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WESTERN OUTLOOK SAN FRANCISCO AND OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1927 VOL. XXXII SEVENTH ANNUAL CELEBRATION SEVENTH ANNUAL CELEBRATION Emancipation Proclamation by The Ladies' Social and Beneficial Club and Laurel Lodge Social Club At Marysville, Calif. The seventh annual celebration by these clubs which is an annual affair that is looked forward to on every New Years by all the surrounding towns. This year it drew the largest attendance than ever of members of our race and the other race as well. Miss Mildred Wilson, the daughter of our fellow townsman G. W. Wilson the daughters of our fellow townsman G. W. Wilson was crowned the Queen of Butte county having sold the largest number of tickets 140 to members of the other race who by the way were only allowed as spectators. In addition to this the man in the box took in about three hundred dollars at the door for those country folk laid down their dollar admission as cheerfully as the San Francisco and Oakland people lay down a dime. It took place at Foresters' hall which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion under the supervision of ' rs. V. F. Allen. The Program The program which consisted of piano selections, vocal selections and an oration wa well rendered, Mr. George W. Wilson "The Man of the Hour," who by the way is the big "Butter and Egg man" of Marysville, acted as master of ceremonies. Time and space will not permit us to mention all the numbers on the program but piano duet by Misses Heriford and Edwards of Chico. The recitation by Mrs. George of Marysville and the one by Miss Holland of Sacramento were all well rendered. The vocal solo by Mrs. Julia V. Brown of Sacramento was rendered in her usual sweet voice and was the gem of the evening. The violin solo by Miss Evaline Kennedy of Sacramento was a dream but the address by Mrs. E. W. Moore, wife of Dr. Moore of the Third Church of San Francisco was a masterpiece it showed that she had given her subject serious consideration and it left much food for thought. The Committees were the names of people from the outside towns the committee arrangements was headed by Mrs. Victoria F. Allen but our surprise and lots of others we notice the name of Mrs. G. W. Wilson we are not prepared to say if it was a misprint or G. W. has put one over on us we realize now why he was so anxious for us to have one of the programs that he brought it down to the depot to hand it to us. He will have to explain. The reception committee was headed by Mrs. A. B. Davis of San Francisco and had about ten others prominent among them was Miss Flossy Wilson the charming daughter of G. W., leader of the Marysville "smart set." she has such a pleasing manner that she made one feel at home. Miss Audrey Wall was an able assistant. The honorary committee contained the names of A. D. French of Chico, J. C. Rivers of Oakland. and Harry O. Johnson of Sacramento, and others. The Floor Committee A. B. Davis of San Francisco who was born in Marysville was floor director. A. B. Davis is a popular man up his home town. They closed all the banks and business houses the day he arrived. He had able assistants on the floor. Among them was Ray Maddox, the kid with the permanent smile. Dancing was kept up until 12:30 and Mac's six-piece orchestra (white) kept them stepping lively. Miss Helen Cady represented the Sacramento "Smart Set," and Mrs. Mamie Maddox represented the Yolo delegation. She is looking younger than ever, and was right up to the minute for style—bobbed hair and abbreviated skirt and really her son Ray had nothing on her; she danced everything but the "Charleston." Mrs. Guy Smith, when she "dolled up," looked sweet sixteen, and saw she is keen on the waltz. It was a grand affair, socially and financially and we hope to meet them all in Chico in February. Mrs. Migey Brown made herself useful as well as ornamental and served punch between dances. Among some of the prominent people we noticed Mr. J. Billhart a shoe man and wife. H. P. Conden, the banker and wife. Mr. Stanley Watson, the dairy man. Dr. Sullivan and wife, Rach Cady and family, Mr. Bill Strange Butte county's largest rancher, Mr. and Mrs. Hexter and Mr. Guy Smith, the poultry man. Subscribe for and read the family paper the Western Outlook. GUIDING STAR TEMPLE NO.181, OF SAN FRANCISCO About five years ago Shasta lodge No. 254, I.B.P.O.E.W., interested their kinswomen to organize a temple of Daughter Elks. We were organized into a club at the residence of Mrs. Marv Langley, 1167 Broadway, who afterward became our first Daughter Ruler. In due time, our deputy, Mrs. Starr, came, bringing with her Mizpah Temple of Oakland to set us up as Guiding Star Temple No. 181, I.B.P.O.E.W. The youngest one of our members proposed the name Guiding Star, and we are proud of it. Our temple is progressing. The members are congenial, and the membership is growing. There is a class now in waiting, and will be initiated in the near future. Our Daughter Ruler attended the convention in Cleveland, and brought