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WESTERN OUTLOOK SAN FRANCISCO AND OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 1927 VOL. XXXII OSCAR HUDSON Arrived in New York WARNS NEGROES WITHOUT FUNDS TO STAY AWAY FROM THE BLACK REPUBLIC Amsterdam News, N. Y. After spending what he describes as the most delightful trip of his life, Oscar Hudson, a prominent California attorney, arrived from Liberia last Tuesday. Soon after his arrival in Monrovia, the long desired Liberan national bank was made a fact. The bank was capitalized at $1,000,000. Officials desire that at least 40 per cent. of the stock be subscribed for by American Negroes. He says there are many Western Negroes stranded there which has caused the Liberian government to issue orders to deny passports to emigrants without funds. Mr. Hudson will ren ain in New York for about two weeks before leaving for San Francisco. Besides being an attorney, he is also a poet. Attorney William Patterson received his early training in Mr. Hudson's office; also the late F. McCants Stewart. THE EDITOR'S REWARD The editor died and went to heaven, But stood outside the gate; But he hadn't the nerve to knock And thought that he would wait Till some other mortals came along, He'd see what they would do. And if they entered the pearly gate, He thought he might slip through; He watched the vast procession pass Up to the portals wide. While Peter told some they were up too high, And others he took inside. The editor, weary of waiting so long, Finally got in line To see if Peter would accept him then Or would with thanks decline. He heard the sweet-voiced angels sing, His eyes filled to the brim; He shivered and shook in agony, Knowing his chances were slim. "Ah, ha!" said Peter, "an editor here?" (He laughed with pure delight). "Why certainly, you may come right in; For all you did was write." —O. N. Smith, Oakland, Cal. NEW YEAR HOPE That—The Home for Aged and Infirm will get another angel like Laur Kline-Newman. OSCAR J. RAMEY In a Class of His Own About sixteen years ago there arrived in this city from New Orleans, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ramey and family, two boys and a girl. "Joe" as the boys call him, after graduating from the Oakland Hi. got the idea in his head that he would like to be a photographer. His mother encouraged him to the extent of buying a kodak. He began taking pictures of his school friends and developing them. A. E. After awhile he became first-class at the business, and succeeded in getting a job with the Hartsook Photo. Gallery. By his close attention to business, he gradually worked himself up to the developing room, where he is now in charge, and has been for the past fourteen years. He does nothing but high-grade work and Mr. Hartsook does not hesitate to tell you that he is the best photograph printer on the Pacific coast. He prints for thirteen Hollywood studios, and you know the movie people are some hard to please. He enjoys a lucrative salary and is the only member of our race on the coast so employed. Remember the dance given by the ladies of the Parochial Chapter on Saturday, January 1, 1927. Another year has rolled around and another mile-stone has been passed in social events since the above named popular club of San Francisco sent New Year's greeting to its friends and Merry Christmas to its members. It is not necessary to state how the club was organized but we will briefly state that on Feb. 12, 1918, a number of gentlemen including Messrs. Lewis, Lashlev, and Barnett, entertained a prominent visitor to the city, Mr Cowen, of Central America, and it was from this congenial gathering that the Cosmos Social club idea sprang forth, and this club is now enjoying the most progressive era of its existence, and has proven to be the longest lived organization of its kind in the history of San Francisco. It is composed of some of the most prominent members of the race—residents of the bay cities, and its honorary membership list includes widely known celebrities, such as Chandler Owen, editor; Charles Gilpin, actor; Mme. Sadie Cochran Chadwick, lyric soprano, and Wm. Farrell, composer. Through the untiring efforts of its wide-awake president, Wm. Lashley the following celebrities were entertained by the club during the past year: William Robinson, the noted psichorean artist; Captain M. P. Seelev, special attache to Abyssinia during King Menelik's regime, and Hon. Tso-Yan Wang, the world renowned Chhinese educator of Fekin. We have telt honored by the privilege of being host to these and other distinguished guests, but expect to rise to higher planes of social activity during the ensuing year. The club is governed by a board of directors, which, in co-operation with its eight-term president, Wm. H. Lashley, has elevated the status of the club to an enviable position among the clubs of the Pacific coast Its anniversary reception, given a the California Women's Club, is recognized as the outstanding annual JARY 1, 1927 NO. 14 social event of the bav cities' social calendar. They have a very efficient secretary in the person of Mrs. Gertrude Hobson, and that means everything to a club MARY E. Who Lerds the Ten Colonels in the Drive for Bringing in the Most Members to the N.A.A.C.P. A. B. SIR S.W.GREEN Supreme Chancellor Who is making Pythian history by erection of the $10,000 temple in Chicago. All members of K. P. and Oder of Calanthe should subscribe for one share of stock. Write the Grand Chancellor of your State about it. Can History Repeat Itself? AFFAIR IN SOCIETY AFTER 36 YEARS. YES If it is in Sacramento, California. Sacramento Lodge Grand United Order Odd tempt to repeat the reception given by them 36 ye this time in celebration of PETER OGDEN D appointed a real live committee with D. G. Sec. chairman of publicity. A joint committee of the L hold has been formed and sub-committees appoint son, the old veteran, the master mind, is chairm and does not say go on, but come on, lets get on The Western Outlook will have more to say fr The following is a write up of the celebration in Sacramento Bee, and will give our readers an expect this time. Sacramento Lodge Grand United Order Odd Fellows will attempt to repeat the reception given by them 36 years ago, in 1891, this time in celebration of PETER OGDEN DAY. They have appointed a real live committee with D. G. Sec. Jacob Soares as chairman of publicity. A joint committee of the Lodge and Household has been formed and sub-committees appointed. B. A. Johnson, the old veteran, the master mind, is chairman of the whole and does not say go on, but come on, lets get on the job. The Western Outlook will have more to say from time to time. The following is a write up of the celebration in 1891 from the Sacramento Bee, and will give our readers an idea of what to expect this time. Colored citizens of this city did assembly chamber at the State capi-themselves proud at the ball held at tol. The hand one room present the assembly chamber last evening, a most brilliant appearance with its It is a pleasing sight to see men well groomed, and women elegantly dressed and richly apparelled, and those who disported in the dance last night certainly outshone almost anything yet given by their Caucasian fellow citzens. The dry goods stores of Sacramento sold more and richer dress goods for the occasion than the inaugural ball, and the costumes of the women at this last gathering, though lower in numbers were equally as rich and tasty as those designed to do honor to the inauguration of Governor Markham. In addition to the compliment which must be bestowed upon participants for their lavish and yet refined costuming, the women are entitled to the thanks of the citizens of this city in that they bought their goods at home, and patronized their own people. Society women of Sacramento might take pattern from these colored folks in this regard, with benefit to their husbands and to the city in general. They might also have been present at that ball last night, and seen some real beauty even though of a dark shade at which they could scarcely afford to tiptit their own pretty noses. Well might quite a number of the women dancing there last night buy said— "I am black but comly, O! we daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Keda, as the curtains of Solomon." There was one woman in particular fit to have been a model for the artist and for the sculptor a sight of whose form and texture would have turned her haughty Caucasian sisters green with envy. The colored