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THE WESTERN OUTLOOK TRAIN TIME SLASHED TO EAST VOL.XXX.V THE COSMOS CLUB DANCE IS SCENE OF RARE BEAUTY Hall Is Transformed Into Floral Conservatory BY MRS T. M. S. The Cosmos Social Club of this city made its 1928 bow to the social leaders and the Critics of San Francisco, Oakland and College City on Tuesday evening, February 21, and there were no divided opinions about the consensus being decidedly unanimous that it was the prettiest and no artistic greeting that has been made so far this year in the Bay Cities circles. Literally speaking, the affair was the annual dance and reception of this club, its 10th. The two hundred guests that were present comprised those persons whose names are frequently seen in the social columns of our weeklies. As the beautifully gowned women and formally garbed men wended their way into the Women's new club building corner of Sutter street at Mason, curious passers by stopped to view, and then admire the handsome procession as they alighted from their taxi. But if that picture had the effect of drawing their admiration, had these same observers been permitted to enter the ball room, which was given in the beautiful auditorium, third floor they would have witnessed a scene of still greater beauty. The program of a few special numbers preceded the dance. Mr. Joseph M. Foreman was pressed into service as toast-master and acted with true toast-mastering ability, for he knew just what to say, how to say it, and kept the audience in high humor. The music was furnished by the Serenaders' Orchestra. The acoustics of the hall was so poor, added to this, the crowded condition and the low ceiling made the music very difficult to be heard, when dancers reached the rear end. The ladies' beautiful gowns, many of which were the latest creations of Mandels that it was difficult to decide who was who, but our reporter especially appointed for the occasion decided that Mrs. Pearl Harte was the belle of the evening. The Cosmos Club scored another big hit, and left the people wondering what will President Lashlev do next. Pardon us if we saw that we do not think that the members wearing the printie Southern Pacific type, 3-cylinder locomotive, the most modern development in railroad construction. pulls the famous Overland Limited. The running time of the Overland Limited from San Francisco to Chicago will again be reduced effective March 4. TIME will again be slashed between the Atlantic and the Pacific coasts. A year ago Southern Pacific company reduced the schedule of the San Francisco Overland Limited, which operates between San Francisco and Chicago, from 68 to 63 hours. Now comes the announcement by F S McGinnis, passenger traffic manager for the company, that the eastbound Overland Limited will make the journey in 61 hours and 15 minutes, thus providing an additional full business day at Chicago. Under the new arrangement the Overland Limited eastbound and westbound arrive at eastern and western terminals at approximately the same time. In making the announcement McGinnis called attention to the important improvement made by western railroads, particularly Southern Pacific, in their passenger service in the last two years. "During the past two years Southern Pacific spent more than $4,300,000 in purchasing new passenger train equipment for use on Pacific Lines," said McGinnis. "New type Pullman cars with many features not heretofore included in railroad architecture are being added to the Overland Limited at the present time." This train streamer badges added anything to the dignity of the affair. During the intermission, Mrs. MeGruder presented the club with an embroidered silk banner as a token of appreciation for the good service the club has rendered. It was received on behalf of the club by the president. THE MEN'S CLUB MONTHLY MEEING The Mei's Club of St. Augustine is now one of the finest in the country." ed through the scenic parts of line. A feature of the institutic During the past year Southern Pacific has entirely changed the equipment of the Sunset Limited which operates between San Francisco and New Orleans. The equipment on that route now includes new Pullmans, new club, observation and dining cars, shower baths, and valet service, barber and ladies' maid. On the Sunset route from New York to New Orleans, the new passenger steamer "Dixie" has been added. An additional train to Chicago, the "Gold Coast Limited," with new Pullmans, dining cars, club and observation cars, is also among the recent improvements. One of the notable achievements in the 1927 record of western transportation was the completion of the new Cascade Line in Oregon which provides an alternate route through a scenic region opened for the first time. This route, over which the new Cascade operates, was constructed at a cost of $39,000,000. The Cascade makes the trip between San Francisco and Portland in 23 hours and consists of the same grade of equipment as the Overland Limited and the Golden State Limited. Trains over the new Cascade line carry through Pullman cars to Tacoma and Seattle. In pleasant weather open-top observation cars are operat- mission held its monthly meeting on Monday evening, Feb. 20. Three new members, L. M. King, J. W. Watkins of the "Y" and J. H. Wilson, were admitted to membership. Mr. Hall, the Men's Club baritone, will give a recital in the near future and the members decided to attend in a body. "The Bowery School" is the next play to be presented after the Lenten season. It was decided at their next meeting, in March, to have a debate: "Is the Pullman Co. or the Potters' Union of more bene- NO.21 ed through the scenic parts of the line. A feature of the institution of this new line was the addition of an all-coach train between San Francisco and Portland. Among other improvements made by Southern Pacific during the past year was the placing of bedroom cars and light supper refreshment service on the Lark, favored train between San Francisco and Los Angeles. New coaches of an unusually comfortable type have been added to the crack Daylight which makes the scenic nonstop trip over the Coast route between San Francisco and Los Angeles in 12 hours. Fast service to Sacramento with 13 trains daily is among the improvements in train facilities. In its peninsula service Southern Pacific now operates 32 trains throughout the day to San Jose and way points. Another innovation this year was the institution of through Pullman service to Yosemite by way of Merced and over the new route of the Yosemite Valley railroad to El Portal. A year ago Southern Pacific instituted through Pullman service to Lake Tahoe. Another train added to Southern Pacific's service during the past year is the San Joaquin, a new daylight limited which operates between San Francisco and Los Angeles by way of the San Joaquin valley. fit to the porter?" with R. Lee Williams, an instructor and head of Pullman Benefit Association, as the lead-off man for the company, and W. C. McFarland, organizer for the Union, against him. Both are good talkers and have data at their finger tips. This will be for the members only. The annual election was held. A. A. Clarke was re-elected presi- (Continued on Page Two) Classified Advertisements CHILDREN CARED FOR Is there a little boy or girl who reeds a delightful, sunny, sanitary home, while mother works, or for other reasons? 