The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-15


served with program last Sunday
night at Allen A. M. e. Church.
Rev. A. w. johnson delivered spe-
cial sermon from the text Of the
Prodigal Son. Special music was
furnished by boys choir with their
accompanist, Mrs. Vivian Harris.
Editorials in colored newspapers
are Of high standard and carry
many valuable suggestions. Many of
these suggestions go UNDECIDED and
unnoticed by many readers. Last
week there was an especially fine
article on "New Ideas" which pro-
posed to colored people new way
to improve their economical stand
ing. Finding it hard to obtain de-
cent employment from whites, the
editorial suggested that we think Of
new ideas to make a living instead
OF depending entirely upon jobs.
Getting into some kind of business
that no one else has is the solution.
There is no use trying to beat the
white man at game he has already
worked out to frazil. We must
find new occupations for ourselves.
People in Tacoma are still talking
about the great political land slide
which resulted in the election of
Herbert Hoover, president, and the
retirement of Alfred E. Smith from
the National Political Field, and al
most wrecked the Democratic party.
Those of US who shouted for Smith
feel that we made some impression
upon the leaders of both parties
from which will come good results.
Negroes do not make CONSTANT
Democrats. but like the Bull Moose,
will return to the G. o. P. 1t Is hard
to say whether the defeat of Mr..
Smith can be charged TO his stand
ON prohibition, or the nationwide
objection to a Catholic as president.
II does seem in Hoover's victory, as
far as the Negro is concerned, his
status will be controlled by southern
democrats.
John H. Ryan who ran for the leg
islature ON the Democratic ticket,
went down to defeat in his district,
comprising the territory South of
ninth street and East of Tacoma and
Park Avenues to 3Sth Street. Mr..
Ryan put up a splendid campaign
and received a flattering vote, but
not enough to overcome the great
republican majority. Few Negroes
lives in his district and could be of
very little assistance to him. Every
one who knows Mr.. Ryan, knows his
motto: IF at first you don't sue
coed, try, try, again." Mr.. Ryan will
be heard from again in the political
field.
Rev. A. w. Johnson is. receiving
many compliments over his recent
tour of the state in the interest of
the republican ticket.
Mrs. M. King and baby, have re-
turned from a three months visit
spent in Nashville, Tenn. with rela-
tives. En- route home she spent some
time in Omaha and Chicago with rel
atives. Mrs. King reports Nashville
enjoying great prosperity with every
body busy and receiving good wages.
Mrs. Vim. Morgan was hostess last
Thursday for meeting of the Pro-
gressive Mothers Club at which Mrs.
j. H. Corbin presided. A report was
made of two orphan girls, age 8 and
IL years living with their grand
mother, age 80, who is unable to pro-
vide for them. The women took the
matter up with charactistic sympa-
thy and raised fund 10 provide ne
cessities for them.
The Junior musical presented by
the young people Friday evening at
the A. M. Z. Church, proved splen-
did affair. The program was pre-
santed under the direction of Miss
Geraldine Shortridge and developed
splendid talent among the young
people.