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THE WESTERN OUTLOOK VOL. XXXV SAN FRANCISCO AND OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1928 SAN FRANCISCO OAKLAND J. R. Sands is still in the hospital but reported verv ill. Mrs. Margaret Mabson, a deaconess of Bethel church, is reported quite ill. Mrs Agnes White and Mrs Nancv Harris are improving. After a long illness, they are able to be out. California Poppy Court No 6, H. O. J. at its last meeting was visited by two Grand Officers there was many visitors present from the courts around the bay. Several splendid addresses were made, both educational and instructive. At the joint meeting of Hannibal and Victoria lodges on April 18th there will be an initiation. Several candidates will be entered. Visiting brothers are welcome. H. D. Williams, a member of Hannibal lodge, No. 1, F. & A. M., is reported on the sick list. The Mission Poppy Club met on Wednesday at the residence of Mrs Geo. M. Dorsey, on Castro street. A large number were out and much business was transacted. Mrs. S. Currv who has been very ill is reported as improving. Walter and Robert Barfield of Los Angeles, visited their mother, Mrs. Dorsey, during Easter vacation. Through these columns, we wish to especially note that the Girls Reserve under the leadership of Mrs C. A. Tull, who featured "A Night in June" at the Community fashion show, on April 5th, are to be congratulated on their activities. The girls, you will note, wore beautiful little like fabric summer dresses in varied colors. Perhaps you will be interested to know that the girls made their own dresses at the very meagre expense of less than $1 LAUNDRY SERVICE Victoria Consistory No. 25, A. A. S. h. and Maundy Service on Thursday, evening, April 15th at Bethel A.M.L. Church, Powell Street, San Francisco presided. Approximate exercises were rendered. A number of the craft was not very busy in attendance but made a still appearance. Rev. Pryor delivered the sermon. Guiding the cann will hold their Thanksgiving service at Bethel church San Francisco, April 15th. Sunday. All members of lodges and Temples are invited. The Young People's Society of the Twenty-fifth Street Church will furnish the program for the third Sundav night sacred concert at the Market Street Church, 34th and Market streets, next Sundav evening, at 7:45 p. m. Mrs. Rose Ida Brovles, of Lydia street maid on the "Sunset " who has been confined to her home for a month is able to walk without the aid of a crutch this week... Mrs. C. H. Taylor; knight of the road is taking a vacation from her labors on the Western Pacific special. We learn through the New York Age, that E. H. Morris Grand Master of the Odd Fellows suffered a touch of pneumonia and is confined to his homo in Chicoga. Mrs. C. Starr, daughter-in-law of Mrs. Stephen Starr, is confined to the hospital with smallpox, Stephen Starr, of Grace avenue, who has been in the Marine hospital for four months, remains about the same. THE NEW WOMAN There has been considerable discussion of late of Woman in business and professions. We say, why not? this week we are introducing to our friends and her friends Mrs. Eddie Harland who has entered the floral business. She is connected with Rosset & Co., the leading San Francisco orists, 645 Geary Street with a branch at 505 14th Street, Oakland. she is prepared to furnish flowers for all occasions at reasonable rates. The lodges, Clubs and Societies will do well to consult her. She personally superintends the installing and decorations if necessary. Give her ring, Humboldt 4736, and a trial order. THE "Y" EASTER BREAKFAST The Breakfast given Easter morning at the Y.W.C.A Linden Branch, was well patronized. Covers were laid for about 75 and a delightful menu was served. The place cards were a novelty and were the handiwork of the popular Secretary Miss P. Ruth Moore. She is trying so hard to assist in raising the balance of their pledge, $800. Mrs. E. E. Hogan is preparing to stage an event that should not a few dollars. The breakfast was concluded in time to give all who wished time to attend their church. MIZPAH'S EASTER BALL Mizpah Temple No. 18 gave their Annual Easter Monday Ball on April 9th at the Elks' Auditorium. It was well attended. There were several other attractions elsewhere, otherwise there would have been more present. The music furnished by Clarke's Palm Garden Orchestra was all that could be wished for. It was the jazziest jazz we have ever jazzed. Mrs. Ballard, the chairman, deserves credit for the interest she displayed in the matter. Harry Meyers, a member of Athens Lodge, who has been ill at his home 2115 Linden Street, for the past week was sent to the hospital. CALLED TO WASHINGTON Mrs. W. C. Mathews was in receipt of a telegram from Dr. Curtis in Washington, D. C., saying "Come at once your husband is critically ill." She left Monday night on the Limit. d. Hon. W. C. Mathews is an Asst. U. S. Attorney General who has been in San Francisco on Government business and was called to Washington two weeks ago. As we go to press we clarn he is resting eacy. The Business and Professional Girls Club of the Y. W. C. A. were hostesses at a very beautiful Easter breakfast at the Y. W. C. A. Over 125 were served at the elaborately decorated tables which carried out the Easter motifs in favors, candles and flowers. A program of music was rendered and Mrs. C. Wyman, National Secretary, and Dr. A. O. Cowman delivered Easter messages. Miss Ruth Moore, and the Club President, Mrs. Gladys Crawford, desires to thank the public for their response to the inauguration of the Business and Professional Girls Clubs' Esater services. A Correction We are making a correction this week. In the roster of the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored People, we unintentionally omitted the name of Mrs. Eliza Holmes. OUT FROM THE SNOW Fred Spriggs and wife, from their home in the mountains, came out of the snow this week and are guests of Mrs Bella Moss on 35th street. Fred Sprigg was sorry to learn of his old friend Joe Larkin. They both attended