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BLANTON MAY BAR RED TEACHING AT H.U. GEORGIA FIGHTS TO FORCE ANGELO HERNDON ON CHAIN GANG CAPITAL EDITION VOL. XV, NO. 44. BLANT GEORGIA Separation of Suggested at Hearing Befo Whites Object to Riding Thru City's "Harlem" and Rubbing Elbows With Colored Patrons Pelham Airs Poor Service Furnished Riders in Northwest Sections It was left however, for Mrs. Elizabeth T Sullivan, white, of the Progressive Citizens Association of Georgetown, to ask for a separation of colored and white on the P Street-LeBroit Park bus line. During her testimony she turned to the president of the Capital Traction Company and inquired. Mr. Hanna couldn't you set apart four or five seats marked "for white only." She looked around and said "You know I am not advocating a color line" and continued, "You might call it a white line." Protests Colored Milo Brinkey, Georgetown Citizens Association, in complaining about the narrow isles in busses especially on the P Street line said, "You know we have to rub elbows with you know who!" and complained that far too many colored people of Georgetown used the weekly bus passes illegitimately. Ernest L. Stewart, 716 Columbia Road, and Albert Brick, both claiming to be speaking for the Central Northwest Business Men's Association, made complaints about "darkies" who rode on the Rock Creek Park cars going to and from work and Stewart said, "If it weren't for the colored taxicabs on eighteenth Street just below U. an express line could be run down eighteenth Street to Penn-lyania Avenue. Pelham Outlines Problem It was left for Robert A. Pelham director of the Capital News Service, representing several civic (Continued on Pages 2 & 15) $1,000 AWARD IN BRAKELESS CAR DEATH A settlement of $1,000 was awarded early this week, to the family of Mrs. Augusta Scott, 1510 Church Street, Northwest, to bring to a close court action brought against the Capital Transit Company. The action was an aftermath of the untimely death of Mrs. Scott following a collision between a street car and a truck in September, 1934. The estate of the deceased won a default verdict. Justice Peyton Gordon signed the order for judgment. Leaped from Car Mr. Scott was fatally injured when she leaped from the rear platform of a brakeless street car. The vehicle had crashed into a truck near Connecticut Avenue and Davenport Street Northwest, wrecking the air system controlling the brakes. Lied Winstead, white, motorman of the car testified before a corporeal jury that the car could not stop. In the ensuing excitation among the passengers, Mrs. Scott made her way to the rear platform and jumped. The injuries she sustained caused her to spend several days later. WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1935 PRAISES PRESS FOR FOSTERING CCC PROGRAM 50,000 Youths Aided Through Efforts in Past Year To the Editor; I am not unmindful of the fact that the increased acceptance of the new spirit of progress, a better and safer life for every American, old and young, without distinction, has always had the championship of the Negro press. President Roosevelt, during the past three years, has been forthright in his sponsorship of the New Deal, and by and large the Negro press has sensed in the administration's emphasis of a real security for all, something akin to their own heart felt hopes, long deferred. My contact with the Washington Tribune during the past year has been very pleasant. Through the columns of your paper, the public has been shown the chronological progress that has been and is still being made in the Civilian Conservation Corps as it relates to the country in general, and our face in particular. The office of the Emergency Conservation Work, headed by Mr. Fechner, is quite aware of the fact that without the splendid cooperation given this organization by our great Negro press, the public would not have the opportunity, even now, to know of the many benefits that have come to nearly 50,000 of our young men and war veterans who would otherwise be unemployed. Because of this great peace-time conservation movement initiated by President Roosevelt, these race citizens are now the providers of approximately 1,000,000 of their dependents in every state in the Union. Your portrayal of the facts has awakened and encouraged many young men to hold fast to these great opportunities which have been generally recognized. *A new economic and employment front has been opened by this conservation work. Over a hundred college trained men of the race have been employed as educational advisers, technical assistant, medical reserve officers and chaplains during the calendar year of 1985. In these leadership positions they have effectively administered to the needs of these young men and war veterans, and likewise proved their own exceptional capacity for the job It is with profound appreciation of your helpfulness during the past year and with the assurance that the landmark yet ahead have been brought still nearer; that this office wishes for you and the great medium of public service, which you are so ably directing, a very happy Uyletide season and a continued prosperity in the New Year. Edgar G. Brown Emergency Conservation Work. HOLSTEIN ARRESTED ON POLICY CHARGES NEW YORK—Casper Holstein, prominent Harlem business man, was arrested Monday by detectives at the Tu-f Club, 111 W. 1361th Street, and charged with being a policy banker. Arrested at the same time were two women who identified themselves as Carmen Lonze, 35, of 2230 Eighth Avenue, and Fibel Jones, 30, of 119 W. 135th Street. Holstein denied the charge in Night Court. "RED" RIDER MAY APPLY TO HOWARD Teaching of Communism To Be Barred, Says Rep. Blanton Teaching of communism at Howard University may be barred in the future, according to Representative Thomas L. Blanton (Democrat) of Texas, author of the anti-communism ride on the 1936 District appropriation act which prohibits the teaching or advocating of communism in the public schools Teachers who fail to carry out the provision will not be paid. In addition they have to state before receiving their money that they have not taught or advocated communism. It has been reported that communism has been taught at Howard University. Professors there claim such a provision would curb academic freedom. Blanton revealed his intention of (SEE COMMUNISM, Page 15) DEAN OF MEN IS APPOINTED AT LINCOLN U. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Oxford. Fa. — Alumni of Lincoln University here will have a considerable representation on the Board of Trustees of the institution as the result of a petition presented by an advisory committee of the alumni to president-elect Walter L. Wright. In a lengthy petition to the Board of Trustees, the advisory committee, after lauding Lincoln's University's contribution to Negro education, pointed out that conditions have materially changed" so that the Ngero now is entitled to have more to say as to "his own problems for self-development and self-expression." At a meeting with President-elect Wright on December 18, the petition was considered in detail, and the following decisions arrived at: (1) That as fast as there are vacancies on the Board of Trustees representatives will be appointed from the alumni, until one-third of the trustees of the university will be alumni. (2) That the Rev. Frank T. Williams, former International Y. M. C. A. secretary and an alumnus of Lincoln University, be appointed dean of men at the institution, his services to begin February 1, 1936, when Dr. Wright assumes the presidency. (3) That a survey of the present curriculum be made, the same to be the subject of discussion between the Trustees and the Alumni after completion. (4) The matter of more adequate medical attention for the student body was placed in the hands of a volunteer committee of the alumni, with the request that the committee report its findings as soon as possible. (5)That the athletic director be given complete charge of all athletics, booking games at his descretion and handling his own budget. The advisory committee also asked that the number of Negro professors on the staff be increased, until the staff is fifty per cent colored. The alumni advisory committee, which met with President-elect Wright, was composed of the following: A. S. Paid, J. Z. Johnson, W. C. Alexander, T. S. Burgess, P. M. Ewley, A. E. Rankin and E. F. Wilson. A group of Ethiopian herdsmen, retailers and horsemen, laugh and sneer as an old warrior under Menelik and tell them Italians are coming to conquer and civilize them. Some recall how Menelik and his warriors in 1895-6 slaughtered and massacred over 20,000 Italian soldiers Gaithersburg, Md. — A young mother and her 4-year-old son were burned to death and four other members of the family barely escaped similar fates when fire destroyed their 3-room bungalow near here early Thursday. The dead are Virginia Frazier, 35, and her youngest child, Marshall. They were sleeping together in the room where the fire started from an overheated stove. Those who escaped were, Isaiah Frazier, 60, father of Virginia, and James, 13; Joseph, 12, and Charles, 10, all children of the dead woman. A neighbor discovered the fire shortly after 1 a.m., but the Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department was unable to reach the house because of snowdrifts. The Fraziers, lived two miles west of here on Route 4. FACULTY GROUP STUDENTS HONOR JAMES WRIGHT FACULTY GROUP STUDENTS HONOR JAMES WRIGHT Former students and members of the Dunbar High School faculty honored James C. Wright, "Father of Three-Cent Car Fare" and local public school teacher for 37 years, upon his retirement from the school system, Friday. Climaxing 37 years of public service during which he has distinguished himself as an educator, civic leader, writer and sponsor of the reduced car fare bill, Mr. Wright retired from the public school system on his sixty-fourth birthday. Present Gifts A group of nine former students who at one time or another had the erudite professor as a type-writing instructor at Dunbar, visited him at his home, 514 T Street, Northwest, Friday, and presented him with a modernistic easy chair. Members of the Dunbar faculty presented the veteran teacher with an expensive traveling bag. The presentation was made by Miss Julia Brooks, vice principal at Dunbar, on behalf of the faculty. The Trilune Now twice Weekly, Tuesday and Friday. Dr. A. Ross Gets 21 Years and $14,000 Fine; Others Jailed (By Jasper T. Duncan for ANP) Memphis—Three more doctors and one undertaker have joined Dr. J. W. Beckett in prison for participation in the insurance fraud cases against the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, which involved two white men, former agents of the company, as principals. Several those and dollars were obtained by the conspirators who signed false death certificates to collect on policies, only to have the "dead" policyholders parade past the jury when the first trial was held a few weeks ago. Next to Beckett, Dr. A. Ross received the longest term when Federal Judge John D. Martin sentenced the physician to 21 years imprisonment and a fine of $14,000 Saturday after bitterly denouncing the medicoedict for swearing to "a pack of lies" on the stand in denying his participation in mail fraud and conspiracy charges. The jury was out only 45 minutes in the case. Like Dr. Beckett, who received 25 years sentence and $22,000 fine several days ago at the hands of the same judge, an appeal and exceptions were noted by Attorney Josiah T. Settle, who hopes to have the cases reversed at the Circuit Court of Appals in Cincinnati. In contrast with the sentences meted out to Beckett and Rose are the sentences given to Dr. F. D. Harrel, who turned "states" evidence" in testifying against Beckett. Harrel received only three years and a fine of $7,500. Dr. Daniel J. Thomas, elderly practitioner and former proprietor of the Life Line Drug Store in Orange Mound, thickly populated Negro settlement in the eastern section of Memphis, on a plea of guilty received five years and $5,000 fine. A. E. Byers, undertaker, pleaded guilty when charges were first brought and was sentenced to a term of three years which he is now serving. The least sentence given to any of the alleged defrauders and conspirers was that given Amanda Smith, unlettered colored woman who received two years. Beckett and Ross chose to fight their cases after Lawyer Settle filed a plea in abatement challenging the jury veniure offered by the jury commissioners on which there were no Negroes. Settle hopes for reversal on this ground. VORGE SUIT VICTOR SUED BY LAWYER John Mitchell, Granted Freedom from Wife, Faces Contempt Charge A rule to show cause why he should not be adjudged in contempt of court for failing to pay counsel fees to his wife's attorney in a recent divorce action, was served on John Mitchell, 2207 Champlain Street, Northwest, early this week. The rule called for his appearance in court on January 8, 1936. It was marked returnable two days prior to that date. Justice Jennings Bailey was responsible for its issuance. Won Divorce Suit. Mitchell, on October 24 was given a final decree of divorce from his wife, Mrs. Thaddie Vivian Mitchell, 637 - L Street, Northwest, following a bitter court battle in which charge of infidelity and misconduct were flung from first one to the other and back. The husband finally convinced Justice Oscar R. Luhring that there was more justification for the cross-bill filed by himself than for the original complaint instituted by Mrs Mitchell. Upon issuance of the decree, Justice Luhring ordered Mitchell to pay counsel of both sides. He was represented by Attorney Nathan A. Dobbins, Attorney J. Frank in Wilson bought this latest suit. Li-colin University To Celebrate 70th Birthday Jefferson City, Mo.—Marking the beginning of its 70th year since its original organization in 1866, Lincoln University of this city will hold its annual founder's day exercises at 1:30 p. m., January 14, in Page Auditorium. The principal speaker for the exercises will be Dr. Homer V. Wilburn of the class of 1905. Break Ground for New Lincoln U. Buildings JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Classes at Lincoln University were suspended from 9 o'clock to 9:15 Wednesday morning to give students and faculty members an opportunity to attend the official ground-breaking for the new mechanic arts building to be erected along with a new boy's dormitory, from funds supplied by the State of Missouri and the PWA. 5 C in D.C. and VICINITY 7 c ELSEWHERE PAY NO MORE N.Y. GUILD IS WINNER OF STRIKE Receiver Reinstates Former Employees With a Wage Increase NEW YORK. — Lawrence H. Axman, receiver for the Amsterdam News; Doctors C. B. Powell and P. M. H. Savory, prominent Harlem physicians, and Carl Randau, white; president of the New York Newspaper Guild, jointly announced the settlement of the 11-week strike of members of the newspaper's editorial staff, Christmas day and the reinstatement of the locked out employees with a 10 per cent wage increase. Other conditions of the agreement included the discharge of the strike-breaking staff, the establishment of a Guild shop with the employment of the locked-out employees, a five-day 40 hour week; annual vacations of two weeks, dismissal notices up to three months for 10 years employment, establishment of an adjustment committee and assurances against strike-breaking and discrimination. Axman Receiver Axman was named receiver last Friday by Federal Judge Frances G. Caffee after proceedings had been instituted by three large creditors, The Pentagon Printing Company; Powers Photo Engraving and the International News Photo. The strike was declared on October 9 after the entire editorial staff had been dismissed for alleged Guild activities. Doctors, Powell and Savory have arranged to buy the paper following the bankruptcy proceedings. Former owners of the paners were Mr. and Mrs. William H Davis, and Mrs. Odessa Morse, daughter of Mrs. Davis. NURSERY SCHOOLS TO RE-OPEN JAN. 2 Ten nursery schools will be re-opened as a PWA project January 2, when all public schools resume sessions, it was announced by District WAP authorities. The nursery schools were closed early in November when their old authorization as a work relief project expired and Federal authorities were tardy in approval to continue them. Instant protests arose and 50 mothers stormed the offices of Commissioner Allen and Federal Relief Director Hopkins. At both places they were assured the nursery schools would soon be re-opened. Five of the schools are for colored children and five for white. Scottsboro Arraignment Postponed To January Scottsboro, Ala.—(CNA)—Formal arrangement of the nine Scottsboro boys was postponed from December 16 to January 6. Capiases have been delivered to all the Scottsboro boys who are confined in the Jefferson County jail in Birmingham, Ala. (A capias writ formally authorizes a shervit to arrest a defendant after he has been indicted.) The capiases were based upon new indictments sworn to by Victoria Price, one of the two white girls who alleged that she was attacked and raped by the Scottsboro boys. f. U. PROFESSOR IN LONDON London, Eng.—(ANP)—William Allen of the Howard University School of Music is studying here with Egon Petri, the noted pianist. Comments and criticisms upon his work have been most flattering. He sails January 3 for America on the lie de France after spending Christmas in Paris and will resume study at Oberlin where he is spending part of his sabbatical leave. REVOLT LAW DECISION IS APPEALED State Seeks to Return Communist Leader To Chain Gang Atlanta, Ga.—(CNA)—The decision of Judge Hugh M. Dorsey holding the Georgia "insurrection" law unconstitutional on a writ of habeas corpus in the celebrated Angelo Hernnd case, was appealed by John Boykin, Fulton County Solicitor-General, last week. This move will again carry the case to the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, the highest court of appeal in the State. The case may for a second time reach the United States Supreme Court. Whitney North Seymour, in charge of the Hernnd appeals and retained by the International Labor Defense, will file counter-briefs in support of the decision of Judge Dorsey. Herndon is free on $8,000 bail provided by the I. L. D. Anna Damon, acting national secretary of the I. L. D., announced that the fight for the freedom of Angelo Herndon will continue until he is unconditionally freed. The "united front", comprising people from all walks of American life, having tasted a great victory in Herndon's release, will now be inspired to push on to a successful end." Two Million Signatures Needed "We now have more than a million names to the Herndon petitions," Miss Damon declared, "but we must continue to circulate petitions until the goal of two million signatures is reached." "Contributions to defray the expenses of the Herndon campaign should be sent to the I. L. D. 80 E. 11th Street, New York City, Miss Damon stated." Dr. W. A. Goodloe and Party in Auto Crash Dr. William A. Goodloe, 1836 S Street, Northwest; sustained a sprained right ankle and an injured hip when he was injured in an automobile accident this week. The car in which the physician was riding crash'd head-on into another car driven by two allegedly drunken white men. In the car with Dr. Goodloe were Mrs. Ethel Blake, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Campbell, Willie Wilson and Miss Elizabeth Gains. Other members of the party suffered a shaking-up. A passing motorist took the physician and others in the car to their homes. Two Held for Trespassing In Fredericksburg FREDERICKSBURG, Va.-Eugene Watson and Pete Smith, of this city were arrested and fined $5.00, early last week, for trespassing on the Mundy Farm, owned by the government and tenanted by Harry A. Harrington. The two were charged with attempting to trap muskrats on the farm. Elks Past Exalted, Rulers Council Plans Recepti The annual New Year reception of the group will be held Monday, January 6; at the home of Columbia Lodge No. 35, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. A committee on arrangements headed by Howard A. Scott, chairman; Ethel Seaco, vice chairman; Mamie Wheeler; secretry; and Harold Hatcher, assistant secretary. The annual election of the council was held last Monday evening and the following officers elected Solomon Alexander, chief artier; vice chief artier; Theodore Jackson, first scribe; George Mitchell, second scribe; Samuel M. Graham, burser Oliver H. Campbell, forester; Andrew Gainor, trustees Edward Janifer, James W. Hayes, and Dr. Heath. All Churches Invite You to their Special New Year Se A Happy New Year , AND VERY BEST WISHES ‘ —— i f When you need an Ambulance:- ; i Don’t fail to call 3 nah LC ied | 4 COM ; y /) This service 1 4 is free tor those who j cannot,afford to pay. _ § Paes | 1432 U St, N-W., North 3815 j BOLO EAC ECE OE Lincoln Memorial Cemetery | fs * Quiet — Peaceful Lovely | , A Delightful Drive Cut Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast Ten Minutes Drive From the Nation's Soe * FAMILY LOTS 8ULD ON UNUSUALLY LOW TERMS Perp¢tual Care Perpetual Charter ° Cals Office for Information City Office—1351 Wallack PL, N.W. = Telephone: DECATUR 3554 oa TEN DELAWARE AVE. BAPTIST CHURCH IN ANNIVERSARY The forty-sixth anniversary of the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church and the sixth anniversary ‘of the pastor, the Rev. Hannibal Hose, ware eslebrated with spe cial services at the Church, Dela- ware Avenue and L Street, South. west, recently. Among the ministers who par ticipated in the three-weeks_pro- gram of celebration were the Revs. Jeane Wright, R: 0. G. Hunter, J.C. Mosley, C..B. Diggs, R. C. Scott, H. E. Davis and the Rev. A. Cook, pastor of the New St. Paul Baptist Church, who preached. the pastor's anniversary sermon. The church anniversary sermon was de- livered by the Rev. Mr. Wright, pastor of St. Matthews Baptist vhureh, Concluding Service Impressive concluding services were held last Monday at the church. Devotions were led_by the Rey. E. Newman, the Rev. ‘George Williams, and the Rev. E. M. Starks, assistant pastor at the Mount Moriah Baptist Church. The Delaware Avenue Church choir ren- dered music, ‘A welcome addréss was made by the Rev. Wilson G. Brown, while Alfred A, Minor of Mount Moriah Baptist Church made the response. ‘The history of the church was read by J. Paige. Others who partici- pated were Mrs. M, Robinson and the pastor, the Rev. H. F. Rose, Club Gives Program ‘The Pastor's Aid club presented the pastor with a purse. ‘The Rev Dr. J. S. Millier, pastor of the Pil- grim Baptist Church, made the pre- sentation speech, : Dr, Miller said in his presenta- tion, that the Rev. Mr. Rose de- Served great credit for the work he has accomplished in the rebuild- ing of the Delaware Avenue Baptist church. He styled him as ‘man of the hour.” The following pastors and minis- ters spoke words of greetings for the pastor and the church: The Reve, C. B, Diggs, Mount Hope Baptist Church; E. M. Starks; Mount Moriah Baptist Church; R. ©. G. Hunter, Bright-Hope Baptist Church; J. ©. Mosley, Emanuel Baptist Church, 8. W.; R. C. Scott, St-Eaul A. U. M. P. Church: George W. Kirksey, a son of the New St. Paul Baptist Church; Rosie C. Chatham, daughter of the Emanuel Baptist Church; Junie West, daugh- ter of Delaware Avenue; George Fuvguson, son of Delaware Avenue; EL. Lewis, daughter of Delaware Avenue; Harry E. Davis, of the Gospel Trumpet Raptist Church; Isane Wrights, of the St, Matthews Baptist Church; H. U. Pierce, of the First Baptist Church, Vienna, Va.; Arthur M. Thomas, of the First Baptist Church, Falls Church, Va.; E. Newman, the assistant pas: tor of the Mount Paran Baptist Church; Dr. John S, Miller, the pastor of the Pilgrim Baptist Church; Rev. J. L. Lewis, of the Hount Siloam Baptist Church; Rev. Augustus P. Cook, of the New St Paul Baptist Church; George Wil- linms, of the Mount Moriah Baptist Church; Miss M. Tate, who is known for her great work, was mistress Of coreniciiies. PLANS RECEPTION The Grand Chapter of the Holy Royal Arch Masons and the Grand Court of Heroines of Jericho will hold 2 New Year's Day reception at the residence of the Grand Most Ordained Pastor 2: SLs ees i ¥ x ; Pos ee ae ig ie — ws : ~ | poe Te REY. M. E. MOORE, a native of Harrellville, N. C.; and later a resident of Edenton, N. C. and Drivers, Va, who was ordained assistant pastor of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York of which the Rev, T. W, Fentress is pastor, on December 3. Mount Moriah Choir In Unique Carol Service The junior choir of Mount Mo- riah Baptist Chuxoh presented its Christmas carol sebvice Sunday evenings The-musie consisted of well- known carols, solos; recitations by ars. Selena Minor and a piano solo by Miss Audrey Elmore. The choir, under the leaderhip of Mrs. J. H. Randolph, had as guests Miss Noretta Ross; John Bush; Emory Hardy and Robert Cross. After the service the choir, led by Mis. Annie Mae Turner, presi- Ge journeyed to Bates Street and assembled ‘on the steps of Mr. Roy, qldest_ member of the church, "and sang Christmas carols. Mrs. Turner presented him witha purse, Choir members are: Mrs. Annie Mie Turner, president; Mrs. J. H. Randolph; Mrs. Frances Marshall, Mrs. Edna Gross; Mrs. Margaret Coles; Mrs. Louise Hardy; Miss Kathaline Mitchell, Mrs. Thelma Rousey; Mrs. Selens King; Mrs. Marie Foster, Mrs. Ferle- Gromer; Mrs. Ineta Wheeler; M>s. Audrey Elmore; Mrs. Lunetia Nelson; Mrs.’ Margaret Cross, Mrs. Odes- sa Hutchins; Mrs, “Estelle: Wash-- ington, Amos Brown and Joseph Minor. Baritone to Have: Avditior: With Chicago Symphony CHICAGO (ANP) — Charles Hénty Manney, young baritone, who reeently ‘made his debut at Kimball” Hail-has been nominated fo¥ san audition to sing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra di- rétted.. by Dr, Frederic Stock teperesenting the first time a Negro. singer has been accorded this honor since a similar oppor- tunity was given the internatonal- ly know tenor and another Chi- cago product, George Garner, ac- cording to a announcement made pate week. Ancient Matron, Minnie T Cona way, 1906 ‘Third Street, North- Psa gh ply ve Pi agit on yi I dae THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1935 CHURCHES CAMPBELL A.M.E. CHURCH | Next Sunday will be “Sons and Daughters of Campbell” day, and the pastor, the Rev. P. A. Scott, will preach at 11 o'clock, on “The Closed Door.” Music wil] be fur- nished by the senior choir, with Melvin. Weems directing, and com- plete Christmas reports will be made, At 8 o'clock @ special service will be held by the Sons and Daughters Club and the senior choir, with the assistance of other Washington talent. Tuesday night, peginning at 9 o'clock, “Watch Meeting” services will be held inthe church, conduet- ed by the pastor and other leaders, and the choir will sing, services will continue until midnight, ‘The Christmas services last Sun- day morning were well attended, and the sermon was delivered by the Rev. J. C, Banks, pastor of the Bethlehem Baptist Church, who, with several of his officers and members, were honored _ visitors. The theme of Dr. Banks’ sermon was “Worship,” A presentation of $12.50 was made the trustees by Mrs, Gertrude Green, president of the “Willing Workers’ club, for bank interest. The Christms exercises by the Sunday School were held at 10 o'clock, under the management of Miss Mary Wallace, who has pre- sented a Christms purse by the Rev. Elmore Wormley, from the Sunday School. At 4:30 o'clock, the pastor and several members of Campbell Church took part in the Candle Light Service, in the Metropolitan A.M. Church, at which time the sum of money Was reported as raised by Campbell Church. On ac- count of the illness of Mis. J. H Dale, her daughter, Miss Te!ma Dale, reporter for Campbell, JOHN WESLEY AME. ZION CHURCH The minister, the Rev. W. 0. Carrington, will preach | ‘Sunday morning. on “The Unchanging Christ” and at night on “We Faint Not.” He will also give the mes- sage to the junior chureh. Music will be rendered by the senior chair, Mrs. Sadie Hamilton, orzan- ist-directress, Church school at 9:30 a.m., Dr. Vietor J. Tulane, superintendent Christian Endeavor Society meet” ings: junior at 4:30 p.m, Miss Cor- nelia Copeland, supervisor; inter- mediate at 5:30, Miss Clementine Brown, supervisof; seifior at 6:30, the Rev, S, A. Gordon Grant, pres- ident. Watch-night service will begin Tuesday at 10 p.m, THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH” The Rev. George Oliver Bullock will have as his subject at the morning services of the ehurch “The Wor'd For Christ”, At 3 p.m, the three choirs of the church will present their annual candle light service, The choirs will be directed by William H. Smith Jr. At 8 p.m, the Rey, Mr. Bullock will preach on “The Heritage of the Past!” On Watch Meeting night the Rev. Bullock will preach a special ser- mon at 10 p.m, Music in all of the regular church services, including the Watch Meeting Service, will be furnished by the Senior Choir under the direction of Clarence Mayo; Evelyn Morris, organist. The Sunday Schoo] will meet,at 9:15 a.m. Elphonzo H. Freeman will conduct the Young Peoples De- votional Services. Musie will be furnished by the Sunday School or- chestra and the Sunday School Chorus, directed by James H. Cole man; Mrs. Irene Ewell and Miss Bennetta Bullock, pianists. Mrs, Fannie Morris Reed will make the class reports and banner awards. Rev, George Oliver Bullock, Mrs. Muriel Milton Alexander and James E. Brown will assist Mr. Freeman in conducting the Fourth Quarterly Sunday School Leseon Review. ‘The Young Peoples Society of Chrisian Endeaor will conduct its final services of the year at 6 p.m. Mrs. Bessie Rebecca Taylor will preside A special leader will be appointed by James E. Brown. Music will be furnished by the C. E, Chorus directed by A. H. Smith Jr. The topic for the meeting is: “My Hopes for the New Year!” The Intermediate Christian En- deavor Society will meet at 5 p.m. The topic is: “How May I Reveal God?” Mrs. Gladys Braddic, Mrs. Mabel Mines and Mit, Brnestine Picks are the supervisors. The Junior C. E. Society wil! meet at 4 p.m, The topic is: “The White Page of the New Year!” Mrs. M. F. Brown, Mrs, Sarah At- kinson and Miss Ernestine Ricks, supervisors. ST. GEORGE'S CHAPEL On Sunday at 11 9. m. The Right Rey. J. M, Freeman, D. D. Bishop o Washington, visited St. George's re Second and’ V_ Streets, ‘The following persons were con- firmed: Mrs. B, Burrell, Mrs, H. John- ston, Miss Arte Fleming, Miss Edythe Piere, Messrs. Clifford Johnson, Edward Webb, Ear! Starke, V. D. Johnston, William H. Thompson. The young people were: Charles Backus Jr, William Chap- man, Abner Washington, Hilde- garde Willis, Evelyn Fleming. Julia Thomas, Lucille Chapman, Evelyn Starks. The young people will make their firet communion Saturday, ‘ On Sunday, sermon at 11 a.m., and at 7:30 p.m., the choir together. with the Girl's Friendly will ren- der “Christmas Around the World”. New Year's Eve, Watch Night Ser- viee at 1:45. pam, PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH “Facing the New’Year” will be the subject of the sermon of the pastor, the Rev, Arthur D, Gray, Sunday. The vested choir under the direction of J. Richmond John- son will furnish the musie, The annual Sunday School- Church Christmas tree program will be presented tonight (Friday) at 8 p.m. The annual “Watch Night” ser- vice will be held on Tuesday, De- cember 31, at 11:30 pm ZiON BAPTIST CHURCH SOUTHWEST The pastor, Dr. J. M. Ellison, will have for his theme Sunday morning “The Challenge of Think- ing Things Over.” At the night services tne choir, under the iead- ership of Mrs. Jennie Green Smith will render, its Christmas, music, also a playiet entitled “The Com- ing of the Prince of Peace.” At 10 o'clock Sunday morning, the Bible School will hold special ex. ercises during which the Howard Memorial Medal will be awarae' to the outstanding pupil of the year, e Watch meeting services will be held Tuesday night at 10 o'clock. The pastor will preach the sermon followed by a testimonial meeting. ‘There was held at the church a Christmas entertainment sponsored by Miss Etta Mae Russell of the Federal Council of Churches for a group of children and their parents in whom the Council of Churches is interested, Monday. There were gifts and a Christmas tree for the children The church distributed 70. baskets to the poor of the community and provided $1.00 in cash in each bas- ket. FIFTEENTH STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The pastor, Dr. H. B, Taylor, will have for his subject Sunday at Mam. “Courageous Seif-Ap- prajsal.” Music will be rendered by the choir under the direction of Clyde Glass, organist. Christian Endeavor will be held ie 5:30 p.m, BIBLE WAY eens OF CHRIST The pastor, Elder S, E, Williams, spoke Sunday morning on the sub- ject, “The Birth of Christ in the Light of Prophecy.” At 3 p.m., the He!ping Hand aiixiliary render éd an inspiring program. At the evening service the pastor spoke on the subject, “Where is He that is Born King of the Jews?” Masic was rendered by the Senior Choir at both the morning and evening services, ‘A special Christmas service was conducted at 6 a.m, Christmas cay At.7:30 p.m, the’ Christmas pro- gram of the Sunday School and Young People’s Union will be pre- sented, which will include the pre- sentation of the drama, “Christmas Eve and All is Well,” under. the direction of Mrs, Verna L. Wil- liams, Following the Christmas tree program Elder and Mrs. Williams departed for Columbus, 0., where they will spend the Christms week- end with relatives and friends, The pastor will return Tuesday to con: duet the annual watchnight service which will continue all night from 8 pm until 5:30 a.m, ‘The New Year's revival will be gin January %, continuing each night throughout the month, GALBRAITH A.M.E. ZION De Actes So Urteke, Preatfing Elder, preached at the 11 o’clocl service on the subject, “A Christ- mas Message,” based on the 91st Psalm. On Friday night, he held quarterly conference, the business of which he dispatched with great efficiency. After the sermon he administered the Holy Communion to a number of devotees, Mrs, Gardner of Maryland and Mrs. Ruth Thomas of Alabama, joined the church. ‘Dr. HT. Medford, head of the Missionary Department of the A.M.E, Zion Chureh, was a visitor. Dr. Medford is a candidate for the bishopric. The General Conference Will convene in Greensboro, N.C, in 1936, The Senior Choir furnished the music, Galbraith Sunday School took up $15 to furnish baskets to the poor on Christmas day.Miss Gladys Sel- don, assistant superintendent, was in charge of this fund. Mrs. Nel- lie Burton is superintendent. Charles H. Anderson, president of the Christian Endeavor Society opened, the topic. discussion on “Wise Men Worship.” He was followed by Anthony H. Smith, vice president of the Shiioh Bap- tist Church, A.W. Dangerfield of ‘Asbury Chick and Henry Besley, president of the C.E. Society of She Harrisburg, Pa. “AME. Church. Dr D.C. Pope made the closing remarks. smi thers taking, part ip the meet: ine were Miss A. R. Mrs. Tete deckaes: We. Aetae White Musician Praises Negro Spirituals After European Tour NOW!! TWO PAPERS WEEKLY TUESDA YsS—=—= —==FRIDAYSE ‘ The Tribune AGENTS MAKE BIG MONEY . SELLING The Tribune BECOME AN AGENT TODAY. | For Steen! write— CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT : 920 U St., N.W. ; Phone Pot. 1667 Miss Sylvia Chase and Mrs, Rosa Lee Jones, See Tg ee * MOUNT OLIVET LUTHERAN CHURCH ~The Christmas Story in. recite tion and song was given by the Sunday. School and choir Christmas morning in the beautifully dee- orated lobby of the Phyllis Wheat- Jey YWCA. The pastor gave a sermonette on Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Apples were distributed to all who were present and gifts of Christian books to all children who took part, Two children of the Sunday Schoo}, Louis Briscoe and Dorothy Dyer, “were presented with gold pins for perfect attendance during the year 1935. ; Tae: Sunday School will again have its regular lessons Sunday at 10 o'clock, The pastor will con- duct the Bible class which is study- ing the Gospel according to St. Mark. ‘The sermon in the 11 o'clock ser- vice will be preached by the Rev. Mr. Schiebel. After the service the communicant members will be giv- en opportunity to announce for communion which is to be cele- brated on Epiphany Sunday. The pastor will deliver the preparatory address, ‘There will be a New Year’s ser- vice at 10:30 a.m. January Ist, The pastor will preach the New Year's sermon, The choir will meet at 936 P MEMPHIS, (AN P) — That Negro Spirituals yepresented the only contriution America has made to music, was the declara- tion madé by Charles Naegeles, Jen. white pianist before a large audience of whites here Tuesday night. Naegéles is a native of this city, the son of Charles Naegeles, Sr., famous portrait painter and has vecently returned from a concert torr of Europe. Appearing in concer: here, Tuesday night, the noted artist, who is now making kis home in New York City, de- livered a discourse on the develop- ment of music throughout the world during which “he made the statement as to the importance of the Negro Spirituals in music, pointing out that: < . “From the Negro melédies, jazz developed to break down the con- ventional forms of music in serious compositions. Tht Spiritualx con- stitute the only real Ameri- can contribution’ to — music. Throughout the European. conti- nent. they find favor with music critics and lovers and furnish an outlet from’ the post-war music as Europeans are again seekine ‘the serious type of music, which expresses the natirel feelings of human-beiras as is found in all Pale wongu.tt The Defense Act was the first major piece of legislation approv- ed by the Assembly, created when the Commonwealth was inaugurat. ed a month ago tomorrow. Few “Good Times” are worth the aaa of tai Noure’ aleae, Discusses Racial Problems i's | f £ . : e 4 By S a : f Before a group of white members of the First Bptist Church, Ames, lowa, M. C. A, Talbert spake on Negro-white adjustment as — his contribution to @ program that dealt with interracial problems, He is a native of Texas, a graduate of Hampton Institute, ind has raught four years in the south. At present, he is studying at Iowa State Col- lege for his M_S. degree, which he thopes to receive in the spring of 1936, * Street, Northwest on December 30 to rehearse for Epiphany Sunday. Anacostia to Have Union Revival Services Anacostia is to have a union revival in January under the aus- pices of the Anacostia Evangelis. tie Committee, consisting of the following churches: Bethlehem Baptist, the Rev. J.C. Banks, pas- tor; Campbell A. M..E. Church, the Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor; St. John C. M. E? Church, the ‘Rev J. T. McClennon, pastor; Mathews Memorial Baptist, the Rev. J.T. Marshall, pastor; and Macedonia Baptist, the Rev. H. N, Coleman, ‘pastor, The services will begin in the St. John Church, New Year's night, and continue until Wednes- day, January 8. The second Week, the services the third week in the. Bethlehem will be at Campbell Church, and Baptist Church. ‘The musi¢ will be furnished by a large chorus of singérs made un trom the serveral churches. and the sermoris will be delivered by the respective pas- tors. Wei Sot ee Warren Lodge of Masons to Meet New Years Day The Warren Lodge, No. 8, of Masons will hold_a special meet- ing New Year's Day at the Scot- tish Rite Hall, 1625 Eleventh Street, Northwest. Worshipful Master Reuben Minor and all of the newly elected and appointed officers will preside at their respective pots. Best NEWS OF THE NATION’s CAPITAL CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR “I Will Be Christian” A COLUMN FOR YOUNG. PEOPLE By CLARENCE REED DECEMMER 29 TOPIC fiends. My Hopes For ‘The New Year Rom, 8:28; I Pet. 3310-16. Worship Program Instrumental Prelude: “Brightly Beams Our Father’s Merey.” Hymn: “God Who Touchest arth With Beauty.” Prayer for guidance in the New Year. Seriptuce: Rom. 8328; 1. Pete 3510-16. Hymn: “Come Thou Almighty King.” Speaker: “My Hopés for the New Year.” | General Participation. Consecration to our Moit, .“We Choose Christ.” . Hymn: “Where He Leads Me, I Will Follow.” Benediction. Let's Talk It Over ‘My Hopes for the New Year. 1. Ta walk with God, 2. To have courage to meet life, not whining but with Head erect. 3. To contribute something worth while to the sum of human happiness. 4. 'To grow....%in favor with God and man.” To Walk with God, Enoch, we are told, walked with God ' for some 365 years! And then “he was not .. for God took him.” He and God were so used to being to- gether that. Enoch just walked right through the doorway of God Sed Welt an... itl: kis enchant Folks ’n’ Facts Dr. Daniel A. Poling, president or the Inemational Society of Christian Enaeavor and also president of the World Christian En- deavor Unipn, is spending Christmas week as a guest of the Christian Endeavorers in Peunyuer, Korea, Dr. Poling is accompanied by Mrs. Poling and the Rev. and Mrs. Jene Abby. cere Dr, Toyohiko Kagawa, distinguished Japanese Christian\ leader, was granted a seven-month permit on last Saturday to tour the United States. The permit was granted at the personal request of President Roosevelt. Dr. Kagaws is one of the founders of Christian Endeavor in the Japanese Empire, Whether Dr, Kagawa-will deliver an address to our Golden Rule Christian Endevor Union or not, is « matter of conjecture at the present time. Defitite announcements will be made: later, = ales Wek ae To Mrs. L.C.M.—I am glad that you like this column. The elections of the General B.Y.P.U. of the Metropolitan Baptist Charen were held in the earlier part. of December. ‘The BYP. iopies that you asked for are as follows: January _5—“Consequences of Great Decisions.” January 12—"Habits Worth Forming.” ' January 19—“Signs of Growing Brotherhood.” » January 26—“Basic Principles of Our Church.” * February 2—“How to Make-Our! Meetings More Interesting.” sta cine , Metropolitan, Baptist" B. Y: P. U. Is. the largest, union ‘of its kind in the East, The Rey, Mr. Smith is pastor of this church, ‘The Zion (Southwest) Buptist ‘Christian Endeavor Societies are leading the Golden Rule C.E. Union Registration Campaign for Regis- trations from Societies of the Union for the eleventh annual “C.E. Night,” which will be celebrated in the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church on Friday, February 7, al 8 p.m. According to an an- nouncement coming from the office of Elphonzo W Freeman, chairman cf the Registration Committee, of the Golden Rule C.E, Union, the standing of the societies leading. in the local Registration Campaign are as follows: Zion Buptist (Southwest) Church, first place; First (Georgetown) Baptist Church, second place; Galbraith A,M.E,’ Zion Church, third; Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, fourth place; Third Baptist Church, fifth place; New Bethel Baptist Church, sixth place, and Shiloh Baptist Church, seventh place. The Zion Baptist Christian Endeavor Societies are awarded a half paye advertisement. in the eleventh snnual CE. Souvenir Program. Let's see what society president will win that Gold Christian Endeavor ring! That Gorgeous C.E, Pen is worth weat- mg, too! Get busy, Endeavorers, oo 6 mw To Mrs. E.E.R.