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The meeting was not as well attended as was expected, as it was supposed to be the anniversary of the association, and a program of much merit was prepared. The vocal selection was good. The xylophone selections by Mr. Eason was a treat enjoyed by all. The feature of the program was the address of Miss Kla Jackson, Oakland's only teacher of the race in the public schools. The speaker handled her subject in a masterly manner, "Race Appreciation." It is regrettable that more of our young people were not present to hear her. At the conclusion of the program several spoke. The president called attention to the fact that the time is short to prepare for the national conference at Los Angeles. No other business of importance was transacted. At the next meeting, Dean Pickens is expected to be present. Mrs. W. G. Osby, accompany dby Miss Maxine Blackburn, sang a solo. Her sweet lyric soprano so captivated her audience that she was forced to respond. Dr. Powell (white), a practicing physician of Richmond, Cal., and a friend of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Rogers was present. She joined the association, paid Miss Ida Jackson a compliment and said some things that it made us happy to hear. The author of the slogan, "On to Los Angeles, 5,000 strong," was presented, and we are gradually working up to that slogan. It sounds good. 10 Wm. C. McFarland Who will lead the debate in favor of unionism before the St. Augustine's Men's Club. OAKLAND OAKLAND N. O. Patten, the Centre street barber, is reported quite ill the last month at the home of his sister Mrs. Florence W. Hawkins and daughter Peggy of San Diego are the guests of her sister, Carovlan Snowden, of Los Angeles. Mrs. M. Franklin of 62d street is on the sick list. There is absence of young men standing on the corner in the West End, since word has gone forth to keep moving. It is not an edifving sight to see young, strong-bodied men, congregating on corners, and undulating in loud talk. A. J. Grubbs of 1446 Russell st., Berkeley, is confined to the house with illness. Friends of William Underwood of 6236 Herzog street received cards from him stating he had arrived in Honolulu all right. He proved to be a first-class tar. Cecil Brown is on the sick list. The Williams Singers of Chicago were entertained at a dancing party by Miss La Verne Porter, of 934 28th street, on Friday evening. Mrs. M. Vaugh of Folger avenue, Berkeley, who has been sick, is reported better and able to sit up. Mrs Mumie B. Hicks, our popular deputy of Mizpah Temple, will set up a new temple in Sacram into soon. Mrs. Mattie Ballard has been selected chairman social session for Mizpah Temple, No. 18, to arrange the Easter Monday ball, on April 9. Watch this paper for particulars. M. Davis, of 741 Chester street, who was injured in an automobile accident, is home from the hospital, but is still confined to his bed. Manus Davis was struck by an automobile while crossing the street and is confined to his home, 1832 Goss street, West Oakland. Do you ever look at the directory of coming events to see the dates that are taken? The Sanobar Social Club will hold its next dance on March 3 at Pacific hall, on Jefferson street, Oakland. It is to be an informal leap year party. All the men folk will have to sit up and take notice. Arlington Jones of 1111 Ge- street returned home Saturday Kansas City, after spending holidays with his mother. This office has received so many rings since the Key boat incident last week, inquiring if the man Tyrell that was mentioned as un- the missing was John H. Tere- whom we all know so well. We are prompted to say it was not. Mrs. M. J. Rogers of 2217 East 21st street, was hostess at a birthday party, in honor of Lewis Winn. The evening was spent in office and dancing which were enjoyed by all present. Dainty refreshments were served, and all voted Mr. Rogers an ideal hostess. J. E. Wysinger has changed his residence to 4415 Linden street-phone Preamont 8319 W—where he will be pleased to meet his friends and take orders for printing or any commissions. Rev D C Allen has resumed the pastorate of the Church of Christ on 29th street and invites the public and his friends to attend services All are welcome. Seats free. All the dumbbells are not in gymnasiums. MRS S'IVVEY ENTERTAINS Mrs. Jenevive Spivvev of the Paradise apartments gave a lunch to eight little misses last Saturday morning from 11 to 12, after which they were taken on a sightseeing trip through Oakland and Berkeley Mr. and Mrs. S. Rogers of Richmond were in attendance at the meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. on Monday evening. Wm. Stephens, our most successful business man, has purchased an automobile, and will soon be seen stepping on the gas. All must register this year as the old register has been cancelled. Read the Western Outlook to get all the latest fraternal, society, and other news of the day. Wait for the Main Event, to be given by the Ladies' Art and industrial club. THE MEN'S CLUB (Continued from Page One) dent, third year; Harvey Calhoun, secretary; J. Ponuflet, treasurer; S. C. Moore, vice-president. After adjourning refreshments were served by the hot-dog casser. A very enjoy- able evening was spent. Unionism, Organization TRAGEDY AN EDITORIAL FROM "THE LIGHT" MAGAZINE PUBLISHED IN CHICAGO, AND SHOULD BE READ BY EVERY RAILROAD PORTER AND MAID. UNIONISM, ORGANIZATION For more than two years we have matched A. Philip Randolph, general organizer of the so-called Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, while we, like some gifted necromancer, has counted his rosary of platitudes regarding the virtues of organization and unionism. There are perhaps more savings in the English language about the value of various kinds of organization, cooperation, consolidation, union, and so forth, than about any other manner of human activity. We hear it preached all our lives and must of necessity come because that unquestionably this called organization is good. But we defer to the belief that the must depend on what is in front of it and what is behind. That is, what may be the consequences in front of it and what may be the character of the men behind it. Organization in itself