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The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
Good Manners.

Have you never heard the telephone
ring impatiently, insistently, and hur-
ried to it only to hear: 'Is this Mrs.
Browns? No? Wrong number" and
the connection is abruptly broken-no
apology, not the slightest infection Of
voice or turn Of speech to indicate the
speakers polite regret at the incon-
venience she has caused. She feels
that we do not know who she is, and
80 graciousness is unimportant.
This style of conduct is common in
deed. Many people going into a for
eign land or strange town behave rude
", obtrusively, objectonably-as they
would never dream Of doing In any
place where they might be recognized.
Evidently their point Of view Is that
politeness and consideration are de-
sirable, not because they make the
world pleasanter, but because they re-
feet credit upon themselves. For
them the decencies and niceties Of life
are based not upon self respect, but
upon social expediency, and the mo-
ment such expediency seems unneces-
sary they revert to their innate boor-
ishness.
The man who puts his dusty feet
on the plush seat in railway coach
because no one who knows him hap
pens to be there to condemn him and
because he does not care who comes
after him is typical of that attitude
xuhfoh unokoS tho uuhaolo of social and
civic progress move so slowly.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
THE AUTUMN LEAF DANCING
CLASS.

The Masquerade Dance of the Autumn
Leaf Dancing Glass was a brilliant So
cial affair. The costumes were many
and very well selected. The prize win
ners were: 1st prize, Picture, Mrs. Ell.
leen Martin, representing Salome; End
prize, Candelabra, Mrs. Melvin Parker,
as "Topsy;" 1st prize, Shaving Mug,
Mr.. Chas. Mason, as "The Dude;" End
Prize, Smoking Set, Mr.. Peyton as
"Tramp." There were many other
maskers of worthy mention, among
them Mrs. James as Cowgirl, Mrs. Lii
lian Lewis as ga Boy,'' Mrs. Hattie
Salters, Mrs. Sadie Sample, Miss Selma
Newman, Mr.. Geo. Gamble. The judges
were Mrs. Geo. Lucas, Miss Myrtle
Clarkman, Messrs. Ralph Watson and G.
8. Smith. This affair closed the season
until the Easter Entertainment, which
will be held at the Auditorium. Mrs.
Mccullough wishes to announce that
there will be no classes during the
Lenten season.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
What Is What In, Wedding Gowns.


Marjorie is going to be married.
What is she to wear? Does fashion con-
troll her choice? Not in the arbitrary
way 1t was wont to exercise, that Is
certain. But, all the same, there is
vogue, and Marjorie is too womanly to
disregard it.
The Italian renaissance dress Is the
one that Is the most fashionable now.
II makes bride look great lady II
medieval times right richly appareled,
yet with simple dignity that BELTS
her youth.
The sumptuous brocade, patterned in
silver upon white background, or
vice versa, Is magnificent and yet i'm
bued with simplicity. for 1t is folded
like sheath about the supple body
and falls In straight lines to the floor
without an inch Of trimming.
Marjorie Is dark of hair and has a
good color. She is wise. therefore. In
her choice Of gold brocade instead Of
silver and will not be the first bride to
discover the special happiness Of her
decision. One reason apart from the
coloring of her complexion and hair
is that she is to he married on win
ter's day In church lighted by elec-
tricity.
The items from the glasses, make
the news ef the masses. Read the
Twin City Star.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
MATINEE-BAZAAR.

