The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-04-13
YOUR REPORTER
"LOu" Ransom

ATTUCKS CHORUS TOPS
standing erect in the middle of the
spacious stage of Jordan Hall, the
ladies' softly dressed in black and
white, the gentlemen in tuxedoes, the
lights balanced perfectly about them,
the Attucks Chorus of Boston were
acclaimed a success at the hands of
Boston's critics. The audience ap-
plauded over and over again for a
repeat of popular spiritual numbers
rendered so beautifully by the harmo-
NOUS group of voices. Director NAL
colin Blenders, neatly dressed in formal
apparel, made perfect leader as he
conducted the chorus selections ar
ranged by him; and their voices
seemed to travel through his very
soul, as his arms, hands and fingers
moved rapidly at his command. &.
Celebrities including State and City
officials filled the audience who
seemed to enjoy an entertaining and
educational evening. His Excellency,
Leverett Saltonstall, Governor of
Mass, was represented by one of his
official family, our own Miss Viola
Fisher . Miss Fisher gracefully ex-
tended the greetings of his excellency
to the Attacks Chorus, patrons and
also made welcome the celebrated
guest speaker, Rev. A. Clayton Powell.
Jr., Of New YOr. Rev. Leviscount as
the master Of Ceremonies, introduced
the guest speaker to the audience and
also asked Mrs. Evelyn Ames Hall,
.srD|. Of fl,,,1,1 !
sponsor of the chorus, to take a bow
which she did graciously. Cornelius
Mckane, one Of Gov. Saltonstall's aids
also a sponsor Of the chorus, made
welcome the guest speaker and
thanked the patrons for their coopera-
ton. Arthur Williams, young bust
ness manager of the group, also made
few remarks. Rev. Powell, dynamic
speaker,flled the audience with new
hope and inspiration as he outlined not
only how the colored man but lust how
the individual stood in America. He
sincerely urged that colored people
patronlZe more race businesses. The
audience went wild with spiritual ex-
cltement created by the singing of the
lovely chorus and the rapid, forceful
educational and religious speech de-
Hvered by the well-built, handsome
Young Reverend A. Clayton Powell
Jr, Golden voice solOists in the per
sons OF Bertha McKane, Dorothy Hin
Ton, Eleanor Benders, Edith Williams.
Agnes Jordan, Bernice Marrow and
joel Davis added more color to the
occasion. (PersOnaD. Nal you looked
Killer dlIIer in those tails and YOUR
1oUher who was sitting just in front
Oh your reporter was never quite so
PROUD not only of her son but the en-
Lire group. e. It is our opinion that
nose who attended this outstanding
aHalr Will always remember the occa-
sion: Congratulations Gang"
washington, D. c., your reporter re-
telVed very nice and unexpected let
Ter from the honorable Emmett Scott
IN which he wrote that he enioved the
very interesting conference we had at
TIle Parker House in Boston recently.
" Scott who has office with John
taunton, Chairman of the Republican
NaCIonal Committee, passed on a mes
cage Tor your reporter to deliver TO
S me Young Coloreed Republicans of
Mass. who will reorganize very soon.
James Edward Guilford, Jr., has. the
gpnuoiiSSement of the young party for
AieSiGent and Vincent Emerson, Vice
49,. Military Ball . all in Boston are
994 35 TO fall in line with the dapper
Ii a1nq Il I'M. boys and swing with Frs
S Sne Hawkins and his hot band at the
i HouTh ArmOry next week. What
Ip9vely DEB will win the title of "Miss
bonneville of Boston and reign as