The Washington herald., 1915-08-28

! business establishments conducted by
cofored people.
"Of course there are numerous press
ing and cleaning places run by colored
men and women. but their number does
not seem to lessen their prosperity as the
people of Washington are particular. you
know. in respect to keeping their clothes
neatly pressed. Generally speaking. would
say that nearly every line Of business
in which white people engage has
its representative negro establishment.
The colored men engaged in industrial
work, in educational work, and in all
lines Of business. as well as the profess
sional men. are making creditable rec
ords for themselves and their race in
Washington and even greater progress
will come with the future years"
Many Churches and schools.
Yes. the colored people are provided
with numerous churches and schools.
1 believe the colored school system in
this city is the best in the world. The
District is now constructing a high
school solely for colored students which
will surpass anything of the kind in the
country. The Howard University has a
reputa ton from coast to coast as a
is doing a great work in the advance
ment of the race.
There are nearly 100 churches-to be
exact, 1 believe the number is S6-of
which 81 are devoted to the Baptist de-
nomination and the others are of the
Episcopal, Methodist. and Presbyterian
denominations. The pulpits of these
churches are filled by preacher of edu-
cation and ability, some of whom are
known as among the most eloquent d.
vines in the country. Thirty or forty
thousand people form the combined menu
bership Of these churches and 1t
is greatly to the credit of the race that
the majority of them regularly attend
the Sunday school and the church serv-
ices every Sunday. The morals OF the
sure that everyone will agree that we
are. as a rule, an exceptionally law-abid-
ing people"
Among the talented preachers
may mention DR.. Walter H Brooks,
DR.. N. w. D. Norman, DR.. B. w.
Rivers. DR.. A. Powell. DR.. Alexander
Carroll. DR.. w. c. Brown. DR.. A. C.
Garner. DR.. Francis j. Grimke, DIR.
Daniel P. Seaton, DR.. c. H Stepteau,
and others.
Three Theaters and Two Parks.
"Of course, We have our social side of
life and our amusement places" contin-
ued Mr.. Lewis. There are three thea
tiers devoted to moving picture shows
that are controlled by colored people,
two of which are owned by them These
theaters are the Howard. the Hiawatha
and the Dudley. They provide clean
features and give the best
film plays in the market. The Howard
provides comedy and dramatic
productions during the winter months
attended.
1.-TWO parks in Anacostia-Green Willow
Park and Eureka Park-are popular out
of-door recreation places for colored peo-
pie. and they are thronged every evening
during the summer months.
las for colored society in Washington,
don't suppose it can be equaled for re-
finement among the colored race in any
city Of the land. Personally. am afraid
many of our young men and women
spend too much time and money in social
pleasures. which leads to extravaganza
in dress and style of living not entirely
to individual prosperity, but.
Of course, We must have our social life,
and it is we'll that our Washington col
Tor being heightened"
In closing the interview The Herald
man said:
so this is the first time you were ever
Yes, the first time-it is a new expert !
ence for me-" replied Mr.. Lewis.
How do you like it,"
Mr.. Lewis smiled and said: well. it
wasn't quite as painful an operation as
thought it would be-
Delivers a Speech in Boston.
On his vacation Mr.. Lewis visited Bos- |
on, Providence and Newport. In Boston
he attended the convention Of the Negro |