is not enough, for gangsters, thieves and conspirators organize to further their plans against society. Nor is organization worthwhile if the end to be gained will not compensate for the sacrifice involved in organizing. Nor will an organization mean anything to the members if the organizers so plan that all the benefits of such organization shall accrue to them. And, even if the sought end should compensate for all sacrifices made, if that end is unattainable, the sacrifice is foolish and the attempt at organization is vain. Mr. Randolph at the end of his string of platitudes about the value of organization, usually infers that if the Pullman porters organize under him, the platitudes will flower and the porters will pluck the blossoms. For example, if there is strength in union, the porters will be stronger. But will they? The Pullman porters are already organized under the Employee Representation Plan. Mr. Randolph does not like to think of it as ORGANIZATION, but it is. He protests that it does not procure the benefits which his organization would. Therefore, he preaches that HIS organization would be better for the porters. In HIS union the porters would have more strength. Now the strength of a Pullman porter, just like that of any other worker, white or black, lies in a good, steady job. The better the job, the more strength. Mr. Randolph declares that in HIS union the porters would have better jobs, that they could get more wages, realize the respect which their high intelligence entitles them to, have to less work, and be put upon their honor in the observance of rules and regulations. That's what de declares. But he doesn't know it, nor do we. To us it is just as conceivable that, once Randolph's union were organized, the porters would find themselves without ANY jobs as it is that they would find they had better jobs. It is even more conceivable. Where is the strength of a union that has no jobs? That condition, it occurs to us, bearing in mind that The Pullman Company is continually trying out other men in the service, and that white men. Jews, are said to be negotiating to take over this phase of the work is the problem up against which Randolph is running the porters. That's in front of them. What is behind? Behind is Randolph a failure in everything he has ever undertaken as an organizer. What else? The Pullman conductors' union is said to have shown some sympathy toward Randolph. Why? Well, in the first place, the conductors are reported to have objected to the company union because a Negro sat on the Industrial Relations Board, and the conductors did not want a "nigger" deciding their cases. Furthermore, the Pullman conductors are afraid of the Pullman porters. There are about 2,800 conductors and about 2,500 porters in charge. These porters-in-charge are a source of weakness to the conductors. The strength behind any demands the conductors might make is less than it might be because there are almost enough porters to take the place of all the conductors. The conductors therefore, want to get the porters off their back. They, as a consequence encourage their unionization as a sort of self-protection, and not because of any interest in the porters' welfare. So Randolph a brilliant failure, and the Pullman conductors, with an axe to grind are behind the porters, careless of what is in front because they have other and more selfish ends in view. The only difference between Randolph and Marcus Garvey seems to have been to the extent of Garvey's work and the real virtue of Garvey's cause. Porters would do well to look thoroughly into this unionism talk anyhow. Unions of the modern sort have been developing for nearly a century at a great cost of life, energy and property. They were concieved to protect the masses against the classes, labor against wealth. But what has happened? A Randolph sympathizer writes in the Pittsburgh Courier that there are forty-five million white workers in America, about 10 per cent of whom are organized. That is to say, the mass of workers are still outside the unions, in fields in which the writer admits the difficulty of organization, and a new CLASS, the union worker five million strong, receives benefits in the form of high wages, which the mass must continue to pay for in the form of high prices for necessities, luxuries and taxes, just as it has always done. As a matter of fact, present-day unions have just taken the first step in the adjustment that must come between capital and labor, and it is not at all beyond the mark to say that labor leaders may be forced to turn entirely around and adopt new theories if the laborer is to benefit, theories C. P. Rose ROSE-WATERMAN DRUG CO. THE STORE OF SERVICE Official Druggists for Members of Bournemouth and Knaresborough Circles. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Full Line of Stationery We Develop Films. PHONE YOUR WANTS OAKLAND 664 CORNER ADELINE & 7TH Undertakers and Embalmers The Western Outlook 1276 Seventh St., Oakland MRS. A. HICKS, - - - Proprietor --- more in accord with those of Filene that depend more on reason than on force. Just because bricklayers, plasterers, electricians, plumbers and other tradesmen make fabulous wages which farmers, porters and menial laborers have to pay, there is no reason for the Pullman porter to believe that unionism, per se, is the impeccable proposition it is pictured to be. FROM LOS ANGELES EXCHANGES The district attorney of Los Angeles, according to reports in daily papers, will not permit covering up of pernicious activities of persons who started out to intimidate and to manbadle colored citizens who visit the beach. They also sought by arson and assault to drive from the beach colored citizens living there in peaceful possession of property. We are glad to note that we have a district attorney who has delved deeply into this situation, has found the animus behind it to be unlawful and has started the wheels of justice in motion, that the guilty shall pay the price for their unlawful act. George Anderson of 1651 Sargent place was the first Southern Californian to pay his income tax for 1927. He thus leads a host of over 200,000 taxpayers who must make payment before March 15. William Pickens, field secretary N. A. C. P., last Sunday at Zion church was greeted by a crowd that filled the edifice and for over an hour this masterful orator held spellbound the great multitude of people. Citizens of South Los Angeles, formerly Watts, gathered in mass meeting at Grant chapel on Tuesday to protest against action of Watts Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Public Utilities in revoking the franchise of the bus line which has heretofore been conducted by colored citizens.