—I am sufe that James A_ Brown, the distinguish- ed president of the Golden Rule Christian Endeavor Union, will be glag to deliver an address to your society. His business address is 1534 Ninth Street, Northwest. Your columnist predicts that Mr. Brow? will be re-nominated and re-elected for the eighth consecutive term » president of our Union. Glad to hear from yout society. is Ror the specific information ‘of these Christian Endeavor Societie who do not know their invites during the “eleventh anvoal C.F. night Registration Campaign. your co tuinist is listing them herewith. The are as folows: ‘The Ninetcenth Street Baptist CE, Society, Firs (Georgetown) Baptist CE. Society, Third Baptist C-E. Society, Uniot Wesley AMF. Zion Neuch CB. Society, Metropolian AM.E Zio: GE. Society, Shiloh Baptist CB. Society, Zion (Southwest) Baptis CE. Society’ and Galbraith AME: Zion, Societies al dave invites a 160 registrations. ‘The John Wesley A.M.E, C.E. Society, Metropoli tan Wesley CE, Society, New Bethel C.E, Society, Twelfth ‘Street Christian C.E. Society, Miles Memorial CE. Society, Saint Paul Bap- tist (Bladensburg Ro»i) C.E. Society and Zion (Alexandria, Va.) Bap tist Societies have cegistratiomof fifty eack, Is his clear? “Surround vs thou temptation’s maze, When artful foes assail; Heip us 2 peaceful path to blaze, To lead mankind in nobler ways, O’ God! Give strength that we would not fail. Amen!” Feilow Endeavorers, it is now the pleasure of your columnist te present 0 you the-newiy elected officers of fine Senior Christian En deavor Socey of he Galtrith A.M.E. Zion Church. They are: loyal churer-mén and real Christian Engeavor workers, I give them to yo? as they are—Christian Youth on the March:— Rev. Daniel C. Pope, pastor anj counsellor; Mrs, Fiora Chse, pres ident; Arthur Ellis, first viee-president; Mrs, Rosa Lee Jones, reeord- ing and corresponding secretry; Mrs. Gertrude Chisley, financial seers tary, and Mrs. Anna Fullford, treasurer. Mrs. Chase announces that the committee chairman of the Galbraith C-E. Societies will be appeint- ed in the near future, z ee 3s ‘The Boule of the Zeta Phi Beta Sororities of America will con- vene at Howard University, December 27-30. In behalf of the Chris- tain Endeavor Societies of the Golden Rule C.E. Union, your columnist bids these fair Iadies welcome to our city. You are cordially invited to attend any of our CE. services Senay cning' seer stay are There is a church with a Christian Endeavor Sociey near you. Your columnist is deepiy grateful to a former president of the Alpha Chap- ter of the local Zeta Phi Beta Sorority for some very pleasant hours. wee eee To Mrs. A-M.H.—The National Baptist Y. 's Unien Con- gresa nes hate in June 1986." The Golden Rake Chthetiar Badeavor The she fost sansred by Sha Ui er tag oa persons-on inion were: I. ton, Mrs. Mary Manning, Mise Helen Carpenter Mrs: Fennis Reed and Miss Helen Lightfoot. Christian Endeavor always help in any movement of Christian Young People, And now my friends, I wish you all a very new year. To the host of friends who have encouraged me lh ag ot Be those who have offered their friendly criticisms and to all of you who have unanimously insisted that the editor of The Washington Tribune con tinue this column through the new year—I cam only say—again— friendship. * We have just 365 days in the coming year.. how many of them awill we spend with God? It is up to us. God never walks out on anyone. “Lo, I am with you al- ways, even unto the end of the world,” It is we ourselves who so fill our-lives with things that may not be downright wrong, but just aren't worth while, that we have not room for Him any more. And we suddenly wake up to find our- selves without God’s presence. Very few people deliberately set out to desert the Christian life. They just let down a little from “the mark of our high calling.” Little by little they give up those things that are finest for cheap and shoddy amusement, give up worship service to just twirl a radio dal. It is not easy to walk with God. But it is majestic. It tests the calibre of a man’s soul. “We Choose Christ” (New Year's Consecration Ser- vice.) Close the year with a fifteen minute prayer service when each member asks God to help him make the best of his life for the coming year. If a member does not want to pray aloud, let him repent the verge of » hymn that expresses his hopes. Close _ by all singing softly _ together. “Where He leads me I will follow, I'll go with Him, with Him all the Wav” BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL Rex Ingram "Steve Chosen for Role of Rex Ingram "Stevedore" Star, Chosen for Role of "De Lawd" SAN FRANCISCO, Calif (AN P).—The hopes of Al Johson to play the role of "De Lawd" in Warner Brothers' film production of Green Pastures, went the "way of all flesh" last week when the studio announced a sepia artist had been chosen to fill the great role, made famous by Richard B. Harrison and which Richard B. Harrison, Jr., made a vain effort to win. the cast. Connolly believes he could have found no one more fitting for the part in his play, except the late Harrison. He describes Ingram as having a compelling personality, a gentle smile, and as being one of the finest representatives of his race. The name of the gentleman who will appear in flickers as "De Lawd" is—Rex Ingram. From "Stevedore" Ingram was re-discovered by Marc Connelly, who covered many miles to find persons suitable for CAROL SINGING AT RANDALL CENTER Levington Smith Directs Christmas Eve Program of Songs Several hundred persons attended the first annual community Christmas tree and carol singing held at the Randall Junior High School auditorium, Christmas Eve, under the auspices of the Randall Community Center. The carolers, led by Levington Smith, director of music at the Randall Center, rendered a series of Yuletide carols that included "O, Little Town of Bethlehem", "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing", "Silent Night", and Handel's "Hallelujah." NEW considere tress and Prodway play, "M with plea pital wh patient. A group of singers from the Synthetic Male Chorus, the Freedmen's Nurses' Glee Club and Metropolitan Baptist Church choir augmented the regular community singers. A unique feature of the community singing was the life-like portrayals of the various scenes by young members of the Randall Community Center under the direc- Ambling About Amusement By SAM LACY From San Francisco, California comes are making successive hits on the West Coast getting their share of the visiting musical thanks to promoter Byron Reilly. Last Mon Rice's Orchestra, featuring Miss Eddie Crun Marion Abernathy for a return engagement Ballroom. Previus to that he presented Cabdens and the Harlem Play Girls, directed by next attraction on December 16. The femin last month when they played a white engager Ambling About Among Amusement Artists From San Francisco, California comes news that Eastern bands are making successive hits on the West Coast and the Bay region is getting their share of the visiting musical units over in Oakland, thanks to promoter Byron Reilly. Last Monday he brought back Eli Rice's Orchestra, featuring Miss Eddie Crump, Cecelia Williams and Marion Abernathy for a return engagement at the famous Sweet's Ballroom. Previus to that he presented Cab Calloway at Persian Gardens and the Harlem Play Girls, directed by "Sonny" Rice will be the next attraction on December 16. The feminine group went over big last month when they played a white engagement. ```markdown ``` Following the Play Girls will be Lea from Sebastain's Cotton Club, the Wes unit. High class orks schedule to play the year are Louie Armstrong with Luis Rue Dance lovers await Armstrong with an Calloway. At this writing, the "King of playing at Connie's Inn and his broadca large audience. Following the Play Girls will be Les Hite and Orchestra from Sebastain's Cotton Club, the West Coast's outstanding unit, High class orks schedule to play this section early next year are Louie Armstrong with Luis Russell and Ernie Fields. Dance lovers await Armstrong with enthusiasm as they did Calloway. At this writing, the "King of the Trumpeters" is playing at Connie's Inn and his broadcasts to the Coast have a large audience. --- The "Three Brownies," talented coast trout have made a mark in radio, theatrical and pcoast, their native heath, passed through C Broadway. The Misses Brown headed by have signed a contract with Irving Mills and pearances under Mills direction. If luck robburtynity recently. After appearing in a they signed with him for a year's engagement deroging a severe operation. No sooner was similar experience, but she is now on the again and Easterners will have an opportuni singing. The "Three Brownics," talented coast trio of singing sisters, who have made a mark in radio, theatrical and picture circles on the West coast, their native heath, passed through Chicago Sunday enroute to Broadway. The Misses Brown headed by the elder sister, Thelma, have signed a contract with Irving Mills and will make New York appearances under Mills direction. El luck robbed them of a splendid opportunity recently. After appearing in a picture with Ted Lewis, they signed with him for a year's engagement. Mr. Lewis fell ill, undergoing a severe operation. No sooner was he up than Thelma had a similar experience, but she is now on the road to abundant health again and Easterers will have an opportunity to hear their harmony singing. ```markdown ``` According to the latest reports from way, the year-end will find Jimmie Lunce tra very much in the swing of things, d in his own beloved style...starting at Indiana, Friday, Lunceford and his Men Gary, Indiana, Indianapolis, Detroit and will play in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Phila Landing in New York on the 22nd...o will have another try at recording for wards was introduced as a vocalist with day, the Thirteenth. According to the latest reports from down Harold Oxley's way, the year-end will find Jimmie Lunceford and his Orchestra very much in the swing of things, doing his bit musically in his own beloved style...starting at the University of Indiana, Friday, Lunceford and his Men of Music played at Gary, Indiana, Indianapolis, Detroit and Toledo, Ohio; and will play in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia before finally landing in New York on the 22nd...on December 23, they will have another try at recording for Decca...Pauline Edwards was introduced as a vocalist with the orchestra on Friday, the Twelfth. --- Gertrude Calloway, dancer and orchestra Houston night club, says she is not related Harriet of the Clan Calloway but came by bandlady, a native of Jefferson City, Mo., is Her husband, incidentally, is now deceased. Emmett Calloway, brother of Cab and Bla bwing with a band around Philly. That m orchestra leaders of the same name. From New York reports, the popul strong is increasing "by leaps and boun steady engagement and his bi-weekly b lumhia network; from Connie's Inn, on L Louis has always been a favorite w since his singing and trumpet playing over the airwaves, his audience and adr decidedly. Gertrude Calloway, dancer and orchestra leader now playing at a Boston night club, says she is not related to Cab. Blanche, Jean on Harriet of the Clan Calloway but came by her name legally. This landlady, a native of Jefferson City, Mo., is a Calloway by marriage. Her husband, incidentally, is now deceased. Emmett Calloway, brother of Cab and Blanche, is also in the dance swing with a band around Philly. That makes an even half dozen orchestra leaders of the same name. From New York reports, the popularity of Louis Armstrong is increasing "by leaps and bounds" weekly due to his steady engagement and his bi-weekly broadcast over the Columbia network: from Connie's Inn, on Broadway. Louis has always been a favorite with his audience, but since his singing and trumpet playing has been going out over the airwaves, his audience and admirers have increased decidedly. For the first time in his long and rather colorful career, Dusty Fletcher has signed himself over to a manager... Should their screen test prove successful, The Six Spirits of Rhythm and Bessie Smith will next be seen in the flakee version of "Showboat," which as you know will star Paul Ropeson. The Six Spirits of Rhythm are at this writing taking rather an active part in "At Home Abroad."...Town talk has it that Louis Armstrong and his band with Louis Rossell, Sonny Woods, and Bubbie Caston, will soon exit from the din and excitement of Connie's place down there on New York's main highway...Also, "Forgy and Bess," which from our perch up here, is seemingly in for a long successful run, will close city doings within the next five weeks and take to the road, for now my boy, the Theatre Guild is losing a few pennies on it...Baby Simmons will desert the Ungangi Club and Harlem next Wednesday and be off for Europe where she will become more than just a chorus gal in Lew Leslie's new European edition of "Blacknites." They tell us that the Leslie fellow will use all colored principals backgrounded by ofay chorus gals...Nina Maa McKinney will head on all color! I bill at the Orpheum in Newark next week which will maturate an all colored policy for that house on the same style of the Appole Theatre in New York, in place of the seven days run, this house will feature one of eight. Candle Light Parade Ingram, who scored a big hit in the play "Stevedore," and is called by Connolly, "A good actor," is from Northwestern University. According to authentic information received by the writer, Mrs. Connolly is not through with his "souting" for talent, as there still remains some forty parts to be filled. Production is scheduled to start Thursday, January 2. tion of Miss L. N. Fitzhugh. Words of the various carols were flashed on a screen erected on the stage. A candle light parade featured the closing number, "Silent Night." ILLNESS FORCES ROSE McCLENDON TO LEAVE SHOW NEW YORK—Rose McClendon, considered the race's leading actress and appearing currently on Broadway in the Langston Hughes play, "Mulatto," is critically ill with pleuria at Sydenham Hospital where she was received as a patient. Saturday morning. Her condition is verging on pneumonia, physiology announced. Her last appearance on the stage was last Thursday night. The three remaining performances of the week were given by Gertrude Bondhill, white member of the cast. Later her place was filled by Lucille LaVerne, also whose last appearance on Broadway was in 1929, in "Hot Water." NNF MISS CORNELIA MARGARET BERRY AND GRAHAM JACKSON, who entertained President Franklin D. Roosevelt with their music at the Warm Springs House in Warm Springs, Ga., during the President's recent stay at the "Little White House." Miss Berry, pianist, is a graduate of Clarke and Fisk Universities and a teacher in Atlanta public schools while Mr. Graham, tenor, attended the Chicago Musical College, Hampton, Mor house, and Layola Universities. He is also a teacher in Atlanta public schools. Washington Sketch Book by Alvin (Chick) Webb Beginning a column with a joke is usually the most logical way of "starting out on the right foot." And what joke could be more appropriate than a Scotch joke? So here goes. After they had both feasted sumptuously, the waiter brought them the check. Forthwith the two of them sat and talked for a couple of hours. Then the conversation failed and they smok-church events of the New Year. one of them got up and telephoned his wife. "Dinna wait any longer for me, lass," he said. "It looks like a deadlock!" In case you didn't enjoy that one you may get a smile out of the latest "Joe Louis" crack as pulled by the Jewish comedian, Eddie Cantor, last Sunday evening. So here 'tis: Veney, Emanuel Logan, Milton Baddy, James McCaul and Elmer Berry...more power to 'em... Baby Steen, cute offspring of Mr. and Mrs. William Steen, is enteren in a local baby contest...luck to you, baby...Irene Towles who is now a student of Fisk University is expected home for the Yuletid season...When Miner Teachers College defecated the Cardoz Night basketballers, "Pee Wee Gross lost a few precious molar as a result of several rough scrim mages...as this treatise will nex appear until after Santa has paid you all his annual joyful visit—the Washington Sketch Book hap pily extends to each of its reader—the Season's Greetings! "Robin Hood" Will Oper Eddie-Did you know that Joe Louis is a great painter Announcer—You mean a great boxer, don't you Eddie? Eddie-I I said painter. Look how natural he manages to make his opponents look on the canvas. You may be interested in knowing that:— This commentator called the turn correctly on the recent Louis-Uzeudun fight...You may recall that I said in last week's pillar, quote—"A few hours after you read this pillar the referee will have stopped the Louis-Uzucund affair to save the Spaniard from further punishment...and, didn't he?...so, move over, Sam Lacy...Speaking of Louis (as who isn't these days?) brings to mind the fact that he has just been recognized as the Nation's greatest athlete in the year 1935, according to a noted national press poll... "Lin" Mordecai will spend the Xmas holidays in little old New York...while "Eddie" Edmend has returned from the big city to continue his labors for Uncle Samuel...Certainly one of Washington's most ravishing feminine souls, Mary Munez, may sign up with the Garnet-Patterson Community Center girl's basketballers ...Louise Briscoe is convalescing at her Thirteenth Street residence after her recently successful operation at Carson's...The Hawkins brothers, Sonny and Bobby, together with Harold Jackson, of Dunbar fame, will cavort the hardwood floor this winter with the Treasury quintet...The elimination of the Masonic hall as a social center, will revive the old fashioned "house-hops" no end, I'm a-thinking...Good to see Lawrence Hayes back at his columnistic tasks. a militant, dogged and persistent news-hound and student. Hayes's articles are always worth-while reading material... "Bill" Thomas who scribibles a column, monickered "Orchids" is seriously contemplating a change of title...perhaps, if you labeled your stuff, "Brickbats," Bill you would find no end of "material sources" ...The section from First Street and Florida Avenue, Northwest to and inclusive of the South Capitol Street area could properly be named "Beauty Row" for Irna Adams, Ruth Brown, Eloise Warf, and Derothy Laye all live within this community...it seems to me that a fellow who thinks he can write, and answers to the name "Webb" lives in that circle too—it seems to me...Retort proper—Is that supposed to be witty?...Popular Paul Washin had better look to his laurels, for unbeknowningly he is encountering serious opposition from J.L. for Alice Parker's affections. Dukes' Club is worth a rave or two...beginning with a handful of ambitions, young socialites, some two or three years ago, this club has rapidly forged to the front as one of the few remaining club groups hereabouts that guarantee successful affairs with their every attempts...other members of the Dukes are Howard Johnson, John Miller, Thomas Matthews, Jack Craven, Thomas View, Roland THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 27. 1935 Veney, Emanuel Logan, Milton Baddy, James McCaul and Elmer Berry...more power to 'em... Baby Steen, cute offspring of Mr. and Mrs. William Steen, is entered in a local baby contest...luck to you, baby, Irene Towles who is now a student of Fisk University is expected home for the Yu'tetide season...When Miner Teachers' College defeated the Cardozo Night basketballers, "Pee Wee Gross lost a few precious molars as a result of several rough scrimages...as this treatise will next appear until after Santa has paid you all his annual joyful visit—the Washington Sketch Book happily extends to each of its readers—the Season's Greetings! "Robin Hood" Will Open Children's Theatre at Armstrong Saturday "Robin Hood," first of the four plays to be staged by the Children's Theatre Group of the community committee of the Phyllis Wheatley Y.W.C.A., will be held at Armstrong High School auditorium tomorrow (Saturay) at 3 p.m. The play will be the first presentation by the Clare Tree Major Theatre of New York City. All who have played the game of Robin Hood and his Merry Men know that Robin's men were all dressed in Lincoln green, carried longbows made of yew, and shot from them arrows trimmed with the gray-goose feather. They are familiar with Robin's famous horn, that he "wound" as a signal to his band to come to him, and they know of his feud with the greedy Abbot of Emmet Priory and with the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham. Little John, Wat the Tinker, Will Scarlet and Allan a'Dale are all familia figures, while Friar Tuck has friends everywhere. When Robin Hood comes to Washington the well-known figures will all be there, and they will be true to life and to tradition. Robin will wear his horn over his shoulder and will carry his long yewbow. Little John is indeed a giant of a man, and Friar Tuck is as fat and jolly as he is in the stories. The gay antics the merry morris dancing and the happy cining of the outlaws are all included. Bill in New Role While the stars await the start of "The Green Pastures" production, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson is taking his speedy feet into a new role. Bill started rehearsals last week in Hollywood for a co-starring part with Pierre Monetux in a symphony concert. This will be the first time a tap dancer has appeared with a symphony concert. ENTERTAINMENT POSTPONED The Women's Club of St. Luke P.E. Church has postponed its "prize" entertainment from Decem- ber 27 to January 3, it was announced by Dr. Ionia R. Whipper, chairman. Don't expect your wife to cook you first-class meals on an old worn-out stove. 9.000.000 Children There are 36,000,000 children un- der 15 years of age in the United States. One-fourth of them are infected with the germs of tuberculosis. Buy Christmas Seals and help protect them from active disease. CHRISTMAS 1924 NNR Miss Blarche Maxey and sister, Ethelyne, of Memphis, Tenn., are shown in a pose on the campus of the Tennessee A. and I State College. The former teaches in the college and her sister is a student. "The Nativity Story" Portrayed Vividly by Young Actors "The Nativity Story" Portrayed Vividly by Young Actors The pupils from grades. to 6 of the George Bell School, presented a Christmas play entitled "The Nativity Story" in memory of the late Miss Eliza A. Coppage, former auditorium teacher of the school, Friday. The play which consists of pantomime, carol singing and spoken drama, was formerly arranged and presented annually by Miss Coppage. This year it was arranged and directed by Mrs. Florence B. Porter, who was assisted by Mrs. Lucy C. Wilson, Mrs. Estelle C. Williams, and Mrs. Geneva C. Turner, the Misses Jessie B. Parks and Mattie G. Scurlock, R. H. Ashton and J. F. N. Wilkinson. Louise Epps Plays Well A feature of the program was of Jesus, by Louise Epps; a pupil of grade 5A. The other important members of the cast, who deserve much commendation for their fine performance, were Paul Stepney, as reader; David Smith; as Joseph; Sallie Smith; as the Angel of the Lord; and Edward Ross Norris, Norris Clinkscale and Ernest Tucker a the Three Wise Men. The school chorus, directed by Mrs. Estelle C. Williams, with Mrs. Florence B Porter as accompanist, sang the carols in an effective manner. A vocal solo, "Cantique de Noel." was beautifully rendered by Horace T. Wilson. The impressive presentation of the play and the solemnity of the candelight service vividly revived in the minds of the audience the memory of Miss Coppage. ADULT NIGHT SCHOOL TUSKEGEE, Ala.—The Tuskegee Institute Adult Night School one of the institute's many educational services to the community which was opened on October 2 1934, began its second year of work on September 16 of the present school year with an enrollment of nearly 100 adults in attendance. "'Allo, Bill! I 'avent seen you for weeks—' Bill's pal stopped suddenly. "But wat's wrong, man? You're looking seedy. Been ill, eh?" he asked. Bill passed a henry hand across his brow. "No," Bill sighed, "I ain't been ill. It's work wat's doing for me—from 7 in the morning till 6 at night and only one hour off. Think of it, mate!" "Well, well," replied the other. "And 'ow long 'ave you been there?" "I ain't been there yet," retorted Bill. "I "i begin tomorror." Everybody's Weekly JCover New York by Allan McMillan New York City—Manhattan's theatrical colony takes on new life this week, there being an added list of possibilities for the incoming winter season. New York City is also besieged with an unusually long list of European scouts . . . Jeni LeGon, Meeres and Meeres and Nick Long, Jr. are already in London and have begun rehearsals for the new C. B. Cochrane Revisual "Follow The Sun" now scheduled for a December opening . . . Foster and Batie, the famous comedy team, are also in London making preparations for their tour of Europe . . . Adelaide Hall, the scintillating star of musical comedy, is in Paris and from reports gathered here ready to open at the Alhambra Theatre . . . Newest sensation to come into the spotlight is the young female tap dancer, Freda Allman, who has been the big name in the new show at Smalls' Paradise. She's a wow, believe me, and a good chance for some producer . . . Somebody ought to give Ollie Potter (God's gift to the blues) an opportunity on Broadway. Peg Leg Bates, who has been acclaimed in America and Europe as the world's greatest dancing seminism, departs for London this Saturday (Dec. 14) to appear with Lew Leafie's new Continental revue . . . Dramatic critics and publicists are very much alarmed over the present run of "Mulatto", the Langston Hughes problem play, which has more or less outlasted previous predictions. Some are inclined to believe fine acting of Rose McClennon and Chick McKinney responsible . . . Fight fans went on a rampage last week when Mike Jacobs of the 20th Century Club placed tickets on sale for the Joe Louis-Paulino Uzendun fistcuffs at the Garden this coming Friday night. Looks like another sell-out for the squared arena biggies. OBSERVATIONS AT 50th AND BROADWAY: Ethel Waters' name as big as her nonlarity on the sign boards in front of the Winter Garden . . . William C. Handy, heralded far and wide as the "Father of the Blues", now sixty-three and still going strong with his music publishing biz down on the street at 48th and Broadway . . . Music pluggers talking about the sales value of the Don Redmon Orchestra recordings in America and abroad . . . Stepin Fetchit ankling over to the Fox studios to get another big contract (we hope) while already he has made ten weeks of personal appearances in the East with skyrocketing box-office grosses. Knocked Harlem goofy during the past week at the Apollo with his fumy speeches. FLASH: Front page scandal concerning divorce proceedings will break the guitar strings and the drum head of two prominent musicians in the Cab Calloway orchestra if they don't come across with support money for their respective better-halves within ten days. . . Sport fans are keyed up, over the bombings of the Brown Bombers. Negro professional football team coached by Fritz Pollard of Brown University All-American fame. . . Harlem has a new blazing inferno called the Heat Wave and it's a sizzling sinful solon located right next door to a Spiritualist Cult on Seventh Avenue. . . Pete, Peaches and Duke, last year acclaimed as the world's greatest precision dancers (and rightfully so), will inaugurate the new season with an entirely new act—a point of keeping ahead of the pack. . . There goes Mable Garrett, the Connie's Inn dancing honey, dazzling Broadway onlookers with her new set of expensive fox furs. . . Coast reporters plugging Juney Rutledge and Johnny Taylor as Hollywood's most successful dance team verifies my predictions. Bob Nelson, who knows New York as well as any one I know, has been signed by Prexley A. Hypps (he's the big syndicate man) to write features on Negro history. . . a brilliant young man just inside of thirty years who will draw plenty of attention throughout the Universe. . . Tune in any Tuesday or Friday night at eleven o'clock (E.S.T.-C.B.S.) and you will understand why Louis Armstrong is creating such a sensasahun on Broadway, where he appears with his famous orchestra three times nightly at the swanky Connie's Inn in the new edition of "Hot Chocolates" . . . Loads of congrats should go to Rudy Vallee, Walter Winchell, Paul Whiteman, Mark Hellinger, Wallace Berry, Ed Sullivan and Willard Robinson for their uniring efforts in helping Sepia talent up the ladder by guest-starring some of our better known names on their weekly coast-to-coast radio programs. . . Leonard Harper is now in the third week of his rehearsal for the 6th edition of the "Ubangi Follies" slated to premiere within a fortnight. Mae Johnson, Gladys Bently, Avon Long, George Williams and Edna Mee Holly are to be featured. JEWS BLAMED FOR JAZZ MUSIC BY NAZIS BERLIN (ANP).—Shifting of the blame for jazz from the shoulders of Negroes to those of Jews was made in a recent issue of "Stuermer," an anti-semitic periodical of Germany. The article says: "Jazz music hails from the brains of Jewish curb composers, invented at a time when the Jews reigned over the Fatherland and triumphed over German folk songs with their dirty Jewish jokes and ditties. It is quite wrong when people say that jazz hails from the Negroes. The Negro race has nothing to do with jazz, since Africans don't know any jazz music. It's the Jewish race that invented jazz, made to fit the Jewish idea of life with its disharmony and distortion. "The gigantic contrast between German and Nordic music and jazz is the same as the gigantic contrast between a man of the Nordic race and a Jew. A later period will fail to understand how it was possible for the Jews to make German people accept their jazz tunes and jazz dancing. The German people created the biggest composers of all times, such as Johann Strauss, Mozart, Schubert, Haydn, Franz Liszt, Beethoven, Bach, Richard Wagner and many more, and it's a shame that the German nation during two decades had to stand this abominable jazz craze. J Cover by Allan M FROM BROADWAY TO HARLEM New York City—Manhattan's life this week, there being an ad incoming winter season. New York unusually long list of European scouts Meeres and Nick Long, Jr., are all rehearsals for the new C. B. Cochran now scheduled for a December open famous comedy team, are also in their tour of Europe . . . Adelaide musical comedy, is in Paris and from open at the Alhambra Theatre . . . the spotlight is the young female has been the big name in the new a wow, believe me, and a good Somebody ought to give Ollie Potts opportunity on Broadway. Peg Leg Bates, who has been as the world's greatest dancing serenade Saturday (Dec. 14) to appear with revue . . . Dramatic critics and play, which has more or less outloud are inclined to believe fine acting McKinney responsible . . . Fight face when Mike Jacobs of the 20th Cent for the Joe Louis-Paulino Uzende coming Friday night. Looks like an arena biggies. OBSERVATIONS AT 50th ANNAMY name as big as her popularity on Winter Garden . . . William C. Han "Father of the Blues," now sixty-twenty music publishing biz down on way . . . Music pluggers talking at Bedmon Orchestra recordings in A Petchtank anling over to the Fox star (we hope) while already he has manances in the East with rockyckett Harlem goofy during the past fummyisms. FLASH: Front page scandal cover break the guitar strings and the musicians in the Cab Calloway orchid with support money for their rest days . . . Snort fans are keeded up, Bombers, Negro professional football of Brown University All-American blazing inferno called the Heat Way located right next door to a Heat Way Pete, Peaches and Duke, last year, precision dancers (and rightfully season with an entirely new act—pack . . . There goes Mable Gahoney, dazzling Broadway onlooker, fox furs . . . Coast reporters plug Taylor as Hollywood's most successful dictions there. Bob Nelson, who knows New York has been signed by Prexy Albert Man) to write features on Negro man just inside of thirty years with throughout the Universe . . . Tune at eleven o'clock (E.S.T.—C.B.S.) Louis Armstrong is creating such as he appears with his famous orchestra swanky Comie's Inn in the new edits of congrats should go to Ruth Whiteman, Mark Hellinger, Wallace Robinson for their untiring efforts ladder by guest-starring some of our weekly coast-to-coast radio program in the third week of his rehearsal "Ubangi Follies" slated to premiere Gladys Bently, Avon Long, George are to be featured. The Sunday School teacher asked his class to give him the definition of a "pilgrim." One little fellow said: "Please, sir, I think a pilgrim is a man who travels a great deal." This did not exactly suit the teacher, so he said: "Well, I travel about quite a CALL WHEN GRIEF COMES THOMAS FRAZIER AND COMPANY 389 R. I. AVE. N 1213 7796 723TST.N.W N 9847 We have the U.S. Government Contract to bury Soldiers and Sailors for 1934-35 --- Dancing Talent Gets Break in New Flicker, "Rolling Along" HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (ANP)—Singing and dancing talent, recruited from among the finest colored entertainers in America, will be seen in support of Harry Richman and Rochelle Hudson in the Columbia production, "Rolling Along," which Victor Schertzinger is directing. C. B. Johnsin, whose specialty is eccentric dancing, has appeared at noted night clubs and hotels throughout the United States, including the Rendezvous Inn, Kansas City, the Cotton Club, Culver City, California, the Hotel El Regis, in Mexico City, and over the R. K. O. vaudeville circuit in the United States. "Jelly Bean" Johnson, his partner, a comedy dancer, has appeared in the Cotton Club, New York, Les Ambassadors, Paris; the Kit Kat Club, London and over the country's leading vaudeville circuits. His specialty is the alligator crawl" dance; which he does standing on his head. "Beieve It Or Not" Ripley featured "Jelly Bean" on one of his cartoons, for the performer, it was estimated by Ripley, has slid over sixty miles on his head—and still has hair on it! Albert Gibson, a rhythm dancer, has appeared in America, Europe and the Orient, and was a headline attraction at the San Diego Exposition. "Blackbirds" In A colored quartet, Geraldine Harris, David Petillo, Leroy Hunt has theatrical colony takes on new added list of possibilities for the New York City is also besieged with an outcouts . . . Jeni LeGon, Meeres and already in London and have begun drane Revisusical "Follow The Sun" opening . . . Foster and Batie, the London making preparations for side Hall, the scintillating star of from reports gathered here ready to . . . Newest sensation to come into the tap dancer, Freda Allman, who show at Smalls' Paradise. She's chance for some producer . . . better (God's gift to the blues) an acclaimed in America and Europe in Newham, departs for London this with Lew Leslie's new Continental publicists are very much alarmed to . . . the Langston Hughes problem last placed previous predictions. Some of Rose McClennon and Chick Francis went on a rampage last week in Club pressed tickets on sale and fistcuffs at the Garden this another sell-out for the squared AND BROADWAY: Ethel Waters' on the sign boards in front of theandy, heralded far and wide as the three and still going strong with on the street at 48th and Broad-about the sales value of the Don America and abroad . . . Stepin studios to get another big contract made ten weeks of personal appearing box-office grosses. Knocked week at the Apollo with his concerning divorce proceedings will be drum head of two prominent orchestra if they don't come across respective better-halves within ten, over the bombings of the Brown ball team coached by Fritz Pollard man fame . . . Harlem has a newave and it's a sizzling sinful solon musical Cult on Seventh Avenue . . . acclaimed as the world's greatest soy), will inaugurate the new—a point of keeping ahead of the carrett, the Connie's Inn dancing with her new set of expensive inging June Rutledge and Johnny successful dance team verifies my pre-York as well as any one I know, L. Hypps (he's the big syndicate co history . . . a brilliant young who will draw plenty of attention in any Tuesday or Friday night) and you will understand why a sensashun on Broadway, where shestra three times nightly at the edition of "Hot Chocolates" . . . Study Vallee, Walter Winchell. Paul Berry, Ed Sullivan and Willard in helping Sepia talent up the four better known names on their arms . . . Leonard Harper is now arsal for the 6th edition of the movie within a fortnight. Mae Johnson, George Williams and Edna Mae Hobby little, but I'm not a pilgrim." "Oh, sir, but I mean a good man," eagerly replied the little one. Few "Good Times" are worth the loss of four hours' sleep. DREAM BOOKS At all stationery stores and newsstands get the H.P., the Combination, the Success, the Golden, the Emergency and the famous Lucky Star dream book by Prof. Konje. Get these books at once and look up the Christmas specials. Send $1.00 for 1 or $1.20 for any 2 books. No C.O.D.'s Agents write: G. Parris, 87 St. Nicholas Ave.; New York, N.Y. It Gets Break in Rolling Along" and Richard Davis, billed as "The Four Blackbirds," has played the largest vaudeville circuits and has been heard over the air in nation-wide radio broadcasts, featured with Gus Arnheim's band, and has appeared in motion pictures. The team of Eddie Anderson and Jimmy Taylor, comedy entertainers, has been featured in the world's greatest vaudeville houses as well as night clubs and hotels, with the orchestras of Paul Ash and Ben Bernie. Accompanying the colored entertainers who do their specialties in the show boat sequent of "Rolling Along," will be Les Hito's colored orchestra, favorites on coast to coast broadcasts and on phonograph recordings. They will also accompany the popular Harry Richman in his rendition of a number of songs he sings. dition of a number of songs he Supporting Richman and Miss Hudson in "Rolling Along," is a cast which included Walter Connolly, Douglass Dumbrille, Etienne Girardot, Henry Mollison, Wyrley Birch, Victor Killian, Walter Kingsford and Dora Early. A faded umbrella can be spruced up by sponging with a strong so- lution of sweetened tea. Crushed egg shells and soapy water will clean enameled pans. Human beings have three layers of skin, and still they talk about beauty being skin deep. CHRISTMAS 1935 Protect Your Home from Tuberculosis BUY CHRISTMAS SEALS "Ritchie" says: I will sell you a late model used car with out cash down payment. I I you are stead- ly employed. Royal Motor Sales, Inc. 1724 14th St. N.W. Dec. 8619 Are You Lonely? DONT GROW OLD ALONE Join the WASHINGTON SOCIAL CLUB! Receive lots of letters from interested men or women. Write to us at information today! 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Lightweight — L. W. Kyles (Lincoln). Featherweight — A. W. Mtchell (Lincoln). Bantamweight — S. B. Anderson (Lincoln). Flyweight—H. Singer (Hampton). TRACK World Professional Champion Eddie Tolan. National A. A. U. 100-Yard Dash—Jesse Owens 220-Yard Dash—Jesse Owens. Broad Jump—Jesse Owens. 220-Yard Hurdles—Jesse Owens. High Jump—Cornelius Johnson. Pentathlon—Eulace Peacock. FOOTBALL Professional - Brown Bombers. (New York). C.I.A.A.-Morgan. S.I.A.A.-Alabama State. South-Claflin. Mid-West-Kentucky State. Southwest-Texas College. Atlantic High School-Armstrong. (Washington). Washington-Armstrong. D. C. Independent-Yellow-Jackets. BASKETBALL National Scholastic — Roosevelt High, Gary, Ind. National Girls — Tribune Girls (Philadelphia). South Atlantic—Armstrong. Virginia Scholastic — Addison (Roanoke). Southwestern Conference—Wiley. GOLF Professional—Robert (Pat) Ball. Mrs Ella C. Abee. Open — Soloman Hughes. Washington — Harry Jackson. James Williams. South Atlantic High School—Armstrong. TENNIS National Men's Singles-Franklin Jaekson National Women's Singles Miss Ora Washington. National Junior Singles — Ernest McCampbell. National Veterans' Singles—Dr. C. W. Fudlonge. National Men's Doubles—Nathaniel and Franklin Jackson. National Women's Doubles—Miss Ora Washington and Laula Ballard. National Intercollegiate Singles—Harmon Fitch and Miss Myrtle Cranson. Southeastern — Harmon Fitch and Miss Ora Washington. C.I.A.A.—Harmon Fitch, Fitch and Hubert Eason, of J. C. Smith. South Atlantic High School—Dunbar (Washington). Washington, D. C.—Charles Reeder, Dorothy Morgan and Helen Hatton. BASEBALL National—Pittsburgh Crawfords, East-West—West Stars. S.A.A.A. Champions—Claflin. Washington—Georgetown. WRESTLING Heavyweight—Guthrie (Lincoln). 175-Pound Class — Doogan (Lincoln). 165-Pound Class—Moore (Hampton) 145-Pound Class—Freeman (Lincoln). 135-Pound Class—Alexander (Lincoln). 125-Pound Class—Palmer (Lincoln). SWIMMING National A.A.U.—Individual—Morris Jackson, of Washington; Miss Emily Jetter, of New York Team: Francis-Banneker, of Washington. South Atlantic High School—Armstrong, of Washington. City-Wide Champs (Baltimore—Oswald Chissell, Harold Heath, William Hooper, Charles Hansley, Edward Skyles, Elijah Gwyn, Olla Carr. Today's best: One housewife fired her cook because she handled China like Japan—Starke Telegraph --- Several cities are discussing angle and straight parking, while most of the people are "cussing" no parking. Laerte Armstrong, D.C. Youth to Captain 1936 Bison Eleven Fifteen Players Awarded Varsity Letters at Annual Football Banquet; Wright and Parris, Only Two Lettermen, to Leave LaVerte Armstrong, 18-year-old Washington youth, was elected captain of the 1936 Howard University football team at the annual Bison Football Banquet Thursday night. Armstrong, a sophomore student, succeeds Capt Bishop B. Hart of Philadelphia. Formerly an outstanding athlete at Dunbar High School, Armstrong came to Howard in 1933. He played halfback on the gridiron eleven last year and was switched to quarterback where he performed creditably during the past season. 