Evening star., 1902-02-15
is very wise one, and 1 wish that the Gus
tom might be adopted by our people in all

is very wise one, and l wish that the GUS
tom might be adopted by our people in all
parts Of the country. A close study of his
life and teachings would prove a source of
help and inspiration. Only recently l have
been reviewing his life, for the purpose OF
informing myself more accurately upon his
teachings in certain respects. and l am as
surprised now, as l have been in the past.
to see how clearly he saw into the needs of
our people.
His were the words of prophet and a
statesman
Continuing the letter calls on the colored
race to educate themselves.
The entrance of Master Fred Pelham, at
tired as Cupid. caused no little amusement.
He carried valentines for all present.
Speeches were made by members Of tho
club after which supper was served.
The officers of the club are: L. NJ. Her
shaw. president; r. w. Thompson, first vice
president; j. H. Paynter second vice presi-
dent: Robert Pelham jr., corresponding
urer.
In the Public Schools.
In pursuance Of the custom established
six years ago, Douglass Day" was OBJ
served yesterday in all OF the colored
schools of the District of Columbia. AT
the NJ Street High School five hundred
young people and scores Of visitors COM
memorated the life and public services OF
y.
principal. had arranged the program Old
Glory. pictures of the great negro orator
and leader and quotations from his public
utterances and writings adorned the walls
OF the assembly hall. The pupils recited
numerous excerpts from the writings OF
Douglass bearing upon negro elevation and
character and sang patriotic songs.
Among the visitors were Mrs. Bette G.
Francis, member of the board of educa-
ton; Miss Susan B. Anthony, the life
long friend of Frederick Douglass: Miss
Goldstein, from Australia; John G.. Dancy
recorder of deeds for the District Of CO.
lumbia; Mrs. Frederick Douglass and Mr..
Joseph Douglass. widow and grandson OF
the deceased.
Miss Anthony related many stories about
Mr.. Douglass career. from which she drew
lessons for the stimulation Of the young
people who were present. Mr.. Dancy, the
principal speaker Of the occasion, related
the story of the struggles and triumphs OF
the great champion Of the negro race.
Mr.. Joseph Douglass rendered two solos
upon the violin and Prof. Layton conducted
the singing Of Mrs. Howes Battle Hymn
OF the Republic"
There was an interesting and appropriate
program Of exercises at the Summer school,
under the direction of Miss e. M. Gibbs
principal Of the school.
Manual Training School.
Manual Training School No. Of the
colored public schools held services yester-
day In observance OF Douglass day. the
program being in tribute to the late Fred
erick Douglass. a noted colored leader. The
exercises consisted Of march, Manual Train.
ing School Orchestra; hymn. "Jesus. Ny
Savior, to Bethlehem Came" school: solo.
Mr.. ]. T. Layton: reading. "Ode to Doug
lass" Mr.. w. A. Joiner; Sweet and Low
Manual Traing School Glee Club, Mr.. Ford
Dabney. conductor; address. Miss A. v.
TIT, 1t, I'M FrL
school: march. Manual Training School Or
chestra.
w. b. Evans. principal Of the school. was
present. and r. w. Thompson officiated as
presiding officer.