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"SI Pane Ten THE 0 Afi AasoelaU: WCnSB A. CAXTSS joy Committee Of 1 5 Boatride This Friday ALL ABOARD ALL ABOARD KLL When 'the echo of these words is lieard on 132nd street pier on the Hudson River between 9 and 9:30 p. m. this Friday night (August 4th) thousands are expected to witness the resemblance of a gold nh hun Jreds begin running from all parts of pier to get on board the S. S.

"Gty of New York" the steamer from which this "All alt made. The hundreds who will be Board when this ship hoists its thor on this evening will be the regard for the two months, of work done by tie Joy Committee of Fifteen on this their World's Fair Moonlight Boatride. At present this event is all the blk in dub circles and it is also receiving much attention from hun Ireds.who are not connected with clubdom. The members of the fciittee report that they are quite Hated over the large number of tic Vets that have already been fold and feel that this cruise will be better in every way than any of the 'tree which they have previously Sponsored. Since the three previous iMirides have received quite a high ting for entertainment yalue and th nramiie of the VUfUlg nvu Edited By: IRVINE (Jimmy) HINES committee that the coming sail will surpass all its predecessors, we are prompted to state that this boatride seems destined to live up to hs forecast as "this summer seasons gayest There will be a real treat in store for the jitterbugs on this sail when Ben Small and his Kongo Knights iwinir nut with their brand of dance compelling melodies.

This orchestra has won the favor ot all tnose wno attended the three previous boatrides sponsored by this popular group of young men and it goes without saying that this aggregation intends to dispense just the brand of rhythm they are certain will meet with the taste of the dance and music lovers on this cruise. We agree with thousands who predict that the boatride which will stand out from the many being given this season is the one to be sponsored by the Joy Committee of Fifteen this Friday evening (August 4th). You certainly wilt have no cause for regret if vou are among the hundreds whp will be rushing this Friday evening get on board the S. S. "City of New York" when the echo is heard of ALL ABOARD! ALL ALL (Eaamci) (CfomtfttQii9 f.

bi xhe TOCT.raQ i By ARTHUR (New York Newt); HARRII ESCAPADINQ ABOUT. HARLEM CLIPPING THE pages of a Harlem enooper'i notebook During the summer months there isn't much to say a bout "Club Life" Because most of the clubs have dis continued active business for season and their members are trying to keep cool by going to various sea shores No matter how hot it is The Lido Fool is the playground for c'ub 'people it hasn't lost a bit of it's popularity since the opening of the City Colonial Park Pool, a few years Jimmy Lunceford's press agent just got out the fol I zing squib anent the Paramount Theatre poll of orchestra leader popularity "Every poll taken so far has found Lur.ceford among the favorites An unusual honor, in for this exceptionally well liked leader" If he is ex trptionally well liked Why is the honor so unusual? ACCORDING TO reports Minnie Irvin was arrested Wed nesdty night It is charged She crashed an electric iron on the head of Susie Garrett The Garrett woman was removed to the Hospital Is now on the road to recovery. 1 And it would be nice for you to visit her And keep her hipped to the jive Word ha been received here of tht announcement of the engagement of Mattie Mae Bishop, (daaghter of Pinky Bishop, vice president of the Hi Larkers Girls to' Frank The bride to be is the recording tecretarjr of thff Hi Larkers Girls Tis rumored that the prst requisite of a happy marriage, in these days, is the ability Jbt enjoy playing together Love is the human urge to things with somebody, your hopes, your dreams, your taacBusUamt, your successes and above all, your pastimes and your mustnents You may share your meals and even. your taste1 and distastes But, if you find no gladness and pltaaura in taking your diversions and holidays together You ar not in love. T7S.MAY MARRY for a helpmate But what everyone of us needs most in this world is a congenial playmate Marriage is a whole time job, with no parole Separating a happy couple, whose marriage had jelled Is like separating an egg And you know what happened to Hump DumpryI Ethel Butler is that way about Harold Tol bertl While George Hedley and Lucille Edwards are keeping their kisses under cover Mary Johnson, the sweet little thing is in love with Willis Brown Don't look now, but Albert McCrey was accused (at press time) of slashing Charles Donnelly with a knife during an argument Passersby summoned police and an ambulance Donnelly had 12 stitches put in his neck by an ambulance doc tbrIt has leaked out that Cornelia Victorea Clay, of 117th street, has been going places and doing things this summer Edna Owens, one of Harlem's pretty debs is sporting an engagement ring James Walker and Dorothy Campbell, seem to have things in common Is there any truth to the rumor that Lovelace Harvey and Bsrnice Sea ivright are planning to wed? AJLBERTA AND VERNON lunching in the cafe Mildred waiting outside the Y.