15 Get Letters Preceding the election of Armstrong, fifteen players were awarded the varsity "H" by Professor Frank Coleman, chairman of the board of athletic control, and master of ceremonies at the banquet. Those receiving the insignia were Capt. Bish Hart, Captain-elect La Verne Armstrong, Howard Contee, John Chandle, Francis Fenwick, Robert Gordon, Dennette Harrod, George Jarret, Cedric B. Jessup, Bernard Johnstone, John Oxley, Wendell Darris, Justin Plummer, Berry Williams and Nathanie Wright. Ten of the lettermen who were receiving the varsity "H" for the first time were also awarded sweaters. They were Contee, Fenwick, Chandler, Gordon, Harrod, Jarrett, Jessup, Oxley, Parris and Wright. Dean Davis Speaks Remarks praising the players for their efforts during the 1935 season, and striking an optimistic keynote for a successful season next year, were made by Coach Charles F. West, Dean E. P. Davis of the College of Liberal Arts; and Martin Sutler, president of the "H" Club, who welcomed the lettermen as new members of the varsity organization. Others who spoke briefly wer. Charles Pinderhughes, Harry O. Graves and Jack Young, coaches of Dunbar, Armstrong and Cardozo High Schools, Washington, D. C. respectively, who with their senior members of their respective teams were honor guests at the banquet, and Bernard Cole of Miner Teachers' College. The Rev. Edgar Love led off the ceremonies with the invocation Only Two Seniors Only two to the lettermen will be lost to the squad next year. They are Wendell Parris and Nathaniel Wright. Parris, 173 pound tackle from Greensburg, Pa., have been a member of the football squad for three years. Wright former Armstrong High School player; also played at tackle. "BAER TOUGHEST FOE," LOUIS NEW YORK. — Joe Louis ranks Max Baer first among the opponents he has battled during his unprecedented rise to the heavyweight heights. Just before he left for Detroit following his four-round knockout of Paulino Uczudun in Madison Square Garden Friday night, Louis was asked for his ratings. Without a moment's hesitation he named Baer "Baer took the most punishment before he stayed down" said Louis, "Everybody said Max quit, but I don't quite agree. I know I flung more than 200 punches into his body and face and still he hung on until the last. The others couldn't take it, Baer did. "I had to hit Max six times for every once I hit the others so he is my No. 1 man." Here is the way Joe ranks his opponents: Max Baer, Primo Carrera, Alex Ramage, Patsy Peroni, Alex Borchaux, Paulino Undun, Kingfish* Levinsky and Natie Brown. Tech Nighters, Attention! All members of the Armtrong Night High School basketball team are urged to attend a meeting at 720 Fifth Street, Northwest, tonight (Friday), at 9 o'clock. Those who fail to be on hand are requested to contact James Q. Williams, coach, at that same address by noon tomorrow (Saturday) The importance of this can not be too greatly emphasized, says Mr Williams. BISONS TO PLAY TUSKEGEE IN '36 BISONS TO PLAY TUSKEGEE IN '36 Home and Home Games With Tigers Scheduled by Howard Gridders Howard University's football team will play Tuskegee Institute on the gridiron next fall for the first time since 1912. The Bison eleven is slated to meet the Tuskegee Tigers in the season's opener October 3 at Tuskegee. The Bisons will play the Tigers here November 3, 1937. This will mark the first intersectional clash played by the Howard grid teams within recent years. Returning from the South, the Bisons will launch their C.I.A.A.A campaign against Virginia State at Petersburg, Virginia, on October 17. The 1936 schedule is as follows: October 3, Tuskegee at Tuskegee, Alabama; October 10, open; October 17, Virginia State at Petersburg, Virginia; October 24, West Virginia State, Howard Stadium; October 31, Morgan College (tentative). Howard Stadium; November 7, Hampton Institute at Hampton, Virginia; November 14, Union University, Howard Stadium; November 21, open and November 20 (Thanksgiving Day), Lincoln here. TEACHERS BOW IN CAGE OPENER AT BALTIMORE Miner Floormen No Match for Morgan Bears; Covington Shows to Advantage BALTIMORE, Md — Coach Harold D. Martin's Miner Teacher College basketball team met defeat in its opening game of the season here last Friday night when the strong Morgan College outfitted them to the tune of 45-28. The visiting Teachers were never any match for the Bruins, the score at half being 23-11. That same margin of difference was retained by the locals throughout the second period although the Minerites strove valiantly to get into the running. Lampkin Star Lampkin, veteran center from last year's combination, shared the limelight with Smith, a teammate in the matter of scoring. Both counted 9 points. Cole and McNell were best, with 7 points each, for the losers. The floorwork of Covington stood out in the invaders' play, while the guarding of Dorsey of the Bears was superb. Golden Tigers Face 10 Grid Foes in 1936 TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, Ala. —The Tuskegee Institute football team will play a ten-game schedule during the season of 1936, it was made known today by the Committee on the Regulation of Athletics at the Institute. Only one new team, Howard University, Washington, D.C., will be met next year. Howard will come to the Bow. Two Bison Basketers Banned by CIAA Joe Sewall and Tom, Reed, veteran cage players of the Howard University championship basketball team, were declared ineligible for future participation in C.I.A.A. contests, in a ruling issued at the annual meeting at Charlotte, N.C., last week-end. Sewall and Reed, along with Larry Elench and Martin Free, of Lincoln, were barred because of having engaged in an interracial game during last season. Economizing these days simply means feeding the stomach less food and feeding the gas tank more gas. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1935 BISON BASKETBALL WIN OVER WILLS SEASON TO OPEN STARTED PAULINO NEXT THURSDAY ON FISTIC RISE The World Of Sport In Short By F. M. Davis South Carolina State Five Will Furnish Initial Opposition Howard University's varsity basketball team will launch its 1386 court schedule Thursday, January 2, in the university gymnasium when the South Carolina A. and M College quint will be encountered. Coach Johnny Burr's Bisons, C. I. A. A. champions for the past two years, have one of the hardest cards in the history of the game at the Hilltop institution. Twenty games are on the tentative schedule, announced by Athletic Director Clarence W. Davis, this week. In addition, two games with Lincoln University, traditional' foes of the Bisons, are in the making and a probable tilt with the Mexico Y.M.C.A. Five looms Haya Long Home Stand Have Long Home Stand In defense of their championship, the Bisons will open the conference schedule with Union at Richmond, January 11, then take on Hampton, Virginia State and Union again before commencing a long home stand of nine games. Under the guidance of Coach Burr and Assistant Coach Gallie Hall, the Bison squad has been drilling daily in preparation for the initial fracas. With Captain Willie Wynne, William Brown, Herbie Jones, Freck Honest, forwards; Millard (Bootnose) Williams; Justin Plummer; Pie Hampton; guards; all veterans of last year's stellar combination back; the only problem for Coach Burr appears to be the pivot post. Tommy Reid, lanky guard on the 1933 titular aggregation, has returned to the court this season and in all probability, will solve this problem for the Bison mentor. Art Carter, another member of the '33 print has reported for practice and will for one of the forward positions. January 2 - South Carolina A. and M. here " 10 - Virginia Union (There) " 11 - Hampton Institute (There) " 15 - Virginia State (There) February 3-Virginia State (Here) " 5-Morgan (Here)—Tentative " 7-Alabama State (Here) " 10-North Carolina State (Here) " 12-Bluefield (Here) " 15-St. Paul (Here) " 15-Hampton (Here) " 17-Shaw University (Here) " 20-A. and T. College (Here) " 22-Lincoln (Orange, N. J.) " 26-St. Paul (There) " 27-North Carolina A. and T. There) " 28-Shaw (There) " 29-North Carolina State (There) The World Of By F. M 一 FORGET ABOUT TUE OLYMPIC BOYCOTT Now tht the Amateur Athletic Union has voted positively for American participation in the 1936 Olympics at Berlin, and further opposition to sending U. S. athletes abroad is all silly and absurd as an all-American football team. Leading prospective members of color have okayed going to Germany. The cry of boycott has been raised by individuals and organizations old enough to know better trooping along behind white opponents of participation in a "metoo-boss" manner—and on the grounds of racial discrimination, of all things! Judging by the actual experiences of such stars as Eddie Tolan and Eulace Peacock who have run in Germany since it became Nazi, sundown members of the 1936 squad will receive treatment in Berlin that would lead to lynching in such 100 per cent American villages as Atlanta, Birmingham or New Orleans. Even in such great centers of freedom and enlightenment as Chicago and New York, it is no secret that Negro members of an athletic squad have on occasion been quartered to themselves because of the attitude of hostiles where white team members stayed. When Michigan met Southern football teams, Willis Ward set on the bench as everybody knows. This year Dwight Reed was conspicuously abent when Minnesota played Tulane. Of course this couldn't be discrimination. It seems to me Negro protests should be on the grounds that colored athletes in Berlin are likely to receive such unprejudiced treatment as to make them so disgusting with rank segregation and Jim Crow they would rather not return to the land of the Stars and Stripes, the two Beros—Scotts and the senator from Idaho—and Amendments 13, 14 and 15. There are too many things of more vital interest to the race Basque's Defeat of"Brown Panther" 8 Years Ago Was Stepping Stone NEW YORK, (ANP—Eight years ago, your correspondent saw Paulino Uzeudun start his rise in the pugilistic world by knocking out a widely touted Negro fighter, Harry Wills. Over at Ebbetts Field, one night in August, Wills, then at the end of his string, met the rising Basquand in the fourth round, succeeded to a swinging overhand right. Unaware of Fate Little did Uzeudun know that fourth round would prove his undoing. For it was the same round in which Louis; another Negro fighter; came through with a whizzing right to end the ring career of one of the gamest fighters the world has ever seen. Thus a Negro started Paulino's fistic career in the big time, and a Negro ended it, both his rise and fall coming in the same round, the fatal fourth. Paulino Never Drew Color Line in Ring NEW YORK (ANP)—Joe Louis was the third colored fighters met by Paulino Uzedun. The first. Harry Wills, at the end of his rope, was knocked out by the Spaniard; his second meeting was with George Godfrey, who won from Paulino. At no time has Paulino drawn the color line, and neither has he ever accused of laying down in any fight. Devices Joe and Marva Are "Blessed-Eventing" CHICAGO (ANP) — Contrary to reports published last week in out-of-town newspapers, Joe Louis and his wife, the former Marva Trotter, are not yet "blessed-eventing." At least so, said Miss Gladys Trotter, sister of Marva. "I have not seen my sister for three weeks," the young woman stated Friday, "but both Joe and Marva are due back here tomorrow. I am absolutely positive that Marva has not started expecting a "blessed event" since I saw her last." When reason fails, use your nerve than yawping in echo of hypocritical agitators who have yet to by either word or deed advocate the lowering of jim crow sufficiently to permit an Olympic aspirant to compete with white candidates at the Universities of Florida, Kentucky or Mississippi. Let's drop this boycott idea. Its dusky adherents merely offer proof they would have difficulty in holding their own in mental competition with an imbecile gnat. ODDS AND ENDS The naming of Joe Louis as the outstanding athlete of 1955 was something that could hardly be avoided. He is the most constantly publicised athlete America has seen in many days. Newspapers and magazines all feature his career. For two consecutive issues Colliers magazine had stories using the Louis-Baer fight as a background in which the Detroit Destroyer was mentioned. Chicago knew about him all along, but it took his knocout of Lee Ramage in the Windy City early in 1935 to force him into the national spotlight. Plenty Seats Available For Bison Court Tilt For the first time since the Bison captured the C. I. A. A. basketball championship back in 1836, there will be plenty of available seats at the season's opening game. Thursday night, between the Bison championship quint and the South Carolina A. M. College five. The reason? Yeh, you guessed it! Over 75 per cent of the Howard student body will usually oppose the majority of sats in the gymnasium will still be vacationing thus leaving plenty of available seats for city fans who have been forced to stand while watching the Bison in action in the past. Kearns Says Jack Dempsey Could Have Stopped Louis in 4 Rounds Former Manager of Manassa Mauler Holds Strong Belief Bomber Would Not Last With One-Time Champ and Conqueror of Willard; Praises Joe H. U. COACH BAGS DEER DURING HUNT Dr. Charles West and Party Spend 10 Days in Pennsylvania Dr. Charles West, Howard University football coach, has returned to Alexandria after visiting his parents; Mr. and Mrs. William B. Wert of Washington; Pa. A greater portion of his visit was spent hunting deer. West was an outstanding football player while a student at the Washington and Jefferson University which is located in Pennsylvania and in 1923 and 1924 he was winner of the national pentathlon track championship. The football team at West was first coached by West in 1928 and again in 1934-35. Having spent several days at the home of his parents, West joined a party at a camp in Potter County to hunt deer. The hunting lodge is maintained by sportsman from Washington and Pittsburgh. There were ten in the party and the gaming venture lasted ten days. The kill for the party amounted to four bucks and two doe. Before leaving for Alexandria Dr. West bagged a seven point deer, which was brought to Alexandria and was hung from a tree in front of his office where it was viewed by the many passers by. BRADDOCK READY TO DEFEND TITLE AGAINST LOUIS World Champion Says He Will Meet Bomber If Schmeling "Fades-Out" NEW YORK. — James J. Bradrock, heavyweight champion of the world, may revise his former plans and instead of waiting until next September to defend his title, he may enter the ring in June against Joe Louis. Of course, this all depends on whether Max Schmeling returns to this country next spring and carries out his agreement to fight Louis sometime in June at Yankee stadium. Schmeling's Return Doubled It is almost general belief around here these days that Schmeling will never return to this country for his bout with Louis. Especially after what he saw at Madison Square Garden when the Bomber blasted Paulino Uzendun into discard in four rounds. If this should happen, Joe Gould, Bradock's manager, states, emphatically that the champion will defend his title against Louis Infact, Bradock is anxious to take on Louis and will surely change his plans if a hitch occurs in the proposed Louis-Schmeling scrap. There are few sorrows, however poignant, in which a good income is of no avail. -- Logan Pearstall Smith. Ye Olde Cock Crows 419 207 633 972 560 727 021 559 327 806 428 215 BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL BASKETBALL SEASON'S OPENING GAME Howard vs.S.C.A. & M.College CIAA Champions Strong Contenders for the Southern Conference Title Thursday, Jan. 2, 1936 Howard University Gymnasium Game Starts at 8:30 P.M. ADMISSION ... 40 CENTS CHICAGO, Ill.—Asked to compare Joe Louis, the brown boy who has created the greatest furore in boxing circles since the days of Jack Dempsey, with Dempsey himself, Jack Kearns former manager of the Manassa Mauler, told newspaper men, late last week on his arrival in this city, "Louis wouldn't last four rounds with the Dempsey of old." Kearns blew into Chicago with Hank Bath, his new "find" whom he romised to turn up as the "white hope of the era." It was a few days short of eighteen years ago that Kearns arrived from the West (Colorado) with Dempsey. He remained those who greeted him of this fact and referred to his charm as the second Dempsey and "saviour of the white man's cause." Only One Dempsey Questioned about the merits of Louis and Dempsey and his opinion of the outcome of a fight between them when Dempsey was in his prime, Kearns said: "I have seen Louis fight and make no mistake about the fact that he is a great one. But I shouldn't have to tell you that there was only one Dempsey. They don't seem to know what Louis will do under fire, because no one has had nerve enough yet to stand up and battle him. "Dempsey took the hard way to his championship. He proved what he could do under fire before he began to rise. You remember that night in the old ball park at San Francisco when Gunboat Smith landed that right hand on Dempsey's chin and Dempsey came on to fairly chase the Gunner out of the ring. "Not until we got back to the dressing room did we ever know that Dammes had fought the rest of that fight completely out of his head. He thought he had been knocked out. "Don't tell me that Louis has that kind of fighting heart. No one ever had in the fight came, and I've been meekening around it for a lot longer than I care to admit." 'House Card Tough ATLANTA, Ga.—With 22 candidates for the varsity team out out for practice and with seven of last year's letter men back for the season. Morehouse College faces a strenuous basketball season, which begins January 4 and includes sixteen conference games. N.Y. GARDEN SEEKS ANOTHER LOUIS NEW YORK — Thirty young boxers have been signed for a tourney by Madison Square Garden officials who hope to discover in the bunch one capable of making the progress—in his division—that has been the lot of Joe Louis. The tourney is slated for tonight (Friday). The group includes four heavies six light-heavy-weight six middleweight, eight welterweight and six lightweight. Among the most promising are Eddie Blunt and Roy Williams, heavies; Leo Duncan, a light heavy; Eddie Saxon, a middleweight; Dewey (Dewy-Dab) Anderson and Bob Perry, welterweights and Tiger Taylor, a lightweight. Sport Scripts Sport Scripts By ART CARTER As the year, 1935, a banner twelve-month period in Negro athletics, comes to a glorious finis, we love to recall the numerous scenes, events, happenings and games which have made the sport news of the Old Year, in retrospect, the conductor of Scripps scribbles a few of the events which have been chronicled here; Miner Teachers' College surprising defeat of Virginia State's quint and late, the Howard University Five.....that 40-39 court victory Howard eked out over Virginia State in the Howard gym last February.....Coach Johnny Burr's glee as the Bisons captured their second consecutive C.I.A.A. basketball chapionship.....the Alpha-Omega floor tilt which subsequently was the basis for an eligibility controversy over conference players' participation in fraternity basketball games.....Armstrong High School's winning of the South Atlantic High School Conference and city basketball championship.....Cardozo High School's upset of Dunbar in the city court series. Two days of thrilling high school basketball at the annual Virginia State tournament...the untimely death of Coach "Sunny Jim" Barnes, young coach and athletic director at Virginia State College...thrills and spills at the Penn Rays in Philadelphia as Willis Ward, oneman Michigan track team, Eulace Peacock, Temple University all-around star, Ben Johnson, Columbia University speedster, and Vaughn Mason, Pennsylvania middle-distance, topped the list of brilliant performers and Edgar Lee, then Union University harrier, faltered in the long steeplechase...the one-mile duals between Eddie Linscomb, Hampton Institute track captain, and Edgar Lee, Washington youth, at the Howard track meet and later at the C.I.A.A. championship held at Hampton...the record-breaking feats of Kenner and Harred Armstrong athletes, at the Hampton meet... Joe Louis, the Detroit Destroyer, stalking and pounding to a bloody mass of humanity the ponderous form of Primo Carneva in Yankee Stadium.....Charlie Brown hurling a no-bit, no-run game in the District Playground softball league.....Cardozo Playground annexing its sixth straight track and field championship in the playground finals.....the hard driving Franklin Jackson of Tuckkeegee disposing of Harmon Fitch chop-stroke art and collegiate champion, for the national singles title in the A. T. A. tennis championships at West Virginia State College.....Ora Washington continuing her perennial mastery over the femme net wieders.....Joe Louis taking a Club's boxing card at Griffith Stadium, watching Jesse Owbow at the Ellis-Lincoln Athletics and then watching the Ohio State flash smirk down the cinder path at Howard Stadium with his beautiful, phantom stride carrying him yards in front of Barry Williams, Leroy Scurr and Jimmy Herrod, local speedsters... marvel, only five months, out of the hospital where he underwent an appendicitis operation trying to retain individual honors in the A.A. U. swimming championships at Banneker pool... Frank Perkins, veteran tennis player, taking all the youngsters into camp to win the singles crown at the Bison Athletic Club's first annual tournament... the Peters Sisters, Roumaine and Margaret, dominating the women's division... Joe Louis ending for all time the fictive career of Max Baer with nearly 85,000 witnesses in the stands at Yankee Stadium... 'Kegee Athletic Officials Close With Fete TUSKEEGE INSTITUTE. Ala. The last meeting of the 1935 season of the Tuskegee Institute football coaches, officials and technicians association closed with a dinner at the College Inn on last Saturday. Pictures Tell Story of the Year 1935 in Sports 29 DUNBAR ARMSTRONG ARMSTRONG ARMSTRONG CARDOZA Three Armstrong High School basketers were chosen to the 1935 All-High cage team selected by sports writers of the Washington Tribune last Spring. One Dunbar and one Cardozo player rounded cut the mythical aggregation. Holding balls are, left to right. Wee Willie Watts, Armstrong, and Raleigh Hawkins, Cardozo. Standing, left to right, are Maurice Jackson, Armstrong, Frank Fenwick, Dunbar, and Herman Watley. Armstrong Three Armstrong High School basketers were chosen to the 1935 All-High cage team selected by sports writers of the Washington Tribune last Spring. One Dunbar and one Cardozo player rounded cut the mythical aggregation. Holding balls are, left to right. Wee Willie Watts, Armstrong, and Raleigh Hawkins, Cardozo. Standing, left to right, are Maurice Jackson, Armstrong, Frank Fenwick, Dunbar, and Herman Watley. Armstrong D. C. Gridder Makes Good at Virginia State State-Howard University football game showing Henry (Reds) Briscoe, former Ediron star, (No. 13) 'trucking for a sizable gain around the Bison right flank the Petersburg school, was an outstanding ground gainer for the Trojan 43 Scene from the Virgin's State-Howard University football game showing Henry (Reds) Briscoe, former Armstrong High School gridiron star, (No. 13) trucking for a sizable gain around the Bison right fank. Briscoe, a freshman at the Petersburg school, was an outstanding ground gainer for the Trojans throughout the season. --- He's the Champ 1 He Continues Winning Pace 1930 premier pitcher in colored baseball for he past three years. found his way into the hearts of fans from coast to coast again during 1935. Although he spent most of his time in the midwest wih Kansas City Monarchs, eastern fans were aware of the fact that the speed-ball artist, formerly with the Pittsburgh Crawfords, had lost none of his cunning. I seven times national women's tennis champion, snapped in the midst of turn of a volley at Petersburg, Va., where she scored her annual Southeastern triumph. Miss Washington also excels as a member of the Philadelphia Tribune national girls basketball champion team. Boston Tar Baby Downed Twice—But A always came up smiling. This most popular of all-time colored prize fighters was floored two times during the year just closed, but each time he came up for more. The picture above was taken before his face from an eye operation. He was later downed by a bullet. He is now working in New York. EYRE SATCH, New York City star racceter, is show embraced by Harmon Fitch, Winston-Salem collegiate sensation, just prior to their thrilling 5-set match at Peterburg, Va., in which Fitch took the measure of the New Yorker to cop the Southeastern tennis championships. EYRE SATCH, New York City star racceter, is show embraced by Harmon Fitch, Winston-Salem collegiate sensation, just prior to their thrilling 5-set match at Peterburg, Va., in which Fitch took the measure of the New Yorker to cop the Southeastern tennis championships. OTTIS THOMAS, Arkansas-born. Chicago-raised boxer who has been traveling at a rapid clip up the road to the "Prim- rose path" of fistiana. Thomas, who is being hailed as a second Joe Louis, is following fast in the wake of the Brown Bomber. Like Louis he is a graduate of Golden Gloves ranks. And like Louis he has won his first four fights since turning professional in June. And like Louis he has beaten Chuck Weim- er. And like Louis he had trouble with Adolph Waiter. Waiter lost to Louis but gained a draw with Thomas. Thrills for Fans of Color at Chicago at the annual East-West baseball classic, staged at Comiskey, the many exciting plays that went to make up a fast game decision when Mule Sutles, former Washington Pilot player with two men on bases. THE BASEBALL CENTER The above shot taken at the annual East-West baseball classic, staged at Comiskey Park, Chicago, last August, shows one of the many exciting plays that want to make up a fast game between all stars. The West team copped the decision when Mule Sukies, former Washington Pilot player, knocked a home run with two men on bases. The Brown Bomber and His Board of Strategy --- THE FIGHT POMPTON LAKES, N.J.—Here is Joe Louis, of Detroit and environs and the men who are dir- ing him along the path to pugilistic fame—Left to right: Juli Black Jack Blackburn Joe Louis. John Rqborough and Russell Cowan. "Isle of Paradise Only 1 Day a Screen Story to Take Patro Miles from New York I Customs Remain A "Isle of Paradise" to be Shown Only 1 Day at the Dunbar Screen Story to Take Patrons of Little Theatre 15,000 Miles from New York Into Strange Land Where Customs Remain As Primitive As Ever The Dunbar Theatre, Seventh and T Streets, Northwest, will show "Isle of Paradise," on Tuesday, December 31. A one-day showing is all that is promised for a strange fascinating picture. For those who have forgotten to go on vacation, weight man on that Bali, some fifteen thousand miles from New York, is an island of volcanic origin, close to the eastern end of Java. A million natives and, perhaps, one hundred whites, inhabit this tropic wonderland which is no larger than our own state of Delaware. But enough of statistics. dise," for it abounds in natural beauty that the screen has not recorded elsewhere. Life, too, on Bali suggests a modern conception of Eden, for here there are no depressions, no commerce, no artificiality, no civilization. Here is a life that is free, simple, beautiful; a life that has no cares, no want. The Balinese, lacking much that we are wont to call "advanced," have, however, a highly developed artistic talent that is reflected in their magnificent temples and in the spectacular shrines that they destroy in their elaborate cremation ceremonies. It is perhaps the one "Iisle of Paradise" is a fitting title for this truly entrancing picture of the work-a-day life of the beautiful and artistic descendants of the Hindus, who, despite their allegiance to the Dutch, have preserved their picturesque old customs. Bali is, indeed, an "Isle of Para- That's What He's Talkin' About CBS Easily the most popular among Negro radio artists for 1935, Waller takes time off from his microphone duties to lead a current revue at the Howard. Waller and his band will be heard in two gala midnight shows in addition to the regular run. HOWARD 1 Week Beginning Friday, Dec. 27 FOURTEEN diss," for it abounds in natural beauty that the screen has not recored elsewhere. Life, too, on Bali suggests a modern conception of Eden, for here there are no depressions, no commerce, no artificiality, no civilization. Here is a life that is free, simple, beautiful; a life that has no cares, no want. The Balinese, lacking much that we are wont to call "advanced," have, however, a highly developed artistic talent that is reflected in their magnificent temples and in the spectacular shrines that they destroy in their elaborate cremation ceremonies. It is, perhaps, the one land in all the world where artists and skilled craftsmen are enshrined as minor gods. Words can never quite paint pictures. Only a view of "Isle of Paradise" can show you the beauties of the one last Eden that has wiltstood the ravages of civilization. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1935 STAGE and SCREEN THE FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE Clark Gable, John Harrington, Charles Laughton in "Mutiny on the Bounty" Audiences at Lincoln Theatre to see thrilling visual maritime history, displeasing terrifying mutiny of 17 document of one of the most notable chapters of 37 aboard H.M.S. Bounty, and adventures of its shipwrecked crew. "Harmful Little Armful" Of Radio on Howard Stage "Fats" Waller and His Orchestra Lead Bevy of Stars Carded for Gala Holiday Show at T Street House; Two Midnight Shows Listed for Busy Week The most thrilling adventure of handful of mutineers. DUNBAR Seventh & T Sta. Northwest North 5224 THEATRE SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY DEC. 28, 28, 30 BUCK JONES in “OUTLAWED GUNS” with Ruth Channing Chap. 1—“MYSTERY MOUNTAIN” (Starring Ken Maynard) R.K.O. COMEDY CARTOON TUESDAY 1 DAY ONLY DEC. 31 A thrilling sound motion picture epic of romantic BALI “ISLE OF PARADISE” RUSS COLUMBO in “WAKE UP AND DREAM” with June Knight WED., THURS., FRI. 1936 JAN. 1, 2, 3 TIM McCOY in “THE MAN FROM GUNTOWN” with Billie Seward and Rex Lease Thurs. and Fri., Chap. 10—“CALL OF THE SAVAGE” (Starring Noah Beery, Jr.) COMEDY — CARTOON, “THE HARE and THE TORTOISE” Beginning Friday, the Howard Theatre presents Fats Waller, famous radio and recording artist, with his Columbia Broadcasting Orchestra, supported by an al-star musical revue with a cast of 40. Included in the cast will be Minta Cato, Tootie and Al, Silly Gooding, Jerry and Turk, A. Viga', Swann and Lee, and 14 dancing girls. Waller, undoubtedly the most versatile artist in radio today, could depend on any of his several Laughton, Gabriel "Mutiny on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayo's Strat Group in Sterling Dram More Than a Year The most thrilling adventure of the Eighteenth Century now becomes the greatest adventure of the Twentieth Century. If the motion picture camera had been in practical use 150 years ago, no more authentic nor thrilling record of the amazing exploits of H.M.S. Bounty and the historical mutiny could have been recorded than will be seen in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's saga of the seas, "Mutiny on the Bounty," which opens at the Lincoln Theatre Wednesday, January 8 The camera magic of a modern story-telling art, born of light and mechanical genius, will take the world on that heart-stirring voyage. Perils and Hardships Adventure loving men again lived the perils of angry seas.... the silent suffering of tyranny.... the heartbreak of loneliness to re-create this immortal struggle of a DUNBA accomplishments to achieve star- dom. His musical successes, "Honeysuckle Rose," "Aint Misbe- having," and "I've Got Rhythm." have made Fats Waller one of the leading writers of music in the nation. There will be two midnight shows at the Howard, one Sat- day, December 28, and the other a New Year's eve midnight show. Reserve your seats now by calling Decatur 5250. able, Tone Lead the Bounty" Cast longest Male Trio Tops Actor ma Coming to Lincoln; car in The Making handful of mutineers. Director Frank Lloyd and an in- trepid craw of screen workmen sailed the storm-ridden South Seas over the same dangerous rout sailed by H.M.S. Bounty, to go absolute warfare scenes for this new Living G. The attack Pacific cast shipbuilders, using the original plans of the Bounty, constructed an absolute replica of the picturesque matty ship used in the picture Preparation of the screen play, the vast amount of research necessary and the selection of the unprecedented cast required more than a year Rex Ingram in Hollywood HOLLYWOOD.—Rex. Ingram, the actor who is to play the part of "De Lawd" in "Green Pastures" on the screen arrived in Hollywood this week. AR Seventh & T Sta. Northwest North 5224 Edward G. Robinson Miriam Hopkins Edward G. Robinson, whose rise to fame in the past three years has been notting short of spectacular, occupies the principal role in the picture, "Barbary Coast," which began a week's run at the Lincoln Theatre Wednesday. With him are Hopkins and Joel McCrea. In the photoplay, Robinson is the proprietor of a notorious cafe, the "Bella Dona," where Miriam Hopkins is the queen. Men fall for her by the dozens and the maner in which she, in turn, falls for one man is woven into a fascinating story. Mrs. Johnsing—"Can't stay long. Mrs. Snow. I just come to see ef yo' wouldn't join de mission band." Mrs. Snow—"Fo' de lan' sake honey, doan come to me! I can't even play a mouf organ!"—Ex. REPU 1343 You S NOW P --- LAST DAY, DEC. 31 EDWARD ARNOLD in Doncicsky's immortal CRIME and PUNISHMENT with PETER LORRE Marian Marsh Robert Allen A HOTCHA MUSICAL RHYTHM SHORT WITH THIS CAST OF COLORED FAVORITES Buck & Bubbles — Avis Andrews "Pork Chops" — Cook & Brown NORMAN ASTWOOD, Master of Ceremonies. AND A LINE OF GIRLS FROM THE COTTON CLUB Saturday ONLY—CHAPTER No. 2. "THE MIRACLE RIDER" Starring TOM MIX Edward Arnold Peter Larre Marion Marsh Two stars. one who appeared in "Mad Love," the other who will HE FOUGHT FOR THE RIGHT TO LIVE ... AND LOVE! Cast of thousands in M-G-M's $2,000,000 film sensation! Mutiny ON THE BOUNTY Starring Charles LAUGHTON Clark GABLE with FRANCHOT TONE A Frank Lloyd Production Metro Goldwyn-Mayer Beginning WED., JAN. 8th AT THE Lincoln BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL this work ,5 team action at crime and said by "Metropolitan" Lawrence Tibbett Virginia Bruce long we remembered by his work in "Diamond Jim Brady, 5 team up for the current attraction at the Republic Theatre. "Crime and punishment." Co-starring and both said by many to be at their best, are Peter Lorre and Edward Arnold. The girl in the picture is Marion Marsh. The story dwells on the causes and effects of a murder and the manner in which the murderer is finally apprehended for the crime. He is a man of high intelligence who sets about coldly and calculatingly to commit the perfect crim. But he does not figure on his conscience which ultimately tricks him. RAPHAEL RAPHAEL A Lichtman Theatre 9th St., near O. N. W. SUNDAY-MONDAY-TUESDAY DECEMBER 29, 30, 31 DICK POWELL and RUBY KEELER In "Sh'pmates Forever" SUNDAY-TUESDAY DECEMBER 29, 30, 31 K POWELL and BY KEELER In "States Forever" With Be 15 Sunda "NEW AM WEDN AMATEUR NIGHT AT 9 P.M. WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY JANUARY 1, 2 WARNER OLAND In WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY JANUARY 1. 2 "Stormy" With Noah Beery, Jr. and Jean Rogers FRIDAY-SATURDAY JANUARY 3, 4 KERMIT MAYNARD In "Timber War" Also Chapter No. 11 "THE PHANTOM EMPIRE" BOOK 1433 U STRE NOW P "Stormy" With Beery, Jr. and Sean Rogers SURDAY JANUARY 3, 4 NT MAYNARD In Amber War" Chapter No. 11 "ANTOM EMPIRE" OOKE 1433 U STREET, N.W. NOW PLAY OKER T 1433 U STREET, N.W. N PLAYING LAST DAY, DEC. 31 Triumph or A SINGER ALWAY umph or failure SINGER ALWAYS FA or failure... ALWAYS FALLS IN LOVE! Triumph or failure... A SINGER ALWAYS FALLS IN LOVE! THRILL TO THE MIGHTY VOICE OF TIBBETT! TIBBETT in METRO METROPO DARRYL F. ZANUCK 20th CENTURY PRODUCTION Presented by Joseph M. Schenck Directed by Richard Rolelsawb --- LINCOLN 1215 YOU STREET, N.W. NOW PLAYING LAST DAY, DEC. 31 SAMUEL GOLDWYN presents Barbary Coast Screensaver by Charles Moggether and Ben Nocht EDW. G. ROBINSON MIRIAM HOPKINS JOEL McCREA A THRILLING DRAMA OF THE WORLD'S MOST WICKED CITY! "Metropolitan," a drama of the life of a young singer is the featured production at the Booker T Theatre currently. Appropriately enough, the singer in question is none other than Lawrence Tibbett, the nation's leading baritone BROADWAY THEATRE FRIDAY-SATURDAY JAN. 3, 4 JOHN WAYNE SUNDAY-MONDAY-TUESDAY DECEMBER 29 30, 31 "Broadway Melody of 1936" With Eleanor Powell, Jack Benny and Robert Taylor 15 STARS! 200 GIRLS! Sunday and Monday—Chapter No. 9 "NEW ADVENTURES OF TARZAN" TUESDAY "Charlie Chan in Shanghai" Also Chapter No. 9 "THE ROARING WEST" Starring BUCK JONES THRILL TO THE MIGHTY VOICE OF TIBBETT! VIRGINIA BRUCE ALICE BRADY CESAR ROMERO THURSTON HALL LUIS ALBERNI Red Cross and School Aid Families BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL NEEDY FAMILIES AIDED BY JUNIOR RED CROSS GROUP Baskets Distributed and Veterans in Hospital Are Remembered The December meeting of the Junior Red Cross met at the District Red Cross Chapter Building on Saturday morning. Very interesting reports on the Thanksgiving activities were made by the representatives of 24 schools. Many baskets of food, supplies and clothing were distributed to the needy, and menu covers had been sent to the Veterans' Hospital at Tuskegee. Mrs. Ora W. Spivey announced that the District Chapter had contributed $18 to purchase material for garments to be made for needy children in Divisions 10-13. The clothing will be turned over to the Parent-Teacher Association by the Red Cross Chapter. Mrs. Dorothy Miller, chairman of the Student Aid Committee is in charge of garment making and distribution. The special work of the council at this meeting was preparing cards for hospitals and Tuskegee Institute. The following visitors were in attendance: Miss H C. Brown, teacher from Wormley School; Miss D. E. Fortune, teacher from Grimke school; Miss Ivaline Maxwell, teacher from Payne school; Mrs. Edith Stratton and Mrs. Lucy Hall, parents. Elementary school pupils desiring to open a correspondence with Argentine may secure an album sent from Argentine by applying to Mrs. Spivey. The next meeting will be January 11. 