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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-28
BOOK REVIEW

to this time of most Negro colleges
in fulfilling to any degree their
mission in the field OF education.
This failure is not limited to segre-
gated colleges, but it is more to be
deplored there since Negro students
have greater hazards to overcome.
In my opinion. Mr.. Gallagher does
not emphasize enough the dangers
Of isolation which Negro cole ges
enjoy. Tee often this isolation re-
suits in sterility and a falseness
Of values which is only too apparent
on the campuses Of many Negro in
stitutions.
Another point which the author
ders in a maze Of words. repetitions,
ment with which Negro students,
particularly in the South, enter the
college. This, again, is true Of white
colegians in mary instances, but il
the Negro college is to pioneer in
other fields. why not here? Until
plan is devised whereby poorly
trained students are brought up 10
a college level. it will be impossible
for many Institutions to come up
to a standard OF collegiate work
which apuroximates that Of the best
institutions OF the country. Such an
attempt is not imitation of the white
man but a reaching out toward
goal which is the goal OF education
white or black
Stylistically. Mr.. Gallagher wan
ders in maze Of words. repititions,
recapitulations, Tephrasing and
analysis II is tie professional ap-
proach of repeating what has gone
before to the point OF confusion.
Greater clarity and simplicity Of
style would have made the authors
wealth OF material more easily
grasped by his reader.
Despite this criticism, american
Caste and the Negro College" de-
serves to be read for its very COM
plete picture Of the problems facing
the educator in a segregated col
lege. The place Of education in the
Negroes struggle for status cannot
be over-emphasized and with the
college as a training school for
leaders in this struggle a book OF
this kind assumes greatly increased
importance
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n ri io~' $50 S"u 'ne NsO
Co,, ~ pun u oA n
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~" 100 ''-''O'
Reviewed by G. Z. NJ.
The place Of the segregated Negro
college is often questioned by
thoughtful Negroes who wonder if
its products justify the existence Of
separated institutions Of this kind,
In "American Caste and the Negro
College" Mr.. Gallagher, president of
Tansdega college in Alabama an
swers this Question and indicates
the functionfof the segregated col
lege in our American culture. 49,
Mr.. Gallagher begins his study
with discussion OF prejudice and
shows how closely II is connected
with economic problems. "Fiuctua-
tons economic conditions teed
10 be accompanied by fluctuations
in the intensity OF race antas-
onisms" A discussion Of Caste fol-
lows with it's effects on both whites
and Negroes 1t is the caste system
which the Negro college must strive
TO correct and change IL the college
il to NAV its mart as functional
institution Mr. GALLAGHER believes
il is the function Of all colleges to
be socially effective" and with
This idea in mind he goes on 10
show how the Negro college must
direct is energy in Cracking this
crust n, caste"
The author discussed educative
administration the relationship be-
tween the college and Its community
and teaching in terms Of a function
al college Democracy is his choice
as an administrative policy. and his
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-28
Conant Gardens
and About :.

A Thought:
Thou must be true thyseh
II thou the truth would'st teach:
Thy soul must overflow, II thou
Another's soul would'st reach:
1t recds the overflow Of heart
To give the lips full speech"
Chicago Visitor
Mr., and Mrs. Wslter McClasker.
prominent north enders residing on
Goddard street. have as their house
guest, Mrs. While Shorer of Chicago.
Mrs. Shorter IS the mather Of Mrs.
McGlssker. Several social courtesies
have been extended in her honor by
friends Of the popular young couple.
The Cleyelands Hold Open House
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Cleveland,
charming and gracious couple of 53l4
Beechwood held open house Sunday.
Jan. Is TO a few OF their friends.
Games were participated in and a
spirited debate, Woman VS. Man, de-
bated from physical. intellectual and
spiritual viewpoints. Dainty refresh-
ments were served by the lovely hos
;ess. Some Of tire guests present were
Mr.. and MIS- o. N. Gum, Mrs>ard
Mrs. L. E, Dsrden, Mr. and Mrs. NJ T.
Darden son Benjamin, and daughter.
Annie Mary. and Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin
Hendricks
Dinner Guests
Mr.. and Mrs Calvin Hendricks OF
Gallagher street we're dinner guests
last Sunday OF Mr. and Mrs William
Warren OF Twenty -eigath street
Convlaesoing
Rev. L. T. Clay. popular pastor Of
the Peace Baptist church Is now at
home corvalescinR from an operation
undergone al the Trinity hospital.
In Trinity Hospital
Mrs Psralee Carter Of Wake street,
faithful and loyal member Of the
Peace Baptist church is In the Trim
ity hospital for observation. An oper-
alton may be necessary, We Join
with her friends in wishing a speedy
recovery.
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NORTHWEST
DIET ROIT