W. A. for her girl friend Dorothy and Theodore Jones of 154th street, intend to have a grand time this Summer, for they don't expect the visit of the connubial bird until January 1940, Deep in a dream is Phyllis Bradley these days What with Ernest Marco away working on tha Hudson Pleasure Line Be tre leaving for a ten day sojourn. Dr. A.

Clayton Powell tated, according to Mauel Brannic, that Abyssinia has 122,000 in the bank and debt free Hattie Hicks and Louise Marray are vacationing in the Pratt, president of Club Du Barry, is spending her vacation here as the guest of Russell Yates Willo Diax ((a honey dew melon) is noted, for her fine penmanship Pauline Dobion, what kind perfume do you certainly smells good! Here is a secret All women want to be loved Even if you are working your head off; Even if you can't man age an immediate wedding: Even if your family needs help, let your girl know unmistakably of your tender feeling I think she wants to know Minnie Parker and Herman Diggs are all ready for that dive off the deep end. yHAT A PITY that every woman can't have some primer lessons in masculine psychology before she gets mar ried! ltVas different from feminine psychology as shirts from trousers Richard Stokes of 143th ctreet will forsake bachelorhoodThe bride to be is Hazel White What's Prepares Bi? Eoatrid 0 IB VINE (Jimmy) HINES, chair, man of the Joy Committee of rif. teen, who la dressed in the official uniform of the group, announces that he and the other members of the committee completed arrange, ments Ust week for the big boat, ride which the boys are sponsoring this Frida? evening, August 4. The sailing will be aboard 8.8. "City of New York" and the weather la the group only concern.

Which meana that if Jupiter Tluv. iua la merciful and withhold! his raindrops for the evening, Joyeeek. ert are assured when they invade the decks of a long night of pleas, are sailing. Al Burgess, Former Black and Tan Member Dies In Brooklyn Naval Hospital Friends and members of the cleb world were shocked to learn of the death of a former member, Al Burgess, formerly of the Slack and Tan Social Club, who passed away on last Saturday at Brooklyn's Naval Hospital It was reported from reliable sources that the late Mr. Burgess, i war veteran, feeling ill about three months ago visited the Veterans' Hospital in the Bronx and was found to be suffering from appendicitis.

After waiting since that time to be called for a bed to undergo Witnessed By Friends Of Friendly 12 Whist Club On last Thursday evening the Friendly Twelve Whist Club invited a number of friends to witness its installation at the home of H. C. Seeley, 33 West 128th street. The impressive ceremonies were conducted by Messrs. Seeley and King, both officers of the club.

After the installation remarks were made by several of the guests and then the entire assembly proceeded to partake of the liquid and solid refreshments which were on hand. Those present who are among the faithful followers of affairs sponsored by this popular club were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fields, Mr. and Mrs.

Shellie Mitchell. Mrs. Mary Metie. Mrs. Louise Gentry.

Misses Geneva Walker, Marv Perry, Doris Gt'e, Marjorie Middleton. Messrs. William Little, Herbert Barnes. Nathaniel Williams, Wilfred A. Carter and Irvine (Jimmy) Hines.

Those in whose hands rest the destiny of the Twelve Whist Club f6r the remainder of the year are Seelev. resident; Fearl Alexander, vice president Bessie Blake, financial secretary Sydney K. Kinf, recording secretary; Mollie Johnson, treasurer; Vivian Perry, business manager; Ama Garner, chaplain; Marry Perry was inducted as proxy for Jennie Huggins, ser geant at arms. an operation, he received a telegram last. Friday morning and was sent to the Naval Hospital in Brooklyn.

It was while awaiting further examination preparatory to undergo the operation on Saturday morning that the late club member succumbed. The late Mr. Burgess was a familiar figure at club dances two years ago when his daughters, the Burgess Sisters were one of clubdom's popular team of juvenile entertainers. Funeral services were held Tuesday night at Collins' Undertaking Parlor, 107 Wut '132nd street. Inter, ment was Wednesday morning at National Cemetery.