troops frequently gave white regiments lessons in bravery and in these days of dalliance our colored citizens are teaching us how to enjoy and conduct ourselves in the pleasing maze of the dance. A Great Spectacle Installation Ceremonies Last night the newly elected officers were publicly installed in the . limited Order Odd Fellows will atten by them 36 years ago, in 1891, TER OGDEN DAY. They have with D. G. Sec. Jacob Soares as committee of the Lodge and Housecommittees appointed. B. A. John- mind, is chairman of the whole one on, lets get on the job. Ive more to say from time to time, the celebration in 1891 from the our readers an idea of what to assembly chamber at the State capitol. The hand one corn presented a most brilliant appearance with its hundreds of blazing gas jets, the snowy canvas which covered the floor, and immense banks of evergreen and flowers which had been placed about the speaker's rostrum. The gallery was packed with invited guests, among whom were several State and county officials and their wives, and many other prominent citizens of Sacramento. The installation ceremonies were very interesting. The new officers occupied seats upon the platform while directly in front were the members of the local lodge wearing their handsome regalia. Jos. S. Francis was installing officer and he made a neat speech as he introduced each new official. The officers made appropriate responses. As the conclusion of the ceremonies, the Odd Fellows sang the closing ode of the order, which was set to the air of "W. Country, 'Tis of Thee." The floor was then cleared for dancing, and there followed one of the finest parties ever seen in the capital. It was given as a compliment to the visiting Odd Fellows by Sacramento lodge No. 2189. A large orchestra furnished entrancing music for those who tripped "the light, fantastic." The costumes of the ladies were rich and attractive, and made a picture of great brilliancy as the wearers whirled across the floor in the mazy waltz and the men who participated in the festivities were also a la mode in clawhammer coats and patent-leather shoes. Just at 10 o'clock a shrill whistle was heard, the orchestra struck a pleasing air and the grand match was started. It was led by Ernest Small and Miss Louise Johnson. Then came Frank J. Butler and wife, Andrew Walton and wife, W. W. Tallev and wife, John Day and wife, and delegates and ladies, making a circle which more than reached around the great chamber. "I have been a dancing man for over 40 years," exclaimed General M. A. B. Miss Marvel Hart We are pleased to announce that Miss Hart, one of the society buds of the East Rav, will contribute articles and news items to this column. The Western American is not the only paper to have a nice looking society writer. T. W. Reichert, who was a spectator in the gallery, "but I have never seen a grand march so splendidly executed." The movements were loudly applauded. Similar remarks were heard from other State officials who were so well pleased that they loudly applauded. The evolutions and movements were all new and surprising. Nothing like them had ever been seen here. Making the circuit of the room twice, the leaders began to wind about the floor in a mystifying wav, and spectators wondered what was to be done. In a short time, however, everything was plain. The Odd Fellows had three perfect links, the emblem of the order. This was repeated for a second time. Then other new figures were executed and finally lines were parted, sets were formed, and a quadrille followed. The dancing programme was 16 numbers, made up of waltzes, quadrilles, lan ers, schottisches, and polkas, half which was danced by midnight, at which time the guests retired to the north wing of the capitol on the lower floor where a magnificent supper had been spread. After the feast, the dancing was resumed, and kept up until the first gleams of Old Sol began to flash over the Eastern hill. The party was a highly successful affair and visitors were loud in their praise of the manner in which they had been entertained. MUTUAL CLUB BALL The Mutual, an exclusive gentlemen's social club of San Francisco, as issued invitations to its annual all to be given on New Year's day to the California Women's Club noise. A pleasant time is looked onward to as usual. The music will be his resis. MIDNIGHT BUFFET SUPPER We had the morning buffet breakfast on Christmas in Sap Francisco and now comes the offft supper at which Misi Vicioli. Shorey of the "Smart Set" was hostess, on midnight on Christmas day. The party was made up of the young set. There was singing, dancing, and merrv-making. Every one seemed to enter into the holiday spirit. THE CHARITY BALL The charity ball that was given on Monday evening by a committee of ladies for the benefit of the building fund of the children's day nursery and the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored People was fairly well attended. Dancing was kept up until 12 o'clock, and every one said they had a splendid time. Mrs. Anita Bozonier was awarded the prize for selling the largest number of tickets, 140, at $1 each. Mrs. Ed Hogan sold the next highest number FOR LADIES ONLY Mrs. Andrew Carson of No. 1866 Ellis street, San Francisco, entertained several or her lady friends at a prettily appointed after-Christmas dinner on Monday evening, Dec. 27 It was a very enjoyable affair. THE DANSANT The annual dansant that is usually given by the Parochial Chapter of St Augustine mission took place on the afternoon of New Year's. It was an enjoyable affair, but not as well attended as it should be. The music was good and inspiring. This church was the first to introduce these afternoon dances, and it had the right of way, but in late years the clubs and even some of the fraternal organizations rush to secure all the holiday afternoons. A DOUBLE CELEBRATION Dr. Walker, our popular dentist, and his sister, Miss Jerry, were born on the same date, Christmas eve, and had a double celebration. Some folk are lucky. He can give his sister one birthday and Christmas present; she, ditto. Where to Go Sunday Where to go a. today Fraternal Societies When and Where They Meet MASONIC GRAND LODGE The Most Worshipful Sovereign Grand Lodge Free Masons of the State of California and Jurisdiction N. M. W. Grand Master, 5213 Holmes Ave, Los A MOSS, R. W. Deputy Grand Master, San Jose. SON. R. W. Grand Senior Warden, Berkeley S. R. W. Grand Junior Warden, Sacramento R. W. Grand Lecturer, Oakland ON. R. W. Grand Treasurer, 1808 K. Street, Bake N. R. W. Grand Secretary, 211 D Street, Marysvil MASONIC BOARD OF RELIEF M. W. J. H. WILSON, Grand Master, Los Ang R. W. H. S. HOUSTON; Grand Treasurer, Bake R. W. G. W. WILSON, Grand Secretary, Mary MASONIC GRAND LODGE Officers of the Most Worshipful Sovereign Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of the State of California and Jurisdiction. J. H. WILSON, M. W. Grand Master, 5213 Holmes Ave, Los Angeles. THEODORE MOSS, R. W. Deputy Grand Master, San Jose. OSCAR HUDSON, R. W. Grand Senior Warden, Berkeley F. C. BROOKS, R. W. Grand Junior Warden, Sacramento A. CARTER, R. W. Grand Lecturer, Oakland H. S. HOUSTON, R. W. Grand Treasurer, 1808 K. Street, Bakersfield G. W. WILSON, R. W. Grand Secretary, 211 D. Street, Marysville MASONIC BOARD OF RELIEF M. W. J. H. WILSON, Grand Master, Los Angeles R. W. H. S. HOUSTON, Grand Treasurer, Bakersfield R. W. G. W. WILSON, Grand Secretary, Marysville GRAND CHAPTER. O. E. S. y Patron, Mr. B. L. Tyrrel, Grand Worthy Matthe Grand Associate Patron, Mr. S. M. Beane. G Willie Willingham, Grand Treasurer Mrs. S. Sary, Mrs. Frances A. Tyrrel, 558 Chenery St., S Sctress, Mrs. Melissa Longrus, Grand Associate Martin, Gand Lecturer, Mrs. Annie Jones, G Sebree. Secretary of Relief Department, Mrs. Relief Department, Mrs. Gusta Johnson. Grand Worthy Patron, Mr. B. L. Tyrrel. Grand Worthy Matron, Mrs. Aline J. Houston. Grand Associate Patron, Mr. S. M. Beane. Grand Associate Matron, Mrs. Willie Willingham. Grand Treasurer Mrs. S. L. Alexander. Grand Secretary, Mrs. Frances A. Tyrrel, 558 Chenery St., San Francisco. Grand Conductress, Mrs. Melissa Longrus. Grand Associate 'Conductress, Mrs. Roxie O. Martin. Gand Lecturer, Mrs. Annie Jones. Grand Oratress, Mrs. Mae E. Sebree. Secretary of Relief Department, Mrs. Ada Barnes. Treasurer of Relief Department, Mrs. Gusta Johnson. APPOINTMENTS: Mrs. Ida Bodin. Grand Ruth, Mrs. Lida Reed. Attarks. Grand Martha, Mrs. Emma Stanley. Hall. Grand Warder, Mrs. Marcella Rivera. Mccraft. Grand Marshall, Mr. C. E. A. Bronson. Mr. T. A. Harvey. Grand Organist, Mrs. Izenett Benevolent Protective Order of the World Grand Adah, Mrs. Ida Bodin. Grand Ruth, Mrs. Lida Reed. Grand Esther, Mrs. Leola Starks. Grand Martha, Mrs. Emma Stanley. Grand Electra, Mrs. Arlela Hall. Grand Warder, Mrs. Marcella Rivera. Grand Sentinel; Mr. R. A. Ashcraft. Grand Marshall, Mr. C. E. A. Bronson. Grand Chapain (Rev.) Mr. T. A. Harvey. Grand Organist, Mrs. Izetta Jenkins. Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World Athens Lodge, No. 70 first and third Tuesday at Carpenters Hall, 763 Twelfth St. T. E. Graham; Esteemed Leading Knight, H. A. D. Leon Vance; Esteemed Lecturing Knight, Ed. Parker I. G. Louis Cooper; Tyler, H. E. Jackson; Organist, Dr. W. W. Purnell, 1225 Washington St., Oakland; A. Bush St., San Francisco; Assistant Secretary, M. M. Simms; Trustees: C. A. Jamieson, E. E. Jones, Meets first and third Tuesday at Carpenters Hall, 763 Twelfth St., Oakland, Cal. at 8 o'clock. Exalted Ruler, T. E. Graham; Esteemed Leading Knight, H. A. Dawson; Esteemed Loyal Knight, Leon Vance; Esteemed Lecturing Knight, Ed Parker; Esquire, William Ballard; I. G. Louis Cooper; Tyler, H. E. Jackson; Organist, Clarence Banks; Medical Exam. Dr. W. W. Purnell, 1225 Washington St., Oakland; Secretary, H. L. Clarke, 2970 A. Bush St., San Francisco; Assistant Secretary, A. D. Lawrence; Treasurer, Jas. M. Simms; Trustees: C. A. Jamieson, E. E. Jones, Frank Bass. Daughter Elks Mixpah Temple, No. 18, I. B. P. O. E. W. first and third Tuesday at Carpenter's hall, 763 St., Oakland; Daughter Ruler, Lottie Razdell; Vice; Assistant Daughter Ruler, Amy DelaSilva; Chapla Ballard; Door Keeper, Cora Tayior; Gate Keeper, Edith Clarke, 2970 Bush St., San Francisco; Treasu GUIDING STAR TEMPLE, No. 181, B. P. O. E. W the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, Ham streets, San Francisco, Cal. on first and third Tuesday at Carpenter's hall, 763 Twelfth street near Brush St., Oakland; Daughter Ruler, Lottie Razdell; Vice-Daughter Ruler, Emma Jarrett; Assistant Daughter Ruler, Amy DeSilva; Chaplain, Clara Davis; Escort, Mattie Ballard; Door Keeper, Cora Taylor; Gate Keeper, Eugenia Kennedy; Cor. Secretary, Edith Clarke, 2970 Bush St., San Francisco; Treasurer Eliza Holmes GUIDING STAR TEMPLE, No. 181, B. P. O. E. W. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, Hamilton Hall, Geary and Steiner Streets, San Francisco, Cal. Daughter Ruler, L. E. Davis; Vice-Daughter Ruler, Elizabeth Johnson; Assistant Daughter Ruler, E. Cherry; Chaplain, Kate Hanger; Door Keeper, Unice Singleton; Gate Keeper, B. Fox; Cor. Secretary, Alice Hayden; Financial Secretary, M. J. Mabson, 2725 Pine St., Phone Fillmore 8002; Treasurer, Alice Houston; Trustees, M. Dyson, I. Lawrence, J. MacLemore. Companions of the Forest Knareborough Circle, No. 187, Companions of the Forest Meets at Carpenters' Hall, Twelfth near Brush, Oakland, second and fourth Tuesday in each month C. C., Elizabeth Crowder; S. C. C., Willia Mae Chapman; Rec. Secty, C. L. Frederick; Treasurer, Julia A Shorey; R. G. Meetman Carter; L. G. Nealean January; I. G. Treasurer, W. J. W. Parker; O. G. Treasaule Osborn; Organist, Saita, W. J. W. Parker; P. C. C. W. B. Parker; Physician, Dr. O. Ray Burck, 812 Broadway, Phone Lakeside 6121; Financial Secretary, G. S. Hackett, 2836 Myrtle St., Phone Oakland 4726. Bournemouth Circle, 197, Companions of Forest Carrie Moore, J.P.C.C; Carrie Shoecraft, Chief Companion; Elizabeth Janeau, S.C.C; Della Ketter, Financial Secretary; Anita Bozonier Treasurer; Maud Cherry, Recording Secretary; Anna Rhodes, Marshal; Minnie Reese, Right Guid; Laura Wassey, Left Guide; Elizabeth Macklin, Inner Guard; Jessie Fulter, Outer Guard. OAKLAND St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, Twenty-seventh and West streets, —Sunday services: 8 a.m., holy communion; 9:40, Sunday school; 10:45, morning prayer; 11, holy eucharist; 12:30, baptism; 7 p.m., Young People's Fellowship; 8, evensong and sermon. Holy communion every Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. D. R. Wallace, Rector. The Church with a vison and First A. M. E. Church, Fifteenth street, between Market and West, Oakland—Sunday services: Preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school, 1 p. m.; Allon Endeavor, 7 p. m. Prayer and class meeting on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. The Lord's Supper every Sunday. Official board every first Monday evening; trustee board every second Monday evening; REV. NELSON PRYOR, Pastor BETH EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH, Tenth and Magnolia Streets Rev. J.. P. Hubbard, Pastor 11:00 o'clock, Morning Service. 11:15 Junior Service, a special program. 7:00 o'clock, B. Y. P. U., an interesting program. 8:00 o'clock. Evening Service. All are invited. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST—Peralta street at Eighth —Sunrise praver meeting at 5:30 —Sunday school, 9:45 A.M; sermon 11:45 A.M; praise service at 3 P.M; evangelistic service at 7 P.M..... Emma Cotton, founder and pastor A. M. E. Zion church, 855 Campbell street. Sunday school at 9:30 A. M. Morning service at 11 o'clock —praver and class meeting every Wednesday evening; preaching on Sunday evening at 7:30. Rev. W. J. J. Byers, pastor. Market Street S. D. A. Church "The Church where you feel at home." Corner 34th and Market Sts. Oakland, Cal. Rev. O. A. Troy, Pastor abbath School (Sat.).....9:40 A. M. Preaching ......11:00 A. M. Special Sunday evening services: Preaching ......7:45 P. M. Young People's Program 6:30 " Bebee Memorial Church 37th Street at West.-Oakland Sunday School at 9:30 A. M. Morning service at 11 o'clock. Young People's Meeting at 6:45. Evening service at 8 o'clock. You are cordially invited to attend Park's Chapel A. M. E. church corner of Ninth and Chester streets, Oakland. Order of service: Sunday school 9:30 A. M.; preaching 11 A.M. and 8 P.M.; praver and class meeting Wednesday at 8 P.M. SA: FRANCISCO St. Cyprian's Episcopal Mission holds service in the Church of the Advent, Fell street, below Gough. Holy communion 8:45 A.M.; Sunday school, 2 P.M.; vespers 3 P.M. Father R.F. Palmer priest in charge. All are welcome. Rectorv, 162 Hickory avenue. Phone Hemlock 454. THIRD BAPTIST CHJRCH Third Baptist Church, Hale and Clay streets, San Francisco — Sunday services, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school 9:40 a.m. S.M. Crawford superintendent; B. Y. P. M., 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. You are sure of the best and most helpful sermons and a welcome that does not wear out. REV. E. W. MOORE, Pastor. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH 1207 Powell St., S. F. Sunday, Services 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Allen Endeavor 6:30 p. m. Class meeting Tuesday 8 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday 8 p. m. Choir Practice Fridays 8 p. m. You are cordially invited to attend. Boy, A. P. Dobbins, Pastor. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH (STARR KING) 1667 GEARY STREET, S. F. Sunday school 9:45 A.M. Preaching at 11 o'clock. Christian Endeavor at 7 P. M. Evening sermon at 8 P.M. REV. MCGRUDER, Pastor BERKELEY Phillips Chapel C. M. E. Church Corner California and Derby Streets Berkeley, Calif. Sunday school at 9:30 o'clock. Eighty-fifth Ave. Baptist Church Morning service 11 a.m.; evening service 8 p.m. Rev. J. D. WILSON, Pastor. 