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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
To Make a Poet Black by j. S. Red
ding . The University Of North
Carolina Press Chapel Hill, n.
C. 1889 $3.50 . 125 PIP.
Reviewed by
GERTRUDE MARTIN

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Mr.. Redding makes an apt choice
Of this line from Countee Cullen
for his title expressing as il does
the limitations OF the Negro writer.
This is the point OF departure Of
the author in this short volume
dealing with the Negroes contribu-
ton TO American literature from
the first known author, Jupiter
Harmon, to the present. The Me-
gro's literature has been and con-
tinues to be literature OF neces-
sity, "motivated by his very prac-
teal desire to adjust himself to
the American environment He
is further limited by the fact that
he is writing for a very small Ne
gro reading public and very much
larger white public whose demands
may often differ considerably.
Strangely enough the first writ
ers, Harmon and the much better
known Phyllis Wheatley, although
slaves, had been so well treated by
their masters that their attitude to-
ward slavery's evils was far from
typical of the authors who followed
them. Mr.. Redding considers Phyl-
lis Wheatley and Frederick Doug
lass the most outstanding in ar
tistic ability in the period extend
ing through the Civil War.
In the years OF adjustment which
followed the war the figures OF
Booker T. Washington and Du Bots
dominate the scene. AS Mr., Red
ding points out Washington spoke
TO the white man for the Negro, but
Dubois spoke TO the heart of the
Negro people themselves The lat
ter's influence on the Races ltera-
ture was therefore much greater
while Washingtons philosophy Of
compromise was adopted by few
writer's
Dunbar, another figure in the
adjustment peried-was affected by
the limitations his race placed upon
him. Although more than half OF
his poetry is not in dialect, he
gained his fame through his writing
in this form. The fact that this
was true distressed him since his
goal was TO be a poet. not merely
I a Negro poet Guuntce- 6uiien Ia
ter is preoccupied with the same
desire, but like Dunbar he exceis
in that poetry in which he is occu-
pied with, lac problems OF color.
Mr., Redding has written an able
account Of Negro Literature, and he
shows himself TO be an excellent
critic OF both the early writers and
Of his contemporaries. This is par
! iicularly true Of Dr.. Du Bots whom
the author recognizes as man OF
rare abilities both artistic and prac-
tea 1t has often seemed 10 us
that the worth Of Du BOSS writing
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
wEsTsIDERs ATTEND PHI

The Westside was well represent
ed at the Phi Delta sorority's found
er's day tea, given at the Lucy Thur
man branch OF the YWC.A., Sun
day afternoon, May 81.
The sorors presented well-bal-
anced cultural program with Soror
Thelma Parker, basileus, mistress
OF ceremony, Soror Evely Beatty
presented Nt%o beautiful selections
at the piano; Soror Emma Arnold OF
Chicago, Illinois, third anti-basileus,
impressively introduced Soror Onei-
ds Coekrell, guest speaker who
made a clear comprehensive dis
course Of the policies, qualities and
successes OF the sorority which
everyone enjoyed. John Lanes
string ensemble furnished melodi-
Gus incidental music. Members OF
the sorority include Sorors Thelma
Parker, Jessie McCathern. Martha
Bacon, Geraldine Wells, Sadie Ran
some Ashley Cain, Evelyn Beatty,
Kathlyn Duffy, Bernice Hoagland,
Elizabeth Norton and Grace Will
liams.
After the program the members
saw that everyone was introduced
TO others present and the rest OF the
evening was spent slipping tea and
socializing.
Ap,onr tho Was4eidarr saa,, ,,.ara.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
MRS. BLONDELL BYRD
HONORED WITH SHOWER

