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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-30
The Costumes Worn by Many Of the Ladies who
Came From Ten Different States to attend
This Affair Could not be Surpassed
in Beauty or Elegance in New
York City or Chicago
GRANDEST EVENT OF THE YEAR
25OO0 worth of Diamonds alone in Evidence at this Affair
which will Long be Remembered as the Greatest
Society Demonstration Afro Americans of the
West Have Ever Given.

The culture wealth and beauty of
the race was represented in the magni-
ficent gathering at Armory Hall, Four
teenth and Michigan avenue last We'd
nesday night, December 27, in honor
of the eighth annual reception and
.party of the famous Ivanhoe club com
posed of the successful and represen-
tative business and professional men
of greater Kansas City.
Under the supervision of Prof. Joe
E. Herriford, Sr., the spacious audi
torium had been handsomely and ar
tistically decorated with a color
scheme and lavishness that had never
been attempted on such scale in
this city before. The orchestra was
almost completely hidden in a bower
of palms, plants and cut flowers in
geniously arranged into a beautiful
landscape from whence issued en-
trancing and enlivening music and all
over the hall were great baskets of
carnations, cut flowers and American
beauty roses which mutely demonstrate
ed that expense had not been con-
sidered in working out this beautiful
scheme of decoration. This club has
as it's president, Hon. l.. A. Knox, at
torney at law, who is serving his Sec
ond term. Secretary is Mr.. Geo. X.
Williams, registrar of Western Uni
versity treasurer Mr.. L. c. Stewart,
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-30
PRICE, sc.

Mr. Johnson, too, has had an inter-
esting career in the public service.
In 1906 he was appointed United
States Consul at Puerto Cabello,
Venezuela, being transferred as Con-
sui to Corinto, Nicaragua, in 1909, and
to the Azores in 1912. While at Co
rinto, he looked after the interests of
his country during the stormy days of
the revolution which resulted in the
downfall of zelaya and the abortive
revolution against Diaz.
His knowledge of Spanish has been
put to use in the translation of many
Spanish plays. He was the translator
for the English libretto of "Goyescas,"
the Spanish grand opera produced at
the Metropolitan Opera in 1915; and
Mr.. Johnson also has several transla-
tions from the French to his credit.
But it is as an American author that
he is best known. His poems have
appeared in the Century, the Indepen-
dent, the Crisis and other magazines,
and his novel, "The Autobiography of
an Ex-Colored Man" is one of the
most powerful stories ever woven
about the theme of race relations.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-30

the well known member of the firm
of Stewart & Smith, real estate agents;
chairman of the committee ON music
and decorations, Prof. Joe E. Herri-
ford, ST.. principal of the Lincoln
school; chairman of the committee
on refreshments. is Kansas City's
famous and popular caterer. MIR. w.
Frederick Fairfax.
Prof. A. NJ. Wilson had charge of
door and invitations. Editor Crews
and wife were present as the special
guests Of the club, and the Madam car
ried beautiful boquet of American
beauty roses presented by the officers
of the organization. Among the
many beautiful costumes that attract
ed special attention were those OF
Mrs. j. Edward Perry. Mrs. Slater
Logan, of Columbia, Mo-; Mrs. C. H.
Galloway. Mrs. w. c. Hueston. Mrs.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-30

Kansas, wore beautiful gown of red
silk and carried a bouquet of roses.
Mrs. Arthur Pullam wore a gown of
blue satin with over lace flounces and
diamonds.
Mrs. w. c. Hueston wore a gown of
Duchess satin with gold net trim
ming and gold slippers to match Dia-
monds.
Mrs. Percy Glass wore blue char
meuse and silver with net overskirt
and silver slippers.
Mrs. T. C. Chapman wore silk
grendine over Nile green tatffeta
trimmed with silver lace and wore
beaded slippers to match and diamond
necklace.
Miss Brownlee E. Baird wore white
show lace with pearls of pink satin
embroidered in gold.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-30

