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The guardian., 1940-12-14
Christmas and Redemption
by
DR.. CHARLES STELZLE
by

the social, economic and physical ills
from which they were suffering HE
tory has proved that much progress
has been made in this direction. bnt
there are still those who are poor
broken-hearted, captives, blind and
bruised. For these, too, this punoss
must be fulflled-in every communitv
in every city, in every country.
AT this Christmas season mankind
should reconsecrate itself to this biob
purpose. 1t is an Ideal which it has
long sought to have fulfilled. United
it may help usher in "The Dav" of
which Jesus spoke 1000 years ago
for this, too, is "the acceptable wear Of
the Lord" To accomplish this purpose
1t is necessary to remove the barriers
that stand in its way, so that this great
task may be speedily accomplished.
1t was Isaiah who declared MANY
years before that to this end meyery
valley shall be exalted, and every noun.
tain and hill shall be made low: and
the crooked shall be made straight. and
the rough places plain" in preparation
for ''the way of the Lord" And it was
promised that "they that wait upon the
Lord shall renew their strength: thew
shall mount up with wings as eagles:
they shall run, and not be weary, and
they shall walk, and not faint"
The guardian., 1940-12-14
Mt1Htr AntpH

Included among large number Of
musicians who are very active in Boston
musical circles are: Charles Henry,
julius Jackson, Ella Martin, Ruth Nor
ris, Ann Wake, Blanche Perry, John
Powell, Vera Hodge, Dorothy Eller,
Owens, and Dornley Corbin.-At the
Harriet Jackson, Georgia Bailey, Jesse
Dramatic Studio of J. Whitfield Jones,
located at 220 West Canton Street, the
distinguished "Wings Over Jordan"
choir was given a reception by the
Attucks Chorus of Boston under the
direction of Malcolm Benders. A large
number of musicians attended, and
very enjoyable evening was spent. The
reception took place after the Wings
Over Jordan Choir had finished their
engagement in Mechanics Hall, on
Thursday evening, where they sang to
5000 people, DDecember 12-Christ-
mas Greeting space in the GUARDIAN
is still available, and persons having
photocuts may also use them in the
paper.-Sarah Nelson, contraIto Of
Medford, Mass. and Beatrice Moody,
soprano, are doing nicely with their
music.-W.AR.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
|Mnt MnttrnR Urnttpr.
Editor and Publisher
1901 1884
NOTE WELL
FORD HALL
Youth Forum

Julian D. Steele was one of the
speakers at the opening meeting of a
series of weekly meetings which the
Word Hall Youth Forum announced
as new policy for the 1940-41 season.
Weekly forum meetings will be held
on Wednesday evenings, all meetings
in Eliot Hall, 25 Beason Street, Boston,
next to the State House) Each meet
ing will present a speaker of note and
allow time for questions and general
discussion.
The first series of meetings deal with
the recent Presidential election, and
are as follows:
Wednesday, Dec. II, 500 pm,
Interpreting the Election" by Julian
Steele (Willkie Supporter) and Leon
j. Kowal Roosevelt Supporter)
Wednesday, Dec. Is, 500 pm,
"The American Presidency" by Han
nah L. Goldberg; A review of the
highly controversial book of this title
by Prof. Harold ]. Laski, followed by
a discussion of its significance.
Both Of the above meetings will be
held at Eliot Hall, 25 Beacon St.,
Boston. There will be a voluntary
silver contribution taken at the door.
A short business meeting viii precede
each meeting.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
OLD co. L SAW ACTION
IN LATIN AMERICA
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strategic water lying between North
and South America. 1t has numerous
islands which form a sort of natural
defense. Among those islands nearest
the huge mainland of South America is
Porto Rico puerto Rico). It's capital
is San Juan.
Old Company L of Massachusetts
served in Porto Rico from July 25 to
October 21, 1898 and GRIND color
streamer represents this fact.
And may we pause to thank Captain
Holman Pryor, that grand old veteran
of Company L who contributed i'm
portant facts in today's story.
Captain Pryor can tell you that old
Company L first served in Cuba before
going to Porto Rico. He, and other
Old Company L men can tell you about
that Latin American sphere of the
U. S. A. which is now commanding the
attention of President Roosevelt and
every other citizen. It's timely.
Mustered out in Boston on Jan. 21,
1899 and reverting back to former
state classification, Old Company L
was called outside of the U. S. A again
less than 20 years lates. This time it
was Europe.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
ATTY. HOUSTON SPEAKS
SUNDAY AT COM. CHURCH
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Department Liaison Officer at Nation
al Headquarters, Selective Service
Ssystem, said.
Colonel Draper, discussing the situa-
ton with Corps Area iaison officers
from all parts of the country this
week, told them that Selective Service
and the War Department are cooperat-
ing to carry out the expressed and I'M
piled terms of the Selective Service
Act as it relates to selection of col
ored troops. The Act provides that
"there shall be no discrimination be-
cause of race or COLOR" Colonel Draper
pointed out, and asserted that every
effort would be made to ensure the full
fillment of the Presidents recent state
ment that colored men would be in
Quoted and trained in the armed forces
imp roper ratio to their proportion of
the Nations manpower.
The Selective Service System has
moved at such speed that for neither
colored nor white selectee has it been
possible to provide for induction at a
proportion ate rate in all parts of the
country. No man is being inducted
until the necessary shelter, sanitary
facilities, water supplies, heating and
lighting arrangements, medical care,
and hospital accommodations are
ready as required by the law, the Di-
rector said.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
Early New Englanders
Meet
Meet