NJ na-.J-f1 n,
va . Dio,iuell pyru was hohorea
WIN IN. i ,, ana llNely shower CIV
81. oy M'ss nun Johnson SUNDAY
a. ~. .ei i II ~ '1 ~, spdeious nome Oh
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"oN ,'uH. yea" 'iully decorated
, ,. sno"' WIN cut MOWERS Con-
" "l' oI'uHe was paved ana prizes
"eIe M1" oy miss maeeo WilllafnS'
ms anu '"e Sec'no 10 Mrs' Cole-
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u'ii Jug we e"'''e AFTERNOON Alter
d"dI uihs prizes MfS' byrd unwrap-
Peu ner gus ana grest oeal OF run
"dS ''dN oS eEei y"'ie' MISS '"'nS"n
,ne charming hostess served love-
~ menu
rae st'eSts present hietdeea' MRS
!1iIlisn Arholo' MIS- Lillian hunter
Maceo "illiams, MRS Mardla Iur-
net' MrS- rose wallace MIS- Geor-
ga wright MISS Coleman Mrs
EoYlhe Johnson, MRS. Nlney VIII
liains, MIS- w. M. Henry MRS. Jeth-
70 Cnappelie' MISS GLADYS smith,
Mrs nay Gllesple MIS- VIVIAN Ham
pry' Mrs Mary johnson and MISS
CARA avery
a loVeiy shower was gwen Satur-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27

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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
CURRENT TOPIC
CLUB INSTALLATION

The Current Topic Study club
held It's installation officers at
the Y. W. c, A. Tuesday OF this
week with officers of the city as
ISOLATION OF women clubs as guests.
Mrs. Sadie L. Lindsay, president Of
the city association Of clubs installed
the officers.
The installation program was fur
nished by the Junior Current Topic
Study club. Olivia Watkins gave
talk on the life OF George Wash
ington Carver, Francis Uddyback
rendered a piano solo and Alice
Brantly- gave a reading. a.
Officers installed were: Mrs. Rosa
Hill, president; Mrs. Ida Isaac, vice.
president; Mrs. Lucille Brown, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. Luella Hill,
assistant secretary; Mrs. Beatrice
Preston, corresponding secretary
and Mrs. Sadie Henry, treasurer.
The club closed for the summer
to meet Tuesday, October 10, 1899,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
Works Of Poet
To Be At Fair

Robert Hayden, local poet, play
wright and most recently, drsmstist.
received communication last
week from the National Poetry Cen
ter located at Radio City" Rookie
Teller Center, New York City, ex-
tending 10 him an invitation 10
place on exhibition one OF his
poems. which will be included as a
part Of the Worlds Largest nluni-
mated Book OF Poetry" the feature
Of the National Poetry Center's Ex-
hibit located in the Communics-
tons Buildings on the Fair Gounds
for the sixth months OF its dura-
ton.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
To Save Their Souls by Bessie
Lewis The Christopher Pub
fishing company Boston, Mass. {.
1899 303 DID,

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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27

prising wide-awske white brother
who invests his money and makes
for himself and his people q job.
Ny concern is for we Negroes who
wander abroad begging for jobs
with acres of jobs" in our back
yards.
WE MUST DOOR DIE
We must rid ourselves OF the old
slave psychology which keeps us
forever looking to others to supply
our needs. We can no longer ex-
rect the other fellow TO give us
the things we need. We must learn
to depend upon ourselves, for we
ale face to face with the alternative
Of either learning to do thiI-.or
slowly dying from malnutrition, dis-
ease and a multitude OF ills which
are the result of poverty.
This business Of job-making IL a
thing each of us can do something
about You do not have to wait
on your lodge, pastor or leader to
START. Anything that can be bought
and sold at a profit-anything that
can be manufactured and sold at
profit offers you job and may
N time make jobs for others.
You don't have 10 wait until you
lave a large sum OF money 10
begin. Our communities are over
run with salesmen, peddlers, etc,
making money. Why can't these be
Negro statesmen and peddlers? Carts
filed with vegetables fruits, and
ice cream, roll through our streets
end alleys pushed by others-why
not us. Little money will get you
Started in these businesses.
THINGS YoU-cANH
Then there are many things we
-eeaia- start manufacturing On
small scale and develop into big
businesses employing thousands OF
cur people. Things that are easily
made. To manufacture certain things
does not necessarily require a large
outlay Of capital. A manufacturing
business does not require that you
De in the high rent districts or that
you buy the latest equipment-nor
is your patronage limited to the
area in which the business is
established. The manufacturer can
locate in loft. cellar or back
street Yet the whole city, state,
or nation is his market.
There is no reason why we should
not manufacture and supply our
selves with vinegar, soap, shoe
polish, handkerchiefs, aprons, neck
ties, ladies wear, shirts and thou
sand things that we need and use.
1t is easy to see that even one
large factory in this country sup
plying us with our soap is a more
direct bid for economic advance
ment and security than all Of our
job campaigns combined.
II we are men-if we have brains
let us rise above the humiliatinR
Negro job" committees and start
now making our own jobs.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
MIR. AND MRS. SOMMERVHLE
HOST AND HOSTESS

