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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-08
ADDRESS OF MISS GLADYS R.
HOLMES AT THE MONUMENT

In these turbulent, uncertain times.
with the world drenched in blood, with
war and all its horrors all round us.
we, in the last stronghold of Democ-
racy, pause for a few moments in our
busy careers to pay tribute to the first
martyrs for American independence,
and to ponder over the significance of
that sacrifice. Today, March 5, is Bos-
ton Massacre Day, commemorative of
that day in ITO when bloodshed in
King Street-now State Street-in
Boston Town, drama which some
called riot and some called revolution
but riot or revolution, ushered in the
most thrilling chapter in American
History. On that tragic night, five
Americans lost their lives, one of them
and the first to fall an American of
African descent. Regardless of race or
color or creed, as patriots they were
buried In the common grave in Old
Granary which we have just visited.
For years, until the Fourth of July
came to be the national holiday. Bos-
ton solemnly observed annually the
anniversary of that tragic night.
AS the celebration ceased, the mem
DRY of these men grew dim. Finally the
late William Monroe Trotter, founder
and first editor of the Guardian and
first President of the Boston Branch
OF the National Equal Rights League.
began the crusade to have this day
recognized in the annals of Boston his
torlcal celebrations. After a strenu-
Gus struggle his efforts were crowned
with success, and on the status books
of the Commonwealth of Massachu-
sets, in 1882, was written: General
Laws, Chapter 6, Section IL d: "The
Governor shall annually issue a pro
clamation calling for the proper OBJ
servance on March of the anniver-
sary of the Boston Massacre wherein
Crlspus Attucks, an American of Afri-
can descent, and Samuel Maverick.
James Caldwell, Samuel Gray and Pat
rick Carr met heroic deaths as the
first martyrs in the cause of Ameri-
can independence" AS we stand to-
day beside this votive stone, keeping
green the memory of their deeds, we
ponder deeply. Americans of African
descent have ever been among the first
to leap to the struggle wherever hu-
''''' 70 hhNC ICGNtOl uGleUScs Amer
leans of African descent have always
been loyal and faithful to any trust
imposed in them; always willing to
lay down their lives on the altar of
devotion and sacrifice for love of
Country; have flinched in no battle,
betrayed no confidence; have strug-
gled to overcome all obstacles, suffer-
ed great tribulation, but have always
been like their fallen leader, Trotter,
steadfast in purpose, fearless in bat
tie, valiant in sacrifice, knowing no
compromise. Today, when discrimina-
ton rears its ugly head, when storm
and stress prevail on every hand, the
blood of the martyred Crispus Attacks
cries aloud from the ground, gave
my life for love of country and Joy of
freedom that all might walk in dig
nifty and honor through this broad
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-08
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Rev. G. LathrOp, Leader

THE Way Out of a Modern Diem
ma; Totalitarianism VS.. Democracy
will be the address subject of Rev.
Donald G. Lothrop at Symphony Hall,
Sunday morning, March at 1920.
Mr.. Lothrop had an opportunity to
visit Germany, Poland, and Czecho-
slovakia just prior to the Munich crisis
and was in Prague at the time of the
Runciman Commission. He has long
been an advocate of collective securitY
and served on a number of committees
the aim of which was to use economic
and moral force in defense of Demo-
crazy. The regular question period
will follow the address.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-08
Know Your Race
By MARTIN D. RICHARDSON

tributions made by the former slaves
during these fleeting years. They gave
the South the beginning of most of its
public school system. "a public school
system was first begun in Florida, for
instance, at the insistence of the eoiored
Secretary of State) Colored people
are forced to ride today in jim-crow
coaches in Georgia, over railroads es-
tablished only because a predominantlv
colored legislature in the 1905 and
1870's made these railroads possible
Decent and functioning municipal.
county and city governments grew up
because of the unusual abilities Of as
semblies in which there were sometimes
colored majorities, but more often in
which there were infexible and honest
colored minorities. Industry, agrieul-
ture, education, public health and demo-
cratic progress came to the South dur
ing the brief period of the ex-slave's
adjustments; sections like Mississippi
and the Carolinas are paying ire
mendous annual toll for their stubborn
refusal to recognize this.
From the Spanish-American War to
the present time may be termed the
Afro-American's period of improve
ment. This is the era of the expanding
businesses, the growing race-conscious-
ness, the fight for full political, social
and economic equality 1t, too, is pro-
ducing its leaders; leaders who perhaps
make up in numbers what their prede-
cessors contributed in do-or-die loyal
determination. Perhaps this is 50;
events are happening too rapidly at
present to fully chronicle the current
history of the race. Another year or
two may tell us more than all the his
torians of three centuries!
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-08
BOSTON MASSACRE
OBSERVANCE
Continued from Page ~