Mizpah Temple's ball on Easter Monday. Mrs. Annie Sprigg is as full of "pep" as ever when a jazz band starts. NO.28 A Good Samaritan Mrs. Lillian Harris, a member of Mizpah Temple, in visiting the sick last week, went to the hospital to take one of the old inmates a boudoir cap, and says she found Mrs. Lotta Walton in a sinking condition. Rev. D. R. Wallace was there to administer sacrament. Mrs. Harris says it will bring tears to one's eyes to see so many of the poor old souls out there. Wm. Leverne Goff passed through Oakland enroute to his home in Walla Walla, Washington, this week, after a year's sojourn in Phoenix, Ariz. Atorney and Mrs. Henry Meadows of Berkeley were honorees at a surprise "Pantry Shower" given by the college and young smart set as a polly return for many impromptu descents upon the hospitable Meadows home. Mesdames E. Blandin and C. Ledford were hostesses; to about twenty guests at a novel Easter Egg Hunt at the Blandin home in Berkeley on Easter afternoon. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. O. Taylor, P. Barrios, H. Allen, F. Allen, C. Crawford, C. Barber, V. Therense, Dr. and Mrs. S. Libouf, M. Allen, L. Johnson, H. Hamilton, Misses B. Allen, J. Dunn, Mr. Murphey, and the hosts, Mr. and Mrs. C. Ledford, and E. Blandin. Verdine Munroe, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Munroe of Los Angeles, formerly of Oakland, was run down by an automobile and suffered serious injuries. An Old Saying, But True When Greek meets Greek, they start a restaurant; when a Chink meets a Chink, they start a lottery; when a Negro meets a Negro, they start an argument. But the argument between the two in Lexington Kv., over whether Adam and Eve were Negroes, was the worst ever. One was 65 years old, the other 60—old enough to know better. One was killed, the other is in jail, no doubt to be hanged. Pop Shelton says: "Cullud people, cullud people—just won't do!" The Fashion Show that was sponsored by Mrs. Orviss, wife of Dr. Orviss, was a grand success. It took place at Lorin Hall, Berkeley, before a record breaking crowd. Miss Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Taylor, carried off first prize. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE Activities On to Los Angeles, 5000 Strong! WILLIAM A. SIEBE, Proprietor Formerly Proprietor of SHELL MOUND PARK The FOLLOWING SOCIETIES will hold their picnic California Park, during the season 1928: APRIL 15—Pacific Fruit Express, General Office Employees' The FOLLOWING SOCIETIES will hold their picnic in Siebe's APRIL 15—Pacific Fruit Express, General Office Employees' Club. APRIL 29—Masonic Club of San Francisco. MAY 6—Piedmont Social Club of San Francisco. MAY 13—East Bay and Northern Lodges of Elks, under the auspices of Richmond Lodge of Elks. MAY 20—French War Veterans. MAY 27—La Veneta Social Club of San Francisco. MAY 30—decoration Day—Not taken. JUNE 3—San Francisco Lodge No. 3—Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks. JUNE 9—Schmidt Social Society Employees of the Schmidt Litho Co. of S. P. JUNE 17—International Molders Union No. 164. JUNE 23—Swedish Mid Summer Day, auspices Swedish Patriotic League of California. JUNE 24—Columbus Nest No. 1807—Order of Owls. JUNE 3—San Francisco Lodge No. 3—Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks JUNE 9—Schmidt Social Society Employees of the Schmidt Litho Co. of S. F. JUNE 17—International Molders Union No. 164. JUNE 23—Swedish Mid Summer Day, auspices Swedish Patriotic League o California. JUNE 24—Columbus Nest No. 1807—Order of Owls. JULY 1—San Francisco Letter Carriers of S. F. Mutual Aid Association. JULY 4—Caledonian Club. JULY 8—Employees Association of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. Of San Francisco and Oakland. JULY 12—Loyal Order of Orange Men, State of California. JULY 15—1st Servian Benevolent Society of San Francisco. JULY 8—Employeees Association of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. Of San Francisco and Oakland. JULY 12—Loyal Order of Orange Men, State of California. JULY 15—1st Servian Benevolent Society of San Francisco. JULY 22—Societa di Mutuo Soccorso Compagnia Readi. Carabi Nieri Italiani. JULY 29—Grand German Reunion and Outing under the auspices of the Ind dependent Order of Red Men, State of California. AUGUST 5—Rebel Cork Benevolent Society. AUGUST 12—Swiss Relief Society of the State of California. AUGUST 19—Slavonic Societies of San Francisco. AUGUST 26—San Francisco Aerie No. 5, F. O. Eagles. SEPTEMBER 2—Western Sugar Refinery Employees Association of S. F. SEPTEMBER 3—Labor Day—Not taken. SEPTEMBER 9th or 10th—Admission Day—Not taken. SEPTEMBER 23rd—De Molay Chapter of the San Francisco Bay Cities. SEPTEMBER 30—Order of Cciots Pyramid No. 1 of San Francisco OCTOBER 14—Mission Festival of the German Lutheran Chu Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley. P. S.—Societies wishing to engage the Park write and Phone W California Park, San Rafael, California. Photos and SEPTEMBER 23rd-De Molay Chapter of the San Francisco Bay and East Bay Cities. SEPTEMBER 30-Order of Cciots Pyramid No. 1 of San Francisco, Cal. OCTOBER 14-Mission Festival of the German Lutheran Churches of San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley. P. S.