- - 49, - - @3A
D. W. Moore OF Water Valley,
Miss was the guest last week Of
his brother and sister. Mr.. and 1irs.
f. D. Bowen OF Westview avenue.
FIRE
An overhested stove caused a
slight fire in the store OF Joe
Thomas located at Eight Mile Road
and Westview avenue last Sunday
morning at nine o'clock.
YOUTH INCORPORATED
The Youth incorporated group
was the guest Of the Junior choir
Of the Junior church Of Mt. Beulah
Baptist church last Sunday morn
ing at the ll:00 am. services.
The young people enjoyed an in
spring sermon delivered by the
pastor, Reverend Hardrick
Thirty members attended the
service accompanied by Mrs
Wright, Elijah Burt, president, and
Edith Battle, secretary
The group meets each Monday
at the Grant school at 7 pm. All
interested in social improvement
are invited to attend.
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Of his hands suggested that Rob
erts dream was a pleasant one,
Slowly h, smile broadened and
his lips parted to reveal white even
teeth.
Suddenly the alarm clock went
off. And right in the middle OF
sweet dream" he spoke regretfully,
as he rose to pull down the window.
And then to jump back into the warm
bed.
The room was cold. Overnight the
weather had changed. Outside a mix
ture of half sleet and half rain was
covering everything.
Robert pulled up the covers more
closely about his shivering body and
took inventory OF his present situation.
1t was a desperate one. The house was
cold and the coal was gone he wanted
a smoke. but he had no cigarettes
he wanted to eat, but he had only a
quarter. And it had TO last until
Monday. Today was Saturday He'd
have some wages coming Monday. but
he needed money. resperateiy today.
Two whole days TO live on a quar-
ter. How was he going to do it7
Robert shook his head and closed
his eyes. Then tried to go back TO
sleep. maybe then he'd forget how
hungry, how cold the room was, and
how badly he wanted some money
today.
He couldn't go back to sleep. he
was too hungry and cold. And he
kept recalling that dream OF the few
minutes befoFe'-What sweet dream
It had been Almost as sweet as the
long days gone by when he and FL
len had been sweethearts. But what
a lot OF water had flowed under the
mill since then. Thank God she didn't
know now tough things had been
with him the last few months since
their separation.
Lost in thoughts Of the past with
his darling Ellen. he soon forgot his
coldness, his hunger and his desire
Tor smoke He closed his eyes and
revived the past with Ellen. The
hrst money he got he'd go and see
her. Surely she hadn't forgotten him
so soon. Or had she? Anyway she
was still in his blood He'd love her
always.
For several minutes he relived
moonlight and roses and vibrant hours
OF love with Ellen, then his stomach
began to ache. And he realized that
going to bed last night without any,
thing to eat and being awake now
with only a quarter make things look
bad for him.
Might as well give myself some
thing to eat......once in while" he
spoke and Jumped out OF bed to dress.
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Rev. r. L. Bradley
In Luncheon Talk