of brocaded pink charmeuse embroid-
cred in gold. She wore pink hat to
match.
Miss Margaret tGoines wore blue
and white striped taffeta with an over
skirt of net flounces with satin slip
pers and diamonds.
Mrs. w. E. Griffen wore white satin
with gold tunic with rose trimmings
and diamonds.
Mrs. T. A. Fletcher wore satin and
charmeuse and irridescent trimming.
The train to her gown was IL yards
long Her slippers matched the gown.
Mrs. L. C. Stewart wore a gown of
flesh color and silver trimmings.
Diamonds were her ornaments.
Miss Sue Hutchins wore a gown of
cream silk with gold trimmings and
gold slippers.
Mrs. P. NJ. Belle, of Wichita, Kansas,
wore georgette crepe and chantilly
lace with pearls and white satin slip
pers.
Miss Neosho Venerable wore pink
embroidered net with lace trimmings
Mrs. A. r. Eagleson wore blue silk
trimmed in imported lace and dia-
monds.
Miss Effie Permission wore white
organdie with silk trimming and
pearls.
Miss Margaret Idelett wore pink
taffeta lace gown and silver trimmings
with diamonds.
Mrs. Champ Harris, of Oklahoma
City, Okla, wore shadow lace gown
over georgette crepe and diamonds.
Miss Mamie Elliott, of Emporia
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-30

Mr.. Johnson is a member Of the
American Society of Authors and
Composers; of the Civic Club, New
York, and is vice-president of the New
York Branch of the National Associ-
alton for the Advancement of Colored
People. Recently he has been on
six weeks mission throughout the
South, representing the National
League on Urban Conditions Among
Negroes, in an endeavor to persuade
the editors of the leading white news
papers to take an enlightened attitude
toward the exodus of Negro labor at
present going on. Everywhere he was
received with the greatest courtesy
and consideration, and much good is
expected to result from his presenta-
ton of the Negro case.
Mr. Johnson's great abilities as
writer, speaker and politician Wal
henceforth be devoted to organize the
millions of Negroes in America ami
spreading the doctrine of an uncoM-
promising demand for their full rights
as American citizens until the pm
gram of simple social justice FIR
which the N. A. A. c. p stands is
realized.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-30
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.

The pastor preached powerful SER
mon last Sunday morning. The B. Y.
P. U. and Sunday school are progress
ing nicely. In the evening Rev. Viii
liams of Chicago, Ills, preached fine
sermon to an interested congregation.
At the midnight services the pastor
preached grand sermon. There were
five additions. Watch meeting will be
held next Sunday night. All members
and friends are asked to worship with
us. Monday night, January 1, win be
the regular annual business meeting
OF the church. Every member is urged
70 be present The floating indebted
ness Of the church is being greatly d.
ninished. And the new pipe organ
fund is growing rapidly.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-30

Miss Myrtle Johnson of st. Joseph. Mo.
Miss Ethel Bergman
Miss Valley Anderson
Miss Rosa Barbee
Miss Hattie Myers. of Cherokee Eas
Miss Esta Clark
Miss Mayme Webster
Miss Alberta Wells
MISS Marie ldelette, of Tulsa, Okla.
Miss Minnie Jackson
Miss George Coleman
Miss Esta Galloway
Miss Louise Bruce of Ann Arbor Mich
Miss Mozelle Joseph
Miss Alberta Collins
Miss Blanche Deboe of ST Joe Mo
Miss Josephine Pinyon
Miss Etheline Wilson
Miss Josephine Martin
Miss Cora b. Ramey
Miss Inez Armstead
Miss Emma Johnson
Miss Florence Ross
Miss Amelia Hutchins
Miss Edna Schweich, of Columbia Mo
Miss Ruby Locke
Miss Marguerite Boyd of Blind Boone
Concert Co.
Mrs. Thomas Elliott
Mrs. Florence Ross
Mrs. r. C. Hayden
Mrs E e Pendleton of East Orange
New York.
Mrs. Champ Harris of Oklahoma CITY.
Mrs. Perry Bell of Wichita, Kas,
Mrs. 7. b. Watkins
Mr.. James Elliott
Mr.. Thomas Welch
Mr.. Forest Anderson
Mr.. Homer Elbon
Mr.. r. Hodge
Mr.. II. Webster
Mr.. X. Douglas
Mr.. Harvey Robinson
Mr.. w. b. Bruce
Mr.. Frank Davis
Mr.. Albert Kemp
DR.. Paul Crosthwait
Mr.. ]. L. Crisp
Mr. Jas. G.: Ashcraft
Dr. c. A. Murry Kane
Dr. II. S. Lee
Mr.. l.. w. Roy
Mr.. L. C. Smith
DIR. s. r. Thompson
Mr.. Lawrence Walton
Mr., Geo. Yarnell
Mr.. l. f, Bradley, Jr.
Mr.. c. II. Countee
Mr.. II. S. Gritton
Mr. w. w. Goodwin
Mr.. Fred Green
DR. w. L. Hayden
Prof r. G. Jackson
Mr., p. NJ. Jacobs
Mr., p. c. James
DR.. Il. A. Walker
DIR. l.. r. Petty
Mr.. ]. o. Gilmore
Prof. G. N. Grisham
Mr.. Jas. A Baker
Mr., E. NJ Watson
Mr.. Jas. e. Miller
Mr.. Shannon Drumm
Mr.. d. w. Schweich
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-30
A DISTINGUISHED WRITER is
HONORED.
James Weldon johnson Chosen Field
Secretary for N. A. A. c. P.-New
Strength for the National
Association.
Released for publication upon receipt
of Roy Nash, Secretary.l