The Ladies Of the City Federation
will give their first Annual Matinee
Bazaar on Thursday, Mar. 9Th. after
noon and evening, at the Masonic Hall,
Gath st. and 5th Ave. 8.
The proceeds Of the Matinee Bazaar
viii be distributed among the several
Clubs for relief Of the worthy poor.
Come and help good cause and have
q good time.
Committee Of Arrangements.
City Federation: Mrs. I. E. Gibbs,
pres, Mrs. MacGlenn, sec. 1.-THE lone
Gibbs Club: Mrs. Ida Sellars, pres,
Mrs. Helen Jackson, sec. "The M. I.
O. Art Club: Mrs. Sadie Sample, pres,
Mrs. Sara Robinson, sec. "The Dorcas
Society,": Mrs. o. Rice, pres, Mrs. Min
ME Wright, sec. 1.-THE Mothers Effort
Club: Mrs. Lulu Cratic, pres, Mrs.
Mamie Sexton, sec., Mrs. Mae Glenn,
honorary pres, are in charge Of this en-
tentainment, and will spare no pains to
make it grand success. Remember
March 9Th.
Everybody Is cordially invited.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
Grand Midwinter Entertainment
Mars Lodge Of Odd Fellows No. 22O2.
Thursday, March 9Th, 1918.
Hiawatha Temple, 9Th and Wabasha st.
McCullough's Orchestra.
Admission 35c

Atty. W. T. Francis of st. Paul has
been selected by Chm. A. H. Under.
down as an auxiliary chairman of the
Sub Committee on Public Comfort for
the Entertainment and accommodation of
Negro visitors to the Inauguration. He
has named as his local committee Messrs.
n. 3. Chapman, ]. H. Dillingham;, Fred
Douglas Parker, Orvie G. Hall, Geo. w.
James, DIR. Waldo Furner, Geo. W. Wills,
j. B. johnson, Rev. H. P. Jones, J. o.
Adams.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
etiquette For the cIubwoman.

Etiquette For the Clubwoman.
Almost every woman nowadays be-
longs to some sort of club, even If 1t
~ only q little circle of friends who
meet once or twice month for bridge
or afternoon tea and mild gossip, says
Mrs. e. B. Clark. From such simple
and informal gatherings the club idea
runs all the way to the large and lux
urious clubs Of rich society women,
with their magnificent buildings, where
every want Is catered to and the fit
tings are often handsomer than at the
most exclusive mems club.
In order to join any kind of club it
is usually necessary to have a friend
who Is q member. Consult this friend
about the requisites for membership,
and If the lists are not already full she
will usually volunteer to propose the
name of the aspirants and will also, If
necessary, secure sponsors to second
the applicants name, or If the list OF
members is complete she will, If her
friend desires, see that her name Is
placed on the waiting list so that 1t
may be voted upon in case vacancies
occur.
As soon as she is notified Of her ad-
mission to a club the newly made men,
ber must at once send to the treasurer
a check for her initiation fee and also
the yearly dues, and 1t Is only courte-
GUS also to write cordial notes of
thanks to the ladies who allowed their
names to be used as sponsors and also
to the friend who engineered the whole
proceeding. The new member should
also read carefully the bylaws Of the
club, together with the rules and regu-
lations, so that she may not unwitting-
ly infringe any Of them.
The club member who wants to be-
come popular, and very few women
are averse to this, would do well to
cultivate what men sometimes call "a
clubbable manner''-that Is, she must
accept courtesies and kindnesses in the
spirit in which they are offered, have
a pleasant word for any member with
whom she comes in contact and, above
all, avoid publicly criticising the club
officers and the members of the execu-
tive committees
II she has any suggestion she wants
to make or real or fancied grievance to
air there are always business meetings
where such things are in order and, If
properly presented, can be voted upon.
And just here a word Of warning for
the too energetic clubwoman, especial
ly If she aspires in time to place on
one Of the committees or even a posi-
tion as an officer. 1t Is not well, par
ticularly in the first year Of her mem
bership. to offer too many suggestions
as to the running Of the club or to
complain of the management, for by
OVERRIDING this she may gain an unen-
viable reputation as grumbler or
what some people call chronic kick
er, and this certainly does not add to
any ones popularity.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

