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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
Oil Burners Dine

On Tuesday evening, Feb. IA, one
of the seasons smartest affairs was
given at the Western Lunch Box 431
Mass. Ave. by the Oil Burners Asso-
citation No. l of Commonwealth lodge
No 10 I. B. P. o. E. & w.
1t was an affair long to be remem-
bered and much credit is due the Chief
Oil burner Archibald Prescott and his
able committee headed by that prince
of good fellows, Dan Tillman. A public
installation was ably conducted by the
retiring chief, Beverly L. Smith.
The State Deputy, Bro. Adolphus st.
Lynch and his charming wife with Br.
Antoine P. Martin graced the head
table, with Chief Oil Burner and Mrs.
Prescott, Exalted Ruler Simon P. Cas-
kins and wife, Bro. Benjamin Waters,
Captain of Commonwealth Lodge March
ing Club, and wife, and Past Chief B.
L. Smith.
The Oil Burners and guests were
grouped around small tables. Many
clubs were represented: Harmony Nine
by Mrs. Lunice Horton, president ;
Widows Club by Daughter Mahala
Austin; Jolly Circle by DIR. Edna
Medley; Smiling Girls by DIR. Beckett
Orange Blossoms by DIR. Pearl James
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
MaHH. Stair l4ntun
PRES. GLADYS HOLMES SPEAKS
OVER STATIONS WMEX AND
WBZ

On Tuesday, February IA, Resale
Smith organizer of Mass. State Union
and critic for the Booklover's Club
made her second annual address on
Race History over station WMEX.
Mrs. Smith spoke briefly on the Union
and the National convention to be
held in Boston in July. Miss Mildred
jenkins, soloist.
Miss Frankie Mae Taylor, B. S. of
Boston University and Past President
of the Junior Federation spoke over
Station WBZ Friday, Feb. II on Race
Achievement. Miss Taylor's debut
over the air was a fine success. Miss
Madeline Freeman, sOloist, sang two
numbers eXcellently and was very ably
accompanied by Miss Mildred Mac
Donald.
Sherwin Hyde Cooperative Club met
Monday eve, Feb. 20, at the residence
of Mrs. Ada Doors, 50 Forrest St., a
goodly number being present. Plans
were described to raise money towards
entertaining the National next July.
After business was over, all were in
vited to the dining room where a
dainty collation. of crabmeat salad
served by the hostess. Next meeting,
March goth, 1889, place to be named
later.-Mrs. Lucy Brown, president;
Mrs. Edith Jones, secretary.
Judging from the long list of per
sons enrolled, fully two hundred peo-
pie will attend the Afternoon Tea spon-
sored by the Transportation Committee
at the Shaw House Sunday afternoon
Feb. 26, at 8 80 pm. The affair will
take the form of social afternoon,
interspersed with music and a pro-
gram on which local artists will take
part. Mesdames, Kate Donaldson,
Susie Brown, Lydia Allston, Bernice
Edwards, Julia Wade, Mary Carlos
and Isadore Tucker will receive the
guests. A silver offering will be re-
quested from those persons whose
names do not appear upon the Patrons
list
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25

presented their annual Martha Wash
ington tea last Sunday afternoon at
Lincoln Church. The vestry was at
tractively decorated in patriotic colors
and guests were seated at individual
tables lighted with red, white and blue
candles. Pourers were Mrs. Arlene
johnson and Mrs. Frances Hargrove
and tea hostesses were the Misses Mary
Baker, Laura and Elizabeth johnson
and Esther Terrence. A program was
presented by Miss Claire Hargrove,
featuring piano selections by George
johnson and Mrs. Mamie Baker, a
piano duet la childhood days by Miss
Claire and Miss Iva Hargrove; a saxa-
phone solo by sub-deb Lucille Kersey,
an amusing sketch by Mrs. Elsa Mapp
and a interesting paper on "Recent
Negro Achievements" was read by Miss
Elizabeth johnson. Speaking Of
teas, there is quite a furry of them,
what with the Women's Efficiency Club
launching one of the popular "Vanish-
ing Teas. The Young Mothers
Club held its monthly meeting this
Monday eve chez Mrs. Elsa Mapp.
Plans have begun for the clubs Chill
dren's Charity concert to be presented
in May at the Y.W.C.A. The club will
also present an Easter Ham Rattle on
April 9th.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
PASS THE BILL