Pinelawn, X. Y. He learn to mourn their less, a wife, Mary. Burgess, two daughters and a host of friends. We join the club world in extending deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.

ABOUT Tlfts BIO in a name Well, Birthday congrats are in order this day for Hattie Du Bose. You will be interested to know that It was announced here this week that Mercer (Duke'3 son) Ellington, will appear with his fourteen piece band on the Omegas Showboat sail on August Mason, Skippy Williams, formerly with Count Basie, is in combination It is said that Mercer is quite a musician and shows promise of following in his Dad's footstep3 as a composer and arranger He, too, plays the piano with his out fit. JJARLEMITES WERE well repaid for their long wait in anticipation for the delightful boatride given by the Y. M. C.

on Friday night Everything was grand arid glorious One of the swanky affairs of the season Everyone was made happy by the many amusements on board AnA enjoyed the cool breeze, taking in the beautiful sights down the Hudson River. Their Jitterbug exhibitions spoke well of the manner in which they were enjoying themselves Ethel Dessett, president of the Gay Ten. Social Club, celebrated the double christening of her grandsons, Harold Grace and Walter Villus, with a reception in their honor, Sunday evening, at 52 Morningside avenue by the Rev. Chriushanit, of the Universal Church A host of relatives, friends and several members of the Gay Ten Social Club turned out en masse to congratulate the happy young couples and feast their eyes on the youngsters Among those present with presents were, Alice Ramsey, one of the cast of "Sing For Your Supper" and her sister Justine Green. Clifford Fh nrm, Artie Harris, Thomas Steward, Harry Lee of Brooklyn, Mrs.

Librassa and her little daughter Bunny, Marie Grace, (grandmother of Harold), Carol and Constance Grace, are the parents of Harold Dorothy Grace, Osborne Paden of the Harlem Kings, the Watson family, Rebecca Blankes, great grandmother of the babies Walter Villa's mother Semoura Dessett Villas is the secretary of this well known club. JHE BABY'S god parents are Lola Southall, Constance Adams, Henry Lorick, Dorothy Dessett, an aunt A solo was rendered by their small uncle Henry Dessett a well known entertainer of Harlem I wonder if that Nellie Clarke who said that Bob' Thompson's new girl friend has such "beautiful eyes" meant something deeper than that Mattie Mae Bishop and Frank Williams, whose romantic plans were first reported in this column, will be made as one this afternoon News Flash Mattie Mae and Frank just married For today's clubdom, yesterday's club luminaries and those who like to attend affairs where club people form the bulk of the. attendance it's the big event this Friday evening, (August 4th) referring of course to the Moonlight Boatride which the popular Joy Committee of Fifteen is sponsoring aboard the S. "City, of New York" This is the boys fourth annual cruise and I don't have to tell you the last three were killer dillers.Get hip and let's all have another big time with these boys, because there isn't going to be a dull moment after this steamer hoists anchor and pull out into the historic Hudson THANKS FOR Next Week: BESSIE (Yellow Rose) JOHNSON boatride IPONSOIEO BT COIUHTTEE OF 15 "CITT Of HEW TOUt" THE WHOLE TOWN IS TALK1NO MAMMy afsetllt JOY Aboard I. I.

FRIDAY turn 112a St tlOXZTI: la ON SALE AT: Unit EVG, AUGUST 4th Pur sal Nona Kivtr it f.m. shtry Advance 11.00 At Beat 11.25 Grlv thai Ma 1 lilrJ a tk Booty Slim, lii4 St ft 7tk Art. AILOOOllD RENAISSANCE CASINO rmiNii AND HIS FAJIOrjl OKCHESTKA SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 1939 ErSECirjTK; 7 1 Altar I p. T5c Gsests cf John Marshall Qub Enjoy Annual Eus Outing To Sunken Meadows Eight bus were needed to take the friends of the john Marshall Social Qub on the annual bus outing to Sunken Meadow on Thursday, Julv '20th. This popular club which boasts' a large membership made it an enjoyable ride for all the patrons who reported it was truly a grand 'day.

