The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-04-15

FORCES together could not stop them
Mr.. Henson is the only survivor of
this world famous expedition. The
anniversary date, April 7, 1919, when
the North Pole was discovered, was a
notable occasion for Lowell Thomas,
radio commentator; who paid high
tribute to the only living member of
the miraculous crusade-who planted
the "Stars and Stripes" at the top of
the world.
| well recall most interesting chat
with Mr.. Henson last year, at his cozy
apartment in the Dunbar Apis. in
Harlem. We discussed Alaska in
detail, and my keen interest was cen
tered upon the dog teams and polar
bears, which he came in contact with.
and | asked many questions. The
diminutive stature of Mr.. Henson
made me query as to the hazardous
tasks he performed-just how he stood
the terrific north winds. He was con-
siderate and willing to give me MANY
vivid descriptions, and he cherishes
his fond memories with happiness.
HARLEM VIGNETTES
BON VOYAGE-Dr. H. Binga Dis
mond, popular Harlem physician, with
host of friends gave a bon voyage
party for his wife, Mrs. Daisy Dis
mond, aboard the S. S. Ancon, when
she sailed for Port of Prince Havti.
The Dismonds have spent much time
in Hayti, and the Doctor was decora-
ted by the Haytian government for
his philanthrOpic work in behalf of
that country; and is president of the
Society of Friends of Hayti, of New
York. In the party were Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Williams Clifford, U. S. Gus
toms Inspector; Alphonso Tribbee,
former secretary of the Haytian Con-
sui; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Woods, DR..
Carter; Miss Susie Barkesdale, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Conchita. Mrs. DESMOND
received many gifts.
The annual Easter Cocktail party
given by the Aolian Girls Club, was
delightful spectacle of feminine elo-
quence. -. The Fifth Annual Compli-
mentary Dance of the Omicrom Club
was another beautyfest of charming
pulchritude, at the Renaissance Tues
day eve. Mrs. Dorothy Mitchell,
lovely young matron of Cleveland, was
an Easter visitor, with her cousin,
Mrs. Florence Thurmond.
NITELIFING
1t is no riddle to wonder why New
Workers and visitors who come here
deviate from their serious and solemn
procedure to revel in the nitelife vine
yards of the gay metropolis. This
custom is not only in Harlem but pre-
valent all over the big town. Paris
and New York are the last word in
nitelife centers, on earth-made so
by century old traditions.
AIS TAVERN = corner Eighth
Avenue and 114th Street, is one of
the newer late spots-one of the most
appealing and friendly rendezvous of
lower Harlem-out of the high rent
dlstrlct-minimum prices-maximum
service and bountiful in relaxation
and pleasure; orderly, refined, yet not
ceremonious. Al, the congenial pro-
prietor, boasts that he employs 20
colored people, a personel carefully
selected to give his patrons the finest
and best q. this is not an ad folks,
but the findings of personally collected
facts.
EYE AND EAR CHATTER
The Cotton Club revue, greatest all
cOlored mite club entertainment on
Broadway, crossed SO grand the first
week, with Bill Robinson and Cab CAL
loway-Gladys Neal, wife of Lyoniel
Hampton of Benny Goodman's ark is
the former seamstress of Joan Craw-
ford and Marion Davies-she studied
designing at Sorbonne, in Paris, the
course given her by Miss Crawford.
Irwin c. Miller, producer of Brownskin
Models, is recuperating following
recent operation-his wife Blanche
Thompson is in Chicago on business.
Marie McLeary is wearing the
hottest" foX-fur jacket on the Avenue
Chiffon & Thomas, the inter-
national dance team, are doing Easter
at Atlantic City Jean Starr. the
cute little dancer who appeared with
Ella Fitzgerald and Chick Webb has
gone home to Ga. to visit parents. Z.
| had chance to bid my pal Henry
Armstrong good-buy the other day
as he was leaving his home in the
Graham Court; his hand was still in
a bandage, but he said it will be Okay
very soon.
WORLDS FAIR VISITORS-Ha
is anxiously awaiting your coming;
hope you will bring along enough cash
to get back. Of course if you do
get stranded, the city of N. Y. will
buy you ticket home and charge it
to your home town-according to the
latest dispatch from our Mayor.
Please let me know when you will
arrive and I'll be glad to arrange your
reservations-your cruising reporter,
SnelsOn, 400 Manhattan Avenue, NYC.
CANDIDETTE de LOVELY
This column would be incomplete if
| failed to tell you about the pretty
girls in Harlem-they are melodies!
The state of Virginia sends us some
gorgeous specimens of feminine pull
chritude, and the one I am talking