal Church, officiated. Burial
was in Harmony cemetery.
Dr. Lucas was 68 years old. | He
was born in Macon, Mississippi, in
1858. He was a graduate of the
Northwestern University school of
pharmacy. Following his gradu-
ation he engaged in pharmaceuti-
cal work in his native state until
four years ago when his health
decame impaired. He then came to
Washington and made his home
with his son-in-law and daughter.
He was the husband of the late
Mrs. America Robinson Lucas, one
of the original Fisk University
jubilee singers, who toured Europe,
and the brother of the late Dr.
W. W. Lucas, who was instru-
‘mental in bringing about the elec-
tion of colored men to the bishop-
ric in the Methodist Episcopal
Chureh. ,
He is survived by a son, Dr.
J. Leonard Lucas, of Edwards,
Mississippi, and a daughter, Mrs.
Perry W. Howard.
LEAVES ESTATE VALUED AT
299 000
fixed at $1,500.
"The petition for the letters of
administration, filed through Attor-
neys George E. C. Hayes and Ern-
est J. Davis, shows that Mr. Gard-
ner left an estate valued at ap-
pices, $20,000 with encum-
yrances against it amounting to
about $2,000.
‘Mr. Gardner, who conducted a
cabaret in southwest Washington,
died February 5. He left no will.
His heirs at law are his mother,
Mrs. Anna Gardner, of, Ashland,
Ohio, and his widow.
SPANISH WAR VETERANS TO
OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
OF THE MAINE.
The annual Maine memorial ex-
ercises will be held under the aus-
pices of the Department of Poto-
mac, U.S.W.V., commemorating
the 29th anniversary of the des-
truction of the U.S.S. Maine, at the
Pythian Temple, 12th and_ U
streets, northwest, at 8 p.m. Sun-
day, February 20.
Representative Hamilton Fish,
Jr, congressmen from the 26th
New York District will deliver the
principal address.
Representative Fish is the son
‘of Hamilton Fish who was a mem-
ber of the famous Rough Riders,
and a former captain of the famous
‘Three ‘Hundred. and Sixty-ninth
Infantry during the World's War.
All patriotic organizations and
the general public are invited.
MAN DIES FROM FALL
John Jones, 56, of 805 N street,
northwest, died about noon Sun-
day at Freedmen’s Hospital, as a
result of a fall down, the stairs of
his home Saturday, February 5.
NOW’S THE TIME
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SUNDAY & MONDAY—Feb. 20, 21a i |
“KID BOOTS” |
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EDDIE CANTOR CLARA
BILLY DOVE
The Stage attraction that held New York for ‘Seasone
TUES., WED., THURS.—Feb. 22, 28, 244 &
—Special Holiday Bill+ 4
MILTON SILLS in
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“THE SILENT LOVER’
| —witha
VIOLA DANA and CHAS. MURRAY,
Sills Out-sheiks the Best of Sheiks
Our Gang Comedy—“The Fourth Alarm”
tees alg Na ie ie igi
FRIDAY & SATURDAY—Fob. 25, 26—
“MY OFFICIAL WIFE”
. —witha
| IRENE RICH and CONWAY. TEARLE
A thrilling drama of Dark Russia
| SATURDAY only—“The Silent Flyer.” oft
| Stage Attractions Every Day—Extra Talent Sat hite
‘7th and T Sts, i
Northwest
Phone; |
North 6224 #¢
THEATRE i
R. H. MURRAY, Mer. M. M. TAYLOR, Asst. Mgt,
oe ees
‘Admission ‘Adults 2:30 ta Oxpioy
Children 10c + Nights 6 pm—5e ,,
SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS—ADULTS, 15¢ ALL DAY. a
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Program for Week of Feb. 20th
SUNDAY
. FRED HUMES in .
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“One Man’s Game
Acsop’s Fables Pathe Comedy
MONDAY
ALL STAR CAST in
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‘Police claim he was drunk at the
time he fell.
He was removed to Freedmen’s
from his home on February 8, and
was treated there for an injured
spine. He has two sons living at
the above address.