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There is a growing disrespect for moral teaching, too much letting down of discipline, which destroys the morale. In this city, no church has come out against the Sunday dances, where our young are begged, nor has any minister had comedy to raise a voice against the poor rooms and their previous influence on young men, of the community. We do not want to be considered a moral crusader, but no race can be strong which neglects or fails to have a standard of morals. To our friends who have loyalty supported our efforts in the past it is our desire to merit that confidence in the future. The Western Outlook wishes all a Happy New Year. Another year has passed into history, with its mistakes and accomplishments, another milestone has been reached. Success and failure, common heritages of mankind, are now matters of record. We but, take a retrospective glance over the past year, not to criticise, but to take lessons for our future guidance. A bachelor may feel more ionely at Christmas time, but he at least knows, when he receives a present, that he will not have to pay for it later. We shall soon, see installation of a new administration at Sacramento. The press tells us that Gov. Young has been giving all his time to arranging a budget to submit to the legislature. It is said that the new budget will authorize an increase in State expenditures of nearly $13,000,000. It will be remembered that the what do the brethren expect from Young? As this group has been absolutely ignored in the past, can we expect any better treatment in future? And then when we silently assent to ignorant, underworld leadership, our chance for representation above the menial is not promising. So if the incoming administration does nothing, remember they are only following precedents established by its predecessors. average voter was confused in a maze of figures during the late campaign and it will be interesting to note the difference between Richardson's figures and those of the incoming governor. This juggling of figures is of but little interest to the politician. What he wants to know is—whether there is sufficient for his salary or will there be enough to create a few more jobs for the faithful. In speaking of jobs, OTHER EDITORS EDITORIAL A LEADERLESS GROUP (From the Atlanta Independent) With Local Additions Politically, the American Negro is leaderless, and in many other lines of human endeavor he is equally as leaderless. But, we propose to discuss in this editorial his lack of political leadership. Leadership is essential in all lines of human effort—somebody must blaze the way, some individual must take the initiative and as a group of American citizens, if we would be felt in national life, we must organize and follow national leadership. Union labor has succeeded and has a representative in the Cabinet because it is organized and follows leadership. The Ku Klux Klan is felt in the national equation, because it has leadership and follows it. The farmers are mobilizing for a fearful economic conflict; and are weighing men for leadership. If we would be counted among men who do things, we must use organized human methods, in common with other groups. We have brought a series of indictments against the Republican administration at Washington. We charge that the President is unfriendly towards our group, and that he has not given us an outstanding appointment. We have said the same thing of Sheriff Barnett while he was in office and will say the same thing of the new sheriff Becker. For the sake of the argument, let the President plead guilty as to the facts. Then let us ask ourselves the question, "What have we done to help ourselves?" Has there been an organized effort on our part to mobilize our forces for group action and race benefit. Have we authorized anyone member of our group to present our case to the President as a race? Have we authorized any member of our group in Alameda County to present our case to Sheriff Becker as a race? No! we have not had a chance but such self-constituted self-styled imaginary leaders as George Martin, Cornelius McFarland and others have taken it upon themselves to have conference with Mr. Becker and even go so far as to name some one for deputy without even calling the group together. Doesn't the northern Negro, though he is from the South bellow out in open meeting that he will not be led by a southern Negro who has no vote? Does the southern Negro come back with the rejoinder that the northern Negroes have no sense and are a set of superficial fools? If we do not know what we want and how to get it, how do we expect the President to know. We have no Gompers or Green to go to the administration and demand what we want, and tell the President that fifteen million Negroes are behind him. We have no co-operative organization throughout the nation to insist upon our rights. The best policy for the administration to follow is to do nothing until we learn sense enough to follow leadership. We have votes, but they are unorganized. Each is angling about in his own way, hunting someone for no reason. Race—just 'SELF', that's all. We are not together; we are divided one against the other. Yet, we indict the President for not giving us jobs, and we are not agreed enough among ourselves to tell him to whom to give the jobs. In order to make out our case, we must organize select a leader, and tell the President this is our spokesman, and hear ye him. We have the man with the fitness, but we lack the racial instinct to ruse above self and through a common cause. So long as we are leaderless said everybody looking out for No. 1 we will be a group without a voice or place in the body politic. We fear that there is no Negro in American life that the local leaders would nominate and support. Ed Wright of Chicago has been suggested, and objected to on the grounds that he has no national experience. Major R. R. Morton is turned down because he has no business in politics. M. J. Chisum is ruled out on the grounds that he has no constituency. Roscoe Simmons is knocked for a lack of dependability; Gilchrist Stewart, because he cannot deliver New York; Fred R. Moore, because he is not diplomatic in fine. Whither-Cohen is too local. Bob Church is too rich, and Perry Howard is usually on the wrong side of every question. Clarence Matthews can't fight. Bill Lewis may not be in the ship when it comes time to dip water. Wm. Pickens is too radical; Dr. Dubois unsafe, and Dr. Scott too egotistic. In Oakland we say George Martin as a leader is not indispensable; E. B. Gray, too egotistic; Tom Jackson, too busy: John Nubly, too ignorant; John Rivers, too old; W. W. Purnell, too much for Purnell; Wm. McFarland, too radical; Rev. Coleman, too religious. Thus, every available local leader is ruled out of the game, and we are at sea like a ship without a pilot. More people each year realize the fact that it is easier to prepare for Christmas giving by saving in a Chrintmas club than by trying to pay for Christmas gifts out of their present income -7,800,000 people who by thrift through the year accumulated nearly $400,000,000 in Christmas clubs throughout the country. This splendid system of saving has brought happiness to many at Yuletide and we hope that the habit will grow among our people and instill a habit of thrift along other lines. Adopt the slogan Don't spend it all---save some. In this section of the OUTLOOK, adver- tisers may insert reading notices concern- ing property for sale or for rent, lost and found articles, positions or help wanted, Rooms to Let, ete. Figure six words to the line. The minimum charge is 50c per month for 5 lines. TO LET---A comfortable, sunny room in Richmond district; excellent car service, pleasant surroundings, large yard, children acceptable. -- Address, 354 Thirtv-second avenue —Phone Evergreen 3852. 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That—We strive to own more homes and less automobiles. ‘That—Golden Gate (Odd Fellows) will reach the 70 mark. That— George C. will do it and not wait till New Years. That—The Pick’s-Clarke’Circus will be better than Barnum’s for laughing purposes. That—Bridges will not reorganize his Bay City League. That—You will attend Eddie Jones’ Dansant New Years afternoon. That—The 15th St. A. M. E. Church will not permit any more NAACP. elections. = FOOLISH QUESTIONS Will they ever find Marshall, the real estate manipulator? Foolish question. Did they ever find the long-lost Charley Ross? Will Al Lawrence succeed in getting Tom Patrick on as a deputy sheriff? Foolish question. Al can- not get you even on the chain gang. Pack Well—Wrap Well—Mark Well | Re Consideration and efficiency have a place in the holiday code. The gift which is well packed, well wrapped, plainly addressed and mailed in time to escape the rush is a better gift than the one which makes a frantic, un- tidy, and last-minute journey. It is better because it has a larger chance to arrive and makes no demand: up- on hurried clerks to re-wrap or re- address. Postal employees the country over, not only Frank Smith, one of the burdened carriers but clerks in the main offices and sub-stations, and on the trucks, are entering a period of intensive, long-hour labors. They stagger under the great loads. The carriers and the clerks, Tom Jackson and Geo. McCard, make no. bid for sympathy. One does not hear them complain. The public has the chance to participate in this big labor, to make it easier by exer- cising care. Pack Well, Wrap Well, Mark Well and Mail EARLY. A. 1214 EIGHTH STREET, OAKLAND, CAL CALL DAY OR NIGHT OAKLAND 9048 