The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-03-19

| OF brighter Era to this race will be hailed
with welcome and delight.
| Two hundred and fifty years rolled back
into eternity, burdened with the prayers and
petitions of trodden-down race, are not to
| be made light of and they will eventually
be answered, and as evidence of that fact.
We now begin to see Ethiopia stretching
| forth her hand and clamoring for recogni.
tion. The 'fates' have decreed that her
voice must be heard in the councils of the
Nation, and Notwithstanding the prejudice
that exists toward them as race, they must
be triumphant. But in considering this
matter of "race prejudice" we imagine we
see, on careful examination, a far greater and
deeper meaning than that expressed upon
its face. While in the general acceptation
of the term, we construe it as meaning a
a conflict between the races. We are, as
people, too swift to forget that certain pre-
judice exists among us, that prevents in
great measure our success, we condemn
others for what we are ourselves guilty of.
1t is evident that division of sympathy in
the races, composing Nation, works dis.
astrously to the advancement of that Nation
as great people, so when applied to an in
dividual race division in its ranks weakens
its power. This weakness is caused by the
the race. When we, as q people, begin to
realize, as we should, that upon each indi-
vidual effort depends the future of our race,
and that by this means only the race, if
elevated at ALL must be done, then will we
have arrived at that point where we will Law
aside our own personal, selfish motives, and
strive to encourage all efforts of that kind,
knowing that as each victory is gained, in
dividually, the way is made passable for
more complete victory generally. Isnor-
ance and superstition has characterized and
influenced our actions in great measure
all things considered. Mental energy is
the hope of the race, and if this is not en-
couraged our chances for respectful recog-
ton are slim. But if encouraged, trace
prejudice" must vanish, as darkness before
the light, and a respectful recognition will
follow.
Reporter Rud(d) of the sunday new(s),
Had a long tailed o navy blue,
He idolized it to fault, twas feared,
But one Saturday night the tail disappeared
Speculation was rite to where twas gone,
Dan Hun(ster)ed it up. but Twas not found.
council was held by Smith, vriau and walker,
Who engaged the services of Mosby the talker
To sift the evidence which seemed to show
Though Dan, fegned ignorance, he did know,
That the tail of his coat went with Leavitts show.
Mrs. Emma Todd an old and respected
member ofthe Second Baptist Church de-
parted this life, Saturday, March IL, and
was buried from that church Monday, 18th,
2p. m. A host of friends assembled to pay
the last, sad respects to the deceased.
Bishop Henderson, the we'll known ton
sorial artist, has removed to the room for
merly occupied by j. w. Burrell. He is
now prepared to give more satisfaction to
those who patronize him, and invites any
and all to give him a CALL
Harry, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs
Danl Fry, is lying very sick at their home
on Chestnut avenue.
Cleveland, Ohio, Items.
The entertainment given the on 10th BY the
A. NJ. E. Sunday School was quite success.
Whether financial success or not. do not
know but it surely ought to be, as there
was good attendance.
There are several quite prominent young
men of our city who had better "come off,"
The readers will have to excuse the slang.
but will simply say that Church entertain
ments do not let out at and 4 O'Clock in
the morning. A hint to the wise is suffici-
ent.
The Excelsior Brass Band gives a vocal,
instrumental and dramatic concert on the
18th of April. in Turn Hall, op Ohio street.
1t is unnecessary for me to tell you of the
kind it gives. Their past success speaks for
themselves.
1t may be well for the public to know
that the Excelsior Band receives no more
honorary members, as those formerly b. m.
Of this band have been compelled to become
full members, J. e. take stock
The programme which the Mutual Elite
Club was to present last Wednes-
day evening, was quite long and ought to
have been good.
There are quite q number of entertain
ments, concerts and sociables to come off on
or near the first of April. Watch for the
Excelsior's concert.
Mr.. r. &. Jones at his store, corner New
ton and Garden streets, will supply you
with a Leader if you call for it.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. Frank who recently returned from
Chicago very sick with rheumatism is on
the mend.
Mr.. Beidleman of Blair street is doing
likewise, mending.
Mrs. Sarah Campbell of Newton street is
getting better. The rheumatism is gen.
eral complaint.
Mrs. j. Cisco of Garden street, entertained
number of her friends last Friday even
ing, at her residence.
Next issue of the Leader will contain, in
all probability, an account of the social hop
which was to have been given at Mr.. Har-
vey Jackson's, on Sterling avenue.
Slim Sarahl All the rage.
A certain lady says, B. B. P. takes the
(cook)ie.
The rewly elected officers of the Excel
sior band took charge of the several duties
at the last meeting.
Mrs. Jessie Roberts of Scoville avenue,
was still quite sick when last heard from.
Mr. Buckner Simmons of Newton street,
was also very sick when heard from.
Look out for the ExcelsiOr's concert on
the 18th of April
The Red Cross Commandery's parlor en-.
tertanment on the 28th.
Join the Central Musical Association.
Miss Cornelia Simmons and Mrs. Laura
Campbell have been visiting at Mantua.
The Mutual Elite Club, j. M. Bush musi-
cal director, gave concert last Wednesday
at Turn Hall.
Professor Justin Holland, whosome time ago
left here for New Orleans, was expected back
here by Professor A. j. Way. the guitarist,
to take his place, as he Prof. Way) is goiag
to take trip for his health. Professor Hol
land We ali remember as being a splendid
musician. He composed and arranged
music for S. Brainard & Sons, of this city,
many years, also for John Church & Co, OF