The Pharmaceutic Department,
consisting of the three classes in
pharmacy at the Howard School of
ledicine, gave a choice bit of en-
tertainment, on Friday evening,
February 11, at the Howard Medi-
cal School, ‘5th and W_ streets,
northwest. The entertainment fur-
nished a means by which the mem-
bers could relax themselves after
finishing one of the most tedious
semesters of work they have had.
SEVEN
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The Social Committee put forth
every effort to use the means a-
vailable to make the party a suc-
cess. The assistance Be Daniel
Smith, professor of Pharmacog-
nosy and Microscopy, and Dr. An-
toine Greene, professor of Theore-
tical Pharmacy and Bacteriology,
gave the Social Committee was
largely responsible for its success.
Invitations were extended to the
president of the classes in medic-
ino and dentistry, and their com-
pany. The occasion was honored
by the presence of Dr. and Mrs.
Antoine Greene, and Dr. D. Smith.
‘The renaissance of the Pharmace-
utieal Department and the rejuve-
nated spirit of the members was
prevalent.
George L, Samuels, Jr, the
President of the Department and
president of the department, and
class secretary of the class of
1927, is working earnestly to bring
about an active stable organiza-
tion of the classes, and to promote
the spirit of the school.
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LIBERIA AWAKENS i the Jaecesen Sahn’ eden talk Obie
President King of Liberia has
issued an ultimatum to the Ameri
ean Church. He has declared fo1
the religious freedom of the Liber-
in—for the breaking away from
the dominance of foreign power.
‘We have viewed with alarm this
sudden move and we have wondered
if such is our reward for our sacri-
ficial effort in Liberia’s’ behalf.
On the other hand what has
prompted President King to this
decisive action? Was there some-
thing vitally wrong with our mis-
sionary activity? ‘That side of the
question merits our own serious
attention,
It has been nearly a century
since a wooden bark left these
shores for that distant land. Ex-
slayes—given the experiment of
freedom—were drifting down to-
Ward the equator, to that land of
Promise—to Liberia, Those free-
men built their homes along the
river, and their farms spread along
the shores. A germ of life had
been planted, a germ that had been
tinged by.a Christian civilization,
and nurtured by a new-born hope.
And this coast line—of civilized
folk—stretched farther and farther
along the'cape. Hach step was by
struggle and the surviyors were
few. But out of this, great. test
came a sturdy people, a people
-tempered by the broiling tropic
‘sun, and ready to face conditions
as they were.
During this struggle, our mis-
sionaries appeared in Liberia; and
in this‘ work, verierable men have
laid down their fives. “Much good
work has been done in Liberia; and
this work hag ‘been commended,
even by President King.
But what can be said of our mis-
sion work of today? It has been
weighed in the balance and found
‘wanting.
‘The Liberian has had just cause
to be suspicious of the white mis-
sionary; for he bas usually proved
himself to be an economic explor-
er, seeking adyantages for his own
country. On the other hand, our
missionaries have been well-mcan-
ing, but usually incompetent for
the task that was before them.
‘They have known little of the hab-
its and customs of the African, and
almost nothing at all coucerning
the great underlying and motiva-
ting causes of African life in gen-
eral.
Our missionaries have been
largely psalm-singing preachers,
without pulpits over here or in
‘other words, misfits. We must ac-
Knowledge the capable workers;
but such workers have been only
too few.
‘What is the matter? The mat-
ter is—we have been teaching the
Liberian how to die. The Liberian
wants to know how to live. Liberia
has been waiting for our missions
to teach her how to open up her
hills for the minerals, to harness
her water-falls, to develop her rib-
ber. We have replied, “Watch and
pray!”
Liberians have ceased to wait.
‘They have said, “What you will not
teach us, we will learn ourselves
Your teaching is a hindrance to us,
not a help.” Are we sure that they
are wrong?
It can be that we have had a mis.
conception of our own religion. It
may be that we ourselves have bees
given talents that we do not use.