A meeting of the early New Eng
landers was held Tuesday evening, Dec,
10, at the residence of Mrs. Corinne
Rocha, II Whiting St., Roxbury. Mrs.
Buckley presiding. Reports of secy.
and treas. received and adopted. Mrs.
Cromwell, the secy. reported as having
received letter from the Past Presi-
dent, Mrs. Florida Ridley, of Toledo,
Ohio, daughter of the late Judge Leo
L. Ruffn, Mr.. LeLeon, Chairman Of
Investigating Committee presented a
list of elegible prospective members.
After routine business, a buffet COLA
tion was served by the hostess.
Mr.. DeLeon, well known historian of
Boston, informed the members that this
was the birthday of VIM. Lloyd Garri-
son, born in Newburyport, Mass, and
whose Boston home, 'Rockledge," 125
Highland St., is now st. Monica's
Home. The next meeting will be Jan.
16, 1871.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
BEANTOWN AMATEUR
SHOW A SUCCESS
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dous applause from the audience and
contestants as he was making his first
emcee appearance since two-year
lay off The talent was plentiful and
good, giving the audience a real show
from tap dancing to songsters. The
first prize of ten silver dollars was
awarded to the Dreamland Quartette; ;
Jessie Walker, Maurice Countee,
Lewis Briggs and CONNER Tufts, who
were making their first public appear
ance. Lou formally introduced the
ouartette to the patrons and wished
them success in their travels. Second
prize Of seven dollars and fifty cents
was awarded to Roy Allen who is
rapidly climbing to lead New England
readers. Roy Aliens reading of "I
Found God" will never be forgotten
by those in attendance. Third prize Of
five silver dollars went to little Con-
stance Moore who swaved the audience
her way with the sineing Of "Nobodv's
Baby with personality plus. Fourth
and last prize went to pretty Dorothea
The guardian., 1940-12-14
BOSTON TRADE ASSOCIATION
ELECTS OFFICERS
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there remained a substantial balance to
start the new year G.. Hilton Greene.
treasurer, concurred with Mrs. Chand-
Ter. Mrs. Stratmon of the membership
committee her report climaxed it with
figures showing real increase in men,
bership and added the names of Mary
Hullun and Samuel Bly, to the roster
DR.. Garland concerning the Commu-
nifty Christmas Tree party of the
Association, stated that the date for it
was settled for Friday, Dec. 9th, at
Madison Park time 7 pm. All arrange
ments will be completed to make the
affair an outstanding success. DR..
Irving Gray will be most prominent at
the party in the role of leading man
and Rev. Riley again will lead in the
community activities Ralph L. Har-
per, chairman of the luncheon commit
tee announced that the January lunch
con will be in charge of the ladies and
this will outshine everything on the
calendar for that particular month. In
February the mechanics for our annual
banquet will be the one big item to wind
up a successful season. Mrs. Elizabeth
Oliver and Shelton Higgins made re-
ports on the progress of the Ways and
Mains Committee.
The officers elect are: President
Leon G. Lomax; vice-pres. Geneva
Arlington; vice-pres,, Ralph L. Har-
per; executive and cor. secretary,
Russell S. Gideon; recording secretary,
Estelle Lee Crosby; financial secretary,
Gertrude Chandler; treasurer, C. Hill
ton Greene.
Chairman of Committees: Member
ship, Sarah Stratmon; program and
policy, A. A Arnold; health and
hygiene, DR.. C. N. Garland; statistics
and directory, E. Alice Taylor; pub
licity, Chester Smith; ways and means,
Elizabeth Oliver; auditing, Ernest
Munroe; luncheon, Ralph L. Harper;
booster, Gratia Gray Tyrell; legisla-
tive, I. T. Dorch, Atty; Sick and
Visitation Committee, Mrs. Florence
Lesueur and J. Wilson Parker.
Boston Trade Assn. Elects-Contd.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
Rnnk &futrnf
LOST zoo" BY COUNTEE
CULLEN is IDEAL GIFT FOR
CHRISTMAS

