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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-08-31
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COMMONWEALTH LODGE 10
I.B.P.O.E.W.

For the benefit of the brethren that
have not received any communication
and consequently are not familiar with
our program for the ensuing term, we
print the following letter:
Dear Brethren: In the first place,
allow me to thank you far the high
honor that you have bestowed on me,
and to assure you that | will do all in
my power to serve you, both honorably,
and proftably.
In turn, l ask your fraternal CO.
operation in all things for the good of
Elkdom in general, and Commonwealth
Lodge in particular. The existing state
of affairs in our lodge, demands that
we unite soidly behind a progressive
program, which must surely embrace
the following two planks: first, an in
creased membership, and secondly, the
acquiring of a home. Both of these are
interdependent, and therefore are en-
titled to our equal effort.
A large membership will help us to
get a home, and the home an enthusiast
tic membership. Let us therefore grid
ourselves with the determination to
accomplish big things, and regain our
high place in the family of Elks.
H. B. Burton, Exalter Ruler.
Fraternally,
397 Mass. Ave, Tel. Kenmore 1903
Bro. Russell Collins, Chairman of
the sick com. reports that the sick are
all mending, and he begs that the
brethren will visit them: Brothers w.
J. Wright, s Sunnyside Ave, Everett ;
Jas Spike, AZ River St., w. Newton
Los. S. Smith, 81 Hammond St.: DR..
c. n. Garland, 173 Mason Terrace.
Brookline; Albert r. Trotman.
We must keep our eyes open for the
big things that the Committee is plan
ming for the visiting veteran brothers,
during the approaching Veterans Con
vention. We hope that all shall do all
in their power to make the stay of the
visitors to Boston, one of very pleasant
memories. Cooperate with the Com
mittee.
The vacationists away are Bros.
Beverley Smith, Benders, Geo. Logan,
and Rev. Critchlow. We hope that
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Editor and Publisher
1901 1884
SKILLED LABOR AND DEFENSE

The national defense program has
focused public attention upon the alb
sence of colored skilled workers from
some of the huge industrial plants
which have obtained billions of dollars
IN contracts from the Federal Govern
ment. Last week the National Asso-
citation for the Advancement of Col
ored People launched a campaign de-
signed to acquaint the public further
with the plants which have received
contracts. The N.AA.C.P. correctly
recommends that the plant managers
be urged, by the usual methods of
mas persuasion and even pressure, to
employ colored workers in skilled and
unskilled jobs.
Now is the time for colored Ameri-
cans to seize every opportunity to
acquire knowledge of those skill
trades which are the basis of modern
industrial civilization. For instance,
instruction in welding is being given
locally, and inquiry addressed to the
proper authorities will disclose where
other specific skills are being taught.
Every colored worker should avail
himself of the opportunity for obtain
ing such instruction.
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Distinguished Atty.
Visits Boston

Distinguished Atty. sees Boston
Hon. Edgar Mortimer Duke, barrls-
ter-at-law of the middle Temple, Lon
don. resident of British Guiana, ended
very pleasant stay in Boston last
Monday having been the guest II Mr.
and Mrs. w. H. Moore Of &C Ham
mond St. He will visit New York and
other points before embarklng 1or
home. During his sojourn in the HUB
Mr.. Duke was royalty entertained by
his host and hostess and their many
friends, among them Atty. }. 5. H.
Bourne and DR.. T. f. A. McCurdy'
Mr.. Duke is distinguished as pan
list and scholar. A graduate in law OF
London University where he won prizes
and scholarships. He is the author Oh
a text book on property law and editor
of the law reports in British Guiana;
He is also a registrar Of Deeds ana
registrar of the Supreme Court Of
British Guiana, and he holds magls-
trate's commission. For more tnah
two years past he has been performing
the duties either of Crown Counsel or
of assistant Atty. General In BRUSH
Guiana.
Mr.. Duke is keen Freemason' anu
member of the 3Oth degree.
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BARS RACE PREJUDICE
FROM CONSCRlPTION
Continued from Page II