30 Capable Scholars For Important Posts Cited In Report (By G. James Fleming for ANP) The outstanding need of Howard University at this moment is the securing of 30 capable scholars for social staff, pointed out Dr. Mor-important positions on the profes-decai W. Johnson, president, in his annual report to the Secretary of the Interior which was made public a few days ago together with other reports sent to President Roosevelt by Harold Ickes, Secretary of the Interior. "All other programs are subsidiary to, and wait upon, this for their fullest effectiveness". Dr. Johnson maintains. He reveals that under the 10-year plan under which the university is operating and which has six more years to run, the university should have 60 full professors on its staff whereas it now has only 32. The entire teaching faculty numbers 241 persons. "The instructional staff of 241 persons, representing a full-time equivalent of 156 teachers, was approximately adequate for the student body, and with two exceptions, had approximated the student-teacher ratio set-up in the 10-year program of advance for each major division of instruction," Dr. Johnson reports. "Excessive teaching hours and class numbers had been reduced to a minimum", he continues, "and by far the major portion of instruction was given by teachers under conditions favorable for adequate attention to the individual student. The teaching staff had but slightly passed the half-way mark in maturity, however, as indicated by the program objectives, there being a manifest need for an addition of 30 mature teachers in the professorial rank." Interest in further study and advancement in their particular fields marked the character of the faculty, the reference on scholarly interests of the faculty shows. Sadie, the stenog; says that if wives knew what stenographers really think of their bosses, the wives wouldn't be a particle jealous. CALL ★ WHEN GRIEF COMES THOMAS FRAZIER AND COMPANY 389 R.I. AVE ★ N 1213 7796 27 TST.N.W. .9847 We have the U.S. Government Contract to bury Soldiers and Sailors for 1934-35 The Black X It is said—No one is truly unassailable is gone: Joe Rivmu extends sincere Yuletide gies of the "Starlight Patrol." Xmas Facts:: As usual "EGGNOG" will reign as my Yuletide drinks. The Capital Pleasure Club, The Pirate Sables, The Jungle Inn, Thomas's Lunche and The Merry Makers will be the most fortonians and visitors. Terra Cotta, one of Dee Cee's most search of a singing mate to share his eng has been approached by Terra, but to date of the opportunity... The management of teenth and U Streets has announced that plenty of dates for small affairs... By JOE RIVMU No one is truly unassailable until all of mu extends sincere Yuketide grettings to the "Starlight Patrol." "EGGNOG" will reign as monarch of the Pleasure Club, The Pirates Den, Harry Jungle Inn, The Luncheonette, The Merry Makers will be the most frequented spe visitors. one of Dee Cee's most promising a singing mate to share his engagements, approached by Terra, but to date no one has a unity... The management of the Beer U Streets has announced that his place inates for small affairs..... Around:: Walker and Clarice Brown are deep in the th Bonner and Wilbur Ellis find the Dorm, 2 since most of the students checked in into town with beaming smiles over a way... Charlie Uklerd's due in town today will look good to "Junie"..."Stuff" Middel lage looking quite gloomy these merry day Harris merger on Xmas day seemed to impose...Lois (N.Y.) Hoage rushed into im, and rushed right back up to Gotham doings...Bennie Brown and June Par a.m. in Thomas's Luncheonette, Friday, keeping Eedling Proctor from having a merry buck due him from Dowling controls he that train that left for New York and po ould be called the H.U. Special judging by board. When the rattler pulled away fr its appeared from all directions. fact that Dorothy Singleton and George to the Den together didn't deter Bus Hop least. When Bus spied his old flame Dame up a chair to their table and joined the dained there the rest of the night and off the couple home. (Olviously Spaulding c that night.) It is said—No one is truly unassailable until all of his character is gone: Joe Rivmu extends sincere Yuletide grettings to the lads and las-sies of the "Starlight Patrol." Xmas Facts::: As usual "EGGNOG" will reign as monarch of the long list of Yuletide drinks. The Capital Pleasure Club, The Pirates Den, Harrisons, The Nest, Sables, The Jungle Inn, Thomas's Luncheonette, The University Grill and The Merry Makers will be the most frequented spots by Washingtonians and visitors. Terra Cotta, one of Dee Cee's most promising amateurs, is in search of a singing mate to share his engagements. Madeline Brown has been approached by Terra, but to date no one has taken advantage of the opportunity... The management of the Beer Garden at Seventeenth and U Streets has announced that his place is available with plenty of dates for small affairs... Around and Around:: Tom Walker and Clarice Brown are deep in the throes—very deep Kitty (H.U.) Bonner and Wilbur Ellis find the Dorum, 2 reception room quite quiet since most of the students checked out...Ola DeNeal dropped into town with beaming smiles over a surprise gift from out Chicago way...Charlie Ukerdal's due in town today, I imagine the old faces will look good to "Junie"..."Stuff" Middleton is moving about the village looking quite gloomy these merry days—The Evelyn Peyton, John Harris merger on Xmas day seemed to have disturbed "Stuff's" composure...Lois (N.Y.) Hoague rushed into D.C., took local Art exam, and rushed right back up to Gotham where she has plans for big doings...Bennie Brown and June Parks chatted intimately at 3 a.m. in Thomas's Luncheonette, Friday night...Talbot Dowling is keeping Eddie Proctor from having a merry Xmas. Proctor claims the ten buck due him from Dowling controls his sport for the holidays...That train that left for New York and points north Saturday night could be called the H.U. Special judging by the number of students on board. When the rattler pulled away from the station Yuletide spirits appeared from all directions. Tom Walker and Clarice Brown are a Kitty (H.U.) Bonner and Wilbur Ellis find quite quiet since most of the student Neal dropped into town with becoming smilou Chicago way ... Charlie Uklerd's due'd faces will look good to "Junie" ..." about the village looking quite gloomy the Peyton, John Harris merger on Xmas da "Stuff"'s composure... Lois (N.Y.) Hoagal Art exam, and rushed right back up plans for big doings... Bennie Brown amately at 3 a.m. in Thomas's Lunchneck Dowling is keeping Eddie Proctor from ha claims the ten buck due him from Dowlin holidays ... That-train that left for New day night could be called the H.U. Special students on board. When the rattler pu Yuletide spirits appeared from all direction The fact that Dorothy Singleton came into the Den together didn't deciy in the least. When Bus spied his ly drew up a chair to their table and ter remained there the rest of the n to take the couple home. (Obviously his date that night.) The fact that Dorothy Singleton and George Spaulding came into the Den together didn't deter Bus Hopkins's sagacity in the least. When Bus spied his old flame Dot, he calmly drew up a chair to their table and joined the couple. Buster remained there the rest of the night and offered his car to take the couple home. (Oliviously Spaulding didn't enjoy his date that night.) ..... RICHMOND—A.K.A. sorors offer two Boule activities in Richmond. On Friday dance will be held and on Saturday night have it's closed affair. A.K.A. girls visit rticognize the shortage of men, a problem Richmond. The old slogan "Every man get two" will be in order down there. OND—A.K.A. sorors offer two major forms in Richmond. On Friday night of this he held and on Saturday night, 28th, the used affair. A.K.A. girls visiting Richmond are shortage of men, a problem that has be The old slogan—"Every man get one girl, be in order down there. RICHMOND—A.K.A. sorors offer two major formats during the Boule activities in Richmond. On Friday night of this week an open dance will be held and on Saturday night, 28th, the sorority will have it's closed affair. A.K.A. girls visiting Richmond will no doubt recognize the shortage of man, a problem that has been perennial in Richmond. The old slogan—"Every man get one girl, every good man get two" will be in order down there. ***** Lenora Gaither at one time enjoyed and company of Frank "Turkey" Thompson charmers have cast their affections in Frtrifle different...Voris Dickinson, popup town, sends Xmas greetings through this cal school marm... "Browny" Combs call up' and "Bet a million," makes it comm Den and set up everybody in the house. "I ladies start thinking about their favorite Xmas rounds, stop by the Mitchell resid there are masters of the culinary arts... get under way immediately after the hair like a little attention will get their note in the gym. Last year several girls made all of the games a little late, heir tardin to stroll the entire length of the gym in spectators (which was their specific reaso Gaither at one time enjoyed exclusive optio- ry of Frank "Turkey" Thompson, but since we cast their affections in Frank's directi- tory... Voris Dickinson, popular St. Lov- lx Christmas greetings through this column to La- karm... "Browny" Combs called by his Fi- rst to get a million, makes it common practice to up everybody in the house. When "Browny thinking about their favorite drinks..., is, stop by the Mitchell residence on T S asters of the culinary arts... The basket yay immediately after the holidays, and I attention will get their note at the bright Last year several girls made it their bu- tnames a little late, hen tardiness meant, to the entire length of the gym in glamorous vi- which was their specific reason for coming Lenora Gaither at one time enjoyed exclusive option on the time and company of Frank "Turkey" Thompson, but since several local charmers have cast their affections in Frank's directions things are a trifle different... Veris Dickinson, popular St. Louis man about town, sends Xmas greetings through this column to Larry Smith, a local school marm... "Browny" Combs called by his friends "Sport em up" and "Bet a million," makes it common practice to walk into the Den and set up everybody in the house. When "Browny" walks in the lads start thinking about their favorite drinks... When making Xmas rounds, stop by the Mitchell residence on T Street. The gels there are masters of the culinary arts... The basketball season will get under way immediately after the holidays, and local frails who like a little attention will get their note at the brightly lighted games in the gym. Last year several girls made it their business to get to all of the games a little late, heir tardiness meant, they would have to stroll the entire length of the gym in glamorous view of all of the spectators (which was their specific reason for coming late). --- Christmas trees, wreaths, holly and local houses in abundance. Speaking of a pirate youngster who became peaved at the hood because they were ignoring him. He ward the young ladies when he walked by street. When they looked after him, the tittletoe hung on the back of his bel. Clew as trees, wreaths, holly and mistletoe wreath in abundance. Speaking of mistletoe remembrer who became peaved at the little girls, they were ignoring him. He expressed humility ladies when he walked by a group of men they looked after him, the lad had a large on the back of his bel. Clever, eh? THAT: bel on lower Vermont Avenue has been doing this fast fading year. A few nights he get wind that a local professor was seen on chambers. Prof., the next time you come you keep your radio playing. However, I am the H.U. Board of Athletic Control and theect Willis Ward, Michigan's track and gridition to succeed Dr. Charles West, a local Brown" will be tickled pink. No doubt she memories of a Philadelphia vestibule during Louis's management refuses to permit the in any more pictures with ladies. No doubt ladies have attached some tall tales to (themselves and Joe. Christmas trees, wreaths, holly and mistletoe will decorate the local houses in abundance. Speaking of mistletoe reminds me of an irate youngster who became peeved at the little girls in his neighborhood because they were ignoring him. He expressed his feelings toward the young ladies when he walked by a group of them on the street. When they looked after him, the lad had a large bunch of mistletoe hung on the back of his bel. Clever, eh? THIS AND THAT:: The hotel on lower Vermont Avenue has been doing a rushing business during this fast fading year. A few nights back I was quite surprised to get wind that a local professor was seen curving into one of the upper chambers. Prof. the next time you come down, I would advise that you keep your radio playing. However, I must say, you're a sender. If the H.U. Board of Athletic Control and the other officials choose to select Willis Ward, Michigan's track and gridiron star to the coaching position to succeed Dr. Charles West, a local marm whose last tag is "Brown" will be tickled pink. No doubt she still entertains pleasant memories of a Philadelphia vestibule during Penn Relay time. Joe Louis's management refuses to permit the "Bomber" to pose in any more pictures with ladies. No doubt some of the fair ladies have attached some tall tales to photos they have of themselves and Joe. The hotel on lower Vermont Avenue has been doing a rushing business during this fast fading year. A few nights back I was quite surprised to get wind that a local professor was seen curving into one of the upper chambers. Prof., the next time you come down, I would advise that you keep your radio playing. However, I must say, you're a sender. If the H.U. Board of Athletic Control and the other officials choose to select Willis Ward, Michigan's track and gridiron star to the coaching position to succeed Dr. Charles West, a local marm whose last tag is "Brown" will be tickled pink. No doubt she still entertains pleasant memories of a Philadelphia vestibule during Penn Relay time. Joe Louis's management refuses to permit the "Bomber" to pose in any more pictures with ladies. No doubt some of the fair ladies have attached some tall tales to photos they have of themselves and Joe. The Derhys Entertain in Elegant Style: As we said last week the Derbys ent- at Lincoln Colonnade that was decorated larger members of the younger set mixed and class mates A curural atmosphere p affair that furnishes an interesting contrast of the season. OC.O'S TO ENTERTAIN::: At an informal dance at the Lincoln cember 28, the club members included se charming younger ladies, namely, the M Ridgeley, Harryette Mitchell, Kathryn B Jones, Elizabeth Walker and Louise Washi Club will give their annual Xmas party on dance of Howard Locksley, 755 Park Road paid last week the Derbys entertained a ww- Colonnade that was decorated beyond record of the younger set mixed with their pa- tresses A curural atmosphere predominated mishes an interesting contrast to some of it. ENTERTAIN::: formal dance at the Lincoln Colonnade on the club members included some of Was- unger ladies, namely, the Misses Jean T rarrette Mitchell, Kathryn Burrell, Iris Beth Walker and Louise Washington. The their annual Xmas party on the same ni- ward Locksley, 755 Park Road, Northwest. NOTES: As we said last week the Derbys entertained a well mixed crowd at Lincoln Colonnade that was decorated beyond recognition. Popular members of the younger set mixed with their parents, teachers and class mates. A curural atmosphere predominated throughout the affair that furnishes an interesting contrast to some of the other dances of the season. OC.O'S TO ENTERTAIN:: At an informal dance at the Lincoln Colonnade on Saturday, December 28, the club members included some of Washington's most charming younger ladies, namely, the Misses Jean Taylor, Alberta Ridgeley, Harryette Mitchell, Kathryn Burrell, Iris Green, Yvonne Jones, Elizabeth Walker and Louise Washington. The Perennial Social Club will give their annual Xmas party on the same night at the residence of Howard Locksley, 755 Park Road, Northwest. C. Lucien Skinner is placing on the m "The New Era." The magazine will be pul- by the pictures and interesting reading ma- big... Frank Reeves and James Minor have student council to represent Howard at the sas. The boys expect to do their snoozing out that way... Gentlemen owh bear the est families are toting mail sacks at the le Lenora Winkler, who left for Ge- has passed the sound test for her par- Green Pastures" flicker. She will leave ately after Xmas. Lenora's contract $150 a week. Al Burrell blew into town from Chic- terning. Al came East to attend his sist Brothers are making regular visits to the And strange to say, the brothers are not rather, the jovial fellow that mixes the dri C. Lucien Skinner is placing on the newstands a magazine called "The New Era." The magazine will be published monthly, and judging by the pictures and interesting reading matter the book should go over big. Frank Reeves and James Minor have been selected by the H.U. student council to represent Howard at the N.S.F.A. Congress in Kansas. The boys expect to do their snoozing at one of the sweeliest hotels out that woy. Gentlemen owh bear the names of some of D.C's oldest families are toting mail sacks at the local Post Office. Lenora Winkler, who left for Gotham several days ago has passed the sound test for her part in the filming of "The Green Pastures" flicker. She will leave for the coast immediately after Xmas. Lenora's contract calls for a salary of $150 a week. Al Burrell blew into town from Chicago, where he has been interning. Al came East to attend his sister's wedding. The Nelson Brothers are making regular visits to the Den on these chilly nights. And strange to say, the brothers are not coming up to be near their father, the jovial fellow that mixes the drinks. A restaurant proprietor of a lunch room of North Cazital and G Streets, refused to ed in the P.O. A few minutes later a welk the center of his largest plate glass window his mind and at this writing is welcoming his passive resistance was the Negroes only he Joe Rivmu's prayer—Anywhere I am n A restaurant propietor of a lunch room on the Southwest corner of North Capital and G Streets, refused to serve colored boys employed in the P.O. A few minutes later a well aimed brick came through the center of his largest plate glass window. The propietor changed his mind and at this writing is welcoming Sepia patronage. Who said passive resistance was the Negroes only hope? Joe Rivmu's prayer—Anywhere I am not, is the place I want to be. PANDOM NOTES:: NEWS ITEM: THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1935 WHITES OBJECT TO RUBBING ELBOWS WITH NEGROES (Continued from page 2) The accompanying newspaper photo shows the LeDroit bus —Number 202 — taking on passengers at Seventh and T Streets, one Friday afternoon in September. When it pulled away from the curb, the bus was crowded with 37 persons, with seats for only 21. It will be noted that eight months after the line was extended, the bus carried no route sign or destination marker. The number 950 it carries indicated that the bus was scheduled to run in what street car men call "block number 950;" and according to its schedule should have left Seventh and S Streets every ten minutes, during the day, beginning at 5:01 in the morning, to 12:26 midnight; and Bryant and Second Streets every ten minutes, beginning at 4:55 a.m. until 12:20 midnight; with the last bus leaving share at 12:30 going west into W Street, to the garage on Georgia Avenue, below W Street, North-west "Clocked" for one hour that Friday, bus number 202 made four trigs between 4:30 and 5:30 in the afternoon, thus dropping two trips from its schedule About September 17, a more adequate service was established and the buses properly marked with destination and route signs. More recently than that the little "Nixie" line was abolished and the new "LeDroit" Park — 26th and P Street line established. This has given the LeDroit Park area citizen a far better outlet down town and across town to Georgetown, but there are numerous complaints lately that the buses are overcrowded during the rush hours and that although the P Street bus line was put in operation August 4, there are few, if any "bus stop" signs on P Street, between New Jersey Avenue and Dupont Circle. Also that some bus stop signs are missing on P Street near the new P Street bridge. The re-routing of cars on the New Jersey Avenue Street car line and the Florida Avenue line causes too much transferring and too much lost time at Seventh, Eleventh and Fourteenth Streets going west and east. Hundreds of passengers are in conveniented and forced to get out of cars at Seventh Street and stand and wait for periods at those points often exposed to rain at this time of the year and to snow later on. The lack of through car service on the Florida Avenue line from the Northeast section to Rock Creek Bridge and beyond, is a grave injustice to the many passengers who have for years made their trips along Florida Avenue and U Street to their destination points in the far Northwest section. A check-up at periods from 7:30 to 9:30 in the morning and from 4:30 to 8:30 in the evening will clearly demonstrate that this condition must be remedied. With less than two minutes between cars on Seventh Street and only an eight-minute headway in through service on U Street to Rock Creek Bridge and beyond, all passengers transferring either at Seventh and Florida Avenue, or Eleventh and U Streets are copelled to "put up" with long waits at these junction points and also be crowded into cars with seats for less than 50 per cent of the east or west bound passengers. I often wonder how much the Transit Company appreciate the compensating traffic that fills their cars going North and West in the morning hours between 7 and 9:30 just after the "business rush" South and East. And likewise, the compensating traffic that flows South and East from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. after the "homeward pound rush" from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The former fill the cars that a little later bring the house wives and shoppers to the market and stores and the latter come South before the theatre crowds start down town. What we of the Howard Park Citizens' Association want is value received for our $1 and $1.25 and we join with others in requests for more publicity as to schedules, reroutings, destination of cars, change of loading points and the like. Transit News should be published twice or more a month and, as in the July issue, show more outlines of routes, with the names of the connecting lines. I am ready to answer any questions. Mr. Hanna: You say you rode on a pass like this 25 years ago? Mr. Pelham: In St. Paul, Minnesota, yes, sir. I was up there in 1892. Mr. Hanna: I did not know they had them then. Mr. Pelham: They sold some sort of a ticket. Mr. Hanna: You think the pass service is a good thing? Mr. Pelham; A fine thing. To be frank with you and I want to give the Capital Traction Company due credit in writing my articles. There is nothing bitter in them. As far as I am concerned I want to say that is one of the best things that has ever happened in the City News of Nearby Virginia Arlington, Va. ARLINGTON BUREAU ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH At the morning service, the acting pastor, the Rev. Burnette Brooks preached, In the afternoon at communion service he took as his subject: "The Birth of Jesus." The Rev Mr. Sheppard of Warner Baptist Church, Bailey's Cross Roads assisted at the communion service. He and the Rev. Mr. Brooks are classmates at a theological school in Washington, Deacon and Mrs. Robert Smith of the First Baptist Church, Rosslyn, were visitors. Next Sunday morning the Rev. Mr. Marshall of Washington will preach. The church gave the acting pastor $15 and the Rev. Samuel Brown $5 as Christmas gifts and a token of its deep appreciation for their whole hearted interest in the advancement of St. John Church A Christmas offering was taken for three aged members of the church who are not now able to attend church as regularly as in the past Clrence Smith received his letter from the church in order that he may unite with a church near his home in Chantilly. The Trustees, Sterling Harris, chairman, have given the members a present in keeping with the season. The outstanding cause of their jubilation is the act that the parsonage is now clear of indebtedness. The Sunday School will have its annual Christmas tree and gives its usual holiday program Monday evening, December 30, 8 p.m., William Minor, superintendent. Watch meeting services will be held Tuesday night. The pastor urged that the members turn out in large numbers. Miss Esther V. Cooper, a sophomore at Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio and here sister, Paulina who is attending a business school in Malden, Mass., are home for the holidays. LOMAX A.M.E. ZION CHURCH The Rev.Mr. Callis' subject Sunday morning was "Jesus Christ." Robert Howard was among the visitors. The choral club rendered music at 6 p.m. at which time the Stewardess Board gave a one-cent meal rally. The Eastern Chapter of the city was unable to attend but donated $10 to the rally. Prayer service was held Christmas morning at 5 a.m. The choir entertained last Thursday at the home of Miss Marguerite West. A phantomine under the direction of Mrs. Lilian Thompson and the Christmass tree exercises of the Sunday School will be Friday (tonight). MT. SALVATION BAPTIST CHURCH The last communion of the year was beffighting observed last Sunday. The Rev N. R. Richardson, pastor preached at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Rev. and Mrs. James with their little daughter were church visitors. Mrs. Elizabeth Williams and Darlina visited their sister, Mrs. Eliza Ween of Welmington, Delaware who is sick. Mr. and Mrs. Horce Chinn and their daughter, Fredonia, visited Roland who is attending school in Delaware. The funeral of William Hicks was held on last Sunday with the Reverend William Avery, Wiseman and Coleman officiating Mrs. Picola Hicks, wife, Mrs. Susanna Hicks his mother, two brothers, John and Theodore Hicks, Interment was in the family plot. The Sunday School exercises will be Monday night, December 30. The pastor's subject last Sunday was "The Wonderful Christ." A of Washington. I have ridden on the old "Nixie" line as many as eight times in a day, so I got my money's worth. Now, I would like to ask Mr. Hanna one question. I heard a man from Georgetown say something about the illegitimate use of the pass. I would like to have you tell me what is an illegitimate use of one of these passes? Mr. Hanna: I did not say anything about it. Mr. Pelham: I am asking you if you have heard it in your experience. Mr. Hanna; Oh. yes. Mr. Pelham: I have known of some instances where people go on the car and passed the pass out of the window to somebody else. Mr. Hanna: To somebody off the bus line? Mr. Pelham: Yes. I talked to Mr. Lustig about it. I agreed to cooperate with the Captain in our Precinct in seeking how that could be stopped. Further testimony given by the Central Citizens Association, the Garfield Citizens Association and the Marshall Heights Citizens Association will be published Tuesday with other particulars of the investigation. two-week revival service will begin watch meeting night. The Rev, E. L. R. Guss of Caroline County, Virginia, will conduct the service. A special chorus of Mt. Zion Church will sing each night conducted by Mrs. Jeannette Moseley. Miss Dorethia Moseley, a student at Virginia State College, and Charles Green, student at Union University, Richmond, are spend-the holidays at home ALEXANDRIA MRS. KATHLEEN M. LUCKETT Alexandria Representative 907 Pendleton St. Phone, Alexandria 317-W MRS. ALMA P. MURRAY Alexandria Correspondent 124 North West St. Phone, Alexandria 569 All of the schools of the city closed last Friday afternoon for the Christmas holidays with appro- piate Christmas programs given by the teachers and pupils. Many of the out-of-town teachers have gone home for the holidays. The schools will reopen Thursday, Jan- uary 2. Alexandrians attending out-of- town schools and colleges have returned home also for the Christmas holidays. The Lyles-Crouch school will hold its first Parent-teacher meeting in the new year in the school auditorium Friday, January 3, at 8 p.m. The Annual Christmas tree party of the Nurse's Unit of Israel Temple for the under privileged children was held Sunday afternoon in the Elks Auditorium. Parents are asked to cooperate with the city policemen and keep children on sleds off the streets. Adam Littlejohn of S. Washington Street spent the weekend in Gaffney, S. C. When he returned he was accompanied by little Miss Edith Hainey, sister of Miss Anna Hainey, who will spend the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Littlejohn James Allen has returned from a two weeks visits in Atlanta, Ga. Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Skinner are now housekeeping at 616 S. St. Asaph Street. Mrs. Mamie Elam is visiting her husband, W. D. Elam. ROBERTS CHAPEL M.E. CHURCH The W.R.M.S. met at the residence of Mrs. Cornelia Blackburns on Oronoco Street Friday. After the regular business meeting supper ws served, Miss Mary Dorsey is president and Mrs. Lucy Washington, secretary. The Ladies Aid Society of Roberts Chapel presented the pastor, the Rev. T. N., Austin, with a Christmas purse of $21.75. The presentation speech was made by Mrs. E. T. Littlejohn, Mrs. Bessie Moore is president; Mrs. B. M. Skinner, secretary, Miss Nannie Springs, treasurer. A group of teachers and scholars from the Parker-Gray School visited most of the churches in the city and sang Christmas carols Sunday morning. Mrs. Helen Robinson was director. Sunday morning, December 29, a special sermon will be preached by the pastor, the Rev. T. N. Austin. At the evening services a special program will be given and the newly elected Church School officers will be installed by the pastor. Tuesday, December 31, at 8:30 p.m., there will be watch night services. This service will begin with the love feast conducted by the Rev. Simon Lee. At 10 p.m. the pastor will preach. Sunday, January 5, at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. the district superintendent, Dr. A. H. Whitfield will preach at both services. At the 11 a.m. service Holy Communion will be administered by Superintendent Whitfield and the Rev. T. N. Austin Those on the sick list are: Mrs. Anita Winkfield of N. Henry Street; Mrs. Mildred Newman of North Patrick St.; Mrs. Martha Thomas of St. Alfred St.; Mrs. A. I. McDowell and Frank Jackson of King St. The Elks Band will give its annual Christmas program in the Elks Auditorium, Sunday, December 29. Music will also be sung by the Elks Chorus. Miss Earlele Luchett who has been attending Va. State College is spending the holidays with her parents. Percy Palmer of Pendelton St is spending the Christmas holidays with his parents in Philadelphia. Pianist Gives Recital At West Virginia College INSTITUTE W. Va.—Joseph W. Grider of the Department of West Virginia State college, well known pianist appeared in recital at the college Sunday evening and the acclaim of his capacity audience of teachers and students. He proved himself a virile, dynamic player whose interpretations never lack in interest. The only happy women are those to whom no caresses are lacking. COMMUNISM (Continued from Page 1) (Continued from Page 1) broadening the scope of his anti- curb on education in stating that in Howard University, a Government institution, communism is being "propagated openly and without restraint." He recalled what he heured "the disgraceful raid communistically inclined students from Howard University made on the Capitol" during trouble over the barring of Negroes from the House restaurant. While he would not discuss his plans specifically, the Texan intimated that a similar rider would be proposed for the Howard University section of the Interior Department appropriations. Other Moves Weighed Consideration also is being given by some Congressmen, it is under stood, to extend the teaching restriction to the 58 land-grant colleges which last year were given 124,000,000 by the Federal Government. Blanton, in explaining the procedure that prefaced the passage of the District anti-communism rider in the utmost secrecy, cited the Congressional Record to show that the proviso became law without a desserting vote "If my Representative or Senator didn't know about it," he said, "it was because he was not present looking after public business." Discussing the background of the rider, he recalled that in 1919 Western High School teacher was suspended on charges of "propagating bolshevism and communism while discussing current events in an English class." The organized teachers protested en masse. The Board of Education was under duress," he said. "There was then no law preventing communism in our Washington schools. The Board of Education was forced to pay said teacher and communism won its first battle in the Washington schools." Tells of Lectures Following the first appropriation of 63,385 for character education in the Washington schools, Blanton said, complaints came to the House sub-committee on District appropriations that "nothing worth-while was being accomplished," that the money was "being wasted," and "that H. W. Charters, who was being paid $50 per lecture to come to Washington twice a month, was advertised by the University of Moscow as one of its lecturers. "We felt that if communistic Russia would permit its communistic Moscow University to pay for lectures delivered by Dr. W. W. Charters they would not be the kind we would want in Washington schools." Banton then explained the previously exposed negotiations, as mong Blanton Chairman Clarence Cannon and Senator Copeland (Democrab), of New York, to attach the rider so that the House conferees would agree to reinsert the $87,540 character education appropriation in the 1936 bill. The House sub-committee, he said, believed that "a majority of the 2,000 teachers in the Washington schools are the finest men and women in the world" but it "had reliable complaints that under the guise of merely teaching the fundamentals of communism some teachers were propagating it." GIVEN LIFE SENTENCE FOR KILLING WHITE IN DUAL EUFAULA, Ala. (By ANP)—Despite efforts on the part of his counsel to prove that he shot in self-defense, Nathan Beauchamp was found guilty of murder, in the second degree and sentenced to life imprisonment here Thursday for the fatal shooting of Will C. Britt, white, on the afternoon of September 19. According to the testimony of several witnesses, Beauchamp and Britt engaged in a pistol duel! Seplowing the killing feeling against Beauchamp was so intense he was rushed to Kilby Prison for safe-keeping. The jury deliberated 18 hours before reaching the verdict, tember 9, following an argument which had its genesis in Britt's store. No witness could determine just who fired the first shot as "the shooting was so fast." Fol- Fay Young Says— The trouble with Christmas is that the spirit seems to be "they didn't send me a card last year, so we will cut them off our list this year," or "I sent them a present last year and got such a cheap one in return." It would be better to change Christmas Day and call it "swap" day for some folk. **STUDENTS TO ATTEND Y** Tuskegee. Ala.—Four Tuskegee students will represent the student department of the Y. M. C. A., and the Y. W. C. A., at the Twelfth Quadrennial Convention of the Student Volunteer Movement which will convene in Indianapolis, December 28, 29, 30, 31 and January 1. They are Andrew Fowler, Susie E. Allen, Woodia Smith and Robert V. Anderson. FIFTEEN HOLIDAY SPIRIT DOMINATES TECH Armstrong High Students Play Santa to Less Fortunate Christmas has been in the air during the past week. Every afternoon the Junior Red Cross, under the direction of Mrs Matthews has remained to prepare gifts and decorations for the Christmas assembly. Pupils in the Armstrong shops have been busy painting and repairing toys, as well as making new ones On Friday morning at assembly, carols. Among the guests present for this program were First Assistant Superintendent G. C. Wilkinson and Mrs. Wilkinson, Assistant Superintendent Walter L. Savoy and Alfred Johnson, music director. Selections were rendered by the Armstrong Orchestra, directed by Henry Grant. Friday afternoon, the Christmas tree was lighted and presents given away to many little children of the neighborhood. Just before the Christmas tree ceremonies, Frances Johnson presented, on behalf of the Honor Roll Society, a gift to the faculty in the form of a year's subscription to Opportunity magazine, Mrs. Ora Spivey accepted the gift for the teachers. Vivian Scarborough continued the program with an illustrated recitation of "The Night Before Christmas." Mrs. M. W. Russell was chairman of the Christmas Tree Committee. On Wednesday afternoon, students in the art and Spanish classes accompanied Mrs. A. $ ^{s</sup> S. Johnson to Shaw Junior High School to see the exhibition of Mexican handicraft on display there. Tuesday evening, G. David Houston entertained the Dramatic Committee at his home. The committee members are H. Wallace, chairman, Mrs. E. W, Smith, Mrs. K J. Lane, Mrs. O. D. Wells, Mrs. A. S. Johnson and C. W. Adams. DOUBLE SUIT (Continued from page 9) which he sought to show that his experience with the second wife was not altogether in accordance with the law. A warrant charging bigamy was sworn to by Mrs. Lucille Whiting, but the defendant escaped the toils of punishment. Along about this time, a friend placed a TRIBUNE in the hands of the first Mrs Eloise Whiting in Newport News. From its columns she learned—for the first time, she says—of the marriage of Dr. Whiting to another woman. Early this week, Attorney J. Franklin Wilson instituted proceedings on behalf of the first Mrs. Whiting. This action asks that the court grant her divorce from her erring spouse. Became Dictatorial In this Latest bill, Dr. Whiting is accused of having abusive, threatening and dictatorial in his attitude toward Mrs. Eloise Whiting shortly after she left Washington for Virginia. The plaintiff asserts that his treatment of her was uncalled for because he had knowledge of her going to the home of her mother for her health. Mrs. Eloise Whiting claims the nervous breakdown from which she was suffering at the time had been brought on by the mistreatment to which she had been subjected as the wife of the defendant. She avers that she made numerous requests of him to support her during her stay in Newport News, but she never succeeded in persuading him. Was Prepared to Come Back Always affectionate, Mrs. Eloise Whiting declares in her bill, she had her belongings packed and was prepared to return to Washington and him when she learned of the court fight between a second wife and him. It was not until after she became aware of the condition of things, Mrs. Eloise Whiting avers, that she also learned of a vain attempt he had made to divorce her in the Virginia courts. As things now stand, Dr. Whiting is faced with the divorce actions of two wives each of whom he admits marrying Would Be Annulment Asked if there was any likelihood of a court ordering the defendant to pay two wives separate alimony, Attorney Wilson stated this was not probable. The ceremony through which he went with wife number two would most likely be disposed of as an annulment. In her original bill, Mrs. Lucille Whiting told the court that the doctor had forced her to find a place to live and had abandoned her despite the fact she had always conducted herself as she should have as a wife. A beautician by trade, the original complainant declared Dr. Whiting would not permit her even to conduct a beauty parlor business which she had installed at 1514 U Street, Northwest, their home before the marital ship went aground Law of improvement: Your "best" today isn't good enough to tomorrow. and join THE TRIBUNE'S GROWING FAMILY of SATISFIED ADVERTISERS! 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(Continued from Page 1) groups to outline to the commission the needs and poor service affecting patrons in the colored sections of the city. His testimony before the commission follows: Following the lead of the Washington Tribune, the Citizens Associations of the District of Columbit set forth a gist of complaints of the inadequate street car and bus services of the Capital Transit Company, at the Public Utilities hearing at the District Commissioners last week. Before the hearing was two hours old, however, it was apparent that the commissions' employees were not placing in the record a full statement of the street car shortcomings and the grossly inadequate service in the mid-Northwest section of the city along U Street and its contributing territories. Want Negro Sections Skipped Through the efforts, however, of the Howard Park Citizens' Association and the Central Citizens' Association, Riley E. Elgen, chirman of the P.U.C. Commission, presiding at the hearing, promised to have the record corrected. It also developed early in the hearing that certain representatives' of so-called citizens associations in the territory north of Soldiers' Home were far more interested in the establishment of an express street car service down Ninth Street, from some point north of the Ball Park to G Street, then they were in the general improvement in the street car and bus service of the city. D. C. Harlem These express cars would skip a large section of Negro neighborhoods. A. George Corbin giving his association as the Manor Park Association and his home address as 218 Peabody Street, Northwest, was insistent upon a "demand for my community" the establishment of the often mentioned express service down Ninth Street. Another man, W. H. Parsons, who gave his association as the Potomac Park Association and his address as 710 Elder Street, Northwest, was also insistent that the Ninth Street express service be established. He gave as a reason that the X. X. — Do you think that this lady I have in mind can cure my baby? Ans. The lady you saw on the street works more on a bluff than anything else — If you'll take your baby to a good medical doctor instead of depending upon people of this type, you will have a better chance to cure it. L. R. — Just what is my niece up to? Ans. Ever since you have known your husband, your niece has been trying to interfere with your relationship. Even before you married him, she asked him for money and told him things about you, trying to turn his attention toward her — Your husband knows her ways, and he doesn't pay any attention to her now. A. T. — Will I be successful in taking the trip I have in mind?... Ans.: Yes — However, don't take this journey with the intentions of finding work when you arrive there, for you will only remain there a few days. Your financial circumstances will prevent you from making a permanent change anytime within the next few months. L. F. — I am worried about my home and I would like to know how it will turn out. .Should I buy another home? Ans.: It is my impression that during the year of 1936 the Government will take over your home, although you won't get any more for it than the assessed valuation — Don't even consider buying another home until your husband has a better job, and one that is permanent. Worried Kid: — Did my boy friend have T.R.Y Ans.: Although your boy friend was rather sick, it is my opinion that his trouble was not Tuberculosis — However, whenever you are in doubt about a person's trouble, it is wise to play safe. E. M. B. — Should I depend on my husband for my Life's happiness? street cars down Georgia Avenue and Seventh Street had to pass through "Washington's Harlem." Ory Night Riddles Over Night Residents It developed later by testimony from persons in the same territory that those associations were of mushroom growth and that "a handful of men wanting a little publicity" organized, those so-called associations. Looking up Corbin and Parsons it was discovered that neither lived at the address given in 1984 and further that the city directory noted no house at 218 Peabody Street in that year. Robert A. Pelham: I want to speak to the record about street car conditions which confront us in the Northeast and the Northwest. Chairman Elgen: You can take it up with Mr. Roberts, the People's Counsel. Mr. Pelham: We want to illustrate the condition that confronts us, and I do not want to do it thru Mr. Roberts. The conditions from 1:40 to 3:30 in the afternoon at New Jersey and Florida Avenues do not illustrate our condition or the contentions that we make. From 7:30 until 9:30 is when you get the people on the cars that run through "You" Street. The same thing happens all along the line from New Jersey Avenue to Eighteenth Street. I represent the Howard Park Citizens' Association, Central Northwest Citizens' Association and the Bloomingdale Citizens' Association and the record is not correct. Are you going to study the inadequate car system just at isolated points? Chairman Elgen: You mean it is not correct? It does not go far enough? Mr. Pelham: It is inadequate. Just like the car system. We want something shown from 7:30 in the morning until 9:30, and from 4 o'clock in the afternoon until 8, and when the theatres are let out. We have six or seven theatres up there and you cannot get home from them without transferring two or more times. You have no through car system from the northeastern part of the city through 'You' Street to the northwestern part of the city. Cars sometimes run around the triangle at 7th Street and some cars go Ans. It would be to your advantage to seek someone else instead of depending too much on your husband, for if you had been suited for one another you would never have separated — However, you can always depend on your husband for the support of your child. ..R. H. E. — Does this boy in my class room care for me? Ans. It is known by all your class mates that this boy is very interested in you — However, you don't like him, so don't make yourself care for him just because you are flattered by his attentions. M. L. — Do you think I will be happy in taking this trip I have planned? Ans.: You certainly will — This trip will be the happiest one you have ever made, for your sweetheart will be waiting for you when you arrive in Miami to make you his wife. L. T. — Do you think I can persuade my husband to come back home? Ans.: Your husband doesn't need any persuading — Get rid of this man you are with who doesn't care enough about you to even support you, and your husband will be willing to come back and take care of you and your child. B. R. — Who was the woman that went out on my boy friend's job looking for him? Ans: She was just a bill collector — This visit was strickly a business one, and there was nothing personal attached to it. M. C. M. — I am in love with a girl and have been for a period of time and I wanted to marry her. Please tell me what would be best to do? Ans: Since you are just recovering from an accident, and don't have a job it would be wise for you to wait before marrying, until you have time to pull yourself together—That will be a good way to find out whether or not she is dependable. THE WASHINGTON ITJBUNE Car Serv Advocates Jim C --- down 9th Street with no people in them. We are put off at 7th Street and have to stand in the rain part of the time. That is what we are confronted with and we want something done about it. Mr. Roberts: Give your name and initials. Mr. Pelham: Robert A. Pelham. Mr. Roberts: Where do you reside? Mr. Pelham: 153 T Street. The northeast corner of Second and T Streets, Northwest Mr. Roberts: What association are you representing? Mr. Pelham: Howard Park Citi Mr. Pelham: Howard Park Citizens' Association. Mr. Roberts: You have lived there how long? Mr. Pelham: I have lived in that territory for 35 years. territory for 35 years. taught in the right, sir, go already, and makes you statement Mr. Pelham: I come here this afternoon to advocate an investigation as to the cross-town cars—through cars on U Street from New Jersey Avenue to Rock Creek Park. We have no through cars now. When I want to