Mr.. and Mrs. Sommerville were
host and hostess at the meeting, last
week, The meeting for May afford
ed very good time for the mem
bers. After business and gains, a
delicious buffet-styled luncheon
was served. Mrs. Lottie Washington
is the club reporter.
Mrs. Washington, reporter and
member OF the club, has planned to
go to Brighton, Michigan, to spend
the summer in her home near the
lake. She will have friends to come
out and visit her during her stay,
and Is raising little chickens to sell,
for a hobby while in Brighton.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
MIR. AND MRS. LEWIS
JOHNSON HOST AND HOSTESS

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Johnson Of
Goodwin avenue were host and hos
tess toFthe Just Us" Social club
at recent meeting; all members
were present; pokeno was played
and the prizes went to S Washing
ton, Sidney johnson. G. Smith. Mrs
Sommerville, T. Nichols and J, c.
Nichols.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27

has been overlooked in some cases
by those who have concentrated on
his ideas. A man OF Du Bois's in
tellectual stature deserves the ac-
claim OF his race which is more
often given to her heroes and stars
in other fields.
Mr. Redding- concludes that the
Negro must go back to the soil, to
the folk-tales Of his people for his
inspiration. He seems to criticize
certain authors who have got away
from this material. One OF these
is Jessie Fauset and the author in
fers that her work suffered as a
result Of her choice OF characters
and situations in cultivated Negro
society We think that here Mr.
Redding has carried his point too
far. Miss Fauset's books lack the
touch of greatness, but we are in
clined 10 attribute this to her per-
sonal limitations rather than to her
choice OF material
TO MAKE A POET BLACK is
extremely well written and well
unified It presents a viewpoint
which should be interesting even
TO those who already possess a
knowledge of Negro literary trends.
1t will be invaluable to those who
know little or nothing Of this field.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
JUNIOR CURRENT TOPIC
STUDY CLUB

The Junior Current Topic Study
club include the daughters OF the
members Of the Senior Current
Topic Study club and friends. The
Juniors recently elected officers
are: Olivia Watkins, president;
Frances Uddyback, vice-president;
Helen Preston, corresponding secre-
tary; La Marion Hill, assistant Sec
rotary; Letha Brantley, treasurer
and Alice Brantley, chairman pro-
gram committe The junior group
will give popularity contest in
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
THE YOUNG REPUBLICANS

Inc young Republican, unit Of
the U. D. C. o. are having their
next meeting at the Hartford center,
Monday evening, June 5, at 8 pm.
All young people interested in be-
coming a part OF this progressive
group are urged TO attend these
meetings.
The dramatic committee is plan
ming TO present their first one-sct
play Great Mends1 at this meet
ing. Francis Purdue, dramatic bari
tone and Herman Hudson, young
high school orator, will take part.
Admission is free. A Moore, presi-
dent; c. Reid, club reporter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
THE SMART SET TWELVE

The Smart Set Twelve held their
regular business meeting at the
home of Mrs. Payton. 1900 Central
avenue. Their last party was report
ed a great success. The baby con-
test was postponed until June "a.
The hostess served delightful
luncheon.
The next meeting OF the club will
be at the home OF Mrs, Reed of
Merrick avenue.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27

foresight enough
to pool our re-
5 o u 7 es and
build our own
business, and in
dustry as other
minority groups
are and have
been doing?
Will we never
C e ase begging
others; to let US
come into their
factories, to give
US a place in
their businesses,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
WESTSDERS ATTEND STATE
ASSN OF WOMEN CLUBS

Mrs. Beatrice Preston, Mrs. La
venia Bowen, Mrs -LeTene Reid,
Mrs. Luella Hill accompanied Mrs.
Rosa Hill, delegate-president Of
Current Topic Study club to Flint
Michigan, Saturday of last week,
where they attended the State As
-s,eeiatieh Of WeHeh- clubs.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
THE SCOTCH AVENUE
NEIGHBORHOOD
FRIENDSHIP CLUB
FRIENDS

