r. .. tons gathering. There is no. more maroon - ,To. quote: A. "T??hlte?Wi?km?tmd oa- - .. .-. ~04- .I. I By n. SMITH The street railway company has done a good job of teaching its employees their manifold duties on its one-man oars. One thing only it deaths to have neglected the matter oi opening the rear doors on its cars. In tbepast thirty days I have seen as many as twenty people carried a block beyond their destination because the motorman- paid no attention to the bell trod: the rear end, to the indignation and inconvenience of the passen- gers. Until this condition is remedied, I would suggest to car riders who want exit from the rear to wait until the car almost reaches their corner, then ring- the buzz. long and loud. it annoys ?the motormsn, but it gets the door opened. Street cars are a fruitful source of interesting experienceaf and not all of them are is aggravating and devoid of the milk of human thoughtfulness as the above. Rid- ing downtown the other morning. the car stopped at an intersection and the motorman jumped from a good-sized baby buggyto the, platform. As she stood on .the platform beside her baby,; Every woman that got on or 211' the car paused for a moment to smile at the baby, and it was indeed a rate- lation to see how a glance at the yogater emotionally 'atirr'e?d the hearts .of even the moat song?faced of the women and-brought to NE- surface?the ?tEsugh?tm??smurms men; as they gathered their coats about them and crowded carefully past the little pami'enge'r, exhibited no sign of irritation as they gave more unless shamefaced glance in- to' the buggy. Finally I reached my own corner. and I, too. went carefully past the youngsters oar, satisfying my own _curiosity with a covert look at the infant;' and, lo and behold! instead :of [one baby there were two. staring with wide. the kindlme .mm Elie??rst]; passing also this is a good nor-1d.? Philadelphia,' Pa. awarded the 193?? Negro National Cong-resalhaa begun through its sponsoring com- mittee. Artbm Hn? Fauset, 01110. White: at the 353 men, preparationsior that portem pertinent smaller to unwarranted doubts as to the e?ectiven?ess and enthusiasm of? the Philadelphia con- iingent in plunging immediately into the work of making ready for the next session. And it is but a r?plicaof the?a?tate/ of mind of the Philip Band ph. national .preai- dent, ?W'er? these are serious tinies, and this is a serious busi- ness?make no mistake! Negroes are massing- together with their the marcbw?tlley are-?in no mood to be taunted, with meaningless labels the gathering wrath of, the people abroad in the land.? iCoopera?vea :Mondayg The second meeting on Gon- sumera? Co-operatives will be held 5 5 Hu- Hosmer Branch, Public Library. . 36th Street and 4th Avenue South, oHE'liour only?The mee 15 open (I EVETYOHE 311 will be conducted by C. E. Rocker of the State Department of Edn- . r. - i League Meetings his seat _to heluiitggladz lif'l'. Ego.- - monomers demonstrating ?Minneapolis. Minnesota, literal: 13. 1935 EAPOLIS SPOKES - we I. I a 'll. ?1 51 'l-l - . lb_ Ian-l. -.. "We 1 . - Elmer Anderson Carter, Editor or Opportunity Magazine, who cipal speaker for ?e aonnual meet- ing of the Twin City Urban League will be presented in both Minne- apolis and St. Paul. A public meet? ing will be held 'at Wheat- ley House, Thursday. March 26, at 8 p. The second meeting will be?in St. Paul at 8 p. Friday, March 27each of these meet- ings Mr. Carter will speak on the subject, ?The Challenge of a New Day.? Mr. Carter is a forcible platform speaker and the Twin Ciw Urban League is fortunate in being able to secure him at this time. Choral Group To'Furniah-Muaic Music will beiurnished stench of the above meetings by a chorus of thirty voices under the-direction of Mr. Samuel Harrods Mr. Ber? rod is an accomplished musician and has in a short time developed a_ splendid musical? Those who are