The Board of Directors of Attucks
Home met at the residence of J. II.
charleston Sunday afternoon and elect
ed Atty. W. T. Francis as Counsellor.
Atty. W. R. Morris having resigned.
Jack d liver and Mrs. Birdella Harris
VINO were recently married in Minneapo-
lis are at home to friends at 7ss st. An.
thony Ave. st. Paul.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

The most perfect and economical
method of operating things is of
course with Electrical Energy, the
person is unwise who continues to put
off having Electrical Apparatus or
devices installed.
I can save you money on Bell work,
installations, Fixtures, instruments,
etc. Chas. w. Brown, Electrician,
725 So. Washington Ave. Mic. 1404.-
Adv.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

Why is it that many Of the best class
do not pay for the Twin City Start We
have cut off hundreds Of names for non
payment, yet we publish the notes Of
Socials, Women g Clubs and Church af
fairs. The Star is supported by the mid
die and lowest classes. The Big Negro
gives little aid to Negro newspaper,
but always burdens it g publishers with
a preponderance of publicity upon which
these Parasites live.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

Rev. e. w. GILES conducted Bible
and MissionaryTraining school at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph john
son 526 7th Ave. No., each Friday at
8P. M. All are welcome.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
WANTED.

Reliable. live. honest. hustlins
agents for the Twin CITY Star. You
ca, make . good living with this work
a side line. Agents wanted in NH.
waukee. Chicago. Omaha. Kansas City
Portland Ore. Seattle. Denver, Des
hoines and Sioux City. Write for
terms to The Twin City star. Mime
apolis. MINI.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

We beg that the public will not
send notes over the phone. We must
have your copy to avoid mistakes. II
your matter is not worth writing, 1t is
not worth insertion.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

LINCoLN-DoUaLAs CELEBRATION.
1t is hoped that our churches will
celebrate the anniversary of Abraham
Lincoln, the great emancipation, and
Frederick Douglass, the greatest aboli-
zionist.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
NEGRO PRIEST Is DEAD.

Baltimore, Jan. 30.-The funeral of
Rev. John J. Plantavigne, one Of the
five Negro priests of this country, was
held this morning at st. Francis Xavier
Catholic Church, Of which he was as
sistant pastor.
He was native Of Louisiana. He
was educated at Epiphany Apostolic
College and st. Joseph's Seminary, this
city, and was ordained priest in 1906.
When you have social, or any
gathering worthy of mention, select
some member as press agent, and get
the names, especially the initials of
persons present, and forward it to your
newspaper. Do not wait to depend on
your time or memory. It is necessary
that we get the full names Of those
present to give due credit and avoid
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

Many received the Star, and make
no effort to pay for it-and often
LIE to evade payment. Newspapers
are worth paying for-and 1t is better
to refuse to accept one than to rob it's
publisher.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
BABIES WANTED.

Children's Nursery. Mrs. Joseph John.
son, 526 7th Ave. No., will care for your
children. Special attention given to
Babies. Phone Mic. 2793.-Advertise
ment.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
Our enemies advertise us,
Our friends support us,
Everybody helps us.
SUNDAY FORUM.

The Forum meets the first Sunday
in the month at st. Peters A. M. e.
church and on the third Sunday at
Bethesda Baptist church.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
NEIGHBoRS GAVE HIM CASH.
st. Paul Park Residents Raise Fund 70,
No0rn Tira u;cxi,,.

Negro Fire Victim. a
Residents of st. Paul Park recently
took up cash subscription of $135 for
F. F. Lewis, Negro who lost his
granddaughter, his house and all his pos
sessions in fire last Saturday after
noon.
For two years Lewis has struggled
along on some rented lots at st. Paul
Park, building his house by degrees
and making a living for himself and
family. <
The Lewis family is now living at 13l
East Eighth street.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

The picture of "Dora Dean," a stage
favorite, appeared on the back cover
page of the February Crisis. Miss
Dean is the wife of Mr.. Chas. Johnson
of Minneapolis. They are universally
known as "Johnson and Dean" and are
classed among the highest in the Negro
theatrical profession.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

Mrs. Nettie Cunningham 1873 18th Ave.
So, entertained at dinner Feb. 2. Misses
Carrie and Rebecca Lowe of st. Paul.
They enjoyed most delightful time,
choice music was rendered. Miss Esther
Cunningham was also present and as
sisted the hostess.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
FOR RENT,

Front Room. On car line. Neatly
Furnished and Comfortable, up stairs.
Couple preferred. Mrs. Wheeler TT
9th Ave. No.-Advertisement
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
DO IT NOW.

