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The guardian., 1941-05-31
Colored the Real Permanent Damnng Degradation the USA

BIS, AM, and Master of Education
from Boston University, Bachelor of
Sacred Theology from Tufts College
Divinity School, Master of Theology
and Master of Education from the Cor
don College Divinity School, Boston,
the Bachelor of Music with Honors
from the New England Conservatory
of Music, Boston, and has recently
been admitted to the Graduate School
at Yale University as candidate for
the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
He has done one years work on this
degree. Chaplain Fuller was very
highly recommended by DIR. Edwin B.
Dolan, Field Secretary of Churches
and Missions of the Massachusetts
Baptist Convention; DR.. Chellis V.
Smith, former instructor in religious
education of the chaplain at Gordon
College Divinity School and a Major
in the Chaplain Reserve, U. S. Army;
DR.. Harold Abbot, pastor of the First
Baptist Church of Everett and Dean
of the Baptists in Eastern Massachu-
setts; DIR. Earl B. Marlatt, Dean of
the Boston University School of Theo-
logy in Boston, DR.. Wesley G. Huber,
Executive Secretary of the Evangel-
istic Association of New England, DR..
Wesley G. Huber, Executive Secretary
of the Evangelistic Association of New
England, DR.. Jack L. Rosenfeld,
Chairman of the Chelsea School Com
mittee, a prominent dentist, and at
present First Lieutenant, Dental
Corps, U. S. Army, and DR.. Frank
Smell, pastor of the Green Street Bap-
tist Church, Melrose Highlands, Mass.
His educational background coupled
with the assuring testimonies of the
church leaders, business and profess
sional men, thus removes any doubt
as to his ability to reflect credit both
upon the Army and those who spon-
sored his promotion. His labors at
Peoples Church have been both out
standing and unusual, with fine cour-
age that allows him to stand alone, if
need be, for the things that are right;
this sterling quality will be of invalu-
able help during the trying days of
war.
Chaplain Fuller is ordered to active
duty, June 3 with permanent station at
Camp Blanding, Fla, with the 45th
Engineers. He will grst report to Fort
Benning, Ga, for temporary duty with
the 4th Infantry and then proceed to
his permanent station and will be re-
lieved from duty in time to be home
June 2.
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Editor and Publisher
1901 1884
BRITAINs CONVERSION

An example of how people forget
skin coloring and join forces in the
presence of common danger is af-
forded by Great Britain in the present
conflict. Whites and non-whites work
side by side in the British war effort.
1t is the policy of the government to
accept the services of all on an equal
footing, says Mr.. Iver Cummings, a
native of Sierra Leone, Africa, who is
liaison officer between the British Co
lonial office and the Ministry of Labor
in behalf of colored technicians from
Jamaica, B. w. I. each technician
was employed Immediately" Mr.. Cum
mings writes, "and from the outset
enjoyed the status of trade unionist.
In the factories, where many of these
colored workers have Joined special
units of the home guard and air raid
precautions, they toll side by side with
Britons in whose homes they receive
hospitality during leisure hours"
British colorphobia has long been
notorious. The abrupt conversion to
a broader practice of democracy rep
resents no inward growth of govern
ment or of people. 1t is a by-product
of the war, let US say; or it is a role
of national self-interest. Whatever
its true significance, Great Britain's
unification of all its peoples is an i'm
pressive accomplishment which Amer
lea will need to emulate if we are to
have "all out" national defense.
The guardian., 1941-05-31
"0mtntarA Nnltnn'
RALF COLEMAN SCORES AS PRO-
Observation-Disclosures SHOW
DEFINITE TALENT-CAST BEST
SEEN LOCALLY
By George Robert