There are young engineers amon’
ux who have nothing to do ove
here, There are other young mer
who could do much to help thei
brothers in Liberia to develop’ th
God-sent riches, that lie useless be.
neath those hills. But even wher
such young men feel the call o:
service, are they sent? No! Or
dained ministers are sent; an
these ministers do much preaching
and little teaching. But Liberi:
ewakens!
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEMBERS
‘The term of office of three mem-
bers of the Board of Education will
expire June 20. The members in-
volved are Rev. F. I. A. Bennett,
Mrs. William H. Herron, and
when appointed, the successor of
E. C. Graham, recently resigned.
‘The matter. of the appointment
‘of members of the board is sur:
Founded with such secrecy that it
i. too early to call attention
‘the approaching expiration of
} terms of members. The ap-
fing power, in the past, has
little or no interest in what
the parents, who send their chil-
dren to the public schools, think as
to the qualifications of persons
who are to administer the system.
We have no personal difference
with any of the colored members
of the board, and what is said here
is not intended, and should not. be
construed, to be a criticism of, or a
reflection upon any of them. At.
tention is however called to the
manner of their selection, to the
concealment and mystery which
surrounded their candidacies, to the
fact that their names had not been
in the minds of any considerable
group of our people as being desir-
able persons for the positions, and
that there had been no general ex-
pression of desire for their appoint
ment.
It is not a departure from the
truth to say that in tle majority
of instances it was not even known
that their. names had been under
consideration, until their appoint-
ments were announced. This is the
fault of the appointing power.
The reason for the existence of
a board instead of a single head to
administer the school system is
‘that the school system is a greater
‘burden upon the taxpayer than any
other agency of the District gov-
feeifaent and touches the lives and
‘homes of practically the entire
poaton, The members of the
board are, accordingly, intended to
‘be representative of the public
opinion of the community, and not
representative merely as being
susceptible of a certain racial or
religious grouping. A person ap-
pointed a member of the board
should be appointed not because he
may be classified as belonging to a
certain group, but because of
known ‘expressions of the group
concerning the person appointed,
there is reasonable ground to be-
lieve that he is representative of
its opinion and interests. This is
what is meant by representative
government. It is the apparent
disregard of this principle by the
‘appointing power at which criti-
ccism is leveled.
_ Very much is being spoken and
written at the present time about
‘influences at work to overthrow
“our representative form of gov-
ernment.” No representative form
of government exists in the Dis-
trict of Columbia. Some vestige of
it was supposed to have been pre-
pace in the Board of Education;
but even that shadow of repre-
sentative government is made a
nullity by the mode of exercise of
the appointive power. The judges
are certainly under no legal obliga-
‘tion to appoint a person solely be-
‘cause he is numerously indorsed;
‘but in all fairness and good con-
science they should not make ap-
pointments of persons to the Board
of Education, unless, at least, they
make known in advance the names
‘of those they have under consider-
‘ation, and from among which they
expect to make selections. The
public is at least entitled to this
much consideration,
LINCOLN-DOUGLASS
It is’ gratifying to note the
growing interest from year to
year in the observance by our
group of the birthdays of Abraham
Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.
The records show that the form-
er was born in Kentucky, Febru-
ary 12, 1809. There is no record
of the birth of the latter. Doug-
lass himself remarked at a meet-
ing held in his honor, that there
were no “records of the births of
slaves. Slavery had no geneslogi-
cal trees for slaves.” And then
with the perennial and unquench-
able humor mixed with melancholy
which the circumstances of his
life stamped upon his mind, he
said: “I consider myself my race's
valentine, and I will, therefore se-
lect St. Valentine's Day as my
birthday.”
In his “Bondage and Freedom,”
Douglass tells us that he was horn
about the year 1817. From these
sourees originated the custom of
celebrating the 1ith of February
cach year as his birthday.