Their or not a state of war exists, to
select for training and service in the
manner herein provided, and to induct
into the land and naval forces of the
United States, such number of men
between such ages as in his judgment
is required for such forces in the ma
tional interest:
provided, That any person between
the ages of Is and 35 shall be afforded
an opportunity voluntarily to enlist
and be indicted into the land or naval
forces of the United States for the
training and service prescribed. :"
As amended by Senator Wagner and
approved by the Senate Monday the
last part of the section reads
provided, That any person between
the ages of IS and 80, regardless of
race or color, shall be afforded an OPP
portunity voluntarily to enlist and be
indicted into the land or naval forces,
including aviation, of the United
States for the training and services pre-
scribed. e. :"
In all three votes were cast. The
first vote, a voice vote, sounded about
even to listeners in the gallery. The
second, a division by standing, re-
suited in a 22-21 count in favor of the
amendment. The vote was so close
that a roll-call was demanded. On this
final vote the count favoring passage
of the amendment was 50 to 81.
Vigorously supporting his amend
ment Senator Wagner charged that the
War Department had Disseminated
against colored men who desired to
enlist. Senator Pat Connally of
Texas could not forego the oppor-
tunity to reel off one of his character
istic diatribes of race hatred although
his state of Texas, observers argue, is
faced with the menace of being among
the first to suffer attack should Eng
land fail.
The Wagner amendment now goes to
House for consideration. The senti-
ment of House members are reported
in favor of the amendment. Army and
Navy officials may try to fight it, In
formed sources said.
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strength in our feet for there are
thousands that have faltered by the
wavside- down and can no longer
rise. it has led US on through the storms
of life for there are thousands that
have been destroyed; it has guided us
from darkness unto light for there are
vet thousands that cannot find their
way, it has given us victory as there
are thousands who have met total
defeat.
We cannot enumerate the blessings
of Gods keeping power; they shower
rs far more than the rains of Heaven.
The air we breathe the ground upon
which we walk, the food we are able
to buy, the money we are able to spend,
the friends that plant sunshine in our
hearts and the JOY of God that over
flows our souls are but a few of the
mvriads of blessings from on high.
Let the storm rage! Let depression
cover the land! Let the mountains
shake from their foundations! Let the
earth reel and rock Il still have an
assurance of being kept by God. The
same God that has sustained me in the
sunshine can take me through the
storm, for He alone is Creator of both
sunshine and storm. If he has fed me
in prosperity, He can still feed me
during depression, for His storehouse
never runs dry. He needs not the
earth to yield its fruit; he needs not
the merchant to determine its vilue =;
His caravans are always ready, for the
God of Elijah still lives. The God of
Moses can still throw Mamma on the
ground-can still lead at night by fire
and at day by cloud.
God is more than willing to keep
those that are willing to be kept
those that are willing to pay the price,
willing to forsake all sin, turn away
from all unrighteousness and to seek
God as their shepherd so that they
shall not want.
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The wedding was unique in that it
was not only held in Miss Hubbard's
church of which her father is pastor,
but the ceremony was also performed
by him.
Preceding the bride to the altar were
the attendants Mrs. Steve Duncan. a
bride of two weeks, Miss Naomi Guilt
yer, Miss Jesse Hubbard, sister of the
bride and maid of honor, and LaVonn
Jones, sister of the groom, and Lillian
Hubbard, younger sister of the bride.
The girls all wore blue chiffon except
the maid of honor who was gowned in
pink. All carried lighted candles. The
bouquets were entwined at the base of
the candles.
A lovely reception followed at the
home of the brides parents, Reverend
and Mrs. Hubbard on Adeline St.,
Oakland, where the happy pair were
showered with congratulations. The
couple were the recipients of many ex-
quisite presents.
Miss Vera Griffin and her sister
Alice Dashiell of Berkeley served as
JOINT hostesses at a cocktail party
Saturday evening, August II, honoring
the newlyweds Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph
Smith, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Bry-
ant. Mrs. Maynard Jackson, nee Emily
Troy, of Los Angeles, now visiting in
Oakland was also present.
The year 1910 will forever remain
memorable to the East Bay residents,
not only for the Fair but at the alarm
ing jump taken in vital statistics.
Metropolitan Oakland and Berkeley
has and is still witnessing record
breaking series of marriages and
births.
Mrs. Theodore Taylor, nee Adele
Mitchell, is now the proud mother of
a girl, named Theodore. The Thomas
Moody's are likewise fond parents of
a boy, Thomas Palmer.
A double elopement occurred few
weeks ago when Mr.. Rudolph Smith
and Blanche Black, Ralph Bryant and
Johnnie Mae Nolan eloped to Reno,
Nevada. The Bryants have now made
their home in Berkeley and the Smiths
in Oakland
Mr.. Edward ALBERT and Amarite
Anderson also very popular couple
in the younger set eloped to Reno and
became Mr. and Mrs.
Sunday, August ?, Miss Josie War
ME and Mr.. Steve Duncan walked down
the middle aisle in tune to the wedding
march at the beautiful Chapel of the
Chimes in Oakland, California Mrs.
Marjorie Brooms, cousin of the bride
was her only attendant and the
groom's cousin, Robert Jones acted as
best man. Friends declared it one of
the prettiest weddings of the season. A
large reception followed at the home of
the bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Warnie, in
East Oakland. The bride was the re-
cipient of lovely presents.
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they will all have an enjoyable time
and return fully recuperated.
The Marching Club will hold its cleo
ton of officers in September and hopes
that all will be in line for training, for
it won't be long now.
Don't forget the big membership
drive that's on. Every one should try
to bring in an application on Sept. D,
in order that we may have big initla-
ton on our second meeting. Tell them
of the special club rate that's now on.
This is the time to come back, while
things are humming. Remember the
Investigating Com. Bros. Ed Walker
A. F. Archer; J. E. Smith; Jos. Lopez;
Dan Tillman; J. A. Worren. See any
of them and they shall advise you
Regular business meeting September
5, eight o'clock promptly to II prompt
ly. Come out and help us to build.
The harvest is ripe, but the laborers
are few.
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LEE FOR
COWS COUNCIL
Continued from Paoe