The proposed "act to prevent dis.
cr!mlnation in employment by public
utilities" should have the support of all
democracy-minded citizens. It is com.
monty known that there have been oc-
casions in the past when applicants for
work IN business or industrial concerns
have been rejected because of race OF
religion, or they have been rudelv in
formed beforehand that they "need not
apply. In the case of most of the
white groups the ban has been lifted
but there is no gainsaying the fact that
the colored applicant still has a hard
struggle to find work here in America
which is called the worlds greatest
democracy.
Nevertheless the passage of the anti
discrimination employment bill is de-
manded not alone in the interest of the
colored group but for the protection
OF all who seek employment in the
public utilities, regardless of the appli-
cant's religion, race or color. 1t is well
to make sure of safeguards against the
poison of Europe's current race-pre-
Judlce by strengthing democracy in the
field OF employment.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
Duke is Tops Shown
at ROxbury Theatre

The newest in the cycle of all-colored
pictures released by the Million Dollar
Film Co., "The Duke Is Tops, was
shown at the Roxbury Theatre, Febru-
airy q, %, %. The motion picture
featuring Ralph Cooper and Lena
Horne was enjoyed by large audiences
all three nights and the various other
star performers We're enthusiastically
received. Altho the picture was not
entirely fawless in the presenting of
acting capabilities, the novelty of an
all-colored film is nothing short of in
spring. Manager Leo Lieberman out
does himself in making a thoroughly
enjoyable evenings program, the num-
berous cartoons and selected short sub
Jects offering a needed contrast for the
feature film. Great credit is due him
for presenting an opportunity to see
pictures of this nature so that the Bos-
ton population can follow the progress
in the production of all-colored pic
lures.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
FORM COUNCIL

On Monday night, Feb. 10, represen-
tatives from all stations in Biston had
a meeting at the Back Bay Station,
and an Interstation Council was form
ed. Officers elected were: Robert
Murphy, president; Niels Peterson,
vice president; Warren Williams, sec
rotary and treasures; research COM
mittee, G. w. Davis, J. Harvey, Fred
Wallace; Publicity, VIM. G. Bonchier;
regional director, James Canady.
After installing officers an interest
ing talk on Red Caps organization
was given. A telegram was received
from Willard S. Townsend, president
of the international Brotherhood Of
Red Caps, wishing success to the
council. After the meeting the men,
bers adjourned to the beautiful resi-
dence of Mrs. Helen E. Watkins of
103 Sterling ST., Rox., vice president
of the Ladies Auxiliary of the I.B.R.C.
where delicious collation. was served,
and very pleasant evening was spent.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25

ployment but, driven by necessity,
have readily accepted it. Therefore,
other jobs must be created to replace
the jobs the Race has lost.
New business enterprises offer a
practical means of replenishing the
supply of jobs. There hardly is such
an enterprise as "one-man business.
To compete today a business plant,
even the smallest, must keep long
hours; and at least two or more men
must share in the responsibility of
keeping the shop or store open for
public patronage.
Factories and mills employ great
armies Of workers. The armies are visi-
BILE as they go to and from their places
OF employment. But there also is large
army of workers, not so easily visible,
made up of the twos or threes that man
each of the country's millions of small
shops and stories. Opening the small
lest modern shop means employment
for at least two persons.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
Crystal Bird Fauset
at St. Marks Forum

st. Marks Church Brotherhood will
sponsor its 8th Annual Forum, Sun
day evening March 10, at the church
edifce, Townsend Street, Roxbury. The
Hon. Crystal Bird Faust, of Philadel-
phia, a member of the House of the
State Legislature of Pennsylvania, a
former Boston girl, will be the guest
speaker. She is a graduate of the
Boston Public Schools also Of Teach
ers' College, Columbia University. She
is connected officially with many color
ed and political organizations in the
keystone state.
Tickets for the forum can be pro-
cured from members of the Brother
hood. The seating capacity being
limited, large section of the church
will be reserved for the annual sponsor
list now being solicited.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
RANSOM ESTATE OVER $4,000
Continued from Page y