New York, Dec. 1S.-The National
Association for the Advancement of
Colored People. at the December
meeting of the Board of Directors, ap-
pointed Mr.. James Weldon Johnson
to the new created position of Field
Secretary. Mr.. Johnson is well known
throughout America as an author of
distinction, and as prize winner in
the recent contest of the Philadelphia
Ledger for editorials on why Hughes
Should Be Elected" His appointment
indicates that a consolidation of
forces is being effected amongst col
ored Americans at the present time,
and that the substantial unanimity
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-30

of opinion expressed by the leaders of
all schools of though represented last
summer at the Armenia Conference is
working out in the direction of a more
united front to the common enemies
of the race.
James Weldon Johnson was born in
Jacksonville, Fla, June II, 1871,
where he was educated in the public
schools. In 1894 he graduated from
Atlanta University with the degree
of A. B., and he received his masters
degree at the same university in 1904
His southern birth and southern train
ing will make it possible for him to
work and organize in the South as no
northern man could. Mr.. Johnson also
spent three years in graduate work at
Columbia University, in the City of
New York, and for several years was
principal of the colored high school
at Jacksonville. He was admitted, to
the Florida bar in 1897 and practiced
law in Jacksonville until 1901, when
he removed to New York to collabor-
ate with his brother, j. Rosamond
Johnson, in writing for the light opera
stage. He married Grace E. Nail of
New York in 1910.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-30

w. E. Griffin, Mrs. NJ. n. Young, Miss
Margaret Boyd, Miss Ruth Bradley,
Mrs. ], H. Clayborne, Miss Ann Cros-
thwait, Miss Beulah Douglass, Mrs.
Jeane McCampbell, Mrs. ]. A. Jones,
and Miss Sue Hutchins.
One of the delightful incidents of
the evening was the arrival of DIR. and
Mrs. T. A. Fletcher who had just been
married at high noon and with their
briday party arrived at the hall at
11:30. AS they came in the door the
orchestra switched from a two step
to the familiar tune of Here comes
the bride" and they were greeted with
much hand clapping and many congrat-
ulations. Mrs. Fletcher looked ex-
ceedingly charming in her magnificent
costumes as well as did her bridesmaid
Miss Ann Crosthwait and Mrs. C. H.
honor
Dancing was INDUCED in until an
early hour and all left for their homes
unanimously agreeing that this was
th0 81 iooIoSI SNohI iAahSoS Slty ooCiSIJ
has ever known.
Much credit is due President Knox,
Prof Joe E. Herriford, Sr., and their
splendid corps of assistants for the
transcendent beauty and scheme of
decoration as we'll as the magnificent
success Of the party.
The gentlemen, with but two excep-
tions, were dressed costume de riguer
and were really handsome bunch of
men.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-30
A CORRECTION.

In the Tag Day totals Mrs. Julia
Morrison was given credit for 81 cents
instead of 1857. Also Mrs. C. H.
Smith was the third highest in indi-
vidual collections, having a total of
$24.SS instead of Mrs. G. A. Page, as
quoted in last weeks issue of this
paper.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-30
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

We want all our Subscribers
to be square with our books be.
fore the New Year, so YOU can
take advantage of our Special
Rate Offer for 1917. Won't you
please make an effort and pay
up2 Our Phone is Bell 999 East,
Out of town subscribers can
send Post Office Orders.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-30
A Prosperous : Happy New Year to A