THE LOST ZOO, by Countee Cullen,
Illustrated, Harper & Brothers, New
York, $3.50.
Countee Cullen is the well known
author of "Color" and "copper" Sum,
and his LostZoo" is much more than
a book of children's poetry, brilliantly
illustrated with paintings by the dis
tinguished Colored artist, Charles
Sebree of New York.
Satire on Life
THE LOST ZOO-A story of the
animals who failed to get on board the
Ark, is really another Countee Cullen
satire on life characters which some
how suggests subtle pokes at unde-
sirable racial traits. This is especi-
ally found in his fantastic but very
human "Sleepamitemore", the "Ha-
Ha-Ha." and the "Treasuretit."
In this alone it is quite educational.
HumOr for Children
The children will laugh over much of
the "Lost Zoo" because Countee Cul-
len and his cat, Christopher, write
the story amid suppressed laughter
throughout. You almost expect them
to burst out anytime.
Take the scene of Noah wondering
how to get all of the earth's inhabi-
tants into the Zoo. Mr.. Cullen draws a
wide smile, with
Unhappy Noah, with mind askew,
He scratched his head as thinkers do,
When, quick as a thought, fast as a
wish,
Came this advice: Don't ask the fish
Leave it to them to sink or swimp
Which was, I think, most clever of
him."
The book is an ideal gift for the
little folks this Yuletide.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
BAND MUSIC AND DANCE
FOR 372ND PARTY
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convenient date, nor would important
key committee members. Moreover,
postponed affairs are not considered a
good risk and there would have to be
many changes made. 1t was therefore
decided that the Party will be held
Dec. 27 as planned from pm. to 1
am.
Gala Entertainment
Brigadier General Edgar Erickson
sent a communication that he and his
wife would try to drop in on the party
at a late hour.
Miss Mildred Davenport, speaking
for the Entertainment committee, re-
ported the opssibility of headline
presentation of white and colored en-
tertainers from some of Boston's most
celebrated entertainment centers. This
was also implied in a communication
from Ralf Coleman.
An attractive program, curtailing
speeches, was sketched by Frederick
Franklin, chairman of the Committee
on Arrangements. Several new band
offers will also be decided upon by the
next meeting and members voiced
their gratitude for these volunteer
offers, regardless.
May Be Broadcast
Through a recommendation of a
GUARDIAN member of the publicity
committee, efforts will be made to
broadcast a part of the program al
though this feature is not a definite
anticipation. However, no less than
three public address amplifcation sys-
TENS have already been offered for
the Dec. 27 party.
Expectations are that the soldiers
will be uniformed to set them apart
from other dignatories and guests and
there was mention made of added uni
form color by American Legionnaires
who may volunteer their services. The
uniform question should be definite by
next meeting, Wednesday.
The contributions last Wednesday
reached over fifty dollars and the COM
plete list appears elsewhere in the
GUARDIAN. The final date for con-
tributions has been set for Dec. 18. A
number of new members were added
to the working committee including j
Arthur Powell and Herbert Jackson.
The guardian., 1940-12-14

ciative audience, representing nine diff
ferent churches in Boston and Cam
bridge, heard a program presented by
the Charlotte France Missionary So
ciety Of Grant A.M.E Church, Vernon
ST., Roxbury The principal speaker
was Mrs. Cornelia Sweeney of Los An
geles, California, an evangelist Mary
J. Moore, founder and first pastor of
Moore Tabernacle, Columbus Ave,
Boston. Mrs. Sweeny's theme was, "Be
G-Men and G-Women; full of action,
action, ACTION. Do the best you can
where you are. Find your task and
do it we'll not for the pIaudits of the
world, but for the extension of the
Kingdom of God on earth"
Others on the programs were, Miss
Cecil Buchanan of Pasadena, CaIifor-
MIA, student at the New England Con-
servatOry, soloist; and Rev. J. E. JeItz,
pastor Of Bethel Baptist Church, solo
ist. Guests on the platform, who also
participated in the program were Mrs.
Lucy A. Brown, president, New Eng
land Conference Branch, Women's
Mite Missionary Society; Mrs. Nellie
NJ. Crichlow, wife of the pastor. The
Mistress of Ceremonies was Miss
Gladys r. Holmes. Closing remarks
were by the president, Mrs. Louise
Owens Mrs. Martha Sutherland was
program chairman.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
ERttFr On Chr
0narAtatt
SAYS THAT FIRST AFRICANS
HERE WERE COLONISTS" is NOT
NEW-FOUND FACT
To the Editor of The Guardian:

10 the Editor of The Guardian:
In a recent issue of THE GUARD
Ian you editorially commented on the
fact that the WPA research project
of Virginia recently DISCOVERED
that the first 20 colored men to land
in Virginia in the year 1919 did not
come to America as slaves, as errone-
ously taught in the public schools, but
instead came to this country as Col
onists. Maybe you did not so intend,
but your comment reads as though
this was indeed news to THE GUARD
IAN.
AS a former columnist of the
GUARDIAN, ten years ago, wrote
an article on one of my researches
showing that on no occasion could it
be proved that the first colored men
who came to America came as slaves
but did come as colonists. wrote this
when the late William Monroe Trot-
ter was editor of THE GUARDIAN.
Three years ago / again wrote an
article for TIL EGUARDIAN in which,
was result of more research, / found
that a man named Caesar, one of the
original 20 colored men who landed in
Virginia in 1919 because not only a
large land owner but also was the
owner of many slaves. In this same
article l brought out the fact that it
was legal in Virginia for a colored
man to own white slaves until about
the year 1859, at which time it became
illegal for colored man to own white
slaves, (proving colored were white
slave owners).
Slavery in Virginia of Black people
-
after the landing of the first colored
men. In that article pointed out the
fact that The Mayfower on its second
voyage to Plymouth, Mass, brought
colored men who came to New Eng
land as colonists, that was the year
1923. And we find that slavery Of
black men was not legal in Massachu-
sets until 1888.
Two years ago / gave four lectures
to The Forum held at the Harriet Tub
man House in which / brought out the
fact that when Columbus discovered
America four African-American tribes
were found living among the Indian
tribes: the charr was of Brasil, the
Black Carribees of Saint Vincent
Island in the Gulf of Mexico, the Jar
massi of Florida and The Black Cali
fornians of Southern California. The
Californians were first seen by Balboa
in 1913.
Many present day colored families
in New England are the direct de-
scendents of The Carribees mistakine
their mixture as Indian hood when il
is instead ancient American African
blood. Many colored Florida families
are not Of Indian blood but Of Jarnassi
or ancient American-African descent
/ think the GUARDIAN is too mod.
est. The fact is that the "Black Yam.
kee" is making modesty vice insteac
The guardian., 1940-12-14
Recent Deaths
Grover

Grover
The funeral services for William
Grover, 2161 Washington ST., were
held at Johnson's Funeral Home on
Dec. 7, 1910 at 100 pm. Interment at
Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Morrison
The funeral services for Master
Harold Morrison, 81 Bower st. were
held at Johnson's Funeral Home on
December 9, 1910 at 1900 noon. In
terment at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Murphy
The funeral service for John A.
Murphy, Is Weston St., were held at
st. Francis de Sailles Church on De-
cember 10, 1910 at 900 am. Inter
ment at Mt. Benedict Cemetery. D.
B. johnson, undertaken.
Seasons
The funeral services for John W.
Sessions, 80 Ball St., were held at
Johnson Funeral Home on December
II, 1910 at 100 pm. Interment at
Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Offiey
The funeral services for Mrs Susan
Offey, 10 Humboldt Park, were held
at the Chruch of God and Saints IN
Christ, 1858 fremont St., December
IL, 1910 at 100 pm. Interment at Mt
Hope Cemetery, ]. B. Johnson, under
taker.
O'Neil
The funeral services for Joseph
O'Neil, "a Arnold St., were held at
the Church of God and Saints IN
Christ, Woodbury. ST., December 10,
1910 at 1900 pm. Interment at MI
Hope Cemetery. j. B. johnson, under
taker.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
COLUMBUS AVE. A.M.E. ZION
CHURCH
Rev. ]. H. D. Bailey, pastor
0krse4 ,,,o- L r.