House at 225 W. Springfield Street to
Clarence Hackley, house in Columbus,
Ohio, to Rowland Ransom.
Prof. Ransom, as he was known, was
prominent teacher of voice during
many years in Boston. He maintained
a studio at his residence, 225 W.
Springfield St., where he died on No
vember 16, 1888, at the age of SO.
Prof. Ransom was a native of Ohio.
In his early manhood he was engaged
in teaching music in Ohio State U.
and Otterbein College where he was
held in high esteem.
For several years he was chorister
at Columbus Ave, A.M.E. Zion Church,
Boston. Almost up to the time of his
death he continued to train singers.
Among his pupils was the celebrated
Lotus Male Quartet (white). He was
one of the oldest memers of the Han
del and Haydn Society.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
MASS STATE UNION ON AIR
Continued from Page y

Alexander Hamilton was a colored
American according to the definition
accepted today; that is, he was a man
whose blood was mixed black and white.
He, like the French Dramatist, Dumas,
the Russian Poet, Pushkin, and English
Poet, Robert Browning had African
blood.
Very often colored persons excel in
the field of art. We have long line of
beautiful singers outstanding, today,
are Roland Hayes and Marian Ander-
son, winner of the Spingarm Medal.
We have long line of talented paint
demonstrating today are Lois Jones
and Henry Tanner Among sculptors
we have Augusta Savage and Meta W.
Fuller.
Miss Taylor also included in her talk
facts about Mrs. Mary Mcleod Beth
ume, National N.Y.A. director and
George W. Carver, the science wizard.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
E. P. BENJAMIN COMMENDED
Continued from Page y

which continue to support by generous
donations the work of the Home.
"A fine spirit of cooperation exists
among the members of the Trustee
Board and Corporation while admins
tering the affairs relating to the vel
fare of Resthaven.
"This splendid achievement we ac-
knowledge due to your personal inter
est and wise guidance.
eve congratulate you upon the sue
cess of this worthy Institution which
has blessed with benefits so many
people without regard to race, creed or
age.
We beg that you accept this simple
testimony of our esteem and compli-
ments, while we wish to pledge to YOU
our continued hearty cooperation for
the future welfare of Resthaver
Home"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
BUSINESS AND JOBS

The need of establishing more and
more business enterprises, though they
are necessarily small, becomes increas-
ingly important in view of a perman-
ent scarcity of jobs. For social work
ers generally are agreed that, at the
best flourishing level, present business
and industry will be unable to provide
employment for all who desire work.
Millions always will remain unem-
ployed.
The dearth Of jobs means that the
colored worker will be crowed out. It
shall be taken away the little that he
has. The old familiar jobs are going,
many have already gone, to white work
ers who formerly scorned such en-
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
REV. AND MRS. INES AND
DAUGHTER GUESTS OF MR..
AND MRS. ALFRED B. LEWIS

Rev. and Mrs. W. Lloyd lines and
their charming daughter of New York
City who were guests of the Boston
Branch NAACP. on the occasion of
the annual meeting and banquet were
entertained over night in the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Baker Lewis of
Gray Gardens East, in Cambridge.
During the brief visit of the New
Workers, trip was made to Wellesley
College which Miss lines anticipates
entering in the fall.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25

Marching Club by DIR. Nellie Cook
Seven Crowns by DIR. Kicker and
Seven Sisters by DIR. Comes. AS usual
many beautiful gowns were present
The hostess, Mrs. Mary jackson was
highly commended for the splendid ser
vice.
As perfect ending the three Past
Chief Oil Burners were presented with
jewels. Past Chief Tillman was pre-.
sented by Oil Burner Taylor, Past
Chief Tasco by Oil Burner Walker and
Past Chief B. L. Smith by Chief Arch
bald Prescott.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
WOburn Waftings

WOBURN, Mass, Feb. % = Mrs.
Margaret Butner Digger who was ill
for two weeks has returned to her
home
Mrs. Alexander Scott of Woburn
was hostess to members of her club
last Friday evening.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
S. g. Comm. Parker
Appoints Deputy

William A. Howard has recently
been appointed by Sovereign Grand
Commander J. c. Parker as his deputy
for the Scottish Rite Masons of the
Boston and Mass. area.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
HARLEM HOSTS