-Societies wishing to engage the Park write and Phone WM. A. SIEBE, California Parrk, San Rafael, California, or Phone Piedmont 103. SPRING DRIVE ACTIVITY GOING ON IN 35 STATES (Headquarters—69 Fifth Ave. New York City) One hundred branches, representing thirty-five States have now entered in to the Nation-wide Membership Drive. These represent territory from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Telegrams coming to the National Office express greater enlistusia than has been manifested for a number of years past. The branches are setting for themselves a higher goal than ever before. The DETROIT BRANCH writes that it is organizing a drive for 5,000 members. Mobile ALABAMA, is confident of obtaining 2,000, and many of the branches which number two or three hundred members report that they expect to have 1,000 members at the end of the drive. Most of the branches are using some form of Contest. CLEVELAND expects to raise $7,000 through its "Trip to California" contest. New York $5,100, and a number of other places from $1,000 to $2,000. Springfield, Mass., Louisville, Ky. and Washington, D. C. are arranging to have Clarence Darrow address great mass meetings at the beginning of their drive, at which time they plan to enroll many members. As a result of a recent meeting addressed by Darrow in Akron, (The home town of our S. C. Rogers), the President of that branch reports that branch supporters have been gained from every element, and the Akron Branch is enthusiastically entering a drive for One Thousand members. Mr. Rogers is proud of his town but as a captain in the Oakland, Cal., drive expects to go Akron, Ohio, one better. Denver, Colorado, writes that it has the biggest drive in its history now under way. LOS ANGELES WELCOME COMMITTEE READY Dr. H. C. Hudson, President of the Los Angeles Branch, reports that Mayor George E. Cryer of Los Angeles has Pullman Porters Prepared to Strike Oakland Pullman porters are prepared to strike at call of A. Philip Randolph, national president of the porters' organization, it is revealed by C. L. Dellums, local secretary. Already, 300 local porters have signed the resolution adopted at a recent meeting held under the chairmanship of Morrie (Dad) Moore, ocal organizer. About 75 more are expected to sign the strike ballot as soon as they come in from their runs, Dellums said. Porters are asking $150, and 240 appointed a Welcome Committee for the Association's 19th Annual Spring Conference, June 27 — July 3. Dr. Hudson reports that the Committee "has been thoroughly organized and is enthusiastically preparing for the Conference." C. A. Dyksha, former Secretary of the Los Angeles City Club, and has been made Chairman of the N. A. A.C.P. Welcome Committee. Mrs. George Herbert Clark, member of the Los Angeles Board of Education and a prominent clubwoman, has been made vice-chairman. J. H. Shackellone, Treasurer, and Dr. J. A. Somersile, member of the N.A.A.C.P. National Board of Directors is Secretary. MOBILE ORGANIZING PARTY For N.A.A.C.P. Los Angeles New York, March 23—The Mobile Alabama, Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is Organizing a party from the Far South to attend the 19th Annual Conference in Los Angeles June 27 to July 3, of the N.A.A.C.P. The party, under the leadership of J. A. LeFlore, President of the Mobile Branch is expected to join the special train carrying eastern delegates to the Conference. PHILADELPHIA POSTAL EM PLOYEES GIVE $150 TO N. A. A. C. P. New York, March 23—The Mutual Association of Postal Employees composed of workers in the Philadelphia Post office, have made a contribution of $100 to the Philadelphia Branch of the National Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, according to report by Julian St. George White, Secretary of the Branch. This is the largest single contribution the Branch has received during the past fifteen months and is the third such gift made by this group. working hours a month. At present they receive $72 50 and I must work from 350 to 400 hours, Dellums said.—Post-Enquirer. HOUSTON MARTYR FREED All but one member of the 24th U.S. infantry imprisoned in connection with the Houston, Texas, riot of 1917, have been released from Leavenworth, Kans. Col. Hickox, parole officer, declares that the man still imprisoned was denied parole because of his poor conduct record during his imprisonment. Fraternal Societies MASONIC GRAND LODGE The Most Worshipful Sovereign Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of the State of California and Jurisdiction. N. M. W. Grand Master, 5213 Holmes Ave, Los Angeles. MOSS, R. W. Deputy Grand Master, San Jose. LES, R. W. Grand Senior Warden, Santa Monica AUGHN, R. W. Grand Junior Warden, Oakland R. W. Grand Lecturer, Oakland ON, R. W. Grand Treasurer, 1808 K. Street, Bakersfield N, 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 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. THELORE 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. CARLEK, 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. Crane, G. W. P.; Mrs. A. J. Houston, G. W. M.; Mr. C. E. A. T.; Mrs. Justina Ross, G.A.M.; Mrs. S. L. Alexander, G. Treas-Roxie O. Martin, G. Conductress; Mrs. Pauline Dupee, G. A. Mrs. Mae Sebree, G. Lecturer. Mrs. Adah R. Barnes, Secre-Dept.; Mrs. Gusta Johnson, Treasurer of Relief Dept.; Mrs. G. Oratress; Mary, Mrs. Frances A. Tvrel, 558 Chenery St., San Francisco. APPOINTMENTS: Min, G. Adah.; Mrs. Hazel Owens, G. Ru.h.; Mrs. Kate Lewis, Mrs. Jessie T. Johnson, G. Martha; Mrs. Arlela Hall, G. Electa; Down, G. Warder; Mr. Treats, Sentinel; Rev. N. P. Greggs, Mr. William Brown, G. Marshall. OVED BENEVOLENT PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS Rev. S. M. Beane, G. W. W.; Mrs. A. J. Houston, G. W. M.; Mr. C. E. A. Bronson, S. M. F.; Mrs. Justina Ross, G.A.M.; Mrs. S. L. Alexander, G. Treasurer; Mrs. Roxie O. Martin, G. Conductress; Mrs. Pauline Dupee, G. A. Conductress; Mrs. Mae Sebree, G. Lecturer; Mrs. Adah R. Barnes, Secretary of Keif Dept.; Mrs. Gusta Johnson, Treasurer of Relief Dept.; Mrs. Irene Trinds, G. Oratress; Grand secretary, Mrs. Frances A. Tyrrel, 558 Chenery St., San Francisco. APPOINTMENTS: Mrs. Ida Bodin, G. Adah; Mrs. Hazel Owens, G. Ruh; Mrs. Kate Lewis, G. Kesther; Mrs. Jessie T. Johnson, G. Martha; Mrs. Arlela Hall, G. Electa; Mrs. Paul Brown, G. Warder; Mr. Treats, Sentinel; Rev. N. P. Greggs, G. Chaundy; Mr. William Brown, G. Marshall. IMPROVED BENEVOLENT PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS ATHENS LODGE, NO. 70 st and third Tuesday at Athens Home, 1219-8th St., Oakland. Buller, Edward Parker; E. Leading Knight, Wm. Ballard; E. Loyal Cooper; E. Lecturing Knight, R. C. Gilmore, Jr.; Treasurer, Financial Secretary, H. L. Clarke; Asst. Secretary, T. E. Gra- Max Davidson; Inner Guard, H. Clarke; Outer Guard, H. E. Medical Examiner, W. W. Purnell, 1225 Washington St., Oakland; A. Jamieson, Walter