go to my office in the morning in the 1300 block of U Street and get there in any reasonable time I go to Rhode Island Avenue about a couple of hundred feet from my front door and take a bus west on Rhode Island Avenue. Go to at least 11th Street—because the 7th Street and the 9th Street do not turn west on U Street. I sometimes get off at Eleventh Street and take a car marked "Rock Creek Bridge." Generally, however, I go to Fourteenth Street, because I can make faster time. — Via Fourteenth and Rhode Island Avenue—I transfer, and go north to U Street; walk back half a block to the office. I go there every morning between 9 and 10 o'clock. That is the way I came this morning. Now, this talk about, a Ninth Street express line, I do not know much about it, I cannot represent my association in that, it has never come up there. I know however, that 25 years ago we advocated the opening of W Street, west of Ninth. That is a route we favored 25 years ago, when Mr. Newman was Commissioner. He met with us two nights and we showed him the practicalbility of it. That would have thrown the then, Brightwood cars over to Ninth Street and they woul not have had to pass the Ball Park. The street car company. — I think. Mr Ham was then president of the Metropolitan Company that ran the Brightwood line, got interested in it. All of a sudden however, he lost interest. We do not know why. Since that time there has been a street opened, a very broad street, and the street car company has built a garage there for their buses. Mr. Roberts: What is the name of the street? of the street. Mr. Pelham: I do not know the name of the street. It would practically be V Street. Now, as I say, we advocated that re-routing advocated for at least 10 years, we could not get the Commissioner to take it up. The interest died out, so we dropped it. I want to say a little about this talk about domestic servants. I would like to sk the company if they do not consider the domestic servants that ride on their car lines or buses, the best paying passengers? They ride at times when very few people are going in the same direction that they are going. For instance, they go to the Northwest section before the crowd starts downtown in the morning. They come back at night after the rush hour uptown in the evening and so are out of the way. They only ride on an average of three times a day on their passes, yet they are hampered in a lot of ways by non-consideration. They do not get little consideration, the connections are not made to suit them as a general proposition. A lot of them are put to the expense of using taxis or having the people that hire them pay for taxis. I would like to ask the company if they do not consider the domestic servant-passengers one of the best paying propositions they have. Now, as to the LeDroit Park bus situation in our community. The people up there are very resentful of the abandonment of that line. We did not get any hearing, there wasn't very much publicity given to it. Mr. Elgen says the experts all advised it, but nobody was present to question them as to why they advised it. It was abandoned on January 6 and the make-shift bus route was put in there that ran around six or seven blocks and that was maintained until a teacher in the Gage School (white) on Second Street, facing Elm Street, just north of where I live objected to it. In about three weeks it was changed. The loop that it made was narrowed and it ran down Third Street, as it is running now. The buses run over the rough tracks and the badly paved streets. It was not satisfactory. Now, they have connected it with the P Street bus line from New Jersey Avenue to Thirty-sixth and O. That line, I want to say, is a very fair line for those who want to go across town to Georgetown, but not to get downtown, because they have to transfer somewhere and make the connection. They can however, make connections, at a dozen places for both north and south cars on other lines. Everything I am going to say here I have substantiated by personal investigation as a newspaper THE FEDERAL NATIONAL PRESIDENT, WILLIAM J. MORRIS, CONVERSING WITH THE QUEEN, MARGARET MORRIS, AT THE NATIONAL PRESIDENTIAL HALL. A jim crow street car and bus service was advocated, here last week by several, white, persons during the transit hearing before the Public Utilities Commission. Upper: Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan, white, of Georgetown, discussing transportation problems with President John H. Hanna, of the Capital Transit Company. Mrs. Sullivan suggested separation of the races. She would have instead of a color line a "white line." The lower pictures show Milo H. Bronkley, white, who does not like to "rub elbows" with colored and suggested a jim crow system. man. I have written a number of articles about the car situation. of articles about the car situation. There were few stop signs. I will not say that is the case now, because on Eleventh Street, I saw a couple of stop signs there this noon that were not there three or four days ago. When I went over the line and checked up the bus stop signs, there were but two from New Jersey Avenue to DuPont Circle. Mr Roberts: On the P Street line? Mr Pelham: On the P Street line. I suppose there was a reason for that. A great many of the street crossings had the traffic sign up. Our people in the LeDroit section were very much exercised about it, because they did not know where to stand. The night that I made the investigation and check up an operator asked me what I was doing and I told him. He said: Well, we will be very grateful to you if you can effect the placing of signs here, because we are in controversy with passengers every day as to where they should stand to get on or off. It will let us give good service." We have in our territory, right in the heart of our territory, the American League Baseball Park. People have to come and go from there at all times, day and night. They run baseball and football games, and wrestling matches, boxing or fights there, and a great many times during the year, in addition to the afternoon games, sometimes they have great morning crowds, as when the public schools have drills and play games there. I have sat here every minute of this investigation since it started. I have taken numerous notes, and I noted a tendency to slur the people of our territory. One man here yesterday said: "You know, we have to go through Washington's Harlem." "I want to say for the benefit of you gentlemen there is no Washington Harlem. We have undesirable people in our community, some of them, that is true. We take pride in having driven out a Hebrew that came in and established the Cotton Club for the amusement of white people only. He was in the Masonic Temple, which has just been taken over by the Government, at Tenth and U Streets, and which will house, I understand, about 300 Government employees shortly after the first. Now, I have a statement here. Mr. Roberts, you might want to ask how many colored people are in our territory and how they compare with the white population. Now, for instance, we have had a lot of talk here yesterday, about the Georgetown people. There are just as many colored people in Georgetown as there are white people. Mr. Roberts: You were in the Census Bureau for many years? Mr. Pelham: I was for 28½ years in the Census Bureau. Mr. Roberts: You made some inquiry? Mr. Pelham: Yes, I have the figures right here. They are about equally divided in the Southwest section of the city. Our territory originally covered a lot of ground, because we organized our association in 1909, and we had a controversy with the Board of Education, about opening the Mott School. Mr. Roberts: I would rather you would not go outside of the strict PETER H. record Mr. Pelham: We have 50,000 people in our area. Originally our area covered part of the same territory that Mr. Williams talked of this morning. After we organized and "got things through" the District Building and other places three other associations have organized there, the Central Northwest Citizens' Association, the Bloomingdale Citizens' Association, the Pleasant Plains Citizens' Association. I want to say to their credit they have one of the liveliest citizens' associations in the city. They publish a monthly publication. I got interested in this thing, personally, because I lost $25 one morning when it took me 26 minutes to get to a newspaper office where I have to go daily. I started on the warpath. I came to see Mr. Elgen two or three times. I went to the Capital Transit Company. One day I stayed three hours in their building. I think it was on the 13th of September, and at last I got to see Mr. Hanna — No, not Mr. Hanna, but Mr. Stephens. He gave me a nice reception. We talked it over. He asked me some questions as to what I would suggest as to a downtown route out to LeDroit Park. I haven't any route to advocate. If anybody wants to ask me any questions about it I will tell him what I think about any route proposed. As I say, I lost that $25 and I proposed to make it up. I started to write a series of articles. I did write them. I am going to submit them to the Capital Traction Company, through Mr. Elgen, for their benefit. Mr. Roberts: Do you want these to accompany the record? Mr. Pelham: I am not particular about that. It is mainly for their information. I gave Mr. Hanna one yesterday. He read it very attentively and then he turned it over to Mr. Stephens. They are not caustic. In a sense they are constructive — they point out specific faults that hamper the car system in the city. Mr. Roberts: I am sure they will appreciate them Mr. Pelham: I want to read part of a statement, I do not want to read it all, but I do want it to go into the record as written. I think there has been enough i uendo here to have this go in the record just as it is written. It may be caustic in places, but just the same I will stand by it. I know the rules of evidence. I have not been sworn but I am going to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Holding up a bunch of car passes Mr. Pelham said, "I want to give the Transit Company due credit for service. We appreciate the pass service. I saw it in use in Minnesota 25 years ago." Mr. Pelham's Written Statement I appear before you this afternoon as a representative of the Howard Park Citizens' Association to give you some information and facts that are necessary for the records, if you are to give our appeals the proper consideration. I have lived in the area, I represent for 36 years. I am the Chair- man of the Legislation Committee of that organization and have been since its organization in 1909. Originally, our membership was drawn from the area surrounding Howard University — within a radius of about three-quarters of a mile of that educational institution. During the past few years, however, other citizen associations have been organized within this area, namely: The Pleasant Plains Citizens' Association, on the north; The Central Northwest Citizens' Association; and The Bloomingdale Citizens Associations, to the south of Howard University. I claim that in the membership of the Howard Park Citizens' Association and also in the membership of its three near neighbor associations, you will find as representative a cross section of American Citizens as can be found in any similar acreage in the District of Columbia We are home-owners, taxpayers, and law-abiding citizens. We ask no especial favors. We are here in an appeal for equality of consideration for the benefits of a public utility. The record has been cluttered up with a lot of inuendoes that should have been made "off the record," if at all. "When you reach the ball park, coming down the Georgia Avenue - Seventh Street line" you will find by a little investigation that we travel about the city just as other citizens, and that "the traffic that boards the cars at "U Street" is not all local. And we say most firmly that we want and must have as adequate transit institution facilities as can be had by a municipal transit company furnishing a public and not a private service. Those that come here to advocate being furnished a private service can be better accommodated by the automobile companies. As for our part, we are willing to sit in the Capital Transit cars and buses and "See the Fords go by." You will find in "our area" and there are facts that you should give consideration when studying the record — Howard University, with its $4,000,000 worth of property; a student body of more than 2,000, attending a Medical School, a Dental School, a Pharmaceutical School, and a Graduate School, with 35 Ph.D.'s as instructors and 275 graduate students. Howard University's faculty consists of 276 teachers and professors — 60 of whom are white. Many of the student body of the university as well as members of its faculty live in other parts of the city. Howard holds its games of baseball, football, and basketball, all attractive features, in its own stadium and gymnasium. Its cultural lectures and other educational functions often attract crowds that range from 100 to 1,500 and its Commencement exercises are attended by 5,000 persons from all parts of the city and distant points throughout the United States. Minor Teachers' College, on Georgia Avenue, between Howard Place and Euclid Street, has a student body of 750 and a teaching force of 47, who live in all parts of the city. Of the 720 students, 175 are "service teachers." These 175 have to report to the college in the morning and then travel—and mostly by street cars and buses—to the schools in which they are assigned to practice teaching. They are required to return to the college and report and again use the cars and buses to return to their homes. A branch of the Y. M. C. A. located in the 1800 block of Twelfth Street, has 75 resident members and has a weekly attendance of from 2,500 to 3,000 persons. A branch of the Y. W. C. A. at Rhode Island Avenue and Ninth Street has 50 resident members and a weekly attendance of from 1,000 to 1,200. These groups all come from all parts of the city. Freedman's Hospital, just south of Howard University, in addition to its nonresident operating force and doctors is the objective point for thousands every month, and most of them ride on cars and buses, going to and fro. The Columbia Lodge of Elks Home, at Rhode Island Avenue and Third Street, with an average of some 3,000 to 5,000, the majority of whom depend upon the street cars and buses for service. With 30 churches, six large theatres, drawing crowds from all parts of the city; and the Gavnet-Patterson Junior High School, at Vermont Avenue and U Street; the Shaw Junior High School, at Rhode Island Avenue and Seventh Street; the Cardozo Business High School at Rhode Island Avenue and Ninth Street, attended by thousand from all parts of the District; the Commission and the Transit Company must give due attention and consideration to the transportation needs of these several groups. The Garnet-Patterson Junior High School has a roster of 1056 pupils and a teaching force of 24, in the evening school, in addition to the day school of 1100 pupils and 40 teachers. Then again, our children as well as children from all parts of the District attend the Dunbar High School at First and O Streets; and the Armstrong High School at P and First Street. The Dunbar having 1402 pupils and 50 teachers and the Armstrong 1550 pupils and 67 teachers, officers and councillers. It is true that most of BEST NEWS OF THE these teachers have their own cars, but the counselors find it more convenient to travel about the city in street cars and busses. Very nearly all of the students ride the cars and buses of the Transit Company, as do the members of the Masonic Shrine on Eleventh Street and the Musolit Club on R Street. And now let's examine the record as to just how we in the LeDroit Park area of the Howard Park Citizens area have been treated since the Capital Traction Company changed its name to the Capital Transit Company. I have not been sworn, but I am conversant with the rules of evidence and I want to read into the record "the truth and the whole truth and nothing but the truth." To start with, let me say that in our territory you will find that all the verbal bricks are not thrown at the Capital Transit Company. The Public Utilities Commission comes in for a goodly share of the adverse criticism; and for this reason: Before the merer, we had fairly good transit facilities that allowed us to gog out and return to our homes. Soon after the merger, the Public Utilities Commission very precipitously allowed the abandonment of the LeDroit Park Street car service. With little or no regard for our rights or desires the "banana line" — so called by our children because the cars generally ran in bunches — was thrown into the disdard. The Capital Transit Company furnished what they called a substitute — a bus loop that was soon dubbed the "Nixie" line — because at times the bus did not run at all. After one break-down of bus No. 206, I with others, waited for forty-five minutes for a replacement. Here is some history that speaks for itself: Under date of December 27, 1934, by order No. 1311, the Public Utilities Commission "auhorized and directed a bus service to operate over a loop beginning at the intersection of Seventh and S Streets, Northwest, thence north on Seventh Street to T Street to Fourth Street, north on Fourth to Bryant Street, east on Bryant Street to Second Street, south on Second Street to Rhode Island Avenue, and went on Rhode Island Avenue, and west on Rhode Island beginning." This service was to be operated with a maximum base headway of ten minutes and a maximum rush headway of five minutes. The fare and transfer privileges for this service shall be the same as those for the superseded street car service. For more than eight months the Transit Comptray had failed to maintain the stipulated ten minute service on the LeDroit Park bus line; and both the Public Utilities Commission and the Capital Transit it Company were showered with complains about the short-comings of the "one bus" line service. These complaints covered a wide range — from "dirty buses," to overcrowding in poorly ventilated buses — some of which vehicles had seen service since 1922. Query after query was made to the Public Utilities Commission as to how much longer the transit company was going to ask its patrons to wait for a more up-to-date service and better equipment. The Rev. D. E. Wisman, president of the Howard Park Citizens' Association, of 300 W Street, Northwest and Mrs. Jaqueline Cuney, president of the Bloomingdale Citizens' Association, of 184 Seaton Place, Northwest, both received many complaints about the shabby accommodations on the buses. Complaints abud seats with broken springs and torn cushions, lack of convenient strap hangers, or handles on the seats to support the standees overrowding in poorly ventilated buses — some of which have been in service since 1922; and no route or designation signs on the buses. The Commission in its order of December said: "The car line which is the subject of abandonment has been in existence for many years. The population and transportation demands of the LeDroit Park area have changed; and there is an opportunity for improvement in general transportation. The bus service herein ordered is a temporary measure pending the issuance by this Commission of its general re- M. B. ROBERT A PELHAM routing orders. "The abandonment of tracts and the substitution of bus service will result in improved service and in "operating economies" and will, therefore, be in the public interest." It is quite clear that the abandonment of this line saved the transit company thousands of dollars in operating expenses monthly; while the substitute the public was expected to "put up" with was operated at an expense of not more than $600 per month. But the clarity of the Commissions statement that "the population and transportation demands of the LeDroit Park area have changes;" was and still is the subject of some speculation. Inquiry of Mr. Elgen, chairman of the Commission, as to what the Commission meant by the statement, fail-answer. ed to alicit a comprehensive Gentleman. It is more than surprising to come here to this important hearing of the Public Utilities Commission hearing on Capital Transit Company's service and find the records so barren of the true facts — illustrative of the inadequate car and bus service into, across, and out of the LeDroit Park area, which is within the area of the Howard Park Citizens Association and serves also the Central Northwest Citizens Association and the Bloomingdale Citizens' Association — and the true facts as they relate to our appeals for better transportation facilities. The check-up shown by Mr. Segar in chart No. 5. Exhibit No. 1 will be of little value to anyone seeking to study the actual conditions and the inaequate transportation facilities furnished on Florida Avenue and U Street to Eighteenth Street and beyond to Rock Creek Bridge. It is difficult to understand why the Check-up was made at New Jersey Avenue and Florida Avenue. Two blocks west of the junction point where hundreds every hour, are forced to transfer from Florida Avenue cars to North-bound New Jersey Avenue cars and when there are often more standees in the New Jersey Avenue cars bound west than there are passengers seated. The same conditions are true at Eleventh Street, where passengers bound east on many cars are forced to transfer to the New Jersey Avenue cast-bound cars from Rock Creek Bridge or be carried down Eleventh Street And again, the list of complaints about the LeDroit Park line set out by Mr Martin in Exhibit No. 6, is far from the actual facts. The first complaint noted is dated (August 2, 1955.) The truth is that the complaints — hundreds of them poured into the Public Utilities Commission, the District Commissioners, and the Capital Transit Company since February 1935. I see by the record that I am listed as having sent in a written complaint on September 14—complaining about "Service and objects to route past Mott School." The facts are that I called as a newspaper man to inquire of Mr. Eigen as to what the Commission had done in the matter of the re-routing of the buses of the LeDroit Park line so that the buses would not run along two sides of Mott School; and also, to ask why the Capital Transit Company was not required to give the bus service as called for in Order No.1311. In February, just after the bus loop was established, the Howard Park Citizens' Association and the Bloomingdale Citizens's Association called attention to the hazard to the large number of children attending the Mott School, and sought a re-routing of the line, to avoid passing the school on both the Fourth and the Bryant Street sides. The First Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Garnet C. Wilkinson, supported by Dr. Frank W. Ballou, Superintendent, and a unanimous vote of the board of Education, also sought to have a rereouting to avoid passing the Mott School Charles H. Houston, then a member of the Board of Education, was appointed a committee of one to confer with the Public Utilities Commission in the matter. In March, accompanied by Miss Mary E Shorter, principal of the Mott School, and Leon L. Perry, supervising principal of Divisions 10 to 13, Mr. Houston visited the Commission, wought to have an order issued re-routing the bus line from Fourth and V Streets, east to Second Street, thus avoiding the bus passing the Mott School, both on Fourth and Bryant Streets No satisfactory agreement was reached and for months the buses continued to run around two sides of the Mott School building. No mention of the Board of Education action is listed in Exhibit No. 6. This re-routing seriously affected the usefulness of the make-shift bus route to hundreds of citizens who used the line to get to main lines of the Transit Company on Florida Avenue, New Jersey Avenue, Seventh Street, and cars on U Street, and Ninth Street. A petition signed by upwards of 300 people is on file in the Utilities Commission office from citizens north of Howard University, petitioning that the "LeDroit Park loop line be extended to reach Columbia road north of the university. This petition is not listed in Exhibit No. 6. New York carie dealer collects saxophones. Here's hoping he will keep 'em BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL The club's weekly meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Lillian Green, 326 T Street, Northwest; with all members present. The roster includes Mrs. Maggie Dodson, Miss Belle Bristol, Miss Mattie Jenkins; Mrs. Lillian Green; Mrs. Lenora Henderson, Mrs. Josephine Keys and Miss Marie Lee. Personal HIGLEY'S TARMINT RFECT GUM One of the Leading Funeral Establishments Rev. Henry S. Washington AND SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS 467 N Street, N.W. 4925 Deane Ave., N.E. 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Sunday evening vespers will be held at 6 o'clock. At this service the Rev. J. Arthur Winn, of the First Congregational Church, will be the guest speaker. At the same hour the Young People's Club will meet in the kindergarten department and present a debate on the subject, "Resolved, That the New Deal's economic policy has benefited the country." There will be three speakers on each side. The annual watch services will be held Tuesday night, beginning promptly at 10:30 o'clock. The deacons will have charge of the service until 11 o'clock. The pastor will then speak from the theme "Making Dreams Come True." Miss Filla Mundon, of Youngstown, Ohio: is spending the Christmas holidays at the home of Mrs. Helena Firkland. Mrs. Helen Perkins, gave a dinner party in her honor Sunday. 1 Among Washington Clubs MODERNETTE WHIST CLUB AUTOCRATS The club held its initial card tournament Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Mildred Llovd. Prizes were won by Messrs. 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Guests of the evening were: Mr. and Mrs. Washington, William Dotson, William Bigham; Roosevelt Harrison, Julius Manning; Harry Freeman and Eugene Harrison. The club members are: Mrs. V. Manning, Eva Queen, S. Gatewood; G. Green: Nina Harrison; Bessie Lewis, Mary Alston, Icelean Richardson and Etta Williams. GIGOLETTES SOCIAL CLUB The club met at the home of the president, Mrs. Gladys Baldwin, 2125 Twelfth Street; Northwest, where plans were made for a party. DILLY-DALLY The club was entertained by Mrs. Helna Kirkland at her home in Fairmount Heights, Saturday night. The guest of honor was Miss Ella Mundon, of Youngstown, Ohio. Prizes were won by Mrs. Clarice Wilon, and Phillin Lloyd. ice Wilton and Philip Lloyd. 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PALMER'S SKIN-SUCCESS fabul Hair 50¢ APEX GLOSS SATINA MANUFACTURED BY APEX HAIR AUTOMATIC STORE NEW JERSEY --- AVALON WHIST CLUB The Avalon Whist Club held its regular meeting at the residence of the vice-president, Alexander Ware, 22 L Street; Northwest. Plans were formulated for the coming year. The club defeated the Lone Deuce Whist Club by a score of 340 to 301. Classified Ads FURNISHED or UNFURNISHED 2-ROOMS, for light housekeeping; married couple; no children. 947 T St., N.W. FURNISHED ROOM RCMON TO EMPLOYED COUPLE or man; well heated. Call in afternoon or night, 1915 14th St. ,N.W.; Apt. 8. Legal Notices I. MELENDEZ KING. Attorney SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT of Columbia--Holding Probate Court. N. 48,205. Administration. This is to give notice: That the subscriber, of the District of Columbia, has obtained from the court the District of Columbia. Letters Testamentary on the estate of Paul McGee, late of the District of Columbia, deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the voucher thereof, legal before the 16th day of December, A. D. 1836; otherwise they may by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 16th day of December, 1835. Charles W. Fortune, 12th day of December, A. D. 1836. S. M. Melendez Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court. HOUSTON & HOUSTON. Afternerv. SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT of Columbia Holding Probate Court. Fatale of Ben Garnett. deceased-No. 48:35:33 Administration Docket 105. Application having been filed last month and testament of said deceased, and for letters testamentary on said estate, by Chester Gray it is ordered this 9th day of December, A.D. 1983; that the unknown heirs at law and all others concerned are all others concerned; appear in said court on Monday, the 20th day of January; A.D. 1986; at 10 o'clock A.M., to show cause why such application should not be granted. Let notice hereof be published on the Washington Tribune, once in each of three successive weeks before the return day herein mentioned, the first publication to be not less than thirty days before said return day. Dickinson Lett, a lawyer Theodore Littleton of Wills; for the District of Columbia, jerk of the Probate Court. CAMPBELL, C. J. HONSON. Attorney. SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT of Columbia-Holding Probate Court. No. 49.949. Administration. This is to hold probate of William A. Coleman. District of Columbia has obtained from the Probate Court of the District of Columbia. Letters Testamentary on the estate of William A. Coleman, late of the district of Columbia deceased. As per passing law, the probate are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or before the 11th day of December, A.D. 1985; otherwise excluded from all benefit of sdl estate. JOSEPH N. JONES, Attorney IN THE HOME COURT OF THE District of Columbia. Corrine A. Smith, 2175 Georgia Avenue, N.W., Plainfield vs. William R. Smith, State of New York, Defendant-No. 60009, Equity. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant an absolute divorce on the grounds that William R. Smith, on Motion of the plaintiff, it is this 17th day of December 1935, ordered that the defendant, William R. Smith, whose last "own address is 405 Carlson Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, cause his appearance for trial on the fourth day, exclusive of Sundays and legal holidays, occurring after the day of the first publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided a copy of this order be published once a week for threepayment, and a copy of the Reporter, and the Washington Tribute before said day. Jennings Bailey, Justice. A True Copy Test: Frank E. Cunningham, By R. D. Quinter, Jr. Assistant Clerk. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE District of Columbia. Henry Cross, Plaintiff vs. Cornelia Cross, Defendant—No. 59682 Equity. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant, Cornelia Cross, the plaintiff, that it is this 13th day of December, 1835 ordered that the defendant, Cornelia Cross, cause her appearance to be entered on or before the fortnight of accrual of Sundays and legal holidays, accrual of Sundays and publication of this order: otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided a copy of this order be published once a week for three successive days, and the Washington Tribune before said day. Jennings Bailey, Justice. A True Copy Test; Frank E. Cunningham, Clerk, by R. D. befewrd, Assistant Clerk IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE District of Columbia, Melvin Jones, Plaintiff vs. Gertrude Jones, Defendant— No. 59681. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant Gertrude Jones the right to sue the defendant of the plaintiff, it is this 15th day of December 1835, ordered that the defendant, Gertrude Jones cause her appearance to be entered herein on or before the fortieth day, exclusive of Sundays and loyal holiday publication of this order; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as in case of default. Provided, a copy of this order be published once a week for three sues porter and the Washington Tribunals before said day. Jennings Bailey, Justice. A Copy Test: Frank E. Cunningham, Clerk. By R. D. Quinter, Jr., Assistant Clerk. TODAY Mans will make a scramble for these fine garments at our Half-Yearly Sale Price at cnr Half-Yearly Sale Price BELL'S half-yearly sale Suits, Overcoats, Topcoats, Tuxedos NO CHARGE FOR ALTERATIONS 16.85 ONLY TWICE A YEAR BELL drops profits TO CLEAR ALL RACKS We never use superlatives, but if we did we'd say this sale is nothing short of amazing. After all, Bell never has tailored a garment to sell for as little as $16.85. Think of being able to take your pick from thousands of fine all wool garments in every new desirable weave and color . . . including hundreds of staple blue serges and oxford grays. Single and double breasteds in English drapes and sport models . . . not forgetting styles and models for the more conservative man. Plenty of shorts, longs, stouts and regulars. The overcoats offer every new style detail and quality fabric. And ditto BELL for the Topcoats. Remember, gentlemen, the Bell price is as standard as sterling. A REDUCTION MUST BE A REDUCTION! Buynow and Save! BE Store No. 1..916 F Street Store No. 2..721 14th St. Store No. 3..941 Pa. Ave. --- 3nKC EVERY BELL Customized Suit reduced in our half-yearly sale to $19.85 FOUR The Washington l'ribune Publlihee Semi-Weekly ‘at Washington, D.C. by THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Ine 0 0 Steet, NW Phone, Potomas 1661 Entered as eecond-cinss matter, July 7, 1922, 9 the Pont Ofice ct Washinsios D.C nde the “ast of Maree 3, 1878 Gubecription Rates: One Year, $2.50; Six Months, ger saree teonten len er oale otont waters SUR cos abeetiuds cates Reece te tote THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, (Reprinted from Tuesday's Tribune) That Proposed Negro Congress gress of Negroes” would actually con- sider those propositions vital to the progress of our group in this country, we would be overjoyed and enthusi- astic in supporting it. But long and bitter experience teaches us that long- winded speeches will be made by pub- licity seekers who are able to pay pub- licity agents, who will rush them to white newspapers, both to show the big bosses how they stand and to give that flattering unction to their souls which comes from hearing some fair adulator say, “I saw that article about you in the Bladder.” Like most actions by minority groups in a majority dominion, any “Congress of Negroes” will have its spies for the majority, and will have its tacticians who will pass resultions to the country “for revenue only.” In the first place, “human rights” will come in for major consideration, while “property rights” will be basic only to those delegates who will go broke, be stranded, and make a touch to get back home. Any Congress of Negroes will have to make compro- mises because of sectional differences and numbers, just as the original Con- gress which enacted the Constitution into a basic document. Any Congress of Negroes will have its better informed men and its monied delegates who will have greater weight than mere numbers, but the wide dif- ferences in language values and the general predominance of experience in Yeligious meetings will see little of practical value evolved. Like most other conventions and congresses, the sessions will end with certain people being elected to offices and thus posing as Negro leaders of “twelve million American Negroes,” to be “ap- proached” by the dominant people in the next national campaign. Northern cities will hold their South- ern brethren as tails to their kites, and the real problems of the South, which are economic ones, will be no more con- sidered than they have been in educa- tion or any other phase of our life. What will the Negro congress do about the break-up of big plantations into plots to be sold to tenant farmers and sharecroppers, now that the soil is poor and cotton losing its American domi- nance to foreign cotton raisers? What will be done about decent schools be- yond publishing the statistics to show discrimination, and what w'll be done about getting Necro children and adults into schools, if provided? What will be done ehout merging scattered Negro churches that drain the ener- gies, money and social power of Neer numbers? What will be done about Negro health and vital statistics he. yond making elaborate renorts? Will that Congress set up a Negro depart ment of health in every state where Négroes live, and teach them how clean-up and live, instead of making 2 religion of dying? What will be done about interstate commerce, which would make Negr< farmers of the South prosperous )j supplying Negroes of the North witk their native foods, did a few college trained Negroes know something els: besides what is in books, fraterna gatherings for purposes of publicit; and constant repetitior about this anc that academic. degree manufactured the modern degree mills which tur) them out by processes of mass-produc tion? A few more motor trucks an a few less wasteful motor cars haulin inconsequential people up and down but nowhere in particular, would dis tribute goods and money among thos who have what others want and noy run to the corner store to buy fron hand to mouth. A few quiet investiga tions would reveal what could be manw factured and sold at profits far beyon the can and wrapped and packaye: goods we now call Negro business, A Negro congress will be “an in Perium in imperior” and have abo as much consequence as some conve tion of the “Sons and Daughters of Do Arise.” Railroads, gas station: eating houses, liquor dealers, inst«!! ment clothes dealers will benefit, course, just as they do when the mac €s come downtown to narades or trav: to expositions, but Necro newspaper will receive reame of “covy” to sen out af east tr thomesicec #22 ne > Nein! | Our Readers’ Opinions | Yes, Wiggles, is a fine fellow, To the Editor: I am writing to tell you that the feature “Orchids Only” column is a very nice one and I have heard others say that they enjoy it as much as do. I most centainly think it a great endeavotr. The writer, “Wiggles” seems to dig up some very good reasons for presenting orchids and to some very interesting and deserving people. For two weeks this column has taken an™ other course, I think it a shame to begin & worth-while work and then get lazy on the job, Here’s hoping Mr. Thomas witl prove a little more faithful to his readers in the future. If he does, Orchids to him—if not Brickbats! He'll need th’ darn things. i (Mrs.) BERNICE LEWIS, 1731 T St., N.W. | BRN Wer oy Se. To the Editor: I am writing to tel you that the feature “Orchids Only” column is a very nice one and I have heard others say that they enjoy it as much as do. I most centainly think it a great endeavour. The ‘writer, “Wiggles” seems to dig up some yery good reasons for presenting orchids and to some very interesting and deserving people. For two weeks this column has taken an- other course, I think it a shame to begin & worth-while work and then get lazy on the job, Here’s hoping Mr. Thomas will prove a little more faithful to his readers in the future. If he does, Orchids to him—if not Brickbats! He'll need th’ darn things. (Mrs.) BERNICE LEWIS, 1781 T St, N.W. Sg aie 1HE BABE OF BETHLEHEM By J. Edward McCall In Bethichem across tht sea, . Almost two thousand years ago ‘The Christ-Child came to earth, that He Might save the world from sin and woe. He was not born in palace hall, With purple robes and splendor gay, But in » stable, dark and small, Where cattle stood and munched their hay. Guided by a flaming star, To where the Babe and Mother were, Three Wist Men journeyed from afar, With gifts of incense, gold, myrrh On this and every Christmas Day, ‘Our homage to the Christ we bring, Let peace and good will reign for ayet ‘The Babe of Bethlehem is King. You are disdainful and magnificent— Your perfect body and your pompous gait, Your dark eyes flashing solemnly with hate, Smal! wonder that you are incompetent To imitste those whom you so despise— ‘Your shoulders towering high above the throng, Your head thrown back in rich, barbaric song, Palin trees and mangoes stretched before your eyes. Let others toil and sweat for labor's sake ‘And wring from grasping hands their meed of geld Why urge ahead your supercilious feet? Scorn will eface each footprint that you make, I Jove your laughter arrogant and bold. ‘You are too splendid for this city street. —HELENE JOHNSON. perience in splitting churches and soci- eties will be hard to overcome. We await the outcome. SS Lieut. Thomas H. R. Clarke Chosen That the Roosevelt administration has chosen Thomas H. R. Clarke, lieu- tenant of Spanish-American War days, lawyer, former District national guardsman, ex-member of the staff of the Register of the Treasury, real es- tate operator, local clubman, orator and author, to fill the post of deputy recorder of deeds in the District, shows wisdom beyond most of its other appointments. As a distinctly local office, that of recorder of deeds calls for a man fa- miliar with local realty operations, and Lieut. Clarke has such qualifications because of his long connection with such business in the downtown area, not as an uptown branch of some bank outlet. His judgment as an appraiser of realty valuts was recognized by mil- lionaire dealers in such collateral. His own investments always indicated vision as tov Washington's future, and his long residence here in his native city makes him familiar with the baek- ground of many movements. He is well known to realty dealers, and his commanding nresence and informed statements of facts serve to carry great weight. Lieutenant Clarke, as a supporter of the administration, will carry addi- tional weight with colored citizens out- side of Washington because he is known throughout the middle West, in the North and on the Coast, is a force- ful speaker, and such a defender of our Americanism that his word will be re- spected. Although keeping in the background in the last campaign. he was both the brains and courage of the colored Big- Pour, and his tardy recognition by the administration places him in a most satisfactory position for himself and the District. As one of the few living here, with a metropolitan asnect and standards, Lieutgnant Clarke may bring the recorders office into that po- sition it would oecupy in any ether city handling records ef the value rer: resented by its business here in Wash- inyton, i. Sem is anv bauble that costs less then $1.909. Worth more, it becomes sitcomaticaliy a Russian crown jewel. he neet thine Gan The next time vou want some amnse- Nevt tine on vonr frieidaire instead SRT fatio. You will get a lot of neide stuff.” THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1935 "Strange as it may seem, men generally miss the real significance of great events. One must withdraw from the market-place in order to hear the still small voice that speaks to “the inner ear.” Like radio listeners, one must tune-in to hear the one voice that is on the air for their interest. . This annual celebration of Christmas has far deeper meaning than appears on the surface of modern ways. It has a long past and also a future which few understand but without which humanity’s future must fail to reach our fondest hopes. Before Christ was John the Baptist, and before him was