Anticipating the coming of about
d million colored Worlds Fair visitors
E Mno will live in Harlem mainly, the
narlem Reception Service Bureau
me-. was established to serve as a
medium through which the tourists
may De assured proper care, informa-
lion and efficient reception during
Cnelr stay in New York CITY. The
usual congestion that normally exists
IN accommodations and lodgings dur
ing the summer months by the great
I lnlux OF visitors that come here each
year, is fully realized and the Harlem
reception Service Bureau, Inc, will be
prepared to relieve the tense situation
through the cooperation of various
agencies throughout the city.
quests who plan to visit the Fair
WIZ be greatly impaired if thew do
not make their reservations in adj
vance Handicaps and Inconvenience
may be easily overcome if thew regis.
Ter with this Bureau at once. Com.
Plete information pertaining to your
TRIP will be promptly and efficiently
given to all who apply. Kindly com.
municate with the writer of this col.
umn, 400 Manhattan Avenue, N.Y.C.
Evening star., 1939-05-19
Retail Activity Holds
Above 1888 Despite
Week S Decline
Some Eastern Volumes
Increased as Miners
Return to Work
BY the Associa ted Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 19-Despite an
unfavorable comparison with the
preceding period, retail trade for the
past week was to per cent ahead
of the same week last year in which
distribution was held down by ad-
verse weather, the Dun & Brad
street weekly review reported today.
Some retailers in the East as
serted the review, noted a pickup
in demand as miners and railroad
men began returning to work, but
totals for the most part were still
subnormal in these districts.
The strong movement OF seasonal
merchandise at retail in the previ-
Gus week carried over into wholesale
markets this week. Apparel, piece
goods and luggage were reordered
heavily.
Orders for fall goods were large
ly in apparel and dry goods lines.
but wholesalers reported frequently
that inquiries and orders in general
showed relaxing of the extreme
caution evident up to few weeks
ago.
"A number of commitments were
being made for delivery as much as
80 days ahead while less than
month ago practically no ordering
was being done beyond 80 days"
Evening star., 1939-05-19
Chicago Live Stock

CHICAGO, May, 10 Up, United States
Department Of Agriculture) .-Salable hogs,
5000; slow and uneven; weights $40
pounds down. 5-15 lower: mostly 1o-i5
OF; heavier butchers, l5-25 lower: top
pounds S.so-sI S6o-eso poSe poupoi '1;95o : 69l
90; 290-35O pounds, $3.50; good. 350
kinds, 6.00-25
Salable cattle, l 900: salable calves. 300;
very slow and draggy cleanup trade most
killing classes around steady: bulls weak;
vealers, $3.50 lower: quality of steers and
yearlings. common to Just good grades
from SIS to e.s5; medium heifers S25-
900: common kinds down to $50; small
package good beef cows. 7.15; common
to medium selections, $50 to 7.25; very
lew bulls above no: mostly $40 to 90
trade; few selected vealerS, 1875 and
LOO; bulk showing downward trend from
10, so; stockerS and feeders scarce
Salable sheep. 5000: late Thursday few
medium to good California sprineers and
lat sheep weak to % lower: other classes
steady: top fed wooled lambs. $50; bulk.
aoo-35; best fed clippers, s.75; top Cali
some re- lighter wsishts late 1o:oo-l5, and
up 70 500 on the close; todays fat lambs
actlve, strong to 90 higher: best old-crop
teq wooled lambs o65: others, $40 and
e.6g. feo clippers. o.l5; Southwest kinds.
$50; best California sprinsers. 1888;
medium kinds 50 to 1000; fat sheep
STEADY: bulk, $50 to 400.
Evening star., 1939-05-19
Consolidated Gas Plans
S7,000,000 Bond Issue
Bv thc Associated pree.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 19.-Consoli-
dated Gas Electric Light g. Power
Co. Of Baltimore is planning a new
issue of s7O00o00 series "P" 3 per
cent 30-year first refunding mort
gage sinking fund bonds, it was an
nounced.
OF proceeds of sale Of the issue.
S3400000 will be used to retire like
amount of 5 per cent Consolidated
Gas Co. of Baltimore City consoh-
dated first mortgage bonds due July
l of this year, and the balance will
go to the treasury to pay for i'm
provements to properties made since
September |, 1886. White, Weld &
Co. of New York will head the
Offering group.
The company announced yester-
day it would file registration
statement covering the proposed
issue with the Securities & Ex-
change Commission, and supply the
price at which the bonds will be
publicly offered later.
Evening star., 1939-05-19
Western United Cos
To Redeem Preferred
BY tne Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, May 19-The pre-
ferred stock of Western United Gas
81 Electric Co., both per cent and
615 per cent series, has been called
for redemption on July l next,
George r. Jones, president, an
nounced
Holders have had the option Of
exchanging each share held for four
shares of Commonwealth Edison Co.
stock.
Only s4.6e8,8OO of the S13,246, 900
outstanding is held by the public, the
remainder being held by Common
wealth Edison Co. This exchange
offer. Jones said, will remain in
effect until June 30.
The redemption price of the per
cent series is $l06 share plus ac-
crued dividends, and that of the 6l2
per cent series slo650 plus accrued
dividends.
Evening star., 1939-05-19
Miller Elected Head
OF Virginia Bankers
As Cruise Ends
Association Members
Return to Norfolk
After ConcIove
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
NORFOLK, Va. MAY ls.-Men-
bers of the Virginia Bankers As
sociation returned to port today
from a convention cruise to Ber-
muda.
The bankers, electing Giles H.
Miller of Lynchburg, president, held
their final business session yesterday
aboard the S. S. Queen of Bermuda
as she neared the Virginia coast.
The party of SGT arrived in Nor
folk at 8 o'clock this morning after
convention cruise that began last
Sunday night.
Members of the party left by rail
and motor for their homes soon after
disembarking.
A banquet and an evenings en-
tertainment including a floor show,
dancing and midnight buffet SUD-
per. brought the flve-day convention
program to an end last night.
In addition to electing Miller, who
Is vice president and trust officer
OF the Lynchburg National Bank.
the bankers named Thomas H. Blan-
ton. president of the Union Bank g.
trust Co. OF Bowling Green first
vice president.
G. Franklin Lenz. executive vice
president and cashier of the Citizens
Marine Jefferson Bank of NeWport
News, was elected second vice presi-
cent, Clyde w. Beerbower of Roa-
noke was reappointed secretary: Lii
nan A. Kendall Richmond. assistant
secretary; Thomas D. Neal Rich
mond, treasurer, and J. Randolph
tucker, Richmond. attorney.
Miller, who was elevated from the
nrSt wee presidency. succeeds Clsr-
erce L. Robey, president of the Pur-
cellVlIIe National Bank.
consideration of a suggestion that
Ihe organization create a full-time
SecretaryShip was postponed for a
year.
Evening star., 1939-05-19
Dollar Is Unchanged
In London Trading
By TIC Associated Press.