Leroy Ferguson and remarks by
Percy Adams, conductor. Taps and a
salute by detail of the Bird Battn.,
372nd Infantry National Guard, Lieut..
Col. Alexander r. Davis, commanding.
Lieut.. Davis in charge was also fea-
ture.
The eloquence of all the speakers
moved the big crowd assembled. Miss
Holmes tribute was especially beauti-
full and touching calling forth words of
praise to her from the mayor.
As the exercises were concluding and
the taps were being sounded the St.
Cyprian Drum and Bugle Corps could
be seen marching down the common.
resplendid in beautiful and colorful
new uniforms, headed by three young
sters dressed to represent the spirit
of 76." They had passed the "spot."
the Burying Ground, and at the monu-
ment performed for nearly ten minutes.
This feature is Rev. Ferguson's annual
contribution to the exercises in mem
DRY of Attucks and his fellow martyrs.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-08
COOred the Real Permanent banning Degradation in the USA

land. What of my people ?" That
People chants:
"God of our weary years, God of our
silent tears,
Thou Who hast brought us thus far
on the way;
Thou Who hast by Thy might led us
into the light
Keep us forever in the path we pray
True to our God, true to our native
land"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-08

Lillian A. Hodges, Lucille NJ. Dean, C.
Hilton, Greene, Theodore Crutchfeld,
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses C. Jones, Miss AL
berta Darlington, Sam1 Williams, Miss
Josephine SeIden, Lois NJ. Harmon,
Odele Sweeney, Rev. Geo. L. Paine,
Mrs. Olivia bradford.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-08
lit MRntnrta1tt

In loving memory of our devoted
husband and father, John A. Bennett,
who passed away March 7, 1910.
MRS. JOHN A. BENNETT. wife,
EMILY M. BENNETT,
FRANCES E. BENNETT,
JOHN A. BENNETT, JR..
ELEANOR H. BENNETT,
children
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-08
lit Mrntnrtat1t

In Loving Memory of
1t. COLONEL EDWARD DIGGER
Died March 5, 1889
MRS. MADELINE K. DUGGER.
widow; EDWARD, BARBARA ANN
MADELINE, PORTIA, CORTLAND,
and lone, children.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-08
|Mttt Mnttrnp UrnttPr'
Editor and Publisher
1901 1884

We give up our editorial space to
allow room for news of the important
events in Boston this week.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-08
SCHEDULE OF
SHELOH KHALL'S

-. El4EO XII CHOlR
First Baptist Church, Woburn, sun
day, Mar 8, IL noon.
Lincoln Cong. Church, Brockton,
Sunday, Mar. 8, 700 pm.
Shawmut Ave. Community Church.
Shawmut Ave, Sunday, Mar. 16, $3.50
pm.
Metropolitan Baptist Church, Sun
day, Mar. 16, 1880 pm.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-08

Next: Haiti, France, Jamaica and
the SeminOles in the Struggle against
American Slavery.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-01
CITY NEWS

The Sept-SOeurs will give a Turkey
Dinner Thursday, Feb. 6, I941, at home
of Mrs. Sadie Sewell, 80 Williams St.,
ROxbury. An excellent meal will be
served with all the fixin's.
Mrs. Florence Baud of 1852 Com
monwealth Ave. who has been confined
for the past three weeks in Peter Bent
Brigham hospital is now improving
and would be glad to see friends. She
is Captain of the White Post, 106; and
Secretary, British Service Legion,
B.S.L.
Charlotte Hawkins Browns book
"The Correct Thing-to do, to say, to
wears receiving ready sale in
Boston and other New England cities
which THE GUARDIAN announce
ment has reached. It is well worth pur-
chasing and young people especially,
will derive great benefit by applying
its teachings. Mrs. Brown, herself, is
the exemplifcation of the graces she
urged all to acquire. Send for your
copy today, $100 each, on sale by The
GUARDIAN, Sc Pemberton 3d., or 932
fremont St., Capital 1905 Mail orders
filed.
Mr.. and Mrs. John R. Register of
Washington, D. c., were in Boston to
attend the funeral of their brother-in-
law, the late William S. Green of 46
W. Canton ST. Mrs. Register is the sis
ter of Mrs.''William S. Green.
Louis Ransom, Guardian columnist,
who has been confined to his home with
grippe for several weeks, is able to be
out and about. While he was i'll, Mrs.
Ransome also was taken down with the
grippe.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-01