back an excellent report. We have just had an election of officers. Our officers for the ensuing year are as follows: Daughter Ruler, Mrs. Ethel King; Vice Daughter Ruler, Mrs. Ethel Fowler; Assistant Daughter Ruler, Mrs. Kate Hanger; Chaplain, Mrs. Salome Fincher; Treasurer, Mrs. Laura E. Davis; Financial Secretary Mrs. M. J. Mabson; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Alice Hayden; Escort, Mrs. Bessie Fox; Doorkeeper, Mrs. Eunice Singleton; Gatekeeper, Mrs. Melissa Dyson; Trustees, Mrs. Doak Mrs. N. Williams, Mrs. McLamore. We are now under dispensation and are willing and anxious to welcome those who are eligible to become Daughter Elks to membership With holiday greetings to all. Guiding Star Temple, No. 181, I.B.P.O.E.W., San Francisco, Cal. The Western Outlook would appreciate any news matter. Mail your items direct to our Outlook office not later than Wednesday to insure publication. Our representatives may not be able to cover all the events in the life of two large cities. Your news will appear in this column without cost. Keep abreast of the times and communicate with us. Send us a press compilatory ticket if you expect your affairs to be written up. NO.15 SAN FRANCISCO NEWS ITEMS By Our Agent Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Carson, of 1866 Ellis street, entertained at a prettilly appointed dinner on Jan. 3d in honor of Mrs. George Pierce, of Seattle, who is visiting in oar midst. Those present besides the host and hostess and the honored guest were Mrs. Mildred Dennis, Mrs. Edward Jones, Mrs. Robert Morris, Mrs. M. Roberts, and Mrs. J. L. Derrick. The menu was an elaborate and tasty one, and served as Mrs. Carson "knows how." Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Connor motored up from the Angel City on New Year's to attend the Mutual club dance. They were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Butler CHRISTMAS CANTATA At Bethel Church Bethel church was the scene of the most spectacular Christmas display ever exhibited in the historical old church. Professor Richard E. Williamson proved himself an artist in training the choir. Without a doubt the residents of San Francisco never witnessed or felt a greater real Christmas demonstration of the spirit of the gift of so great a love offering as on Sunday, Dec. 26th. The church was beautifully decorated with palms and other Christmas festoning, and the hundreds of expectant faces added to the success of "The Salvation of Israel," displayed on this particular evening in solos, duets, quartets, and choruses. The processional, with display of lighted candles, with all other lights extinguished, was likened unto the spiritual growth of light that comes into the soul emerging from a lesser light until it radiates every darkened corner. The participants are due much credit. A CORRECTION In speaking of the Pythian Temple now being erected in Chicago, we omitted two ciphers—it should have read "million dollar," instead of $100,000. MASONS bal Lodge, No. 1, F. & A. M., meets 1st and 3d Wednesday each month at Hamilton hall, Steiner cary streets. Visitors Welcome. 1st and 3d Wednesday each month at Hamilton hall, Steiner and Geary streets. Vilatoris Welcome. L G. OSBOPNE, W. M. O. M. E. Fountain, Secretary, 21b vienna street. Victoria Lodge, No. 3, F. & A. M., meets the first Tuesday evening of each month at eight o'clock, at Hamilton hall, 1545 Steiner street, corner Geary, San Francisco. Victoria Lodge, No. 3, F. & A. M., meet each month Tuesday evening, each month Monday night. Stoele a Hamilton hall, 1545 street, corner Geary, San Fran Garcia. S. BOZMAN, SECRETARY, 1302 DIVISADE ST. R. BLESDGE, W. M. ORDER OF EASTERN STAR NA@MI CHAPTER, NO. 2, O. E. 3. meets second and fourth Thurs days in Hanover Stelne and Gary San. Francisc MRS ADDIE CLARKE W. M. MRS. ELIZA HOLMES, Secretary. 1405 CYPRESS ST. OAKLAND GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS GOLDEN GATE LODGE, No. 2007, G. J. O. of O. F., meets first and third Wednesday in each month at Hamilton all, 1545 Steiner street, corner Geary. all members are requested to be present. M A. LAKE, N. G. J L. DERRICK, P. S., 1033-600 ST., OAK Dr. E. B. Thompson, physician. 643 LYON STREET. AERIAL LODGE, No. 2442, Grand United Order Odd Fellows, meets second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Hamilton hall, 1545 Steiner street—corner of Geary, San Francisco. A. P. LEE, N. G. G. W. Hamilton, P. S., 396 Third St PHYSICIAN, DR. CHADWICK. FLOOD BUILDING Past Grand Masters' Council No. 93, G. U O. of O. F., meets fourth Monday of every month at Hamilton Hall, Geary and Steiner streets, San Francisco. HENRY H. BROWN, W. G. M. J. HEPBURN, Secretarv, No. 733 Andover street. Knights of Pythias Knights of Pythias N. A., S. A., E., A., A. & A. Marecah Niel Lodge, No. 4, K. P. meets second and fourth Tuesdays at Carpenters' hall—No. 761 Twelfth second and fourth Tuesdays at Carpenters' hall—No. 761 Twelfth street, Oakland. J. C. Rivers, C. C.; A. D. Lawrence, V.C.; Henry Thomas, Prelate Robert Heairelson, M. of W.; H, Howard, M. of Ex.; R. L. Roberts. M. of F.; T. S. Dawson, K. R. & S.; Frank Mitchell, M. A.; L. M. Hudson, H. Z. Thomas, Z. L. Thomas, Trustees; J. L. Derriek, Jos. Shaw and H. E. Jackson, Auditors. Mrs L. Francis DRESSMAKING & REMODELING PRICES REASONABLE 3012 CALIFORNIA ST., NEAR ASHBY PHONE BERKELEY 7036 W N. A. A. C. P. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BRANCH The Northern California branch N. A. A. C. P. will hold the public meeting and installation of officers for the ensuing year on Monday evening, Jan. 17, at North Oakland Baptist church. We are going to have opportunity to hear one of the most distinguished orators among Americans of color—Rev. Dr. John Wesley Thomas, the newly elected pastor of Tavlor Memorial church. Dr. Thomas is of the faculty of the Walden university, Nashville, Tenn. Hear him on Monday night, Jan. 17 Dr. G. C. Coleman will conduct the installation. The branch made the annual trip o the home for Aged and Infirm ont Sunday, Jan. 2, as is their custom. They left the usual spirit of cheer, good will, hope and comfort to enter the lives of those dear inmates who watch and wait for the first Sunday in January each year. This pilgrimage was inaugurated during the administration of W. A. Butler, who presented it to the branch, and has been followed each year since. A release from the national office gives the case where the National Association has secured the services of Clarence Darrow and Arthur Hays in damages asked for expulsion of Blanche Brookmins from a Pullman sleeper, on which she had purchased through accommodations from New York to Orlando, Fla. Emancipation Proclamation Celebration Under Auspices of Junior N. A. A. C. P. The most tangible demonstration of true devotion of patriotic love of San Francisco's Aframerican youth came to light on Saturday, Jan. 1, when in the auditorium of the Third Baptist church the great celebration of the declaration of freedom from the cruel bands of slavery presented a beautiful programme which began promptly at 8:30, and closed at 9:30 Miss Tabitha Anderson is worthy of much praise for its success. Miss Josephine Foreman was responsible for the efficient speaker of the evening, Geo. Johnson, a law student at the U.C., whose rendition of the subject, the emancipation proclamation, was unparalleled. Mr. Johnson was introduced by Miss Eunice Moore, a student of the Commercial high school. The programme was interesting and well rendered. OAKLAND Know Your City Show Your City Mrs Eugene Phipps of 36th street is confined to her home with a touch of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Graham have removed from Mvrtle street to 35th street—the Allen flats. Bill Hinds, of Santa Rosa, was a week-end visitor in our city, attending the dansant, New Year's dav. Charles Francis of San Jose was a visitor to relatives in Berkeley on Sunday. Sheriff Becker was inducted into office this week, and, according to promise, our group was recognized. R. Early, who was indorsed by the Spanish-American war veterans, received the appointment. Thus for the first time in Alameda county the race has received a regular deputy The cantata rendered Dec. 26 by Bethel choir under direction of R E. Williamson, was a great success and owing to judicious advertising the church was crowded with an appreciative audience. Mr. Kimbro, a member of Hannibal Lodge, was struck by an automobile last week, and sustained serious injuries. He is now at his home on Sutter street. H. E. Congo, the well known churchman, was operated upon this week. At this writing results were not known. OBITUARY A. T. Tatum, an old resident of San Francisco, who had been ill for several weeks, passed away last Sunday. Deceased leaves a wife and son. Mr. Tatum was a former resident of Salt Lake City. Hudson & Butler were in char'e. BROWN---In Oakland, January 5, Mary Elizabeth Brown, aged 79 years. Funeral January 8. Hudson & Butler service. CLEVELAND---At the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored People, Mrs. Margaret Cleveland, aunt of T. Higby and Mrs. Bernice Patton of Los Angeles, a native of Missouri Funeral, January 8, from Hudson & Butler's chapel. TATUM-- In Berkeley, Mrs. M. R. Tatum, wife of A. L. Tatum. The funeral was held on January 6th Baker-Taylor service. Federal Commissioner 1910 Rear Admiral H. O. Stickney, retired, who has been appointed by Secretaries Hoover and Kellogg as Federal Commissioner to the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition commemorating the 150th anniversary of American Independence and which will be held in Philadelphia from June 1 to December 1. Admiral Stickney will be in full charge of the United States Government exhibit, which will be the largest of its type ever made. AMERICAN YOUTH CANDIDATE 1920 1926 Miss Helen F. Dodge of Pennsylvania, holder of a Carnegie medal for herolism, has been nominated as a candidate for the American Youth Award established by the directors of the Sesquil-Centennial International Exposition, which is to be held in Philadelphia from June 1 to December 1 in celebration of 150 years of American Independence. Miss Dodge, the daughter of George H. Dodge of 5944 Walton avenue, Philadelphia, jumped into the Toms River at Ocean Gate, N. J., fully dressed, and, while having use of only one arm, saved the life of a drowning girl. 