Among those who enjoyed the day with the club were Hubert Ware, president of the St oeorge's Boys and his wife, Mrs. Johnson, president of the Leap Year Social Club; Mrs. Dorothy Chisholm, president of the Nurses Unit andMrs. L. Smith, secretary the same organization; Mr.

Britt, vice president of Social Club 14 and his wife; Mr. H. Hurd, Jr, president of South Brooklyn Voters' Association and his wife; Mrs. Florence Oeane, business manager of Happiness Girls Social Club; Fred Williams, probation officer; R. Crosby, president of the High Hatters' Club; Clem Brown, sice president of the National Alliance of Post Office Employees of Brooklyn, and Mrs, Ida Thompson, representing the Nine O'clock Club of I.

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Officers of the club responsible for this affair are Weylard Askew, president; D. Bryant, vice president C.Watson, recording secretary; E. L. Deane, secretary'; Robinson, treasurer E. Van Dyke, sergeant a arms J.

Chisholm, chap Iain; James Wilson, executive member; J. Chisholm, chairman board of trustees; A. Mack and. J. Smith, members of the board of trustees.

Mr. Mrs. Prince Meadows Rehini From k1 Tn Fla neiurn rrwn mil iu rid. Mr' inrt frt Prinr. 53 West 129th street, after enjoying two weeks' vacation in Miami.

where they visited Mr. Meadows' relatives. Mr. Meadows is a mem ber of the popular Harlem Dukes and Mrs. Meadows, formerly Ruth Williams, will be remembered as the charming president ol the now defunct Guess Who Exclusive Club.

i Jimmie Lunceford's Farewell Date At Renny, August 20 hat ill be the last appearance of Jimmie. Lunceford and his famous orchestra in a dance hall before embarking on their European tour will come otf at the air cooled Renaissance Casino, locth street and Seventh avenue on Sunday. Auiust hh. Since this band is acclaimed universally as one of the finest, there is little we can add ts extol this musical aggregation. Jitterbugs the world over are now raving over twu of the latest records released by this cane cn which the orchestra swung out aint What You Do But The Way You Do It," and "Well Alnght Then." Any member of the band will quickly tell ycu that "Rhythm is the band's business, and any' music or dince lover will readily inform ycu that these musicians handle their business and how.

Although some band lose their drawing power througn appearing at the same hall too often, we can say without hesitation that this is one band which hasnt lost any of its popularity with the jitterbugs through the numerous times it has performed on the Kenny's' dais. W'e will be borne out in this statement by the' management of the Renaissance Casino, who tells us it's the reverse with this aggreg.ticn be disposition who is ance. The announcement ef the coming of this band the Kenny on Sunday. August 20th is welcome news to thejmerbugs of Harlem and vi ejmty. If you dotbt this statement witch for the huge crowd who will be found watting for the Renny to swing open its dxrs on this day.

MARRIAGE LICENSES AL6TOX GAY Benjamin Alston, 23, 191 St. Xkhdaa avnue Mag olia Gay, 29, 3l Manhattan avV Due. BEXFORD N'ASH Emmett Ben ford, IS, 30fl West Jloth ttreet; lori, T. Natb, 18, Edgecombe fcELL JOYXEB Larrr Bell. 32.

154 West 1345th VioU Joy. erA 2. 22 Wrat 142nd f.r.. 1A RIGHT Bilutaa, 4 Filipiio. 19 tt street; Myrtle H.

Wright, 19, white. BELFORT MVEUA JiliasBel. fort. 33, 3 Etst 114th atreet; J. Afhine Rivera.

34. urn address Fr.irirki. 314 Wert 115th FREDERICKS. REID RamoM Frfderifka. 2S, 3H Weat JlJth street; Dai.y Reid.

19, llm arMi FK1EBSON 8A1IBER Friersna. 23, 321 t. Nirbola tv. ae; Roth G. Bamber, IS, 2371 8v.

enth vrno. JONES HAYNES Edward Joaei. 35. 2041 Fifth avenue; Coral Ravaet 24. Fifth areaue.