A. Butler, Wm. S. Morey, Frank Bass, J. R. Meets first and third Tuesday at Athens Home, 1219—8th St. Oakland. Exited Keller, Edward Parker; E. Leadg Knight, Wm. Ballard; E. Loyal Knight, Louis Cooper; E. Lecturing Knight, R. C. Gilmore, Jr.; Treasurer, J. M. Simons; Financial Secretary, H. L. Clarke; Asst. Secretary, T. E. Graham; Esquire, Max Davidson; Inner Guard, H. Clarke; Outer Guard, H. E. L. of Medical Examiner, W. W. Purnell, 1225 Washington St., Oakland; Trustee, C. A. Jamieson, Walter A. Butler, Wm. S. Morey, Frank Bass, J. R. Melontree. Daughter Elks MIZPAH TEMPLE, NO.18 ss; and thrd Friday at Athens Home, 1219—8th Street, Oakland Kuner, Daughter Lottie Razdell; Vice Daughter Ruler, Daughter Juice; Asst. Daughter Ruler, Daughter Arlvea Howell; Chaplain, Lary Robinson; Escort, Daughter Mattie Dawson; Doorkeeper, Brownfield; Gatekeeper, Daughter Clara Davis; Financial Daughter Edith Clarke, 2970a Bush, S. F., Calif.; Recording Cor. Daughter Hattie De Hart, 1814 Workey St., Berkeley, Phone Treasurer, Daughter Eliza Holmes; Organist, Daughter Cather-Deputy, Daughter Mamie Hicks; Finance Committee, Daughtersown, Mamie Hicks, Keren Harris. Meets First and third Friday at Athens Home, 1219—8th Street, Oakland Daughter, Kiner, Daughter Lottie Razdell; Vice Daughter Ruler, Daughter Maud Lawrence; Asst. Daughter Ruler, Daughter Arliva Howell; Chaplain, Daughter Mary Robinson; Escort, Daughter Mattie Dawson; Doorkeeper, Laughner, J. S. 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 Embarked Brown, Mamie Hicks, Keren Harris. GUIDING STAR TEMPLE, NO. 181 Second and Fourth Wednesday of each month at Booker T. Boston Community Center, 1433 Divisadero St., San Francisco Ruler, Ethel King; Vice Daughter Ruler, Elizabeth Johnson; Ruler, Mabel Jackson; Chaplin, Salome Tinchner; Escort, Boston; Financial Secretary, Ethel Fowler, 523 Duboce Ave., San Phone Park 1464; Recording Secretary, Alce Hayden; Treasurer, mox; Gate Keeper, Eunice Singleton; Door Keeper, Edith Carter; Daughters Emma Doak, N. Williams, M. Dyson. Meets the Second and Fourth Wednesday of each month at Booker T. Washington Community Center, 1433 Divisadero St., San Francisco Doubler Ruler, Ethel King; Vice Daughter Ruler, Elizabeth Johnson; Asst Daughter Ruler, Mabel Jackson; Chaplin, Salome Tinchner; Escort, Lotte Hoisten; Financial Secretary, Ethel Fowler, 523 Duboce Ave., San Francisco, Phone Park 1464; Recording Secretary, Alce Hayden; Treasurer, Margaret Knox; Gate Keeper, Eunice Singleton; Door Keeper, Edith Carter; Trustees, Laughters Emma Doak, N. Williams, M. Dyson. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS N. A., S. A., E., A. & A. Nell Lodge No. 4, meets, second and fourth Tuesday—Carpenters' with St. Oakland Calif. Wiley Howard; V. C., E. C. Ross; M. of W., S. Dewitt Moss; Bury Thomas; M. of Ex., E. C. Senegal; M. of F., R. L. Roberts; S. T. S. Dawson; M. at Arms, C. Jackson; Inner G., E. Berger; Davis; Trustees, L. M. Hudson, F. R. Mitchell and C. P. Robinson; Tarar, Dr. W. W. Purnell; Finance Committee, J. C. Rivers, J. L. J. Fisher. Marechal Neil Lodge No. 4, meets, second and fourth Tuesday—Carpenters' Hall Ticket with the St. Oakland Calif. C. C. Wiley Howard, M. of Ex., 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. & K. of Dasson; 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. Crosson, H. J. Fisher MASONS hal Lodge, No. 1, F. & A. M., meets 1st and 3d Wednesday each afternoon at Hamilton hall, Steiner and Geary streets. Visitors Welcome. 1st and 3d Wednesday each month at Hamilton hall, Steiner and Geary streets. Visitors Welcome. W. A. SMITH. W. M. O. M. E. Fountain, Secretary, 218 Jienna 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 San Francisco. CECIL BOUGH. W. M. S. BOZMAN, SECRETARY, 1302 DIVISADER ST. ORDER OF EASTERN STAR NAOMI CHAPTER, NO. 2, O. E. S. meets second and fourth Thurs- days in Hamilton hall, Steiner and Geary, San Francisco. MARGUERITE WHITE, W. M. MRS. ELIZA HOLMES, Secretary. 1405 CYPRESS 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 Kear- ny street. GOLDEN GATE LODGE NO. 2007 Meets first and third Wednesday of each month at Booker T. Washington Community Centre, 1433 Divisadero street, San Francisco. Dr. Stuart Davison, Examining Physician 916 Kearney Street, San Francisco. HOME FOR ACED AND INFIRM COLORED PEOPLE AT BEULAH President Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, 364 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-Pres. Hattie 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, can be paid at or sent to the Outlook office, 1276—7th Street, Oakland. Daily (Except Sunday) Hours 3 to 5. Read the Western Outlook, the Home paper, and get all the Personal, Social and Fraternal News. --- Reciprocity Meeting Reciprocity Meeting Women's Federated Clubs The reciprocity meeting of the women's clubs met on the 31st ult. at Vallejo. There was large attendance of delegates and visitors. The several committees made reports, showing the clubs are in prosperous condition. Among those prominent in clubs present were Mesdames Hettie Tilghman, M. Stafford, A. Hnds, M. Quinn, Legretta Snaden, B. Allen, Smith, S. C. Moore, Dennis, Flippin, Crowder; Miss Talma Brooks and Miss Ethel Craig. The hospitable manner in which the delegates were entertained elicited much praise for Vallejo. Party Makes Jazzers Lose Job Sydnev, Australia.—Caught on a Sundav night in a nude party, with several white Australian girls, at Melbourne, Sonnv Clav and his jazz band, an organization from the Pacifico coast, in the States, had its tour here cancelled, according to a cable. The orchestra had been playing under the title, "A Colored Idea." The musicians had been booked for ten weeks by the Tivoli Theatres. Four weeks of the tour had been completed. Australia May Bar Colored People Svdnev.