interested in this group will have an opportunity to bear than: at their boat at the Minneapolis and St. Raul meetings of the league. There will be no admission to either of the meet- Abouta Popular . Actor and Others - By TeditLewis is the only actor I know who has_tho courage 150" ?1?3 a mixed. oompanr. prunes. .34 company travelled and perfor?'ed in Memphis. Chattanooga. Nash- ville. and other southern cities, in- cluding a jaunt through the State of Tease. There was-never any of the?usual prejudices _or discrimioa- ?oos shown and the play was .re- ceived everywhere on its merits. Tedan'd his company .will short? 1y '?ll a three month's engagement at the Terrace Gardens in the Hotel Morrison. in Chicago, after which ??Hollywood??where a second 131? i turn is that now famous, screen production -"Here Comes theBand.? Real 'Name dore Friedman. His home was in of nine, he?began working in a manta. His stage sateen?mow in its 23d year. began when he four piece orchestra known as Ted Law-ls' Jazz Band. 'Mr. LeWis has always included colored periormers in. his shows. and, in fact, to this day refuses to show without one or more or the trash. in his Charlie Whittier Charlie Whittier has been with Ted Lewis_? 11 years, and their the stage classics. Rumor has it ?tbst??Ted??Lawis?has adoptei Charlie. As usual with rumor this is untrue. It is true, Charlie gets all the consideration comes to the Twin Cities as pria- good trouper. and exceedingly good to. bill- I at the home of the Fold", Dunbar Gibson, 352. By?? St. Paul. Saturday night.- includingan mm ing' on Saturday.-March 21. St. Paul Girl w. Paul?iriends of the Artis famil say she will recover. . Pool: . velooalzv talented performer. and Georgie Brunies, featured. trom- bonist, is a very K'appa ?Aipl'l? Psi 1; i group of young men were nose matting, a most deli?lbbamin past was served. The date of tha? Kappa party wasiiet for March-23. Mr. Gii?ord Hawkins host. to the Kappas at thEll' nert in now attending. the is: West Virginia sage College In Gun Battle Miss Mildred seals, daughter at Mr. and Mrs. Richard Amy's; of Seattle. Washington, and formerly, residents (if-.St. Tan], is reported: to heinahospitalin Seattlein'a serious condition from three bullet wounds in?icted by her hands, at a dance held in that city. Her dancing Farther was out in the fracas according to reports. St. - He is the ?rst colored man in the history of St. Paul to be se- lected as one of the officials of the city league. Since the middle of January, Harpole has held one of the referee positions of that league which extends through the current season. He also placed two teams at the city league in St. Paul '?one senior and one junior. and tour teams in the city basketball league?one being composed en- tirely of white boys in the Gopher league. is -a graduate of?the {University of Minnesota where he :played three seasons of football, a. Working on hisMaster's degree. ?ddling the season of line was Athletic Director, he 'eatab} dished the ?rst fencing gran to be held in Negro. co?e?_ {baa attempted to give the young people of St. Paul the bene?t of ?lth?: fencing knowledge by ?ag a class in fencing for gifl?a ?at ?lls-Hallie Q. To date silicon girls {have taken advantage of this class :and are progressing rapidly in the 2. St. Paul can be plugs to have in its midst a man like-.Harpole ratio is well lmown by city of?cials ?in the ?eld of'pbyaical education. ,uunsng the. ?rst weel?'in reg; a bean Tieed for all the,boys who have been will secure several prominent .mtio?asseaand?orkod with_hi_m_. since he has been at Hallie Q. He Ted Louis? real name is Them ?Shadow Act? has-become one of REMOVED .. PREJU DICE DOWN manage a. e?'oz'hs Mr. ram, tain individuals of in?uence, no- tably, Mr. 0. C. Hall. a swimming hom? for Negro boys has been so: curedattbeY.M.C.A.ioSt. Paul. Their ?rst meet was Baton day, March if, when twelve