Lincoln, the statesman, in the
welter of war, found in the war
power of the Constitution a legal
method of emancipating the slaves
held within the territory then ix
rebellion against the Union, None
of the slaves in Maryland, Ken-
tucky and Missouri were freed by
the Emancipation Proclamation
‘The same is we a to slaves in
certain portions Of Virginia, South
Carolina, and Louisiana. Slavery
was abolished in its entirety by
TEACH MUSIC TO
CHILDREN
Music, once considered a fad, has
become a fixture in schools, The
importance of music in the training
of children is everywhere recog-
nized. Ourvenerated three R's are
no more important, for with réad-
ing, writing and arithmetic must be
an appreciation of the melodies
which nature and all creation
sings.
‘Training in the schools isn’t
enough, because: many times over
crowded classes do not permit the
prodding of individual deficiencies.
Many pupils graduate with a mea-
yer theoretical knowledge of music
that is soon forgotten once they
leave the confines of the school.
It is not regarded of sufficient im-
portance by the powers to be to
make it'a major subject in the
curriculum of many schools,
Music should be taught in every
home, It isn’t the privilege and the
possession of the rich these days;
it belongs to all the people.
~~ Every child will benefit treniend-
ously by a kuowledge of musiz
since it aids in making students
more éfficient. From an exhaustive
analysis of public school children’s
werk in a certain eastern munici-
pality it has been found out that
those who study music are three
per cent higher in their general
scholastic avetages than the nun-
musie-studying pupils, Still some
people think that’ music study
hinders instead of helping the
pupil.
“Some say, “Oh they have so
many books to. study that they|
‘don’t have enough time to add mu-
sic study to their other work,” and
such twaddling they carry on ‘about
it, Only people of narrow vision
would ever make such an assertion.
Weigh this statement: please: “The
average for, the non-music pupils
(in that eastern city) is 828 per
cent, while for the music pupils it
is 85 per cent.” |
Ability to play some instrument.
will be of priceless value in after
life, not only in giving expression.
to the inherent sense of harmony,
but in more material ways. A local
music firm made this statement
in an advertisement recently:
“very child is born into the
world with a natural love for mu-
sic. Many of the happiest years
of its life ‘are filled with ‘song
and story. Then comes a day—
alas, too frequently, when music
is all but forgotten! ‘The child has
grvwn into young manhood ‘or
womanhood, the duties of life have
become a necessity, time, patienc>
|and environment. for study and
practice are lacking and what
| might have been a bubbling spring
from which ‘to draw happiness anc
| inspiration has turned into an arid
waste of disappointment and re-
gret! ‘The ability to play the piano
is a priceless accomplishment, the
truth of which is more apprecia-
ted by those who cannot than by
those who do play. Ask yoursolf?””
| Preferably the piano js the in-
strument to begin with because it
is the simplest of all to play and
to understand, yet it transcends all
in the scope it offers the player,
‘To play it was once a distinction.
Sixty per cont of the children grow-
ing into manhood and womanhood
have opportunity to learn in these
days. They should not be permitted
to neglect this great privilece.
Mothers on whom falls the re-
sponsibility of seeing that little
son or daughter practices faithfully
realize when their children are im-
proving or when they make mis-
takes, Therefore, they are able to
assist in the development of the
mastery of the piano. In only a
few instruments. is this possible.
the thirteenth Amendment, toward
which the Emancipation Procla-
mation was a logical step.
As just remarked, Lincoln was
a statesman, one who deals with
things as he finds them. Douglass
was a reformer, an agitator, one
who finds that things are out of
joint, and feels that ‘he has a “call”
to set them right. The reformer,
the agitator, creates the condi-
‘tions; the statesman deals with
‘them, and from them shapes his
‘tneasures and his policies.
| ‘The agitation for the abolition
of slavery was a cause, if not the
cause, of the Civil War. Lincoln,
always an anti-slavery man, did
not approve agitation for the abo-
lition of slavery. He thought it
endangered the Union; and it did.