Mr.. and Mrs Martin II. Young
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Randall
Prof. and Mrs. T. II. Reynolds
DIR. and Mrs. F. r.. Richardson
Mr. and Mrs. Merriam Smith
Mr. and Mrs. J.. j. Allen
DIR. and Mrs. 7. c. Chapman
Prof. and Mrs. John A. Hodge
Mr. and Mrs. w. c. Hueston
DIR. and Mrs. T. A. Jones
DR.. and Mrs. ]. e. Perry
DR.. and Mrs. T. A. Fletcher
Mr. and Mrs. II. S. Parker, Blue Springs
Mo.
Miss Morse
Miss Esther Clark
Miss Mabe Vaughn
Miss Pauline Vaughn
Miss Martha Rollins
Miss Sadie Buster
Miss Neosha Venerable
Miss Gladys Trent
Miss Naomi White
Miss Anna Crosthwait
Miss Maude Turner
Miss Mary Clifford
Miss Gaynell Johnson
Miss Mayme Elliott, of Emporia, Kas.
Miss Truessie. Smothers
Miss Lealtad of st. Paul, MINI.
Miss Mable Wilson
Miss Mary Thomas
Miss Edna Lee of st. Joseph, Mo.
Miss Clara Carter
Miss Florence Ross
Miss Essie Lewis
Miss Beatrice Martin
Miss Ellen Blue
Miss Inez Armstead
Miss Desdemonia West
Miss Edna Schmeich, of Columbia, Mo-
Miss Katherine Davis of Raleigh, South
Carolina.
Miss Blanche Patterson of Lawrence, Kas
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-01-19

.chools has been a member of the
faculty either as teacher or supernum-
erary. las also acted for two years as
city Librarian and Tor number Of
years has contributed 10 the columns
OF The News.
Five years ago Mss OConOr suf-
fering from a physical breakdown, was
forced TO ask for leave of absence
been able to engage in any work
whose hours were long and tiresome.
With an excellent English educa-
ion and a talent ior rnyming, Miss
)'Conur 10 pass away the weary hours
OF idleness. turned hei attention to
scrse writing Her first poem, "Oc.
obcr Eve" which was written at
;wampscott. Mass and published in
New York periodical, brought her
he following note of appreciation
rom the Castalian club, a famous lit
rary organization Of Buffalo. ~ Y:
The Castalian club of Buffalo. y. Y,
Iad the privilege of hearing read on
Feb. 20 Annie O'Conor's poem, "Octo-
Der Eve" and beg to express their APP
,reciation Of this beautiful poem. and
heir pleasure in hearing it. Julia Dit
20 Young secretary"
The note was signed by committee
# four other members of the club,
themselves writers The letter con
aimed copy of the poem, which had
been copied by Buffalo paper.
Miss O'Conor has since published a
lumber OF short poems and has com.
joscd a great many long ones. Owing
O the fact that she is suffering from a
weakness of the eyes brought on by
strain her work has been necessarily
slow. II is hoped. however. that she
may NJ some future time bring out in
book form the poems which have met
with such instant recognition from the
literary world.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-01-19
MISS RUTHERFORD TO
SPEAK HERE FRIDAY.

Miss Mildred Lewis rutherford Of
Athens. who is known throughout the
country as an authority on our nation
al history. has accepted an invitation
extended by the Brunswick chapter.
d. A. r.. 10 deliver one OF her famous
lectures on Southern Achievement
From National Viewpoint" The lee
ture will be given in the parlors of the
Ogletlorpa hotel Friday afternoon at
800. The public is cordially invited
and admission is free
Miss Rutherford is so well known
i'm the south that she needs no intro
duction 10 a Brunswick audience. AS
dean Of the Mildred Rutherford His
torical circle. she is doing great
work. and is doing wonders in helping
to set the true history Of the south
straight
IT is hoped and expected that a large
audience will gree; MSS Rutherford
Friday afternoon. The gentlemen as
wei as the ladies are invited. There
will be an informal reception after the
lecture.
Miss Julia Gould of St. Simon is in
the city for few days
Mrs J. u. Abrams is slightly i'll with
la grippe at her home on Union street.
Mr. and Mrs. J. +. Young will re
move TO their home on Lee street to-
day.
Mrs. George Walker and Miss Doro-
thy Walker will return to their home
lin Tampa today.
Tonight there will be an interesting
game of basket ball between the town
team and teachers.
Lionel Barrymore and Irene Howley
viii co-sCar in the Metro Wonderplay
at the Pastime today entitled "A Vel
low Streak"
The many friends of Miss Gertrude
Lancaster will regret to learn that she
is i'll with la grippe at her home at
the cypress mills.
The social event of the week will
be the wedding this afternoon of Miss
Margaret Gale and Mr.. Jesse Gibson
which will take place at the First Bap
list church at $3.50 O'Clock
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-01-19
Happy Old Ace.