We beg that those who are Indebt.
ed to 10, send 10 their subscription
by p o. Order.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

We have discontinued the combina-
tion offer "The Star and The Crisis" 1"
Many neglected to take advantage Of
this great opportunity to secure local
publication and the best Negro maya
zine.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
MINNEAPOLIS

But God commendeth His Love to-
ward US In that while we were yet
sinners Christ died for us.-Romans
5:S.
For the wages Of sin is death, but
the gift of God Is eternal life through
Jesus Christ our Lord.-Romans 6:
23.-Selected by e. w. Giles.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

Sergt. J. w. Harper, 1915 4th Ave.
So., is gradually recovering from the re-
cent illness, and is able to receive his
friends who wish to call.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
ST. PAUL
WEST END BRANCH, =. w. q. A.
63S w. Central Ave-, st. Paul.

Gratitude was the subject chosen
by Rev. II. p. Jones, for the address de-
livered at the Vesper Service of the
Branch last Sunday afternoon. The
rooms were crowded, thus giving much
encouragement to the Finance Com
mittee under whose auspices the service
was held. Mrs. Hattie Hall was pleas
ing in solo, and Miss Dolly Waterford,
niece of Prof. Ware, rendered violin
solo, accompanied by the Professor.
Mrs. Grace Booker presided and the
President, Mrs. John Hickman, re-
sponded with TIMELY remarks. On next
Sunday afternoon, Feb. 9th at O'Clock
Miss Elizabeth Yardley, will speak on
Missionary work in China and Japan.
A good musical programme has been
prepared.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

Mrs. j. r. Charleston, 636 University
Ave-, met with painful accident last
Tuesday caused by falling down stairs.
She was confined to her bed several
days.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. w. 8. Wright, 537 7th
Ave. No., are the proud parents Of q
baby girl, born a few weeks ago. They
have planned christening at then
residence on Feb. 10th. Mrs. Wright
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Thornton of this city, and one of our
young matrons.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

COPY MUST REACH US sY
WEDNESDAY,.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

II some Of us would give little
more of time in self Improvement
along educational and literary lines,
instead Of frittering so much time
away in selfish pleasure. it certainly
would be great blessing to the race
and make us much more respected by
the opposite race.-The Weekly Wis
itor.
THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN.
You can get good meal, clean
service, and courteous attention at
the st. Louis Kitchen, 1873 q. Third
st., st. Paul. Mrs. Hinson Is univsr-
sally known for her good. cooking.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
ANNIVERSARY.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. v. Douglass enter
tanned few friends at their beautiful
residence 263S Stevens Ave. on January
9th in honor of their second wedding
anniversary. The evening was spent
playing whist. The prize winers were:
first, Mrs. H. Robinson, second Mrs. J..
Walker, third, Mr.. Ferguson. Delicious
refreshments were served. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson of Duluth;
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferguson, Chicago; Mr..
and Mrs. Cabell, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
p. Burdes, Mesdames: Bell, Sample, Bur-
reli, Walker, Jeffrey, Messrs: Wenn and
Underwood.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

Mr.. Arthur Merchant, now of Chicago,
is visiting his aunt Mrs. ]. H. Johnson,
2704 27h st. So. Mrs. johnson has
been very i'll, but is rapidly recovering.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

Mr.. Claude Wilson of Calgary, Alta,
is spending while in the city, guest
at the Hotel Chase.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Eddings were the
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John w.
Scott, 51O9 France Ave. So., on last
Sunday.
Mr.. Arthur Merchant has been enter
tanned during past week by Mrs. Irene
Salters. Mr.. Merchant is visiting from
Chicago. .. ... ...
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08
THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN.