GLADYS BAKER, LADY MORTICIAN GLADYS BAKER, LADY MORTICIAN Satisfaction Our Aim Service Our Motto PETER B. We Pride ourselves in performing the sensitive tasks connected with the conduct of a funeral in the most tactful and efficient manner possible. Experience, modern facilities, and the realization that the occasion calls for sympathetic understanding, enables us to serve our patrons in a way that they will appreciate. You may safely entrust all details of the funeral arrangements to us, with the assurance they will be performed to your entire satisfaction. CHARLES BAKER MANAGER What Other Editors Are Saying Editorially The New York Age in its issue of November 13th has a strong editorial on Safeguarding a Profession. Bro. Fred Moore the editor, a man that knows how, spoke plain language. If all reports are true New York is not only the large city in these United States where the doctors and dentists, too, if you please, (we mean some of them) need this timely advice. The editorial reads as follows: SAFEGUARDING A PROFESSION No profession stands in greater need of being safeguarded against the misconduct and moral delinquencies of its members than the practitioners of medicine. The physicians have a code of ethics of their own, known as the Hippocratic oath, named after the father of medicine, Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician, which was supposed to cover the intimate relations between the doctor and his patients. But outside of his professional conduct, the average doctor as part of his duty to society should maintain a character and deportment above reproach, both inside and outside of his office. No profession stands in great against the misconduct and moral de the practitioners of medicine. The of their own, known as the Hippocrates of medicine, Hippocrates, an ancien supposed to cover the intimate relation patients. Outside of his profession as part of his duty to society should appointment above reproach, both inside. According to the reports that are of the members of the medical profession from enviable record in this respect visiting certain resorts with a day-night, whom he insists or referring for every day in the week. This man does not enhance the respect for the performance. Another exhibits his influence of liquor, which he does not equilibrium. Others are named in offences which if proved would renal law. These individuals will protect their practices, if they con other offenders are harder to handle any man, even if he is a member of a sorry spectacle of himself in pub. The misconduct of these members brings out in relief the dignified be the majority of our physicians, who and confidence of their patients are the kind of doctors to whom only, instead of taking a chance with women. The reputable physicianously is the man for an emergency home or to visit him at his office. of behaviour, is a hazardous risk, once. The profession should be this sort. vision stands in greater need of being conduct and moral delinquencies of its users of medicine. The physicians have an known as the Hippocratic oath, named Philocrates, an ancient Greek physician, over the intimate relations between the outside of his professional conduct, the duty to society should maintain a change in approach, both inside and outside of it, to the reports that are rife around Hackers of the medical profession have escaped record in this respect. One of these is an resorts with a different female one insists or referring to as his wife, in the week. This may be clumsy place the respect for the profession in the place. Another exhibits himself in publiciquor, which he does not carry with digis. Others are named in connection with an if proved would render them amenable individuals will probably have their practices, if they continue them longer are harder to handle because there is if he is a member of the learned proclue of himself in public places. Conduct of these members of the medical relief the dignified bearing and correct of our physicians, which entitles them to the of their patients and the public in if doctors to whom one would go in a so taking a chance with a habitual drink the reputable physician who takes his man for an emergency. It is safe to admit him at his office. The physician who is a hazardous risk, as many can test profession should be safeguarded again. According to the reports that are rife around Harlem, too many of the members of the medical profession have established a far from enviable record in this respect. One of these is represented as visiting certain resorts with a different female companion each night, whom he insists or referring to as his wife, a different wife for every day in the week. This may be clumsy pleasantry, but it does not enhance the respect for the profession in those who witness the performance. Another exhibits himself in public places under the influence of liquor, which he does not carry with dignity nor mental equilibrium. Others are named in connection with more serious offences which if proved would render them amenable to the criminal law. These individuals will probably have their day in court to defend their practices, if they continue them long enough. The other offenders are harder to handle because there is no law against any man, even if he is a member of the learned profession, making a sorry spectacle of h myself in public places. The misconduct of these members of the medical profession brings out in relief the dignified bearing and correct deportment of the majority of our physicians, which entitles them to the respect and confidence of their patients and the public in general. These are the kind of doctors to whom one would go in a serious emergency, instead of taking a chance with a habitual drinker or a chaser of women. The reputable physician who takes his profession seriously is the man for an emergency. It is safe to admit him to the home or to visit him at his office. The physician who has no ethics of behaviour, is a hazardous risk, as many can testify from expe- inc. The profession should be safeguarded against members on this sort. NEGRO POLITICAL LEADERSHIP (New York Age) Not a few political zealots of the race are surfeiting the innocent public, printer's ink describing the brand of leadership which is necessary to rescue the "sinking" black citizen from the drowning tides of political indifference. The political portrait painters are blending a descriptive character comprised of the diplomacy of Booker T. Wtishington, the aggressiveness of Ferdinand Q. Norton, the judgment of Emmett J. Scott, the organizing ability of Ed. Wright, the fighting qualities of Joe Bibb, and the popularity of "Billy" Matthews. This man, the political zealots seem to think, would be such a political "Moses" as could snap his fingers apart like the Anti-Lynching Bill passed. Negro eligible voters registered in Alabama, and twenty-five $10-apointments made in one 24-hour period—daylight saving time. Major R. R. Morton, good man that he is, has recently had the manhood of political greatness thrust upon THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE According to estimates of officials of organized labor, there are in the United States about 165 local unions. --- ater need of being safeguarded delinquencies of its members than physicians have a code of ethics static oath, named after the father ancient Greek physician, which wasations between the doctor and his national conduct, the average doctor would maintain a character and decide and outside of his office. There rife around Harlem, too many profession have established a far out. One of these is represented as different female companion each to as his wife, a different wife may be clumsy pleasantry, but it the profession in those who witness himself in public places under the not carry with dignity nor mental connection with more serious under them amenable to the criminally have their day in court to initiate them long enough. The because there is no law against of the learned profession, making public places. Members of the medical profession caring and correct deportment of which entitles them to the respect and the public in general. These one would go in a serious emergence a habitual drinker or a chaser man who takes his profession seri- it. It is safe to admit him to the The physician who has no ethics as many can testify from expes-safeguarded against members of his heavily laden shoulders by those who are fiddling while "Rome" burns. As the old legend goes, "there ain't no sich animal" as