Hence, while he desired that slav-
‘ery should come to an end, he was
unwilling to run the risk of dis-
rupting the Union to accomplish
that result. Douglass was an abo-
litionist, and was started in his
career by William Lloyd Garrison,
the advocate of “immediate eman-
cipation.” These men and their
co-laborers created the moral fer-
ment which challenged the wis-
dom, the patience and the states-
manship of Abraham Lincoln,
How appropriate it is then that
the birthdays of Lincoln and~ of
Douglass should be. jointly com-
memorated by the Negroes of the
United States. Such a commemo-
vaticn shows the value of both the
statesman and the agitator. Each
is the complement of the other
The work of the one is a vindica
tion of the work of the other. His.
torically and morally, the name:
of LincoIn and Douglass symbol
ize, for the Negro, the utility o!
statesmanship and the power o
agitation. 2a)
‘THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1927
Not only that, but-owning a piano
tenes thought in’ the minds
of the heads of families, because
of its value, beauty and skilled
handiwork. ds :
Elementary composition of music
is taught by. use of the piano.
Eyery grand opera written, every
piece of jazz music has its inception
first on the piario. Adaption to
other instruments comes only after
the ‘piano score has been perfect-
ed. (There is no difficult’ art in
learning as long a8 one readily
learns the simple technique when
young. Children should be taught
to learn the piano, not for the
pleasure ‘which they may derive
from it , but also for the pleasure
which is derived by those who hear
them in after years.
The time to start is now. It will
repay for the time and effort a
hundredfold. Set your child to
work now at a piano with a com-
petent teacher to direct it. Seven
to eight years, and come say five or
six years of age is not too early
to lay the foundation in piano
music.
‘The writer is anixous to lend en-
couragement to the parents of any
talented child who may apply any
Wednesday or Saturday afternoon
at his residence, 1000 Euclid
street, northwest, cornet Sherman
avenue.
If the parents are unable to. pa:
for instruction, the writer will
teach without charge for a limited
time. Likewise we extend the same
opportunity to any young person
unable to pay at the present time.
The only requirment made of such
a person is that he or she be
vouched for by some person of
standing in the community. We
want to help those possessing talent
who can not afford the expense.
BOSTON SINGER AT JOHN
WESLEY CHURCH NEXT ~
‘THURSDAY
No less than a thousand eitizens
should go and hear Mime. Ethel
Hardy Smith, noted lytic soprano
soloist of Boston, . Massachusetts
in an exacting program of song at
John Wesley Zion Church, 14th
and Corcoran streets, northwest,
next Thursday, February 24, at
8:30 p.m.
Roland’ Hayes, internationally
famous tenor, recommends this. vo-
ealist highly and that is sufficient
approval of her ability, It is one
of the last artists’ recitals of the
season, and another rare treat is in
store for musician and music lovers
of, Washington.
‘The price of admission, fifty and
seventy-five cents, Is within Teach
of all and Dr. Medford, pastor of
John Wesley Church says he will
urge his entire membership to furs
out and hear her.
MRS. GABRIELLE PELHAM’S
MISFORTUNE
The writer of this column wistes
to convey sincere sympathy to our
co-worker and friend, Mrs. Gibri-
elle Pelham, in her suffering due
to the accident recently haipen-
ing-to her. We hope for er a
fapid. and eomiplate yocovery, |
Eight o'clock, Friday night,
February 25, the Federatin af
Chureh Choirs, Mrs. Gabriel Pol-
ham, president, and Miss Viginia
Williams, directress, will renler «
concert, which bids fair to by the
best this organization has yei giv-
en; Professor E. M. Syphax will
preside at the organ, and Professor
T. H. Ward will assist in directing
the choruses.
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C, LESLIE FRAZIER, Editor :
THE BOY SCOUTS’ SUCCESS. [-—————__
(A Serial Story) TRIBUNITE’S PLEDGE
By W. H. Smallwood, (age 12) 1. I will never use the word
— “nigger.”
(Continued. from last week) £1 will learn all-that 1 car
aN ee ere
Instantly the boys were on their
feet. After this demonstration of
surprise, Mrs. Warren said, “He
did not seem troubled nor wor-
ried last ‘night. He and I went
to a movie and returned home in
high spirits.” The boys sat on the
edges of their chairs, with all faces
turned towards her. Continuing
she said: “After arriving here my
husband told me that he was going
into his laboratory, and for me
not to wait up for him.. He had
frequently stayed in his laboratory
ai? night.