An invitation to Col. Ave. A.M.E.
Zion Church is extended to all, to see
the nations in alteration, as part of the
Christmas pageant to be presented on
Tuesday, December II, at 8 pm. The
pageant arranged and directed by
Blanche DISQUALIFICATION, has a cast
of sixty persons. Admission will be
free, with silver Offering at intermis-
sion, in keeping with the spirit of
Christmas, the offering will be in the
unique form of a congregational, ad-
oration procession. The musical ac-
companists will lbe MabeIIe Hawkins,
Organis; Aaron Brown, violinist;
Bishop Dorsey, cornetist.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
By DIR. CHARLES STELZLE

In the midst of the festivities of the
Christmas season, we might with profit
turn our minds toward the meaning of
this worldwide celebration. We in
stinctiyely think of the angels song of
Peace on earth, good will to men,"
when the birth of Jesus was announced.
But let us leap the span between the
birth of Jesus to his manhood.
When he had reached maturity,
Jesus was one day preaching in the
synagogue in the town of Nazareth,
where he had been brought up. He was
handed the Book of Isaiah, the great
Hebrew prophet-One of the first to
reject the doctrine that might makes
right-and Jesus proceeded to read:
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because He hath annointed me to
preach the gospel to the poor; He hath
sent me to heal the broken-hearted; to
preach deliverance to the captives and
recovering of sight to the blind; to set
at liberty them that are bruised; to
preach the acceptable year of the
Lord"
The limits Of space forbids giving the
details of all that this declaration sig
nifies, but it is clear that it implies the
redemption Of the common people from
The guardian., 1940-12-14

King winner of many first prizes who
thrilled the patrons with her song and
dance act.
The emcee then introduced City
Councillor Daniel Sullivan to the audi
ence and thanked him for his donation
and interest. Councillor Sullivan ex-
planned that he was very glad to be of
service and he in turn congratulated
the winners and wished them success
amid thunderous applause. Dancing
ended a perfect Beantown Amateur
Show sponsored by a civic minded COM
mittee.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
EL K S
Commonwealth Lodge, No. I9


Commonwealth mentions with much
pride that its Memorial Service to its
departed Brethren and Daughters, on
Sunday, Dee. s, was one of the largest
held in recent years. A very large
number turned out to join us in sad
memory of those who have gone before.
Without exaggeration we say that
there was not standing room available.
Rev. Bro Critchlow delivered very
timely and fitting eulogy. Many
thanks to Bro. Tilman and his joint
committee Daughter Ruler Walker
added much to the occasion with her
very dignifed personality on the stage.
We deeply regret that neither of the
deputies was present to join us, and
to witness the spectacle.
Our semi-annual election marked an
other milestone in our history. Again
we have turned another corner and
this time with Bro. Collins as the
Exalted Ruler. We sincerely pray for
him, and the other officers, a very sue
cessful term. At this point it is very
timely to remind the brethren that no
corps can do very much without the
fraternal support Of all. Let us there
fore pledge ourselves to attend our
meetings, and to meet all our other
obligations.
On Thursday, Dec. 10, we hope to
round out this term with very enthu-
siastic meeting, initiation, and Social
Session. We are asking everyone to
see his candidate, and advise him to
meet all demands, Gee the doctor, and
report for initiation, or reobligation,
at 10 O'Clock pm. at Smith Hall on
the above date. Let us all be out early
and thereby help to make the evening
a very enjoyable one.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
LOCAL APPEARANCES OF THF
SHELOH KHALL'S ELECTRIC
CHOIR

December Is, Sunday night, Mass
Ave; Baptist Church, Cambridge; De-
cember 18, Wednesday night, Concord
Baptist Church, Boston; December %
Sunday night, Shiloh Baptist Church
W. Medford; December 29, Sunday
night, St. Paul's Episcopal Church,
Cambridge.
The guardian., 1940-12-14

of virtue. Since your publication
printed the above facts first, why not
tell the world about it?
Why do not the colored men and
women on the research WPA project
do some real research? !? The facts pub
lished by the Virginia WPA were we'll
known years ago.
STURGIS M. ROBINSON.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
City News

Samue Mccoy, manager of Sunset
Homes Augusta, Ga, was called to
sit on Heral Grand Jury with 20
men of Ger race and was pleasantly
surprised good will and friendliness.
Rev. discount has reed. word that
the loan IS been granted. Now the
work on gym will be hurried along.
MarianAnderson appeared at an
exclusive morning musicale at the
Hotel Stser this week.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
N. E. lNTERRAClAL ROMANCES
SWEPT ENTIRE NATION
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and marriage of Mary Dawes, niece of
former Vice President, Charles Gates
Dawes, to Julian D. Steele, Boston
social worker.
Preceding the Dawes-S Steele ro-
nance by several years was the
nationally publicized marriage of Jane
Emery, socialite daughter of John G.
Emery, banker and national American
Legion commander of 1921, to Herbert
Newton, Boston young communist
leader.