the century-old experience of the Hebrew people striving against all the world to realize a moral ideal. Greece had civilized men, Rome had organized them, but it was left to this small band to enable mankind to rise to its full stature. No more inspiring or instructive docu- ment has been discovered for the guidance of snen amidst the complexities of this environment of other men and natural things than is en- couched in Jewish history. It explores all depths of human natire and points a way to rise above animal inclinations. Literally, it is Jehovah's gesture to man as he struggles from his beast- human ancestry to the full stature of his possible evolution. In it heredity, like every natural law, is obeyed, and environment as the modifier is ex- posed for its good or evil consequences. Human motives are followed to their outcome in con- duct unequalled in any novel or drama, and the possible results of expressing natural feelings in situations to which they are no longer adapted, are pictured with graphic influence. With the appearance of John the Baptist, “the day long prophesied was at hand,” but each interpreted that “day” in terms of his own thinking as now. The son of an aged priest, John was let into the mystic secrets of the Kabal- lah which the higher priests alone possessed. From a Tarzan-like existence (Tarzan being a Saxon parody of that life), John came forth in prime cleanliness of living and a resultant power and magnetism that scorned all pretense and herled thunderbolts against “trees that brought not forth good fruit.” He prepared the way as an advance agent for the New Age that was about to be ushered in after thirty years, a sin- gle generation, of preparation. The political-minded expected a new gov- ernment; the priesthood, a new revelation; the business men, a new boom; suffering masses, relief; the forces of evil, a new racket. John himself did not know what form the New Age was to take. He was its herald. He was steeped in obedience from Abraham, persistence Calvin Says- By FLOYD J. CALVIN EHTIOPIAN “SELL-OUT? Has Ethiopia peen “sold out” by France and England? That is the question rew agitating the mind of colored peoples through- out the word, And if Ethio- pia has been sold out, will the deal hold? On the answer to this second question hangs the hopes of colored peoples everywhere. At this writing, it appears that there was an attempt to sell Ethio- pia, but that the dea! will not hold. The conscience of the civil- ized world has been stunned. by the crude and bold attempt to di- vide up Haile Selessie’s empire, ‘but. international morality anpar ently is on a higher piane than the bargainers had suspected, an: such a clamor of protest is going up that it looks like the scheme will die a naturai death. ‘And just as Premier Layal be gan defending his indefensible scheme, Ethiopia began her own masterly defense by driving back the Italian invaders some twelve miles on the northern front. For weeks Mussolini's advance has been at a stand still. and now Rome herself admits she is re- treating. If Ethiopia can hold the invad- ers in check until the next rainy season sets in, she will be in stronger position to make her own terms with Italy. But if the rainy season does not come before mor determined offensives by the Ital: ians, the Ethiopian strategy of harrasing the enemy rather thar facing the superior arms of the invaders, together with the rough terrain over which the Italian: must carry their modern equip. ment, is proving that Mustelini’s men will not make an ‘inbreker march to Addix Ababa. ROBERT WEAVER “The objectives of the Adviser on Ne affine to the Secretary of the Interigt mainly Jirecteg tp s~- cating the maxiinym Neghy pri: seen in = een jer L- ‘diction pera 9 Hai ne ‘and the Public Works Administration, “This affice catls to the attention of the Administrator of Public ‘Works instances of ditcrimination against Negro labor. The Advis- The Old Faith and The New Age By CHARLES M. THOMAS er on Negro Affairs acts ag consul- ‘ant to the Housing Division of he Public Works Administration. chis function includes planning and proposing sites for housing projects in Negro slum areas, sup- plying the division with pert. ent statisteal data, negotiating agreements for tne employment of Negro workers on the projects in accordance with the Pubtic Works provisions against discrimi. nation, and nurturing favorable opinion among colored people to- ward proposed housing develop- ments. In facilitating the latter, this office explains the program to local residents and encourages in- tegration of Negroes in every phase of the program, As a re- suit of this effort, Negro members are at present on practically eve- ry advistory committee in cities where there tare to be colored tenants; and in Chicago, New York, Nashville, and Washington, Nogro architects have been named as members of the groups ex-cut- ng local housing projects In con- nection with the work entailed in the Housing Division the Adviser an? his assistants make frequent trips of investigation and consul- tation into the ‘ocal areas.” This, in brief, ip what britlian’ young Dr Robert Weaver ts doing for the rece as a Federa! official. NEW LAND-GRANT PROPOSALS Following up progressive reso- lutions adopted at the last meeting of the National Association of Colored Schools, the Land-Grant presidents, in annual meeting at Washington, D.C., incorporated the following as Point 5 in their Re- port: ‘In the interest of an ever-rising social mind in America, it is ne- cessary that Negroes be taught the fundamentals of citizenship. There is grave need for the teach- ing ef practical politics, the ne- cersity apd value of the ballet, and the right use of the same. in gil tehools for Negrees. Little pre- gress will be miade in teaching the Neste to be & geod citizen with- out presenting to him. in train. ing programs. the use of the tools citizenship.” Qther pr B. stigng cial interest to ofteas tors. but the above is of vrime intereet to the public at Taree, - *s Ses direct bearing on the civic group. As this writer has stressed on several oceasions, the race is to be through Jacob, willingness to suffer, through a thousand martyrs; regal power through Samyel, Solomon and David, and a vision through a long line of prophets. John was surprised when his own cousin, Son of the Nazarene, a carpenter, indicated by signs and passwords that He was duly accredited. John baptized Him as a significant initiation. Thirty years before, Wise Men from the East came to Jerusalem to enquire for Him who was born under that “Star which we have seen and which has been predicted for ages in our ancient learning.” They were of a cult that be- lieved in a future life and the advent of a Savior. They had been told by older members of the order when and how they might recognize Him, who was to usher in the New Age, and they came BRINGING GIFTS. Thus we have Christmas, greatly coveréd by customs and purposes far from the real meaning of that event. It is, however, 2 day on which contending armiés stop fighting. It is a day on which Pagans drag in the yule lof, emplem to them of immortality, and light it, to catch its warm, life- giving glow as it releases its pent-up power. It is a day when children’ appeal to the most selfish. It is a day when men wish each other well. It is a day that modifies the lives of human beings, thus slowly bringing them into a closer bond of brotherhood through the very society they have built up. But it must not be forgotten that behind it lays the ancient faith out of which this day and this new age emerged toward a nobler and higher destiny even now but faintly foreshadowed to the wisest of men. “It was then that the planets Saturn and Jupiter formed a conjunction in the constélla- tion Pisces, and were later joined by the plaret Mars, the most significant movement in the starry heavens ever known to observers of the movements of the planets.” Thus does science confirm the record translated and copied and re- copied to give us that most influential of stories in’ this modern age. Verily, it is a STAR OF HOPE FOR MANKIND! No other man, with but a single generation of life, ever played so great a part in the drama of human existence, and no other people but the Hebrews, occupying but a small portion of this vast world, ever pro- duced such a man, nor can any process of hu- man advancement ever have so profound an ef- fect upon human beings, except it be a moral struggle to realize the highest ideals conceived by the finite mind. As heirs of all the ages, we are “children of a King.” joint-heirs with Jesus Christ, and the kingdom of the future is iwthin.” If we would usher in the New Age, we must “take up the cross daily and follow Him.” congratulated on producing a group of educators who have the courage to make a frontal attack on the rea! problems of education, and to keep insisting that these are the problems, and to apparent- ly mean to do’ something about them, DELANY INVITED The long guest list of the form- al opening of the fifty million dol- Jar Frick Art Collection in New York recently contained the name of but one colored man, that of Commissioner Hubert T. Delany, of the Tax Depart of the City. Of some 700 nmes, taking two-thirds of a_page in the New York Her- ald Tribune, one colored man was included. But he was a very im- portant colored man. Mr Deisny has to say about who pays the taxes an? why. and his favor is very much courted. | Among those invited along with )Mr. Delany were Dr. and Mrs. James Bryant Conant of Harvard, Supreme Court Justiee Charles Even Hughes. Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh, Mr, and Mrs, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and 692 other real lenders of the city land country. Tam seeking an explanation of this phenomenon: I _ frequently wake up at five o'clock in the morning and from then until the alarm rings at seven o'clock, I am unable to sleep soundly How- ever, the instant the alarm rings as though I could sleep without IT am completely weary and feel persons report similar experiences. stirring until noon. Many other Don’t put yourself on a_pedes- tal, some peop'e may enjoy looking at you, but they don’t want to look too high. We like to help these who aré not to well off ag ourtelves. The trouble with baving stoner is that xe family likes to ext dwn where it really hurts, Much of the Presents time is fin disapproving unwise Pies te spending the soon the ‘company. ——— For good work good tools are as necessary as good workmen. ecessary as Rood wo The fight to the en aa ae tat Wise Sayings at home ovey the division, —— There's a time for everything, and women are clever in timing their requests for a new fur coat or something like that, Wonder how often women’s styles changed, during Methuse- lah's span of life? ee IT ALL DEPENDS-- When surveys are made, the result depends entirely on who makes the survey. Figures can be juggled to euit one's faney. With enough pencils and paper one can figure himself a ‘pauper or millionaire. However, facts do not lie. Here are the facts. The Tribune is the only Negro paper published in Washington. Our readers are invited to visit the Tri- bune plant IN WASHING- TON. The Tribune is published twice a week. You get the news FIRST while it is news. Now you don’t have to wait until later in the week to read stories re-written from Tues- dan’s Tribune. The Tribune is entered in the Washington _Postoffice and delivered to Washington homes. No other Negro pa- per is entered in the local postoffice. Out-of-town pa- pers are not permitted to be mailed from here. They are mailed frome the town ef pub- eee ribune ériployées are Washington men and women whe own their homes in Washingten and spend their ee oie pope mer- nts. All of thi note is bag end in We Tribune is 100 per cent a Washington institution. By purchasing the Tues- day Tribune you get the news fresh. Best News oF THE NATION’S CAPITAL | Kelly Miller Discusses Father Divine— “Harlem’s God” God.” He came to Harlem from Alabama and boldiy proclaimed himself as God incar- tate in the flesh, There he soon gathered around him a group of adherents and dis- ciples who accepted him at his own self ap- praisement and who lived by every word which proceeded from his mouth. There have been many prophets in the history of religion who claimed inspiration from on “High.” The founders of new religious eults abound among al! peoples in all kinds of lands ang at all times. They are most apt to appear at the break down of existing regime and among people who are downcast and heavy laden. When tuey find litttie hope in low grounds of sorrow in the world which is here and now, they gladly seek escape in the promised land beyond the skies. They are easily persuaded to follow any leader, cenuine or guileful, who claims t» have heard the heavenly voice and caught the heavenly vision. Among the Negro people the appearance of sveh spiritual reformers as the late prophet Growdy, Father Divine and Elder Michaux shows plainly # religious restlessness and dis- satisfaction with the regular orthodox church. cs which are sadly failing to meet the spirit- ual needs of the masses, The holiness meet- ngs and store-front churches are both a chal- that Jenge and a warning to our religious lead- ers that their mission is to reach and to cave, even unto the utmost, Failing to do this, they need not be surprised that these new spiritual movements are springing up all over the country. ‘The December 1ith issue of the Christian Century contains an interesting analysis of Father Divine and his method by an under- standing and sympathetic student of rélizious phenomena who, like the curious vistior to the charch of the Village Parson, came to scoff but remained to pray. Father Divine and the ardent disciples which he has gathered about him, represent a culture lag in the his- tory of religion and take us back to the child- hood stage when the human race Was nearer the level of primitivity. It is trae that Father Divine and his flock seem picturesque and biz- zare and strike many onlookers as merely a buriésque of religion, bat this grows out of the fact that the setting is entirely om of harmony with the time, place and cittum- stances. This anachronous movement would seem to be more fitting in the heart of Africa ‘man in the heart of Harlem. Instincts, among which religious feeling takes first‘rank. are imbedded in the substratem of human nature. ‘The lower down we go, the easier it is sthrred. For this reason, religion is always move ar- dently manifested among the meek ang lowly than umong the high and mighty. Father Di- vine and his flock represent an interesting leb- oratory for the observation of religion in the making. They operate on the psychological Jevel not far above that of primitive man, Father Divine himself may be self-deluded in his divine presumptions; but this does not necessariiy vitiate his genuineness and sin- cecity. For prophets and spritual leaders of all times have been considered “God-mad.” It was said of tho Saviour Himself that “The zeal of thy house has eaten thee up.” Only those of shallow understanding and lit- tlenes:. of soul will look upon Father Divine and his movements with derision and scorn. He merely gives us a picture of a stage in the history of religious evolution, ‘A new religious dispensation always ap- peals to those who are weary and heavy laden, who look for a leader who will give them rest. It is precisely at this level of culture and among this type of people, that religious man- ifestations are most apt to originate. This is not a question of race but of evolution.Father Divine has white as well as Negro adherents and disciples, all of whom are near to the same culture level. a oe Jesus, who is the superlative representative of God eribodied in the flesh, demanded of His sophisticuted disciples that they “Suffer, little children to come unto me; for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.” And again, “Unless you become as a little child, ye can in no Wise enter the Kingdom of Heaven.” The proud ard haughty individuals, nations and. races who boast of their culture and civilization must needs divest themselves of much of their boasted culture and fall back upon an earlier and more primitive level of the child soul be- fore they can experience the unetion and zest of spiritual exhiliration. Herein lies the Ne- gro’s superlative advantage for the spiritual leadership of this day and generation. It may not be deemed blasphemy to exhort the proud and mighty of our day and generaton: “Verily, | Verily, 1 say unto you, unless ye become as the Neero in soul disposition ye cannot enter | the Kingdom of Heaven.” But what of the disciples of Father Divine | when they become disil!usioned as to his Mer- | siahshin? Alas, this is the tragic contempla- tion which all religious movements must. soon- er or Iter confront. When research and curi- osity of science found no place for the gods Jon M: Olympus, they were banished to the sky and given names among the stars. When the modern telescope found no place for ther» in the solar system, Saturn, Jupiter and Juno, divine pe-sonages who nce lived among, and mingled with mortals were reduced to an ab- styaetion of mythology and spectaculation. || The unsophisticated ehild-like man can cal |evasp things divine and spiritual when thev assume embodiment in flechly ferr:. Disi’- | lusionment awaits them all. When the thir? and fourth generation of Father Divine’s d’s- || ciples have been exposed to the educations! | opportunities of New York City and to th sophisticated life of that envivonment. wil! they hold to the simple faith and credulity of their more tntutored and child-like forbears? | Probably not. Such is the story of all re- | Sigion. .| Ag the generations grow wiser they become | less eredvlous, reverent and devout. But in the meantime, Father Diyine is bringing the Sik Maksiten of ‘ealtaiin 0. catamarans For a man in @ great position one enemy is too much, and a hundred friends too few. acca oe dees As between “production for profit” and “production for use,” this country wants both. “OF THE Navraw’s Caprrar TWIP WACTIINOS TARY wWeTEeTMT Pemav Neoerawponp oF ink r And a Good Time Was Had by All, Says Vivian By Vivian Turner Christmas has come and gone. What a happy day for the kids, who had a plenty cf everything and what a sorrowful one for he desti- tute. Christmas is the time for giving, for spreading peace and good will, How happy those persons must feel who srared their bit with those léss fortunate! And now the Old Year draws to a close, The New Year brings with it many hopes of success, It bids everyone cast aside al] bitterness, hate and jeolousy of the past year and resoive to think only of the good which is visible everyday. Doe RB heey cade i nese nd te aside all bitterness, hate and jeolov think only of the good which is visi ‘The Derby dance last Friday was quite pretty. The Colonnade was; ablaze with Christmas lights ana decorations. Holly wreaths, elec- trically lighted made a most’ beau- tiful background for the beutiful goyns worn, by the Indien “Ye ld Derby,” hung in its usual| Place near the orchestra bidding all guests a hearty welcome. Every Member present was solicitous for the welfare and enjoyment of the guests. Certainly everyone had a most pleasurable evening. The pupils of the Gregorian Studio of Music and Art, 2019, Pbisleenth Street, Northwwart, were in a “Studio Recital on last Ryey evening, December 20 at 8 o'elock, After introductory re- marks by Mrs Gregoria Frazier Goins, director, Christmas Carols were sung. Those taking part on the program were Joseph Gathers, William Nelson, William Banton, Edwin Crummie, Anna Mae Blak- ney, Roberta ‘Wheeler, Vivian Turner,. Eunice Coleman, Jean Thomas, Odessa Davis, ‘Ophelia Quander, Evangeline 'Crummie, Mary Barrage Yvonne Gray, Blize” beth Seurlock and Louise Nelson. After the recital the pupils were served refreshments and presented with Christmas greeting cards from Mrs. Goins, ‘The pupils in the Glee Club of Margret Washington Vocational School. under the leadership of Mrs, L. H. Pinchback, sang Christ. mas Carols in the’ corridor of Franklin Schoo! on last Thursday morning to bring the Christmas spirit to the executives and officers of the public schools of the city. Many friends came from their desks and sat on the steps and lis- tended intently. They were greatiy touched by the old but sweet songs and expressed their sincere appre- ciation for the visit. Miss L. C. Randolph, principal, Mrs, WC. Dodson, the counsellor, Mrs. B, C. Edwards, Mrs. 0, J. Lancaster, Mrs. V. 1. Turner and Mr. Edwards accompanied the, group, ‘They. ai- 80 visited the Children’s Hospital, where Miss Marjorie Coleman Smith, and Miss Margaret John- fon gave a dramatic number in the Children’s ward, From the Chil- drens Hospital "they went to the Stoddard Baptist Home and sang several numbers with a prayer by Miss Coleman Dr. and Mrs. Kelly Miller, Jr. spent Christmas in the city visiting thei parents, Prof. and Mrs. Kel- ly Miller, They returned to their home in New York on Thursday, Mrs. Eetelle Myer, of the Mar- garet Washington Vocational Schooi, leit the civy last Friday zo spend the holidays with her daugi ter in Cleveland, Ohio, Mr and Mrs, J, Finley Wilson are’ spending Christmas in Rich- mond, Va. visiting relatives and friends, Mrs, Bessie Russell setae is spending the holidays in Pitts- Durgh with her husband, Dr. Ira Cornelius. ps Corrine C. Mellwain, of 1714 Second Street, Northwest, ar- rived in the city Saturday morning to spend the holidays with rela- Ee and friends. Miss McIiwain teacher in the publi schools of Great, Falls, S.C. Prof F. D. Drew, principal of the ‘public school of Great Falls, §.C. passed through the city, Sat- urday mornire enron to hi- home in Boston, Mass, to spend the Christmas holidays with his pat- ents, Mr. and Mrs, D. B. Drew. He ‘wasomet here in the city by his mother, Mrs. Drew and together they motored to Boston, ‘The ~ -1po Choral Society of the Dunbar “ ommunity Center will be heard i “Ss second annua! candle- Bae, corvice, at Dentar | Bien 1 auditorium, Sunday, Decem- ber 29 at 5 p.m.’ This choral so- city owes, whatever little success it has attained to the untiring ef- forts of its director, Dr. W. Scott Mayo, the accompanist, Mrs. Mon- trosé Edloe and Mrs. Carrie Knox, Community. secretary. This year's ‘Yule presentation of Handel's Mes: sish will surpass anything they have ever attempted. The follow- ing will be guest soloists: Miss Maude Smothers, soprano; Mrs. Evelyn Russ, contralto; Mr. John Barnes, tenot; Mr. Cartis Mayo, Sen gene tes is: program from the = oe to the final trium- Oe eaten Miss Rosa Williams, former ‘Miner Teachers? College student, who has been in New York City for the past three months, returned to the city to visit her parents, Mr and Mrs. Herbert Pove, 212° Elm Street, Notrhwest, for the holi- days, Miss Williams will return te Gotham Sunday night. Relief Society Celebrates 49th Anniversary Tho Ladies Immediate Relief Sociwy held the yearly memorial services and the forty-ninth anni- essary celebration jointly at the wcadquarters, iriday night. Mrs, Alvirs Adams was mistress of ceremonies, “What Is Life?” a poem, re- cited by Mrs. Eldnora Black, was one of the highlights of th» pro- gam. Officers of tne group in. clude Mrs. M. B. Scott, president; Mrs. Annie Williams, vice presi- dent; Mrs. A. C. Green, record: ing ‘secretary; Mrs. Alexander, financial secretary; Mrs. M._ 0. Smith, teasurer; and Mrs. Eliza- beth Guss, chairman of the enter- tainment committee. Troop Mothers Club Gives Scouts Valuable Gifts Boy Scouts of Troop 508 were surprised at their meeting last Friday night. The Troon Mothers Club, with the cooperation of Scoutmaster Dickerson, arranged a program for the occasion. Addesses were made by District Commissioner Young; Mrs. Wentz former president of the elub, and Mrs. Ballard. present president of the club. Mrs. Wentz concluded her remarks with the presentation of a fully equinved First Aid Kit to the Troop. The president, Mrs. Ballard, then presented a set of beautiful Tro-> flags. ‘Remarks expressing — sppretiation vere made by all the Seouts and the Scovtmaster.. Officers of the Mothers Club are Mrs, Fmily Bellard, n-esident: Mrs, Phy'lis Wentz. secretary and Mre. Susie Jones, treasurer. pag ee Mr. and Mrs. Shearin Feted On Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Shearin, 300532 Sherman Avenue, North- west, celebrated their twenty-sec- ond cunivorsary, Sunday. The house was brilliantly decorated with palms“and flowers and the Yuletide trimmings. Mesdanies Lena Powell and Julia Boggs were hostesses on the occasion. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Holly of Baltimore and Mr. and Mrs. H. Jackson of Halls Hill, Virginia. Among others present were Mr. and Mrs. John Powell; Mr. and Mrs. T. Hines; Mr. ‘and Mrs. Gorens; Mr. and Mrs. Fields; Mr. and Mrs. Vowells; Mr. and. Mrs. Badford J. Simms, Mesdames Harriet Sheffard; Mary Dorsey; and Marie Dixon, eons Derby Club Host at Gay Formal at Colonnade The annual winter dance of the popular Derby Club was held last rriday at the Lineoln Colonnade. Several hundred guests, attired in evening dress. danced to the syn- copation of the Blue Birds Or- chestra until the wee hours of the morning. Special mention must be made of the beautiful decorations which represented a winter scene with an array of lights beaming across the hall; a huge snow man in the center blended with noise makers and favors of hats with colors of red , green and yellow added an- other historical setting of the dance which the many guests present enjoyed during an even- ing long to be remembered. The committee of gentlemen résponsible for the affair eon- sisted of Dr. Walter G. Daniels, president of the club: Sidney Washington. chairman of the social committee; and the follow- ing members of the committee, Dr. John Turner, Attorney Ed- ward W. Howard. Horace Dowling, Charles A. Cornish, J. Parker Kelly. and Willis Richardson, who had charge of decorations. a pees Willie Evans spend the Christ- map helidgys in Richmond, Ma Migs Gertrude W. was Seest of friends 2 BiSkmeond dur- ime the Christmgs, gry Miss Ela Mundon of Youngs town, Ohio, is sponding the Christ mas ‘holidays az the home of Mrs. Helena Kirkland. Miss Munion was honored guest at a party given in her honor by Mrs. Helen Per- kins, Sunday. Mrs. Louise Naylor, 1402 Twelfth Strect, Nerthwest, is still confined to her bed although she is improving slowly. ishington Clubs Revel in Yuletide ‘Gaiety ne Was | ~PEARLIE’S PRATTLE _ || fines: fet Bangoet” | Clubs inate Phi Beta | LYS Vivian)| Au About Lovely Ladies and feiics Clas won bas aesecn | te ae | Launcl — | Fie BRU Wetton Fall Mada Pee ele on ere tah ie RET el auciuh “Ge, “wien aa aan woes = ; “4 “HAWAIIAN HAIR "GROWER te PRESSING OIL SHAMPOO, act “Quality Makes‘a Difference” At DRUG STORES ca a eee: Se eet scare Seen ea ae million shining lights from win- dows, trees, and porches helping to tell the story of “Peace on earth, good will, to men”, lovely Jane velyn Peyton, ughter of i. and Mice: Uokedt Parton: ent Me John Francis Harris, son of Mrs, Smallwood of Pittsburgh, Pa., stood ‘neath a silver-flowered arch and answered pretty “I do's” to the questions of Rev. Bullock. The four ushers, Messrs. Adams Rob- inson, Wm. Cheney, Richard Lat- ney, Carl Ennis had already led the fashionably gowned guests to their places. Mr. Josh Levingston had sung “I Love You Truly”. ‘Then “Here Comes the Bride” rang out in loud clear tones from the big pire ore And immediately every- ody forget his etiquette and strained his neck to the utmost. The six sweet bridesmaids, Misses Jean Dunn, Viola Fleming, Beat- rice Fleming, Mrs. Hermione Por- ter, Mrs. Elsie Shamwell, Mrs. Ma- mie Stewart, wore long white dresses fashioned with puffed sleeves, flaring skirts and peplums. They Wore cunning frille’ net hats designed by Mrs. Tenetta Chiles, and carried arm bouquets of pink rose buds and baby’s breath tied with shell pink ribbon. The blond- haired maid of honor, Miss Dorothy Reed, was lovely in green, with gown and hat fashioned to match those of the bridesmaids. The dainty flower girl had her own little white frock trimmed with pink and blue rose buds. And then came the bride leaning on the arm of her father, The soft whiteness of her gown with its long sleeves, cowl neck line, many buttons down the back and pointed train; the folds of flowing tulle that formed her veil; the gleaming coronet (Pearl-trimmed) that held them in place and the white roses and lilies of the valley that made up her shower bouquet, turned the charming Evelyn into a regular Christmas princess. The bride's mother wore black velvet and the mother of the groom, maroon. Mr. Glascoe Mack acted as best. man for Mr. Harris. And immediately following the wedding a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. Then the bride cut her pretty cake, and tossed her bouquet right into the arms of Miss Doro- thy Reed. After the dainty repast was served there were the hun- dreds of gifts to be seen and the too, too pretty room of the bride with its ever so modern furniture and exquisite hangings of brown ‘and ivory. Mrs. Christine Bridgers told you where te go to find the pretty sandwiches and Christmas pounch. Mrs, Evelyn Starks told you anything you happened to want to know. And you told the happy bride and bridegroom that you hoped they'd live happily ever after- ward, Didn't. see any photographers around, but if somebody didn’t get a picture of that beautizul wedding it’s really. and truly a shame, You might have known the Derby's would pull a Pretty stunt the other Friday night. They turned the Colonnade into a sort of Christmas Eve dream, with holly wreaths, shining stars and soft red ee So vivid was the pic- ture that you sapere any minute to see old Santa Claus himself, peep jolly-faced into the place. 'Even the fat snow man that had settled down with comfort on a silver- Haase pedestal in the center of the hall, seemed ever so happy and satisfied as he puffed away on his pipe and went round and round throughout the night watching the merry whirl. And although I Sin’ see him do it, I'd surely be willing to ae that old Mr. Snow-Man winked one eye at Dr. Woodward Messrs. Cornish, Kelly, and How. ard, Washington, Thoms and all the ‘others just to let the Club mem. bers know how well they were put- ting things over. And the guests— ‘twould take a more efficient pen than mine to do ’em justice. Shell eo lace with gleaming jewels at smiles and dimples a plenty to Miss Nettie Johnson’s face, or was it the presence of Mr. Roscoe (Charles)? Mrs. Tally Holmes was tall and queenlike in a blue freen gown bedecked with, silvé ‘ons. “Captivating Katie” (Miss Bogle) was a radiant example of the grand things yards of velvet can do when they're draped around Milady. Other charming dancers who swelled the velvet ranks were Mrs. Virginia Washington, Mrs. Maude Reed, Mrs. Howard Mackey, and Mrs. Eleanor Foster. Whether the long full sleeves and high, be- ribboned neck line of Mrs. Ambia Goodloe’s dress contributed most of the chie to that lovely lady’s appearance, or whether the pretty rae we black lacy thing that covered her head deserved the biggest bit of eredit, this poor scribe ean ey say. At any rate, when you tool one good look at the Mrs., you couldn’t blame Dr. Goodloe for beaming. Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Brown were there too, she, wide- eyed with pride on account of the praise her husband was getting for turning the Colonnade into a veri- table beauty spot. Aone see seen at the dance were Mr. and Mrs. Horace “Handsome” Dowling, Mr. and Mrs, Norman Gunn, Mr. Fred Jolie, Mr. Chas. Travers, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ces. Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Thoms, Mr. and Mrs. Robert. Syphax, Mr. and Mrs. Am- brose Shief, Mrs. Betty Gandy, Mr. and Mrs. Theus Smith, Miss Violeta Beldon. The Club mem- bers have tucked their derbies away. The whistles or other noise-makers in the pockets of home-going guests have already found their way into “Timmie's” or “Susan's” or “Sonny Boy's” hands, and are now helping to add to the merry din of Christ- mas horns and bugles, And the Derby's are deeper in everyone's hearts today because of last Fri- day’s happy hour, A brand new baby will come to town next week. No, he isn’t being brought by good “Sir Stork.” He’s the Teeny cherub that’s rapidly advancing toward the calendar and his name is “Glad New Year.” And the Prattler hopes that day by day as he grows older and older he will be kinder and kinder to all the Lovely Ladies and Big, Bold Wonderful Men that have’ made this column possible. And to be a bit specific, may the New Year repeat 1935's “travel schedule” for Mrs. Robert Holley of 2651 15th St. That vivacious little lady went al- most from Maine to Mexico and took several months to do it in, May shopping bags be bigger for the’ sake of Dr. and Mrs. Wm. T. Parker. They told old Santa Claus so many places to go that they had to take along a traveling hag to help him out. (Saw ’em witl it.) And if you could have peeped at the Parker's list, you'd have found, somewhere near the top, the cripples, the shut-ins, the broken- hearted (Mrs. Parker would surely have seen to that). Her name really should be Ella “Bountiful” Parker. . . . Here's hoping, too, that hat fashions in 1936 will be as charimingly suited to Mrs. Mamie Lewis Williams’ piquant type of beauty as the black little “off-the- face” she’s been wearing lately. ++ That Miss Hortense Tinsley of S St, will find many things to smile about (her kind of smile goes a long way toward making this old world a pretty place to be in). ... That the rich tenor voice of Mr. James Holmes. will always retain its power to charm. It's really a set of “Stop” and “Go” signs for the happiness of a certain Randolph Place lady. (When she hears the voice she's happy; when she doesn’t of course she isn’t.) -;. That Miss Louise Alexander will keep a lot_of green in her wardrobe. . . . Here’s hoping that ‘the undertakers will continue giv- ing holiday greetings if they choose to do. 80. (Sew Merry. Christmas signs in some of their windows and Mr. Samuel Morrow is keeping “open house” on New Year's Day in his big new place on V St.) But may they never get hold of you or me (I mean in a business way) till—well, you fill in the blank. I can't think of a time that's far enough away... . That Mrs. Eliz- abeth Jefferson (sister of Mrs. Wal- ter Tate) who has fully recovered from her recent illness, will stay in one place long enough for her friends to get a good look at her. It was to be expected that in a eee place like Brookland Mrs. jefferson would get well very soon. And now there's a bs problem, and that is, how to Eee jlizabeth home. +. + That Mr. Wm. Grady will always stay as sweet and demure as she seems today. . . . That those who sent the postman to the Prattler with greetings in his bag; those who sent the messenger boys with packages in their hands; thove who found time to call in person or by telephone and those who had the ‘intent but lacked the hours or minutes may some day know exactly how mueh joy their kind remembrances brought the bum re- ‘Sd SEA SCOUTS PLAN PROGRAM Sea Scouts of Troop 525 hav al- ready informed Scoutmasters of the other troops of the Sixth Divi- sion of @ novel program of enter- tainment they have planned for January 17. Sea Scout Elwood Payne is business manager of the Scout group. . It’s only a step from sauerkraut to spinach @ A Coming Band - - the Sepia Syncopators @ " / on Pee ae: i 4 ‘ : ma ae ee ee yt & ki 7 | CAM, a 5 ss. EER ee Le COG LPT i REP CV ee Bit r Se eee ‘We wish for the following clubs, their patrons and our many friends a MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY AND PROS- PEROUS NDW YEAR: The Janta Clad, the Areagisn Club, the Ciyb Gledieig, the Ceptivators, the Primrose Secia] Club, the Daring Dames, the Seeigl Six, the Blue and Grey, the Bérmuda Secis] Club, the Rivera Soc:al Club, the Humming Birds, the Red, White and Blue Whist Club, tac Blue Eagle Social Club, the Jolly Cluster Socal Club the Jolly Fight Social Club, the Travelers Social Club, the Rosedale Picasure Club, the Harlem Social Club, the Rio Riz Whist C:utb, the Social Four, the Merry Makers Whist Club, the Washington Aristocrats, the Blue Moon Whist Club, the Mickey Mouse Sport Cluo. the Avalon Social Club, the Vogue~ Social Cltb, the Adonis Club, the Nurses Alumni, the Yadsuets Social Club. ike Acacia Bridge Club, the Northwest Athletic. Club, Let us solve your music problem for 1936, You may ergags THE SEPIA SYNCOPATORS by phoning WEst 0731-W of writing to 3639 N STREET, N.W.—Adv, i Justice Club Has Grand Time at First Banquet ‘The first annual banquet of the| Justice Club was held at Harri-| son’s Cafe. The Jus.ico Club is composed of employees of the De- partment of Justice. Morrisey S. Koonce, head of the files section of the division of records of the Department of Jus- tice and president of the Justice Club, was toastmaster. Entertainment was furnished by Piccolo Pete and his orchestra, to- gether with skits by | iessrs. rown and Gearing, club mem- bers, known as the team of Loud Mouth and Easy. Special tribute was paid to W. S. Noisette employee of the division of. investigation, for his Fecent succes] > exhibit at the Phyl: wine oy ¥.W.G.A. An article ‘4 arom the Inves- tigator, the official news organ of the division of Investigation, which was devoted entirely to Mr. Noisette and his recent exhibit. Vann Absent The Hon. Robert L. Vann, spe- cial assistant to the Attorney Gen- eral and a club member, sent a message expressing his regret for not being able to be present at the banquet, due to the fact that he was called out of town on offi- cial business. Members of the club present were: G. W. Bailey, W. L. Beamon, Augustine Bell, H. W. Brown, Charles Cutch, LH. Ferguson, M. H. Ferguson, Louis Gearing, L, D. Helms; Thomas Holland; W. C. Killingsworth; M.S. Koonce, J, H. Lee, F. D: MeLeod; Prue Moss; W. T. Par- ker, V.'C. Pharr, J, T. Rucker; Howard Thomas; L. L. Thomp- son, W. H. Yerby; W. L. Clarke; H. A. Spriggs, R. H. Thompson. Guests present were: W. L. Brown, R. E. Pryor, 3. S, Fleteh- er; Mack K. Steele; Bernard Cooper, J. H. Greene, M. W. Spencer; Dr. J. C. Brazier, R. J. Jones, Dr S. B. Thompson, J. Bowes; P. L. Johnson; M. P, Jenae ead Herman Moore, Huestons Honored At Wedding Anniversary Judge and Mrs. William C. Hueston were honored by a num: ber of friends last Sunday at their home, 744 Park Road, in honor of their’ twenty-fifth wedding anni- versary. Among the guests were: Dr. and Mrs, Ambro:e Caliver, Dr. and Mrs, Emmett J. Scott, Magistrate Edward W. Henty of Philadelphia, Judge Armond W. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Rolert Weav- er, former Judge James A. Cobb, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. B. Evans, Mr. and Mrs, William H. Hastie, Mrs. Buena Kelly of Norfolk, Va.; Mr. and-Mrs. Carrington Davis of Baltimore, Mr. and Mrs, Mercer Daniels, Mrs. Hattie Chisholm and Mrs. Milton Chisholm, of Brook- lyn; Mrs. J. Finley Wilson, ‘Truly Hatchett of Baliimore, Mrs. Sallie Fisher Clark, Dr. Charles B. Fish- er, Prof. Mercer Cook, Dr. and Mrs. Waiter Garvin, Mr. aal Mrs. James Costley; Mr. and Mrs, Robert L. Spivey, Mr. and Mrs, John W. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Lewis, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Phillips, Jr, Mr. and Mrs. Robe't Ogle,’ Mrs. Thomas H. R. Clarke, Mr and Mrs. Louis Coates, Robert J. Neison of Philadelphia; Miss Rosa Montgomery, John C. Bruce, Louis K. Lautior, C, Tif- fany Toliver, Edward H. Lawson, Herbert E. Jones, Shep Allen, William Hueston, Jr, Harry Hues- ton, Eark S. Hyman, Jr; Roy 8. Bond of Baitimore, Dr. James E. Walker, Charles E. Hail, the Rev. ‘and Shek teen it. itacelendl. KLUB SORORITY The regular weekly meeting of the club was held at the home of Miss Bobbie Jackson, 626 L Street, Northwest. Final plans were com“ pleted for the New Year's party. Christmas gifts were exchanged by members of the group: DARING DAMES CLUB Miss Ida Booth was hostess to the club at 341 Elm Street; North- west; last week. Guests’ of the evening were Mrs. Julia Coleman; Simon Holiday and Harrison M. Pauls. SENATORS WHIST CLUB The Senators defeated the Korn Kob Klub by a score of 350 to 262 last week. The feature of the game Was a score of 25-0 made by Newborn and Cook of the Senators. SIX OF US WHIST CLUB The club met at the residence of Mrs, Ruth B. Johnson, 1829 Ninth Street, Northwest. ‘Those present were Mrs, Julia Butler, Mrs. Nancy Jackson, Mrs, Julia McCain, Mrs. Beulah Graves; Mrs. Ollie Mason French and Mrs. Lucille Atcher, CARNATION ART CLUB Mrs Matilda Wimberley enter- tained the cub Friday at her home, 2024 Fourteenth Strtet, Northwest. Members present were Millred Crawford, Manizer Hines, Martha Hatcher," Eleanora Walter and Flora Gray. Guests were Miss Sadie Timber- lake, Leroy Dawkins and Multril Wilson, RULE OF EIGHT CLUB ‘The club met at the residence of Mrs, Olive Kimborough, 1421 Twelfth Street, Northwest, last week. Prizes were won by Porter Smith, Mrs. Olive Kimborough who were playing for Mrs. Edna Daniels and Mrs, Jane Furbey. Others present Were Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Blayton, Mr. and Mrs, R. lg Furbey; Mrs, Olive Kimbor= gue, Misses Gladys Handy and faybel Clifford, Porter Smith and John Daniel, FRIENDLY _KEEDS SOCIAL CLUB The club met at the home of Miss Sarah F, Tatum, 2317-a N Street, Northwest, Monday, when one of the club member's theme song was adopted. The song was written by Shermont Jackson. Members present were Misses Gladys Aylor; Helen Butler; Thel- ma Hill; Rosa Newman; Fannie Skipper; Ann E. Skipper; Natalie Tatum; Sarah Tatum; Rav- mond Coles, Edward Gilbert, Wil- mont Jackson, Shermont Jackson, Peg ANS Pip es ( Tha Or ¢ PY RLY Ke 4 > | your Er | ea, | Zeta Phi Beta Sorors Launch Program Etta Moten in Brilliant Recital at A. and T, SI NI A RR ER ie i ie ie Oe rr CO q TO MY PATRONS AND FRIENDS f I WISH A ery Bappy and Prosperous : “ New Pear MME. W. R. 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A, the official conclave head- quarters, located in the heart of the Atlanta Negro business section, Every member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity present at this Greensboro, N. C.