the political painters have pictured upon the screen. What our group needs to spend sleepless nights figuring out is not so much "who is going to do it" as "how it is going to be done." What we need is not a leader, but a unit not a unitary which will make the leader know that who he moves he has behind him a solid phalanx of supporters — supporters who have AGREED upon some ONE thing at ONE time. The American Federation of Labor with five million members and ONE chief leader, gives to him full AUTHORITY of its content. But, alas, on this time less than five million Negro voters have not seemingly united on the AUTHORITY and UNITY they would give to any one of their fifty-seven leaders. Why not lay our own "cornerstone" and then let the leader proceed; for "leaders" are servants, not saviors—directors, not builders of unity. representing 6,000 Negro workmen affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. These figures do not include musicians and other organized workers employed in the theatres catering principally to Negroes. A --- glimpse at the content of these 165 unions is enlightening, and their geographical location shows there is great deal of work to be done in the matter of organizing Negro labor. Transportation hands of varied descriptions, such as car cleaners, freight handlers, shipyard workers, porters, mechanics helpers, baggage and mail handlers comprise the bulk of the 6,000 organized laborers. Unions are located principally in Alabama, Arkansas, Califernia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia. In some cases, only seven members comprise a local, while car cleaners THE CHICAGO BEE In the course of an editorial on the late Eugene V. Debs, the Chicago Bee said: "The nearest thing to Jesus I ever knew was Eugene Debs, said Sam Moore, a Negro convict in Atlanta sententiary. This poor old Negro had been in prison more than thirty years when Debs met him there. When President Harding requested the warden to present Debs at the White House, the prison rules were completely broken, for the warden sent Debs across the country unarmed and unaccompanied, except by passengers on the train. It made no difference that here was a prisoner serving a ten year sentence. (From St. Paul Echo.) The outburst from one of our contributors is timely. We would hesitate to limit gossiping to females, however, because our experience indicates that the major species is just as bad if not a worse offender. The outburst from one of our hesitate to limit gossiping to femrience indicates that the man or worse offender. Gossip at all is a harmful thing with no intention to hurt any of the inescapable habit of interpreting them, and in the hands of such per assume formidable aspects of evil. Gossip with the intent to hurt sort of gossip usually directed at its greatest toll from people in the past few months has underhanded maligning of character Gossip at all is a harmful thing, even that gossip which is started with no intention to hurt any one. People, unfortunately, have the inescapable habit of interpreting all things as they want to see them, and in the hands of such people, the most harmless story can assume formidable aspects of evil. Gossip with the intent to hurt is a damnable thing. This is the sort of gossip usually directed at any and every one, but which takes its greatest toll from people in the public eye. The Twin Cities during the past few months has had a veritable epidemic of this underhanded maligning of character. It is laughable, really, this pick- well supplied. The Article pubing at the workers and the accom- lished in the Western American plishers by the petty indolents, referring to Mrs. Thorny John- little self-examination might help to curb this unfounded talk, and scrutiny of the "facts" before repeating them would undoubtedly do so. We are none of us plameless, and to modernize an old expression, "Those who live in glass houses should disrobe in the dark." Yea, verily. The Twin Cities are not the onv Cities in these United States that are infested with this breed "gossipers." Oakland is of St. Louis and baggage handlers in Philadelphia and Washington have 250 each. In the onward march of organized labor, the time is ripe for real, live representation in the parent body. Where are iron and steel workers, automobile hands, building trades, etc.? Is hair-dressing more important, and are artisans of real labor to plav second fiddle to domestic workers and dispensers of blue melodies? We think this ought not to be. We advocate organization, regardless of color or the kind of union. Let the A.F. L. open its doors and let there be union first, and personalities last if at all. Where Negro labor cannot gain a ready admission to the local union, let it create another local of its own. That's real organization. warden knew his honor was equal to any, and superior to most, of the honorable men on the outside. But what did Debs do when he reached the White House? He said not one word for himself. He made a few pleas for white convicts. He took advantage of the opportunity to make an appeal for this despised and disconsolate old Nero who never knew what a kind word or civil treatment was. So effective was his appeal that Simo Moore was soon released. During the course of his long and stormy career as a labor leader Debs always sounded a true note on the race question. As the Bae aptly said: "He was one of the few great political leaders of America who knew no race or color line either in theory or practice. our contributors is timely. We would females, however, because our expetial species is just as bad if not a being, even that gossip which is starty one. People, unfortunately, have getting all things as they want to see people, the most harmless story can tell. Art is a damnable thing. This is the many and every one, but which takes the public eye. The Twin Cities is had a veritable epidemic of thisacter. well supplied. The Article published in the Western American referring to Mrs. Thorny Johnson was one of the most (excuse the French) "rotten" we have ever seen in a newspaper in the West, all based on gossip. While some of the things mentioned of Oscar Hudson may be true, much was based on gossip. 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Among our New cars hopes, beginning 1926 was that Athens Lodge (Elks) get their home, and it is about to be realized as their $30,000 home on 8th street is nearing completion. IN 1927 WE HOPE that—the churches will have better attendance at all their services, less empty pews. that—the N.A.A. C. P. Northern Cal. branch, will reach its $1000 quota and continue its good work. That—Mrs. Mabel B. will include a baby buggy in her 1927 budget. that—we "let George do it" the way George Cruser is talking he may in 1927—Misery likes company—too bad J. E. is leaving him. That—Some of OUR Elks learn the gentlemen at Memorial Service. They say one was a disgrace at Shasta service. that—Roy Clarke will drop around and give our John Sykes a few points on whist and how she should be played. at—Some of our folks who ordinarily make pledges pay them. That Mrs. Dozier will succeed in completing the Art industrial club house, and that they will occupy it. That Miss P. Ruth Moore will secure a swimming pool for the "Y" That John Nuby, the mayor of West Oakland at one time, will retain his job in the sheriff's office. That Major Loving will not have the opportunity to call John Sykes "Anchor." That the Oakland police wake up and locate some of the buffet flats. That Roscoe Hulsey will open that gallon jug of home peach brandy and not forget our address. That John Taylor will get his usual reward and award for service rendered during the C. C. Young campaign. That the majority of us get light wines and beer, the same as the minority. JAMAICA COMES BACK AT PANAMA KINGSTON, (Jamaica).