MOOBEHEAD WALKEB Ja Morheal, 31, 135 Wett 121r4 street; Hsleiae V. Walker. S. 299 Wert 153r MONSATO BISHOP Harrr T. MeBiito, 21, 43 West 114th strut; Ilena M.

ishop, 19, 108 West 113th rfret. NEVILLE BOCGH Hugs 0 Neville. 27. 113 Etst 129th itreet; KMe (i. Rough, 2.

mbi suldreM. OTTLEr limRGK lHvid Ott 1 22, 140 Wm 142nd Odi Grorgr, 21, 3 Wert 1224 tret. OWF BTROCD Georg IT. Owena Jr IS. 304 West 139th ret: Helm R.

fttroad, IS, 127 fffrt r.sttt it; PBEPCOTT EDTAtDS Allsrt fWt. J. Mriiu its. Hattie 3, ot si Down Tie Tidewater Trail THE.SCR3BIXB Phone 44167 SUFFOLK, Va. Dear reader and friends of The New Wk Age, after a trip down Carolina way we left the Seaport City, Norfolk, via Norfolk and Western trains last weekend and in a few minutes we reached Suffolk, Va.i the city on the' banks 01 KanttmnnA River and where Mr.

Peanut reigns supreme Suffolk is a live eitv with about 6,000 whites and 4.00i rolort in habitants but in the county there are whites and 15.000 colored. Rolling hills, beautiful lawns, shaded streets, and small grow with nice homes that are neatiy kept, fine min era water that is a asset to one'a health, coupled with friendly citizens ana a spirit of cooperation on fie part of members of our group as wen as the others, are some of the tnmgj you see and meet after landing here. Also there are hosierv. lumber mills and box factories and piants clean peanuts. But the largest industry here that mpkys thousands of race men and women and pays them the hiehnt wages is the nationally known Planters Nut and Chocolate of which A.

Obici, the man with the big heart. ine cntei and one who believed and did make it possible for Suffolk to become the world's largest peanut center. In this plant which covers acres of land are produced salted and chocolate coated peanuts, a peanut oil that is refined and is used for tmny purposes, ihcluding salad oil and for other cocking. The white and colored emtloves work together in the different depart minis ana i irienuir spirit exists ana a friendi I better race relations that is gradually overmg sectioni of I changing South. I hfe are several smaller, indust our people including Lummis Co cleaners r.t peanuts; The Burgess Lumber Co.

and The Farmers Manufacturing makers of barrells, crates and boxes. The Negro Broadway of Suffolk is Washington street. Most of the larger business places conducted by our people are located on this thoroughfare whkh is the principal highway leading into or cut of the city. Among the several progressive places noted are: The Ninsenmond Development the only colored real estate concern in the city of Suffolk and Nansemord Cminty. This concern has been serving the people for thirty eight years.

Its holdings are business and residential property and its owns large blocks of property in the city and county. Te officers are L. I. Reid, president J. C.

White, secretary; W. H. Cracker, manager and treasurer; and Peel's Sanitary Barber Shop, Boy kins Funeral Home, Roney's Shoe Repair, Barnes Pharmacy, Clark's Coffee Shop, Cook, mortician; Copeland's Shoe Shop. Hick's Bather shop, (Rosa Lee Beauty Parlor Evelyn's Beauty Salon, Vivian Beauty Shop. Vaughati'i Print Shop, Cash and Carry Cleaners, People Dry Cleaners, Mary Jones' Tea Room and Peter Fortune Tailor and Cleaner.

S. A. Cook's Grocery, Mrs. Georgia Joyner's Groceries, also Fisher Grocery. Evans Eartr Shop.

Parker Cafe, Drs. Pierce, Huffier, Diggs. Dentists: Drs. G. T.

Deloatch, Graham and Bland. The Tidewater Fair Association with headquarters here is the largest and most successful among the race fair that we know of. The grounds and buildings as they now stand are worth over ten thousand dollars. The annual volume of fas iners exceeds that of the white fair by far. The newly elected officers include H.

Hslman, manager.sec retary and L. L. Treas. Among the many influential Suffolk citizens we hid the pleasure to hake hands with was Robert Williams, who resides in a comfortable brick home on Washington street. A man with a smile and a si ri oiTr use inn a i in dreii.

PAGE BULLOCK UoKearer Page, 21. IS East 99th itreet; Evelyn B. Bullwk, 21, same address. P1NCKNEY KISBY Cornelius Pinekner, SI. 137 West 137th ttreet; Itabells Kirbv, 32, 300 West 149th itreet.