economics for all the upper five grades
of school, which will go into effect this
autumn. He has inaugurated through
the schools the most comprehensive
job survey which the CITY has had
setting up machinery to canvass
school graduates to determine the dis
tribution of occupations in Boston 50
that youngsters now in school may be
trained and equipped to earn a liveli-
hood along the lines that lie ahead of
them. He has opened an Evening On
portunity School for next year, which
will enable unemployed men to ACQUIRE
trade training in the evening.
He has also incurred some enmities
by his utspokeninsistence that sal
aries of more than S21.00 a day now
paid to some of our older high school
teachers should be modified in favor of
giving a few dollars more to our
younger teachers in the elementary
schools, who average less than $500
a day now.
This season-outside of school af-
taIrs-Lee has succeeded in changing
the complexion of summer life in in
town Boston by establishing the
Charles River Basin as a great water
playground for sailboating by youngs-
tiers. The Metropolitan District Com
mission is now building a $4,000 boat
house and $4,000 worth of sailboats
at his insistence,- the result of
Lees efforts during the last five years.
In the meantime, the fleet of boats.
sponsored, designed, and built by Lee
with the help of the thousand youngs-
tiers whom he has taught to sail. cover
the River with their many colored
sails and their youthful pilots at the
helm. This program of sailboating for
the average city youngster on inland
waters is to be taken over by the Met
ropolitan District Commission next
year and will continue to be open to
all, free of charge, creating a perman-
ent landmark in Boston life.
An equally forceful character is the
present incumbent of the Governors
Council, Daniel H. Coakley, a man who
has emerged from many scrapes
which have brought his name into ma
tlonal disrepute. The methods of oper-
alton of the two men are in sharp
contrast. Both are equally forcefui,
Their records in both cases are equally
known and have the sharp highiights
which go, in both cases, with aggres-
slve and outstanding personalities.
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TO VOTERS OF WARD 9
Confined from Paoe ~

strive to do all within my power to
bring about results so badly needed in
our Ward, and it will be nv duty to
be the servant of all the people in the
Ward. l shall at all times be at YOUR
service IN every way possible. Honesty
and loyalty of purpose shall ever be nv
watch word I shall make no idle
promises but l shall strive to bring
about harmony in the Ward regardless
of party afiliation."
II have been a resident of the Ward
for many years, have had thirtv-fve
wears of business contacts with all
racial groups in the district have
always been mindful of my civic and
social duties in the Community. A
square deal to all. Primaries Tuesday,
Sept. 17th.-Sincerely, your candidate
for Representative from Ward 9,
Decentralization S. Bill Sparrow.
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Frederick Douglass and Female
Suffrage