Theatre goers got the thrill of the
season as they watched the Interpre-
teurs Dramatic Club, under the direc-
ton of Boston's popular dramatic
coach, Ralf Coleman, present the diff
cult Broadway hit, of a few seasons
past, Outward Bound", written by
Sutton Vane. The audience of over 400
was the largest of the season for small
theatre activities.
Cast Well Trained
The vast audience by frequent ap-
plause showed its appreciation of the
cast, its fine stage department and
general presentation. From curtain to
curtain all who took part, the actors,
the stage technicians and the electri-
clans were on "the ball', evidencing
the directors skill in handling such a
large production.
AS the play went on this was appre-
ciated more and more because it was
that type of drama which makes a
great demand upon the thinking of its
audience. Sutton Vane, in his "Out-
ward Bound, has unfurled the cloak
of Judgment" and in highly imagi-
native way has answered the question
uppermost in most minds of the here
after. So skillfully has the author
arranged the events that even the most
astute critics of religious drama would
admit that he has a story which por-
trays more forefully what ministers
try to get across from the pulpits
weekly. It's a story drawn from life,
its pitfalls, its disappointments, its
hardships; in a word, though the char
acters are portraying roles of persons
who have left this earthly habitation,
it is life itself.
Unusually Difficult Production
The usual procedure of religious
drama is to take a series Of immortal
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occurrences and portray them in such
manner as to deter any who might be
guilty of their practice. This has been
the way of the pulpit and the stage,
on such matters, for quite some time.
Perhaps this doesn't hold as fast for
the pulpit as the stage but no doubt
the impression has been the same. Yet,
here is stage setting which starts
with the end, in a way of speaking, and
works forward to the beginning, the
root, as it were. The effect is the same,
that is, it gives food for thought to the
conscientious thinker, but the spiritual
impact is greater.
Imagine, if you will, the great strain
the cast must have been under inter-
preting life from which there is no
communication, no factual knowledge,
IN fact nothing save a great faith in
life itself. With such in mind there is
little wonder why the audience was so
enthusiastic in its reception. Alma
Burwell and Roger Foskey were ad-
mirable in their roles of fashionable
people, as was Susan Cox in her beau
tiful Interpretation of a mothers love
and devotion to an erring son. Fred
Yancey handled skillfully his role of
tired, introvertal businessman. The
of Rev. Duke was car
ried out to the last expectation by Roy
Allen. Theodore Clements was re-
markable in his role as "informer." !"
Dorothy Ellis, in her first major role
with the group. showed great promise
for coming productions; her acting was
very impressive as she and George
Skelly carried the suspense in their
parts. Both got over admirably. And
once again Father Kenneth Hughes
proved that ministerial work has an
other great outlet, via the stage, by
doing big job with the part of the
examiner.
If it is in any way possible for this
brilliant cast to repeat this spirit-mov-
ing drama l would recommend that all
see it. It's the type of play that does
something to you inside. AS many
have remarked since, that dramatic
group definitely has talent and under
such talented leader, as Ralf Cole
man, should be presenting their pro-
ductions for lengthier runs. Here, Bos-
ton, is a group which possibly can give
us a local theatre in which we can
pride ourselves.
The guardian., 1941-05-31
Honor Club Member
On 8lst Birthday
MRS. THERESA HILL "SUR-
PRISED" BY MOTHERS CLUB OF
ROBERT GOULD SHAW HOUSE