—Etta Moten, noted mezzo-contralto of radio, stage and sereen fame, gave a very brilliant performance at A. and '. College Thursday evening, when ‘she was presented by the local in- ‘stitution in her first personal ap- ‘pearance in Greensboro, The spacious college gymnasium was filled and the audience gave evidence of the fact that it was highly appreciative of the art of Miss Moten, as she sang French, Italian and German, concluding the program with modern songs, Negro spirituals and motion picture songs, by request, - She wid each group Earl Johnson, Stanton Shaw and Bradford Tatum, COQUETTES The club held its weekly meet- ing at the home of Fay Brown, where plans were made for an- other one-night cabaret. CAROLERS ENTERTAINED The home of Mr, and Mrs, George Tancil, 1219A South Capi- tol Street, was the first stop of PER SSS ERS i TO MY PATRON ¥ 1 WI i‘ 6Fery Happy a FIVE meeting, the greatest in the: his- tory of the fraternity, are not only interested in putting through at lation of vital interest to the fra- ternity, but are ctany. concerned with the formation of its ‘ogra on social action, which aa ‘ine clude: (1) National and State anti- lynch legislation; (2) equality ot occupational opportunities, erase and working conditions fér. Ne- groes; (3) elimination of race dis- crimination in federal, state and municipaF’employment; (4) equalie zation of educational opportunities. in Brilliant A. and T, well, exhibiting poise and “grace. Among the numbers receiving great applause were “Si tra i Cep- pi” by Handel; “Lungi Dal: Caro Bene" by Sechi; “Die Lorelei” by Liszt; “Little Black Boy” by Daw- son; “Mareh Down to Jordan” and “I've Been Buked” by Jessye and “De Glory Road” by Wolfe. By request, Miss Moten sang “My Forgotten Man”, “Carioca”, “My Man® and a medley of popular pieces, which was very effective. Enid Esta Lee of Boston, Mass., accompanied Miss Moten and ably supported her throughout the. pro- gram, the Saint Monica Chapel Christ- mas carolers, Christmas eve night. The carolers sang, and were feted by the hostess, Ms. Taneil. GIVES CHRISTMAS PARTY A children’s party was given by the Social Club of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Christmas Day. A brilliantly lighted tree and « regular Christmas. dinner were furnished by the ¢lub for the kiddies. NOW!! TWO PAPERS WEEKLY TUESDAYS FRIDAYS The Tribune AGENTS MAKE BIG MONEY SELLING The Tribune BECOME AN AGENT TODAY. For particulars, write— CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 920 U St., N.W. Phone Pot. 1667 MISS ANDERSON RETURNS AFTER EUROPEAN TOUR Received Great Ovation During Foreign Concert Tour NEW YORK City —Tne Ile De France steamed majestically into port here last Monday and among the passengers who descended the gang plank, eager to reach home for the Yule holidays was a young colored woman. Simply, but smartly dressed, she bore quietly what was undeniably an air of distinction. Her fellow passengers in first-class and even the ship's attaches seemed to extend her unusual deference. It had been that way during the entire voyage. The young woman was Marian Anderson, the golden voiced singer to whom Europe for two years has been paying the greatest homage it has even paid an American artist. After capturing music lovers from Paris to Russia, in Sweden, Warsaw, Haag, Zurich Copenhagen, and even in Nazi Austria, where she was hailed as marvelous at the Salzburg Music Festival, the gathering place of the musical elite of the world, Marian Anderson was returning to her native land. So startling, so complete has been the success of Miss Anderson abroad, that even her own America, following Europe as it is wants to do, seems certain to be singing her praises before many months. It is not that her art has been completely unrecognized at home. She has had triumph after triumph here, but not the spontaneous adulation which she has received in Europe. Had she not been colored and a woman America would have resounded with praises long ago. McClellan Company Holds Stockholders' Meeting The first annual stockholders' meeting of the McClellan Company, Inc.; was held last Thursday at 923 U. Street, Northwest, Charlie Johnson; Reginald Williams, Frank Mozee; C. W. McClellan and Edward A. Beaubian were elected members of the board of directors. The new board will hold its first meeting the first week of the new year, at which time officers will be elected. Professor DeBose is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and has studied under the great Wumsiur of Ecole Normale de Paris. For a number of years, he has been the successful director of the School of Music at Talladega College. CALL WHEN GKIEF COMES THOMAS FRAZIER AND COMPANY 389 R. I. AVE. 723TST.N.W 1213 7796 9847 We have the U.S. Government Contract to bury Soldiers and Sailors for 1934-35 For the past three years, our government has been run by the Democratic party, with President Franklin D. Roosevelt, at the wheel. Within a few months the citizens of the United States will be called upon to give expression of their satisfaction or dissatisfaction of the Roosevelt administration through their ballots. While there are several political parties who will nominate their candidates to succeed Mr. Roosevelt, the only party that will be given serious consideration by the Democrats, besides their own will be the Republican party. The majority of the citizens will vote either for the Republican candidate or the emigrate candidate. To me it seems that the question to be answered will be whether we wish to return to the Republican party and give support to the type of government we experienced under the Hoover regime, or do we wish to permit Mr. Roosevelt to continue along the lines of recovery and guide us back to prosperity. Since the Republican party is still dominated by the same forces that practically wreaked this country before Mr. Roosevelt came into power, it would be folly to return to that same party still dominated by Mr. Hoover, Mr. Fletcher and others. There can be no doubt that the Roosevelt administration has not at least made attempts to be fold to all races, citizens of the United States, and in many instances has been successful in winning out discriminatory practices in many of the New Deal era. Roosevelt Fair His intentions of being fair and honest in his dealings with the Negro race were indicative, shortly after he assumed his duties as President, when he surrounded himself with a liberal cabinet, who in turn placed Negro advisors on their staffs. The attitude of Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes was clearly indicated when he created the office of Negro affairs and placed therein three competent Negroes to advise him on the economic status of their race. This office has rendered valuable service to the Negro. On many occasions the secretary himself has made public utterances to the effect that his administration would tolerate no discrimination. His recent attacks on those who are standing in the war of his low-cost housing project, designed to drive Negroes out of gum areas, is another example of the noble man that he is. Last week's Tribune announced that the Secretary of Labor, Madame Francis Perkins, has appointed forty Negroes at one time to clerical positions in her department, at another instance appointed another lot of forty, and is to appoint nine more before the end of the month Madame Perkin's attitude toward the Negro is also well known. Early in her administration she went to North Carolina and bought back Lieutenant Lawrence A. Oxley, made him Conciliator Chief of the Division of Negro Labor, a division created by her. That Mr. Oxley might better perform the duities of his high office, the Secretary gave him two efficient clerks, and an expert statistician and economist. The Secretary of Commerce. Daniel Roper, is another individual on the Roosevelt Cabinet who epitomizes the high ideals and fairness of the Democratic Administration. This columnist had the privilege of sitting in on a group of Negro leaders, called in conference by the Secretary of Commerce, for the purpose of advising him as to how he could best administer the duties of his office with fairness to the Negro race. The committee, which still serves as advisors to the Secretary, promptly recommended that Mr. Roper establish an office of Advisor on Negro Affairs. Their recommendation that Dr. Kinckle Jones, executive secretary of the Urban League be appointed to the position, was promptly accepted, and Dr. Jones was appointed. More recently he has been given the assistance of Dr Joseph Houghins, appointed as associate advisor on Negro affairs. Other Appointments Again, we must not overlook the fact that President Rocevelt has in the White House, on his executive staff, Frederick Pryor, an executive clerk, and every employee in the White House Mansion, with the exception of the housekeeper and chief usher, are Negroes, including personal maids, valet, doorman, etc. Working side by side with the President in discouraging discrimination, because of color, has been the President's wife, the First Lady of the Land. One cannot help but feel that in her many addresses to Negro audiences, she bespeaks the sentiments of our President, who, because of the heavy pressure of duties, cannot always be present. A Comparison Unlike former-President Hoover, Mr. Roosevelt and his wife are unafraid of being photographed with Negroes. Both are unafraid of mingling with Negroes, socially. When at home to his Harvard school mates, the President and Mrs. Roosevelt did not bar their five Negro clamates. They too, were invited, cordially greeted, and then sinued tea together. At the White House Ball for Representatives in Congress, our Negro Congressman and his wife likewise, were invited, danced, and otherwise mingled socially with the White House host, hostess and guests. The only excuse the Negro has ever used for voting a Republican ticket has been because their forefathers and President Lincoln were Republicans. Both our forefathers and Lincoln are dead. We can no longer look to them for help. That the present living Republicans do not intend to continue in the spirit of Lincoln has just been demonstrated by the last administration. Our only hope is in the Democratic Party. And since the President is going to be swept back into office, why not get on the bandwagon show our appreciation to an administration, who in the face of trying times, has tried to be fair, has succeeded in lifting us partially out of the rut, and who has plans ahead, which, if carried out, should lift us entirely out of the rut, if we do our part. And after all, that was the only burden put on us by Mr. Roosevelt, when he adopted the slogan, "Do Your Part." OXLEY DRAWS WRONG CONCLUSION; TRADE SCHOOLS BUT NOT TRADE EDUCATION A FAILURE, SAYS CHARLES M. THOMAS, 40 YEARS IN EDUCATION. Having spent 10 years in a laboratory for experimental psychology that I set up in the Miner Normal School, Washington, in 1906, I have retrained from stepping outside of local school circles with the conclusions revealed by that work. But the present confusion in education in general and in that of colored pupils and students in particular force me into the arena. Just as Africans tried to steal diamonds and gold when the English discovered them in South Africa, so they would imitate the results of education as they see them, without knowing what it is they do, or what they would do with it, did they get it. The first error made by colored students is the belief that they can learn by mere repetition. They can do it as a matter of reproducing sounds, but it would take 1,000 years to feel and act as different races feel and act in that situation. Be that not so, then educa- THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1935 INAF well known New York school teacher, who has conducted tours abroad for many years will take his next summer's party far away from the War Zone. Mr. Hodge plans to travel to the far North, beyond the Arctic Circle to within 900 miles of the North Pole. The tour will include England, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway; Sweden, Lapland, Finland and the capital of each country. Additional trips are planned for the Shakespeare Country, Versailles, the Isle of Marken, and the Castles of Sweden. tion itself is meaningless, for it consists of receiving impressions and reacting to them with satisfaction or discomfort, physical, emotional and or intellectual or symbolic. $234,000 TO AID EDUCATION Not the eye alone, but every avenue of sensation from without and within the body carries disturbances to the central nervous system, and there converts them into excitations which end in muscles causing action, which may end in conduct, provided it the action, seeks some end foreseen in the beginning. Eyes see not only color, shades, form, shapes, distances and the like, but all are subject to distortion by the position of the head and by the concentration of the glance supported by every muscle in the body. How does the eye of a Negro see? How many educators can answer that basic question. By means of reading tests and descriptions of set pictures. I have noted that Negroes read negative statements as positive, singular as plural, ard read into the text words not written there. In describing pictures, students of the same type generously supply what is not in the picture at all. and even spin yarns from their imaginations as to what the picture shows. What educators take this action into account The ear of Negro students hears tone, direction, and gives a sense of balance, but what tones? And how accurate does that ear hear direction, or how graphically does it trace directions? Experiments have shown that more than 35 per cent will delay action until they look around at what someone else is doing, and imitate that. Observations have shown that queer sounds and intonations get more immediate response than does precision. The span of attention is narrow, and rapt interest opens eyes and mouth, accompanied by awkward and gawky bodily attitudes. Talking is not communicating but expressing one's own feelings, regardless of the listeners' interest or attention. Idioms read and heard in 10 years of formal instruction are discarded for idioms of the child life or the social stratum when self-interest predominates. "Is you got your Latin?" may be heard from a student of youthful years, and "you all aint got none at all" is as common as inquiries about the weather among crownups. Having surprised themselves with a quip or sharp retort, Negro students will repeat it three or four times, with varia-seen me! man, you should seen seen me! man, you should seen me. man, you should seen me!" Negro students who think themselves specially learned ask questions whose import is obvious. not to get confirmation, but to indicate how much they have gotten in memory. And these observations might be repeated for every sense organ and every phase of response, from shuffling gait in walking to limp-hanging hands in positions of rest. The conclusion is, "the closer to the Negro type the greater the tendency to reverse the psychological reaction to any stimulus." What schools or the education of colored students take that inference into consideration in their practices? What is an opportunist? One who meets the wolf at the door and appears the next day in a fur cost $234,000 TO AID EDUCATION Five projects for the advancement of education in the United States financed through emergency relief funds to give employment to more than 3,400 unemployed "white collar" workers were announced today. The Office of Education of the Department of the Interior has been designated to carry out the emergency education projects. Commissioner of Education J. W. Studebaker will direct the work, practically all of which will be carried forward under the management of State and local education officials, the Office of Education coordinating the enterprises. A project for the study of opportunities for vocational education and guidance for Negroes which will be undertaken in 34 States in approximately 150 committees is expected to yield important facts which may be used as a basis for improvements in standards of education for Negroes. This project is under the immediate direction of Dr. Ambrose Caliver, Office of Education specialist in the education of Negroes. The amount authorized for this project is $234,000. Mrs. Jackson Honored By Sorority Members Members of Xi Omega Chapter of the A. K. A. Sorority began its pre-Bou'e' celebration last Saturday with a theatre party in honor of the supreme basileus, Miss Ida L. Jackson. Late, sorors and their escorts greeted Miss Jackson at an informal reception held at the home of Mrs. Ethel Harris Brubbs, 751 Fairmont Street, Northwest. Entertainment centered around recorded greetings of the basileus of Xi Omega., Miss Sadie L. Daniels, to Miss Jackson and the lattar's response. Miss Jackson whose home is in Oakland, California, was the house guest of Dr. and Mrs. C. Thurston Ferebee en route to the bou'e' which opens in Richmond Friday, December 27. Among those present were Misses Beulah and Lillie Burge, founders of A. K. A.; Misses Norma Boyd, Sadie Daniel, Corrine Martin, Cora Ruff, Sophie Edelie, Mollie Gibson, Carlotta Peters, Naomi Rushing and Thomas Carrothers; Mesdames Bobbie Scott and Mattie C. Lee. Messers, and Mesdames Giles Hubert, Earl Moses, Harry Honesty, Joseph Reason, Raymond Alexander, Lawrence W Ivey, C Thurston Ferebee and Starks; and Messers, Fowler, McClendon and Robeson. Misses Mariana Beck, Lucille Orr, Reba Cox and Eusee Nickens brought greetings from Alpha Chapter, Howard University. Falls Church, Va. The Subm Night Club met at the home of Mrs. Pearl, Jones last Thursday. Members present were: Mrs. Lucinda Thomas, Mrs. Lila Dunice, Ollie Neal, Litha Thomas, Nellie Huderson, Alberta Turner, Emily Henderson. Guests were Mrs. Cora Meyer, Mrs. Ethel Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ramsey, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones of Washington and Horace Turner. Prizes were awarded Mrs. Ollie Neal, first; Mrs. Litha Thomas, second; Mrs. Cora McTyer, guest prize. Mr. and Mrs. Ariobie Roe spent Sunday with Mrs. Florence Williams. The Second Baptist Church, Sunday School met at 10:30 a.m. Service was held at 11:30 a.m. by the Rev. W. E. Castner. The Christmas tree exercises of the Second Baptist Church School will be Friday night, December 27, at 8 o'clock. Miss Kathleen Castner, sister of the Rey, W. E. Castner, is spending the Christmas holidays with her brother. Miss Castner, is a teacher in Spindale, N. C., Miss Castner and Mrs. Castner were the guests at a luncheon Monday at Mrs. Frank Steward, 1427 U Street, Washington. The World In Review By FRANK M. DAVIS The War In Africa; A boxing writer might say Haile Selassie, wily and skillful as gene Tunney, has begun to forge ahead on points over Benito Mussolini, the hard-hitting slugger who might be likened to Jack Dempsey. For a while it appeared to the crowd that I Duce was landing crushing blows, but late reports indicate the Kings of Kings has done a good job of blocking and is wearing down his more powerful adversary with his in-and-out guerrilla tactics. Selassie, by his raids, lands short punches which keep Mussolini off balance and halt the I'ian's shing fight. Late developments show Haile with the upper hand. Accordingly, reports that the emperor wants to throw in the sponge, by offering to let II Duce keep the land he now occupies in exchange for peace. seem far fetched. Unless the League of Nations has changed its stand by the time this sees print, the Ethiopian potentate has merely to continue his present style of fighting to come out on top. France, whom London heard signed a secret pact with Italy; last week definitely raised the color issue in the African situation. Her officials take it for granted that Mussolini's war venture is becoming daily more disastrous and foresee the complete riot of Il Duce, collapse of Italy as a world power; and chaos in Europe. Appealing to Britain to come to her way of thinking and save Italy from itself, France told England the British army might be needed to take Mu solini out of Africa safely; prevent another recurrence of the Adowa defeat in 1896 on a large, scale; and retain white prestige in Africa. That is a strong selling point. Only a few wet's ago this column pointed out what France now believes: that Il Duce might have to get help in order to turn loose Ethiopia. If France stresses sufficiently the color issue and points out the white race is in danger of having its leadership thrown off; there is no telling what sentiment might develop in Caucasian Europe. iHussolini Losing Out? meanwolle Mussolini, who is he, beginning to look worn and hagard, reposers say, continues in a precarious condition. He started the campaign in a desperate effort to stave off domestic unrest; millions have been spent and his soldiers have accomplished little. He can't turn back and he can't go on without facing ruin both ways. Nor can he relinquish, reins, of government and step down; it would mean revolution. Whether or not if Duce is too egotistic to realize this is immaterial; but Mussolini at the moment totters on the brink of extinction. Meanwhile Ethiopia is becoming better armed day by day. Arms and ammunition are getting into the country in abundance. Italy's biggest hope was to strike quickly and overpower a weak foe. But with Abyssinia equipped equally as well as the invader; II Duce's cause seems doubly hopeless. Back In America Again Illinois has blocked passage of one of the most vicious pieces of legislation under consideration in America for many years. I refer to the reciprocal state compact bill to command the presence of witnesses in criminal prosecutions in all states adopting the measure. Aimed to facilitate extradition of criminals such as kidnappers bank robbers, etc. from one state to another, if nevertheless would extend the rm of the Mississippi lyncher (1) more civilized Seattle or New York. It would be easy for a Dixie sheriff to claim that some Chicago-Negro offending Southern policy was BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL 1ST WPA PLAYS TO OPEN AT N. Y. LAFAYETTE SOON "St. Louis Woman" Slated To Open January 15; Others to Follow NEW YORK—The first productions scheduled under the new Federal Theater project were named here this week by Elmer Rico, noted author, who is heading up this division of the WPA. And a signal honor was accorded colored authors and players in that a colored unit will be the first to present a play. Under the direction of John Housman, the old Lafayette Theatre blossoms forth with the first show opening between January 15 and February 1, "St. Louis Woman." by Counter Cullen and Arna Bontemps. It is a play of Negro life in St. Louis in the 1890's. Also on the list of this unit are an untitled play by Zora Neale Hurston; "Walk Together Children," by Frank Wilson; and a revival of "Macbeth." Cecil McPherson will direct a choir to be heard in some of these plays as well as in special concerts. The Lafayette has been leased outright for the productions, which will be offered the public at extremely low prices. Authors will be paid at the rate of $50 per week for use of their works. Thus far, 2.6000 persons have been signed for the work unit. P.-T.A. PLANS TO BEAUTIFY SCHOOL The parent-teacher meeting for the Slater-Langston School group was held in Langston School, Thursday evening. The presiding officer was Benjamin Blayton, president of the association. A very important matter discussed was the beautifying of the school building and grounds. Miss Arnold, principal of Slater-Langston School; reminded the association of the need for a gymnasium-auditorium. She urged the parents and teachers to lend their support to the effort to get one. A demonstration of instrumental work in music was afforded by the community center music department. One of the teachers in the community cester music work explained the purpose and set up after-school classes. Pupils of the Slater-Langston School's who are in these classes were used in the demonstration. An award, a silver cup, was offered for the room whose pupils had the largest number of parents present. This award was won by Miss Hattie Dixon. "Santa Claus" Visits 40 Tribune Employees Santa Claus came to 40 employees of the Tribune, Tuesday night; and left a bag of gifts for the entire force. Just before closing time, Mrs. Dovie Brooks, office manager, who acted as Santa minus the costume and whiskers, came into the office laden with packages. All were given presents, and after wishing one another a Merry Yule season, the gang left for their various homes a tired, but happier group. Watch Services to Be Held at Nash Memorial Christmas week services will end at Nash Memorial M.E. Church, Sixteenth and Levis Streets, Northeast, Tuesday night with watch-night services. The prayer and praise service will be led by the Rev. W. S. Daugherty, who will be assisted by the Revs. C. L. Cromer and Estelle Jeffries. The Rev. E. Thomas will be the speaker on Sunday night. A social session will be held Friday evening. This service will be under the annices of the trustees. wanted in backwoods Georgia as a witness and husle him there with the Negro powerless to prevent it. In addition to William E. King, State Senator T. V. Smith, white; University of Chicago Liberal, also fought the passage of the measure. This race and country could use more men in public life of the caliber of the Chicago professor. George Schuyler has returned to New York from Mississippi where he resided and lectured months under his own name. In view of Schuyler's outspoken *opinion* of Dixie, many Negroes believed he could not go there, live and return unmolested. This ought to prove, if nothing else, that even rabily prejudiced Mississippi will respect a man with backbone and that part of existing southern conditions result from the Negro fearing for his life when no Caucasian is even thinking about him. CITES PROGRESS OF PRESS DURING PRESENT YEAR To the Editor: Thinking over the institutions that have served the interests of colored Americans during the past year, I would classify the "Big Four" as The Home, The School, The Church and The Press. My special greeting at this time is to The Press. Like all human institutions, The Press is fallible, but, when all has been said and done; it must be cheerfully admitted that the Negro Press has rendered an indispensable service in calling attention to the worthwhile achievements of the Race and preceaseless warfare against injustice and discriminations of every kind. The past year has been especially noted for the evidences of improvement in reportorial service as demonstrated in the direct way in which important conventions and athletic events have been covered. As the voice of more than two hundred local branches of Young Men's Christian Associations and the National Council, to whose activities the Negro Press has given thousands of columns of space, I want to congratulate The Press through you, an outstanding leader of the institution, upon the marvelous achievements of the past year, and express the hope that in 1936 you will continue with increasing effectiveness to tell the story of Negro achievement, condemn oppression, lawlessness, injustice and inequality, whether in high or low places, encourage unity and cooperation within the race, and help cement bonds of goodwill between all races. Channing H. Tobias. Senior Secretary for Colored Work New York Few "Good Times" are worth the loss of four hours' sleep. 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Bake in a hot oven until crumbs are brown. Turkey Giblets with Rice Placé neck, giblets and peeled turkey feet in kettle with one and one-half quarts water, one onion, few celery leaves and parsley sprigs; one bay loaf; six whole black peppers and one and one- half teaspoons salt. Simmer two or three hours over low heat. Re- move giblets; neck and feet. Chop giblets and scrape meat from neck bones. Strain and reduce stock to two and one-half cups. Add two cups of cooked rice and giblets which; together with neck meat; should measure one cup. Simmer 85' minutes. One tablaspesn curry THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1935 powder may be added if desired, Turkey Hash Remove al! meat from the bones of leftover turkey and cut into small cubes. Cover bones with cold water, season with salt, pep Per, onion and celery and’ cook slowly for an hour or two, Strain quid. Moisten diced turkey with this stock, add a little leftover gravy and season to taste. Let mixture simmer a few minutes and just befote serving add a little cream or undiluted evaporated milk. 2 eg That 3 Holiday Luncheon Although Christmas has gone, the holiaay week is apt to be one filled’ with social activities, So, for a holiday luncheon, lace, sil- ver and crystal; place-sprays of ‘mistletoe and a’ central arrange- ‘ment of pomegranates and silver leaves in a crystal bowl, will Prove as refreshingly different as ‘it is economical, "Those who have decided to make one decoration serve for the whole holiday season may choose something conservative and nat- ural in effect, as the bizarre and extremely striking arrangements are likely to become tiresome if they must be gazed at day after day, A very beautiful: holiday table of this ‘conservative sort can be achieved by using sprays of con- iferous evergreens laid flat upon the table with the cut ends of the branches concealed by other foli- age. Cones add greatly to the beauty of the arrangement. These and the boughs are sprinkled with artificial snow. Four tall tapers of Christmas- red rise through the greenbranch- es; small red candies in green holders burn at each place. For a dainty luncheon or as a change for New Year's dinner, pure white tapers” and small white place-candles may be substituted and these add a chaste beauty to white damask and glittering sil- ‘ie BEAUTY SECRETS By GERALDINE MORRIS. Look to Your Food For Seamy We are all aware that food min- evals and vitamines upon which our life depends must be in the food we eat If we are pale and enaemic and energy is quickly exhausted— we should look to the food we. eat. T have found in southern cities people eat too much food and the wrong kind. Such as meat, starch- ‘es, etc. It has always puzzled me as to why more green vegetables and fruits are not consumed in the South where they are raised in such an abundance, ‘Any doctor will tell you that the liver has three times as much work to do on a meat diet as on a meat- less diet. Clogging our systems with starches and highly seasoned foods only brings on fatigue and fatigue causes irritability. In these days it is up to everyone to keep a lev- el head, we cannot afford to lose our position by losing our tem- pers. If your skin is not clear—all the facials you may be able to pay for will not give you a ciear beautiful complexion. One must have a well balanced diet every day of the year to maintain it properly. ‘The body must have a rertain amount of iron which many foods contain. If all iron is withdrawn from the blood, the bloom of health leaves the face and rouce and powder will not do the trick because we must face our friends and our mirrors. That people are becoming more fod conscious every day is_no- ticed by the increase in whole wieat bread and fruits, also veg- etables sold by the grocer, None of the valuable minerals so needed in the human system have been extracted from whole wheat bread and should be placed on the table at each meal White bread. rolls. cakes, and Pies, ete., have been robbed of their prover minerals and clog the intes- tinel organs of the bodv. This in turn eauses sugar in the blood in years to come. Investigation has shown that white sugar robbed of its minerals and calcium salts. will when taken in the human body. rob the blood stream of its ealcinin and the blood in turn will rob the hone structure, causing them to hecome like the bones of the very old per- son—porous and brittle. If you would remain young and have a beautiful complexion, look to your diet. HELPFUL HINTS A curtain rod run through tae bottom hem of freshly laundered curtains and let remain several days_after curtains are hung will straighten them. To clear beetles out of cupboards and larders, sprinkle a little ben- zine over the boards To retint chamois gloves wash them in water in which the peel of two onions has been Loiled. Lemon juice wil] remove stains from brass trays. jeune Gnier wink cian wate spot with water and rubbing with a thick coating of CastiZe soan mixed with pow- bg chalk. Rinse in clear ae ine will tent lea! 8 ‘azelii keep patent, FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS of Superior Quality of fp Phone DEcatur 1011 ee | Wr) Se i ds For More Than Oe eo Fes ve sax Oneaoe ef cone a ee cen Sea COM vc we Chestnut Farms-— : oS Chey Chae eestor Pees Ss alten aaa e LOW. STANDARDS IMD 10 US. gOUEGES Standards of higher education’ have been lowered through the ef- forts of colleges to maintain the size of their student bodies at pre- depression levels, Frank Bowles, acting director of admissions in Co- lumbia, University, asserted in his annual report to the trustees of the university. récently. : Mr, Bowles criticized the “re- eruiting” of high school graduates on a “commission. basis” by field agents, high school teachers and alumni of colleges. Scholarships, he added, no longer were used primar- ily as a reward for merit, but to help needy students and stimulate jenrollment. Negroes of institutions that enroll and graduate students who finished in the lowest quarter of their secondary school classes, in his opinion, “no longer have ‘the value they once had,” If no improvement in national financial conditions takes place, ac- cording to Mr, Bowles, weaker in- stitutions will ‘be forced ultimately to cease operation, However, this may be the best thing for the American educational structure, he added, “The depression made itself felt in the colleges in two ways,” Mx. Bowles wrote. “Tuition income diminished, since students were few in number and less able to pay, and endowment income fell off. Since the endowment income was difficult to increase, the colleges turned to other methods and the majority of them chose to attempt to increase enrollment as the best means to that end. “One of the tmportant methods of obtaining students has been al- teration of college entrance re- quirements, with or without public announcement. Some of the ‘lib- eralizations’ of colleye entrance re- quirements which have taken place have been actuated by very real educationa! considerations.” But other changes, Mr. Bowles said, appear to have been designed primarily to attract students. An example of this he added, was the Femoving Of ll specific require: ments for admission except four years of English ang the placing of emphasis upon the ability of the student to do one thing well. Mr, Bowles urged the adoption of higher qualitative requirements to eliminate poorly equipped ap- plicants for higher degrees, a meas- ure which, he asserted, would “im- | prove the quality of the graduate student body and the quality of work done by that body.” | Tn three days a good story is an old story. Is anything than a vase san} worse than « of dusty artificial roses? Cee A serve-self cafeteria is a good Place to practice sales resistance. eee Be critical — ‘of yourself, Columbia Lodge Elks By G@ A. CORNISH The installation of officers of Columbia Lodge No. 85 will be held Monday evening, January 6, the lodge’s home, 301 Rhode Island Avenue, Northwest. Allen A. C. -Griffith, exalted of the lodge, has returned his home, 1704 ‘Fourth Street, from Providence Hospital, where he was a patient for ten days and extends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Yean to the mem- bership and friends of Columbia Lodge No, 85. Another well known member of Columbia Lodge in the person of Norvall W. Smith, is confined to ed at Dreedmen’s Hospital. The grim reaper invaded the vanks of Elkdom and took away Lawrence W. Curtis, Assistant Secretary of Morning Star Lodge No. 40. Mr. Curtis, was well known among the members of Columbia Lodge and ‘a prominent Elk in Grand Lodge circles, having served as delegate to many ses. sions, also a‘ member of the choit at ‘Nineteeth Street" Baptist Church, and emplo ee of the com merce Department. Funeral services were held fron the church, last Monday, and in terment was held at Arlingto Cemetery. Mr. Curtis, leaves t mourn his loss a widow, Parthe nia Curtis, who is Grand Travel linp Deputy, of the Grand Temple I, B. and P , 0. E. W, and s teacher in the District schools, Sanitary Grocery Play Santa to 175 Children ‘The Sanitary Grocery Company entertained 175 children of their employees in the auditorium. of Garnet-Patterson School, Tenth and U Streets, Northwest, Satut- day evening. | When the guests arrived, the*exercises opened with prayer ‘by the Rev. Kato Roy, and carol singing by the audience. W. I. Sheeler, magician, held” the parents ag’ well as the. children spelibound with many tricks and received prolonged applause for his contribution to an enjovable evening. ‘Then came the grand and glor- ious part of the program, Santa Claus and his big bag of toys, and the drawing of the curtains. disclosing a beautifully decorated tree with the star above. Tt was a wonderful sight and the children were made very happy. Each oné received a gift and’ bag containing fru't, candies, nuts ete. ‘There were drums, washing machines, candles, toy dogs; skates and many other worth while presen’s, Mr. Deane, super- intendent of warehouses; Gordon Stokes, assistant — superintendent and W. E. Cortori, division secre- tary were present and mde short fofca) Egg-Nog One egg for each person. One jigger of whiskey for each ong. ‘One quart of heavy cream, One pound of sugar Beat the yolks of the eggs and aid the sugar to them gradually. ‘Add the whiskey slowly, then the stiffly beaten egg whites. Fold in the cream which has been whipped, and sprinkle with nutmeg. If you like, add. little rum. for flavor let up on the sugar a bit. The Younger Set By DANIBL PARKER a aa It has been proven that a foot- ball hero can “get” all the young ladies. This is true of Warren Gordon, who is sporting Theresa Atkins’ fluer-de-lis pin these days. The Fluer-De-Lis Club is giv- ing a dance quring the Christ- mas holidays, Many members ‘of the younger set will be there, so sweep yourself clean and get ready for this affair. It is said that Frances Pinkett wrote Harry Davis a letter and Harry showed it to the madame. Carl Hansbourough says that he is not interested in Frances any- more. Why didn’t you realize that long ago? Nat Dixon has been given the name of jiber. What did I tell you, Nat? Alicia Lum- bre was seen doing her number at the Elk’s Hose last Saturday night. Tt seems that she ean’t find enough parties to attend. The Red Cross Program ..There were many popular num- bers on the program at the Dun- bar High School ssembly, recent- ly..-Harris and Ruth Brown sang, the latest song hit, “With- out a word of Warning.” . .Billie White and William Taylor played “Stag Dust” on the saxophone and piano. ..Vera Colbert was sent to the office for patting her feet, Helen Barnes, will you tell the boys and girls that I was not in Baltimore with you Thanksgiving. This is causing some confusion among the students, wilt some of you young ladies tell Harold Tinsley what to give the little madame for a Christmas present? Clara snd Mary Meshaw told me to write something in the Younger Set about them, You ‘two girls were seen in the variety show last Thursday, but next time be sure that you know your parts. How is that for a write-up, girls? M. Pearson is still thanking the boys for carrying her home, after Seurlock’s party, ‘The Younger Set will appear in the Tuesday issue of this Paper in the future, It is said that Edward Ramos is going to get a lawyer to see why he can't go up to Elsie Jack- sons’ home. Ben Taylor ig said to have collared Ramos one night, so that is why the por boy is afraid. Notice that Morris and little Julia are back togther, ~ The Junior Aristocrats Club, of which» this writer is a member, will ‘give its first dance of the uson on New Year's night. This dance. will be. the last “at the Masonic Temple and we are try- ing to make jt the best of the season, So get yourself ready for this entertainment, The Sub Deds held their weekly meeting at the home of Nat Dixon but goodness — gracious. ..Mary, Nat's girl friend, thinks it was a party. So she has decided to Dee kim oct in the’ csld: again. Charles Pinderhughes played foot- ball all the season without getting burt, but during his first week jn basketball, he received a sprained back. The Lancers The Lancers gave a dance at the Whitelaw on a recént bath night. ‘There were not many mem- bers of the younger set present but the dance proved enjoyable to all except George Scurlock, who tried to go in the back door, Vir- Virgil Tracy was seen sporting with Helen Lanford. What will Samuel Bailey have to say about this? It is said that Bailey was at Helen’s home when Tracy called for ‘her, Ethel Robinson likes James Henderson, but she is afraid to tell Joseph Roberson, because it will break the poor boy’s heart. What will Joe say when Henderson falls around to see Ethel? Very recently many Hilltoppers braved the cold weather to see the Howard Freshmen and Sophomores battle in a game of football at the stadium. They played to a scoreless tie, Among those piny-| ing on the Freshman team were: | Robert McNeil, William Porter, | George, Martin, Sam Bailey, Ray- | mond Lewis, George Jones and Robert Johnion. | At the senior football players are looking forward to the Howard | University football reception, that | will be held on December 18. | Resa Sree ad Krautless Wieners in the A lot of wieners will have to go it alone in 1936, the National Kraut Packers Association, meet- ing in Chicazo, warned sauerkraut and wiener addicts recently, re- Ports The Associated Press. ‘This season's cabbage supply for eaucr- kraut purposes was 48 per cent un- der the previous crop. ee Mary String Talks Sarcasm is a dangerous weap- on. You may be considered bril- liamt by ita use, but it will never make you friends Tt is far bet- ter to be considered dull and slow- “ited rather than gain the repu- *tion for wit by the use of sar- casm. 