vacancies in this position in the Ord
nance Department at Large, War De-
partment, Watertown Arsenal, Water
town, Massachusetts.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RE-
CEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS:
FEBRUARY u, 1914.
The necessary application forms and
further information may be obtained
from the Manager, First U. S. Civil
Service District, 1902 Post Office and
Courthouse Building, Boston, Massa-
chusetts; or, at any first or second-class
post Office in the vicinity of Boston,
Massachusetts; or, from the Secretary
Board of U. S. Civil Service Examin-
ers, at the Watertown Arsenal, Water
town, Massachusetts,. Applications
must be filed with the latter on or be-
fore the closing date specified above.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-01
us. Civil Service
Examinations

The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces an open competitive
examination for ASSEMBLER, at
$6.40 a day, for filling vacancies in this
position in the Ordnance Department
at Large, War Department, Watertown
Arsenal, Watertown, Massachusetts.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RE-
CEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS:
FEBRUARY 26, 1911.
The necessary application forms and
further information may be obtained
from the Secretary, Board of .. S.
Civil Service Examiners, at any first or
second class post office in the vicinity
of Boston, Massachusetts,; from, the
Manager, First U. S. Civil Service Dis
trict, 1902 Post Office and Courthouse
Building, Boston, Massachusetts; or,
from the Secretary, Board of .. S.
Civil Service Examiners, Watertown
Arsenal, Watertown, Massachusetts.
Applications must be fled with the lat
ter on or before the closing date speci-
fed above.
The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces an open competitive
examination for HELPER, WELDER
(ELECTRIC), 1923 day, for filing
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-01
MasonicNews
By SOLOMON

Holy Sepulchre Consistory held its
Council of Deliberation on Sunday,
Jan. 26, at which time the following
officers were elected: I'll. Jesse Hayes,
Commandre-in-chief; III. Chas. W.
LIST Lieut.. Commander; Ill.
Roswell Hazard, I'd Lieut.. Commander:
Ill. Winthrop G. Potter, Recorder; Ill.
Geo. A. Berry, Treasurer.
The meeting of the Past Masters
Association which was scheduled for
last week has been postponed until a
later date.
Rising Sun, Union and Castle Viii
liam lodges meet on Feb. 3, 4, and 5
respectively. Castle William lodge is to
enter in class of candidates which will
be well worth witnessing.
VIM. g. Butler Chapter, O.E.S. met
on Friday, Jan. "a. John j. Smith
Chapter, O.ES. held their annual in
stallation on Jan. Goth.
A class will soon be formed for the
Royal Arch So get in line for it. In
formation may be obtained at the Tenn
pie any Sunday afternoon.
1t is good to see the right of vista
ton being exercised by many. Keep it
up, and thus keep in touch with the
progress of the craft, and at the same
time refresh your memory.
Mt. Moriah lodge has something up
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-01
Victim of Hit and
Run Driver

Ernest Slaughter, proprietor of the
Old Cabin Baking Co., at 967 fremont
St., was critically injured on Monday,
Jan. 20, when he was struck by an
automobile at the corner of fremont
and Kendall sts., sustaining two broken
ribs, broken right arm and serious leg
injuries and cuts on his face.
The accident occurred at am. as
Mr.. Slaughter was returning to his
place of business from down town. The
driver of the car sped away leaving
the victim in the street. Two passers-
by picked him up and took him to the
hospital where he was treated. He is
now at home but will be incapacitated
for number of weeks.
Mr.. Slaughter is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Slaughter of 9 Highland
Park Ave-, Roxbury.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-01