—Demand for revision of immigration restriction in which the entry of Negroes may be barred and that of Italians restricted, has been made by former Premier Wm. Hughes who is organizing the attack on the immigration policy under the rallving cry of "White Australia." The demand followed action of the House of Representatives of New South Wales in ordering deportation of an American Negro jazz band known as Sonny Clay's Plantation Orchestra. The musicians will be placed aboad the liner Saturday for San Francisco. It is understood the cabinet will bar Negro artists from Australia, and the ban may extend to Negro boxers. Hughes in a fierce attack on the Federal immigration policy, demanded that the ban be extended to curtail entry of Italians It is the same old story, but let's not judge too hastily or too harshly there may be some prejudice behind it all.—ED. Guiding Star Temple, Daughter Elks, will attend services at Bethel A.M.E. church on Sundav evening, April 15th. WESTERN OUTLOOK Established September 1, 1894. Founded by Jos. S. Francis, W. G. Maddox and J. Lincoln Derrick. J. LINCOLN DERRICK J. E. WYSINGER Phone Humboldt 432 Phone Piedmont 4229\\ Editors and Proprietors Entered at Post Office at Oakland, Cal., as second class matter, under an Act of Congress, March 8, 1879. Published Every Saturday at 1276 Seventh St., Oakland Subscribers failing to receive the paper by noon on Saturday will please report the same. IMPORTANT—Matter intended for publication must be in the office by noon on Wednesdays. ADVERTISE IN THE OLDEST PAPER ON THE PACIFIC COAST TO GET RESULTS SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1928 EDITORIAL PAGE The value of advertising by churches is being demonstrated by the churches of the dominant group. It was never more apparent than by glancing over the columns of the daily press last Saturday, before Easter. Our churches seem contented to go along in the old way of broadcasting their announcements from the pulpit, and expecting their race papers to devote space gratis, and with few exceptions the ministers do not think they should even subscribe for a race paper. The press and ministrv co-operating, could be powerful factors for good, but a venal press and a licentious ministry are the bane of any community. It is to be hoped that the "new ministry" who are coming on the scene will realize that religion is a going concern, and should not depend on the gratuities of the press to put its messages over. We are in receipt of the 18th annual report of the N.A.A.C.P. and quote from the foreword:— "The record of the year 1927 has again demonstrated that the N.A.A.C.P. is the only organization of national scope effective on a national scale in its efforts to secure, reaffirm, and safeguard fundamental citizenship rights of the American Negro. It is the Negro's instrument, and the Negro represents the 'shock troops' in behalf of all the minority groups in America which test the reality of American democracy." If this report could reach every red-blooded Negro in America he would have no reason to be ashamed of his race. "It is either a feast or a famine," an old adage, but it would seem to fit the situation that confronts the community at this time relative to starting a bank. No doubt many of our people have been approached by the different promoters, who have tried to impress you with the merits of their particular system over the other fellows, etc. Now, there is no doubt that our group needs some safe and sane plan of finance, as many are faced with the difficulty of refinancing the loans on their homes, and also our business men are pinched, and find it difficult to expand for lack of capital; so we believe there is room for ONE strong institution to take care of the situation. But it must be clearly demonstrated that the intentions and honesty of those promoting these schemes are for the best interests of our group and the community. Too much is at stake, and it is hoped that the men in our community who inspire confidence will see to it that a safe and sane system with all the safeguards of the law thrown around it, is put over. Subscribe now, for the Western Outlook, only $1.00 for six months, $2.00 for a year, if paid in advance. Yellow Journalism Echoes Loses Decision The Chicago Defender, that is given to publishing untrue statements without verification, ran against a snag last week. The Marcus Garvey society's $300.000 libel suit was heard in the New York State supreme court last week, and reversed the decision of the judge made in 1920. The New York attorneys presented Mr R. S. Abbott of the Defender a bill of $30.000 for defending him. He thought it excessive and refused to pay and employed another attorney, who took his case in 1925 to court, the original attorneys, who were awarded $1,100 and costs, for defending R. H. Abbott in the Garvey libel suit. They appealed to the supreme court, and won out. Just figure it out, and see if Yellow Journalism pays in the end. We now hear echoes of a libel suit against yellow journalism of one of our papers. We thought at the time the article that was published was the foulest we had ever heard since our advent in the newspaper business. Any time a newspaper attacks a person that is dead, there is nothing to low for it to do. The article on the late Mrs. Thorney Johnson, like Banquo's ghost, "it will not down." NEW NEGROES FOR OLD Star of Zion Harrison Rhodes, author of "How to Be Ill," "How to Deal with the Doctor," etc., recognizes that the old Negro is passing in manners, in characteristics, in appearance and in outlook; that the Negro who black his face, cracks coarse, stale joke, and plays the fool for public entertainment is almost extinct. The new Negro, with an increasing self respect and a deeper race consciousness, is displacing him. "Topsy is already out of fashion—soon she may be non-existent." Education and progress cannot be confined. The world moves in every part of it, and the Negro moves with it and there's the rub in our social system. Mr. Rhodes says it was not the fault of the Negroes that they were slaves, nor is it their fault that they are free. That the wish to be American is violently contagious. There is complaint, to be sure, in some quarters, that the Negro does not know his place, but Mr. Rhodes says that events and changes of the world have done much to confuse him as to