boys se- lected by Harpole went down for their ?rst time. Hal-pole selected boys who helgelt?were?worthy of enjoying this privilege since con- tinuance of this activity will de- pend on attitude and conduct. The-m mamas ammo. thusiastic are loo?og forward to this Saturday :when they meet again. For twenty veers. citizens and. help from Ted-tha?t any son might ask. His social activities are carefully 'iaetor. and every assistance given to in his chosen profession of the stage. A year ago Charlie?left ?to make his home with _of St. JPaul have been trying to get a class at the "Y'hfor Negro 'boys, but to no avail; consequent? ly. this will go down as a major achievement for one who has been in our community such a short time. losers. Liam: theagluejo. am using; Eonsa._.w.arloas_.witcher; speakers in the athletic world in . 'l ICOMMUNITY WELFARE - The'jSt. Paul Community Club continues its meetings to Pioneer Hall. Rondo Street, on Monday eveL :Aceording to the president 'tbis orgamsa' tion gives an excellen- opportunity to St; Paul citizens. and _es?e'cirally?F itsT some? people to build a society as e?ec? live for the .people?s welfare as has been dene in other communi- ties,- notably in Detroit where drastic' and vital improve- ments in economic and social wel-_ fare have. resulted. A cordial in- vitation is given to any?interested to be present. one Hawkins Gets . Radio Role Over Station the new' program, ?Mrs; Miller?s Boarding House? went on over the air waves from WCCO, Monday, March 9, a Minneapolis girl had one of the roles. =Jl?ss June Hawln'ns, popular member of the.Mill City younger sat, made? her-'radiq debut on a commercial program, in role of ?Sophrouia.? the cooli' at the baring house. The ?Ti?tscn for 'her to sing Negro spirihlals at intervals, as" 'as taking a speaking was Hawkins has appeared on sustaining programs at various local radio stations, but this is the blind abs-has ap- peared on a sponsomd show. The Sponsor of ,?Mrs. Miller?s Babrding House" is General Mills inc. and the program is on ?ve days a week, .MosdaLtbmeah Pride. ?31" 1.2309 12:15 p. In. 1 ',The Senior Girls? Team of Whoa-Hey House better known as?vthe Arrows are to play the Hallie Q. Brown Girls of St- Paul at Wheatley House on 'I?i?e?day, March 17th, 8:00 P. at. The Miiady Club is assisting be his purchased for her a home and provides fully for her support. the Cast' - Blatant dineetor. states that Mr. Whittier is an outstanding show- man, second only to Ted newts. who in his estimation is the greatest. his mother in. Los insoles where ?snm?5hupirorbase-vi cameras-? ?nestor?cthasw?inl?su?eof ?This is only one of the th?? that Mr._H_arpole has accomplished in the athletic World since coming -to-the Prawn as- Athletic response irom'the young peoplefzin St. Paul?both white and colore'd. the Parks and Playgrounds Department. and other: community cation. The meeting will begin at 3:16 p. m. V. Marya Nacho, dancer, is a mar: _with the allair which is followed by a St. Patrick's Dance. The admission to both features is only 25 cents. lamina-lad a game only for adults is 10 cents. Don't miss this feature. It is a real treat and winds up the sea- son of girls' basket ball for 1935. houses. NEXT PROGRAM AT MENDOTA B. a. The next program at the Mendota. W. P. A. Camp will be given Friday, March 20. W. Squire Neal will furnish trans- portation. The program will present Miss Anne Fostet. read- ing, W. P. A. chorus imderHer? rod with Mrs. Edna Randall, ae- companist; Mrs. Mildred Manden' ville, soloist, and the Swanee Quartette. I No Negro-ea are among the employed personnel of any these breweries. Don?t spend your money with ?rms that mom 7 "south tho-selection of then? employees. .Membership-Drivev' ..Crispus Attacks The a; societies will launch its Annual Membership drive at its next regu? lar meeting. 