The Scotch Avenue Neighbour
hood Friendship club met at the
home of the president, Mrs. Nellie
JOHNSON, 6043 Scotch avenue, in
their last meeting. Spiritual talks
were given by Mrs Wells, Mrs.
Johnson, Mrs, Henry and Mrs. Alex
ander.
The main speaker Of the evening
was Miss Louise Reid the Missionary
OF the Second Baptist church, who
gave very interesting talk on the
customs and her experiences in
Africa. A delicious repast was
served by the hostess.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27

Mrs. Caldwell OF 1883 Hancock
avenue, was hostess, Thursday aft
ernoon, May 8. After business, the
topic for discussion was True and
False" A letter OF thanks was
read by the corresponding secre-
tary. from J. Smith thanking the
club for its kindness in remember
ing him with a beautiful plant dur
ing his recent illness.
The club invites its friends 10 be
present at breakfast to be given
at-the home of MrS-A-B- Smith,
5l27 Vinewood, Saturday, May 27.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
TO NURSE IN NEW YORK CITY

Miss Ella hurry of Stanford ave-
nue.. left last week for New York
City, where she will take a position
as nurse in the Seaview hospital,
Miss Mrrry graduated from Mercy
hospital, Philadelphia, Pa, in the
June class Of 1888, with highest hor-
ors. On her arrival to Detroit, she
went 10 work for Dr. All Thomas at
the Edith K. Thomas hospital, where
she worked successfully for 10
months. .--.---.-
Miss hurry thanks DR.. Thomas,
her many friend and associates for
their cooperation while working
here and believes il for any reason
she does not like her new position
in New York, she can return to
her old job at the Edith X, Thomas
hospital in Detroit.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
THE DEACoN'S UNION

The Deacon's Union viii hold
their 18th anniversary May 2s, at
Tabernacle Baptist church, Rev R.
H Pittman, pastor. Rev Pittman
will preach the ordination and an
niVersary sermon.
There will be an anniversary pro-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27

Mrs A. B. Smith OF 5l27 Vine
wood. was hostess to the @ S. J.
Study club, Thursday afternoon,
May II, The president, Mrs. Lulu
Martinez. presided, After business,
the topic English" was well out
lined which was very interesting
and helpful.
The club postponed the breakfast
until Saturday morning, May q, The
hostess served a very tasty menu.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
MRS, HELEN ASHLEY HOSTESS

Mrs. Helen Ashley OF 1914 Haze
let was hostess to the Swankies
Social and Charity club May IT.
Business was discussed and many
congratulations were received for
The success OF the party given at
the plantation on Sunday, April %
A lovely lHneheeR-was enjoyed by
all.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27

gram and the ordination Of George
Gray will take place. This Sunday
will be the greatest in the history
OF Detroit Deacon Elliot McGill,
publicity manager.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
THE JOLLY TWELVE CLUB

The jolly Twelve club will hold
their next meeting at the home
OF Mrs, Calhoun, 275 Palmer ave-
nue., Friday night. May %. Mrs.
B. Smith, president.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27

chance 70 work for them? II is so
pathetic.
Negroes in America own hun
creds of millions OF dollars in
wealth, earn hundreds OF millions
annually in wages, spend hundreds
Of millions annually for their wants
and needs. II this vast wealth was
programmed and handled with an
eve single toward making our
dollar do the double duty of sup
plying our needs and furnishing US
" ith-e employment -wepld-ae
long ways toward employing our
selves.
| honestly believe, il we used our
time and talents as earnestly in
the planning, establishing, devel-
oping and supporting OF our own
business and industry as we do
trying TO secure place and position
il the business of others, it would
net belong before would be
powerful enough to force open
many doors now closed against US
STRANGERS IN OUR
COMMUNITIES
Agitation for the employment OF
Negroes in private and public bust
ness is alright as far as it goes
but it doesn't go far enough. We
want these jobs We need these
jobs. But we must not let agitation
for these, blind us to the real need
Of the race which is business and
industry owned and controlled by
the Negro, This is the only way we
can assure the Race Of real and
lasting jobs.
We keep so busy on the run for
jobs, in the other fellows business
that we fail TO see the many jobs
we ourselves can make for our
selves.
While we are clamoring for jobs
Observation-Disclosures come into our
community with little or no capital,
make jobs for themselves and their
own, then dominate and dictate
Negro community life. This cannot
happen in the communities of any
other group; Jews. Italians, Poles,
etc.
have nothing against the enter
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27