exact where his place is and adds "too almost no one does know that about himself." The charming, soft-voiced black with broken language is almost tinct. "If we whites want charming blacks, we may be able to get them on the stage, though probably they will be masquerading whites, black faced artists." Forward-looking Negroes have quit the game—only nincompoops follow it. The cultural advance of Negro has diminished the interest of white helping them. The Negro has new prosperity, his new culture, his new psychology, must help him. He must rely more largely upon his own resources, his own capacities. "Some of the new prosperity, the new education, the new pride of race must be tuned to a service of race. There must be new sacrifices, new sufferings. But a new hallucination will go up from all who have watched the Negro tread the long road the leads from slavery towards the future. And Abraham Lincoln could come back." What little good Hoover did for our flood sufferers in the South does not overshadow segregation in his department at Washin gton so go slow and wait and see what he does with it, at the request of the committee, headed by Prof. Neval H. Thomas of the nation's capital. Several weeks have now elapsed, and Hoover's or mile investigation is yet to be near from. Have and show self and face respect, please. Since the foregoing was written, Hoover has come through, has yielded to our demand for justice, made and proper treatment in his department. — Cleveland G. Z. SERVICE. NOT SENTIMENT There is scarcely anything more pathetic in the business world than a Negro business concern appealing for patronage almost wholly on the grounds that it is Negro. Business capacity and service to the public are the factors which control the failure or success of business, and when we are seen ignoring these elemental factors, yet lifting up our voices in a plea for support because of face, we are not only pitable but but we clearly demonstrate our incapacity to do business—Norfolk Journal and Guide. The same condition is seen in our lodges and fraternal societies. They all have certain laws to be governed by a majority but they all allow sentiment and faoritism and a minority to govern them. We claim to stick to the law hurts no one but when you vary a precedent is established that sooner or later will bounce back and strike some one.—(Ed.) 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("JIMMiE") BODKIN, - - Prop ELKS LOSE Memphis, Tenn., April 4.—Conqueror Lodge No. 450, affiliated with the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Saturday was adjudged in contempt of court for using the name, insignia and ritual of the B. P. O. Elks, white organization. Charles M. Bryan, representing the Negro Elks, promised in open court, that the lodge would abstain from using the word "Elks" in referring to its membership. The defendants named in the case, officers of of the local colored organization, were dismissed from sentence and, fine when the court held that the contempt was merely of a slight technical character. The Conqueror Lodge No. 450 was charged with violating an injunction granted 20 years ago. Bryan argued that since the issuing of the injunction there had been an agreement reached by the grand lodges of both organizations as to the use of the name "Elks" and the defendants had openly used the name for the past year under the impression that it was no longer prohibitive. Easter services were conducted at all the West Fresno churches on Sunday. The Baptist junior choir presented a program in the morning, the special feature of which was a quartet by Mildred McClendon, Edna Jackson, Alma Black, and The Sunday school presented its program in the afternoon, under direction of Mrs. Hazel Marshall, Gertrude Johnson, and Mildred McClendon. In the evening, the senior choir presented a song service, under direction of Ruth Hannibal. Mrs. Jessie Morris sang a solo as the special feature which was well received. Miss Mabel Brown was a guest of her cousin, Miss Mildred McClendon, on Sunday. Wellington Pilkinton motored down to Los Angeles for Easter holidays. Miss.Dorothy Brown of Madera was a visitor in our city Sunday. The banquet that was given by the Frances Harper club in honor of the State president, $ M_rs. $ Esther Jones Lee, and the vice-president, Mrs. Z. Otie Smith, was a grand success. Four large tables were laid for the occasion. Miss Alberta Ross and Miss Ruth Hannibal sang a duet, as also did Charles Williams and Percy Bost. Music was furnished by Bost's orchestra. After dinner Mrs Lee gave a wonderful talk upon her work. Extemporaneous speeches were made by Mrs. Kennedy, vice-president of Frances Harper club; Dr Wallace, Vera Wysinger vice-president of Las Serenadas Glee club; Wm. Bigsbv, and Mrs. Williams of Los Angeles. To My Friends Dear Friends—I cannot write you all a personal letter, much as I would like to do so. I take this means to thank all the members of Mizbah Temple and Athens Lodge for their thoughtfulness in sending me the beautiful flowers while confined in the hospital for the operation on my eyes, and I am grateful for the many, many kindnesses of all my friends since my return home. I know my husband joins me in appreciation of favors extended by the Masons and Eastern Star. May the Good Lord who watches over us always keep and prosper you for all time. MOTHER SHELTON "POP" SHELTON Where to Go to Church SAN FRANCISCO ST. CYPIAN'S EPISCOPAL MISSION Holds service in the Church of the Advent, Fell street, below Gough, San Francisco. Holy communion 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 2 p. m.; Vespers 3 p.m. All are welcome. 