Rev R. L. Brady will speak next
Sunday from the subject What
Keeps the Negro Back" He was
also speaker for the MONDAY Lunch
con Club Of the Booker T. Wash.
ington Trade Association on last
Wednesday noon at the Lucy Thur
man W.CA.
Reverend Brady recently sp-
peared as guest speaker on The
Wings Over Jordan program.
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pangs of hunger any longer. he re-
traced his steps and entered the store.
He bought a loaf OF bread and five
cents worth OF bsloney Then walked
down the street TO the poolroom.
As ne hunted the policy writer in
the crowded poolroom. Robert de-
oated whether he should play the gig
with his remaining ten cens7 And
what gig should he play7 Would that
sweet dream be lucky TO hlm2
Might as well try it........ean't
lose but a thin." he told himself. Then
pus in ten cent single house play. on
the numbers 6-ig-66. He sighed deeply,
Wells that's done" And went out
into the street. Maybe he could bor-
how some money from some of his
friends who hung out further down
the street In gambling pad
Two. supposed to be his friends de-
clared themselves broke. when he
asked them for a loan. While several
others. needed their small change TO
cover bets on the green covered dice
table. so that's the kind of friends
I've GOT" Robert spoke inwardly and
left the gambling pad 10 return to the
pooiroom
/ 1t was late afternoon now. And
Robert felt as If ne hadn't eaten for
week. The bread and bsioney was
too thin 10 stay with him long. What
he needed was hot and nourishing
food 80. pork chops and sweet pois-
toes. coffee and pineapple pie, instead
bread baforey- ard-.sterss-ii Darn
but he stayed hungry for a long time
when he was broke" he repeated TO
himself and frightened his belt several
notches.
He had two more hours to wait for
the policy drawings. Maybe his gig
But what was the use OF worrying
about Il? Might as well forget that
dime pay. He wasn't ever lucky any
how. Two. more hours Of suspense.
he decided and knew that he couldn't
forget to hope that his gig would
come thru.
The hours passed slowly. too much
so for Robert who was miserable with
suspense and the hoping that Dame
Fortune would smile on him THIS even-
ing Finally 1t was six O'Clock. The
pickup man came into the pooirootn,
Robert suddenly awakened from a
semi-stupor when the pickup man
told the poolroom writer he had hit
on his book.
Roberts heart was in his mouth.
rhythm. then slowed down to nor
Hsalcy. He had a strange bunch that
ne was the lucky person. But. no.
the writer was walking past him. It
must be some other guy. Robert told
himself and started to leave the pool
rocm.-Ill 20 and get last drink
Of water and start hustling some of
the boys again" Robert spoke in
wardly and bent down to drink.
When he finished drinking someone
clapped him on the shoulder and said,
Say where'd you get that-gis- you
played today7' Robert looked up. It
was the policy writer.
WHY" Robert asked.
The policy writer held out brand
new twenty dollar bill in Roberts face.
This Is what you won. .... that's ALT
..... wish you'd give me a gig like
that" the writer spoke.
Roberts hand trembled as he took
the new bill. A whole $40. "Whewl
His first gig was a winner. what
luckl'
Now I can have pork chops and
sweet potatoes .,.. instead OF bread
and baloney," he Thought Then smiled
as he realized that to dream of
"colored woman" meant good luck for
him. And especially when that col
ored woman was his darling Ellen.
THE END
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Among The
CHURCHES


- special program was given by
the choir OF the Campbell A. NJ. E.
church last Sunday several; spiri-
tuals were sung by the group. Mrs.
Mamie Jenkins and Mrs. Irene Van
Dusen were featured in a duet.
Solos were sung by Miss Inze Perry
and Mrs. nene Brown.
The program was held under the
sponsorship Of the Reverend Perry.
All members OF the choir are look
ing forward To a grand spiritual
revival in Chatham. Ont, A Miss
Smith. young spiritual speaker from
Columbus, o.. spoke at Campbell
A NJ. E. church last Sunday.
The Young Womenis Christian
Circle OF the church met at the
home OF Mrs. Neal Wrights OF Well
ington street last Thursday night
A representative number Of mem
bers were present and an interest
ing period Of Bible study held.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-28
Only One Atlanta
'3S Grad JObless

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 27-Forty-
one members out OF a class Of As
who were graduated from Atlanta
university In June, 1888, with
either master OF arts or the mas
ter OF science degree, are gainful-
ly employed, statistics in the regis
trar's office reveal.
The latest graduates report en-
ployment in educational fields as
college teachers, public school
teachers and principals, and Jeanes
supervisors,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-28

from the African period TO its lat
est manifestations The first OF the
concerts is to be staged February
u in the clubs headquarters. The
series is to be dedicated 10 the mem
CRY ef Frederick Douglass. des-
eribed on the pamphlet as champion
" Negro emancipation.
The plan calls for leading ex-
ponents Of all styles OF Race music
being exhibited on the program.
The first in the series will be built
around African dances and music.
period including spir1.uais and folk
sorrow songs OF the classical folk
ballads.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-28
Letters To The Editor

with waning hope that I now turn
to you with the thought that through
the medium OF your newspaper
may reach some person with a mind
that is quick 20 grasp the existing
possibilities Of this situation. Much
time has always been spent but time
still presents The chance to take ad-
vantage Of this golden opportu-
nifty
l desire the publication OF this
letter l. may reach the eyes Of a
capable hn-ncier. II so, another
page in the advancement OF Negro
history shall be written in the up
ward climb toward the common
goal-"Racially Harmonic Union
Ism"
Very truly yours,
CSigncdJ John VIM. White
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-28
MASSES TURN TO
NON-RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP

Disappointed and disillusioned
the Negro stands today looking be-
yond the church for Justice, oppor-
tunity and brotherhood. The Negro
membership OF five million is
steadily dwindling as Negroes join
ranks with the ten million Negroes
in America who belong 10 nobody's
church. The masses OF Negroes to-
day are beginning to look 10 nom
religious leaders for their leader
ship - educators, editors. social
workers lawyers. and other pro-
tessional workers. He is ready for
anything-that promises him a
mans chance In a mans world. So
-iehg as the church fails 20 convince
the black masses by their lives that
Christ conquers the color line; so
long as the black masses are per-
suaded that they can get under
some other ism" what they cannot
get under the cross-the Negro will
continue TO turn away from Chris
tianity to Islam, Communism, Sh-
cialism Atheistic Humanism-any\
thing which promises him Justice
opportunity, brotherhood.
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SNA R-NsAA'NS III AlaNG 4d4lth LAT,
You were only talking through your
hat
Oh! Mr.. Reading, my dear Mr..
Reading,
Our heart for you is almost bleeding,
Because we, to our regret have
heard,
So far, you have failed TO keep
your word.
When you went out as candidate,
We rose quite early and stayed up
late,
Made talks for you all over town,
And now we find you have thrown
US down.
So please get this, OH Mr.. Reading,
Your worth as Mayor is fast
receding,
For one who has failed a trusted
friend,
Should not be returned to power
again.
Now you listening. Mr..
Reading?
It is time, we think, to start
proceeding,
And organize a budget clear,
To spend less than we earn this
year.
OH Mr.. Reading, my dear Mr.
Reading.
We know we have a hard time
feeding,
The poor who wander to our door,
For they are always on the 'zoom'
for more.
But get this straight, OH Mr..
Reading,
Our welfase load is far exceeding,
The sum it was determined when,
You placed in office certain men.
OH Mr. Reading dear "Dicky"
Reading,
It seems, right now you are
misleading.
You MUST settle down, stop acting
funny.
Cease wasting all the peoples
money.
Oh, Mr.. Reading, ii seems you are
poaching,
And upon the taxpayers rights
encroaching.
Your retirement plan is all the
bunk,
And into oblivion should be sunkll
OH Mr. Reading, my dear Mr..
Reading.
Do you right now, feel like
conceding,
Your reign. so FAR, has been a flop,
And everything you would like to
drop?
And last. not least, Oh! Mr.. Reading
Your term in office you'n not be
succeeding.
So, why not before yop bid
GOODBYE,
WAKE UP, AT LEAST, AND
MAKE A TRY7
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INSTITUTIONAL BAPTIST

Having been organized less than
two years the Gospel Chorus Of the
First Institutional Baptist church
has made rapid progress.
Under its present director, Mrs.
Jones, who succeeded Mrs. Mamie
Platter. the group was presented in
its first musical recital last Sunday
night
Outstanding among the numbers
rendered were; duet by Mrs. Ghols-
ton and Mrs. Thomas; solo. Mrs.
Williams; group number by the
Junior Singers and a solo by Mrs.
Sallie Jones concluded the pro
gram.
The presentation was enjoyed by
those in attendance and remarks OF
commentator were spoken by the
pastor, Reverend Wright.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-28
PLAYBOY'S
REVELRY.

Cheer up my friends surely
things can't be that bad . who
among US hasat been in debt
failed at the time when We wanted
to succeed the most lost the
one person we loved most
missed a train or a boat . so
what skip it and forget it
-. bemoaning the incident Will
not help the thing to do IS
to prepare ourselves for opportun-
ity when it knocks again you
say that opportunity will not pre-
sent itself again we say that
il will one OF US is wrong
dogmaticaliy we sincerely
cope that you are :. TO boost
your spirits you should have gone
to the Mayfair ballroom on Sunday,
Jan. % and heard John Holidays
orchestra play Every Tub" and the
song supreme-"Siar1ust"
everyone had such swell time
if you don't believe US, ask -.
Sally Reynolds Marie EVERY
Lawrence Davis :. George
Lowe Ruth Jackson -. Clar-
ence Furgerson Shirley Baone-
lor Felix Griffin John
Mullins Justina white-the JOY
Heaven sent Marie Bell
Ira Hurley-a rug-cuttin all over
the place Fred Martin
Charles Tinsley Teddy Mat
thews Betty Brooks :.
Danny Carter Fred Dicker-
son Avlin Hayes
DID YOU SEE:
Roy Mapp throwing snowballs at
passers by in front OF the Norwood
hotel Mrs. Kathryn Walker
strolling with her brother, Robert
,Thamas,-Whn- flew in from Akron
Ohio to visit her George White
since he and Mary Dean said 81 do"
-. Joe Murdoch chatting his
friends about the defeat OF Tommy
Gross -. Ruth Jackson eagerly
searching for Bea Cobb-or was IT
william Mayfield Nesia Hark-
lett slipping and a-sliding 10 school
Julia Wright and Classic Hurd
entering a downtown theatre O..
this weeks glamour girl" Mary
Frances Peck in her new ensem-
BILE Thelma Larkins smiling
sweetly as she denied that she is
marrying George Childers soon
Richard King when he said tfat
he and Inez Wright are going to
be Mr.. and Mrs. in the early
fall Amos Carter squabbling
with some beautiful damssl as he
aids her in boarding bus
FOR MEN ONLY:
To be tops" with the ladies' you
should:
Possess a personality like Louis
BANDS e. Dance as well as
Leonard Salters Be as nom
chalant as Richard Long
Groom myself as neatly as Robert
Kelly 49,. II a mustache adorns
thy lip keep it as neat as Robert
Jones' At all times keep an
iren-elad alibi- as TO thy where
abouts-or-cleverl ladies like Mary
Hurley, Media Grimes. Sue Wash
iRgton, or Villa Cummings will
catch thee in falsehood
lastly boys, Be as ever-gay as jovial
Chuck Thompson.
PERSONALS:
Viola Lewis: We miss you so
very much please come out
of hiding.
Ben Davis: Say boy, what is your
aim in life.
Albert Wallace: It's a pleasure 10
see your smiling face again.
Gloster Current: Why don't you
persuade certain party in Lansing
to sing with your band next week?
Fannie Anderson: Is that injured
knee any better we hope so.
Marie Malone My deah, is some
thing wrong We haven't seen thee
in such a long time,
Morris Mills: Youse is viper
and so is your friend Herb Hill
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6-l9-66
A Short, Short Story
By LARRY CHISM