--California Eagle The faith of far-sighted business men in the new hotel now under construction is demonstrated by the fact that leases were signed during the past week to amount of $60,000 for store and office space in the new hotel building in course of construction at 41st st. and Central avenue. Albert Baumann has leased the corner, and will equip one of the finest drug stores in the city. The leases with the contract assured by the railroad companies amount to over $60,000, and is the first time in the history of the West that a building owned by colored people will house so many of our business and professional men. 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This unrest and dissatisfaction certainly do not make for business stability and is giving the city a bad name We are pleased to see that the Negro press is waking up to the danger of Mexican immigration which is becoming a real menace to our laborers if anybody but the selfish interests who are always ready to exploit cheap labor can see that aliens who do not come up to American standards are undesirable. Then of what use is a protective tariff if foreign labor is to be allowed to come in unrestricted to compete with American citizens, and any Republican Congressman who would vote to let down the bars should be classed as an enemy of labor. The N.A.A.C.P. Northern California branch, with its membership of the best citizens of the East Bay, can be made the most effective agency of the race in Northern California if selfish interests are not allowed to creep in. At a meeting recently held an individual with more gab than discretion used his position to boost a private individual's busi- ness. Of course, we have no objection to any one's preference but we who are members do object to having the association used for private purposes. These are the things that cause dissension and if there ever was a time when we need to be united, it is now, if we expect to get results. If a drive for members is to be successful, all the elements that go to make up our population must be brought into action, and not a few egotistic, would-be leaders, who would use the prestige of the association to put over their little schemes. And this rough talk indulged in by some speakers in referring to the dominant race should be discouraged. We need these people, and these things should be discussed in the executive meetings, and not in open forum. We know how loyal some of our race are after the meeting, and how much some of their words are worth. THE USELESS GOOD CITIZEN There is a certain type of man in every community who poses as a good citizen. He breaks no laws, lives morally, pays his honest debts and is never tangled up with the law in any manner. But he lives of himself, by himself, and for himself exclusively. When the call is issued for volunteers to put across a community movement and give a boost he never answers. When calam- ity has befallen people in certain localities, and charity flies to the rescue, he is never one of their number. When money is needed for a public enterprise, his name is never on the list. When he sees a neighbor stuck in the mud he detours to avoid him. In fact if he stood on the shore, and saw the ship of state sinking, he would never offer to throw out a line. And if all mankind was fashioned from this same kind of chap what would happen? There would be no churches, no hospitals for the sick, no institutions for the unfortunate, no progress. If you are about to become a useless "good citizen," read this editorial again. RACE DISTINCTIONS IN VIRGINIA Down in "Old Virginia," a bill has been introduced in the legislature, and has passed the lower house, known as the Racial Integrity bill, and defines Negroes as persons having any ascertainable amount of Ethiopian blood without reference to limit of time or number of generations, and would define Indians as persons having one-fourth or less of white blood would still be regarded as Indian, but if he had any Negro blood whatsoever within his veins, he would be a Negro. The Richmond Planet pokes fun at the dicomfiture of the Indian chief: When the bill was first proposed to Chief Cook he gave his approval to the measure, but learned of the white man's wiles during the heated discussion of the issue. Just how the proponents of the measure could argue that a person with one-fourth or more of Indian blood in his veins is an Indian, provided the other proportion contains no Negro blood, is a question for the gods to decide. By legislative enactment, attempt is made to define a race with an uneven and unstable measure of explanation. It was then that Chief Cook exclaimed: "I will tie a stone round my neck and jump in the James river rather than to be classed as a Negro. It would be far finer to perish in the waters of this stream upon whose banks my ancestors fought to help the pale faces achieve independence from England, than to suffer such indignity, after being chief of mine ancient and honored tribe for nearly a quarter of a century." This is rather a tragic fate for the "blood-and-thunder" leader of the Pamunkeys. Certain it is that there will be a big crowd of Negroes present to see him make his take-off if he will notify them of time and place of his entrance to the Hippopotamus Hunting Grounds. It may be well to remind the big chief that Negroes did as much as his tribe to accomplish independence of this country in the war of the revolution, the war of 1812, the civil war, Spanish American war and the world war. If Chief Cook or his tribe went overseas, we have not heard of it. Before he dies, he may be clad to associate with these same Negroes whom he so despises. Certain it is that Negroes join with him in his effort to maintain the racial integrity of his tribe, and do not want any of its mongrel members thrown over on their side of the contention. We thought that "dog eat dog," in the common Indian parlance. To speak plainly, we were under impression that Indian lived with Indian, married Indian, and did not aspire to association or marital relations with the "pale faces." There is another interesting phase to this situation. The white man "messed" the Indians up with half-breeds, and attempt is being made to protect the Indians in this white man's "messing." It is brought out that Negroes messed these Indians up also, and attempt is being made to grant no protection in the Negroes messing up of these same Indians. It is a peculiar situation, and it will bring the question right back to where it started. VETERANS MAY GET NEW INSURANCE Washington.—A sentiment has developed in the House vote ans committee in favor of giving over 3,000,000 o' World War veto an another chance to take out government insurance. Hearing has started on a bill to reopen f r a year the time for the conversion of government policies. When time closed last July only 640,000 of the 4,000,000 men who served in the war had converted their policies. Chairman Johnson believes that the bill will be passed without serious opposition. 