The Mothers Club of the Robert
Gould Shaw House, Mrs. Lillian Reed,
president, Mrs. Beulah Hester, super
visor; turned its weekly meeting re-
Gently into a surprise celebration of the
eighty-frst birthday of one of its most
faithful members, Mrs. Theresa C. Hill.
After short business sesesion, there
were remarks by Mrs. William Mason,
Miss Gladys Holmes, inspectress and
past president, respectively, of Mass.
State Union of Women's Clubs, Mrs.
Beulah Hester and Mrs. Mary Moore,
lecturer on race history
With these preliminary features
over, Mrs. Julia Baldwin escorted Mrs.
Hill to the seat of honor at a beautiful
spread banquet table and announced
the special occasion. Mrs. Mary Moore
and Miss Gladys Holmes both felici-
tated the honoree as did each member
present. Mrs. Hill was showered with
cards, numerous gifts, birthday cake,
little purse, a gorgeous pot of tulips
and pussy willows (the latter from the
house staff, Mrs. Minnie Stewart, Mrs.
Lewis and Miss Blanche Martin) hand
kerehiefs and other personal gifts, in
Guiding one from the supervisor, Mrs.
Hester. Mrs. Barbara Granger, past
president of the club, delighted all by
singing her favorite hymn. The guests
then enjoyed the sumptuous repast pre-
pared by the committee. Head worker
Morris R. aylor came in near closing
time and also presented gifts. Another
to Mrs. Hill was the loan to
her by Mrs. Mary johnson of the lat
ters Uncle Elmer card for free radio.
Mrs. Theresa Hill who lives at 109
Lenox St., Boston resident the past
80 years, has been a member of the
Mothers Club for 25 years during
which time she has carried flowers and
cheer to sick and shut-ins, worked faith
fully in church, especially at Moore's
during the pastorate of the
late Rev. Mary j. Moore, and in vari-
The guardian., 1941-05-31
Maryland Club
In Service OF
Thanksgiving

A capacity audience filled the Fourth
ME. Church on Sunday evening, May
IS, when the Maryland Club held its
annual Thanksgiving Services. DR..
Frederick A. Cullen of New York City
held the vast throng spellbound with
his wonderful message. The climax of
the evening was the singing of Mrs.
Leah Sheppard, who rendered "My
Task. A violin selection by Ralph
Lawson, and a tenor solo by Henry
Sheppard were other highlights of the
evening. The welcome address by
Arthur Harris was a masterpiece, ably
responded to by Mrs. Lillian G. Aver
EFT of the Maryland Club. Mrs. Marie
Garner read a most interesting history
of the club. Mrs. Lillian P. Thomas, as
mistress of ceremonies efficiently con-
Quoted the entire program. Mrs. Leah
Sheppard was very able chairman on
the Committee of Arrangements.
A tour, given to DR.. Cullen by the
club, accompanied by delegation of
New York members of the Maryland
League, was a pleasant and enjoyable
outing. The car was driven by T. K.
Williams, president of the North Caro-
lima Club. Unforgettable was the
wonderful dinner given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas in honor of the distin-
guished prelate. Among the dinner
guests were: The president of the
club-Mrs. Katie Doherty, Mrs. Maude
Hayward, Mrs. Maggie Williams, Mrs.
Rachael Langley, Master Jr. Hayward,
Charles Triggs, Mrs. Lillian G. Aver
ett, Miss Anita Averett.
Saturday night, May II, at an in
formal reception, given for DR.. Cul-
len by the Maryland Club, the guest of
honor was greeted by large number
of visiting friends and club members.
Hostess for the Maryland Club was
Mrs. Lillian G. Averett, ably assisted
by Mines. Garner, Perry, Waters, john
son, Hibbler, Lonon, and Sheppard.
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NJ. DAVENPORT
ANNUAL RECITAL
Continued from Page II

spoke a few timely words in honor of
Miss Davenport who was left speech
less after being pushed out on the
stage from the wings.
Another surprise was the appear
ance of the Jones Brothers, nationally
famed song and dance artists, who
rendered three special numbers that
rocked the house with applause. Bar
bara (Sweetie Pie) Quinichette, former
pupil of Miss Davenport who assisted
her this season, did few routines
which were also well received. A
dance play cinderella" was just like
a dream when presented on the stage
pretty cOlors, beautiful costumes,
healthy children displaying unusual
talent. Such numbers as the "Wubba
Dolly" "South American Rhythm"
"Tahitian Twisters" and "Sweethearts
on Parade" had the patrons enjoying
a show that will live in their memories
for some time to come-another star
in the House of Davenport.
The guardian., 1941-05-31
Practical Politics
POLITICAL COLLEGE SPONSORED
BY MASS. COLORED WOMEN'S
DEMOCRATIC CLUB A GREAT
SUCCESS