PRICE HATCHETT Jthn A. Trie, 35 35S West 121st strtet; Mildred Hatcbett, 22, 355 West street POWELL LAWREN CE Lewis D. Powell. 28, 325 West 118th street; Thelma E. Lawrence, 24, '420 Convent avenoe.

PEREZ GRAXDO Elpidio L. Peres, 3A, 1W9 Maditon sretue; Onalda Graaado, 23, 1622 Madison svfnoe. ROBINSON GASH William L. Robinson, 19, 39 West 112th ttreet; Either M. Gtsh, 19, 14 6t.

Nirh elts svtaa. BEGO MORTONFrsneeseo Re 40, 2427 Seventh avenne; Alice Morten. S3, tame sdaress. RODRIGUEZ BODE R'bert RedrignM 23, 124 Esst st'tet; Msrr Ide, 22. 3M East 110th street.

RILET BRIN60N Fortune Riley ir, 41. 297 tTest 112th street: Jslia Brinsoa, 45, white, ssme ad dret. ROBIN KON WESCOTT Janifs Robiitos. 21. 109 Wett 144th stretj Carol Wescott, 19.

101 Wett 141st ilrt. RAMIREZ DETAL John C. Ramirez, 24. 1779 Mtditoa avenae; Carmea st. Deval, 19.

63 Eatt 113th street. PANJEUO BLUM John X. Ssajirino. 19. 1b54 Madist ae.

ne Ehf Bhm. 17. white. 128 Weti 112th str, EOPTIE PENNKTOK Vaa ai Pti. 4, 4 Etst 100th steet: Ja's Praisn.

31. sstm iddrM. THOMAK Einu Thmiss. 1851 Rveah avMe: Artie M. Grsy, 38, 255 Wett 111th Street.

TORREeXAUCF.A RuKsn Tr. rr. 40, Wl Vint 1 1.1th Mrwt; Msria Is. Alirm. bb n1lrpii.

VENTrKA Veatara. 25, 405 Eatt th treet; Jadith Ro4rigvet, 21.. 324 Esrt 13h s''t. WHS TBfZARTfT Fa! T. resa.

li, Mt. 380 4V ret: PreT.d'wia A. Eriiirr. 22. same ailrets.

York, and a dose friend of the Fred R. Moore family, of New York City, operators of The New York Age. Mr. Williams has been and is today a devout churchman and serves on the vestry board of the St Mark's Ep Church on Tynes street A window memorial to the late Mrs. Williams now adorns this historic and beautiful edifice.

A man interested in general wel far of his race he is a dynamic force in the ollowrng organizations The Pacific League whicn assists in the better living of unfortunate children, The Oaklawn Cemetery, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People which Editor Mocre 0f this paper helped set up some years ago. The local branch is yet crryivf on. The Recreation Center here was founded by him and is now housed on property he formerly owned. His real estate holdings are very extensive and are mostly located in the sery heart of the business district The great D. Pender Oain In hitet with general, offices at Norfolk, are among his tenants.

Aside from his many dutirt he it a favrr nf tnArtt chief of which is fishing. Recently he entertained a party of is friends at Ocean View with a fchimr mftv and a delightful day was spent. All in all he is on of tk V.S of the DM Domini no and a ni. oneer in developing more friendly relations with our friends among the Caucasion group and in the making of a "Greater Tidewater." In MMinff may I inrrst tn our Suffolk friends and those over other parts of The Vew VnrV'Avei larr. field let us make a sacrifice sf neecssary and pend mere of our earnings with Negro enterprises that.

are wortn wnne. ims is a duty we owe to ourselves and to our children. I am very rratehil tn all of nnr friends in and around Suffolk, for the courtesies extended and assure you that we shall endeavor as time rolls on to show our appreciation of the same. James Croup Mr. and Mrs.

J. T. Porter and the writer were in a conversation last Friday morning at their store near the N. railroad in Jericho and during the time one of the number stated that in his earlv life he started working at a sawmill, as Suffolk is a lumber center as well as a peanut center. His pav being very small, he stuck to his until one dy he' got his chance when some white men failed as checkers (or markers) in grading lumber.