—The legislative council of Jamaica purposes to retaliate against Panama on the question of emigration. A bill to provide that to Panaman having less than $500 shall be permitted entry into Jamaica, will be introduced. Recently the Panaman government passed a bill prohibiting the landing in the Republic of Jamaican emigrants. FOOLISH QUESTIONS It is a rain the questions people ask at times. While they may be sincere in asking, they seem foolish William Welemore, who did such wonderful work in the Shortridge campaign, asked us if we intended moving the Western Outlook to San Francisco. He said he sees Mr. Wvysinger around Reglev place so often he thought may be he is looking for a loation. Foolish question George Watkins asks: "Do you think your partner will move to San Francisco?" Foolish question. I will be cheaper for him to move San Francisco over here. Do you think Walter was beaten on the square? Foolish question—If you want to lose, just let voters know the man on the inside looking out is behind you. They have decided long ago they have enough of the Blue and Grey. Have you seen Stella? Foolish question. She is Stella Porter, out on Andover street. When will Eddie Jones attend his own wedding? Foolish question—Eddie has good sense—says there is no place like home. Do you think the Charity Ball will be a success? Foolish question—Did you ever see Jane start anything that was NOT a success? Go see for yourself. Will E, B, G, ever get elected as president of the N.A.A.C.P., Negro Business League, or any Oakland organization? Foolish question—Did Bryan get elected President of the United States? When we sent out questionnaires for this column, we had no idea that so many questions would be fired at us. Some people seem to think we are a second Lena Randolph and know everything. Will Ambrose Clarke's one-ring circus return? Foolish question—Do not all big circuses return annually? Do you think Sacramento can duplicate the Odd Fellows reception of 25 years ago? Foolish question. Sacramento, the State capital, can do anything. = a , S ee ea: RL eae é pee ES 4 * ie er cn ng Es ees : el ae eee) P| eee) pe ce Me a eee ee ee The dream of several years will be of the lodge who is an architect by realized in Jansary 1927 when Ath- profession and kept a check on the cus ledge moves into their new home. blue print. Assistant Secretary Al 1 bas bee) reuodeled under tne di- Lawrence is sending out the tollow- re tion oi ganis M. S.mzas, treasurer ing notice to the 400 members. REMOVAL NOTICE Members of Atners Lodge No. 70 will plea citer Tuesday, January 4, the lodge will hold its 1zi19—8th Street near Union the sam> nights as of officers will be held. Please answer roll call By order of T. E. A.D. Members of Atners Lodge No. 70 will please take notice that on and ster Tuesday, January 4, the lodge will hold its meeting at their new home 1Z19—8th Street near Union the sam» nights as before. The installation of officers will be held. Please answer roll call at nine. By order of T. E. Graham, Exalted Ruler. A. D. Lawrence, Asst. Secretary The botldine is they stories and refreshment stand. We are informed bosement on the first floor is a large ‘hat Mizpah Temple, Daughter Elks, auditorium w.ta an eight foot stage ;S 4tranging to present them with a Se Span <° yandsome silk American flag the for entertcinments end dance, on the .mblem of the order. This building second fleor is the lodge room with ‘s a credit to the community and will seating capacity to accommodate 200. stand out as one of the big achievo- (n the third floor +e rocms for the ments of the west among our race. superintendent and caretaker. There We will say more in our next issue is hardwood floors throughout. In of this handsome structure. The the hich basement will be located membership now reaches near the billiard end pool tables. a buffet and i400 mark. W. A. Mavs, a member of the Knights of Pvthias and Masons, who died December 25. was buried from Hudson & Butler's parlors. Services by the fraternal organizations were held on December 27. A. T. Tatum, an ond resident: of San Francisce, who bat been il! tor several Weeks, passed away bast Sunday. Deceased leaves a wite and son. Mr. Tatum was a fur-ner resent of Salt Lake City. 1 HOMAS---ln Oakkuid, Dec. 29th Mrs. Hattie Thomas, a native of Me Gregor, Lex., member of Household of Ruth. Baker-bavior in charge. Mrs. Lomas is the worn wig was MCqUILted ast ween ter Ute tina uer of her husbend NORFELT---ln OGaisland, Dee. 28th ee OBITUARY refreshment stand. We are informed that Mizpah Temple. Daughter Elks, 's arranging to present them with a handsome silk American flag the smblem of the order. This building ‘s a credit to the community and will stand out as one of the big achiev>- ments of the west among our race. We will say more in our next issue of this handsome structure. The membership now reaches near the 100 mark. Frank Norfeit, member of Marectal Niel lodge, K.P. Services were held at Hudson & Butler’s parlors on December 30. DaviE--In Oakland, Dec. 27th Mrs. Amelia Davie, wife of the late Pickett Davie. a native of California She leaves to mourn her loss two sons. Services were held from Hudson & Butler’s on Dee. 28. MarTIN---In. Oakland, Dec. 28th Kenneth Henry Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Martin of Red Bluff —Baker-Taylor service. WILSON---In Oakland, Dec. 27th Emmett Wilson, a brother of Mrs. McGowan of Chicago. Service was heid trom Baker-Tavlor chapel on Tiisday Mr Bryant of Woodland spent the holidays with his grandson, Harry Brvant, 2 student, on 40th street. Oréer fsster: Star Asked to Sever Ref tions Lendon, Eny.—The grand lodge of Scotland, according to Dudlew Wright in the Christian Science Monitor, bas indorsed the recom- mendation of its genoral committ.« and at its mecting just held decided that ony copnection that may have existed’ in the past’ between the Masonic order and the Eastern Stat must come to en end. The commit- tee considered that a certain) time Might be given to the Star to alter ity constitution ip such a way that no reference be made to its having any connection with Freemasoniv and that there be no necessity tor the presence of a Freemason at its Ceremonies, and failing its doing so within a reasonable time, then the grand lodge could adopt other meth- od: to pronibit the Freemasons trom using their connection with the craft Ee an essential ground tor their con- nection with the Eastern Star. lege eee eee Aerial Lo’g-, @. U.0. 0. F Aerial lodge met oh Dec. 28, and. held annual and quarterly election] as follows: L. Bryant, W. C.; J. E. Wvsinger, W.T., G. M. Dor sev, Advocate; Geo. W. Hamilton, P.S.; S. W. Caloway, E.S.; George | Fox, V. G.: A. P. Lee, NG. Dr. S. Davison was selected physician. At the conclusion of the meeting, a collation was served, and the lodge closed by singing “‘God Be with You Till We Meet Again.” This lodge will put on a drive in the new year to increase its membership. A CORRECTION In speaking of the Pythian Temple pow being erected in Chicago, we omitted two ciphers it should have read ** million dollar,”’ instead of $100,000. Marechal Niel Lodge, K. P. Marechal Niel Lodge, K.P., held a wonderful meeting, Tuesday night. Being the last meeting in the vear it was largely attended. J. C. Rivers who has been the C.C. for the past vear, retired. The lodge elected all young ten to the offices—Al Law- rence a~ (°°. ©.; S. Moss as V C., wad Livridse Rossa Pe shite. Atl ciccted. bre. antenell was put on te Wustee board. Phe hotter Were elected detegutes to represcit Marechal Wiel in Riverside at the copvention: Kubert Heartison, J.C. Rivers, Pheodore Parker, and Joan L. Derticn. Nai mi <hopir, OES. The follow ing officers were elected and appointed at the annual election Worthy Matron, Mrs Dessie Crhis- holin; W.P., G. M. Dorsey; A. ¥., Mrs. M. Wiiite; Conductress, sits. Bertha Gerrard; A.C, Mrs. Estelle: Houston; Treasurer, Mrs. Marv Smita; Secretary, Mrs Eniza dolmes Adah, Mrs. Kara Fountain; Ruth, ) rs. Lucey Bost; Esther, Mrs. V. Dodd; Martha, Mrs. Ella McKenzie, Electa, Mrs. Lulu Fox; Organist, Mrs. Frances Tyrrel; Warder, Mrs. Marrie Harris; Sentinel, J. Me wat- kuns. Haanibal Ledge, F. & A.M. Hannibal lodge, No. 1, F. & A.M. the oldest lodge in California, has had an eventful history, being the mother lodge of the jurisdiction, the members are proud of her achieve- ments on whose roster some of the leaders of the race have been borne They have a splendid corps of Past Masters, whose knowledge of the aueece work is not surpassed by any lodge in the State. The pres- en Grand Master, Rev. Wilson, is a member of this lodge. The pres- ent Master is L. G. Osborne; O. M. Fountain, secretary. The lodge has an extensive programme for 1927. victorin Ludge, F. & A. M. Victoria Lodge, No. 3, has gained steadily in members and _ finance during the past year, notwithstand- ing the untimely death of its W.M., Q. B. James. The Wardens, R- Bledsoe and Davis, conducted the business of the lodge in an excellent manner. This lodge in conjunction with Hannibal and the O. E. S. will be host to the grand lodge this year At We annua: election, R. biedsve was eiectea W. M. and S. S. Bozman the very efficient secretarv, was