The course in practical politics pre-
sented by the Mass. Colored Women's
Democratic Club, Inc, which began
April 7, will close for the season on
June 16. Interest so far has indicated
that the college" has fulfilled a real
need and the sponsors are enthusiastic
for the continuance of the project.
It is open to and welcomes not only
Democrats but all non-partisan men,
bers as we'll The course comprises
two semesters of six lessons each and
the classes are held on the first and
third Mondays of each month, under
the efficient direction of Mrs. Wilhel-
nina Robinson.
The first semester comprised the
following subjects:
April Manhood Suffrage and
Origin of the Party; April 81, Colored
Suffrage and the Solid South; May 5,
Woman Suffrage; May 10, History of
American Parties; June 2, State and
Local Party; Map, organization, speak
er; June 16, Direct Primary and How
Elections are Conducted.
The Second Semester will have the
following subjects: Nov. 8, national
organization of the Party; Personnel,
how elected, bosses, machine; Nov. II,
Representation in National Party; Dec
l, Nominations, National Convention;
Dec. Is, General Elections; Jan. 4,
State Institution and Commissions,
Trustees, jobs, etc. JAM Is, City In
stitutions and Commissions, Trustees,
jobe, etc.
Those not yet enrolled who are in
terested in taking the course are in
vited to the next meeting of the col
lege on June at TIA W. Springfield
St., Boston. Mrs. Wilhelmina Robin
son, instructor, At W. Rutland So, or
Miss Ellen H. Williams, 10 Claremont
Park, can also be contacted for in
formation.
The guardian., 1941-05-31

GUS ways been messenger of light in
the community.
The following poem, read at the par
ty, was written and dedicated by Miss
Gladys R. Holmes.
To Mrs. Theresa C. Hill-S1 Years
Young
Gracious little lady of the Silver Hair
Giving lovely flowers always, every
where;
Faithful to her Church, to her clubs,
her friends;
Travelling down the Service Path
which never ends.
Today, amidst your friends ever LOYAL
and true
You now receive your flowers due.
At this glorious n ilestone reached by
few
We bring our gifts, our love to you;
-Four score and one years of service
without fears,
Scattering joy and sunshine, drying
others tears;
Frightening the lonely lives filed with
despair,
Leading on to sunny vistas bright
and fair.
Gladly now we come, sweet tribute to
pay,
Flowers and gifts on your eighty
first day;
May you live on to still shed JOY,
Bring light and hope to many a girl
and boy.
God keep you strong and bring you
smiling through
Till the Century Flower shall bloom
for you.
The guardian., 1941-05-31
PRAISE RECTOR FOR EMPLOYING
ALL COLORED
Continued from Page u

huge alteration program which St.
Bartholomew Church recently under
took. Father Hughes in his talk re-
ferred to the dire ened of making
opportunities for colored craftsmen to
work at their trades and incidently
providing more funds to be circulated
among the race. The speaker was
very much opposed to the idea of
segregation in any form and insisted
that the American way of living pro
vided an equal chance for all.
A. Caswell Smith, of the Urban
League, another speaker, told of ac-
tivities purtaining to the Trade Group
sponsored by his organization.
Morris Taylor of the Shaw House
gave an interestinf side-ight of the
efforts to keep the school libraries free
from Objectionable literature.
Mrs. Estelle Lee Crosby, president
of the House-Wive League, extended
an invitation to all the ladies present
to join her group and aid in further
ing the work of the Trade Association.
A large number attended the lun-
cheon and enjoyed the delicious menu
provided.
The guardian., 1941-05-31
FUNERAL RITES FOR
MRS PATTY FOSTEp


Funeral services for Mrs. Pattie
Solomon Foster, wife of Samuel Fos-
ter, who passed away May 20 after
a long illness at her late residence.
1407 Commonwealth Ave-, Boston, was
held from Mass. Ave. Baptist Church.
Thursday, May %. Rev. E. E. Thomp-
son, former pastor, officiated, assisted
by Rev R. M. Owens of Peoples Bap-
tist Church, Boston. J. Wilson Parker
sang. Mrs. Dorothy w. Gatherwright
was organist. Mrs. Foster was born
near Louisburgh, N. c., fifty-nine years
ago, came to Cambridge in 1902 and
first joined st. Stephen Baptist Church,
later Mt. Olive Baptist Church and
then Mass. Avenue Three brothers
survive. Burial was in Mt. Hope Gene
terry.
The guardian., 1941-05-31
CHURCH MERGER
FAVORED
By STEPHEN GILL SPOTTSWOOD
Especial to The Guardian)