“This morning when he failed
to come to his breakfast I became
measy, [Went to. his laboratory
thinking that perhaps h2 had
worked late and that he had fallen
asleep and had failed to awaken
in time to come to breakfast.
“When I entered the laboratory
I knew that something was amiss.
Mr. Warren was nowheres to be
found, and there was evidence of
there having been a struggle. I
returned here.
“Mr, Warren had previously
told me that if anything ever hap-
pened to him, that I send for a
cousin who lives in Arizona.”
Here she paused for a second,
Then Bob broke in, “Why, Mrs.
Warren, this is indeed sudden and
mystifying. But, my chums here,”
pointing toward the troop, “have
pledged to help the Professor to
ae his stolen plans’ back.” He
looked intently at the group, “and
now comes the news of your hus-
band’s disappearance, I guess we'll
take over the whole case.”
Turning toward his chums he
asked, “How about it, boys?”
They ,instantly replied | with aa
“Aye!
After getting the description
ef the two foreign-looking men
who had been asking Professor
Warren about work in his labora-
tory, they rose and prepared to
ave.
Returning to Bob's house they
retired to the “den.” Resting for
a moment: Bob began to distribute
his orders to the boys. This fin-
ished, they spent a few minutes
in talking and cutting pranks.
Then Bob dismissed them:
The following morning Bob read
the black headlines of the morn-
ing paper: “Prominent. Professor
Disappears.” As he laid the pa-
per down, the telephone buzzed.
‘Hello,” he answered, “yes, this is
Bob,—why hello, is that you, Mrs.
Warren?” :
“Yes,” she quickly said, “I have
news for you. ‘Those same two
orsign men tried to bribe Jen-
cins, my hired man, to tell where
ny husband kept the key to his
aboratory.””
“Phew!” exclaimed Bob, “they
ire quite bold. Well, all right,
hat'll be all. Good day, Madam.”
That evening, as wsual, the boys
ill came over. Bob then related
he news. “Humph,” exclaimed
Sill Farson, “that’s nothing, our
wo centers of attraction have
ween watching Mrs. Gioania; the
ruit lady who owns the store on
he corner, all day long.”
Bob thoughtfully gazed at Bill.
Then Alex Mason breathlessly
ushed in and plumped himself in
1 chair. “Oh, oh, oh,” he
reathed, those same tivo men fol-
owed me all the way here!”
(Continued next week)
THE HIDDEN TREASURE
By Carl Armstead, Age 12
Once there was a hoy whose
name was Willie. He was a clever
boy and liked to seek adventure.
One day at school Willie told
his comrades what he had planned
to do, and his comrades shouted
for joy.
That evening when he went
home he told his mother and she
said that it was all right, but
that he was not to go in strange
places.
When the day came for him to
go, all of his comrades whom he
had invited came to his house and
they started on their journey.
They traveled a long while until
they saw a ship. They got on this
ship and traveled and traveled un-
til they came to an island.
On this island were hones and
strange figures. The boys were
frightened at first, but Willie told
them to stand by’ him.
‘The boys' courage returned to
them and after looking around,
they found a cave. It was a large
cave with iron bars across the
entrance. At this opening was a
rope, and a sign which read,
' “DANGER! BE CAREFUL!”
The boys were curious so wher
Willie told them to follow him
they did so. He pulled the string
and there appeared a queer-looking
little man. Willie said, “Where i:
the treasure?” The man said
“Walk in.”
When Willie and his friends en
tered the cave, they saw in a cor
ner a trunk. Willie went to the
trunk and opened it and there wa
the treasure, He gathered it up an
ny ‘it to his comrades who tool
it and ran out of the cave. Willis
attempted to follow them but a
army of little men surrounded hin
feean io ery and the Coxe tate
ery next thi
‘that he knew was that his teothe
“You, Willie, get out of tha
‘Willie jumped out of bed an
pesid, "Som dreamt I'm gi
other called” fore thos
lite Maa ee
TRIBUNITE’S PLEDGE
1. I will never use the word
“nigger.”