READ THE sTAR-IT's NEWS.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

The Social and Literary of Pilgrim
Baptist church meet at the home Of
Mrs. Evelyn johnson, in Cathedral
Place.
Quite an enjoyable time was had. The
next meeting on Monday Feb. 10th will
be held at the Y. w. G. A. Rooms. Din
ner will be served at $3.50. Miss Edith
Leonard will appear on the programme.
The first chapter of Booker T. Wash
ington's "Up From Slavery will be
presented by Mrs. E. H. Mcdonald.
READ THE sTAR-IT's NEWS.
The Social and Literary will also
give Prize Masquerade and quilt con-
test on Friday Eve. Feb. 14th, at Pill
grim Baptist Church. Admission 10c
Prizes will be given for the best and
most comical costume. Mrs. w. F. T..
Chandler and Mrs. Maurice Hickman are
contestants for the quilt. Mr.. A. ".
Hall has charge of the Musical and Lit
erary Programme. Come out and com
pete for the prize.
The Ladies of the Household of Mars
Lodge of Odd Fellows will visit Minne-
apolis on Feb. 10th with their Tags for
the Building Fund. Prepare to meet
them.
Mrs. j. E. johnson, 526 st. Anthony
Ave. gave an entertainment for the Odd
Fellows.
The Near New Household of Fred
Douglas Lodge gave a Social Thursday,
Feb. 9th at 45O st. Anthony Ave.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

Mrs. 0. G. Hall arrived home last
week from Muskogee, Okla, where she
accompanied Mrs. Nave, who was visit
ing her. Mrs. Nave is much improved.
Mr.. Claude Goodman has been con-
fined home sick with cold.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

subscribe for the star.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

Mr.. Martin Brown, one Of the younger
social set resides at 2423 Park Ave.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

Mrs. Jas. H. Burkes, 272O End Ave.
So., is recovering from severe cold,
and is able to be out.
Mrs. Laura johnson, the mother Of
Mr.. Joseph johnson is recovering from
bronchitis, but is confined to her home.
Mr.. Frank Peoples returned Wednes-
day from Terlton, Okla, where he at
tended the funeral of his mother. He
stopped on his return at Cleveland,
Okla, and Omaha, Neb., where he owns
real estate.
Mr.. Chas. H. Pollard at Chicago is
running here on the Burlington Dining
Car.
The testimony of Mrs. Mary Mitchell
as witness in the Partee murder trial
was amusing. The shooting occurred
at Chitterling Party, and it was very
laughable to hear her tell "what was
Chitterling Party" however, she told
it, and she can talk some and some more.
Miss Annie j. Austin died at 16O w.
3rd st. on Jan. 30. Her remains were
taken to her home in Hot Springs by
her sister Mrs. Emma j. Ingram who
came after them. Undertaken Lyles ar
ranged the burial.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

Hon. Jas. A. Ross was visitor in th
Twin Cities during this week.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

Chairman A. Fl. Underdown of the
Sub Committee on Public Comfort has
appointed Chas. Sumner Smith as an
auxiliary chairman for the reception
of visitors attending the Inauguration.
Chairman Smith has named as his local
committee, DR.. R. 8. Brown, Atty. B. 8.
Smith, Rev. E. R. Edwards, Harry
Davis, Ralph Watson, Frank Peoples,
DR.. M. w. Judy, John A. Diekerson,
Glover shull, Atty. W. R. Morris, Atty.
w. H. Fl. Franklin, DR.. j. H. Redd.
All persons desiring to 60 to Wash
ington during the Inaugural Period, may
get information as to places to stop,
rates, etc., by writing to the Sub-com-
mittee on Public Comfort, 1916 18th
Street, N. w. Washington, D. G.
The Twin City star., 1913-02-08