'I?aesday, March 'I'l'tb. . Hallie Brown Community House. Mrs. Mbnjoy Jones, 911 Carroll Avenue, is chairman-of the drive. An individual membership is $1.00, contributing $5.00 or more?aremn??ed to-send. 'thi?ee representa?vm to the asso- The following is th? report of the -February??meeiing.? memberships: Mrs. Virginia. Hedge. .75; Mrs. Hermon cotton. .25; Mrs. Mrs. Bertha Morgan; Mrs. Mable .25; Donations: Majestic Club, $2.00, and The Com? munity Mothersl Club, $2.30. Paid ire?full memberships: Mrs. Susie Luclde. A. W. Frazier, Mrs. Niom Claibom?- {?0511 Crimes-"as F?hle McGavock Lee; Postal liance Women?s Auxiliary: Rev. Charles Keefe, Mrs. Maywea'ther, and Miss Niles Luckie. Some thirty persons gathered at the 6 o'clock dinner at the Wheatley Auxiliary last Tuesday. March 10. interest lay in the reportof the delegates to the recent National Negro Congress. ?uff-W M. Smith, delegate from the and Miss W. Gertrude Brown representing the Wheatley House told inteIestingly of incidents at the Eng?rose and gave many .sideligbts of happen- ings that marked the course of the convention. - Program Betause of the wish to give the speakers as much time as possible the usual entertaining program was limited'to vocal-selections by Mrs. Kathaine Mitchell who sang two numbers. The dinner, furnished 'and served each month by a volunteer {unlimit~ tee, was quite up to its usual stand- ard. Reports read from the an- nual?dinnerware!? sponsors showed satisfactory re? sults ?nancially and outcrtainingly. -mehlrmaroaua Prof. "Earold Benjamin of the University of Minnesota'spoke _on ?Revolutionary Education in Mex? ico? at the Hallie Q. Frown-Forum, Men In Moods-ta: By Young Talent From The men of the Mendota W. P. A. transient camp were entertained by a group of young people from. the Wheatley House last Friday, March 6. Motor To Camp The group, in charge o? Miss 19?. Gertrude Brown, was taken to Mandate in? ?cm by Theodore Woodard; the entertain- ment was directed by Miss Louise Bohanon and Mrs. Blanche M3- son. - Intermediate Players A humorous one act play, ?The was presented?. by the In- . termediate?Players from the ma?a department of the house. They were John' Fowler, Kozell. Brnedlove, Lawrence Brown,? Boyd Yancy, Wellington McCoy, and Arthur Briggs. 1 Music and Dame Mrs. Mason-san- a solo?szImlJer- Marl. ?on Majors, Katherme' ~Quarter- man, and Dorothy Thls? isthe?rstofaseriesaf . mtertainmenta to be given at the .tbe monotony of.life for the men wlfo in the damp. . Kappa Alpha Sorority New O?icen; new o?ioers wereelecbed to at a meeting held at the home "of Miss wormley of Minnapolis, on Saturday evening, March 7. 'r The ?ve sorors to recerve' o?ceo' are: Miss Wilder-ParkEr?ofTChi- cage, Illbiois, Basileus, Miss Wormley, Antl?Bmileus, Miss Nel- lie Dodson of an' espolis, Episto-' ?leus, Miss Emma Lou Coleman of St. Paul, Grammateus, and Mia Helene Hilyer of Minn' eapolis. Dmn' ofj Pledges. ALLIANCE .- The North Star Branch of the Postal Alliance and its Women?s Auxiliary met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Wills, 1004 Iglo- bait Sti-eet, as Paul, last Wednes- ao avenino number attended. After the busi- ness Session and a. bountiful lunch, served by-the hostess, Mrs. Hattie Sherwood, chairman, introduced an peered Mrs. in a. solo number accompanied by Mrs. W. P. Murphy :and W. W. Smith who talked of the National Negro Con- gress. . a TEE THE THING The Theatre Union will present a special performance of ?Till the Day I Die? as a bene?t for the S'cottsboro Defense at Wheatley House, 809 Aldrich Ave- nue North, on Friday evening, considerable acclaim'for their ?ne with prest tidy Germany. 'It is nity tci see this ou?hnding.work. and at the same time help the Scottsboro Defense. Sunday, March 8, at 4 p. m. Other macaw presentation of play, deahng' andada'nceactwaagiva?ibynl 'ons in interesting program -on. which?ap-_ March 20131. Timon Inasmuch?.? people will not miss the opportui-r .