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W. Grand Master, 3213 Homes Ave. Los A. MOSS, R. W. Deputy Grand Master, Santa Moni. LES, R. W. Grand Senior Warder, Santa Moni. AUGHN, R. W. Grand Junior Warder, Oakla. R. W. Grand Lecturer, Oakland. ON, R. W. Grand Treasurer, 188 8 K. Street, Bake ON, R. W. Grand Secretary, 211 D Street, Marysville. 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 Homes Ave., Los Angeles. THEODORE MOSS, R. W. Deputy Grand Master, San Jose. R. H. BROYLES, R. W. Grand Senior Warden, Santa Monica O. W. DE VAUGHN, R. W. Grand Junior Warden, Oakland A. CARTER, R. W. Grand Lecturer, Oakland H. S. HOUSTON, R. W. Grand Treasurer, 188 R. 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. Jeane, G. W. P.; Mrs. A. J. Houston, G. W. M.; P.; Mrs. Justina Ross, C. M.; Alexa Roxie O. Martin, G. Conductress; Mrs. Mae Sebree, G. Lecturer; Mrs. Aah R. Dept.; Mrs. Gusta Johnson, Treasurer o. Relie G. Oratress; Mary, Mrs. Frances A. Tyrrel. 558 Chenery St., S. APPOINTMENTS: In, G. Adah.; Mrs. Hazel Owens, G. Ru n.; Mr. Mrs. Jessie T. Johnson, G. Martha; Mrs. Iela H. Bown, G. Warder; Mr. Treats, Sentinel; Rev. Mr. William Brown, G. Marshall LOVED BENEVOLENT PROTECTIVE ORDER O Rev, S. M. Beane, G. W. P.; Mrs. A. J. Houston, C. W. M.; Mr. C. E. A. Bronson, G. A. P.; Mrs. Justina Ross, C. W.; Alexander, G. Treasurer; Mrs. Roxie O. Martin, G. Conductress; Mrs. Mauline Dupue, G. A. Conductress; Mrs. Mae Sebree, G. Lecturer; Mrs. Nath R. Barnes, Secretary of Relief Dept.; Mrs. Gusta Johnson, Treasurer o. Relief Dept.; Mrs. Irene Hinds, G. Oratress; Grand Secretary, Mrs. Frances A. Tyrrel, 558 Chenery St., San Francisco. APPOINTMENTS: Mrs. Ida Bodin, G. Adah; Mrs. Hazel Owens, G. Ruah; Mrs. Kate Lewis, G. Esther; Mrs. Jessie T. Johnson, G. Martha; Mrs. Iela Hall, G. Electa; Mrs. Paul Brown, G. Warder; Mr. Treats, Sentinel; Rev. N. P. Greggs, G. Chaplain; Mr. William Brown, G. Marshall IMPROVED BENEVOLENT PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS ATHENS LODGE, NO. 70 st and third Tuesday at Athens Home, 1219-8th Bullet, Edward Parker; E. Leading Knight, Wm. Bay Cooper; E. Lecturing Knight, R. C. Gilmore, J. Financial Secretary, H. L. Clarke; Asst. Secreta- tory, Max Davidson; Inner Guard, H. Clarke; Outer Medical Examiner, W. W. Purnell, 1225 Washington, A. Jamieson, Walter A. Butler, Wm. S. Morey, Pra Meets first and third Tuesday at Athens Home. 1219-8th St, Oakland. Exalted Ruler, Edward Parker; E. Leadig Knight, Wm. Ballard; E. Loyal Knight, Louis Cooper; E. Lecturing Knight, R. C. Gilmore, Jr.; Treasurer, J. M. Simms; Financial Secretary, H. L. Clarke; Asst. Secretary, T. E. Graham; Esquire, Max Davidson; Inner Guard, H. Clarke; Outer Guard, H. E. Jackson; Medical Examiner, W. W. Purnell, 1225 Washington St, Oakland; Trustees; C. A. Jamieson, Walter A. Butler, Wm. S. Morey, Frank Bass, J. R. Montreton. Daughter Elks MIZPAH TEMPLE. NO.18 t and third Friday at Athens Home, 129-38h Shr Ruler, Daughter Lottie Razdell; Vice Daughter R Rice; Asst. Daughter Ruler, Daughter Arliven. Howy Robinson; Escort, Daughter Mattie Dawson; Brownfieldi; Gatekeeper, Daughter Clara D Daughter Edith Clarke, 2970a Bush, S. F., Calif; I Daughter Hattie De Hart, 1814 Workey St., Bee Treasurer, Daughter Eliza Holmes; Organist, Dar Uputy, Daughter Mamie Hicks; Finance Commiit wn, Mamie Hicks, Keren Harris. Meets first and third Friday at Athens Home, 129-3h Street, Oakland Daughter Ruler, Daughter Lottie Razdell; Vice Daughter Ruler, Daughter Maud Lawrence; Asst. Daughter Ruler, Daughter Arlven; Howell; Chaplain, Daughter Mary Robinson; Escort, Daughter Mattie Dawson; Doorkeeper, Daughter Susie Brownfield; Gatekeeper, Daughter Clara Davis; Financial Secretary, Daughter Edith Clarke, 2970a Bush, S. F., Calif.; Recording Cor. Secretary, Daughter Hattie De Hart, 1814 Workey St., Berkeley, Phone Thorn, 3748; Treasurer, Daughter Eliza Holmes; Organist, Daughter Catherine Emile; Deputy, Daughter Mamie Hicks; Finance Committee, Daughters Elizabeth Brown, Mamie Hicks, Keren Harris. GUIDING STAR TEMPLE. NO. 181 Second and Fourth Wednesday of each month at Community Center, 1433 Divisadero Ruler, St. San Ruler, Ethel King; Vice Daughter Ruler, Eliza Ruler, Mabel Jackson; Chapin, Salome Tine; Financial Secretary, Ethel Fowler, 523 Lube Park Park 1464; Recording Secretary, Alte Haydeux; Gate Keeper, Eunice Singleton; Door Keeper, fighters Emma Doak, N. Williams, M. Dyson. companions of the Forest Aresborough Circle, No. 189, Companions of the Fox Carpenters' Hall, Twelfth near Brush, Oakland in each month—Elizabeth Crowder, J. P. C. C. Claia B. Parker. Junior Past Chief, Mattie Shaw. Sub Chief Comp, Adella Peterson. Financial Secrets 55th street. Phone Pied. 9279. Treasurer, Julia A. Sue Marsden, 3108 King street, Berkeley. Phone Berk 6011. R. G. Etta Kirk. Left Guide, Thresa Orsborne. Outer Guard, Flora Porter. Meets the Second and Fourth Wednesday of each month at Booker T. W. Washington Community Center, 1433 Divisadero St. San Francisco Daughter Ruler, Ethel King; Vice Daughter Ruler, Elizabeth Johnson; Asst. Daughter Ruler, Mabel Jackson; Chaplin, Salome Tinchner; Essex, Lottie Houston; Financial Secretary, Ethel Fowler, 523 Luboce Ave, San Francisco, Phone Park 146; Recording Secretary, Alc. Hayden; Treasurer, Margaret Knox; Gate Keeper, Eunice Singleton; Door Keeper, Edith Carter; Trustees, Daughters Emma Doak, N. Williams, M. Dyson. Companions of the Forest Knaresborough Circle, No. 189, Companions of the Forest Meets at Carpenters' Hall, Twelfth near Brush, Oakland, second and fourth Tuesday in each month: Elizabeth Crowder, J. P. C. C; Deputy Willia B. Parker. Junior Past Chief, Mattie Shaw. Chief Comp. Nealllean January. Sub Chief Comp. Adella Peterson. Financial Secretary, Cornelia L. Frederick, 693 35th street. Phone Pied. 9279. Treasurer, Julia A. Shorey. Recording Secretary, Mary Marsden, 3108 King street, Berkeley. Phone Berk 6947-M. Marshall, Sadie Morehead. R. G. Etta Kirk. Left Guide, Thresa Orsborne. Inner Guard, Lillie Mae Jones. Outer Guard, Flora Porter. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS N. A., S. A., E., A. & A. Marechal Nell Lodge No. 4 meets, second and fourth Tuesday—Carpenters! Hall 761 - 12th St, Oakland Calif. Nell Lodge No. 4, meets, second and fourth Tuesday St., Oakland Calif. ley Howard; V. C., E. C. Ross; M. of W., S. y Thomas; M. of Ex., E. C. Senegal; M. of F., D. T. S. Dawson; M. at Arms, C. Jackson; Inner & Davis; Trustees, L. M. Hudson, F. R. Mitchell and C. r, Dr. W. W. Purnell; Finance Committee, J. C. Fisher. C. C., Wiley Howard; V. C., E. C. Ross; M. of W., S. Dewitt Moss; Prelate, Henry Thomas; M. of Ex., E. C. Senegal; M. of F., R. L. Roberts; K. of R. & S., T. S. Dawson; M. at Arms, C. Jackson; Inner G, E. Berger; Outer G, E. Davis; Trustees, L. M. Hudson, F. R. Mitchell and C. P. Robinson; Med. Registrar, Dr. W. W. Purnell; Finance Committee, J. C. Rivers, J. L. Crossen, J. L. Fisher MASONS Hannibal Lodge, No. 1, F. & A. M., meets 1st and 2d Wednesday each month at Hamilton hall, Steiner and Geary streets. Visitors Welcome. W. A. SMITH. W. M. O. M. E. Fountain, Secretary, 218 Vienna street Victoria Lodge, No. 3, F. & A.M. meets first Tuesday evening of each month, and the third Wednesday jointly with Hannibal, No. 1, at 8 o'clock, at Hamilton hall, 1545 Steiner st., corner Geary SanFrancisco. CECIL BOUGH. W. M. S. BOZMAN SECRETARY, 1302 DIVISADER ST. ORDER OF EASTERN STAR NAOMI CHAPTER, NO. 2, O. E. 3, meets second and fourth Thursday days, Hampton Beach, Deine ne and Geny, San Francisco, MARGUERITE WHITE, W. M. MRS. ELIZA HOLMES, Secretary. 1405 CPRESS ST. OAKLAND GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS AERIAL LODGE NO. 2442 Meets second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Hamilton Hall, 1545 Steiner St., corner of Geary, San Francisco. M. WILLIAMS, N. G. George W. Hamilton, P. S., 397 Fourth street, San Francisco. Physician, Dr. Stuart Davison, 916 Kearny street. GOLDEN GATE LODGE NO. 2007 Meets first and third Wednesday of each month. Hamilton Hall, corner Geary and Steiner Street, San Francisco. George E. Harris, Noble's Grand. J. Lincoln Derrick, Perm, Secretary, 1033—60th St., Oakland, Calif. Phone Hum. 432. Dr. Stuart Davison, Examining Physician 916 Kearny Street, San Francisco. HOME FOR AGED AND INFIRM COLORED PEOPLE AT BEULAH President Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, 864 34th Street. First Vice Pres. Mrs. Jane Hudson. 2nd Vice Pres. Mrs. M. J. Grases. 3rd Vice Pres. Mrs. Elizabeth Crowder. Secretary (recording) Mrs. M. Lawrence, 898 35th Street. 1st Assistant, Mrs. Frank Bass. Secretary (recording) Mrs. Julia Shorey, 2520 E. 14th street. Treasurer Mrs. H. B. Tilghman, 3rd year. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE. (Northern California Branch) Meets the second Monday in each month. Public Meeting. Board of directors meets first Monday. Rev. David R. Wallace, Pres. James E. Jackson, 1st Vice-President, Haiti E. DeHart, Secy. Ruth E. Williams, Asst. Secretary. Thos. M. Jackson, Treasurer N. B. Membership subscriptions $1.00 per year. The CRISIS, Magazine $1.50 per year. You can be asked at or sent to the Outlook office, 1275-4th Street, Oakland. Daily (Except Sunday) Hours 3 to 5. Mr R. Redwood, distributor of Pal Pinto Crystals, informs us that his sales for 1927 exceeded the previous year. There is no question as to its effectiveness for rheumatism. Secure a box, and keep it on hand. WHAT DAILY STATES SAY Vhe New Orleans, La. The D States, a Democratic news speaker of the conference Negro citizens in regard to relief, says: "Negro influence in Republican politics in many Northern States is considerable. Nothing can be more reasonable that influence should be exerted in benefit of the flood area the lower reaches of the rio States, where Negro influence considerable, and will work adequate flood control in areas which shows that even refused the right to vote they asked to exert influence to as the hides of the few who refused them the right of franchise defiance of the Constitution." ROLAND HAYES IN RUSSIA Boston, Mass. ---Roland Hare the tenor soloist, according a cablegram from Moscow, he made a profound impression his first audience of the Russi- workers and peasants. In Mo- cow, where he sang at invi- tation of the Russian government, the classical part of his program was received with enthusiasm and the spirituals were given a ovation, such as is rarely if ever known in Moscow concert halls Italy, Holland, and Russia first heard Haves this season. After four tours of America, he is de- voting the present concert season to a tour of Europe, to which he owes much for early recognition. He has given recitals in England, France, and Germany, and will sing in various European cities this spring. Next autumn he will return to America, to make his fifth tour of this country. JIM CROW BILL DIES Washington.---Proposal for a Jim Crow law in the District of Columbia, separating colored and white passengers on street cars, has been rejected by the Senate District committee. The bill was introduced by Blease of South Carolina, who was bitterly disappointed by the committee's decision. He said that despite the adverse report, he will make a fight for it on the floor of the Senate. The Blease bill calls for separate cars for the whites and colored passengers, with equal accommodations for all. Traction officials violating the provisions of the bill would be subject to fine ranging from $50 to $100. Read the Western Outlook Home paper, and get off the Personal Social and Fraternal News. SAN FRANCISCO CYPRIAN'S EPISCOPAL MISSION service in the Church of the Fell street, below Gough, San go. Holy communion 8:45 a. day School 2 p. m.; Vespers All are welcome. HEL A. M. E. CHURCH 1207 Powell St., S. F. day Services 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. day school at 9:30 a. m. s meeting Tuesday 8 p. m. h Endeavor 6:30 p. m. per meeting Thursday 8 p. m. r Practice Fridays 8 p. m. are cordially invited to attend Rev. Nelson Prvor, Pastur. M. E. ZION CHURCH (STARR KING) 1607 GEARY STREET, S. F. naway school 9:45 A.M. Preach at 11 o'clock. Christian Eng or at 7 P. M. Evening sermon P.M. REV. MCGRUDER, Pastor. THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH Vide and Clay Sts., San Francisco sunday services, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. sunday school 9:40 a. m. Y. P. U., 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. OAKLAND RK'S CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH park's Chapel A. M. E. church of North and Chester streets, stand. Order of service; Sunday 09:50 A. M.; preaching 11 A.M. 8 P.M.; prayer and class meet Wednesday at 8 P.M. REV. A. W. WRIGHT, Pastor PENTECOSTAL CHURCH GOD IN CHRIST Pesalta St. at Eighth, Oakland Sunrise prayer 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. PHILLIPS CHAPEL C. M. E. CHURCH California & Deby Sts. Perkley. Sunday School at 9:45 o'clock. Morning Service at 11 o'clock. Emotion by the pastor. Ewrorth League at 6:30. Evening Service at 7:30. Sermon by e pastor. J. W. Parham. Pastor. MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH Cherner Stuart and McGee Sta Berkeley Sunday School 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship 10:45 a. m. B. Y P. U. 6:30 p. m. Evening Service 7:45 p. m. All Are Welcome. Rev W. M. Dixon, Pastor. NORTH OAKLAND CHURCH OF CHRIST 29th Street, San Pablo & West St. Service every Lord's Day at 11 a. m and 8 o.m. Bible study and song service every Thursday evening at 8 m. All are welcome. St. Augustine's