One of his bosses asked him: "Jim do you know your fig ures? "Well, yes. sir, he replied quickly." ''Come up here and let's see. He went and amidst opposition he made good. At first his i oremaa I not want to pay him the same wages as were being paid white checkers but he realised that if could not do the work better than the whites he would soon be discharged. After several days passed he told his foreman he.

ws worth at much or mere as the others and he wanted more pay. After a shcrt deliberation the superintendent agreed to pay htm the same scale as was paid, the whites. Strive to excel and in doing so our demands will be given fair con sideration most of the time from those who employ us. SUFFOLK, Va. John Whitten and Mr.

and Mrs. Joel 1. Clark of Washington, D. were the eckend guests of Mr. and Mrs.

W. H. Clark. Mrs. Donme Basdon of New York City, who: before her marriage was Miss Donnie Stokes, is th.

houseguen of Mrs. Maggie Manley of Beach street for the week. The Home Department and Bible Class met at the home of Mr. Hannah Wynn cf 513 East Washington street. Tuesday eve with Minnie Ashburn, president, in the chair.

After the cusir.ess period was ended, delicious ice courses were served. The ntxt meeting will be held at the of Mrs. Mattie William, of 306 Beach street next week. Charles Stewart left Friday morning for New York City alter a happy sojourn here. He was accompanied by his cousin, Mrs.

Annie Pierce, also Alfred and Connie Taylor and cousin. They were shoan many social courtesies Mr. and Mrs. Ernest CopelanJ have returned to New York City atter spending two delightful I weeks with brothers, sisters and fnetds here. Mrs.

James Copeland of Suffolk is spending tne weekend with Mrs. Ernest Copland in Mathhewi Countv. Attorney Fuleher, Suliolks cnl) Negro attorney, with offices on street, a large practice and confidence and re pect frtrnv the court and the white members of the bar in and around the citv. Mrs. Pearl Wilkin of Pitskill er road is confined to her room illness.

At this writing she is slowly recovering. Robert McAllen has returned from a pleasant vacation spent in New York City with frietds. He resales on First street in Jericln. Charle Stewart of 'New York Ctly i hrre visiting his mother, Mr Gxcinella Stewart of Mag noP. and was accompanied by3if niere Mrs.

Gracie Lee New York Cit it the weekend guest of her mother. Mrs. Q. Miller Perry of Le street. Messrs.

Connie and Alfred Taj lor ef New York are spending lone time with their father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor ef Magnol i. Mr ard Mrs.

Willie Winbern ef Newark. X. have returned their home from a pleaant visit at greMs of their father and nirtther. Mr. and Mr.

John Win Lorn and Mr. and Mrs. G. Ma TUt Out in William low r. a Suffolk suhprh, your correspondent had the p'eaMire of miflinp and ron rtttinf with Mrs.

Georgia Bot 19M who resides on First tre and is yen active depite her S3 eir. Se can ri1 aH sd ref ary to use She is the mother of 12 children, three sat inunoer ot taB, Church at Margarettsville. i LCl ur jir. xier pieasmg tier ind a whom she comes in contact nn, for hei score of friends, ii was born in Siouthampton County, Va. in and was 7 years old when uncnucrcu a Appomaf Courthouse and she as that members running from soMi.

at diflerent She dots' I' ui cy piaymg games, not Chii'est checKers. Her hnM, are reading and sewing. The XJ Aviih IUICIC3L3 ner v. much and has become her fiV: ite Negro weekly newjFa When her hnstand passed aJ 14 years ago they had beea jj pil married for 52 years. 1 One of the truly gay attain; ti.I ious Elks Rest on the Norfolk twJ i ucHiiiy evening irom ju umn Mr.

and' Mrs. Willie Konev weds. Tne sponsors' lot tnis gathenJ of Suffolk smarter set JS young but wioeawaKe Club of which Herman Howell president. The master of ceremo was the genial ITof. Lowell Tunl KrM anl frrni wvi arm I 'scciil circles.

lhe Chum Clund uiicu in nuiung inis a grand gloncui ening. The guests ind, ed and Mrs. Grady Bickr. Mr. and Mrs.

Leroy McCoy, and Mrs. KcBert Mr. Mrs. Curtis Chapman, Mr. and Xl George Bernard, Mr.

and Mrs. fus Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Cb man, Mr. and Mrs.

William Boc Mesdames Eunice Taylor, J. i fierce, uorotny waits of Aew Hi en, Mary James and Ben Watts; Misses Audrey Backus. go Dexteno oi Newark, N. LJ nie riggs, Athelia Joyner, Kicks, Conne Spruill, Dorothy lis, Eula Vaughan, Elbernia Col land, Dorothy Parker, Helen Lee, gie Mze Boone, Alberta Eley, ii. lene Cooper, Catherine Fields, lie M.