Should a person forget to shut oft
the water from lawn sprinkler in
vented by resident of Spokane,
Wash, a float valve in the device
shuts IL off after time
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27

Mr. and Mrs Lorenza Harris OF
SIS Stanford avenue, are the proud
parents OF a baby girl, born Thurs
day of last week. Daughter Harris
weighed pounds at birth Baby and
mother are doing fine.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27

son, Mr.. and Mrs John Wright,
Hawkins Bailey. Mrs. William Hen
ry, Mr. and Mrs. Byrd and others.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
BENEFIT LUNCHEON

Several tables Of bridge were in
play at the luncheon given TO bene-
fit the McGraw School Mothers
club, May IL, from 1870 to 4:30 pm,
1t was an enjoyable affair and a
success. Mesdames Delete Morgan,
Alice Gordon, Gladys Caldwell and
Chanie Shy were the winners Of
the lovely prizes.
Among the other guests were:
Mrs. Albert Cleague, Mrs. Sarah
Lewis, Mrs. Theresa Jones, Mrs.
Zella Turner, Mrs. Mary Young,
Mrs. Andrew Smith, Mrs. Armada
Harris. Mrs. Mary E. Short, Mrs.
Elsie Conway, Mrs. ]. H. Dounveor
and Mrs, M. A. Cockfield.
The donors of the prizes were:
Mrs. Armada Harris, Mrs. Andrew
Smith and Mrs. M. A. Cockfield
The chairs for the occasion were
loaned by the Hibbler Funeral
home.
The next regular meeting OF the
McGraw School Mothers club will
be Wednesday, May "a, in room 3o5
OF the McGraw school, from $40
to 4:30 pm. All mothers having
children in the school are invited
10 attend these meetings
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
U. d. CO. woMEN's AUXILIARY

The Women's Auxiliary Of the
u. D. C. Omet Monday evening at
Hartford center, The report of the
tea was given and all were delight
ed at the wonderful report This
was the organizations first social
effort since their Reorganization.
The ladies are planning to form
their home arts and hsndcraft unit
very soon in order to get things
ready for their bazaar in the fall.
D. Street, president and c. Reid,
club reporter
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
PLEASANT SUNDAY
DEDICATED TO MRS. MADDOX

The St, james CINE. church witt
donate the Pleasant Sunday pro-
gram, May %, to Mrs. Yolsnde Mad
dox, dramatic soprano, teacher and
-directresS-- MrS-Pauline- Erisby will
be guest soloist,
Pupils, friends and admirers are
planning TO make this a great dedi-
cation. The group having the larg-
est representation and making the
greatest contribution will share in
the special honor given the guest
after the program.
The program will begin at 800
pm, instead OF the usual hour for
Pleasant Sunday programs.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27

June, the girl holding the highest
number OF AS in their studies will
receive a scholarship.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27

This seems 10 be the season for
baby showers.
The Hagerstown globe., 1939-06-02
BARLEY CROP OF
COUNTY INCREASING
Estimated Between 5000
10000 Acres Plant
NV This Season

Z The incFeased amount of barley
zip Washington County for
the past several years has been
quite noticeable This year farm
ers have sown more barley than
in any previous year in the coun-
tvs history, it is estimated. 1t
has not been more than a few
years back when a barley patch
was rare and a field of any size
not seen at all. There is a field
of barley near Chewsville of at
least II acres. In various parts
of the county barley fields are
seen.
The kind of barley most seen in
this section is the bearded varie-
ty There is a smooth kind but
it is said to be Objectionable in
that it has a tendency to shatter
much more than the bearded va
riety. The University of Mary
land is perfecting a kind of bar
icy i'll which the boards are great
" reduced yet maintains the
quality of the bearded barley.
The barley harvest comes about
two weeks before the wheat har-
vest and it will not be long now
until the barley fields will be on
shocks.
The increased amount of barley
grown is explained that the crop
conservation plans figure very
much in it. For instance a far
mer can grow barley on that land
which would be in excess of what
he is allowed in wheat Barley is
said to be equal in stock feeding
value to that of corn, pound for
pound.
1t is estimated that there are
this year approximately 5000 or
10000 acres Of ground sown in
barley. The crop us considered
good. Barley is said to be some
what of treacherous crop to
grow. not being as sure as wheat.