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-The domin-
ant note of the 18th Session of the
Philadelphia and Baltimore Confer
ence of the A.M.E. Zion Conference at
Varick Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church
here was organic union between the
African Methodist Episcopal Church
and the African Methodist Episcopal
Zion Church which was given tangible
illustration in the friendship demon
strations of Bishop David Henry
Simms of the A.ME. Church and
Bishop Alleyne of the A.ME. Zion
Church. Thursday morning Bishop
Alleyne led delegation composed of
DR.. James W. Eichelberger of Chicago,
DR.. Hampton Thomas Medford, Rev,
James Lucius White, Rev. David Cecil
Lynch and DR.. Stephen Gill Spots
wood of Washington, D. C. to the 124th
session of the Philadelphia Conference
of the A,M.E. Church meeting in St.
Matthews Church, West Philadelphia
and presented Bishop Simms with a
Pectoral Cross engraved with Episco-
pal symbolism. After words of friend
ship, inter-church fraternity and or
ganic union by Bishop Simms, DR..
Eichelberger eloquently represented
Zion Methodism and pleaded for cor
relation of administrative activities
between the two African Methodist
Churches.
The next day Bishop Simms brought
large delegation to the A.M.E. Zion
Conference led by Bishops w. A. Foun-
tain of Atlanta, R. R. Wright of Will
berforce, Ohio, D. Ward Nichols of
Birmingham, A. J. Allen and G. E.
Curry, Drs. E. A. Adams, E. C. Hat
cher, C. w. Adams, S. S. Morris, E. A.
Selby, G. A. Singleton, V. C. Hodges.
]. o. Haithcox, President D. Ormond
Walker, Dean C. S. Spivey and DIR. H.
B. Jones.
F'raternal messages stressing or
ganic union were uttered by Bishop
Fountain and Drs. E. A Adams and
H. B. Jones. Dr. Stephen Gill Spotts-
wood responded to the fraternal mes
sengers for the Philadelphia and Bal
timore Conference. He pointed out
that exactly one hundred years ago
the two Conferences, also meeting con-
currently in Philadelphia, made SINH
lar overtures for organic union. Each
Conference appointed a committee to
meet jointly in the near future to draw
proposals for inter denominational
correlation of administrative, editorial
and publication activities.
Highlights of the Conference were
the address and sermon of Bishop AL
leyne who said that the United States
of America will have the last word to
say in making a new world. "Just as
Germany lost World War l, at the
Marne, Germany lost this war at Dun
kerque! l do not subscribe to the
pagan philosophy that God is on the
side of the heaviest battalions-God is
on the side of the poor, the oppressed
and the afflicted"
The bishops Sunday morning SER
mon on "Cold and Afraid" was a dy-
mamie appeal for spiritual warmth
and moral courage in church which
seems to lack these qualities. "Salva-
ton is a matter of social interest" de-
clared the bishop, "You cannot be like
the crowd and bless the crowd. The
men who have blessed the world have
been odd. If you are walking with
The guardian., 1941-05-31
BOSTON BRANCH NAACP NEARS
1000 GOAL
Continued from Page y

Branches of the NAACP is to be held
in Houston, Texas, June 24-29. Presi-
dent Ray W. Guild was elected dele
gate from the Boston Branch. The
National Office at New York, desires
early requests for reservations by
members and friends for this meet.
If sufficient number of delegates and
friends can be secured, "an excursion
train will be chartered, with all accom-
modation of travel"
The people of the Lone Star state
are preparing with genuine Southern
hospitality for their guests-the
National Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People, assembled in
their thirty-second annual conference.
For information write Louis E..
Pasco, secretary, % Westminster Ave,
Egleston Square, Mass.
The guardian., 1941-05-31