Darden, Candis Gaden, Dei Johnson, Haiel Clary, iin tune. Alberta Jordan. Eloise Btrm florence Bullochs, Olga Leon, nice Brown, Francis Perrv, Berivi Butler; Messrs. Willi Moore. iM cy Barnes, Douglas Twitty, Jati Thompson, Clarence Copeland, Lelii Pierce, Samuel Cherry.

Charles ry, Albert Lee, Rudolph Jotoj Thomas Smith, Percy Jenkins. liam Pope, J. Clif ton Rainey, McDonald, Eddie Shelley, Soio Whitfield, Binford Hunter, Da Bulloch, James Howell, Boone, Henderson Lewis, Alexatw Gardner, Landon Godwin. CcluniH White, Oswald Haffeler, Niche Pierce. Wallace Butler, George IH Simone Ccoke.

The Chums members are Misses Jessie Cirtrl Cathryn Chapman, Dellia Boel Juanita Joyner, Mrs. Hortense Gi: ner and Mrs. Carlise Gardner. 0 ficers and members of the Progrer Club are Herman Howell, preside Wella Harrell, vice president; Jar Clarv, secretary Willie Roney, treal urer; Isaiah Taylor, business wM iger; James Richardson, Hatet Coo er, Carter ard, George Reid Johnnie Bellamy. Portsmouth, VaD PORTSMOUTH.

Va Mr. Mrs. Walter Williams sr. of If Glasgow streets had as their weeV rrests their son and daughter in ls Mr. and Mrs.

LeRoy Williams, and their cousin, Mrs. William Wertham, all of New York City. Miss Susie P. Williams of I Glasgow street has recently retw: from North Carolina College in DM ham, N. C.

where she has been tending summer school. Among those attending the TVor Baptist Congress now session Atlanta, are the Revs. Harm Johnson. O. C.

lones S. Scott, S. Heard. C. C.

Somerville, i Jones and p. Parker A trio around the world ti cently sponsored by the Zion lew Lesion of Zion Baptist ChurcS steps were made at the home of president, Mrs. Daisy Viiton. County street, the F. Hms rei dence on Elm avenue, also the Apple Qub at Deep Creek.

Clarence Parsons, ra i singer, and the Rev. J. M. DoajJl of Grove Baptist Church, were sented by Ebenerer Baptist last Friday evening to an apprq tive audience. H.

N. Johs the minister, in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harrii 1011 Effingham street, have as I'm guests for the week.

Mr. and Charles Bond and family of York. Before her marriage she Miss Vivian Smith and formerly sided here with the Charles Hart Of interest to friends and mH of Portsmouth society is the re marriage uniting in the holy (w Miss Lovie Bell Young and Jc Daughlry. The eldest daughter oi W. Young the is a graduate of com High and also attended Yi'll Union University (Norfolk It Mr.

Daughtry it a resident of ton, Va, and is now servirg a in the U. S. Navy. The Jolly Pals Art and Sl Club met Friday night at the Ml of Mrs. Mae Belle McClmtoa next meeting will be at the hew Mrs.

Williams on Pearl street Willie Aivferinn Washirff D. it spending some twe Ins parents, on Dewey street Mesdames Frank Harris ot 1 street and Carrie Blunt of ilt r' mon were the recent guests of Catherine Vaughan pf 7Q Manlej Mr. and Mrs. Starker 274S Glasgow street had housesuesta Mr. aivl Mrs.

Tl Snowden of Aliqjiopa. Pa. Jfr a den forme lived in this city 1 is a srraduate of Nor com Hgh and tormer student ef Lincels yersity. The Rev. R.

J. Brown, here, was installed to serve as ter ef Mornipf Star Biptirt located on Back Rn er Hampton. Sundr. Tuly which continuet through Auf Various churches and tlieir ciw assisting in making tl'is off' nvemoralle one. Much succe new field it the greeting fro i.

Mrs. Bessie P. Harris I3 1 Vernon avenue it home from si sevol st Hampton Iisv The umrr F.jstem Srarof Wef'n tv1 tsrs Jujy 2rth. ii.