Episcopal Church St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, Twenty-seventh and West streets, —Sunday services: 8 a. m., holy communion; 9:45, 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. First A. M. E. Church The Church with a vison and A Programme 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.; Alton 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. F. D. SCOTT, Pastor A. M. E. Lion Church 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. TAYLOR MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Corner 12th and Magnolia J. Wesley Thomas, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Sermon 11:00 a. m. Sacred Concert 8:00 p. m. Midweek Service Wednesday 8 p.m. A cordial welcome awaits you. Lebee 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. Key, F. W. Haynes, Pastor NORTH OAKLAND BAPTIST CHURCH 32nd and Linden Sts., Oakland Sunday School 9:00 a. m. Morning Service 11 a. m. Evening Service 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U. Meeting 6:30 p. m. Rev. G. C. Coleman, Pastor. Market Street S. D. A. Church "The Church where you feel at home." Corner 34th and Market Sts. Oakland, Cal. Sabbath 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 "Rev. O. A. Troy. Pastor EIGHTY-FIFTH AVE. BAPTIST CHURCH 85th Avenue, East Oakland Morning Service 11 a. m. Evening Service 8 p. m. Rev. J. E. Davis, Pastor. A SHORT STORY The reading of the story, "The Jazz King," by Harold Camba was held on Sunday afternoon, February 19, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Butler on Sutter street, San Francisco, had about thirty of the citizenry of both sides of the bay for an audience The scene for the story was laid in San Francisco in the neighborhood of Pacific and Kearny streets with the Bay of San Francisco as a background. The characters were taken from those who make sea going as a profession and when on land made such places as the So Different, Lester Mapps and Bozo's their headquarters until their bank roll is exhausted. The dialect used in the dialogue was of that low down jazzy nature. The "Jazz King" just arrived after a three months voyage on the briny deep had dolled himself up to a fare thee well and was about to meander up Market Street to see his best girl, who by the way was a minister's daughter. He stepped in a telephone booth at the Ferry building to announce his arrival. These lines were read with so much feeling that one could almost picture "Jazz" taking down the phone receiver, and after proceeding up Market street a short way he met his old friend "Sam" who by the way was broke as those land lubbers usually are after three months at sea and 24 hours on land. Sam was no detective but he could clarevountly see the bank roll that Jazz had on him, so forthwith laid plans, while inquiring after Jazz's good health during his absence, to steer him over to Bozo's for a crap game and try to relieve him of some of that wad of long "green". The action of the players and the lingo used around the table was read with such realism that one who has ever been in a crap game, we never have, could almost see them as Bozo sang out, "a little more room gentlemen. Mr.Jazz has the ivory and shoots them for a hundred bucks, let em roll." Any one present who had an ounce of imagination, could at the reading of the bone rolling contest, picture Mr. Jazz as he grabbed em up, give them a shake of two between his closed hands to warm them up and then blow his breath on em to cool em off and send them on their way to either 7 or 11, as he talked to the dice as they left his hand he would "Mamma wans a pair of shoes" "house rent due and no mun", come on seven, "wash day and no soap". Don't you come 11. We will not go any deeper into the plot of the story as this much was given only to give our readers an idea of the plot of th story. We do not mean to criticise the story for fear of being misunderstood but we feel that in as much as we were asked and in as much as we feel, that people who come before the public expect to be criticised and constructive criticism hurts noo one we feel at liberty to do so. First we will say that the story was well written, the dialogue was full of wit and action but no wisdom, in this respect no man who frequents such places as Lester Mapps, Lew Purcell or Bozo's would ever pull out a bank roll where a lot of hungry sharks as were present for fear ever "hanger on" would immediately claim forgotten relationship or to be an old time pal of better days or ask him to stake him for a couple of thin dimes that he might lay them down for a stack of hots to relieve his inner man. And again we could not understand why ministers were invited to the reading of a play or story of that nature. Of course our Dear Rev. Pryor, grand man that he is diplomatically evaded criticism and the same time gave encouragement. The writer of the story Mr. Cambra happens to hail from Hamilton, Missouri, and Rev. Nelson Pryor was born in Missouri, too, and if there is one thing that Missourians do it is stand together and like the F. F. V.'s they are proud of it, so that accounts for Rev. Pryor's kindly spoken words. Rev. McGruder, one of the audience, also diplomatically evaded criticism using Garland Anderson, remarks who preceeded him as his sentiments. Again we are wondering if the same energy, effort and time could not have been put into a good story with just as good results. But this is a "jazz age" and is the proper thing. The beautiful language used in the preface of the story, proves that Mr. Camba, the writer is fully capable of better things. However we wish him success and hope to see this story accepted by the Saturday Evening Post. We appreciate being present. We cannot speak as complimentary of the lady who read the story as we would like, Mrs. Lelia Willis Derrick, who is closely related to the writer of the article, however, she was given lots of favorable comment for the timbre of her voice, her value of dramatic situations and her characterization and her understanding and interpretations of the lines she reads. FIFTEEN CENTS TO A DOLLAR Columbian Press Bureau Memphis, Tenn.—Depositors in the Negro Fraternal Bank and Trust Company may expect to receive 15 per cent. of their money, according to State bank examiners, who say that the total shortage is $511,084 following the institution's crash on December 29th. At that time, the bank's deposit books showed round total of $1,460,965. VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY GETS $200,000 IN CASH Richmond, Va.