God, you are a pilgrim of the lonely
way"
The Conference went "0ver-the-
Top" in financial matters reporting
S11.00 above its General Claims ap-
portionment of 100000. Approx
mately $4,000 was raised for Connec-
tional Debt Reduction and a like
amount for Secondary Schools. Liberal
donations were made for China Relief
and Defense Housing Projections.
81, 10000 was provided for Church Ex-
tensions and Home Missions projects
within the Conference and plans were
made to continue the expansion pro-
gram. In all, more than $14,000.00
was raised in the Conference sessions.
The guardian., 1941-05-31
NEED OF COURAGE

In curious contrast to British com
mon sense policy, our own government,
which wants to be the savior of
democracy throughout the world, still
maintains at home a policy of dis
elimination, Jim Crowism and segre-
cation in the Army, Navy and Air
Corps, and thus encourages a like
policy in employment in defense in
dustries. Worst still, the government
with the full complement of power has
not removed color restrictions from
even its own government buildings or
from civil life at the national capital.
1t adheres to the undemocratic pattern
of segregation in forming the new
peace-time army. 1t throws up its
hands deprecatingly or helplessly when
faced with the demand that colored
men be permitted to exercise their
Constitutional right to enlist in all
other branches of the Navy besides
the mess department.
These several incongruities are not
only curious but indefensible. Take
the case of the Navy. Any reasoning,
open-minded official, with the courage
OF fortnight Americanism, can solve
the so-called naval problem of colored
enlistments by very simple process.
Isn't it time to stop labelling young
white America as the embodiment of
"snootiness"? There are numbers of
today's youths who resent the impli-
cations that color prejudice and snob-
berry are "of right and and ought to be-
fixtures of American character. When
a courageous department head wants
to try out practical democracy in the
Navy, thereIl be plenty of volunteers
among enlisted men and officers to
accept the challenge.
The guardian., 1941-05-31
CHURCH News
PLEASANT HILL BAPT. CHURCH
80 Waumbeck st.
Rev. Sam'l H. Bullock, Pastor

Rev. Thomas Freeman of Andovar
Newton Seminary was among tba
guest speakers at the Interracial Eel.
lowship Forum which convened al
Pleasant Hill last Sunday afternoon
Other speakers were DR.. Rex. Shenler
and Mr.. Olive. Music was furnished
by the Glover Leaf Quartet and the
Pleasant Hill Singers. In the evening
the Clover Leaf boys sang for cana.
city house in Lynn, Mass. This Sun.
day, June 1, they will appear in recital
at the Dewey Street Church, Worces.
ter, Mass.
The guardian., 1941-05-31

gun near the desk. He has baor
threatened often by the xxx r f.,
exposing racial conditions in Terss U'
Wesley is a strong supporter here os
the N.A.A.C.P. He has used his In
former papers to help defeat Garnar
for president; to help wipe out tbo 1a
Texas Primary bar, and he has bear sro
uncompromising in his battle against
racial discrimination. '''''
The guardian., 1941-05-31
FREE WILL COMMUNITY
METH. CHURCH, Inc.
107 Cabot Street, Boston
Rev. John S. Myrick, Pastor

Rev. Myrick preached Sunday. II
am. and pm. and both sermons were
good. Sister Moore and the other men,
bers of the choir gave much pleasure
with their beautiful singing. The
pastor will preach Sunday. Come, hear
Middlebrooks, reporter.
The guardian., 1941-05-31

ETHEL SMITH PRICE
1927 - May % 194
Good night, good night prayer is
in each one,
And, Dear, like prayer, we pass the
deepest bars
Of time and space and all that Death
has done!
You tread the mornings blue through
singing stars
While l still keep my days appointed
round.
l let no tears disturb the peace you've
found.
GERTRUDE NJ. SMITH, Mother
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