Mrs. Geo. Thornton of Chicago, Ill,
is the guest Of Mrs. Henry High of st.
Anthony Ave. this week. She will leave
for her home on Sunday morning.
Mrs. A. G. Lowe has moved to 30S
w. Central Ave.
Mr.. Louis Liverpool Marion st. is en-
joying the very best of health and do
ing nicely with his laundry and express.
Mr.. Liverpool will take trip down to
Virginia, where his people live, during
this year, to visit friends and to see the
progress Of his people.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-12-01
BISHOP GRAY'S FAREWELL

Tampa Tribune. 30Ih: Before one
OF the largest congregations which
has ever assembled in St Andrews
Episcopal church OF this city, Bishop
". c. Gray delivered his farewell
sermon 10 Tampa in a mastery
fashion yesterday. The bishop has
been in charge OF the South Florida
diocese for twenty-one years during
which he has made thousands Of
friends throughout the entire sec
ton. all Of whom will be sorry 10
say farewell. Rev. Gray is now in
his seventy-ninth year and feels that
there is but little which his age Will
allow him to do for his faith while
occupying the exalted position. and
Z, the last state convention he pre-
scented his resignation, which was
acted on favorably only after the
bishop had firmly impressed upon
the delegates his wish TO retire
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-12-01
WISE AND OTHERWISE
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Clipped Without Credit
A poor movement set on foot may
result in a lame excuse.
Be sure you are right before tell
ing the other fellow he is wrong.
Nothing pleases some of us more
than being able to convey bad news
to others.
A friend indeed is one who will
listen to your troubles.
No man succeeds unless he takes
chances; neither does he fail.
More than a watch dog is needed
to keep the wolf from the door.
Some people act as if they had a
corner on the earthly saint business.
All the worlds stage-and some
OF us can't even get chance to look
at the play from the gallery.
Heaven is reached by a staircase
the other place by chute
A woman expectes to get her re-
ward in heaven, but a man wants
his here on earth.
The man who follows his incina-
ton never gets very far from the
bottom of the ladder.
1t is easier to borrow SO worth
Of trouble than it is to negotiate a
loan OF 10 cents in cash.
Many a man is so impolite that he
won't bow to the inevitable.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-12-01

After few days visit with her
sister, Mrs. r. c. Muncaster, Miss
Ramona Kay left for her home in
Jacksonville yesterday. Saturday
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Muncaster en-
tertained a few friends very infOr
mally in compliment 10 their sister.
Dancing was enjoyed for two hours
and before the evening was conclud
ed the hostess served a delicious
salad course with hot tea.
Mr.. W. E. Clark, president OF the
H. B. Masters Co., who has been on
a fortnight business visit here, left
today for his home in Mt. Vernon,
y. Y
The ladies Of the Presbyterian
church who managed so skillfully
the serving Of lunches and dinners
on the fair grounds four days last
week, met this afternoon at their
church to ascertain the financial re-
suit of their labors. They took in
approximately 1915 and cleared
about $3.50.
Miss Halle Ley and her nephew,
Master Tom Alexendar, returned to
Tampa yesterday after spending
Thanksgiving with the formers par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. ]. B. Ley.
DR.. H. F. Watt and family are
moving today from the Duval cot
tage on Oklawaha into the upper
apartment of the Bell flats on Fort
King.
Miss Ethel Haycraft, ~ho is teach
ing music at Brenau College, Gaines
Vile, Ga, will return home for the
Christmas holidays in three weeks
and will have as her guest Miss
Ethel Beasley of Atlanta.
Mrs. Jessie Haycraft had as her
guests for Thanksgiving Mrs. Wal
lace Kelsey and little daughter pf
Jacksonville and Mrs. G.. W. Sing e-
ton of Inverness. \