The great colored abolitionist states
man and orator, Frederick Douglass,
throughout his career, invariably es-
pOused progressive causes; he always
had the courage to proclaim his views.
1t is not so well-knOwn as 1t should be
that he was the first man to 90 on pub
lie record in favor of female suffrage.
In July, 1846, Elizabeth Cady Stanton,
the famous suffragette, introduced the
first formal resolution which demanded
the vote for women. So radical was
her act considered that her own hus-
band opposed her. Frederick Douglass
at once endorsed the resolution.
In his autobiography, which is a
book which every American should
read, Douglass declared Il would give
woman vote. give her a motive to
qualify herself to vote precisely as l
insisted upon giving the colOred man
the right to vote, in order that he
should have the same motives for max
ing himself a useful citizen as those in
force in the case of other citizens. In
a word, I have never yet been able to
find one consideration, one argument,
or suggestion in favor of mans right
to participate in civil government
which did not apply equally to the fight
of woman"
Another great colored leader who
was a pioneer in the struggle for equal
rights for women was Sojourner
Truth, intrepid fearless, uncompromis-
ing.
The 10Th Amendment to the Federal
Constitution, which gave women the
right to vote, was enacted August 26,
1920. During the past twenty years
American women have made tremen-
dous strides toward that equality
which is the ideal of true democracy.
Last year Judge Jane Bolin became the
first colored woman magistrate Of New
York. Other notable colored women,
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IN BUSINESS

1t is encouraging to note the num-
Der of young men and young women
who are entering business pursuits.
Business undertakings bring into ex-
erclse individual initiative, courage
and foresight-qualities which are
commonly given high rating in Ameri-
can character. That our young men
and women are going in for business
calls for no smart drivel as to their
ability to "catch on" and "catch up"
with other population elements. Every
informed person knows that colored
youth if given equal opportunity
would be found in all fields of legiti-
mate industrial, economic and govern
mental activity. Since a satisfactory
quota have reached the top in those
few endeavors where opportunities are
equal-athletics, boxing, college and
university, music and art, some
branches of science-there is no rea-
son to doubt that in all other arenas
they would average as good showing
as those who assert superiority but
who seem afraid of colored rivals in
banking, IN professorships, in big bust
ness, in politics and government, and
VIGOROUSLY so in the caste system of
the army and navy.
An equal chance for every Ameri-
can must come some day. Otherwise,
count democracy an impossible doc
trlne beyond the capacity of the hu-
man spirit to assimilate and express
as reality.
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THE WAGNER AMENDMENT

Passage by the Senate of the Wag-
ner anti-jim crow amendment does
not mean final victory against color
discrimination in the nations armed
forces. The House also has to agree
to the amendment. 1t is expected that
Army and Navy officials in order to
perpetuate the caste system which
rules in both services will bestir them
selves to defeat the Senate amend
ment.
Although a great initial success has
been won the movement to put democ-
racy into the Army and Navy must
not lag. The effort must go on with
increased zeal.
Write, telegraph your congressman.
Make it clear to him that you want
the Wagner amendment to the Burke
Wadsworth bill enacted into law,
Don't delay. Send your letter or wire
today! Army and Navy officials are
already in action. House members
must be made to feel also the pressure
from voters back home.
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Brotherhood of
SEP. and
Auxiliary in NY.