re- ee eee OO LL LL Seep 7 — > { ARTICLE IN WESTERN AMERICAN RELATIVE TO The National Association For Advancement of Colored People RECEIVER A SET-RACK We observe beautiful head '">es in one of our largest in size, eight paged race papers the following, “We wish our many Friends and Readers, A Merry Christmas, a Prosperous New Yaer”. Later we observe the Western Outlook's Ed- torial under the beautiful subject “Christmas.” Just beneath these greetings in our Big Weekly News Paper (in size) is “N.A.A.C.P. Holds Stormy Elec- tion.” Lyery race loving man or woman surely blushes with shame, humiliation and indignation at the embodiment of this article and we are forced to acknowleage the truta in teh statement under the Christ- mas ed.icrial of the W. O., the product of an impregnated mind of “Youth.” “Our day of festival carries no thought of Immanuel, which is “G-o with us”, and in the pre- eminence of self it carries no sin- cere thought of “peace among men”, nor reflection of early dawn of me’: hope of Salvation.” Surely the training of the author of this Ed- itorial has been developed in its fullest since we see in it true edu- cation and the essential, the educa- tia of the heart stands out as a bea- con, The truly intellectual resent the terms and manner in which our Cod fearing and esteemed citizen end o-les‘astic leader is spoken of ped the contel heort doos not ov plaid teh careless use of the term SOM Age” and we are not crateful t- ~ay one. who terms themselves a poblic leader to ageitate hatred in the charts of our “University “‘Vonths™, There is right way and a jus way to right every wrong: and ‘oy able hearts cx: ccme toa lovabl understanding if one is trily ody cated in the herrt, w> need “Ol ten for counsal”. Old in vears of ssieere (“Pur them in fear. O *- thet the mations may know + sersclves tobe but men Selah. Ps 20. ‘The first great milestone in th “the Jesders of om branches N. A. A.C. P. is wher +s seese to try to reform our fel low men bat turn our eyes inwaré and_reform ourselves. We as « race shall never be abl to crush the spirit of Klu Klux Clai until we eliminate the clanishne that is within us. The defeated candidata would no have been nearly so hurt nor in dégnant if the wrong fellow had no placed the mirror before his eyes Youth would have retained the sim plicity and sweetness and quietl: asked for explanation of the thine that looked vague; and eventsail he would have said ‘~ even our own eyes deceive us; Old Age, beautiful Old Age is passing, let us give it space until the years cl usetuiness have dissolved into the Evening of Life’s closing Day. Youth | must help bear the infirmities of the older grown; thus making stronger men fer service in the hour when greater strength is needed.” Youth nor Old Age must not lose sight of the noble cause which should be our aim, we must forget self, and petty jealousies. We must keep pol- uics out of our churches and our National Association. ai various Airo-America must cease to lynch his own brother; be- fore he tries to stop barbarious white America from lynching his neighbor. Such heinous actions as portrayed in our Big Faper in big letters or little ones cannot help us individ- ually nor as a race. There is no reason why that Afro-America can- not be one of the leading gaces in this great big American Nation; per- haps not in finance but in the high- est moral qualities attributed to man. The Negro press does not. et any place through harsh criticism, nor portraying the other fellows mis. take, out of season, there is a time for all things use it in the proper place and time or ever after hold -vour pave. isv't it best? The bad . we see in the other fellow is usually “rreatest in self. Let the spirit, the true spirit of Christmas dwell with: 1m: let vs call pon Emmanre! | which is “God with us” if there be Lk weeds Int ag forest and farsive | and ask God to give strength to our ; beloved Restor. Rev Wallace ond he love of our hearts so infused t until Yeoth end Old Ans stork cloned America bury the old Adam > within. hres chosrstfor the freedom that Vake-It crown Afro-America. The f writer had no vote in the storm . election but a paid up active mem. 2 Past Pros'dent Drake said of the orticle “thet ts it unbelievable thai e any man could so lower his dignity r to rdicule an erzanization like the n N.A.A.C.P. and the principles i - stands for. But it proves absolutely da newspaper in the hands of an ic norant man is dangerous. e Secty. H. E. DeHart said “wher n she read the article it hurt her hear to even think any editor would allov such a burlesque, likening the meet t ing of the N.ALA.C.P. to a priz - fight to appear in his paper, an or t ganization that stands for so_much ; on whose platform everybody. cai : stand. She says she called Mr. Mos y the editor of the Western America) s and he admitted it was Erroll Jones v Opee more we ack WHO IS Frrol FFAIRS IN SOCIETY es oe oe ee eee oe Se Christmas Morning Buffet Breakfast Dance At the California Women’s Club House 1750 Clay Street, San Francisco From 10 till 1 Was the invitation that was sent out to about forty of their most intimate friends by the following ladies, who were hostesses. Mesdames—Langston Garrott, Tod Butler, A. B. Davis. W. F. Jackson, Rita Carter, Lelia Flippin, Jeffery Wilson, Jenny Giles, Emma Scott Jones, Wm. De Claybrook. Mrs. C. H. Overton, of San Jose. one of the guests. presented a large basket of beautiful choice cut flowers, the Garden City’s finest. The hostesses drew straws for it and Mrs. Garrott was the lucky one, Mrs. Wm. Naus Ricks of Berkeley presented each one of the hostesses with a dainty hand embroidered hankerchief. The service was class and the menu all that could be wished and was served by the hostesses who were charmingly attired in sport suits. late models and the very latest creation of Worth. There was music continuous and dancing between courses and after breakfast All present voiced their sentiment that it was the “smartest” affair that has happened in the Bay region. BEAUTIFUL CHURCH WEDDING FIFTY YEARS AGO St. Angnstine’s Mission was the scene of a beautiful wedding cn December 24. when Mr. Perev Gastrom and Miss Rath Marie Rntler were joined in holy wed- lock. Rev. David R. Wallace officiated. Previous to the cere- mony Mrs Lurie Gilbert-Saunder- sweetly sang a very beautiful selection. The bride was attend- ed by her stepfather, Mr Carroll After the ceremony all who were iisied assembled at the family r idence on 26th street, where a reception was held and au oppor- tunily given to view the many lovely presents. Mr. and Mrs. Gastrom will be at home in Los Angeles, where they will reside. THE MARDI GRAS Mr. Frank Burrill, the chairman, informs us that he thinks the date will be selected near March 1. They will pot be able to secure the Audi- terium this vear, but due aanounce- ment and names of the vouns bidies soliching prize votes will be given later. A PRETTY LITTLE WEDDING On Dec 19, at the home of the bride, 2 pretty little wedding cere- mony was performed, when Mrs: Fay Bryant became the bride of My W. J. Anderson, The bride was attired in a white all-over lace yow ny currving a beautitul bouquet of La France to-es. Only a tew triend= were present. The bride and eroon were recipients of many beaurifel Piescpis. Rev. Dobbins officiated. FIFTY YEARS AGO Mrs. Harrv Wilson celebrated on Shristmas dav with a family dinner in honor of her arrival in California from Peoria, Ill, fifty years azo. A splendid time was spent. OAKLAND : Know Your City Show Your City The confirmation of the class at St. Augustine’s mission will take place at 11 a.m. on Sundav. Jan. 2 Ben Hinds, of Santa Rosa, was a weel-end visitor, tne guest of Ivan Allen. We are «ld to learn that Mrs. Jas. Hinds, of Santa Rosa, who was reported ill, is now on the road to recovery. Mrs. Lemdry ard son of Los Angeles are guests of Mrs Rocree Miss Ruth Moore, secretary the ©. kland ‘Y,’ is in the city to spend the holidays with her relatives and friends here and at Pasadenst.—Los Anyeles Age-Dispatch. Mrs Amelia Ramey of 34'h street is reported en the sick fist. Sam E. Young, the Los Gatos rancher, retired, was a v sitor to Marechal Niel Lodge at ihe last meeting. He is full ot pep as ever. Mrs F. McAdoo, mother of Harry Pierson, is growing weaker daily— Grave doubts are entertain Jd that she will see the new year ushered in We are pleased to note that two members of our group are employed as elevator tenders at the new National Brotherhood bank, Messrs . LG. Osborne and Hunter.