VIM. WALKER, 1O6 Hammond St.,
Boston, died Jan. 25 and was buried
Jan. %. The funeral was held from
Millard F. Reid Memorial Chapel. In
terment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Rev.
Bailey assisted by Rev. Lowell ofici-
ated.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-01

Mrs. Lillian Lewis Feurtado of ia
Dartmouth ST., though not entirely re-
covering from a severe attack of grippe
was out on Wednesday for the first
time in several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Lew came
over from New York for the funeral
Sunday of their cousin, Mrs. Charles
J. Sheherd, ETHEL Lew.
Rev. Kenneth Hughes of St. Bartho-
lomew's Church, Cambridge, will be the
principal speaker at a History week"
meeting at City Hall Annex, Everett,
Sunday afternoon, Feb. 9, sponsored
by the Lit-Muse Club of Everett. The
American Folk Singers, 7. Henry
johnson, leader, will sing. Dorothy
Snowden is president, Madeline Goode,
secretary.
"Anthropology and Race" is the
topic for discussion Friday evening,
Jan. 81, at Lincoln Hall, 528 Mass.
Ave. Earl B. Bush will lead the discus
sion which is sponsored by the WPA
recreation project.
Clifton Harris of West Canton St.
after an operation at Peter Bent Brig
ham Hospital returned home Thursday.
Headwaiter S. L. Hoxter is seriously
i'll with the grippe.
The photo of the Deltas' dinner par
ty in honor of Mrs. Mary Church Ter
rell at SHADES was taken by Browns
Studio, 1918 fremont st. Copies of the
photo can be had at the studio for so
cents each.
Robert NJ. Taylor of Hammond St.
who has been under treatment at City
Hospital for two months has returned
home and wishes to thank his friends
for their kindness during his illness.
Mrs. Esmeralda COSBY of Craw-
ford St., Roxbury had as weekend
guest Mrs. Charles Van Vranken of
Albany, N. Y.
Mrs. Thelma Roberts of Hammond
St., was hostess to the Hollywood
Social Club Monday evening. A deli
cious collation. was served. The club
plans to hold a prize whist and dance
oOOIls LC S4llO Jlldllho oil WIN IAC4pNO
to make the New Years eve banquet
at the Green Candle success.
The Maryland Club has planned a
Douglass Night" for Feb. IA. Win
ners at the whist party Jan. % at the
Tubman House were Miss Gladys
White, first; Miss Hettie White, sec
ond; Miss Oracle Stark, third. Mrs,
Ford is on the sick list Mr.. Ballard,
Mrs. Metchion and Mr. Washington
are out again. Election of officers
comes Feb. IL.
The piano recital of Miss Wilma
Louise Thornell and assisting artists
pupils of L. G. Trotman, sponsored by
the Music Lovers Dramatic Club, last
Sunday, Jan. &c, was well attended
Mis- sThornell's technique was superb
In the rendition of Gottschalk "Last
Hope" Chaminades "Les Sylvans" and
Debussy's "Claire de Lune", the ever
smoothness of the difficult runs and
arpeggios typify the clever ability OF
this artist. Dorothy Johnson, 9 years
old, amazed the audience with hel
rendition of Beethoven's moonlight
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-01
SCOUT NEWS



Troop 6, Boy Scouts of Roxbury, are
observing a gala week of festivities
during the week, Feb. Z to IA, known
as National Boy Scouts Week of
America. Earl Smith and his capable
staff have prepared the following pro-
grams each evening at s o'clock: Feb.
6, "Court of Review" at the Norfolk
House; Feb. 7, parents Night, at the
Shaw House; Feb. s, afternoon treas
ure hunt; Feb. 9, services at a local
church; Feb. 10, staff members in house
visits; Feb. IL, "Court of Honor, at
Practical Arts High School; Feb. u
and 13, Scoutmaster and staff in school
visits; Feb. IA, Scout meeting and In
stitution Day observances.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-01
EDTnAV LOCAL $40 RnSFT
rr DID, - - ) THIRD ANNUAL DANCE 5 BAL
DANCING EARL rArER HINES and his Orchestra A"S
TRADE AT =.
McARTHUR'S
COM M UNITY STORE
Meats, Groceries. Vegetables. Fruit
Coal. Wood and Oil
"a CAMDEN ST., BOSTON