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. Clars meeting Tuesday 8 p. m. Alken Endeavor 6:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday 8 p. m. Choir Practice Fridays 8 p. m. You are cordially invited to attend. Rev. Nelson Prvor, Pastor. A M. E. ZION CHURCH 1667 GEARY STREET, S. F. Sundav school 9:45 A.M. Preach ing at 11 o'clock. Christian En- deavor at 7 P.M. Evening sermon at 8 P.M. REV. McGRUDER Pastor. THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH Hyde and Clay Sta. San Francisco Sunday services, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school 9:40 a.m. B. Y. P. U, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. OAKLAND PARK'S CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH 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. REV. A. W. WRIGHT, Pastor PENTECOSTAL CHURCH GOD IN CHRIST Peralta 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 & Dorby Sta., Borkoloy. Sunday School at 9:45 o'clock. Morning Service at 11 o'clock. Sermon by the pastor. Epworth League at 6:30. Evening Service at 7:30. Sermon by the pastor. J. W. Parham, Pastor. MT. PLEASANT; BAPTIST M.T. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH Corner Stuart and McGee Ste. Berkley 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 St. bet. San Pablo & West St. Services every Lord's Day at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Bible study and song service every Thursday evening at 8 p. 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 serenon. Holy communion every Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. D. R. Wallace, Rector. First A. . L. Church 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.; Allen 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 Cornar 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. Bobee 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 Rev. F. W. Haynes, Pastor NORTH OAKLAND BAPTIST CHURCH 32nd and Lindon Ste, 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 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 " EIGHTY-FIFTH AVE. BAPTIST CHURCH 85th Avenue; East Oakland Morning Service 11 a. m. Evening Service 8 p. m. Rev. J. E. Davis, Pastor. BETH EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Tenth and Magnolia Streets 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. Rev. J.. P. Hubbard, Pastor CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Corner Center and Eighth Streets S. W. HARRISON, Pastor Pione Humboldt 6387 C. Order of Services Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. Preaching at 11:00 a. m. Praise Service at 3:00 and 7:00 P. M. Mid-Week Services Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 p. m. All Are Welcome. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 33rd between West and Market Streets. reaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday School at 10 a. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p. m. Good services each Sunday. All are cordially invited. Rev. E. Moore, Pastor Classified Advertisements ROOMS FOR RENT Neatly furnish d, sunny, front room. Mrs Talbert, 927 Pacific st. Kearny 4641 4-7 CLOTHING FOR SALE If you need a suit of clothes—$70 values for $21.50; pants, $6. See J. E. Wysinger, 1276 Seventh street or 4415 Linden st; phone Piedmont 8319W. HOUSE WANTED A house of four or five rooms, in North Oakland district preferred—write or call; state price and street; Address, Bex 11, Outlook office, 1270 Seventh st. APARTMENTS FOR RENT Modern improved five-room fla 1851 Hyde street. 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And chief among these is the conclusion that the will of intelligent men, particularly of intelligent Southerners, is making itself felt. Lynchings are seldom deliberate events. They are the result of hostile emotions, and therefore are never participated in by men who keep their emotions under the comi- ance of their minds. During late year's cool-headed, thoughtful Southern-ers have labored to unpress their own behavior on their communities, and their success is indicated by this new report. Florida and Georgia have gone through a year with a lynching and only seven State in the Union have had any lynchings within the year's period. Recognize Educators Selection of six prominent Negro educators to serve as consultant in the land-grant college survey being conducted by the bureau of education is announced by the intro department. Thus selected are B. F. Hubert, of the Georgia State college; John M. Gandy, Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute; John W. Davis, West Virginia College Institute; J. S. Clark, Southern University, Louisiana; J. K. E. Lee, Florida Mechanical College and Miss Elizabeth G. May of the Texas State Normal School. Seek Improvement Columbian Press Bureau Four per cent of 845,000 teachers of the public schools of the United States are colored, and it would be interesting to learn to what extent the teachers attend summer schools. According to figures compiled by the National Educational Association, 377,462 teachers were enrolled in the summer schools during the past summer. Of these, 247,227, or 29 per cent., were enrolled in tec- training or education courses. The largest proportion enrolled by any State was from Colorado, followed by Alabama, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. H. R. Robinson of Howard University recently won three prizes in an architectural competition. STATEMENT Of Ownership, Management, Circulation, Etc., Required by the Act of Congress of August 24, 1912. Of THE WESTERN OUTLOOK published weekly at Oakland, California, for April 1, 1928. State of California, County of Alameda, S. S. Before me, a notary public, in and for the State and County aforesaid, personally appeared J. Lincoln Derrick, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the business manager of THE WESTERN OUTLOOK, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief a true statement of the ownership, management, etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the act of August 24, 1912, embodied in Section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, to-wit: That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managuing editor, and business manager are: Publisher, J. E. Wysinger, 6501 Raymond street, Oaklnad. Editor, J. Lincoln Derrick, 1033 Sixtieth street, Oakland. Managing editor, J. E. Wysinger, 6501 Raymond street, Oakland. Business manager, J. Lincoln Derrick, 1033 Sixtieth st., Oakland. 