£. 1 will learn all that T can
atout tke 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 Racr’ wherever I may hear
such slander.
4.14 Ul be proud that I am
a Negro because God made me
one, and, being a Negro, I will
do all that I can to add honor
to my Race.
SOME INVENTORS
By Letraies Siddeetisy
T will tell of the Negro as an in-
yentor and his inventions, Some
of the Negro inventors are Blijah
McCoy of Detroit, Mich., who in-
vented the lubricating cup, which
steadily supplies oil to machinery,
which is used by all railroad sys-
tems of America.
Christopher Stevens, in 1917,
invented a glass bomb for military
purposes.
L. C. Hayes of Charlotte, N.
C, invented an airship stablizer.
‘Another inventor is. Julius
Hart, who invented three types of
war bombs during the last war,
for which he received $15,000; and
William Berry invented an electri-
cally driven submarine, also a slot
machine attached to piano play-
ers.
Benjamin Banneker made
the first clock in. America, and
Ganville ‘T. Woods invented ‘many
electrical things.
‘Thus the Negro has done his part
in inventions and helping his race.
LORRAINE BRIGGS (12)
THE PHELPS BROADCASTER
Volume 2, number 2, of the
Phelps Broadeaster, a publication
printed by the students of Phelps
Vocational School has just been
issued. The editorial staff which
consists of students is as follows:
Marvin Robinson, editor; Earl
Corbin, and Edwin Bruce, assistant
editors; Linwood Brooks, Alden
Brown, Lloyd Fletcher,” James
Laws, Reginald Winters, and Ray-
‘mond Coles.
The faculty advisers are Mr. L.
E. Evans and Mr. 0. R. Rogers.
GRACE WRITES
Dear Editor: Ihave watched
and read with interest. your col-
umns of the “Kiddies’ Corner.” 1
was a bit disappointed at not sce-
ing more about, as I think, the two
greatest men of the month, name-
ly, Douglass and Lincoln. ‘I think
it’ must have been an. oversight
on the part of many of our little
readers and contributors not to
have sent in an article to you
about either or both of them,
I am wondering what you will
spring on us next.
The “Printer’s Pi” was’ very in-
teresting, also the story of Robert
and the car fare.
Now, dear Editor, I must close
with saying you always have an
expectant. reader in,
GRACE PRATHER(14)
ROBERT AND THE
CONDUCTOR
This story was completed by
dustin Plummer and another Tri-
hunite at 128 M street, southeast.
The stories here efititles the
writers to fifty cents each. Come
to the office and ask for Mr. Fra-
zier. -
Robert and the Conductor
One day, Robert’s father gave
him twenty-five cents and said,
“Bobbie, I am going to let you go
to Alexandria, Va., on the trolley
car. I will meet you at the sta-
tion there, and we will go to Mt.
Vernon in Uncle Jim's automo-
bile.”
Before Robert would board the
trolley he asked the conductor
what the fare was. The conductor
aid, “It is twenty cents for chil-
dren under twelve, and forty cents
for peisons over twelve years old.”
Robert was thirteen years old,
but he was small for his age.
(Completed by Justin Plummer)
He said to the conductor, “I
want a ticket for one under
twelve,” at the same time laugh-
ing to himself and putting the
change in his pocket. He thought,
“(put this in my bank when I
get, home.”
At the time appointed he met
his father and uncle.
They enjoyed the trip and Bobbie
was financially ahoad. Bobbie
went home and ate dinner, then
he read a few books and went to
bed. The next morning he put the
‘nickel in his bank and kept on sav-
ing.
Eons by Unknown Kiddie)
I would imagine that Robert told
the conductor that he was twelve
years old,
If Robert had not told this false-
hood he would have missed the au
tomobile ride that was waiting for
‘him at the station in Alexendria.
(UNSIGNED)
—From 128 M St, SE
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‘There are also other prizes here
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