When old age carries with il hosts
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-01-19
WORKED IN rae HAY FIELD.

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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-01-19
OUR YESTERDAYS.

] sometimes think the Yesterdays are
faircr. sweeter far
''han any days that are to be or any
days that are.
As distance lends enchantment to the
far horizon line
$50 time lis e'amor weaves about the
day, Of aud lang syne
The friends of youth seem dearer than
the friends We know today.
The world was brighter. lighter in The
years of faraway;
The blossoms in the orchard trees a
subtlcr fragrance blew.
And al the roses seemed to wear q
rarcr fairer hue
And. oh the joys Of yesterday are
deeper grown with time
our ancient woes are sweelened olden
sorrows made sublime;
And all the dreams that seemed t.
die. the things that could not he.
The prayers of life unanswered still
live on in memory.
Today may bring us happiness, to-
morrow lure us on
But something ever turns our hearts
TO other DAYS long gone;
And blessed Is the life which sees
through recollection haze
The tenderness and sweetness of its
hallowed yesterday
Bcnrta al
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-01-19

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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-01-19
POEM TOMORROW" WRITTEN
EN MISS O,CONNOR.

The poem, Tomorrow, which ap
pearcd in The News Tuesday moring
copied from northern periodical. is
from the pen OF Miss Annie O'Connor
OF this city.
Miss O'Connor, who, since the year
OF her graduation from the public
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-04
America Must Waive Demand 0sayOwaI Of Lusitania
Sinking, Or Submit To Arbh by The Hague Tri
bunaI, So Berlin Correspondent Asserts-Cerman PeO
pie Oppose Concessions Ambassador Won BernstOrf
Surprised AT New Turn Negotiations Have Taken
State Officials Not Optimistic
By Carl w. Alderman


Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Berlin, Feb 4-Unless America valves her demand
for dsavowa of the Lusitana torpedong agrees to
submit the case to The Hague for arbitration, an
amicabe adjustment thereof is impossible in the unan
imous view today of officials and newspapers.
The Loka Anzeiger one of the most influential papers
here, declared that Germany has done her utmost to
prove her friendship for the United States and that she
cannot admit that the sinking of the big liner vo
lation of international law.
Though a semi-officia announcement few days since
said that instructions had been forwarded to Ambassador
Won Bernstor at Washington which gave reasonable as
surance for positive understanding the general feeling
here has veered from that viewpoint since. The con-
sensus of opinion is that Germany has gone far as she
can in trying to settle the situation.
Officials however hope that Colonel House. President
Wilson's envoy may be able to present the German att
tude as correctly as possible that amicabe settle
ment may be reached
Colonel House will take back to President Wilson
some mild criticisms Of the administration the ground
that it makes its diplomatic with too much noise
it is reported here American officials have told the
colonel that probably might be accomplished in deal
ngs with the central empires if greater secrecy were
used For instance it pointed out that Austrian Of
hcals have been leary of discussing affairs with
Ambassador Penfield nasmuch as press reports of in
strcons to him in the past have been printed in Vienna
before these orders reached Penfield.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-02-04
RAIDS
INDICATE GREAT
AERIAL ACTIVITY
= ma Reports That Alban-
rGan Cities Are Attacked
From Air
RUSSIAN AND AUSTRIAN
AIRSHIPS FIGHT BATTLES
London Claims Germany Has
Lost Twenty-Five Zeppelins
To Date

Vienna, Feb. 4.--Raids on Avlona
and Durazzo, Albania, were reported
in today's official statement which de-
tailed the greatest Austrian aerial act
ivity since the war started.
"Five Austrian aeroplanes on Janu-
ary 20 attacked Durrazo said the state
ment, "and then two attacked ON We'd
nesday and three on Thursday. These
shelled the camps with marked success.
"Three aeroplanes shelled the Ital-
ian encampment at Avlona Wednes-
day. The motor of one was struck and
it was forced to head out toward the
sea. The commander Of another drop
ped down beside the machine and res
cued the aviators."
Other raids on the Galieian front
were detailed.
In these, Russian and Austrian air
squadrons fought battles high in the
skies.
"Russian infantry raids northeast OF
BOyon failed" the statement con-
tinued. "Lively artillery action Oe-
cured on the italian front.
Austrian vanguards reached dis
tricts west of Kruova, geo miles from
Durazzo)"