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That the average number of copies of each issue of this publication sold or distributed, through the mails or otherwise, to paid subscribers during the six months preceding the date shown above is. (This information is required from daily publications only.) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22d day of March, 1928, W. C. FLETCHER. (My commission expires April 17th, 1928.) KILLED AT INITIATION Chicago, April 10.—Secret oaths of The Onward Christian Soldiers, Negro lodge, were revealed to police to explain today how John Overton, 35, was killed during an initiation. Initiation ceremonies included clicking the trigger of an unloaded pistol over the heart of the candidate. Leonidas McDonald, president of the organization, handed the gun to Albert Clark, who pulled the trigger. A dozen candidates had been initiated, but in Clarke's case, the weapon went off and he dropped dead, police were told. WILL BE WORTH YOUR WHILE It doesn't require much fictionizing of facts to realize that it takes rain in April to make flowers in May. But, it takes more than a shower now and then to keep business alive and growing. That's why advertising likewise, should be continuous. The advertiser who tries to tell his whole business story in one mailing is like the fellow who carried a double load because he was too lazy to make two trips. Suppose you give us an opportunity to show you what we mean by continuous advertising at low cost. It will be worth your while. You will save money if you consult our prices on printing and advertising before going elsewhere. Keep off date of April 23, 1928—Taken by Naomi 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. ANOTHER LIE NAILED The Western American save that Athens Lodge "On to Chicago committee reports favorably on having one or more delegates on the Elks' "Pacific Coast Special," etc. The committee, of which we are a member, has not reported; in fact, they have not met. Is this more yellow journalism? ROSE-WATERMAN DRUG CO. 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 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ADVANCEMENT OF Northern California Branch The board of directors of the Northern California branch held a meeting April 10 at Y. M. C. A Much business was transacted. The chairman of the membership drive made his initial report of the membership campaign. G. C. Martin as chairman, with S. C. Rogers, prove that they go in to get results, and get results. Let every member of this splendid group of ours feel that it is an obligation that he owes to himself and to posterity, to keep himself 100 per cent, in the N.A.A.C.P. THE MISS "CALIFORNIA" Miss Talma Brooks, Oakland's popular maiden, and three others will enter the contest. A trip to Los Angeles, a wonderful creation in a $100 gown, besides all of the courtesies of the conference, which has become one of the greatest American groups assembling. What young lady will enter? Call Berkeley 5747 w—Mrs. John Craig. The public meeting next Monday night at the Taylor Memorial church will be heavily representing the Japanese government on the brotherhood of race. This is an eminent speaker. Hear him. SUPREME COURT JUSTICE DECIDES The libel suit against Mrs. Emmy Kelley, Grand Secretary of Grand Lodge of Daughter Elks, brought by Mrs. Jennie Holt of the Grand Temple, in which she was awarded a verdict for alleged libel of $7,543 and costs, doomed the Grand Temple to the probate ultimate payment of the jurv's award to Mrs. Holt. The whole affair was started by the expulsion of a member from a Temple, and refusing to reinstate her and write a letter of apology.—Amsterdam News. MADDEN WINS Virtually the only solace the Small- Thompson-Crowe faction obtained was control of the Republican machine in Cook County and nomination to a few minor offices in county while Congressman Martin B. Madden, sponsored by this faction, had won over William Dawson, his Negro opponent. We are obliged to Mr Garland for complimentary tickets to his play, "Appearances." He is trying to arrange to have it appear at another theatre Births Mrs. Alexander Turner, of 36 street, presented her husband a son on April 8, and now Alex, speeded up his gait a bit. Deaths of the Week BAKER & TAYLOR SERVICE Patten—Service for Nathaniel Pten was held from Campbell Street M. E. Church on April 9th. He was a member of Hannibal Lodge No F. & A. M. of San Francisco. JUAREZ The funeral of Dr Juarez took place from St. Mary church on Saturday. Baker-Taylors service. Robinson—In Oakland on Ly Street. Services were held on the general home 121' Eighth street Friday, April 12th. WALTON—Mrs. Lottie Walton loving mother of the late Helen and Lesley Walton, cousin of David Bruce and Kingsley Brown; a nati of California, aged 58 years. Funeral from parlors of Hudson & Butler 953 Eighth street DENNIE—Philander, loving father of Mrs. Mamie Clark of 695 40 St., age 87 years, 8 months, a nati of West Virginia. The funeral will held Thursday, April 12, at 1 p.m. from parlors of Hudson & Butler 953 8th Street. We regret to learn of the death of Dr Morgan's mother in Los Angeles last Saturday, while he was on route to see her. We regret to elarn of the death of Attorney T. S. Grasity in Los Angeles this week. He was formerly resident of San Francisco and was called to France during the World War. Jas. Le Count Chastnut, of the Baltimore Afro-American one of the brightest men of the Newspaper Internity, passed away in New York ter an operation for Appendicitis April 3rd. DIES AT AGE OF 120 Gary, Indiana. Stephen Graham is dead at his home here at 120 years of age. Graham leaves as a legacy to his stepson, 51 years, a cotton farm in Montgomery, Alabama, and several thousand dollars of Confederate money, which he said fould some day be redeemed. WOMAN 106 YEARS OLD, DIES Washington, D. C., April 4. Mrs Betty Smith, reputed to be 106 years of age, was found dead by her son Horace, himself 80 years old. The article on Booker T. Washington Community Service Center was unavoidably crowded out the week. It will appear in our new issue.