6y t.IC AssoClaLeC ereSS.
LONDON. May 19-The United
States dollar was unaltered at 4681s
to the pound in final foreign eX-
change transactions today. The rate
compared with sterling at s463 3-l6
in New York overnight.
French francs held unchanged at
l7675 to the pound.
PARIS, May l9 lP).-The United
States dollar was quoted 3775 francs
y 649 cents to the franc in final
foreign currency dealings today. In
comparison, the franc was 1850
cents in New York overnight. Ex-
change on London, 17673.
Three per cent rentes in the
Bourse were 1885 francs, 412s "a"
87,55; AIS, 1887, 1880.
Evening star., 1939-05-19
Less Iron Ore
Reported Used
During April
By the Associated Press.

0' W.T. HoeOIAdlcQ fTeSS,
CLEVELAND, Ohio. Nav 10
consumption of Lake Superior iron
ores during April totaled 2.7s9. 1859
tons, compared with 3.3l66le tons
IN March and 1.853.658 tons in
April, 1888. the Lake Superior Iron
ore Association reported today.
Reduced consumption reflected
the decline in number of blast fur
naces in operation which dropped
from 81 at the end of March TO
00 on the last day OF April This
compared with 81 out of 1873 in
blast April 81. 1888.
Iron ore on hand at furnaces and
Lake Erie docks on MAY l to-
tailed 22,790s3 tons. compared with
% o u ,l24 tons a month ago and
33,676,333 tons a year ago.
Evening star., 1939-05-19
Morchunt Calculating
To Retire Preferred
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special DlSpatch 10 Inc star.
NEW YORK. May 19.-Directors
of Marchant Calculating Machine
Co. voted to retire the entire out
standing issue of 25 900 shares of 7
per cent cumulative $40 par value
preferred stock, according to an an
nouncement today by President
Edgar B. JeSsup.
The redemption. affective June 30
to stockholders of record June Is,
will be at par, plus accrued dividend
equivalent to 35 cents per share
The retirement of the preferred
stock, which will be made from cash
surplus, will leave the company with
a capitalization consisting only of
the common stock, of which 226,642
shares are outstanding.