ROBERT ERWIN stirred lightly ir-r-ssep sleep His youthful
~ brown face smooth for wide smile about the
OF his
side the bed while the pillow just
his His wealth Of curly black hair rumped from his
ona STRINGS the bed The smile his fn lips position
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-28
To Trace History
Of Music OF Race

NEW YORK. Jan. 27-The Labor
club 81 this city announces a series
Of concerts wherein they hope to
develop the history Of Race music
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-28
THE OLD SHIP OF ZION"

The NesTo's waning interest in
the Christian Church IS viewed
with deep concern and alarm today
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-28
BITTER EXPERIENCES

Since slavery, life 10 the Negro
has been a desperate struggle against
unjust odds for the bare necessities
OF life. Those Negroes who en-
braced Christianity put their hopes
in its promises-the fatherhood OF
God and the brotherhood Of man.
But through bitter experiences the
Negro masses are learning that
there is a vast difference between
the church's creeds and its deeds.
The Negro sees himself lynched,
segregated, DISTINGUISHED while
fearful church refuses to speak.
Color madness" strangles his soul
and stunts his spiritual growth
while a cowardly ministry is dumb,
Greed and avarice forge the chains
Of slavery tighter and tighter, as
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TOO OFTEN, MUCH TOO OFTEN
Too often for the good of Chris
tisnity, in the midst Of his strug-
giles. the Negro has found the
champions OF his cause In the ranks
OF Atheists, HumanistS, Materialists,
Socialists and Communists.
Too often, a Robert Ingersoll, a
Clarence barrow. an Abdul Hamid.
or a Eugene Debs. has done more
plain talking and courageous acting
against race hate ard color preju-
dice than a whole conference Of
pious preachers.
Finding. as the Negro so often
does, his really courageous cham
pions outside OF the church, it is
not surprising that he turns from
the church and doubts the prac-
tibility of its program.
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Birdhurst
Echoes.
BIRDHURsT BOYS EXHIBIT
MODELS In SHOW

Seven boys OF the Birdhurst model
aircraft class entered one or more
model airplanes each In the model
aircraft show being held at the
Y. M. C. A. for the next two weeks.
The show is being sponsored by
Neal Loving, model aircraft instruc-
tor at Birdhurst Brewster and the
Y. NJ. c. A. The show will be an
exhibit Of models made by mem
bers Of the Birdhurst, Brewster and
~ classes. Boys entering models
from Birdhurst are: Emile Sandelin.
Billie Robinson, Willie James Walk
re. Leo Jefferies. Al Brartley. NAL
colin Brown and Elijah Walker.
PARTY GIVEN FOR
JUNIOR GIRLS
Members Of the Birdhurst junior
girls gym class were given party
last Friday by Mrs. NJ A. Green,
director OF women and girls activi-
ties at the Birdhutst Center. The
girls played games and presented
a musical program. after which Ice
cream and cookies were served.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-28
We, THO negro
BY VIM. L. SHERRILL
President. Afro-Americsn Institute and Federated
Freside Groups .
roo OFTEN, MUCH TOO OFTEN

the church passes by on the other
side"