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brother
hood of Sleeping Car Porters, affiliated
with the A. F. of L. will hold its Bien-
NAL Convention in the International
Headquarters of the Brotherhood of
Sleeping Car Porters, 217 West 125th
Street, New York, September 1919,
inclusive Preliminary activitiec will
include a parade followed by a mass
meeting at the Salem NJ. f. Church,
10th Street and 9TH Avenue Sunday,
September Is, at 3 200 pm. The
Ladies Auxiliary will be the guest of
the Brotherhood on these two occasions
which also mark the beginning of the
Second Biennial Convention and the
18th Anniversary Of the Brotherhood.
The Brotherhood sessions will be held
simultaneously with those of the Ladies
Auxiliary, but will be of longer dura-
ton.
William Green, President of the
American Federation of Labor, will
address the opening mass meeting.
This will be the second time that Presi-
dent Green has spoken under the aus
pices of the Brotherhood of Sleeping
Car POrters in New York City. His
first appearance was some nine years
ago This time he will speak for the
Brotherhood, which has successfully
negotiated a wage agreement for Pull
man Porters which has brought to them
recognition from the powerful Pullman
Company, states A. Philip Randolph,
International President.
President Green will discuss the role
Of the American Federation of Labor
in the organization of the American
workers in general and the colored
workers in particular.
The Ladies Auxiliary was organized
August, 1925, in New York Civ by the
Brotherhood President, A. Philip Ran
dolph, and was known at that time as
The Colored Women's Economic
Council. As rapidly as possible an
auxiliary was set-up in each of the
Brotherhood Divisions until today
there are Al such organizations
throughout this country and Canada.
In July, 1888, a National Call was
issued by Mr.. Randolph requesting the
auxiliary representatives to assemble
the following September, in Chicago
to be organized into an International
Organization. This was to represent
the first and only group of Colored
women to be organized on an interna-
tional scale by duly recognized col
ored International Labor Organization.
The following officials were elected at
that time by the Convention Delegates
Halena Wilson, Chicago, Illinois, In
ternational President; Rosina C.
Tucker, Washington, D. c., Inter-
national Secretary Treasurer; Rather
inc Lassiter, New York City; LIST
international Vice President; Mae NJ.
Daley, st. Louis, Missouri; 2nd Inter
national Vice President; F. J. Caviness,
San Antonio, Texas; Bird International
Vice-President; Letitia Murray. Los
Angeles, California; 4th International
Vice-President.
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Oakland Outposts

OAKLAND, Calf, Aug. 24-Miss
Dorothy Watkins surprised a host of
her friends last weekend in the Bav
Region when she announced her an
gagement to Mr.. Pete BoxhiU. The
announcement came at the climax of a
party given by Miss Watkins. A box
OF chocolates was passed around and
in the middle of each one were two
hearts pierced by a strip of paper tell
ing the news. All of the guests de-
clared they spent a delightful evening.
The wedding date is set for October 81.
The Darlington sisters, Misses Annie
and Carolyn and Mrs Byron Rumford
were hostesses at a reception Sunday.
August Is, honoring their cousins from
Washington, d. c., the Misses Leonora
Randolph, Mary Ellen, Randolph.
Evelyn Howley and Mrs. Mamie Rus
sell. Included in the line we're Mrs.
Darlington, Mrs. George McCard and
her cousin, Mrs. Moore from New
York. The affair was carried out in a
lovely manner Mrs. Hudson received
at the door and introduced the line.
Mrs. Anna Hogan served at one end
OF the table laden with sumptuous food
and Mrs. Faucet at the other Mrs.
Lora Scott also assisted.
Sunday, August IS in Beth Eden
Baptist Church, Oakland, California,
was solemnized one of the most spec
tacular weddings of the season as Miss
Mary Hubbard and Robert Bobby
Jones exchanged VOWS. The crowd
was too large to estimate
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AMERICAN LEGION
COMES TO HUB SEPT. II
Continued from Page u

Corporation are handling the interests
of the veterans of the 92nd and 93rd
Divisions, and other unattached units,
for their reunion activities.
Masonic Temple on fremont Street
has been secured as headquarters for
registration, housing, dances and other
social functions.
If there is any interest among those
officers who attended the 18th Provi-
sional Training Regiment for a bou-
quet or dance the committee will be
glad to assist in making arrangements.
Anyone having rooms to let or seek
ing information or helpful suggestions
to offer please write the secretary,
George H. Simmons, y Monroe ST.,
Roxbury.
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KEPT BY GOD

The saving power of Christ is sufi-
cient to save unto the uttermost, to
protect and preserve the soul and body,
to sustain and to make all life that is
within his keeping to grow to such
perfection in time that it may blossom
in eternity. All good things come from
the Heaven above, but our blessings
are so great and habitual that we fail
in approaching their values until they
are gone.
Gods keeping power has kept our
eyes open for there are thousands that
are blind and can no longer behold the
grandeur of the terrestrial; it has kept
our ears attuned for there are thou
sands that can no longer enjoy the
whispers of the wind; it has kept the