Sonata" Ethel Carter and Reginald
Sherrion were at their best, and
evoked long applause. The Three
Little Maids" from Gilbert and Sulli-
vans opera "The Mikado" were por-
trayed by Vashti Burke, Dolores and
Catherine Martin, and added a note of
color to the program. Mrs. Marion
Batson acted as narrator.
Mrs. Aberdeen A. Archer, we'll
known beautician of Bower St., who
has been i'll for several weeks, is much
improved and is now able to resume
her work. She wishes to thank patrons
and friends for their kind expressions
of sympathy during her illness.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-01
FRED SMITH
1ST. RESERVIST
FOR FEB. 8

Draft Board No. rs, Roxbury dis
trict, has accepted for induction Feb.
8, the following: James E. D. Rhoden,
II Harold St., Leonard Feutado, q
Savin st.
Reserve-Frederick E. Smith, 166
Walnut Avenue.
Draft Board, No. 22-Milton Role,
Frederick W. Lewis, Harold Washing
ton, Milton R. Olsen, James A. John
con, Row c. Smith, Paul R. Russell,
George Reed, Charles M. Stetson. Oar
neil l.. Brown.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-01
SHILOH KHALL'S ELECTRIC
CHOIR SCHEDULE

FEB. 2-Salvation Army, Lynn, 7.30
pm.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-01
RFtRnt Dpatl1H

REV. JACOB w. POWELL, 218
Broadway, Maiden, Mass, died Jan.
26, and was buried Jan. 30 from
Columbus Ave. A.M.E. Zion Church,
Boston. Interment at Milton Gene
terry, Milton, Mass. Mrs. Willard F.
Reid was the undertaken.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-01

her sleeve. When the time comes [ will
tell you more about it.
The several Royal Arch chapters are
planning a get-to-gether in the near
future. 1t is planned to make this an
old home week for all Royal Arch Ma
sons, so watch this column.
Who left those magazines in the Lii
brary? Many thanks!
SOLOMON
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-26
IN PRAISE OF CO. ID

Editor The Citizen:
During the past week IT has
been both a privilege and a
pleasure to have had close contact
with Company 'sD'', Florida De-
Tense Forces, Monroe County
Unit.
Having had some little expert
ence as a line officer in the u. S.
Army. / feel that / am not being
gratuitous in calling your atten-
ton and that Of the citizens Of
Key West. to the fine unit we have
here.
Captain Fred R4Hrvil, officers.
non commissioned officers and
men Of Company ID, are due the
confidence, cooperation and com
gratulations of everyone in Nom
roe County. The speed and milf
tary precision that was demon
strated last Wednesday afternoon.
when Company ID" took over the
job Of posting guard on vital
points in Key West. was eompar-
able TO Army commands of long
training. The men gave up then
Christmas Eve to assure the well
fare and safety of the rest OF US,
so we could enjoy the celebra-
ton. True enough, we are at war
and no patriotic person expects
any thanks for doing the things
expected of him in the emergency.
However, it viii not lessen the
morale Of the community 10 have
its attention called to those that
do perform their jobs without
hesitation.
Yours truly.
e. P. WINTER
Key West, Fla,
Dee. % 1871.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-26

Landing on Luzon was not
thought probable but ii has been
invaded, A drive against KEY
West from the mainland could
Be hindered Dy blowing up the
bfidegheads and the strong air
support from our bases, but Jan
anese or AXIS planes would strike
quickly at the vulnerable mill
tary base.
The stamina and morale Of the
American forces are superb.
Those incapable Of military serv-
ice can render adequate assist
ance in the purchas of bonds.
The entire people OF uor nation
and other democrat.e nations
must supplant the Hell Hitler
with Heel Hitler and boot him
hard.
We are the Gibraltar of the
Gulf. the Caribbean and the
South Atlantic. May our determ-
nation be as firm as the reef on
which we stand. visit our Reef
and by the help of God you wiz
come toiyour Grief--America
stands the Citadel of Democ-
racy.
ALBERT C. ROBERTS.
Key West, Fla,
Dec. %, 1871.
PS.-It has been a pleasure
to return to Key West after an
absence Of 10 months. Washing
ton IS about for total war. /
win leave in a few DAYS to return
to Washington where VIII
soon leave for Trinidad. Thank
you for the many articles you
have rublished-)