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Because it is the first organization among Americans of Color that applied modern scientific methods to the solution of the color problem. 2. Because it defeated residential segregation by law. 3. Because it saved the Arkansas Farmers from a legal lynching. 4. Because it focused the attention of public opinion on the evils of lynching. 5. Because it successfully defended Dr. Sweet and his associates in the celebrated Detroit case, and in a record breaking victory re-established the Right of every American regardless of color to defend his home against the attacks of the mob. 6. Because it protected the home of Dr. Orviss and Other East Bay people when menaced by the mob. 7. Because it has assisted in securing Representation in the Oakland Fire and School Departments and is now endeavoring to secure Representation in the Police Department. 8. Because the modern way of progression is through organized effort and in order to safe-guard our dearly won liberties and make progress commensurate with our status as American Citizens, we must maintain a strong militant organization. 9. Because our Local program for the next fiscal year calls for the establishment of a down town headquarters, the survey of school conditions in our public schools under the competent leadership of one of our own University graduates and unrelenting warfare on the latest attempt to segregate by block agreements. 10. It is for the foregoing reasons taht we appeal to individuals, Lodges, and organizations to renew their memberships and give your intelligent support to the N. A. A. C. P. Register now in the interest of home and family. MEN'S DRESS By W.A. Churchill, Secretary BORN TAILORS GUILD How to Select a Suit AN UNWRITTEN law still holds in England that a man, having once made his choice of a tailor, never changes. He often inherits this choice from his father and grandfather, and it is not unusual for the same tailoring firm to serve a family for several generations. This hard and fast rule would not suit Americans, but in principle it has its advantages. The wise man selects a tailor he knows to be reputable and competent and always goes to him. In this way, the tailor comes to know his likes, dislikes, and individual requirements for fitting. He decides in advance what general type of suit he wishes and about how much he can pay, and then spends plenty of time in choosing the style and material. A man must understand his own strong points and shortcomings and never allow himself to be carried away by a style that is not meant for his particular type. The man who would look slighter must avoid tight-fitting clothes. The bottom of his coat fronts must be square cut and not rounded, to give an effect of height. The thin man will appear less lean looking if the lines of his suits are not too severely cut. Quality can be fairly well gauged by the price and the word of the tailor. In novel cloths, it is that feature for which one pays and not necessarily for Quality cotton is great. In novelty clothing it is that feature for which one quality, but in plain materials, price is a reliable guide. No reputable tailor nowadays hesitates to admit that a cloth is only part wool. However, "all wool" does not necessarily mean "pure wool." Woolen goods known as shoddy is made from used cloth rewoven and does not have the wearing qualities of unused or virgin wool. THE BOOK OF CHOCOLATE The pattern and color of the cloth should be selected on the same general principles as the style. Extremes are to be avoided for long wearing. Auto Hosts One-Sixth as Great as U. S. Population Comparison of Automobile and Human Population Total Number of Automobile Registrations 18,000,000 1900 1905 1910 1915 1920 1925 Population 150,000,000 12,000,000 U.S. Population 120,000,000 9,000,000 90,000,000 6,000,000 80,000,000 3,000,000 Total Automobiles in U.S. 30,000,000 0. STEWART-WARNER AUTOMOBILE SAFETY COURSE IT'S a far cry from the full skirts, waist palms and leg o' mutton sleeves of twenty-five years ago, but we have traveled also a long way from the two-cylinder gas wagon of 1900 to the high-powered motors speeding over our highways today, declares the Stewart-Warner Safety Council. A quarter of a century ago there was one automobile for every 9,500 people in the United States. Ten years ago there was one automobile for every 83 people, while today the motor population is one-sixth as large as the human population, or one car to every six people. This rapid growth has put the automobile as foremost among American industries, but it has also produced a fearful menace to the public, points out the Safety Council which has for its purpose the prevention of automobile accidents. A vigorous campaign of public education must be pushed if annual rate of automobile fatalities is to be reduced from 22,000.