—A new $100,000 dormitory and $100,000 for an additional endowment is assured for the Virginia Union University, a Negro liberal arts college, it is announced by President W. J. Clark. In the campaign just concluded, Negroes raised $90,000. Julius Rosenwald added $10,000, making it $100,000. Equal amount is available from the general education board, Dr Clark said that Virginia Negroes gave $65,000, and $25,000 by the Negroes in other places. Sacramento Lodge, No. 2189 and Household of Ruth, No. 3951 G. U. O. of O. F. SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1928 With Appropriate LITERARY and MUSICAL EXERCISES AND DANCE in the TUESDAY CLUB HOUSE L Street between 27th and 28th Streets Sacramento, California Admission—Adults $1.25; Children 65 cents. (Under 14 years of age) This will include Buffet Supper and other refreshments without additional cost. Dancing at 8:30 sharp, with Program interspersed B. A. JOHNSON, Chairman Mrs. Lucy B. Robinson, Secretary, 1715 8th Street. Y. W. C. A. NOTES LINDEN BRANCH The health and educational committees are to be congratulated on the success of their efforts, Sundav Feb. 12th, when a new enterprise that has been quietly at work, was brought to the public notice. The program was a fitting climax to the Negro History week. Although this affair was fostered by Mrs. Jones and her committee, large contributions to the program were made They were fortunate in securing as speakers, Attorney L. S. Hawkins of San Francisco, and Mr. Keeler, a poet of the bay district. Mr. Hawkins's discourse was comprehensive and instructive. Mr. Keeler gave a pleasing talk on the Negro and Art. We also introduced Sargent C. Johnson, to whom the Harmon award was presented for the finest piece of sculpture. Geo. M. Johnson, member of the Lyceum, officiated. Excellent musical numbers were rendered by the best singers of the bay cities. At the close of the program Miss Sarah Crowe, a member of health committee, made an appeal to the audience in the interest of the library. The response was gratifying, and all feel greativ encouraged. They wish to thank the public for their interest and solicit further assistance. At the annual dinner on Feb. 17 150 guests were present. This affair was attended with its usual success Mrs Ethel Clark, director of Booker T. Washington Community Centre San Francisco, came as our special guest and speaker. The audience was charmed by her open and eloquent style of delivery, and with the able manner in which she handled her subject. VALLEYNEWS The membership contest between men and women of the N.A.A.C.P. ended on Sunday. The women won and the men will have to treat them to a duck dinner. A short program was rendered, consisting of violin selection by Evelyn Mevers, accompanied by Helen Wolf; vocal solo by Jennie Berry, and a paper on Fred Douglass by Rev Hughes. Howard Berry was the only colored graduate from the high school in February. Mr and Mrs R. C. Wysinger and daughter Vera were guests of Mr and Mrs. Patterson, of Fresno, for dinner on Sunday. Miss Genevieve Lvons, formerly of Oakland, has joined Las Serenados Glee Club girls Eugene Green of Bakersfield was a visitor in our city on Sunday Friday night the choir of Bethel church gave a musical program—A duet, by Mildred McClendon and Menhoma Thurman; solo, Leonysa Morris; piano selections, Ruth Hannibal, Agnes Hughes, Anna Page; cornet solo, Fred Hughes, Jr., and three numbers by Bost's orchestra. Miss Mabel Brown of Madera was a guest of Miss Menhoma Thurman on Sunday. --- SAN FRANCISCO J. C. Rivers has taken over the bootblack stand at the ferry building formerly owned by John Tavlor. He has placed W A. Monteith in charge. Golden Gate and Aerial lodges and Household of Ruth, G.U.O.O.F. will observe Peter Ogden dav and hold memorial services in honor of the late John Burroughs, who was a life member of the District Grand Lodge, No. 32, of California. These services will be held on Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock, at Hamilton hall. Keep off date of April 23, 1928 Taken by Naoni Chapter. No. 2, O. E. S.; California Poppy Court, No. 6, Heroines of Jericho, and St. Francis Guild, No. 3, H.T C., given at Native Sons' Hall, on Mason st., San Francisco. The Rhythmsters will furnish the music. H. R. Beaslev will take orders for printing, large or small. No. 1302 Divisadero street. The disaster that befell the Key Route ferryboat Peralta last week when five persons are supposed to have lost their lives, took its toll from our group. Mrs. Krafft of Berkelev is missing. She was known to always take the 5:30 boat. The missing woman has a mother and a son, who have the sympathy of the community. Little Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Coleman of 2394 Greenwich st., is quite ill. The Zion church apartments are almost completed, and will soon be ready for occupancy, and we learn that tenants have been secured for all of them. Mrs Eliza Carpenter has changed her residence from Leavenworth street to 1827 Hyde. Miss Ruth Moore, popular secretary of the Y.W.C.A., of Oakland, was a guest at the reading of the story, "The Jazz King," on Sunday afternoon, at the Butler residence Jos. R. Sands has returned to the hospital. The Coleridge Choral Club will sing at the Women's Art Club on Monday, February 27. J. C. Price Literary Society has become a leading factor among the youth of the city. Meets every Monday evening. While returning from the Gras ball on Saturday evening Eliza Richardson-Vaz of Car street was severely injured taxicab in which she was riding struck by another car, causing to receive a very painful inj her left hand and left side. A writing she is better, but unable to use her hand. Deaths of the Week LACEY—In Oakland, Feb . Lacey. Service was held Ma om Baksr-Taylor funeral hon PETER OGDEN DAY CELEBRATE IN SACRAMFNTO Sacramento, Feb. 14. J. L. Derrick---Western Out —The Odd Fellows of Sacramento will celebrate Ogden's day on uroav, March 31st, at the Tue club house. Particulars later. SAVE MONEY You will save money if you sult our prices on printing and vertising before going elsewhere "Death and Hell Ride at the Horse Show" is the sermon to Market street church Sun to Music will be furnished by Sun Night Choir, Carrol Williams, Master Lawrence Lewis C. W. McFarland has purch the old Herman Bahls mansion, Linden street, a few doors abe the "Y." Mr Henry Dismal's residence Union street was visited by five week, and the roof damaged by sparks. He was insured in Royal Insurance Company, lag in he world Mrs Emaleta Slaughter of Sacramento was down to attend the Cosmos Club reception Mrs Sadie Curry is still serious sick at her home on Anderson st Mrs Hettie B. Tilghman, who is served for the past four or five years as a speaker for the Community Chest, will this year act as solicitor. Any one wishing to contribute to send the amount to her address 1654 Ashby avenue, Berkeley. Miss Clara Hamilton is ill at the San Francisco hospital. A four line For Sale, To Rent, now in our classified column will bring us sults. Have you a room for rent furnished, or unfurnished—put it in Classified Column.