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Ih 21c ae bm | | Hams 5. w. 3le | BEEF chuck ROAST = ™ 19 FRESH STEWING SHICKS ™ 29¢ The Prince of Peace The road to Bethlehem is crowded again, The signal star is in the sk-; Angels are singing “Peace on earth, good-will to men,” Bringing God’s message from on high. “Let all the earth rejoice and ~ sing, Let all activities cease, E And give honor to the new-born King, The mighty God, the Prince of Peace.” ARCHIE R. SMITH. SEVEN COAT DRESS Out for the day suttably dressed in a slim coat dress of black waven jacquard crepe with an Ascot vestee in white satin crossed by a dull gold bar pin. ‘The sleeve has a pointed pouch at the elbow, and the skirt has some front ful- ness, ae een Wise Sayings a Its’ better to have second-class brains than second-class charac- ter, He that mischief hatcheth, mis- éhie? cateheth: * What Aspect of Negro Life and History would You Dramatize? EIGHT By CARTER G. WOODSON In the inquiries coming to the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in connection with the celebration of Negro History Week beginning the ninth of February we have to answer this question: "What aspects of Negro life and history would you dramatize?" The public is not only interested in suggestions as to plays but is concerned also about reels portraying the whole panorama of the Negro in the past. Beyond question something of the sort should be made available, but what type of reel would supply this need? How many Negroes think alike about any problem in which the race is involved? The Negroes in the United States, do not represent any well defined school of thought. The whole body of Negroes is made up of groups and circles of varying ambitions and purposes determined by their traducers and oppressors from whose influence they have been unable to escape. Negroes as a race agree on nothing. They cannot be united in fighting lynching or combating their own extermination. How can they agree on the proper dramatization of their race? Some years ago the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools appointed a committee to consult the moving picture corporations on a plan to dramatize the progress of the Negro, and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History appointed a committee to cooperate in the effort. The first approach to Will Hays, the magnate in charge, showed that he was not unfavorable to such a project. A few conferences followed and opinions thereupon were exchanged, but the definite decision was reached. One of the difficulties was the all but impossible task of finding out what should be dramatized and how it should be done. The suggestions received by the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History were interesting. In most cases they were negative rather than positive. One member of the committee warned against any undue emphasis on the procedure and practice in industrial education because the world has been revolutionized from manual labor unto mechanization. Negative Protests Another objected to undue emphasis on the work of our colleges and universities because the "educated Negro has not made good." 100 NEW MEMBERS ADDED TO CARDOZO HIGH ASSOCIATION 60 Pupils Successful in Making Honor Roll for Second Advisory More than 100 persons were added to the Cardbop High School Parent-Teacher Association as the result of the activities of section 9A3 in the recent membership campaign. The number of financial members to date totals 200, according to a statement made by A. A. L. Norville, secretary. Because of increased funds, the association has been able to assist an appreciable number of children this year in providing them with lunches, clothing and food. The group is also cooperating with the Medical Association in the campaign against tuberculosis. The Mother-Daughter group and the Father-Son group will sponsor the meetings scheduled for February 18 and April 7, respectively. The following pupils numbering more than 60, were successful in making the Cardozo High School Honor Roll for the second advisory: 9A2 — Oliver Patterson; 10A1 Maria Winston; 10A2 — Robert Taylor, Helen Greenfield; 10A4 Frances Gaines, Theopia Hicks, Dorothy Banks; 10A5 — Eugene Robinson; 10A7 — Edith Delaney; 10A8 — Veryl Jiles; 11A1 — Annie Ruff, Frances Masciana. Flavella Brown; Flora Pillars; 11A3 Catherine Harris. Sylvia Rankins, Ruth Mavritte; Pearl Thomas; 11A4 Williard Stewart; 12A1 — Veronica Bush; Ellen Early, Thelma Ferguson. Katie Lewis, Ellen Mattingly, Lauretta Harris, Naomi Newman; 12A2 — Clark Carter; Orange juice before breakfast acts on the liver and clears the complexion. A woman famous for her wonderful complexion says that her secret is this: eating one dozen oranges during the day. This is a simple solution and costs very little to use. PROTECTING CHILDREN When children arrive at the investigating age. It is time to put matches, scissors, medicines, and similar articles out of their reach and to keep them out of their reach until they fully understand the danger of each article and how to handle it. Take no chances with tiny tots and such dangerous Still another doubted the wisdom of projecting upon the screen the life of our poorly supported professional men because they do not measure up to the level of those of the other race. Several would say nothing at all about the Negro in business because a recent experience has shown that the race is a failure in this sphere. Most members of the committee would say very little about the Negro church because the institution demoralizes the race. In other words, when this committee had finished the Negro had nothing to dramatize. Only the good and the beautiful without a blemish or stain should be portrayed; and according to these persons sitting in judgment the Negro had nothing of this sort to his credit. This very situation supports the author in saying that there is no Negro race in America. We have here in a sequestered vale simply everything which the white man shows aside. When you attend a meeting of so-called Negroes and find it breaking up in an uproar, as I saw a committee recently do, you come away discouraged about "our people," but they are not "our people." They are everybody's people. Their disputes often result from the fact that some one who is more white than black, sees the thing altogether from the Caucasian point of view; another who is more Indian than African cannot appreciate the thought of the others; and still another with a Chinese strain answers the call of the blood and shows himself to the contrary notwithstanding. The affair ends, then, in an inter-racial squabble; and their foolhardiness is charged to the account of African temperament. While the so-called Negroes are divided as to how they should be dramatized the white man has reached a decision in the matter, and he is rapidly giving the Negro his dramatic setting in such moving pictures as "Broadway Bill" and "Imitation of Life." When I saw the latter I could not restrain myself from shedding tears. I did not become angry with Fanny Hurst and the moving picture corporation for producing such a story. I broke down because of the appalling truth in that drama—the Negro with ability which he fails to exploit for his own good, sold finally to his oppressor who fascinates him almost to the point of insanity with the CHRISTMAS TREE RITES HELD BY ODD FELLOWS Fraternal Groups Visit Stoddard Baptist Home With Gitsf's District Grand Lodge No. 20 and District Grand Household of Ruth No. 1, G.U.O. of O.F. placed a new star in the fraternal firmament Christmas Eve when they lighted a Christmas tree above the entrance to Odd Fellows Temple at Ninth and T Streets, Northwest. The ceremony attending the lighting of the tree preceded a Yulefide excursion to the Stoddard Baptist Old Folks Home where many parcels of useful groceries were taken to augment the larder of that worthy institution. Those present who took part in the ceremony around the tree were: District Grand Master Sylvester H. Epps; District Grand Most Noble Governor, Letitia Lewis; editor of the Odd Fellows Journal, Henry P. S. Saughters; Past D. C. Grand Master, William H. Fitzhugh; D. C. Deputy Grand Master, Herbert E. Jones; D. C. Grand Secretary, A. S. Sinktet; D. C. Grand Treasurer, Robert Tate; D. C. Grand Autor, Creed W. Sayles; and brother J. Edward Bright, P. G. M. Fitzhugh touched the button which lighted the tree. At the same hour, but in a different section of the city, President Roosevelt was touching another button which lighted a larger tree. His audience was larger but the spirit which attended the occasion was not unlike that which encircled the small tree at Ninth and S Streets. Visits Stoddard Home At the conclusion of the service around the tree, Deuty Grand Master, Herbert E. Jones, who is also chairman of the Activities Committee of the Grand Lodge, took full charge of the distribution of charity, and, in conjunction with the sisters of Ruth, made a pilgrimage to the inmates of the Stoddard Baptist Home. The following lodges and households contributed to the stock of groceries: J. McC Crummell No. 1427 by William H. Fitzhugh; Social No. 1819, by J. A. Jackson; Excelsior No. 5441, by Simeon Washington; Thomas H. Wright No. 9607 by Sylester H. Enps, Rose of Sharon Household No. 442; Golden Rod Household No. 956 by Sister Daisy Powell; Electr Household No. 4909 by Sister Sarah Tyson. Coronation Household No. 5192 by Sister Jeanette Jones, Fleur de Lis Household No. 5893 by Sister Lennie Burton. Whatta Party When The Tribune Plays Santa to Boys and Girls NOV REPUBLI And a good time was had by all at the Tribune newsboys and newsgirls party Saturday at the Lincoln Theatre. Who wouldn't smile when bikes radios and wrist watches are given away? Here are fortunate winners in the contest as they received their awards. Left to right front row are shown Grover Henry, Leroy Simpson, second prize winner of the Children's Paya contest; Rowlinson Sack in Jimmy Matthews, Wesley Craig and Dutton Ferguson, circulation manager; Second row: Lillian Gardner, Marguerite Carpenter, Logan Brent, Carl Smallwood, first prize, Children's page; Virgil Carter, James Washington and Beatrice Murphy, editor of the Avenue of Youth, Children's Page. And a good time was had by all at the Tribune newsboys and newsgirls party Saturday at the Lincoln Theatre. Who wouldn't smile when bikes radios and wrist watches are given away? Here are fortunate winners in the contest as they received their awards. Left to right front row are shown Grover Henry, Leroy Simpson, second prize winner of the Children's Paya contest; Rowlinson Sack in Jimmy Matthews, Wesley Craig and Dutton Ferguson, circulation manager; Second row: Lillian Gardner, Marguerite Carpenter, Logan Brent, Carl Smallwood, first prize, Children's page; Virgil Carter, James Washington and Beatrice Murphy, editor of the Avenue of Youth, Children's Page. gew-gaws and toys of life. These yield no permanent satisfaction, and in the end the outcast finds consolation in the thought that only on the other side of Jordan in the sweet fields of Eden where the tree of life is blooming there is rest for the weary. Unfortunately this picture presents a very long chapter in the history of the Negro in America. A few of us have learned to think, but those not yet aroused do little more than to abuse those who point the way out of our present difficulties. In the dramatization of the Negro I seriously object to starting with the Negro in heathenism in Africa and portraying him mainly in slavery in America. Most of the pageants based on the past of the Negro are thus presented. So many of our instructors, miseducated by their oppressors, have merely the traducer's conception of the Negro as a serf or slave. There the Negro's education begins, and there it ends. The great achievements of the Negro were accomplished in Africa, the cradle of civilization The other elements of our population would laugh at you for thinking of their history as beginning at the time their forbears landed in America. The Negro dramatizing the past of his race seems to be under the impression that its history began in 1619 when some divinity created a handful of Negroes and loaded them on a Dutch vessel to be sold at Jamestown. I am delighted to observe that Willis Richardson and Mae Miller in their recent collection of plays entitled "Negro History in Thirteen Plays" included two on Africa — Menelik and Samori. We must stop there, however, for equally interesting are the careers of numerous rulers as great as Menelik and warriors as brave as Samori. El-Hadj Omar, the Tukulor leader, was the forerunner of Samori in the Soudan, and the deeds of Chaka, Mokhesh, Primhep and Behanzin lend themselves to dramatization. And we do not have to stop there. We can find just as good material in the lives of the kings, and emperors of Ghana, Melle, Songhay, Hausa, and Bornu. They had developed a civilization when the Anglo-Saxons were being sold in Rome as slaves and were identified by their masters by the iron collars forged about their necks. A Union Pacific shopman had been drawn on a Federal Grand Jury and didn't want to serve. When his name was called he asked Judge Pollock to excuse him. "We are very busy at the shops," said he, "and I ought to be there." "So you are one of those men who think the Union Pacific could not get along without you?" remarked the judge. "No, Your Honor," said the shopman. "I know it could get along without me, but I don't want it to find it out." "Excused," said the judge.—Topeka Capital. THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1935 THE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND Hearing Impaired. A group of the 129 students enrolled in the Agricultural Department of A. and T. College (Greensboro, N. C.) the division of Home Economics is included. 1. The school census shows that the enrollment in this department is double that of 1934-35 and three times that of 1931-32. The distribution of students by states is as follows: North Carolina, 129; Virginia, 10; South Carolina, 3; Georgia, 3; Alabama, 2; Pennsylvania, 12; Maryland, 2; New Jersey, 2; Florida, 1; Delaware, 1; Kentucky, 1; and Colorado, 1. Dr. Major F. Spaulding is dean of the department Leads Royalty Payoff PETER H. famous composer, who with W. C. Handy, writer of the celebrated "St. Louis Blues," received the highest amount of royalties for work in 1933, according to figures released this week by the American Society of Composers, Authors It makes some people mad for the landlady to sit at the head of the table and count every bite the boarders take. JOHN B. HARRIS PROF. TOURGEE DeBOSE, head of the School of Music at Talladega College, at Talladega, Alabama, so impressed Director Kyrl, of the famous Kyrl Symphony Band, with his piano renditions, when the band appeared at the college, recently, that he asked him to appear with the band as guest soloist in Montgomery. Zion Church Flays Communism Show Presiding Officer Receives Unanimous Vote of Body for His Return For Another Four Years Dr. S. M. Avant T. A. Ala.—The North Alabama conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church has just closed at Hunter's Chapel in this city on Sunday night. Bishop Benjamin Garland Shaw, for 12 years presiding bishop of this conference, and now superintending the Sixth Episcopal District, comprising Louisiana, North Alabama, West Tennessee and Mississippi, Palmetto and South Carolina and North Virginia Conferences, presided over the meeting. Rev. F. S. Anderson, pastor of Hunter's Chapel Church, where the conference was held, was commended for the splendid preparation made for the large delegation. Among the outstanding features was the election of delegates. Those elected included as ministerial delegates the Reverends B. J. Williams, A. M. Avant, A. E. Hudson, F. S. Anderson, J. W. Coleman and E. Eyree. The lay delegates are: Oscar W. Adams, A. B. McKinzie, Miss B. Erlane Shaw, Mrs. A. E. Hudson, T. J. Gaines, and Walter Thomas Woods. Among the outstanding visitors attending the conference were Doctors J. W. Brown of New York City; J. S. N. Tross, Charlotte, N. C.; S. P. Perry, Charlotte, N. C.; T. J. Hall, Greensboro, N. C.; Frank W. Alstork, Washington, D. C.; T. W. Wallace, secretary of Ministerial Brotherhood and Relief. Bishop Shaw, the spiritual dynamo of the A. M. E. Zion Church, delivered a masterful address Wednesday morning on "The Faith of the Fathers, and the Work of the Methodist Church Throughout the World." He was deliberate in his condemnation of that portion of science that questions divine power and the leadership of the God-called minister. He was briskly applauded when he pledged his constituency to constituted authority, the leaders of the American government, and condemned communistic principles and destructive elements that are digging at the foundation of the government. Bishop Shaw received the unanimous vote of the conference for his return another four years. It will be remembered that he has presided over this conference continuously since his election in 1924. BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL 120 Strong s Communism Among the outstanding features was the election of delegates. Those elected included as ministerial delegates the Reverends B. J. Williams, A. M. Avant, A. E. Hudson, F. S. Anderson, J. W. Coleman and E. Eyre. The lay delegates are: Oscar W. Adams, A. B. McKinzie, Miss B. B. Erline Shaw, Mrs. A. E. Hudson, T. J. Gaines, and Walter Thomas Woods. Among the outstanding visitors attending the conference were Doctors J. W. Brown of New York City; J. S. N. Tross, Charlotte, N. C.; S. P. Perry, Charlotte, N. C.; T. J. Hall, Greensboro, N. C.; Frank W. Alstork, Washington, D. C.; T. W. Wallace, secretary of Ministerial Brotherhood and Relief Washington, D. C.; W. M. Bascom, Mobile, Ala; Preston Davis and J. R. Johnson of New Orleans, La. Senator Lala of California, and M. C. Glover of Tuskegee. Oscar W. Adams, Alabama's candidate for financial secretary, received the unanimous endorsement of the conference for his election as financial secretary of the church. Adams made a very able address on relation of the layman to the church. PALM BEACH BAND FEATURES SHOW AT HOWARD THEATRE The Sunset Royal Serenaders, an all-star orchestra direct from Palm Beach, Florida, is the feature of the special Christmas show running currently at the Howard Theatre. The show will run until Thursday night. Fats Waller, stage, screen and radio star, will appear at the T-Street House one week beginning Friday. Augmenting the orchestra presentation are a host of stellar stage stars including the Rocca, a brother and two sisters who render unusual music; the Three Bits, a trio of rhythm tap dancers, and John Mason and Pete Markham, clever comedians. On the screen Edmund Lowe and Karen Morley are featured in "Thunder in the Night." NOW!! O PAPERS VEEKLY NOW!! TWO PAPERS WEEKLY TUESDAYS FRIDAYS The Tribune ORCHIDS ONLY "No Bricklets allowed—we, as a not don't need t'darn things." BY WILLIAM (Wiggles) THOMAS Did you know that a "lowbrow is a person, who refuses to be bored when there's an exit close by. Right? Mattie Johnson Elliott will soon be rewarded for her patience in waiting for hubby to come home. Christmas brings "Izzy" Elliot from way down Me- harry way 'n medicine will be tem- porarily set aside "Drink is the greatest curse of the world. It makes you quarrel with your neighbors. It makes you shoot at your landlord. It makes you miss him. Percy Perry where the deuce are you anyway? Malc Fulcher blew into town last week, went Shacking and left for Baltimore as stewed as a newsman should be, "just so." Yes, Linton, I'm gonna pay you your two breezes—Sallie Bennett, is being paged by a noisy newsman. Some affair in the not far distant future. Remember? Henry Ingram sported a bevy of beautifuls at the Casino on Tuesday night. Henry's night off. Nix on the wrecks box Ruth—your column will be very much appreciated next week. I'm not lazy, 'just' sober, 'n' I'm so outa sorts, ya know.—I say, Chick Webb, would you please be so kind as to buzz a fellow. Can't seem to catch you at home. Do you ever stay there? Do you think I could catch you if I delivered the paper or milk? Do you still LIVE or is a spook pinch-hitting for you? I'd like to see you. I wanna PAY you your nickle. Chick Webb and Lawrence Hayes should get in touch with Mr. Frazier. "WIGGLES." FIND HARLEM CHILDREN HAVE BEST TEETH IN MANHATTAN NEW YORK City—A survey of children of greater New York between the ages of 2 and 6 conducted last month, revealed that Negro children had the best teeth and Italians the poorest, according to an announcement made there last week by Dr. Harry Strusser and Dr. Shirley Dwyer, under whose supervision the survey was made. The survey included examinations of 2,548 children and was conducted as one of the features of the Pre-School Age Dental Health Week, with the cooperation of the various dental societies and the city health department. Of those examined it was disclosed that 73 per-cent have diseased teeth. Among the Negro children 54 per-cent were found to have decayed or diseased teeth representing the lowest percentage of all racial groups. FOUR D.C. CHURCHES ADMITTED TO WASHINGTON FEDERATION BEST NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL FOUR D.C. Troubles Treb Dr. L. C. Whi First Wife No Troubles Trebled For Dr. L. C. Whiting As First Wife Now Sues --- SECOND SECTION Local Chiropractor Faces Second Divorce Action As New Bill is Filed Man, Who Was Sued, Then Arrested for Bigamy, Now Sued Again 'It never rains unless it pours.' An old, old saying goes like that And if Dr. Levi C. Whiting prominent local chiropractor should say what must be upper most in his mind at the present there's 'more truth than poetry' in that expression. Dr. Whiting, it seems, has just got from under a bigamy charge brought against him in a Virginia court. Now he occupies the unique position of being one man who is two husbands and two divorce suit defendants. Here is how it all happened: On September 28, 1928, Dr. Whiting married to a Mrs. Eloise M. Whiting, now residing in Newport News, Va. The ship crushed happily about the sea of matrimony until a short time prior to June of 1932 when it floundered. Left City for Health On June 10, of that year, Mrs. Whiting took leave of her husband to go to the home of her parents in Newport News for the purpose of regaining her failing health. Two years elapsed On July 8, 1934, the local chiropractor went through the wedding ceremony with another. This time the result was a Mrs. Lucille L. Whiting. This second matrimonial bark struck a reef when Mrs. Lucille Whiting had papers served on the doctor charging him with, among other things, mistreatment, cruelty, abuse, non-support, and, finally, desertion. Shortly after the filing of her bill of complaint which started the divorce idea among the several Whitings, Mrs. Lucille Whiting was apprised of the existence of a living wife of the chiropractor's. This other wife, she learned, had been married to the doctor for fully four years before he went through a ceremony with her. The information was brought to her through Dr. Whiting's answer, in (See DOUBLE SUIT, Page 15) FREE LUNCHES ARE PROVIDED FOR 33 IN ALEXANDRIA Students to Sing Carols Tonight; Schools to Open January 2 ALEXANDRIA—Free lunches were being served to children at the Lyles-Crouch School whose parents were unable to provide lunches for them At present there are 33 students who are being fed each day. An electric cook stove was donated to the school through the efforts of the Parent-Teacher Association and former students of the principal. Mrs. Julia Priscett. Christmas carols are to be sung around the community tree in the school vard tonight. The principal has extended an invitation to the students of Parker-Gray school to join the Lyles-Crouch students in song. The police are cooperating with Eddie Carter, Lyles-Crouch truant officer, to enable him preserve the school's attendance record. Christmas carols and recitations by the elementary students of the Parker-Gray school in assembly Friday brought to a close the school activities for the year 1935. The schools will reopen on January 2, 1936. Mrs. Ada Lewis, wife of Dr. Charles Lewis, proprietor of Jones Drug Store, is recovering from severe cold at her in Washington. Miss Willie Mae Williams is wearing a sparkling engagement ring and everything is equal, the event will take place sometime in April. A| RIGHT TO LIVE AS MEN, NOTHING MORE, NOTHING LESS. FOR THIS WE DEDICATE OUR LIVES. CAPITAL C. CHUR trebled For Whiting As Now Sues ETHYL WISE, D. C. ARTIST. PRESENTS RECITAL AT STATE GREENSBORO, N. C.—Saturday evening, the students and faculty and friends of Virginia State witnessed a brilliant recital rendered by Ethyl Wise, coloratura soprano, and Bernard Lee Mason, concert violinist. Mr. Mason, a graduate of Oberlin is an artist of exceptional and unusual ability; for by his up and down bows there emanates from his instrument all the pathos, beauty and joy that a composer ever meant to have interprete. His encore, "Old Folks at Home," a difficult seemingly two violin piece, was especially well done, and enthusiastically received. It followed the famous 'Wienarski concerto. Julia Sessoms, a sympathetic accompanist, ably assisted. The technique of Ethyl Wise Howard Conservatory, was remarkable. This young singer has an unusual personality with the capacity for holding her audience because of her sweet and melow tones. Her best number was The Judian Bell Song; from Lakme—Pace Pace Mio Dio was heseecing, and she showed distinct dramatic ability in the last section of that number. The audience enjoyed her interpretation of the spirituals. presentation of the surnames Both the faculty and the members of the faculty at A and T College. Mts. Sessoms is a graduate of Talliedega H.U. Professor Honored With Chicago U. Degree Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, Dean of the School of Religion at Howard University, received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Chicago last week. Dean Mays specialized in the department of Christian Theology and Ethics. Last June he was elected to membership in the Phi Beta Kappa Society at Bates College and also the Delta Sigma Rho national forensic society. These honors from the Maine school have come since the graduating of Dean Mays from the College several years ago. Attorney Dodson to Speak The Emancipation Association, Inc., will hold its annual celebration January 1, at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Third and I Street, Northwest. Attorney Thurman Dodson, president of the Bar Association, will speak. Thomas H. R. Claire Deputy Recorder Spanish-American War Vet In U.S. Treasury Depart- ters of the Treasury Lyce Thomas H.R. Clarke is Appointed Deputy Recorder of Deeds Here Spanish-American War Veteran Was Formerly Clerk In U.S. Treasury Department and Aide to Registers of the Treasury Lyons, Vernon and Napier Thomas H. R. Clarke, 1225 T Street, Northwest, former clerk in the United States Treasury Department, was this week appointed Deputy Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia. The appointment was made by Dr. William J. Thompkins, Recorder of Deeds, after it had been urged by strong forces in the Democratic line-up. Washingtonian Mr. Clarke is a native of Washington and has lived here all his life. His formal education was received in private and public schools and in the Howard University School of Law, from where he was graduated in 1964 Treasury Aide For fifteen years he served as a clerk in the United States Department of the Treasury and also served in confidential capacities to Judson W. Lyons, W. T. Vernon and J. C. Napier, when they were Registers of the Treasury. During the Spanish-American War, Mr. Clarke served as first lieutenant in the Eighth United States Volunteer Infantry, reaching the grades of regimental adjutant and Judge Advocate of a ARCHES A Sorority Hono Above is a group of young women Howard University and to whom the mas program in Andrew Rankin M Oscar DePriest Prize Winning THE CHRISTMAS GROUP Above is a group of young women having high attendance records at the Women's League meeting at Howard University and to whom the Alpha Chap er of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority gave a special Christmas program in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Howard University. Story on society page. Oscar DePriest Raps 'Negro Politicians', Prize Winning Book by Harold Gosnell By OSCAR DePRIEST By USCAR DEPRIEST "Negro Politicians," by Harold Gosnell; University of Chicago Press; winner of $1.000 John Anisfield award for 1935. Press; winner of $1.000 John Anisfield award for 1935. This book is a compilation of some 16 or more chapters, the first of which opens with a discussion of the Negro in politics generally in America, with Major John R. Lynch as the subject. It discusses the various political vicissitudes through which the Negro has passed, his trials and triumphs after loyal and distinguished services to the party, particularly in the early days following the Civil War, with references being made to the courage of Frederick Douglass and other men of the Negro race. The author traces the rise and fall of the Negro of the South in politics in the earlier days down through the time when the venomous head of Lily-whiteism arose in the Republican party in the states of the South, and the effect which the migration of the Negro from the South to the large metropolitan centers has had upon his political and social destiny. The author discusses the advantages that have accrued to the race from these shifts. A full chapter is devoted to the narration of various instances of the Negro in politics in Chicago, citing from a mass of newspapers, most dailies, and authors on sociology. This, in my opinion, makes the book styled "Negro Politicians" a misnomer. The author obviously goes far afield from actual politics, bases too many of his conclusions upon superficial investigations, relies too Arke is Appointed or of Deeds Here Peteran Was Formerly Clerk ment and Aide to Regis- ons, Vernon and Napier General Court Martial. For many years he was associat- ed in the real estate business with Whitefield McKinley and has been frequently called upon to serve as an expert on real estate appraisals in estate under litigation. He supported Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York in 1928 when he was running for president of the United States. Mr. Clarke campaigned extensively delivering speeches and writing news articles for the press. **Heads Democrats** In the campaign of 1932, Mr. Clarke again took the stump for the Democratic candidates, supporting President Roosevelt and various Democratic Senators and Congressmen. Elected president of the National Democratic League, Mr. Clarkes raised considerable money to aid in wining out the campaign deficit of the Democratic party. His appointment to the Recorder of Deeds office has met with the hearty approval of his party affiliates and the citizens of Washington who are familiar with Mr. Clarke's activities in civic affairs of Washington. --- Washington Tribune WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1935 Santa Claus Comes to Town THE CHILDREN A group of children on last Tuesday received their annual visit from Santa Claus at the offices of the National Tribute with $1d Houston as host. The annual occasion was a joyous one, with Santa d attributing gifts and telling stories while youngsters listen with rapt attention. greatly upon information obtained from mere news stories carried in the daily press which, because of their alignment with particular political factions, have made it impossible for one unfamiliar with practical politics to arrive at a true estimate of the candidates and officeholders, be they Negro or white—this would certainly be true of the Negro politicians. There is but little, if any; reference made of personal interviews held with these politicians who are the subject of the au hor's Biographer] sketches. Reference is made to the so-called "Black Belt" as a political battle ground, showing increases of the Negro vote because of the migration of the Negro from the South between 1914 and 1830, styling William Hale-Thompson as the "second Lincoln." In this section the author shows the force and effect of this almost solid Negro area upon the social and political advancement of the race and its particular advantage in "cutting" candidates unfriendly to the interest of the Negro. This, of course, is as it should be. This book is honeycombed with contradictions. The author, with the exception of citations of some events from the daily press, shows his gross lack of knowledge of the conditions, personalities and the group about which he writes under the caption "Negro Politicians." In many instances the author's reference to vice, poor housing conditions, the lack of proper facilities for good and wholesome living, are very one-sided. One unfamiliar with the conditions would be led to believe that the communities where Negroes reside are places of horror and unfit for respectable citizens to lie in. This is very erroneous. The author gives some credit to politicians for the appointment to lucrative jobs on the police force and in the school system. In these two departments the employment and promotions are based entirely upon civil service examinations. Reference is made to the number of jobs held in the various departments of the city, county and state; too frequent mention being made of how the color barrier has been overcome. I do feel that by now our students and authors of sociological problems should be magnanimous enough in heart, broad enough in vision, sincere enough in purpose to relate the story of the minceous progress of the Negro with out constantly reminding him of his handicaps on account of color. Such authors aggrandize the evils and fan the flames of racial antithesis by constant and unnecessary references. Politicians Are Honorable Contrary to the view of the author, the Negro politician has not been opposed to efficiency in government. While thinking of the affairs of state, he has had the added responsibility of thinking for the best interest of his race. It has been my view of the Negro politician who really wants to lead and serve that "eternal vigilance is the price of liberty," whether in the city council, the state legislature or the halls of Congress. A HOMETOWN PAPER, OF, BY AND FOR WASHINGTONIANS. GOES INTO THE HOMES OF THE BUYING NEGRO PUBLIC 4 NEW ORDERS FAIL TO HELP NEGRO RIDERS 4 NEW ORDERS FAIL TO HELP NEGRO RIDERS Signs and Maps Do Not Stop Overcrowding In Northwest Without waiting to hear the answers of the Capital Transit Co. to complaints against its street car and bus service by citizens at the public hearing last week, the Public Utilities Commission today began issuing orders for improvement. However, the orders do not improve the service to the thousands of car patrons in the Northwest section or remedy the complaints filed by colored civic associations. Four orders were adopted, to be officially promulgated as soon as the commission staff completes the drafts. They will provide that: 1. In addition to average limits on standing passengers during rush and non-rush periods, an absolute maximum load shall be fixed for each bus and street car. After this number of passengers has been taken on a sign shall be exhibited and the vehicle shall not stop for additional passengers. 2. The rates of fare charged on each car or bus shall be posted outside the vehicle. Maps Of Routes Inside 3. A large route map showing where it goes and with what lines it connects shall be posted in the front of each car or bus. 4. A "safety line" shall be painted on the floor of each bus and car (like those now on the Takoma bus line) beyond which no passenger may stand, to keep passenger from crowding the drivers or motorman. Two other orders will be issued within a week, as follows: 1. Sending all Chevy Chase busses downtown by having the local busses which now stop at the east end of Calvert-st bridge, after connecting with the street cars there, proceed by way of 18th-st. N. W to Connecticut Ave, and then follow the route of the express, busses, ending at Pennsylvania Ave. and Eighth St. N. W. Change In Stops 2. Revising all car and bus stops thruout the city. The hearings are to be resumed Jan. 2, at which time the company will reply to the criticisms already and will record its plans for improvement. The foregoing revisions are deemed by the P. U. C. to be established as so necessary that what the company may have to say cannot affect the decisions Under these orders the company will have to post inside its buses and cars route maps, rates of fare and a statement of the maximum load of each vehicle. On the outside of the buses and cars it will have to post applicable rates of fare. Mrs. Roosevelt to Receive Alpha KappaAlpha Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt has made an engagement to receive the members of the health committee of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Health Committee at the White House, December 31. Miss Ida L. Jackson of Oakland, Calif., national president, and Dr. Dorothy Boulding-Ferebee, chairman of the health committee, will head the group. The national A. K. A. Health-Committee is composed of Dr. Ferebee, Gladys Pinderhughes, Georgette White, Dr. Ethel Sutton, Irene Malvan, Ruth Sample, Mary Williams and Norma Boyd. The local members are Muriel Alexander, Marguerite Bow, Thomasine Caruthers, Ann W. Davidson, Sophia Edelin, May Gibson, Marie Long, Alice P. Moore, Cora Ruff, Ruth Sample, Ethel Sutton, Ruth Travers, Carolyn E. Welch, Bernice Reason, and Marguerite Williams. Bennett College $100 Rosenwale J J. Starks Awarded for H ly Struggles to Head an Bennett College President Wins $100 Rosenwald Story Contest Columbia, S. C.—President J. J. Starks, Benedict College, was informed this week that he had been awarded the first prize of $100 for the story of his career in the National Rosenwald Contest sponsored by the Commission on Interracial Cooperation. A portion of the letter to Doctor Starks signed by R. B. Elazer, educational director of the Com- ON FEDE Presbyteria Congregat Methodist Presbyterian, Baptist Congregational and Methodist Admitted G.P.O. EMPLOYE IN ALIMONY ARREARS FACES ARREST Richard V. Stewart Ordered to Answer Comtempt Charge for Failures An order requiring the arrest of Richard V. Stewart, an employee of the Government Printing Office, for failure to abide by an alimony order of the District Supreme Court, was issued early this week by Justice Jennings Bailey. Stewart, who was sued for a limited divorce last Spring by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Stewart, of Hyattsville, Md., is according to the petition of Mrs. Stewart, $102.50 in arrears in his alimony payments. The wife states Stewart has paid nothing since September last. Accused of Woman The Printing Office employee was hailed into court, following his wife's complaint that she had been cruelly abused when she questioned him about an illicit affair with another woman. She stated in her original bill that her husband attacked her when she upbraided him for having brought the woman to their home. On April 2, following a hearing, Justice James N. Proctor ordered Stewart to pay his wife alimony in the amount of $12.50 twice monthly. Stewart, Mrs Stewart avers in her latest action, paid her in May, June, August and in September, $10. He has given her nothing since. Christmas Seal Fund $1,500 Short of Goal Dr. William Charles White, president of the D. C. Tuberculosis Association, yesterday issued a statement to the press voicing his thanks to the friends of the association who have so far bought the Christmas Seals on which it depends to finance its preventive and protective work for the coming year but warning that many more must send payments for seals or contributions if this work is not to be curtailed. "I am informed by our treasurer Walter S. Pratt, Jr., that the present annual sale of our Christmas Seals to finance the work of our association," said Dr. White, "is still more than $15,000 short of the amount absolutely essential to the continuance of this campaign against tuberculosis as now planned. This is a large deficit to be made up and yet it is one that we must make up; for unless the additional funds can be raised the program for the care of tuberculous persons and for the protection of the community from this communicable disease, in cooperation with the Health Department and the medical societies of the District, will have to be seriously curtailed." A. K. A. PRESIDENT CHICAGO VISITOR Chicago—(ANP)—Miss Ida L. Jackson of Oakland, Calif., arrived in Chicago in a blizzard Thursday morning, on her way to Washington for a committee meeting of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority of which she is president. President Wins and Story Contest His Life History Which Began to Gain an Education an Institution mission on Interracial Cooperation, reads as follows: "It gives me pleasure to inform you that the story of your career has been awarded a prize of $100 in the National Rosenwald Contest which closed October 1." The use to be made of these stories is still to be determined by the Rosenwald Fund which financed the contest. THEATRES SPORTS AND SCHOOLS DERATION --- NINE Lincoln Temple, Mt. Carmel, 15th St. Presbyterian, Asbury Join Body RECOGNITION FIGHT BEGAN 7 YEARS AGO Colored Churches to Have Voting Power On General Council Four Washington churches were admitted to the Washington Federation of Churches during the Christmas holidays, according to the Rev. W. L. Darby, white; executive secretary of the federation. The churches were the Lincoln Congregational Temple, of which the Rev. Robert W. Brooks is pastor; Mount Carmel Baptist Church, the Rev. William H. Jernagin, pastor; Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church, the Rev. I. B. Taylor, pastor; and the Asbury Methodist Eniscopal Church, the Rev. R. M. Williams, pastor. The fight to have colored churches admitted to the federation was begun seven years ago by the Rev. Mr. Brooks, of the Lincoln Temple. In approving the application of the Lincoln Temple, the Rev. Mr. Darby wrote the following letter: "I am pleased to inform you that the board of directors at its meeting yesterday (December 19), received your application from Lincoln Temple, and upon notion the church was admitted into our federation. You will be glad to know of this action and we hope that the membership of your church will be pleased also that it has been taken after these years of delay. I trust that your admission to the federation may be helpful to all concerned. The other three churches were, received also. "At a later time I shall talk with you about your representatives on our general council, which meets each April. These official delegates from the churches have voting power in connection with the election held at the annual meeting, and will be invited to attend that gathering. The number depends upon the membership of each individual church, and it includes the pastor in each case. "A committee on membership was also appointed, with Dr. R. H. Miller as chairman. You were designated as one of its members. A meeting will be called when there are other applications. However, the board will not have a regular session during January because of the pressure of so many matters that month; so action cannot be taken on any applications until the third Thursday in February. "With the assurance of our good wishes as your church comes into the federation, and sending you hearty Christmas greetings. I am, "W. L. DARBY." "Some of These Days" Is Revived in N.Y. by Author NEW YORK—Revival of "Some of These Days," one of the most popular and enuring of modern-day song hits, was noted here this week as most of the "name" bands and big-time cabaret singers picked up the easy-to-sing melody again. Shelton Brooks, writer of the famous number, was honored by a visit from Will Rossiter, Chicago publisher, whose concern published the number. Brooks is also putting much energy behind plugging "All Night Long," another famous number from his pen. The latter song is making a tremendous comeback, and Jack Mason, nationally famous arranger has made a new score for it. GUESTS OF TUSKEGEE CLUB Tuskegee Institute, Ala.—Dr. F. D. Patterson and Mrs. Patterson were tendered a dinner by the Bachelor-Benedict Club, of which Dr. Patterson is a member, on Tuesday evening. The dining room of Dorothy Hall where the dinner was served was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Twelve round tables were effectively grouped and decorated in a manner typifying the spirit of Christmas. Every successful book must pay the expense of publishing ten failures.